Thank you for doing a video on a India based skincare brand ! We indian subscribers needed it 😭 tired of following all the dermats and skin specialists recommending and reviewing only US/UK based products which aren’t available in our market or aren’t affordable to us 🥺
Bruh of course they r gonna recommend us and uk products cuz thats what readily available to them and also indian skincare is crap in front of their brands lol so i don't think they r missing on anythhing also if u really want videos on indian skincare just follow any skincare CZcamsr based in india instead of people who you know r never gonna use skincare from indian market
I know I shouldn't be dropping someone else's name here. But you can follow Jovita George. She's very good when it comes to skin care products and makeup
The reason you couldn't find ingredients on skincare products is because, in 2015, the Indian skincare market was almost nonexistent. It's only in the last 3-4 years that people in India have started caring about skincare, hence the emergence of so many brands. In the name of skincare, all we did was use Himalaya neem face wash and Ponds or Nivea cream. There wasn't even awareness about sunscreen. Nobody I knew used sunscreen or thought of it as essential. Skincare and makeup were considered for the rich and celebrities. In my house, we only had one face cream and one body lotion that everyone used, so buying a cream for your skin type was and is still a privilege for many. Even with fash wash, my parents never used it until I became a teenager. The clean and clear facewash with the little beads was given to us in school. It was so cool to see a separate soap for the face. 🤣🤣 And, while I didn't grow up with acne, many of my friends did, and the only thing they had to treat it with was an over-the-counter herbal "medicine" drink called Saafi, which was supposed to "purify" your blood. For makeup, we only had one foundation, Lakme, with two shades-light and dark. LOL, IK, and just one eyeliner. I'm delighted to see you using an Indian brand. I am a big fan of Minimalist's face moisturiser and the anti-pigmentation actives 08% cream. They also have an SPF 60+, so you can try that too. ❤
Ah so true.. you forgot to mention fair and lovely the most dodgy product on the market till date. I had to finish one bottle of Saafi given by skin care specialist in the family. It never worked for me but I can still feel the horrible bitter taste in my mouth 😮
Oh and don’t forget turmeric face mask for acne. Well turmeric is still good for all skin care though which is still used by many Indians as part of taking care of skin at home or home remedies. Aloe vera as an ayurvedic skin care is still used by many Indians too. Haha 😛 just remembered boroline, boroplus n Vaseline
One of the main concerns with Ordinary is that some of its products can be VERY expensive in India. Minimalist has given Indian people an opportunity to be able to use affordable and quality skincare products.
I am using this brand starting from their launch. It's cheap but effective. Particularly their sepicalm moisturizer is a bomb. I have sensitive dry barrier compromised skin. Also, I am allergic to most of the heavy fragrances and severe asthmatic tendency. This cream is perfect for me. I use it for everything. Soothing, sunburnt skin, mosquito bite, chapped hand and legs etc. Some of their products are actually better than The Ordinary. Other products for dry sensitive barrier compromised skin from their line are PHA toner and Oat cleanser. I use both all over my body. They are cheap enough for that too.
Minimalist changed my life. I have had acne for the past 17 years and there were PIE on my face and back which have not faded in 5 years. 1 month of niacinamide and alpha arbutin changed the game for my skin, it lightened the dark spots and the hyperpigmentation. I have been "cyster" all my life, fighting cysts are a never ending battle for a person with PCOS but gurllll minimalist has given me hope by providing these extraordinary products!!! I am so glad that you explored this brand!! I hope you will be able to get ur hands on the PHA 0.3% toner and azelaic acid too!
I am from India 🇮🇳 and I am currently using the Salicylic acid cleanser and The SPF 50 sunscreen from The Minimalist. I am in love with this product. So Affordable yet of the best quality. I was so excited and happy to see you reviewing and actually liking the product. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤
Thank you for putting India on the skincare world map. I wanted to ask you about one particular Be Minimalist product which has a controversial ingredient. It is their Multi-Peptide Serum which contains Bio-Placenta. This ingredient has made many Indian skintellectuals skeptical and even scared of using the product because apparently it is packed with EGFs and it can lead to proliferation of cancer cells if they already exist in our skin. So, we'd be very grateful if you took a look at the ingredients and let us know whether the product is safe to use or not.
I honestly can't say how happy I am that you've recommended this brand! My budget is so low that I often struggle to afford even The Inky List, but I can actually afford this brand and they sound so good!! I can't wait to try them 💜
I usually apply a moisturizer with a somewhat matte finish over a serum that has that sticky feeling after it. I find that usually negates the stickiness AND prevents transepidermal water loss even further. Just a suggestion (feel free to ignore).
Ooh yes to tha aha bha peeling video. Also to the ppl in the comments the vitamin b5 moisturiser is amazing! It has truly reduced my breakouts and lightened my dark sports. The spf 50 is absolutely gorgeous too! Works so well and does not break me out. The salicylic acid and alpha arbutin personally did not do much for me.
I can't thank you enough for reviewing an Indian brand.. This is such a benchmark for other Indian skincare companies to reach international standards.. Be minimalist has been my favourite.
