I Tried Manyo's Bifida Skincare for a Month...

[@reesea7988]

I’ve been so lucky having been able to get the bifida biome complex ampoule (80ml) at my local tjmaxx! Saw 2 more there today and bought them both lol I love it !!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh wow! TJ Maxx rocks 🤩

[@marthalouise701]

Oooh! How much was it at TJ Max?

[@tarawilt5281]

I bought some there a few months back as well. Good price. 🎉

[@Kendralovesskincare]

Thanks where I found mine as well!!

[@reesea7988]

@@marthalouise7019.99 US dollars !!! A freaking steal if ive ever seen one

[@johnsskincarereviews]

Lovely explanation and review! I've found myself falling for manyo lately, and I love the ampoule and cleansing oil as much as you do! I was also able to try their bifida mist, which has another stacked ingredients list! Their herbgreen shampoo smells HEAVENLY, and I recently purchased their exfoliating toner options (galactomyces clear skin toner and the pore and blackhead toner) and I am excited for them to arrive! I really feel this brand has effective formulas and also care a lot about user experience!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

They really are a great brand, and I looove that their bifida products are priced reasonably (for huge bottles!) I want to try that mist next!

[@PookieK]

Alice you are just the best! I look so forward to every single upload you do.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you! 🥰

[@lisagardner4814]

@@AliceintheRabbitHoledo you know if these are safe for fungal acne or issues ?

[@msk-qp6fn]

Tmi for those who might not know; manyo gongjang means witch factory or witch's factory in korean. I always loved that name ❤

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh what that’s so cute! Do you know what chogongjin means (I misread this comment at first and thought you were talking about Missha, but now I’m curious lol)

[@msk-qp6fn]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole i believe chogongjin essentially means first resonance, it's related to how they get their key ingredients for their products i think, i think they use some kind of resonance frequency

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh neat! Thank you so much ☺️

[@RPBSpeaks]

I started using the Isntree Bifida Ampoule last year and it really improved the condition of my skin. I’m 48 and my skin was dry and needed support to handle the retinoids and glycolic acid products that I love. Amazing results 🎉 I will be on the lookout for this ampoule too🥳 thanks for sharing!

[@JesseCamacho-h6n]

43yr old male I bought many bifida serum and cream it's working wonderfully for my skin. It's one of the main ingredients in Estee Lauders night repair serum

[@sudhirchandra9790]

Is isintree bifida serum sticky or thick

[@sudhirchandra9790]

@@JesseCamacho-h6n Which bifida serum is best Is isintree okay

[@cherylwhitlock366]

​@@sudhirchandra9790no. Its like water. Absorbs quickly

[@elacampusano7341]

Hello Alice, I hope you are well. I was looking forward to this video to know your final impressions of MA:NYO and I am impressed that helping to reinforce the skin barrier has impressive benefits in other aspects such as in your case in helping you with acne. Which makes me think that it can have other results in other aspects such as aging, because by strengthening the barrier it can improve the proper functioning of cells in general. Thank you very much for making such a spectacular review, testing the products for a long period of time, which is greatly appreciated, because first impressions say nothing and you dedicate all your energy to delivering quality work. I hope you have solved the problems in your house and that you have a calmer week. Many kisses from Chile 🥰🥰🥰

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yep absolutely! The basis for any routine, be it goals of treating acne, fighting the signs of aging, etc, all start with skin barrier health!

[@mandywong1408]

Dare I say: so long niacinamide hype (as it is in almost every brand) and hello barrier hype.

[@onednp]

The one product I tried from them is the Bifida Ampoule Mist, which I think has the same ingredients as the regular ampoule. I bought another to use after I run through a different fermented product.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I’m very interested in trying that one next!

