Reacting To Selena Gomez's Lupus Toothpaste Skincare Routine

[@hrhsophiathefirst4060]

Would love a lupus friendly routine. I am a cystic acne/lupus sufferer on a skincare journey to reduce hyperpigmentation and even out skin tone.

[@Chloe__________xx]

I’m sure Cassandra will respond to you but I just thought I’d say hi and that I’m also a lupus sufferer and cystic acne sister too. 👋🏻😊 I can’t speak for everyone of us ofcourse but the only thing that helps my cystic acne (and prevent as many lupus flare ups) is being on the contraception pill, because it balances my hormones it also helps balance inflammation in my body to reduce as many lupus flare ups as possible. I’ve tried going off the pill but it never works for very long. 😩 retinol (Paula’s choice) and niacinamide serum (the ordinary) on my jawline do control some of the cystic acne when I’m not on the pill and they both smash away the pigmentation left by our lupus rashes. But If you want a soothing slower solution (without actives) to the pigmentation issue I find snail mucin from cosrx and K beauty moisturisers with centella asiatica in it very healing and soothing & alpha arbutin serum lightening. Snail mucin heals cuts the snail gets from sliding on rough surfaces so it speeds up our healing skin too I’ve noticed. I use it even on my fresh lupus rashes and it’s so soothing then I cover it with the ceramide cream from cosrx, the combo of them both calms the rash down so quickly. Hope this made sense. I wish there was a medication free route but the pill (Diane 35 ED) has been the only thing to help both my cystic acne and stop as many lupus flare ups 😩💜

[@Chloe__________xx]

@Annointed peal. What are you talking about? I’m simply sharing my experience. And no a transplant doesn’t mean she won’t have any further problems lupus is a life long disease. Inform yourself!

[@rebeccamarie4065]

I have autoimmune issues and had cystic acne. I was on Accutane twice. 😭 My skin seems to love oils like herbivore lapis, elf CBD oil. I also use truly CBD jelly anti blemish serum. I also get triggers by things I eat. If I eat fatty fried food, I will break out. Diet is important for maintaining healthy skin. Sometimes anti inflammatory diets have been effective to help both autoimmune and acne. I would talk to your doctor and ask what’s right for you. I hope you find what works for you. I know it’s hard having a chronic illness. 💕

[@Chloe__________xx]

@@rebeccamarie4065 😮 I’ve heard great things about cbd. I’ve heard accutane can be rough 😩 I’m glad you found what works for you, I have to try cbd. I definitely agree about the anti inflammatory diets. For me anything starchy like bread or pasta breaks me out bad 😫 I’ll definitely check out the herbivore line. 💜

[@rebeccamarie4065]

@@Chloe__________xx I am not sure if you can get a bottle still, but Ipsy had the lapis herbivore for $18 instead of $72. Accutane was so horrible. My skin peeled and my lower back hurt so bad. I took it in my teens and I’m 30 now. My skin is just starting to settle down. I use to think oils would break me out more, but its been amazing. I use it under makeup and it keeps me from breaking out. It’s like a layer that doesn’t let the makeup in my pores. I hope you find what works for you.

[@krissym5632]

As a lupus warrior myself, I’d like to thank you for this video and for also shedding some light and bringing some awareness to a disease that’s not always talked about. It’s rare influencers talk about the effects of autoimmune disease on your skin and skincare routine. Videos like these make people feel less alone in the struggle❤️

[@taylorh205]

As someone who also has lupus I LOVE THIS

[@brandeemorris8036]

This shows she is not like I need the best of everything she's normal human being period I love her she's so beautiful on the inside and out

[@wishhint6048]

8:25 Tatcha isnt necessarily J-Beauty. The founder isnt even Japanese, shes Taiwanese. Its just J-Beauty inspired and from what I know is that not many people in Japan know about the brand, considering there arent any Sephoras there. Tatcha isnt a Japanese owned and created brand, it's a Japanese inspired, American Skincare brand.

[@Chloe__________xx]

100% and there’s so many more effective and affordable Japanese & Korean brands than tatcha. Tatcha is just overhyped by celebrities. Like yes it’s amazing but they just haven’t delved further into j beauty or k beauty to see there’s better out there (and without the fragrance too) take the enzyme powder wash for example it’s $$$ but the srb rice powder enzyme wash is far better and under $15.

