The Ordinary is the most influential and game changing brand ive seen. They switched the game. The big companies charging ridiculous amounts for basic actives remained no more. The ordinary made these actives and amazing ingredients accessible to the public. Truly thankful to the ceo and others for making this happen.

@gardenscapeNastya

9 ай бұрын

My skin loves the ordinary I use the hylarounic acid and it’s soooo hood and moisturizer it also acts as a primer 😅

@aleksanderl

8 ай бұрын

Why is the after photo edited and the before is not? Very clear use of lights, increased colour and contour.

@gardenscapeNastya

8 ай бұрын

@@aleksanderl still it’s an amazing brand every brand edits their photo 😌😅 it is very moisturizing and nice

@fareloz

3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately they loose this reputation due to new products they lunch with ridiculous prices and not minimal INCI

Cassandra, thank you for being real, I had depression like 5 years ago, I had a relationship for 1.5 years then I learned that he is married, It was really hard for me. When I learned I was already in love with him, I cried for a year Every single day. I was praying to not cry one day, only one day. I didnt have even energy or will to leave the bed. Now 5 years later I am in love again, even engaged. Everything will be better, I promise. ❤

I gave up on my skin care in March 2023 due to a traumatic event. This is giving me motivation to get my discipline back. Lets do this!

@nicolabaker4391

10 ай бұрын

Try just starting with something simple like cleansing , then applying a moisturiser. Just doing it the first time will give you a boost and will encourage you to try more. Watching skincare videos encourages me when I have a down day and don't feel like bothering with my skincare. I have a Chronic illness which makes me feel really physically and emotionally drained, not the same as your Truama but I hope my tip helps. Best Wishes xx

@madeleinemetalmusic

10 ай бұрын

@nicolabaker4391 you're awesome thankyou! I'm sorry you have a chronic illness but I am also so happy that you are a warrior! Yes I just started using sunblock everyday again. I cleanse at night and use cereve moisturizer. Super simple that's its. All I can handle at the moment.

@liviusss

10 ай бұрын

I have also had a very traumatic series of events but I became obsessive with my skincare, like to the point of OCD, I guess for me it's because I feel I can't control anything at least I can control this little bit of my life. I hope you're doing better and yes, start with small steps, some self-care is going to do you good.

@witchycrafter1037

9 ай бұрын

Girl me too. It was end of March beginning of April for me. After a miscarriage of my twins. I was 4 months along. I’ve just not taken care of myself at all and I’m feeling like I need to get back to it.

@TheSupertecnology

8 ай бұрын

I hope you got back to your skincare routine. I neglected my skin for about 4 years and going back was hard, but worth every single second of it. Not even when I used to see my dermatologist was my skin so beautiful, and investing time to come up with my own routines was one of the best things I did in this 2023. You got this.

That sadness you show about breaking out is Heartbreaking bc I remember when me and my mom would literally cry over my acne when I was younger... I feel you😢

@Jasmine215100

10 ай бұрын

Do you think Cassandra is suffering from PTSD due to past experiences?

@yennefer440

10 ай бұрын

​@@Jasmine215100I think it's wildly inappropriate to speculate.

@TaelurAlexis

10 ай бұрын

@@Jasmine215100she’s already admitted to it

This fellow vegan cares for you. Thank you for being transparent, as long as it serves you

This will be over, Cassandra. I know you'll be kind to yourself and overcome what you've been going through. I lost my hair over stress a few years ago, which only makes you more stressed, and have really bad IBS. You'll be fine ❤

@aabolikode6055

10 ай бұрын

Can I be your friend? Cuz I have the same!

@happysmiles4339

10 ай бұрын

Omg I'm the exact same! It's so difficult!

@jacquelineremillard2400

10 ай бұрын

We will get through all these things...we have each other

@kayrabey1344

10 ай бұрын

I lost my hair because of my thyroid. It finally came back but it made me so sad. Wishing your hair comes back.

