Fresh Kombucha Essence vs Kaine Kombucha Toner (1 month split-face results!)
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00:00 - Intro
01:19 - Fresh Kombucha Essence
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04:23 - Kaine Kombucha Ampoule Toner
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This is the value set (with toner pads) - shop-links.co/cjuHepJCPsr
08:08 - My Experience
Test period: March 13-April 7, 3 weeks 5 days
Twice daily application using toner pads to separate sides (and create a confounding variable oops)
Kaine: side with nose ring
Fresh: side without (it's easier to describe this way, no?)
12:16 - Outro
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This video is part of a series in which I trial a brand or theme's skincare products for a minimum of two weeks; afterward, I give a review of each product based on my experience, the ingredients, and the cost. I film these bare faced (with the skincare discussed applied) for transparency. These videos are made to share my own experience and general thoughts. For YOUR routine, I always recommend visiting your dermatologist!
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All my own opinions. Not sponsored. Fresh product gifted, Kaine purchased. Links/code may be affiliated, meaning I earn a small commission through purchases made through them. Prices and ingredients are accurate to the best of my ability, but check brand website for most current information.
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I love that you're so honest about the complexities of ingredients. There really are so many different variables!
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
There are! Glad to help 😃
Was waiting for this since your last video😆😆😆
Excellent video. Thanks . I am a long time user of the Fresh product but you gave me great perspective.
Wow I love the results and the hard work you put into this video. I already have the Kaine and I honestly would’ve pronounced it same if I didn’t fine this video…so thank you :) I haven’t started using it yet, but I’m so excited to start using ❤
Love this! Thank you❤
Hi Alice, thanks for the Kaine toner recommendation. I was tempted to buy but after the ingredients which excludes fragrance, I am sold... 😂
This was cool Alice live the comparisons and the product challenges
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
It was a pleasant surprise! 😃
@melindagenitempo2359
Жыл бұрын
@@AliceintheRabbitHole that's cool. Went to ulta and go Pattern hair stuff More bath cereve A Natasha lippie for elissa. And fake tattoos
Just got that kaine toner and can’t wait to try it !!
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
Aw yeah!! It’s a good one 😃
I find the sweater and headband really becoming on you. ❤ You're one of the KZreadr influencers I watch that really bring in-depth and well-thought-out reviews and I truly enjoy listening and watching your vids. Very refreshing cause you don't "always" LOVE ALL products and neither are they all "life-changing" 😂
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! 😃
First of all, you're absolutely beautiful. I was a huge fan of the fresh kombucha, but I started buying and trying a lot of other toners and ampoules after finding your channel! Love watching your videos!! ❤
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Happy to help, it’s really relieving for me (and my wallet lol) to prove to myself that the budget-friendly options can go just as far 😊
I can't wait to try it.
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
I think you’ll really like it too 😃
This was so great. I love how you did the test! As always your deep dive into formulation/ingredients is educational/outstanding!. I have been using the Kaine Kombucha for about 9 months or so. (I pronounce it Cane also..like the Cane River in La!) I now know how to pronounce it. The reason I even tried it was an affordable alternative to the Dr, Ceuracle Kombucha. I love both!
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
Same for me! This proved itself as an even more affordable kombucha option, how exciting haha 🤩
Another great video. Have you ever considered doing a full review on Kaine? But also secretly hoping for a ranking video on specialized ingredients (like every product with galactomyces or kombucha). Guess you can tell I will be a forever subscriber 😉
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
Yupppp I have! After seeing how great the toner is, I’m very interested in exploring more from the brand 😁
I would definitely try the Kaine because it doesn’t have fragrance. Haven’t used toners in a while but this one intrigues me. ❤
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
It’s such a beautiful formula. It’s so funny, I hadn’t heard much about the brand but of course their kombucha toner caught my attention 🤣
Love love love your video!!! I have used Fresh kombucha and so obsessed with the tea scent. However, once I tried sheet masking with Fresh, my skin was itchy and on the edge of breakout :))) Maybe it's because of the fermented ingredient, fragrance, etc. idk :))) So I will try Kaine kombucha since it's more vegan.
I DO agree that the source of the tea and specific processes used in brewing are just as important as a favorite brand of root beer. You can taste the difference. I want to try some reusable silicone masks and get creative with the areas in the face. I am always trying to subtract extra waste that goes in the garbage. This was an interesting comparison and bonus discovery of masks. ✨
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
That’s a brilliant idea! Let me know if you stumble upon any full face silicone masks that are smaller. In the meantime, I can say I like pacifica’a reusable spot patches, but those promise a smaller number of uses than the over-the-ears silicone masks (which sadly, I’ve tried two of now, and those are face and hair masks for me. Not the 2-in-1 I was going for 😅😆)
Great comparison video! I searched all of your videos to see if you have the same dupe or something similar for the AMOREPACIFIC essence. My skin loves the stuff!
