Best Skin Care BRANDS of 2021!

[@jacquelinedaniels87]

As a woman who currently is feeding my children with food stamps bc of the current global situation.. I appreciate the fact you’re aware that we all cannot afford luxury all the time. Thank you. Really.

[@tina_smt]

I did not get any of these correct 😂 I would have guessed Cosrx to be much higher and Versed lower. I loved hearing you thoughts on the brands 😊👍

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Right!? My own ranking changed so many times before doing this 😆 I think it’ll be interesting to see how some of those “close” brands do next year. Because the main trend I noticed is: I respond very positively to brands who listen to feedback and make products that the community is interested in!

[@johnsoncylee]

Right? I thought the cosrx would be higher

[@helenahanssens3330]

Incredibly thorough "review", it was great!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

🥰

[@kellyirwin4429]

So many things to unpack here. Love dr Dennis gross peel pads but have not tried anything else from there. Glow recipe is new to me so I always look for your recommendations. I got aSulwhasoo free gift from Sephora I’m just trying and so far loving. As always, thank you for keeping us all informed.

[@shelbywatson8695]

I just want to say how much I appreciate your perspective and concern about ethics

[@taylorloeb9559]

Ok, my favorite toner, total HG and I have tried a lot, is the Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner. I have super dry skin, and not a big acne issue, though deal with millia around my eyes. I have to say, CosRx, I have tried a wide variety of their products and everything has just been Ehh for me, but I feel like every skincare "guru" who loves it either has acne-prone or oily skin. For Beauty of Joseon, my favorite thing of theirs is their Dynasty Cream (I Love it!), but was not blown away by their peeling gel or cleansing balm. AND my favorite essence, total game changer, was the Blithe Vital Treatment 9 Essential Seeds. I am new to your channel, so will have to see if you have reviewed it (didn't love their pressed serums).

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

The timing on this comment is so fascinating-So I’m doing the trial on cosrx (coming to the end), and I too am concluding that it’s for irritated/sensitive skin types and oily skin. I didn’t really expect that latter part, but so many of their products are quite lightweight! I can’t use the snail cream on its own without feeling dry; it’s just not enough for me in spite of its lovely ingredients. I’ve been eyeing Blithe for a while! I’ll have to add that one to my notes, thank you for the rec! Oh and have you tried the new BOJ cleansing balm? I do think they struggled in figuring out the formulation on that - it seems to have gone through 3 changes in total last year. But I think the newest one is quite nice!

[@user-gb6bl4qh9u]

great vid! love BOJ so much. their products make for good supporting skin care that plays well with actives without it being boring. definitely gonna try that sunscreen out

[@eliaszakharia9708]

Thx Alice this video was really informative ❤️ Now we need a "flip it and reverse it" kinda a video where u list all the brands that let u down but used to be a favourite

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I like that idea!

[@marietollett8323]

Alice, I’m a newbie to skincare and this was such a great video to learn about brands new to me. I always 💛 getting KZbin notifications of your new videos! 😍

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

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[@amriddless]

I'm waiting on my first BOJ product from all your raving 😁 My skin is thanking you but my wallet cannot handle all these new brands you get me so interested in! 😅

[@agiles6483]

Thank you for a lovely and well thought out top ten list. I am someone new to skincare despite my age, but I have discovered that, for me, skincare is self care,. I am also someone with a limited budget, which is a situation I don’t see many skincare channels acknowledge, thank you for that. I very much appreciate all of the time and effort (and potential exposure to too many active ingredients😊) it must take to make the number of videos you make available to your viewers. I appreciate thoughtful recommendations because there are just too many brands to choose from. I can’t wait to try Geek and Gorgeous and more Korean brands in 2022.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you for the kind words; I really do appreciate it! 💕

[@PersonalBeautyLab]

I made a whole game of this video trying to guess your faves. 🤣 Very proud to say, I got quite a few! The whole thing was a fun build-up-I felt like I was watching an award ceremony. I did hear about HFTT. She was one of the first commentary channels I stumbled upon, and she was always professionally critical and thorough. Another tragic loss for the beauty community. 😔

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

She really was. I’d say she had a tremendous impact on helping the community understand the business side while also pushing influencers to properly disclose their affiliations. In short, she forced the industry to be more honest. So sad to hear about her passing 😭

[@heathersargent289]

U look like a beautiful winter ❄️ pastel princess..I still can't believe we are almost at the END of the year like ware did it go .

