I’m so glad you talked about higher percentages of ingredients in products and how it’s not about that one ingredient but how everything works synergistically. When you said that I immediately thought of the Ordinarys 30 percent BHA AHA peel (the one that looks like blood lol) and Paulas Choice 20 percent Niacinamide booster/ serum (?). I think sometimes brands formulate products because of what you said, that people think higher percentages means better product or better efficacy, and they know we think that so they do it. Sometimes you need a lower percentage for an ingredient to do what it’s meant to like niacinamide which 4 percentage is all you need to help combat over production of sebum and help shrink the appearance of pores. Any higher than that and it may not work at all or be too much of what it’s meant to do. Same thing applies to chemical exfoliants. We think “oh lemme get the strongest most heavy duty exfoliator so I can really clean my skin” and that’s the worst thing you could do imo. I’m very guilty of doing that and know I shouldn’t lol. Anyways sorry for rambling. Loved this video and your channel. ❤️
So much yes! I'm so glad that landed, it's something that many of us don't realize and it's super important to understand from a marketing standpoint and a skin safety/health standpoint too!
I experienced this exact thing with the ordinary's niacinamide serum. It was so hyped up by Hyram and James Welsh so I tried it, but for some reason it just didn't agree with my skin. Then I found out it's 10% niacinamide, when most studies proving the efficacy of niacinamide indicate 2-5% is sufficient. No wonder!
I love the Skinfood Proplis Esssence, so much that i bought 2 backups ! (i panicked when i saw that most online stores in Germany don't have it in stock at the moment) This or that on Retinol products for sensitive skin/begginers would be great .
COSRX just reformulated their Honey Mask. It now does contain Honey in it. The packaging is also changed. They now call it the Propolis Honey Overnight Mask. The ingredients are a little different now too. Propolis is still the #1 ingredient but they also added Honey Extract and Royal Jelly Extract. I actually really love this new version even more than the first one!
Kelly, I love your 'This or That' videos but I wish you would also mention the product you would personally go for with every single product comparison (or a final ranking of all the products at the end of the video would be great too). As someone with a mostly normal skin-type, the feel/texture of skincare doesn't matter to me as much - so your preference would definitely be helpful in making a final decision while shopping.
On top of the products mentioned in this video, the Cosrx Propolis toner and Cosrx Propolis Light moisturizer are wonderful products too. Just thought I’d throw that out there as a suggestion. ☺️
@@KellyDriscoll I think it's an okay way to cope sometimes. and I'm happy if my purchase supports you at the same time. I'm getting all your videos for free. :) sending you all the virtual hugs (if you like).
My favourites in this or that are the Cosrx light ampoule, wishtrend propolis (as I very rarely get pimples and don’t get marks) and the iunik vitamin mask. All products I have bought because of you, and I am really happy with them. I mainly use them as a complementary product to my retinol routine, perfect combo 👌🏻. Stay safe and sane with lots of love from Australia ❤️😊
I just bought iunik propolis vitamin sleeping mask last night. Good thing it’s a wonderful product for you so i feel at peace. I was actually very conflicted between this and cosrx honey mask. Btw i didn’t skip the ads to help your channel. You definitely helped my skin. Especially the missha artemisia essence and benton deep green tea toner. Also the illiyoon ato ceramide cream is a skin saver when on tretinoin. Good job kelly, thank you for being honest and sincere in your recommendations. God bless.
I’ve been using propolis for few months now and I LOVE it! My more oily combo skin seems so much more balanced nowadays. And I just got your wishtrend box so I’m excited to try that wishtrend ampule
A lot of products with fermented ingredients break me out, I think it could be because they're too hydrating for my oily skin, but the Skinfood essence doesn't - it has a special place in my heart because of that, I don't wanna be without it and I have four backups ready I'd love to see a video on your favourite exfoliators, I've been using the Cosrx 7% glycolic acid for years now and I'd like to perhaps try something new and I really trust your recommendations Kelly
Currently using the Iunik propolis and it’s almost done 🥳 I can’t wait to use my Beauty of Joeseon Propolis serum when 1 restart my retin-A. COSRx is in desperate need of a new copywriter.
