I REPLACED MY LUXURY SKINCARE WITH DRUGSTORE...And Here's What Happened.
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- čas přidán 1. 07. 2024
- Over the past few months I've been replacing my luxury skincare with drugstore and while these aren't skincare dupes exactly...they're very close replacements at a more affordable price! For reference, I have dry skin and I'm 45 years old with some fine lines.
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WHAT I'M WEARING:
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*My Burgundy Turtleneck- bit.ly/4981O1F
*Nail Polish- Caught in the Rain ($10) shop-links.co/ckRoPEnPI0F
*IT Cosmetics CC Nude Glow Foundation in Fair Light ($47) shop-links.co/ckRoQSXlkky
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*Make Up For Ever Lip Liner in Wherever Walnut ($22) shop-links.co/ckRo1NukxuB
*Naturium Phyto Glow Lip Balm in Camilia ($10) amzn.to/45P63MK
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AFFORDABLE SKINCARE MENTIONED
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*La Roche Posay Lipikar Foaming Oil Cleanser ($18.99) shop-links.co/ckRpbM5Upih
*Versed Baby Cheeks Milky Toner ($18) shop-links.co/ckRpcjo1QDr
*Cocokind Ceramide Barrier Serum ($22) shop-links.co/ckRtGHYEhwZ
*Olay Super Serum ($34.99...they also have a mini size at Target for $19.99) shop-links.co/ckRpdqqDNfY
*Naturium BHA Serum ($18.99) shop-links.co/ckRpdZ7xk2Z
*Naturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum ($29) shop-links.co/ckRperpsKfA
*Cocokind Resurrection Polypeptide Cream ($27) shop-links.co/ckRpeR9Z9cK
*Eucerin CoQ10 Anti-Wrinkle Cream ($11.99) shop-links.co/ckRpf3DXShh
*Naturium Virgin Marula Oil ($16) amzn.to/3Mh7xZf
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LUXURY SKINCARE MENTIONED
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*First Aid Beauty Oil Cleanser ($26) shop-links.co/ckRpg9wIWvb
*Laneige Cream Skin Toner ($36) shop-links.co/ckRphs9GvhX
*Beekman 1802 Milk Drops ($45) shop-links.co/ckRphQ71Gfg
*Sunday Riley Good Genes ($85) shop-links.co/ckRpiidnMZr
*Paula's Choice BHA Serum ($35) shop-links.co/ckRpiDzaRrR
*Avene RetinAL Serum ($50) shop-links.co/ckRpjKLqGuC
*Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream ($72) shop-links.co/ckRpj8sDtjg
*City Beauty Multi-Action Sculpting Cream ($67) aspireiq.go2cloud.org/SH3lO
*Drunk Elephant Marula Oil ($68) shop-links.co/ckRpkMXgqIi
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Hi, my name is Jen I am 44 and live in Connecticut with my husband and 8 year old son. I am a stay-at-home Mom and full-time CZcamsr with a degree in business with a focus in marketing. Before leaving work when my son was born, I was a commercial lender at a bank. I also worked at Sephora and Macy's doing visual merchandising.
I have dry skin with some hyperpigmentation and fine lines. I love natural makeup looks but occasionally go outside my comfort zone a little bit. On my channel you'll find lots of videos about drugstore makeup and drugstore dupes (those are my favorites to film!) but I also review high-end makeup as well. I hope you enjoy my channel and if you do, please don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & leave me a comment! - Jak na to + styl
I used to work for “Luxury” brands...Channel, Dior, Ect... I had every luxury brand at my disposal to try/use...Sisley Paris, La Mer, La Prairie, ect...I have to say, 90% of them are NOT worth it.
Absolutely spot on.
Years ago I worked for Lancôme and would get reprimanded by my dept. manager if she caught me being “too honest” about products 😆
I am supporting and part of the
“Too honest club”. I work in the cosmetics industry and I know what you are talking about
You’re paying for the over-packaging.
Over-packaging, Over-paid spokespersons, Over-the-top advertising… plus high price points imply luxury regardless of performance.
Just curious. What do you think is actually worth the money?
Over the last 40 years, I've had several dermatologist tell me that the Olay and CereVe products were the best drug store products. I'm 65 and get a lot of compliments on my skin and Olay has been my go to for all these years. I remember when it was called Oil of Olay!😁
SHARON SHNEYER, I completely forgot about Oil of Olay in my rant above, and Dove as well.
