MEDIPEEL was a real mixed bag.

[@ashcraft555]

I love when people make comments like "it's just a plant; it doesn't do anything" or "it's natural so it's safe." I usually respond with some variation on asking them to come over for dinner to eat some cool mushrooms I found by the river.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

🤣😂 mmhmm!!

[@carolhabicht]

Dear Alice, I would love to see you do a full brand review for APLB. Their products are super affordable and they have some promising ingredients but I'm seeing some mixed opinions on their actual effectiveness. Perhaps the concentrations for the active ingredients are to be blamed for this but I'm not sure. There seems to be a lack of reviews for most products even though they've been out for a while. Either way, I'd love to see you do a deep dive into their products and talk a little bit more about their formulations and your results with them. It would be super helpful! Lots of love ❤

[@Storm411z]

Yeah I bought their niacinamide glutathione mist essence and with regular use (3/4th through the bottle) I’m not impressed 🤷🏽‍♀️ not particularly hydrating (as a tret user I have a tendency towards dehydration), and I was expecting some subtle brightening and balancing of texture but didn’t notice either 😕 Like I noticed better hydration, texture, and subtle complexion improvement from the Iunik rose galactomyces essential toner (tho it acted a little “soapy” sometimes with certain products) 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@maryarmstrong2231]

Good morning from tomorrow friends!!! I see Medipeel EVERYWHERE here in South Korea. So I have to thank you for this Alice! Also, correlation versus causation is always worth mentioning. I am always so happy and proud to be your subscriber. And say it with me…”it’s a great humectant!”

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I’ve heard that!! Yeah it’s so funny as it’s not really that well known (peely mask aside!) in the U.S.

[@Mxdreavous]

24:38 “I had my sweetie try this” 🥺❤️ aww Alice the way you talk about her warms my heart. So happy to see your beautiful face in my feed this morning! Definitely got a mixed bag of products today with medipeel. I’ve been so interested in their wrapping mask to wear as a final barrier to bed cuz I feel like it protects my skin at night and locks everything in. I wonder how it compares to the medicube collagen wrapping mask (I imagine it’s very similar) or the April skin one. Fantastic video as always ❤️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I am wondering the same thing! I bought the medicube mask so hopefully I can report back on that!

[@katiek5082]

Special thanks to Arra for testing and giving an alternate perspective

[@CloverBell13]

I picked up that neck cream based off your recommendation and oh my gosh, I love it. ❤ It’s so fun to use and so hydrating. I also bring it down to my shoulders and chest and it’s actually helped with my skin texture too. For brand recommendations, it would be awesome to see an updated Prequel review with some of their new products. Also maybe a Hero Cosmetics review. Also also, thank you for also including your partners thoughts on products! It’s so helpful to also get her opinion.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

So glad to hear you like it!! Yes oh my goodness I’ve seen how much prequel has expanded since I did my review in January…they’re a full brand now 🤯 (with even HATS hahaha!!)

[@connie6410]

I'm not a social media person, so I knew virtually nothing about Medipeel but somehow was recommended the peptide essence when I was on Yesstyle, and I do like it! Enough to repurchase? Probably not, but it was reassuring to see it was one of the two you liked most. I love your reviews, I think they're very fair. I hope you have a great weekend too!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It’s quite a fun product! Glad to hear you enjoyed it ☺️

[@katiek5082]

Echoing the person who suggested deep dives on fermented ingredients and those that fight inflammation. Thanks for always watching for our wallets.

[@autumnt.4622]

Alice, would you be willing to do a favorite anti-inflammatory skincare video? As someone with a very similar skin type (due to medications, used to be oily before. Now dry and sensitive, but rosacea instead of acne prone) it would be amazing if during your normal product reviews you might also mention when anti-inflammatory ingredients work well for acne but might be too harsh for rosacea, and what creams might be too emollient/trap heat on the face for rosacea but are still moisturizing enough for very dry skin. I always wonder these two things when you discuss texture of creams in reviews and anti-inflammatory products/ingredients being good for acne. I'd kill for a video on favorite cream/moisturizing cleansers too tbh. Also, I just have to say I love your ingredient deep dives and hope you make more soon! Especially one on Hanbang ingredients since you keep recommending them, or one on fermented ingredients as a whole. Like which ferments are best for which concerns, the different science, etc. like you did with the algae video. I'm just now starting an algae cream and peptide serum after binging all the ingredient deep dive videos. Hope you're having a lovely day! Thanks for such balanced and helpful content!

