Doctor V's Honest Review of Paula's Choice | BROWN/DARK SKIN OF COLOUR SKINCARE | BHA/retinol

[@Catie11]

You’re incredible! I am so happy you like Paula’s Choice. I know what I will be buying from now on. It’s very funny that you liked everything. They must be doing something right. Thank you for all the time you spend on videos for us. We appreciate your content. I look forward to your videos every week.

[@amanchauhan-cq7st]

Thank you very much for giving us all the information about Asian skin. This is so helpful and I am so relieved, we have got you, the Expert, to provide detailed information about all the products. It means so much. Thanks again. Also i loved your recent personal information video. I could relate it to it do much , most of the punjab parents stress on education and to be something in life. Its so relatable. Thanks again.x

[@jessicagalyon5840]

I have tried so many PC products. Haven’t found anything I like :-/ I think w my skin simple is better. I still love checking reviews on Beautypedia tho!

[@NL-kx6hq]

I agree!!

[@pchz_n_kreme]

@@jessicagalyon5840 simple doesn’t work for me at allll. On the fence about this PC body care line.

[@jessicagalyon5840]

@@pchz_n_kreme I have learned that (I have ocd) & when I find something that works I overdo it. I found that I loved a spot treatment, so when I would get a spot, I would use it daily. And it just messed my skin up. So I have to stick to my routine. Vit CEF in morning, adapalene 2 nights & salicylic acid the next.. repeat. But almost everything I use is drugstore. I’m so glad I don’t have to spend a lot! lol

[@fay7692]

Skin Perfecting 2% BHA: 4:44 Clear Strength 2% BHA: 5:46 Pore Refining Toner: 6:08 1% Retinol Booster: 7:34 Super Antioxidant Serum: 8:31( she highly recommends) Resist Anti-Aging Repairing Toner: 9:44 10% Niacinamide Booster: 11:58 Edit: Water- Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer 13:11 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment 13:43

[@bunnanah]

Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer 13:11 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment 13:43

[@sanjanareddy9571]

What all did she approve?

[@NeverLetLoveGo]

God bless you

[@Frvrstnd]

Sanjana Reddy all of them but the 1% Retinol Booster is strong and suggests all retinol be a .05%. It will work but there will be a population of ppl that it will be too strong for and cause later hyperpigmentation

[@lubhita_10]

I love when y'all do this 💞

[@dumebiubogu3445]

You know how good it sounds to hear a dermatologist say " I have much higher standards for skin of colour than Caucasian skin" Please tell your colleagues! Too many of them have offered me Fraxel laser, hydroquinone and I had to turn them down... only to be told "don't worry sweety your skin is teflon" And I am like LOOOOOK AT ME... wait dont! If you look too hard she will PIGMENT!! Smh! Anyway, Love you, love your work.

[@tokyocrystal]

Yes this was my problem as well, she (my dermatologist at the time) never took my situation seriously...Most doctors never take black women medical issues seriously unfortunately 😒

[@LA_337]

Dr. V is not a Dermatologist. She is a cosmetic formulator.

[@a.d.w8385]

@@LA_337 she said at the beginning of the video that she was "...a doctor but also a cosmetic formulator..."

[@utkc]

@@a.d.w8385 and that's shady stuff

[@jeanong4791]

@@a.d.w8385 She did not say that she was a doctor but rather “ she is a doctor”

[@sandiraferreira]

Awwwww We are the majority and yet the cosmetic industry dnt treat us as such! Thanks Dr V for your time and commitment on telling us the truth ❤️🇨🇻

[@a.j.4644]

I all but gave her a standing ovation at that comment. Five billion people.

[@mscassama]

🇨🇻🇨🇻🇨🇻🙌🏽

[@PeachesSkinCare]

I have been a dark skinned holistic master esthetician for over thirty years🙌🏻🍑 🍑Lisa Peaches Skin Care

[@cinderea]

Thats because we are not the ones doing the testing. We are not the ones building the beauty brands. If you wait for others to do your job, they won’t 😩😩. That’s why more doctors of colour or those who care for it are more specific because it caters to them.

[@PeachesSkinCare]

@@cinderea Please don’t forget Master Esthetician’s🙌🏻 🍑Lisa Peaches Skin Care

[@fungirl0123456]

Yes! Finally Paula's Choice. I mean this with the best of intentions but we really care what you are saying so honestly there is no need for background music. We want to listen and take notice of what you are saying. No filler needed.

[@jembenson]

Get in here guys! The Paula's Choice review is happening. It's finally happening!

