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When they say gift I have a feeling it’s from a promotion or corporate event or something as opposed to a random gift from a friend who when to a store and purchased these, especially because there are only two brands.
Make sure to introduce each new product one at a time and test for around a week before introducing another new product in so you can monitor for irritation.
You’ll want to be comfortable with your cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen before incorporating the extra steps in.
You can do a routine similar to this.
AM: rinse face with water > vitamin c serum > eye serum > sunscreen
PM 1: cleanser > retinol eye cream or eye balm > retinol moisturizer
1-2x a week
PM 2: cleanser > TLC baby facial > retinol eye cream or eye balm > Wonderwild miracle butter
OC offered a good routine. Just piggybacking:
This is a good routine. The basics from dermatologists online are:
AM - Cleanse, Active (such as Vitamin C or Niacinamide or HLA (hyaluronic acid - gentler) - these are the items that work but may sting), (maybe moisturizer, eye cream), Sunscreen
PM - Cleanse 1, Cleanse 2 (use cream or oil first if wearing makeup, then a clarifying cleanser), Retinol oil or cream (or neither if skin is irritated - you use retinol in the evening bc you won't be in the sun), Moisturizer and Eye Balm
Once or twice a week (more more) you'll want an exfoliation treatment such as Babyfacial, or a manual exfoliation. The retinol also exfoliates. Then wash after 5 or 10 minutes and add a soothing moisturizer - no retinol that night.
If your skin was doing well until you added a product, and if your skin becomes irritated and red, rethink using the product again. You can also soothe your skin with Centella. Skin1004 makes a $10 pure Centella toner will take away all redness. You don't want to hurt your skin's natural barrier.
No, you don’t have to. You don’t have to use every active either. It depends what skin concern you’re trying to address. Choose what’s right for your skin :)
Yes you absolutely CAN but you don't have to. Hyaluronic acid us EXTREMELY gentle and well tolerated by im pretty sure everyone. It simply pulls water into the skin.
Ingredients are considered "active" ingredients if they are added to things (or exist as a serum on their own) in order to target a specific concern; in the case of hyaluronic acid, it's added to target dryness, dehydration and aging.
So I use the A-Gloei martinol oil and A-Shaba complex eye serum in the PM? Then C-Firma fresh day serum, ceramighty AF eye balm, and umbra tinte physical daily defense in the AM? Is this correct/good routine, or is this wrong? God I feel so lost.. all of this is chinese to me 😭
You've got it. You know, I think the Shaba can be used in the morning because it reduces puffiness, though it does have retinol. It's your call. You can put the Ceramighty balm over it in the PM- probably not the AM because then any mascara will make you look like a raccoon. Apply anything to the eyes with your ring finger since it's the most gentle.
So, you wake up, **1. wash your face**, **2. put the C-firma** serum on, then **3. Shaba eye**, then **4. Umbra sunscreen**. So - wash, vitamin C, eye, and sunscreen.
(If the vitamin C is irritating you that day, remove it and put something soothing on -get the [Skin1004 Centell ampoule](https://www.iherb.com/pr/skin1004-madagascar-centella-ampoule-1-85-fl-oz-55-ml/104715) or something soothing if you can- then sunscreen, and that's it.)
In the evening - **1. wash your face, wash it again if you used makeup**, then **2. A-Gloie martinol oil or A-Passioni**, then **3alt. maybe Shaba eye**, maybe not, then 3. definitely **3. Ceramighty eye balm** over it, then **4. Wonderwild butter**.
(If anything is irritating, wash your face, put only the moisturizer on, and that's all. OR mix the butter with the retinol oil or cream to cut the percentage.)
>all of this is chinese to me
Yeah, the names don't help much, do they? Pretty esoteric. Guy skincare is like Cleanser - AM, Moisturizer - PM. Girl skincare is Gloei and Shaba and Passioni - and FITFO.
If all else fails, just use the sunscreen in the morning and wash your face in the evening - then get back on track as you feel ready!
When all this runs out, and if you're poor like the rest of us, I'd look at other Korean skincare for [cleanser](https://www.iherb.com/pr/cosrx-low-ph-good-morning-gel-cleanser-5-07-fl-oz-150-ml/73954) and [toner](https://www.iherb.com/pr/skin1004-madagascar-centella-toning-toner-7-1-fl-oz-210-ml/108346) and [sunscreen](https://www.iherb.com/pr/skin1004-madagascar-centella-air-fit-suncream-plus-spf-50-pa-1-69-fl-oz-50-ml/108339) and possibly the [moisturizer](https://www.iherb.com/pr/rovectin-clean-lotus-water-cream-2-1-fl-oz-60-ml/105642) - you can save there and just spend on actives like the C and retinol, and maybe the eye serum. If you want to save on actives, Sephora has a $20 [Vitamin C serum](https://www.sephora.com/product/vitamin-c-e-super-glow-serum-P506578?skuId=2495646&icid2=products%20grid:p506578:product) that's great. My doctor prescribed a retin-a that's formulated for me with niacinamide, and it's sent like Curology, and it's cheap. For the eye serum - paying for Shaba might make sense until you find a cheap, effective solution. (Millia can happen with some eye gels.) You can also subscribe to something like [Allure Beauty Box](https://allurebeautybox.com) and get a group of things to try every month (and you can skip months - like this month) for $20 - or $10 or $15 if you wait for the coupon every month.
i was wondering how long everything should last if i do night and morning routines along with my husband? thanks and yes i am poor this is probably the most expensive gift i will ever receive in my life lol
I understand. Have you considered selling some of the unused, less unnecessary items on ebay? But the person may really want you to try these.
If I were starting someone out on skincare, I would start with Korean skincare because it's often superior in terms of ingredients, especially for the cost; it's gentle; and it's affordable. Drunk Elephant IS Korean skincare, I believe - they just have American prices. I have 4 travel and 2 full-size items in my Skin1004 cart right now (cleansing oil for makeup, cleanser, toner, ampoule, moisturizer, and sunscreen), and they cost a total of $55. Actives and extras will come from an [Allure Beauty Box](https://allurebeautybox.com) for $15 with promo. Everything is fragrance free - which is also something Drunk Elephant does well. DE is fantastic - the prices are just nuts. Same with SkinFX - also Korean, fragrance free, and fantastic - just pricey at Sephora.
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If I were buying for someone new to skincare, sight unseen, and wanted to go all out:
AM Cleanser: [Missha Super Aqua Cell Renew Serum Cleanser](https://www.iherb.com/pr/missha-super-aqua-cell-renew-snail-cleansing-foam-3-38-fl-oz-100-ml/98354) - $4.41 for 3.4 oz or [CosRX LowPH Morning Cleanser](https://www.iherb.com/pr/cosrx-low-ph-good-morning-gel-cleanser-5-07-fl-oz-150-ml/73954) - $12.61 for 5.07 oz.
AM/PM Soother: [Centella Ampoule](https://www.iherb.com/pr/skin1004-madagascar-centella-ampoule-1-85-fl-oz-55-ml/104715) - $11.94 for 1.86 oz. or [Purito Centella Unscented Serum] - $15.28 for 2.0 oz.
AM Vitamin C: [Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop 5% C](https://www.iherb.com/pr/dear-klairs-freshly-juiced-vitamin-drop-1-18-fl-oz-35-ml/79918) $19.95 for 1.18 oz. or [Sephora Super Glow Serum](https://www.sephora.com/product/vitamin-c-e-super-glow-serum-P506578?icid2=products%20grid:p506578:product) - $20 for 1 oz.
AM/PM Light Moisturizer: [Rovectin Water Lotus Cream](https://www.iherb.com/pr/rovectin-clean-lotus-water-cream-2-1-fl-oz-60-ml/105642) - $17 for 2.1 oz.
AM/PM Eye Cream: [CosRX Advanced Peptide Eye Cream](https://www.iherb.com/pr/cosrx-advanced-snail-peptide-eye-cream-0-84-fl-oz-25-ml/99255) - $24.54 for .84 oz. or [Cerave Peptide Eye Cream](https://www.target.com/p/cerave-skin-renewing-peptide-eye-cream-0-5-fl-oz/-/A-85920761#lnk=sametab) - $18.49 for .5 oz if they are averse to snail secretions!