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Omg right, I am upset about it!! Whyyyy does time move so fast 😭😭

[@ajsim2188]

Just a quick note to let you know that I'm always so grateful for your videos and content. I love your style which I find so relaxing to listen to and watch and yet always so informative. Thank you, Alice!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Aw thank you 🥰

[@RenAiLi]

We are quite fortunate to be living in a time when skin care is much more accessible and are actually designed to help with real skim concerns. Back then, options were limited to what major conglomerates has to offer to the market. I believe that is what Kbeauty has brought to the global skincare market, leaving big names to scramble after both the technology and ingredients Kbeauty has to offer.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yup, it’s admirable how far we have come!

[@chrissy3742]

Will you do an indepth video on your number one beauty of JoeSun? And what your top most effective products from them are? Especially if you're new and want to try them out 🥰

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5XWaIKYjbKWeMk I haven’t changed my opinion on any of those products, although funny enough, I did pan the revive serum before the glow serum. I suspect that’s because of how much I love snail as an ingredient though 😆 Oh and I’ve since tried the newer glow deep serum, which I like as a gentle brightening product, the cleansing balm, which is fantastic but look for the newer frag-free variety, and the sunscreen (trying to decide where it falls in my top 3 sunscreens of all time)

[@chrissy3742]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole oh thank you! Watching it now! And of course probably buying... And always need another good sunscreen rec!

[@jodihamilton9515]

Personally, I would love to hear your reviews about other Cosrx products. I just bought some from Ulta and would love to know your detailed opinions/info on them. Maybe at least a video comparing their toners/essences? There seems to be so many and it's hard to choose! Thanks, girl! 😚❤

[@naomilasby7744]

Oh my heart, I loooove that cosrx propolis overnight mask. Besides the snail mucin, I personally really like the cosrx blackhead eraser serum, it keeps my tendency to sebaceous filaments in check. My nose used to often get congested and flaky despite my best efforts until that product, now it looks and feels so much smoother and clearer.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yup same!! That’s my second favorite from cosrx, second only to the snail mucin. They’re both such wonderful products!

[@johnsskincarereviews]

Just peeped that ELF facial oil ingredients list and OMG! I love jojoba it sounds like a lovely choice for the wintertime! Love the video! It was very insightful!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Right!? That oil is such a hidden gem!

[@db-gb5xi]

I see the Sulwhasoo is in Sephora. The Beauty of Joseon sounds so interesting based on what you and other channels have said. I know Avene and Medik8 have retinaldehyde products (not sure about serums per se). Thanks for the list.

[@ellamierrose1812]

This was awesome. I love your picks and agree on so many of the points you made about some of these wonderful brands. And now I know I've got to try a couple brands that are new to me because just well, that's what I do lol. Another brand I'm coming to absolutely adore is Peach Slices and they seem to be getting more attention lately from the skincare and beauty community. Thanks Alice! Updating my wish list.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

They have incredible prices! I used the acne patches a couple days ago and realized: they’re almost identical to the cosrx ones. Same size variation and all. And that’s a compliment as I think cosrx makes some of the best!

[@gasparinha]

I guessed most of the brands, but in the wrong order! Very interested to hear how the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen works out. 🧐

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

The “best sunscreens” video is going to be a much more difficult video than I initially expected - there are too many good options lately, which I never thought I would say about sunscreen/sensitive skin 👀

[@katieh5604]

I knew it was Beauty of Joseon lol Such a great brand Also Soooo glad you mentioned Ghost democracy they are turning into my favorite brand it started with your recommendation of the Peptide Mist which I Love and since then have picked up the eye cream and Ceramide moisturizer lol there products are Amazing

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Awww yeahhh so happy to hear you’re enjoying their products! 🥰

[@Mzbonezz]

I LOVE Dr. Dennis Gross because I found them through you. They've changed my dry, acne prone skin for the better. Thank you!!

[@lisasmith7]

Hi. So I fell over my dog 2 days ago and am sore AF. My internet broke. Had to have a stranger in the house. Covid alert. Went to pick up some non perishable for Thanksgiving. Had to go to 4 stores to find a turkey 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳. I am a bitter B today. So I am here to relax before bed. How are you? My dog is OK. Thank goodness. I hit my head on a speaker. Rug burn on my knee. Whiplash basically. Truly it is Monday and I am over this week already. Rant over. Luv ya❌⭕

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh my goodness!! So sorry to hear that happened 😭😭 are you feeling better?

