German Pharmacy Skincare Haul

[@morgianasartre6709]

Finally seeing someone review the true european poor people skincare brands 🙈

[@noireknight3013]

loool what a surprise.

[@dianaelias2752]

Plenty of people review them, but not in English. And they're not for "poor" people. People here generally don't like to overspend on personal care products. Like 5 euros per product is the upper limit, no matter what their income is. Yes, occasionally people do splurge. But it's not the norm

[@morgianasartre6709]

@@dianaelias2752 Yes, not in english is what I mean as obviously only the residents on their own countries can watch them as opposed to a wider audience. Where I live ISANA is really the main choice of financially disadvantaged people, never seen anyone else use it, that is my experience, maybe yours is different. I also disagree with the generalisation that we don't like to overspend and that 5€ is the upper limit, maybe that is the case in the circles that you are familiar with, but it is not everyone in Europe, not even close.

[@julz_boe]

Omg yes I thought the same 😅 Loved it!!

[@adminsuv]

Yes🎉❤😊

[@stephm4047]

Bought in Germany, but MIXA is French (launched in Paris in 1924 by Laboratoires Roger and now owned by L’Oreal) and it is a bit the French equivalent of NIVEA which is German. Nivea and Eucerin are owned by Beiersdorf and basically share the same R&D labs. 😂 I use and love the two Mixa products presented, really great value for money.

[@jennybe4766]

I've been living in Germany almost my whole life and while drugstore/pharmacy products have really improved a lot over the years, there is still a long way to go (especially, as mentioned in the video, with our sunscreens). however, there are a few gems here and there that a lot of german content creators/influencers love, my personal recommendations for anyone interested are almost all the products from the isana pure line and the isana cleansing oil

[@sooovann8908]

Cica = cicatrice or cicatrisation in french which means either scar or healing

[@naxp42]

whoa lol the LRP Cicaplast having Madecassoside in it really threw us off!

[@jfichman]

As a resident of Germany I am living for your German skin care product reviews!

[@morgianasartre6709]

I think it might be a very european thing overall - calling petroleum jelly vaseline. I'm from eastern Europe and since childhood I only remember people refering to it as "vaseline", I had no idea the word comes from a brand name until I started skincare youtube. Probably a similar story as it is with the word "champagne".

[@satutoivonen9679]

Yes, in Finland petroleum jelly is often called just vaseline as well.

[@FIFII]

definitely the same in the uk

[@salponce3368]

Mexico too! When I think about petroleum jelly in Spanish, I automatically think “vaselina”

[@bonesonstones1]

Champagne is produced under rules of appellation, meaning only sparkling wine originating from and produced in a specific geographical location in a very specific process may be marketed as champagne. That's not the same as Vaseline and petroleum jelly.

[@ahmedemincobanoglu104]

My all time favourite sunscreen is from Rossmann's in house sunscreen brand Sunozon MED sonnenfluid 50. It is a very light weight, chemical sunscreen that does not irritate my sensitive combination skin. I am fair skinned and I am obviously not white, Turkish with Balkan background, so I can't speak for everyone but I am fairly certain that after application this sunscreen does not leave any white cast. Make sure to give it a try, I think this sunscreen may be the German sunscreen you have been searching for!

[@Nala_Uko]

Sunozon med sonnenfluid 50 LIGHTWEIGHT? 😅Interesting. Although I liked it for my sensitive skin because it doesn’t cause any Irritation or breakouts - it always felt like butter on my face and never absorbed into the skin…leaving it extremely shiney the entire day , i looked so sweaty omg 😂 Must be a skin type thing so if you like it, good for you 😊

[@cahyaparamita5711]

pharmacist here in Germany, it‘s officially called Vaseline in german (in Ph. Eur) and not petroleum jelly😊

[@bonesonstones1]

Ooh interesting, thanks for sharing!!

[@HeartAnimeManga]

omg this video was so fun to watch! id like more of these german skincare hauls 💞 i also saw some cushion makeup from Nivea.. maybe you could review all german cushions?

[@sarahwozny19]

I would Love some more videos about German skincare. I‘m from germany and love american creators and while I Love buying products that they recomend. It gets pretty price over Time. So some alternatives that I can buy here would be so lovely. 😊

[@cl0wn3ry]

I once emailed the Q+A skincare and they mentioned that the Azelaic Acid % is around 8% and yeah Q+A is a UK brand.

[@alejandraveleztaborda1490]

I’m so happy to see DM and Rossmman products reviews in English ❤ These stores are not only in Germany but also in other European countries. I haven’t try them despite living in Europe for almost 5 years. This videos are very welcome and appreciated ❤

[@TsubataLately]

I've seen a few Europeans mention that petroleum jelly is called vaseline in their countries, and the same is also true in Japan. It might be a loss of trademark issue for the brand outside of the US.