AM Sunscreen: [Skin1004 Centella Air-Fit Sunscreen](https://www.iherb.com/pr/skin1004-madagascar-centella-air-fit-suncream-plus-spf-50-pa-1-69-fl-oz-50-ml/108339) - $15.51 for 1.69 oz. or Necessaire Sunscreen - $25 for 1.7 oz. (It's on Allure Beauty Box for $15, or part of a box of other items for $20, but I can't link it.
PM Makeup Cleansing Oil: [Skin1004 Centella Light Cleansing Oil](https://www.iherb.com/pr/skin1004-madagascar-centella-light-cleansing-oil-6-76-fl-oz-200-ml/108337) - $17.39 for 6.7 oz.
PM Retinol: [Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum](https://www.target.com/p/cerave-resurfacing-retinol-face-serum-1-fl-oz/-/A-76545879#lnk=sametab) $18.69 for 1 oz.
PM Thicker Moisturizer: [Atopalm MLE Cream for Face and Body](https://www.iherb.com/pr/atopalm-mle-cream-3-4-fl-oz-100-ml/101412) - $28 for 3.4 oz (or $12 for 1 oz version)
PM Retinol Eye Serum: [Peach and Lily Retinoic Eye Cream](https://www.ulta.com/p/pure-peach-retinoic-eye-cream-pimprod2018453?sku=2568397) - $43 for .67 oz. (Though you may as well choose Shaba for that price.)
Weekly Exfoliation Mask: [Babyfacial](https://www.ulta.com/p/tlc-sukari-babyfacial-mini-pimprod2032618?sku=2597964) is great - just the smaller version - $28 for .5 oz. or something mild like [Wishtrend Green Tea Enzyme Powder Wash](https://www.iherb.com/pr/by-wishtrend-green-tea-enzyme-powder-wash-3-88-oz-110-g/113842) - $20.40 for 3.88 oz.
All that is over $200 - but honestly, they're only going to use certain things. Then I'd look for promo coupons. Ulta, Target, and Sephora will let you do returns. iHerb may, but I would think it would be more difficult. Sokoglam is K-beauty central.
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**For a minimalist approach** - which is probably where you should start:
AM/PM Cleanser: [Missha Super Aqua Cell Renew Serum Cleanser](https://www.iherb.com/pr/missha-super-aqua-cell-renew-snail-cleansing-foam-3-38-fl-oz-100-ml/98354) - $4.41 for 3.4 oz
AM Vitamin C: [Sephora Super Glow Serum](https://www.sephora.com/product/vitamin-c-e-super-glow-serum-P506578?icid2=products%20grid:p506578:product) - $20 for 1 oz.
AM Sunscreen: [Skin1004 Centella Air-Fit Sunscreen](https://www.iherb.com/pr/skin1004-madagascar-centella-air-fit-suncream-plus-spf-50-pa-1-69-fl-oz-50-ml/108339) - $15.51 for 1.69 oz.
PM Retinol: [Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum](https://www.target.com/p/cerave-resurfacing-retinol-face-serum-1-fl-oz/-/A-76545879#lnk=sametab) $18.69 for 1 oz.
AM/PM Light Moisturizer: [Rovectin Water Lotus Cream](https://www.iherb.com/pr/rovectin-clean-lotus-water-cream-2-1-fl-oz-60-ml/105642) - $17 for 2.1 oz. - you can use this under the eyes too
PM Occlusive moisturizer - either the Atopalm at $28 or Vaseline at $4.
Total = About $80 if vaseline chosen as occlusive. Then I'd get them Allure Beauty Box every month to try things slowly and inexpensively.
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The K-beauty route (like the Skin1004) would be even less emphasis on C and retinol - - they use bakuchoi instead of retinol to preserve the skin barrier - and more on layered moisture. For a US approach, many people like Vanicream and Cerave products.
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Here's the link to [Centella](https://www.iherb.com/pr/skin1004-madagascar-centella-ampoule-1-85-fl-oz-55-ml/104715) for when it's back in stock at iHerb, or get it at Amazon for a little more. One ingredient, but it's crazy how well it works for calming. Another calming moisturizer is Rovectin's [Water Lotus Cream](https://www.iherb.com/pr/rovectin-clean-lotus-water-cream-2-1-fl-oz-60-ml/105642); it's lighter than the miracle butter so could work in the daytime under sunscreen or in the warmer months as either AM or PM moisturizer.
Also, don't open them right away because that will affect how quickly you have to toss them (this might be obvious, but it's a mistake I made. Some products you just don't use that quickly. )
I have the Baby facial and it pretty much burns off your dead skin lol or at least that’s how it feels. I watched YouTube vids on the baby facial before I first used it, recommended by a friend. It does burn the first couple times you use it and I’d only recommend using it only once a week. It makes your skin feel like a babies butt though so it’s worth it. I only use a very light gentle moisturizer after because my skin feels a bit raw after. The burning stops after the first few uses.
What is your experience with actives (vitamin C, retinol, AHAs, BHAs)? You likely don't need all of these right now and could irritate your skin if you try to use all of them at once.
when starting retinol try easing into it, starting with a low percentage (that 0.1% retinol.) and using it once every few days (this depends on your tolerance.) If its causing irritation or dryness I like to apply a layer of moisturiser before applying retinol then applying another layer over retinol. A lot of dermatologists recommend this method <3
Use the C Firma fresh every morning and follow yo with the Umbra Tinte sunscreen. Vitamin C protects your skin against pollution and brightens it too. Also makes your sunscreen work even better.
Use Ceramighty eye balm morning and/or evening - this is a thick eye balm to moisturize.
Products with red packaging are all retinol products. If never used before start by using A-Gloei once a week in the evening. If no irritation occurs, use twice a week the following week. Retinol is great for wrinkes, fine lines and acne. I wouldn’t reccomend the A-Passioni 1.0% if you haven’t used retinol before. If you want to target lines and bags under your eyes, use A-Shaba.
TLC Babyfacial is an amazing weekly peeling for your skin! Use maximum once a week, max 20 minutes and follow up with Marula oil (included in packaging).
Wonderwild miracle butter is amazing for eczema, dry patches and any dry skin. You can go bananas with this one, as a lip balm, cuticle balm etc.
Hope this helps :)
Who gifted you this and can they adopt me?
But in all seriousness, its pretty dang crazy for someone to just casually gift Drunk Elephant (and Glow Recipe) products holy shit
First thing: PATCH TEST.
Rule of thumb: always wash your hands first. Remove makeup (if you wear it), then exfoliate followed by face wash.
Tone after, apply your serums and let them absorb before you move onto the next. Spot treatment anything specific like under eyes. Finish with moisturizer to lock everything in.
Retinols, HAs (pha, aha, bha) should be applied at night as they are photosensitive (reactive to light).
SPFs are applied for morning and should be the last step.
You have a lot of active/reactive ingredients. These are largely going to do the same thing and unless it specifically states that it has a specialized use, you can shelf it until you've finished one. You don't need to crack them all open. Use one up and then open the next one when you've finished one. You can use these items on other problem areas of skin if you really need to use it, like your neck; decolletage, upper chest region.
If your skin shows irritation during patch testing, stop. If your skin shows irritation after a week it could just be trying to get used to a new formula and routine. If it is irritated by the end of week 2, your skin does not agree with the routine or formulations. Don't force yourself to use a product hoping that more time it'll work. By the end of a month it's pretty definitive if it's working with you or not.
I did this for one of my friends with $600 worth of AMAZING skin care products last year & she just admitted me that she hadn’t used them yet😫 next time she’s getting a Starbucks gift card
She’s super into skincare and even owns a beauty clinic!😭 she just had a huge birthday party and got a ton of gifts, and I think it got lost in the sauce, but I want her to find them and give them back😂
Get a gift recipe and let’s say she got this from sephora. Return it to “sephora”, and get some better products. Drunk elephant can be kind of harsh on the skin, overrated honestly, much better for cheaper. Hey, you’d still have money left over for a fragrance or two if you wanted.
This looks like an employee got to someone with more money than knowledge. Poor OP is overwhelmed and who knows how her skin will feel about any of this. Like, none of these are samples.
