As a guy, I ❤️ the drunk elephant lactic acid. Keeps my face hydrated when use twice weekly, at night, and with Vanicream daily moisturizer (lotion). I get dry skin from Tretinoin, so I was advised to use lactic acid 2x a week and at night with a moisturizer. Also, I have brown skin and lactic acid is a better choice for people of color.

As a newish Skin-teer, I'm so thankful you warned me about DE, now & previously.

@NOBSBeauty

2 жыл бұрын

So happy you found it helpful, there are so many other brands that offer more affordable and wonderful products as opposed to drunk Elephant!

Thank you for sharing your review of both of these products. Can you recommend a few lower priced exfoliating products

Thank you! The comparison is very helpful as I am finishing up Good Genes and have the DE serum lined up. I did not find Good Genes to be irritating for my skin. It was actually very gentle! Strangely, I found the REN Ready Steady Glow toner super irritating!

@NOBSBeauty

2 жыл бұрын

I also did not have good luck with the one from REN, I've found them to be rather hit or miss, some of their Calming products are quite nice but most of the rest is not very friendly for sensitive skin.

I have to say, I was very excited when the DE serum came out and, although it is VERY expensive, I went for the splurge. The pump broke after a few uses and it was a pain to work with (product leaking all over the place) and the product itself did NOTHING for my skin.

@NOBSBeauty

2 жыл бұрын

Ugh, the leaking would be so abutting Annoying, this is why I'm so over drunk Elephant, for the prices they charge they should have much more quality control b

Thank you for your honesty no wonder why your KZread channel was called NBs Beauty and because of you I found companies such us Versed (firming serum and face mask doctors appointment which I love😍). I always used DE glycolic night serum however I have repurchased it recently and I am a bit sad as it is a lot of money, so I am just here waiting for the result for that amount of money😒 P.S. Keep going!♥️

I've been enjoying the Ordinary Lactic Acid. What are your thoughts on it? I hope it's ok, because I really like it, and it's cheap! Lol. ❤❤

I've found that when these smaller brands sell to the big companies the product quality goes down. It is very disappointing. Shiseido owns DE. I'm watching Paula's Choice closely now that Unilever purchased them. I wasn't thrilled when the investment group owned PC but they didn't mess with most of the products I use except in price and introduced way too many new products. Thank you for this comparison. I don't and won't use either LOL I tried Good Genes years ago and didn't like the feel - too siliconey feeling and it irritated my skin after a week of use. Haven't bothered with DE in a couple of years now.

@NOBSBeauty

2 жыл бұрын

I'm right there with you, there are so many other wonderful and affordable exfoliants out there, people do not need to spend upwards of $100 to exfoliate, so many great exfoliants $20 and under from smaller brands I'd rather support these days.

I am using up my deluxe sample of the Drunk Elephant, I do enjoy their LaLa cream and Slaii Cleanser. As a tretinoin user I still struggle finding a good chemical exfoliant that’s doesn’t irritate my skin. The DE seems to be nice, I want to try the Mandelic Acid from the Ordinary too.

@TrappedQue

2 жыл бұрын

You might want to try the TO 5% Lactic acid serum. It is very nice & gentle.

@NOBSBeauty

2 жыл бұрын

Mandelic Acid can be a really nice exfoliant for sensitive skin, well worth comparing, the Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% is also really nice as well. Working on a video about Mandelic Acid for this weekend, hopefully it will help with your decision!

You are awesome! Have a good day 🙂

I was trying to pay attention to what you were saying, but found it difficult to focus because you look so beautiful in this video. Lol! You always look beautiful , but this was something extra. Love your hair, love your eye makeup and that shirt!! 😍😍😍

@NOBSBeauty

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much for your sweet comment, what a great way to start the day off! 😃☺

I use the Acure whipped night moisturizer that you recommended for a dupe and love it, I will never buy Drunk Elephant after your videos and because they aren’t worth the cost

Can you please advise a dupe for drunk elephant? Thanks

I guess the sunday riley has been most effective exfoliant Ive tried. A few years ago however, it irritated my skin but I was applying to slightly damp skin. I’m over halfway thru current bottle, use once a week on dry skin and no issues. I’d like to try good molecules exfoliant next. My skin did not enjoy the ordinary ones. I do also enjoy the glycolic mask of paulas choice on occasion. Like it better than DE babyfacial.

@NOBSBeauty

2 жыл бұрын

I used to love the baby facial, but now I find it just dries my skin out. The Ordinary has some nice exfoliants, but they just are not fun to use. The one from good Molecules is wonderful though, definitely worth a try!

@kimb4770

2 жыл бұрын

@@NOBSBeauty i will try it. I actually had this de protini exfoliant to use next, but Im so unenthusiastic about the brand. I don’t really want it visible. I guess thats silly, but I took so personally how keep cool treated US customer base and this whole DE “i was afraid customers are not getting freshest vitamin c (when they preached over and over to there customers that it WAS fresh). I take enjoyment in my skincare and trying all sorts of products. I dont want the negative vibe around.

