Does Skincare Even Work? I'm Finding Out | The Great Skinvestigation Begins

Описание: Does skincare actually change skin in visible, measurable ways – or does it mostly change how we feel about our routines? In this video, I introduce The Great Skinvestigation, a year-long skincare testing project designed to separate real effects from marketing claims using time, structure, and documentation.

I’m testing skincare in clearly defined phases, tracking usage, journaling experiences, and comparing before-and-after photos in natural light. Instead of quick impressions, this series focuses on timelines, claims, and whether products meaningfully move the needle.

If you enjoy thoughtful, long-term skincare testing – and want a framework you can adapt to your own routine – this is where the investigation begins.

📌 Videos mentioned:
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro – Does Skincare Actually Change Skin?
00:33 The Plan – How This Skincare Test Works
00:50 Goals – What Results I’m Looking For
01:28 Starting Point – My Skin, Age, and Baseline
02:05 Skincare Categories – Rock Star, Backing Band, Crew
04:12 Why This Skincare Testing Matters to You
06:10 Methodology – Timelines, Tracking, and Proof
07:37 Base Skincare Routine – My “Backing Band” Products
13:11 Skincare Devices – What I’m Using and Why
14:30 Testing Skincare in Real Life
17:05 What Changes Over Time in This Series

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