Maria you look absolutely gorgeous! However, I can not hold back to give my advice: When you wanna use an exfoliator, try to look for chemical exfoliants. The powder that you use is mechanical and basically scrubbing your skin away. It might feel gentle, but those little particles are way too abrasive on the skin. A chemical exfoliant works evenly over time to get all the dead skin cells off. A good start is Mandelic Acid (which I highly recommend) or Lactic Acid. Lactic Acid is already in your exfoliating powder, so you have a chemical AND mechanical exfoliation which is wayyyy to harsh for any skin. For the sake of your skin, please don't use both. Next thing are the masks. You say that they leave your skin red. It's not because they're working. It's because your skin is "pre-damaged" so to say by your exfoliator and those masks have a lot of perfume in them (hence the great smell) which is very irritating for your skin. The orange one even has some Glycolic Acid in it, so if you use it after your exfoliator (like you said) you're basically triple exfoliating your skin. That's too much abrasiveness, it leaves your skin very irritated and those micro injuries can cause inflammation. The redness does NOT mean that it's working, it means that you're irritating your skin which causes more blood flow which causes more redness. And irritation is contra productive for age defying. If you're feeling that a product is working immediately, be alarmed. You should never feel something working on your face. Except for pure chemical exfoliants, they can tingle the first few times. Also, you don't have to spend 140 bucks on a serum. There are great serums out there that do their job for less money. Not every expensive skincare item is worth its price. Most of the times you're paying for expensive water in a nice packaging to make it seem as if the price is justifiable. But, if it works for you and your skin doesn't react in a bad way keep on buying. Do whatever makes you happy :) My recommendation is to look for fragrance and alcohol free products as those are the most irritating ingredients. If you're using any kind of exfoliant, whether is chemical or mechanical, ALWAYS wear sunscreen. Even if it's cloudy, UV rays are coming through and your skin is more prone to sun damage when exfoliated. Skin cancer is not a joke. Especially your wonderful Californian sun should be a reason to protect yourself. For me, a good routine would be: Night: A good oil cleanse (as it's the most effective yet gentle), exfoliating (preferably chemical), serum (the main thing you wanna target, eg Anti-Aging, Acne etc.) and hydration to keep the moisture locked in your skin Morning: Very gentle cleanse, Vitamin C / Antioxidant (+ a hydrator if needed) and SPF I highly recommend Paula's Choice. Their products are fragrance free and very potent. They actually do their job. If you don't wanna spend too much money, The Ordinary or the Inkey List are good alternatives to try some things out first and see if it works for you. For SPF is recommend La Roche Posay ANTHELIOS series. I use the Shaka Fluid and find it to be the best under Make-Up. If you wanna use mineral filters be warned about harmful nano particles that can get through your skin inside your body. Mineral filters can also dry out your skin, as they build up on the surface. The following chemical filters are harmless, non-allergenic, do not interfere with your hormones and are photostable: Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Trianzine (Tinosorb S) Drometrizole Trisiloxane (Meroxyl XL) Terephtalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonier Acid (Mexoryl SX) Ethylhexyl Triazone (Uvinul T 150) Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone) Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (Uvinul A Plus) Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone (Iscotrizinol) Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid (Enzulisol) Oh, and please don't be afraid if something is not "natural". Everything that exists on this planet is chemical. It's just a marketing strategy, because we think that if somethings natural it must be better. It's not. Especially essential oils which are often used in "natural" products are basically perfume, which again is irritating. The only thing worth looking out for is organic "natural" food, not skincare. That's just what I recommend after dealing with skincare products, brands and ingredients for over 10 years and coming from a chemist and biologist family. But you do you. It's your skin in the end. ♥️

Maria.. this is just what I needed even your non ASMR videos give me so much relaxation pluuuuus I love all your tips and info you give us!