@gabrielafonseca4034

10 ай бұрын

@@kayrabey1344 it did! Thank you! I'm very happy to report it's very full. I used Minoxidil but also working on settings limits on damaging people and getting better at handling my stress. Being kinder to myself

Oh you are such an incredible woman. The bravery of being vulnerable and talking to all of us who trust and care about you, sharing your struggles at the moment, is just astonishing and inspiring. I’m sure that currently you’ll probably find it hard to accept praise or compliments but girl, what you’re doing for the community of people who watch, love and completely rely on your content, is you’re being a real human being, and that’s very hard to see and find in this world of social media and the norm of perpetuating this perfect outward appearance, not showing what’s actually going on inside. You help us all find ways and trust worthy products that can support our natural beauty, with science backed ingredients broken down by your wealth of knowledge, yet you never make us feel any less than perfect, with or without all these products. I truly hope one day soon, like a mirror, you can take all the confidence and inspiring words you give us all the time, and turn it around on yourself because you are unique and special. I’m sure I speak for most of us when I say that we’re all here to support you and truly respect and admire you. Your skin, your hair, your troubled mind do not define you. You’ll get there honey, take one minute, one hour, one day at a time. Thank you for being unashamedly you, always ❤

I’ve had a roller coaster type of year too Cassandra, you’re not alone. Your videos actually help me get out of my depressive episodes, because skin care is self care 🥰. Sending love and good energy your way, it might be dark now but you’ll be brighter than the sun soon 🙌🏾.

@CassandraBankson

10 ай бұрын

@Chamberlain, thank you so much for your comment. We are not alone and thank you for sharing your story with me. Let's keep in touch!!

@MillanaS

10 ай бұрын

Slažem se. I hvala ti što si jaka da snimaš i dalje ❤

@walterrising4276

10 ай бұрын

Give us an estimate of how many loads you've swallowed

@walterrising4276

10 ай бұрын

Spoken like a true faceless corporation@@CassandraBankson

From one women to another that struggles with some issues, I give you such huge credit for announcing it on your KZread channel. People tend to think of therapy as a crutch. They don’t tend to realize that mental health is the same thing as, perhaps, diabetes or heart disease. It needs to be medically assisted. You go girl! Very happy to have you mentioned that because your platform and your viewers deserve to know they are not alone. Kudos.

@kristenwoods8472

10 ай бұрын

100%

@chrismarcello7690

10 ай бұрын

No they don’t they just need therapy! Stop giving people pills and start talking with them about their problems and don’t make them addicted to pills!!

@moongoddess5858

8 ай бұрын

I actually do suffer from diabetes, kidney failure, retinopathy, and MDD. I’ve been seeing a therapist as long as I can remember and I would no way on earth use my conditions as theatrics to try to fill content. While I support her for her courage I also believe there’s a time and a place for acting a bit out of it and in my opinion it’s not this channel. But it’s hers and she can do whatever she wants with it. But I don’t have to watch it. 😊

@kristinaandthegerman4554

8 ай бұрын

@@chrismarcello7690 Seriously? Sometimes meds are needed for health issues. I hope you do not go through them. But keep on judging others.

@kristinaandthegerman4554

8 ай бұрын

@@moongoddess5858 Well said. To each their own.

Honey, you are not ok, and that is OK. The only way out of the pain, is through it. Take the time you need, stop the distractions, and feel your pain. I'm sorry for what you're going through, but I want you to know that you will be ok, we're here for you. We're going to support you, we don't mind if you need to take time off. It's ok Cass. Sending you all the love. ❤

This hit me hard! Thank you for telling me that I'm not alone in my emotionally and mentally tough state which causes so many breakouts! Remember, nothing in life is static, everything moves, both the great parts of life but the hard parts of life as well. We will all power through 💪

Dear Acne big sister, you are a beautiful butterfly. You are constantly lifting us up, now we lift you up. You are beautiful, smart, and amazing. Xoxo ❤❤❤❤

im worried about your mental health Cassandra :< i just hope that you know that you are a huge inspiration for alot of people, including me! Your story brings so much confort for everyone who has gone through acne and knows how it destroys our mental health... If its a broken heart i want you to know that you are so beautiful and if someone did something to you that made you feel like this, that person doesnt deserve you! sending you love cassandra

HE “FELL” OFF A BALCONY?? I dont think that was an accident after launching something so inexpensive to help with all the skin issues that makeup covers i bet the makeup companies hated him for this I appreciate him forever. RIP

@vetsai8199

10 ай бұрын

He had gotten into some problems with drug addiction, and his employees had to wrest control of his company away from him. They closed it down for a while while they reorganized it. However, Truax had a penthouse apartment in Toronto, and may have fallen or jumped off the balcony while under the influence of heroin.