Thank you for that information , I have used high end skin care but I have tried olay products and I really liked it and I would never use anything else
I love Olay face lotion the fragrance free one, it is simple and comfortable
The only thing to be aware of with Olay is that many of the products have fragrance. They do have fragrance free versions of some of them. And you can't trust the phrase "fragrance free" on the label. I found at least 1 Olay product that said that, and the ingredients included fragrance!
@@janetmyhre9536I used to love Olay. Then I found the ordinary and good molecules. The ordinary is good for things like peeling Solutions and hyaluronic acid. But good molecules has some fabulous products. They're yerba mate under eye treatment is out of this world and I think they're most expensive products are 12 or $15. They all come in glass bottles. You can get hyaluronic acid and stuff like that from them too it's just that it's cheaper if you get it through the ordinary. Can cocaine has some really great products. Also the snail mucin by cosrx is incredible especially if you are older. I'm 49 and it has made my skin so incredibly hydrated and soft it's incredible! But there is a version that is made with yams period that is vegan and cruelty free . So if vegan products are important to you you can get a vegan version of the snail mucin. Cassandra bankson if you watch her Channel she's a licensed esthetician who also studies like biochemistry and all that stuff she has fabulous recommendations. And she's all about saving a buck
I'm HERE for this content Jen! Skincare is so expensive thank you for coming through for us with good (and cheaper!) alternatives.
Hi Jen this is a killer video idea and I love that you're giving us "luxury on a budget" content. I'm sad to see some comments on this video that are telling you that your choices are still too expensive. I wonder if any of these people have tried buying skincare at the drugstore lately? Everything is more expensive these days and other than The Ordinary most skincare like Olay, Cerave, Cetaphil, etc are above $20 for most products. Plus I mentioned this in another comment but The Ordinary serums only have 1 main ingredient, so they're not a savings compared to that Olay serum you talked about which has the lactic acid, niacinamide, vitamin c and peptides. If you buy all those separate serums from The Ordinary it'll cost even more! You gave us some great options.
Well, there is Vanicream!
Agree the ordinary are not great!
I’ve used some Neutrogena products for many years, and a few months ago I went to repurchase their eye cream with retinol and the price had jumped to $54. I was shocked at how expensive it had become. So I agree that drugstore skin care is not as inexpensive as it used to be.
Exactly, there's not much that's not expensive these days. Just some that are more expensive than others. Most everything is way overpriced in my opinion. Lol
@@ginnyburley9552 IMHO, part of this is that people are looking for less expensive drugstore products to substitute for department store and luxury brands. So the demand went up. But I'm shocked that any Neutrogena product is that expensive!
But you really don't need special eye cream. You can just use your moisturizer, and put some petroleum jelly over it if you need more moisture. I've done this for years, and I'm sure my skin hasn't suffered.
I switched from higher end beauty lately to K beauty. Their skin care is top notch, they use proven, good ingredients, are usually cruelty free, and the prices can't be beat! My skin has never looked better! ☺️✨️
I agree, K-Beauty is wonderful and I have also used their products for many years.
Love K beauty. Which are your fav products?❤
@kimberlymej8584 I really like Elizavecca, Heimish, CosRx, to name just a few, and I'm also loving Hada Labo products (technically J beauty, but still lol).
@@JenPhelpsOooh, I would love a K-Beauty favorites video!!
I'll put it on the list!
This was one of the best videos you have made, imo- I’m recently divorced .. and I use a lot of the high end products u mentioned- and now I’m on a tighter budget, so I really appreciate the cheaper alternatives you suggested!! Ty!
Jen you are an absolute treasure my dear ❤
Thank you for being a voice of reason for the budget conscious who want to look their best without breaking the bank. Bless you 🎉
Living in New Zealand, I find alot of the brands, you are talking about are not available in my Country, but the way you describe the ingredients allows me to shop and look for the key ingredients. Thank you for taking your time and explaining each product, which allows me to be a more informed consumer. 😊
i have the same issue living in Tasmania very few products are available
I’ve been really into skincare since I hit my 30s and since I haven’t been able to afford high end skincare I was forced to research and figure out good products on a budget. Dr Dray, Angie Hot and Flashy and a few others have taught me so much about skincare methods and ingredients. My skin is better at 38 than it was at 30.
