$130 VS. $500 || AFFORDABLE SKINCARE ROUTINE -Versed Skin

[@meagenb4968]

I am SO excited that your tried Versed!!. I have been using this for about 2 months and my skin looks SO good. In my local Target they have the powder Vitamin C that can be mixedf (one puff) into the Dew Point or the AM/PM Moisturizer. It has helped with my hyper-pigmentation. I know that their packaging says "We say no to animal testing" but you are right it would be nice to see them Leaping Bunny certified. It's so exciting that a US company is adhering to the EU standards. Thank you for doing a video and, as always, giving your honest, unbiased, educated opinion.

[@susanantonio1694]

I’m so glad you’ve given your seal of approval on these products. They seem to be a fantastic option for people looking for affordable and effective skin care.

[@andreabubbles4766]

Can you do a "wear test" on these products? Such as follow up after a week or 2 of consistent use and give results? I would rather spend extra money for effective skin care then waste money on cheap knock offs that will make my skin take steps back in healing and care.

[@amystutzman51]

I love the cleansing balm. I'm excited to try more products after watching this video!

[@elizabethbumgarner7132]

Dry wrinkled skin... Am- Tatcha rice powder wash, Dr. Dennis Gross pads, 3 days per week, Tatcha essence, Tatcha silk cream, cerave sunscreen. Pm if make up was worn that day- Tatcha oil, Cerave cream to foam cleanser or Tatcha rice powder, and retinol 3 days per week. Pm no makeup and no retinol nights. Tatcha rice powder or Cerave cream to foam wash for cleanser then moisturizer. I use Tatcha silk most nights but if I'm trying to make it last. I will use Aveeno baby eczema moisturizing cream which is also very nice.

[@kathrynmiles8302]

I love that you seek out some of the less expensive yet high quality brands & share your thoughts/experiences with them. I try to mix & match my medical grade products with less expensive items when I can. Thank you for the time & research you put into these reviews!!!

[@jenvanhorn822]

I LOVE Versed!!! I am so, so happy to see you review them, and do a bit of a routine with them! I've tried a few products from them, and I've noticed results when used consistently! I love their On the Rise Peptide serum, and it is very hydrating, as well. It's a bit of a good all in one. I really am wanting to try their Vit C and their Retinol now. I really love their Cleansing Balm and their Quick Repair Night Cream with Aha's and Bha's. Every time I use that, I wake up with the most hydrated and glowiest skin. It reminds me of a much gentler (and simpler type of) Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Moisturizer or Kate Somerville Glow Moisturizer - and 1/3 of their price. Yet my results are the same, and I have no reactions at all which I could sometimes get with DDG's moisturizer. I really, really think you should also check out the skin care Peach and Lily brand at Ulta. They are right up your alley. No silicone, parabens and so much more and cruelty free - clean beauty. A brand founded by an esthetician, it's so great! Quite a few of my Holy Grail products come from this line. They're a mid priced line, around $40, but they're well formulated as well. They're all on the Ulta app - Peach and Lily Glass Skin Serum, Matcha Pudding Cream, Refining Mask, and their KBeauty Balm, Essence is fantastic! All of it actually is great! Thanks again for the Versed Skincare focused video!! I love this!!! ❤️ #ellesquad ❤️

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

yes!! that is on my list

[@jenvanhorn822]

Yes!! I'm so excited to hear that!!! 💞💞💞

[@naomimcarthur550]

I love your take on these new affordable products. I hope they have plans to come to Canada soon! I have done some research on their site because of your suggestions and I’m really impressed with the ingredients for the price point. Thanks Elle, I look forward to all your videos🌸

[@MsK_1111]

I’m loving the cleansing balm. I’m on my second jar!

[@diamond_wild]

Awesome video! Of course. Always bringing us different options AND another reason for a Target' run 😉

[@samijo8188]

Their acid is so amazing & gentle. Has azelaic kojic & I believe glycolic but it’s amazing omg I love it helped my acne scars & texture so much!!!

