Korean and Italian subtitles have now been added. Thank you for your patience ^^ KR: 한국어 자막 추가되었어요! ITA: Adesso sono disponibili anche i sottotitoli in italiano!
Thank you so much for your informative video! Could you also make a video about Korean eye serums/cream? I've been looking for an eye serum that actually works for sensitive eyes for years!
I think one more reason that Korean people look so young is because how accessible and affordable plastic surgery/facial treatments in Korean are. I think people don’t give cosmetic surgery enough credit. Sure all those topicals will help you in a very basic level but nothing will change your life like a HIFU face lifting treatment, Botox injections or dermal fillers will.
Maybe not so much surgery, though they do that occasionally. They are able to to get skin treatments at such a low price that it is extreme;y commonly used regularly. Laser , red light treatments and dermatologist facials. These are things which insurance rarely covers in U.S. , and is so expensive we don’t take advantage of the techniques that are available.
Correct term is Cosmetic procedures… “Cosmetics” used as a umbrella term from skincare, targeted skincare, semi permanent procedures one being dental cosmetics like whiting and braces or (maintenance procedures) like fillers, injections, and hi tech gadgets. Then you have permanent or limited procedures like plastic surgeries where Implants are more common which are limited due to complication rate or failure rate can be based on skin thickness and prior procedures done on that area. Very well taken care skin with skincare is still very important and the studies of actives or extracts have shown to be very beneficial. A great example is retinols/ vitamin a derivatives an active which has been shown to thicken skin or help with acne and blemishes. Also a lot skin clinics still use the “basic” skincare facials as part of their procedures packages on their clients and prescribe after care facials or their own skincare line for optimal results.
Plastic surgery is not the main reason for people looking young. There is a difference between someone who has had surgery and someone who naturally looks younger than their age. People who look young naturally look like people of a younger age. Plastic surgery cannot replicate that.
Thank you! The ginseng serums I showed in this video are great for mature skin, in the latest video you find on my channel I also showed a couple of serums that are suitable for mature skin (Donginbi and The History of Whoo)
Hey Odile! I'd like to ask if which is better serum for me the Sulwhasoo or Donginbi? I'm 26 years old. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Anyway. I bought Donginbi products because of youuuuu. I am not aware that I should use anti aging skin care like ginseng if I'd like to have a youthful look in my 30-40. (and that there's a cycle skincare that I should follow) Normally Im just putting a skin care that doesn't contain ginseng. Glad I found your channel. Thank you for sharing this. Looking forward for more hanbang videos
Hello, I've been also loving Panax ginseng for last 3 years. Also I keep searching all of the new researches. I would like to ask a question, how we are going to understand the age of ginseng with looking at products' ingridients? Or should we just simply visit brand's website to learnd that? Thank you in advance. Bengü
Yes, checking the product description is key because the INCI name for all varieties of ginseng is the same so the ingredient list can only tell so much.
Hi, I reacently discovered your channel and I enjoy it, becouse I want to know more about Korean skincare. I have a question about the Donginbi essence. You say (and the brand claims), that this is the 100% ginseng extract. But the ingredience list is longer and ginseng is not even the main ingredience. How is it possible, that the claims are, what they are? I ordered it from Stylevana and paid for it and now I don't know, what to think. Can you please explain, how is this claim ment? Thank you, Klára. INCI: Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexandiol, Glycerin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin
I'm sorry, I can see that you have already answered this question. If I get it right,all those other ingredients are added during the process of extraction in order to make the extrakt? Please correct me, if I'm wrong. Thank you.
Hi, the ingredient list you mention follows the American labelling standards. The formula of the Korean version and the American version is exactly the same, the difference between the labels is due to the fact that every product imported in America is relabelled following the American standards. Hope that makes sense 😊
Ohh okay thank you for the info. Pls make a video about history of whoo products review too and some recommendations for oily, dry and combination skin. I'd be glad to hear your opinion about history of whoo's ja Saeng Essence and Gongjinhyang Soo Hydrating mask
You just opened a whole world of knowledge for me, I had no idea there were so many differences. I'd love to know what you think about the I'm from Ginseng Serum, it seems to check the boxes, but can't be sure I'm factoring in everything, plus it is a lot cheaper than other serums you mentioned, so I wonder where the "catch" is.