[@eliaszakharia9708]

I love and adore STRATIA SKIN, I blindly trust their products, their liquid gold LITERALLY saved my skin several times after I wrecked my skin barrier whether it was overexfoiliation, retinol overuse, dry patches, flaky skin.......etc

[@lisasmith7]

I love that eye cream. It is amazing and so luxury. ❌⭕

[@DW-ui9hg]

Always thorough, love these colors on you, interesting finds Alice thankyou💜

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you 🥰

[@mistysmurf1]

Whoa...Ghost Democracy replaced Biossance?! LOL! I was wondering whatever happened to them. I, too, have moved on from them. There are cheaper, and just as good, products out there.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yuuup. I noticed it a while back, with the comparisons in their rose oil vs GD’s lightbulb; the two probiotic moisturizers. Once GD came out with a heavy, omega-rich moisturizer, the deal was sealed for me 😆 A less expensive brand that discloses percentages always takes the win haha!

[@cshines7359]

I like a lot of BofJ products. But I recently bought their cleansing balm and the scent irritated my eyes and nose. But I love the serums and essence. Awesome video!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh wow, how recently did you buy it? I know they reformulated, but I can’t tell if I have the old or new one. Mine has no scent (bought it maybe…wait I can dig through my YesStyle history. Ok 8/14!)

[@cshines7359]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole Thank you. I ordered it on 9/22 from iherb. Maybe it was the old version. And I don’t consider myself to be that against fragrance. But I came close to throwing this away after first application.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I would love to see brands start updating formulas the way software is updated. iOS 15.2? Cleansing balm version 2.2! I mean really, it would help us all SO much!

[@tuulisild771]

After all this drama still Drunk Elephant. Babyfacial is the best once a week treatment. Also Teresa Tarmey skincare line. I would say Isntree is my favorite K- Beauty brand. Really wanna try Im From next year....

[@tuulisild771]

And love your channel so much.❤❤❤❤

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Isntree is the top of my list for brands I want to try more from! I’ve liked most of what I’ve tried

[@nicstyl]

I don't "need" you to do a CosRX trial but do all those other opinions on it matter as much as yours? No! 😉🤣 I knew what was going to be #1 here though. Great reminder for me to try them! Once I use up some things. I did not think my skincare routine would take such a hit while living with a bathroom in disarray. But I also thought I'd have a new bathroom 2 months ago haha. I'm just telling myself that my dad has to have it completed by the time my mom has surgery in another month. Please send any magic via your magical feet if you have any to spare. 🤣🤞🤞🤞

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

😆😆 I’m so glad you remember that story hahaha! Ah those transitions are rough, I will definitely send good vibes!

[@celiareed1402]

PS-you made me buy Dr. Dennis Gross Triple Correction Eye Serum. It’s magic! ❤️❤️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It does feel like magic! A lot because I was so certain it would irritate my skin lol - but nope! 🤯

[@zarafuerstein1012]

Steeling the outfit idea 😁 So cute!!!!!! 💕😻

[@kimberlykefalas9563]

Ha, I knew it! I was not surprised by your picks at all. BoJ is my number one brand, too! Currently in my routine are products from Cosrx, Geek & Gorgeous, Good Molecules, BoJ, Glow Recipe and E.l.f.! I haven't tried any ghost democracy products. Maybe they can be on my 2022 list of brands to try.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

They’re all such excellent brands! I still am amazed at how such affordable products can be so effective and elegant - probably because I do remember shopping for skincare in the 2000s. We have come a LONG way!

[@kategray6634]

Brilliant video Alice, never tried Ghost democracy xx

[@kellysblackcat]

Cosrx has become one of my top Korean brands. I finally bought the haruharu toner today too. I went online to check out the Ghost Democracy brand and their products but they don't ship here. That and the Stratia brand I would love to try. But Dr Dennis Gross I can get my hands on and definitely going to try, but it is super expensive here. I hope you do an end of year round up of the best products you tried this year. I get so many great recommendations from you. I have a note book I write the different brands and products in for future reference . ✌🐸

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I actually thought my “favorite products” would be one of the easiest videos to film, simply because my thoughts are so thoroughly formed on those. However…..noooope 😆 I don’t have a moisturizer. How? How do I not have a favorite moisturizer!? So now I’m trying to decide if it’s more helpful to just go with “products that appeal to me the most” or to force myself to pick a fav in each category lol

[@kellysblackcat]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole I'm all over the place with moisturiser too., as it depends on how my skin is feeling and what product suits at the time. And yep, the ones that appeal would be just as good and informative. It will be great which ever way you do it. 😄

[@nicolelongwell8710]

I'd love if you would do a La roche posay trial. And also do like fave moisturizes of 2021.. Fav cleansers of 2021 etc etc.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

you might like this: kzbin.info/aero/PLJ4CZy5eUVxpz1QWq-WXbydIx5A54okRV :D

[@rebeccadarling5894]