When I was literally building a skincare routine around watching Hyram, Cassandra, Dr. Dray, Dr. Shah, and Dr. Vanita in 2020, I came across the ordinary, only to discover it wasn't available in India and that importing it would cost me a lot of money. Then came "Be Minimalist," which was trolled, mocked, and called out by everyone for blatantly copying the products and packaging of The Ordinary. The price point is extremely reasonable, and over the course of two years, the brand has re-evaluated and purchased so many products that even the average person does not see the immediate results of working on packaging, some consistency issues, and also the L-ascorbic powder, which did not work out in India. It literally cleared my acne for over two years of consistent use, and I really understood how fragrance-free and clean products do wonders on skin; of course, diet plays a major role too. I had severe cystic acne, a damaged barrier as I used to use a lot of physical scrubs, hyperpigmentation, oily skin, and dullness; my absolute favourites are the AHA/BHA peeling solution, PHA toner, salicylic acid, Granactive retinol, vitamin C, salicylic acid cleanser, and niacinamide. I keep repurchasing them; I've lost count of how many I've purchased. Their multi-peptide, SPF 50 sunscreen, and glycolic acid body exfoliator are currently my favourites. PS: I have clear, acne-free, glowing, healthy skin and a healthy barrier now; of course, it took a lot of time. Never skip sunscreen re-application, especially when I've just exfoliated my skin or applied retinol the night before; eating vegetables and nuts; drinking plenty of water; exercising; limiting cheat meals to one per week; eating mindfully; being happy; accepting who you are; and most importantly, being patient with results.
Thank you so much for this video! As an Indian teenager who deals with acne, skincare is hard for me. It's so hard to find good, fragrance-free, cruelty-free products in a supermarket or pharmacy in India. Pretty much the only option that we have is products that are available online. Most of the products you generally talk about are either not available in India or are very expensive in India, with some exceptions like The Ordinary which is availabe but it relatively expensive when it comes to some particular products of theirs. Thank you so much for talking about a relatively affordable, creulty-free (I believe, but I'm not sure) Indian skincare brand! I love your videos, Cassandra! Thank you! 💖
Thank you so much. Lots of love. Finally an influencer who looks at skincare objectively irrespective of its country of origin. Way to go!! U r simply amazing and aspiration to all. Love love love, gal😍
Happy to see you reviewing an Indian brand! Please do try some of the other Indian Skincare brands like Suganda, Conscious Chemist, Derma Co, Earth Rhythm, Dr Sheth's, Deconstruct, Chemist at Play, . They have some affordable and amazing products. Lots of love 💖
All these brands apart from deconstruct are trash. Promoted by fake influencers because they are paid by the companies. Trust me. I have used these. They are literal garbage. Stay away.
Wasn't expecting for this review.. thank you for that, I'm using their products for a while and honestly in Indian market i find comfortable buying their products because of the transparency of ingredients and the price range. I hope they'll come up with a water resistant sunscreen by next summer 💚
I have been using minimalist's product since they 1st launched in India, now skincare industry in India has evolved so much. I still recommend their products because I have used them extensively. And thanks to your video i feel so much more confident ♥️♥️♥️
I only use the 2% Salicylic Acid and the Niacinamide serum. And it works wonders for me. My acne has gone. I never thought any product could ever do that. I don't even use them regularly. But whenever I feel like it, it still works for me.
I actually just started using minimalist salicylic acid, niacinamide and the ceramide moisturizer, like 2 days ago "just". Rly pleasantly surprised to see u talk about this brand, because no big skincare youtubers does foreign brands (non korean brands)
I love her recommended products because those are really good for all skin types and one thing I love about her that she is so honest 😀 love you from India 😀❤️
I'm soo happy you did this video!! I have their vitamin c serum, niacinamide serum and the salicylic acid serum, the salicylic acid cleanser and the sepicalm moisturizer! I have oily acne prone skin which can get dry sometimes during the winter, but I just ordered the vitamin B5 moisturizer and the oat extract gentle cleanser. Love you Cassandra you've taught me so much and it's helped my skin so much and minimalist means so much to me being an Indian and they're a brand that is so open and affordable and educational
love you and love that you highlight less talked about products that by the sound of it needs to be more mainstream! I can’t wait to try the products from this brand!
Ahh.. there are so many amazing Indian skincare brands rn in India. This was definitely not like this 4-5 years ago. You can also try products from Plum, Deconstruct, Dr. Sheath, Derma co, Aqualogica, Sugandha, Ayuga, MamaEarth, Conscious chemist etc if they are available in your country. They not only have clear ingredients list & are very transparent about their products..but also budget friendly 💯 P.S: My fav product from minimalist is their Alpha Arbutin serum ❤️ So so good for acne scars or pigmentation..
Hey Cass I've been using be minimalist for over a year now and I've to say they make some really good products. It's so good to see one of my fav youtubers and my favorite skincare brand in a video together ❤️❤️
My most loved brand for serums in India. I used the minimalist 10% niacinamide serum first Then tried the one from the Ordinary. Both were nice and also had the same price but I went back to my minimalist serum cuz I liked it a lot more. And now I have so many serums from them lol. I have hyaluronic acid serum, retinol serum, niacinamide serum, tranexamic acid serum and the peeling exfoliator. I fucking love this brand.
