April Basi

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Hello, I'm April! 👋 Welcome to my corner of YouTube where science meets skincare! As a Cosmetic Chemist, I'm passionate about demystifying skincare formulation and helping you navigate the beauty world with confidence. What You'll Find Here: 🧪 Cosmetic Chemistry - Breaking down ingredients and formulation science ✨ Skincare Education - Evidence-based advice and myth-busting 📰 Beauty News & Trends - Latest industry developments and viral products analyzed 🔬 Trending Ingredients - What's hot in skincare (science vs. hype!) My Mission: Making cosmetic chemistry accessible and engaging for everyone - whether you're a science enthusiast or just starting your skincare journey! What to Expect: Weekly videos covering skincare science, beauty news, product reviews, and ingredient deep-dives. Ready for a smooth ride into cosmetic chemistry? SUBSCRIBE and let's explore together! 🚀 Got questions? Drop them in the comments!

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I Ranked Dermatologist & Influencer Vitamin C Serums (As a Cosmetic Chemist)

I Ranked Dermatologist & Influencer Vitamin C Serums (As a Cosmetic Chemist) April Basi

246 views - 1 week ago

Products I Refuse to Use as a Cosmetic Chemist — Especially for Dark Skin

Products I Refuse to Use as a Cosmetic Chemist — Especially for Dark Skin April Basi

283 views - 3 weeks ago

Rhode Skincare Ranked: Best to Worst for Dark Skin | Cosmetic Chemist Review

Rhode Skincare Ranked: Best to Worst for Dark Skin | Cosmetic Chemist Review April Basi

236 views - 1 month ago

I Ranked Every Hyperpigmentation Ingredient — Here's What Actually Works

I Ranked Every Hyperpigmentation Ingredient — Here's What Actually Works April Basi

311 views - 1 month ago

Don't Buy Alix Earle's Reale Actives Skincare Yet! Cosmetic Chemist Review

Don't Buy Alix Earle's Reale Actives Skincare Yet! Cosmetic Chemist Review April Basi

148 views - 1 month ago

Don't Jump to Paula's Choice 4% BHA yet — Is More Acid Safe for Dark Skin? Chemist POV #paulaschoice

Don't Jump to Paula's Choice 4% BHA yet — Is More Acid Safe for Dark Skin? Chemist POV #paulaschoice April Basi

290 views - 1 month ago

Torriden Dive-in Hyaluronic vs Innisfree Hyaluronic Green Tea Serum K Beauty | Chemist Breakdown

Torriden Dive-in Hyaluronic vs Innisfree Hyaluronic Green Tea Serum K Beauty | Chemist Breakdown April Basi

1K views - 2 months ago

Glow Recipe's Niacinamide Dew Drops | 2-3% Niacinamide Isn't Enough for Dark Spots—Here's Why

Glow Recipe's Niacinamide Dew Drops | 2-3% Niacinamide Isn't Enough for Dark Spots—Here's Why April Basi

187 views - 2 months ago

Drunk Elephant TLC framboos Glycolic Serum vs Good Molecules overnight exfoliating treatment

Drunk Elephant TLC framboos Glycolic Serum vs Good Molecules overnight exfoliating treatment April Basi

279 views - 3 months ago

Paula's Choice 2% BHA vs COSRX 4% BHA Why One Works Better for You? A Chemist POV

Paula's Choice 2% BHA vs COSRX 4% BHA Why One Works Better for You? A Chemist POV April Basi

629 views - 3 months ago

Hyaluronic acid is destroying your skin barrier

Hyaluronic acid is destroying your skin barrier April Basi

411 views - 4 months ago

Why Your Skincare Still Looks Bad (Even With Good Products)

Why Your Skincare Still Looks Bad (Even With Good Products) April Basi

160 views - 4 months ago

Melasma, Sun Damage, Post-Acne & Hyperpigmentation | Don’t Buy the Wrong Dark Spot Treatment

Melasma, Sun Damage, Post-Acne & Hyperpigmentation | Don’t Buy the Wrong Dark Spot Treatment April Basi

292 views - 4 months ago

You’re Using the Wrong Sunscreen for Your Skin Type | Stop spf breakout, greasiness or stinging

You’re Using the Wrong Sunscreen for Your Skin Type | Stop spf breakout, greasiness or stinging April Basi

784 views - 5 months ago

Dont Buy the Wrong Moisturizer for Your Skin Type | Cosmetic Chemist

Dont Buy the Wrong Moisturizer for Your Skin Type | Cosmetic Chemist April Basi

365 views - 5 months ago

This Is Why Your Exfoliant Isn’t Working (Chemist Explains)