[@autumnt.4622]

As far as re-reviews, Algenist and/or Elemis would be really cool to see!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I’m glad to hear there is interest in this! It makes a HUGE difference for me, and yet so few brands discuss it (because they can’t 👀) Definitely might be worth talking about*

[@autumnt.4622]

@AliceintheRabbitHole Yes! I understand that rosacea can be difficult to talk about for brands and online persons for a variety of reasons, namely the unpredictability of the condition's reactivity and the need to avoid giving anything construed as medical advice. But it seems much more achievable to include rosacea in discussions regarding the research that exists for ingredients in the skincare and in discussions around product texture preferences. This is in no way a criticism of your videos, I appreciate all your research and information! I've just had a difficult time parsing how some ingredients seem to be confusingly contradictory for rosacea. For example, Tret can be notoriously drying/difficult for the skin barrier, but research shows it can be helpful for rosacea, which it is for me personally. I wonder about ingredients like Ginseng that are supposed to increase circulation/blood flow to the face (possibly bad for a vascular condition like rosacea) but can also be anti-inflammatory (very helpful for rosacea) and good for reactive and dry skin. (BTW, a correction -- I meant occlusive, not emollient in my first comment! Occlusive ingredients can sometimes trap heat for some people with rosacea.)

[@joyvmtatusko5225]

Second the Naite Thread Neck cream! The texture grossed me out at first, but now I love it and always keep a back-up. Also second the disappointment in the power aqua cream. I though it would be fun like the Farm Stay rice gel and cream, but as you say, the gel/cream proportions are off and WOW the stink--I used it up on my legs. Two nice products you didn't try are the peptide 9 aqua essence toner, a light watery toner (light "aquatic" fragrance) that is good for my combo skin in the summer as a first layer before serums, and the peptide 9 aqua essence emulsion which is either a light moisturizer or a very thick milky toner that I layer over serums in cold dry weather. To me the emulsion smells like unfragranced apricot oil, though I see several other base oils including macadamia so it wouldn't work for people with nut allergies.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Haha that was exactly me with the neck cream! I genuinely did not like it at ALL at first. But if it works and works that well!? I’ll deal with the strings 🤣 Thanks for sharing those other products!

[@amazingme88]

I clicked subscribe the very minute i saw that you bolded Fragrance in red on the ingredients list for the first product. We need more skincare influencers like you.

[@traceymp1405]

Other than using the Medipeel neck cream consistently - I have been using Chogongjin every day and have noticed such a difference in my skin texture and brightness, I am just loving my skincare routines lately - embracing the calmness, lol. I have certainly put my skin through some trauma before - thank you so much for your in depth reviews, you are such a pleasure to watch. You really make my night when I can sit and relax with a cappuccino and watch your review. Have a lovely weekend! 🌸💮🌸

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you! Hope you have a wonderful weekend as well ☺️

[@LauraLVTGW]

A week ago I received the Theramid Discovery Kit. 5 products, Ceramide Treatment, Vit. C, Azelaic Acid, Retinal and a copper peptide. I would love your thoughts!!! I've only tried the Ceramide and Azelaic Acid and I love both. I have never tried such a smooth Azelaic Acid cream. Hope all is well with you. Many blessings💖💖💖

[@Storm411z]

I’ve been waiting for their azelaic acid, peptide, and ceramide trio to come back in stock!

[@traceymp1405]

Hello Alice ❤❤❤ - I am so in love the Medipeel neck cream - it really is amazing (I am also on my second tub and have a third one waiting). I have never, ever had such a great experience with a skincare product as I have with the Medipeel neck cream! It works for me - the texture I am used to now (weird, but I'm fine with it now). I seriously can not believe how much a difference this neck cream has made. I have used Strivectin, and other neck creams, but they definitely don't come close to Medipeel.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yep that’s it exactly - I think we can get used to the texture. Especially when it works SO well!