I'm From is one of the few accessible brands that makes it very clear they're using cultivated ginseng (they even mention the place where it was harvested, which is impressively transparent!). Don't get me wrong, cultivated ginseng can be a perfectly acceptable option, as long as the company discloses the age of the plant used in the product, or at least the type of ginseng that could help you identify the age of the plant (white ginseng = 4 years, red ginseng = over 6 years). The age of the plant is the first factor to consider when you're in the market for a ginseng serum because plants that are less than 4 years old, don't have any anti-aging properties. The I'm from Ginseng Serum uses 6-year old Red Ginseng, and while it's not the same quality of the ginseng used by Donginbi for example, it's also a perfectly good option to start with without breaking the bank (better than the serum by Beauty of Joseon I mention in this video, for sure 😂)
very interesting as usual, I really love how informative and well done your videos are ("cultivated by men" at 5:10 made me smile... unless it is less potent because men can't really come up with decent ginseng - which is plausible as watering plants requires care and discipline and we tend not to be great at that let's be honest ;) )
It's mainly because ginseng roots act like sponges, so ginseng is only as good as the nutrition found in the soil where the plant was found. This is why wild ginseng's price depends on where the plant was sourced, for instance the best wild ginseng is said to grown on Jirisan mountain in Korea so the ginseng sourced from there is hella expensive! 😅
Hi Odile. Thanks for sharing the knowledge! Are you planing a video on other anti-aging ingredients like rice or snail mucin?Always interesting to hear your thoughts 😍
Absolutely! I'm definitely doing one on snail mucin soon because there have been some interesting launches this year (plus, I find there's a bit of misinformation on the ingredient on yt...). Nothing planned on rice at this stage, instead I'm working on a video based on a recently discovered anti-aging ingredient 🤓
I have just come across your videos and not stopped watching them for the last two days, they are so interesting. Taken time to absorb all the information, I'm from the UK and find it hard to understand some of the pronunciations. You said in one of your videos you will review SU:M 37, I have used the essence a few times and really like it. Many thanks for the very informative videos, don't stop. Best wishes From Uk. 💐😁👍
12:21 I just noticed I forgot to edit the name of the Donginbi Serum 😰 The correct name is "Red Ginseng Moisture & Balance Emulsion", apologies for the mishap!
It's an emulsion so you should apply it after a toner or essence (if you use one) or straight after cleansing if you like to keep your routine simple 😎
@Briana Ankels That's really odd :( Just to clarify, do you have the 1899 essence or the emulsion I mentioned in the first comment? Maybe I misunderstood your question.
Very informative and detailed! Thanks a lot! I loved learning that much :-) Now, I'll try to find some products easy to grab from Europe because if I have to wait for Yesstyle, I won't have anything before autumn ^^
Thank you, I'm happy to hear that 🙏 the situation with yesstyle is really tragic at the moment, I keep placing orders knowing fully well that I might receive them around Christmas time 😑
Hi, I would like to hear from you about the good and bad ingredients in these Korean skin care? What do you think of Sulwashoo skin care? Are they worth paying? I am checking out your recommendation of Red Ginseng cream.. just that the money we pay are they worth the ingredients or the amount of the concentration of Ginseng in the jar.
I know this is an older video but what is the difference between red ginseng (used in the Chogongjin saesong line) and the black ginseng (used in the Chogongjin youngan line). I know this still isn’t ’the best ginseng products I could buy but it’s a price point available to me that I can justify. I want to get one of the toners to step up my game from the beauty of joseon ginseng water I’ve liked for hydrating but want some ‘better’ ginseng goodness to go alongside that.
Hi Odile i just registered on your channel, as i like so much your videos!i am 41 and i started to use k beauty products since last year. Recently i opened a serum that is called Ginseng serum made by I'm From. I have to say i like it a lot, i sometimes put some drops in my centella moisturizing cream and massage it all over my face. It gives such a nice glow!what do you think about this serum, is it ok as antiaging or should i use stronger serums?i mention i don't have wrinkles only some fine lines around the mouth, but i would like to prevent aging. My other question is: what do you think about retinol, and do people in Korea use it?many thanks e complimentiiiii sei fantastica
No problem at all 😎! The main function of Ginseng is to repair and restore the skin's natural balance, so studies have shown it's a great treatment for acne related to conditions like atopic dermatitis or a damaged skin barrier. It's a powerful anti-inflammatory so it's going to help calm down any redness/inflammation associated with all types of acne, but you should first understand what is triggering your acne. If it's due to a weakened skin barrier, Ginseng can 100% help you with that, if it's due to an overproduction of sebum, Ginseng is going to relieve the irritation and redness of the acne you have at the moment, but unless you're using Ginseng in combination with another ingredient that regulates sebum production and unclogs your pores, the acne will keep coming back. Finally, if your acne is related to hormonal conditions, it's hard to treat this kind of acne with skincare products, the solution could be related to your diet / sleep pattern / stress and so many other factors, so skincare products in this case can't really do much and you should talk to a doctor to come up with a proper therapy. I know it can be hard to figure out your type of acne by yourself, but if it can help I made a video on the Baumann system two weeks ago where I talk about an accurate way to diagnose your skin type. Obviously visiting a dermatologist would be the best option, but I think the Baumann system is a great way to start diagnose your skin. I actually have a friend who cured an unexpected episode of acne in 3 weeks thanks to the advise I gave her based on the Baumann system, so I think it's worth giving it a go!