Dear Kelly, I would love to see the focused video on Sea Buckthorn and the products that contain that and how they compare. From the anecdotal stories, i hear amazing things about this ingredient - that it helps brighten the skin (which makes sensne considering how much vit C it contains). Also , k beaty has so many of the products containing this ingredient! :)
Thank you for this video, Kelly! Love how you'd always explain each product in such detail that it helps so much in deciding which product to get. You've been my favorite go-to Kbeauty RU-vidr for almost a year now. Your channel was the reason I tried the Cosrx sleeping mask (as a moisturizer during the day for my oily skin & a sleeping pack at night) and Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum. Looking forward to try the Iunik sleeping pack & the Cosrx propolis ampoule.
@@julialopesrodrigues1604 Yes I am! Just started it yesterday but it's great so far. Very hydrating, soothing and lightly moisturizing. The ingredients list is great too. (I have combo skin that is dehydrated btw)
@@lonerebeI I have dehydrated combo skin too! As you have the same skin type as I am and you are using the 2 products that I want to buy is really encouraging me to buy it too. I live in a country with hot and not very umid wether, and you?
Out of these I've just used the Coxrx overnight sleeping mask and find it less hydrating than the rice one. The light gel texture rather than a cream doesn't seem to be enough for my dry skin in winter, but it was good in summer
Hi Kelly! Loved your video! Can you do a video on H Cordatta products that you like? I am interested in the wishtrend propolis serum but I have too many propolis products at the moment that I need to get through. But I am very interested in incorporating H Cordatta in other forms. Thanks again!!
Hi! I'm debating between the skinfood one & the wishtrend one. What would you recommend? Do I need both or is it better to start with one of them first?
Kelly i have to say you are among my top 3 best Asian beauty review on youtube. Thank you so much for this in depth review because i am looking through yesstlye and stylevana and not knowing which to pick.
I'm always so looking forward to when you upload and thank you for the propolis recommendations, I'm so excited to try the Cosrx propolis serum. I currently use the iunik propolis serum and I love it! Also happy to share I caved and bought your wishtrend box, excited to get it❤
Yes honey & propolis are some of my favorite ingredients!! I swear by the Skinfood royal honey propolis essence! I love how hydrating it is and how well it works on my skin! I also have the Beauty by Josen Serum you mentioned but I haven’t tried it yet and I’ve also tried the Cosrx one and I liked it as well. My fave is the Cosrx propolis synergy toner. ❤️ I’m going through a rough patch with my skin & idk what’s going on because I have been on prescription retinol for almost a year or so and my skin has been phenomenal for 7-8 months and all of sudden bam 🥺 idk if it’s the mask wearing or is my retinol not working anymore so I made an apt with my derm.
Love this video. Your in-depth reviews really showcase what a solid skincare review should be: ingredients breakdown, and not just the advertised actives but other ingredients as well to see how they play with each other; then texture review; then finally whether the claimed effects match up with usage. So holistic and well done, because I actually end up learning more about different ingredients from you (eg, H Cordana Extract) but I'm not restricted just to the ingredients label review alone. Its everything. Also, I've been using the COSRx Propolis Ampoule for a while. Not super impressed personally, and I think its because you're right: while it has propolis, this is more moisturizing than anti-acne per se. Will definitely look into Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum or Wishtrend's Polyphenols in Propolis ampoule next. Thanks again, Kelly! :)
I squealed So high I scared a few of my cats, this is brilliant. I have just opened my CosRx ampule and I’m floored at the texture, I wanted it to replace my hyaluronic acid/hydrating serum (because I think with the amount of products that have at least sodium Hyaluronate it is a bit redundant of me to also have an exclusively HA serum) it’s so light! Well, maybe not light, but it’s so no sticky! I was using the CosRx HA essence and that was sticky and felt like I was wearing cling film. I was wondering if I should get the skinfood one when I’m done with this because bigger bottle lol but I think I’m going to stick to CosRx and its calming ingredients, I have the propolis toner for some honey. Oof, I got excited for the niacinamide + propolis combo and I can’t use that serum because it’s a minefield of allergies for me with the cocoa seed and the tamanu oil. I have never used the iunik mask but this summer I had some very thick leftover “winter” moisturiser (the FAB ultra repair cream) and what I did was use the CosRx honey mask to mix in with my moisturiser for during the day, it still felt nourishing and comfortable but not suffocating.
