K beauty saved my skin. Wayy better than western products lol

I have oily skin and live in a very humid country, the Laneige cream skin works wonder to my skin. One layer is more than enough, I can skip the moisturizer step and just top it with Sunscreen!

I just found this video. Wish I had found it sooner! Thank you for making this! I tried most of these products in your video because of James Welsh's recommendations. I discovered James Welsh before I found your channel. I have dehydrated oily skin. I used the following products, in this order: I'm From Rice Toner, Neogen Micro Ferment Essence, Laneige Cream Skin Refiner (winter time only), and now I'm using Missha Time Revolution First Treatment Essence. I thought I'm From Rice Toner was just OK for me, don't think I'll be repurchasing it. Neogen Micro Ferment Essence didn't seem like anything special. I felt like I was just putting water on my skin and it wasn't treating my skin in any special way. I would not purchase Neogen again. Laneige Cream Skin Refiner was AWESOME and sooo soothing and hydrating for the winter time. Right now, I'm using Missha Time Revolution First Treatment Essence and I'm loving it! I put on 2 thin layers right after cleansing and it makes my skin feel soft and nourished -- looove it! So, Laneige Cream Skin Refiner and Missha Time Revolution First Treatment Essence are winners for me and my dehydrated oily skin!

Not really into essences, occasionally use the Laneige, but I love these "This or That" videos. ❤️

You deserve so much more followers. I love your this or that series. It’s genius and helps pick the right product in this haystack of K-beauty renderings

I'm a new-ish subscriber. How come I haven't found you earlier?! I love how informative and easy to watch your videos are. Love from the UK x

Thank you for your take on the I'm From Rice Toner! I bought this one a year ago after hearing sooo many people rave about it but, in all honesty, it doesn't do anything for me. After using almost the whole bottle I can say there is no brightening / glow on my skin... it's slightly moisturizing but that's what basically every other toner I've tried does as well (and often a lot better). Wouldn't recommend this product when there are a) better toners and b) better brightening products out there.

Kelly, you are one of the few you tube channels that I come back to time and time again when it is time to buy new products. Your opinions are thorough, efficient and flow extremely well. The this or that compilations are so helpful since I can jump to the time stamp and listen to a small portion of the video. Thank you for the time, energy and dedication you pour into helping me improve our skin. You make it look easy but I am aware it is not. I appreciate you and your channel.

Great video Kelly! I'd love to see a this or that with cleansing balms!

The Neogen caused little bumps on my forehead, and so did the I'm From rice toner around the side of my eyes. I kept cutting them off and going back to them, but then when I committed to using them regardless, it all went away. Now I repurchased both because they did eventually work very well for me. Love your reviews btw, I have an obsession with toners and essences and your videos helped me pick new ones!

I really love your K-beauty This or That series as it really helps us decide between all the amazing range of products in the market. As always, most helpful and looking forward to your next!

Omg im so excited i found you!!! I'm 28 & I just started my "skincare journey" like 7 months ago & i'm using the hado labo essence toner now but i'm looking for something better. i cant decide between the Neogen or the I'm From Rice toner. My skin is starting to get dry now, i don't know if its because of age or the weather but at least i no longer get breakouts! so i'm excited to watch this video & hear your recommendations! LOVE THIS!!!

Kelly, THANK YOU SO MUCH for these "This or That" videos!!!! I'm new to K beauty, and I have a cream, potions and perfume problem. You are a wonderful educator. Your videos have saved me so much money!!! The work you put into these videos is evident. Thank you so very much

Neogen essence works perfectly for me and i have dry,sensitive skin

I use Neogen Essence GAME CHANGER !

I remember when I tried the laneige cream skin I was like what's all the hype I didn't really care for it that much as I have dry skin but then I tried it again and again and now it's a Holy grail product for me it's so funny how sometimes your first impression is so different and you expect to love it and udont then all the sudden it's you favorite I can see why u have the video you have your right to change your mind on products because this was the product that did that for me. As for a rice toner the TYF rice toner is the one for me I took your recommendation on that one too.

just bought the missha essence more of this series please, have a great day!!

