Geek & Gorgeous Review: Which Liquid Exfoliants is Best for You - Calm Down, Cheer Up, Smooth Out

[@deenaalshamsi4263]

I feel mandelic acid is so underrated when it comes to treating acne , i am glad that you mentioned that way ! Its a great anti bacterial , anti inflammatory and a gentle exfoliant!

[@NOBSBeauty]

You are so right, really wonderful for acne prone and sensitive skin as well- so gentle yet effective!

[@michxmash]

I wish they'd make an ultimate chemical exfoliating cocktail with AHA, BHA, PHA! My skin does so well when I use a variety instead of one or the other. Guess I gotta buy them all. Eventually. 😬

[@NOBSBeauty]

I know what you mean... maybe their next product? I cannot wait to see what else they come out with, always seems to work well for my skin.

[@kristinjohansson9031]

Do you know any products that combine all three exfoliators?

[@rosasumilepalermogofredo8333]

Yes great idea, i'm currently using Some by Mi or CosRx AHA BHA PHA (Korean products) effective but gentle enough for daily use plus it's cheaper too😉

[@a.r.8987]

Love this girl. Does a ph test for us and all. FYI update: I received my G&G order 4 days ago. Oh my goodness! They are all so nicely done! That jelly joker cleanser is just my fave. Completely scenfree and has all the right components of a great formula jelly texture( I know that was a mouthful). Thick without being heavy. Creamy without the silicone and jelly like without the alcohol Their calm down toner is just what my face needs. No dryness or roughness afterwards however moisturizing and dewy done just right. I pair w my slushy moisturizer and bam! Set for the day!

[@matt8953]

Love the cleanser but it doesnt remove my sunscreen so i can only use it some mornings when i want to cleanse

[@a.r.8987]

@@matt8953 Do you think you need more of foaming texture to remove it?

[@matt8953]

@@a.r.8987 yeah. I wear mineral sunscreen. So i need more cleansing power. Kinda disappointed. I bought an oil cleanser so i’ll try it again soon

[@NOBSBeauty]

So happy to hear you've had good luck with G&G- so nice to know since I'm generally recommending their products that you had a good experience. Really love their brand- first brand ever where I have had great luck with every single product I've tried from them (which is all of them, lol)!

[@celiareed1402]

I have only heard great reviews about G&G. However, I have come to the realization I have enough products for three years!! So I need more videos of you, Lincoln, Ike and CameraMan!! ❤️

[@NOBSBeauty]

😬😬😬 The Painful Realization that I'm sure I do, too! My friends are also in product Overload. So embarrassing...

[@crissyanderson6495]

I’ve been wanting to try products from G&G because they sound amazing!! Love the ingredients!! Definitely on my wishlist! Thank you so much for sharing them and have a great day!! 🥰❤️❤️

[@ayimera]

I love Cheer Up as a weekly AHA exfoliant! It's probably one of my favorites next to the Heroine one by PSA (I guess I have a thing for mandelic acid).

[@NOBSBeauty]

Love the Heroine, too! Really enjoy PSA Skincare- such a nice and affordable brand that is pretty friendly for sensitive skin!

[@staceygreer2207]

I use the Cheer Up because I have rosacea and love it.

[@agnesjuhasz7715]

Stacey, how many times do you use it a week? Doea your rosasea tolerate any retinoids? I am new to this rosacea- thing , I never had problems with my skin, then all of a suddent about a month ago... boom. I am planning to try Calm Down.

[@staceygreer2207]

@@agnesjuhasz7715 what kind of Rosacea do you have? They all react differently. I have ERT. I have really oily t-zone, but my cheeks are like a desert. I actualy treat them differently.

[@agnesjuhasz7715]

@@staceygreer2207 i have redness and irritation on my cheeks, below my eyes sometimes but it is so much more frequent. I thought that is was basic tretinoin irritation but I have been using tret for 2 years now without any irritation so if was weird that all of a sudden I would have irritation from it. I am more on the dry-dehidrated side, not oily at all...

[@agnesjuhasz7715]

@@staceygreer2207 hmmm it could be HA and Sodium PCA, I will start to look at these thank you! Vitamin C is ok for me, doesn't irritate but really afraid of exfoliants. My AM routine never irritates: water cleanse, Purito Fermented complex complex 94 essence, G&G C-glow, Cerave PM lotion, Bioderma Aquafluid Max 50+ SPF. My PM routine is where right after cleansing, I get irritation totally does not matter what I cleanse with, it looks like the water is what actually irritates it. Current PM: double cleanse, Purito Unscented serum, TO alpha arbutin + HA, azelaic acid 20% OR retinaldehyde alternate nights. Before the rosacea, it was tretinoin 4x per week.