[@lola.odetola]

Jemima Benson 😂😂😂 right! we’ve been waiting on the ☕️

[@vanitarattan]

Haha...I hope you find it useful! Xx

[@hiyacynthia]

I would love for you to do their hyperpigmentation products- the azeleic acid booster and the l ascorbic acid. They don’t offer a Kojic acid product or any other formulation including all actives.

[@manjumohan679]

Lol 😂😂😂

[@Coconut_Stacks]

🍿 I’m here I’m here 😃

[@dhristisehwag]

Absolutely right! The vitamin C face serum and sun screen from litteleextra rice berry have really improved my skin. In the past 50 days, they're the only things that have helped me. I've already used up 1 bottle of each. With my sensitive, dry skin and my tendency to not do much for it, these have been a lifesaver. They feel lightweight and soak into my skin easily. My complexion appears brighter, more even, and younger. Even dark spots and acne scars are beginning to fade. My skin is noticeably smoother and better hydrated Now I'm excited to get a toner that suits well for my skin too.

[@Smitadidi22]

This riceberry face serum has significantly improved my skin texture, resulting in smoother, brighter, and more even-toned skin. I'm highly impressed.

[@JlesaWilson]

*me watching this video because paula’s choice is having a sale and I need Dr. Vs seal of approval before buying anything*

[@leesteal4458]

Me too.

[@jenifercheck]

same!!

[@binitapathak6690]

Same here

[@marguigarza]

Me too a year later

[@mandeepkaur2638]

Me too may 2023

[@aprilchristensen5765]

Similar to The Ordinary, could you please do an aging, hyperpigmentation and an acne Paula’s Choice routine video please?

[@Saoirse3797]

Yes please!

[@3atrycb]

The difference between those two BHA toners is in the formulation, the first BHA toner leaves an oilier texture on the skin while the Clear toner soaks faster into the skin without any oily residue left behind

[@robrtsanchez7181]

Thank u for this

[@lola.odetola]

i’ve been holding off but now i feel safe to go forward with one or two products from them x

[@kaybeekaybee2874]

Am I the only person who's excited to see Dr. V reviewing Paula's Choice?

[@rumanazukti9188]

You are a wonder woman in my life. I wish I could find you 10 years ago ❤️❤️❤️

[@xxKiSsMe1021xx]

Me too I imagine now that I'm following her where my skin would have been 10 yrs ago.

[@little1intheuk]

Same

[@nayanaminu]

Exactly ❤️

[@HamsterGaming-c6k]

🤦‍♀️

[@aichasbeauty8808]

Really she is really great

[@alicej7857]

I've been using Paula's for years and LOVE it! It rescued my oily, acne prone skin and I'll never go back. Thanks for giving it some recognition so more people can find it! I'll be sure to check out that antioxidant serum, which I don't think I've used yet.

[@GalaxyNexus1]

What products do you like?

[@HarrisPilton789]

I have been using Paula’s Choice for years and love the products! The only product that didn’t work well for dark skin is the 1% retinol. It’s too strong, and burned my skin in a couple of areas.

[@simplykura]

Really? Thats my favorite product. It made my skin so smooth 😳!

[@pump1180]

It burned mine too

[@armandadeveigamonteiro8457]

have you ever used the skin perfecting 2% BHA and if you have how does it work ?

[@daniebear7]

Yeah she did say 1% is too high for retinol.

[@ghanaianqueen7891]

@@armandadeveigamonteiro8457 its the best!

[@SweeterthanT]

Hi I have used Paula’s choice for about 5 years. I have acne prone & Hyperpigmentation prone skin. I have used the Clear 2% BHA & the Skin Perfecting 2% BHA. The main difference I have noticed between the 2 is that the Skin Perfecting formula has an ingredient in it ( Methylpropanediol I think may be the cause) that when you apply it to your skin you can feel the extra hydration in the formula and it gives a somewhat greasy and shiny look to the skin. So that formula could be best for someone with normal to dry skin in my opinion. I used for years the Clear 2% BHA formula as I have normal to oily skin and this formula does not have that greasy feeling when applied to my skin. I believe I like this formula better because it does not have the ingredient I listed above. Can you do a video just dedicated to all of Paula’s choice Exfoliants BHA/ AHA liquids, lotions, and gels. I’ve used their 2% BHA gel and lotion too and love it! As well as I use their BHA 9 for spot treatments. But I want your opinion on these products and the AHAs. Also, they recently came out with a Exfoliant Peel you are supposed to use once a week. It has 25% AHA + 2% BHA. I would love your thoughts on this as I have bought it already but have not used it yet. I love all your videos! ❤️ I’ve been binge watching as much of your videos as I can! I’m so glade I have come across your channel this past month, you have made me so much more knowledgeable about the products I am using on my skin. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us it’s greatly appreciated!

