Pt.2 Save $$ | Affordable Skincare Dupes for Expensive Products!

🛍️ 🛍️ 🛍️ || Products Mentioned || 🛍️ 🛍️ 🛍️
*SK-II Facial Treatment Essence
Sephora go.shopmy.us/p-443550
Stylevana go.shopmy.us/p-1626398
*Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence
Stylevana go.shopmy.us/p-1527641
Yesstyle ystyle.co/QKuj
*Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate Moisturizing Face Oil
Sephora go.shopmy.us/p-1626438
Ulta go.shopmy.us/p-1626443
*Stratia Fortify
Stratia Skin
*^Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Sephora go.shopmy.us/p-121026
Dermstore go.shopmy.us/p-1626453
*^Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid
Stylevana go.shopmy.us/p-1164317
Yesstyle ystyle.co/x5UD
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|| Chapters ||
0:00 Intro
0:31 SK-II Essence
8:08 Kiehls Midnight Recovery Oil
15:20 Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
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OHLOLLY: Use Code Kelldris5 at Ohlolly for 5% off your order
STRATIA: Use Code KELLDRIS at Stratia Skin for 10% off your order
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#kbeauty #dupes #affordableskincare

[@SuuupaaaChip]

Love this video! I do have to say that the PC 2% BHA has helped me with fine lines, and I know it’s helped a lot other people with that as well! It’s not making our skin make more collagen, but it is exfoliating away layers of dead skin cells, which for some people is all that it takes to improve fine lines and wrinkles! We want part 3 definitely! Gives dupes for Tatcha Water Cream and/or their purple cream (forgot the name). 😊

[@catherinegreer854]

Dewy skin cream. Love that one. Yes! Please dupes would be awesome!!

[@ciara.russell]

So excited to see a part 2!! I would love a part 3 please 😍

[@ADseasons]

Kelly, can you do a big size K Beauty video? Some great K beauty products come in such small sizes (50ml-200ml). I would love to find more large fragrance free essences, ampoles, and sunscreens.

[@carolesleo]

Thank you for the consistent content Kelly. Love from Spain 🇪🇸

[@KellyDriscoll]

You're so welcome! Sending you ❤️ in Spain!

[@Miumiu0404]

The Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid leaves a tacky and greasy finish on my skin. I'm glad I found the Isntree one because it feels so much better on my skin.

[@KellyDriscoll]

The texture differences are stark, I like the Isntree feel better too!

[@magdalena9346]

Exactly!

[@rhondafilarecki4786]

Your content is always so informative and well explained. Also love that you always include some recommendations. I have tried many of them. 👍

[@bryannaweigel9581]

Your hair is so pretty!

[@picklebird1261]

I really like the IUNIK Rose Galactomyces Toner. Feels really nice on my skin and has rose water as well as the galactomyces ferment. Thanks for all your great content!

[@nowhere.near99]

Affordable and effective is the way to go. Thank you so much♥️

[@KellyDriscoll]

Absolutely!!💖

[@stephaniegrehan9084]

I love these videos. A really good way to help with shopping temptation - I'll splurge on the dupe instead of the super pricey option. And you've used the cheaper option so I know you're still recommending a good product

[@viva_.]

thanks for so much great content Kelly 💗

[@ashleylamb1000]

Oh! I love your dupe videos!!!!!

[@KellyDriscoll]

💖💖

[@claudiasmith9117]

Yes to a part 3. Thanks

[@kristinekerr3688]

Yes to Part 3😊

[@melindagenitempo2359]

Outstanding information! Yes live these dupe options. ❤

[@magdalena9346]

Thanks to you, Kelly, I swapped the paulas choice bha toner for the one from isntree and I am so glad for that. Paulas choice toner is overpriced and it was too drying on my skin actually. I am little over 30 and my skin can not handle more agresive exfoliating products anymore. The chestnut one is more gentle and sometimes I am ok to use it even 2x a week.

[@KellyDriscoll]

I'm so glad the switch worked for you!!🙌

[@engelneen1686]

This is a great video and I will have to go back and check out part one. With the cost of food, utilities, etc going up so much I am having to cut costs wherever I can. Thank you

[@KellyDriscoll]

Grocery shopping has been really hard, I hope this video helps and hope you get some relief from this inflation!

