Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
What actually made it into my Black Friday skincare cart this year?
I put my budget on trial – with Future Me, Present Me, and Past Me all arguing their case. In this video I walk through the real empties and PR that shaped my decisions, then break down the three big splurges that survived the cut: Calecim, DNA repair enzymes from Photozyme, and my beloved NIRA Pro laser.
If you have perimenopause skin, rosacea, or just “champagne taste on a beer budget,” we’ll talk about what I repurchased, what got wishlisted, and what was gently blacklisted so you can decide what might actually be worth it for you. No pressure to buy – watching, learning, and not spending is always a valid option here. 💛
📌 Creators mentioned:
@calecimprofessional
📌 Videos mentioned:
Calecim review:
youtu.be/-F8_H6UBSG8
My Makeup Collection video (and why I'm not buying much right now):
youtu.be/jRM8BNDYu-g
Red Light Therapy Video
youtu.be/pQJzbL4x49E
📌 If you'd like extra content – or want to help thoughtful, slow-beauty videos survive in an algorithm-first world – you can join me on Patreon:
patreon.com/c/TheStyleStumbler
📌 Products Mentioned:
(Affiliate links)
My 15% discount code with Calecim is *StumbleInStyle*
CALECIM | Professional Serum (aka Goat Juice)
go.shopmy.us/p-31409174
CALECIM | Multi Action Cream
go.shopmy.us/p-31409403
CALECIM | Restorative Hydration Cream
go.shopmy.us/p-31409340
My 40% discount code with Photozyme MD is *StumbleInStyle*
PHOTOZYME MD | DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum
photozyme.com/collections/dna-repair-serum?ref=TheStyleStumbler
PHOTOZYME MD | Omega 36 Body Complex
photozyme.com/products/omega-36-body-complex-236ml?ref=TheStyleStumbler
I bought those two using the Bestsellers Bundle to get a bigger discount. You can find that bundle here:
photozyme.com/pages/bundles?ref=TheStyleStumbler
Nira Pro Laser (2nd Gen)
go.shopmy.us/p-31305451
ZIIP | HALO Nanocurrent and Microcurrent Facial Toning Device
go.shopmy.us/p-31479472
PREQUEL | Pre-Cleanse Cleansing Oil
go.shopmy.us/p-31411039
PREQUEL | Gleanser
go.shopmy.us/p-31411058
PREQUEL | Gleanser with Salicylic Acid
go.shopmy.us/p-31411066
YEPODA | Cleansing Duo
go.shopmy.us/p-31411135
YEPODA | The Calm Balm
go.shopmy.us/p-31411331
YEPODA | The Bubble Double Foaming Cleanser
go.shopmy.us/p-31411360
YEPODA | The Mist Have Hyaluronic Lavender Mist
go.shopmy.us/p-31411184
YEPODA | Glow Hero Oil Serum Hybrid
go.shopmy.us/p-31411198
*Sunscreens with DNA Repair Enzymes*
ISDIN | Eryfotona Actinica 1.7 FL OZ Ultralight Mineral Sunscreen SPF50+
go.shopmy.us/p-31416936
NEOVA | DNA Damage Control Silc Sheer 2.0 SPF 40
go.shopmy.us/p-31417425
My favorite mineral sunscreen to date (if only it were fragrance-free):
SAINT JANE | Luxury Sun Ritual Pore Smoothing Sunscreen SPF 30
go.shopmy.us/p-31417876
*Red Light Therapy*
OMNILUX | Contour Face (What I currently have)
go.shopmy.us/p-31415129
CURRENT BODY | Skin LED Light Therapy Mask
go.shopmy.us/p-31415564
RAJANI MD | Plasmaglo Led Halo Hair Face And Neck Mask
go.shopmy.us/p-31415733
MAYSAMA | Prana Led Light Therapy Mask
go.shopmy.us/p-31415967
I didn't mention this one in the video, but I am considering this one for my hand pain:
MAYSAMA | Therapy Hand Glove
go.shopmy.us/p-31416149
📌 My stage hair (aka wig):
RAQUEL WELCH | Spotlight Elite in shade RL16/88 (Pale Golden Honey)
wigs.pxf.io/bOnjEg
📌 The microphone I use:
(Affiliate link)
amzn.to/3Q2JPkO
Timestamps:
00:00 The Three Versions of Me – Why They Disagree
00:16 Choices: Using Black Friday on a Budget
01:04 TLDR: Quick Skincare Shopping Summary for Those in a Hurry
2:51 The Context Behind This Year's Splurges
03:10 Empties That Influenced My Black Friday Plan
04:36 PR That Surprised Me – And What I’d Skip
06:05 The Diaper-Cream Era – How My Skin Forced a Reset
08:45 My 17-Page Skincare Plan for 2025
10:07 Why Calecim Earned a Repurchase
10:44 My Updated Calecim Skincare Review – Why I Bought it Myself
14:02 The DNA Repair Enzyme Deep Dive
19:47 The NIRA Pro Laser – Why I’m Buying It Again
21:35 Are Red Light Masks Still Relevant?
22:00 Red Light Options: Current Body, Dr Rajani, Maysama, Omnilux
23:19 Expensive Skincare & Real-Life Budgets
📌 A few studies to get your research on DNA repair enzymes started:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22086236
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6718248
mdpi.com/2079-9284/12/4/172
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7693079
📌 Links to my style profiles:
Instagram: instagram.com/thestylestumbler
What actually made it into my Black Friday skincare cart this year?