Indian skincare has now much evolved from went u came here but its still confusing and its really informative to watch someone i rly look upto for info on skincare to review indian skincare
Their hair serum has literally saved my hair. I have no hairfall now. Its affordable and good. I ues their body lotion and moisturizer i have no words to describe how good it is
Huh I wasn't aware that Beminimalist was available outside of India. Sooo many influencers in India just bashed this brand when it first came out 2 years ago because it was trying to be India's The Ordinary. But I was overjoyed because The Ordinary was very expensive then in India. Now TO is also available here at competitive pricing but I still prefer Beminimalist
While the influencers bashed it for looking WOKE.. The audience didn't pay heed We were more interested in using products that work, are affordable and have good quality.
Thanks Cassandra for the review on an Indian brand. It's really hard to get other brands products delivered in India. Though The Ordinary is now available in India but I think not all of its products are still available. I would really like if you do more videos on other products from Be Minimalist. Love you 😘
This is why we follow you! Thank you. So happy you reviewed Be Minimalist. In India, they're the most no nonsense, intelligent skincare company who really care for their consumer suggestions. They've built a brand name of trust despite being very new.
Love the effort you put into your videos. They are so informative. I had been commenting on your videos and live streams to do a review for the minimalist products.... So happy that you actually cater to the needs of your viewers across the globe and finally did a live stream followed by this video. This made my day Cass 💜🦋
I-beauty is doing really great. Somany good company are there now that I don't even feel like going for foreign brands. Minimalist is just one of the best. Others are conscious chemist, dr. Sheth, dot & key..
I think it’s fantastic you have highlighted an Indian brand. I do not know much about Indian products but I know there is one product here I will be trying to find in the UK. I am only familiar with one Indian content creator and the is Smitha Deepak (hope I got that right) who does wonderful makeup but I haven’t looked at her channel to see if she does skincare.
Smitha Deepak is correct, she is mainly into makeup.. you can check on Dr.Vanita Rattan ( Dr.V), is an Indian, but lives in UK, she has her own brand, very good at skincare
I was pretty excited when these products were released and have been using them since. I don't really use them in my routine because tretinoin and suncreen have kinda made all the fun side skin products obsolete, but they were pretty effective and well-formulated - no greasiness, adverse reactions etc.
Is this an ad? I think CB should be a bit more transparent with sponsored videos. I don’t think saying “I’d like to thank xxx for supporting us” is clear enough.
Saw the products on Shopee. I was curious whether the brand is authentic or not (since the price is soooo affordable). Its good to see somebody review their products. Hahah that *Sepicalm* is so funny
I have used up 4 bottles of SA and 10% Niacinamide in a year. This brand helped me clear up my skin.. my decade old acne and acne marks disappeared in 6-7 months. Spent so much on expensive dermats and their products but never got result. Minimalist is a miracle brand.
I live in india and deal with acne. I tried Minimalist's 2% SA serum earlier this year and while it was good for my acne, using it somehow made my dull. I had to switch brands and I finally got the Mamaearth Tea Tree serum with Willow Bark and SA. Kinda the same results but with more glowy skin.
She understood the assignment, I mean she knew most of the people know her in the West and her growth was stagnant which I have been noticing for some time now. I guess she researched a lot and found out that india skincare is still underrated and if she tried the product and help us as everyone know we are one big economy so win win, smart move, really liked the video btw.
Cassandra you should try these absolute amazing products from be minimalist 1. Tranexamic acid serum (the best thing youll get for PIE and PIH) 2. lip balm (an spf 30 lip balm which can easily defeat laneige lip mask ) 3. Spf 30 body lotion (comes in huge amount for its price and is soo moisturizing). 4. 16% vit c serum (can call a dupe for skinceuticals vit c serum)
Am I the only one who doesn't like any products from Be Minimalist ,like my skin was at it's worst after I started using their products. The moisturizer is so strong it gives tingling and burning sensation, the Spf 50 after applying gives so much sweat but it's just me tho as I've heard so many people gives good review about their products
Do check out deconstruct skincare. They have some products that are way better than Be minimalist . Especially The Azelaic acid DS serum, retinol and NMF moisturizer.
Omg super excited for this review.. i have most sensitive skin be minimalist is only brand which suits me honestly .. they are brilliant .. some products break me out badly but mostly product are good
I am using their salicylic acid serum and sepicalm moisturizer. The serum is so so SOOOOOO good!!! Works wonderfully for my acnes and gets rid of my Whiteheads overnight. Magic potion in a bottle. However the sepicalm moisturizer, i feel like it's not enough moisturising for me. I have combination skin type and my dry areas feel dehydrated even after using this moisturizer.
Hey Cas, big fan of u since lockdown 😂😂. Had lots of time to browse through. Your videos literally taught me how to read the inci list for products. Minimalist is a game changer in India. Right now my morning and evening routine involves so many products from minimalist. Their Niacinamide 0.5 literally soothes my skin. Some products definitely better than Ordinary I feel.❤❤
they only have one toner out, as of right now, but that toner has CHANGED MY SKIN for real. i had struggled with acne for about 7 years and this toner really changed the texture of it so drastically... it has aha and prebiotics and probiotics, which is actually really helpful in reducing the acne-causing microorganisms on the skin and introducing helpful microorganisms that strengthen the microbiome and moisture barrier of the skin
Whoaa this is such a pleasant surprise as I am Indian ☺️ I have acne prone sensitive skin. I started using the sepicalm cream in winter 2019 and kept using it. Even throughout the summer and yes I live in hot humid summer of India. And it suited my skin perfectly. I still use it morning and night! Other minimalist products I use and can vouch for their quality - 2% salicylic acid serum, 10% vitamin c serum. I tried the sunscreen you showed here. It's a little too oily for me ( even in winters. I tried to skip my sepicalm moisturizer and wear only the sunscreen but it didn't suit me at all) India has some amazing skincare brands- effective and affordable. So it's really nice to see them getting exposure ☺️ ( some other skincare Indian brands I think are really good - earth rythm, suganda, Mr sheth, dot and key, plum)
I started using minimalist product from this year summer. I had a very bad break out which lasted for entire month and my face was covered in acne which resulted in acne marks. I started using minimalist product that is niacinamide and retinoid. My acne marks were gone after two months of regular usage. This brand has done wonders for my skin.
