Skinbetter Science: Pro's & Con's

[@amberts180]

I love that you brought up the need to reduce the plastic use! I support refill packaging in lieu of full packaging for their top products at a minimum.

[@jt8142]

I ❤ skinbetter science!! I especially love the brand because their products are fragrance free (unlike ZO Skin Health), and they’re very effective.

[@theocbeautymd]

Agreed

[@teganthegoatbaby96]

The frangrance in ZO is all from plants and natural @@theocbeautymd

[@jamiderr5040]

We use Skinbetter in our practice. It is a great line. My very favorite product from them is the Interfuse Face and Neck Treatment cream. Definitely like Spanx in a bottle! We are not doing the AlphaRet peel, but i think we will check it out. Thanks for a great video!

[@mimimoon6082]

Great video Dr. Ania Marie! I'm so glad you reviewed this brand which I love. I just hope that with the L'Oreal acquisition, the quality doesn't go to crap! My absolute favorite products are the Alto advanced and repair serum. It's such a gorgeous product! The cons for me are the price and packaging. My other favorite product is their tinted sunscreen. By the way, do you know if we need to use 6-8 pumps being the consistency is thicker than other sunscreens? I'm loving these series, and I'm looking forward to watching the Alastin review, another favorite brand! Thanks for all your hard work in making these videos for us! I appreciate you! ❤

[@theocbeautymd]

Thank you so much Mimi Moon! 🌹 I also hope they don't go to crap! We have 3 good years ahead of us for sure! Let's see if the product and development ramps up or not. It's a watch and wait. As far as the sunscreen lotions 1.5-2 pumps is enough for the face. 2-3 should be enough for face and neck

[@angiebasham7021]

Cant wait for Alastin review! Any chance you could give pros/cons on some of the products like nectar, restorative, retinol and moisturizer?

[@theocbeautymd]

I'll include a few

[@claudiaglows]

What a great video! I have tried some of the products, and I really enjoyed them. I especially like the exfoliating pads.

[@jakekidsnaz]

I am 58 and use Tretinoin :1% every night on my face and neck with no irritation. Could I use the Alpharet a few nights a week instead of my tret or would I just be wasting my money?

[@theocbeautymd]

You would not be wasting your money but you have 2 choices here. You could do alpharet over night a few nights a week, or you could keep tret and add the alpharet peel pads. It is a great chemical exfoliant

[@truthful2293]

Do you think the quality of products will come down after the 3 year mark? It makes sense there will be more R&D money but will they cheapen the products for a bigger profit?

[@karend4016]

Loved this !! Great video as usual. Looking forward to Alastin, I am very curious about their skin brightner. I didn’t particularly like Even tone.

[@theocbeautymd]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@myraparis]

I am a user of SkinBetter products and wondered how much retinol was in AlphaRet and they would not tell me! I found that frustrating BUT I will still use it!

[@theocbeautymd]

I know and that is frustrating. Think of it as a 1% retinol equivalent and you'll be in the ballpark

[@teganthegoatbaby96]

Not much it's broken down to an ester so not comparative to a retinol that actually comes with a number associated with it, 1% etc.

[@ivannagallovich8920]

Loved this so much! I have a deep love for skin better too. I sincerely hope L’Oréal doesn’t ruin skin better or I just might cry 😭 alto advanced, alpharet pads, and techno neck cream, and tone smart is my all time fav sunscreen it doesn’t make me oily like colorscience flex. What do you think about their detoxifying scrub mask and oxygen wash?

[@theocbeautymd]

I love them SO much! Especially when combined together.

[@bigmoof2]

thank you for this video! i'd love to hear your opinion about the six ZO sunscreen lotions and gels that are currently available (i'm excluding the powder because, well, because it's a powder). there are so many choices - what defines one vs another... are there any you would recommend/not recommend and why... i'm also curious to know why you recommend the skinbetter science and colorscience sunscreens and not the ZO products... and just as an FYI: i DO use both the skinbetter science and colorscience sunscreens -- they are the only ones i use.

[@theocbeautymd]

Truthfully, I don't love the ZO sunscreens as much as colorescience and alastiin. I don't recommend chemical sunscreen so that cuts the ZO batch in half. I know the new gel is beautiful (if you like chemical sunscreen). The new mineral sheer lotion is nice, that would be my favorite from ZO

[@SuperPreet2011]

Perfect time for this video, just going to start using line, my esthetician been subduing fir few months and her skin has been amazing.

[@theocbeautymd]

I love it! I am so picky. Of all the brands out there I am a fan of 3!

