If I lost all my skincare, this is what I would buy with $100 USD budget as a cosmetic chemist

[@SoNotMyType]

Are you gonna list and link the products?

[@KennaWhitnell]

All products linked here: shopmy.us/collections/public/802525

[@yakata79]

@@KennaWhitnellhi! thanks for video and links. Wondering if the La Roche Posay Dermo Cleanser (video) is the same as the La Roche Posay Gently Hydrating Cleanser (link)? Or is it a mostly similar product?

[@KennaWhitnell]

@@yakata79 Oh good snag I've updated it now! They look so alike but no they are not the same.

[@yakata79]

@@KennaWhitnell ok I see thanks for clarifying By the way is the Dermo cleanser one where you can choose whether or not to wash it off? I have the Gentle cleanser and that one I believe is just a standard rinse off cleanser

[@ceciliagovea]

I would absolutely love more of this types of videos! I love azelaic acid but I get finacea since it's OTC where I live ☺️

[@jenihansen7201]

KENNA, we love you.

[@KennaWhitnell]

So happy you're here 💕

[@haileyengle1761]

Thank you very much for making this video!!

[@skyfrostthunderrock]

i've been in love with snail mucin! i apply it after serums, before moisturizer. skin feels soft and bouncy (i'm almost 40!). 100% recommend.

[@KennaWhitnell]

Snail mucin is really nice! I do enjoy cosrx product range

[@yakata79]

Interesting! I haven’t heard of azelaic acid as the top recommendation for hyperpigmentation. Do you like it in particular because it also has anti redness properties? I did buy the ordinary azelaic acid as I heard it had an unannounced formula upgrade this year to make its texture less gritty. I think the texture is nice. But I remain confused about what the product is for or how to use it so your recommendation gives me some encouragement.

[@KennaWhitnell]

Some people find it really useful for managing mild acne, rosacea and hyperpigmentation. For me it definitely helps with all three so it is a one stop shop vs using individual products/ ingredients to address each concern which sometimes can end up irritating the skin and making any one of those issues worse.

[@yakata79]

@@KennaWhitnell I’ve gone over to your The Ordinary hyperpigmentation routine video and found your explanations about azelaic acid helpful there, thank you! At 10% azelaic acid, would you consider it essential to apply it both morning and night, no matter which benefit is hoped for (hyperpigmentation, acne, redness)? If not, is there a preference between applying azelaic acid either morning or night time? Does azelaic acid have any kind of antioxidant properties for instance which would be a nice booster for daytime use?

[@howdoyoumakeup73]

If you were going to add a lip product to this… which would you use? Nothing I have tried really make my lips soft or hydrated. 💜

[@gemmasalmon9667]

Have you tried bag balm?

[@KennaWhitnell]

Softwear by Experiment Beauty is top notch $16 but it seriously is so effective with hydrating and occlusive properties which often lip products are lacking on the hydrating aspect and just provide occlusion.

[@howdoyoumakeup73]

@@KennaWhitnell thank you!

[@howdoyoumakeup73]

@@gemmasalmon9667 I have!

[@ginny6485]

Hi. Can you make a video on Vit C derivatives? I just want a Chemist's perspective on the inactive forms. 🥹