Downsides of Being an Influencer | Chatty PM Skincare Routine

[@KellyDriscoll]

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[@Elllovesmakeup]

You have so much integrity, Kelly. We see it, we hear it, we appreciate it. When I think of all the content I watch, you’re at the top of people I trust and value.

[@KellyDriscoll]

Thank you, it means so much to have your trust! ❤

[@sarolina]

I wanna take a moment to thank you for all the effort that you put into your channel here. You are my number one reference when it comes to moisturisers, especially what to use in summer or winter . Your this or that episodes are so damn good. Loved your beauty podcast and how you always care about giving a true opinion on skincare products. And you have no idea how much it helps when you put the full ingredients list. Really appreciate your hard work and wish you the best of luck ❤

[@KellyDriscoll]

Awww thank you so much! It means a lot to know my content has helped and I love to know you enjoy my podcast!!

[@susanhigh3978]

I love your content. During the pandemic, I really got into learning everything I could about skin care. I subscribed to 20 to 30 different skin care content creators. As I learned more about skincare, I did not need to follow as many. You are one of the ones I chose to continue to watch for informed content. Thank you for being there.

[@KellyDriscoll]

Oh that means a lot to me, thank you so much, Susan! ❤

[@arielfeasts]

Hi Kelly, although I took a break from diving into skincare I just got back into your content and wanna tell you what it meant for me to find your channel! I was so happy and relieved to finally find a creator who also has sensitive skin and values fragrance free products. As I got older my skin sensitivy and allergies just kept getting worse. By 30 I had newly developed rosacea too. It's taken me YEARS to figure out what works for me, my triggers, rosacea treatment etc. So many channels focus on heavily fragranced and strong actives with no regard to other ingredients. I LOVE how you approach your channel, it is such a needed breath of fresh air and these chatty routines are some of my favorite. I love the holistic wellness perspective you bring as well, it's just so soothing and comforting. The integrity you have and respect for your viewers is SOOO apparent as well. You truly want what's best for our skin and do an amazing job facilitating that with your recommendations. I promise your hard work and passion is SEEN and appreciated. Thank you!!! 🤗

[@BarbaraT.]

I understand why sponsored videos don't perform as well, but on my part, I promise to watch them nonetheless because I know I can trust your reviews and opinions. I watch all your videos anyway 😊. Keep up your excellent work, Kelly!! I love your content!

[@KellyDriscoll]

Thank you so much for your support, Barbara! 💖

[@eliseraifman4766]

I could never do what you do! I can just imagine the stress and the work involved. The reason I love your content is because of your integrity and honesty. People who write those hateful comments are just bullies and probably have nothing more in their lives than to belittle others. I appreciate you and will continue to enjoy your content. ❤

[@KellyDriscoll]

Thank you! It is a lot of work to keep up with, luckily I really enjoy the process but I do sometimes struggle to find the balance.

[@LCL1979]

I really appreciate that you actually respond to a lot of your comments and answer questions, and not just with thanks and ❤❤❤, you know? A lot of the skincare/derm people I follow always say to leave comments and questions below, and then they respond to absolutely nothing. So, if I can answer people or steer them in a direction, I do, and I also have been recommending your channel a lot when people are looking for barrier help, or Korean skincare, or they’re frustrated with skin congestion, etc. I know they’ll find a good video from you and that you’ll try to help them out. And you have some of the best product recommendations. So thank you!

[@KellyDriscoll]

Thank you so much, I'm so happy to know you recommend my channel! I definitely try to get to as many comments as I can, especially because I know folks take the time to write them! ❤

[@monicawallek2992]

I really appreciate your ethics. Like other lurkers and subscribers, I began my skincare journey with many creators I followed, my age and not, and pruned back to ones with integrity, my skin type, and some my age. The knowledge and advice for multiple skin types helps me. I am down to you, James Welsh, and Dr. Dray for skincare, and Labmuffin as a generalist. I did the same in the makeup creators- Jen Phelps, Risa does makeup, Robert Welsh, Geek Out of Water, and Laura Rae are my current choices, along with a few other older, less regular creators. I appreciate all the content creators I follow and their continued integrity, beauty , skin and hobby.

