Chemist Ranks Reddit's Top Asian Skincare Products
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Жыл бұрынI put the top mentioned skincare products from /r/AsianBeauty on Reddit in a highly subjective tier list - again it turned into a bit of a rabbit hole...
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@amandasjoberg463 Жыл бұрын
I can't be the only one bothered by the fact that red is at the top and green at the bottom😬
@woood_ Жыл бұрын
really? all the tier lists are like that
@daniellesebire2508 Жыл бұрын
I didn't even notice
@Nick-kf3io Жыл бұрын
Yes! It's bothered me for years now lol
@QuercusAlba9 Жыл бұрын
And the “no opinion” should not be on the same color spectrum
@anikajoy5739 Жыл бұрын
I see this so often!! Make it make sense ! 😵💫🥴
@johnsskincarereviews Жыл бұрын
The Isntree green tea toner is amazing for fighting inflammation and antioxidant protection but not for hydrating lol. I apply it first thing after cleansing and and it helps with calming and redness. It does help with pores over time too!
@tomassusedik8154 Жыл бұрын
I have it in mist bottle and I spray it immediately after cleansing too. Too watery and not hydrating enough, I usually follow it up with Cosrx 96 snail essence. But I'm not always in the mood to put on two cleansers so... 😅
@hurmaes Жыл бұрын
How long does it take for you to see the difference in your pores from using it? My pores are my #1 insecurity 😭😭
@johnsskincarereviews Жыл бұрын
@@hurmaes id say probably after 3-4 weeks of consistent use!
@hurmaes Жыл бұрын
@@johnsskincarereviews thank you! I'll consider using this since I have large pores and am acne-prone 😊
@tinybullfrog1955 Жыл бұрын
This is really helpful, because I am in need of a calming toner to alternate with more acidic, clarifying toner.
@Sandreline Жыл бұрын
Biore Watery Gel has been the only sunscreen that I've liked enough to consistently use every day.
@LabMuffinBeautyScience Жыл бұрын
I still need to try it - is your skin more oily or dry?
@Sandreline Жыл бұрын
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience, my skin is more oily.
@jbridges9574 Жыл бұрын
@LabMuffinBeautyScience It’s been my HG for at least 7 years and I have very dry skin and I have Rosacea. I try other things from time to time but I always come back to Biore. I use it in my body too.
@debbyd5729 Жыл бұрын
I really wanted to like them but I found the scent of both the essence and gel off-putting. Instead, I use Skin Aqua in both gel and essence formulas. They doesn’t smell like anything to me.
@Sandreline Жыл бұрын
@@debbyd5729, yes, the smell and the alcohol can definitely be a turn off for some. I'm usually pretty sensitive to smells and it doesn't bother me.
@AliceintheRabbitHole Жыл бұрын
Oh how I relate to feeling “meh” about toners that just hydrate, even when they do it well! I adored that Hada Labo when I had it, but the second I finished it I kind of forgot it’s existence…
@LabMuffinBeautyScience Жыл бұрын
Yeah we're spoiled with choice now! I have a lot of fondness for legacy HG products like the Hada Labo though, so I definitely ranked it higher than I would've for a newer product...
@devdiya9615 Жыл бұрын
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience plz recommend a few
@skateata1 Жыл бұрын
I bought 3 of the hadalabo lotion/toners. I got the premium ones. I like the gold one so far.
@megtea Жыл бұрын
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience would love to see a ranked toner/essence video
@ZijnShayatanica 10 ай бұрын
I feel the same way! There are so many essences & serums that are formulated w/ humectants that it's like... Why bother? I might as well get my hydration AND stuff like exfoliating, calming, brightening, or antioxidant action. I use the COSRX 96% Snail Power Essence now, which DOES primarily moisturize, but it also keeps my skin bright & helps my moisturizer spread more evenly. I'm a fan!
@mallowhoney 6 ай бұрын
Oh, I never really saw the snail mucin as an exotic/"oriental" gimmicky thing, it's just had a surprisingly strong effect on my skin over time. Scar repair, mostly. I had acne pitting become significantly less severe from using a snail mucin serum.
@Bea-yg9od 4 ай бұрын
I unfortunately had an allergic reaction from it. Apparently the snail it’s not recommended for people who are allergic to dust mites, I need to research more about it.
@videowatcher6246 4 ай бұрын
It's traditionally used in France as well. I watched video on a woman raising escargot snails for food and she put one on her face saying it's good and a traditional moisturizer.
@Jordan-db2og 3 ай бұрын
@@Bea-yg9od omg, my bf is allergic to dust mites and recently tried my snail essence and had to rinse it off because it was stinging
@chesiresays Жыл бұрын
The COSRX bha black head power liquid is a holy grail for me. I used to use the Paula’s choice 2% and while it did work I hated putting it on, it has more of a oily consistency, it would drip everywhere and it irritated my skin. The COSRX one gives me the same results without the irritation, the consistency is so much better and hydrating. It has a pump so I don’t struggle with spilling it everywhere and contaminating the product. I have combination skin and struggle with white heads, blackheads, sebaceous fillaments and millia so I Use a chemical exfoliant almost everyday.
@shahdaryu Жыл бұрын
Hey, I'm so glad to hear this cus I'm in a somewhat similar situation! I used to use the Paula's Choice exfoliator as well and it worked but was SO harsh. I recently switched to the COSRX one because it's way more affordable (less than half the price?!) and it's been doing okay, but I still get new pimples popping up. May I ask if you use anything alongside the COSRX BHA liquid to help with skin troubles? My blackheads have been pretty stubborn :(
@shahdaryu Жыл бұрын
@@pharen4108 hi!! Omg thank you, I've been using that some by mi toner alongside the cosrx stuff as well! Honestly I really like how it feels and smells. Ahh I should look into purging cus I never heard about it till I read these comments. I've been too scared to use the power liquid as of late, but I'll look into it more cus i do wanna give it a chance :')
@Helterskelter803 9 ай бұрын
@@shahdaryu my skin used to be so oily with large clogged pores and acne prone , and now it’s completely acne free and no longer an oil spill (my bf’s word). What I did is for night routine use CosrX Salicylic acid gentle daily wash, then Niacinamide (the Ordinary brand ) , retinol (the ordinary brand) Cosrx Snail Essence , then your choice of eye cream and moisturizer . For day time I’d use Cosrx good morning cleanser, alternate Cosrx BHA and AHA liquid each day, wait 30 minutes, vitamin C serum (Tiam or Cosrx ), moisturizer then sunscreen . Oh and after washing face immediately apply Hadalabo lotion on DAMP SKIN . The routines sound like a lot , but it totally transformed my skin 😊
@CaliberDawn 3 ай бұрын
@@Helterskelter803 u use the essence over ur retinol?