[@jillianmarie77]

I use a glycolic acid from The Ordinary daily. Do you think this one could be used daily?

[@sabrinagreco3679]

Thank you for this video. I saw the brand at Target but wasn’t sure about it. I wii absolutely try it out.

[@janicegudding6437]

Great video. Looks like I need to run to target. Can’t wait to try the masks. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@juttahubner-engle9990]

Hi Elle, I am from Germany and I love to watch your Videos, cant wait for the next one😍

[@paofacu]

Thank you thank you thank you Elle!!! This sounds magical I have been searching for a more affordable skincare routine. I will look into this one! Easily accessible, affordable and a thoughtful brand!!! The spf!!!😍❤️ Uuuu I don’t think I have ever used turmeric in my skincare!!! The mask!! 😍🤗 I’m so excited for this!!!

[@dbcollins7264]

Thanks for taking the time to do this. As I have gotten older, I find myself spending more on skin care (with a few cheaper alternatives for cleansing and masks) and will look for recommendations for cheaper makeup products.

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

you and me both!

[@kellyoconnor1035]

Hi Elle! 1st 🎉Congratulations!!! On 170,000 subscribers! 🎉🎉💃💃🤹🤸💞💞🕺🕺😀🎈✨👍👏👏👏💗🌺🎶 Well done!! I am so intrigued by this product line that can be found at Target! Thank you for always keeping us up to date! 🙏❤❤

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

thanks love!

[@deannalaverga7247]

Propylene glycol is not a clean ingredient.

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

it is classified by the board of dermatologist and many other sites to be complete safe. It isn't my favorite Ingredient but not really soil research to prove other wise

[@piaselvaggio8365]

I'm so excited about Versed. I have been using it because of you Elle! Thank you so much! 💖

[@karenkoutsoumbaris6308]

Thankyou great info, you are lovely and I appreciate knowing about new products that are cruelty free and good ingredients and less expensive! I’ve been using DE

[@lisaperris7087]

Thank you! I will check them out on my next trip to Target.

[@Roseisrose70]

Because I need another excuse to go to Target!😂😂😂😂😂 Some promising products, can’t wait for my next trip!💜💜💜

[@dianegreiner4054]

Thank you for reviewing more affordable skincare. 😊

[@joni4taz]

VERY interesting. Thank you for this candid review ☺️

[@eloisav-mendoza8515]

I'm excited to try this line! Thanks, Elle!

[@debranaumczik6286]

Very cool info, think I may try the versed vitamin a..Since that is one for some reason personally have a hard time getting myself to trust. Mainly since have sensitive skin, and use Farmacy Aha and Josie Maran aha.Excellent. 💓💓 just caught this video..late for me...got to get shut eye...love Farmacy and Josie Maran...and Have found to change up from biosense to ORxLabs squalor CE. That last one is plant based and very nice for me personally ! Surprisingly found that ORxLabs on Amazon and was pleased . Peace up. Bless your followers and you and family 💓🌹😘🌸

[@ktrn79]

I have been waiting for someone to review these products. I love the weekend glow daily brightening solution.

[@sophielegresley8497]

Appreciate affordable skincare, would love the more expensive skincare but can’t afford it! Thank you for thinking of all your viewers!

[@amypittman8696]

I’m so glad you did this video! I’ve been using the retinol and the firming serum for about 5 wks and really enjoying them. I’m new to using retinol and wanted to start with something gentle. It’s been great!

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

what a great selection

[@sarasommers3588]

I wish people would stop using the term "medical grade". It doesn't exist, it is a marketing hype, and is misleading. The ingredients in Skinceuticals or SkinMedica are not any different than the ones in CeraVe, only the concentration and formulation. Retinol is retinol, delivery, formula and concentration is what varies. I personally use SkinMedica's 1.0 retinol, but I have used several different others, including prescription strength, and have settled on this one for right now as what works best for me, not because it is supposedly a special medical grade. I have used Skinceuticals Vit C, and now use Maelove's. I hope this will help anyone struggling to make ends meet, but wants to still take care of their skin.

