I Tried the Innbeauty Project: My Hits & Misses!

[@jcm85]

For the last year, this has been my favorite skincare brand... until I got into K-beauty 😆 I think this brand is underrated and that this review was fair based on trying most of the products Alice has tried. I have oily skin and I live in a dry climate -- I was relieved that someone else agreed with me that the eye cream is NOT moisturizing enough! I wanted to like it but didn't. Slushy also surprised me and my favorite way to use it was with retinol. Since Alice had a bad reaction to the vitamin C serum, here is my take - I have purchased the vitamin C serum 3 times! I regret getting it for the 3rd time, only because skincare fatigue. I think it's gentle, effective, hydrating, elegantly formulated, and kind of basic sometimes. Never oxidized for me. This is my favorite vitamin C I've tried so far. Ironically, I used to always react and think my skin didn't like vitamin C until I tried this serum. The Face Glaze is totally NOT a moisturizer 😂 They need to change their marketing on that one. I tried the bronze one in the summer and I loved it. Same exact texture as the original. I don't like looking tan in the winter so it's best for summer IMO! It's natural (for my pale olive skin) and concentrated so you can add as much or as little depending on the look you're going for.

[@AuroraCarlisle]

One other thing about glass packaging is it is much heavier and thus creates more carbon emissions to transport from packaging distributor to the facility where the packages are filled to distributors. I believe Lab Muffin had a video on her channel about sustainable beauty and she discussed how glass is potentially worse for the environment due to this. I didn’t even consider this but when I’ve picked up glass bottles with that in mind, I started to understand.

[@AuroraCarlisle]

I couldn’t cope with the scent of lactic acid body products. I’ve tried them for years. I highly recommend the new Naturium body cream with 10% glycolic acid. It’s surprisingly elegant for a body product and no lactic acid smell. Plus it’s $16 for an 8oz tube!

[@blondejour]

I'm so glad you tried these products! Slushy has been my "go to" during Spring and Summer.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

That one really surprised me

[@elizabethonstage]

I’m liking this video BEFORE I even watch it, because I know I’m going to love it anyway 😂 I love everything you do, Alice!!! 🎉♥️♥️♥️

[@rhileynnna]

Yess I always like her videos immediately!

[@maryarmstrong2231]

Oh Alice! I’m so glad you did this! I was so excited about this brand and had VERY mixed results!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Ooh what worked/didn’t for you?

[@elizabethonstage]

I just tried the Summer Fridays gel moisturizer and my face started burning immediately…. Then I remembered I just got an allergy test and found out I’m allergic to pineapple… checked the ingredients and wouldn’t you know- HIGHLIGHTED INGREDIENT: Pineapple enzymes 🙈 I have rosacea and you KNOW I ran to that sink so fast 😨😭😭😭

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh nooo!! I’m glad you know now though, that will be very helpful in the future!

[@cow6969]

brands i would LOVE ❤❤ to see u review in 2024: - dieux skin - pillowtalkderm - coats - malezia - one size beauty - elizavecca (especially their hair care!!) - celimax - zeroid

[@amyamy8177]

for the glass vs plastic: glass is heavier so in terms of transportaition glass is worse. Labmuffin did a collab video about it. I took away that me not tolerating extracts well is mostly good in terms of enviorment (synthetic ingredients are for the most part better for the enviorment particularly when we are talking about more rare extracts and oils. But something more commonly use like liqorice root has actually also become a problem).

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I’ll have to look up her video! It definitely seems to be a more nuanced topic. I suspect each has pros/cons (with the best option being: produce less product - goodness especially the brands that go straight to landfills, looking at nobody-asked-for-this celebrity brands!)

[@rhileynnna]

Off topic but did you see the new BOJ ginseng gift set!!! $30!!!!!! For the eye cream + serum + essence !! Ahh! Tis the season for skincare sets and I am SOO excited!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh wow no I didn’t! That sounds like a great set 😁

[@vesbarrow]

10+10 is my go to for winter. Too heavy for my combo skin in the summer. I hated the face glaze.

[@estellawong365]

Hi Alice, although I like your try on clip, the strong exfoliant and essential oil in the brand is not for me. Although the lip oil is a nice addition of moisture based lip balm, I may try out if there is a sale... 😊 Benzoyl peroxide is still the best if active acne breakout is looming...

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Agreed! It’s backed by plenty of research as well, can’t say the same for oregano (may help, not as verified!)