@juliagulia5823

10 ай бұрын

​@@vetsai8199that's horrible 😮

@irritatedkitty7301

10 ай бұрын

The Ozarks series showed an attorney who errr fell off his balcony. Art imitating life or life imitating art? Truth stranger than fiction? The cosmetic industry seems like a cutthroat business. They want to cater to all sexes and ages to make money.

@patbraden4342

10 ай бұрын

Conjecture let him rest in peace.

@rohlehr

10 ай бұрын

Wow didn’t know there were so many theories regarding this. He was likely bipolar (some of the most brilliant individuals are). I always thought it was a suicide. R.I.P. Brandon

Thank you so much for being transparent about your mental health and really anything going on in your life (that you feel comfortable sharing). As someone who deals with intense depressive episodes, and often can't find the strength or reason to take care of oneself, seeing someone else (with so much intellect and courage) open up about their struggles in life really means a lot ❤. It makes the world feel less cold and lonely. On a much lighter note, I'm looking forward to the launch of this product.

Awe Cassandra, ive gone through tough mental health issues too. i would even miss my skincare routine sometimes too. We all love you and love the skincare advice you give to us. You will get through it within the next couples years. we are rooting for you!!

Oh man I relate to this so badly. When you already go through a tough time and suddenly your whole body starts acting up making you feel even worse. Try to push trough it. It'll get better. It has to!

one thing I really love about you and what you do with your channel is that you are so open. I love it cause i relate and i see myself in you and it makes me feel like you are an older sister recommending me things but also confiding in me and showing me everything is normal and ok. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!

Seasonal depression, it is for me.. And it lasts, oh boy, it lasts all through autumn. I guess we are not alone as long as we share our emotions and stories. You are a kind person Cassandra ❤

Thank you for sharing your journey, competences and thoughts with us, even now! When you said you haven’t applied skincare with consistency for the past couple of months, that just made me feel so less disgusting that I had to rewind and listen again. I am going through the same things, not being able to shut up the storm between the two ears, please keep being yourself and, if you’re in it, therapy. You’re a beacon of hope and light for many of us! Sending you lots of love and support

Hey Cassandra, I’m new in the butterfly community but I already feel like I’m part of a skintellectual pack hahahaha. I’ve been watching your older videos since a while and I can tell I find your content so engaging. Pls, keep being that beautiful human being you’ve shown us you’re, a genuine and resilient person. And as you said on the video, this phase is just a character development, I’m sure you’ll feel better than you actually do and I’m hoping you’ll drive through it brilliantly. Pls, take my support from another point of the globe! Luv u❤

Im so sorry you’ve been feeling this way. I recently started having anxiety and depression and got diagnosed recently and it’s been really rough. I understand the struggle and hope you get better. I’ve been slacking on my skincare due to these things. Thank you for continuing to do these videos for us ❤😂

Ginger is anti-inflammatory and helps bring blood flow to an area (herbalist speaking here), so I could see it being used in a repair serum as long as it's formulated properly :)

Thank you so so much for being so open and vulnerable with us!! It s showing a lot of bravery and you show us that we are not alone. The video was great and sharing what you really feel about everything is incredible. Could you please do a video in detail about your problems or common problem we all have?♥

Dear Cassandra, I am sorry to hear that you have been going through some tough time. I hope you know you are loved by many of us and how you helped us with your tube channel. I love watching you and the information that you give to me and help me find the right sunblock when my skin barrier was damaged. Also introducing me to new brands to try. Hope you will feel better soon. Love you Cassandra 💜

Thank you for being so real. It’s also been a hard year health wise for me both physically and emotionally. I am doing better and beginning to consciously take care of myself ❤