Hello beautiful, love your honest reviews. Being an Indian I feel so proud you made a video on Minimalist, there is another Indian brand you will love "Quench Botanics" it is inspired from Korean beauty and has really wonderful products for oily acne prone skin, made with gentle yet effective ingredients. Please can you make a video on the Mama Cica range, I bet you will enjoy them as much as I do. Love from India.
12:40 The Sepicalm moisturizer has been really great to my skin. Before that I was using a moisturizer that had fragrance in it and i always had a breakout. So that is really good.
this brand single handedly got rid of most of my hyperpigmentation and the acne scars i haven’t tried all the products only the serums this is so much better than the ordinary
Thank you for doing this video! I absolutely love all your videos Cassandra, they are really informative! As a regular user of Minimalist, I know how awesome the products are!!!
Hi Cassandra. 😊It means a lot to see you review an Indian brand. I have oily acne-prone skin, which is a lot under control, but the marks give me a hard time. Please post a video on AHA BHA serums. Thank you for all the videos and for educating us on skin.❣
I suffered from acne for more than 11 years and left with a lot of acne marks and hyperpigmentation.minimalist 3%tranexamic acid changed my entire skin.
Granactive Retinoid is a blessing for my skin And it's niacinamide and sunscreen are the best. I am so glad that i got to know about minimalist . My acne scars are slowly healing (it took 6 months though to show any change)and it's controlling the redness on my skin
ive been having really bad breakouts since summer and i really dont know why (maybe stress?). the thing is, ive been using my 5% lactic acid the same way for the last 2/3 years HOWEVER i feel like everytime i use it my acne gets worse. i stopped using it but now my skin feels clogged and ive been having breakouts on my forehead (which never happened before). i felt seen when Cassandra mentioned in 4:30 that the chemical exfoliant can actually make your breakouts worse
Thank you for doing a video on a India based skincare brand ! We indian subscribers needed it 😭 tired of following all the dermats and skin specialists recommending and reviewing only US/UK based products which aren’t available in our market or aren’t affordable to us 🥺
Follow Indian dermats girl.. it's that easy.
Indian dermats recommend good Indian products.
What do you expect from firangi dermats?
Bruh of course they r gonna recommend us and uk products cuz thats what readily available to them and also indian skincare is crap in front of their brands lol so i don't think they r missing on anythhing also if u really want videos on indian skincare just follow any skincare CZcamsr based in india instead of people who you know r never gonna use skincare from indian market
So true my Happiness just skyrocketted after this .
I know I shouldn't be dropping someone else's name here. But you can follow Jovita George. She's very good when it comes to skin care products and makeup
Yes😭😂
The reason you couldn't find ingredients on skincare products is because, in 2015, the Indian skincare market was almost nonexistent. It's only in the last 3-4 years that people in India have started caring about skincare, hence the emergence of so many brands.
In the name of skincare, all we did was use Himalaya neem face wash and Ponds or Nivea cream. There wasn't even awareness about sunscreen. Nobody I knew used sunscreen or thought of it as essential. Skincare and makeup were considered for the rich and celebrities. In my house, we only had one face cream and one body lotion that everyone used, so buying a cream for your skin type was and is still a privilege for many. Even with fash wash, my parents never used it until I became a teenager. The clean and clear facewash with the little beads was given to us in school. It was so cool to see a separate soap for the face. 🤣🤣
And, while I didn't grow up with acne, many of my friends did, and the only thing they had to treat it with was an over-the-counter herbal "medicine" drink called Saafi, which was supposed to "purify" your blood. For makeup, we only had one foundation, Lakme, with two shades-light and dark. LOL, IK, and just one eyeliner.
I'm delighted to see you using an Indian brand. I am a big fan of Minimalist's face moisturiser and the anti-pigmentation actives 08% cream. They also have an SPF 60+, so you can try that too. ❤
Ah so true.. you forgot to mention fair and lovely the most dodgy product on the market till date. I had to finish one bottle of Saafi given by skin care specialist in the family. It never worked for me but I can still feel the horrible bitter taste in my mouth 😮
How true is this?
Indians: Yes
Oh and don’t forget turmeric face mask for acne. Well turmeric is still good for all skin care though which is still used by many Indians as part of taking care of skin at home or home remedies. Aloe vera as an ayurvedic skin care is still used by many Indians too.
Haha 😛 just remembered boroline, boroplus n Vaseline
@@oviyaravindranath6860 facts be told .
This is very true and relatable
One of the main concerns with Ordinary is that some of its products can be VERY expensive in India. Minimalist has given Indian people an opportunity to be able to use affordable and quality skincare products.
Have you seen that it's now available in a reasonable price at Nykaa?
