New non-hydroquinone A-Luminate Brightening Serum from Alastin

[@looovegoodmusic]

Recently discovered and am binge watching your channel - what a treat. I hope you'll continue making videos.

[@stephaniehaltom1620]

I LOVE this product!!! I’ve used it for over a year!!! Wow! What a difference it has made!!!! I tried Zo brightalive but alastin is my favorite!!

[@narjis786]

Hello, based on your other videos, I invested in the Skinbetter Even Tone. I wish I had seen this video earlier.

[@meganwasserman1028]

I'm currently using this product for hyperpigmentation. My dermatologist recommended it. It's true that it's pricey, but it seems that a little goes a long way. I've only been using it two weeks and I really like it so far. My dermatologist said to give it a full 30 days before really forming an opinion. I have high hopes, as it already seems to be working and I really trust my dermatologist and she highly, highly recommended this product.

[@lorraineshoemate9430]

Great informative video. I love Alastin products! Loved your "Egg" analogy!

[@theocbeautymd]

The egg is great. It really gets the point across. People obsess about the ingredients but that's less than half the battle!

[@helenorgarycrevonis2022]

Thank you, as always clear and concise explanation. Could you please answer the following questions: How does this product works with regular routine of nightly Retanol and daily Vitamin C? Does the product ever on sale? Why the results only show diminished effect but not complete elimination of hyperpigmentation? Is their a product that will deliver 99% complete elimination of hyperpigmentation (freckles)? How does this treatment comparers to IPL in effectiveness? Thank you looking forward to hearing from you.

[@theocbeautymd]

You are correct, this product alone will not completely remove hyperpigmentation. But if used with other products like retinoids, antioxidants and sunscreen, the results will be better. And if that is combined with laser procedures, the results will be even better. There is no one miracle product for pigmentation, especially melasma. If you were to just get an IPL treatment or just use this, I would say this will give you better results, only because you are comparing a single treatment with a twice daily, 365 days/year treatment. The long term consistent one will always be better. What you do at home is 80% of the result, what you get done in the office is 20% of the result. I have never seen Alastin go on sale. They do have occasional gift with purchase.

[@laly6980]

Great video but I was very disappointed with Elastin brand my Dr. recommended Elastin nectar to use before and after a procedure unfortunately didn't help at all it was a waste of money. What do you think about Sente Cysteamine HSA?

[@sandymalinovsky8455]

Would you recommend using this with a Vitamin C serum ? If so, where in the routine would you use them? How about with a retinol product at night.

[@elena-it7xs]

This is an extremely well designed and well presented video. Love the topic ❤ are you currently using this product? Thank you so much

[@theocbeautymd]

yes!

[@mimimoon6082]

Dr. Ania Marie, you look even more gorgeous today! Absolutely stunning! Thanks for reviewing this serum. Very impressive data on efficacy! I actually bought it a few months ago but haven't used it yet. I use vitamin c in the morning and tret at night. I'm also on my last 2 weeks of the Cyspera cycle before switching to twice a week. Do I use this serum after toning, after other serums, where does it go? Do I use it morning and night or once a day? Thanks so much for all your wonderful content! ❤😘

[@theocbeautymd]

Thank you so much!!!🌹 Alastin recommends applying it first, if pigment is your primary issue. If not, you can apply it after your other serums. I apply it first, or if I'm using epicutis, I apply epicutis first and this second. Am and pm

[@fangcindy5462]

This is great video, I am a fan of ZO Skin Health. Have been using the Anti-Aging program with on of off Hydroquinone which I don’t like the reaction of HQ….I will try this serum and pair with my ZO products , WRINKLE + TEXTURE REPAIR and RETINOL SKIN BRIGHTENER 1%. Do I still need to apply the ZO daily power defense before or after this serum ?

[@silavie1378]

Hi dr ania i hope you are doing well your skin is so glowy and perfect 🤩 i can't wait for your skin care routine update ❤

[@theocbeautymd]

Will do soon!!!

[@GetMital]

Hi Dr. I am using hydroquinone two nights a week and Alastin the other night. Would it work on melsama?

[@greenkeanu16]

Can you compare ZO brightalive vs A Luminate? I suspect the concentration of niacinamide in A luminate is higher because when I use it, it’d cause stinging sensation, whereas brightalive doesn’t cause that.

[@theocbeautymd]

I'm working on it! Will do

[@karend4016]

Great video ! Ok, I want this now, I was initially thinking about skipping it, because I wasn’t impressed with Even Tone, and I thought this might be along the same line.

[@theocbeautymd]

Definitely worth a try. Different formulation, different ingredients!!

[@katymurphy8058]

I love this product and I use it on my face after vitamin C, before hydrator and sunscreen. Here’s my question. I have DSAP, mostly on my arms and legs. It’s really embarrassing. Is there a product to lighten all my blotchy spots?

[@meganalexander5556]

Gawl darn it...I just picked up my Brightalive (first time use). Question--do I apply this before or after daily power defense? I've looked online and found both options.

[@theocbeautymd]

Brightalive is great! No regrets!!