[@sudhirchandra9790]

Has mist good concentration of bifida as serum has high concentration

[@celiareed1402]

This is one of my favorite videos! You did an excellent job breaking down the science. I just started using the ampoule and I am so excited to see what happens. Not that I can see (even though I’ve been wearing glasses and lenses for decades). ❤

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Right lol. …do they think lasik is just for fun? Just for people who are out here going, “you know what, I’d like a laser to the eye today, and I’d like to pay a lot of money for it!” 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@celiareed1402]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole I didn’t qualify for Lasix and I’m really glad!!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I do, but you know I’m waaaaay too horrified by the thought lol. Team glasses/contacts! 🥂

[@Kendralovesskincare]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole this!! ANYTHING with my eyes freaks me out so bag! Every time I test out eye wash stations at work I have horrible thoughts about WHY AND WHAT they would have to be used for😂

[@carriemeredith]

Hi Alice, I've been eager to see this video and am happy you had such a promising outcome. I started using the bifida ampoule a month ago myself, in addition to the mist and sheet masks. My skin looks brighter and feels smoother and that is already more than I expected. I agree that the ampoule is the thing to get excited about here. Thanks for the review!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thanks for sharing!! 😃

[@loriwicker1701]

Hi Alice, Great vid, I expect nothing less from you than a through review and you didn't disappoint. The ampoule sounds wonderful, that one caught my interest. Thank You, Have Happy Fourth.😊

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Truly the star of the show! Hope you have a happy 4th too 😁

[@elysaxT]

I'm currently using the manyo bifida ampoule lotion moisturiser in combination with manyo galactomyces vit c toner, it works great, i can feel it counter the tretinoin(im using it every alternate night) irritation so well, and moreover the bifida lotion moisturiser comes in big bottle worth it so much, since many other bifida formulation is abit expensive!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you for sharing!

[@masonjeq4261]

Interesting... 1) I bought the complex on heavy discount and I have it slated for use when my HA serum expired since I intend to drop that as a focused step in my morning routine. Based on your results it seems like a good idea. 2) I don't always approach things the same way others do, so I didn't see skincare as much different, but your "projection" actually makes it a bit clearer for me why I didn't try to do all the actives super fast (probably would have triggered sensitive skin though). When I started skincare it was less of a "I don't like X about my face" and more "I'm getting to an age where I probably should do something" after seeing a few preliminary warning signs. The concept that I could mess up my face if I overdid things too quickly felt very real and half of my goal was to just take good care rather than target one specific thing.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yes absolutely! I would say it does so much more than HA alone. Your approach is much more wise. I feel like there is better advice to be found these days, but I suspect some people are still motivated by similar reasons as I was (it’s odd how I didn’t get into skincare because I started breaking out, but rather because I got SICK of breaking out lol). And I assume it’s still just as hard to navigate the “intense active” marketing!

[@masonjeq4261]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole Its hard for me to speak much to this given that I only started looking at skincare a few years ago, but I do think it's gotten easier. On the surface level I think a lot of skincare itself is just better and the industry focuses heavily on less potent actives. This may be due to k-beauty influence in addition to a more knowledgable clientele, but regardless look at how many more soothing options are available with "intense" marketing going to niacinamide, HA, etc. On a deeper level I think resources are more readily available to the consume to research products with a minimal amount of effort. My sister just got into skincare also and we may be more similar than the average consumer, but she ended up approaching things the exact same way I did and was intrigued by the lighter products. It just happens that the cure-all solution that makes spots vanish, eliminates wrinkles, and turns you into Aphrodite for 72 hours is an HA moisturizer with negligible amounts of niacinamide rather than a 30% alcohol, 20% AHA, 50% fragrance acne toner of yesteryear.

[@JesseCamacho-h6n]

I thought bifidia was used for anti-aging not acne. One of the main ingredients in Estee Lauders repair night serum. Works well for my skin. Loving it!!

[@NoOne-bp4oe]

Well I guess it's a little bit of both, but I agree with her. It's more like a skincare health overall. It's anti aging because of hydration, peptides, and the benefits of fermented ingredients. It would be good for acne as well because of soothing ingredients (centella asiatica acids) and the ferments there create a great "biome" for the bifida ingredients on the skin that can reduce acne and improving the skin barrier function

[@JesseCamacho-h6n]

@@NoOne-bp4oe Good to know, thank you for that information. Love interacting and learning from others

[@skinbysandy]

literally you read my mind with what you review!! i’ve been so curious about this line and we have the same skin type, super excited to watch this video 🥰

[@lyoo2010]

Great video, agreed the Aqua cream is light, even for my combination skin. Perfect for summer.

