Cheap Luxury Skincare Dupes! Estée Lauder, Clinique, Glow Recipe, SK-II

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00:00 Intro
00:21 Are Budget Cleansing Balms Better?
02:22 SK II Facial Treatment Essence Dupe
04:43 Estee Lauder ANR Serum Dupe
07:08 Glow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum Dupe
10:52 Outro
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CLINIQUE TAKE THE DAY OFF CLEANSING BALM:
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SK II FACIAL TREATMENT ESSENCE:
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ISNTREE TW REAL BIFIDA AMPOULE:
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[@rainydayhype]

I finally get it why people find James so therapeutic. I was in a funk and just said I need some James. My soul is instantly feeling soothed, nourished, and moisturized. 🥰

[@katiep.1319]

Sometimes he’s JUST what I need too😊

[@letttmeexplain]

His voice is just so soothing! One time I was watching his FB video and I felt sleepy after few mins 😴

[@BirgitBauhaus]

@RAN.....😍😂😂😂🤗✌💖👏👏

[@sherilicious6446]

Yeah, him and the brother. They’re both great.

[@contessagreen6]

@@letttmeexplain me too!!!😂😂 I love it

[@asli9812]

The Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule is another great dupe for the Estee Lauder serum.

[@LeBeautiful]

I already knew the SKII Essence dupe would be the COSRX 💀💀 it’s the James Welsh effect

[@baileydubs]

😂

[@viktoriaherzberg9519]

Same 🤭

[@BarbaraT.]

I so want to try this Corsx essence! 😊

[@baileydubs]

@@BarbaraT. same! If only I hadn’t just bought 4 new essence/toners this week 😂

[@BarbaraT.]

@@baileydubs Ah... an over-buyer sister! I know what you mean: I've got skincare to last me a full year... but I keep buying 😣. I have 2 unopened toners at the moment, plus the one I'm currently using (and applying as I type).

[@mommmyjewlz]

A really good dupe to the SKII essence is the Missha time revolution essence, seriously an EXACT dupe

[@mile_851]

NOTHING is an exact dupe, it's absolutely illegal Please don't lie like that. Alternatives and dupes are two total different things

[@tracey0820]

Omg looking into thank you

[@eleanorhunter6359]

@@mile_851 aw girl she wont have meant an exact dupe she will mean she’s experienced no difference dont take it so seriously its so annoying

[@Ash2theB]

I actually love this product.

[@6xLinXyx6]

I’m just listening to this as I get ready and I hear “it can repair DNA”. Oh no…. as a molecular biologist I would LOVE to see their background for this 🙃

[@kathklim]

Struggling to cure cancer but skincare industry has broke the code. Maybe my mother should have tried skincare instead of chemo to fix her DNA. 😑

[@yvonnemaduka5857]

Honestly you saved my skin. I've been watching since lockdown when I first got interested in skin care. After my initial mistakes i've stuck with everything you've recommended and your advice hasn't failed me till now. Thank you so much.

[@Dejection55]

Thank you so much for the glow recipe dupe! I feel like I may have specifically requested this on this channel so I really appreciate it! Just spent a mint at the vet so this is here just in time!

[@nickilove20]

The RNW Ceramide Serum is amazing. The texture is quick absorbing. But it also has cholesterol, and fatty acids to really help with the moisture barrier

[@edenrosenberg6068]

Take the day off cleansing balm is the only balm that actually removes my lipstick. Tried everything and I always come back to Clinique.

[@PriscaL]

I just have to say- I bought the I'm From Rice Toner, Neogen Snail Mucin Essence, Paula's Choice cleansing balm in a tube, dieux skin eye patches, and Experiment reusable face mask and a bunch of korean sunscreens recently and my skin has never felt more hydrated and lovely. 😍😍 I'm so glad I found your videos and tried out some new products and I can't wait to slowly add more to my routine (boring old cerave lol)

[@jorunnrichardsen383]

I have also discovered the PC's cleansing balm, its the absolutely best.

