(BIG) Skincare Empties: finding the “best of the best”!

[@connie6410]

I love hearing your thought process around each of the products. Like you always say, skincare is personal, but the way you talk about the nuances of each product is great, thank you!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

🥰🥰

[@laynaaa]

💯 ❤

[@ajsim2188]

Hi Alice, I know it's probably more work for you and for that I apologize, but I'd really love to see you do both versions of the sunscreens videos, most popular and favorites! I just enjoy your content so much and I believe that there is great value in knowing both. Thanks as always and have a wonderful rest of the day! 🥰

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Aw thank you 🥰 it’s funny, I worry people will go “oh god not ANOTHER sunscreen video” LOL - but tbh, most popular and favorites are different enough that I think it could be fun!

[@ajsim2188]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole Absolutely 100%! Thanks for considering it! 😊

[@yep9121]

@@AliceintheRabbitHolehaha not at all I think most of us are sunscreen fanatics😂

[@barbowens8626]

Yes, please! I'd really enjoy watching a personal 'favorites' sunscreen as well as a 'favorite Korean sunscreen' video. 😄 Loved this one, too! I've already added a couple products to my Stylevana cart. 🙋‍♀️☮️💜

[@angelashaked8996]

Me too!!

[@elacampusano7341]

I love these types of videos, so I get a better idea of ​​how the products have worked for you. Thank you Alice 😘

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

🥰🥰

[@SheReaDelSol]

I got Manyo because of your video and..... I prefer Estee which pisses me off lol. I did pick up the Fresh cleansing treatment because you too and it's GOOOOOD. Thanks always, Alice!

[@barbarar5869]

I love trying out new skincare and I rarely repurchae anything. The exception is the Prem Sunscreen. I love the feel of it and it makes my skin dewy but not shiny. I think its great both in winter and summer.

[@SandiTink]

Every time someone says that Liquid Gold is a holy grail, I think that I should try it. Then I read the FAQ’s and realize, for the umpteenth, time that I can’t use it because the cholesterol is derived from lanolin (a major allergen for me). If they ever find a reliable phyto cholesterol source, I’ll buy it. My skin can’t tolerate petroleum distillates. The best slugging product that I’ve found so far is shea butter. I’m testing Vanicream ointment as an alternative. My skin is so finicky that I have to alternate usage of products, but straight shea butter is something I can use daily when necessary. I’d like to hear about your favorite sunscreens.

[@dermazur4420]

Hello, I appreciate a lot your content, that reflets how passionate and knowledgeable you are about overall skin care and self care. Thanks a lot 🙏🏼 Please, can you make a detailed video about EGF ( Epidermal Growth Factors), it’s confusing and usually hard to find affordable serums with this particular ingredients. It will be really very very appreciated 🙏🏼

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It is yeah. Definitely a topic I’ve been considering, glad to hear you’re interested!

[@maryarmstrong2231]

I love this idea!

[@dermazur4420]

Thank you very much Alice 🙏🏼

[@Stephanie-nf9hl]

Petrolatum is a by-product from the refining process of crude oil. So as long as people still using gasoline there will be overflowing production for petrolatum. The use of petrolatum doesn't make the oil industry grow more :).

[@annelindsey924]

Have you tried anything from the foreo skincare line? I really like their devices, but I would love a review on their serum or cleansing balm - if possible 😍

[@loverofawesomeness1]

I'd like to see both sunscreen videos or you can do the popular ones, mention where there is overlap and then say your favs which are not that popular

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yeah that’s the catch! I feel there’s overlap (and predictable overlap at that LOL). But I do have some underrated favs too haha

[@aliciaowens741]

I would love to hear about the sunscreens that YOU love!! I watch this channel for your opinions and they don’t disappoint.

[@faythewu]

Favorite sunscreen please! And maybe ones that are popular and you had a strong opinion about. Could be positive or negative. :) thanks for another great video!