@Helterskelter803 3 ай бұрын
@@CaliberDawn yes, I use retinol after the Hadalabo lotion, wait for a bit may be 10 minutes, then Niacinamide, followed with the snail essense and moisturizer. It's okay to change up the order since they have similar consistency. You should apply skincare by the watery first then thicker consistency after. I used to use retinol after Niacinamide since it was the type in squalane oil, but now I'm using the stronger retinol at 2% (also from The Ordinary) which isn't mixed in oil.
@BelsaliasMarymaeh Жыл бұрын
Michelle mentioning the lack of occlusives in Korean creams makes so much sense to me! I use the pyunkang yul intensive repair cream before I apply retinoid & just a few minutes later my skin feels super dried out. That's never happened with Western creams before
@angelinebiswas7611 Жыл бұрын
You would like the round lab dokdo cream it’s sooo thick and has one of the better ingredients lists I’ve seen. Ceremides cholesterol and fatty acids and the ceramides actually sit at the top of the list. A better one that I find insanely occlusive is the Pyunkang Yul ATO blue label CREAM. it is worth every single penny especially in the winter with tretinoin
@-l485 Жыл бұрын
i find that a bit of a 'whut' moment but i do realised that majority of western speaking k-skincare/beauty consumers aren't korean. most don't even actually scratch the surface of the items and brands that are actually great or well known in korea. 99.99% brands mentioned in western/english based youtube skincare promoting k-beauty vs actual korean skincare youtubers are totally different. like pyunkang yul for example, i have truly never seen it mentioned except in western based videos. And in the western speaking k-beauty realm, its always that same old few items and brands. /r/asianbeauty also are majorly filled with rec of products in that same sense. its unfortunate, but to really find gems from k-beauty, one have to understand korean because not enough of them cater to western speaking audience to put subtitles which is a shame.
@freespiritdamsel Жыл бұрын
You’re right, it has been hard to look for occlusive ones in terms of ingredients. So far, I can say the Beauty of Joseon dynasty cream, Isntree Yam cream, Tocobo multi-ceramide, im from rice cream are good
@-l485 Жыл бұрын
@@freespiritdamsel have you tried aestura atobarrier 365 cream before? I want to recommend Yunjac whole plant effect essential cream (but its on the pricier side though) as well. I have combi skin but more on the dry side and using retinoid as well so that dries me out even further and aestura works great for me. Its occlusive and also calming and soothes even psoriasis
@snatchthesnitch7935 Жыл бұрын
@@-l485 you're right! I follow Odile Monod (sorry if I misspelled her name) and it's totally a whole different story of Korean skincare!
@plursocks 11 ай бұрын
I swear by the biore UV aqua rich sunscreen and I've tried the 2023 version. There's a different delivery system now and what looks like a much smaller container...but it's actually about the same size as the large bottle was and the new delivery system allows you to get every bit of the sunscreen and it produces less plastic waste. I wasn't sure about it at first, but I've grown to like it a lot.
@Justaregularoldplumbus Жыл бұрын
I love the soon jung 2x barrier cream so very much, and here’s why: 1. I agonized to find a noncomedogenic moisturizer that was a *cream* not a stupid gel or gel-cream. I have combination, acne prone skin. But I love heavy creams!! This definitely could be richer but it’s the nicest, one of the most moisturizing creams I’ve found without isopropyl myristate/palmitate or other pore cloggers. I really do feel the moisture lasts as well!! 2. At first I was like “WHY” about the airless pump twist cap, but once I got used to doing it, honestly it’s SOOO satisfying to swipe it off the flat surface. Like asmr. 3. This works for day or night! It’s milky silky and smooth under makeup and never pills like cerave, etc. It’s also *just barely* moisturizing enough to keep me quenched through the night. I’m open to trying other products but so far this one hits all the marks 4. Simple ingredients, but it does include some stuff my skin loves, like the madecassoside, green tea, panthenol, shea butter, and sunflower oil 5. Affordable / easily available on yesstyle or even amazon in a pinch. Cheaper than the Cetaphil Redness Relief night moisturizer, another favorite (but soon jung has a silkier texture!) 6. Minimal decently attractive packaging
@annabelle007 Жыл бұрын
I also love it💜... What's your favourite sunscreen?
@Justaregularoldplumbus Жыл бұрын
@@annabelle007 beauty of Joseon!! So silkyyyy how bout you?
@nancykerrigan Жыл бұрын
@@Justaregularoldplumbus which one of the beauty of joseon do you like?
@Justaregularoldplumbus Жыл бұрын
@@nancykerrigan there’s more than one BOJ sunscreen?? I’ve only tried the Relief Sun rice spf 50
@lauryn6037 Жыл бұрын
one thing I’d love to hear more about is how much Differin/Adapalene specifically differs from Tretinoin or other OTC retinols/retinals. I’m exclusively getting conflicting info on how likely Differin is to work for “anti aging”, sun damage, scarring and texture, some people say not at all and a retinal serum is better and others say it will work for all of those just not as quickly as Tret and it’s gonna be more effective than a retinal!! idk what to believe 😭
@LabMuffinBeautyScience Жыл бұрын
I think all the pharmaceutical retinoids probably work pretty similarly for all retinoid indications, IMO the main difference is just what it's been studied or approved to treat. There's a bit of talk about how they hit different receptors but I don't think the differences are large enough to make any of them not work at all for aging or acne or anything else.