[@PriscaL]

@@jorunnrichardsen383 yes! And having it in the tube is nice as well so I don’t have to scoop it out with my nails

[@xeaux]

I love the I’m From fig essence cleansing balm…

[@kieranraza4735]

PLEASE do a video on UK drug store skincare. Boots, superdrug, super market own brands, home bargains etc. I'd love to know what affordable dupes you find! ☺

[@graceelizabeth130]

YEESS id love that

[@_diana.x]

I love the no7 cleansing balm, I was so happy when you mentioned it! It removes my makeup and I love the rich feeling. I use the CeraVe foaming face wash after it and it removes the balm nicely.

[@AlishaHerbiederbie]

I got into CosRx because of you, James. Setting the standard for all my skincare for the past few years.

[@cherries44]

Sane here. Me and my skin is so thankful to James!

[@leahpetutin7722]

I used to use the Glow Recipe Avocado serum and I thought I loved it.... until over time it started stinging and actually making me red instead of taking away redness and I discovered there are citrus ingredients in it, that are fragrancing, and caused me to develop a sensitivity. So I duped it with the Cosrx Hyaluronic Acid 3 serum. It has ceramides, amino acids and hyaluronic acid. It is sooo soothing, and of course I got the recommendation from this channel as well 😅

[@d3v1antmach1n3]

Same! I used the avocado serum for about a year. At first, it got rid of my persistent chin eczema, but now it just makes it worse. I also have recently started using the CosRx HA3 serum, and I love it!

[@juliekimgarcia]

Thank you! The same thing happened to me and I never knew why. 🤯

[@aaflesje]

I had this effect two 🥲

[@nancyb2003]

I appreciate your comparisons so much! Luxury is lovely while affordability is stunning!

[@brendagraham7999]

I love my glow recipe as well but a cheaper alternative could come in handy in this day and age , thank you 🙏♥️♥️

[@candacehofferd6412]

It’s tough right? My skin adores Glow Recipe but my wallet…

[@Queenfairypants]

Beauty of Joseon’s cleansing balm is a cheaper Clinique dupe too and fragrance free.

[@buckup32382]

I have both and I absolutely love the beauty of joseon cleansing balm. A much cheaper version of the clinique one and just as effective!

[@dvara.p]

Thank you so much for the cleansing balm and the Isntree serum! They both fit perfectly what I was on a lookout for recently, and what also is within my budget. So I'm super happy to learn about those

[@ausetlashes4243]

Yayyy new upload ✨

[@intimeoflilacs3528]

I have been on the CosRX train for years now and absolutely love a number of their products! Planning to try out one of their cleansers soon too

[@pipfleck6417]

This was one of my favourite videos you have made!! Super useful ❤

[@brendagraham7999]

I love my glow recipe as well but as things are now a cheaper option is great thank you 🙏♥️♥️

[@elishamais9133]

Yayyy!! You and Robert are the best

[@CreekSideLagotto]

I’ve used the cosrx for a few yrs. I’ve also used the Misha and SKll and I like Cosrx cuz it’s a little easier to control and of course it’s fantastic.

[@joowen2568]

Love these videos. Feel like I learn so much. You're the best 🌟

[@AmalieLinden]

Honestly I'm happy that someone is acknowledging that Estée Lauder's products actually *are* nice, but that they're obviously just at a higher price point. I've been using their micro essence for almost two years now, and honestly just that incorporating in my routine really changed my skin for the better. Does it have quite basic ingredients for a toner/essence? Absolutely it does. Could it have been cheaper? Very much so. But is it effective in what it *does* do? 100% !!! If I didnt have it, I wouldnt even be able to achieve a plump "glass skin" look. And the same with their eye cream (their normal one, not the "ultra complex mystery dna altering repair secret formula" one), it really does help quickly relieve some of the darkness under the eyes, and it feels quite nice and soothing to pat into the skin, whereas some other eye creams would make the sides of my eyes feel like burning a tiny bit (the side as in, where I'd put an eyeliner wing.. I often get red there due to.. well.. often wearing eyeliner). Their products are quite good andd stable for what they are, and theyre worth splurging on if you have the money, since the products also just look beautiful. But there most definitely will be a cheaper dupe that does close to the same if you dont have the money. I, however, will continue to "waste" money for their micro essence 😌

[@surfnyolly]

Essences are game changers!