Girl, I am with you! You’re so right, it’s so hard to remember to take care of yourself while you’re going through major struggles. I’ve been stuck on disability for the past 4 years following a horrific car accident. I’m in pain every day, even now. I am struggling. You are special and important, and I just want to say how you’ve helped me and so many other women. You’re honest and you care, and I always end up smiling with every video I watch. You’ve inspired me to try harder even when I’m depressed. I hope you’re getting through your issues, and I hope you realize how much of a positive influence you are in the lives of so many. PS~ I was watching a dermatologist talking about retinols and which products to use, but it was a bit long, so I watched it sped up to 1.5 times normal. Then this video played next, and despite the sad part at the beginning, it really made me smile listening to you, bc you already talk fast. It was quite endearing. Stay strong butterfly! You’ll get through it, I know you can 🦋

Cassandra you are loved. I'm here not only for the rad skincare advice & reviews but, mostly bc of you. You are strong & struggling & you know what? You got this! HUGS SISTER! 💖😎👍 And, if we as your community & supporters can do ANYTHING for you, PLEASE ASK.

I hope you know and feel the love and support all of us have for you and your journey. You are a kind giving person who helps so many, please be kind to yourself. Be proud of how you share the good and bad, that makes you a real person and for that I am proud of you. I have gained so much from your video's, you make my days better. Thank you for all that you are...big hugs girl ❤

Sending you so much love, Cassandra ❤ thank you for being so honest with us. We are here for you forever.

You are speaking to the last few months of my life! Thank you for being so honest. Hearing what you've been going through has been a God-send to me. Thanks for all you do, and keep being you! You are a gem.

Cass, you touch my heart as always. You are in my prayers, whatever you are going through. You’ll get there. Be as kind to yourself as you are to your butterflies. 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

Honestly, this was my favorite video I've seen from you. Thank you so much for your commitment to both yourself and to us.

Cassandra: thank you for your transparency; you are my "friend in my head" 🙂. We, your fellow Cysters will always love and support you. Thank you for always being so open and honest. Sending you hugs and positive vibes from NYC. ❤❤❤

Life is totally hard Cassandra this year has been so hard 😩 I just wanna give you a hug !! This year I literally lost my job , been searching for one for months and I got nothing and it’s been a real struggle ! I’ll pray for you Cassandra ❤️

@CassandraBankson

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, you're the best and hang in there because great things happen to great people!!

@juliecarroll1328

10 ай бұрын

Don’t give up. Same thing happened to me and 2 weeks ago I finally got a good job. I’m so thankful. I will pray you will get an offer SOON.

@awisnow8613

8 ай бұрын

I lost my job then my mom 3 weeks later 😢 totally feel for you too. Yeah it's been a rough 2023.

Hi Cassandra, I've actually started watching your amazing videos while currently being on sick leave for a very intense and dark depression. Before that I was constantly immersing myself in work, social activities and trying my best to be myself even if I didn't really know who I was anymore due to a series of traumatic events over the years (that I didnt even recognize as traumatic, being naturally a very positive person). Just to tell you that I hope you really take care of yourself and your mental health, if you feel like it's hard to push through, sometimes it's important to stop and listen to yourself. I didn't, and I fell apart. Just know if you need time off your community will still be here for your afterwards cause you are absolutely unique and wonderful and your content is one of a kind. I wish you the very best ❤

Know you are loved and understood! As someone with Borderline and battling very intense feelings, and dermatillomania to top it off to take off the stress when feeling bad, I haven't done anything to take care of myself until this week and finally taking a vacation, but I felt like I have completely let myself go but even skincare can be self care and therapy, sending hugs and support!

Love you Cassandra and all that you do!! You are a light and I'm so blessed to get to experience this journey with you ❤️

oh wow - thank you for your transparency and honesty. You may not see it now but it will all be in the past at some point. 3 years ago I went through a terrible situation at work that put me into a deep depression with mental and physical symptoms, of course. Now, after decisions (quitting my job), professional support, taking more care of myself, and medication - yes, don't be afraid of this - I can say that I am better than ever. Stronger, with more knowledge about myself and with many more tools to detect if something is wrong, and to correct it in time. You will be too. I am sure of it. 💗♥

hi Cassandra, I always watch your videos when I'm feeling down cause you exude positivity and joy, you are so informative and the delivery is so funny with never compromising your ethics into what to recommend and what to not recommend. I struggle with mental health a lot and u have helped me so much thru the years just by appearing on my feed at the right time, giving me the escapism I need into a work filled with skincare, and what feels like a conversation with an old friend, whatever you are going through I know that you will prevail, sunny days are ahead, much love from Belgium!