[@solveigw]

From their homepage: One morning in 2009, Vicky Tsai woke up and said, “I choose happiness.” A decade of working in corporate America had left her disillusioned, and suffering from acute dermatitis that required daily steroids and antibiotics. A Taiwanese-American, she unexpectedly found herself in Kyoto, where she encountered a culture of harmony, beauty, and well-being that healed her from skin to soul. Months from becoming a mother, Vicky eagerly studied the natural Japanese ingredients and timeless rituals that transformed her skin. Alongside a team of scientists, geisha, and cultural advisors, from Kyoto to San Francisco, she began a learning journey that continues to this day. Tatcha is a celebration of the wisdom and wonders learned along the way.

[@faggmj]

Worth noting, also, that Tatcha has been owned by Unilever since 2019.

[@parisinthe30sx]

Why does that matter though, if it's not a Japanese brand? Just curious.

[@mandysaied]

@@solveigw so she went to Japan, learned the culture around skin care and capitalized on it.

[@xheavensonfirex]

Thank you for talking about autoimmune diseases! I myself have one (Ulcerative Colitis) and it can be so hard for people to understand because they don't see anything physically wrong with you. I also have a strong suspicion that I may have Lupus as well (many matching symptoms including the red butterfly face) but fighting with my doctor is not always a battle I have the energy to fight. I really give Selena credit for being so open about invisible illnesses, and you as well, allowing others to be educated on how debilitating they can be.

[@friv_0881]

I have Crohn's disease with severe arthritis complications and anklyosing spondylitis, autoimmune diseases run in my family and my mother suffered from Lupus and scleroderma before succumbing to breast cancer at 59 years old. I would actually Really appreciate an anti inflammatory skin care routine/regimen done by Cassandra. On top of Medication, exercise and a healthy anti inflammatory diet, I can see how inflammatory or benign skin care could be helpful and important for maintaining the best overall bodily health we can. After all your skin is your largest organ! I hope she Cassandra does consider making a video for us.

[@chiravuris]

If you have 1 autoimmune condition, you're more likely to have more autoimmune conditions. I wouldn't be surprised if you have lupus (specially with the butterfly rash). Try seeing a rheumatologist for lupus work up if your pcp is not listening to you.

[@thereafterish]

From a Lupus Survivor (now in remission-f&cing hooray!), having Lupus defined in such digestible lay-terms and explaining why sun protection and maintaining/working toward a stable and positive place with mental health is so amazing to see. Lupus is one of those “invisible diseases” where you can suffer like heck and people will doubt and question you. “You have arthritis? But you’re not old.” “You couldn’t walk last night or turn your head? Are you sure you’re not just trying to get attention?” It’s soooooo nice to have a skinfluencer marry science/medicine/and normal everyday speech to explain a very little known and barely understood, potentially fatal disease that affects mostly women of color. Truly appreciate you breaking it down. I’ve never seen it explained so well in a way a regular person (who doesn’t know anyone with an auto-immune disease) can understand! Mahalo nui loa!! re: Tatcha: J-Beauty??? Nah. It is inspired by traditional Japanese culture and ingredients sourced there. They were Asian-American founded and owned until Unilever bought the company in 2019-aka it WAS Asian American Woman-owned but now is owned by a non-cruelty-free conglomerate that sells products in mainland China. To be clear on ingredients, Tatcha worked with scientists in both Japan and the US to formulate their products, but I’m not sure how much of their manufacturing and R&D still utilizes the same methods under Unilever vs when Ms. Tsai was still the sole owner of the line.

[@AlejandraXio]

Hi! I also have lupus. How did you get into remission. I’m almost always in a flare up 🥺

[@londonsbaes]

I’m a makeup artist and I also got really surprised by how pigmented the liquid blushes were and I ended up looking like a clown the first time but I honestly managed to blend it in the end, as you said, it’s a learning curve but once you know that less is more with those it’s honestly a bomb product, and it holds really well !

[@TheJudelaineChannel]

It's so nice and refreshing to watch a KZbin personality with substance who actually knows what she's talking about and doesn't just push the hype to market products. Thanks for your honesty Cassandra. I really learned a lot watching 2 of your clips. I subscribed!