[@humairafasihahmed1754]

@terra hoskins have you tried the 25% Aha and 2% bha yet? I need to get it within 2 days if i intend to but idk how useful it is. My main concern is a dull skin (i have near zero acne issues)

[@preciouso8013]

@Terra Hoskins I also have acne prone skin and a lot of hyperpigmentation. Did you find that the clear 2% BHA or the Skin Perfecting 2% BHA helped with treating hyperpigmentation? and do you remember how long it took?

[@peterjuliob.2136]

@terra, yes! That’s correct, and thanks to this video and Dr. V I just discovered Clear 2% BHA, I was about to give up on the 2% BHA skin perfecting just because of that ingredient that makes my skin shiny and has the greasy component. For me “combo/oily” the Clear 2% will be perfect!!!!

[@peterjuliob.2136]

@@preciouso8013 yes!! It sure does, at least for me and this is why this product is just a bestseller worldwide. I saw amazing changes to my skin in about a week! love this product and one of my holy grails! But if you’re oily/combo the “clear” version is definitely the way to go.

[@boparks3204]

Thank you so much!!!! I have the original formula, and hate that it feels so greasy! I will try the clear now!.

[@victorialadybug1]

I love Paula's Choice. When I first got into serious skincare it transformed my skin without destroying my pocketbook.

[@joanna941]

i know this video is old but im so glad that i found it. Its very hard to judge which products are good for non-caucasion people and am happy that there is someone going in depth about skin care for the POC community

[@PeachesSkinCare]

I am a holistic master esthetician of over thirty years. I have three holistic skin care salons. I am 54 and I don’t do anything invasive to my skin and I don’t even wear foundation or concealer. I am dark skinned and I have made a cruelty free clean skin care product for over 25 years. I enjoy watching you and I hope you will also highlight small business owners like myself, many that still have not been able to open. I have always worked with doctors and believe holistic and medical can work together beautifully. 🍑Lisa Peaches Skin Care

[@mariakari1988]

My skin + my mom's skin has never looked better. A big hug + thanks to you Dr. V!

[@nadinelindsay3012]

Please come out with a full line of skincare line for people of color. I love your content!

[@xnivita]

Can you do a sample Paula's choice routine for hyper-pigmentation, similar to how you did for the Ordinary? :)

[@nadyabhamani2426]

Yes, please!

[@nadyabhamani2426]

Yes, please!

[@gridharazhagapa4626]

Agreed

[@SarahMartinaParker]

Would love this!

[@poojajoy9263]

Yes please

[@AikaGraceWangwe]

Hey Dr. V. Thank you for all the knowledge you are sharing. I have questions for days, but lets start with: 1. What do you use to wash for your body? whats the best soap for body? 2. What scrub do you use on your body?

[@v27027]

Yes.. What is good for body

[@B0WIETVC15]

If you're asking in general what are the best body cleanser and scrub products, then I would suggest you check out www.beautypedia.com for a list of best products. Augment your search by keeping in mind the cautions Dr. V adds for skin of color: no alcohol, no fragrance, and no actives-for day. In other words, choose the product with the shortest ingredients list.

[@Prinx0506]

Dr V uses oilatum body wash ... in her holiday vlog n eczema video

[@NeverLetLoveGo]

Yess I hope Dr V gets to answer these questions

[@roserickard4735]

I am Caucasian, however on a recent trip to the derm I was given a fitzpatrick rating of 3...which explains the brutal acne scarring, hyperpigmentation that just doesn't want to fade! I also developed melasma terribly....like it looked like a map of the world on my forehead and upper lip! I had no idea what it was and following bad advice tried to aggressively scrub and ipl it off....😳 Thank you for explaining that "skin of colour" is about tone rather than ethnicity because your advice has saved my face! Especially using physical sunscreen for melasma! I was treating my skin all wrong and you have showed me the right way! Finally! You have a follower for life!

[@PDaisy-nn4yx]

Please make a video on hair care products with ingredient's knowledge.

[@d3annar0cksitt.]

I’m so happy this is finally here 🙌🏾 I think if you give us a part 2 you can break it down by the types of products so cleaners, moisturizers, toners etc... Or you can do it by the different lines they have. Now let me go add all of this to my cart 😂😂😂

[@angelicaaltaf]

Please do a recommended morning and night routine with products for late thirties Dr V, I’m so lazy I need to be spoon fed 😆 You’re the best!

