A personal recommendation list of skincare products used in 2024 for addressing pore control, pigmentation, and skin laxity, with a notable shift from vitamin C to azelaic acid.
This transcript is a personal skincare product recommendation list from 2024 focusing on pore control, pigmentation, and laxity, with a notable shift from vitamin C to azelaic acid. The creator mentions 15 brands but provides no specific product names, usage instructions, or comparative analysis.
The key claim about azelaic acid replacing vitamin C reflects a genuine skincare trend documented in dermatological literature. Azelaic acid (a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid found in grains) has gained prominence for its multi-functional benefits: it treats acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation while being gentler than vitamin C for sensitive skin. Clinical studies show azelaic acid is most effective at 15-20% concentration for treating acne and hyperpigmentation. Unlike vitamin C, which can be unstable and irritating at high concentrations, azelaic acid offers anti-inflammatory properties, reduces melanin production by inhibiting tyrosinase, and is safe for pregnancy. The two ingredients can be used together—vitamin C in the morning for antioxidant protection, azelaic acid at night for pigmentation treatment.
The brands mentioned span different categories: Rejuvenated UK specializes in collagen supplements (10,000mg marine collagen shots); KLARSKIN offers German-made natural supplements and skincare; Medicube is a Korean brand known for beauty devices like the Booster Pro (6-in-1 device with LED, microcurrent, and EMS technology, $220 at Ulta); Jasmina Vico is a London-based celebrity facialist who launched her VicoSkin line in 2023 featuring the Screen Star serum with marine algae complex; Dr. Sam Bunting offers a dermatologist-developed line including Flawless Brightly 10% Azelaic Acid Serum and Flawless Nightly 2% Retinoid Serum; MZ Skin by Dr. Maryam Zamani features luxury anti-aging products with bio-placenta and peptides; FaceGym combines facial fitness tools with skincare; DIRTEA is a functional mushroom brand (not primarily skincare—offers Tremella mushroom powder for skin hydration); ANUA is a Korean brand famous for Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner and Azelaic Acid 10% Serum; Young Goose focuses on biohacking skincare with NAD+ and resveratrol; MEDIPEEL is a Korean derma-cosmetic brand with peptide-based formulas; Dr. Vali offers medical-grade skincare with patented BAC12 technology; SkinCeuticals is the #1 medical-grade skincare brand globally, known for C E Ferulic vitamin C serum; and two brands (U Beauty and Conserving Beauty) could not be verified with specific product information.
A skincare enthusiast's 2024 routine shifts from vitamin C to azelaic acid for treating pores, pigmentation, and skin laxity.