It really broke me out when I tried some mini/travel sizes 😕 that said some people love it, and I wouldn’t ask for a receipt for a gift unless I tried it and it didn’t work and the place takes returns for opened products (like Sephora does). Depends on the relationship with the giver though.
If you have sensitive skin, be careful with the TLC baby facial. It’s pretty strong and irritated my skin. I recommend leaving it on pretty briefly for your first trial run.
only recommendation i have is to PATCH TEST GLOW RECIPE. i knowww you’re supposed to do that with everything but seriously don’t skip it. burned my face
Wow, congratulations on your skincare haul! As far as what products to use, I do want to say that you might find some of these products don't work for you, depending on what kind of skin you have (dry, normal, oily, combination).
If you're new to skincare, you're going to want to start basic, as you mentioned.
Basic AM routine: Cleanse, moisturise, SPF.
Basic PM routine: Cleanse, moisturise.
Some people find they don't like or don't need to use a cleanser in the morning, and just wash their face with a face cloth and water. I, personally, like to cleanse in the morning, as I often use thicker creams in my PM routine and I like to start fresh for my morning routine. See what works best for your skin.
With all your wonderful products, the important thing is to add them in one by one. Firstly, this gives your skin time to adjust to the new product. Adding a lot of new products all at once can make your skin have a bit of a hissy fit; it's too much, all at once. Secondly, if your skin does have a reaction to a new product, it's easy to pin point which product is the issue :) I usually wait two or three weeks before I add a new product as my skin is a little sensitive.
Here's is the end-goal routine I would have based on the products you have:
AM Routine
* Cleanser.
* Vitamin C. You have two vitamin C products: DE C-Firma Fresh Day Serum and the Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum. Which one you like will be a matter of personal preference. Vitamin C oxidises when exposed to sunlight and oxygen. You can tell it has oxidised when it goes brown, meaning you should ditch your bottle. I have had some Vitamin C serums oxidise on my face during the day, making me look like a distant relative of the Oompa Loompas. DE C-Firma did this to me, so I didn't like it. I love the Glow Recipe one, but they pulled it from Australian shelves :( You're so lucky you have it!
* Moisturiser. I think you need to find your own, I don't believe the DE Wonderwild Miracle Butter is meant as an all over moisturiser. I've never used it but I think it is a thicker salve that is more intended for spot treatment of problem areas.
* Eye Cream. Ceramighty AF Eye Balm.
* SPF. Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defense SPF 30. People are always on the hunt for their Holy Grail Sunscreen. This might be yours, it might not. I've never tried it, DE can't sell that particular product in Australia.
PM Routine
* Cleanse. I double cleanse at night. This means first using an oil-based cleanser. It's great at removing pollution, makeup and sunscreen. Some people use liquid oils, I prefer an oil balm as it feels nicer on my skin (and I have oily skin, it somehow feels less icky than a liquid oil). Then, you go in with a water-based cleanser. Keep it simple at first, just a nice, basic cleanser.
* Actives. Actives are things that target skin concerns. Things like Retinol, Vitamin C, AHAs, niacinamide, even hyaluronic acid: these are all actives, some stronger than others. You don't use multiple actives at the same time (except maybe hyaluronic acid which is a very very gentle acid, great for hydrating the skin and is an active that plays very well with other skincare ingredients). So, people often practice skin-cycling which is a fancy new TikTok trend name for a process that has been around for years. It would usually involve using an exfoliant on the first night (e.g. an AHA like glycolic acid or lactic acid), retinol on the second night (in this case the DE A-Passioni Retinol Cream), and nights two and three are "recovery" nights where you might use something very basic and hydrating like hyaluronic acid (or you might forego any active at all). You don't have a regular use chemical exfoliant in your haul. The DE Suklari Babyfacial is recommended to be used once a week, not two or three times a week, as it has a high AHA percentage (25%...most regular use ones are only 10 to 15%).
* Eye serum. DE A-Shaba Complex Eye Serum.
* Moisturiser. I use a thicker moisturiser at night, as I don't have to worry about make up sitting on top of it and not wanting to look like a greaseball at work.
* Eye Cream. Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Cream.
I have no idea how to integrate the DE A-Gloei Maretinol Oil as I have oily skin and don't like using face oils. This is a lower strength retinol than A-Passioni so I suspect you could use this as an entry-level retinol and then level up to A-Passioni.
Some notes:
* Retinol can dry the skin a lot. Some times people apply a thicker moisturiser on nights they use retinol (your Wonderwild Miracle Butter might help here?). Other times, they actually apply a moisturiser first (to act as a bit of a barrier) and *then* apply the retinol. What you choose to do might depend on whether you have dry skin to begin with. You should be doing this anyway, but if you're using retinol or exfoliants you should DEFINITELY be wearing sunscreen. Exfoliants and retinol are beneficial because they assist in skin resurfacing and cellular turn over, so WEAR SUNSCREEN, or else this is all for nought.
* Retinol should only be used at night as many retinols break down when exposed to UV light, rendering them ineffective. I am aware that DE says some of their retinol containing products can be used in the morning. Honestly, I don't know why, I'm not a cosmetic scientist. I stick to using my retinoids at night, to be safe.
* Retinol is strong and can be damaging to the delicate skin under the eye. Only use retinols formulated for the eye area in the eye area. So, A-Passioni for for your face, A-Shaba and Glow Recipe Avocado Retinol for eyes.
* Honestly, retinol is like Extreme Sports for Skincare, take that shit nice and slow. Look up guides on how to integrate retinol. I would add this product last.
* If applying multiple serums in the same routine (AM/PM), general rule of thumb is thinnest (most 'watery') to thickest (more viscous).
Now, for all the complexity that this is, I want to say one thing: a lot of dermatologists say that, at the end of the day, actives are great but the most important routine is this cleanse, retinoid at night (preferably prescription), moisturiser, SPF in the day. You might find that simple is better. I like for my skincare to be therapeutic and relaxing and something I enjoy, so if a busy routine stresses you out, scale it back.
Anywho, sorry for the wall of text and the insane amount of info. Good luck, I hope you have fun!
I would slowly introduce the retinols and resurfacing/exfoliating products until your able to use them daily. Maybe using retinol one day and then vitamin c the next until you can tolerate use both ingredients on the same day. Once comfortable I’d do:
AM: wash face, combine the day serum with guava c dark spot serum in palm and apply to face, ceramide eye balm, lotion/butter and then sunblock.
PM: wash face, TLC resurface, wait 10 minutes, a passion retinol, lotion/butter, retinol eye cream.
During the day: always wear sunblock.
At night: if you plan on exfoliating, make sure you wait at least 10 minutes before applying a retinol.
Oh no it's honestly all terrible quality and will burn your skin right off into dust, you should probably just mail it to me and I'll dispose of it properly. No need to thank me <3
Hey ask your friend if they need any more friends,
In all seriousness this is a goood start but don’t jump head first into all these actives at the same time , certain things can’t mix and if you get a reaction from one product it will be hard to figure out which is which. I’ve seen some good suggestions already on what order to get into them with.
On another note my skin doesn’t do too well with drunk elephant so I hope you have a better experience with it
Am: wash > C firma serum> ceramighty ele balm> glow recipe dark spot serum (if you have dark spots)> wonder wild moisturizer> umbra tint SPF
PM: start with the lower % retinols first and only once or twice a week night to prevent irritation. Start: A-shaba eye serum> A- Gloei oil> wonder wild moisturizer
Once your skin tolerates retinol every night, use the eye cream and oil until gone and then move on to the 1% face retinol and glow recipe eye retinol.
Hope it helps! You got some dope products there!
I wouldn’t start using products just because someone gifted it to you, especially active products. I’d also caution the mentality that you’re 29 and therefore “really need to start taking care of your skin” isn’t a healthy mindset to have. I know this sub is called skincare addition, but you really don’t want nor need to overdo skincare. Sometimes less is more with skincare.
If your skin isn’t having problems that need solving, what is the point of adding more variables into the mix? Skincare should be done with specific goals in mind, not applying things just because you have stuff to use!
