8 Products for Inflammation, Redness and Acne

[@Ballet0Dancer]

I don't understand why you don't have a million subscriber your videos are soooooo helpful you've helped me the most kelly thank you

[@Pandii3]

I love how you're so focused on hydration, skin barrier and calming the skin.

[@ndizet1]

I found that focusing on hydration does the thick for me. My pimples don't last as long now that my skincare routine is composed of soothing products, not only when my skin is red but everyday !

[@KellyDriscoll]

Hydration is the key to great skin! 👍

[@ajengyf]

"If I get a pimple, I get a dark mark" that is so me! I've been using the Benton Aloe BHA Skin Toner for several months (2-3 times a week) and somehow it reduces my dark marks! Thank you Kelly!

[@KellyDriscoll]

It's the worst, isnt' it! That benton bha toner is lovely!!👍

[@jiemin253]

it's totally true that green tea really reduces redness. i've found that the ONE thing that never fails to reduce redness is when i soak cotton pads in cold green tea and leave them on my skin for up to 30 min. it's a little bit more effort than using a sheet mask but it's been the most effective for me!!

[@laurenfalzone3739]

My Benton sheet masks finally arrived yesterday and I used one last night. Already obsessed. I haven’t woken up with my skin that even (less red) and hydrated in a long time!!

[@KellyDriscoll]

YAY!! I'm so glad to hear you're loving it too, amazing results from such a humble little mask! 🙌

[@noeidee924]

10% Azelaic Acid from the Ordinary is my go to anti redness spot treatment. It’s very “pasty” and might be difficult to spread but I was able to use it as long as I use a hydrating toner and serum before it.

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

I don't get pimples anymore, but I do suffer from redness/inflammation due to eczema and super sensitive skin. I'm 48 and menopausal so I have hormonal issues causing severe dryness, in addition to being dry due to eczema and age. During an eczema flare simplicity is best for me, as the more ingredients I use, the more likely a product will sting/irritate my already sensitized skin. I have to patch test everything prior to use and still develop reactions after using something for a period of time. I like centella as an ingredient, niacinamide works well on my skin, but sometimes the bare minimum is best. Laneige cream skin refiner is a very minimalist product and never stings, even when I'm hypersensitive. It also helps with hydration/moisture on very dry/irritated skin. Just that and a pure oil like argan, squalane, marula etc is the bare minimum. I haven't tried mugwort yet, but plan to buy/use that once my neogen essence is finished. I'm currently using the klairs fundamental serum, but plan on trying the puritto centella serum next time (as I like the sleeping mask). Even something like cereve stings my skin, so I have to be super careful (the Illyoon cream hasn't caused any issues for me). Obviously quite a few of your recommendations are working well for me and this is one of the few channels not promoting fragranced products. Many thanks and best wishes.

[@andreeabianca295]

Im also using korean skin products but sometimes for some problem this brand is amazing

[@nataliagomez5756]

The Missha Artemisia Essence is very soothing!! Also, my favorite pimple patches are the Peach and Lily ones. I would recommend both for sure!

[@shibear19]

I use the centella unscented toner with Beton snail bee ultimate serum and it works wonders! My redness goes away instantly and my inflammed pimples calm down.

[@ayishafarhana786]

Pls do a routine for peeling skin due to retinol /chemical exfoliant. And and pls do a review on Korean brand Cos De Baha pls

[@DaPoofDaPoofDaPoofDa]

Also, for me, Niacinamide is the WORST for my inflammation-- I know it's supposed to help. But NOPE. NOT FOR ME lol

[@KellyDriscoll]

Oh yes, niacinamide can be 50/50! It's awesome for some and horrible for others, skincare is funny that way!

[@jomapiku2698]

@@KellyDriscoll any alternatives to niacinamide for those unlucky ones?

[@nurhanifah3108]

Kelly, have you tried the goodbye redness centella gel version? It's really underrated, but i haven't tried it:(

[@tj28308]

For me, as someone with sensitive, rosacea skin, when my skin is sensitised, I just clean myself with gentle cleanser and slather the inflamed areas with La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume. It literally saves my skin.