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
Sadly I do not, but I get it! That’s quite a beloved product too ☺️
Been using Kaine with haru haru rice toner it's been a game changer my skin is great love it
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
Ooh, that does sound like a nice combo!
I have never hit play faster!!!!!
Love your videos! Have you ever considered doing a Stylevana/Yesstyle window-shopping video a la Nisipisa’s window-shopping on clothing website vids? There are SO many brands on Stylevana that I’ve never heard of, and I’m so curious whether they’re legit and any good.
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
Ooh I have!! Glad to hear this is of interest 😁
I love my Kaine Kombucha Ampule Toner, I have recently opened my third bottle. I feel like my mature skin/rosacea has tolerated the Kaine well and it feels soothing when my skin is inflamed. I have noticed an improved luminosity, but I use the Kaine with other products, so I cannot say it is the only reason. I have recently begun to use it as a sheet mask and this makes me want to continue.
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
Definitely continue!! Whoa I am blown away by not just the product, but the combo of applying it in the toner pad method! Let me know how it goes for ya 😁
@pluto721
Жыл бұрын
what ingredients do u use with it in the same routine? like can u add niacinamide, vitc and others
Okay, I was not ready for a Bush's beans reference in this video.😂 I had to pause to laugh when you said "roll that beautiful yeast footage."😆
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you got that lol
Every December (well, for the last two) I made a point of doing a sheet mask every day. WOW do I go into every new year looking bouncy and hydrated
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
It is bizarre how much of a difference it makes!! I feel like it’s one of those things I knew deep down, but I kind of forget due to time constraints lol 😆
Great comparison, I was eagerly waiting for the month to pass 😅 I used up around half of bottle of Kaine kombucha toner, use it everyday, enjoying it. There is an observation I want to share - as fermented products are supposed to help with efficacy and absorption of other products, I find the combo of Medicube Airshot (2x a week), Kaine and then my actives to be especially effective. Anecdotal of course, but still..! 😂
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
Great minds! I love the medicube devices. I do wish I understood how some of them work a bit better, but I feel the same. Anecdotally, I do think they deliver on their promises!
Another very exciting video. I was thinking in terms of results which kombucha is better, Kaine's or Dr. Ceuracle's? Thank you Alice. Many kisses from Chile ❤
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
Honestly, I think you could get similar results from a ceramide serum/moisturizer + the Kaine toner. But it is quite convenient that the Dr. C combines them both. I’m non-answering because I really do think both are great, but here’s what I’d do: if I had a ceramide product, I’d get the Kaine. If I didn’t, I’d get the Dr. C. Hope that helps!
@elacampusano7341
Жыл бұрын
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Thanks you Alice
@user-xu4uh1wp7t
Жыл бұрын
I actually really appreciate this question & answer, was looking for this 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Is it just me or is the Kaine side brighter?!😮 #gokoreanskincare
I knew it. I had the Fresh Kombucha essence and while it felt nice, I didn’t feel like it did anything. Thankfully I ONLY invested $38 for the MINI version of it, but I was not impressed. Definitely interested in the Kaine Kombucha essence (Ka-ee-nae 카이네) 😊
Ok, the before... Your skin looks great!! It does look less red & more evened out after, but you have great skin nonetheless!!
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. It really means the world as I used to deal with acne! 🥹🥹💕
How about the kombucha from dr ceuracle? I will be curious to know if there are dupes
Can i use use this before adaplene gel
Hi Alice. Cooking and watching ❌️ ⭕️
Sorry if this is stretching it a bit, but how would you compare the effects of Kaine Kombucha vs the BoJ Ginseng essence ?
Omg I just almost bought that k one! Now I DEF wanna get it. That fresh stuff is waaaaay expensive I’ll bet, not even gonna attempt to look at how much that’s be lol
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
Suffice to say, it’s the price of a whole lot of tacos 😭😭
@nekodacain7164
Жыл бұрын
@@AliceintheRabbitHole lmao!!! I’ll bet!!! Lol
have you tried other Kaine products?
I used a few products from Kaine and only samples of Fresh with Cult Beauty orders. I prefer Kaine because Fresh is too expensive and also just too fragranced, and irritating for my skin because of it. I love Kaine though, I didn’t thing they are good dupes because of the fragrance in Fresh. I like the Dr Ceurcle Kombucha essence as well.
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
I kind of wonder if the fresh mildly irritated my skin too. It wasn’t something I saw overnight, but over the course of a month…eh, that side looks a little less happy than the Kaine side!
LOL don't feel bad I pronounced it the same way you did. Ur always so helpful with these product try videos but I already know I can't use the fresh version but the question is what is the better essence fresh or sk11 🤣 I already know the anwser I'm just being a smart ass. U need to try the Scinic Prestige 8x fermented essence and see what the deal is do it side by side with the SK it's like 20$ and I hear it's amazing I have almost bought it a few times but I'm buying it read tons of great reviews and it even has the smell I hear of the glactomices suposedly. I have a feeling it's gonna be a good one .