[@haugustyn4865]

I have very sensitive skin and acne prone , mature…I used Medipeel products for yrs and they never gave me a problem…there products cleared my skin of all problems I had…special acne ! I always avoided fragrance in skin care, but those from Medipeel I noticed that they help me a lot and do not harm my sensitive skin…. I highly recommended to give it a try their products…🥰🇨🇦

[@elacampusano7341]

Alice, I'm a little confused about the Medipeel brand, I just don't know what to expect from it... My confusion is that Korean skincare has a different perspective, because we look for scientific proof of everything, while Koreans believe very faithfully in the power of plant extracts and what they can do for their skin, as you say, you have to keep an open mind and test if that combination of plants does wonders for our skin. Who knows? Apart from the video, I didn't know that ISDIN was so expensive in the United States, here it is a fairly affordable pharmacy brand. A big hug Alice and I hope you are well and I wish you the best with any difficulty that you or your partner may be facing, life is complex and we have to learn to overcome the precipices, then I assure you that you will come out stronger🌷😘

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yes, that’s how I feel even after trying the brand for 5 weeks haha! It’s a different brand, good in some ways and a bit more “?” In some others!

[@oki__]

I already have tech neck at 20 and work in dental 😅 so I’m definitely going to get that neck cream in my next order. I’ll comment again in a few months and see how it goes.

[@TheTrigeminus]

Yeap, another one in dental with a prime example of a tech neck over here. I put argilerine on it, haven't seen any dramatic change.

[@lindatsai3454]

I was genuinely confusing medipeel and medicube until this video 🤦 thanks for this VERY informative video!! 😂

[@Belle_Ndebeledoll]

Thanks Alice, I appreciate your reviews greatly, and especially Medi-Peel as I do find it caters more to mature skin, but don’t want to purchase anything that I’m on the fence about. Have a good weekend ❤

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Glad to help! ☺️

[@kmw97]

I hope everything is "ok" life is really life'ing for so many people currently it seems...😢 You are in my thoughts❤ I've not tried anything from this brand I don't 🤔 think. The Neck cream has been on my list for quite a while and I've tried a similar product to your number 2 that I do actually quite like, so I'm definitely curious about that one as well. Always love hearing you thoughts!

[@mkryu]

I love that medipeel neck cream. I got it after I watched one of your videos. It feels so cooling when I apply it. It definitely a unique texture kinda like taffy but it’s so moisturizing without feeling heavy.

[@SA30.137]

How do you think it would work on the face? I really want something like that for the face.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I admit I’ve been wondering the same thing! I suspect it might be heavy on the face (and given the breakouts, can’t try it now anyway, sigh.) but I wonder!!

[@mkryu]

I’ll try it out on the face tonight and get back to you guys. I already have a couple breakouts going on right now so what’s a few more? 😆 I’ll do it in the name of beauty.

[@mkryu]

It works nicely as a face moisturizer/sleeping mask. I woke up to dewy skin this morning.

[@SA30.137]

@@mkryu yeeyy! Thank you so much.

[@monikawatkins8525]

Thank you so much, I’ve been waiting for a review on the Pro tox line !!! And now they are out of my cart, there are better products out there ! As always, love from the neighborhood ❤ Stay cool !

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Glad I could help!

[@melissawilliams3185]

Thanks Alice. I can see why you don’t think medipeel is underrated. Some hits, but other than that it’s just fine. Love your channel!!

[@saraperbetsky7299]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I love the way the volume and tension pro tox cream makes my skin look and feel. I use it every night and seal it in with a super thick ceramide cream. I can definitely tell the difference in the morning if I skip it (dull skin and more fine lines). I didn’t enjoy the fragrance at first but it doesn’t bother me much anymore, probably because the results are worth it for me. I may have to grab that neck cream next 😊

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@tinakaminsky3477]

I am waiting on my yes style order of neck cream now. Sounds like a great recommendation

[@steveneven5128]

i highly recommend the red lacto collagen probiotic ampoule (i think that’s the name) made my skin look so healthy

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you for sharing!

[@sugarfree_2023]

My fav froduct of medi peel is bor tox stick. I was really surprised that it reduced my wrinkles. And you can apply to a very dry areas of your face - to wake up plump and well moisturized

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thanks for sharing!

[@annadriver5144]

Love, love, love your reviews, being sciency myself, so this isn't a criticism. Just, the only two medipeel products I am most interested in did not make the list, the glutathione ampoule and the melanon x cream. Hyperpigmentation is probably not a big issue for you, but if you do another dark spot review, I'd love to see the lowdown on these products!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Noted! Yes I admit it’s hard to pick products for these haha: do I aim for the hyped products or seek out hidden gems! (Lol)

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

I am very in love with fragrances but this also means smells can totally turn me off a product. I can’t use Vitamin C products because I react to them but I am kind of relieved. I hate the hot dog water smell. Thanks for going over this line so thoroughly.