[@staceygreer2207]

@@agnesjuhasz7715 soundd like maybe you developed an irritation to alpha arbutin which can happen. Try to cut it out and see what happens. If it doesn't help go to your Derm. Also try adding some more soothing ingredients like Centella, mugwort green tea. I use I'm From Rice toner and Mugwort essence along with Beauty of Josean green tea serum because they don't have HA and it's in everything.

[@olinayoung6287]

Yay, so glad you reviewed these guys 🌼🌟🌼🌟!! I’d love to try out the 1st & 3rd one, especially Calm Down!! I have yet to make my GG haul, waiting fir my basket to fill up for free shipping. Thanks Sarah!!

[@NOBSBeauty]

They really are wonderful- I'm sure soon you'll have a full basket- I always use it as my excuse to buy my friends a few more goodies- one used to use skinceuticals but now uses G&G and is quite happy with it- even more happy to save $160!!

[@leonao795]

I use the Calm Down PHA one and love it! My skin definitely prefers slow n steady exfoliation. I tried Smooth Out and found it pretty strong, so I use it infrequently. Looking forward to more Geek & Gorgeous reviews! 😊

[@NOBSBeauty]

Really happy with g&g and all of their goodies!

[@LauraLVTGW]

I want to try their retinal, now I want to try all three of these! Thanks for the review, I love how matter of fact you are. I recommend your videos to everyone. You are fabulous! Many blessings!😊💖

[@NOBSBeauty]

Oh thank you so much for your kind comments! Their Retinal is also wonderful, really love this brand. If I had to choose only one brand to use for the rest of my life it would probably be G&G, but I shutter to think of having to make such a decision, lol!

[@Lucyhaganportraits]

Have been debating which to buy with my G&G order. Great video :) x

[@NOBSBeauty]

Oh thank you so much, great brand, really happy with every single product I've tried from them!

[@vanefreja86]

I use G&G and love it. Also love that it is european, so shipping is cheap 😀

[@lucycarter8137]

I have just received my order from G&G I live in the U.K, and it has taken 2 days to come from Hungary, amazing. My daughter and I spent over the €40 needed to get free shipping. This is my 3rd bottle of their vit c serum, it is the best serum I have ever used. I have used the very expensive ones as well as the cheaper ones, and none of them can match the G&G one. I am also going to try the jelly joker cleanser tonight. Thank you Sarah for your honest opinion about their products. Your skin looks amazing, please share with us your skincare. Thank you. Lucy.xx

[@NOBSBeauty]

Oh thank you so much for your kind comments! G&G really does an amazing job with their shipping don't they- even in the US my orders typically come so much faster than companies based in the US. I hope you end up loving the Cleanser- and you are so right about their vitamin c serum- such an amazing serum, especially for being so affordable! Will have to do an evening and morning routine in the next few days!

[@lawhopes]

I have not yet tried G&G although you make me very interested in them. For exfoliant, I am absolutely loving the new Purito one with 7% glycolic and 2% salicylic acids. It's the perfect balance to give max strength BHA with a noticeable but not too strong level of AHA.

[@danieladeberardinis3046]

Thank you! Try also the face theory one, please! Lots of love dear!

[@NOBSBeauty]

Ooh definitely will do- love FaceTheory!

[@yo-31]

I use at least 4 times a week the cam down and no irritation what so ever! I ll try later cheer up 😊

[@NOBSBeauty]

The Cheer Up is also wonderful- so many exfoliants can be irritating, drying, or cause redness and I've not had any of those issues with G&G. Total winning brand!

[@BriseisMusic]

I'm so interested in the Calm Down. I'm already using tretinoin and vitamin C. In all getting small whiteheads and my dry sun flakes just a tiny bit. I think gentle PHA and BHA will be perfect for me. 🙂

[@elin_]

I have quite sensitive skin and I use the Cheer up one. Very gentle and nice! I honestly prefer this one instead of the Paula's choice BHA liquid.

