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It started with acne, and now we're here!
👋 I’m Nikki! If like me, you are obsessed with all things skincare and beauty, welcome 🤍 I've been managing deep cystic acne for 10+ years and as difficult as that is, it helped me find my passion for skincare. I have tested 100s of products so you don’t have too!
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Disclaimer: I am not a skin specialist and this should never replace advice from your dermatologist or aesthetician.
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I swore she was gonna say she ate a burrito 😅
I agree! K and J beauty excel at hydration, maintaining a healthy skin barrier, calming skin and sun protection. Most of my skin care routine is K beauty (toner, essence, most serums and moisturisers and sheet masks) but western beauty shines when it comes to actives (I only use tretinoin and azaleic acids) and sometimes when it comes to barrier repair (looking at you cicaplast!). So while K beauty gives you that glow and maintain the skin western beauty gives you actual treatment so they work together amazingly well!
Let me EXPLAIN 👇 Once I started balancing my routine, I noticed the biggest difference. There are incredible products from all over the world, and it’s all about finding what works for you. This year, I spent a month visiting Japan and Korea and one of my biggest takeaways is that the culture of skincare & selfcare there is on another level. In general, I find the products are more gentle, less focused on stripping the skin and more focused on hydration, plumping, and giving that dewy glow. Are there tons of hyped products being touted from japan/korea, sure! But many of them do stand the test of time and I love seeing that some of the most viral ones, were popular before TikTok even existed. So, upon reflection, here are my thoughts on my own routine and how I find balance: Where (I think) Korean and Japanese skincare products excel: Essences and serums: I really think they take the cake here - the milky toners, hydrating essences & mists, and often innovative ingredients are things you just can’t find here. Think Cosrx and Benton snail mucins. Supplementary products: think masks (sheet and regular) and skincare tools & devices! I love how innovative this market is and there’s always something new to try! The rice masks are a fave of mine. Facial Sunscreen: they just do them better, enough said. Cleansing oils and balms: pretty sure double cleansing was coined here! The selection of products to remove makeup and sunscreen are elite. Where (I think) western skincare products excel: Healing ointments: nothing comes close to cerave healing ointment, Vaseline, and La Roche Posay cicaplast for me. When used in conjunction with my other beauty staples, I’ve seen a massive difference in my skins redness. Vitamin c serums - especially products like CE Ferulic are in a league of their own. Retinoids: specifically Tretin A - which just doesn’t compare to any of the more gentle retinoids I’ve bought in Asia. Acne treatments - for whatever reason, I’ve never found personal success with acne products from Korea or Japan. While they’ve worked for me at minimizing smaller more superficial pimples, when I’m dealing with hormonal, cystic acne it is only treatable (for me) with benzoyl peroxides, or through more complex treatments with my dermatologist (like accutane). That being said, we don’t put enough emphasis on repairing the skin barrier. Let me know what you think in the comments?!
Is there anyway to get those in the US?
Yes! Stylavana, Asian supermarkets, or Amazon!
my mom didn’t let me get any lip products 😒
i went there in canada and OMG they had so many cute stuff!!
This is so cute!!!
thought i was back in Donki for a second…because this store in the GTA carries so many of the same amazing Japanese products i found on my recent trip to Japan. The price is definitely higher than you’d pay abroad, or even online, but if you want to enjoy an in store shopping experience (I could spend a good hour or more here browsing), and discover awesome japanese and korean products, check this place out! Store name: Oomomo Locations in: Markham / North York (Ontario), Manitobia, Alberta, and BC! You can also check out their store online!
i used to always struggle with removing lash glue but after seeing another youtuber also recommended this i bought it and its so good!!
It’s amazing!!
Unrefined cold pressed coconut oil it is!
Does that work as well?!
I absolutely love Heroine Make for anything to do with eye makeup!!!!
They really are amazing
❤have missed your content!
THIS IS WILD 🤯 would you try this?!? one of my favourite beauty finds from Don Quijotie in Japan is this $5 mascara remover, that works like magic especially on waterproof mascara from the same brand! You apply it upward then downward, let it sit for 3 minutes, and then wash off or use a cotton pad! Wayyyy less rubbing on the sensitive eye area! Product name: ISEHAN - Kiss Me Heroine Make Speedy Mascara Remover Where to buy: yesstyle, stylavana, specialty beauty stores
Do you have the product deets?