I like that you have a very diplomatic, "recommendation based" approach to your reviews. I like it when you say a product may not be for you but other skin types might like it. Very good approach. 👍👍👍

Hi Kelly, can you do a review on cosrx propolis toner and I’m from honey serum and honey glow cream? A comparison of all propolis products with iunik propolis and skinfood propolis. Appreciate a lot.

OHMYGOD I THINK I FOUND MY SKIN TWIN. I HAD THE SAAAME PROBLEM WITH THE NEOGEN ESSENCE. And everyone kept raving about it and i just didnt understand WHY.It was so disappointing. THANK YOU. ❤️

oh this is so interesting to see differences depending of the person, i've used three bottles of the neogen essence in the past and i was soo into it, my skin liked it so much haha

My opinion on the NeoGen real ferment micro essence: i honestly didn’t think it was that special tbh, there’s way better essences that give you better results

Neogen Micro Essence is my holy grail. Its in a glass bottle and cruelty free. :)

I'm now having second thoughts in getting the Neogen essence. 😅 I also tried the Missha one and loved it so much that I repurchased.

I ❤ Neogen Micro Ferment Essence. It’s cooling and refreshing on my skin, I can’t live without it !

We are skin twins💕 95% of the products i buy come from you lol i would love if you reviewed Then I Met You essence!

Kelly you hit the nail on the head with these videos! Keep it up

This is the best review I’ve asked everybody and they couldn’t give a specific review, thank you and 👍

I have gone through a bottle of Laneige cream skin & I am obsessed, I am interested in trying the I’m From toner as I think I’ll like the consistency and want the extra brightening benefits.

Unfortunately the I'm From Rice Toner has consistently irritated my skin even when it's doing well. So weird since it's supposed to be awesome for sensitive skin :/ LOVE the laneige though especially in the winter

Thanks Kelly! This video was hugely helpful. I’m running low on the Neogen essence (sorry it didn’t work for you!) and have been wondering what to try next. The Iope sounds right up my alley.

Your descriptions are amazing!! Thank you for being so thorough!

A comparison of ceramide moisturizers between US vs Korean brands would be cool! i.e. Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair vs Holika Holika Good Cera Cream

My skin loves the neogen essences but I’m not surprised by that since my skin loves anything with sake in it.

I actually bought a sample of the Missha FTE based on this and I didn't see any difference and it broke me out 😭. So I got a sample of the Neogen and I actually really liked it and thought it it gave me such a nice glow/brightness that I didn't get with the Missha. But I'm still gonna listen to you about the Primera and IOPE Kelly! Please don't do me wrong lol!

Yaaayyy, I love "This or That" videos! :D

A comparison of centella focussed serums would be useful thanks. I like both the Missha and the neogen despite having eczema prone/super sensitive skin I haven't had any irritation with either. My dry skin really likes the laneige and it helps with the use of tretinoin for me. I haven't tried the two pricey essences as I love my Pyunkang Yul so much. I may try the rice toner in the Summer when lightweight formulations are better received by my skin. I'm still working my way through the Ti'am panthenol toner just now and it's very good for this Winter weather. Best wishes.

Kelly i found the iope and the primera essence on ebay for 30$! I’ve been buying all my skincare products form ebay because they are cheap and affordable.

Yes, i absolutely enjoyed this video. I never tried fermented ingredient before. So was thinking to buy the missha one since it is cheaper and gentle to the face. Thank your for your recommendation.

People recommend the missha as a dupe for the sk2 essence. I have tried a bunch of “dupes” but they do NOT work as well as the original. For me it’s sk2 essence or the amore pacific essence. If you want to invest, this is where it’s at.

I agree with u, the skin refiner is different than rice toner. I use both in my routine.

Oh that's sad I tried the Missha first treatment essence and I liked it.. However I tried using the neogen serum and I'm in love with it it's my favourite i finished two bottles I'm on my third right now...