[@micaela8340]

Thank you so much for talking about autoimmune diseases

[@freethetomatoes]

I don't hear you speak on it so I'm not sure if you know but the packaging was designed for those with limited hand strength and mobility. It's easier to grip and open! I think that's such an important concept that often gets over looked! Her products might not be my favourite or my go to but I do look forward to what else she releases and the packaging that goes along with it!

[@pau_5435]

I believe she did mention this in her previous Rare Beauty video :)

[@dinosaurlover92]

I've been watching your content for easily 10 years now and only recently did my best friend see that you commented on some of my Instagram posts a few years ago and FREAKED OUT. she goes, "Do you know Cassandra Bankson?" And I told her that you're basically the reason I love and know so much about skincare to this day. She's now an esthetician and is helping me with my adult acne and it just brought us closer together. So in a nutshell - thanks for being who you are and continuing to put out informational skin care content. Love you!

[@riohenry6382]

I love her humility and modesty. I didn’t know who she was before this vid but she seems really sweet and real. That is so unexpected and fresh !

[@tarajijones335]

Thank you so much for talking about Lupus and the skin. I have LSE and it is not always easy playing in skincare the way I used to or explaining it to people. I just sent this video to my mom and sister to give them a better understanding. A dedicated video building a Lupus safe skin routine would be amazing! I honestly do not think that I have ever seen one before.

[@frankied.roosevelt6232]

Selena's makeup line is the only reason I, and many others, have safe makeup options for mast cell activation induced autoimmune disease like lupus, eczema, rocesa, and some forms of acne! Forever thankful for that! Her eyes probably feel heavy and hot. That's a lupus thing. I love any thing that helps distract me from my dry eyes. Also, her kidney donor was an actress on "The Secret Life of the American Teenager"!

[@twistedbambi2370]

And she is also one of her best friends ♥️

[@frankied.roosevelt6232]

@@twistedbambi2370 not anymore unfortunately ☹

[@twistedbambi2370]

@@frankied.roosevelt6232 oh, I had no clue. That's really sad.

[@ehjfj369]

@@twistedbambi2370 they still are,friends those rumours aren’t true they recently got a tattto together

[@amdl270]

I just thought the ergonomic design was helpful. I had no idea about the ingredients being like this as well! That's incredible! Thank you for sharing

[@monalisa-yz9zh]

Imagine being able to afford any skincare in the world and you put toothpaste on your pimples oh no no selena girl 😩

[@visualbeauty3427]

Maybe before.

[@justcasper734]

I've been asking people if they know a great website that actually sells facials or 100% organic oils extract, but I'm talking about facials, and greens, and oils that actually work, like I'm talkin about retinol, collagen, vitamin B & E and also a do you have any brand or website that you can recommend,? Thank you hope you're having a blessed day:-)

[@jojoart571]

@Trinity M calm down lol

[@carpediemearth]

@Trinity M toothpaste is not a remedy. It is irritating to the skin and can cause inflamation, which can lead to pigmentation and yes acne

[@MrNeronakos]

@@carpediemearth Oh come on guys, it works like a charm and you just put a little in one pimple. It has never backfired to me. You don't put it all over your face

[@nissepedersen193]

I want to buy every single rare beauty product, not for the products, but to support Selina and every Thing she stands for 💖💖💖

[@SantaEvita]

About Tatcha: I live in Japan and as far as I checked, (except for the online shop) Tatcha products are sold in literally ONE place in the whole country (a foreigner-targeted luxury spa in Kyoto). I work in the beauty industry here and none of my Japanese coworkers know the brand.

[@CrueltyFreeGracefully]

thankyouuuuu from a fellow lupus struggler about mentioning fragrance as a trigger as well as dermatitis. I feel seen for once!!!! You did a fantastic job explaining lupus and autoimmune issues. Thank you so much

[@Vee-Maxi]

I’d love a video talking about makeup for acne/ sensitive prone skin that helps with skin issues as well as covering them!

[@db-gb5xi]

A lot derms recommend dermablend but I'm pretty sure it's not cruelty free as it's owned by L'Oreal.

[@mel0dy891]

I believe it's "only" Japanese-inspired beauty. The owner is Taiwanese-American and she studied natural Japanese ingredients, the culture itself and their traditional rituals for several months. Their whole story is written on their webpage, some of their products are great, sure, but I'm still not convinced it justifies the price point. Cass herself showed us many times that there are a lot of amazing and affordable products!