The coxrx definitely has a more pleasing texture than HA serums but similar in it's abilities to protect the skin, really glad you're enjoying it! Love that tip about the moisturizer and sleeping mask combo!
I’m loving the wishtrend propolis. I got my wish trend box and ripped open the propolis and in two days my flamed up hormonal acne all went down it was amazing. Do you use it on your entire face ? I’ve been just using it on my chin area kinda like a spot treatment.
I was getting a ton of rashes over the summer and the cosrx propolis ampule was what helped calm it the most. Lovely product for my dry but acne prone skin
Yay, I needed this! 🙌🏽 Really wanna try the ByWishtrend serum, and just ordered the iUnik propolis mask, let's see how it goes (currently dealing with TRET face lol). THANK U QUEEN❤
I have been waiting for such video ever since you made ‘propolis for all skin types’ video. I have been researching on stocking up products on thanksgiving and this video really helped. Thank you Kelly!
Kellyyyy i reaallyyy want to know the difference between medicica centella cream and iunik centella gel . Can you make a video on these comparisons please 🥺🤍 love youuu
As far as I'm concerned it's BY FAR the best Propolis serum on the market and always has been. Check out Gothamistas channel ...she talks about it frequently.
@@Ajlatango no problem! I think it's to die for. I recommended it to another RU-vidr (No BS Beauty) and she tried it and loves it as well. I always have multiple backups. I'm not sure why Kelly hasn't tried it. For a long time, it was only available in 15 mL, which I think was a deterrent for people. At least according to the people in my Reddit group. But now it's finally available in 30 mL. 🙂
Hey Kelly. Since cosrx has Now reformulated honey propolis sleeping mask do you still feel iunik honey mask is still better than that ? Wats your thoughts ?
I wanted to use beauty of jeoson glow serum , but now i am puzzled as it contains tamanu oil , and i have combination , sometimes oily , acne prone sensitive skin .Should I use this or not ????
Kelly I'm curious what your thoughts are on "slugging"? Especially for people like us with dehydrated skin. Whenever I use anything too occlusive my face gets hot and dry feeling
I always used slugging but just with my normal moisturizer or a lil bit thicker moisturizer.. i put it in layer, around 4 time to achieve the thickness I'm comfortable based on the day...it's work wonderful
Mhh really dont know which one to try the wishtrend or the skinfood. Got sensitive combo skin blackheads prone. I heard the wishtrend should clog the pores
I wanted to buy the Skinfood serum, but then I found this review and I'm unsure if it really does have that mych propolis. I mean it makes sense, if it does have 63% propolis, shouldn't it have a darker colour? This is what one user had to say: "I am a skincare products insider. Here's what I know. Most Propolis extract sold as a component for formulas is literally 2-3% Propolis extract and 90+% glycerin (that's concentrated propolis powder reconstituted with glycerin or tiny amount of propolis in alcohol mixed with mostly glycerin. But here's the kicker: the INCI name can still be Propolis extract and the company can add 63% of this extract that is mostly glycerin and sell it to you as propolis extract. But ask yourself: Can a dark brown propolis at 63% look clear? NO. The product is ALL glycerin. You're paying $39 for GLYCERIN. I'm so tired of these lies. I have another propolis serum and that one is at least pale yellow/brown - which tells me that it has more than 2% propolis in it. Never buy a CLEAR product and assume there's anything in it but filler." Anyone can clear this up for me?
I had an interesting moment with propolis. I've used it for years but a month ago I had to use antibiotics and have a contrast x-ray. A few days after that I used propolis and my skin went crazy. I got rashes from head to toes! Just keep that in mind 😁 can't wait til I can start using those products again.
