K-Beauty Speed Reviews - Mary & May/Neogen Essences & More!

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00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Innisfree Blueberry Cleansing Water
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02:44 - Heimish All Clean Pink Clay Mask
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04:36 - Neogen Real Ferment Micro Essence
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07:45 - RNW Ceramide Concentrate
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*note - that cocokind product is awesome for PREVENTING barrier issues, but IMO it stings over irritated skin :(
09:35 - Mary & May Blackberry Essence
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12:33 - Lion Pair Acne Cream
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14:26 - Outro
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[@tamiretzlaff8548]

Yes on the advent calendar from stylevanna! Would love to see how you incorporate new products into your routine.

[@cecilieharris]

This is such a helpful review. I’m going to try the order swap tip on my Dr. Ceuracle and Mary and May essences.

[@loriwicker1701]

Looking forward to trying the Mary&May product.

[@lisasmith7]

I voted 🗳 ❌️⭕️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Awesome!! 🎉🥳

[@kathleenwarner4046]

Thank you Alice. Love the RNW, but go through it so quickly. Ready to start the Cera-barrier Soothing Ampoule by Wishtrend.

[@unjess9112]

Love the RNW Ceramide Concentrate!! On my 4th bottle

[@noneofurbusiness5223]

Luv ❤️ to hear about the Advent Calenders

[@gwendolinehall1386]

I'd love to see more in depth reviews of the Advent calendar items. It's nice seeing the variety, they typically have items that I wouldn't necessarily think to purchase on my own.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yes agreed! I’m already finding some of those to be quite the hidden gems

[@libbys1256]

There are many brands I want to try with singles day and black Friday coming up! ❤️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Big same!! I can’t wait for the sales 😍😍

[@Hiiiiiiiiieeee]

Voting first thing in the morning. And thank you so much for all these reviews of the different Koreans skin care products! I have been getting some good info from you and I placed a nice order with stylevana, I couldn’t believe how good of deals I got! Can’t wait to try everything. That beauty of Joseon spf in particular, for $20 for 2?! That’s crazy good.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Their prices are SO good! I haven’t placed an order in a while (given all the advent items I’ll have to work through 😅) but I hear the shipping speed is also improving. Great to hear!

[@lizbarrand7701]

The RNW is my favorite serum ever. If I could only use one, this would be it ❤

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I think that’s a very fair summary haha. What a stunning product!

[@michellem.s.sophia2447]

LOVE the RNW Ceramide serum . Calming , barrier building & well aging , my holy grail product ✨ If I could only use one serum forever , this is the one. ✨✨✨

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It’s so good! 😭😭

[@skynebula11]

...yes...voting...in a few minutes from now

[@ybell1294]

I'm a dork, I'll admit it. I laughed at the Palpatine shade 😂🤡💀

[@victoriap4335]

I can't afford SK2 but I did try the Physisions Formula 'dupe' you mentioned awhile back. It makes my skin feel soft but not at all moisturized! Maybe I'll try the Neogen version when I run out (my skin type is exactly the same as yours, so you are my #1 advisor) Plus your videos are just So Much Fun!!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Haha thank you! 😃 For moisturizing I would say something like the mary&may essence. I find fermented toners to be better for hydrating vs moisturizing ☺️

[@heathersargent289]

Oo have u tried the Benton fermentation eye cream by any chance ? I'm loving it I pair it over the dear klairs I use as an eye serum Benton on to and I even use the Benton as a light layer on my face it has been working so good for me and cheap has Egf in it. It is alittle thicker light almost balmy texture

[@tomassusedik8154]

Unexpected but very welcome Star Wars reference "somehow Palpatine returned" got me good 😁

[@monikawatkins8525]

And yup, voting tomorrow ✌️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Happy to hear it! 😃🥰

[@lauralovesbeauty397]

I found my SK2 dupe!!! Its the Mitomo Japanese sake skin toner!! My skin has transformed!!!! Honestly have never seen my skin look better!!! I found it at TJ Max! love it!! P.S Alice you have to try the Jumiso Snail Ex ultimate barrier cream!!!! Its just heavenly..perfect! Just the right snail consistency and absorbs so lovely!! Do it!!! Lol. I need to see you try this out...just Patiently waiting lol

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh wow that sounds amazing! Ok adding to Black Friday wish list, come through my favorite retailers 🙏😆