How fun! I just looked at my own stash and wow almost no brand appears twice and I haven’t tried a lot of your Top Ten (yet). Of course I have oily skin with the sensitivity of a rhino so… Only 3 brands would make my list: Drink Elephant, CosRx and Supergoop. If I was at a bar and the person next to me said they were a chemist for any of these I would squeal with delight and buy them a drink! Honorable mentions: The Ordinary and Curology.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Haha I love your scenario - I used to think about that a lot while living in Nola!! Sadly, while I did meet a few celebrities (I met Fluffy!! He is super nice in person too), I didn’t run into any brand owners/chemists 😭

[@fairphantome]

Great list! I seriously need to try Ghost Democracy. I love all the Biossance samples I've received but I can't bring myself to buy them because money (and of course the one product I did buy, the sunscreen, sucked the life from skin as all-mineral sunscreens love to do 💀) Yes please do a Cosrx trial! I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on their moisturizers. I adored their pure fit cica cream but it has become harder to obtain. It was so nice and soothing and hydrating (and not in a jar like many of their moisturizers!) And it was a cica cream that was light enough to wear during the day and under makeup (at least for my dry skin and the makeup products I use) I think they are phasing it out for their intensive cica cream which I'd love to try. I like their Propolis Light Cream too but it seems to be not quite enough on its own as I move into the winter but it depends on the day. I'm curious about their Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream, Balancium B5 D-Panthenol Cream, serums... haha wow they have a lot of products! Whatever you'd be interested in trying I'd love to hear your thoughts!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Haha yep, they do have a lot of products!! I will have to try to compile another list of most recommended products for that trial. That has helped me SO much in the past (ie I’m From!)

[@fjp9]

this was interesting. i learned about a couple of brands that i hadn’t heard of that sound good. my sister was just asking me for skincare help for her and my nephew, and i got some good ideas about brands to recommend to her. thanks,

[@dannyc3008]

Chemist Confessions is a great brand if you like disclosure of percentages as well, their Specialist Mandelic/Salicylic Exfoliant is a holy grail for me but they also have a glycolic/tranexamic one and a gluconolactone/lactic version for other skin types aside from oily/acne prone, also their Mr. Reliable moisturizer is so good, although they are reformulating it i believe! i also love their podcast so much, its quickly becoming one of my all time favorite brands

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you, I’ll definitely look into them! Disclosure means SO much to me, and it’s surprising how hard it can be to find brands that are willing to share that information

[@celiareed1402]

Most excellent video!! Not surprised Augustinus Bader did not make the cut! I guessed a few, but none of your choices surprised me. At the moment, Pyunkang Yul is my favorite but I’m flaky, so it will change! ❤️❤️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

And yet AB does win for best *worst* reformulation! It’s a bit of a consolation prize for the brand but…it’s something 🤷‍♀️

[@heathersargent289]

Stratia is 20% off and they also have a peptide moisterizer and the gold stuff duo for 41$

[@CL-pk5fn]

Omg agree about your number 1! I bought the cream, and used it as a moisturizer “touch up” and just thought MEH. I haven’t been able to stop my bumpy and DRY AF skin for the last 6 months. Rotating out one product at a time. So finally I figured it had to be my first aid beauty cream or YTTP kale cleanser... so I stopped both, and exclusively used a very basic cleanser and beauty of j cream. And three days my skin was like glass. My skin loves it. And whichever option of what I believed to be my core cleaner or cream was the culprit, I’m over figuring out which of the two it was. I’m good with my beauty j cream now 🤣

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Did you hear that FAB reformulated some of their products?? I haven’t looked into it too much, but I’ve had quite a few comments letting me know. I really, REALLY do not like sudden uninformed reformulations (see my Augustinus Bader tragedy lol). But cleanser is tricky too. I always feel it doesn’t make “a big” difference in my routine - right up until I use the wrong one 😳

[@jeniferjoseph9200]

What was your basic cleanser?

[@CL-pk5fn]

@@jeniferjoseph9200 originally I used the good molecules cleansing balm with youth the the people. I lessened YTTP to once a day at first, figuring I was overcleansing. Still bumps. Then I stopped using it and used a curology sample. It is a little stripping as well, but within a week small bumps and textured skin were better (albeit it could have been the moisturizer which is highly fragranced). Anyway. I will be trying stratia velvet oil cleanser (along with my good molecules cleansing balm) once a day, to see if I can find a better gentle cleanser for dry skin. Moral of story: 1x a day wash for my skin, just water in am, then double cleanse in pm. And with the beauty of Joseon cream, I’m hoping I have my match made in heaven. It’s def a slow learning experience! What do you use? Anything you like?