I love seeing how low the levels are in your moisturizers, I can see how much you use the products. Sometimes CZcamsrs say "I've been using x product forever" but it looks full. I mean come on, we have eyes!
I used to use high end skincare....and then I started having allergic reactions to certain ingredients like fragrance. It started out just causing some itching and redness on my face and neck. When the itching began waking me up several times during the night, I stopped using everything and went to the drugstore and bought a simple cleanser for dry skin and rich moisturizer, both fragrance free with a short list of ingredients. My skin has never looked or felt better! My skin is also less dry than it used to be. Sometimes less is more. 😊
I wish I could like this comment 1,000 times! We cause a lot of our own skin problems by using fragranced products, washing with hot or cold water, using unnecessary products, and over moisturizing and/or over exfoliating.
a lot of the expensive products do have tons of fragrance, i’ve noticed.
@@laur83 I'm not a marketing person, but I think it's part of their brand identity. Also, many people do enjoy fragrance in their skin care. It's part of the experience. But it really isn't good for the skin.
@@20thcenturyrelic i don’t hate fragrance myself, i think it can add to the sensorial and self-caring nature of skincare and body care. but, if you want to minimise any risks of irritation or adverse effects it really is something to try to avoid.
@@laur83 It's really best for everyone to avoid it. Fragrance can cause long term damage to the skin (like sun damage) that may not become visible for years.
That said, it's less risky in rinse off products than it is in leave on products. So a scented body wash, say, is less risky than a scented body lotion.
I've had enough experiences with eczema outbreaks, and, once, a nasty rash on my lips, that I avoid scented and flavored products.
I’m so pleased that elf bought Naturium. I can consider buying that brand now. 🎉
No Jen, it's been known since ever that the price doesn't matter when it comes to skincare because the ingredients expensive/ cheap are practically the same. Also, the cream doesn't go deep enough into the layers where the ageing really occirs - if it did it'd be considered a medicine and would need to go through the same testing as medicines do. And finally, many skincare products are very old. Cold cream has at least 2000 year history. It was known as 'Gaken's cream' and the ingredients are practically the same as those today. Expensive skincare is nothing but marketing. If it was so good, acctresses wouldn't have facelifts in their 39s.
That last part
Absolutely true… you must work in the pharmaceutical industry (as I do)
It is true though that drugstore used to have a lot of stripping products
I LOVE this video! Time to do some shopping a la Jen! I have been using the La Roche Posay Lipikar! Both this gel oil cleanser and the sensitive Hyaluronic Acid cleanser. That Laneige and the Baby Cheeks are both tiny compared to I’m From Rice Toner. I will definitely try the Olay Super serum… it is worth a try for me, even though my skin is very adverse to acids in general. It hates Vit C with a passion. I’d never heard of Naturium but I will be looking into them big time. The only “Retinol” I can use is Mad Hippie, Vit A. My skin can begin to sometimes like La Roche Posay Adapalene but after a while, my skin began to hate it. My skin began turning bright brown orange daily and got inflamed which meant NOPE. Now, I stick with my Mad Hippie every other day. I have Ehlers-Danlos and my skin is incredibly thin and fragile. I will be looking into Cocokind, Naturium, Olay!
I have oily combo skin and I have used lancome tonique comfort and will not be usin it any more as I ca solidly say that Numbuzin No 3 Super Glowing Essence is way superior and cheaper. I felt the immediate similarities as soon as I tried the Lancome. Yes, I had the Numbuzin 1st. I go thru bottles of the Numbuzin and that says a lot, because they are HUGE! Korean skincare comes in real sized packages, so for my skin to use something up completely without rebuking it, say WOW WOW!
@@lizzettemiranda1627 Ha ha ha, yes I do!
I’m addicted to Maelove serums. I stopped overpaying for skincare about 2 years ago and haven’t regretted it at all. My skin is actually more even toned and smoother than it was when I paid more. It’s also less sensitive, so, I don’t think paying more means better quality or performance, whether it’s makeup or skincare!
Jessica Braun also recommends maelove serums.
Which serums do you use?
