RETINOL TOO HARSH?

@mikibenavente

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Dear Klairs Blue Youth Activating Drop

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Why it worked

The video effectively addresses a common pain point (retinol irritation) and offers a clear, gentle solution with a specific product recommendation. The use of visual aids and a relatable tone makes the information easily digestible and persuasive.

Summary

The creator discusses the harsh effects of retinol on sensitive or acne-prone skin and recommends a gentler alternative: a serum containing Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF). The video highlights the Klairs Blue Youth Activating Drop as a product that supports skin recovery without irritation.

Structure

1Introduction to retinol issues
2Explanation of EGF as a gentle alternative
3Demonstration and benefits of Klairs Blue Youth Activating Drop

Original caption

pov: the pimple lasted three days but the mark stayed for three months 🫩❤️‍🩹 #klairsegfserum #retinolalternative #skintok #kbeauty #retinol @dear, Klairs

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RETINOL TOO HARSH? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS EGF Epidermal Growth Factor 10 PPM Bio-identical EGF ✅ 15 Essential Ingredients ✅ Lightweight Texture ✅

Transcript

If you've tried retinol because you wanted smoother, clearer texture, less marks, all of that, but your skin was like, not, burning, redness, peeling, you guys, retinol might just be too harsh for your skin right now. You need to be trying extremely gentle ingredients that are not going to irritate your skin. Like EGF, Epidermal Growth Factor. You can think of EGF as a way to support your skin's natural recovery process. So if your skin feels very irritated, it needs help calming down. A really good example of a product with EGF in it is this, Klairs Blue Youth Activating Drop. And this one has 10 PPM bio-identical EGF, only 15 essential ingredients. Lightweight texture. It's incredibly watery and fast absorbing and doesn't leave any sticky layers, so there's no pilling whatsoever. You can use it morning and night, first after cleansing before toner. For summer or oily, acne-prone skin, this texture is just perfect. So if retinol keeps making your skin feel worse, this is a kind of gentler alternative. Look. I'll tag the brand in the captions so you guys can find it. And don't forget to follow for more skincare tips. Bye.