[@theocbeautymd]

Brightalive always after daily power defense

[@MyMaria1224]

Great information love Alastin!! Ania which cream or serum would recommend for after retin A? A good hydrating one thank you!

[@theocbeautymd]

Alastin ultralight moisturizer or Nectar if you are dry and irritated, ( I mix the two), Skinbetter Trio or Zo Hydrating creme

[@emilylovesmakeup411]

I hope I don’t ask a repeat - I just got this skin better even tone and brightalive. Wondering if you can compare brightalive to this at all? Thank you! Love your videos

[@emilylovesmakeup411]

I should have added I have been using the luminate on my chest along with the neck and chest cream from Alsatian. Huge results in a short amount of time. I’ve been going back and forth on my face with brightalive and eventone. I may need to just try luminate on my face!😉

[@theocbeautymd]

The new formulation of bright alive also has tranexamic acid. I will have to do more research on bright alive. Maybe I will do a followup video for a better comparison

[@dilleydoga]

please make more videos!! They are awesome!!

[@fangcindy5462]

You look very different from the video a year ago, looks fantastic in this video, Slender, contour-lifting face shapes… could you share what procedure you have done? I specific looking for a solution of fat dissolve since My cheek is getting chubby and laxity 😅 thank you Dr.

[@jkc8407]

I just bought and started my first bottle a little over a month ago. I have a lot of sun damage from my twenties. My facialist recommended it after my last facial. We will be doing some lazor t/x along with this cream. So far I do really enjoy using it. I only use it at night and I apply it 3 hours before my tretinoin. I think the price is good due to being able to cut out the Sophora type brands that add up to cost much more than this bottle. If the science is there and it works I'm all for spending the money for results. I'm 39 and trying to undo damage that took 15 years to build. Thank you for the review and sharing the science behind this product!!!

[@theocbeautymd]

time and patience and you will get there! You might want to bump up to twice a day, see what your estie says.

[@jkc8407]

@theocbeautymd thank you! I use bha in the morning. Do they play well together by chance? It's Paula's choice, bha 2%. Thank you again!!!

[@aerissfelch9651]

How does this product by Alastin compare to EvenTone by skinbetter science ?

[@elena-it7xs]

I have the same question . Thank you

[@michellecreeden9204]

@@elena-it7xs me too! Thank you!

[@rachelmergo]

Same! I can’t use even tone bc something in it (I believe alpha arbutin bc I reacted to another brand with same ingredient too) so curious if this is formulated the same way.

[@theocbeautymd]

This is a difficult question because... Skinbetter tested again hydroquinone also but in vitro (Petri dish lab) so it's a hard comparison. I truly think this is a situation where A-luminate will work better for some, (no alpha arbutin in this) and Even Tone may work better for others. So it's a matter of finding the right match. If I was going to try just one, I'd start with A-Luminate because of the research and results.

[@michellecreeden9204]

@@theocbeautymd thanks for the reply!

[@keliweis4668]

Do you recommend this over skinbetter science Even Tone?

[@theocbeautymd]

Preference may vary from person to person, but clinically, this one seems superior for brown discoloration, Skinbetter works on evening one sallow tones as well

[@keliweis4668]

@@theocbeautymd Thank you!

[@Restorationdreams]

Hi Doctor. Thanks for this video. I don’t really like to use hydroquinone with clients so this is a great alternative ❤

[@marthastewart2658]

I’m using Retin-A would I put the Retin-A on first or this serum first? Also, do I have to wait time in between?

[@theocbeautymd]

you can do either first but you should apply retin A to completely dry skin

[@michellemichael1676]

The issue I run into with Alastin is that all their treatment serums have niacinamide which I am sensitive to. So if I were to layer their serums together my skin would be completely damaged!

[@theocbeautymd]

This does have niacinamide in it ☹️

[@J.E.C.]

Not all of them have niacinamide, plus you should try first. I doubt you would get sensitive to Alastin, very safe products even for the most reactive skin.

[@michellemichael1676]

@Е. C. the retinol, restorative skin complex and the new pigment serum all do have niacinamide. The retinol and the restorative complex together was too much for me.

[@LexiCote-xj3zy]

This was very helpful! Might be a dumb question but I have freckles and don’t want to get ride of them so can I still use this to get ride of PIE? Or will it lighten freckles too?

[@theocbeautymd]

It might lighten them but they won't disappear

[@deniselanglois6193]

I have been using SkinMedica for about 4 yrs but I want to change products - I’m 75 and I have melasma on top of lip and just can’t get rid of it. hydroquinone did not help- I think I need a better moisturizer- LOVE the ZO Polish - but am thinking of trying Skin Better products because they are more natural- oh I also use Retin A for years sometimes every night

[@theocbeautymd]

often when hydroquinone doesn't work, the problem is the oil in the skin. Oil prevents its efficacy

[@Sana-np7sy]

I’m planning on trying it.. currently I’m using the one from skinbetter science.. Thanks as always.

[@theocbeautymd]

Hope you like it!

