Reading 1-Star Reviews of my Favs... 

Girl I want your hair. Looks amazing!

So true about returning products we don’t love. I almost never end up returning things 😩 yet I always tell myself “oh I can return it if I don’t like it, so I’ll just buy it”

This was a super fun video!

Your hair color is stunning!! I do read reviews on multiple sights, then purchase where the product is less expensive or gets me more points. You are not alone!! 💖💖💖

Would have loved to review the sk2 reviews 🤣🤣🤣 Those are wild

I absolutely have to check myself when I read one star reviews on things I love, especially if the entire review is about shipping. I use Influenster and Pickey and write honest product reviews. I was introduced to cheez-it spicy puffs from Influenster and I think I hate them for it because I did not need another HG junk food.

0:22 absolutely Alice lol, i watch your moisturizers review on repeat also a while back i was obsessed with best kirean products of all time

I think it's true about cleansing balms. I pretty much always use a clay or foaming cleanser at night, hence I'm not picky about 1st cleansers. It's all coming off one way or the other 😂.

Loved it !!! So entertaining And omg love the honey halo moisturizer!!! ( have soooopwr dry skin )

This was fun. I read one star reviews all the time. I know my experience can differ greatly! You look amazing. Have a great week ❌️ ⭕️

id be interested to see a video on the products on the shelves behind you!

South Korea is indeed not a diverse country in terms of ethnicity. I think a majority of SK women have skin tones within the range of NC20-30..

Great video! It goes to show that makeup amd skin care is so very subjective ❤️

FIRST THING FIRST the red looks soooo amazing today.

You should do a video on ur makeup routine. I love it.. still so glowy. Would've to know how you do it!

The tactcha looks like an allergic reaction to me to pimples just don't really go away over night. I am just ahh on the cleanser it's ok to me not life changing I feel it's alittle drying but I use it a few times a week cause I have it. I hate the GR cleansing balm I don't think u should have to use a stripping cleanser to get rid of a balm infact if I don't always have to double cleanse or can use it in the AM that's even better and I can do that with the pharmacy one. I like the lanige toner I wasn't in love at first but after I started using it again and kept up with it I really enjoyed it, I also think some of the people's issues are whatever their skin is going threw at the moment and it doesn't mean it won't work later unless it burns totally drying or an allergic reaction I feel people maybe should pick it up and try again that's what I do because sometimes it's not a total love for me till later on and other products it's love at first use and I love the products that are love at first use. It's funny most of the products we feel the same way about.

Given our political climate, the best thing about America at the moment is probably Sephora’s return policy.

Way too many comments in my mind about all of the topics you covered! A company recently gave me some free samples to test, only they were full sized products. They asked me to simply post my reviews on their site. What a strange feeling to know I’m going to share my honest thoughts, but I’d rather not have that minuscule amount of conflict with the person who sent me the products if I don’t love everything. As someone who hates being in conflict with anyone, I feel like this emoji 😬 Loooove you hair. As someone with dark hair unwilling to bleach it, I pine for pretty, colorful hair 😍

I love the Mitch Hedberg reference in there 😎

Omg your hair is beautiful. I have been trying to decide what color to do mine for fall and red just jumped up a notch on my list.

And your makeup.. you look so good !!!!

I love your hair !!!! 😍

I'm curious about what you think of the Mary and May Blackberry cream essence. From the packaging, formulation and some of the ingredients, it seems to be a Blackberry version of the Dr Ceuracle kombucha essence

I personally think most bad skincare product experience is due to user error. Some people may know what they are looking for their skin (hydration / moisturisation / brightening / soothing and what not). But they dont necessarily pick the right product as we saw in your video where they pick certain products cuz of the high rating. Happened to me before, i was looking for hydrating moisturiser as my one and done product for busy days but somehow ended up with more nourishing moisturiser cuz i saw so many glowing reviews about it. I was so disappointed with the moisturiser cuz it didnt give me the hydration i need and i already spent the money 😭. So my solution was, simply use the product when i have extensive routine where i separately add hydration with toners/essence and it works wonderfully (tho i still had to look for another one and done moisturiser). And after that i realised that the moisturiser is very good at soothing irritated skin which i would never find out if i -wasnt so desperate to use my money worth- simply stop using it.

I'm watching your video with pop corn and a glass of wine :-) thank you!!

