More Nope! | Skincare That Didn't Work for Me

[@KellyDriscoll]

🛍 🛍 🛍 || WHERE TO BUY || 🛍 🛍 🛍 SEE BELOW FOR DISCOUNT CODES *Cocokind Ceramide Barrier Serum Ulta go.shopmy.us/p-7169513 iHerb go.shopmy.us/p-7169533 Target go.shopmy.us/p-7169544 *Benton Deep Green Tea Toner Yesstyle ystyle.co/Ugpx iHerb go.shopmy.us/p-7169570 *Haruharu Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream Ohlolly go.shopmy.us/p-7169601 Yesstyle ystyle.co/Aun1 iHerb go.shopmy.us/p-7169626 Olive Young go.shopmy.us/p-7169632 Stylevana go.shopmy.us/p-7169650 *NatureLab Diane Extra Moist & Shine Shampoo iHerb go.shopmy.us/p-7169752 Stylevana go.shopmy.us/p-7169710 *NatureLab Diane Extra Moist & Shine Treatment iHerb go.shopmy.us/p-7169760 Stylevana go.shopmy.us/p-7169738 || Discount Codes || YESSTYLE: *Use code KELLYDRIS to take 5% off your Yesstyle order (2% returning customers)* STYLEVANA: Use code SHOPKELLDRIS for 10% off your Stylevana order WISHTREND: Use Code KELLY15 for 15% off your Wishtrend order (some exclusions may apply) OLIVE YOUNG: Use Code KELLYDRIS1 for 5% off your Olive Young order STRATIA: Use Code KELLDRIS at Stratia Skin for 10% off your order Recently Worn: shopmy.us/kellydriscoll/closet *Indicates use of affiliate links which provide a small commission that helps me run this channel.

[@danielac5090]

The misleading marketing is so upsetting! When I first got into skincare I had absolutely no idea about ingredients and went blindly after the recommendation of the sales people in my local kbeauty shop. After a month I noticed how my skin became red, inflamed and dry and went back for more skincare because now I needed something new..and I continued this cycle until I finally found your channel and became knowledgeable enough about how and what works and how the sale reps just destroyed my barrier with their products. Still healing from it but now I know how, thanks to you!

[@KellyDriscoll]

I'm so happy to be able to help! It's so frustrating, and it's really easy to miss something important!

[@danielac5090]

@KellyDriscoll you do help a lot so please never stop filming LOL. And if I can request...please make your videos longerrrr! 😊

[@SaraAshley116]

Your description of why you didn’t like the eye cream was so good. I completely know what you’re talking about!

[@nijuusei]

The Benton Green Tea toner was a recent discovery for me, and it's become one of my favorites! I have oily skin though. I love how lightweight it is, very refreshing. I honestly thought it was kind of meh the first time I tried it but since then it's become a daily staple for me, it's just a very soothing, reliable product, and my skin seems to love it!

[@talitharosanna946]

I love the Benton green tea toner! I haven't tried the old one but the new one COMPLETELY cleared up my skin and gives a healthy glow! I swear by it for spots. I agree though, it's not hydrating enough for me & once I've used up my current bottle I'll need to use something else for Autumn. I have to use it with hydrating essences/serums xx

[@KellyDriscoll]

The old one was GOLD! I have no idea what happened with the new one or why my skin didn't like it!

[@mierkablue]

The old one was my holygrail but it seems my backup I just ordered might be the new version... aaarght I hope it still works.

[@talitharosanna946]

@@KellyDriscoll I can definitely see it not being hydrating enough for you if it's not enough for me. I wish brands didn't reformulate beloved products! If it ain't broke don't fix it!

[@talitharosanna946]

@@KellyDriscoll I've just used the Kaine Kombucha toner for the first time as a replacement and WOW! I didn't realise how tight & uncomfortable my skin had been feeling with the Benton one 😂 Thank you so much for the recommendation!!!! Here's hoping this also keeps my skin clear!🤞❤

[@marcitarussell7807]

I also bought this when my barrier was compromised, it made it so much worse. I used it without checking the full ingredients (which I normally NEVER do) but it said "barrier serum" so I trusted that. I definitely learned my lesson! After that experience, I don't put anything on my face without reading the ingredients and researching them if I'm not familiar with them.

[@EmmaHacker-kj9un]

I love the Benton green tea cleanser. It is very gentle and is a rare cleanser without coconut ingredients.

[@MEEK__02]

I tried the Benton toner out and it did absolutely nothing to my skin, it didn't exactly ruin it, I just couldn't see it doing anything to my skin. I ended up using it up for my neck. It indeed feels thin, like putting water on your face. Yeah never repurchasing it again. Compared to the Anua heartleaf toner, which is also very thin, the Anua toner feels just way more hydrating and nourishing.