Remember folks, always do your research on the ingredients. I like how Maria shares her routine steps; take all with a grain of salt. I’m not a dermatologist and neither is she. However, redness and tingling doesn’t mean it’s working. It simply may mean whatever is in the bottle is irritating the skin. A product shouldn’t make the skin irritated or red. And most importantly, good skin comes from inside out - what you put in your body, stress, hormones, etc. with a combo of a few good creams/masks may do the trick. But just masks, creams and exfoliation won’t be a one fits all answer for all face issues. My opinion. 💜🦋

Anybody else consider her vlogs asmr? Love u Maria! ❤

you are one of my biggest role models, not just in the way you express your humility, kindness and love but also the time and care you take on yourself. You are so beautiful and radiant.. I have been watching you since middle school and i almost feel like you have been a mother figure to me. Thank you Maria!!!!

Hi Maria! :) I would be very careful using either of those masks after the exfoliator. They are all CHEMICAL exfoliators; one has lactic acid, one has glycolic acid, and the other is using fruit enzymes, which is probably why it tingles/burns so much, and also may be thinning your skin over the long term.. another reason why SPF is even more important. I highly recommend checking out "The Ordinary" - looking at all their products is a little overwhelming at first, but it's all super helpful information and all of their products are ridiculously affordable. They teach you which active ingredients can/should be used together. I've been using their products and have seen amazing results in terms of acne, texture, and fine lines.

Just a heads up - if your skin is getting really red that could be due to inflammation which can lead to hyper pigmentation. It is normal for your skin to get a little red from blood circulation but if it is showing signs of a reaction or inflammation type of behaviour be weary!! Xx

Getting your talk about first impressions gave me such mum vibes ugh I love these videos so much

Even when you’re not doing ASMR, your voice and mannerisms are very comforting. Love all your videos.

I have a degree in skincare and honestly your skin is beautiful and I think your doing a great job. I understand everyone wants to bombard you with advice, but no one should critique a routine unless they have given you a proper skin analysis, reviewed your allergies, etc. Everyone's skin is different. I've had clients from teens to elderly women, using a range of modalities and products both organic and non. If you find something that you love and it gives you results then enjoy it. If you don't want to splurge on the serum again but want help with the redness, simply placing a cold wet towel on your face for a few minutes can help. Or buy some derma globes which are super useful with calming skin down. I love you and appreciate you very much 🙏

I clicked on this quickly. You have beautiful skin and I always thought you could be a hand model. I’m taking notes :-)

Hi Maria, i want to say first that i adore your voice and your attitude in this video❤ then i'll tell you my opinion: if you do a research, you'll see that the external layer of epidermic cells, which is a dead cells layer, once you exfoliate it it takes 14 days to grow up again, which means that the following layer that you are exfoliating are made of alive and good cells. It sensibilizes your sking so far, the fire red sensation does not mean it's workin. I'm studying these things so i'm not talking just to talk. Love you, and sorry for the errors but i'm not english💕

"TropicSport 30 SPF": Nontoxic (Vegan) and safe for the environment too! : )

Bruh how is this still calming

General reminder, too: fragrance should not be in skincare. If you can't avoid it then search for products that have as little fragrance as possible. Even if you do not see an immediate reaction to fragrance it is still having a long term effect. If something has a tingly and stinging effect, stop using it. The only exception that I have personally come across to that rule is AHA (and should only last a few seconds); after the first few uses of AHA that should stop happening.

Haha, so I guess I'm doing everything wrong. 😂 kewl 👍

If you guys download the app Think Dirty, you can look up beauty products and it will let you know if those products are “dirty” or bad for you! It also breaks down all the ingredients and tells you which ingredients are bad/irritating/known to cause health issues, and what the ingredients are used for in the product. It’s really helped me when deciding what to purchase for shampoos, lotions, face wash, etc..

To me, this is the best ASMR that exists. Hearing Maria’s calming voice and familiar personality, talking to me about items that I’m already quite personally interested in. Nothing could be more relaxing!