I agree with the little white bumps part of Neogen result on my skin too, (i think we have identical skin)however it was nicely dry for my face as I suffer from hot flushes I prefer cooling effect on everything I put on my face) I think those in between 49 ingredients something is not agreeing what we use before and after with Neogen, nevertheless I'm going to use the sample size up then move on to serum if I like all the way. Also think exactly same on Laneige I only tried the sample, once and it felt very nourishing without feeling heavy but all I want is a brightening effect from a toner. By all means I am going to keep a Laneige one on my closet for those emergency times use it as a first aid after being harsh to my skin if ever happens. It was the first time I tried a Laneige sample rather convincing product I must admit.

Love this series. So happy to see it back. Also, can you make a video that focuses on antioxidant k-beauty products? I want to start to put one or two anti-aging product in my routine but don't know where to start.

Used both Missha and Neogen. I really saw results with Missha, and saw a difference when I stopped using it. Neogen, I really don't care for. Maybe because of the complexity of the ingredient, it just doesn't have the concentration to make a difference?

Just started the missha first essence and loving it. And I also love the rice toner. But I’m needing some brightening and tightening in my well age age 😅😅🤣

I am soooooo into these products. My top faves are the Primera Miracle seed essence, I’m From rice toner, and the Laneige cream skin refiner. I’ve tried the Missha one before and it was ok, I had wanted to try the Neogen one but haven’t and it’s not cheap. Thanks for taking about these. I’ve been eyeing the I’m From mugwort essence, I’m obsessed with orb mugwort! 🥰🥰

Almost done w Missha Rev, all good no allergic reaction, slightly brightened skin.. & got new Primera essence btl, next in line to use, hope it’s good for me 😅

Thanks for this review, I guess I have to try the Missha again, though the missha mugwort is on its way, and agree about the laneige one over the im from one, xoxoxox mili

I love this series so much!! I’ve been debating letting my Neogen go bc I do feel a tingle of sensitivity that I don’t get from any other essence. Now I’m going to need that Iope serum, darnit!! The Primera is one of my favorite essences. Thank you again for all the work you put into your channel. I can’t tell you how much these videos help!!

I have run through bottles of missha essence

I would recommend the botanic farm rice ferment essence to anyone who likes the NeoGen essence and the I’m from toner

I love these this or that vids! I cut my k beauty teeth on Missha and still have a spray version in my stash now! Love the rice toner and Iope is tied 1st place FTE with PureHeals for me… I like my FTE to be like Iope to prep the skin for more serums etc and find these two do that,' I’ve been eyeing the Neogen since a James Walsh raved about it but I think I’ll try the Primera next , Hera FTE is super luxe and I love that too

I am really obsessed with ur videos ...I find it really honest and on points ...plz make dedicated body care and hair care video with ur recommendations just like u do for ur face and share ur body and hair care routine time to time like u update face routine ....it ll Benefit a lot☺️

I’m glad I watched this. I thought the Neogen would have slip like Misha.

Thank you so much for making this video! I've been looking into all these products so this video has been super helpful and informative.

Keep Cool and Innisfree are my favourites Korean skincare..

I am so glad that I found you! 😍 Your videos are so informative!

Hi Kelly, I really love your videos. I almost watch your videos every day. You are really knowledgeable about ingredients and generally skincare. Secret Key also has First Treatment Essence similar to Missha's. I hope you would compare those two in your next This or That video.🥰🥰😘😘😍

I see that you're already wearing the 2020 colour of the year !

I also prefer the original Missha FTE and the artemisia version vs. Neogen and Im from mugworth. I can get the Missha one at a cheaper price as a set (with the essence in travel size & Time revolution serum reg size & travel size) vs. Neogen and im from alone.

Good theme. More of this series please!

OMG, this is so surprising! I freaking love the Neogen essence. My skin was hydrated and bouncy. I used it right after using the Tatch essence and it performed far better than the Tatcha one.

My favorite series from you 😊

Yay! Love your This or That videos 🤗💛 I tried the Neogen and the Laneige. Neither worked for me.