[@joyousenoful]

I just purchased this based on your review. I’ve been looking for a high quality pigment reducer for a while. For me, hydroquinone wasn’t that effective, irritated my skin. I was using the Regimen Labs spot serum for a while with decent results but wanted to try something new. I like that it has antioxidants too. Hoping to pare down the number of products I use

[@theocbeautymd]

I'd love to hear about your results! Pair with a retinoid for optimal results

[@MishaRW]

Would you say that this is more effective for pigmentation than the Skinbetter Alto Advanced Defense?

[@theocbeautymd]

They are different. This one is better at treating existing pigment. Alto Advanced is better at protecting against current insults from the sun/pollution/free radicals etc.

[@MishaRW]

@@theocbeautymd Thanks for the response. Good to know. I didn't realize that was the main function of the Skinbetter product (which I'm using now). I'll definitely be looking into purchasing the Alastin serum.

[@mailor2125]

hi dr. hope you are doing well. thank you for this informative video. this product is definitely on my to buy list. i have a question. i have been using sente cysteamine hsa + eucerine thiamidol dark spot system for 3 weeks for AM routine. is it ok to add this product in my routine? if yes, should i layer alastin a luminate first or the eucerine thiamidol? thank you

[@janemerves7682]

Could you use this in am and continue your tretinoin at night?

[@theocbeautymd]

yes!

[@user-Malachavskimilitary]

Hey how can i get the products?

[@homertovar1]

How can you believe someone who benefits from your purchase of the product?

[@savleensur8670]

How do you feel about skinceuticals, I think it’s probably tested on animals given that the parent company is L’Oréal. by the way, what’s your best victamin C recommendations :)

[@theocbeautymd]

I am not sure if they test on animals to be honest Best Vit C - hands down Alto Advanced from Skinbetter

[@savleensur8670]

@@theocbeautymd will purchase that after I’m done with my vitamin c

[@KellyD-wr1ux]

Does alastin have antioxidant serum that compares to alto defense? I am intrigued restorative skin complex but not sure if compares to alto and buying both is very pricey.

[@theocbeautymd]

They really don't. They are more of a peptide based company. Amazing peptide products. Tri-Hex is a peptide complex

[@kimper0717]

Can I use this with a vitamin C serum as well?

[@theocbeautymd]

yes

[@rogehnimunoz4327]

Thank you Dr. learning a lot from you

[@keliweis4668]

When would you apply this for people who use all skinbetter products except for alpha ret because I'm on tretinoin?

[@theocbeautymd]

substitute for Even Tone

[@keliweis4668]

@@theocbeautymd Thank you!

[@Nobody-87]

I am new here and feel in love with yr channel

[@theocbeautymd]

thank you!

[@J.E.C.]

Great serum, I am sad it is so heavy and shiny. Not suitable for oily skin during the day. I can only use it at night sometimes as the very last step, even after my moisturizer. Great product, but really really heavy.

[@theocbeautymd]

I can see what you mean. The bright alive is similar. The lightest would have to be Even Tone

[@evaweissmann1983]

Thank you for another great and informative video❤

[@theocbeautymd]

You are so welcome!

[@kellic713]

If I use skinceuticals vitamin C in the morning does this follow that? Thanks!

[@theocbeautymd]

Skinceuticals C first!!!!

[@kellic713]

@@theocbeautymd thank you for replying!

[@DR_J.J]

Hello Dr 👋🏻 thank you so much for the information… Sorry i know my question is out of the subject but it is regarding a ( retinAl cream).. i have one the eyes is it safe and effective to use it for the face and neck as well. The product is (Revive Eye Serum: Ginseng + Retinal by “Beauty of Joseon”)

[@theocbeautymd]

You have to be careful with retinoids around the eyes because they can affect the meibomian glads and cause dry eyes. This is generally not reversible.

[@DR_J.J]

@@theocbeautymd Thank you Dr for the reply. It was actually recommended by a therapist. But the product is made for under the eyes and i was wondering if it is safe that use it for the rest of my face as well

[@theocbeautymd]

@@DR_J.J If a product is made for the eye, it may clog pores on the face. Eye products tend to be richer because we don't have big pores around the eyes and don't produce much oil there. I would not recommend

[@DR_J.J]

@@theocbeautymd thank you so much Dr.. i really appreciate your kind help 🙏🏼

[@yuliyapetr]

How does this compare to the Skinmedica Lytera 2.0?

[@theocbeautymd]

Newer technology. I don't know what the Lytera clinical trials looked like.

[@user-Malachavskimilitary]

Hey beautiful lady, have you used their products before?

[@jeka126]

Great video

[@theocbeautymd]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@beeyourbest6675]

Too much money for most people. Do you have a more affordable option?

[@theocbeautymd]

I just checked cyspera but that is also expensive. I think prescription hydroquinone would be least expensive

[@barbaraperzanowska3412]

Very interesting meeting. Greetings

[@theocbeautymd]

Yes, thank you

[@jolcik1237]

Super video

[@theocbeautymd]

Thanks 🌹