I would be very careful and mindful about using products with fragrance on the face. I get that people enjoy the sensory experience, but it really doesn't belong in skincare at all. That includes artificial fragrance and essential oils, which are just natural fragrance. All fragrance can be sensitizing to the skin, and even if you're not actually allergic to it right now, you can develop a fragrance allergy at any time. It really is the most common irritants and allergen in skincare. Even worse, essential oils, particularly citrus oils, in high enough concentrations can cause photosensitivity when you're exposed to the sun. Be extremely diligent with sunscreen! Unfortunately, most "natural" brands seem to add the most essential oils to their skincare products.

Not even ASMR and I fell asleep in the middle of the day ooos

YES MARIA!!! I’ve been watching your channel for like 5 years now and I never stop loving you and the work you do :))))

Aveeno protect + hydrate has been the best spf I’ve found. Might not meet all of the natural/organic criteria you’re looking for though. But it leaves my skin so smooth and moisturized without a white cast!

Finished writing my essay just in time to fall asleep and enjoy this treat!

11:06-11:18 gave me tingles. her tone when she describes the night cream is ridiculously relaxing.

Looking beautiful as ever, Maria. Sunscreen is the most important anti-aging product there is. I like all mineral ones. The Australian Gold Botanical Sunscreen Face SPF50 has a great formula that dries down beautifully, it does have a light tint, so you can maybe skip foundation on a light makeup day. I also like a Korean product I recently found, Purito Comfy Water Sun Block. It's SPF50 and PA++++ and leaves no white cast even though it isn't tinted. If you're using the recommended amount of sunscreen, you go through quite a bit of it, so it helps that both of these are around $10. Lets you feel better about springing for some of the more expensive products elsewhere. LOL

So excited for this video! I also completely agree...baby products are the way to go for hands and body! And they normally have such lovely light scents 🥰

I loved Maria's natural beauty tips so much! For anyone in the UK, I discovered they sell the Andalou brand at Holland & barrett stores or maybe just on the online store, but I got the pumpkin mask and night cream in the cyber sale online and I love them so far! Maria was spot on with these recommendations.

Hello Maria!! First of all I LOVE your videos!! I've been a subbie of your other channel for about 6 YEARS and this one for a year! You are such a beautiful person inside & out. I have a few suggestions to add however. As a licensed esthetician (and massage therapist) and working in the spa industry for 10 years, I wanted to inform you that your regeme is flawless with 2 caveats. You should use the Eminence exfoliating powder mixed with a cleanser (which is a mechanical exfoliator) OR do the glycolic brightening peel (which is Alpha Hydroxy Acid Chemical exfoliator) Doing them both is VERY harsh on your skin. You are lucky to not have had a more adverse reaction other than the redness (which that alone should never happen btw) but this regeme could cause major issues with your skin down the road. I would suggest trying to do one or the other (and just cleanse using cream cleanser before the AHA peel) Also, after cleansing, then exfoliating in whatever ONE method you prefer, try to apply a hydrating mask. It could even just be pure aloe vera gel & use a brush (it's soooo soothing & you'll feel like you're at the spa) Leave on for 10 min & rinse off then continue with your normal routine using tiny bit of that serum you mentioned. I guarantee you'll see even BETTER results 😊 The concept is to remove dead cells of outer layer gently, and then enriching with a super hydrating mask to follow so your skin can "drink" it in. The serum sounds great, but serums are thin & help lock in that moisture the hydrating mask gives. Your face is immaculate already, but couldn't resist sharing more tips. And for a suggestion for SPF, try Coola products. Their line is AMAZING. Whew, I know that was a lot. I hope it helps you or anyone reading. I wish a very Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family🍁

Even your "regular " vlogs are calming and are a form of asmr. I love you Maria!

Great video, Maria! I would reccommend ColoreScience “Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield” for a facial sunscreen. Its SPF 50, lightweight and feels great on the skin!

This is a vlog, and that’s why I decided to watch it in the middle of the afternoon before the gym. Now I’m sooo relaxed and sleepy! Dammit Maria, you’ve done it again!