@lauryn6037 Жыл бұрын
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience omg thank you so much for actually responding!!
@xursssulaxx 5 ай бұрын
differin helped my cystic acne. i now use a prescription version of it since i wanted a higher dose and higher doses only come in rx form. i love it and use it at night before my moisturizer. my skin looks thicker more plump and smooth.
@lalalaurenshay 11 ай бұрын
I really like the Jung Soon Barrier Cream! It feels really comforting to the skin without being heavy. I live in a humid climate and have normal to slightly oily skin. I may have a different formulation though? Mine has a twist and lock, but the product flows through an outer circle, with no cross lines like the one in your photo.
@adyarajan9188 Жыл бұрын
In today's era of so many skincare videos online Michele your authenticity and knowledge blows me away. Please make more such videos as I learn a lot about my skin .I love your videos girl!!
@alabastersmom 11 ай бұрын
Wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your channel; you combine two of my favorite things, science and skin care!
@melindaperez-watts3330 Жыл бұрын
Hi Dr Michelle! I just wanted to say THANK YOU for ALL of the amazing advice and knowledge you provide in your videos! It is such a shit show in the marketing arena these days and it's so nice to have someone like you out there trying to debunk and correct all the nonsense with facts and science! Your hard work and information is greatly appreciated! You have saved me so many times from purchasing something I didn't need and something my skin DEF didn't need and turned me onto things I probably Never would have tried! You are doing such a wonderful job of clearing up a lot of misunderstandings and misinformation that a lot of us "consumers" deal with daily. I love all of the chemical knowledge I have learned, as well...watching you is like sitting in the BEST Chemistry class Ever...and I'm ACTUALLY interested! Lmao🤣 You are just so AWESOME!!🤩 Keep up the fantastic work!
@blackrosenuk Жыл бұрын
I'm a sucker for ranking videos in general. And then when you make them, total cherry on top! THANK YOU!
@davidsotir4318 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Michelle for such a thorough review - always appreciate your content!
@amberdaisuki8733 Жыл бұрын
Being a former obsessed lurker of r/AB from 2014-2019, this was really fun to watch and see all the recs as it really hasn't changed much there haha! For a data point on Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream, I use it and it does a great job for me all year round: My skin: Dehydrated, very sensitive, and prone to acne. Climate: northeast US so very dry in the winter, and humid in the summer but it works for me with each season. I use it at night with a routine of double cleansing (micellar water & milky cleanser), light toner, mugwort essence (shoutout to Im from mugwort!), and soon jung on top of it all. Moisturizers that have worked for me in the past were: Goodal Premium Snail Tone-Up Cream, Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream -- so more lightweight stuff works considering I like layering
@spicypisces111 8 ай бұрын
I also use the mugwort essence and soon jung and have similar skin type! I feel like the soon jung is nice hydration but it isn't extremely hydrating as I'd like
@tareginda 5 күн бұрын
I am in awe of your knowledge. So informative!
@shivika1000 Жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more about the illiyoon user experience! When I told people I wake up dry after using it, they thought I'd destroyed my skin barrier by over exfoliation, but much less thick products work far better for keeping my skin moisturized all night.
@megaliberty Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like the Cosrx snail essense. I use if after microneedling because it is so soothing. My skin has been healing quickly afterwards. It also helps to create a glowey look because of the way it reflects light, and I find it surprisingly moisturizing considers it's only a humectant. In the winter I will still switch to their snail cream, but this is great stuff for the rest of the year. I can't wait to try their propolis toner!
@lesquichez Жыл бұрын
You're my favorite. Sources are reliable, credentials evidenced, well explained and clear enough for laymen like me. Thank you!
@thewolfstarfire Жыл бұрын
Can I say that I appreciate you listed what type of skin you have! It’s so important but so many ppl skip over it! I think probably 50% of ppl do it b/c they wanna push products and 50% do it because they don’t really know. I need more ppl to be transparent like that!
@ErikBPG Жыл бұрын
The soon jung emulsion is so good. So much moisturise yet so lightweight! I couldn't wrap my head around it the first time I used it.
@crodher5865 Жыл бұрын
Omg!! I am so glad I watched this video! I just got the cosrx nail mucin essence and have been dealing with lots of closed commedones for the last few weeks when i never had them before. I’ll take it out of my routine and see if it gets better. Thank you so much for this!! ❤
@thisismaer Жыл бұрын
Great video as always! I tried that Soon Jung moisturizer from Etude and it's one of my favorite skincare products ever! It's been my go-to AM moisturizer this past winter season and I was so sad when I finished it (for context: where I live, the climate is very humid all year round. The temperature rarely goes under 0° C during the day in the winter season). Skin type: normal to dry and tends to be dehydrated (no matter how much water I drink, you can still notice the fine lines on my forehead).
@worldwarAA Жыл бұрын
I live in a dryer area in Brazil, so I need a least a mist to pack hydration throughout the day even though I have oily skin. Been using tretinoin which is already drying to the skin and I cannot live without a mist and that’s why I’m really surprised that the poll doesn’t have a nice hydrating mist in the product list. I can attest that the cosRX snail line have improved my skin so much! Bioré sunscreen has been my go-to this summer even though it has ethanol, which I don’t mind cause it’s a better solvent option for my oily prone skin. I ordered the cosRX propolis toner and I’m excited to try it.
@Cloverlovee Жыл бұрын
As someone with very sensitive and dry skin, I absolutely love the soon jung line. I’ve never had any problems with any of the products I’ve tried including the barrier cream. A lot of products cause rashes on my cheeks, and irritate my skin but I absolutely adore their line. If you have a similar skin type, I highly recommend!