This Is Why Your Exfoliant Isn’t Working (Chemist Explains) April Basi

458 views - 6 months ago

Best Vitamin C Forms for Every Skin Type | Stop Wasting Money, Chemist explains

Best Vitamin C Forms for Every Skin Type | Stop Wasting Money, Chemist explains April Basi

272 views - 6 months ago

Caudalie Serums Ranked by a Cosmetic Chemist

Caudalie Serums Ranked by a Cosmetic Chemist April Basi

7.1K views - 6 months ago

Stop Buying These Viral Milky Toners Until You Watch This (Chemist Review)

Stop Buying These Viral Milky Toners Until You Watch This (Chemist Review) April Basi

592 views - 6 months ago

Your Retinol Routine is SABOTAGING Your Skin | 8 Critical Mistakes

Your Retinol Routine is SABOTAGING Your Skin | 8 Critical Mistakes April Basi

574 views - 7 months ago

Camille Rose Black Castor Oil + Chebe Powder Shampoo review

Camille Rose Black Castor Oil + Chebe Powder Shampoo review April Basi

678 views - 7 months ago

Difference between CHEMICAL vs MINERAL sunscreen explained

Difference between CHEMICAL vs MINERAL sunscreen explained April Basi

632 views - 7 months ago

skincare secrets for great skin

skincare secrets for great skin April Basi

284 views - 7 months ago

7 Genius Retinol and Tretinoin Hacks You’re Not Using (But Should Be!)

7 Genius Retinol and Tretinoin Hacks You’re Not Using (But Should Be!) April Basi

209 views - 7 months ago

The girls said the $12 Paris oil = the $62 serum So the cosmetic chemist 👩🏽‍🔬in me had to step in

The girls said the $12 Paris oil = the $62 serum So the cosmetic chemist 👩🏽‍🔬in me had to step in April Basi

1.9K views - 7 months ago

Design EssentialsRosemary & Mint Stimulating Super Moisturizing Conditioner review

Design EssentialsRosemary & Mint Stimulating Super Moisturizing Conditioner review April Basi

812 views - 7 months ago

Popular Top 3 Hydrating Shampoo explained by a Cosmetic Chemist

Popular Top 3 Hydrating Shampoo explained by a Cosmetic Chemist April Basi

1.1K views - 7 months ago

Glowing skin💫, but make it affordable.

Glowing skin💫, but make it affordable. April Basi

278 views - 7 months ago

Skincare in Your 30s: Collagen, Anti-Aging, Peptides & The Ultimate Routine for Glowing Skin

Skincare in Your 30s: Collagen, Anti-Aging, Peptides & The Ultimate Routine for Glowing Skin April Basi

251 views - 7 months ago

Cantu Argan Oil Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream review

Cantu Argan Oil Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream review April Basi

558 views - 7 months ago

Kenra Clarifying Shampoo review

Kenra Clarifying Shampoo review April Basi

668 views - 7 months ago

✨ Skincare by Decade ✨ 20s: Hydrate and slay with antioxidants to keep those first signs of aging at

✨ Skincare by Decade ✨ 20s: Hydrate and slay with antioxidants to keep those first signs of aging at April Basi

956 views - 7 months ago

How to Properly Wash your face: I tested Soap vs Oil for Makeup Removal

How to Properly Wash your face: I tested Soap vs Oil for Makeup Removal April Basi

280 views - 7 months ago

Get that Vitamin C glow up! 🌟 5 serums for every skin type!

Get that Vitamin C glow up! 🌟 5 serums for every skin type! April Basi

242 views - 7 months ago

Mizani 25 Miracle Milk Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner

Mizani 25 Miracle Milk Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner April Basi

2.1K views - 7 months ago

Uncle Funky's Daughter Curly Magic Curl Stimulator

Uncle Funky's Daughter Curly Magic Curl Stimulator April Basi

605 views - 7 months ago

Reviewing Amika Hydrorush, Redken All Soft Mega Curls Shampoo, Giovanni 2Chic Ultra-Moist

Reviewing Amika Hydrorush, Redken All Soft Mega Curls Shampoo, Giovanni 2Chic Ultra-Moist April Basi