I'm with you, in the stress area and not being kind or minding myself!. I cried watching this, I will definitely invest in this and myself!. Hope you are doing better beautiful lady. Love to everyone going through the same❤❤❤.

Cassandra, you are Loved, Strong, Very Important & appreciated!♥️ You have helped me & I’m sure many many others with skin issues & care. Which also helps with mental health♥️ Thank you for being there for us & for sharing your journey.♥️Sending LOVE, LIGHT & TIGHT HUGS!♥️♥️♥️

You are not the only one feeling like this recently!! I have been feeling the exact same way and it’s so nice to remember that i’m not crazy (and neither are you!!) ❤

This video was so vulnerable and beautiful, it’s refreshing remembering your idols are human. Thank you for the amazing informative content!

Hey Cassandra i truly hope you feel better because you are indeed amazing and caring it shows through your videos and personality. What helps me when I feel down is just thinking about every blessing I have big and small. From having clean water to having family and not being homeless etc. I know it may not solve your inner distress but it definitely clears your vision and perspective on things ❤ take care of yourself and don’t be too hard yourself

Hey Cassandra, thank you for your bravery in posting yourself even if you're feeling so vulnerable. It's really nice to see some reality and i love how you talk about your struggle. I hope whatever you're going through will pass eventually and as long as it lasts i hope you have people you can talk to and who can make space for your big feels. Thanks again for the review of this product and showing up as your most authentic self! All the hugs for you. ❤️

Very much appreciate your openness about mental health in this video. I have been going through a mental health crisis myself recently, and your videos have really helped. They feels like doing self care with a friend. I have been really enjoying the calming serum from Beauty of Joeson and the eye patches from Good Molecules for helping with the redness and puffiness that comes with stressed skin and lots of crying. Sending good wishes your way 🥰

I hope there are better days ahead for you, you give of so much kindness . Sending love and light. 💓

Thank you for being so real about your feelings ❤ You are not alone! 💕

I’m glad you are getting help, I can hear the emotion in your voice. Times like these it’s best to step back rest and heal. Sending you love and light from a grieving mother

Cassandra girl! We see you. Thank you for showing up for us regardless. I am sending you all the love and the positive energy ❤ you will get thru it

3:24 I have borderline personality disorder and lately it's been really hard, I too can't keep up with my skincare routine, so it's nice to hear that I'm not alone. I hope we all can feel better soon ❤

@kourtneybueckert6842

10 ай бұрын

I have bpd too and it’s been a rough few months for me as well. Sending my love to you 💕

I feel like you care about all of us on here by sharing your experiences and your phenomenal honest education about skincare. It’s so brave of you to go on camera when I can barely look at myself when I m depressed.

here I am, just checking out a new product and then Cassandra just goes into that moment about character development and going through some sh*t 19:42 and I almost burst crying cause I am indeed going through some sh*t as well and I did indeed need to hear this thank you so much, hugs, everything is going to be okay!!

Hope you're ok Cassie! Thank you for your dedication to the cause. Love your content ❤

I was NOT planning on crying today. Thank you💛. You are kind, and smart and you make the world a better place.

Wow! Thank you so much, Casandra, for your raw transparency. We all have struggles and go through things at different stages in our lives. Admitting that we have issues and getting the help that we need for them is what exactly saves us from getting worse. I pray you are better today and happier in your journey. I love your bubbly personality; it makes all your videos enjoyable. One thing that makes you memorable is your beauty comes from the inside out, and it reflects all over you. Stay gorgeous! Sending blessings! ❤❤❤

I feel your “growing pains”…sending all my positive vibes and prayers to you! Thank you for having the courage to push past everything and still film amazing videos!!!xoxoxo

Thank you for being open and honest about your vulnerabilities. It definitely helps others to know others struggle too. Keep up with your therapy! It helps!!! ❤❤❤

Your videos are helpful for ordinary people like us to invest in good skincare and not viral trends. Your honesty in opening about your mental health is very brave. Thank you for being like the rest of us. Hope things are better soon.

