I Tried Skincare Tech: What Worked (& What Didn't)

[@JuneGaffney]

Here in Australia, UV is often high. I just ask my Google device - right now it tells me it's very high at 8 and will increase to 10. So I get that info for free... However, convincing others that tanning is skin damage, that you need sunscreen when if the day isn't hot is difficult. Maybe those people would listen to a piece of tech, ie it's proof? Texh is awesome. Glad you have a jacket with built in cuddles ❤

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yup, same feels! I really was perplexed by it at first, but I absolutely think it can be perfect for some folks ☺️

[@mregg-gy7jg]

I love the idea of a reusable pimple patch but if that’s the quality I feel like I might as well just invest in a red light therapy device for my entire face 😅

[@jeanettelim1688]

We really need sun-a-wear to be sold in Australia. UV is crazy high but unfortunately it’s only sold in the US, Germany & Switzerland 😢

[@LoveMyGSDs]

I had a Riki travel magnifying mirror show up not assembled. Like not glued, loos pieces. WTF?😂 The customer service was phenomenal though! The immediately shipped out another with express shipping.

[@kmw97]

I'm sorry this year has been so rough. I can relate and know of so many other people who life has just slammed them this year😢 it's been a rough one for sure. I hope better days are ahead!!

[@SmartSKNlabs]

Thank you so much, Alice, for featuring SmartSKN in your video! We’re thrilled to see you dive into our AI-powered skincare system and share it with your amazing community. We know it’s a lot to unpack, but if you or your viewers have any questions or want to explore more about our process, we’re here to chat! 💬 Keep glowing and #ThinkOutsideTheBottle

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you so much for the opportunity! I can’t wait to hear how others feel about the tech and products ☺️🩷

[@kmw97]

I need one of those wearable heated vests FOR SURE!!!

[@ashcraft555]

I love the heated vest. Props for taking care of yourself! I'm the dumbass up here in Fargo just wearing a t-shirt in 15F weather. It is a terrible habit I started as a kid and now I'm uncomfortable wearing a coat. I'm sure the blowing ice crystals are good for my skin.

[@ashcraft555]

KZbin flagged this comment and told me to reflect on if I really wanted to post it given the rule to be respectful. I guess the name I called myself upset them. 😂😂😂

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh man I laughed so hard at your second comment! Sheesh, do you remember the days of the early internet? It was the Wild West! Meanwhile, more recently Facebook suspended me because I posted a Family Guy meme in 2012. I guess their bots went back 12 years (AAAH) and decided that wasn’t okay, retroactively 🤣

[@rebeccabelz7456]

OMG, so pretty!

[@sierrah5928]

This is really fun! I actually could go to Boston so I definitely would like to go at some point. I love learning about new technologies especially in skincare!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It is exciting; makes me wonder what is next!

[@Criticalbeauty411]

Oh how I needed a heated vest growing up in the northeast! (The number of times I almost burnt my parents house down with my space heater omg lol) I still remember when the little hand warming packets came out oh how far we’ve come! 😅 (it’s also super cute!)

[@Criticalbeauty411]

Oh and I would totally use this in fl also! anything below 75 and I’m bundled head to toe 😂

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yes omg I’m not doing it with the space heater again. It’s a real love/hate relationship with those lol Haha hot hands!! We used those to heat our lizards during a cold outage. Whew they loved them 🤣😂

[@Criticalbeauty411]

@ I always knew my favorite things would align with lizards! Finally proof! 🤣💗

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

@@Criticalbeauty411 😁😁

[@celiareed1402]

I love the heated vest. It’s genius!! How about a cooling vest? I will need one of those soon. ❤

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It seriously could be the future!

[@db-gb5xi]

There are brands of cooling vests available.

[@celiareed1402]

@ Sounds amazing! Do you know who makes them?

[@db-gb5xi]

@@celiareed1402 Polar Products, Glacier Tek, My Cooling Store, Fieldsheer, Oro Sports, etc.

[@lisasmith7]

We all have heated layering pieces too. They are wonderful ❌️⭕️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I am so grateful to whomever invented it! 🤣

[@lisasmith7]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole Have a wonderful week ❌️ ⭕️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you, you too 🥰

[@jaciecarter7482]

The vest will keep you warm, even in your 50 degree weather.☺️ I enjoyed seeing the new technology! Please report back after you continue to use it. Have a great week!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It really does!! This vest is already proving itself to me (where was it my whole life tho lol!) Will do, hope you have a great week too! 🥰

[@cjaneg97]

I don't like being warm but I do want a heated vest!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

🤣😂

[@db-gb5xi]

Of course you would have a heated vest and I hope you enjoy it. I definitely see a future of more of these devices. There's that boldhue custom foundation maker machine for $300 and then you have to keep buying refill cartridges.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Ooh and that reminds me of the Laneige custom foundation too haha! Apparently that’s a setup (actually in Korea) that is similar to the Smartskn here. It’s an interesting time to be alive, that’s for sure!