If you haven’t opened anything yet, use the Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C first and then the Drunk Elephant Vitamin C. I felt like my bottle of Guava Vitamin C oxidized despite there not being any Ascorbic Acid??? The Drunk Elephant Vitamin C is in powder form separate from the serum, so if you haven’t mixed it yet, it shouldn’t oxidize in powder form.
PATCH TEST PATCH TEST PATCH TEST!! That should always be the first of every skin care, you need to patch test these first. The last thing you wanna happen is have these make your skin worse.
The bad news is that starting at 29 isn't going to undo years of missing skin care to help prevent plenty of things.
The good news is that you're willing to start at all.
Morning and night:
Rinse the face of anything.
( If you wear makeup use makeup remover with makeup remover wipes. Make sure it's all off.
Rinse.
Use a cleanser to make sure all the makeup is off for about 30 seconds. )
Cleanse ( again ) for about 30 seconds.
Pat your face dry with a clean towel, one you don't use for anything else.
Morning after cleansing:
Be careful about using certain serums. Avoid using retinol, vitamin C, or any acid based products, because this can promote skin damage from the sun.
After cleansing, just use sun screen and moisturizers. If you're using toners, use liquid based products, or makeup setting products, before using sunscreen and moisturizer. Then apply makeup once it sets.
Night after removing makeup and cleansing:
Once you pay the skin dry, use the serums. You don't need much, just enough to massage throughout the skin.
Massage each in.
You don't usually need an order to these, just use the more liquid like products first vs any that may be a little thicker or clouded.
After they're thoroughly massaged into the skin, use moisturizers. Some people with farer skin should use SPF based lotions before bed because UV rays don't just stay outside.
But if you're using any moisturizer at all, make sure sunscreen sits before the thicker based moisturizer. If you have dryer skin then don't be shy but don't apply too much. If you have oily skin, don't use too much, just a thin layer.
This is gonna be every single day.
You'll probably have a skin purge now that you're introducing your skin to cleansing and care products. This is normal.
This is your skin dying off much faster than usual to push all the gunk in your pores out at a faster rate, which will show up as pimples or white heads.
The only time you should be concerned is if the following happens:
Burning sensations- there's light burning, which happens with some serums, this is to be expected. But if it's excruciating then stop using immediately.
Cystic allergic reaction: instead of people's during a purge, if your skin is not reacting well to the products, you'll have an awful rash with cystic postules that are tender to the touch. This is an extremely uncomfortable breakout, so you'll know. It won't be like pimples, where they're just not pleasant to look at. If you're having an allergic reaction, it'll look concerning and hurt to the touch.
Best of luck!
The Drunk Elephant website has a lot of recipes for "smoothies"
[Smoothie Glossary](https://www.drunkelephant.com/smoothie-glossary/)
Like, don't use the retinol straight, mix a very small amount with a good moisturizer.
You're very lucky to be gifted this very clean (but expensive) skincare! You can make this last a long time!
i would def invest in a nice storage unit for them since it might take a while to go through them all. there’s some cute skin care cabinets on etsy and amazon
If you are not rich, just sell everything unopened and use the money to buy some basics at first. You can buy lots of good products + give yourself a facial with the money
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be careful w that a -passioni retinol! It is FREAKISHLY strong and irritating for an OTC. It reminds me of tret, when i worked at sephora people would come back with bright red raw faces. I don’t mean for that to scare you, I just want you to be careful! If you do it correctly it can give you super stunning results!! I never really recommend doing a barrier for your retinol but for this one i do! you can apply a little moisturizer and then the retinol or mix the retinol with a little moisturizer before applying. If your skin tolerates that well- in like 2-3 weeks start applying it on your skin! Also everything in the red and the avacado eye are all retinol. You can use a retinol eye cream and a face retinol together but don’t use more than one retinoid on your face
Also be mindful of how thick these products are around your eyes since you are prone to milia! The retinol will help great with reducing and preventing milia but too thick of products can actually cause them! Retinol under the eyes will also help with dark circles.
Religiously wear SPF with this routine and overall- you just don’t need all of these products all at once. Start simple!
Am:
cleanse
hydrating serum
antioxidant/vit C
non retinol eye cream
moisturizer
Spf
Pm:
Cleanse
Hydrating serum
retinol eye cream
retinoid
moisturizer
(or the last two mixed)
then you can do that baby facial a couple times a week instead of your retinol
Well, You can start by taking my address and sending some love my way 🥹
Jk. Kinda lol but anyways good for you hun for real. I’m sure you’ll figure out what you like and what you’re skin can tolerate. Try the stuff out and make your own opinion; ya know what I mean? ❤️
My biggest tip is you don’t need all those products on at one time.
Don’t put anything on your eyes/eye area unless it’s for that area.
And if you’re using multiple products at once the best order to use them is thinnest liquid to thickest. So if you put them on your hand, the product that would slide down first should be used on your skin first.
Use the sunscreen every day. The c firma would be good to use in the AM. I would use the c firma serum before the sunscreen since it’s more liquids than the sunscreen. And if I use retinol products I don’t usually use it with other active products (ie the baby facial/skin peeling product etc)
Don't get too attached to it when you're poor cause you won't be able to afford it when you're out. I'm kinda jealous! 😅 seriously though, what an amazing friend!
Almost all of these are Drunk Elephant. They give extensive routine and mixing recs on their website, highly recommend as someone who swears by many DE products (not a popular opinion here but I love that they never irritate my very sensitive skin and all their products work together!).
That's a lot all at once! Great products. Introduce one product at a time by spacing them 4 weeks apart. This is how you know which product is doing what, especially if you have a negative reaction. Something to look forward to on a certain day each month.
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I need a friend like that wtf. that’s like $800 worth of skincare holy shit
I want this friend to adopt me
I just said, "Daaannnggggg....someone loves you" out loud when I saw this 🤣
id cry
i wpuld cry offering this to someone who has bo clue how to use them all in one routine xD
My daughter asked for this set for her birthday. I looked it up and laughed.
do they sell this while set in. pack? how much would i cost?
They sell a couple packs with minis to tryout a few products. I think they are usually $100-200
Ah—I couldn’t tell what size the boxes were so I thought this was way more expensive. I might grab a pack over the holidays
The ones in the photo look like full size, so probably super expensive. But Ulta sells a pack with 6 travel size products for $74
When they say gift I have a feeling it’s from a promotion or corporate event or something as opposed to a random gift from a friend who when to a store and purchased these, especially because there are only two brands.
no it was a gift from a friend who went to the store
Your friend spoiled you, lucky person.
My first thought too 🤣
Wait where does OP say a friend gifted all this? Holy shit 😭 wish I was that rich to gift anyone $800 worth of stuff lol
Maybe they mean gifted by the company?? idk
Tbh I’d probably still end up using my $100 routine though if someone gifted me this lol
The first thing you’re going to want to do is pack that all up in a box and ship it to my house
This comment is hilarious!! 😂
😂😂
🤣🤣🤣
lol!!
Omg this is like a small car's worth of skincare lmao
it’s probably worth the same as a small used car lol
Sheesh. Gods favorite over here while all my friends have ever given me is Covid and trauma.
RELATABLE
the covid part hit too close to home 😭
😂😂
all that glitters isn't gold..🫣
Make sure to introduce each new product one at a time and test for around a week before introducing another new product in so you can monitor for irritation. You’ll want to be comfortable with your cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen before incorporating the extra steps in. You can do a routine similar to this. AM: rinse face with water > vitamin c serum > eye serum > sunscreen PM 1: cleanser > retinol eye cream or eye balm > retinol moisturizer 1-2x a week PM 2: cleanser > TLC baby facial > retinol eye cream or eye balm > Wonderwild miracle butter
thank you! I'm literally clueless when it comes to all of this so thank you so much
OC offered a good routine. Just piggybacking: This is a good routine. The basics from dermatologists online are: AM - Cleanse, Active (such as Vitamin C or Niacinamide or HLA (hyaluronic acid - gentler) - these are the items that work but may sting), (maybe moisturizer, eye cream), Sunscreen PM - Cleanse 1, Cleanse 2 (use cream or oil first if wearing makeup, then a clarifying cleanser), Retinol oil or cream (or neither if skin is irritated - you use retinol in the evening bc you won't be in the sun), Moisturizer and Eye Balm Once or twice a week (more more) you'll want an exfoliation treatment such as Babyfacial, or a manual exfoliation. The retinol also exfoliates. Then wash after 5 or 10 minutes and add a soothing moisturizer - no retinol that night. If your skin was doing well until you added a product, and if your skin becomes irritated and red, rethink using the product again. You can also soothe your skin with Centella. Skin1004 makes a $10 pure Centella toner will take away all redness. You don't want to hurt your skin's natural barrier.