Hey kelly....love u,I never miss ur vedio .my skin is very dry dehydrated,I stay in dry area.i am new to k beauty...I ordered beauty of joson but the smell is unbearable...plz advise for fragrance free moisturizer
I've been binge watching your videos and I love your content. I don't think you've done a this or that for mugwort in general, green tea and rinse off vs sleeping mask. Thank you!
This iunik mask broke me out. Usually I don't have pimples/spots, but I have sensitive skin. Any idea on what could cause this? I also got it from the Centella unscented sun SPF50+ a few weeks ago :(
The second ingredient in the Centella sunscreen also happens to be the third ingredient in the iUnik mask, and that is Butylene Glycol which is a humectant. (which just means it draws in and binds surrounding moisture) & emollient (meaning it creates a protective barrier prevent the loss of moisture) For many people this is beneficial, but for a select others it can end up contributing to clogged pores and irritation. Perhaps you’re sensitive to it or the products were just heavy on the skin barrier? I don’t know if this is what might of caused your breakouts but it seemed like the most likely looking at the ingredient list. 😅Other possibilities a little lower down in the middle of both lists are niacinamide & cetearyl alcohol but I would think those are more irritating/drying than they are acne inducing.
Hi Kelly I would like really good K beauty recs per skin type individual videos. Everything from very oily problematic skin to super dry irritated skin. Which ingredients are best for each and the best textures thereby including product recommendations. I have severely dry skin prone to eczema and all the moisturisers you have recommended for dry/dehydrated skin haven't been enough rich moisture. I have had some wonderful recommndations from you eg the Laneige cream skin refiner, the purito sunscreen I love so much etc. For example I like the Illyoon well enough during the warmer months at night or as a daycream in the Winter, but need something much richer for Winter in the evening. Last Winter I used the Pyunkang Yul intense moisturiser under a layer of body cream or sleeping mask at night which worked fairly well. I think dedicated videos re skin type would be useful for having excellent recs in the one place and make navigating the world of K beauty much easier for many people. Best wishes.
is it okay if i already used 10% niacinamide serum & still used other niacinamide product? am tempting to buy iunik vitamin sleeping mask but it contains niacinamide too will it be ok?
If your skin can tolerate it, why not? As for me, I enjoy TO Niacinamide but I want to reduce the products that I use so instead of a stand alone niacinamide, I am looking for products with niacinamide, multi-purpose products.
@@aubreybondoc because im afraid too much niacinamide will cause side effects that i dont want. anyway ive got a new insight thanks to youu!! might as well search for niacinamide in products rather than its own, i think that way is more convenient for meee
10% is already the highest concentration of niacinamide you can purchase so I’d definitely be wary of piling more onto that. Luckily it does appear to a few humectants/emolliants as well as centella (which should be calming to the skin) listed ahead of the niacinamide along with a few other ingredients if you do decide to try it, it won’t be the worst reaction. It might just be worth looking into a another sleeping pack tho.
i tried the skinfood essence and i found many times it felt super oily and just seemed to sit on top of my skin. i have dry/normal skin... did anyone else feel this way? everyone loves it so i'm not sure if it was just the batch i got.
Hi try centella it's very calming. Having a constantly red face can be an early sign of rosacea so speak to your doctor, but meantime try azelaic acid (the ordinary and garden of wisdom do budget ones). I have rosacea and eczema so redness is a major concern for me. Centella works for some instant redness reduction from a slight reaction to a product etc, but azelaic acid is the best on stubborn redness. If you only want K beauty recs then the Isntree tw bifida serum has given some redness reduction - more than propolis. Hope that helps.
@@KellyDriscoll I still kling on to that tiny bit left in my package. Not sure if knowing how good it was makes my situation any better 😂 Just ordered the Farm Stay Honey Ampule in hope of it being somewhat of a worthy replacement 🤞
Can i ask u something pls help me , my face is to much complicated problem, rash inflamed hyperpigment sunburn discoulurtion omg am so sad , whats my problem and what can i use pls recomend all routin tnx my sister