[@chantibergwerff4251]

Hey Kelly, Thank you for sharing a bit of your bts. It's your integrity that makes me love your channel and trust your recommendations. I love listenting to you no matter the subject honestley. I just love your vibe 😄 I think you have a great personality and it never feels like you are trying to influence me, it feels more like chatting with a friend about skincare. I really apreciate your efford in making great content and I'm happy you don't let haters effect you because it has nothing to do with you but everything to do with them. Keep being you, that's where the longevity is, but you already know that, ofcourse. 😊

[@anniesadventures5133]

And this is exactly why I have so much trust and respect for you. You're a real one! Don't ever stop being unapologetically, authentically you. You're a gem. 💖✨

[@cobusthuynsma9541]

Really appreciate your honestly and the way you connect with your audience Kelly. Thank you so much for that!!😍

[@mierkablue]

I appreciate you being authentic and transparent. Also some of the best skincare advice and reviews in the internet, so awesome job!

[@JamesWelsh]

I love what you said about going viral. People don’t realise it doesn’t pay to go viral if you want longevity as an influencer. IMO if you go viral, you become a trend…and all trends eventually die 🫣

[@thegirlwithaplethoraofprob1477]

Love that the two of you support each other - you’re both some of my favourite creators ❤

[@KellyDriscoll]

Ugh yes going viral can hurt a lot and a lot of people can't pivot out of it! Longevity is the key, I feel like you've done that well! ❤

[@angelashaked8996]

James, I appreciate so much how generous you are with other creators. Love your content as well as Kelly's of course ❤

[@JamesWelsh]

@@KellyDriscoll you’ve done it perfectly!

[@mierkablue]

my two fav's at the same thread!

[@ashleyunich6925]

I just wanna say you’re one of the first content creators that I’ve immediately respected and trusted cause you just ooze integrity and knowledge and anyone can see the passion that you have. Your values are always on par with mine and you have changed my skin and saved me sooo much money with your recommendations, I mean I didn’t even know much about K-beauty before I subscribed to your channel! Lol So I am truly so appreciative of your channel and I recently started my own channel too. A few creators gave me the inspo and courage to do so and you’re definitely one of them. ❤ Thank you, Kelly

[@santaolivera2276]

Thank you for sharing your perspective as a content creator with us, your audience. I appreciate your work ethic and integrity even more. I really enjoy your channel and I hope you continue to grow 💗.

[@patriciamitcheltree7862]

Well said. You are a Pro and gem. I trust your content and have learned a lot from you. I really appreciate you ingredient cards too. You are detailed and thorough. Thank you.

[@agustami956]

I really enjoy your channel. The pandemic is when I started to focus on skincare and educating myself as I was suffering from adult acne. Thank you for staying true to yourself.

[@JuanDiaz-be2pr]

Love you Kelly! You’re so awesome. Thank you for all your great content. I enjoyed watching you! 🌞

[@80stimeagain]

Kelly, i appreciate your transparency. Of course, when products are sponsored, i am hesitant. However, i think you are picky. So, i believe you will give your honest opinion after trying out a product. The last thing you want to feel is pressure by a brand to sing praises when there is no reason to. Sponsorship is fine if you truly believe in the product. You are intelligent and beautiful. Keep doing your thing. I will continue to watch. 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@leilanisimmons8431]

It can be difficult to find genuine creators on KZbin , but you are one among them. Truly appreciate all you do and your honesty ❤

[@sarahglen1140]

I really appreciate all of the research and time and effort that you put into your videos, so thank you!

[@gracea7889]

Hi Kelly, Thank you for being so real and vulnerable. I just started my skin care journey and I am glad to have found you. Next time do my order in olive young I will make sure to use your code. You are doing amazing 👏

[@marksavage3825]

Such a wholesome video Kelly ❤ thank you for sharing your thoughts

[@emmacharlenedostal]

Kelly … 7 years together you have been my mainstay for barrier repair & all things well aging you are beyond reproach & it shines thru your content❣️ I can’t thank you enough for the education as another non derm & just a passionate self taught skin junkie I appreciate you & think you should have so many more subscribers❣️

[@wandalowe5578]

I would think it is quite stressful. Even though you are working from home you are still an entrepreneur. You have to do all your own research, make sure that your videos stay up to date. You are one of the few that know how to keep it running on all the levels. Good for you!! I wish you all the best. I am a lot older than you, and your channel is where I come to find information. I feel like you are one of the few influencers that are well informed of the products they talk about. So, again I say, Good luck and keep it up!!