@ceresida Жыл бұрын
Dr Michelle LabMuffin, here’s a question I’ve always wanted to ask you, but always forget: A couple of years ago, here in Sweden, where I live, the Public Service TV ran a short science documentary series about the cosmetics industry - the claims, the science, the ingredients & the biology/chemistry basics, studies & research review, their own very small ”study” with male & female subjects etc. There was an expert panel with professionals from the Swedish ”FDA”, chemists etc. Now to the point: the Dalton unit came up, of course. Then on to the peptides - what was interesting, is that some Chemistry PhD/associate professor in Life Science guy said, that although the peptide Dalton size is OK for penetration, he calculated that it would take like 10 years for the peptides to reach the cell entry point of interest - making the peptides useless as antiaging active. I thought WTF?! Ofcourse. I kid you not, that’s what I heard, or else I had the weirdest hearing hallucination ever. Any comments? Cheers!
@sovrappensiero1 Жыл бұрын
This is so strange and I really hope she answers!!
@sherryzmezzo Жыл бұрын
I've heard the same thing, but I understand that fermenting peptides makes the molecules much smaller. I recently started using a fermented peptide essence. It's too soon to see results, but the experience of using it is lovely.
@devdiya9615 Жыл бұрын
Woah
@debbiewalker273 Жыл бұрын
@@sherryzmezzo Would you mind sharing the brand name of the Essence ? Thanks !
@katarzynalewandowska5944 Жыл бұрын
What is the name of the essence please?
@grat2010 Жыл бұрын
I've been wanting to try a vitamin C product for PIH/PIE so this video is perfect timing. Thank you!
@blee8607 Жыл бұрын
I loved the Soon Jung 2x barrier cream. I have dry skin and like it both in summer and winter. For me, it just sinks into my skin and absorbs very well, so I'm surprised to hear that it sits on your skin. I guess we all have different skin types :)
@rivkab3525 Жыл бұрын
I use it too and love it also. Ive also got dry skin
@lisaisa Жыл бұрын
same, i have dry sensitive skin & i'm enjoying it so far
@Thefemininewithinsharika Жыл бұрын
She mentioned she has oily skin in another video !
@JinMeowsoon 10 ай бұрын
Same I have very dry skin due to Sicca Syndrome and so far it’s the only moisturiser I’ve tried that prevents dry skin eczema. I’ve tried expensive dry skin lines from LaNeige, Clinique etc. It’s as moisturising as a serum to me. I use the Soon Jung Intensive cream twice a day and mix it with Squalane (The Ordinary) in Winter.
@floran3098 9 ай бұрын
Dry skin too. Its the only moisturizer i expect no breakouts from too
@cucumberwhale Жыл бұрын
The silver lining to having oily and acne prone skin is one of the smartest cosmetic KZfaqrs doing lists like these :D Thanks Michelle!
@katherinewong1689 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Another amazing review 👏 My HG is the Melano CC. It’s not the best and most effective vitamin c but it does not irritate my skin and I can use it daily in the morning on face and back of my hands . I have used about 10 tubes and it does brighten my skin and with my sunscreen over it help to prevent pigmentation.
@toanduong6248 Жыл бұрын
Always Love your video, Michelle. Can you do a video with this format but with French pharmaceutical skincare brands. That could be helpful a lot. Thank you.
@JoeyDrawTunes Жыл бұрын
Such a good video! The Cosrx BHA toner always puts me in a perpetual stage of purging, but I am sooooo keen to try the melano cc essence I've been searching for a Vit C product for years. Also I love using the snail mucin to "water down" moisturisers or creams that may be too thick for my oily skin.
@cantoneseconnection 10 ай бұрын
wow!!!! This is my first time watching your videos, and it's so thoughtful and great info! Thanks so much
@nariepittman4632 Жыл бұрын
Love these videos, really helpful when trying new products 😊
@LabMuffinBeautyScience Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@theprousteffect9717 Жыл бұрын
I hear you on the inconvenience of getting cleansing oil from your hands to your face. The reason I tolerate it (and use the Kose specifically) is because it's much more effective at coating my lashes and removing waterproof mascara than balms tend to be. As for the Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream, I really like it. I have dry, easily dehydrated, sensitive skin with mild rosacea, and live in a variable climate. A few winters ago, I'd been using too many products on my skin, probably had more barrier issues than usual, and had to pair down my skincare routine. My normal moisturizer wasn't heavy enough and was also causing some stinging when it hadn't before. I'd tried several creams meant for sensitive skin, and they all either stung, caused an allergic reaction, or clogged my pores. It got to the point where I was scared to apply anything to my face. The Soon Jung was one of the only moisturizers that didn't cause any issues for me at all, and was such a relief. One from Avène worked for me as well, but it was just too expensive. The Soon Jung also gives a nice glow that I prefer the look of. But I could see this product not being occlusive or soothing enough for those with incredibly dry, irritated skin. I now use the Pyunkang Yul Ato Cream (blue label), which works really well and is a bit heavier, which I prefer. Very cost effective too since it's technically a body cream. I prefer it to the Illiyoon because it actually contains emollient and occlusive ingredients, albeit "natural," like shea butter and beeswax.
@Cat-vt5wb Жыл бұрын
That is so relatable, my skin is combined and it tends to get so dry around my cheekbones during winter, this season is just deadly for me. And whenever I apply moisturising products, these dry patches start burning. It is horrible.
@CherrieWells Жыл бұрын
I have been using the cosrx BHA liquid and I actually find that it really does help to cut down on my black heads! I really work it in around and on my nose, which is where my black heads predominantly appear and I have been very pleased So far
@Helterskelter803 9 ай бұрын
I find Cosrx BHA/AHA liquid ,which I alternate , work much better than the Paula’s choice BHA line.
@adiplatonxD Жыл бұрын
Isntree's green tea fresh toner was the only skincare product I used that made an noticable and immediate difference!
@darlingrebel1244 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the education!! I love your content! I look forward to more asian beauty content!
@LabMuffinBeautyScience Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to hear that!
@FlamingoCupcake28 Жыл бұрын
I haven’t tried the toner, but I really like the Isntree green tea fresh emulsion. It’s a nice lightweight moisturizer for under sunscreen and my skin finds it super soothing.