[@robinmagdahlen2721]

I do like the neck cream and peptide essense. Was intrigued that it had volufiline. Dr raj charges $280 for his volufiline cream but his concentration may be higher. I can tolerate fragrance but almost always choose products that are fragrance free. My gripe with medpeel is the use of fragrance. It’s not an awful smell just not needed. And it’s not subtle. It’s a prominent medium level scent. I didn’t buy these products thinking they would be miracle products. There is no skincare product that can perform miracles. I have some fine lines and wrinkles. I try to keep my skin healthy and not lose my mind or sense of worth over a wrinkle. Life is too short.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It’s a very strong smell! I admit I was quite surprised

[@juhnetmickerdy]

Alice! Hi! Yes, I’ve seen this brand around but didn’t know too much about it so this was great fun and informative! Laughed out loud at your apology for not including pictures of your feet 😂 Huge disappointment for the foot fetish people all around the world tuning into this action! 🤭 Have a wonderful weekend my friend!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

They get NOTHING 🤣😂 Have a great weekend!!

[@APM-ky8vr]

I haven’t tried many of their products, but I love the wrapping mask. I use it mainly on my nose and under my eyes after doing my skincare routine as a last step. Somehow during sleep some of my skincare ends in my eyes and it irritates my eyes terribly. With the mask I can lock in the skincare and it doesn’t transfer into my eyes during sleep. And somehow it makes the pores on my nose look smaller, maybe because of less oxidation? I don’t know, but it works!

[@elennawong5552]

I am using their Peptide 9 Bio Tox Ampoule and enjoying it . I am using that to take the place of TO Argirline & Matrixyl . Now I am looking forward to try a couple of things from your video today . Thx !

[@estellawong365]

Hi Alice. Great for you to enjoy the red collagen product from Medipeel. 😊 I wonder if I will try out the peptide bubbles essence... 🎉

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It’s quite fun ☺️

[@paulayarbrough6930]

First ❤❤❤ It's so good to see you !!! Missed you beautiful lady 😘

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Hello hello!! Crazy week over here but hopefully I’m back lol 🥰

[@paulayarbrough6930]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole sending positive vibes & lots of love your way ❤️

[@shirleydanby4123]

Alice as always love your brand reviews. Thanks for the dedication to trying this brand. But generally huge no, no with the frgrance compoenents for me. But.... That neck cream, as someone in my mid 40's im gonna keep that in mind for the future, my neck area isnt as sensiitve as my face. Good to know 👏

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yup tbh that’s the cream of the crop with this brand imo! Excellent product

[@johncheffy4775]

I bought the Peptide 9 ampoule and was shocked to smell it . I can tolerate fragrance but I was still surprised.

[@lisasmith7]

Great and through reviews as always. Have a wonderful weekend ❌️ ⭕️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thank you! Hope you had a lovely weekend too 🥰

[@lillixd9838]

always good to see your beautiful face

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

@@lillixd9838 🥰🥰

[@carriemeredith]

Not the wild boars 😭

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Truly terrifying!

[@SA30.137]

Hey Alice, will the peptide essence conduct with the medicube device? And how do you feel the neck cream would to be on the face? Sounds like it would work wonders in the winters.

[@JelenaP991]

Medipeel was hit or miss for me. I love their eye patches and some products from Lacto collagen line, but everything else feels average

[@db-gb5xi]

Does that neck cream have the same texture as the Cosrx snail mucin cream? As for fragrance, I saw an article on lavender oil for possibly improving acne, an antioxidant, antibacterial (with more research needed, of course) and my mind was blown. The one derms I've seen talk about volufiline is Dr Dray. I've seen Dr. Idriss recommend that Isdin urea cream (they have also have a sunscreen with DNA repair enzymes). Speaking of the thank you farmer cream, did you try the axis-y cera-heart my type duo cream?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

@@db-gb5xi somehow, it is far more stringy. Far, FAR more stringy. I genuinely didn’t like the medipeel at first until I saw how much it does for my skin, as that’s a bizarre level of stringiness haha Yes!! Yep I’ve heard that with a few EOs. Imo, the trick would be to remove the allergenic components (so basically getting down to the specific molecules responsible for the benefits). Similarly to how we isolate 4-terpineol I would say. And yes axis y is on my list of brands to re-review, I’m actually so excited!!