[@stevierysie]

Would love a video on your favorite k sunscreens. Thank you for such a good video.

[@lisasmith7]

I absolutely love Aquaphor. ❌️⭕️

[@nancymccormick7567]

Love the DRMTLGY tinted moisturizer with sunscreen!!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It’s such a nice sunscreen 😍

[@sasandbernard7862]

I just ordered those Elizavecca patches on your reccommendation. Excited to see how it goes!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

😁 let me know how they go for you!!

[@kayeannis2594]

Yes please alllll sunscreens please? Thank you in advance. Love your content. ❤

[@n.y5345]

Both sunscreen videos please!

[@connie6410]

I second that!

[@annavieste7208]

Ministry of silly walks 😜( got to love a good Monty python reference ) You commented on the Manyo bifida concentrate eye cream . I just purchased the bifida biome concentrate cream ( in a fancy tub) and the bifida biome concentrate serum ( in a fancy pump ) I can purchase in Japan but bought them on a Japanese eBay site from Korea ( thank you google translate ) they arrived with samples and as the expiration date is next March I got them at a steal . I saw the eye concentrate as part of that collection so you actually can now purchase the other two ( don’t know how long they have been on the market )

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I’ve been wondering how the serum compares to the ampoule! It’s hard for me to quit the ampoule as I love it so much, but I do think I eventually need to try that one. Let me know how it goes for you?

[@denisedenise3602]

That Thank You Farmer moisturizer is really REALLY great! Paired with their milky toner, wow my skin was so plump and glowy, they were instant repurchases!👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Glad to hear! I feel like that is such an underrated product (the toner is indeed nice too, I might like it more than I’m from rice!)

[@marionallen2222]

All the sunscreens!!!! Peter Thomas Roth water drench made me break out and the new moisturizer made me red now since I started Tretnoin I’m loving Drunk Elephant Protini and Buffet and P.Calm Water Barrier are my faves this month 🤍🤍🤍🤎🤎🤎🖤🖤🖤💚💚💚🪴🪴🪴

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you for sharing ☺️💕

[@Kendralovesskincare]

Love the CeraVe and I absolutely agree with you on the fresh kombucha!! I'm NEVER without kojac sponges, I buy them in bulk... Just a great Cleansing tool!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

They really are! I am glad to see some multi packs on stylevana. They get expensive buying individually at Sephora/Ulta lol

[@LoveMyGSDs]

You should do your favorite sunscreens versus the most popular K beauty sunscreens…

[@kristinnunez2702]

Please do both sunscreen videos. They are so helpful.💜💜💜

[@estellawong365]

Hi Alice, thank you for the tip on control of acne breakout by using the tea tree oil from RNW. I also have hormonal acne and the monthly maintenance after the breakout is so upsetting to the normal skin care routine that I hope to simplify the process. 😊

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

That’s a story I know well! I find that week extra hard to balance BHA/exfoliants with the barrier support my skin needs (and it stinks to overdo the exfoliation 😔). the RNW seems to cut back on the amount of bha I need, whew!

[@estellawong365]

Yes. I totally agree ☺️ The tip Alice provide also proof that not everyone is on the same page in skincare. I tried out a gel moisturizer to control oil sebum from Heimish matcha line and I find it so drying despite lessening the sebum output... 😅

[@celiareed1402]

New discovery for compromised barrier: diaper cream! I bought a tube from Hello Bello, with zinc oxide and tamanu oil. The burning redness was gone by the morning. ❤

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

😱😱 those are great ingredients for soothing. Nice find!!

[@sasandbernard7862]

Wait that actually sounds so cool, I might have to join you.

[@db-gb5xi]

Yes, diaper cream is recommended for barrier repair by several derm channels as well.