[@SunnySummerSeasons]

The Benton Centella sheet masks are crazy effective for me. I put them on and 10 mins later my inflamed pimples are 90 % less red. I would use them every day if that weren't so unsustainable and pricey 😅

[@skateata1]

I've used purito unscented centella. Skin1004 Madagascar centella, and cosrx cica toner 7. The madagascar (yellow) centella blew me away with the redness reduction. Madagascar Skin1004 was so much faster.

[@fahmidai6690]

Love your videos. Can you please add timestamps for each product in future videos, that will help me out a lot x

[@ayishafarhana786]

I'm a new subscriber and I'm totally addicted to ur videos and how informative about every single product. I hope you can do a video on how to tackle blind pimple as well

[@KellyDriscoll]

I'm so happy to hear that, thank you for the sub! 💖

[@Felsenkeks]

That Benton sheetmask really blew my mind. I didnt even buy it for spots, but because my skin was angry because of overexfoliation... i just bought any products that were chockfull of centella. And then I took it off after 20 minutes and my spots were like GONE!

[@1015SaturdayNight]

Klairs Watery Oil Drop is the product that soothes my dehydrated face but also has my anti aging ingredients. I do use Retin-A 3 times a week, but those other days I want my peptides

[@dead_cinderella]

Did microdermabrasion 2 weeks ago and my skin Is inflamed because of compromised barrier - This video was definitely sent from above (you) THANK YOU!!!

[@DaPoofDaPoofDaPoofDa]

Imma give u a like now and watch the video in its entirety later, just cuz I know ur content is THAT good 👌👌

[@KellyDriscoll]

Awww, that makes me happy to hear! 💕

[@DaPoofDaPoofDaPoofDa]

@@KellyDriscoll I'm back!! Haha! And I'm ready to love this vid! I have inflammation across my cheeks and nose, like if I'd gone for a run. It's the worse in the winter/cold wind

[@carolineguf2711]

I just adore your videos. Thank you for putting your content out. And thank you for giving links!!!!

[@nan00ka]

Right on time! I was searching for this exact video! 😁 And after watching your vid about isntree mugwort series - I bought it and omg! I see effects! It's really helping me with my awful acne. Thank you!! ♥

[@hafiiizm]

AHHH i’ve been waiting for this video since you teased it on IG story 😂

[@irackyeung]

I have rosacea and quite oily skin and sadly Missha’s mugwort essence gave me a warm sensation and flared me up a little. I guess mugwort is not for me :( So far the products that can calm me down are: 1. Neogen Real Ferment Micro Essence (stabilise and hydrate skin) 2. Skinoren Azelaic acid 20% cream (clear all bumps in a few days and reduce redness) 3. Aura Cacia Blue Tansy + jojoba oil (instantly calm down red inflamed skin) Cant wait to try the Purito unscented centella serum.

[@荘梓鳳-n1f]

My best tip is, after I poped pimples I dab a little bit of rosehip oil so that they don't get dry. If you left that open wounded area to the air It's gonna cause scar and extra inflammations. This actually helped to prevented or to fading my dark spots. I use "Now Food's rosehip oil", one more good news is that you can find it at local super market to get this product! it's cheaper then any of my skincare product!

[@KellyDriscoll]

Oh I love this tip! I need to try some rosehip oil!

[@bslorbust]

I burned my skin using klairs vitamin c. My skin dried up and started to form scars. I was in tears because before that my skin was in the best condition it has been. I started using my SKII mask every other day and started Purito unscented sunscreen. The both turned my skin around. The cica in the sunscreen helped with the inflammation and the mask hydrated it. All the scars are gone within one week and redness gone.

[@KellyDriscoll]

Ahh that sucks! So happy to hear your skin is back on track!

[@liaengeline3036]

I have 3 acne now and this video really help me to pick up the products!!! Thanx kelly..... Keep up the good work!!!!