[@whatsherface444]

I think the toothpaste myth won’t die cause it works for some people, it works for me anyway, anytime I feel a pimple coming on I put toothpaste on it and it’s gone the next day

[@eduardaarrais]

I use it on pimples I popped. I learned this tip from that dermatologist? Sean? 🤔 I can't remember his name 😂 he was debunking myths and said this one was a mix of both fact and myth. The toothpaste won't heal your wound or help with scarring or treat your acne, but since toothpaste has antibacterial ingredients it will stop the bacterias from spreading to other areas of the skin. Down side is it stings because of the menthol, good side is the menthol sorta puts your skin to sleep and you stop feeling pain. I always leave it on for about 20mim and next morning the pimple is on its way to healing instead of being full and inflamed again. Do pimple patches do the same or better? I wouldn't know as I haven't tried it yet, but I'm happy with this easy and accessible trick 😂

[@joann.5041]

@@eduardaarrais Yes, I think toothpaste works for some people!

[@carolinacampos9878]

I'm getting addicted to your videos Cassandra. I just love your analogies 😅 And thank you for talking about theses kind of diagnosis and for constantly (😇) advise people to wear sunscreen, I love it. You're an amazing big sister butterfly 🦋

[@citrus7745]

had to pause the video to say this: i never struggled too bad with acne on my face but i definitely had/have some on my back and shoulders and seeing you just show your shoulder to the camera and talk about it in such a casual way blew me away more than it should have! i never see other people with it so i always feel a little alone even though logically i know its common and nothing to be ashamed about. makes me feel better about the fact i love to wear crop tops and spaghetti straps when im out and about! recently discovered your channel and SO glad i did because youve been providing me with so much good, enlightening content!

[@eternalearth88]

I remember watching your videos 10 years ago when I was teaching myself makeup for the first time, I was about to start high school! :D I remember the videos in your living room and your amazing skin care explanations then! KZbin recommended me this video today and I didn't even realize it was you until you showed those old clips in the beginning :D I am so excited to see you grow and become a medical aesthetician (get that education, girl!) and now doing so much more and taking your platform even further! Keep being awesome Cassandra! Sending you tons and tons of love!!

[@MischaDitamparOma]

selena is the only person I'm ok with when people are being biased about when talking about her products because she's a very amazing woman. it's hard to separate her from her works and even if her products are not the best, her character that goes within the process of creating rare beauty is too powerful and inspiring it doesn't let me dislike it

[@yassin5183]

Im studying biology and just love your details in your explanations, it’s great. It’s just nice, that u trying to explain everything in such an easy way to understand it. u r definitely one of the most pleasant KZbinrs I ve ever seen. Love u

[@tehmaimed]

Selena did say her body breaks out in hives if she gets too much sunlight. There's some pictures of her with fans where she does have the butterfly rash(which is nice of her to still take pics with them!) It explains why she's usually so pale now in comparison to before when paps always caught her sunbathing. I guess sunlight triggers her skin issues and now that she avoids it, she doesn't get those rashes anymore.

[@brandeemorris8036]

She's amazing human being what makes her beautiful is what's on the inside and Selena is beautiful inside out period she's so down to earth love her

[@sanskritibarman4928]

Kaia Gerber's skincare routine next pls!! I can't wait to know your thoughts ❤❤❤

[@ms.shineray]

Kaia been looking more like gia carangi, more than and more these days

[@jeffdiggs7030]

Selena Gomez is one of my top 3 favorite female pop singers of all time, and she's such a sweetheart on camera and off. It just so dad that she's going thru a lot and u can tell she needs a lot of love in her life.

[@amymorris7693]

Two of my favourite people in one video 🦋❤️

[@stevenback7295]

Oh my goodness, I am so excited to catch you live! Oh man, that sounds wrong. I am just glad to be here to watch you. Nope...not much better. Language can be rough

[@marianne8352]

As someone with Lupus, it is so exciting to see it being talked about on here. Selena is such a wonderful spokes person for SLE, as she not only talks about it openly, but she also still continues to live a successful life. So many people seem to see lupus as a life sentence, & when I’m having a bad day it can be tempting to just give up and decide I need to quit work, stay home, & live off a pension for the rest of my life. People like Selena remind me, & everyone else going through this, that there’s no need for it to be a life sentence!