[@amriddless]

Been so excited for this one from you! I am literally coming to the end of my first bottle of the ampoule serum and its just funny to me how much I agree with everything you said! At first I was quite underwhelmed, but over time I noticed that it really helped my skin by calming and hydrating deep in my skin to get rid of irritation and acne quicker and repair! Even though as you said it didnt do much for me in prevention either. I'm seriously just thinking about how to get every last drop out now 😆 Just started using the toner recently and I'm not loving it as much but it may just need more time. I was basically wondering if there was "enough" science behind this ingredient when I started using it, but my experience has been great. Every person is different so anecdotal evidence does mean much, until you just try it for yourself honestly.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

That’s so funny indeed! Yeah I definitely felt the waiting period with it, but it was so worth it. Although now it’s also going to be hard for me to move on from (noooo do I have to test other products? 🤣😂)

[@mandywong1408]

I am seriously wondering how does this brand compares with other brands who have bifida too. Is it a big bottle because it's watered down? Or is it part of the Korean gentle approach?

[@reedah6422]

You’re glowing Alice 😍

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you! 💡😁

[@proudkitty4793]

Great video, as someone with dry skin it’s hard to find a good moisturizer that isn’t too thick or not moisturizing enough that also comes with a decent amount of product that doesn’t break the bank. I just started using the barrier strength cream mainly for the liquorice root since I’ve got hyperpigmentation and it’s fine so far, haven’t noticed much difference yet. Would love to see a video of your recommendations on dry skin focused hyperpigmentation creams that I can mix with my Beauty of Joseon retinal eye cream! Lol so many serums and ampoules that target what I’m looking for but not a lot of creams that fit my description I’ve noticed.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yep, it’s going to be serums/ampoules! The goal of hyperpigmentation fighting ingredients is to absorb deep in the skin in order to reach their target destination 😊

[@choconuts6194]

Thank you for the video! I was waiting to see your review because I was eyeing the giant toner :D Would you ever review the mediheal toner pads? I see them quite everywhere and I'm getting even more tempted seeing it being sold by costco right now

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Which ones? I did try and enjoy the TTO version, although I impulsively gave them away to someone who had acne and struggled to find time in the AM for skincare (I’m the opposite of an impulsive buyer; I am an impulsive giver 🤣) SO yes they’re especially nice for speeding up a routine!

[@amyamy8177]

i might try the bifida biome complex ampoule

[@mmarianamc]

You are my favorite youtuber. ❤

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

🥰🥰

[@leahsanders798]

Much agreement.

[@Kendralovesskincare]

I agree 💯

[@tomassusedik8154]

Thank you for the review, I have been trying the ampoule, toner and water cream for past 2 months and I have the same opinion on these. While I have quite oily t-zone, the toner didn't seem to do much on its own (using it is enhancer seems to kind of work, I guess?), the ampoule feels nice and the water cream disappears even into my skin as if nothing was applied, so I use it as first evening moisturizer and follow it with some sleeping pack 😁

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It really was strange to encounter a Korean toner that isn’t hydration-first! It kind of feels like a Korean take on old school toning. Much less astringent, very gently exfoliating, but still very different from the “flood of hydration” toners I’m used to lol!

[@Emmazz1412]

Manyo bifida/galactomyces serum vs numbuzin no 3 vs Isntree bifida, which is better for oily greasy tight acne - prone dehydrated skin? Especially in terms of improving fine lines, removing greasiness and provide hydration? Thank you

[@niklaus009]

I have the same skin type and the Isntree one has super greasy on me so couldn’t finish it. I’m interested in trying the Manyo one

[@moniquelindholm1381]

Hi Alice:) looking forward to this

[@lunamcnally2062]

As a post-menopausal desert dweller with mild rosacea, I was sad to see nearly everything has hydrolyzed HA. :-/

[@irisyin6813]

Hi Alice! Just got the bifida serum, bifida sheet mask, and galac sheet mask a few weeks ago, and I’m really excited to try them out. Also wondering if you have any thoughts on how Japan dumping nuclear waste in the ocean will affect not just skincare but also other consumable products from Japan and the surrounding countries?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh. Oh my no I don’t. I’ll have to read up about that!