@speedmao1 6 ай бұрын
My favourite Japanese skincare brand is SK-II. The clear lotion and the essence are so gentle and seem like they do nothing, but it is when I stop using them and my skin goes crazy that I realise what a great job they do.
@dyanalovesnutella Жыл бұрын
I remember trying the Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence in around 2019/2020 and my skin got so itchy I could actually feel a pimple form under my skin :( Just shows how skincare is so YMMV. It also sat on top of my skin in a greasy layer and made my eyes water (I used to live in a humid climate). Happy for the people it works for though because I do recall enjoying the texture and the fragrance :)
@LabMuffinBeautyScience Жыл бұрын
That's disappointing! Hope you found an alternative sunscreen?
@leticiaabreu2815 Жыл бұрын
OMG the same happened to me! Greasy, hurts the eyes and if the skin is irritated it BURNSS. Didn't work at all to me
@Pointlessasusual Жыл бұрын
The 2019 reformulation did the same thing to me and gave me closed comedones every time I tried it. I loved the previous formulation so it made me so sad when I couldn't make the new one work!
@mackenziecole4838 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely think humidity and temperature makes a difference - it works great for me most of the year but I start to have problems in the summer when the weather is hot and humid...
@icesilverwind Жыл бұрын
Oh! My area is very dry, so when I use this Biore sunscreen, it goes on and disappears. I suspect sweat mixes with this sunscreen and burns my eyes though. Maybe the climate is the difference.
@JW99736 Жыл бұрын
I really liked this video! Love seeing rankings in this visual way. Would you do one for topical antioxidants?
@LabMuffinBeautyScience Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I've been meaning to do a video about antioxidants for a while actually 😊
@Shan72393 Жыл бұрын
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience yesss can you talk about skinbetter alto / alto advanced?
@manhac7541 Жыл бұрын
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience plz make for sunscreens mineral and chemical too plx
@CatherineKatswell Жыл бұрын
i have normal-dehydration prone skin and i LOVE hydrating toners, the hada labo premium lotion has been a holy grail for me. when it comes to year-long tropical & humid weather i hate heavy moisturizers (even "gel" moisturizers bog down my skin with the amount i sweat every day). i love using toners with a watery serum and a lightweight gel sunscreen. it's light enough to sink into my skin but moisturizing enough that i don't have to worry when i'm constantly in an air conditioned room!
@kameliaalimi44 Жыл бұрын
Hiii just wanna say that for french people a lotion is something liquid but with that cream effect too 😊 and it is often refers as lait which means milk 🥛! Ps I love your review !
@SarahColledge Жыл бұрын
There are actually three versions of the Canmake sunscreen. The clear (original) one has a pink label on the front, there are also white and green labelled versions (mineral and colour correcting, respectively). The original is very nice and doesn't leave a white cast on me although I'm a Fitzpatrick type 2.
@lanadionet Жыл бұрын
My skin color is medium dark tan and the clear does not leave a white cast. It also doesn't feel like it has changed the formula that much. I've been using it for years and I have gotten it from many different stores, online and in person.
@LabMuffinBeautyScience Жыл бұрын
People with darker skin have been complaining that the clear version now has a white cast: www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/hmepaa/new_2020_formulation_for_canmake_mermaid_skin_gel/
@lanadionet Жыл бұрын
@Lab Muffin Beauty Science interesting, then not sure what the difference is. I got a new one recently at my local asian store and I had no problem. It may just be that my experience is different. I'm thankful for that because it's my favorite.
@mierkablue Жыл бұрын
well considering that the comments in the thread are 3 years old and my canmake bought 4 months ago is still clear and withtout a cast and dated for last autumn, I think there might have been another re-formulation in between even?
@LabMuffinBeautyScience Жыл бұрын
Oh possibly! That would be great news! 😄
@scarlettlav 5 ай бұрын
Yes the round lab cleanser is such a holy grail I love it so much and yes to the cute seal!!!! Usually I avoid foam cleanser but that cleanser is just amazing!!!
@debbiewalker273 Жыл бұрын
I was using the Mermaid Sunscreen for a while. My first try at a Japanese brand, but lately have been using The Beauty of Joseon brand sunscreen. Like it a lot, and feels so lightweight on.
@smp080 Жыл бұрын
I looooove the soon Jung barrier cream! I'm South Asian and live in Sydney. I have dry/dehydrated skin. This has become my winter moisturiser.
@jusdorange4720 Жыл бұрын
I LOVE the Isntree Green Tea Toner - It brings me somuch hydration and my cheeks are instantly calmed. I have redness in my cheeks (i've been told it is either PIE or just highly active capillaries) and somehow it calmed things right now. I tried using the Amore Pacific green tea toner and though I also liked that - I just felt that the combination of ingredients in the Isntree one did wonders!
@oz4648 Жыл бұрын
the pyunkang yul essence toner in my and my partner's experience a great anti inflammatory!! It's been a game changer in terms of like ezcema type stuff on the scalp.
@LabMuffinBeautyScience Жыл бұрын
That's great to know, thank you! I'll try to keep that in mind for the next time my scalp freaks out 😊
@Cat-vt5wb Жыл бұрын
I bought Biore sunscreen two days ago and I'm in love with it so far!
@JinMeowsoon 10 ай бұрын
Point for the Soon Jung Intensive Cream: I have very dry skin due to Sicca Syndrome and so far it’s the only non-medical moisturiser I’ve tried that is moisturising enough to prevents dry eczema and does not break me out. I’ve tried expensive dry skin lines from LaNeige, Clinique etc. It’s as moisturising as a serum to me. I use the Soon Jung Intensive cream twice a day and mix it with Squalane (The Ordinary) in Winter. I live in France, we have oceanic climate here (cool summers, mild winters, mild humidity).
@alexandrapastorekova3893 Жыл бұрын
Perfect video, now I know what is worth it. I have already tried many, but there always a lot to discovere.