Me three❤❤❤❤❤
@@kimberlymej8584 I use a total of five, but not everyday or not all morning and night. The N10 (niacinamide) serum is a have to have for me. It’s calmed my sensitivity and even my husband is addicted to it now, lol. The Moonlight retinaldahyde serum at night. Gentle but effective. Hydrator gel boosts my regular moisturizer, and the Fade Away really has lightened some age spots and freckling. My young daughter has started using the Smooth Away once a day for mild acne and it’s made a huge difference in her skin with no irritation. There’s no sting to it. A lot of people love the vitamin C Glowmaker, but I found the N10 worked best for my skin. Their literature said it can be a replacement for vitamin c, especially for sensitive skin. Hope that helps!
Too many people have a cost bias, myself included sometimes. I do sort of want to try glow recipe as the packaging looks nice and I like pretty things, but still. Expensive lol 😂
I'm using Inkeylist products right now, but the packaging reminds me of medicinal products and I don't like that
As a French, Avene and La Roche Posay are one of my go-to when it comes to skincare. I used to have very sensitive skin and bad eczema flare ups and I have seen the biggest improvements when I switched to gentle formulations and fragrance free products. I'm glad those brands worked out for you Jen 😊
PS : In case you decide to visit France, you'll find those products at a cheaper price. Eucerin is a German brand so not 100% sure about !
Ooh good to know! :)
I also switched to using both of these brands and my skin has been its best ever.
SHARON SHNEYER, I completely forgot about Eucerin in my rant above. Many dermatologist recommended Eucerin.
Fragrance in skin care and makeup causes a lot of skin problems. People have no idea how problematic it is. And most, but fortunately not all, products have it!
Hi which products would you recommend to buy in Paris and the best pharmacy please to pick up the best French brands
I have mentioned this many times on this channel, but I love vanicream product's. Low cost and good for sensitive skin. I never got on the high end skincare bandwagon. I'm just too frugal, and a lot of high end skin care has a lot of botanicals and fragrance which irritates my skin
I'm blown away by the new Vanicream THD Vitamin C. It's the only thing I've added to my routine And after 2 months my skin looks so improved.
I always used Vanicream on my son when he was a baby and had eczema...it was great, I had a huge tub of it.
@@pajamamama5965that's so good to hear. I've been wanting to try that, but just haven't gotten around to it. I keep my skincare pretty simple. I'll definitely have to fit this into my routine
@@JenPhelpsI personally love their ointment. Less greasy than competitors and really soothes ultra dry skin on body and face. I have a tub or tube of it everywhere!
I love Naturium. They are made in USA. Elf is made in China. Naturium is still made in USA, but if that changes I will stop, I avoid made in China products. Great video!
Thank you, Jen.
I have a weird skin condition that dermatologists one after another could not figure out. My very recent flair-up ended me to California Skin Institute. there, the dermatologist told me through all of my other sunscreen, lotion, and cleansers. She told me I should use only the Le Roche Posay brand. She was laughing when she saw my super expensive skin products list which I thought I had the best !!
Hi Jen, I truly loved this video as I’m nearing 60, with very sensitive skin, and very dry. I can’t afford the high-end versions so I truly love these alternatives. You are so good at breaking everything down and researching everything 😊 I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see you do a full morning and evening routine with these drug store options.
I 'm 62 and also have very dry, sensitive skin. Try Vanicream cleanser and cream, and the Cerave Hydrating Toner. And if you need some extra moisture, petroleum jelly or Aquaphor are great for an occlusive barrier. The Neutrogena Norwegian Formula hand cream is also good and comes in a fragrance free version. And make sure you use sunscreen every day!
@@20thcenturyrelicthat toner is excellent!
Thank you so much, Jen, for this awesome information! I really appreciate you, & all that you do for us ❤!
Loved this! Thank you so much for giving us options. ❤
Thank you! I’ve added several of these products to my Target list so I don’t forget about them! ❤
I hope the Naturium formulas don’t change now that they’re owned by Elf
What?!
Susan said nothing will change with formulas. I love Naturium 😊
@@krista436 me too, so I’m glad to hear her make assurances like that!
I would watch where they're made. Elf makes their stuff in China....Naturium may follow if they don't manufacture there now.