[@dianaelias2752]

You should try some of the sunscreens from Rossmann. None of them leave a white cast, except the children's range. My favorite is Sunozon Sonnenbalsam Sport 50+ (not oily, I promise)

[@alexandrathearmy8464]

I tried the Sunozon kids sunscreen with SPF 50 the unscented one and it made my skin oily and it burned my eyes.

[@dianaelias2752]

@@alexandrathearmy8464 I'm very sorry. But that's not the one I recommended. Kids sunscreens are always oily.

[@alexandrathearmy8464]

@@dianaelias2752 ok,then I'll try the one you mentioned,I'm hoping it won't burn my eyes.

[@mariekevee4501]

I love to go shopping in German drugstores, for me it's a small hop across the border. Their brands are better and cheaper than what's available in the Netherlands, imo. One simple thing I buy a lot is the isana wasser spray with hyaluron and aloe vera. It's just one of those water sprays like the Evian one, but it's soooo refreshing. I used up two during the summer.

[@marrykozakura9352]

I like a lot of the Q+A products, especially the Super food oil. And Balea (but DM in general) is a very good and affordable brand, I love their BHA beauty expert liquid peeling, so similar to the Paula's choice one but 1/4 of the price

[@Emilchen_]

In german you pronounce every letter in what feels like 99% of all cases. Feli in Germany has some great videos on pronouncing famous German brands. I highly recommend watching that because if you are in a store and ask for Nivea but do the typical American/English pronunciation the people working there are gonna be confused. As dumb as it sounds learn the German alphabet and how we Germans pronounce different letters. That helps with brand names and descriptions because like I said. German is extremely complicated but you pronounce every letter in 99% of all cases and once you can say the alphabet correctly that becomes way easier.

[@nancymevi989]

I loooove the BaleaMed Ultra Sensitive Waschgel (face cleanser). Affordable and very good. I've bought it consistently for years ❤️ Here all of the fragance free, Sensitive skin category gets the med label. The Sundace Sensitive Sonnenbalsam is an good, very cheap sunscreen from dm house brand too. Pills a bit, but for the price it is good to slather on for besch days, hiking, etc. The AHA moisturizer from Balea is also good. I rarely get ingrowns now. The twin facewash is also good for exfoliation day and gentle enough for the bikini area.

[@GrandmaRose9000]

A lot of Eucerin products in the US have urea high up in the ingredients but they don't advertise it. Their Advanced Repair Cream with the red cap has urea as the 2nd ingredient. It also has lactic acid and ceramides. I don't recommend the Advanced Repair Lotion because it is greasy. The cream is rich but not greasy. Will keep an eye out on international sites for these German brands! Thank you so much!

[@jule_a_9094]

Vaseline is the common name here in Germany. I agree, German sunscreens and shaderanges are really bad. They probably didn't call the one product a toner because that isn't a thing here, people would open it and assume it is a cleanser. The options are usually basically, does nothing but moisturizes a little bit or super heavy and all about barrier support. Rarely there is something with effective actives for the face. It's very hit or miss. I like some of Isanas haircare and their salicylic acid cleanser isn't bad if used regularly (ignoring the strong scent)

[@dirtyyrat]

I can vouch for the q+a moisturizer, it was lovely. Also love Mixa and Balea, great quality at a great price. The pink AHA moisturizer im using right now and love it. It does have the faintest sent of vinegar but it doesn't linger and it's not strong. Q+A has great products that are fragrance free,although their rosehip cleansing oil doesn't remove water resistant sunscreen. I also love the brand Revox B77 but im not sure if they're available in Germany

[@JewelzG277]

more german affordable skincare hauls - cleanser, treatments, moisturizers. thanks!

[@polatyalcn2167]

Not necessarily a skincare product but I really like the Ultra Sensitive Shaving Gel from Isana. I have very sensitive skin and while I was on Accutane my skin was extra sensitive. Other shaving gels I've used would cause irritation but my skin tolerated Isana one very well. It didn't cause any irritation or redness. I even found it to be slightly soothing. It's been my favorite shaving gel ever since.

[@derpherpblerp]

I use the Balea AHA body lotion, and I quite like it. My only complaint would be that it gives a slightly sticky feeling after you apply it, so I prefer waiting a few minutes before I put clothes back on.

[@gabriellahansen3722]

You should try the slow aging serum from Nø skincare it's super hydrating and Calming, and then from Colbri skincare which is a German brand they have an amazing spot treatment called spot and discoloration treatment and it has such good ingredients to help with acne but also the post hyperpigmentation and it has helped my breakouts sooooo much 😍

[@camilahidalgo9167]

Ramón, muchas gracias por este contenido. Sería genial que hicieras más videos sobre productos de drugstore en Alemania para personas con brown skin and hyperpigmentation, por favor! Muchas gracias!