@Yavieriel Жыл бұрын
Regarding your last question in the video, I like to mist the Kikumasamune High Moist over a layer of (dried down) CosRx Snail Mucin because the snail mucin has a bunch of hyaluronic acid and I have dry skin (and live somewhere with dry winters), so the High Moist gives the HA some water to lock on to. Another glycerin based toner would probably also work well, but I haven't tried yet - I like the look of the I'm From Rice Toner so that will probably be my next toner purchase. Alone I find either product to be just okay but in combination they're my holy grail. Also it's funny you say the High Moist smells like apple cider, to me it always smells like Dubble Bubble chewing gum (not a fan).
@moontwirl 7 ай бұрын
my skin is normally quite oily, but after starting tretinoin it got really dry and flakey. I couldnt get it to stop peeling and the only products that helped were the Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream and Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream so I was quite surprised you werent a fan of either! Guess it shows how skin care is a hit or miss cause they truly saved my skin :)
@sarahblade1007 Жыл бұрын
It's so crazy how skincare works out so differently for everyone's skin type, even with some formulations being more advanced than others. The Illiyoon moisturizer is a new holy grail for my dry skin (even though I hate the misinformation on it), like a "I didn't know my skin could feel like this" kind of hydration, but it's not supposed to be hydrating based on the formulation??!! Wild. It's so stressful trying to find skincare that works when its all so subjective.
@milanvujcich Жыл бұрын
Facts. Got it not long ago and so far it's amazing
@gchungus 6 ай бұрын
I just got it and it's great! A lot better for me than the Benton steam cream which seemed so promising but wasn't rich enough + caused texture 😔 Hoping these next couple wks I don't react to my new illiyoon!
@icecreamcookie9677 11 ай бұрын
This video was so helpful! We are exposed to so much new asian skincare and its so talked about however I cant seem to find a youtuber that actually explains in this much detail and bring both positive and negative sides of each product and how they work. I noticed a lot of the asian youtubers especially korean don’t really give strong opinions about any products even if they dont like it much and I’m finding it so confusing to understand whether its worth buying it or not😅 for example Round Lab birch juice moisturiser was holy grain for lot of ppl and it was award winning for combo skin (which I have)however it clogged my pores so much and surprisingly didn’t hydrate enough despite the hot weather, i was so disappointed 😢 because it was advertised so much
@demial4 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you mentioned Kikumasamune High Moist Lotion. I use this all over myself and it's convenient to put on my scalp in the shower, compared to regular lotion. I agree, the scent is weird. The price is great.
@XIIxMysticxIIX Жыл бұрын
Ive never thought to put it on my scalp! I have a sensory thing with body lotions so ive used that and the hatomugi all over and then top it off with a non greasy lotion haha, but its nice to find out another way to use it, my scalp has been dryer lately!
@jasmineb5252 9 ай бұрын
The korean brand I've consistently used for the past six years has been the moistfull collagen collection from etude house which are the toner, serum, emulsion and sometimes essence, mostly because they're at good prices and have worked wonders for my skin. For cleanser, i use the innisfree green tea and for moisturizer, i use the aveeno no scent lotion, i try to keep it simply. I also use the neutrogena 70 spf sheer sunscreen and its good enough lol
@infinitigirl29 Жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you for this ranking
@silvermaine7810 11 ай бұрын
I can attest to the Rohto Melano CC. While it didn’t completely remove my dark spots, particularly the old ones, it really helped lighten them. The Melano CC is most effective when used on an active pimple. When I use it, getting an ugly spot is much much lower. Lastly, because of its packaging, it’s pretty stable and lasts a looong time.
@lintp Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate you trying the products and doing this review. I feel it's more helpful than just aproving the product's ingredients!!
@vikkiart Жыл бұрын
First of all, I love your channel! And by your opinion, probably I'm one of those peculiar people for those CosRX blackhead power liquid and the Etude House soon jung 2x barrier intensive cream work really well. My skin is oily, acne prone, very sensitive and extremely reactive and I live in a dry area. I also suffer from atopic dermatitis in my arms and hands and use the soon jung cream when I have flairs of it. As for the other creams I have used and loved, Huxley Fresh And More Cream and PEACH SLICES Starlit Glow Highlighting Moisturizer (I still use and love the latter, after 3 years) have work perfectly for me.
@namakemono9480 11 ай бұрын
Your videos are great, rare occasion when watching beauty-related content is actually educational! And as I didn't put great effort into studying Chemistry in school*, it's easier for me to understand stuff when you are discussing particular cases. Also, you are 100% true about Japanese and Korean soft diplomacy. Particularily for Korea exporting pop culture and beauty it is a state-level planned strategy of extending global influence (which is far better than you know, waging wars and stuff like that, so it's not really criticism, but worth taking note of). *Kids, I'm 31, I was only studying the subjects I liked in school and slacking off science. I regret it now, everything they are teaching there is worth knowing, don't repeat my mistakes and make a good use of your time :D
@eduardomendes2055 Жыл бұрын
I was going to repurchase the Rhoto Vitamin C essence but it went out of stock on yesstyle after this video 😢 Its really a steal when you compare it to some western vit c serums that turn brown as soon as you open them
@qqpie6382 6 ай бұрын
The watery lotion in the pink bottle is something I randomly bought 3-4 years ago and have been reordering ever since. I just use it on my face, but I might try it on my whole body now.
@lavayuki Жыл бұрын
I use that subreddit and tbh, have used literally every single product mentioned lol. I prefer western brands for exfoliating, the asian ones don’t do anything. But for everything else especially toners, essences, sunscreens and moisturiser it’s all Asian Beauty for me. For cleansing either or, as I so like products for cleansing from both.