[@doramar8776]

@amalie what is the “normal” eye cream that you ara referring too?

[@AmalieLinden]

@@doramar8776 Found the container I owned ! Its called "Advanced Night Repair Eye" and I believe its just in a cylinder container, whereas the ~supercharged complex~ version is in a square container with a cylinder screw cap. Hope that helps !!!

[@doramar8776]

@@AmalieLinden thank you, I will check it

[@jamiel264]

Take the day off is really effective at removing mascara and it's awesome for sensitive skin.

[@bitsandbobs786]

I use the Missha Time Revolution serum as a dupe for Estée Lauder ANRS. I haven’t tried the COSRX yet. Adding to my wish list…. 😊

[@geosephine]

I love budget dupes videos 😁😍

[@helloydl]

Thank you for the recommendation! Btw you have a such a elegant accent and I love it❤❤❤

[@katyp.2495]

I used to be a big lover of Clinique, but to me they seem to have gone off the boil so to speak, over the last few years. If I can get a less expensive product that does the same job as one you need to take a second mortgage out on, I'm all for it. Thanks James 😊.

[@lindseystein9676]

I really love the cosrx galactomyces toner. It’s a good one

[@mochiDOTtv]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO JAMES 👏

[@nikki2370]

Love love your tagline ❤️

[@Lilliandria]

Cosrx's ceramide mist spray is the bomb!

[@beccac7777]

Another great cleansing balm is the oat cleansing balm from inky list. Works great, it’s like $10, it’s in a squeeze tube so you don’t gotta stick your fingers in it, and it also doubles as a soothing mask!

[@veronicaivanova]

I had big hopes about the Inkey List but it separates so much and I really didn't like that it's in a tube as you can never control how much goes out, especially with the crazy amounts of separation. Jars and tubs aren't unhygienic if you're applying them after you have washed your hands (which you should have done either ways).

[@rimun5235]

I honestly don't like this and don't think it's as good as the clinique one at all.

[@Candice.BonsaiScience]

Separates horrid and then very difficult to use- I hate it

[@s0phs_x]

I LOVE the Cosrx cica cleansing balm🥰🌱

[@Nadbit]

I changed my opinion about luxury skin care products. Before i always went for cerave and so on. The thing was always that even thier gentle cleanser will dry out my skin in several weeks of using. Also used a cheap hyaluronic acid, didn't give much of results. Then i tried Estée Lauder advanced night repair serum! It's a holy grail for my skin. Finishing my first bottle and i am super super happy with results. It even up my skin tone, skin became glowing, radiant and healthy looking. Even don't have much break outs. Also noticed how my checks lifted up! Also went for Paula's choice! Vitamin C, jojoba moisturizer and eye gel are AMAZING! of course, we are overpaying for Estée Lauder, but it's still a great product!

[@bananeneiscraeme]

ok just a note for the cleansing balms...so the one from elf costs 11 euros for 50ml..and clinique has one jumbo package that is 200ml for 49 euros..but if you buy four of the elf ones you have a price difference of 4 euros for the same amount..so its not really cheaper

[@satuhamalainen7953]

You r amazing! Thanks !! I love Estee lauder, but i m going to try your recommended product!❤

[@rheaarora9888]

The body shop cleansing balm is really good too!