[@sasandbernard7862]

I feel you on having a "problematic skin type" but for very different reasons. I have sensitivities to aloe and centella, which really limits the skincare products I can use. My aloe sensitivity made me confused about the point of burn relief gels. Now I know they're supposed to ease the pain, but they would just basically double the pain in my case. These sensitivities mean there are only a few "soothing" products I can use. I tried the Anua toner you love, it stung a bit. The only product I've found that truly soothes irritation for me is the Illiyoon Ceramade Ato Concentrate Cream, which is now a holy grail that I cannot go without.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Aw I’m so sorry to hear! I feel so bad when I hear about folks having issues with the very, very popular skincare ingredients 💔 The Illiyoon is really nice, and the price per oz is incredible. Glad to hear that goes well for ya!

[@danerisortega3572]

The Anua toner has centella as well I believe! Aside from the heartleaf there are other plant extracts in it

[@loadeddiperz]

I want more of ths types of vids hehe

[@jbridges9574]

A dupe for the Tower 28 spray and a galactomyces ferment toner control my rosacea better than anything! I got the Tower 28 as a sample and loved it. I was stunned at the results. When I figured out it’s just hypochlorus acid, I just bought a spray from Amazon. Secret Key, Missha, or SKII all work for me but unfortunately SKII works best. My redness is gone for the first time in a decade.

[@cynixxi]

I didn't completely fall in love with azeliac acid until I got the prescription gel. Somehow all the over the counters set off my sensitive skin but the prescription get doesn't even though its higher strength.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I believe it. On its own, it was just…”when is this going to work?” for me lol. I need an AzA/retinoid combo to see the benefits!

[@johnsskincarereviews]

Wow you emptied those bifida products quickly! thorough explanations as always! Need to try that rnw serum but i can't bring myself to pay full price! Maybe your round up will convince me? I have that haruharu ampoule and need to start using it regularly- need all the healing i can get! And that lovely gel texture is 😍

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I got tired of waiting for better deals on RNW haha. It just wasn’t happening, so I pounced during the 15% off back to school deals 🤣

[@thegurl729]

Hi Alice. Perhaps, try to see hada labo age correcting eye cream. I am not exaggerating, but it really made the skin around my eyes soft. It healed my very dry skin after 2weeks of using twice a day. Not necessarily remove thin lines though. But the softness!!!

[@muikkunen97]

I noticed that the Isntree Onion Newpair Essence Toner wasn’t that hydrating for me and it irritated my skin sometimes - BUT! Oh boy, it’s *amazing* for my acne treatment!!! Haven’t had breakouts since! Funny how the same product can affect our skin differently even when the skin type is very similar! Haha

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It really, REALLY is. Thanks for sharing!

[@starpiste]

❤😊😊

[@starpiste]

​@@AliceintheRabbitHole❤

[@muzakgyrl13]

Great video! Listed a few items to try out. I’d love to hear about your favorite sunscreens. Still trying to find my HG, especially for summer 😭

[@Kendralovesskincare]

You're Serum line up🤌 minute Skin ceuticals I've never tried!! And the RNW is on my list!! The other I LOVE THEM ALL🥰

[@db-gb5xi]

I know a lot of derms recommend the bioderma micellar water. I want to say that skin smart is the OG of hypochlorous sprays and is cheaper than the tower 28 or active skin one. At least one derm has said refrigerating azelaic acid can help lessen the sting. I don't know why I thought that elizavecca package was chocolate? You should do both sunscreen videos (the more the merrier). Also question, do you think a serum can also be a moisturizer?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Most definitely! When I tried Numbuzin, the no.8 serum suggested that it could be either a serum or a moisturizer. After using it, I very much agree with that! Similarly, the Stratia liquid gold is serum-like to me, though I’m sure it can be a moisturizer (as labeled) for other skin types Thanks for sharing 😃

[@marionallen2222]

Yea! RNW HOLY GRAIL! Me too the ceramide mist ceramide serum essence love them all!!!! I wish their moisturizer didn’t have something I don’t want in it lol 🤍🤍🤍

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

The ceramide mist is in that same order! I can’t wait to try out more from the brand. RNW seems to be something special!