@lei5912 Жыл бұрын
I used to use the Biore sunscreen but have since switched to Canmake, it suits my sensitive combination skin much better and doesn't feel dry at the end of the day. I really like it and it has no whitecast :)
@manhac7541 Жыл бұрын
You are amazing. Thanks alot for taking so much time and detail video. Please recommend and rank sunscreens mineral and chemical like This too plx love love ur content ❤from 🇬🇧
@karatalksaboutstuff7333 Жыл бұрын
Here's something that bugs me when I hear people talk about Isntree's toner -- they'll claim the light brown color indicates it's a "good" concentration of tea, but it literally has another brown ingredient on the list. The color tells you nothing about the tea. Anyway, I LOVE a good green tea toner, but Isntree's is out of my routine. I liked it in the summer because it did feel refreshing on my skin. But, when I bought it again I found the new bottle really irritated my skin. The ingredients list was the same, so I thought maybe it was a bad batch or something. I purchased a travel-size bottle to try it again a year later, and it broke me out again. I'm not too upset because I think I actually like the Benton toner better, anyway! I'm excited to try the Dr. Ceuracle kombucha toner as well. I know you said you don't think green tea does much for your skin, but it's one of my favorite ingredients.
@nancykerrigan Жыл бұрын
All these comments criticizing this toner are interesting since it's one of my favorites. I have one in stock and will start after I finish another toner/essence. I felt it was hydrating especially for the summer months. The only issue so far was it would stain my reusable rounds when I used it a year ago.
@jda58tex Жыл бұрын
I am 64 and love the Isntree Green Tea toner. Now, I have never had skin issues; breakouts, acne, etc. Toners have never been my thing. I've used them on and off over the decades, but never really found them useful. I saw something, I don't even remember what, that prompted me to try this toner. I'm on my third bottle. I put it in a mister and use it after cleansing morning and night. It gives hydration and brings a clarity to my skin I didn't have before.
@HeyHiHeidi Жыл бұрын
I have oily/normal skin and I like the soon jung and illiyoon for their blandness and affordability! I rely on other products for my skin priorities (acne, hydration) and literally just want a cheap moisturizer that soothes and moisturizes but not too heavily. Those two are perfect for me during night time in dry seasons. in contrast cosrx snail mucin essence was only okay for me--i like the cosrx snail mucin "cream" a lot more since it feels like it plumps up my skin more
@AlyssaJOon 8 ай бұрын
I bought the Illiyoon cream for my face, but found that it worked a lot better as a body lotion! It really helps in calming down my itchy skin flareups.
@sugaplumalex Жыл бұрын
Soon Jung 2x barrier cream is SO lovely imo. i have dry skin (live in South Australia) and i love putting it on before sleeping or under my makeup in the morning. my makeup doesnt clutch onto my dry spots anymore, my skin feels soooooo lovely too. i agree with the lid dispensing too much product though haha.
@shzba9880 9 ай бұрын
i feel so validated seeing your response to the illiyoon ceramide ato cream, i was really underwhelmed with it after being swayed by all the recommendations. i'd love to know how you find the purito deep sea pure water cream!
@Rellexia Жыл бұрын
Soon jung barrier cream is my absolute favorite moisturized, I've been using it for years now! I have normal-oily skin with rosacea and occasional breakouts. I also like the tatcha water cream moisturizer and the neutrogena gel moisturizer.
@meltedpickle Жыл бұрын
The Cosrx BHA worked great for me for a few years, but now I feel like I’d like to try something stronger. It’s still effective and overall I recommend it!
@ZijnShayatanica 10 ай бұрын
For AHAs, I definitely prefer stuff from The Inkey List over Asian skincare options. And my fave BHA is the Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer [one of their only products that doesn't fuck up my skin]. I have combination skin which is very blackhead prone & Betaine Salicylate/Willow Bark just... Doesn't cut it.
@primordialmeow7249 Жыл бұрын
Muffin & Friends: Besides the legacy Kikumasamune Essence looking fabulous sitting upon the vanity and body use post shower, I use it as a refreshing scalp treatment along with a scalp massage. Works beautifully.
@myladythekingsmother Жыл бұрын
I use it on my face and neck, and it's a holy grail for my dry skin
@LindaMitchell Жыл бұрын
I've started using Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence sunscreen (2019 version) and love it. Next time, I'll order the newer version to see if I like it. Hada Labo Gokujyun Milk Lotion and Premium Lotion are my OGs. I'm starting to go back to use more Japanese brands since I scaled back my routine to 4 or 5 steps. My skin loves it.
@naxp42 Жыл бұрын
"not for anyone, maybe for my enemies" MADE ME CACKLE!! Love your content!
@otherdelight Жыл бұрын
I keep buying Canmake sunscreen...it is my holy grail...I tried others you mention, but still go back to this...
@moisdawg Жыл бұрын
I've only tried like 2 of all these lol. As someone with oily acne prone/clogging prone skin, I don't see the point of using toners and what not. I can usually skip to sunscreen in the am and moisturizer in the pm without any extra moisturizing steps, which is what a lot of these products seem to be geared towards. I have gotten into active toners recently tho, like the Paula's Choice 2% bha in order to address the clogged pores. I wasn't aware that vit c can help address PIH which I also need a lot of extra help with so I think I'll try that Melano product :) Thanks Michelle!
@pinkmoonlydz 4 ай бұрын
I adore the Etude Soon Jung 2x Barrier Cream! I've gone through 2 bottles so far, and I've ordered my next one already. I normally have dry skin, but the reason I started using the Etude Soon Jung was after the Kate Sommerville retinol + vitamin c product combo destroyed my skin barrier (even though I had successfully used other retinol products without issue in the past). My face was pretty much an embarrassing disaster. The Etude Soon Jung helped alleviate the dry, scaly, patchy tightness all over my face, and it moisturized my skin so well that I've continued using it for about 2 years now. I usually use it in the PM, because although it does work nicely under makeup, it has no SPF.
@patriciamaguire9914 9 ай бұрын
I love the COSRX Low PH Morning Cleaser for my oily acne-ish skin!
@danieljames6136 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video thank you, gonna try the Biore watery gel + the melano cc :)
@smp080 Жыл бұрын
Cosrx snail mucin is my botox in a bottle! I'll never stop using it.