[@whitneybrown4067]

This is Gonna b so Good Ramon🔥🔥🔥👍n Happy Sunday😀….

[@anbealievable]

Review skincare products from DM pleaseeee!!! Balea has some nice stuff but I never know if it's actually good

[@susankuti2736]

Wonderful delve into relevant German drugstore products with your formulating knowledge. Lookin forward to much more ! 🌞

[@ĐặngHuyềnTrang-s22]

Love Mixa, Isana and Balea does are awesome from a price print, I always opt for the fragrance free version. For the 5,5 Isana Urea cream it coming off, so it pills pretty much. The other has fragrance, unfortunately also the Mixa 5% Urea & Cica has also fragrance, so not gonna test. I love Mixa Panthenol (has also Nicacinamide), Mixa Ceramide Bodylotion is my favourite in winter!

[@debbie7566]

I wrote to Q&A last year asking them the percentage of azelaic acid in the serum. They stated the azelaic acid is at an 8% in the serum.

[@LucianaTelles]

I'd love to see your reviews AFTER you tried these products too. Thank you!

[@sobakakustovsky3909]

One positive aspect of German drugstore skincare is the price point. 1€ for a shampoo, 3€ for a good face cleanser.

[@hollo0o583]

cries in swiss... wir haben weder Rossman noch DM und ich kenne nur einen einzigen Müller (verkaufen die überhaupt hygiene Produkte?) vor so ca. 8 jahren oder so waren hauls richtig trendy auf KZbin und ich war immer mega traurig, dass ich nichts von den Sachen in die finger bekommen würde...

[@alexandrathearmy8464]

​@@hollo0o583ich habe gehört,dass Dermafora verfügbar ist.Das ist eine Schweizer Marke und die Preise gehen von 9.90 CHF bis 32.90 CHF.

[@FIFII]

I'm pretty sure Q+A is a British brand

[@deepsnow195]

I was waiting for this since you moved to Germany! ❤️ I actually liked the Nø Liquid Refiner (BHA toner) as well as their AHA/PHA Cleanser and the 120h Liquid Hydrator. And I think Nø played a role in helping the German drugstore products to improve, as Balea and Isana are trying really hard to copy those products and now other brands also started to launch more interesting products. German drugstore was really boring not long ago. And I also can't really stand the smell of that Mixa moisturizer. I do like the finish but I don't think I will repurchase it.

[@dianaelias2752]

No did a good job copying Geek and Gorgeous formulas!

[@TheKatChat47]

I'm in Germany, and I started to try out German drugstore products... Thanks for this video. Tried peel off mask and collagen booster mask from Isana

[@Cheffamily]

would love to see you talk about Bepanthen! i'm surprised to know their baby cream is really popular where I'm at.

[@satutoivonen9679]

I love urea body creams and lotions too. I've tried a lot of them and this far haven't found a 10% urea lotion/cream that isn't greasy. Have had better luck with 5% ones so that might be the sweet spot for that ingredient.

[@yukiaditya7352]

The one from Cetaphil with 20% Urea is not greasy at all. I love it.

[@satutoivonen9679]

@@yukiaditya7352 Thanks for the tip, I'll definitely give it try! I didn't even know Cetaphil has a urea product, it's probably not sold in any of my usual stores. Will have to look for it.

[@hiraimtiaz3514]

love you so much , can you suggest more kbeauty hair for dyed hair or suggest someone , love that you touch lil in the previous one. Love your beauty of josen sunstick my oily skin is loving it

[@klejdidavidhi7563]

The Isana Pure Niacinamide and Panthenol 24 h Moisturizer is good and The Sun ozone spf50 fluid is also a great cheap option for combo skin

I’ve had horrible luck with sun ozone SPFs

[@klejdidavidhi7563]

@ have you tried the new reformulations in the small 50ml matte packaging they have been improved

[@LauraF1981]

Hi Ramon! I am Italian and here in Milan there is at least one DM shop, and they also recently opened the e-commerce, so I recently purchased some products. I am really enjoying the Balea handcream with urea as it is very fluid and lightweight, but still nourishing. I purchased some other products from Balea as they are so not expensive: the Ultra sensitive cream with urea and the Niacinamide Day Cream (not tried them yet). I also purchased the azelaic acid from Q+A as I was curious. Anyway everything is so cheap and I really enjoyed the products I bought and tried sofar. Have you seen the brand called Biovene? I am curious about your opinion on their products, they have e.g. a vitamin c serum. Love your channel! 😘

[@sofia-l2v2r]

Bio Allgäu’s Arnica Herb Balm has done wonders for my bruises and muscle soreness.