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

we can agree to disagree. The ingredients are formulated differently then durgstore. I can speak to osmosis for sure.

[@sarasommers5420]

@@ElleLearyArtistry this probably sounds silly, but I would like to thank you for taking the time to reply and for being polite and keeping it classy. It is one of the reasons I watch your videos. I can definitely agree to disagree, and as I think I have mentioned, I find the looks that you create to be some of the most wearable and prettiest for women of any age.

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

Sara Sommers well my friend. I give you so much love. Because this is what it is about. Agree to disagree and still send out positivity and love. Not silly at all. This is what this is Community is what it’s about. I ❤️ you

[@Lynnrazz]

I use the cleansing balm and the wash it out gel cleanser...and LOVE it!! The balm is better than Elemis balm! My experience is that these are better than Elemis for those who want to save their money for other items, like an Osmosis serum... Versed also offers reusable cotton pads that you wash like lingerie in a bag in the washer!! Yay!! I don't consider these products to be 'less than' other products because they're sold at Target...this is simply democratized beauty, and thank heaven's for it! I combine Versed and Honest Beauty with The Ordinary and Josie Maran for a while now and my skin is performing better than ever/

[@sueackerman6875]

I'd love to hear your review on the osea skin care line.

[@linds_1285]

So glad I came across your channel! Your knowledge and expertise is invaluable and greatly appreciated. These products sound amazing and just up my alley, as I’m 35 and showing signs of aging.. also on a budget. The one thing that is unfortunate though, is that I don’t believe I’m able to purchase this line in Canada 😕 I’m totally hooked to your channel and have been binge watching for days lol keep up the amazing content. Much love from Canada ♥️🇨🇦♥️

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

❤️❤️❤️

[@belindaklar9569]

Great video thank you for your time and research 👏🎉🥳😘

[@coffeentheclouds]

I did reach out to Versed a while back about their retinol serum because I would be a first time retinol user. They wouldn’t reveal the percentage of retinol, but they assured me it was ideal for sensitive and first time users.

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

same, the formulas are propriety so bands won't give that information xo

[@darcymarkey2349]

Oh Elle I do love you! You teach us so much. I have added in a couple Osmosis because it does last, but limited and with other lower cost. ❤️❤️❤️😘

[@sharilevy5007]

Hi my love, hope all is well. Thank you for going over the Versed products in detail. It helps a lot knowing what's in their products and that you like them as well!!! I have always wondered if a product is more expensive does it give you better results... I would rather pay more to get a great skincare product... still deciding on which skincare products are going to give me the best results possible!!!!

[@jennifersmith9359]

I'm really enjoying the Versed skin care line! I too mix them with more medical grade products.

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

I wondered about this brand. Thanks for the info Elle! 💕 #ElleSquad

[@nonilady1577]

You are just so beautiful. Wow I hadn’t heard of this line! Wahoo!

[@BlackThorndRose]

This sounds like a great brand, I will definitely be picking up a few of the products. My concern is with the actives. While they are affordable, spending $20 on each every few months isn’t that far off from the medical grade brands, especially if you’re saving money in other areas of your skincare routine.

[@melbygrace]

I love The Ordinary! Niod and Hylamide are also fantastic and not at the price point. There are a few products out there worth the $$$ one type of those being growth factors.

[@ivaneteroark710]

Hi Elle, I am using the cosrx hyaluronic acid serum, since it is time to repurchase, can you recommend a more hydrating option? My main criteria is being able to wear under makeup and be cruelty free, thanks

[@rashgan13]

Can you tell us what your current skin care routine is?

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

video coming up

[@sandrahodge-neill7168]

I wish we could purchase these in Australia.

[@hanflieu1425]

Thanks love.