[@rockys2ndmomma]

When I asked a customer service regarding BHA vs Salicylic Acid (Clear range), the lady said that according to FDA they have to label products that are marketed for acne Salicylic Acid. At least that's what I was told.

[@Siberius-]

She was curious about the regular line vs the clear line (I didn't watch the whole video so maybe I'm missing something and you were talking about something else). The primary noticeable difference is that the regular line has this oily texture, whereas the clear line does not. So if one has oily skin already, they're not really going to enjoy the oily regular line as much as the Clear line.

[@debbyakinyele1312]

Why am I only just finding out about Dr V?! 😩 Thank God I now have 🙌🏾

[@livm2516]

I was looking forward to hearing about their Azelaic acid booster with salicylic acid - maybe for the extended video?

[@kellychukunyere8287]

Dr v, can you treat acne and hyperpigmentation at the same time?,what are the products for active acne. Thank you. I really do see your labour of love n appreciate it.

[@sarriePapi]

Commenting to see the response x

[@Livideca]

I guess so... in her videos she named Salicilic Acid, Niacinamide and Magnesium ascorbic phosphate as treatments for both problems

[@lola.odetola]

kelly chukunyere 10-20% azelaic acid deals with both at the same time! also niacinamide is brilliant but should be used in combination with other actives such as *salicylic acid (bha) less than 2% is anti inflammatory and more than 2% is exfoliating* 💓💗💞💖

[@lola.odetola]

Livideca yes! fantastic actives ✨

[@Kariiiiiii]

skincarenerd i use azelaic acid with niacinamide and alpha arbutin ( at night ), are those alright to use with azelaic acid??

[@Tayn120]

Been watching Dr. V for the past few months and have learned so much!!! I can’t believe that as a WOC I never knew how gentle I had to be with my skin! I used to do so many bad things, like use pixi woo glo tonic twice a day and never reapply sunscreen!!! It’s crazy because I was listening to a lot of white skin care youtubers who were telling me to use glycolic acid, without the preface that it was burning my skin and irritating it. It helped for a little with my pigmentation (i have olive skin tone) but then the rebound hyperpigmentation would happen fast bc my skin would always burn everytime I use it. Now I use Paula’s choice 2% salicylic acid and Azealic acid to tackle acne and dark marks. Just started so haven’t seen drastic results, but my skin already feels healthier. I’m realizing that for skin of color, slow and steady (and gentle) wins the race. I can’t wait to see the results after three months of implementing what I’ve learned from Dr. V. Thank you!!!!!!

[@jgoodwin977]

Can you do a Paula's choice series like you did with the ordinary. Doing 8 new products from the range in each videos broken down into categories like one for their washes, one for their serums etc if that makes sense? Many thanks xx

[@xoCherry420xo]

Omg yesss

[@sb853547]

I love her honesty and her commitment and passion towards skin of color and most importantly "the fact that she doesn't do sponsered videos" that is so important because then it doesn't make sense.

[@Canelle0991]

Yessss! Finally an approved toner! Thank you ever so much! I wonder if Paula's Choice are still holding 20% off..

[@xylenebracamonte1569]

Yay! Thank you for your content! I am Filipino and we are super misinformed about skin care! I am so guilty of using the wrong products on my skin for years. I hope you can make a video about underarm lightening. I've struggled with it ever since I was a teen.

[@blairjonsson9971]

Thank you for all you do...truly appreciated. Would you be so kind to do a LAYERING video for Paula's choice like you did for the Ordinary?

[@wduprevil]

"Democratize the knowledge". Thank you. Not all of us can afford to go to a derm and some of us do but most of the derms don't specialize in hyperpigmentation in brown and black skin. Thank you. Thank you.

[@Angela_369]

Thank you for this review on the PC products!! Definitely no background music next time please 😆

[@jaaustin500]

I love Paula Begon and her line of skin care. I grew up reading her books first before she made her own products as she reviewed other skin care lines based on science and tried to steer women clear of false advertising. She started her own company and only produces products based on scientific evidence of what has proven to work. She has since sold the company but I believe it continues to provide products based on evidence and not just hype. Thanks for your reviews and for providing a verifying voice to what I see on my own face every day! 👍😀

[@hiyacynthia]

Dr V thanks so much for doing Paula’s Choice! The last product you reviewed, the moisturizer, is not included in the notes section. Their 1% retinol is EXTREMELY hard on my skin and I tried to get used to it for months. No hyperpigmentation, thankfully, but the worst burn and stinging I have ever had. I’ll try the bakuchiol retinol.