[@sweetchocolatecookie]

That's the reason I don't like Medipeel. The fragrance is so strong

[@sugarfree_2023]

I like medipeel and they are very popular in eastern Europe but i hate their fragrances. I can hardly tolerate them. But they dissappear quickly i must admit

[@lavayuki]

I never tried medi peel before, but they seem to have some interesting products. Not a fan of fragrance but it has never caused me breakouts as such. I just don't like strong smells, I don't mind a pleasant smell, like I like the scents in glow recipe. But brands like Laneige are way too strong

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I feel you! Yeah I’ve been surprised by how strongly some products are scented

[@ruthh1646]

I used volufiline by itself on my lips and it grew them permanently

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh wow! What product was it?

[@ruthh1646]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole I tried Tosowoong and Sidmool volufiline and maybe I'm a super responder or something but it only took a few weeks

[@angelashaked8996]

I think the only product I got from medipeel is the eye tox cream. Haven't tried it yet.. I'm always intrigued by the enticing ingredients lists but put off by the alcohol and fragrance..

[@tortueninja6323]

Love the brand

[@rashasarandah1695]

Have you ever tried Allies of Skin?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

A few products but not as a whole brand!

[@Shudderetal]

I'd love to hear your thoughts on Allies as well!

[@maryarmstrong2231]

I am ALWAYS putting their items in and out of a cart when they are on sale…I find they are too expensive to want to fall in love with!!

[@db-gb5xi]

Allies of Skin does have a less expensive sister brand, PSA that might be interesting.

[@nickimontie]

@@db-gb5xioooh that’s good to know. Thanks!

[@lisasmith7]

Hey Alice ❌️ ⭕️

[@xxACWxx97]

Can you do a month long trial of krave beauty and d’alba?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

@@xxACWxx97 I’ll be taking a break from trials, but will consider those in the future!

[@wiseowl1580]

Maybe your like 90% of us who break out from all this gunk we keep trying? Ffs can't even find a moisturizer that doesn't rash me out now. 😅💡

[@cjaneg97]

Unrelated to the video but would your recommend Indeed Labs Snoxin or The Ordinary Argireline?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Snoxin! I went back for more of it, very impressed!

[@cjaneg97]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole thank you 😊

[@celiareed1402]

Did you get the Saro de Rue x Gothamista serum?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

OH MY GOSH WAS THAT YOU Ara and I carried that package around the house a bit, nervous on whether to open it or not 🤣😂 but yes, as Ara opened it (at arms length and over a trash can and no…I don’t know what the plan was if it was something bad), I was peeking over her and suddenly started squealing. Goodness now I wish I’d filmed that “unboxing”. Thank you!!!

[@celiareed1402]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole That was your 50k treat. Had a friend send it over. Didn’t mean to scare you!! ❤️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

@@celiareed1402aww haha thank you so much!! As my eyes saw “Gotha-“, the concern turned to excitement. Already started on using it haha I take it you’ve tried it? What a gorgeous texture 🤯

[@celiareed1402]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole I got one at the same time I developed rosacea. So it’s still in the box until I see my derm. But I already know I will love it.

[@SaraAshley116]

❤

[@gwendolinehall1386]

I know you have an open mind for skincare textures so the remarks from you about how wildly stingy their one product is has me scared 😅

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Very, VERY stringy! But I actually think that texture is contributing to why it works oh-so-well 😳

[@Labrexa]

🐰

[@Storm411z]

I have the Isdin Urea lotion, I have to use literally TWO-ONLY TWO-pumps on my WET skin right after turning off the shower water otherwise I cannot STAND the texture (I have a lot of sensory issues)🥴 that said, it moisturizes *incredibly* well for how little I’m able to use, and my skin feels softer with continued use (which I’ve not experienced with other lotions). But to be fair, I don’t normally wear lotion because of the way it feels on my skin, especially when I put on clothes or try to sleep 🫠 I want to try the neck cream (tech neck lines goin HAM at 28 😂) but I’ve been hesitant to buy it because of the texture 😅

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yuuup, it’s kind of…slimy? But it works super well! Oh gosh I don’t know what to tell you with the neck cream then. Because I hated the texture initially, but I put up with it for the results! That said, I never hated how it feels, just the extra time it takes dealing with the strings (they can get everywhere lol). I wish sampling was more widespread in K-Beauty! 😔

[@Storm411z]

Even hours after applying it just still feels.. tacky? Like I’ve been sweating? Or like it’s really humid? Idk but applying *very little* while my skin is wet and letting it air dry while I do my (face) skincare routine seems to do the trick 🤷🏽‍♀️