[@estellawong365]

Alice, I am also feeling the breakout when I used too much of the same ingredients. Being allergic to many things, I need to tone down similar products and giving my skin a portion of ingredients for what my skin wants. 😅 There is also a constant search for a cleanser which does not strip my skin of moisture and I like to recommend you Heimish matcha biome cleanser. My skin love it's formula with contains lathering ingredients without stripping the face. 😊

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thanks for the rec! I do like Heimish, they’re a great brand 😍

[@mandywong1408]

Is this Heimish rec better than Rovectin's Hydrating Cleanser?

[@estellawong365]

I have no experience with the Rovectin hydrating face wash yet. Does it lather to a foam texture?

[@mandywong1408]

@@estellawong365 Yes, lather to a foam, but it isn't stripping. Alice has done a video on that product.

[@giadac.8677]

I so want to try the aqua barrier cream as I have oily skin. Thank you Alice ❤

[@justilou1]

I found the fermented SKIN1004 cica range utterly useless for me. Devastated. I wonder if the fermentation process destroys the healing and soothing properties of cica. I was dubious, but my aged, sensitive skin totally loves the cica ampoule and had never looked better.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Aw sorry to hear! In theory, fermentation increases the absorption, but it’s strange to see ingredients fermented with little research on the final solution. (I’m very much glaring at the numbuzin 3 toner 😒)

[@aprilneilson1163]

I'm like that meme everyday! I don't know if certain products are working or not!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Right. And I feel there isn’t a lot of information with bifida on timelines for expected results! I’m glad to find the study that at least helps give an idea there

[@Skybutterfly21]

Also other question for some odd reason stylevenna Won't let me buy from them, what do I do? I thought they didn't take My card but they do

[@dcdawn]

Love their facial cleansing oil !!

[@oth23hugger44]

Thank you for this! For the ampoule since it has copper tripeptide can I still use my geek and gorgeous retinal with it?

[@rimimukh]

Hi, thank you for this amazing review. I am curious to know what irritating agents/allergenic ingredients you stopped using, after which you started seeing your results? (You happened to mention this under your 'experience' section.)

[@SaraHamidpour]

could the bifida biome complex ampoule be used every day for someone with sensitive skin? Did you experience any irritation from using it (if you had used it every day for that month)? I feel like from what I've seen on social media, a lot of influencers I watched claim that using any kind of ampoule every day could actually damage your skin barrier, and suggest using ampoules 1-2x a week. I would like to hear your personal experience and thought on this

[@SheReaDelSol]

watching you apply products, I’ve further realized that I’m super heavy handed lol. I think I prefer Estée Lauder (unfortunately), but the bifida serum is nice ❤

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It’s not necessarily a bad thing, as long as it works for you! I can go lighter on each step because I tend to have a longer routine lol (especially in the PM!)

[@SheReaDelSol]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole it’s a bad thing based on the PRICE girl lol

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

🤣🤣 ok I hear you there!

[@Kendralovesskincare]

Great video!! As ALWAYS.... I love when you "science" talk us... It's my favorite🤣 you do it in a way that is so easy to understand! Love the Ampoule which is all I've tried. The eye cream/serum and toner are on my list! I also use foaming facial cleansers as shaving cream when they are too drying for my face 😂🙌

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It’s the perfect solution, I haven’t needed to buy shaving creams in ages 😆🤣

[@Kendralovesskincare]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole right!!?? I have yet to figure out how I've acquired so many foaming cleaners 😂

[@mandywong1408]

I agree with the science talk comment. It is so enchanting!

[@aprilneilson1163]

I hope your house 🏠 is not flooded anymore 😅 have a happy 4th beautiful lady!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you! I’m so relieved it isn’t, although we are still dealing with weird residual stuff from it lol. Like the uh…the water bill 😅 home ownership, PFOOOPH! 🤣

[@tamizilla]

Hallo Alice, thank you very helpful.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

😃💕

[@bklynbutters13]

Hey Alice, I have both the ampoule and the toner, but I haven't cracked into either yet. How did you incorporate them into your routine? For reference, my daytime routine includes vitamin C and CoQ10 as well as sunscreen and my nighttime routine includes copper peptides and retinoids. Thanks in advance! ❤

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

From my experience, I’d say to do the toner no more than once a day. I used it AM before a vitamin C derivative, but if you’re using L-AA, either do it after or wait until it absorbs (which is pretty quick) The ampoule can easily fit in anywhere into any routine - it’s super flexible!