I put my budget on trial – with Future Me, Present Me, and Past Me all arguing their case. In this video I walk through the real empties and PR that shaped my decisions, then break down the three big splurges that survived the cut: Calecim, DNA repair enzymes from Photozyme, and my beloved NIRA Pro laser.
If you have perimenopause skin, rosacea, or just “champagne taste on a beer budget,” we’ll talk about what I repurchased, what got wishlisted, and what was gently blacklisted so you can decide what might actually be worth it for you. No pressure to buy – watching, learning, and not spending is always a valid option here. 💛
📌 Creators mentioned:
@calecimprofessional
📌 Videos mentioned:
Calecim review:
youtu.be/-F8_H6UBSG8
My Makeup Collection video (and why I'm not buying much right now):
youtu.be/jRM8BNDYu-g
Red Light Therapy Video
youtu.be/pQJzbL4x49E
📌 If you'd like extra content – or want to help thoughtful, slow-beauty videos survive in an algorithm-first world – you can join me on Patreon:
patreon.com/c/TheStyleStumbler
📌 Products Mentioned:
(Affiliate links)
My 15% discount code with Calecim is *StumbleInStyle*
CALECIM | Professional Serum (aka Goat Juice)
go.shopmy.us/p-31409174
CALECIM | Multi Action Cream
go.shopmy.us/p-31409403
CALECIM | Restorative Hydration Cream
go.shopmy.us/p-31409340
My 40% discount code with Photozyme MD is *StumbleInStyle*
PHOTOZYME MD | DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum
photozyme.com/collections/dna-repair-serum?ref=TheStyleStumbler
PHOTOZYME MD | Omega 36 Body Complex
photozyme.com/products/omega-36-body-complex-236ml?ref=TheStyleStumbler
I bought those two using the Bestsellers Bundle to get a bigger discount. You can find that bundle here:
photozyme.com/pages/bundles?ref=TheStyleStumbler
Nira Pro Laser (2nd Gen)
go.shopmy.us/p-31305451
ZIIP | HALO Nanocurrent and Microcurrent Facial Toning Device
go.shopmy.us/p-31479472
PREQUEL | Pre-Cleanse Cleansing Oil
go.shopmy.us/p-31411039
PREQUEL | Gleanser
go.shopmy.us/p-31411058
PREQUEL | Gleanser with Salicylic Acid
go.shopmy.us/p-31411066
YEPODA | Cleansing Duo
go.shopmy.us/p-31411135
YEPODA | The Calm Balm
go.shopmy.us/p-31411331
YEPODA | The Bubble Double Foaming Cleanser
go.shopmy.us/p-31411360
YEPODA | The Mist Have Hyaluronic Lavender Mist
go.shopmy.us/p-31411184
YEPODA | Glow Hero Oil Serum Hybrid
go.shopmy.us/p-31411198
*Sunscreens with DNA Repair Enzymes*
ISDIN | Eryfotona Actinica 1.7 FL OZ Ultralight Mineral Sunscreen SPF50+
go.shopmy.us/p-31416936
NEOVA | DNA Damage Control Silc Sheer 2.0 SPF 40
go.shopmy.us/p-31417425
My favorite mineral sunscreen to date (if only it were fragrance-free):
SAINT JANE | Luxury Sun Ritual Pore Smoothing Sunscreen SPF 30
go.shopmy.us/p-31417876
*Red Light Therapy*
OMNILUX | Contour Face (What I currently have)
go.shopmy.us/p-31415129
CURRENT BODY | Skin LED Light Therapy Mask
go.shopmy.us/p-31415564
RAJANI MD | Plasmaglo Led Halo Hair Face And Neck Mask
go.shopmy.us/p-31415733
MAYSAMA | Prana Led Light Therapy Mask
go.shopmy.us/p-31415967
I didn't mention this one in the video, but I am considering this one for my hand pain:
MAYSAMA | Therapy Hand Glove
go.shopmy.us/p-31416149
📌 My stage hair (aka wig):
RAQUEL WELCH | Spotlight Elite in shade RL16/88 (Pale Golden Honey)
wigs.pxf.io/bOnjEg
📌 The microphone I use:
(Affiliate link)
amzn.to/3Q2JPkO
Timestamps:
00:00 The Three Versions of Me – Why They Disagree
00:16 Choices: Using Black Friday on a Budget
01:04 TLDR: Quick Skincare Shopping Summary for Those in a Hurry
2:51 The Context Behind This Year's Splurges
03:10 Empties That Influenced My Black Friday Plan
04:36 PR That Surprised Me – And What I’d Skip
06:05 The Diaper-Cream Era – How My Skin Forced a Reset
08:45 My 17-Page Skincare Plan for 2025
10:07 Why Calecim Earned a Repurchase
10:44 My Updated Calecim Skincare Review – Why I Bought it Myself
14:02 The DNA Repair Enzyme Deep Dive
19:47 The NIRA Pro Laser – Why I’m Buying It Again
21:35 Are Red Light Masks Still Relevant?
22:00 Red Light Options: Current Body, Dr Rajani, Maysama, Omnilux
23:19 Expensive Skincare & Real-Life Budgets
📌 A few studies to get your research on DNA repair enzymes started:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22086236
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6718248
mdpi.com/2079-9284/12/4/172
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7693079
📌 Links to my style profiles:
Instagram: instagram.com/thestylestumbler