[@kls6612]

The Diane Shampoo was a fail to me, too. I did not get to try the conditioner. Thanks for the reviews!❤

[@henssku]

Hei Kelly, new subscriber from Finland here! Few days ago algorithm recommended one of your videos to me and I'm so thankful that it did! I didn't even realize or didn't know my skin is suffering because my skin barrier is damaged.. Your knowledge and recommendations made me purchase many products and I'm excited to try them out! Thank you so so so much for these videos and sharing your passion for skincare and sharing your knowledge :)

[@KellyDriscoll]

I'm so happy you're here and happy to help! Good luck with your skin healing! ❤

[@angelicamv5821]

Could you please try THE LAB prebiotic Cera Liquid. Everything you’ve recommended has worked for me and I’m about to buy this but I’m not sure at all

[@lorena.e]

I’ve only tried the haruharu eye cream out of all of the products you talked about and I felt the exact same way!

[@Adri.T]

Thank you for the video. I loved the Benton toner but my skin is dehydrated so will think about getting it again. 😊

[@bobbyjohnsavage2161]

For me my nope is Mixsoon’s Bean Essence. I really found the texture to feel greasy and sitting up on the surface not being absorbed into my skin and an unwanted shine to the finish of my skincare. I used it a few times and then it’s just sitting there in my collection. I have not tried using it as a gommage pilling gel yet it might be a good way of using it up.

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

Hi Kelly I have so many nope products that other people LOVE😂. I’m both rosacea and eczema prone so my skin is extremely reactive and lipid gold was terrible on me😢. I always patch test thankfully but I had a rash from it. Dr Ceuracle kombucha essence same deal and the RNW serum everyone raves about is another big nope for me (all were given to family or friends). Beauty of Josean spf my skin hated it and the same with canmake - I used them up on my hands as I couldn’t use them face, neck or chest. The torriden essence my skin hated but I can use it on my arms etc. Pyunkang Yul moisture cream is another no as is their original toner. My skin is more reactive than the vast majority of people however and these are all products with a really good INCI list that will work for most people. Lots of mehs along the line too, but it’s extremely disappointing when products everyone else adores are such epic fails😂. Best wishes x

[@ilikeaioli]

Omg same with me for ALL of the products you mentioned haha!!! My skin hates most of the k-beauty products I’ve tried (a lot!). 😢💔 FOMO. My skin LOVES boring products lol.

[@zoeberry33]

I enjoyed the Cocokind serum when it was about $13. The price has increased to the point I can purchase a better serum for the same price now.

[@KellyDriscoll]

I was surprised it was $22 when I bought it, definitely seemed overpriced since they have a drugstore vibe. Makes sense it was a lot less expensive before!

[@kaid2025]

I completely agree. It was nice when I first started buying it, and as someone who doesn't really exfoliate, it was a good way to get a little extra exfoliation in. But at the current price, I've realized that it's better to either separate those steps so that they are both working better or other serums that do the same thing but better for me in a similar price point.

[@nqviv123]

what are you using now in place of the cocokind serum?

[@randombeautythingss]

Oh my, I was so excited about the Cocokind serum and I fear it's the one that triggered my redness since early June! I started using it at the end of May and for the entire month of June I had redness every time after cleansing..which never happened before. I paused this serum early July though the redness is still there. I can't blame it entirely, but it might've done more damage than good!

[@ajengyf]

You finally tries Moist Diane, so sad it doesn't agrees w/ ur hair! I also tried the red one for sensitive scalp and really love the shampoo, haven't try the conditioner tho.

[@clairehye-limjeon5902]

Mystery solved! I thought it was me when I didn’t quite vibe with the Benton green tea toner this summer. I had so much faith in the product that I ignored the dehydrating signals - as soon as I switched to my tried-and-true makeprem toner, my skin went back to normal. Could be my aging skin too, who knows! Anyhoo, won’t be repurchasing starting next summer.

[@Jelibi]

Very helpful video! My Nopes: BoJ Ratinal eye cream, make my undereye area dry and don’t like the feeling, Numbuzin No 3, don’t like the rose-sent😊!

[@Christins8818]

If you are a bit older, with very dry skin around the eyes, the eye creme might be a good poduct to "slug" the eye area over night.