[@avb4987]

I love your well researched content❤

[@KellyDriscoll]

So glad you enjoy it!!

[@anastasiazazulina6111]

You look gorgeous ❤ the dress, the hair 😍

[@KellyDriscoll]

Thank you so much!!❤

[@pushpakpal9613]

Your bangs look lovely Kelly♥️

[@KellyDriscoll]

Thank you so much!

[@reesea7988]

I’ve been contemplating trying the SK2 for years now 😢 I just wanna try it bc I’ve tried all of the dupes but really wanna see for myself what the difference is on my own face

[@KellyDriscoll]

There's usually a decent deluxe mini on Yesstyle or Stylevana, could be a good way to try it for less than $100!

[@Justin_Osugi]

They also sell it at Costco for a little less.

[@Kat-5697]

Get the cosrx one. 95 percent and much much much less expensive. I love it.

[@giadac.8677]

Thank you ❤

[@cvonsutphen]

*Galactomyces for Dyshidrotic Eczema* . Thanks to many of your recommendations, I've enjoyed trying many J & K beauty products. While my facial complexion has improved, an additional benefit has been improving my battle with dyshidrotic eczema. My Derm recommended Aveeno Eczema Therapy Balm, and it's a must have. However, when I started using a galactomyces toner for my face, I noticed a huge improvement in my hands. My flare ups have greatly diminished and I love using a product that isn't a greasy mess.

[@KellyDriscoll]

That's amazing, thanks for sharing your experience!

[@maryv9832]

I just received the secret key essence. I was so excited to use it for skin brightening. Unfortunately, my skin doesn’t like it for some reason. I’m going to stop for a while and see if I can start again using every other day. Thanks for the video Kelly!

[@KellyDriscoll]

The fermentation is so strong that it can be irritating for some individuals, maybe a few times a week application will work, fingers crossed for you!

[@steffik.]

Thanks a lot, Kelly! Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid is great. I really like it. Have you already tested MISSHA - Time Revolution The First Essence Enriched? I don't know SK II, but the Missha enriched essence is great. Kind regards from Germany!

[@debbie_LJ]

Yay! Yes, please part 3💗🥰A dupe for the Biossance Omega repair cream, please 🙏 Oh, and the NIOD Modulating Glucosides?😁good luck with that💗🥰💗🥰

[@anastasiazazulina6111]

Also NIOD CAIS would be great! Even moderately expensive, not super cheap)

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

Hi Kelly I really would like a dupe for the Kate Somerville Delikate moisturiser. My skin loves this buttery soothing cream (super dry with rosacea and eczema). The texture is fabulous and my skin drinks this stuff in - I use it during the day in the colder months under spf and as a night cream in the warmer months (I am super dry remember). The closest I have found is the Paula's choice ultra rich moisturiser - it's around £20 cheaper per pot, but I would like something even more affordable. It has to have a similar texture/feel and be just as moisturising, without a really greasy feeling layer left on the skin. I've tried a TON of moisturisers for my reactive and really dry skin - most of them just don't quench the deep dryness/tightness of my skin. So many moisturisers badged as being for dry skin are just not emollient enough for how severely dry I am tbh. Best wishes.

[@deborah972]

Hi kelly ,this is the best video love 😊 ❤ xx

[@KellyDriscoll]

I'm so glad you enjoyed! ❤

[@diedredavis8477]

Peach slices also have a 2% BHA TONER for around $10

[@pickledginger4574]

I just bought it but haven't started it yet!

[@BarbaraT.]

Never tried SK II (over $100😵‍💫), but I've used other Galactomyces products and I love them!!

[@lavayuki]

Ive tried so many SK dupes and loved that secret key essence. The paulas choice is a HG for me but yeah it’s expensive, I will defo try that Isntree dupe. Although because Korea do not seem to use pure salicylic acid, I wonder how effective it would be compared to western SA products.

[@CaitlinAmodei-rq1ro]

You should consider doing a video on places to buy affordable KBB products (besides Amazon). Both online and actual stores.