Product name: ISEHAN - Kiss Me Heroine Make Speedy Mascara Remover Where to buy: yesstyle, stylavana, specialty beauty stores
@@uglyducklingskincare Thank you! ❤️
Nuh uh its hot here in paris rn
It works like a charm but it can clog pores so u have to also be careful
Yes, I would like to see a list. Thanks!
You got it! Recycling your empties programs ♻️ USA 🇺🇸 Ulta beauty stores have a program called “the beauty drop off”: www.pactcollective.org/ultaxpact At some Sephora locations: you can check here: www.sephora.com/ca/en/beauty/pact-collective-recycling-program?country_switch=ca&lang=en Nordstrom locations, details here: www.nordstrom.com/browse/nordstrom-cares/get-involved/nordstrom-beauty-cycle Terracycle drop off locations: help.us.terracycle.com/hc/en-us/articles/360060710932-How-can-I-find-my-nearest-public-drop-off-point Recycling your empties programs ♻️ CANADA 🇨🇦 Hudson Bay offers points for empties up to a $50 maximum per calendar year, details here: www.thebay.com/content/beauty-recycling At some Sephora locations: you can check here: www.sephora.com/ca/en/beauty/pact-collective-recycling-program?country_switch=ca&lang=en Some Walmart, London drugs and Jean Coutu locations in Canada have partnered with Terracycle, you can find details here: www.terracycle.com/en-CA/brigades/loreal-beauty-ca-en#@40.77027075200147:-95.93705549677736zoom:4 Deciem locations: you can drop off any empties at their stores! Some Marshall’s and TJMaxx locations have beauty recycling bins
money for recyling?! ♻️ This is one of the only programs I know of that gives you a store credit for your empties - which is pretty awesome. The Hudson Bay works with PACT and you get 5$ credit for every 5 empty products you bring in to recycle! Up to a $50max per year. there are a few rules: 1. clean them! 2. nothing over 60ml 3. check out what they take vs don’t online you don’t have to stack them up - I just did that for this video to show you, but you can brign 5 at a time as you have them! Go to the cosmetics counter and ask someone to help you, then once you’re done, drop them off in recycling bin! Overall, the beauty industry is a huge contributor to waste and enviormental damage, and as a content creator, i do get a lot of products to test. Things I do to help reduce my impact include: - giving away products to charties - passing products along to family/friends/coworkers - using up all my products (if it doesn’t work on my face, it goes on my body) - consuming less - I’ve removed myself from a lot of PR lists, but the reality is, as a creator, we do get a ton of stuff let me know if you want a full list of all the places you can recyle your empties
PSA MUST SAVE BEAUTY TRAVEL TIP: this was my fave shopping experience in Japan/Korea, but not a place I would spend a ton of money! I founch much better prices at Don Q, and some smaller cosmetics stores overall. I did spend 4 hours here so I will share all the top ranked products in each category in the next video!
i don’t wear makeup and i love it so
yes I've said this to so many people this isn't for people who wear tons of make up. I rarely wear make up and if i do it's just mascara and eyeliner. Overall it's a good cleansing balm to remove all that sunscreen and mild make up.
Is it reservation only or can you walk-in and pay?
Reservation only!
@@uglyducklingskincare Thank you!
i use this cleanser on my scalp acne as well
In future can you mention which products are cruelty free? It would be so helpful!
I'm going to Japan from end of Sept and I'm definitely going to be looking into this spa
Let me know if you like it
So do you use barrier repairing products before or after moisturizer and should I use moisturizer during the day or no
definitely putting it on my list
Hope you like it!
Ah so cute I’ll definitely have to go some time!
Let me know if you do!
Omg the design if this place is to die for! So cute and magical 🩷
It was! The video doesn’t do it justice, it was very whimsical!!
I tried 6 different head spas in Japan and this was my FAVE one! It was such a relaxing experience and worth every penny. This was the cheapest place and least “luxe” of the ones I went too, but I actually liked it way more. My treatment cost me around $100. I did use my google translator app the whole time to communicate with the technician, which was super easy to do. I would 100% come back here and try a longer treatment, and probably try a different room since they all have themes! Headspa is called: Rabbicour Location: Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 7 Chome−5−19
Elemis Rose cleansing balm is fantastic for dry skin!