[@KellyDriscoll]

So happy it helped! 💕

[@susspiral]

check out the skin1004 centella serum pls

[@luizanenia5702]

What is the best way in which a deep pimple under the skin can be brought to the surface of the skin? A pimple who stubbornly resists under the skin, it is does not „ripen“ and it does not disappear, it is simply...„petrified“ under the skin , it dit not redden, it does not hurt, it does not envolve in any way 😕...but it looks like a neg....just unsightly.Thank you very much 🙏

[@jj9501]

Someone told me to massage it while you do your skincare for a few minutes a day. It doesn't come to the surface but will dissolve in your blood. Hope this works for you!

[@luizanenia5702]

@@jj9501 Thank you, I will try ! Take good care 😷🙆🤗!

[@M_M]

I think the By Wishtrend Polyphenols in Propolis 15% Ampoule was the best find for me last year. I personally have oily skin but from the reviews I've seen, it seems to be helpful to acne prone skin of all skin types. Big recommendation. Like the Benton Deep Green Tea Toner too; such a twinnie product to Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner...in a blind test probably couldn't tell them apart. xDD

[@KellyDriscoll]

Oh wow, that's cool to know the Isntree is similar, that one has been on my wishlist!

[@M_M]

@@KellyDriscoll The Benton one might be just a bit more moisturizing 🤔, and then the Isntree has that tea color...but in general to me they feel the same. ^^

[@B3llaLim]

What is the difference between centella and honey for clogged pores and acne, dehydrated skin?

[@dorkikuma]

Hello favourite person, these suggestions are amazing! I'm convinced that I need to try mugwort products 🙈💖

[@thomasbalducchi5078]

Hi Kelly, currently using the Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence AM and PM: Great improvment regarding redness and inflammation :) See u soon ^^

[@KellyDriscoll]

So glad it's working well for you! 👍

[@chloenguyen8519]

I’m about to order those 3 products next to your Curology bottle 😂. Wish me luck!

[@geniusarmaments1]

Hi kelly, I’ve just found your channel and instantly subscribed! Very informative video xx

[@jenlauren143]

The I’m From Mugwort range is my fave from them hands down. I also got their vitamin tree gel moisturizer and I haven’t tried it yet. I do also enjoy the Rice toner. I also love the Cosrx pimple patches but like you I do not like the smallest size patch because it literally covers nothing, like why can’t they take this out and replace them with more of the big ones. Some of the things I teach for when my skin is irritated are the Klairs midnight blue calming cream, the Soon Jung 2x barrier cream & the Skinfood Royal honey propolis serum. 🥰🥰

[@KellyDriscoll]

Thank you, that size is so pointless! 😆So many good ones here, you know I also love the skinfood propolis serum!

[@jenlauren143]

Kelly Driscoll yes! I couldn’t agree more 🥰

[@joy7367]

for me the biggest size is more useless haha... like, don't take me wrong I can get real nasty pimples but they're usually smaller in diameter than the biggest size

[@nuraziemahazmil5408]

May u do review on the Skin1004 products?

[@rasya7570]

Hi kelly! Your videos always help me everytime. Thank you 🥺 by the way i'm currently getting the benton deep green tea toner and snail bee high content essence. How do you work them on clogged pores? Thank you!

[@SFalmutairi]

how about the benton goodbye redness centella gel cream is it as good as the mask?

[@suzyh5874]

Hi Kelly! I've just found your channel and wanted to say I love your videos! They're very informative and asthetically pleasing to listen to and to watch. I love Klairs midnight blue calming cream for inflamed skin. Thanks for the recommendation about the Tony Moly essence - I wanted to find a dupe for the I'm From Mugwort essence (which is quite expensive) xxx

[@AditMillenixers]

which one do you prefer the most, benton tea tree toner or cosrx propolis toner for acne prone skin??

[@brianaarcher4841]

I'm gonna try out those blister bandages because I have a couple of deep cystic pimples 😔. I hope it works

[@nataliagomez5756]

I enjoy your videos so much! Very relatable and relaxing, I love the research paired with your detailed personal descriptions.