Your hair is everything. Shooooot, when it comes to returns, I’m not ashamed to return a product I spent a good amount of money on. And usually that’s the case when I shop Sephora. Like if it’s a product by the ordinary I’ll most likely pass it on to someone I know who could benefit from it. But I bought a very expensive body wash and it dried my skin out. It went back to the store after that first use. I’m currently so mad at myself for a very expensive Sephora purchase I made too soon. I purchased the volumizing oribe s&c after a hair stylist RU-vidr convinced me I needed to use volumizing s&c for my hair type…and since I was already using gold lust, I ordered the set. Unfortunately I waited until I finished my gold lust set to start using the new set and omg it dried my hair and scalp out SO bad and yep, I was past the 30 days to return them. 😩

I quite agree !!! Cream Skin & the Honey Halo are my favs too .

Your hair is stunning! Also a guilty pleasure of mine is watching your liquid gold bottle level slowly go up each video 🤣

Hair is gorg! My fav look on you!

I’m so glad you did this video, it was so fun! I found myself agreeing and disagreeing with you and just laughing the whole time.

Hey Alice! I was wondering if we could imitate the effects of sk2 by layering it with a 1% aha toner or sth? I've never used sk2, but i have used all its dupes. Seeing your reviews I'm very tempted to buy it. Bcz i desperately need the pore refining effect. What combination do you think could imitate the effects of a sk2?

Love the hair!

Alice! Hi! I definitely enjoyed this video! It’s funny because I was secretly hoping you would read reviews from Cosrx! 🤭

I keep on returning to Huxley's Secret of Sahara Toner Extract II and its Anti-Gravity Cream!

i read the reviews, description, ingredients, etc on yesstyle and then decide where to purchase like stylevana, stylekorean, etc.

This is such a fun video. I have pretty normal non-sensitive skin, but one time, at least 30 years ago, I was heavily into Clinique. For the first time I used the Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion--which is a pretty basic product for Clinique, but my skin had the worst reaction. Overnight I developed small bumps under the skin all over my face. The bumps took at least a week before they disappeared. From then on I have only used an occasional product from Clinique--and only makeup products, never skincare. I usually read product reviews too and sometimes, I decide not to purchase a product after reading negative reviews. I don't know why, but I usually feel the negative reviews are more honest than some of the positive ones.

I’ll read reviews wherever I can find them. 😂 There are often reviews that make no sense or that don’t apply to the product. I don’t consider them in making my decision. Too bad that they affect the product rating.

I let my friend have my extra Tatcha cleanser and she had the same exact reaction the reviewer had. A year ago I liked this cleanser but now I realize how extremely scented and hard to get off as opposed to my other cleansers. I'm extremely surprised you enjoy it. I never would of guessed lol

Omg I Love Love Love your hair, and the entire look today!! 😍 Gorgeous!!

I’m the worst at returning things. I try to just give stuff away at that point because I’m soooo bad at returns.

I do agree with the honey halo review. I have dry dehydrated skin and while I do enjoy the moisturizer it does seem to be missing something. Is it moisturizing yes... is it hydrating, not really.

Extra 👍🏻 for the FAB collagen cream and a Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy reference. Also I just got my hair dyed yesterday and realized when I started the video that it’s a really similar color 😅

Just discovered your channel and I love this video concept! Thank you

I never thought about returning things I honestly didn’t know you could with makeup and skincare. Welp now I know. Fingers crossed I don’t get “the face” from associate. Negative thinking I will assume it will be an ok experience. I love your channel. Articulate and witty

My and my mom both tried the sulwhasoo sleeping mask and didn’t find it to be effective😂 I loved the herbal scent though

You look amazing!! Good point on using a stripping cleanser after the Glow Recipe Cleansing Balm. Basically that's not for me. You talked me into Not trying it out 🤣

Was wondering if you’ve heard,seen, or got to try the skincare line from Ferver? I think it’s newer and it’s sold at target. Would absolutely LOVE if you checked it out and reviewed it ☺️

Speaking of allergies, I recently concluded that I have a reaction to products with rose. It took me a while to narrow it down, because it's (usually) not an instant reaction, but only shows up as itchy bumps after I've used a product with it for three or four days in a row. Because just about nobody has this sensitivity, companies have started adding it not only to skincare, but to makeup as well. I've gotten used to checking moisturizers, toners, etc for anything with "rosa" in the name, but now I have to look for it in primers, foundations, and blushes too. (It's especially infuriating when you're using concealer to cover up the red bumps from your moisturizer, only to later discover the concealer contains the same allergen. Why, Lancome? Why?) I try to give these products a fair review, but I always mention the reaction. I can't be the only one out there with a rose allergy, right?