Very good infos and excelent detailed. I use a lot ginseng sérums and as well my home made ginseng cream. The key as you mentioned is Prevention. I am 53 y. O and proudly can say people don't belive . But again is skin care more then makeup thank you for all your excelent informations 💕🌹
It's always a pleasure to hear from you 😍 I saw your photos when you commented on my Facebook posts and I can 100% confirm your skin looks absolutely amazing for your age!
@@OdileMonodTheMonodist Thanks. New subscriber here! Hopefully, you can do a brand review to include your favorite products. Also, how about a video of your top K-Beauty products using the Korean 7 or 10 step method? Thanks
You are really adorable and I thank you for the background information ✨ I have a question now, if you don't mind for information, do you think that the "Missha Misa Cho Gong Jin" cream to combat wrinkles could be a valid alternative to the ones you mentioned? 🙄
Thank you, you're too kind 🥰🙏 Generally, I find that Missha's Cho Gong Jin line is one of the best affordable Hanbang lines on the market, mainly because it's formulated applying authentic formulation techniques used in Korean medicine, which is something quite rare for entry-level Hanbang lines. That being said, they had to keep the prices down, so Missha used black ginseng as one of the core ingredients of their formula. Black Ginseng is a variety of Ginseng created in recent years because some people can't digest Red Ginseng. Black Ginseng offers great benefits when ingested, but it doesn't have many skincare properties (researches show that it has only some whitening properties). Overall, the other ingredients in the line do a great job at protecting, nourishing and rebalancing the skin, but I wouldn't expect dramatic anti-aging effects usually associated with other varieties of Ginseng. Hope this helps!
(One last thing) Looking at this picture images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51qvkhC0%2B%2BL._SX466_.jpg you can see that the line contains also some Red Ginseng but this diagram represents a particular method of formulation used in Korean Medicine. If I had to explain it simply, the ingredients in the outer circle are considered "assistant ingredients", meaning that the quantity/concentration of those ingredients in the formula is quite low. The concept is quite complex to summarise, but if you'd like to learn more about it, I'm doing a post on this formulation method on IG next week because I recently reviewed a product that uses this same technology!
@@OdileMonodTheMonodist Thank you for replying so quickly! Besides being adorable and prefessional, you also prove to be helpful and kind ... So I melt 😭💖 Returning to the subject, I sincerely thank you for being direct thus avoiding a disappointment. It is clear that I was looking for a cheap and effective alternative, but I really think it will not be possible 😅
Wow you channel is so informative and enjoyable. You are God sent,just learned about your channel from another RU-vidr, keep up the great work you are doing here on RU-vid.
Hi does the history of whoo qi and jin cream light weight? Or does it have a heavy texture? Does these products have sample sizes I'd like to test it out first ☺️
Hello, the qin and jin cream has a rich / emollient texture, I don't find it heavy because my skin is on the drier side but I think someone with oilier skin might it a bit too much 😥 I saw that yesstyle is selling a sample of the cream in a set called "Gongjinhyang 5pcs Special Gift Kit", the other products in this video are all available in sample sizes as well but I couldn't find any international retailers who carries them D:
Thank you for all this great information. That said, I am a 50 yr old and took the Baumann Type quiz with ORPW results and don’t know which products to purchase from this video. Would you mind providing me some feedback. This is a huge investment but want to purchase all products if not needed. Thank you!