[@bklynbutters13]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole Thank you so much! 🙌🏾

[@susanwildermuth9222]

Which products have known allergins?

[@v97pm]

If the toner has PHA is safe to use it daily? 🤔

[@parvathyp4152]

Have you ever used manyo bifida lotion?

[@lisasmith7]

I did just that about 10 years ago. I bought all the things. My skin hated me.❌️⭕️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yuuup. I definitely shared my own story there 😅 it’s so tempting to get sick of acne (in particular) and ATTACK IT lol

[@rem8908]

Is the ampoule good for textured skin?

[@PsiChotic]

What do you use for acne, besides Adapalene? I also have dry acne prone skin and my skin hates strong actives like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, even azelaic acid (prescription %) and I don't know what else to use 😭

[@LilMommaSunshine7]

I’ve had my eye on the bifida serum for the longest, but I just can’t tear myself away from my Buffet serum long enough to try it. Do you think the anti-aging benefits of the Manyo bifida compare to the ordinary’s buffet?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Ohhh I can attest to it being a great combo. I added buffet back in my 4th week, and now that combo is specifically what I’m wanting to stick with forever 🤣

[@Skybutterfly21]

I probably should know this but what's an ampoule?

[@kindzozodoinghaus9956]

You never disappoint ❤

[@stevierysie]

Very interested in the ampule. Have you tried any other Bifida products? Do you think this is the best one?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

In terms of price/full formula, yeah I do! I loved ANR (but not the price), and I had great results from axis-y’s biome collection (although I always have to point out that collection has EOs, for those who can’t use them). Manyo did a fantastic job on their ampoule!

[@stevierysie]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole Thank you so much. I am looking for my mom actually. 2 years ago they were evacuated from a fire. Their house was safe, but the 3 weeks of smoke from the fire ( California ) and the stress broke down her skin barrier. We both have very sensitive skin. Hers is much more dry and fragile. Thank you again!

[@Analee23497]

Manyo ampule was terrible for my skin. After 3 weeks I had bleeding dots on my face. Nothing like acne or dermatitis. The red dots kept bleeding for days. Until I poured the ampule in the sink. I think it’s because of hyaluronic acid or the low molecular forms of it in this product. Low molecular hyaluronic acid is pro inflammatory. I really wish it was banned. And I wish skincare influencers would talk more about studies showing inflammatory effects of hyaluronic acid.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I admit it’s been a while since I looked into HA (honestly am just kind of bored of the ingredients; they’re absolutely everywhere 🥱), but I believe the consensus is that it’s possible to experience allergy. And you’re correct that LMW-HA can be pro-inflammatory, but I also recall that there are ways to formulate with it that decrease those same good ol’ pro inflammatory cytokines. I’ll look into it again and report back

[@Analee23497]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole i had the same reaction to Dr G toner for dry skin, Wellage and Torriden serums. It’s very different from allergy. I had allergic dermatitis reactions to other products which looked like redness over a large area and bumpy texture. Whereas LM HA causes tiny red dots that start to bleed eventually and won’t stop until LM HA is removed from routine. Pillow Talk Derm talked about inflammatory action oh HA in one of her videos referring to studies and her clinical practice. Maybe you have seen it.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

You should absolutely avoid it! Look into humectant alternatives instead; you’re not alone, but admittedly it’s a pain in the behind to avoid HA as a whole. As for the inflammation conversation, I do think it’s important to note why we see inflammation markers. The studies are looking at bodily wounds, upon which the HA our body keeps in its tissues is disrupted and breaks apart (HMW-HA-> fragments). This is a very different scenario from including a tiny amount (in the low ppms) of LMW-HA in a topical product. Bottom line: the research doesn’t support HA as a dangerous ingredient within skincare, but it also doesn’t support it being the world's greatest skincare ingredient. It’s just a humectant (family), and if it doesn’t work for you, definitely move on. Hope that helps!

[@leahsanders798]

@@Analee23497 I don't have any issues with any molecular weight of HA, but I don't prefer it. I have found that sugar based humectants, and artificial sugars (like xylitol), really agree with my skin. Also The Inkey list has a polyglutamic acid serum that I like for plumping fine lines. I can't remember if it has a little HA in it, but it's a low concentration and not LMW.