[@gloryresia2824]

Would you do kind of a Get Ready With Me video for make up? I've been obsessed watching your videos, I've bought some Korean Skincare based on your recommendation The only problem for me is my make up gets cakey over time, I don't know what's wrong 😅

[@yukikowu5695]

I need to know what kind of hand cream you use because the back of your hand where you show the spread of these products is like the most perfect skin I’ve ever seen

[@KellyDriscoll]

Omg, thank you! I don't use anything hand specific but I moisturize all the frickin time because I have dry hands. I use Cerave moisturizing cream and Cetaphil moisturizing lotion a lot. Sometimes I add in a few drops of oil to help with rough skin.

[@yukikowu5695]

@@KellyDriscoll maybe also from all the product testing that you do on the back of your hand!!

[@rajetameshram7007]

DUPES!!!!🥳❤

[@janesmitson7404]

Love these type of compare videos...I plan to take the plunge and get SK II, there are too many people I've talked to who say nothing compares....really no dupes.

[@KellyDriscoll]

Nothing is a direct dupe but decent ones are available if your wallet can't keep up! If you can experience it, it's worth it! Hope your skin enjoys!

[@aprilneilson1163]

Sk2 is magical! No dupe for this Kelly. I look like a filter is on my face😅😂😂

[@mattywood7294]

Love all the dupe options! Yes to part 3! Any way to save money is always the way to go 😁💸 Quick question on BHA's, is it safe to use a BHA product while on Tretinoin? I've been using Tretinoin for a while now and I thought it would rid of my blackheads and minimize my pores but I haven't seen any difference.

[@lonerebeI]

Yes just don't use them together in the same routine (meaning at the exact same time)

[@KellyDriscoll]

Yes you can use them together they don't contradict each other and as long as your skin isn't feeling irritated you can use how often you like!

[@mattywood7294]

@@lonerebeI thank you so much!

[@mattywood7294]

@@KellyDriscoll yay awesome, thank you so much!

[@erinnswan7063]

Am only one that doesn't like the smell of lavender.

[@kerry8461]

I’m allergic to lavender and apparently it is not an uncommon allergy

[@heathersargent289]

No I hate it and rose too.

[@lonerebeI]

Not a big fan either. Much prefer sage and mint, or rosemary

[@paulayarbrough6930]

I don't like it either.

[@lizbarrand7701]

No. Definitely not, lol. I hate it and I hate that it seems to be the only said that ever gets used for anything that supposed to be relaxing.

[@catherinegreer854]

Hey, Kelly 😀 This is off topic but curious if you have tried Purito's deep sea pure water cream or BOJ Ginseng Moist Sun Serum? I really like them and would love to know your thoughts 😊.

[@KellyDriscoll]

Yes! Purito was covered here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqKUfYCDj5eAnNk Ginseng SPF review is coming next week.

[@catherinegreer854]

@@KellyDriscoll Thank you!! Can't wait. I am Loving the Ginseng spf by BOJ. ❤️❤️

[@dr.k1012]

The funk killed me 💀 love your content ❤

[@KellyDriscoll]

Haha 😂 it sure is funky!

[@janicewright8139]

That’s exactly how I proved to Poshmark that a SKII product I purchased wasn’t real. It did not have a smell at all and I attached one of Kelly’s videos describing the smell. I was able to get my money back. Thanks Kelly.

[@KellyDriscoll]

Omg that's amazing, so glad you got your money back!

[@pedrolourenco1938]

Hey Kelly! Would like to see you talk about affordable dupes for the Donginbi 1899 Single Essence. See how their ginseng extract quality compares to other less expensive, but still good alternatives. Though apparently they've "tweaked" the formula and filled it with overpowering fragrance.. gosh..some brilliant minds! Took the only good fragrance free product in their entire line and ruined it.. 😔

[@KellyDriscoll]

OMG they added fragrance to the 1899 essence?! That's such a disappointment!

[@pedrolourenco1938]

I know right?! According to people's comments on amazon yes. What a shame.. let us hope some other brand comes up with a good red ginseng essence like I'm From for example 😊 would like to see that 😁

[@aprilneilson1163]

I'm on my second bottle of sk2 and it doesn't smell at all.