[@sasha76944]

She's so precious, it's a shame people invent and spread fake narratives just to have an excuse to hate on her

[@tamarareid6170]

please give us an example

[@sasha76944]

@@tamarareid6170 The narrative she stole her friends kidney That she and taylor are just a stunt Or that selena is an alcoholic which is literally impossible to be one having lupus and after a kidney transplant

[@MischaDitamparOma]

@@sasha76944 those accusations don't make sense at all and it's so stupid that some people believe them just to hate her. like who tf just steal kidneys?

[@Patricia-b]

Actually i would love to see a lupus video so i can pass on the goodness to my mother!!! I am actually so excited for her brand arriving here bc the bottles are joint friendly. (Also on fragrance, her only big reactions is with mascaras. And you would think mascara doesn't need it - lash paradise i am staring at you - but it's a struggle)

[@veronicavargo8830]

I have lupus and I would love more skincare videos on it.💗

[@emedler]

I have Systemic Lupus and I absolutely love that you are bringing awareness to it. It is a nasty condition to deal with.

[@lindseystein9676]

I agree, the wander beauty eye patches are so nice. I use the extra serum on the rest of my face. I have your mentality about eye patches usually, but those are so nice!

[@TheCataclysmicAwakening]

Thank you for always being open, and honest with your struggle with acne. No one else would show off their back-ne! Thank you for normalizing, a very normal thing. You're the best! 🧡

[@melonie_peppers]

I haven't been able to wear open tops for over a year now because my backne

[@emilyg528]

I love this explanation of what an autoimmune disease does. I have Psoriatic and Rheumatoid arthritis and it's hard sometimes to explain to people how it affects me. I might need to borrow this explanation lol.

[@kayleykat5183]

I'm also psoriatic arthritis sufferer! It's definitely hard to explain things

[@charissa6648]

I have rheumatoid arthritis and it's terrible! Hope you are doing well, and pray for a life of remission!!! Thanks for the comment good to know I am not alone!!

[@mal-bouj1039]

Your explanation for autoimmune diseases is everything! 😄

[@annfrank411]

Yes please I would be so grateful for lupus friendly skincare routine. Pretty please 😊

[@aniyahbraveboy7093]

Thank you for mentioning products for Black people🌟

[@rach_loves_SaintAsonia]

Yay for spreading Lupus Awareness!! 💜

[@OctaviaWayne]

I’ve been watching your channel for a while now and yesterday I stumbled on Shireen’s (Sp?) channel for the first time, so I think it’s wild that you happened to mention her today; of all your videos I’ve watched, this is the first I’ve seen you mention her. Cool coincidence, thank you for sharing your priceless knowledge ❤️

[@mini_mew775]

OMG THE WELSH BROTHERS! LOVE THEM SO MUCH

[@rig.1]

Cassandra please do a video about sweat and skincare.. especially gym freaks. What to do/not to do. I sweat like a pig, if I'm wearing heavy makeup the sweat literally burns sometimes, even with a barrier cream 🥺 I love working out, I've even noticed my skin brightens more and looks healthier when I'm consistent. But I still sweat sis..educate us. I love you!! Oh and you're so gorgeous 😍😍 girl I think you look hotter without makeup🤗

[@gens8013]

Shoutout to my fellow Lupus queens!! (Also omg i thought I’d lost my mind when I clicked on a recommended vid recently for the skincare Welsh brother and thought HEY!! I’ve watched a couple of his videos before! I still use a foundation setting method I learned from him!! I guess he does skincare too!! I only found out they were different people bc of this vid!!)

[@katmoew6153]

Thank you for sharing about lupus ! Would love a lupus routine !