@littlestenographer Жыл бұрын
I've been using the I'm From products (rice toner&cream, mugwort essence) for a few months now and they've been working really well for my dry and sensitive skin. They are definitely more than I've ever spent on skincare, but I tried the travel sizes first so I felt better about the investment, plus they do come in larger bottles. I also have the CanMake sunscreen and I think I lucked out getting the old formula but I appreciate the info on the new one, so I probably won't repurchase. I've been really liking a less expensive Nivea sunscreen anyway so that works out!
@laurenceapitz1678 Жыл бұрын
thank you, Michelle for this video I used to be a huge fan of the Can Make sunscreen and I didn’t understand why recently it has been giving me white cast. The tube hasn’t changed so I thought it was a me problem. 🤷♀️
@JeziKrislarenmenou Жыл бұрын
I love your Reddit tier videos! I’ve been on /r/SA and /r/AB since around the time you were a mod, so these ranking videos have inspired a lot of nostalgia in me, lol. I actually switched from the Paula’s Choice BHA to the COSRX one because I prefer the lighter texture of the COSRX one and haven’t found a difference in effectiveness. I agree that the Pyunkang Yul essence toner isn’t very hydrating on its own, but it’s nice in several skins, especially post-retinoid. I’ve found that my favorite application for it, though, is with a cotton pad as a targeted DIY sheet mask on inflamed areas of my skin to take the heat out when necessary. Also, I 100% support your giving bonus points for the cute little seal!
@anitazee2794 Жыл бұрын
I feel the exact same way about the Soon Jung Moisturizer!!!! It was my holy grail when I first started using it, but after my 4th bottle I felt like it wasn't as effective. I also started tretinoin around that time and I'm thinking that affected it. As a substitute I used the belif moisturizing bomb cream and that seems to work decently well with a rose hip oil layered over top. My skin type is oily dehydrated, but also dry lmao...Tret makes it complicated. Thanks for this video!! I'll try a diff one soon :)
@BriseisMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these products! I was really interested in the Illiyoon product, but it seemed on the pricey side. If your oily skin didn't find it moisturizing, then mine would either! What do you think about the Rohto CC Essence vs other vitamin C serums such as Skinceuticals?
@whitepaper5241 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love Hada Labo and Etude House Soon Jung products. Hada Labo was the first brand that got me into skincare, and Etude House Soon Jung products were the only products that worked for my skin when it was very irritated, super oily and acneic. CosRX BHA Blackhead is also a holy grail for me. It works better than Paula's Choice. Using PC's BHA Exfoliant feels like applying a regular toner on the skin. I also love Kose Cleansing Oil - i bought it a few weeks ago, and have been loving it ever since. I also agree with you that Korean moisturizers tend to be less occlusive, except for Illiyoon Ato Ceramide Lotion, which was super greasy and heavy on the skin. I wonder why their moisturizers are so lightweight but their sunscreens are hella greasy.
@lolaevergreen9077 Жыл бұрын
The Soon Jung 2x Barrier cream works amazing for me, it's one of my favorite moisturizers of all time! Feels like giving my skin a hug, haha :') I really love the whole Soon Jung line. The cleanser is great too, it's so basic and never irritates or dries out my skin. My skin type and climate: I live in Norway where it's cold for 6 months out of the year. My skin is dryness prone (gets flaky dry in the winter if I neglect my routine) and I have rosacea that requires constant management to stay under control.
@celestema2506 Жыл бұрын
It made my skin so glowy and plump just after one application! However, I noticed pimples coming out at the same time. I used it on and off and confirmed it does cause pimples. Sigh, love how it helps with hydration
@starinajar13 Жыл бұрын
YAY I'm early! Thanks so much for your videos! I noticed the same with Melano CC, I wasn't sure if it was still good to use though. Edit: melano not melanoma lol
@LabMuffinBeautyScience Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I think it's still best to respect the expiry date but it's a lot more forgiving than the standard LAA products 😊
@darthtypo 9 ай бұрын
I've been using Kikumasamune on my face for years now. Sensitive, dehydration prone, hormonal acne. I don't know if my skin is just used to it but it doesn't seem to break me out and it's ridiculously cheap and effective.
@savanabanana Жыл бұрын
I live in a super dry climate and I love the kikumasamune high moist lotion!! it's just SO economical and it hydrates my face really well. I don't love the stickiness from applying too many layers (I decant mine into a spray bottle, and I'm a minimalist so I like to use as few products as possible but I don't mind layering the same product since I'm inconsistent af w skincare), but I find that it goes away if I layer something creamy on top. love the laneige cream skin, but the price is a bit too high for me to place it as a holy grail. the cosrx snail 96 mucin is also really nice for me, especially on the super rare occasions that my skin gets irritated or the barrier is compromised from too much exfoliation, but I feel like it doesn't hydrate as well as I want it to by itself. when I need to slam moisturize back into my face after leaving it alone for too long, I like to layer the kiku, then cosrx 96, then the cerave moisturizing cream to lock it all in! I feel like I need deeper moisture somehow, but no idea how I'm supposed to get that or if that's even possible in my climate LOL starting to wonder if I should just be bathing in aquaphor at this point since my lips are constantly withering away without it
@battycats9810 Жыл бұрын
I have combination, sensitive skin. I find the Soon Jung 2x Barrier Cream to be quite heavy on me, but it moisturizes pretty well, so I use it at night. Garnier Micellar -> Kikumasamune High Moist Lotion -> Soon Jung 2x barrier Cream is my night time routine and I've found it works really well for me. The heaviness of the barrier cream doesn't bother me because I'm in bed, and it has all night to absorb and do whatever it does and my face feels nice in the morning.
@brunette3cookie 11 ай бұрын
So the RoundLab cleanser is on this giant list of cleansers with a neutral pH, which is why I bought it and have repurchased it several times. I always tell people who like the Taycha Rice Powder (speaky clean feeling because the pH is like 8 or 9 😱) to use the Tosowoong Enzyme Powder Wash, which is neutral and makes your skin feel buttery soft instead of stripped. Got super into cleanser pH when I randomly started to get hormonal acne at 24 despite not having it as a teenager. I'm 29 now and as long as I use a BHA once and a while, no more monthly flare ups!
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