[@alarwings8378]

I used to watch a bunch of skincare influencers 5 years ago, I’ve mostly stopped following them but you have stayed the course and remained on my subscribed list. So much integrity and I enjoy your matter of fact reviews. Hope you have a prosperous and beautiful 2025! The world can be dark, scary and turbulent but your channel is a ray of stable sunshine.

[@amesblitz339]

Some content creators' jobs are easier than others (like *certain* reaction channels) but we can tell by the quality of your content that maintaining and building your channel takes hard work! Thank you 💕💖

[@qingdaogrrl]

Integrity is priceless. Thank you.

[@spacecase]

When you started tapping on the bottle like an influencer 😂😂! Loved this video so so much

[@kathleenwang3931]

You are so authentic and relaxing to hear you talk😊😊I watch every video 🎉🎉🎉I hope you get more subscribers

[@sosapinal]

I was struggling with my Skincare but when I came across your content it just blew my mind, Kelly. I was so confused what to use? When to use? How to use? But your recommendation always has worked wonders for me sis! I discovered your channel in 2023 and now it’s my one and only Skincare clinic. You are doing amazing job dear. And one last thing haters gonna hate, potatoes gonna potate, rotis gonna rotate who cares😊 you do your job which is being BEST!!!❤❤❤

[@kls6612]

Kelly, I have loved your channel for yesrs! I believe you have quite a large audience regarding age ranges. I am so happy you are not on TikTok !!!!😊

[@raychuang9922]

Hello Kelly That was a great video you make , and from time I do watch your old videos because if I’m trying new products that you have mentioned that I bought for myself . Your well aging videos is something that I will keep watching again and again to be refreshed and reminded to use it as a guides for my well aging journey And from few years ago until now every time I bought stuff from ( yes style ) I have always and continue always use your codes for support your business Will continue rooting for you

[@marianne-p]

I feel the sincerity in you which is why I follow you. Whenever I get into a skincare kick til now, I look for your vids to see what you recommend. Thank you for being so transparent. I'm so glad I found you years ago and you're still doing content til now. 😊 I also would love to know more about how you got started. I had no idea you were an optician (not sure I heard correctly) before. Super cool as someone who is in healthcare, I'm not surprised with how much research you put in.

[@KellyDriscoll]

Thank you! I will definitely be doing chatty routine talking about how I started KZbin, it's a pretty interesting story. Yes I was an optician for 5 years! But I have a degree in theater, was a teaching assistant for children's theater when I was in college, and worked a ton of retail too! So many different lives before KZbin!

[@BY-px1dr]

Thank you for consistent quality uploads. 🫶🏻

[@anabelleomalley627]

Love your channel so much. I definitely don’t think if you as a clicky nail influencer. You need to tell people you are a Skin Care Educator!! Because, that is truly what you are. ❤

[@georginacrossland6325]

Another great video ❤ Just curious about incorporating PDRN into my routine, in another video going through PDRN products most of them you stated they had 10% PDRN. Do you know the VT reedle PDRN % ?

[@grespinosa]

I definitely appreciate this channel, I don’t have an objection to sponsored content whenever it might occur. My skin’s finally improving and I noticed it after adding a LRP product (it has a terribly long name) that I found out on this channel!❣️👍🎉

[@jayrhs]

I’m so glad you toughed it out during the harder early years. The work you put into your content shows. The chatty skincare, self care, and great recommendations keep me coming back 🙂 Btw so glad you don’t do the clicking nails thing haha. It drives me nuts 😄

[@jcjccmz]

Always appreciate both your positivity and your integrity! I think you can always tell folks you meet that you're a professional social media marketing consultant. They'll probably ask to hire you for several hours as a consultant. (Yeah, I get it about not calling yourself an "influencer" -- everyone instantly thinks of a Fans Only gal in a bikini top, yoga leggings and gigantic false lashes + boobs, lol.)