[@tracey0820]

thank you so much!! ive been searching for the essence dupe. so excited to try. I spend a lot of money on the more crucial parts of my skincare, but I cant justify that price on just the essence itself since its more of an "extra fun" product for me!

[@amandafairclough2130]

Beauty of Joseon cleansing balm is my holy grail, $12 Canadian is an amazing price…never used SKII but the Cosrx one is my every morning essence. Products that work for James tend to be perfect for me….must be the British climatized skin! Glow recipe is my original true love but the price 😮….Cosrx…can’t go wrong, my skin loves it all 😍

[@Brezzy369]

I love that shirt !! Thanks for the video 😏

[@carolinewooden1311]

Love the Good Molecules cleansing balm! Tried Clinique and it's OK but expensive. The Neutrogena balm is nice, too. Both are unscented and much less expensive than Clinique and just feel better to me.

[@Bea_buns]

you are literally an angel for this James 💖 bit depressing that with the current state of things in the UK I might not even be able to shell out for the dupes 😂 but maybe I will be coming back to this video when I can spoil myself!

[@ElenKarin]

Defo gonna look into the NO.7 cleansing balm👀

[@shawnahhobbs911]

Not sure if it's a 'dupe' to anything but I use the Beauty Pie Niacinamide drops in addition to my regular serum 😉

[@ClairvoyantCougar]

Thanks for this video. Good info to have! I used to work in skin care. Theoretically ceramides are micronized moisturizing ingredients capable of breaching the cell wall to increase hydration.

[@inmy20_s]

So is it good or not for the skin?

[@mile_851]

@@inmy20_s of course they are good

[@katiesmith8601]

I love the n07 cleansing balm, well most of their products! Would love you to do more reviews on n07 ❤

[@AndriaBobbles]

Thanks James, always been 50/50 with whether ceramides are a good addition in my routine & if so, worth the £!! Hope you're well 😊

[@CarrieAnnBrazgel]

Once you have sephora, you should try their brand cleansing balm. I’m curious where you’d put it between the No 7 and the Clinique

[@Mrpancake-lol124]

Acure Rejuvenating Whipped Night Cream dupes Drunk elephant protini poly peptide cream and I love it!! An oldy but a goody 😁

[@tammyhall3144]

I always get the Estee Lauder Christmas promotions. It has all the goodies for about 130.00. I'm a die hard Estee girl but I do supplement with Glow Recipe and Kat Burkee products from time to time.

[@erandikamohanathasan1351]

literally all my products are glow receipe. except my cleansers. and i think one of the best cleansing balm I ever used was the M&S cleaning balm! That was soo good as the glow recipe one! and I only paid £7 for it! they give a muslin cloth for it which makes the skin dry and does not have a great smell as glow recipe but apart from it, its nice.literally melts away my makeup and does not sting my eye or burn or irritate my skin.

[@Ysraa94]

You should review the brand Beplain, it’s a lovely K beauty brand. The soothing serum is very impressive, seems to almost improve redness overnight…

[@gloomyxbabee]

I was just staring at your shirt most of the time, I love it lolol

[@misshell2223]

Heimish & the Juno & Co. cleansing balms are 👌👍 💯

[@cheyboyer]

the content we love to see

[@juliabazanska]

The Avocado Glow Recipe serum smells rank so I'll happily try any alternative...

[@kamip5393]

I'm a biomedical scientist. Oxidative stress can cause DNA damage. Antioxidants are known to reduce the effects of oxidation but whether they can actually reverse DNA damage (in humans) is still up for debate. Your best bet is always prevention (think spf)

[@sweett2924]

Ok, that shirt is gorgeous. Thanks for the coin saving heads up!

[@pyewacket7883]

I am trying Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule 5x which is supposed to be a dupe for Estee Lauder Night Repair Serum.

[@choycejoyce4699]

Thanks James :)

[@BarbaraT.]

I recently bought the ceramide recovery serum by Glow Recipe but I haven't opened it yet. I think my skin is going to love it! I would have liked to try the Glow Recipe product that contained pineapple (I think it was a vitamin C serum) but it's been discontinued 🙁.