We love you cassandra, and appreciate you sharing your vulnerable emotional roller coster. You are strong than you think, all will be well with time.

So sorry for what you are going through but glad you are getting help to deal with everything. Sending a great big virtual hug! 💓

Cassandra, you are a beautiful human both inside and out. You’ve helped so many of us find our inner and outer beauty through your wisdom. Please stop putting so much pressure on yourself and b-r-e-a-t-h-e… Sending love and positive vibes to you sister. ❤

It has been a tough year. I don’t know what you are going through but I am sending you so much love and light. I know it is hard,but please take care of you. You are one of the best you-tubers out there❤❤

I can’t wait for this!! I absolutely adore your reviews because you are so thorough. Big hugs, just like your skin, you need to be patient with your own mental health

We really love you cass and it’s okay to have downs and it’s even better to have ups. And skin comes and goes ❤

This video is like therapy for me. I love you Cassandra stay strong! Also everyone in the comments stay strong! We're all beautiful and special!

Hang in there. You are amazing and I wish you happiness and peace!

Hate to hear you've been going through it (whatever "it" is). So glad that you are seeking help! And thank you for sharing and still finding the time and strength to make great content!. I'd love a "Story Time with Cassandra: The Ordinary," but, in the meantime, be kind to yourself. 💙

Dear Cassandra, sending you lots of love from the land of Aus. We love you and thank you for all your advice and information that you give ❤️ 💜 😊

From one Cassandra to another: we'll get through it. I have trichotillomania, so when I stress, I pull (scalp). And it's SUCH a viscous cycle. When you're struggling in a situation and you become self destructive, it makes it that much more overwhelming. You already hate yourself and now you hate yourself more. And that feeling, my god. That feeling of looking down at the ground and seeing a pile of hair and knowing it's just not going to grow back in a week. You can't undo it. You can just accept and try to prevent it from getting worse. Sometimes it takes every ounce of courage to accept where we're at. Sometimes we're a detriment to ourselves. But, we can recover. By some miracle, we've recovered so many times before. And we will see the end of this.

@carolinef.6345

10 ай бұрын

I feel you.😔 I pick at my skin till it bleeds if I feel the slightest bump on it, and I pick my eyebrows off compulsively. As a result, they have holes in them, and I look crazy if I don't wear makeup. 😬🤦🏼‍♀️

Niacin can also cause a flush - if there is a higher concentration of niacinamide, perhaps it's also contributing?

Aw we love you Cassandra 😢❤ watching you talk about your rough year made me start crying too, it reminds me so much of what I went through when my dad passed away but life just kept going on regardless of how painful it was. It’s heartbreaking to keep pushing on when all you want to do is dig a hole and bury your head for awhile like an ostrich.

hey cassandra!! long time fan from texas. sending lots of love your way

I feel you on the ups and downs and the anxiety/stress hair loss. I totally feel that whole you cant escape your own mind thing bro :( one thing that has helped me when things get super bad is some silly quote I saw somewhere "You cannot control what happens to you, you can control how you react to it. your reaction is your power" or something along those lines. also I really like this review, i love how you don't buckle to the hype and give your honest reaction

Your natural curly hair look soo good! Please let them live their curly life freely more often 😌

this year has been the worst year of my life so i feel you im sorry to hear you have been having a hard time. it will pass take care of your cassandra we appreciate you!💕

You’re you and you’re amazing! You offer so much of yourself to us. Take a deep breathe and give yourself a little hug. That voice in your head, isn’t you! You’re strong and amazing- big love and internet hugs ❤❤

You are glowing Cassandra! I think it worked well on your skin. I can't wait to try it!

GIRL! We support u ik Life is a bitch sometimes and hormones fuck with u, but to let you know, we are here for you!!❤

Thank you so much for reviewing this I am in constant need of barrier support but unfortunately I’m also super sensitive to Phenoxyethanol. I hate how many products use that thank you so much for pointing that out!