Gurl the ordinary price in india is quite affordable
Check Nykaa RIGHT NOW!!!
@@kaushikikushwaha86 some ordinary products are cheaper than overrated minimalist on nykaa.
@@Man86324 ikr!!
I am using this brand starting from their launch. It's cheap but effective. Particularly their sepicalm moisturizer is a bomb. I have sensitive dry barrier compromised skin. Also, I am allergic to most of the heavy fragrances and severe asthmatic tendency. This cream is perfect for me. I use it for everything. Soothing, sunburnt skin, mosquito bite, chapped hand and legs etc. Some of their products are actually better than The Ordinary. Other products for dry sensitive barrier compromised skin from their line are PHA toner and Oat cleanser. I use both all over my body. They are cheap enough for that too.
Yes sepicalm moisturiser amazing.
I use Sepicalm too! Best moisturizer I've ever used
For some reason they just don’t work for me every serum feels like a moisturising serum with no after effect
Mereko is company ka ek bhi product work ni kiya, money waste & Moisturizers are so weird none of them absorbs 🤣🤣
Minimalist changed my life. I have had acne for the past 17 years and there were PIE on my face and back which have not faded in 5 years. 1 month of niacinamide and alpha arbutin changed the game for my skin, it lightened the dark spots and the hyperpigmentation. I have been "cyster" all my life, fighting cysts are a never ending battle for a person with PCOS but gurllll minimalist has given me hope by providing these extraordinary products!!! I am so glad that you explored this brand!! I hope you will be able to get ur hands on the PHA 0.3% toner and azelaic acid too!
How did you use both the product? When you use?
Will it help with pigmentations on my hands? The alpha arbutin?
in what order do you use these products?
We need your skincare routine
How often do you apply?
I am from India 🇮🇳 and I am currently using the Salicylic acid cleanser and The SPF 50 sunscreen from The Minimalist. I am in love with this product. So Affordable yet of the best quality. I was so excited and happy to see you reviewing and actually liking the product. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤
Thank you for putting India on the skincare world map. I wanted to ask you about one particular Be Minimalist product which has a controversial ingredient. It is their Multi-Peptide Serum which contains Bio-Placenta. This ingredient has made many Indian skintellectuals skeptical and even scared of using the product because apparently it is packed with EGFs and it can lead to proliferation of cancer cells if they already exist in our skin. So, we'd be very grateful if you took a look at the ingredients and let us know whether the product is safe to use or not.
I honestly can't say how happy I am that you've recommended this brand! My budget is so low that I often struggle to afford even The Inky List, but I can actually afford this brand and they sound so good!! I can't wait to try them 💜
Hey, it is indeed good :) I have been using their serums and moisturizers for over two months now and I can see such great results.
I usually apply a moisturizer with a somewhat matte finish over a serum that has that sticky feeling after it. I find that usually negates the stickiness AND prevents transepidermal water loss even further. Just a suggestion (feel free to ignore).
Ooh yes to tha aha bha peeling video. Also to the ppl in the comments the vitamin b5 moisturiser is amazing! It has truly reduced my breakouts and lightened my dark sports. The spf 50 is absolutely gorgeous too! Works so well and does not break me out. The salicylic acid and alpha arbutin personally did not do much for me.
I can't thank you enough for reviewing an Indian brand.. This is such a benchmark for other Indian skincare companies to reach international standards.. Be minimalist has been my favourite.
Yesss! Finally an Indian brand . We needed this so much! Please do the derma co products next as I use their products the most!!!! Please
When I was literally building a skincare routine around watching Hyram, Cassandra, Dr. Dray, Dr. Shah, and Dr. Vanita in 2020, I came across the ordinary, only to discover it wasn't available in India and that importing it would cost me a lot of money. Then came "Be Minimalist," which was trolled, mocked, and called out by everyone for blatantly copying the products and packaging of The Ordinary. The price point is extremely reasonable, and over the course of two years, the brand has re-evaluated and purchased so many products that even the average person does not see the immediate results of working on packaging, some consistency issues, and also the L-ascorbic powder, which did not work out in India. It literally cleared my acne for over two years of consistent use, and I really understood how fragrance-free and clean products do wonders on skin; of course, diet plays a major role too. I had severe cystic acne, a damaged barrier as I used to use a lot of physical scrubs, hyperpigmentation, oily skin, and dullness; my absolute favourites are the AHA/BHA peeling solution, PHA toner, salicylic acid, Granactive retinol, vitamin C, salicylic acid cleanser, and niacinamide. I keep repurchasing them; I've lost count of how many I've purchased. Their multi-peptide, SPF 50 sunscreen, and glycolic acid body exfoliator are currently my favourites.
PS: I have clear, acne-free, glowing, healthy skin and a healthy barrier now; of course, it took a lot of time. Never skip sunscreen re-application, especially when I've just exfoliated my skin or applied retinol the night before; eating vegetables and nuts; drinking plenty of water; exercising; limiting cheat meals to one per week; eating mindfully; being happy; accepting who you are; and most importantly, being patient with results.