[@HarrisPilton789]

The 1% retinol was too strong for me, too.

[@hiyacynthia]

@stormie weather I was using the Ordinary retinoids before PC 1% and doing fine. Getting used to it and seeing a some benefits. But after using the PC 1% even the old Ordinary versions are stinging and burning.

[@cherrybee9153]

Yes!!! I cannot express how incredibly graetful I am for finding your Channel Dr Rattan.! I personally have seen the horrors that are possible in recieveing skin treatments that were just not right for our melanin skin types! I appreciate your honest truths and the integrity you've wanted to eablish in the meantime . its so refreshing to see online!

[@dokidoki719]

The Paula’s Choice website recommends that we use it everyday. That’s another big no. I don’t think anyone needs to exfoliate daily.

[@amnahussain6055]

That’s true

[@lavanikas5956]

True

[@phoenix_sol_riseup2556]

It might be fine for Caucasian skin, but my skin is a nope to daily exfoliating.

[@msjones5523]

You don't have to use it everyday, it depends on the individual and how much your skin needs it

[@harjkaur]

Paulas choice skincare routine for hyperpigmentation please 😭❤ Love Love Love your videos!

[@Smiiley01]

Since Paula’s Choice has so many products are there any you would not recommend? Could you do a “Worst Of”?

[@mandymann2011]

Yes please

[@glcork]

Each line is based on your skin type of what your concerns are. For example the Skin Recovery line is for dry skin, Resist for anti aging and so on.

[@farihahoque5179]

@@blancaestela4197 smh how is it a waste of time and energy? it's best to know what products to avoid. Stop being a bitch.

[@hithere8140]

Products that she wouldn't recommend from paulas line might be like the strong AHAs( ie glycolic acid), ingredients shes spoken about avoiding. Paula's Choice whole line is very science based and dont contain fragrance or drying alcohols.

[@chillySw33t]

I avoided Paula's Choice products for years, one of my best friends kept recommeding their products to me but I did not want to use them (I found them too overhyped). I bought some trial products this year because my skin went crazy during the quarantine and nothing worked and now I understand all the hype 😅 not all products are suitable for me but I've found some holy grails. I will continue using them, I'm beating myself for not trying them earlier 😁

[@brandonjuliuslee]

I am obsessed. Thank you for breaking all the ingredients down!

[@nikki4554]

Thank you thank you thank you Dr. V! I am in the process of revamping my entire skincare with the information you have shared in your videos. It's amazing how many things I thought I had right, but was so wrong. Again, a heartfelt thank you for your time and efforts.

[@mylilramey3821]

I absolutely love all of your videos, reviews, and instruction. please don't take this the wrong way, but the music in the background of this video was so incredibly distracting. Please continue doing all of your amazing videos without music. Love your content. Thank you so much for all that you bring.

[@sowmyab506]

Review of dermalogica please 🙏🏼🙏🏼 their Pre cleanse, daily microfoliant and salicylic acid wash☺️

[@priyapatel2362]

I would like to see this review as all

[@terrirojas]

Yes please!

[@missdmichele]

I second that

[@aiswaryakeats]

Yes please

[@FourJaysFour]

I like several Dermalogica products, but most Derms don't approve of the essential oils such as clove which can be very irritating. They make the best LIGHT moisturizer IMO.

[@cherenealewis]

Please Can we have more Paula’s choice videos including routines for skin types… thank you for your dedication to our skin care

[@rynettealexander2929]

Am I the only one who says "One scratch, one bite, one burn" along with her when she says it?

[@lily_norelmas3014]

Finally a channel. For color people I been looking for some channels with my same color complexion

[@saylolcool]

Dr V thank you so much for the video! If just like to give some feedback regarding the background music... I think it's better with out it

[@varsha5243]

Dr. V, could you please do a Paula's choice routine for acne-prone skin?

[@rezmamirakle7515]

Dr V, is there any products to lighten underarm darkness? Like your lip kit for lip pigmentation.

[@blackberry623]

Yes! I would love a video on this, as well as leg hyper-pigmentation (strawberry legs).

[@rockys2ndmomma]

Agreed. I'd really like to wear sleeve less clothes but embarrassed with my dark under arms😔

[@rezmamirakle7515]

cristina conwi yeah same here. I get so conscious of my dark underarms, wear long sleeves even in the yoga classes:(.

[@rockys2ndmomma]

@@rezmamirakle7515 I feel your pain.

[@PeachesSkinCare]

I have some holistic or natural alternatives if you would like, but I don’t want to answer for the doctor. 🍑Lisa Peaches Skin Care.

