Hi Melissa, whenever I buy a new product I directly come to your channel to see how do I incorporate in my routine. Your videos are simple easy to understand and nothing very complicated and always always helpful. Keep up the good work you’re doing here. I wish you all the success. Thank you💕

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

3 ай бұрын

Haha! :) Thank you!🥰

Always my go to for The Ordinary products. Thank you Melissa ❤

Thanks for doing this video!! I've been waiting to try this

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

Hope you like it!

Your demonstrations and Power Points are so very helpful. I appreciate you so much!

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

You are very welcome!

I always come back to your channel! The videos are soo helpful ❤😊

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

This is very helpful. Thank you 😊.

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

Melissa, I love this setup of the video with time stamps. They makes it so clear and easy to follow. The serum you are talking about is very good according to my daughter in law. I got it for her as a birthday present, she overused the acids and damaged her moisture barrier. After 2 weeks of TO Soothing Serum her skin has healed completely and she considers it to be the best product she'd ever used. I looked at the ingredients and it has ceramides, vitamin B12, niacynamid, centella asiatica and gallic acid, the last one I'm not really familiar with, are you? But apparently it fulfills the promise of repairing the moisture barrier, which I think is essential for the active ingredients to really work. Thank you Melissa, and again, loved the video ❤

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

Hello 😃 Thanks for letting me know. It's a bit time-consuming with the script, and I'm not sure what information I should include. Should I go deeper into the ingredients or leave that out completely and just focus on the application? What do you think? For checking ingredients, I generally use this website: incidecoder.com/products/the-ordinary-soothing-barrier-support-serum. Sometimes, I also refer to Paula's Choice dictionary, as they usually have a pretty good and, foremost, reliable ingredients summary.

@onlyscience28

7 ай бұрын

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial Well, you could identify the active ingredients in order to explain their function. I always check the INCI of any product I use, yet not everyone does it. But I think what you are doing is very important and helpful, it shows us the proper way of application and every step. So don't stop doing that! Personally, I would also be interested in which active ingredients shouldn't be used together and which can. Whith such abundance of active ingredients available we don't really have the knowledge how harmful they could be if used incorrectly and in wrong combination. These are just my thoughts, but I must say that I'm religiously watching your channel because I trust you, you seem to be very knowledgeable but unbiased and honest, and to me it's the most important :)

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

@@onlyscience28 Yes, I've been thinking about the main ingredients. However, identifying active ingredients that shouldn't be used together is challenging, due to the lack of guidelines. Companies are not required to disclose everything, unless they deem it important. Additionally, individual skin tolerance varies for each ingredient. What we need is a labeling system that specifies the exact amounts of ingredients used in their serums. This would allow people to make informed choices and enable creators to produce more detailed videos based on available research. As always, thank you very much! :)

Hey girl! I love when you tell us how to use a product. It helps me so much😊

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

Happy to help! ❤️

Hi. Can I use this in my morning routine after I did my AHA peeling the night before? Your videos are the best and I love how well organized is everything on your channel!!! ❤

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

6 ай бұрын

Yes :) Thank you!

I was waiting for you to talk about this serum thnx for touching on some good points btw would you recommend that sunscreen for oily acne prone skin

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

Hey! :) Are you referring to the sunscreens mentioned in my PowerPoint/the one I've applied? Yes :)

@kiineybintitaaji2044

7 ай бұрын

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial yes that one dear thnx

Hey! How should I layer hyaluronic acid serum, niacinamide toner, and the soothing barrier serum? I have the Paula Choice “Pore-Reducing Toner”

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Ай бұрын

Use the toner before the serums. I've mentioned the rest in the video.

Hello Melissa, Thanks for the explanation! Just one quich question, is it ok to use soothing barrier serum and copper peptides serum in the same evening routine? Is it more beneficial or not really ? Thank you so much in advance. Greetings from France

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

4 ай бұрын

Hey! :) Yes, this can work :)

Hi thank you for this I have a question I am currently using argireline and matrix. Can I add to this routine this serum? Thank you ❤

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

6 ай бұрын

Yes, you can! Apply it afterwards.

Hello Melissa, can I use niacinamide and soothing barrier in the morning and salicylic acid and soothing barrier evening?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

6 ай бұрын

Sure :)

Hello, completely unrelated question but would combing niacinamide and vitamin C serums be an effective way of treating PIE? And if so, how would I go by including the both of them in my daily routine, I assume it's not as easy to just use both of them at the same time of day.

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

Hmm... overall, it depends on how your skin responds to them. However, usually, Retinol/Retinoids and/or Azelaic Acid are used for PIE. Alternatively, it's always a good idea to see a dermatologist to analyze your skin more closely :)

Hello how to use it with alpha Arbutin , niacinamide and moisturizer

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

2 ай бұрын

You can use them in that order.

Hi, may I use the Ordinary EUK 134 0.1% and "Buffet" Multi-Technology Peptide Serum before the Soothing & Barrier Support Serum? are they too much or too strong?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

I think the combination might be a bit too potent, so I suggest splitting it into two routines. You could either use: EUK + Barrier Support Serum or Multi Peptide + Barrier Support Serum Technically, you could use one combination in the morning and the other in the evening. That should work, unless you don't tolerate an ingredient well, but that's something you'll need to figure out. ;)

Ma'am may I know what products and/or serums are suitable for melasma, uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation? combination skin type. THANK YOU ❤

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

I recommend seeing a doctor to determine the cause of the melasma. They can then provide suitable treatment options, which are generally not available over-the-counter.