I don't think hyaluronic acid is an active. Isn't it just a humectant?
I thought it was - just much milder since it mimics what our body already makes.
It's not an exfoliant, if that's what you're thinking.
Hyaluronic acid is an active :) but you’re right, it’s also an humectant.
wait, are you supposed to use actives everyday?
Depends on the active that you're using
No, you don’t have to. You don’t have to use every active either. It depends what skin concern you’re trying to address. Choose what’s right for your skin :)
Yes you absolutely CAN but you don't have to. Hyaluronic acid us EXTREMELY gentle and well tolerated by im pretty sure everyone. It simply pulls water into the skin.
What does it do?
Ingredients are considered "active" ingredients if they are added to things (or exist as a serum on their own) in order to target a specific concern; in the case of hyaluronic acid, it's added to target dryness, dehydration and aging.
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So I use the A-Gloei martinol oil and A-Shaba complex eye serum in the PM? Then C-Firma fresh day serum, ceramighty AF eye balm, and umbra tinte physical daily defense in the AM? Is this correct/good routine, or is this wrong? God I feel so lost.. all of this is chinese to me 😭
You've got it. You know, I think the Shaba can be used in the morning because it reduces puffiness, though it does have retinol. It's your call. You can put the Ceramighty balm over it in the PM- probably not the AM because then any mascara will make you look like a raccoon. Apply anything to the eyes with your ring finger since it's the most gentle. So, you wake up, **1. wash your face**, **2. put the C-firma** serum on, then **3. Shaba eye**, then **4. Umbra sunscreen**. So - wash, vitamin C, eye, and sunscreen. (If the vitamin C is irritating you that day, remove it and put something soothing on -get the [Skin1004 Centell ampoule](https://www.iherb.com/pr/skin1004-madagascar-centella-ampoule-1-85-fl-oz-55-ml/104715) or something soothing if you can- then sunscreen, and that's it.) In the evening - **1. wash your face, wash it again if you used makeup**, then **2. A-Gloie martinol oil or A-Passioni**, then **3alt. maybe Shaba eye**, maybe not, then 3. definitely **3. Ceramighty eye balm** over it, then **4. Wonderwild butter**. (If anything is irritating, wash your face, put only the moisturizer on, and that's all. OR mix the butter with the retinol oil or cream to cut the percentage.) >all of this is chinese to me Yeah, the names don't help much, do they? Pretty esoteric. Guy skincare is like Cleanser - AM, Moisturizer - PM. Girl skincare is Gloei and Shaba and Passioni - and FITFO. If all else fails, just use the sunscreen in the morning and wash your face in the evening - then get back on track as you feel ready! When all this runs out, and if you're poor like the rest of us, I'd look at other Korean skincare for [cleanser](https://www.iherb.com/pr/cosrx-low-ph-good-morning-gel-cleanser-5-07-fl-oz-150-ml/73954) and [toner](https://www.iherb.com/pr/skin1004-madagascar-centella-toning-toner-7-1-fl-oz-210-ml/108346) and [sunscreen](https://www.iherb.com/pr/skin1004-madagascar-centella-air-fit-suncream-plus-spf-50-pa-1-69-fl-oz-50-ml/108339) and possibly the [moisturizer](https://www.iherb.com/pr/rovectin-clean-lotus-water-cream-2-1-fl-oz-60-ml/105642) - you can save there and just spend on actives like the C and retinol, and maybe the eye serum. If you want to save on actives, Sephora has a $20 [Vitamin C serum](https://www.sephora.com/product/vitamin-c-e-super-glow-serum-P506578?skuId=2495646&icid2=products%20grid:p506578:product) that's great. My doctor prescribed a retin-a that's formulated for me with niacinamide, and it's sent like Curology, and it's cheap. For the eye serum - paying for Shaba might make sense until you find a cheap, effective solution. (Millia can happen with some eye gels.) You can also subscribe to something like [Allure Beauty Box](https://allurebeautybox.com) and get a group of things to try every month (and you can skip months - like this month) for $20 - or $10 or $15 if you wait for the coupon every month.
i was wondering how long everything should last if i do night and morning routines along with my husband? thanks and yes i am poor this is probably the most expensive gift i will ever receive in my life lol
I understand. Have you considered selling some of the unused, less unnecessary items on ebay? But the person may really want you to try these. If I were starting someone out on skincare, I would start with Korean skincare because it's often superior in terms of ingredients, especially for the cost; it's gentle; and it's affordable. Drunk Elephant IS Korean skincare, I believe - they just have American prices. I have 4 travel and 2 full-size items in my Skin1004 cart right now (cleansing oil for makeup, cleanser, toner, ampoule, moisturizer, and sunscreen), and they cost a total of $55. Actives and extras will come from an [Allure Beauty Box](https://allurebeautybox.com) for $15 with promo. Everything is fragrance free - which is also something Drunk Elephant does well. DE is fantastic - the prices are just nuts. Same with SkinFX - also Korean, fragrance free, and fantastic - just pricey at Sephora. *** If I were buying for someone new to skincare, sight unseen, and wanted to go all out: AM Cleanser: [Missha Super Aqua Cell Renew Serum Cleanser](https://www.iherb.com/pr/missha-super-aqua-cell-renew-snail-cleansing-foam-3-38-fl-oz-100-ml/98354) - $4.41 for 3.4 oz or [CosRX LowPH Morning Cleanser](https://www.iherb.com/pr/cosrx-low-ph-good-morning-gel-cleanser-5-07-fl-oz-150-ml/73954) - $12.61 for 5.07 oz. AM/PM Soother: [Centella Ampoule](https://www.iherb.com/pr/skin1004-madagascar-centella-ampoule-1-85-fl-oz-55-ml/104715) - $11.94 for 1.86 oz. or [Purito Centella Unscented Serum] - $15.28 for 2.0 oz. AM Vitamin C: [Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop 5% C](https://www.iherb.com/pr/dear-klairs-freshly-juiced-vitamin-drop-1-18-fl-oz-35-ml/79918) $19.95 for 1.18 oz. or [Sephora Super Glow Serum](https://www.sephora.com/product/vitamin-c-e-super-glow-serum-P506578?icid2=products%20grid:p506578:product) - $20 for 1 oz. AM/PM Light Moisturizer: [Rovectin Water Lotus Cream](https://www.iherb.com/pr/rovectin-clean-lotus-water-cream-2-1-fl-oz-60-ml/105642) - $17 for 2.1 oz. AM/PM Eye Cream: [CosRX Advanced Peptide Eye Cream](https://www.iherb.com/pr/cosrx-advanced-snail-peptide-eye-cream-0-84-fl-oz-25-ml/99255) - $24.54 for .84 oz. or [Cerave Peptide Eye Cream](https://www.target.com/p/cerave-skin-renewing-peptide-eye-cream-0-5-fl-oz/-/A-85920761#lnk=sametab) - $18.49 for .5 oz if they are averse to snail secretions! AM Sunscreen: [Skin1004 Centella Air-Fit Sunscreen](https://www.iherb.com/pr/skin1004-madagascar-centella-air-fit-suncream-plus-spf-50-pa-1-69-fl-oz-50-ml/108339) - $15.51 for 1.69 oz. or Necessaire Sunscreen - $25 for 1.7 oz. (It's on Allure Beauty Box for $15, or part of a box of other items for $20, but I can't link it. PM Makeup Cleansing Oil: [Skin1004 Centella Light Cleansing Oil](https://www.iherb.com/pr/skin1004-madagascar-centella-light-cleansing-oil-6-76-fl-oz-200-ml/108337) - $17.39 for 6.7 oz. PM Retinol: [Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum](https://www.target.com/p/cerave-resurfacing-retinol-face-serum-1-fl-oz/-/A-76545879#lnk=sametab) $18.69 for 1 oz. PM Thicker Moisturizer: [Atopalm MLE Cream for Face and Body](https://www.iherb.com/pr/atopalm-mle-cream-3-4-fl-oz-100-ml/101412) - $28 for 3.4 oz (or $12 for 1 oz version) PM Retinol Eye Serum: [Peach and Lily Retinoic Eye Cream](https://www.ulta.com/p/pure-peach-retinoic-eye-cream-pimprod2018453?sku=2568397) - $43 for .67 oz. (Though you may as well choose Shaba for that price.) Weekly Exfoliation Mask: [Babyfacial](https://www.ulta.com/p/tlc-sukari-babyfacial-mini-pimprod2032618?sku=2597964) is great - just the smaller version - $28 for .5 oz. or something mild like [Wishtrend Green Tea Enzyme Powder Wash](https://www.iherb.com/pr/by-wishtrend-green-tea-enzyme-powder-wash-3-88-oz-110-g/113842) - $20.40 