Yes, I hope Elf doesn't hoark up the beautiful Naturium skincare formulas. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
Thanks Jen! I really loved this video! I've been wanting to try some of these products so i think i might pick them up now! Have a blessed day! ❤
AWESOME VIDEO!!!!! Thank you so much for providing more affordable skin care products that are similar to the high-end versions! It’s greatly appreciate it! Love your channel!!!
Loving this! I was here for the Tatcha dupe but love how you conducted this video! Great dupes!
Thanks so much for sharing. For someone that has extremely dry skin this was very helpful.
What an excellent video! It's so sweet of you to share more affordable options. Your skin is gorgeous. I'm so happy for you
I LOVED this video!!! Thank you for these drugstore alternatives. The cost of everything is going up and up and this content is so helpful. Thank you
Thank you so much for these options. You work so hard for us
Thank you for this video...From the start of you new cleanser to the creams I love...and you may not see it but your skin looks so much better...again you're killing my checking account....Thanks for all you do....
Thank you for introducing us to some great affordable products, Jen.
Great job Jen,really good to see these videos and even an informed beauty expert is looking for alternatives in the wickedly priced skincare,thanks for that!
Thanks Jen! You have such lovely skin and good to know what you have used and what you have switched to. I'm loving the new Olay serum and Cocokind moisturizer.
Great review Jen! Skincare can be so expensive and so much of it seems to build on the name. I would love to see a review on all the Sunday Riley products. Thanks so much for all you do.
Fantastic review! Thanks for the detail of the ingredients, especially the Retinol stages.
That was insanely amazing! I like a lot of The Ordinary products. And sometimes with skin care, you do just want that luxe feel *if* it helps you to use it!
Thanks, Jen! Love these recommendations! Most of them are even carried/in stock at my local Target! I can't wait to check these out!! Much appreciated!!
Thank you so much for sharing this . Skin care are getting so expensive I am glad there are affordable ways to choose from
Jen❤️! You're so geniune and informative, I'm loving your videos! I needed this reminder so badly, as I was getting carried away spending too much on expensive moisturizers this winter season.
I have been using La Roche Posay face wash, toner, and moisturizer, for over 5 years and it has never disappointed me. I am finishing my FAB cleansing oil and then going to try the La Roche Posay one. Thanks for sharing your drugstore skincare, it really is amazing how good drugstore products have become over the years.
Love love this video!!! I have dry skin and use only drugstore so thanks for doing this!! 🙏
Thank you for this video Jen! I have slowly been trying to transition my skincare over to mostly drugstore as well. That city moisturizer sounds intriguing though!
I appreciate your honesty and hard work that you put into this project. What an awesome resource you have created for us. Thank you!!
Girrrrrrrl thank you for the city beauty sculpting cream alternative! I love the CB and swear by it but dang I’m trying the alternative! I completely agree about it not playing well with makeup too. Sooooo YAY! Thank you, Jen! Your the best❤❤❤❤
Loved this video, Jen! Thank you! I want to try out some of these now.
Great video, Jen! I have got to get that cleansing oil! Some of those Naturium products sound interesting, too.
I so appreciate your content! I absolutely LOVE LaMer, I have mature skin and have never found ANYTHING that comes close to their Miracle Broth ingredients but cannot always justify the price tag! Thank you so much!😍
I ❤ Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream. I only wear it during the winter because it's so heavy. To me, it's worth the splurge. It doesn't aggravate my very sensitive skin.
I agree...I haven't found anything like it yet!
@@JenPhelps Have you tried the Bobbi Brown Vitamin face base? How does it compare? Thanks.
Thank you so much Jenn!
I have tried most of the high end and drugstore options you shared and completely agree with you.
The Cocokind cream peels on me and I just didn’t manage to avoid that. Love the Tatcha one too 💜
I'm loving this dupe video! Thank you so much for the time you put into these. I have learned so much from you and never knew til your last skincare video to do the multiple layers of patting the toners. Brilliant!! I use that every day!
Thank you for this! It validates what I have been trying do for my own skin care, Thanks for introducing me to Naturium products.
Thank you Jen for yet another great video! I’m always looking for new ideas for skincare. You certainly have a fabulous collection there, the alternatives being very tempting. Although, I have always loved to try the Tatcha moisturiser. I love the jar it’s gorgeous, and I like the look of the cream, but haven’t yet splurged on any yet. Soooooo tempted! 😄 take care xxx
I've been wanting to try that Resurrection cream for a while, and now I think I just might. Nice video!