I really like DE’s TLC Framboos but don’t love the price tag. Going to check out Acure for my next purchase. They do so many things so well! ❤️❤️

@NOBSBeauty

2 жыл бұрын

Cannot wait to review the Acure Resurfacing Serum next! They really do have some great products.

That sounds great , but I'm using paula's choice BHA 2% liquid exfoliant , that's working for me. but problem is that is it me every time I see some impressive products i wanna buy them without thinking that I've another alternative already 🙄? BTW thanks 😊❤️

@NOBSBeauty

2 жыл бұрын

PC has some of the best exfoliants around. The only product I've found that trials rivals any of the Paula's Choice BHA products is the Cos de Baha 2% Salicylic Acid Liquid, I'll review that in the next week.

Really enjoyed this review, thank you!☺️. I have this Sunday Riley to try, just have not yet as waiting to be on Differin a few times a week and adjusted before I try to work it in once a week. I have heard some great things about SR Good Genes product. 🤞 I agree with you, it’s not worth the price 🤑 as lots of less costly good one/if not better out there. Guessing this will be my 1st and last bottle unless I get it in BoxyCharm again (I bought a past monthly in add ons just to get it as it was offered before I heard of BoxyCharm). 😂

@NOBSBeauty

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of people absolutely love Good Genes, so it might be worth a try, hopefully you have good luck with it, it is a cult favorite for a reason. keep me posted!

Not interested in lactic acid but just love your reviews!! 😚😚

Unrelated question (again, so sorry!!) but do you have a dupe for the cerave overnight skin renewing cream? It’s my holy grail and it’s out of stock everywhere 😭😭😭 Maybe the acure one? The texture is what does it for me

@NOBSBeauty

2 жыл бұрын

I have a few recommendations- the DRMTLGY Advanced Neck Cream is nearly identical- and a great product for face and neck. The Dermstore Day Cream is also quite similar to the CeraVe. The most affordable dupe is the new Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream - and I'm really loving it since it is one of the first fragrance free Pacifica products. Acure is great, too, their Rejuvenating Night Whipped Cream is always wonderful!

@ultraviolettas

2 жыл бұрын

@@NOBSBeauty thank you!!

Do you know the Korean brand Whamisa?

I'm sorry to be so dumb but what does "TO" stand for ? And if I have to use under all my doctors advise because I have so many health problems ALL NATURAL can you or someone recommend something oil-free all natural with maybe willow bark and niacinamide for a leave-in exfoliant? I do HOWEVER LOVE tea tree oil that's the only oil I know helps my breakouts and love bha and niacinamide and azeliac acid . All natural...its hard to find a serum that doesnt have something allergic to...dont tolerate a lot of plants or herbs and fruits. Has anyone tried the brand ClarityRx...they have a lactic acid product that only has water and lactic acid for ingredients. Thanks!

@NOBSBeauty

Жыл бұрын

I've tried a few clarityrx products and they were pretty nice. The cosrx dual action niacinamide serum might be a good product worth checking out. It is this one: ystyle.co/sQGn

Ty❣️☝️

Not interested in either brand. Have you tried Maelove Renewing Night Cream? It’s very gentle and doesn’t irritate my highly reactive skin.

@NOBSBeauty

2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy that product from Maelove can't remember if I've reviewed it yet or not. Really like that as well as their Niacinamide Serum. Their new retinal Serum is great, just wish it didn't have the grapefruit oil in it, otherwise it would be a 10/10 for me.

What is your top exfoliant you recommend?

@NOBSBeauty

2 жыл бұрын

Right now I've been switching brown Between the Cos de Baha 2% Salicylic Acid Liquid and the Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment. Another good one is the Paula's Choice 4% BHA Pore Refining Treatment. You can't go wrong with any of those, I've went through many bottles of the one from Paula's Choice, really wonderful product.

@maryocallaghan1131

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!! I will definitely be trying them!

Sunday riley just posted something new coming september 7. Looks like an eye cream or lip balm tube. Im guessing eye cream. Hopefully its formulated without fragrance and EO. They always gotta sneak something in there

@NOBSBeauty

2 жыл бұрын

Ooh very interesting, I'll be interested to see the ingredients, you never know what they might do, but hopefully it is something senstiive skin friendly, fingers crossed!

@matt8953

2 жыл бұрын

@@NOBSBeauty im pretty sure its an eye cream theyre teasing!

@matt8953

2 жыл бұрын

@@NOBSBeauty its on the sephora app now !! retinoid eye cream. $65..., pass for me! Also 25% off at sephora some of their products

@NOBSBeauty

2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thanks for the info- you always are in the "know" going to have to check it out, curious, wonder if sephora will do their yearly sale? Might be worth buying it at 20% off... 🤔

@matt8953

2 жыл бұрын

@@NOBSBeauty sunday riley often does sales on their website, theres one now but the eye cream isnt on there I dont think. But if u wait a bit im sure itll be included on their next sale 🤷🏼‍♂️

Can we use DE protini daily?