[@elizabethevelyn7125]

My favorite spot treatment is the Inkey List Succinic Acid treatment, which I bought because of you! I love it because it's a lower % of salicylic acid, and my skin is really sensitive. I top it with the Hero Cosmetics repair balm and it really helps. :)

[@eleanorrobertson318]

I work at SpaceNK which sells tatcha and we had a brand rep come round to teach us more about the brand. The founder isn’t Japanese but all the ingredients are sourced from Japan and they are made in Japan. It was inspired by the Japanese forest meditation technique, which is where it’s name is from (the sound of breathing in and out), the founder vicky experienced the relaxing spa like feel from her Japanese retreat she went on whilst pregnant with her first child and at the time she had dermatitis on her face so she was inspired to make a spa like relaxing brand that pregnant women can use as well as being effective for skin conditions like dermatitis or eczema and for any women who want their skincare to sit perfectly under makeup. In conclusion despite the brand owner not actually being Japanese the brand is still considered a Japanese brand.

[@jas000n]

The only eyecream I want is one that will help me keep an eye out for selener

[@Sophia-i9y]

This comment! 😭😭😭😭

[@kkarlin9494]

Yessss the meows for swearing!!! Thank you Doris for taking my suggestion!

[@whitneyphilis]

Love your explanation of an Auto immune disease( the most visual I have ever heard). You are very knowledgeable about most things "skin". One more thing I love Robert Welsh and yes if anyone wants an authentic makeup review, they should be following him. Enjoyed watching💜💜💜

[@tomcoward16]

cucumber extract is really good for under eye area, I have a cucumber gel serum I put in the fridge its so good.

[@aishahdiedericks8051]

Please create a lupus friendly routine 😍😍😍

[@Chloe__________xx]

This is the best explanation for lupus I’ve heard. 😂 I have systemic and the rare blood clotting form. I explain it similar I tell people in a healthy person if they have a car accident and a piece of glass enters their wound their body protect itself and form a clot around that piece of glass to reduce risk of injury of that glass slicing you up because it recognises “hey you’re foreign you don’t belong here”. Where as in a person with lupus it’s own antibodies they don’t recognise they’re family & they think they’re foreign so they attack their own crew for no reason not realising they’re family 😂 so I tell people my bloods antibodies a bit “special” 😂

[@unslaadkrosis9435]

Mom says I'm speshul 😂

[@Chloe__________xx]

@@unslaadkrosis9435 riding front and Centre on the special bus 🚎😂

[@melonie_peppers]

I bought my first toner today and I was the store like "turn and learn!". I chose one with Salicylic acid because it exfoliates. Thanks Cassandra, I'm learning!

[@archeewaters]

this is such a great way to start the day! thank you

[@carlagisellamartelli3958]

I suffer of Hashimoto disease, and I would love to see some product / sunscreen , skin care routines that don't contain ingredients that are endocrine disruptors. Which i totally avoid and unfortunately most sunscreen have.

[@angelap32]

Selena is soo cute! Cute personality Just an overall great human being and I love what she says she's right you don't have to have makeup on to feel beautiful I barely wear any makeup for the last two and a half years since the pLandemic and I feel good and my skin feels great my skin used to break out a lot from the foundations and other makeup on my face in fact I'm not afraid to post pictures of myself without makeup and I don't use filters I'm okay with that most people on social media have to post a filter and a whole bunch of makeup and to be fake cuz that's not what they really look like just for people to ooh and awe at them it's crazy

[@Jess-bee]

That palette looks beautiful but I’m curious to know if it’s actually good in how it applies - how does it blend, what’s the texture like, is it pigmented, is there a lot of dust / fallout etc

[@jessitaG]

I look forward to seeing your KZbin videos every time. I learn something new and your energy is great 💚

[@snehadutta590]

I love love loooooove the way u explain darlah!!❤️❤️

[@Gummy_Pop.]

I love your analogy of the immune system its easy to understand and visualize

[@saskiapov]

Tatcha got acquired by Unilever in 2019 the founder is Taiwanese who migrated to the usa so the brand is Japanese inspired ! the brand is not vegan either !

[@emilytanner9741]

I've found a few comments about that and I find this confusing. Chinese beauty is completely different than Japanese beauty. So a Taiwanese woman (Chinese) made a Japanese inspired beauty company? Why 😂

[@db-gb5xi]

@@emilytanner9741 She tells the origins of the company on the site.