[@melissafoo7787]

Thank you for the video as I am looking at some products from SkinBetter! Really great explanation ✨❤

[@laralouderback9495]

Hi. I have POC on my neck. I’m trying to significantly reduce the redness. What product can you recommend from Skin Better? I’ve been using Even Tone Correcting serum & not noticing any results. I use the Trio Rebalancing moisturizer on top op that. Thank you for your help.

[@theocbeautymd]

Hard to say. In general, I would invest in a really good sunscreen like the skinbetter lotions (SPF 70 & 75). In some cases adding some retinol and exfoliation can be helpful. It depends on the individual but alpharet overnight cream can be helpful in some individuals.

[@MarionPauli]

How will I know what to use, because they talk about 9 steps in the morning and night. to many layers if you ask me. 🙄

[@lorettaborawski4540]

Hi Dr. Anita. For my morning serum, I am debating which to purchase. I am 43 years old, dry dull skin, not very sensitive. I will be purchasing the skin better science retalpha for night. Would you purchase skinceuticals vitamin c for morning or skin better science alto ( what is the quality of the vitamin c in this product? I know it has so many antioxidants, would this be better vs just vit c from skinceuticals? Thank you!

[@theocbeautymd]

I would 100% recommend Alto. The vitamin C is stable and non irritating.

[@lorettaborawski4540]

@@theocbeautymd thank you so much for replying. This was very helpful and makes my decision so much easier. Thank you!

[@lorettaborawski4540]

One last question, I have access to wholesale pricing for these products through a friend owned Ned spa. Can I purchase a years worth or will the retinol and vitamin c not be stable/expire?

[@kls6612]

I use Skinbetter and love it!! ❤️ Thank you for the video 📹!

[@Yanuska10]

Hi! I’m 47. Can I use ZO INTENSE EYE CRÈME at night and ZO Growth Factor Eye Serum in the morning? Thank you!

[@theocbeautymd]

absolutely.

[@rossy7385]

I’m just about to purchase a few Skin Better products, and I’m excited. I’m thinking of buying the refresh oxygen infusion wash and the refresh cleansing gel. I’m also going to splurge on the interfuse eye cream, as I really enjoyed your explanation of the biomimetic peptide they use. I hope I like these products.

[@theocbeautymd]

I hope you do too!!!

[@anitamiko9975]

I’m so curious about that Botox in a bottle product. How does it compare to the Revision one? That’s the one I’m testing now. Have you used it for some length of time? Can you tell if it truly gives any paralyses?

[@theocbeautymd]

It's a soft relaxation. Don't expect anything similar to an injectable. I'm not familiar with revision.

[@kimper0717]

Can I order the skinbetter products without seeing a dermatologist? Do you think it’s safe to use without seeing a dermatologist first?

[@theocbeautymd]

Skinbetter is only sold through physicians and med spas, so you can you my link. Yes I do think it's safe to buy on your own, depending on what products you are interested in. Some products come in "families" like alpharet clearing serum, alpharet overnight and alpharet intensive so you may need a little advice there to see what is best. But others like Even tone, Alto advanced etc, are pretty straight forward. 😊

[@evaweissmann1983]

Another great video about the line I love.❤️

[@theocbeautymd]

It's so good! 🌹

[@lauristulce3391]

Is this brand exclusive for Dr.s and Estheticians? Or can consumers be able to purchase? I’m an Esthetician and would like to know. Thanks for the review.

[@theocbeautymd]

Only sold through licensed physicians and med spas

[@kristinas5714]

How do you choose between the skin clearing serum vs the overnight cream? If you have mild breakouts monkey during that time of the month which one would be better to use?

[@courtneytherunner13]

Ive used both and can say from experience, AlphaRet, while AMAZING did not keep my pores super clear. It made my skin glow and be even but it didn't clear out my pores. Clearing serum did the same things but also cleared out my pores.

[@teganthegoatbaby96]

I'm curious as to why if the results are so good no offices show before and after's as they do with ZO ?

[@theocbeautymd]

there are lots, look at esthetician pages.

[@michellecreeden9204]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! In office skinbetter peels are phenomenal! I try to get them a few times a year! Good to know about the three years! 🧘‍♀️💕

[@theocbeautymd]

I love them too!

[@christinahoang9821]

Thanks for the video! Do you know if there is a difference in the Interfuse lines vs the Interfuse face and neck? Trying to determine which one I should purchase. Thanks!