[@lavayuki]

This tech is pretty interesting, I never heard of any of it! I'm from the UK and we have a UV index of zero for most of the year, I haven't seen the sun in months, and maybe a 1-2 in summer but rarely over two. That is why people here see sunscreen as that thing you wear when you go to Spain, and hence it's sold in "summer", but once it hits September all the sunscreens gets shoved somewhere in the back of the store and people forget about its existence. So that sunware device would be permanently dead where I live lol

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

The UVI makes a big difference!! I’ve had some kind of frustrating experiences discussing it 🤪 Thankfully I’ve noticed more derms sharing knowledge on the topic, which I think really does help a ton!

[@sballantine8127]

I'm going to be in Massachusetts north of Boston for Christmas and I'm going to see if I can go over there if it's not too far away. Will let you know if I do.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Ooh definitely do let me know!

[@heathersargent289]

I saw a makeup artist that got a robot to tell what shade foundation people are then it spits out the shades and u mix it and it's whoever's perfect match but to get the machine that actually mixes it that's like 2,000 more. Its pretty cool what they come up with these days.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh WHAT that’s so neat! So we definitely have both makeup and skincare making robots then haha!

[@pamorama]

I'm just like you with the cold. I'm not good in cold weather. Which for me is anything under 60°. The first and last technologies are the most interesting to me.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

You feel me; my productivity goes down!

[@dianeparks9475]

Would so love a trip to Boston, if you know what I mean! 😅 Thank you, Alice! ❤

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Right!

[@rheaconlu9018]

Where did you get your heated vest from?!? I’d love a link, I’ve been looking for one!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I found it on Flip, but they’re on Amazon too. The company is Venture Heat ☺️

[@connie6410]

As a Floridian there is no shame in complaining about 59 degrees! The heated vest sounds so cozy. The UV tracker sounds the most interesting to me, mostly to give to family who live in Arizona and may have no idea how much UV they're getting on a daily basis Thanks for sharing all of these!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It’s soooo cozy haha! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@LoveMyGSDs]

Squeeeee!! My BFF lives in Boston.

[@sererev]

Hi Alice, I'm curious what is the variability like for that AI device? If you scan your face 3 times in one day, do the scans give you consistent results?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

So, yes and no! I used the muilli meter before and after the Biodance style mask (this will be in a video this Friday; got some k-beauty to review!) and only two measurements changed significantly: dryness & redness. How interesting is that!! I do think there is some deviation, but it’s slight. For example, dryness dropped from 58 to 43, but wrinkles actually went up from 27 to 28. This makes sense to me as we often have this kind of data in my own lab (and it’s why we talk about statistical significance in studies vs look at all measures)

[@sererev]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole how interesting, thanks for sharing! Can't wait for Friday's video!

[@tjnorrisofficial]

Two Thumbs Up!

[@JoyT01]

Love your vest & how neat are those gadgets!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you! 😁

[@ashcraft555]

Is that personal analysis device something that you could buy and share with a group? Or something that only one person can use? I'm thinking at that price that my IRL skincare friends and I could pool the cost and then each use it.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Absolutely works for groups. The first screen lets you use your default account or add a “guest” I also think they might be targeting estheticians to purchase it for multiple client usage - saw a feel reels suggesting that!

[@sarahkoppe3509]

Ngl it feels a bit gimmicky but it would be very interesting to see if the skincare im using actually greatly improves the moisture in my skin.. my skin is like the sahara, i be using the thickest stickiest products and my face still looks matte 😭

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

See that’s exactly what I thought of it too. The custom skincare sounds awesome! But I want to know how other stuff affects my skin too lol

[@shroomytheloser779]

florida winters are tough, was 50° all last week and I could hardly force myself out of bed in the morning! love your videos as always!!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It was SO cold!! And I have to wake up quite early, when the temperature hasn’t even broken 50 😭 Where’s spring!

[@susan825]

Potentially stupid question: if you already know your skin type/sensitivity/skin care goals, is there something distinct about the ai skincare beyond the analysis part?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Not a stupid question ☺️ I’ve reviewed quite a few custom skincare programs, and I can definitely say: it’s a tricky one for skincare enthusiasts. It really sounds like a perfect solution for non-skincare enthusiasts (and ESPECIALLY people who don’t want to be bothered by figuring out skincare, but do want the benefits). However for those of us who enjoy the part where we try products, it does feel harder to imagine us sticking with any kind of customization. That said, I feel like this model might have appeal simply because of how different it is. It actually reminds me a lot of the skincare equivalent of Bite Beauty’s lip lab!