[@melindagenitempo2359]

I can imagine how daunting it is to create your greatest of all time holybgrails. There is so much coming out . Dermalect has an AHA SA combo product that everyone is raving about . Wish I had grabbed acne patches for elissa in my S Vana order. But I did get that peptide toner ! 😅

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Ooh which toner? Yeah it really is haha, there’s a lot of good products out there!

[@deborah972]

Hi Alice, always love your videos 😊❤xx

[@_soul_light8154]

The changer the rnw formulation ingrédients placements . I loved that the ceramides and peptides were in the top to middle & now they are the last down the list . I wanted to buy it but then saw they are down i stopped. Not sure

[@yep9121]

Wait the Pestlo is a hybrid? Could someone point me in the direction of more information about this sunscreen being hybrid i must’ve missed it and can’t find anything on the topic

[@maryarmstrong2231]

Liquid Gold👏as a SERUM👏👏 🎉 18:15 also: I suspect I feel the same as you do about the final layer of moisturizer…but I have to admit that Futurewise slug cream at Target (no rager in S. Korea😢) had me intrigued. I have a tricky skin type as well (combo/peri-menopausal acne👎) and as muggy as the summer is here I hear that the winters are DRY as a bone. I brought a huge tub of cerave healing ointment in the shipment that comes in a month. Much love to you Alice❤

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

And as one of the GOATs of serum, at that! 😁

[@maryarmstrong2231]

Alllll TIME!!!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh interesting, I would not have expected dry winters 🤯 It’s more comfortable in some ways than humid winter (those are chilling, even when it’s not cold - New Orleans would freeze out our Canadian tourists lol). But yeah, not as good on the skin itself!

[@Jen-if2it]

I would love your take on both spf videos. I like the formula of the drmtly universal but the tint leaves me noticeably Orange😮. I'm going to order the untinted next time.

[@kathleenbenjamin4567]

What Korean micellar water do you recommend?

[@lisasmith7]

I love the bracelet. ❌️⭕️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I’ve made so many bracelets 🤣 gotta admit it really is fun to make your own jewelry haha

[@AuroraCarlisle]

God I love chunky empties videos. 😂 Have you ever tried Experiment skincare? I'm mesmerized by their 30% glycerine product since HA flares up my rosacea like crazy but I haven't seen many reviews on it from the people I trust (like you! I love your reviews 💗)

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I hadn’t heard of them but I’m looking at their website now. Holy smokes that’s an aesthetic that appeals to me 🤣 (is that a skincare brand where the model is wearing BRIGHT EYESHADOW!? Sign me up right this moment bahahaha) But no seriously…I think I do need to try the product you’re talking about. 30%!? I’m so curious

[@AuroraCarlisle]

Right?! I’m on a real glycerin kick. Prequel is also a new brand from a derm here on YT and they have a pretty affordable cleanser that is 50 (FIFTY) percent glycerin. I might pick some up next paycheck. I’ll update you if I grab anything.

[@lisasmith7]

I do like the Peace Out patches. ❌️⭕️

[@Randomness6969]

Awesome 😎

[@martham7198]

Thank you for linking DIY sheet mask video. I must have missed it before. Do you think mixing toners (I’m thinking green tea and a snail mucin)

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yep I’ve made concoctions with the DIY sheet masks! Although in complete truth…I find it easier to plop a serum down first, and then slap my sheet mask over it 😁

[@megancastle5573]

Hey Alice! Random question about the cerave cleanser: does it have a noticeable smell? I'm using a BP one from Cetaphil, and the smell is strange to me! It reminds me a little of sulfur, idk why lol

[@paulayarbrough6930]

I've tried a few cerave cleansers and the SA one had a strange smell. I won't repurchase it because of it.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I feel like it does have a smell, but it’s a bit hard to describe? Ara said it reminds her of chlorine