[@yukikok2044]

Hi Kelly, would you let us know how you incorporate copper peptide and other peptide serums, preferably The Ordinary’s GF serum? Because incorporating peptide serums, especially copper peptide, which sometime feels drying to my already dry skin😅 Your kind sharing knowledge/ advice would be highly appreciated ❤ FYI, at this point, I have copper peptide from Thramid, The ordinary, and Geek and Gorgeous, which is not necessarily a copper peptide-centric serum😊

[@ZanRih]

LOVE THE CHATTY VIDEOS ❤

[@emilykinsler9765]

I appreciate this content so much and have learned so much. For anyone reading this I am looking for a suggestion. I have been using Cosrx Comfort Ceramide Cream Mist. It looks like it has been discontinued. Any suggestions about an alternative? I really loved it. Used it as a first step after cleansing and as a make up refresher. It had the best spray component that I am going to have to save it or another product😂

[@watchingreviews528]

Hi have you talked about tranexamic acid apparently being proven to be ineffective at brightening? Supposedly Lab Muffin talked about it but I have no idea where or when.

[@zoeberry33]

I saw that somewhere too but people swear by Naturium's

[@monicawallek2992]

Dr. Dray also mentioned it and I think the need for more studies.

[@lanashchybria7386]

Thank you, Kelly! LOVED the video! ❤ Could you please do a video about what ingredients are better in what form? Like is vitamin C only really effective in a serum form or cream works as well? Are ceramides better in a cream or toner or serum? Every time I have to buy skincare, I get stuck trying to make it as efficient as possible. Thank you in advance! ❣

[@zosiak4257]

I appreciate you and your content a lot!!! Thank you ☺️

[@KellyDriscoll]

You are so welcome and thank you!!❤

[@amesblitz339]

That one hater sounded so scary! If any of these people ever cross THE line, make sure you contact the proper authorities 💕

[@melissakolkovich5809]

I loved this video❤

[@ILYATRAGER]

Any job done with true dedication and effort is hard. Being a public figure online makes it even harder. Being judged for every little thing by people you don't even know is triple hard. You do you 😅

[@KellyDriscoll]

It does get easier (and harder) the longer you do it, easier to tell who is in good faith and who is not, and harder because, well, you just get more the bigger you grow! Definitely just gotta keep on going and not take everything too personally!

[@anastaciakagoura4032]

Being cosistent is key . ❤❤❤ Also could you do any video for body care 😊 i feel it is often overlooked😊😊😊

[@elacampusano7341]

Kelly, it's hard, people are very rude on social media and those people wouldn't say the same thing to you if they were face to face. I think there's another disadvantage and it's that it's harder for you to meet people and be in social contact, that's why I think there's a lot of loneliness in the world of social media, I hope I'm wrong. A big hug Kelly and I respect you and I respect your work and your effort. See you in another interesting video 😘

[@BarbaraT.]

I've been meaning to but the VT PDRN essence, but you mentioned it's more of a winter product. Or did I understand wrong? I have combo skin with some redness due, mostly, to some broken capillaries. Do you think the PDRN essence could work during the spring time? P.S. I always proudly use my KELLYDRIS code 😊

[@KellyDriscoll]

You can use PDRN in the spring, it's just a thicker cream texture so it's been helpful for my winter routines!

[@rimsharashid7880]

Hi my gem❤From Pakistan. Kelly plz give ur review on k secret seoul 1988 retinal liposome serum and its other products. Also guide which cleanser should be used with retinal serum.

[@madelynurena-dq2fu]

Thank you Kelly I love your videos!!!!

[@KellyDriscoll]

Thank you! 🙏💖

[@Desertxxrose]

Hi, Kelly! I was eyeballing the VT riddle shot but with everything going on would you say it's a good idea to order from YesStyle or Stylevana? Are you planing on doing a video with the carriers situation? Thank you!!!

[@NotImpressed22]

They retracted and will be delivering packages from other countries.