[@analezaa6306]

That's so good you do that for people of color. I always knew there were more people of color on the planet then caucasian. But I didn't know it takes so long for skin to rejuvenate on dark skin. My ex had a few issues, but I never really realized that it's all dark skin. And Paula's Choice is still pretty good although she sold the company. Paula was exposing companies with big names way back in the 90s in her books, which was awesome to just expose all the crap that is in products and how they hike up the price. Obviously Paula is getting older, so she obviously had to make a wise business decision. But I hope the new owners keep her integrity. But I'll definitely share this with my friends of color.

[@yeimyrivera520]

Can you please do a video of product layering of Paula’s choice products for hyperpigmentation?

[@gootsycollins3046]

Yes please!!

[@Loveinchrist151]

Yes

[@vanitharajkumar5392]

Yes… please do review for hyperpigmentation

[@LadyCoyKoi]

I am Cuban American that look European white, but I found out through trial and error that my skin and scalp acts like Asian and brown skin do. I have been treating my skin so wrong and it is due to the lies taught to us all. Thank you for your videos for non-whites, because they certainly helped me re-bounce my skins' health and have a change in routine to adapt to new changes in the body. Thank you again.

[@armanirue5912]

Please may you also do a video on how to get rid of dark spots/razor bumps along the bikini line if that’s not an uncomfortable topic

[@kgukoz]

So happy to hear so many of their products are POC safe!!! A Nib and Fab one is on the next wish list for videos

[@luvlocs06]

Overall I like Paula's Choice. I have run into some products that my skin doesn't like. I tried the hyaluronic acid booster and my face became sensitive, itchy, and broke out into hundreds of tiny bumps!😱 I've been babying my skin for the past 4 weeks to get it back to my normal.

[@alexisdiaz7540]

I need more sunscreen recommendations for oily, acne prone skin. The video you did had recommendations that were either too pricey or contained denatured alcohol (Neutrogena). Please help!

[@saeefa]

Purito unscented sunscreen is the best for oily acne prone skin

[@celestema2506]

Don't recommend purito. It leaves a white cast and pills really bad

[@Danielaloving1D]

Have you tried Elta MD UV Elements spf 44?

[@tanyukheng1828]

Elta md uv physical, personally using Malaysia dermatology Dr Ko Aqua Cream Gel sunscreen spf55 30ml at $40 but if there is event might get to 50% I really recommend it but $40 for 2-3month is just too expensive for me...

[@GF-nb2mq]

Hi Dr V I've been implementing your product recommendations into my skin care routine and I've seen such a difference in my skin. I would really love it if you could share a series on recommendations for makeup for acne and oily prone skin. Such as best and worst full coverage foundations and makeup removers and primers. Some suggestions for foundations brands are Mac, NARS, NYX , the ordinary, IT cosmetics. Also just wanted to say a big thank you for all that you do!

[@vanitarattan]

I will do this xx

[@sonuk3114]

@@vanitarattan where

[@Prinx0506]

could u tell what products have helped yu with the family 💛

[@little1intheuk]

this is a good idea

[@GF-nb2mq]

@@Prinx0506 What worked for me was using the ordinary niacinamide 10% in the night time, cerave normal moisturising cream during the day face, cosrx low ph for my face wash and neutrogena hydro boost sunscreen.

[@sunshine9993]

I love Paula’s choice! I’m so happy you approve. Is my favorite western brand 🙌🏽💜

[@youna2798]

Great video 👍🏽 do you recommend Paula’s choice niacinamide booster or the ordinary one? Which ones better? The ordinary one is way cheaper

[@marileorube24]

yay finally someone who looks like me!! glad to see you approve of paulas choice for our skin since i just bought a lot lol

[@anavalenz9716]

Paula's choice is too expensive for me, could you please recommend affordable options similar to her products?

[@Lulu-xl5cm]

the retinol comment surprised me. I had no idea dark skin was much more sensitive. I'm super pale and indeed had no issues with this 1% retinol other than 2 tiny pimples.

[@Rose-bv8og]

Thank you so much for the vid! Can you do a layering for hyperpigmentation and acne for Paula’s Choice?

[@saxarlajama6499]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge,I have learned a lot from you ,your reviews are excellent❤

[@ann5612]

Dr.V Earth Rhythm is an indie brand that is close to the ordinary. We don't have the ordinary in India, please review Earth Rhythm

[@milkiteeth]

Dr v - I love how the 5+ syllable chemical compounds just roll off your tongue so easily! You are an inspiration with a gift to share your knowledge and I can't think of a trait that's more wonderfull (nb two Ls!). Personally I think you should consider finding a route into secondary education - you absolutely should be a STEM ambassador for young people. If this is on the radar already....then fab! If it's not, have a team member get on to it asap! x

[@cf3129]

Sorry Dr V but the background music while you’re speaking is very distracting.