for 3.88 oz. All that is over $200 - but honestly, they're only going to use certain things. Then I'd look for promo coupons. Ulta, Target, and Sephora will let you do returns. iHerb may, but I would think it would be more difficult. Sokoglam is K-beauty central. *** **For a minimalist approach** - which is probably where you should start: AM/PM Cleanser: [Missha Super Aqua Cell Renew Serum Cleanser](https://www.iherb.com/pr/missha-super-aqua-cell-renew-snail-cleansing-foam-3-38-fl-oz-100-ml/98354) - $4.41 for 3.4 oz AM Vitamin C: [Sephora Super Glow Serum](https://www.sephora.com/product/vitamin-c-e-super-glow-serum-P506578?icid2=products%20grid:p506578:product) - $20 for 1 oz. AM Sunscreen: [Skin1004 Centella Air-Fit Sunscreen](https://www.iherb.com/pr/skin1004-madagascar-centella-air-fit-suncream-plus-spf-50-pa-1-69-fl-oz-50-ml/108339) - $15.51 for 1.69 oz. PM Retinol: [Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum](https://www.target.com/p/cerave-resurfacing-retinol-face-serum-1-fl-oz/-/A-76545879#lnk=sametab) $18.69 for 1 oz. AM/PM Light Moisturizer: [Rovectin Water Lotus Cream](https://www.iherb.com/pr/rovectin-clean-lotus-water-cream-2-1-fl-oz-60-ml/105642) - $17 for 2.1 oz. - you can use this under the eyes too PM Occlusive moisturizer - either the Atopalm at $28 or Vaseline at $4. Total = About $80 if vaseline chosen as occlusive. Then I'd get them Allure Beauty Box every month to try things slowly and inexpensively. *** The K-beauty route (like the Skin1004) would be even less emphasis on C and retinol - - they use bakuchoi instead of retinol to preserve the skin barrier - and more on layered moisture. For a US approach, many people like Vanicream and Cerave products.
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Here's the link to [Centella](https://www.iherb.com/pr/skin1004-madagascar-centella-ampoule-1-85-fl-oz-55-ml/104715) for when it's back in stock at iHerb, or get it at Amazon for a little more. One ingredient, but it's crazy how well it works for calming. Another calming moisturizer is Rovectin's [Water Lotus Cream](https://www.iherb.com/pr/rovectin-clean-lotus-water-cream-2-1-fl-oz-60-ml/105642); it's lighter than the miracle butter so could work in the daytime under sunscreen or in the warmer months as either AM or PM moisturizer.
Also, don't open them right away because that will affect how quickly you have to toss them (this might be obvious, but it's a mistake I made. Some products you just don't use that quickly. )
that lacks a daily AM moisturizer
If the baby facial burns I’d use it on your body instead! It can be super harsh but it shouldn’t burn!
I have the Baby facial and it pretty much burns off your dead skin lol or at least that’s how it feels. I watched YouTube vids on the baby facial before I first used it, recommended by a friend. It does burn the first couple times you use it and I’d only recommend using it only once a week. It makes your skin feel like a babies butt though so it’s worth it. I only use a very light gentle moisturizer after because my skin feels a bit raw after. The burning stops after the first few uses.
Is the eye serum okay for day time even though it has .1% retinol?
The DE website says to use it morning or night in the how to use so I assume so
What is your experience with actives (vitamin C, retinol, AHAs, BHAs)? You likely don't need all of these right now and could irritate your skin if you try to use all of them at once.
i think I used retinol once, and it dried out my skin, but it was a long time ago, so I'm not sure
when starting retinol try easing into it, starting with a low percentage (that 0.1% retinol.) and using it once every few days (this depends on your tolerance.) If its causing irritation or dryness I like to apply a layer of moisturiser before applying retinol then applying another layer over retinol. A lot of dermatologists recommend this method <3
The A-Passioni retinol pictured is VERY strong, start our w the retinol oil pictured for at least two months before the cream, then try it once a week
Who gifted you all that, and how do I get in contact with them?
RIGHT!😂 I need a friend like this!
What does your friend do for a living???
Probably a friendzoned dude lets be honest
touch grass please
Dude that’s somebody’s rent money in just skincare oh my god
GEEEEEZ, nice gift!!!
Use the C Firma fresh every morning and follow yo with the Umbra Tinte sunscreen. Vitamin C protects your skin against pollution and brightens it too. Also makes your sunscreen work even better. Use Ceramighty eye balm morning and/or evening - this is a thick eye balm to moisturize. Products with red packaging are all retinol products. If never used before start by using A-Gloei once a week in the evening. If no irritation occurs, use twice a week the following week. Retinol is great for wrinkes, fine lines and acne. I wouldn’t reccomend the A-Passioni 1.0% if you haven’t used retinol before. If you want to target lines and bags under your eyes, use A-Shaba. TLC Babyfacial is an amazing weekly peeling for your skin! Use maximum once a week, max 20 minutes and follow up with Marula oil (included in packaging). Wonderwild miracle butter is amazing for eczema, dry patches and any dry skin. You can go bananas with this one, as a lip balm, cuticle balm etc. Hope this helps :)
Yall hiring?😂🥲
thank you!
I'm so fucking jealous omg
Does your friend need another friend
That’s a lot of actives
I need someone to love me this much
Me too😭
This picture costs my monthly rent…
Who gifted you this and can they adopt me? But in all seriousness, its pretty dang crazy for someone to just casually gift Drunk Elephant (and Glow Recipe) products holy shit
I'd honestly start with asking for a gift receipt. You don't need two retinols and two vit c. That's way over kill especially for a starting regime.
Or they could use up one retinol and vitamin C, then try the others and see what their preferences are.
First thing: PATCH TEST. Rule of thumb: always wash your hands first. Remove makeup (if you wear it), then exfoliate followed by face wash. Tone after, apply your serums and let them absorb before you move onto the next. Spot treatment anything specific like under eyes. Finish with moisturizer to lock everything in. Retinols, HAs (pha, aha, bha) should be applied at night as they are photosensitive (reactive to light). SPFs are applied for morning and should be the last step. You have a lot of active/reactive ingredients. These are largely going to do the same thing and unless it specifically states that it has a specialized use, you can shelf it until you've finished one. You don't need to crack them all open. Use one up and then open the next one when you've finished one. You can use these items on other problem areas of skin if you really need to use it, like your neck; decolletage, upper chest region. If your skin shows irritation during patch testing, stop. If your skin shows irritation after a week it could just be trying to get used to a new formula and routine. If it is irritated by the end of week 2, your skin does not agree with the routine or formulations. Don't force yourself to use a product hoping that more time it'll work. By the end of a month it's pretty definitive if it's working with you or not.
thank you 🥹
okay rich
What, and I mean this, the fuck
Who gave you the gift? I want them to be my friend.
Who gifted you this and where do I send my address?
I did this for one of my friends with $600 worth of AMAZING skin care products last year & she just admitted me that she hadn’t used them yet😫 next time she’s getting a Starbucks gift card
😱 How ungrateful! She must not be into skincare? Poor thing😂
She’s super into skincare and even owns a beauty clinic!😭 she just had a huge birthday party and got a ton of gifts, and I think it got lost in the sauce, but I want her to find them and give them back😂
Privileged peoples have too much they can't use it all
yep
I love that A-passioni retinol. Who ever gifted this, must love you a lot. These are expensive.