[@Kendralovesskincare]

So funny... I've had a my eye on those RNW serums lately. I'm late to the party too🤣 so interesting that you say this about the Laneige cream skin. I really struggled to get through that one, but I'm not sure if it was due to the texture or that I thought it was breaking me out. My skin currently is in a fairly good spot so I'm scared to try anything that may be the culprit of breakouts. That being said I really want that Mary& May essence but I have the Dr C in my stash and think my skin would prefer kombucha over blueberry so at this time I don't THINK it's a necessity but you never know, 🤣

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Don’t try anything!!! That’s what did me in lol. I was doing great with peach slices, finished that up and went “ok let’s try new stuff”. What greeted me immediately afterwards? PIMPLES. Bah!! I hate new stuff!* *I will continue to try new stuff lmao

[@maryarmstrong2231]

Voted! And I LOVE the RNW niacin-amide and this ceramide serums! I use the ceramide one and the Byoma spray when Palpatine returns😂❤

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

So happy to hear! 🎉🥰

[@cshines7359]

How does your skin glow even before you start applying product? Impressive.

[@eliaszakharia9708]

Hi Alice, LOVE ur speedy reviews esp when its all K & J beauty U NEED to try the bioderma sensibio H2O, its one of the best if not the best cleansing water you will ever try believe me , they also recently released a bi-phase eye makeup remover in the same sensibio line and I can tell u its even better than the Lancôme one, unfortunately still not cruelty free although they said they're working on it .Garnier Micellar water is also a decent option(not my fav tho). Garnier also make another blueish version for water resistant makeup removal and its another great option. I might try ur approach with creamy toners to use after serums stage, idk I'm down to try anything LOL. AHAs nights are my favourite, I just LOVE what they can do for my skin but I understand not everyone gets along with regular use of AHAs, PC has a 5% AHA serum I used before leveling up to the 10% concentration, give that a try its pricy but the bottle lasts such a long time never irritated my skin and yields results in no time, PC products are really well formulated although the price keeps creeping uo :( TO lactic acid 5% , TO Mandelic acid 10% are great options as well also had great luck with. Boost Lab is an Australian brand here they do amino acid encapsulated AHA serum that actually works well in the long term.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yeah tbh I’m thinking of switching to different AHAs and seeing if my skin can tolerate that (Stratia mandelic? It worked for me in the past, hoping it can again…) Also yes the bioderma is great! I had no idea they came out with a biphase remover, thanks so much for sharing!

[@Itsmecj10]

I couldn't agree more on the SK II essence! On paper, it shouldn't be as good as it is, yet it far and beyond beats out almost every first treatment essence/essence that I've ever used.....and that's saying A LOT 😬

[@heathersargent289]

Finally u tried the RNW ceramide plus serum, it's so nice, I told you. I really like the mm essence still like.dr c more but I do like it. I use it after toner but I use thin serums before toner like the Dermtlgy needle less serum but I use thicker serums after the essence but I may play around with using it after serum.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Let me know how it goes, since this switch I’m finally using up all these creamy essences and actually looooving it haha! And yes I confess you were quite right, is the essence the other product you liked from them?

[@heathersargent289]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole the essence and the miccelar cleansing water I don't not love the essence as much as sk11 though their is something about that one like you said the hyperpigmentation dissapeared after I started using sk11 and with all the stuff I have used it didn't touch any hyperpigmentation but that did which suprised me O but I got the sk11 after the RNW so I didn't finish the bottle yet so I don't know for sure the real.results of it like SK but it was nice .

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh snap I’ll definitely have to try the micellar water then as that’s something I actively use! Yeah I feel you on the essences. Ugh sk-II, why do you have to be so good 😭

[@johnsskincarereviews]

Funny! I also had an aha experience last week that was not positive to say the least lol. 10% lactic is too much for me too I suppose! Its frustrating because i always enjoyed the soft skin and glow the morning after... oh well. BHAs and phas are good for now but theyre on thin ice LOL!! Sooo many good products in this vid! Ive been also using my isntree mugwort clay in a similar way to that heimish (might try applying with a brush now omg!) about once a week and it really helps the pores and bumps on my forehead! I ordered two RNW's a while ago and they havent arrived, but i finally caved because i love the similar ample n ceramide shot and look at all those beautiful peptides! would totally rec that ample n product as well as the aestura products i mentioned before as amazing when your skin is compromised- and DONT sting! also bought a BUNCH of the neogen essence minis during a great stylevana deal- cant wait to try as ive been loving my bifida products lately! still making my way through my dr ceuracle essence as well, have been using as a normal essence but now i will try after serum as i remember preferring cream skin that way, so thanks for the tip! been so curious about that lion pair cream too! hope your barrier recovers quickly!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