@NOBSBeauty

2 жыл бұрын

If your skin handles it without getting too dry or flaky there's nothing wrong with using it daily. A lot of people use their exfoliant every other day, but as long as your skin doesn't get flaky then I think it is just fine to use it daily. If you do notice dryness then I would pull back to every other day.

If sunday hadn’t faked those reviews i would have to stan

Good

Wait, I thought these are both icky companies doing icky things & we should just avoid both? DE is stupidly expensive - not for me, although I’m curious about the Babyfacial . . .

@kaymizep5170

2 жыл бұрын

I was gonna say, both are a no for me. So overpriced 🤣 but clicked like for no bs beauty lolllll

@matt8953

2 жыл бұрын

Just get the ordinary peel its the same type of ingredients. They both tingle and burn and can leave u red so i wouldnt spent $80+ on that

@swineinny1

2 жыл бұрын

@@matt8953 Stopped using TO red thing cuz it felt like too much & I hated the red mess the TikTok’ers are so fascinated by. Curious about the Babyfacial cuz Hot & Flashy Angie likes it, but it’s too much $’s for me to spend.

@matt8953

2 жыл бұрын

@@swineinny1 i bought the babyfacial and returned it bc it burned and left me red and also stopped working after 4 pumps thats what happens to many ppl it breaks. Now i just use the tiniest amount of TO. Literally so so tiny bc i used to use a little more and it burned. Leave it on for literally 90 seconds bc it hurts😂

@matt8953

2 жыл бұрын

@@swineinny1 they make a mini well they used to at least.. $28 for .5oz. U can get samples at sephora stores of it

Hello!

@annikaknoche6362

2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. 💛I actually don’t like those two brands at all. I’ve tried the Good genes ( european version) and it stinged and I didn’t love it. Thank you for all your fantastic and informative videos!🌟

@NOBSBeauty

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comments- Great way to start my day!

I once asked Drunk Elephant in the comments on IG about mixing their products opposed to layering... According to them their products are all acidic so mixing them together won't affect the PH at all or their efficacies which ISN'T how that works but okay.

@NOBSBeauty

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, I have a feeling whoever wrote back to you had no clue about how any of this works. 🤦‍♀️

❤️👏

I've decided to stop living in fear and layer whatever the eff I want (not to be dramatic LOL), so I use acidic products and peptides in the same routine - have never experienced any pilling because of this. Another reason not to buy Drunk Elephant. Favorite affordable exfolicants : The Ordinary Mandelic acid and the Lactic acid 10%.

@marianne6373

2 жыл бұрын

@@Yvario I was already quite the skincare rebel lol, but Angie Hot and flashy convinced me to stop worrying about this completely. Absolutely no reason to pay $80 ++ for an exfoliant.

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my good genes smells weird, and it’s a bad smell like dr jart’s biome essence (smells like cheese)

@NOBSBeauty

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds a bit strange, mine has a lemon-y scent to it, it probably just has to do with it's age, that would be my guess.

I wouldn't buy anything from Drunk Elephant or Sunday Riley even if their products were affordable. I don't buy from companies that lie to their customers. In fact, I wouldn't use any of their products even if I got them for free. I don't want the negative feelings I would feel every time I see their names in my life. I use Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Serum regularly and a few different exfoliation products from Paula's Choice including the 2% Salicylic Acid Liquid. I also use some of Paula's Choice Body chemical exfoliating products, (I always pick them up when they are on sale) and I like the Alpha Body exfoliating products too. I also like some of the exfoliating products from Cas De Baha. They are very affordable. I also use the The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toner on my body sometimes as needed too. It works beautifully on my feet, knees and elbows. It's especially good to use on my feet occasionally after going barefoot in the summer, (or when I have rough skin on my body), followed by a heavy foot cream or moisturizer at night. Paula's Choice has several facial exfoliation products that really work great for me that I enjoy using and they often have sales. But there are also other more affordable brands that I really like to use too that are also my go tos, like Good Molecules, Cos De Baha, and Alpha.

@NOBSBeauty

2 жыл бұрын

It is pretty sad how some of these really pricey brands behave so badly, isn;t it? Cannot wait to review the Acure Resufacing Serum next!

It frustrates me so much when companies put essential oils in their skin care...the amount of times I’ve become excited over ingredients and then scroll down and they have EOs in there 🙄. Especially lemongrass which is a known allergenic EO, and I’ve even seen bergamot which is known to cause photo sensitivity. At least my wallet likes it because it’s predominantly expensive brands that put EOs in their formulations. And I love EOs, but not in my skin care, especially for my face.