[@celiareed1402]

You’re a trooper! I don’t think I would have continued trialing after such a bad reaction. Also, your hand with the bandaid looks better than your hand with the bronzer!❤

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Hahaha yeahhh I don’t know if it’s just that I genuinely do look bad in bronzer (see!? Proof!) or…that particular formula 😅 Maybe both 🤐

[@TwinnNolaa19]

The problem with glass packaging is that it’s heavier than plastic, causing more transportation emissions - amongst other issues. Because of this, it’s not necessarily more sustainable than plastic. Sustainability really boils down to limiting consumption, which is the same thing “sustainable” companies often leave out.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Well said, they sure do

[@caprichosesenciales]

Great video as usual! I had a similar experience with the eye cream. For the first time ever I feel like an eye cream is not enough (I don’t have dry skin). I’ve been using it for the sake of finishing it (I know!) and every single time I feel I have to “tame” it to make it look decent under makeup.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I very much understand that phrasing! I’ve noticed it works under some makeup, but gets very grumpy under others…

[@andie1508]

I've had my eye on iNNBeauty (is that right?) for awhile. The packaging is memorable and I liked the sound of the slushy and the moisturizer especially. Based on your review I think I'd like to try the Slushy serum and maybe the Bright & Tight eye cream. I've been recently really liking hydrating serums after years of eschewing them (because my skin's too dry, they're never gonna be enough, etc., etc....kinda like what you said). But then I discovered that sandwiching my tret works so, so well for my super dry skin, and nice serums are great for that first layer. This wasnt anything you mentioned but have you ever tried the Sunday Riley Ice moisturizer? I never would've bought it but it was gifted to me and I'm trying it out. So far I'm kinda impressed! I tend to not love SR products. Still not sure if I'll buy it again though. Another one I was gifted that I LOVE is Fresh's Black Tea Corset Cream. Imagine my shock when I loved it! It's thick and hydrating for my dry skin without even needing an extra serum or oil, and maybe its the placebo effect but I think I really am feeling that it's ever-so-slightly having a smoothing, tightening effect. But not in an annoying/tight way? If that makes sense? Anyway, only problem is this stuff is $95 for 1.7 oz so I highly doubt I'll repurchase. But I do love it! Well, on to continue my video catch-up! 😂

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Haha you just named two products that I really enjoyed using, but did not bother repurchasing! Ice was so nice (heh), and somehow I even did like the smell lol, but at the end of my jar, I didn’t think it did more for my skin than other ceramide products. Oh if you’re interested in Innbeauty (wait you’re right, iNNBeauty!), their website has a mystery box which per their email seems it will include a lip oil, slushy, and bright & tight/face glaze. Pretty good deal as long as those spoilers are correct. I’ll get an IG post up to share that email!

[@juhnetmickerdy]

Alice! Hi! I can say personally for me that oregano + tea tree oil has been amazing as a spot treatment (especially for blind pimples) heavily diluted of course in a tbsp of carrier because it is very strong! it will burn! one drop is all I need! But I’m not sure about the claim of being more effective than BPO 😬clinical research is needed. That slushy looks nice! Meadowfoam seed oil is really underrated and should be included in everything lol imo I’m obsessed and derms actually love it for acne. This is random: but I rub diluted thyme oil all over my back and chest when I’m coughing a lot and do the hot/cold therapy.. it’s a miracle worker! I am not crazy about the smell, but I love the results!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I believe it, and yup a big part is heavily diluting that. I suspect this is a big part of why you’ll see a lot of derms steer people away from EOs: they can have benefits for sure, but it’s very, very easy to overdo them!

[@juhnetmickerdy]

Agreed! It can go horribly wrong if you don’t know what you’re doing! @@AliceintheRabbitHole

[@xlaughing]

Yay! Was so curious what you would think of slushy, it’s such a unique product, I have more combo oily skin and I love it. The candy apple lip glaze is one of my favorite lip products, but unfortunately have had an issue with my lip glaze caps cracking after a few months. My most used one cracked so much it fell apart and became unusable!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

They knocked it out of the park with slushy - it’s so unique! Oh wow thanks for sharing regarding the cracked packaging 😱

[@xylemnguyen223]

Good-looking packaging and also recyclable, sign me up. I have seen Inn Beauty project pops up before, but somehow I just scrolled past them, maybe I think they are a program/movement, not beauty brand !? You are the first one I actually watch a review on IBP, defnitely will try their retinol and eye cream.