OMG YOU GET ME. Yes, PHA and BHA are also on thin ice, although I’m hoping only because my barrier has to heal after the ..after the incident I think what keeps happening is I notice how a higher frequency of adapalene leaves my skin more clear. So I want to do every other day (or honestly nightly would be great?) But in so doing, I have to give up just about all actives or I’ll end up with not-clear skin again! Goodness it’s such a tight line to walk 😅

[@dcdawn]

Although my use of tret (and another acne med) has been for a long time I just recently ( last 4-5 years) started serious skincare use..(Thank you!!!) and I must say that anytime I tried to use an AHA product even just in the am my skin screamed...So I stopped all known AHA/BHA use and my skin kissed me back... I bumped into RNW Ceramide + serum and have loved it. Any comment on the Blithe Cosmetics serums? You talked about an essence, I tried it and love it (Roots) so I got Beans and Seeds.. And again you have been very helpful in my skin journey as well as helping me stay sane the last 6 years...TY...

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yup I think that’s going to be my next move in…uhhh let’s call it Skincare Chess (🤣). I haven’t touched AHA for over a week now and my skin is looking better. It seems to be indeed an Either/Or situation with adapalene, and I have a clear favorite between the two (clear favorite? Pun intended??) Aw so happy to hear 🥰🥰 I am thinking of grabbing more Blithe in the sales, good to hear you’re enjoying the brand!

[@dcdawn]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole Do not loose your wit..it helps hold me together...I'm in stitches laughing..hehe...

[@lisasmith7]

The ibuprofen is interesting. Back in the old days we used to put melted aspirin on them. Have a wonderful week ❌️ ⭕️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Whoa interesting, makes sense for the salicylate (although salicylic acid products are so inexpensive these days that there would be no need) You know what I do miss? The chafing gel as primer days 🤣 I mean, it worked!! It WAS silicones! But that’s obsolete now as elf/essence have nice primers that might even cost less lol

[@LauraLVTGW]

Thank you!!! Moving the Dr. Ceuracle Kombucha Essence after my serums!!! Yes I felt the same way. My serums would absorb, but it was making my AM routine take too long!! Thank you, again!! Many blessings!!!💖💖💖 And yes VOTE!! But first, go grocery shopping and fill up you gas tank, think about your 401K, then vote!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

How right you are! We’re going to have our prep done by the end of the day. Not a lot of warning on this storm, that’s for sure!!

[@tamizilla]

Hallo, great review. took notes. Yes please on advent calendar product review.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Any specific products from those? ☺️

[@tamizilla]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole I am trying to remember the oh that looks so nice from the stylevana advent calendar. I will have to rewatch it. If I remember correctly the marine eye cream was very intriguing and some adorable pot creams. Also how was the hand serum? Also I trying to try more good molecules, do you have a video on this brand?

[@lemonstealer2902]

gorl you are using adapalene and all these exfoliants at the same time !!!

[@gabrielemcnicholl6174]

I just got my Lion Pair , everything written in Japanese… no clue 😮😳

[@mimistar1427]

Do you think using the Lion Pair Cream and a pimple patch together would be advisable for treating painful pimples?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Ooh that’s a good question. Tbh I haven’t used it that way, rather I use pimple patches overnight and the lion pair cream during the day!