Hallo, 🦋. I am loving this. I feel the same when I see products completely destroyed by people. I am so silly I can't even watch one because she was saying how much she hated the UD wild green, which is okay BUT in the same breath just went on and on how great the Milani flora palette was so great . I scratched my head because that palette is awful and no pigment lol. I realized she just wasn't the content creator for my tastes. Also BTW in my save folder for skincare and help I think yours are the most saved and rewatched. This was a lot fun to watch. Proves beauty is so subjective. But I honestly feel when I watch yours it is not this is awful but here is what it is etc. This helps me so much. Tons of appreciation for beautiful you and your fun detailed take.

If a product irritates my face four or 5 times I know it’s a fail and return it or use it on mvy body instead of face

Your hair is awesome :)

You are NOT ALONE! I waste so much time cross-shopping( is that a term?), particularly those two! Mainly, I NEED to know I got a good product at a GREAT price... this is indicative of several psychological issues pulling and pushing at the same time! Also, in terms of Laniege , I have tried the lip masque- really nice, but a Tatcha one I got ( certainly in some kind of special) is better. I did get 2 tiny Laniege face night masgues to try from my Stylevana order, haven't tried yet. Not the line that is as exciting to me, though, as some other K-beauty selections..

Your not alone. I do the exact same thing ❌️⭕️

Yes...one of yours!!!

I sometimes think the laneige cream skin is misunderstood. It's meant to be in the toner step. I have the mist version and the first time I used it, it was a sticky mess. Now I just do 2 light sprays from a distance. I much prefer cosrx ceramide mist though, and better ingredients. I always look up reviews before buying a new product. I went back and watched your review on the Grande lip pumping mask, as it's been in my cart. I appreciate the way you discussed it and what to expect. So I will now be buying it. I couldn't find your video about the Grande lip serum though, was that any good? Although I do prefer a mask. So thank you for your wonderful education and reviews. 🐸🌻

Laneige cream skin is actually the only cream toner/essence that I've tried that hasn't worked for me. it felt like it just sat on top of my skin and made it oily.

Hate to say it, but I am not a fan of the Laneige Milky Toner either..... I have very dry, but not acne prone skin. I am huge fan of the brand, but that toner did nothing for me. I - don't kill me - kinda agree that it felt like expensive water - albeit milky and a bit sticky. PS I am with you that Samm Ravndahl video is a good one.

Very interesting, love this video! 😍 I rarely break out but GR has made me break out 2 times, different products. Even thou I still keep buying GR as I love the smell, packaging and so many great reviews. It’s so cute! But maybe…. Just maybe…I am allergic. 😞 i never thought of that. I do have sensitive skin yet not extremely sensitive skin like my daughter. I am so excited to try the Farmacy honey halo (thinking better for mature dry sensitive skin too), I bought 3 on sale! 😂. One for my daughter and one for me plus a spare. Hoping it will work for one of us, if not… I know I can easily get rid of two brand new ones. Thinking… 🤔 it will work for me, but not my daughter, but hoping it will for both! She is using a Earth Harbor right now and it does not irritate her, but she does not love it (kinda smelly) so will try the next soon! 😜 BTW: I never look at influencer reviews, I do not trust it in my experience. I wish I could. 🥺

I saw a one star review because the cleansing balm they ordered melted and kind of got on the lid. What-?

Pretty different video. I liked it. So what gets me is people's complete inability to consider anyone else's opinion. I think what's so fascinating about this topic is that it goes so far beyond skin care. Of course this goes into politics and religion, etc. We need to be cognizant the fact that other people have thoughts and feelings and experiences that may differ from our own and we need to respect them. I feel like if we could do this the world would be a much happier place.

Laneige wasn’t it for me. I co-sign whoever doesn’t like it 😂😂😂

I got an email from Peach & Lily earlier describing the 7-Skin method. Basically it’s using 3-7 layers of essence after cleansing. Does this do anything besides make your face sticky? Is it a ploy by essence-making skincare companies to sell more product? Or is this a real thing?

Hi Alice, very interesting video, I enjoyed the video, I don't always read reviews. I don't know if Sephora has any way to influence Dr. Jart to increase their color selection; they probably Don't, I Never purchase any makeup from Korean brands, just skincare their products are created for the Korean population and if you fit into their color selection you may purchase make up. The selection of makeup is very limited re: colors, very fair shades.

The glow recipe cleansing balm stung my eyes, I could get over it but it's a makeup remover. I think it should be changed into a mask.