Thank you so much for this video! As an Indian teenager who deals with acne, skincare is hard for me. It's so hard to find good, fragrance-free, cruelty-free products in a supermarket or pharmacy in India. Pretty much the only option that we have is products that are available online. Most of the products you generally talk about are either not available in India or are very expensive in India, with some exceptions like The Ordinary which is availabe but it relatively expensive when it comes to some particular products of theirs. Thank you so much for talking about a relatively affordable, creulty-free (I believe, but I'm not sure) Indian skincare brand! I love your videos, Cassandra! Thank you! 💖
Thank you so much. Lots of love. Finally an influencer who looks at skincare objectively irrespective of its country of origin. Way to go!! U r simply amazing and aspiration to all. Love love love, gal😍
Happy to see you reviewing an Indian brand! Please do try some of the other Indian Skincare brands like Suganda, Conscious Chemist, Derma Co, Earth Rhythm, Dr Sheth's, Deconstruct, Chemist at Play, . They have some affordable and amazing products. Lots of love 💖
All these brands apart from deconstruct are trash. Promoted by fake influencers because they are paid by the companies. Trust me. I have used these. They are literal garbage. Stay away.
Glad to see an Indian brand get featured..My first serum was their 5% Niacinamide one and it worked wonders for my skin ❤️
Wasn't expecting for this review.. thank you for that, I'm using their products for a while and honestly in Indian market i find comfortable buying their products because of the transparency of ingredients and the price range. I hope they'll come up with a water resistant sunscreen by next summer 💚
I am even liking the formulations of Conscious Chemist and The Derma Co.
Absolutely!!!
I have been using minimalist's product since they 1st launched in India, now skincare industry in India has evolved so much.
I still recommend their products because I have used them extensively. And thanks to your video i feel so much more confident ♥️♥️♥️
I only use the 2% Salicylic Acid and the Niacinamide serum. And it works wonders for me. My acne has gone. I never thought any product could ever do that. I don't even use them regularly. But whenever I feel like it, it still works for me.
I actually just started using minimalist salicylic acid, niacinamide and the ceramide moisturizer, like 2 days ago "just". Rly pleasantly surprised to see u talk about this brand, because no big skincare youtubers does foreign brands (non korean brands)
Love love love the minimalist, I have been using their 5% niacinamide, retinoid, sunscreen, moisturizer and body lotion. They work wonders.
I wish I would have know about brands like this one 15 years ago. My younger self would have appreciated this ❤
My minimalist favorite is Minimalist Sepicalm 3% Oat Moisturizer.
I love her recommended products because those are really good for all skin types and one thing I love about her that she is so honest 😀 love you from India 😀❤️
I'm soo happy you did this video!! I have their vitamin c serum, niacinamide serum and the salicylic acid serum, the salicylic acid cleanser and the sepicalm moisturizer! I have oily acne prone skin which can get dry sometimes during the winter, but I just ordered the vitamin B5 moisturizer and the oat extract gentle cleanser.
Love you Cassandra you've taught me so much and it's helped my skin so much and minimalist means so much to me being an Indian and they're a brand that is so open and affordable and educational
As a skincare enthusiast, indian, and a long time subscriber of your channel, This just makes me so so happy and greatful. Sending love ❤️😊
love you and love that you highlight less talked about products that by the sound of it needs to be more mainstream! I can’t wait to try the products from this brand!
Ahh.. there are so many amazing Indian skincare brands rn in India.
This was definitely not like this 4-5 years ago.
You can also try products from Plum, Deconstruct, Dr. Sheath, Derma co, Aqualogica, Sugandha, Ayuga, MamaEarth, Conscious chemist etc if they are available in your country.
They not only have clear ingredients list & are very transparent about their products..but also budget friendly 💯
P.S: My fav product from minimalist is their Alpha Arbutin serum ❤️
So so good for acne scars or pigmentation..
I can't breathe!!!! Finallllyyyyy something l can actually buy reviewed by my fav 😍😍😍😍
Hey Cass I've been using be minimalist for over a year now and I've to say they make some really good products. It's so good to see one of my fav youtubers and my favorite skincare brand in a video together ❤️❤️
Cassie you are looking very pretty in the thumb. That strapless top looks so beautiful on you
They actually do have a toner. It's the 3% PHA toner with multi biotics and it is really good.
My most loved brand for serums in India.
I used the minimalist 10% niacinamide serum first
Then tried the one from the Ordinary.
Both were nice and also had the same price but I went back to my minimalist serum cuz I liked it a lot more.
And now I have so many serums from them lol.
I have hyaluronic acid serum, retinol serum, niacinamide serum, tranexamic acid serum and the peeling exfoliator.
I fucking love this brand.
Which peeling exfoliator are you using? 10% or 32%?
@@akshayaos4095 I just finished my 10%.
IL order the higher percentage one next.
Should always go from low to high right
Can you please share your experience with the peeling exfoliator?
Indian skincare has now much evolved from went u came here but its still confusing and its really informative to watch someone i rly look upto for info on skincare to review indian skincare
Glad to see an Indian brand being featured ! Would love if you can try suganda skincare also .. it’s India’s first active based skincare …
Their hair serum has literally saved my hair. I have no hairfall now. Its affordable and good. I ues their body lotion and moisturizer i have no words to describe how good it is
Can u quote the name .
@@Kam_sinkali minimalist hair serum
Huh I wasn't aware that Beminimalist was available outside of India. Sooo many influencers in India just bashed this brand when it first came out 2 years ago because it was trying to be India's The Ordinary. But I was overjoyed because The Ordinary was very expensive then in India. Now TO is also available here at competitive pricing but I still prefer Beminimalist
While the influencers bashed it for looking WOKE..