[@leigendarylei2460]

I love your vids!!!!!

[@cindypalumbo7503]

I appreciate the dupes videos!! Although I love the idea of luxury/pricier skincare, my bank account doesn't always love it. I'll spend good money on some things but others I have no problem using a dupe. I agree with glow receipe though, I love their products and how they make my skin feel so trading is difficult.

[@sherriraybon2261]

First, love your channel. I think you’re fabulous & hilarious! Second, do you have any dupes for the Shiseido White Lucent line? My skin loves the essence, serum & cream. But it’s just too expensive. Been a little rundown from 18 years of nursing…ready for a skin pick-me-up. Thank you.

[@annautrata9138]

Could you maybe do a video of affordable and luxe version serum per skin requirement? E.g. hydration and then 1 of each maybe? Discolouration and then 1 of each?

[@libbyaustin3823]

Hello James! I think you are amazing 🤩 could you Please review Alpha-H? Especially their cleansing balm ❤

[@heysfb]

Cerave has a new cleansing balm I actually managed to score for $1 at CVS with coupon stacking & extra bucks but I think it’s around $12. I don’t have a ton of experience with cleansing balm but it works nicely for me, doesn’t burn my eyes and I think I’ve seen some positive reviews for it.

[@sakshitiwari8148]

Ingredient wise I feel like numbuzin glow toner is more accurate dupe of sk 11 and it's works amazing .

[@AthanasiaMegremi]

Any dupe for the Paula's Choice BHA/AHA exfoliating toner???? That would also be a life savior!!!!! Love you JW

[@mmmmk6300]

Try finding a dupe for the Elemis cleansing balm that stuff is luxurious

[@matheusguedesba]

K-beauty really it's a way without back, amazing products 💜

[@jocelia4622]

💞💞Hello James 💞💞 Happy Friday 💞💞

[@alexiskingking121]

More more more dupes please. ❤️🤗 Your vids.

[@tamarar.2748]

I have the isntree bifida serum. I believe it has some peptides as well. It's a good product but it has an oily feeling which I don't love. Wanna try the Galactomyces essence! 😊 also I got the ceramide AMPL:E ampoule as pr your recommendation. Looking forward to trying that one. I love ceramides

[@CassieAfricanQueen]

3am and I just ordered everything except the cleansing balm😂😂😂😂. I prefer cleansing oil and have had the same bottle for over a year. ❤❤❤❤❤ I trust you with my face

[@michelleharris9278]

I must admit to splurging on the Clinique balm ...I might have to try the no 7 😊

[@candacehofferd6412]

The Clinique balm was the first I used and I do like it but it’s too expensive. I use ELF now and I love it. It’s now my go to balm

[@sonjakaufmann7577]

I love the Missha time revolution probio ampoule night repair

[@memedaly]

Elf cleasing balm is amazing

[@haveaniceday23]

Missha the first treatment is THE dupe for SKII

[@lanfaye5824]

My mother and I love SKII essence but the prices are getting more expensive as time went by and honestly, i can't afford it any longer; it's $400 for a big bottle and the 75ml is $100+ NZD. Thanks for the recommendation, I'll give it a try

[@spiritual_lifecoach_vab]

Shisheido ultamune serum is the only expensive serum I have BACK UPS for soon as tj Maxx got em... I've tried so many things "similar" but sometimes you gotta stick with what works for you.

[@glamakitti]

Sadly have discovered that I am sensitive to ferments have been using the Iunik Rose galactomyces toner and CosRx galactomyces essence to combat my hyperpigmentation BUT I began to suffer terrible painful break outs turns out ferments are known for triggering fungal acne. Glad for the Glow Recipe dupes, thank you!