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
Interesting, hmmm. That really is a great price! I feel like all of the dupes have come just a little short for me (curses, lol) but it sounds worth trying 😃
@rhondabeaux
Жыл бұрын
Have you tried the Mixsoon Galactamyces essemce? I really like it.
@heathersargent289
Жыл бұрын
@@AliceintheRabbitHole it may not be sk11 that's gonna be hard to beat but it maybe a good one for in-between u know when money is short. I have read a few peoples reviews saying they use sk11 and this was very close and they use it when they are out or money is alittle short ya know when it's the 1 st of the month and all your bills have to be paid at the same time. LoL I think it's worth a shot the regular Scinic essense was nice no sk11 but nice so I can imagine this one being really good to and it has the 8 x the ferments . I really don't think we will ever find something as good as sk11 even other expensive essence don't really compare .
@heathersargent289
Жыл бұрын
@@rhondabeaux I don't think I have tried anything from mission yet .
Does anyone know can both products be used as a "first essence" since they contain fermented ingredients?
Is Kaine toner breastfeeding safe?
Nice info. Have a great week ❌️ ⭕️
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! You too and have a good dinner🍴😋
Hi Alice! How is the hydration level of the Kaine Toner? I have combo skin leaning dry & prone to dehydration 😅
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
Quite hydrating, but truly, for more of an impact, try the toner pads method! I really think that gives any hydrating toner a boost. You could also try the 7-step method (doesn’t have to be 7 layers: doubling or tripling up on toner application makes an impact!)
Am I the only one whose skin hated SKII? Had one of the worst breakouts of my adult life (only other was from Drunk Elephant products at a separate time) and it took months to recover! Someone could give me the whole line of either of those brands and I'd throw them in the trash because I wouldn't set my friends up like that. My skin is sensitive but Fresh products don't break it out- just wish they weren't so fragranced because it’s so unnecessary... I have been using the Fresh essence for half a year, and it's alright but essence in general is completely superfluous in skincare imo.
It does ❌️⭕️
Hi
Alice saving us all money
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
😁😁
Both sides look the same to me, just shiny. I'm using the Dr. Ceuracle Kombucha essence, in love with that one.
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
That is a good one too!
@janesmitson7404
Жыл бұрын
@@AliceintheRabbitHole I got the Skin1004 Centella Soothing Cream in my Vana box. I have dry skln, but this seems so nice. It is more of s gel, but it feels really moisturizing. It may be great choice for your skin type.
I love kombucha enought to brew my own, and part of me wants it to be completely magical (picture a Dr. Bronner's label 😆) - but in a non-pseudoscience way. I'm glad to see a more budget-friendly alternative to the Fresh! I did just receive an enormous jug of the Tonymoly Wonder ceramide toner, though, which probably serves the same purpose...
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
Good observation tbh. Ceramides and humectants = a proven duo! But I’m also with you on encouraging the ✨magic✨ in kombucha ahaha. I hope we do eventually see more research into the skin microbiome and how postbiotics/ferments affect it!
Am I the only one who thinks the Kaine side looks better?😮
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
((No)) 🤫🤣
Is it possible for the skin to not react well to kombucha? I tried the fresh one and it seemed to make my skin drier...? Also same reaction to the amore pacific single extract essence 😢😢🤔🤔
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
Hmm, well it’s certainly possible to react to any ingredient! I’d probably steer clear as the opposite is what *should* happen 👀
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It’s a bit funny they Call it fresh - kombucha is fermented tea and there for not fresh 😂
Alice!!!.. ?.. are you charging your dress style?.... In your last video before this one it was BLACK...kind of serious sophisticated.... In today's video GRAY!? Almost make -up free?!😮.. hope you are doing fine?? Anyway, as always your content is great!!.. I guess Kaine wins this one ... just because of the fragrance issue 😊
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
I film my long-term skincare reviews bare faced, as hopefully the results are visible 😊
Fresh has to be one of the most overhyped, overrated skincare brands within the last 15 years I swear
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
I really think a lot of it is their aesthetic. Deep down I get it, but I do fight myself there (ok my bank account is the one saying “stop getting suckered into ‘pretty’, Alice!!”) 🤣
@lonerebeI
Жыл бұрын
@@AliceintheRabbitHole Lol totally feel what you're saying Alice, we all have to check ourselves sometimes
@ least on my phone 📱 you look less pink on ur cheeks on Kaine side.
@AliceintheRabbitHole
Жыл бұрын
Mmhmm! I do feel it looked a bit better in the end. I do wonder if the EOs in the fresh started to irritate me a little bit?