Let me set the scene: I was standing in my bathroom, staring at a chaotic lineup of half-used serums, creams, and mystery vials that I swore were supposed to make my skin glow like a newborn angel. Instead? I was breaking out, irritated, and somehow, despite all this hydration, still dry.
This wasn’t the first time skincare had let me down. I’d spent years bouncing between routines, always chasing that “effortless glow” promised by expensive marketing. And then it hit me—why the hell did taking care of my skin feel like a second job?
The Problem No One Wants to Admit
The beauty industry thrives on confusion. They sell you a cleanser, then convince you that you need a toner, an essence, a separate day cream, a night cream, an oil, and—oh, wait, you’re using retinol? Better buy a separate moisturizer for that.
It’s all designed to keep you buying, layering, and ultimately, overwhelmed. And if your skin freaks out? Well, guess what—there’s a new serum for that.
I wanted out. And I wanted to build something that actually worked.
The Almost-Not Part
But here’s the thing about blowing up the status quo: it’s terrifying.
I didn’t have a background in cosmetic chemistry. I wasn’t some influencer with millions of followers ready to slap my name on a product and call it a day. I was just someone who was tired—of wasted money, of complicated routines, of feeling like my skin was a problem to be solved instead of something to be supported.
And, for a long time, that self-doubt stopped me. I told myself all the excuses:
- “The market is too saturated.”
- “People love their 10-step routines.”
- “Who am I to do this?”
But here’s what I realized: If I didn’t create Yung, someone else would. And if I could do it right—if I could make a product that was powerful, simple, and actually made people’s lives easier—then I had to at least try.
What Yung Is (And What It’s Not)
So I started. I found an incredible team of formulators. I tested, tweaked, and refused to launch until I had something I knew I’d actually use every day.
Yung Night & Day Cream is everything I wanted in a product. It’s one jar, one formula, designed to replace multiple steps without sacrificing results. It’s packed with powerhouse ingredients for hydration, repair, and glow. And it’s simple—not because I cut corners, but because skincare shouldn’t feel like homework.
It’s not an all-in-one gimmick. It’s not some watered-down, “meh” formula. It’s skincare for people who just want something good—without all the extra noise.
The Takeaway
I almost didn’t create Yung because I was scared. But the truth is, the best things in life? They usually come from that moment when you push past your own doubts.
So if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by skincare, if you’ve ever wished it could just be easier, if you’re tired of wondering whether layering 12 products in the perfect order is really necessary—I see you.
That’s exactly why I made Yung. And that’s exactly why I almost didn’t.
But damn, am I glad I did.
Glow get the life you deserve,
Kate