[@saskiapov]

@@emilytanner9741 she saw an opening in the market I would say and built a marketing strategy around this ! in business it's all about the story, i.e mission statement. what the brand stands for. part of her story is that she soled her wedding ring to invest in starting the company. usually the goal is to build the company up to be acquired and in her case $500 million. when I look at a brand I really see through the bs. I have purchased some of their products and they are of quality however when brands aren't practicing moral behaviour and integrity in their doings ( usually because they want to sell in china ) I just can't support that company

[@emilytanner9741]

@@saskiapov I think the whole thing is quite bizarre. This brand is not popular in China. Also, this year China passed a law and not all products must use animal testing anymore. So a lot of the cruelty free brands are in China now.

[@saskiapov]

@@emilytanner9741 that's a great start hopefully towards completely outlawing animal testing reqirments period

[@sheni.1]

I was waaaaiting for this 😍 Your videos make my day

[@saraszmajda2356]

I SCREAMED when Cass mentioned Taylor Swift 😍

[@brandeemorris8036]

I love her it's her heart that makes her beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@MMM-wk7hm]

Thanks for talking about lupus 💚

[@Neha-kz6iq]

Rare Beauty packaging is arthritis friendly and for people who have joint issues.

[@christykiel1290]

I have Sjögren’s syndrome and vasculitis and there is some overlap with lupus. I would probably learn a lot from a lupus skin routine. Thanks for all your great content!

[@danasmothers]

This is me also! Hi! 👋🏻

[@Victoria-fz4oj]

Cassandra, I just love love love the way you explain stuff. I’m a pharmacy student and wish you were my professor haha!!!! My professors don’t know how to explain anything 😩😩

[@sarahk4047]

I have lupus SLE, thanks for the info My liver, pancreas, bladder and spleen are majorly affected by this disease and I get the horrible “butterfly rash” that Lupys sufferers often get

[@rims.1196]

The founder of Tatcha is from Japanese origins (I believe) . And she auctioned her engagement ring to buy an old geisha beauty book full of recipes that are supposed to have inspired/actively help create the brand. She works with some Japanese scientists as well. But yeah she's American :)

[@kayleykat5183]

Thank you for talking about autoimmune diseases! I have psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, and sjorgrens syndrome.

[@davidneel7949]

I've become a sunscreen junkie, and I really enjoy it, everyday! You made me buy the botanical sunscreen. 😆 It's self-care, like Selena and yourself, have explained.

[@katherinebilligmeier9586]

Was NOT expecting that clip of the guy getting hit in the face with all that water - made me laugh so hard

[@dewilew2137]

I got a Dewy Serum sample from Sephora, it was a pretty good sized deluxe sample (the ones that you have to spend a certain amount and enter a code to get). I didn’t have high expectations, but I actually liked it a lot.

[@ShakiraSmylie]

Cassandra is a very lovely human being

[@Evelynn1991]

One of the funniest videos I’ve seen you do Cassandra. You had me dying laughing trying to fix the mistakes 😂

[@leejames175]

cassandra just wanted to say you looked flawless in this video!

[@Hosigie]

I have Lupus too (among some other autoimmune diseases). Had no idea Selena Gomez had it as well. Also had no idea I should avoid fragrance in skincare. A rash on my arm that I get after applying sunscreen makes sense now lol. Also about the butterfly rash, I have it on and off, same with sores in my mouth. It usually flares up when I'm under stress, I also get more joint problems then. Not sure how it is for others though, but I think it's probably the same, on and off. Funny though, I've been staying out of sun for the last 15 years really, and I ended up with a huge vitamin D deficiency. And it's probably one of the problems that should be talked about. Yeah, sun is damaging, especially for Lupus patients, but you also need it to stay healthy.

[@rebekahnelson9011]

Hey Cassandra! I got this moisturizer from Ulta several months ago and I’ve been using it on my face only to realize that’s a body moisturizer. It’s the Ulta Cucumber Moisture Gel to Cream Moisturizer. Maybe see if it’s still good to use on my face?

[@morgianasartre6709]

It's a moisturizer for the skin, if it works for you and doesn't break you out - it's fine to use for the face.

[@TheChrischris27]

Tatcha is Japanese inspired ☺️ and I just love the products

[@sjhg4s]

One time, I used The Ordinary glycolic acid toner followed by the Ole Henriksen Vitamin C gel moisturizer and ohhhhhhh my gosh. Lesson learned!

[@shyfairis6078]

What happened

[@sjhg4s]

@@shyfairis6078 Red and painful and peeled for days. It was awful.