[@natalialopez8007]

Pleaaaase more of these videoooos

[@saipriya9381]

What a great video👍 ..would really like to know your review on q+a azelic acid

[@aeolia80]

Ok, so I lived in Korea for 5 years then moved to France and now have lived here for 4 years, and it took me a LONG time to get over that cica does not mean there is Madecassoside in the ingredients list, lol, it wasn't until I was in my French class and I learned the word cicatrice, lol, that I realized this, lol. But..... it also made me remember that in Korea, the main cut and burn ointment that you buy in Korea is not bacitracin or polysporin, it's Madecassoside!!!! like straight up 80% or more centella in an ointment form, lol, and the cica comes from that, not from the ingredient centella asiatica

[@sandrabarreda2485]

Please please please! Review german drugstore actives! THANKS😊

[@serenityphawx]

I have been binging your sunscreen reviews in preparation for CSD (Pride) here in Berlin, where I just know I'll have to reapply 20+ times. After multiple reapplications, my skin starts to sting from the ethanol and I look like a melting gay mime (from the whitecast in most affordable sunscreens here). How do I avoid damaging my skin barrier from constant sunscreening at this amazing all-day sweat-and-rainbow fest? Any tips (besides large hats or masks)?

[@TheFoocookie]

This king lives in the same country as me?? How could I miss this!

[@jakeroege]

I think urea will be coming to the US more in the next couple of years 🙏

[@MsAaannaaa]

isana products are highly underrated.

[@juhnetmickerdy]

That zinc pca moisturizer was something truly awful for me! It’s pasty and made my face sweat! The Azelaic acid is 8% that serum is lovely!

[@Travel_and_music_shorts]

Please make more of DM and Rossman products

[@colinf2316]

May I ask how you're able to live in the UK and Germany? Is it all strictly job based? Do they pay for you to move? What's that like? I dream about leaving the US every now and then lol. Also yes, I love that German brands use Urea, and you're right, the only products that use it in the US are Eucerin, which is German lol.

[@noneofurbusiness5223]

Mad About Skin loves Q & A

[@sonaku1]

Thanks for clarifying what cica is,i feel so much confusion around it

[@johnatansidwell4432]

You can try the Dr Haushka cream 🙌🏼

[@davidwebley6186]

Q+A Isn't this a British Skincare brand ? Also available in Holland and Barrett stores in the UK. They have quiet a few good products and very budget friendly.

Apparently! Id never heard or seen of them in my time living in London

[@TheNarcoticMonkey]

If you don't mind me asking, what are you doing in Germany?

[@arpinepetrosyan1098]

I thought q+a was a uk brand? I use their glycolic acid toner and really like it 😊

[@mariapiaspallone5061]

I surely have to try the Balea products! An other interesting in house sunscreen brand of DM is Sundance. I tried a few and they're pretty decent! I don't know how they work with the oilier skin types though.

[@Aestheticera87]

Sun matte stick when it’s available in germany ramon?

[@dianaelias2752]

how is it going to be available? beauty of joesen is not officially sold at any german stores. You can buy it straight from yesstyle

[@Aestheticera87]

@@dianaelias2752 it takes to long

[@dianaelias2752]

@@Aestheticera87 yes it does :(

[@lisawilson2701]

Can I order these products in the states

[@osky2558]

Yeah here in the US we still don’t care much for urea 😆

[@carinamendes6499]

Mixa oder cerave?

[@loredraws5395]

Oh boy, from what I understand Isana actually ripped off No Cosmetics when making that 120h hydration spray. Yikes

[@dianaelias2752]

karma, no ripped off geek and gorgeous on that particular formula

[@Miauxful]

Finally someone reviewing European stuff!!🎉

[@fabsblog]

Balea makes decent products, just stay away from their sunscreens 😬

[@yukiaditya7352]

True…everytime I went to Germany, I always looked any Balea products at dm. 😅

[@juliaseibert7475]

❣️

[@LucianaTelles]

Cica and centella are the same thing.

Cica in Europe has a different context than centella. The connection between the two isn’t actually because they’re the same thing.

[@LucianaTelles]

Interesting... what is Cica in Europe then? 🤔

[@christoph2862]

You cutie live in Germany? 😍

[@victoriaxa]

🧡🧡🧡

[@kathrinfraeck]

Moin aus Hamburg

[@aarontheabc]

💙👏

[@sarahanthony3882]

U r sooo cute

[@lifewave7347]

I love the Balea ultrasensitiv line! Oh and Urea 10% is great for eczema. My derm recommended me any lotion with Urea 10% for my very itchy and stubborn lower legs. After 10 years of searching around this was the only thing that helped. I use the Sebamed 10% perfume free Urea lotion.