Tightest Hugs, Cassandra. You are worth all the mental care, and will concur with this! You are strong and beautiful inside and out. I am so proud of you!!! Keep pushing

Oh Cassandra I hope you know you bring such wonderful insight and have helped so many people. I too have had hair loss this year and can see it in my hair line and it’s scary! I’m just popping vitamins like crazy praying it fixes it. I also did switch to a shampoo bar due to its environment friendly plastic free packaging. They also have less ingredients and I was wondering if chemicals shampoo was contributing to the hair loss.

Getting the right therapy for OCD and CPTSD has really helped me with that up and down and all the thing that comes with that pattern but before this point i struggled. I hope you find a balance, I know its so hard to feel like you cant slow your thoughts down and the overwhelm of feelings when thoughts race. Our feelings move with our thoughts, it makes a lot of sense if you’re thinking about lots of things you’re feeling lots of things. Don’t be too hard on yourself, its hard to keep up with our usual routines when things are generally uncomfortable. It’s okay to do less than we normally do, even if it means we change things sometimes. Its okay to feel uncomfortable feelings, it doesnt make you less than when you have feelings that you/ others enjoy more/ are more comfortable with. You are strong and brave! I am proud of you for keeping on and trying. I think how you feel is normal and you deserve to feel your feelings, you aren’t alone in feeling or learning how to cope with them either and I hope you find a more comfortable footing in discomfort’s many ridges. I am sending you love. It’s a hard and confusing journey sometimes, be kind to yourself in remembering you are learning and that is okay (I think at least most of us are 🧡).

Hey Cassandra, I was also having a rollercoaster time with extreme ups and downs that would happen way too fast for bipolar disorder, and my head is always spiralling with thoughts jumping from one thing to the next (I call it my kaleidoscope brain.) I'm 39 and was just diagnosed with adult ADHD! So much of my life makes sense now and I've found a combination of medication and ADHD coaching/therapy to be more effective than anything I tried before (antidepressants, anxiety meds, sleeping pills etc - I collected a ton of diagnoses, which is pretty common in late-diagnosed ADHD-ers.) It affected me profoundly - I had to cut short a medical career and I've struggled for years feeling that I just wasn't good enough, I was too emotional, too chaotic, too unreliable - when really I was neurodivergent. I can now recognise my own unique strengths (great in a crisis, problem solving, creativity, passion, resilience) and have learned to regulate my emotions, especially the extreme downs and sensitivity that I struggled with for years. it's not a magic cure, because it's not a disease in the first place - but it's transformed my life, because now I finally understand myself and my own mind. I only mention it because women are vastly under-diagnosed as we learn how to mask out symptoms, and often present differently to men - and almost all of the research has been done on young boys, so clinicians aren't trained to spot it in grown ass women unless they specialise in it! My hyperactivity is almost all inside my brain, but it comes out when I talk - but I also have social anxiety from a lifetime of knowing I was different to those around me, and feeling ashamed of that. I also have no filter (apparently we just don't have that function in our brain 😅) so I would keep quiet in case I said something stupid... So no one picked up on it I also learned how to mask and manage my inattention/disorganisation from a very young age, and I was quite bright so I did well in school There is a pattern of bright, passionate, perfectionist women learning how to mask/cope with undiagnosed ADHD for years or decades until they become too stressed/overwhelmed and suddenly are unable to keep up the facade (as it takes a ton of mental energy.) Then suddenly all that shame, self criticism, feeling like there is something broken or wrong with you comes rushing out. I am not suggesting you do have it, I would never do that and I don't know you personally, but I always strongly encourage people to consider it if they are struggling with intense emotional swings, burnout, or feeling unable to cope, because it is SO under-diagnosed in adults ❤️❤️❤️

@isobelpilkington1727

10 ай бұрын

I can back up this comment . xx

@tarafallon7678

10 ай бұрын

You have summed up my entire life of emotional and psychological issues and disease all in your “comment reply”. Thank you so veery much. I am unable to do so myself and it’s almost impossible to communicate this to family, friends and most importantly, my doctors. Now I have a basis to better help myself. Bless you.