[@lishr4536]

is it a problem that they combined vitamin c with niacinamide in the Versed Stroke of Brilliance Brightening Serum? I thought those two together would cause irritation and nullify each other?

[@letyreyna6511]

hanks for vid pretty lady. goingto check them out again than you

[@tracyc1121]

Question... how do you work masks into your weekly routine with Latic and Glycolic acids? I am definately going to get the brightening toner for my daughter!!

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

usually once a week at night

[@patsyp2561]

I'm almost 70 years old. Is it to late to start a retinol program?

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

never too late

[@ellieharbold8511]

I was curious about the retinol. Side note, do you have any advice for someone (aka myself) about to turn 30 and interested in a career change to an esthetician? I realize I’d need to go to school. But is it too late to try?

[@mariasterlace3912]

Ellie Harbold go for it girl...people change careers all the time..you’re still young..if that is your passion, I say do it ❤️

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

never too late girl!!!! do it

[@ellieharbold8511]

Maria Sterlace Thank you for the encouragement! It means a lot!!!

[@ellieharbold8511]

Elle Leary Artistry Thank you for the encouragement! It means a lot! Had I known I could turn my obsession for taking care of my skin into a career, I probably would’ve just done that straight out of college.

[@janallen6165]

I’ve been curious about this brand. Thank you for the review! Question, do you have a recommendation for a prescription retinol treatment? I’ve been using the Ordinary granactive retinoid 2% emulsion (previously called Advanced Retinoid 2%) for about 3 months 2-3 times a week at night. I haven’t seen any reduction in my wrinkles. I swear they’re getting deeper. I was wondering if I’d see better results with a prescription? I have very sensitive skin and harsh products dry me out which is why I started with the Ordinary. Any recommendations would be much appreciated! Love your channel!

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

I don't love prescription Rentin A. I recommend osmosis vit A

[@annamcmaster7794]

I've used the Mad Hippie vitamin c and Maelove vitamin c and they both seem to leave my skin feeling sticky. Is it common for all victim cS??

[@hisimagenme]

Thank you so much for this review!! What would you recommend for us that live in super duper dry climates all year, winter being even more excessive dry than that even. As glycerin and HA can be counter productive to moisturizing for us. I would really like your opinion on this and when I comment on threads more people than I thought respond with the same dilemma. Sure hope you can give a quick opinion or recommendation for us in this situation. Love ya tons!! Smiles and blessings...

[@jkp62]

Lisa Vanvalkenburgh I live in a year round, very arid area in the Rocky Mountains, extremely dry in the winter, even the snow! I have been using Rooted Beauty skin care products, but am devoted to the R7 antioxidant facial oil- I pat it on right after I cleanse or shower while my face is still slightly damp, and let it soak in while I slather my body with ultra moisturizing lotion (Alba for very, very dry skin) and then apply the brightening eye cream, sunscreen and then the daily moisturizer. I personally do not use toners- no matter how gentle toners aggravate my dry, sensitive skin. My skin loves Rooted Beauty! But, I will now try Versed after this video. I have been using the Banila Zero cleansing balm at night to remove makeup and just the days hunk and in the morning the Root d Beauty Sensitive Cleanser.

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

I live in Colorado so I can relate. not all HA can be counter productive but I hear you, you should totally be good with glycerin because it doesn't work the same way as HA. I love oils but also you can follow what I do as I live in the same climate

[@1230sandrag]

I love watching your videos ❤️ However, I have a question off topic, really hope you don’t mind 😬 What cream or lotion would you recommend for my 8 yr old son should use for very dry (at times, cracking skin) who has eczema flare ups from time to time? I’d love to hear what you think!! Thank you ahead of time ❤️

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

I would use the SkinFix line at sephora xo

[@elizabethsawyer8091]

Great information! Do you think this would be good for someone who has Rosacea?