[@unjess9112]

I am actually all of a sudden finding my skin doesn't like PC BHA liquid anymore. Not sure why. But will check out this one instead

[@NOBSBeauty]

I really enjoy the bha liquid from PC as well. I have a feeling now that Unilever has taken them over the prices are going to go up so the g&g may be my new go-to.

[@elin_]

@@NOBSBeauty i liked the PC bha liquid as well, but I like Cheer up more 😁 Gentler and feels less sticky.

[@mooniecri]

Thank you so much for the review!! I also adore the Calm down and use it daily, it's so gentlez especially now during Summer. I was really curious about the others! And it's so reassuring to know they have the perfect ph to combine with vit C 😁

[@NOBSBeauty]

I'm so happy with Geek and Gorgeous- such a wonderful brand, they really know what they are doing with their products. It is rare for me to find a brand where every single product is a winner- First Aid Beauty used to be the closest for me, but now that they went and changed their ingredients not anymore. Thankfully now I have G&G to support, and much rather give them my money.

[@mooniecri]

@@NOBSBeauty fully agree!! Their C Glow and A Pad are my holy grails! Thanks to you 😁

[@hoo_jii]

You can use vit C and Calm Down in the same routine?

[@mooniecri]

@@hoo_jii you definitely can

[@irenem4578]

Salicylic acid and BHAs are my drugs of choice so because I adore the agame 10 I reckon I am going to cheer up soon too. 😊

[@NOBSBeauty]

You'll have to let me know how you like it, really wonderful product me skin just loves it!

[@RockeyToes]

I've not heard about this brand, it looks very interesting. Thanks for the product overview!

[@NOBSBeauty]

This brand is definitely worth checking into- really great for sensitive or reactive skin, affordable,, well packaged, and cruelty free.

[@RockeyToes]

@@NOBSBeauty Thanks! Those are all positive points! I recently discovered poly hydroxy acids - they've been great for my 54 year old skin without causing irritation.

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

Hi Sarah i haven't tried these as yet, but have had the calm down one on my wishlist for a while. Every time I do a G&G order I never seem to be needing an exfoliant, as I use them only once a week tbh. I get a lot of cell turnover from my retinoid and azelaic acid routine, so i only exfoliate once a week -mild AHA or PHA on the perimeter and a mild BHA on the t zone is how I use them normally (currently the by Wishtrend mandelic acid or the IL PHA toner with the PC calm 1% BHA). Being used once a week means they last for months and months, so i'm not replacing them often. Best wishes.

[@NOBSBeauty]

Really enjoy the Wishtrend Mandelic Acid- the PC Calm BHA Exfoliant is also quite nice. I've found my skin tolerates most exfoliants but really love the BHA. I messed up not bringing a BHA Exfoliant up to the cabin last weekend and my skin is not happy. Also tested a new sunscreen that my skin hated so the combo of that and the BHA and my skin is really mad at me. Hopefully getting back into my normal routine will help. So much for my theory of travelling light. Just doesn't work for me!

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

@@NOBSBeauty Lol Sarah I haven't travelled light since my twenties (I'm 49). Too many lotions and potions required to keep my rosacea and eczema under control. Add in the meds for my various health conditions and there is nothing "light" about it. I never trial anything new on holiday, as the extra sun always plays havoc. give it a few days of normality and gentle/soothing skincare - happier skin restored. A low strength BHA keeps my pores clearer, as I use a LOT of rich creams etc. I hope your skin is more comfortable again soon. x

[@moose8762]

I was wanting to try Cheer Up once my Paula's Choice BHA is empty but Facetheory exfoliants are so much cheaper so Glycolacsal seems more attractive for that reason. Paula's Choice is a bet "eh" for me. I guess it will depend on how my skin is after getting used to adapalene - if I need something as strong as 8.5% glycolic acid

[@mijig5463]

I have them all and love them ❤️💯

[@NOBSBeauty]

They really are quite wonderful products- I tend to use different ones at different times depending on how my skin is feeling. Wonderful brand!

[@svetlananana9609]

Thank you🎉

[@heathersargent289]

Such cute little bottles. This is gonna be the next brand I try sucks shipping is 18$ but I guess I can try a bunch since everything people seem to love and like for free shipping its 75 and that's like 1 product at sephora so I guess it's not that bad so this will be the next brand I try. I love that u do everyday videos I know i can depend on you for a good skincare video..lol and u always have me laughing * how long is their shipping how long did it take you to get your order.