Hi Maria!! I am in school to be an esthetician and I just wanted to reach out and help, the masks you are using have a mild chemical peel in them which is why your face is flushed afterwards, they are totally safe and great to use on skin, just be wary and don’t over use them, 1-2 a week is good! Mechanically exfoliating before using the mask is okay since the mask is not entirely a chemical peel. Enzyme and glycolic are mild peels, enzyme is more gentle so that is why you aren’t as flushed using it! If your skin is feeling irritated, just go for the mask or just the mechanical exfoliator! Your skin has been looking so beautiful and I wish you the best in your skincare routine!!❤️

This video is so relaxing. I work at a health food store and we carry the Andalou skincare line, and I’ve never heard anyone on KZfaq talk about it! I’m so glad to hear how much you enjoy them. I really like the Clinique “SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face”, it blends in beautifully on the skin and doesn’t affect my makeup in any way. Thanks again for another wonderful video :)

hi Maria! thank you very much for you video! i do want to say that exfoliating your face and then putting glycolic acid on it from the pumpkin mask may not be a good idea hence you get a red face. it’s as if you exfoliated your face twice. glycolic acid is an exfoliator. as well as that, you should be using spf cream on your face as it becomes sensitive to sun after each use.

Love this vlog channel more than any asmr. You get to meet the real Maria and she is awesome! I always check out her product recommendations and will often find a good one. Love it!

I bought the Berry Mask and the Serum! And I downloaded the slime app along with Best Fiends! I hope more sponsors come your way bc I wouldn't have bought any of that stuff if it wasn't for you! Love you, Maria. I watch your videos every single night to go to sleep :) idk what I would do without your videos

Kiss My Face is my favorite vegan face sunscreen! It blends in to the skin well and works SO well as a makeup primer. I use it every day!!

I dont know what it is about Marias voice but it gives me instant relaxation😍 These videos of her relax me even more than her ASMR ones

Please don’t be discouraged about the comments from people telling you you’re “doing it wrong” Maria. We are all learning constantly about our skin and health and there is SOOO much marketing and misinformation mixed with real information that it’s almost impossible to know all the best products for our skin types. This was really informative and more importantly relaxing and such a fun video to watch. ❤️❤️❤️

Ahhh Maria! You have no idea how much I love when you make these types of videos! 😍🥰 still watching through all the ads though😉

Maria I absolutely love the Rodan and Fields spf 30 mineral sunscreen for face! I believe it is part of their "Soothe" collection. It is pricey but worth it! It does not feel greasy at all and wears well under makeup.

I’m so glad you’re spending time with your mum!

Maria, unless youre yelling, youre videos will always have an ASMR quality. Your angelic voice just doesnt know how to sound any different. 💕😌

Thank you so much, Maria! I sincerely love your haul videos! I think I’ve watched them all. Love them hurt as much as your ASMR videos and I find them just so relaxing, almost equally so. I really take your product recommendations seriously so thank you again for yet another amazing haul with great products! So far I’ve tried Pacifica and now just added two of your Andalou naturals masks to my collection - went and picked up both the Age Defying Berry mask and the Brightening Pumpkin mask and I’m so excited to try them both!!! Thank you so much for the wonderful recommendations, as always!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 love you Maria! ❤️❤️

I just discovered your videos a few months ago after some serious insomnia. You've helped me get to sleep more times than I can count. Thank you!! Found my way to this channel from your ASMR channel and you've inspired me to start a skin care regime. I've never been good about it but just entered my 50's so need to get to it. I'm lucky that I, too, avoid the sun (redhead!) and even better, I do not smoke!!! I've ignored a skin care routine because those 2 things have always been enough. But it's time to add a little more to my skincare. Thanks for the inspiration!!!!!

MARIA! After I saw this I ordered four of the products. I got them today and RIGHT after I did the regimen, my husband said “you look hot, what did you do”! I’m so happy... he hardly ever notices if I do something different! You rock!