[@berrylarkinpark]

I also tried the the serum “green machine” ! For some reason almost everyone I know also had a sting to it

[@Curiouscreator2]

Have u seen any results from the eye cream?

[@talaaa2897]

Alice Alice Have you ever tried the enriched by nature cream by sioris? Do compare it to the night cream if you plan to!

[@jenniferarmstrong8879]

Alice, I tried your diy sheet mask with the elf Pure Skin Toner and it burned! Nothing ever burns my skin, short of direct acids. Why didn’t I listen when you said your skin couldn’t tolerate it. I now have like 140 mL of toner that I know irritates my skin 😞

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh no so sorry to hear!! Yeah that one absolutely did not work for me 💔

[@ItsMe-xf6cm]

"R we out of thyme??" I see wat u did there 😏. Not reli tat excited after seeing the review, so glad tat I watched tis video first.

[@JessieDubois8]

I find the acne serum interesting. So, for me, as an oily/borderline “normal”-acne-prone skin type, I find benzoyl peroxide is a must for active breakouts, but SA is good for me for preventing breakouts. But active breakouts? It’s so-so. It’s fine, but not a must. (And my tret is #1, but I digress)

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

MMM big same. I’m so glad I figured out BPO works in a wash form for me, as I thought I could only use SA - and agreed that it helps, but BPO is better (and nothing has changed my skin as much as adapalene!)

[@ffffff1-mmmm]

though your impression of this brand seemed lukewarm, your skin is looking really good in this video. radiant and bright and even-toned, idk if it's lighting or my monitor, but whatever you have been doing is working!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you!!

[@Hiiiiiiiiieeee]

This line looks somewhat interesting, but I can’t justify any skin care purchases for the foreseeable future. The style Korea advent calendar is already knocking my socks off and it’s only day one. I have a strong feeling I won’t be needing anything for at least a few months by the end of this journey 😂

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Haha I very much believe it!! Nobody makes advent calendars like the K-Beauty retailers 😁😁

[@jessabeauty917]

I like brand range trials! 🤩 I had a horrific reaction to the INN Beauty Project vitamin c More-sturizer. It left me bright red and textured for days. I bought from Credo and I don’t have reactive skin. I’m hesitant to try anything else.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh no I’m so sorry to hear! I know how frustrating reactions are 😩

[@shadowtouched16]

I have sensitive skin + severe scent sensitivity and 95% of skincare/ body have so much fragrance added that I will get burned or get migraines. A few days ago I ordered off Amazon some well known brandl shampoo and conditionet and it's smell was so overpowering once hot water was exposed to it that I nearly choked in the shower. But bonus, anywhere that the shampoo rinsed out and touched my body, it burned me and I got hives. I am not adverse to all fragrance but for the Love of Pickles, does it need to be that strong? More products need to come out with unscented options. Better yet, put the level of fragrance/scent added on the label. Then those that prefer to bath and gagging worth of perfume and no soap, can have theirs products and we can have ours.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

That would be absolutely BRILLIANT!! So funny you mention this too as I just ordered some Forvr Mood candles - I noticed that on the box it says how strong each one is. I was over here going, “how is this the first time I’ve ever encountered a brand sharing this!?”

[@shadowtouched16]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole WOW! That is awesome! I didn't know any candle did that. I can't tell you how many times I have gone into a store and on autopilot end up in the candle isle. I know I will regret it but my evil twin shuts off power to my brain, so of course, I open the lid of a candle and shove my nose right in and BAM!!! It's scented with durion fruit and fermented 17th century brothel bedsheet. I really hate that scent too! A touch too floral forward. Lmao

[@haley7885]

I have fragrance allergies as well and there still seems to be a huge lack of understanding and awareness! I have physical reactions to cologne/perfume…migraines, wheezing, hives, disorientation. I work in a hospital and run into ppl dousing themselves in strong perfume on the daily…from the patients and visitors and even the staff! 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@happydayz7857]

Their niacinamide made my skin burn like crazy. But so did Allies of Skin niacinamide.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh ouch. Its so frustrating when that happens 😭

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

FYI, the Sephora sale doesn’t apply to Sephora Canada. I want to thank you for your sacrifices but I am not that tempted by iNNBEAUTY. I might be interested down the road. I love these overviews and I juggle products and ingredients all the time but I have my hands and counter and credit card full right now 😂

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

No need to try out a brand you’re not interested in! There’s a sea of products out here, tbh more than anyone could try (self included). All that matters is finding a routine that works for you ☺️ Thanks for the info on Sephora Canada. That’s so disappointing to hear!!