[@NOBSBeauty]

I know what you mean, I cannot stand the thought of paying so much for shipping, but I usually hit the minimum by buying many different products from them, and sometimes it is a great gift for friends and family- I have hooked a friend on their vitamin c (she used to love skinceuticals) but changed to theirs and has been very happy with it as well as saving $140 a bottle. 😍

[@aimeedacosta6864]

Which is better for pigmentation: Azelaic or Mandelic acid?

[@NOBSBeauty]

I have had amazing luck with Azelaic Acid- if you haven't tried AA I highly suggest trying it out for a few months- I was quite impressed how it helped with clarity, brighteness, and overall skin tone and health. It is also an amazing ingredient that plays well with most other actives.

[@jessicag1431]

Id love for you to do a fungal acne safe products vid!!

[@maxmm9287]

There is no such a thing as fungal acne safe products therefore you really need to stop the searching. Instead look for “acne safe products”. Acne is caused by hormonal changes, stress, certain type of bacteria and ext but fungus had nothing to do with it. It’s just another marketing way some companies use to sell there products.

[@jessicag1431]

@@maxmm9287 haven't heard that before

[@deenaalshamsi4263]

Its great that many of geek and gorgeous products are fungal acne safe ... i had no issue using them ..

[@maxmm9287]

@@jessicag1431 fungal acne is caused by a proliferation of a yeast that is a normal inhabitant of the skin. It’s NOT caused by any skincare products. This is just another myth spreading virally among people and it has to come to an end.

[@jessicag1431]

@@maxmm9287 where did u get this info from? I want to look into it. Id definitely be able to have a more effective and nourishing skincare routine if it didnt all have to be fungal acne safe so im very interested

[@johnsonsbaby2194]

A little bit late, but can I use G&G Calm down and The Ordinary suspension azelaic acid?

[@matt8953]

Sweet chef came out with a vitamin c (derivate) and ginger moisturizer today. 2oz. Dont see any fragrance or EO on the ingredient list if i remember correctly. $16 free shipping today only. Im not interested in it but incase u were its free shipping only today!

[@matt8953]

Also look at versed website.. they came out with luminizing glow drops. Very glossier vibes! Waitlisted item though so not sure when it will come out

[@NOBSBeauty]

Ooh interesting- whenever I'm at Target I always check out the Sweet Chef in case they came out with something new- sounds interesting, I've really enjoyed most of their products, my favorite was their Latte Cleanser, which does have fragrance, but oddly no noticeable scent at all. I'm very intrigued with the Versed- I heard they were doing a makeup line at some point- sounds like this might be their entrance into that

[@matt8953]

@@NOBSBeauty i was going to try the sweet chef cleanser recently when target had a sale but i decided not to bc i had others in mind I wanted to try first! So we’ll see, maybe if i get around to going to the actual store i’d pick it up

[@clisaa6974]

So, i got Smooth Out, and after two months I love it so far. But, dumb question, will it help with clearing/not having blackheads too? I use it 2x a week and then the A-Game the other 3 nights a week.

[@NOBSBeauty]

Smooth Out will help, but for very stubborn blackheads I would probably go with Cheer Up because of the BHA it contains. The Smooth Out treatment is great for fine lines and anti-aging. The Cheer Up ingredients are more geared for acne prone skin, blackheads, and clearing up skin. If you don't have really tough blackheads the Smooth Out may be enough, but for a lot of them a BHA is the way to go.

[@clisaa6974]

@@NOBSBeauty Thank you for the suggestion:) yeah maybe on my next order i'll pick up Cheer Up! I don't have a lot of blackheads, but sometime when i get 1 its the most stubborn thing to get rid of lol I dont know why. But, i found la roche posay duo effaclar to be the most powerful spot treatment i ever tried to get rid of blackheads( if u ever review it)- only thing is that is dries out your skin where you apply it so bad! But, it gets rid of the blackhead!- it's i guess a skincare catch 22 lol. Paulas Choice BHA did nothing for me.

[@brittneyeller6017]

Yay first comment!! Woot woot 🙌🏻👏🏻

[@NOBSBeauty]

🏅🏅 Gold medal for you today!

[@BeulaBellafonte]

Cheer Up is calling my name 😩

[@elin_]

It's a nice one!

[@angelinebiswas7611]

You said the smooth out had 12% lactic acid-but it’s only 2%

[@threatlevelmidnight3588]

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