Hi Melissa .. just purchased the pink serum .. can I use it with granactive retinoid 2% in a same routine ?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

2 ай бұрын

Yes, you can use it before applying Granactive Retinoid; however, I'm not sure if that layers well because both are emulsions.

@ArchitasGlamourWorld

2 ай бұрын

May be it'll become more oily and I have a oily to combination skin .. ok let's see .. thanks a lot for replying 😊

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

2 ай бұрын

@@ArchitasGlamourWorld Yes, that's the concern I would consider. However, you can use the former in the morning and Granactive Retinoid in the evening.

Hi Melisa,am 63 but i take good care of my skin,i need to be sure if i can use TO Hylaronic acid before the soothing serum?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

Hey! :) Yes, as mentioned and demonstrated in the video - that's fine! :)

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Hi there, can I use the soothing skin barrier with alpha arbutin and vitamin c in the morning?? And with niacinamide and retinol in the evening

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

As you can see from the video, avoid using Vitamin C. However, Alpha Arbutin is okay. Niacinamide and Retinol are also acceptable.

@amweelojulez3491

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

Hi Melisa can i use retinoid 2% emultion before this soothing serum?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

4 ай бұрын

Yes you can! :)

Hey Melissa, i have combination skin i am using Cetaphil cleanser and Cetaphil moisturizer along with serum of niacinamide because of some oil spots on my face and Also at last I'm using hyaluronic acid sunscreen. is this routine good??? Or need to change anything???

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

Hey! :) Since when are you using these products? What are your skin concerns? How's it going so far?

@scoobydoo9729

7 ай бұрын

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial I'm following this routine since a week.This is my skin care since a week for morning and evening.My doubt is that to know should I need to change any product in my routine.lastly thanks for replying my msg you are the kindest youtuber I ever saw

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

What Cetaphil moisturizer do you use? Isn't it too rich for you?

Hello, may I use the Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% In Vitamin F Serum before the Soothing & Barrier Support Serum?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

Ah, no, that particular product shouldn't be used in combination with the others. I almost forgot to mention it, especially since these derivatives are somewhat questionable.

Hello can I use it with Alpha Arbutin

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

2 ай бұрын

Yes

Hello can I use niacinamide, soothing barrier support and 10%Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% together

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Ай бұрын

Yes

@geraldinealingag5588

Ай бұрын

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thank you. Can I use them with alpha arbutin and milky toner. How am I going to use them in order?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Ай бұрын

@@geraldinealingag5588 Yes, however, I wouldn't use too many skincare products in one routine. Use up to two serums per routine. The video should have helped you with the order of application. For the remaining steps, refer to these videos: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oYaN0sGLqtS1iM4.htmlsi=RkWae6X-_LkaL_UI and this: kzread.infoRGqwdAuPOco?si=Q7zNFaIK4UljtAJe

@geraldinealingag5588

Ай бұрын

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thank you so much

Hey Melissa I’m a male and since I’m using adapelene I noticed more dry skin i ice Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser and I only use sunscreen and that’s it no makeup I want to keep it simple so can I just use my cleanser 2 times instead of using micellar water or cleansing balm since I do breakout for some reason prob because of overcleansing

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

Yes, you can try that. However, you may also want to use Adaplene less often like 3-4 times per week instead of daily to calm down the dryness.

@ZanderKun_

7 ай бұрын

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial I noticed my skin is less oily and dryer when I cleanse with one cleanser instead of using micellar or cleansing balm honestly skincare being simple is the best path foward !!!

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

@@ZanderKun_ Yes, that works best for me too. However, it also depends on what you are trying to remove from the skin in the first place :)

@ZanderKun_

7 ай бұрын

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial so I just removed waterproof mascara and can I also remove sunscreen with it too?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

​@@ZanderKun_ I don't think that Cetaphil's Gentle Skin Cleanser is able to take off waterproof mascara. 🤔 In that case, you would just need to use micellar water or a balm cleanser to remove your mascara and then use your cleanser. What sunscreen do you use? Do you feel like the cleanser is able to break it down? Also, you may want to look into 'reusable makeup remover washcloths'; these are really handy for makeup and/or sunscreen removal.

Cos de baha Azelack 10% serum best for acne spot?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

Yes, azelaic acid may help fade it faster.

Can I use retinol 1% serum and azelaic acid cream in same routine??

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

It's not layering well, so I suggest using Azelaic Acid in the morning and Retinol in the evening. However, this combination may still become too intense over time. Perhaps it's best to alternate between them in your evening skincare routine!

@user-bv2qx9ke7r

7 ай бұрын

Can I use any vitamin c cream and azelaic acid cream in same routine??

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

@@user-bv2qx9ke7r Hmm, no. If both products are very potent, they may cause irritation and sensitivities. Additionally, some don't layer well together and can lead to skincare pilling. Which one do you want to combine?