Love your style and make up look in this video, Mischa 💕 and I’m definitely curious to try out that exfoliating product if I can! I’ve been looking around for something like that for my picky, sensitive skin for awhile.

I always find these kinds of videos super relaxing, like hanging out with a calming friend 😊 your skin does look amazing!

I get more tingles from your normal way of talking/rhythm/cadence then I do from your ASMR videos! 😊❤️ This reminds me of some of your very early ASMR videos.

Great! Would love to see a makeup version too

Thanks for the suggestions! I love sassy masha almost more than gentle whispering.. you rock!!!

Hi Maria, I Love Andalou products. I use the lemon scrub exfoliator once a week and the rose mask, cleanser, and spray tonic. It's gentle and cruelty-free and inexpensive, too.

i love your vlog-style videos. you could talk about anything you want and i’d listen intently.

The Murad mineral sunscreen is great! Absorbs quickly, no smell or greasy feel. It's great mixed with moisturizer!

I love your vlog sit down videos. I rewatch them all the time! The SPF that I love is by Supergoop; their mineral face sunscreen. It doesn’t break me out, not scented and works great on my rosacea/sensitive skin.

Elta MD is the best physical sunscreen! My dermatologist recommended it to me. spf 46 and great for people with sensitive skin. Super soft and moisturizing, I wear it underneath my makeup every day!

I know this video has a skincare focus but your eye makeup is stunning! Would love to see an updated makeup routine Sassy Masha style sometime xx

Hey Maria :) Make sure you have a good SPF to wear on your face during the day, especially since you are using lots of active ingredients! Mineral works well but it can have “flashback,” there are lots of good organic options but please try and find one you like! Spf is so important not only for anti-aging but for protecting your skin after treatments, the sun can cause dark spots!

I LOVE seeing you become more into the natural/nontoxic/organic/crunchy lifestyle 😁 I did the same thing as I became a mom too! It’s always a work in progress and I’m continually learning and making healthy changes for my family “know better do better!” We like a few brands of sunscreen, Badger Balm and Think Baby have seemed to both work when we need it (but honestly we don’t wear it very often 😅).

PLEASE, do more videos with this voice, it's amazing

I’m nursing as well, and I’m always looking for nursing-friendly products. Thank you for this!!! And yes, your skin is definitely beautiful and glowing!

I love your side channel so much, it feels like I'm hanging out with a girl friend. So comforting 💗

I love BeautyCounter! They are such a good, natural company and all the things I have used reap amazing results! Definitely recommend the overnight peel and the SPF 30 sunscreen!

You’re right about better stuff lasting longer. I just bought a $60 moisturizer and $68 serum not quite as pricey as your serum but they work! My skin is no longer super dry and it feels hydrated. Living in the Midwest sucks. Your skin looks so good!! You’re right you’re glowing.

Hi Masha! I recommend watching this video "Chemical vs Physical Sunscreens: The Science | Lab Muffin Beauty Science" on sunscreens. That channel is generally amazing. Lots of great insights into the science behind skincare and especially SPF.

Thanks Maria! I watch every single one of your videos. You bring positivity in my life.

Maria, your hair grows SO FAST!

I checked KZfaq yesterday for a sassy Masha vlog but was a day early! Love your vlogs so much! Thank you Maria, our angel xxx

Please do another makeup tutorial!! Your makeup always looks flawless!

La roche Posay facial daily moisturizer SPF !! Also their facial cleanser is amazing.

Australian Gold Botanical Mineral Sunscreen is my favorite because it is not greasy at all. It does tint your face a little lighter though, so it needs time to be worked in or worn under makeup. I am very fair skinned

I use Australian Gold Botanical Tinted Sunscreen spf 50. I’m very light and the tint in it counteracts the fact that it’s a mineral only sunscreen. I swear by it. Ulta has it.

I love this so much!! Can you do an updated makeup favorites? Or like your daily makeup of just what you love to use? I would love to know!!!