[@BrownieBobby]

I also have Blue Diane shampoo + conditioner. It makes my hair drier

[@lavayuki]

I have have used a lot of the other products of the haru haru black rice line like the cleanser, toner, cream and both sunscreens, and liked them all. Although I am one of those people who doesn't believe in eye cream, so have not tried that. I don't like Diane, its actually a very cheap crappy brand in Japan the equivalent of pantene or something here. I lived in Japan and listen to Japanese hair youtubers as well, and for Japanese shampoos, I recommend LUFT, Sleek, MELT, botanist, Theratist, Honeyque, Plus eau etc.. They are all sulphate free and more conditioning, made for daily use so not super strong but great for dry/damaged hair. i have bleach hair and i liked LUFT the best, esp. the hugh damage repair purple line

[@BoomerchocolateCake]

If you weren't a fan of the HaruHaru wonder eye cream and are looking for another eye cream with bakuchiol, the Blithe Pressed Eye Cream is one of the best brightening eye creams I have ever used for my dark circles. It also has caffeine for brightening and has a lightweight texture so it sinks in quickly while still being hydrating.

[@MariErinxx003]

could you do your top fav product in each skincare category right now or top 3?

[@cristinadelavilla7989]

oh, no!! My absolute favorite toner is the Benton Green tea one. I managed to buy several bottles a while ago and I´ve just finished the last one, so I was thinking of buying it again. It´s really not good if they´ve changed the formula. Thanks for the heads up!

[@KellyDriscoll]

They changed it a while ago so if you already have the flip top cap you like the renewed one, if it's a screw top cap then it's the older version and you'll want to proceed with caution with the new version.

[@cristinadelavilla7989]

@@KellyDriscoll I have the old bottle with the black screw top. I´m so sad 😞

[@meghanmiller4037]

What would you recommend instead of the Benton green tea for a toner?

[@ILYATRAGER]

Haruharu eye cream was meh for me too, along with their cleansing oil. But I would like to try their toner some time.

[@KellyDriscoll]

They have some great stuff, I just got their probiotics essence and looking forward to it!

[@ILYATRAGER]

@@KellyDriscoll i learned to love essences from you hehe, will wait for your reviews!

[@blueberry6123]

Can u give some recommendations for eye cream

[@iidamariakuronenkantele]

I didn’t like the Haruharu eye cream either! It did absolutely nothing to brighten my dark circles. Also, I got some kind of an allergic reaction to the Cosrx propolis toner that is loved by so many people. These things are very personal!

[@sakshisingh7253]

Love your videos❤ Have you tried ViCREA &honey product ls for hair?

[@BaggeBeauty]

I don't have any NO products recently, but I have just started using the La'dor shampoo for hairloss (the one for fine hair) and I love it ♥️ now I just have to figure out what treatment/Conditioner to use with it. The matching one from La'dor isn't available for me here in Denmark, sadly 🙈 I've been meaning to ask you if you would do a video on hairloss treatment and products, k-beauty. I'm really interested in some good and thorough advice... and in my mind, that is you 😊❤

[@RobertoGiovannini]

I had your cocokind experience with Skin1004 Toning toner and in particular with Roundlab Pine toner. In Skin1004 case it was mostly my fault, PHA is clearly indicated in the advertising material and the toner is marketed as toning, which I learned is a code for exoliation. Roundlab Pine Line is marketed as their sensitive skin soothing line for all skin types, yet most of the products contains LHA and the toner include BOTH LHA and PHA. I understand they are both less irritating than proper AHA and BHA, but less irritating is different from non-irritating and in a sensitive skin line it is not what I would expect. If you add that marketing material highlighted how soothing and refreshing it is, I felt quite betrayed. Switched to the birch juice line and never looked back, but I will scrutinize the mugwort line to see if it's worth the risk😅

[@KellyDriscoll]

Ahhh it's so confusing! And definitely, they are gentler but it's still chemical exfoliation and that still can wreak havoc!

[@LieveLins]

Honestly, their mugwort line isn’t really for sensitive skin either. I’ve bought their ‘soothing’ mugwort serum, but it contains sage oil. Got my skin all itchy en sensitized. I have now ordered their pantenol&soy line (serum and cream), so hoping that one will work better

[@RobertoGiovannini]

@@LieveLins Wow, another line nope 😅 I'm starting to think that Round Lab should really do a claim check to their lines and a couple of reformulations

[@MRDEREVKO]

I just have a question about the Tsubaki shampoo, which one is it and is it vegan and cruelty free? Your hair always looks so luscious and beautiful 😍

[@KellyDriscoll]

Thank you so much! It's the Premium Repair line, the gold bottles! I have used their Moist line (red bottles) and that's also very good, gold line is very rich in moisture so if your hair is really fried or dried, it's awesome! I'm unsure about the vegan and CF status.