White Fabric in a Car is stupid af
Hi. Do you use the Garnier micellar water as a first or a last step in cleaning your face?? Is it safe to leave on the face?? Thanks in advance.
Always first! And yes safe but I never do, I always wash it off
@@uglyducklingskincare thank you so much!!
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What skincare to reduce the damage
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In 20 years they’re going to repurpose the product to be a house cleaning supply…
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Dont wear dark pants, the dye rubs off.
Sadly all my clothes are black 😭
Can I use it on my shoes!
Yes!! I used it on my Nikes in the last video
TIP: Use a microfiber cleaning sized towel not 15 sized for your eyelashes.
LOL I ended up using that for the other seat
Mind blown 🤯 Follow for more #micellarwaterhacks @uglyducklingskincare my hubby has been looking for a solution to clean our white car seats for a while, and all the “car cleaning” products weren’t cutting it. So I thought l, let’s try the micellar water! We didn’t expect this to work as well as it did I am shocked! I’m going to test other micellar waters for this series next. How this works: You need a cotton pad or reusable pad to soak up the micellar water first! Then you wipe gently. No need to wash after but if you want to “double cleanse” you absolutely can. #carcleaning #carinterior
Omg!! I am First 💗🫶🏻✨ Can u plss pin me!! 🪐
Omggg im first ❤ love you're videos!!
Lancôme supports genocide.
looking into my future if I stop using SPF! my fave kind of event is one that combines skincare with technology and science! It’s so cool to see how your aging changes depending on whether you use sun protection or not - the results floored me! I never skip SPF, but this is all the more reason to stay consistent with my sunscreen and skincare routine!
I’m going to paris for a wedding in a few. thank you so much!!
Enjoy the wedding!!
Don’t leave France without picking up these amazing beauty staples 🇫🇷💕🙌 Normal Store: I love the one in Marsielle, but they have them all over. It’s a cool store with lots of affordable skincare, makeup, and haircare products. I would go here just to see what they have, and pick up a few things that catch your eye! Pharmacy: these are all over France, you can’t really go wrong. I found Paris had the best prices, especially the busier stories. Is the shopping experience great? no. It feels a little crammed and it can be super busy with tourists. That beig said, you can find some amazing deals, especially for Caudile and Nuxe. I didn’t go wild with SPF because I knew I was going to Japan and Korea, but I already have guides on my faves! Longer reviews are already on my feed! Hope this helps, happy shopping!
Pt 2: controversial but…what do you think about the sunscreen one?! Follow @uglyducklingskincare for beauty and skincare content! This is part 2 of skincare things I’m doing / not doing in pregnancy and why 👇 1) I am NOT avoiding chemical sunscreens, because the evidence isn’t compelling that they cause any issues, and my thoughts are any sunscreen is better than no sunscreen. My dermatologist and OBGYN both told me that my skin would be more sensitive during pregnancy, especially in the summer, so wearing spf is a must! If you prefer to stick with mineral ones, that’s totally your call! I have faves across both and alternate depending on the day or how I’m feeling. 2) with pregnancy comes major sweating…seriously, buckets. 🪣 I’ve been using antiperspirant at night - my fave one is from @vichylaboratoires and it’s made a world of difference for me! 3) I know, with pregnancy comes dry lips for some, but you should never apply aquaphor or Vaseline to your lips before going out in the sun (this is a general rule), since it could cause a nasty sunburn, especially if you aren’t wearing sunscreen! Instead, use a hydrating lip balm with sun protection included! Let me know if you want any reccos! 4) I am sticking to my normal skincare routine and really emphasizing brightening products that are helping me target hyperpigmentation and old acne marks. I’m so glad I’ve kept this part the same given so many other changes! It’s always best to consult your obgyn & dermatologist at this time, which I did with mine, along with doing some of your own due diligence as well. It all comes down to your own risk tolerance, and you should always do what feels right for you. Hope this is helpful! Follow for beauty and skincare content!
Sun screen will give you cancer
Yep. 3 babies NO stretch marks - mom had none - grandma had 8 kids and had NONE - it's definitely genetics
Also, Japanese is more aware and nice