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

yes some of them would. the mask, hydrating toner, cleansing balm and peptide serum

[@elizabethsawyer8091]

@@ElleLearyArtistry thank you ♡♡♡♡

[@kristincole9203]

Hi Elle, love your videos! However it looks like you put the price for the mini size cleansing balm on the screen. I looked into the link you have listed and the full size is $17.99, just think that would be useful to know for people looking for an affordable cleaning balm.

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

that was an oversight, not intentional thank you

[@kristincole9203]

Thanks Elle!

[@colleenmccarty5155]

I wanted to know what you thought of Curology? If you even know about it. Is it worth using? Would the vitamin C from other companies be just as good or better. Thanks

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

I like their products except for the retin a

[@Margackiss]

Elle-what are your those on Ole Hendrickson Vitamin C. It makes my skin look sooooo shiny and bright. But is it GOOD? 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

to be honest it wasn't one I loved

[@penelopelavender248]

Would love to see how makeup sits on top of this product💃🐰👌❤❤❤ 170k 👏👏👏👏👏👏🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾 #ellesquad

[@rafaelarosario2056]

Hi, do you think the turmeric in the vitamin c serum is harmful during pregnancy?

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

that is a question for your doctor to be honest xo

[@MassageTherapyTexas]

Oh! How fun!

[@anneekwall3647]

You look beautiful Elle. I"m living at the wrong place 😂. Love Anne. 💞

[@milliecolon8796]

Hi Ellle! Thank you so much for this video, I have a question, does your discount code still works for the Osmosis products? If so is there exceptions? Thank you as always 😘

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

yes mine still does work, Truth treatments is the only exception

[@everythingsperfectagain8112]

Just added up my skin care $780 BUT I’m an esthetician so hopefully that makes sense, right?

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

so am I and it totally makes sense to me

[@TaliaBSJ]

I’m scared to add mine up! I would guess I’m up around the $600-$700 mark... but as a cosmetologist that’s specialized in skin care and make up, and now registered nurse.... I think I can rationalize it! 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

[@everythingsperfectagain8112]

Talia SC totally we are good so long as we use all of it up before it expires!

[@everythingsperfectagain8112]

Elle Leary Artistry just gotta make sure I finish it up before it goes bad, but what it isn’t doing anything and it’s too late to exchange it??? 😫 I’m stuck

[@elacroix575]

I’m so disappointed it’s not available in Canada. They don’t ship here either.....oh well!

[@daniellemarr497]

If I use a vit c moisturizer (like sunday riley or murad vit c with spf) do I still need a vit c serum?

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

no you are good!

[@danielalutea]

Hia🤗😍😘

[@nancyshadowens7827]

Walmart has a clean brand called Kleen I think. I think this is great. I'm going to try and start incorporating some of these into my Medical grade routine.

[@candicegerman9793]

Great video as always, Elle.. I would like to say that Target has a no return policy on beauty products.

[@stacie3043]

Not true. I return these type of items all the time if they don’t work out - never been a problem

[@kadamowicz68]

I just want someone to say buy this, this, and this. I have too many products and I overthink it🙄

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

check out my video called A B C's of skincare I break it down what you need, it also depends on your price point

[@OceanluvOC]

I never heard of this brand but I personally don’t like mixing less effective products with my medical grade. I feel for me personally, it sets me back. However, I’d be likely to try their facial wash and face masks! 👍🏼 This is a nice option for those who can’t afford expensive medical grade! 😊

[@sarasommers3588]

You do realize "medical grade" is nothing more than a marketing hype. Unless it is an actual prescription for something such as retinioc acid, there is no such thing as medical grade, no matter how much Skinceuticals, SkinMedica and the others would have you believe. This is coming from someone who can and does use La Mer moisturizer, so obviously I'm not judging, lol.

[@peggyroher6157]

Sad that all your previous “favorite affordable products “ aren’t on this video. 🤔

[@ElleLearyArtistry]

I am just introducing a new line to you guys, it doesn't negate anything I have talked about before