[@ionescuelectra]

Both SPF Videos please! ❤

[@reincarnationasanalpacapls3563]

favorite sunscreens

[@lavayuki]

I bought a few of these after your recommended, in particular that Onion essence as that is something I would have never even considered without a recommendation, as the word onion is strange but I love it! I love that Manyo serums and the Dr. Ceuracle Kombucha Essence, although due to price I have not repurchased. I have been curious about that Pelso sunscreen as I prefer mineral to chemical, but I have light medium skin so white cast has always been an issue with some mineral sunscreens

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Glad to hear you’re enjoying those! Have you tried the live tinted? That one is hanging out in my “potential favorites” right now, as I feel it might just be one of few mineral sunscreens wherein the tint seems…actually universal? It’s a unique one!

[@lavayuki]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole I usually use foundations so I tend not to wear tinted sunscreens, but I will check it out, thanks!

[@SylvanWolverine]

How often do you personally use the Cerave acne cleanser?

[@heathersargent289]

I'm testing the Reveive HGF ultimate serum right now . U have lots of empties even for someone that is always testing. I think I only finished up the Dr C essence and I already have a backup and the Sung Jung peptide face and eye cream the Cosrx snail eye patches are almost done I have like 2 uses left and I'm in love with those things O the Benton ferment eye cream I will repurchase and a farmacy cleansing balm bought the strawberry one a mini Bobbi brown lip balm thing in sheer pink and I bought a full size the RNW ceramide serum I need to purchase another one. I didn't use near as much as you did lol Did u see Mario came out with a concealer it's on the 24 hour early access.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Those cosrx patches are sooo nice! Yes this is an exceptionally big empties, but I bet the next round will be small 🤣 I swear my empties are always some flavor of chaos, it’s just a question of “what kind of chaos are we in for today” LOL I was just looking at it, and did you see Haus labs is introducing one next month? I’m feeling Sephora for makeup more these days than skincare, and there’s some real tempting new releases 🤩

[@heathersargent289]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole yes girl I'm looking forward to the new ND I need a nude pallet she is officially revealing it tomorrow idk when it will be for sale probably in the next week . Their are a few things I want like I need more makeup. I feel like I have been buying so much this year🤣I bought a Tom Ford quad on Sunday got a good deal though. I have been so tempted by so many things but I feel eyeshadow pallets have been few and far between this year makeup release wise but I'm looking forward to all the holiday releases u know that will be coming up . Yes I saw the HL was coming out with a concealer, I never tried her foundation cause I was so confused by her shade range . I bought the ND concealer when the mini Starlet released got both but another shade range I was like WHAT?? With but I ended up picking one that worked so that was good.

[@Kendralovesskincare]

I NEED TO TRY THE TYF!!!! Egyptian Magic is Amazing For a petrolatum free slugging product and it's fairly inexpensive

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Ooh thank you for sharing, I’ll have to check that out 😃

[@demicca]

I think we have a very similar skin type so your videos are very helpful with helping me make a decision on what I should and shouldn’t spend my money on. Do you have a K beauty recommendation for the Farmacy Honey Moon Glow Moisturizer? It’s my fav moisturizer and I hate spending so much to feed my skin addiction. Lol.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I don’t have a direct “dupe” for it unfortunately, but I have been grabbing for the Skinfood propolis essence to get my honey fix haha!

[@jenniferlee9029]

Alice I ordered something from Stylevana today and got a email from them saying thank you for your payment to glamstar unlimited. Huh? Has that ever happened to anyone. I just worry about counterfeit skincare and I ordered directly from Stylevana so who is glamstar unlimited?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Glamstar is stylevana! And…I think stylekorean might be silicon II? Yeah the companies my PayPal payment goes to surprises me sometimes, but it’s legit ☺️

[@sumaya6785]

Love watching your videos so much. Does the onion newpair essence toner have any brightening effect?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It does have evening claims (as well as some niacinamide), but for me personally that effect was minimal. Definitely more soothing on my skin!