It's more like a Western phenomenon so far. At the moment there are not many Bakuchiol products available in Korea and it's not an ingredient editors / bloggers talk about in general 😅
Thanks a lot for a such informative video. Just a quick question. Do essences and cream that you recommend have any essential oils and any added fragrance? The price tag is very high on these products. Just want to make sure that those don't have any essential oils or fragrance. Thanks
Hi, I'm glad to hear it was useful. The essence doesn't contain any fragrance (it's 100% red ginseng extract), all the other products you see in the video contain either fragrance or essential oils. Unfortunately it's almost impossible to find Hanbang products that don't contain either fragrance or essential oils, many herbal extracts used to make these products have a not-so-great odeur at their natural state 😅 so companies try to make them a little more pleasing to the nose which I know it's pretty frustrating if you have sensitive skin 😰 The price tag is due to the fact that good quality ginseng is insanely pricey for the reasons I explained in the video.
What about I'm from ginseng serum? I never found any information about what kind of ginseng is used for its preparation. Do you know anything about it? It seems like well loved product in korean skincare
@@OdileMonodTheMonodist yes, I noticed in a newer video regarding red ginseng. Thank you for listing to feedback, I’ve had some hearing issues since a child and while it has improved I have problems hearing when there is significant background noise. So thank you again, your content is invaluable and I don’t wish to miss anything.🙏🏻
hmm, I just ordered and received the Donginbi 1899 Single Essence. You mentioned that it's supposed to have 1 single ingredient: 100% Pure Red Ginseng Extract. My box has the ingredient list with Panax Ginseng Root Extract 5th on the list! Here are the ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexandiol, Glycerin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexyl-glycerin. Did they reformulate?
It sounds like you bought it from an American retailer, to put it simply: Korea doesn’t require to list all the ingredients used to produce a plant extract, but America does, so the Korean labels and the American labels of beauty products are always different even if the formula is the same. I'm already planning to make a video on the topic!
@@OdileMonodTheMonodist ah ha! which all explains the sticker (with the ingredients in English) that was placed on top of the Korean text on the box. Looking forward to your video! Love your channel, so informative and presented in the most beautiful way!
@@kiramiftari9486 Hi. I was wondering about this too. Upon checking on Amazon, it states single essence and 97.2% ginsenic water. I guess the 100% means that there are no other essences. Not sure
Per root actually 😌 wild ginseng is a small plant, and the size is not necessarily considered an indication of quality. Its market price is determined by the age of the plant, morphology, and growing environment. This is a video by a Korean creator where he shows a $500k wild ginseng root and it can help you get a sense of how these plants are usually sold ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-O8OdyToc6iQ.html
Hello, thank you for the video, it was so helpful! 🤗 Can you please make a hanbang battle video between Sulwhasoo vs Whoo vs Donginbi? I’m trying to find a perfect serum for my skin and I would love to see why Donginbi serum is your favorite 🌸
Odile Monod - The Monodist I’m really looking forward 😍 Have you tried Whoos Ja Saeng essence? What is your opinion about that one? I want to know since I wanna order it from Yesstyle soon 😝
I looooove that essence! I said in this video that the Donginbi essence is one of my two favourite essences because the Whoo's Bichup Essence is the other one 😂 Many people compare it to the First activating Serum from Sulwhasoo, but I must say I find the Bichup essence a lot more moisturising/nourishing
It depends on what you're looking for. Hyaluronic acid draws moisture into the skin and helps the skin hold onto it It has anti-aging properties because as you age, your skin loses the ability to retain moisture. Ginseng instead works to rebalance, repair and strengthen your skin's defenses, so even if it's not technically a moisturising ingredient it will also increase the ability of your skin to retain moisture as HA does, just with more additional benefits.
Yes I know that cream, I used it before. I does have a very rich/heavy texture that is better suited for very dry and aging skin. Depending on your skin's condition it might be too much: it contains lots of plant oils (which is not a bad thing per se), so some skin types tend to break out more easily with this type of products. If it's your case but you'd still like to us e Hanbang products, I'd recommend to look out for products that contain plant extracts instead of oils.
@@Happymijo22 I'm so sorry to hear that, especially since products from that line are quite pricey :( Sooryehan has a line specifically for skin types that tend to get easily congested and it's called Hyo Water Spring (but like most Hanbang products, this line too contains fragrance but not as much as the Hyobidam line I must say)
Awww you always have the kindest words 😭 Thank you, it really means a lot to me, it's not easy to make informative content that is still somewhat entertaining and enjoyable to watch 😂
Alcohol and fragrance are only irritating if your skin is sensitive to them. There are tons of videos on RU-vid debunking the myth that "alcohol and fragrance in skincare are bad", it's ok if you personally need/want to avoid them but stop spreading misinformation.
@@OdileMonodTheMonodist thanks can you also do a review on the clothing "Perbit" it is a korean line. I want to get clothing from their store but again I am from overseas