[@Yikwai1999]

is propolis or green tea better for acne and redness skin?

[@pencilfriendpaperscribbler6032]

Excellent topic!! Thank you!

[@KellyDriscoll]

You're so welcome! 👍

[@i.ishdahlia2364]

Have you tried Isntree Green tea toner? I feel like it's a bit better than Benton, also it's great for oil control as well. Also Iunik Tea Tree Relief serum is great for acne and redness/irritation, it have Centella and Niacinamide too. Both product of course alcohol, fragrance and EO free. ps: is that innisfree soybean essence in your rack? Will you review it? i've been interested for awhile now

[@KellyDriscoll]

It is the soybean essence! I'll be talking about it here in a few weeks@ 😉

[@ramkrishnachoudhary633]

Ur great sister......I just love ur videos, they are truly genuine n helpful ........ unfortunately I have been suffering from red and inflammed severe acne for past 6 months....tried everything but it sensitized my skin even more n left me with dark brown patches of acne scar, I just lost my confidence due to this.....I have combination skin slightly oily side.....kindly help me what to choose wt not 🙏

[@estherchang8883]

Hello Kelly 😊 I don't have pimples but I have a dry skin and my skin turns very red when exposed to sun please suggest me some good Kproduct 😭 Rescue my skin

[@joannewang86]

Sadly a lot of these aren't fungal acne safe due to ferments or other ingredients. I guess the only positive of realizing that I'm sensitive to fungal acne is that it's definitely curbed my urge to buy products! I still like watching skincare videos though :P

[@MsAaannaaa]

what's your opinion in the klairs midnight blue line? i found the calming sheet mask quite soothing for my redness.

[@mwoods4608]

Thats also my concern, will i damage my skin barrier while trying to reduce pores n hyperpigmentation

[@hannahlouise326]

Hi kelly! Thanks for this video purito centella line really helped my breakouts. Just wondering if i can use klairs vit drop right after the purito centella serum for my night time skin care. Will it have any contradicting effect or something? Thanks!

[@lastlavender5351]

Which serum the best for reduce redness?

[@secondthought2]

Looking good with no make-up. Real good

[@KellyDriscoll]

Thank you so much! 💖

[@wonniek.3536]

Hi Kelly, have you ever tried the ampoule version of the tony moly essence ?

[@azia5990]

Hey kelly! Is the Benton green tea one vegan and alcohol free?

[@annecraig8257]

Hey, Kelly, your timing is impeccable as always! As we are escaping Winter -- or at least the period where we have to sleep with the furnace blasting -- I am ready to tackle some residual redness from dehydration. Please forgive me if this is a dumb question but is Benton Goodbye Redness mask an acne treatment? Acne is not a concern for me so I don't want to use anything that is formulated mainly for treating breakouts. However the ingredients on Yesstyle made me think that this mask would not be drying. Do you think so too? Thanks so much!

[@KellyDriscoll]

No it's totally gentle and just focused on delivering centella to the skin, nothing astringent or harsh!

[@RM-bx7xw]

exactly what i need to know right now 😭😭 my face looks so angry and feels so irritated right now 😭😭😭

[@KellyDriscoll]

Ahhh it's the worst, like "I'm so sorry skin!" 😳

[@cerealis_5432]

Can I use the Benton green tea toner with differin?

[@brianaarcher4841]

I wish i could use snail products, but my skin is super sensitive to it. 😔

[@KellyDriscoll]

Ahh that's too bad! Good think for ingredients like centella! 👍

[@tonyvirdanen1]

Are you allergic to shellfish / crustaceans ?

[@ecq5845]

Are these ok to use when trying to heal a damaged moisture barrier?? I messed up my face pretty badly 2 wks ago with too much AHA. Looks better but still getting pimples.

[@jamilalutan]

Quick question Is the Purito centella unscented serum or the Benton snail bee high content essence more suitable for winter to spring weather?

[@zoyaasif7171]

same question. did you find the answer.