[@melindagenitempo2359]

Alice. Thank you so much for your hard work effort and dedication I found you thru Mira Aguirre 💖 and love both of yalls approach and feel fortunate to have your wisdom

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you 🥰

[@kategray6634]

I love Good molecules, geek and gorgeous, and Maelove xx

[@dcdawn]

I am so stoked that you like..a.big like of Beauty of Josean .(and you like some Sioris...and some Haruharu..) And re Ghost Democracy...I think, and its a professional thought, that it is the name..people do not understand it and very very scarily sadly 'democracy' is becoming a dirty word...removing that hat... I can't wait to get my order from them to try out and you know how much I love K/J beauty...and your opinion so I ordered the mist (my favorite type of product)

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Aw geez that's such a good point. I like the name as it's kind of...it's my kind of nerdy LOL. But so true - I've discovered that many people shut down at the topic of politics, thus anything even tangentially related might have the same impact. Phew, that's such a good point 🥺

[@Ivan_Himself]

Would you ever do a review of skincare fridges? Would love to hear your thoughts if you do use them aha

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I do own one! It’s the Flawless fridge from an Ulta sale. I paid $30, and it was extremely worth it for me - but I wouldn’t say you need to pay much over that (I saw some discounted on Urban Outfitters, and I’m sure there are more options - maybe even TJ Maxx). It’s nice, especially if you use vitamin c products and/or enjoy the sensation of cooling products. But is it necessary? Nah. I do love mine though 🤐

[@heathersargent289]

If u haven't tried the dear klairs water oil drop serum u need to try it I love it I use it in the essence spot before the essence or the 1 st serum . It makes your skin glowy and firm not oily it's interesting very light.

[@lindatsai3454]

I have JUST started the video and JUST have to ask where you got your earrings???!!! 😍😍😍

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

YesStyle! It was from a daily free gift they did a while back - I doubt I’d have picked out such an intense earring style, but I do like it!

[@lisasmith7]

Great reviews as always. Happy Tuesday ❌⭕

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you, hope you feel better!! 💕

[@lisasmith7]

I am going to have to try some elf. ❌⭕

[@lisasmith7]

I am using the watermelon pop lip balm right now. I do enjoy their products. ❌⭕

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

That’s a good one - wear SPF over it if you spend time outside though 😅 (leave it to me to discover a lip sunburn is possible LOL)

[@heathersargent289]

I'm pretty sure the biosionce amgea ceramide cream. Is 25% off on their site

[@Bryane430]

Have you tried NIOD? I’ve been curious about the unknown ingredients that they used. I recently bought their Sanskrit Saponins and Superoxide Dismutase Mist.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

You just named the two products of theirs I’m most curious about! Sanskrit Saponins sounds similar to my fresh kombucha cleansing treatment, and I hear that mist is amazing as well. But no, sadly I haven’t - let me know if it’s worth it!!

[@carmenfreeman8861]

Good evening!! This would be so hard!!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

this video was SO HARD lol!!

[@tinakaminsky3477]

What was wrong with the papaya sorbet cleansing balm??? It is on my list to try. Such great information in the video. Thank you

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It’s so hard to remove!! I ended up breaking out with use of it as well, but it’s hard to firmly correlate that with the product. One of two returns I made in the entirety of last year 😭

[@nfischer7854]

I guessed your number 1 right! Not sure why I’m excited about that. Okay bye.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

😁💕

[@jklovesmaui]

Have you used / tried anything from Lilah B? Would love to hear your thoughts on any items you have tried or your thoughts on the brand as a whole.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Not very much: I did try their mist, and it is indeed lovely. But it’s a brand that’s hard to justify purchasing as I think there are more affordable, comparable options Though I say that as someone who is guessing based off a limited experience, and that’s always the catch! Can’t really know until I try more! (Do let me know if there are stand out products)

[@jklovesmaui]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole … I am going to try a couple items and will update you on my thoughts! 💛☮️

[@nicoleschmucker7584]

Why is the snail essence your favorite of all time that did like nothing --- for me idk why

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Totally believe ya - everyone’s experiences with skincare are different! ☺️

[@nicoleschmucker7584]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole I literally just right now found beekman 1802 at tj maxx for example the neck serum was 9.99 and mineral sunscreen was 7.99 I got them both I remembered u talked about them ! Lol so thanks !

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

😱😱😱 whaaaaat those are steals!!

[@nicoleschmucker7584]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole I know ! I want to go back cuz there may have been a body lotion but I’m not sure it says the neck serum is worth 45 online ! Check out tj maxx! Lol

[@GodzillauniverseYT]

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[@Labrexa]

🐰

[@lisasmith7]

Allergies suck🤬❌⭕

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yuuuup, it’s not fun!