[@turtlestaxx]

Alice: “The good news is I have found a handful of products that can be used even when your skin is in a compromised state” My Partner: “How did she know we’re in California?” 😂 Two voters over here! We appreciate you encouraging others to vote ❤

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Right, feels like all of us in the US right now. I’m really hoping everyone gets out there and votes, it’s a small action that can help us achieve the big changes we need! 💕

[@m.younis9849]

DARN 🤣🤣🤣

[@monikawatkins8525]

I love the RNW !!! Thank you for another awesome video. Are you guys concerned about Nicole ?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It’s such a nice serum oh my! I guess I’m not really worried as it shouldn’t be strong, but we will still have to do standard storm prep - feels so soon after the last one 😩

[@monikawatkins8525]

Thank goodness, I’m running out of this one and about to stock up. I’m glad you like them both ! We’re the same way, regular prep, hoping not to loose power. And it is so soon 😮

[@angelariedle5030]

Alice oh my gosh I saw on the paper inside my differin box it said specifically to avoid AHAs ! I had been having similar reactions with AHAs that didn't make sense to me because it's supposed to be gentler than BHAs. I was shook! So it may be the adapalene interaction for you as well, not sure if LRP has the same warning but hopefully. Im kicking myself cuz I have been using it so long I wasn't looking at the little info packet sigh

[@angelariedle5030]

Going to vote in a few hours ! ✊🏼

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Hmmmm that’s interesting indeed! It was on the insert?? It has me so sad as I want to use my DDG peels, my p&l lactic serum…but I just can’t? My skin objects now in a way it didn’t pre-adapalene. Still - would rather proceed forward and use less AHA than quit now lol

[@angelariedle5030]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole Yup on the little faq sheet that's folded up! I was so disappointed. I hadn't used AHAs much before but since trying a few things its just not working for me. I have a whole bottle of LA serum now that I will have to give away, cuz I will probably use adapalene forever lol

[@paulayarbrough6930]

I know this is an older video but I'm curious if anyone finds the Mary & May blackberry cream essence oily? Thank you

[@parisinthe30sx]

Have you tried the neogen essence mist? I'm not sure how I feel about it yet

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I haven’t! Is it just the essence in mist form?

[@parisinthe30sx]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole it is! It's supposedly the same thing just in mist form. It's a very fine mist too

[@lisasmith7]

Hi. Cooking and watching ❌️⭕️

[@melindagenitempo2359]

I was on Kendras train of thought I am going to switch how I a.m using the laniege cream skin After I finish the Blithe 9 bean essence I will get the Doc C kombucha RNW looks nice but I have never had a stratia product I am not using tret every night I am alternating lactic glycolic then 2 days of all hydration and it's 89 degrees and humid why am I flaky uggh

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I do think Dr. C > Laneige. It feels like an upgrade in usage (if you like that skintertainment experience), texture, and even results imo. I think you’ll really enjoy it. Different from the Blithe which has a more deeply hydrating sensation vs the hydrating/moisturizing duo!

[@Criticalbeauty411]

We voted!! 💗

[@Criticalbeauty411]

Also compromised skin barrier over here 😅 taking notes!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

🥰🥰 Hope your skin bounces back quickly!

[@aprilneilson1163]

30k that's my girl! Lets get you to a million subscribers! Let's hope this election brings a positive change!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤗

[@stephaniem1107]

Me, an Australian who gets fined if I don't vote for every election: What you guys get to not vote? Hahaha but yeah defs vote.

[@jessicacollins9033]

I voted!!!🐘

[@shaymcardle6254]

Ok I just got to know do you really see that much of a difference with the skII vs the neogen essence? It seems like ur implying that you do? 🤷‍♀️ so do I need to try skII now? 😂

[@happyface4720]

are these vegan and sensitive friendly..

[@cunty]

ALICE YOU FUCKING READ MY MIND? i've been serious considering trying the rnw ceramide concentrate, mary & may blackberry essence, AND lion pair acne cream. this is the coverage i've been needing. tysm.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Whoa that’s luck haha! I happened to stumble upon that lion cream and thought it sounded interesting. Well, it certainly is!

[@monikawatkins8525]

Wait, did I miss something ? Is the Cocokind serum not good ?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yeah I realized I didn’t explain that, apologies! It’s great BUT I found it irritating when my skin was already irritated. It’s one of those products that seems better for preventing than treating barrier issues, at least on my skin!

[@monikawatkins8525]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole hmm. My skin is permanently irritated these days, maybe I should lay it off and stick with the RNW…

[@Eiffel-re4cv]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole this was my experience too! I bought it to help me repair my barrier and I think it just aggravated it more. Glad to know I wasn’t imagining it all 😅

[@shehzaadtakun241]

The mary and May Blackberry essence was a catchy one because of its creamy texture. I've used it before my serums and moisturizers, and I can start seeing pilling 😢