[@phoenixlynn9535]

Alice! I absolutely love your videos. Have you tried the Tonymoly The Chok Chok Green Tea Cleansing Water

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I have! I did like it, and I appreciate how affordable it is. It’s been a while so I can’t recall the smell as well, but I do remember it had a nice scent to it

[@laynaaa]

❤❤❤

[@kathleenanne4568]

Loved hearing about all of your empties, Alice! I'm intrigued by the DRMTLGY sunscreen, but as a person with pale cool-toned skin, the "universal tint" label makes me nervous about looking orange. 😅. Would you say your skin undertone is cool, warm, or neutral?

[@AuroraCarlisle]

I’m very fair (MAC NC10, NARS Siberia) and the DRMTLGY was orange for me. I sent it to my mom who is about NC20 and she liked it.

[@kathleenanne4568]

@@AuroraCarlisle that is so helpful! Thank you.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

That makes sense yep. I’m neutral leaning warm, and about NC17

[@thegreaterconundrum]

Have you tried Maelove products yet? I find their l-ascorbic 15% vitamin C to be SUPER hydrating and one of the only ferulic + vitamin e formulas (geek and gorgeous included!) that doesn't exacerbate irritation. They also seem to ship it fresh like g&g and it's only $30

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It’s on my list to try, can’t believe I still haven’t! I’m convinced that shipping fresh product is KEY to offering a good L-AA product. Great to hear they do that ☺️

[@rika.chan.]

Does the Cerave Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser dry out the skin? I am currently using the Differin Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser and it's a game changer for acne, but it tends to make me flake around the mouth and nose area.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

For me - sort of. It’s more effective at tackling the acne when I let it sit on my skin for 3-5 min. But yes, I notice more dryness with that method. More recently, I’ve been washing more quickly with it, and rounding out my routine with those anti microbial products-that’s been a GREAT in between.

[@loriwicker1701]

Hi Alice, I enjoyed this video; I would love a sunscreen video of either your favorites or the other option. Enjoy you're week also.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you! You too ☺️💕

[@sumaya6785]

Also will you repurchase the isntree toner?💕

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Not immediately, but we will see how much I miss it 😅 I have to finish my IOPE stem iii first, which I feel is similar (pricier tho)

[@weirdandlazy1]

Have you tried Biologique Recherche Lotion P50v 1970? I tried the travel size and it made my skin so smooth and prevented acne breakouts. I just ran out and need to repurchase because I’m breaking out again.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I haven’t, somehow. There’s a handful of products that are really popular but…I’ve never gotten around to them? (It goes back to that dilemma of repurchasing LOL)

[@SylvanWolverine]

I have a similar skin type to yours but sensitive too. Would you recommend the Dr Ceuracle kombucha toner or KAINE kombu toner?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Personally, I like the added emolliency in the Dr ceuracle! It’s a different feel though. Kaine feels more like a traditional toner/essence, Dr C feels like a moisturizing essence. Hope that helps!

[@SylvanWolverine]

@@AliceintheRabbitHoleIt does! Thank you so much!

[@Winnie_Bago]

My face did not like the Bliss Disappearing Act toner. Thankfully my décolletage was unbothered by the high level of niacinamide. (Décolleté is apparently the adj for the noun - had to look it up 😂)

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thanks for looking into it haha! Yeah, it’s kind of odd how much more that area of my body can take. I’m glad for it though, great territory to finish up products 🤣

[@aprilneilson1163]

How long does it take you to finish a bottle of Stratia liquid gold? It's taking me a year😅😮Alice.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I can see it lasting a year! I think it’s about 6mo for me, but that really depends on what else I’m testing (I try to put it away for other barrier support routines, ie manyo month haha - although after the fact, I looove that combo!)