[@mallowhoney]

My most recent instant nope was a new skinfood cleansing oil that I got a trial size of. I just pulled up YS so I can be specific, it's the Najubae Deep Cleansing oil, and it was... fine! It was just fine until I went to emulsify it. It almost gummed up on my face and in my hands when I went to emulsify it, which has never happened before and made me so grossed out. It even slowed my sink drain for a few minutes even with the hot tap running. My face felt super oily after, too. It was terrible lol. Ironically the cleansing oil I'm using instead is the Isntree jelly to oil one. Jelly to oil I can accept, oil to jelly? Too far!

[@inneromen]

Hi Kelly, which would you recommend more between the Paula's choice omega+ complex line and the torriden solid-in line? (i've asked you about lipid gold but i went to check out and delivery for france was about 40$ and i can't get myself to get it 😭)

[@KellyDriscoll]

This depends more on your skin type, PC is very moisturizing and rich, and Torriden is more hydrating and suited to combo skin. If it helps I love the PC omega serum but I don't like the moisturizer in that line, always pills on me! Torriden has a lovely moisturizer!

[@inneromen]

@@KellyDriscoll Noted, thank you so much for your answer, I really appreciate that you take the time to reply to my questions even though you don't have to, love your videos, have a nice day

[@reesea7988]

Omg I was going to try that cocokind serum when I had messed up my barrier (I healed it now) earlier the past few months but I went with my tried and true krave beaury GBR Now I’m kind of glad I didn’t get it 😅

[@KellyDriscoll]

OMG sounds like you ended up doing the right thing! Krave GBR is awesome, happy to hear you're healed up now!

[@cdanieldance]

I tried the cokokind to, did not feel a level of hydration that a ceramide provides. Never again😊

[@thevoiceofanabiya3295]

I bought numbuzin no.3 toner essence not working how to finish the product

[@sweetchocolatecookie]

I just tried the Mela-Pro toner from Nine Less and I'm really disappointed. It feels way too greasy and doesn't hydrate my skin enough.

[@danielanino9355]

The haru haru eye cream burnt my under eye! even after doing a patch test. Big NO! I think I might be allergic to bakuchiol

[@KellyDriscoll]

Oh no, that's helpful info for you though, because bakuchiol seems to be added to a lot of products now!

[@sansanju6556]

Can you please talk about tranexamic acid....... It's confusing naw ......what actually it does????

[@KellyDriscoll]

Did a video a few years ago! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5TXdYOPl9N1fZo

[@sansanju6556]

Bt lab muffin beauty science and dr dray said that ' it doesn't help with hyperpigmentation.....just help with redness and rosacea .....plzzzz help....

[@tasmiasultanatonima2093]

Plz make a new video about gentle exfoliation. I'm on tretinoin for more than 1 year. It's dry skin (oily t zone). I still get pimples in my cheeks ( it's not hormonal). I don't know how to solve it. My skin care products are: Skin1004 centella cleansing oil Simple micellar gel cleanser Cosrx propolis toner ( 2× day) Jumiso snail mucin (non tret night) Numbuzin 5+ vitamin serum (morning) Skin 1004 centella sunscreen Tretinoin 0.025 (3× week) Cetaphil moisturizer Don't know what I'm exactly doing wrong or what I'm missing in my routine. Plz help 😢❤

[@ambergerhelper7852]

Have you considered you might be allergic to the snail mucin or propolis ingredients? Have you done an elimination trial?

[@tasmiasultanatonima2093]

@@ambergerhelper7852 yeah I've patch tested every products before adding in my routine. Infact without toner or snail my skin becomes more dry and itchy, inflamed

[@ambergerhelper7852]

@@tasmiasultanatonima2093 That’s amazing. I can see why you’d be frustrated with such due diligence performed. I hope you can find an answer!

[@Espritlumiere]

Have you tried using the snail mucin before your tret? Or adding more hydration and occlusive products? Sounds like dehydration to me but I could be wrong.

[@niknadianikmohdnasir9561]

That Diane shampoo also gave me the similar problem. My hair lost its volume. My hair is waaayy thinner than your hair, so it looked like I lost a lot of hair..hahahaha

[@KellyDriscoll]

OMG that sucks!

[@rehanraha4877]

We want justice 😢 India from west Bengal 😢😢😢

[@Labrexa]

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[@gdvvgdfv]

how many nope skincare do u have? like hundreds or thousands? same for me....

[@KellyDriscoll]

Haha, in a sense I don't have many because of how incredibly picky I am at what I choose to put on my face, knowing what I know about my skin sensitivities. However, being in the skincare content space I am lucky to get the opportunity to get exposed to so much more skincare, so that up's the odds of something being a nope!

[@francisinghels9765]

Tsubaki makes so flat and greasy; guess it's only for thick/Asian hairs..?

[@KellyDriscoll]

I'm not Asian and it's awesome for my hair! I have thick hair but it's not extremely coarse, I would not recommend this line for fine hair though.