[@xeaux]

Ahh I just started using the Dr. Ceuracle kombucha creamy wash bar & my face got a weird breakout. I thought maybe it was a purge even though I haven’t broken out in months but now I’m thinking it’s the fermentation… thanks for this!

[@glamakitti]

@@xeaux No problem! Just salty AF about all the extra hyperpigmentation I have to deal with now 😒 😅

[@erobin93]

I literally just pulled the Glow Recipe serum out of my Sephora cart today because the $50CAD price tag wasn’t worth it. Stoked to have another option now! I just wish the Inkey List packaging was prettier lol

[@Emo_Squirtle]

That’s my main gripe: they’re not as pretty on my counter lol

[@erobin93]

@@Kelly-pp1et Not expecting a product less than half the price of Glow Recipe’s to reach the same standards re: packaging, I just want it to be not ugly. For instance, I would rather have the Ordinary’s products out on my counter than the Inkey List’s any day-similar price point, more attractive labeling IMO.

[@erobin93]

@@ericabrown5294 genius!

[@elizabethonstage]

I thought I was the only one who knew about that amazing COSRX essence! It’s amazing ✨✨✨🥰🥰🥰

[@sabahatkhattak1084]

Can guide me how I can use it right after cleansing?

[@OOool]

Hi! Love your reviews! I was wondering if you have a video about caring for your skin under a beard, it often seems like its own ecosystem under there and in need of extra moisture. If you have any tips I'd love to hear them!

[@AB-uq9rt]

Can we get a review of the Milani Green Goddess cleansing balm? I absolutely love it. It feels like it costs way more than $12.

[@sunidhianand2779]

I was expecting Banila co cleansing balm. Is it suitable for oily, acne prone skin? BTW love you James ❤lots of love from India 🇮🇳

[@GenXfrom75]

Elf Holy Hydration Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm... Great inexpensive dupe for Clinique Take the Day Off

[@candacehofferd6412]

This is what I use. I love it!

[@ngjade9711]

Clinique cleansing balm is the cheapest per volume unit I can can find. It goes on sale several times a year on qvc and this year I just scored the 7oz tube for 23$. I wear the heroine mascara and it does a good job at removing the mascara.

[@markyteo]

I've yet to use a bad cleansing balm. I have oily skin and I use waterproof sunscreen and sometimes tinted sunscreen and they all do the job perfectly. The 2nd step of a cleanser is actually more important for me. For absolute luxury, I'm From Fig cleansing balm. For a fragrance-free I'm From dupe, Banila Co. Cleansing balm. For great cleansing power at a low low price, BOJ cleansing balm. For soothing, CosRx cica cleansing balm. For the most affordable, Helmish cleansing balm. For luxury at a budget, Pyunkang Yul cleansing balm. Too many to choose from, different texture, different experience for your different mood. And we have not even talked about cleansing oils yet!

[@nancycesarano5919]

Very helpful.

[@Captain_Pink]

I feel like maybe Robert should review first step cleansers because the most important thing to me is *always* the ability to remove long-wear makeup, but every other part of skincare I'd go to James for.

[@amandahatchard851]

What about reviewing some Beauty Counter products? Thank you James! Love from 🇨🇦

[@k4karina732]

Great dupes, but I just can't get myself to replace my Advanced Night Repair. I just love it and have been faithful to it for almost a decade now. I think I will try the COSRX essence though.

[@jbridges9574]

Me too!! Until around 10 years ago there was nothing like it available in the US. For ages it was my one & only luxury product. I know there are dupes easily found now, but I still love it. I think it’s been around almost 40 years- amazing!

[@k4karina732]

@@jbridges9574 I agree, totally worth my money & I tend to stock up on Black Friday.

[@moudas6942]

Skll dupe is Misha and estee Lauder serum dupe is Misha also for me.. The time revolution series from Misha is an iconic series and they keep evolving which is even better...

[@alexispye9584]

Can you do more peach and lilly? The one I am considering the most is the Bha Plus Pore Zero serum