[@Analee23497]

@@leahsanders798 good to know! I’ve also noticed ingredient called trehaloze used as a humectant in some products instead or together with HA. It’s in Aestura products for example

[@Skybutterfly21]

You should put out a line and make it like all prettily decorated with Alice In Wonderland stuff. If it's affordable would probably by the whole line.

[@bluecherrysakura]

I heard that the ampoule without the word biome in it is for combination skin? What would you think about it?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yep that’s what I heard as well! It’s apparently more lightweight in texture. As a dry skin type, I didn’t go for it, but it might be a nice option!

[@ashcraft555]

Do you know how bifida interacts with yeast? I have a chronic patch on my cheek because i spend too much time leaning on my hand while reading. (Not expecting you to be a dermatologist here, just wondering if you have any insight.) I'm interested in trying these products but trying to figure out if they're problematic together.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I allllmost added some thoughts on that into this video, so here’s my shortened thoughts: I find it interesting how often bifida and galactomyces are discussed together, while they are actually very different! Bifida is much more focused on dryness/sensitivity, while galactomyces (I should say specifically pitera) actually does act on my acne/hyperpigmentation. I mention that only because I’ve seen many others say they have seen the same observation. So IMO, very different effects, and maybe unsurprisingly because while both are based on very tiny organisms, one is bacterial and one is yeast I did come across a discussion of whether bifida might be a good choice for anyone sensitive to galactomyces - specifically in that the bifida might help reduce an immune response to galactomyces. So in theory, someone could start with bifida and then move on to galactomyces (or both). There isn’t a lot evidence for this, but it’s an intriguing idea I’d say. Not sure if this really answers your question or is me rambling on about more related to it, but I did find it interesting!

[@ashcraft555]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole That's really interesting! Science is the best. I was wondering if they would cancel each other out or somehow team up to greater effect to target all the things. So many interesting things to learn about the way these things act on the skin. The more I learn, the more I wish I was rich enough to find replication studies.

[@LauraLVTGW]

Happy Independence Day!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Many blessings!!!💖💖💖

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Happy July 4th! 😃🇺🇸

[@heathersargent289]

I think I saw the bifida amp for 24$ for prime day . Edit 22$ for prime day not 24$

[@leahsanders798]

This may be a stupid question, but would it be a waste of time to use postbiotic skincare while using a topical antibiotic? I know they aren't living bacteria, sonI figure it's fine. However, I did have a difficult time getting a straight answer when Googling this topic.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

That’s a great question! In general, I would say no as the bacteria is non-living, thus you’re getting the benefits from what it produced in its breakdown. That said, since you’re using a topical antibiotic, I’d always check with your doctor to make sure (especially as I don’t know the reason for the prescription). HTH!

[@leahsanders798]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole Thanks for answering. It's a topical for acne that I just started using again because my acne flairs in the Summer. I did ask my doctor, she said it wouldn't hurt anything, but couldn't tell me if I would see any benefit. I think I'm just gonna give it a go, as being out in the elements all the time does a number on my skin barrier!

[@db-gb5xi]

The Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule looks like an interesting one. Hmm, so what the heck are prebiotics supposed to do, lol?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

The idea is that it would feed the good bacteria on our skin, but my issue with prebiotics is how little we know about the skin microbiome. There’s a need for more research into this entire topic, although you wouldn’t know it from how much the phrase “skin microbiome” is thrown around!

[@db-gb5xi]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole More research would make sense. I've seen derm channels touting the Tula products and I've always been curious because I've seen different channels express differing opinions.

[@skynebula11]

Hi Alice...

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

🥰🥰

[@NFH1994]

Manyo products I've tired: Galactomy sun serum ICONIC 100000/10 SO GOOD, BETTER THAN BOJ (and lasts more than most korean spfs according to my UV mirror) Lip balm -1382472/10 GROSS mint flavour way too overpowering, weird gritty texture

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Ooh thank you for sharing!

[@lisasmith7]

I always feel like I learned something. I appreciate that. Happy 4th of July ❌️ ⭕️

[@gategirl66]

YES!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

[@lisasmith7]

Hi ❌️⭕️

[@NavilleT]

that tape test sounds painful xD

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I had the same thought!

[@Labrexa]

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