@jessicachamberlain8321

10 ай бұрын

Late diagnosed ADHDer here!👋 Literally came to the comments to suggest the same thing!!

I was so sad to hear of Brandon's death in 2019. There was a lot going on with the him and his company prior in 2018. So much makes you wonder regarding the cause. Sad story all around. I hope you start feeling much better soon! I look forward to trying this new product. xo

I feel you soooo much, stay strong, you are beautiful inside and outside, all will be well at the end. Shine bright our mama butterfly🦋

cassandra! the nervous laughing when talking about your rough time right now.. i’m so sorry. it’s okay you miss doing skincare, you’re doing your best and that’s all everyone (that includes you too) can ever want from you! i’m proud.

You are not alone in this❤️you are brave to not afraid to share your pain...please stay strong, anything you go through will go away...just make it as your test until you pass it 😉 I was struggling with some bad stuff and didn't have anyone who could help me...I believe You have great family and friends to be there for You....

I just want to give you a big, warm, consensual hug ❤ And I want to thank you for being yourself and so honest in your video. I’m sure it couldn’t have been easy🫶 You are a bright light in a sea of gunk, even when it’s tough🌱 You will heal, you will grow, you are already getting better and stronger🎉 Thank you for being you, thank you for doing your thing, and thank you for the self love reminders❤ Right back at you, big sis🥰

Thank you for sharing this emotional roller coaster is what I’m experiencing and while people care they don’t get it and it’s scary for them ❤ thanks for not making it feel lonely ❤

I feel for you with your acne struggles from the past. Your skin looks amazing! You are an inspiration! I have always been into skincare and I did not have bad acne when I was younger but when I was in my mid 20s I had 2 traumatic events and I rarely even washed my face. I barely got out of bed. My skin suffered really badly. I realized it was my body screaming at me to take care of it!!! I m in my 50s now and I never let it happen again

Totally feeling your reaction to breaking out on day 2. I suffered from severe cystic acne for about 7 years and adult acne for another 10 years and have finally cleared my skin. Every time I get a breakout now I have such an emotional reaction just being terrified my acne is coming back. Totally feel for you, my skin also gets upset when my mental health is total 💩 I've been watching your videos for over a decade and you are the absolute best you have helped me so much with my acne journey xxxx

I hadn't watched your vids in a while and today I decided to search up your channel and watch one while eating my lunch because your videos have always given me a boost in my mood and I'm under quite a lot of stress at the moment. I was sad to discover that you've been going through a hard time and I wanted to say that you're going to get through it! I've dealt with bad mental health a lot and one thing I can tell you is that it somehow always gets better. And I know it will for you, as well. 💝 Hang in there.

Thank you so much for being so honest, not only about products but also about your mental health. I can relate, it really helps me to realise I’m not alone, it helps me to pick up my skincare routine again AND it helps me to pick at my skin less (negative stimming habit). Even though I don’t have the same skin type (I think but atm I really don’t know what’s up with my skin). Because of you I’m learning what my skin needs and what to look for in products

Thank you for being so transparent! i love you, whatever you are going through you will get past it and come out on top

@MandiMoons

10 ай бұрын

Also want to add that going through my darkest mental health issues is actualy what brought me to become an Esthetician. Your videos introduced me to the Esthetic Industry. Thank you.

Oh Cass, this is so real, and I am sending you big virtual hugs. I'm a chronic mental health sufferer, and I see you 💖 This reminds me of the inkey ceramide treatment which I loooove and use everywhere.

this product looks wonderful, really want it! 😍 keep hanging in there, girl ❤ life is series of ups and downs so it won’t remain this way forever ❤

Girly!! Im with you !! Ive been under stress as well and have noticed in the past 6 months my hair is falling out !I joke and say, my scalp is scalping more than she should, i know its stress, anxiety, and a pinch of depression. Ive also been blehh about my skin care routine and as a hormonal acne girl its been badddd 😓 just know you’re not alone in this. Im glad your getting help and im glad you continue to ouah through with your videos 💕 love your content so much 💕💕 and always here to support you ! 💕💕

Thanks for being real! We love you! You are stronger than you think