The audience didn't pay heed
We were more interested in using products that work, are affordable and have good quality.
@@aadtie5633 lmao woke has no meaning anymore
Be minimalist is so suited for Indian skin! I prefer be minimalist over the ordinary. The ordinary isn't very Indian skin and weather suited.
Thanks Cassandra for the review on an Indian brand. It's really hard to get other brands products delivered in India. Though The Ordinary is now available in India but I think not all of its products are still available. I would really like if you do more videos on other products from Be Minimalist. Love you 😘
This is why we follow you! Thank you. So happy you reviewed Be Minimalist. In India, they're the most no nonsense, intelligent skincare company who really care for their consumer suggestions. They've built a brand name of trust despite being very new.
Love the effort you put into your videos. They are so informative. I had been commenting on your videos and live streams to do a review for the minimalist products.... So happy that you actually cater to the needs of your viewers across the globe and finally did a live stream followed by this video. This made my day Cass 💜🦋
I-beauty is doing really great. Somany good company are there now that I don't even feel like going for foreign brands. Minimalist is just one of the best. Others are conscious chemist, dr. Sheth, dot & key..
The Indian subscribers are screaming! Thanks Big Sis ❤
love be minimalist as a skin care brand. indian staying in dubai here. thank you for this video.
I think it’s fantastic you have highlighted an Indian brand. I do not know much about Indian products but I know there is one product here I will be trying to find in the UK. I am only familiar with one Indian content creator and the is Smitha Deepak (hope I got that right) who does wonderful makeup but I haven’t looked at her channel to see if she does skincare.
Smitha Deepak is correct, she is mainly into makeup.. you can check on Dr.Vanita Rattan ( Dr.V), is an Indian, but lives in UK, she has her own brand, very good at skincare
Been using since their launch esp the salicylic acid LHA cleanser. Works like magic ✨
I'm so happy that someone I trust is reviewing skincare that i can actually afford and is easy to find
i love minimalist so much. it’s priced reasonably and everything ive used so far has worked really well for me.
I was pretty excited when these products were released and have been using them since. I don't really use them in my routine because tretinoin and suncreen have kinda made all the fun side skin products obsolete, but they were pretty effective and well-formulated - no greasiness, adverse reactions etc.
Is this an ad? I think CB should be a bit more transparent with sponsored videos. I don’t think saying “I’d like to thank xxx for supporting us” is clear enough.
Saw the products on Shopee. I was curious whether the brand is authentic or not (since the price is soooo affordable). Its good to see somebody review their products.
Hahah that *Sepicalm* is so funny
Pls do more review on Indian brands like the formularx,chemist at play, Foxtale , Re equil etc
And derma co
Minimalist has become my favourite brand.. I just can't get over how effective their products are 😍
I have used up 4 bottles of SA and 10% Niacinamide in a year.
This brand helped me clear up my skin.. my decade old acne and acne marks disappeared in 6-7 months.
Spent so much on expensive dermats and their products but never got result.
Minimalist is a miracle brand.
It's amazing to see Minimalist here!♥️ Love from India!
I live in india and deal with acne. I tried Minimalist's 2% SA serum earlier this year and while it was good for my acne, using it somehow made my dull. I had to switch brands and I finally got the Mamaearth Tea Tree serum with Willow Bark and SA. Kinda the same results but with more glowy skin.
She understood the assignment, I mean she knew most of the people know her in the West and her growth was stagnant which I have been noticing for some time now. I guess she researched a lot and found out that india skincare is still underrated and if she tried the product and help us as everyone know we are one big economy so win win, smart move, really liked the video btw.
I use the minimalist tranexamic acid, it is amazing my face looks so bright and even toned. Consistency is the key though.
Cassandra you should try these absolute amazing products from be minimalist
1. Tranexamic acid serum (the best thing youll get for PIE and PIH)
2. lip balm (an spf 30 lip balm which can easily defeat laneige lip mask )
3. Spf 30 body lotion (comes in huge amount for its price and is soo moisturizing).
4. 16% vit c serum (can call a dupe for skinceuticals vit c serum)
True tranexamic acid serum is my holy grail 😩
Happy to see our country product reaching out too 😍❤
No way, I saw this is Amazon while looking for the ordinary and literally thought they were the same ( even the price ranges r the same ).
Thank you so much for this! Can you please review Dr. Sheths, Reequil, Derma Co and Plum? They are Indian brands.
Am I the only one who doesn't like any products from Be Minimalist ,like my skin was at it's worst after I started using their products. The moisturizer is so strong it gives tingling and burning sensation, the Spf 50 after applying gives so much sweat but it's just me tho as I've heard so many people gives good review about their products
Awww my 😍 beautiful gal !!! U have taken up minimalist
Do check out deconstruct skincare. They have some products that are way better than Be minimalist . Especially The Azelaic acid DS serum, retinol and NMF moisturizer.
Their Tranexamic acid and retinol 0.3% with q10 is my fav. Tranexamic acid legit changed by skin texture.
Omg super excited for this review.. i have most sensitive skin be minimalist is only brand which suits me honestly .. they are brilliant .. some products break me out badly but mostly product are good
This video convinced me to finally buy their ceramide + bisabolol moisturizer I've been eyeing 😆
Please do another Indian brand
1. Pilgrim
2. Dot and Key
3. Moms & Co
4. Dr Sheth's
5. Derm Doc
All trash brands.