[@samanthaj21]

Yes. She doesn't need it.

[@jenabiant]

I agree. It’s too loud for me. But I LOOOOOVE your content! Thank you so much for the amazing work you do!

[@Jennerrella]

I was going to post the same comment. While I appreciate the education more than anyone can imagine, it makes the learning experience so frustrating for those of us who can’t have distractions. People can always add background music when they are watching vids but I can’t edit it out.😅

[@lindabruce2295]

I agree, the music was not only distracting, but old fashioned. It seems to be from my grandmother's time.

[@HarrisPilton789]

@@samanthaj21 I like the background music and the volume level was perfect.

[@citwit]

Re:why are there duplications in this line.... a few years ago the Estee Lauder Corp bought Paula's Choice. I'm guessing the goal is more merchandising!! SO it's great to know about the ingredients vs. price!! Thanks for what you do.

[@nirmalaanissa9439]

Oh and Btw i think you should definetly do a Q&A in Instagram, it's a fast way to answer a few questions :)

[@s.l.7982]

Accidentally used Paula's AHA followed by her Paula's Retinol (back to back). Big mistake. Now I use AHA on one night and Retinol on the next night. Also learned the hard way to be sure to apply retinol on dry skin. So I started off my skin care routine with weeks of dry, burnt and peeling skin. Listen to the small details when watching these videos when starting with these products. Paula's AHA and BHA have helped tremendously!

[@AradhanaGeorge24]

Thanks Dr.V! Going to buy the pore reducing toner after this :) Any thoughts on PC’s Azelaic Acid Booster?

[@vanitarattan]

I need to look into it x

[@Tayn120]

I had the same question!!!

[@missmuna5419]

Dr. V, thank you so much for sharing your expertise and honest opinions about skincare products! I just discovered your channel when researching Paula's Choice products, and I became am instant subscriber! I really appreciate how you break down the ingredients and educate us about their benefits and things to keep in mind for skin of color. I will enjoy learning more from your wonderful videos! 🙏🏽

[@zarij7556]

Yayy great video! I just bought the 2% BHA exfoliant so I'm glad you approve! I also go their advanced replenishing toner and hydrating cleanser what are your thoughts on those 2!?

[@kelliwaters5939]

Paula is the bomb. She been doing this for a long time. She knows her stuff. I've seen her in plenty interviews. Yes. You to would be friends. You should do a video with her

[@jinomoreto4677]

Love love love! Been waiting for this! Yes Paula's Choice is amazing and have been using them for years. So many products and some that I haven't tried yet from your video. Will definitely check them out. Thanks so much ! Please do more!

[@s.l.7982]

I sampled the Origens Into the Glow Vitamin C Serum and was surprised how it lightened the back of my hand. So I bought it and it really lightened the huge hyperpigmentation patch on my cheek. I am sold. The ingredients listed is amazing. So I went back and bought two more bottles. The serum actually came with an eye cream and a gua sha tool so that is why I bought two more. However,, I believe that the vitamin C serum has helped tremendously along with Paula's Retinol, AHA, & BHA have helped reduce the hyperpigmentation significantly.

[@ReethuVincy22444422]

Hello Dr Rattan. Cud you share your thoughts on PHENOXYETHANOL in skincare products?.

[@tamiloreadebayo1880]

I think it's a preservative that she would be okay with because it's in some of the products she recommends like CeraVe products. Also, whenever she talks about ingredients being less than 1%, she uses the preservatives like Phenoxyethanol as a reference and has never complained about Phenoxyethanol itself.

[@aaronc9983]

@@tamiloreadebayo1880 I agree. It's common ingredient and its no more than 1% in any product (at least in the USA).

[@lavanyaarivalagan6860]

Please do a Paula’s Choice skincare routine

[@bobbyc4172]

Dr Rattan I really appreciate the great work you are doing in educating us, I wish I knew about you earlier. Love your enthusiasm and honest research backed up solutions for skin of colour. Thanks for doing the review on paulas choice, much appreciated. Can you kindly do a Paulas choice layering for pigmentation please as I noticed paulas choices does not have alpha Arbutin and vit c you recommended from the ordinary range. I live in Australia and can’t get more than 1/2 the ordinary products you recommended for pigmentation. The ordinary is so popular they sell out . I would love if you can do a video for pigmentation with paulas choice so I can switch between the two brands to address the issue.