Thanks Jen I really appreciate you giving us much more affordable options not everyone can afford high end products.
You have recently become my favorite channel, great mix of content and just fun personality! Thanks for what you do
Your skin looks absolutely glowing, your regime is obviously working well for you 🌟
Thanks Jen, this was a terrific video and I made a list of products to try. I don’t use luxury brand products often but the products you talked about were interesting and worth trying. I’m more interested in makeup than skincare but I agree with you about the need to take care of our skin. I trust you and feel very confident to use the products you have researched.
Love skincare, Jen!! The product comparisons + ingredients. 10/10!
I appreciate your dedication and actually using the products to give us honest feedback from your experience. ❤
This was great. Some of the drug store ones I knew about already. Definitely got some new ideas though. And I too love the Tatcha purple moisturizer. 💜 just something about it. And thanks for going in order of use, so beyond helpful. ❤
Perfect timing!! I too have decided to stop my Curology formula. Just plain fed up with all the side affects. Thanks for some good ideas!!
Thanks Jen all of these are great recommendations!!
Thank you so much for this video! This is invaluable to me. I know what products I'm going to be purchasing in the future.
You always have the best videos. I will pick up some of the products you suggested. By the way, you look great and so much younger. For someone with very dry skin, you are doing an amazing job taking care of it.
Fantastic dups Jen. Thank you for your honest reviews.
Love love love this video. ❤ Who doesnt want to save a few dollars and still get results! Thanks Jen
Thank you Jen for helping us to save some money in the long run. I am appreciate all your time dedicated and research all the products. I bought a lot of drugstore skincare and I think it’s good to invest and they don’t have perfume to irritate my skin. ❤
Jen I love that you do these types of videos! I love them!
Hi Jen. Thank you so much for sharing your research. You are appreciated.
I think this may be my favorite video of yours! Thank you for the City Beauty alternative. I bought it per your recommendation. I love the formula, but just can’t get beyond the latex bandaid smell. Look forward to trying the Eucerin alternative 😊
I'm 36, with dry skin, and just starting to get into skincare. Thanks for making this video!
I like buying Korean brands you had recommended before, I’m still using them and have repurchased them. They are so good on my mature dry skin.❤
The Ordinary, the Inky List and Beauty Bay all have great skincare products Jen. Great video as always ❤
Thanks for sharing your new drugstore favs. I don't use any hi-end skincare by choice. I think it's just a waste when lower priced products work very well.
I'm so thankful that you're here for us !
Eucrein moisturize is a favorite of mine! So glad you found it. I usually use it at night but after hearing you say how well it works with foundation, I’m going to switch to morning. Thanks for sharing what you find that works at affordable prices. You are a sweetheart!
Such a great video Jen. The Naturium products are in my cart. The marula oil is the perfect example of how the industry can gouge us. We live in a day and time where we have so many options. Many more affordable choices. Thanks for all the info!❤
I am so glad I found your channel. I am retiring soon so I won’t be able to afford the skincare I use now. Thanks for all the great drugstore recommendations!
I am super excited to try some of these! Like you, my skincare purchases tend to be more "spendy" than my makeup purchases. Your recommendations have always been such a hit for me, so I'm curious to try these, especially that cleansing oil!
PS: Can I ask how you use the Retinaldehyde product? Does it go on before moisturizer? In place of it? I'm new to retinol-type products but want to try something for my melasma/hyperpigmentation and have been told that retinol would help. But I'm clueless, haha!
FANTASTIC VIDEO Jen. I did not think I would enjoy a skincare video that much but this was incredibly informative as well as enjoyable. There is just something so special about hearing this kind of info from a friend and someone who is so good at teaching, sharing and trusted. I hope my posts aren't so late that you miss seeing them.
Aw thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful! That's always my goal. :)
Thank you for this amazing video. I’m going to try some of the products you mentioned. 👍💕
Thanks Jen; this is so helpful and necessary. ❤️🙏🏻
This is great thanks for showing all these alternatives! Im really interested in Naturium now. One drugstore toner that I swear by is the pixi glow tonic. It has always worked so good for me and keeps my pores so clean.