[@elacampusano7341]

Alice, I think it's a great innovation, but I think it still has some flaws because artificial intelligence can't know your personal preferences in terms of skincare, but perhaps in the near future the robot could take into account the textures of the products and other preferences, and it could also do a survey in terms of the ingredients you want in your products and the finishes, for example if you prefer it not to feel heavy on the skin or vice versa. Also, the skin on one day can be more dehydrated than others depending on the climatic fluctuations and also the differences in the skin during the day versus at night, for example. I was also left speechless with the new technology. A hug and I hope you are very well as always 😘

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yup I had the same thought about minor fluctuations. Granted, i do think the tech probably takes that into account! I love your idea on textures; that’s a great idea for the company!

[@SmartSKNlabs]

Thank you for your thoughtful comment. It means a lot, and we truly value your feedback! The best part is that’s exactly what this innovation does! 😊 The AI not only customizes the active ingredients but also adapts the base texture and oil levels to perfectly match your skin’s real-time needs. What’s truly remarkable is its adaptability. With every scan, the system analyzes your skin’s current condition-whether it’s responding to climate shifts, hormonal changes, or other factors-and adjusts the formula accordingly.

[@CC-iv7uj]

Fun Alice

[@just-another-viewer123]

AI skincare tech sounds just like curology with more options.

[@lisasmith7]

Hi Alice. I'm cleaning up the kitchen while I watch ❌️⭕️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Multitasking is my style too 😁

[@dewdraup8162]

Love your videos, but had to stop watching to ask about your lipstick/gloss - whatever it is, it looks fabulous on you! Well, your makeup always looks great, but I'd love to know the name of the lippie! Now back to the robots making my skin care. I think that may save me some money... maybe 😂

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you! It’s the too faced kissing jelly (that brand will never be able to help themselves with silly names lol) in sour watermelon ☺️

[@dewdraup8162]

@@AliceintheRabbitHolethanks, just found it on sale at Nordstroms ❤

[@sugarfree_2023]

Dehydrated is not equal to dry. And both need hydration. Acne is always excessive sebum production, otherwise no acne

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Welp, see, the problem with acne is that it really isn’t just one cause/effect. If it was, it would be a lot easier to treat (while some of us are almost 40 and still get breakouts 😭) For me, it’s hormonal and exacerbated by inflammation.

[@Christins8818]

swelling batteries are not your fault, it's bad quality

[@Kasatrea]

Don't mind me, just commenting for the algorithm

[@aprilneilson1163]

Skincare aside. Did you cry at Wicked? I cried 😢 😭 🤧

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

We didn’t make it 😭 hopefully next weekend, I feel like I’m missing out big time!!

[@EnvyBlu]

Omg those devices are such gimmicks 😂🤦🏻‍♀️. First of all, HOW can that little handheld device, pointed to one small spot on your cheek, and forehead, determine your wrinkle level? And, I’m willing to bet, they have all that skincare sitting in a warehouse, just like all other skincare, with different skincare needs, and the same skincare is delivered to different people, based on their needs. They probably determine skincare needs, based on the profile created in the beginning of the process. The sun-a-wear or whatever it’s called lol, is also a gimmick. We can all see and feel the sun. Do we really need a device to tell us the sun rays are high? lol. Out on the water, obviously the UV rays will be higher, behind clouds, or in the shade, obviously less sun rays will hit you. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Look into corneometer/tewameter type of devices! These are what are used in clinical studies; most of the research that we rely on uses this exact principle ☺️

[@SmartSKNlabs]

@EnvyBlu You’ve brought up such an important point! The beauty industry has flaws, and we’re here to change that. Our approach is different. Our AI is trained by dermatologists, combining their expertise with machine learning and over 150,000 data points (and growing). Our Ingredients come straight from Korea to our Lab, and every product is made fresh, one at a time, by our robots-no waste, no overproduction, just skincare tailored to you. We’re here to prove that skincare can be smarter, more sustainable, and truly personal. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Conversations like this inspire us! 😊

[@just-another-viewer123]

​@@SmartSKNlabs so you don't test the products 😅

[@SmartSKNlabs]

​@@just-another-viewer123 That’s such a great question and an important one to ask! Our system can currently create 25,000 different formulas, and every single one has been rigorously tested. We’ve also conducted clinical trials for our active complexes to ensure their efficacy as well as safety.