@@pa2707 True
I am using their salicylic acid serum and sepicalm moisturizer. The serum is so so SOOOOOO good!!! Works wonderfully for my acnes and gets rid of my Whiteheads overnight. Magic potion in a bottle.
However the sepicalm moisturizer, i feel like it's not enough moisturising for me. I have combination skin type and my dry areas feel dehydrated even after using this moisturizer.
Hey Cas, big fan of u since lockdown 😂😂. Had lots of time to browse through. Your videos literally taught me how to read the inci list for products. Minimalist is a game changer in India. Right now my morning and evening routine involves so many products from minimalist. Their Niacinamide 0.5 literally soothes my skin. Some products definitely better than Ordinary I feel.❤❤
they only have one toner out, as of right now, but that toner has CHANGED MY SKIN for real. i had struggled with acne for about 7 years and this toner really changed the texture of it so drastically... it has aha and prebiotics and probiotics, which is actually really helpful in reducing the acne-causing microorganisms on the skin and introducing helpful microorganisms that strengthen the microbiome and moisture barrier of the skin
So great to finally see skincare I can actually have access to!
Hi, I am not sure about the US but in India the have a 3% PHA toner.
We have it in the US, I just found it online
Whoaa this is such a pleasant surprise as I am Indian ☺️ I have acne prone sensitive skin. I started using the sepicalm cream in winter 2019 and kept using it. Even throughout the summer and yes I live in hot humid summer of India. And it suited my skin perfectly. I still use it morning and night! Other minimalist products I use and can vouch for their quality - 2% salicylic acid serum, 10% vitamin c serum. I tried the sunscreen you showed here. It's a little too oily for me ( even in winters. I tried to skip my sepicalm moisturizer and wear only the sunscreen but it didn't suit me at all) India has some amazing skincare brands- effective and affordable. So it's really nice to see them getting exposure ☺️ ( some other skincare Indian brands I think are really good - earth rythm, suganda, Mr sheth, dot and key, plum)
I started using minimalist product from this year summer. I had a very bad break out which lasted for entire month and my face was covered in acne which resulted in acne marks. I started using minimalist product that is niacinamide and retinoid. My acne marks were gone after two months of regular usage. This brand has done wonders for my skin.
This is great ! So happy to see you featuring an Indian brand
The Ordinary launched recently in India and a lot of people thought that’s the end of Be Minimalist. But clearly No!!
Can you please do a review on other Indian skincare products like
The pilgrims, conscious chemist, deconstruct and the fix derma sunscreen 💕
I've been struggling with acne ever since winter has arrived. Will be trying out the peeling and salicylic acid.
Hello beautiful, love your honest reviews. Being an Indian I feel so proud you made a video on Minimalist, there is another Indian brand you will love "Quench Botanics" it is inspired from Korean beauty and has really wonderful products for oily acne prone skin, made with gentle yet effective ingredients. Please can you make a video on the Mama Cica range, I bet you will enjoy them as much as I do. Love from India.
I love their PHA toner! They saved my pores.
Please make a comparison vid about their Granactive Retinoid 2% seems really similar to the Ordinary one
Omg! I have use this products from this brand for quite some times..and wondering why there’s no anyone talking about it !
Their 60 spf sunscreen is the best!
12:40 The Sepicalm moisturizer has been really great to my skin. Before that I was using a moisturizer that had fragrance in it and i always had a breakout.
So that is really good.
this brand single handedly got rid of most of my hyperpigmentation and the acne scars i haven’t tried all the products only the serums this is so much better than the ordinary
May i know which serum do u use to get rid of ur hyperpigmentation?
this is actually a brand that is highly affordable and even more effective. love minimalist!
Yeah I only use minimalist product and it's very useful for me 🥰
Please do a video for hyper pigmentation for this brand
Thank you for doing this video! I absolutely love all your videos Cassandra, they are really informative! As a regular user of Minimalist, I know how awesome the products are!!!
Hi Cassandra. 😊It means a lot to see you review an Indian brand. I have oily acne-prone skin, which is a lot under control, but the marks give me a hard time. Please post a video on AHA BHA serums. Thank you for all the videos and for educating us on skin.❣
Their aquaporin face wash, spf 60 & 2 ceramide moisturizers are good too
I suffered from acne for more than 11 years and left with a lot of acne marks and hyperpigmentation.minimalist 3%tranexamic acid changed my entire skin.
FINALLY AN INDIAN BRAND
I like the B5 10% gel moisturizer, only one that doesn’t break me out.
Granactive Retinoid is a blessing for my skin
And it's niacinamide and sunscreen are the best.
I am so glad that i got to know about minimalist .
My acne scars are slowly healing (it took 6 months though to show any change)and it's controlling the redness on my skin
Thanks for this review. Please try The Derma Co products next. This is also a transparent Indian skincare brand.
ive been having really bad breakouts since summer and i really dont know why (maybe stress?). the thing is, ive been using my 5% lactic acid the same way for the last 2/3 years HOWEVER i feel like everytime i use it my acne gets worse. i stopped using it but now my skin feels clogged and ive been having breakouts on my forehead (which never happened before). i felt seen when Cassandra mentioned in 4:30 that the chemical exfoliant can actually make your breakouts worse