[@KellyDriscoll]

Not sure if you are in the US but if you want to avoid paying the tariffs you will need to order from a retailer not based in China. Both Stylevana and Yesstyle are in Hong Kong. Check out style korean, olive young, jolse...

[@Jelibi]

Hi Kelly, I often buy products, you recommend. But I live in Europe and can’t use your links. Maybe if there are more European followers you could put a EU or international link too?

[@KellyDriscoll]

I usually use a mix of US and international links when available, I don't have much experience with EU-only retailers and try to only link what I have personal experience with.

[@SandraJohanne]

I would love to use your affiliate links since I've found many products through you. But I live in Europe and the links send me to US sites. Maybe you have most of your audience in the US but if we're enough Europeans on here maybe it would work too 😊

[@Felecia0313]

Kelly you are living my dream. But I just can’t find the courage to really get into it. For one I don’t know much about filing and editing. But I’m afraid I don’t fit the influencer look. I don’t have perfect skin I have redness and discoloration I’m not a huge make up person so I feel like I wouldn’t influence people Becuase I wouldn’t come on with that “perfect” look. But that’s what I want the whole idea of my channel to be I want it to be real and want people to see results see real skin struggles. I have spent the past couple years learning about skin for not just myself but others around me and have helped people in my family, friends and people I work with. I just wish I had the courage to really take the plunge and do it!

[@KellyDriscoll]

The best advice I can give you is to just push record and upload your dang video! If you wait to be ready or for the perfect moment, I promise you, you will never get started. And likely, nothing much will happen from your first video but you will learn and then take that learning into your next video, and the next and next. You will need to learn while you are working in obscurity, this is the only way to refine your skills as a creator. I worked for years in obscurity before I ever got anywhere with my channel and I'll tell you a secret, I STILL make a ton of mistakes and wish I could be better with editing, lighting, audio etc. But I don't let perfection get in the way of a job done, I just keep learning! Good luck, you can do this!

[@Felecia0313]

@ thank you for the kind words and the encouragement. I have been researching a little to try to help me with beginnings and your right I just need to sit down and push play and stop being scared!

[@watchingreviews528]

How can you tell if people are leaving comments under different accounts. I can’t see any info like that about people who comment under clips I post.

[@KellyDriscoll]

There are controls on the creator side to see the comments that have previous been left on your channel by that account that along with good old fashion detective work will give you the ability to tell if they are overwhelming you with multiples.

[@Labrexa]

🐝

[@zoeberry33]

There are a couple of content creators that have sponsorship and affiliate links to practically everything they recommend. Personally I am distrustful about that.

[@KellyDriscoll]

Understandable, it's super hard to keep creating content if you can't make anything off it though so I don't begrudge anyone that uses affiliates. I think it's more telling if something is always their new HG week after week.

[@afroditi5845]

First❤

[@susanmcf1]

In the last several months I've seen some of my previously favorite You Tube creators pile on one my my favorite skincare brands with very snarky single-focused videos to bring down the brand. I choose not to post angry comments, but I do unsubscribe. I don't expect every creator to love what I love. I'm looking for reviews that are helpful to my purchasing decisions. I think what I'm seeing in these hypercritical videos is smugness that has nothing to do with skincare knowledge.

[@KellyDriscoll]

Odd, I wonder what brand this was. I can for sure say that negative reviews/outrage content gets a lot of engagement and therefore helps the creator (even if it's only short term), it's likely they are choosing to engage with that to help their numbers. It's really gross, but it is a strategy that works for a lot of people.

[@susanmcf1]

@@KellyDriscollThank you for confirming my suspicions that it’s for views, but it also feels like a grim, hateful, bitchy feeding frenzy.

[@TJ-bn2cn]

I’m understand the need to make money to live but I also don’t want to hear it. I’ve lost my physical ability to work anymore, due to a sudden autoimmune disorder, which attacks my muscles and left me unable to use my body, I was basically paralysed for months before they discovered the problem because it’s very rare. So try going from a great income to nothing and nobody wants to bother with you anymore because it’s just too hard. So don’t give me your problems because I don’t need to hear it!

[@dklfjladkjldjfkladskf]

You‘re a PRO. 🩷