My fav SPF brand is Avene or La Roche Posay. They make both mineral and chemical sunscreen formulations and it is very effective. I like that both brands make a sunscreen that is very fluid and I can use on my face without feeling really "greasy". I love Andalou masks as well. I love the Clarins hydrating mask and use that after exfolitation. It smells amazing.

The andalou range is Devine! 😍😍 good price for quality as well!

I love the Mineral Fusion SPF moisturizer, you can buy it on Vitacost, it's moisturizing but sinks right in!

Andalou and Acure are great brands! I love the Andalou 1000 Roses line.

love this hair length on you! looks very flattering

MD SolarSciences Mineral Creme SPF 50 is the best. THE BEST. I have wacky reactions to lots of different sunscreens, and this never breaks me out, burns, or itches. They're reef-safe and cruelty-free.

So many tingles!!!!! I LOVE these vlogs, they're so relaxing!!!!!

You’re skin looks gorgeous!!! So excited to see this all!!!

I was looking for this video because it was in my recommended and I was interested in falling asleep while being enlightened by your skincare routine because your skin is flawless 👌🏼🙌🏼 Then it dawned on me it probably wasn’t on your asmr channel because I found another account where you post. Glad I found this but sad I can’t fall asleep to your skincare routine. Lol still 10/10

Hi Maria! I've just watched this, and I have a couple of SPF recommendations for you if you're still looking out for some 😊 the vitamin E day lotion from the body shop is SPF 30, and the Skin Defence multi-protection essence from the body shop is SPF 50 if you want something higher (I have to as I'm a redhead haha)! The body shop uses really natural ingredients, and they're both very lightweight and don't clog my pores x

I HIGHLY recommend the spf by farmacy it’s called green defense. It’s a mineral sunscreen, spf 30 and works really well under makeup! Not super greasy and not too too pricy. Love it!

Hi Maria! Drunk elephant is a wonderful brand for an everyday sunscreen. They have a tinted and a regular. Also I've heard tatcha has a good spf as well. Good luck!

I've just seen this today, and I've been looking for a different face routine so this was perfect!! I literally got fed up with doing research and just bought drug store products today. Olay and Loreal, but I'm now thinking of returning them. I just bought the Andalou brightening mask you mentioned! Might get the moisturizer as well!

I use the Andalou pumpkin mask too - it's so good!

Maria idk but besides your ASMR videos just your normal voice gives me tingles

Love your hauls but man your voice makes me so relaxed and ready to sleep even in these videos. Me and my daughters love you🖤

I love the clinique stick sunscreen

You have gorgeous skin, I’m so excited about your routine! Thank you!

SuperGoop sunscreens are the best I've ever used. I got several friends hooked on them as well. I've liked all of them so far, but the most popular is the Unseen Sunscreen by them. I highly recommend!

Hi Maria can you do an asmr video recommending affordable skincare for acne scarring and aging? LOVE YOU!

Hey Masha! I use The Beet Shield by Krave Beauty for sunscreen. It's amazing... You will not regret it 😘

Australia Golds has an amazing mineral sunscreen with a bit of a tint. I buy mine at CVS.

Really really enjoy these videos! Thank you so much for doing them!

Hello, Maria! I'm leaving my first comment after following you for years and it feels exciting! I wanted to recommend an amazing natural SPF that I discovered thanks to Petit Vour. It's Suntegrity's Impeccable Skin. It offers a broad spectrum SPF 30 coverage. I'd say we have a very similar skin tone, and the Ivory version blended amazing with my complexion. Hope you can try it! Sending you love and all my gratitude for your wonderful videos and art ❤️

I love your skincare/haul videos!

I ordered the andalou pumpkin mask because of your recommendation as well as the andalou rose cleanser and love both! Guess i will have to order that night repair cream and the age defying mask now too! Affordable and they smell great. I'm a fan of Neutrogena face n body stick spf 70. Actually im a huge fan of anything by Neutrogena !

Ive been wanting to try Eminence products! I like the purity of the lines they create.