[@jacquelynstewart6965]

I get clogged pores on my upper arms, different than KP, which i also have 🎉, but i can actually pop them. Pribably from sweat. Do you recommended anything thats affordable that could tackle that? My skin can handle a lot so im consudering the ordinary aha bha peel again, but a daily product would be ideal

[@KellyDriscoll]

I have the same issue, usually an exfoliating wash in the shower helps a lot (like cerave salicylic acid cleanser) Daily you could try aha (helps to keep the dead skin cells from clogging your pores). Any aha toner with a cotton pad would be an easy daily treatment. Cosrx has a good aha liquid and first aid beauty sells pre soaked aha pads.

[@monicaduncan7109]

Hi Kelly is there any products with yeast extract, like the Missha time revolution FTE. Yeast definitely has a brightening effect on the skin?

[@KellyDriscoll]

Galactomyces (main ferment of SK-II) is derived from yeast! While galactomyces is the isolated strain from yeast, just yeast extract will have some of the same benefits for the complexion and skin health!

[@christinel6325]

Is the Isntree BHA toner sticky? I have dry skin and I find the Paula's Choice BHA toner extremely sticky (no matter how little product I use). Thanks for the video! I always enjoy your content 💜

[@KellyDriscoll]

I don't find it sticky, the extra humectants help it absorb into the skin better, ime.

[@ILYATRAGER]

Hi Kelly i wonder how Purito Galactomyces essence would stack up in the against SK. Sending love❤❤❤

[@meelahmak]

apparently there’s a new formula and i have it in my YesStyle cart but Im going to try Secret Key Rose instead. the new + old formulas seem to be a bit different and it’s not guaranteed which one you’d get- according to the info page. i’m probably going to splurge on SK-II after this massive beauty haul 🙃

[@KellyDriscoll]

Nothing really dupes SK-II unfortunately, Their galactomyces is patented so nobody comes quite as close. However I think the closets in terms of budget picks with great results is Secret Key or Scinic kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqTdaWWEpcutpJI

[@itsmewqw]

soon jung toner is too light and cosrx propolis is too heavy on my oily dehydration skin, i really like keep cool toner, is there a toner that has the same texture as keep cool ??

[@KellyDriscoll]

Make Prem Relief Essence Toner!

[@Labrexa]

🐝

[@sunidhi29]

❤❤

[@Fatma_Gamal93]

Please help Is instree 2% good for acne prone skin? Did it reduce acne ? And which is better cosrx bha or instree 2% bha?

[@KellyDriscoll]

Isntree uses salicylic acid which is more potent than the betaine salicylate that Cosrx uses, and it's one of the best ingredients for acne prone skin!

[@pixie_lab6129]

Do you have products recommendation that have tamanu oi other than the Krave Beauty one?

[@KellyDriscoll]

Another product with tamanu in it is Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum (propolis version).

[@pixie_lab6129]

@@KellyDriscoll Thank you!!!

[@avb4987]

Part 3 please

[@skingeek]

@kelly Driscoll why are you late I bought missha first essence and then numbuz 3 serum thinking it's dupe of skII

[@KellyDriscoll]

Missha can deliver some similar results I think, while the fermented ingredient and formula is different it's still a very respected and quality fermented essence! You can always search my name and the product you're thinking of in KZbin and if I've covered it, it will show up!

[@skingeek]

@@KellyDriscoll Thanks I have started searching your recommended products before buying now, all ❤❤❤ to you, I trust you

[@skingeek]

And that's why I bought Mary and May idebenone and puri to centella serum, I love your content as you are not promoting just the easy ones for content sake❤❤❤

[@francisalvarez4240]

❤🎉

[@hellEna1]

Kiehl's products apart from the moisturizer are just overpriced essential oils. I tried a bunch when I started my skincare journey and they all led to irritation.

[@lonerebeI]

Paula's choice 2% bha is unmatched for me. Definite 1 of my holy grails

[@Quotidian-Erudite]

Plse make a vedio for shampoo Purchase 🇮🇳