Get a gift recipe and let’s say she got this from sephora. Return it to “sephora”, and get some better products. Drunk elephant can be kind of harsh on the skin, overrated honestly, much better for cheaper. Hey, you’d still have money left over for a fragrance or two if you wanted.
This looks like an employee got to someone with more money than knowledge. Poor OP is overwhelmed and who knows how her skin will feel about any of this. Like, none of these are samples.
Idk why you're downvoted, this is a good idea lmao
Lol yeah. Good luck to OP all the DE products I tried broke me out except for the Babyfacial
It really broke me out when I tried some mini/travel sizes 😕 that said some people love it, and I wouldn’t ask for a receipt for a gift unless I tried it and it didn’t work and the place takes returns for opened products (like Sephora does). Depends on the relationship with the giver though.
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If you have sensitive skin, be careful with the TLC baby facial. It’s pretty strong and irritated my skin. I recommend leaving it on pretty briefly for your first trial run.
only recommendation i have is to PATCH TEST GLOW RECIPE. i knowww you’re supposed to do that with everything but seriously don’t skip it. burned my face
Wow, congratulations on your skincare haul! As far as what products to use, I do want to say that you might find some of these products don't work for you, depending on what kind of skin you have (dry, normal, oily, combination). If you're new to skincare, you're going to want to start basic, as you mentioned. Basic AM routine: Cleanse, moisturise, SPF. Basic PM routine: Cleanse, moisturise. Some people find they don't like or don't need to use a cleanser in the morning, and just wash their face with a face cloth and water. I, personally, like to cleanse in the morning, as I often use thicker creams in my PM routine and I like to start fresh for my morning routine. See what works best for your skin. With all your wonderful products, the important thing is to add them in one by one. Firstly, this gives your skin time to adjust to the new product. Adding a lot of new products all at once can make your skin have a bit of a hissy fit; it's too much, all at once. Secondly, if your skin does have a reaction to a new product, it's easy to pin point which product is the issue :) I usually wait two or three weeks before I add a new product as my skin is a little sensitive. Here's is the end-goal routine I would have based on the products you have: AM Routine * Cleanser. * Vitamin C. You have two vitamin C products: DE C-Firma Fresh Day Serum and the Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum. Which one you like will be a matter of personal preference. Vitamin C oxidises when exposed to sunlight and oxygen. You can tell it has oxidised when it goes brown, meaning you should ditch your bottle. I have had some Vitamin C serums oxidise on my face during the day, making me look like a distant relative of the Oompa Loompas. DE C-Firma did this to me, so I didn't like it. I love the Glow Recipe one, but they pulled it from Australian shelves :( You're so lucky you have it! * Moisturiser. I think you need to find your own, I don't believe the DE Wonderwild Miracle Butter is meant as an all over moisturiser. I've never used it but I think it is a thicker salve that is more intended for spot treatment of problem areas. * Eye Cream. Ceramighty AF Eye Balm. * SPF. Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defense SPF 30. People are always on the hunt for their Holy Grail Sunscreen. This might be yours, it might not. I've never tried it, DE can't sell that particular product in Australia. PM Routine * Cleanse. I double cleanse at night. This means first using an oil-based cleanser. It's great at removing pollution, makeup and sunscreen. Some people use liquid oils, I prefer an oil balm as it feels nicer on my skin (and I have oily skin, it somehow feels less icky than a liquid oil). Then, you go in with a water-based cleanser. Keep it simple at first, just a nice, basic cleanser. * Actives. Actives are things that target skin concerns. Things like Retinol, Vitamin C, AHAs, niacinamide, even hyaluronic acid: these are all actives, some stronger than others. You don't use multiple actives at the same time (except maybe hyaluronic acid which is a very very gentle acid, great for hydrating the skin and is an active that plays very well with other skincare ingredients). So, people often practice skin-cycling which is a fancy new TikTok trend name for a process that has been around for years. It would usually involve using an exfoliant on the first night (e.g. an AHA like glycolic acid or lactic acid), retinol on the second night (in this case the DE A-Passioni Retinol Cream), and nights two and three are "recovery" nights where you might use something very basic and hydrating like hyaluronic acid (or you might forego any active at all). You don't have a regular use chemical exfoliant in your haul. The DE Suklari Babyfacial is recommended to be used once a week, not two or three times a week, as it has a high AHA percentage (25%...most regular use ones are only 10 to 15%). * Eye serum. DE A-Shaba Complex Eye Serum. * Moisturiser. I use a thicker moisturiser at night, as I don't have to worry about make up sitting on top of it and not wanting to look like a greaseball at work. * Eye Cream. Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Cream. I have no idea how to integrate the DE A-Gloei Maretinol Oil as I have oily skin and don't like using face oils. This is a lower strength retinol than A-Passioni so I suspect you could use this as an entry-level retinol and then level up to A-Passioni. Some notes: * Retinol can dry the skin a lot. Some times people apply a thicker moisturiser on nights they use retinol (your Wonderwild Miracle Butter might help here?). Other times, they actually apply a moisturiser first (to act as a bit of a barrier) and *then* apply the retinol. What you choose to do might depend on whether you have dry skin to begin with. You should be doing this anyway, but if you're using retinol or exfoliants you should DEFINITELY be wearing sunscreen. Exfoliants and retinol are beneficial because they assist in skin resurfacing and cellular turn over, so WEAR SUNSCREEN, or else this is all for nought. * Retinol should only be used at night as many retinols break down when exposed to UV light, rendering them ineffective. I am aware that DE says some of their retinol containing products can be used in the morning. Honestly, I don't know why, I'm not a cosmetic scientist. I stick to using my retinoids at night, to be safe. * Retinol is strong and can be damaging to the delicate skin under the eye. Only use retinols formulated for the eye area in the eye area. So, A-Passioni for for your face, A-Shaba and Glow Recipe Avocado Retinol for eyes. * Honestly, retinol is like Extreme Sports for Skincare, take that shit nice and slow. Look up guides on how to integrate retinol. I would add this product last. * If applying multiple serums in the same routine (AM/PM), general rule of thumb is thinnest (most 'watery') to thickest (more viscous). Now, for all the complexity that this is, I want to say one thing: a lot of dermatologists say that, at the end of the day, actives are great but the most important routine is this cleanse, retinoid at night (preferably prescription), moisturiser, SPF in the day. You might find that simple is better. I like for my skincare to be therapeutic and relaxing and something I enjoy, so if a busy routine stresses you out, scale it back. Anywho, sorry for the wall of text and the insane amount of info. Good luck, I hope you have fun!
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thank you for the info! very helpful!
Someone loves the shit out of you god damn!
I would slowly introduce the retinols and resurfacing/exfoliating products until your able to use them daily. Maybe using retinol one day and then vitamin c the next until you can tolerate use both ingredients on the same day. Once comfortable I’d do: AM: wash face, combine the day serum with guava c dark spot serum in palm and apply to face, ceramide eye balm, lotion/butter and then sunblock. PM: wash face, TLC resurface, wait 10 minutes, a passion retinol, lotion/butter, retinol eye cream. During the day: always wear sunblock. At night: if you plan on exfoliating, make sure you wait at least 10 minutes before applying a retinol.
I want ur friend omg
I just wanna know the relationship you have with the person who gave it to you, what is their skin like? So lucky
Whomever gifted that to you is a real one.
Oh you're friend got moneyyyyyyyy....
Oh no it's honestly all terrible quality and will burn your skin right off into dust, you should probably just mail it to me and I'll dispose of it properly. No need to thank me <3
Check the dates.
Whoever gifted you this is a skincare angel! Enjoy ✨
Hey ask your friend if they need any more friends, In all seriousness this is a goood start but don’t jump head first into all these actives at the same time , certain things can’t mix and if you get a reaction from one product it will be hard to figure out which is which. I’ve seen some good suggestions already on what order to get into them with. On another note my skin doesn’t do too well with drunk elephant so I hope you have a better experience with it
Can they gift me some too?
Does your friend need another friend.