Hi a Brit here. So on one hand I'm super jealous of your return policies and in the other I'm relieved we don't have them. It can't be good for the environment all this waste. And even as a thrifty Yorkshire las I could see myself falling for the, oh well I can return it vibe. But being said las I also would make sure I return something I didn't like. But would probably use/ try way too much skincare and let the FOMO get me a lot more than I do. Love this content. Have to admit, I have to tell myself I have to take a chill pill when even influencers have strong opinions on products I love which they hate. Tell myself, they're just doing their job right.

I do like the hair color. 🥰 Sephora’s site is more user-friendly? I feel like that’s an Ulta problem. If a better shopping experience for less or the same amount of money is wrong, “Traitor Joe’s” is the rebranding we can’t wait to see.

I didn't think you came off as mean at all, I think you were very mindful! I think if I read some of those comments, I would go into such a range, lol 🤣 not like a crazy one just a little one, I would obviously try not to but sometimes just because we're human it just happens.

I am allergic to honey so all that lovely honey skincare isn’t for me. It’s awful. My face feels like it’s melting off when I use or eat it. Makes me sad because it works wonders for others.

I do think most people will leave as honest of a review as they can too❌️⭕️

No Laneige Cream Skin slander will be tolerated!

So I actually always specifically look out 1 star reviews. I don't think most 1 star reviews are reflective of the reality of the quality of the product, but I do find that the more detailed ones will identify the weakness and you can determine for yourself whether that fits your goals. An example of this is how the Sulwhasoo mask read. You use it as an additional step, as it should be used, but I think a lot of people treat sleeping masks like pm moisturizers. If I was looking for a moisturizer review I could see that interpretation having a lot of value similar to the qualities identified in the Farmacy review. To me this type of review benefit can be even bigger with cosmetics products as 1 person's holy grail full coverage foundation will be someone else's cakey mess. Ultimately its the same reason I enjoy watching a channel like yours where you break down pros and cons in a way that lets me form my own decisions. One other thing I'll say is I don't like the cream skin as much as many other do (the vegan kombucha biphase one is better) and I think its for 2 reasons. The first is that I like using my toners/essences before serums and feel its a bit occlusive. I could change the order of products but don't want to... and to be quite honest I could see this product not working for a variety of people unless its used in a very specific way. The second is that I don't feel this meets the marketing representations. To me his is sold as a 2-in-1 essence/moisturizer. To many this would mean I cleanse my skin then apply this and I'm done. I don't see that working for any but the most oily people. Bottom line I think they made something so unique that, while its not objectively bad, I think it requires a bit more nuance in terms of use than I actually felt like giving it. I used my bottle during the winter and I stopped using it originally then brought it back to help serve as a buffer for actives as I was ramping up potentcy. The vegan kombucha essence serves what I want out of that type of product better, and doesn't feel like it interferes with absorption the same way. Though of course cream skin did "it" first and they deserve credit for that. As a final note, the glow recipe cleansing balm sucks. I think people only like it because they haven't tried good cleansing balms. I'm not even going to qualify that one and will leave it as my 1 star review of the day.

MEIDAS TOUCH's Defeat Putin, STEPHEN COLBERT's America Endgame, and LINCOLN PARTY's Mother's/BLM Portland video videos are what I have watched an obscene number of times over the past couple of years. They make me feel better when the world is f@cked up which is sadly quite often.

I had a real white privilege moment. I REALLY wanted Too Faced Peach foundation and BTW sculpting concealer. I purchased so many different shades (like 3-4 shades), got help in store getting color matched and I just had to admit that Too Faced just doesn't want to sell to fair cool toned peoples. All of it was way too warm (orange) even if Too Faced called it a "cool" shade and they had so few fair shades. What they called "Porcelain" would have been a medium shade by any other brand. I was so frustrated and complaining until my white privilege slapped me in the face. This is a RARE occurrence for me as a fair skinned cool-toned complexion. How many people REALLY were excited and wanted to try a complexion product but were left feeling that the brand didn't see them, and didn't want them buying their product because they made nothing in their shade. For me, I really only had this issue with Too Faced, but for those with a darker complexion, there is so much where they just get left out.

laneige cream skin refiner gave me whiteheads eveytime I use it so now I just put in on my body

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Get bored 😴 easily - no don't rewatch RU-vid.

"it doesn't do anything" a phrase I cannot stand to hear in a review. I will not take an entire review seriously when I hear this.

Hi..❌️⭕️

There are PLENTY of Indian middle eastern and African people in Korea but yea less diverse than the west. They need to quit this shit of making 10 shades of light