[@theocbeautymd]

yes, they are very different. The Lines is a hyaluronic acid serum and the interfuse F/N is a peptide serum

[@mijuajua4820]

Thank you for this review!

[@maureenturk8578]

I’m very concerned about the R&D - when hair products are purchased by L’Oreal they tend to get ‘watered down’ according to the salons and they no longer recommend them. What do you believe about this Dr.? Appreciate your Channel! I am currently using Skin Better Science on the recommendation of Dr. Margaret Weiss at Maryland Laser Skin and Vein Institute.

[@theocbeautymd]

I think it's concerning also but nothing will be in any way changed for the next 3 years and all of the original skinbetter team is still running the company

[@looovegoodmusic]

Would be nice if they switched to glass packaging and refills.

[@TheBgirlG]

I just found you because I searched up pros and cons of skin better and going thru your channel wow!! It’s so HELPFUL! I’m an AP esthetician working in a cosmetic clinic and we don’t carry this line however I’ve heard a lot of good things about it that I wanted to try. You keep it brief and simple with the right answers. New sub! 😊

[@theocbeautymd]

Yay! Welcome! Hope you enjoy 🌸

[@TEXASLONGHORN2004]

Hi! New to having a good skin care routine. Have been using ZO renewal cream and daily defense. Should I switch to skin better?

[@theocbeautymd]

Both are great brands. It's personal preference. Skinbetter has no fragrance.

[@teganthegoatbaby96]

any smell associated with ZO is from plants @@theocbeautymd

[@floraozuna4391]

Thanks for info. Just out of curiosity what are the zo products in your shower?

[@theocbeautymd]

the dual action scrub - great body scrub and the back bar size of exfoliating polish

[@deborah972]

Hi loving your videos skincare routine we know that too much sugar bad for the skin ❤ xx

[@MyMaria1224]

Amazing review!!

[@theocbeautymd]

Glad you liked it!

[@olgadanielova3121]

Hello, is skinbetter good for acne prone skin ?

[@universe25.x]

Я пользуюсь, нормально идет

[@deniselanglois6193]

Which is better for mature older woman ZO or SKIN BETTER SCIENCE

[@theocbeautymd]

generally ...ZO

[@deniselanglois6193]

Holy moly that was fast thanks - I don’t want to get skin cuticles because of shelf life

[@deniselanglois6193]

I LOVE LOVE ZO scrub best ever how often do I do that

[@theocbeautymd]

@@deniselanglois6193 I do it daily

[@emilylovesmakeup411]

Just started skinbetter almost all the products. have really only been doing tretinoin and hydroquinone on and off. Do you ever see pilling when putting on the tone liquid spf ? Or have any recommendations on how to avoid it? Love your videos!

[@theocbeautymd]

I've had occasional pilling of products. The solution is not to mix them. ha ha My recent pilling disaster was the Alastin restorative skin treatment with the ZO hydrating creme. The don't like each other one bit!

[@j-ru5527]

You are fabulous!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@theocbeautymd]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@kyirasnog4624]

Have you ever tried lira clinical? If yes thoughts?!

[@theocbeautymd]

no

[@Blackhawk60123]

Great information. Thank you .dr Maria if I want to use growth factor in my morning routine as well as Alto which one do I use first.also when do I use Alto in my night routine with retinol before or after?

[@theocbeautymd]

Alto first, retinol near last. Growth factors depend on formulation. ZO growth factors go on last

[@jeka126]

Super video thank you

[@theocbeautymd]

Welcome 😊

[@jazzydoc9897]

Can skinbetter serum be nano needled into skin

[@theocbeautymd]

I would not recommend it

[@kerryallen4665]

I love these videos but SO MANY ads:(

[@theocbeautymd]

hmm I wonder if I can adjust that? I'll check

[@samlotia]

Is it safe for skin of color

[@theocbeautymd]

yes absolutely, BUT I do believe it's important to have a professional customize a routine. The products are strong and you want them to work for you, not against you

[@jolcik1237]

I love your video

[@theocbeautymd]

Thank you!!!! 🌹

[@Bless-m1z]

Is the plastic bpa free?

[@theocbeautymd]

yes

[@Bless-m1z]

How is it price?

[@theocbeautymd]

It's on the pricier side

[@dollarbill9073]

Just stick to the facts... we don't care about your woke climate change comments about plastics!

[@theocbeautymd]

Nowhere in the video do I mention climate or change, or any combination of the two. Plastic pollution is not controversial. My channel is about skin health not politics. I recommend channels of Russell Brand or reallygraceful, you'll be more aligned there and might try to leave positive comment. It could do you good.