So appreciate your affordable skincare video with the cooler/colder weather coming. You can't go wrong with La Roche-Posay. Thier Cicpalast Balm is amazing for dry skin especially when you skin is super thirsty. My skin has gotten drier and sensitive, and La Roche Posay has been a lifesaver. Their cleansers (all of them and love the Lipikar Foaming Oil you mentioned) are incredible. I even love their sunscreen. Got samples from my friend who manages a dermatologist office and my skin finally stopped with bad reactions and felt moisturized. Thank you for so many products I can't wait to try, Jen. Blessings!
Thank you for the Olay serum recommendation, I love it!!
So happy the Cocokind Ceramide Barrier Serum is one you chose to try because I have been using it myself for a couple of months. With so many of everything to choose from, having an endorsement from a trusted source is welcome. Of course, the biggest change for me was switching from Curology to Agency. They really bumped up my tretinoin and THAT has made the biggest difference. They also do two formulated treatments for me, but it’s the one with tretinoin that has been transformational. They never bumped me up with Curology unless I suggested it, and it didn’t occur to me that they had not for many, many-too many-months.
Great video. Would love more skincare topics from you!
So informative as always! I will definitely be trying all these products! I was wondering if you ever try or review natural product lines. In particular one called Mychelle. I used that all through my 30's and early 40's but since getting into youtube videos started the more high end and drugstore recommendations. Im thinking of going back to it though. Would love your review of the line, and possibly other natural lines.
Hi!!! This is actually the first time I have found you and this video was sooo well done!! I feel like I am getting a personal consultation at some schmancy makeup/skincare counter at a store I have no business going into by a super knowledgeable and friendly specialist! Lol 😊
Will definitely be following you my dear!
Great video! I’m looking forward to trying some of your recommendations. I already switched from the Paula’s Choice to Naturium.
That Laroche Posey cleansing oil is great stuff. I have oily skin, and it works for me. You're right about the bottle lasting forever. I also like Bubble Daydream for vitamin C. I agree about the Tacha...there's just no dupe. Someday I'll get back to using it 😂.
Have to say I’m really impressed with these recommendations! I’ve tried 4 of them and they’re doing great for me so far. I’m skipping the BHAs because it causes rosacea to flare but the toner, serum and hydrating creams are pretty great. Thanks for sharing!
You are so good at what you do! Thank you for your clear and concise descriptions and knowledge! You have beautiful skin and are young so you don’t have to spend much at all. I am 61 and try to keep everything simple. CeraVe products, which continue to expand in their skincare line every year, is outstanding. For cleansers, I have never spent a lot of money because it is literally washed right off. Think of all the money you can save over a lifetime if you minimize cleanser costs! Every dermatologist I’ve ever met said there is no need to exfoliate face more than once or twice a year, if that! Fragrance free is the only way to go with all products, I totally agree. Other than those tips, I say, keep it all minimal and low cost. If there is a little extra spent, I say find some drugstore serums to try, and moisturize, moisturize, moisturize, especially at night. I also love a local friend who makes beautiful serums and lotions with no bad ingredients and it is the best!
Jen, I agree with you 100% on the Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream. Costco carried it (can't remember price) & I bought a jar. It made my skin look & feel fabulous! That's a lot to ask for on a 62 year old's Sahara Desert dry skin. LOVE your videos!
Recently been using some la roche posay products and I'm very pleased! The moisturizer is my fave! (The triple repair)
Love this. My skin is so dry and itchy in winter. Besides skin care , I have added a supplement called photo- ceramides by sports research. It really has helped hydrate from the inside out. Just a little tip. Loved this video !
I love Naturium products…I’ve used their Marula oil and always repurchase the SPF 50 Dew glow for my dry skin…I recently started using their new Multi-Peptide Serum which has been so plumping and hydrating!!!
I loved this and will try some of these because I feel I can trust you. I heard today that Tatcha will be on sale during Sephora’s sale soon. ❤
Oh wow Jen, been using Avene retinal for years per my dermatologist but definitely going to try the Naturium. Thank you😊
I got that eucerin creme for $6 with a coupon recently. I had never heard about it, I just bought it on a whim. Now I'm excited to try it when I finish what I'm currently using.
Thanks so much, Jen, what a great video!
Girl!!! You totally changed my Sephora basket!!!!🎉❤