[@Redmaile25]

Addicted to your channel, Dr V. These videos are fun to watch. Thank you for looking out for folks with skin or color and for making it easy to understand

[@Lena-cl6ye]

Finally ! Thank you. 🥰 Hope you can review the boosters Vit C 15 and 25%

[@floatingonstillwater]

You’re amazing. I watch and rewatch your videos. Stay blessed. ♥️ love a 37 year old who is only just discovering how to look after my skin

[@ashketchup809]

I never realized how amazing Paula's choice was, and now I absolutely have to get some products! Would you happen to like the ingredients in the weightless body treatment 2% BHA? Or anything other body exfoliants?

[@RachGoods]

You literally changed my skin care routine and my face is clearer, healthier and glowing..thanks a bunch ❤

[@ye23.]

Dr V, you said SOC should only use mineral sunscreen. But I watched a video from LabMuffin who showed proof mineral sunscreens Don’t completely reflect UV rays and that chemical sunscreens have superior filters to mineral sunscreens especially when it comes to UVA protection. What are your thoughts on this?

[@wydmatt7294]

get the drmtlgy sunscreen it’s a mineral broad spectrum spf 45 sunscreen with no white cast and it’s light weight

[@ye23.]

MatterTheEditor Thanks for the suggestion but That doesn’t answer my question. I would really like to hear what dr V Has to say about this

[@carissatregub3778]

I just got into skincare a few months ago when I discovered Hyram and I'm so happy I stumbled upon you because don't tell him but I think you're way better and so amazing and appropriate because you're not vulgar but you're so informative and I just love you so much and you're gorgeous but you know that already but amazing my hat is off to you!!!!

[@carissatregub3778]

I love Hyram but i can never share his videos with my Jehovah's Witness friends LOLOLOL but das my boy!!!!

[@michaelcarroll7883]

@@carissatregub3778 “I can’t share his videos with my Jehovah witness friends.” My grandmother was a Jehovah witness and this made me laugh. I don’t like Hyram because he seems bought out by skincare lines. Great insight btw

[@sheridanbeverley9173]

Could you do a review on Simple skincare? 🙂

[@yankeeaussie8897]

Thank you soooo much for not taking on sponsorships !! Respect!! It’s so hard to trust doctors in the US….(come on you’re DOCTOR, you don’t need sponsorships). You spending the money you earn through your work - the dermatology practice or work on KZbin (that is work too, because of the effort, time and thought you put in on educating people) to buy and review makes me feel confident about your reviews. Would you say people of colour with very oily skin still need to be as careful with using 10% glycolic acid at night and tretinoin?

[@283nickle]

Thanks Dr V!!! Since they have so many products, it would be useful to do a series of videos by skin concerns...like you did for the ordinary: acne/oily, hyperpigmentation, etc. etc P.S . I found the instrumentals kinda distracting...maybe lower the volume? or omit?

[@amnakhan9241]

I think there's no need for an instrumental at all. I wanna hear her loud n clear 👍

[@ninjabrown8560]

Yes I’d love a series on Paulas choice pleasseeee!!!

[@Mphc18]

I know her product line is huge, but perhaps do a series of videos thematising them. One vid reviewing PC moisturisers, one for cleansers, serums... etc. It’s crazy how I thought I knew it all, but hadn’t considered skin of colour issues like only using actives at night 😢

[@uyaiumoren2030]

Dr V please what about Paula’s choice C15 super booster. It is a vitamin c serum. Is it okay for POC.

[@verooosha]

Thank you Dr. V. I'm so happy that the products I have purchased from Paul's Choice are Dr. V approved! 😀

[@sumayaamin8592]

Greeting, Dr. V, I hope you're having a good day. Are dermaplaining and shaving your face the same? And is it a safe procedure for skin of color? Thank you for doing so much for people of coloured skin. 💖

[@PeachesSkinCare]

Sumaya, I hope you don’t mind my answer. I am sure the doctor will answer you as well🙌🏻 Shaving is just shaving. Derma planning is a procedure done in a medical setting using a sterile surgical blade to scrape the skin and is suppose to remove scars. I am a dark skinned master esthetician and I shave my face( with little shavers) Just make sure it is clean and clean it afterwards as well. I made a video on it if it helps? I don’t want to answer for the doctor. 🍑Lisa Peaches Skin Care.

[@liimarelly7914]

Could you do a recommended regimen from Paula’s choice for dry, oily and combination skin, please and thanks. Loving the content and I look forward to learning more on how to care for my skin 🥰