[@meowcenary21]

Please do an autoimmune skin care!!!

[@sillyxostar]

I love you so much and enjoy watching your videos - and it's nice every now and then when I notice you plug Robert or James Welsh! 😉 💖 I loved them first, but found you through one of their videos! Awesome! 🥰

[@Maddie9185]

I use lipstick as a blush all the time and it works great

[@geedusa]

Classic 💋

[@shauryanagaria8599]

I USED HYDROQUINONE WHEN I WAS YOUNG AROUND 17-18 DUE TO HYPERPIGMENTATION AROUND MY MOUTH.I USED IT WITH VITAMIN E CREAM , SUGGEST BY DERMATS, UNFORTUNATELY MY SKIN BECAME REALLY REALLY SENSITIVE AND ONCE I DROPPED THAT MEDICATION TO PROTECT MY SKIN , i got hyperpigmentation again since then i am very careful in using pigmentation creams and stuff.

[@danasmothers]

I just found this video 8 months after the original upload. I do hope there is an Autoimmune skincare video coming soon! It is so needed! Some difficulties: Trying different products can cause a flair, so it’s not as easy as a healthy person trying to care for their skin. My eyes inflame regularly from all sorts of things - water in the shower even. Trying to find an adequate sunscreen has been a nightmare. The dryness is unreal. It’s not something that can be corrected by drinking more water, so I have to deal with it. But it sucks all the moisture right out of foundations leaving them dry and cracked on my skin. I feel like I’m an 80 year old with skin that’s been sun tanning too long, and being 80 is fine, but being 80 when you’re 40 is terrible. Then there’s covering skin lesions, and that’s an entire bag of fun when every make up product says, don’t use on open wounds. Yes, please, do a skin care routine/tips for those of us with autoimmune diseases. (I have Sjögren’s & SLE.) I’m headed now to check out Selena’s line because I read in the comments here that the products are easier for joint issues. That’s wonderful!

[@joeaaron1]

I need Emilia Clark and Rosalia skincare routine pls 💖

[@FreyjaJ]

Regarding acne spot treatments, many of them use active ingredients that are very damaging to the skin of lupus patients. I can't use anything with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, unfortunately. I've never found the toothpaste trick to be beneficial, but I have had some success with tea tree oil soap.

[@jdbimmer3853]

I used to put toothpaste or lipstick or garlic when I had zits back when I was younger. They all worked but lipstick was the most effective. As soon as I saw one, I would put a little lipstick and before I knew it, voila, it's dry!👍👍👍

[@Mimi-hn6iv]

Tatcha is Japanese inspired. I remember watching a video, where the owner said she saved up to buy a book of Geisha skincare secrets.

[@carriellenangell6148]

Totally agree with the marketing tactics issue. However, I really like creams and lotions that are packed with actives and are not just moisturizing. So, maybe because at 65 years old I'm really targeting specific issues on different parts of my face from day to day and maybe on a given day I want a peptide facial moisturizer but I want a retinol cream around my eyes, etc. It's useful to me to have the flexibility to build my routine around what my face needs in different areas.

[@MelTheMuppetslayer]

J beauty suggestion from the Muppetslayer: the product I mentioned over the weekend. That significantly decreases the appearance of my very prominent 11s. Hada labo gokujyun. It’s basic but idk… plump me up!!! Eventually I’d like to try their shirojyun line which has tranexamic acid I believe.

[@sia_adores_tay134]

So glad you mentioned Taylor swift !! I love her

[@ananyaneelmani9001]

HER MENTIONING TAYLOR SWIFT HAS MADE ME LOVE HER EVEN MORE

[@u-x-m-a]

She is actually bestfriends with Taylor

[@Dee-V-Dee]

Never use toothpaste on your face 🤦🏻‍♀️ I used to use it and honestly it kind of worked for a while, until it didn’t… I used it on some acne a couple of years ago and it literally left chemical burns on my skin. It was horrible. I had circular patches that were bright red and scabby. Luckily for me they didn’t scar and sort of peeled away like a sunburn or something. But after that I stayed far far away from toothpaste 😭

[@Rin-mf4bf]

The not wanting to ruin makeup thing at the start, i feel you. ecspesially for Florasis makeup.