I loved it!because I was definitely could not decide which one I should choose. Thanks a lot Kelly.💙🙏 Still I believe there are really much cheaper yet effective essences out there though.

Can you compare Misha vs. Key secret and SKII? I m currently using SK-II Facial Treatment Essence but would like to find a duo for it. Thank you.

Thank you for these comparisons! 💜 Keep em coming!!! 😃😃

Hi Kelly! Have you tried the Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence (Rose Edition)? I love it. I've never used the SKII one and neither the Missha one, I'm curious for a comparison between these two and the Secret Key Essence (which is also the least expensive one). Thank you!

Please make a video comparing I'm From Honey Serum vs Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence!! This Laneige Cream Skin Refiner is by far one of my favorite K Beauty products! I had that wow affect since the first time! Ps: I looooove your videos and I love that you explain everything

I'm a year late behind from this video, but i just wanna say thank you Kelly for this thorough explanation on these products. It really helps to reduce stress-relationship with my *account bank* 😂

Usually I try not to go down the rabbit hole that is KZfaq, but I am so glad I did and found your channel. I have used some K-beauty products, mostly sheet masks, but I diving into the K-beauty 10 step routine and have noticed a HUGE difference this past week. What do you think of Cosrx One Step Green Hero Calming pads and the Putito Centella Green Level Calming Toner? I would love to see what you think.

Great video. So sad that Missha is still testing on animals. Also, they removed the more impressive ingredients from the Essence Intensive and now only sell the RX version. They did the same with the night repair ampoule which is no longer being made and selling a weaker version, the Probio, that feels very average and not worth the money. What is the best cruelty free essence in your opinion? I have heard great things about the Cosrx, but have not tried it.

Your top is of such a beautiful color!

Love the comparison videos! Brb while I browse yesstyle for a while now😪😅😅😅

I loved this vid. Answered many questions ❤️

Your reviews are sooo good! Best on youtube!!! this is what I need when I'm deciding what product to buy...I need a comparison! Idk other people just dont give as good of info as you...love u kelly

“I tried everything, but it didn’t work” 💔

Great video :) Happy new year Kelly, wish you the best :)

Have you tried the secretKey Starting Treatment Essence, and if not would you consider reviewing it? Also how do you use up products that have not worked out? Do you you use them on your body?

Missha was my very first essence but I’m using Primera now. Lucky that I can get it at around US$30 here in my country. I almost bought the Iope when I was in Korea last week but it’s just too pricey for me. I bought the Laneige instead, and only because you recommended it. Haven’t tried it yet, still have a few ml left of my Soon Jung. Thank you for your very informative videos, Kelly!

Amazing video!!! I own all of the products mentioned except the Iope, I still want to try it😊 I personally LOVE all of them, if I had to give up one, it probably would be the neogen. Perhaps an unpopular opinion, but it’s how I feel. Looking forward to your next vid, as always, I would love to know after washing, what are your following steps. First essence, toner, then regular essence? Fave serum? Thanks a bunch😁

The rice toner irritated my skin. I liked the texture but I had to wash my face after using it. I recently got the missah ones (rx and artimisia) and am excited to try them.

Awesome video!!! Kelly have you tried the Son Reve Tri-Bio essence on Sokoglam? Girrrrrrrllll this essence is AMAZING!!! Only amazing ingredients like seabuckthorne and so many other nourishing ingredient and NO junk. It's become my new favorite essence, i mean i replaced my Amore single vintage essence with this so....... Happy New Year😙

Please compare the laneige cream skin to the hanskin cream skin pleaseee

Have you ever counted the number of ingredients in your skin care routine? I often wonder if the total amount of products we all use now in our various stepped routine also contributes to sensitivity. That ingredient list can easily add up to well over 100 different ingredients and knows exactly what we are concocting on our faces. We often talk about all the benefits of stripping back our routines but it is so hard to get that number down without cutting back on steps, even with essential oils and fragrance taken out. Your skin looks amazing having said that! Krave is my current saviour on my ingredient count minimising effort.