892 views - 7 months ago

Joico Moisture Recovery Treatment Balm review

Joico Moisture Recovery Treatment Balm review April Basi

2.6K views - 8 months ago

TGIN Miracle Repair Anti Breakage Serum review

TGIN Miracle Repair Anti Breakage Serum review April Basi

818 views - 8 months ago

Love Beauty and Planet Shampoo & Conditioner Review

Love Beauty and Planet Shampoo & Conditioner Review April Basi

504 views - 8 months ago

Pick the RIGHT Cleanser | Cosmetic Chemist Tips

Pick the RIGHT Cleanser | Cosmetic Chemist Tips April Basi

211 views - 8 months ago

this day, these people, this feeling ❤️ #weddingday #weddingtok #weddingplanning #2025bride

this day, these people, this feeling ❤️ #weddingday #weddingtok #weddingplanning #2025bride April Basi

2.6K views - 8 months ago

Everything I bought from Costco Wholesale grocery run! 🍇🥟🥑🥩 #costco #costcofinds #costcobuys

Everything I bought from Costco Wholesale grocery run! 🍇🥟🥑🥩 #costco #costcofinds #costcobuys April Basi

1.5K views - 8 months ago

TYPE 4 NATURAL HAIR PRODUCTS | MIELLE Rosemary Mint Strengthening SHAMPOO

TYPE 4 NATURAL HAIR PRODUCTS | MIELLE Rosemary Mint Strengthening SHAMPOO April Basi

965 views - 8 months ago

PATTERN Treatment Hair Mask review

PATTERN Treatment Hair Mask review April Basi

437 views - 8 months ago

Watch This BEFORE Using RETINOL

Watch This BEFORE Using RETINOL April Basi

296 views - 9 months ago

Is Redken Acidic Bonding Curls silicone-free Shampoo & Conditioner really for the curly girls?

Is Redken Acidic Bonding Curls silicone-free Shampoo & Conditioner really for the curly girls? April Basi

13K views - 10 months ago

FULL NIACINAMIDE BREAKDOWN: GET RID OF DARK MARKS & GET SMOOTH SKIN

FULL NIACINAMIDE BREAKDOWN: GET RID OF DARK MARKS & GET SMOOTH SKIN April Basi

372 views - 10 months ago

ULTIMATE GLOW UP ROUTINE | No BS Skincare products that work ✨ #skincarehaul

ULTIMATE GLOW UP ROUTINE | No BS Skincare products that work ✨ #skincarehaul April Basi

2K views - 10 months ago

why your skin needs VITAMIN C

why your skin needs VITAMIN C April Basi

319 views - 10 months ago

Trying viral La Roche Posay Tinted Mineral Suncreen on Dark Skin

Trying viral La Roche Posay Tinted Mineral Suncreen on Dark Skin April Basi

1.5K views - 11 months ago

Chemist tests ALL 3 NEW La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Fluid Face Sunscreen on Dark Skin!

Chemist tests ALL 3 NEW La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Fluid Face Sunscreen on Dark Skin! April Basi

5.8K views - 11 months ago

Destination Wedding Cake Tasting in Cancun, Mexico 🍰 🌴🇲🇽

Destination Wedding Cake Tasting in Cancun, Mexico 🍰 🌴🇲🇽 April Basi

1.9K views - 11 months ago

I Tried 3 Korean Beauty Sunscreens for Oily Skin and WOW! TIRTIR, INNISFREE

I Tried 3 Korean Beauty Sunscreens for Oily Skin and WOW! TIRTIR, INNISFREE April Basi

697 views - 11 months ago

my favorite skin care products UNDER $20💰

my favorite skin care products UNDER $20💰 April Basi

365 views - 11 months ago

chemist-approved affordable skincare swaps 💸✨ | inkey list ha, maelove glowmaker, la mer

chemist-approved affordable skincare swaps 💸✨ | inkey list ha, maelove glowmaker, la mer April Basi

569 views - 11 months ago

Medicube vs TirTir Vitamin C Serum review | Don’t Buy This Vitamin C Serum Before Watching This!

Medicube vs TirTir Vitamin C Serum review | Don’t Buy This Vitamin C Serum Before Watching This! April Basi

4.8K views - 11 months ago

budget skincare for acne-prone skin: what actually works for acne treatment

budget skincare for acne-prone skin: what actually works for acne treatment April Basi

354 views - 1 year ago

ONE SIZE Foundation Review on Dark Skin shade 15 NG 💔

ONE SIZE Foundation Review on Dark Skin shade 15 NG 💔 April Basi

1.5K views - 1 year ago

LUXURY SKINCARE ON A BUDGET 💰

LUXURY SKINCARE ON A BUDGET 💰 April Basi

1.5K views - 1 year ago