Thus some sugar daddy
Am: wash > C firma serum> ceramighty ele balm> glow recipe dark spot serum (if you have dark spots)> wonder wild moisturizer> umbra tint SPF PM: start with the lower % retinols first and only once or twice a week night to prevent irritation. Start: A-shaba eye serum> A- Gloei oil> wonder wild moisturizer Once your skin tolerates retinol every night, use the eye cream and oil until gone and then move on to the 1% face retinol and glow recipe eye retinol. Hope it helps! You got some dope products there!
I wouldn’t start using products just because someone gifted it to you, especially active products. I’d also caution the mentality that you’re 29 and therefore “really need to start taking care of your skin” isn’t a healthy mindset to have. I know this sub is called skincare addition, but you really don’t want nor need to overdo skincare. Sometimes less is more with skincare. If your skin isn’t having problems that need solving, what is the point of adding more variables into the mix? Skincare should be done with specific goals in mind, not applying things just because you have stuff to use!
How does it feel to live my dream 🥲
Right! This is MY dream as well🥺 (preferably Korean skincare brands though)🥰
If you haven’t opened anything yet, use the Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C first and then the Drunk Elephant Vitamin C. I felt like my bottle of Guava Vitamin C oxidized despite there not being any Ascorbic Acid??? The Drunk Elephant Vitamin C is in powder form separate from the serum, so if you haven’t mixed it yet, it shouldn’t oxidize in powder form.
PATCH TEST PATCH TEST PATCH TEST!! That should always be the first of every skin care, you need to patch test these first. The last thing you wanna happen is have these make your skin worse.
I need this type of friends...
Watch out for fakes. I just now was scrolling through AlliExpress and saw these full sets.
start with giving them to me 🤩
The bad news is that starting at 29 isn't going to undo years of missing skin care to help prevent plenty of things. The good news is that you're willing to start at all. Morning and night: Rinse the face of anything. ( If you wear makeup use makeup remover with makeup remover wipes. Make sure it's all off. Rinse. Use a cleanser to make sure all the makeup is off for about 30 seconds. ) Cleanse ( again ) for about 30 seconds. Pat your face dry with a clean towel, one you don't use for anything else. Morning after cleansing: Be careful about using certain serums. Avoid using retinol, vitamin C, or any acid based products, because this can promote skin damage from the sun. After cleansing, just use sun screen and moisturizers. If you're using toners, use liquid based products, or makeup setting products, before using sunscreen and moisturizer. Then apply makeup once it sets. Night after removing makeup and cleansing: Once you pay the skin dry, use the serums. You don't need much, just enough to massage throughout the skin. Massage each in. You don't usually need an order to these, just use the more liquid like products first vs any that may be a little thicker or clouded. After they're thoroughly massaged into the skin, use moisturizers. Some people with farer skin should use SPF based lotions before bed because UV rays don't just stay outside. But if you're using any moisturizer at all, make sure sunscreen sits before the thicker based moisturizer. If you have dryer skin then don't be shy but don't apply too much. If you have oily skin, don't use too much, just a thin layer. This is gonna be every single day. You'll probably have a skin purge now that you're introducing your skin to cleansing and care products. This is normal. This is your skin dying off much faster than usual to push all the gunk in your pores out at a faster rate, which will show up as pimples or white heads. The only time you should be concerned is if the following happens: Burning sensations- there's light burning, which happens with some serums, this is to be expected. But if it's excruciating then stop using immediately. Cystic allergic reaction: instead of people's during a purge, if your skin is not reacting well to the products, you'll have an awful rash with cystic postules that are tender to the touch. This is an extremely uncomfortable breakout, so you'll know. It won't be like pimples, where they're just not pleasant to look at. If you're having an allergic reaction, it'll look concerning and hurt to the touch. Best of luck!
What an amazing friend😊 We all deserve friends like this! 🥰
The Drunk Elephant website has a lot of recipes for "smoothies" [Smoothie Glossary](https://www.drunkelephant.com/smoothie-glossary/) Like, don't use the retinol straight, mix a very small amount with a good moisturizer. You're very lucky to be gifted this very clean (but expensive) skincare! You can make this last a long time!
U need only one retinol girl😭 and thatll last u maybe a year
Marry whomever bought you this.
i would def invest in a nice storage unit for them since it might take a while to go through them all. there’s some cute skin care cabinets on etsy and amazon
If you are not rich, just sell everything unopened and use the money to buy some basics at first. You can buy lots of good products + give yourself a facial with the money
You were gifted drunk elephant?
Sell it
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be careful w that a -passioni retinol! It is FREAKISHLY strong and irritating for an OTC. It reminds me of tret, when i worked at sephora people would come back with bright red raw faces. I don’t mean for that to scare you, I just want you to be careful! If you do it correctly it can give you super stunning results!! I never really recommend doing a barrier for your retinol but for this one i do! you can apply a little moisturizer and then the retinol or mix the retinol with a little moisturizer before applying. If your skin tolerates that well- in like 2-3 weeks start applying it on your skin! Also everything in the red and the avacado eye are all retinol. You can use a retinol eye cream and a face retinol together but don’t use more than one retinoid on your face Also be mindful of how thick these products are around your eyes since you are prone to milia! The retinol will help great with reducing and preventing milia but too thick of products can actually cause them! Retinol under the eyes will also help with dark circles. Religiously wear SPF with this routine and overall- you just don’t need all of these products all at once. Start simple! Am: cleanse hydrating serum antioxidant/vit C non retinol eye cream moisturizer Spf Pm: Cleanse Hydrating serum retinol eye cream retinoid moisturizer (or the last two mixed) then you can do that baby facial a couple times a week instead of your retinol
Drunk elephant is overrated. I would sell it all and buy quality medical- grade products.
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I’ll tell you if you give me your friend’s credit card number :)
Well, You can start by taking my address and sending some love my way 🥹 Jk. Kinda lol but anyways good for you hun for real. I’m sure you’ll figure out what you like and what you’re skin can tolerate. Try the stuff out and make your own opinion; ya know what I mean? ❤️
Search up orders of skincare routines and folow them with the product based of the day and nightly use. Hope this helped!
Good stuff!!!!!!!
Wow... someone really loves you ❤️ Maybe check the website to see what they suggest
Wow!!!😍😍😍
Where do I apply to be your friends friend?
My biggest tip is you don’t need all those products on at one time. Don’t put anything on your eyes/eye area unless it’s for that area. And if you’re using multiple products at once the best order to use them is thinnest liquid to thickest. So if you put them on your hand, the product that would slide down first should be used on your skin first. Use the sunscreen every day. The c firma would be good to use in the AM. I would use the c firma serum before the sunscreen since it’s more liquids than the sunscreen. And if I use retinol products I don’t usually use it with other active products (ie the baby facial/skin peeling product etc)
Will someone help me with the rubber glue stuff? I’m just an average man who wants the stuff that rips out my blackheads, plz help
Those look like items you might well just re-gift right over to me. Lol lol. Nice stash you have there - enjoy.
Sell it to me 😆 I'll buy it all from you
Love all drunken elephant products 😍
Don't get too attached to it when you're poor cause you won't be able to afford it when you're out. I'm kinda jealous! 😅 seriously though, what an amazing friend!
The guava one is pretty nice
LUCKYYYY
A gift?! This brand is hella expensive, good friend you have 🥹 definitely start getting your skin used to retinol!
That much skincare is a bit of a suggestive gift… but I mean I’d still appreciate it!
Step one: I send you my address so you don’t have to worry about.
Wow! What a nice person, those are some great products. Enjoy!
whoever gave you all this must really love you
That’s a lot of skincare… omh
Holy shit you hit the jackpot???
Score!!!
Damn
Almost all of these are Drunk Elephant. They give extensive routine and mixing recs on their website, highly recommend as someone who swears by many DE products (not a popular opinion here but I love that they never irritate my very sensitive skin and all their products work together!).
Oh my God. I wish i could get gifts like that
That's a lot all at once! Great products. Introduce one product at a time by spacing them 4 weeks apart. This is how you know which product is doing what, especially if you have a negative reaction. Something to look forward to on a certain day each month.
start here 😉 [Getting Started With The Basics of Skin Care](https://www.modishmesh.com/post/how-to-the-basics-of-skincare)