[@sofiesfahani5013]

What’s your opinion about getting regular facials?

[@RamiVeri]

I have dehydrated dry skin with damaged barrier so it's supper sensitive. my skin turns really red almost rosacea like and it feels burning and tight every time after taking shower, but I have no acne pimples, can you give any tips what to use for this matter, because I do not have pimples and afraid that acne products will dry out or irritate my sensitive skin

[@Bee-ot9me]

First, you need to calm down your reactive/irritated skin by using some special drugs like anti histamin (oral), Tacrolimus (ointment apply on skin), some vitamin help your skin health ( vitamin A low dose, vitamin C, Omege\a 3-6-9, vitamin E). When your skin is less angry, it's the time to use suitable skincare product to strengthen your skin barrier. Ingredients like Ceramide, Cholesterol, fatty acid is a must to build up your skin barrier, while B5 and HA could help to hydrate and soothe your irritated skin. I love Illiyoon Ato Concentrate Cream and Avene Tolerance Extreme Cream. They are 2 moisturizers I can only use when my skin is hypersensitive (they can cause some tiny whitehead acne in the early stage especially if you have oily acne-prone skin, but if you got used to them, these acne will go away). Serum I can only use is Dr marshmallow hyaluronic acid (only 2 ingredients in this serum, I have allergic reaction when using other HA serum of Paula choice, Timeless, Medik 8, SKinceuticals until I found this serum). Don't use acid treatment (BHA,AHA,PHA), retinol or vitamin C. I hope this can help you ^^. It takes a long time (for over 3 years) for me to make my skin become normal like before, but you need to be patient because repairing skin barrier is a difficult matter >

[@ganavin172]

Kelly, my skin is producing less oil now.. Due to age n less humidity.. Any suggestion?

[@KellyDriscoll]

Have you tried a facial oil yet? I always get great relief from them, you'll have to adjust your routines to focus on more nourishing products and find the right balance for your skin/climate.

[@ganavin172]

@@KellyDriscoll am using rosehip oil at present. It has become difficult to balance oil and water in skin.

[@Queen_Nibedita]

Is wishtrend polyphenols in propolis 15 ampoule unscented???❤️

[@KellyDriscoll]

yes it is!

[@Queen_Nibedita]

@@KellyDriscoll thank you mam for your response ❤️😊.

[@yusrahmukhtar4252]

You call and of course we will answer 🙅🏿‍♀️

[@KellyDriscoll]

❤❤❤

[@hannal5512]

I have very thin skin and red marks are visible for months , so I’m definitely going to try at least the benton mask👍 Is there a serum, toner or essence that you know of, with similar ingredient list? I’m not a huge fan of sheet masks. BTW I have found the ordinary azelaic acid suspension useful as a spot treatment and I think it also helps with the red marks. The texture is awful, very silicony so I only use it very locally.

[@KellyDriscoll]

Azelaic is amazing for redness, I've heard TO texture is odd but glad you've made it work! Benton has a centella gel from their good bye redness line that might be worth a look as an alternative to the mask, I haven't tried it yet but it's on my wishlist!

[@hannal5512]

Kelly Driscoll Thanks. I’ll add the benton gel to my endlessly long wish list at YesStyle💸

[@rayaxx1361]

new subscriber. heyyyyy xx

[@KellyDriscoll]

Yay!! Thanks for the sub! 💕

[@hafeezachoudhury9331]

🙂

[@sciencerulez1967]

I would be careful with the Purito Centella Unscented Serum. There are 4 ingredients pretty high in the list, which are very bad vor sensitive skin or a weaken skinbarrier. DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, GLYCERETH-26. They can make things worse... There are so many good ingredients in this serum, i don't know why they ruined it with the stuff listed above :( My skin hates it....

[@rebekahnaumann522]

I wanted to love it, my skin hates its too.

[@nisaaziz6905]

Rebekah Naumann how did your skin react to it? 😥

[@SleeplessinOC]

Have you found anything that works well for you since your comment?