[@elacampusano7341]

Whenever I have an irritated face, I use La Roche Posay cicaplast baume, but I don't like its reformulation 😵

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Aww 😔 I was worried how that reformulation would go!

[@user-nu4gv4bo9t]

Your favorite Sunscreen is what I want to see

[@jFlowers598]

Omg no kidding on CVS expiration dates, I thought it was just my luck! I bought a bondi sand body sunscreen in July and it expires is Oct 🙄

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yup that’s how CVS do. It’s frustrating! I get great deals there, but I can’t stock up lol

[@LoveToday8]

@@AliceintheRabbitHoleI wonder if their high prices (IMO and IME they tend to have higher prices than say Target or Walmart) means their products don't move that quickly thus the short expiration timeframe.

[@tinksspixiedust]

My skin has problems with petrochemicals, and my ethics have a problem with using them when I can use something else. When my skin barrier is pitching a fit, I wish I could use petroleum products, but the reaction I would have would be even worse than a compromised skin barrier. I use shea butter instead.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

As an ingredient or a specific product? I used to buy a really, really nice nilotica shea butter. It was good stuff, although I haven’t seen the brand I used to buy in years (sadly the owner passed away 💔)

[@aprilneilson1163]

I'm using Tower 28 but for the life of me I don't know what it's suppose to do😅

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It’s antimicrobial. And honestly the catch with that is: it’s not going to do anything for the people who don’t have issues with bacterial overgrowth (and not all acne IS that; hormonal, inflammatory…there’s different reasons for acne!) It’s really one of those products where I understand the 1 and 5 star reviews lol

[@diramisu4312]

Have you tried PCalm light active range? Would love to know your take on it.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I have been eyeing it!

[@Labrexa]

🐰

[@charlotte7268]

I discovered the DermaE Skin Destress Calming CBD Serum is a game changer. I discovered it a few months ago and it’s amazing at barrier repair. I layer it with my moisturizer. I usually write off DermaE but their CBD line is lovely.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thanks for sharing! I haven’t thought about CBD as much (it seems the laws changed and hence why it’s hard to find in Ulta/sephora now). But I did love it as a skincare ingredient! Can I ask where you buy the serum?

[@lisasmith7]

For some reason the Good Molecules balm irritated my skin.😪❌️⭕️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh no! So sorry to hear 😔

[@reginakeith8187]

I have that Good Molecules cleansing balm and though it works pretty well getting makeup off, it broke me out. And... oh my goodness, the stinky feet smell. I don't even know what it is that makes it smell that way. I passed mine to my husband to use to get off the super hardcore mineral sunscreen he uses when he goes on one of his long bike rides. He likes it fine and says it doesn't stink. Go figure. If only it smelled l like the Elemis balm. I LOVE that scent! It's just my wallet that doesn't.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

That’s what my nose is like! It doesn’t pick up on all the details that I think some others smell Are you a supertaster? I have a running theory that supertasters and supersmellers are two sides of the same coin!

[@reginakeith8187]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole Oh wow! You may be on to something! I can pick up on all sorts of flavors that my husband can't detect at all. Nobody's fooling me by sneaking in artificial sweeteners- I can taste them even in minute amounts!

[@lisasmith7]

Hi Alice ❌️⭕️

[@lisasmith7]

PTR isn't friends with my skin. It can be either. I just say chest!🤣❌️⭕️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I feel like his products are just soooo strong!

[@lisasmith7]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole Same. I just can't use them.

[@DallasNatureLover]

Yikes, Strati’s Liquid Gold’s FOURTH ingredient is Niacinimide. Niacinimide deactivates Vitamin C serums so I wouldn’t use it in my morning routine. My evening routine starts with Copper Peptide and tretinoin. I don’t think I would want to put Liquid Gold on before either the Copper Peptide or before the tretinoin so I don’t see a place for it in my evening routine either.

[@marylouconnolly9628]

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