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole I had a bunch of products I was prepared to buy and posted the code and got the long “sorry message” only for US Sephora insider customers.

[@lisasmith7]

Eye cream can be tricky ❌️⭕️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yeah, it really can be!

[@shandel499]

Dang Canada and their SPF regs... I was excited to purchase a product from Innbeauty but alas out of luck there. I will have to get my American friend to ship it up to me. Thanks for the Video. Your channel has been in my feed the last couple days. I like your content :)

[@db-gb5xi]

Ah, okay. I've heard Dr. Idriss talk about this brand in some of her videos, especially the green machine products.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Did she like them?

[@db-gb5xi]

Yes, she did like them. I seem to recall one winding up in an acne video she did and I think one she did on tween/teen skincare. I know you're not a fan of vit c at night but Idriss and some other derms I've seen like using the vit c derivatives with retinoids at night in addition to using vit c during the day.@@AliceintheRabbitHole

[@ihh119]

@@AliceintheRabbitHoleshe did! I actually bought the green machine serum because of her but unfortunately it broke me out :/

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh interesting, thank you for sharing! Glad to hear it went well for her ☺️

[@reikakuze]

The green machine serum and slushy moisturizer killed my skin so I threw them out. I saw Theresa is Dead do a review when it was new so I got it and hated them and walked away from the brand lol.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh wow! Did you get any stinging from the serum?

[@reikakuze]

@AliceintheRabbitHole Yes I actually did! And Slushy seemed to dry out my skin which was unfortunate but both of them together was a nuclear bomb on my face and caused acne bumps 😂 Been too concerned to try anything else from the brand but i always watch your reviews regardless. I did just make a decent size order from Goodlight for black friday and I thank you for showing them to me 2 years ago when I watched your review. They have become a ride or die with their toner and face cleanser. Going to try their new face cream this order and I hope it is just as good 🩵

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

@@reikakuze glad to hear!! They’re such a cute little brand, love the story behind them too 😁

[@rhileynnna]

Does your Sephora have this brand IN store ? They hardly have any brands at mine, it’s so small. they don’t carry this one either.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

No sadly they don’t, but my Sephora is on the smaller side too!

[@melindagenitempo2359]

Alice, maybe after new years we can learn about why formulations matter for efficacy?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Id say to think of it like baking cookies Your list of supplies needed = skincare ingredients The directions for how to bake those cookies = formulation Cosmetic chemists actually do need to go in a certain order when working with the ingredients, the correct amounts, and of course the whole idea behind a product (why certain combinations were chosen) = the formulation Does that help?

[@noneofurbusiness5223]

Don't know about Thyme, but Oregeno is good antibacterial.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I do think it makes sense paired with salicylic acid, although I’m iffy on the statement it relieves acne more than BPO - partially anecdotal as I really need my BPO wash!

[@Winnie_Bago]

“Are we out of thyme?” 😂😂

[@kellywolfe5930]

Great video 💙💛❤💚💜

[@lisasmith7]

Hi Alice!❌️⭕️

[@skynebula11]

how did you cut your hand???

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It’s a mystery!! 😭😭

[@skynebula11]

???@@AliceintheRabbitHole

[@lisasmith7]

I am interested in the lip products. Have a wonderful weekend ❌️ ⭕️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

They are quite nice, shiny and comfy! Hope you have a great weekend too 🥰

[@tinakaminsky3477]

I never noticed you didn’t wear bronzer. 🤦‍♀️

[@Labrexa]

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[@kr59137]

Thyme and Oregano are very interesting choices for them to highlight. I don't really like my face to smell savory. 😂

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Right lol!

[@jessabeauty917]

Oregano is a strong antiseptic antiviral for those that follow. FYI.

[@marionallen2222]

🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

🥰🥰

[@shadowtouched16]

Forgive me for the stupid.....but..... #PizzaGateAlice 😂

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

🤣😂

[@noneofurbusiness5223]

Pee-hew! I have brain 🧠 farts all day long 😅

[@lukk9351]

If you care about the environment you wouldn’t open a brand in the first place imo😊

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Will someone please tell celebrities this!!

[@martinalast8317]

The only true sustainabla option is to produce less products, the rest is just useless efforts....

[@Labrexa]

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