Props for the INXS record. 💜

Hi Kelly, Thanks for another great episode. Would you be able to do a comparison between Manyo Factory Bifida Complex Ampoule vs Isntree TW-Real BIFIDA Ampoule? Thanks.

I just got the I'm from rice toner and I also wasn't very impressed in terms of the hydration it offered. I think for it to be hydrating enough, I have to layer it up at least 3 times :/ I hope that I will see some brightening benefits after long-term usage though.

I wish I saw this so much earlier! I tried the Neogen essence because of all the hype and I was so excited, but ended up experiencing the exact same things you were talking about! I got irritated, red, dry and random white heads. I think we are skin twins loool I also love the Missha

My issue with Misscha is that they change their formulation to much. I used their first generation formulation and it was amazing. Their second generation was terrible. I now use SKII and scared to go back because they may change again. My skin hates when I change products.

Really surprised to hear how different the 2 white toners are! I was looking into the rice one as an alternative to the cream skin refiner, which I find a little too heavy for my skin, and those brightening benefits sound great! Is the rice toner scented at all though? I don’t see fragrance on the list but I’m not too familiar with ingredient names yet so i can’t really tell! Thank you!

Hello, I am 26 years old with very Dry Dehydrated skin that’s also somewhat sensitive. I’ve been scouring the internet procuring what are believed to be some of the best products for my skin type or in general, I just am having trouble narrowing it down to which ones to purchase because I don’t know what would work well together or if I should buy all the same line. If you can give me some suggestions of a regimen from the following list I’d love you forever! Products I’m eyeing: Toners: -Klairs unscented supple toner -Cosrx Hydrium Watery Toner -I’m From Rice Toner -Laneige Cream Skin Refiner -Soon Jung Relief toner -Dr Jart Ceramidin Liquid -Cosrx Cantella Water -Inkey List PHA toner -Missha The First Treatmenr Essence/Serum: *some may double as a toner -Cosrx Triple Hyaluronic Ampoule -Cosrx HA Power Essence -Laneige Water Bank Moisture Essence -Innisfree Green Tea Seed serum -Cosrx Advance snail 96 essence -Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner -Hanskin Hyaluron Skin Essence -Habo Labo HA acid lotion/Premium lotion -Inkey List Polyglumatic Acid Hydrating serum -Inkey List HA Hydrating Serum -Klairs Rich Moist Soothing serum -Klairs Juiced Vitamin C Serum -La Roche Posay Hyalu B5 serum -Purito Pure Hyaluronic acid 90 Serum -Purito Galacto Niacin 97 Serum Moisturizer: -Dr Jart Ceramidin cream -Make P:rem Hydrate me micro tension cream -Klairs Rich Moist soothing cream -Purito deep sea pure water cream -Cosrx Balencium Comfort Ceramide cream -Cosrx Moisture Power enriched cream -Cosrx Green Tea aqua soothing gel cream -Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream -First aid beauty Ultra repair face moisturizer -The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors+HA -Hanskin Hyaluron Moisture cream -Dr Jart Vital Hydra solution Biome Moisture Cream -Primera Alpine berry Watery Cream I would love your opinion on what products I should choose, and what routine you think would work best. If you’d chose a toner/essence/moisturizer that you think is best and any other suggestions you might have, I’d greatly appreciate it. Thank you so much!

Keep sharing the good stuff!!!

I think I've been putting too much of Cream skin I started to notice some breaking out now that you mentioned it I use Krave gentle cleanser, Ordinary niacimide and Zinc, Benton snail bee high content and sunscreen during the day

Loved this episode ❤

I thought you might interested in the following moisturiser: Dr G Filagrin Barrier Cream (it contains fatty acids/ceremides and cholesterol according to Director G (youtuber)), have you tried it or heard of it?

Can you make a video of the difference between essence & emulsions & ampules. And when should they be used.

hey, kelly,,,, I want to know your thought about the rovectin lotion and oliverrier fluid oil. If you want to use these two products together what will be the routine? will you add any other thing or just these two?

Shabooh Shoobah! LOVE IT!