Popular Influencer Skincare Products I’ll Never Buy ✖ James Welsh

[@sarahchang6217]

I had always felt so pressured to purchase any skin care product a celebrity endorsed, but by watching you and Hyram, I have learned so much about different products and ingredients and it has saved my skin and helped me to learn to love myself and take care of myself. Thank you, James

[@Evangelist.Elizabeth]

Exactly I was going to say the same thing

[@JamesWelsh]

☺️❤️❤️❤️

[@wiktoria5216]

yeah celebrites mostly do it for the money, unfortunately. I think some of them don't really think about the ingredients, if it's fancy and the product has cute packaging, they feel like their skin is going to meet angels in heaven lol. But this also made me realize that it shows what people care about, i stopped following many influencers because i don't want to fall for their greed and its just ew

[@christinan5067]

Me too. I've stayed away from Pixi and tons of others that are all over IG thanks to them. My page is mostly Korean and Japanese products with some small batch handmade thrown in

[@victuals]

Why did you feel pressured?

[@KikiCrump]

Huda will never give credit. She’s taken “inspiration” from other makeup brands without credit previously.

[@renee_6974]

The BookBitch cough cough beauty bakerie cough

[@lelianarochefort3077]

The queen of copying 😂

[@ruinedfall]

is her makeup brand good? after seeing several of her makeup videos where she does more “insta” makeup, i kinda don’t really trust her brand

[@jasminelambert3753]

kkylaye ⍌ from the reviews I’ve seen it’s pretty hit or miss. The eyeshadow palettes have really good reviews, her foundation and powders are super full coverage and very much Instagram makeup. Same with her contour creams. And everything is super fragranced. Her brand definitely caters to Instagram makeup. If that’s what you like, you’ll probably love it, but if that’s what you don’t like, you might hate it.

[@KikiCrump]

kkylaye ⍌ Tbh her lip liners and lipsticks are great, however, everything else from her is kind of mediocre.

[@ryanharry1986]

I'm a non-native English speaker and it always feels so good to hear a native speaker like James saying things like "thinnened" or "heavylier". THANKSGOD IT'S NOT JUST ME

[@JamesWelsh]

LOL!!! Honestly English is my first and only language and I still can’t speak it properly! 😂

[@maumau6251]

It's not even 2x minutes that you uploaded and someone just disliked without even watching it. Seems there are some jealous pll out there. Keep it up James, we love you

[@JamesWelsh]

Haha yeah people do that. As long as they’re watching, they’re helping me out 😜

[@chandracox6814]

@@JamesWelsh lol I'm glad you see it as a positive thing!!

[@TsubataLately]

@@chandracox6814 Clicking on a video and leaving a thumbs down counts as engagement on the KZbin algorithm, so they literally are doing him a favor while trying to be spiteful.

[@shars85]

TBH, it was probably Huda....😂

[@yolip5769]

Jennifer Nichole really? love that haha!

[@helen19121]

Since discovering K-beauty/Asian skincare I haven’t gone back to using “western skincare”. I love the price points of K-skincare, the formulations of the products and the effectiveness.

[@JamesWelsh]

Same here! I feel like a brand has to be super special for me to use it, if it’s not KBeauty!

[@stinkytunabreathh]

where can you buy k beauty and what r some of the brands you’d recommend?

[@helingunes955]

@@stinkytunabreathh you can buy from yesstyle. James recommends brands like Cosrx, Krave Beauty, Klairs, I'm From, Missha etc.

[@helen19121]

@ Mae You can buy K-Beauty/Skincare from YesStyle, Koibird, Skinsider, Tonic15, Justmylook. I’m from the UK, but I’m sure they ship internationally if you don’t live in the UK. I personally recommend and use Cosrx, Klairs, Wishtrend, I’m From etc . It might seem a little overwhelming due to the fact there are so many brands with many products however you wont regret it xx

[@helen19121]

Noor Faisal It all depends on your skin type. At 29 I have oily, acne prone skin so I try to keep it as simple as possible. I would suggest looking at brands such at cosrx, Klairs, wishtrend, lagom and filter by skin concerns or the type of skin you have, they all cater to pretty much every single skin type and the products are interchangeable xx

[@kimberlydunham9019]

Huda is good at “copying” other products and then touting as her own creations which is why I won’t support the brand. That and it is expensive and overly fragranced.

[@isla24bonita]

Kimberly Dunham never will I support such brand!

[@jbel7510]

Yeah... didn't Huda Beauty copy Beauty Bakerie's marketing and aesthetics when they released their setting powders?

[@kimberlydunham9019]

jbel7510 yeah pretty much. She also copied Colourpops pastel palettes and the promo pics from Jeffree Star

[@420blazinOG]

Preach!

[@Maryellen5]

Also why does she put her face on so much of her products? It’s really vain. In my opinion it makes the product look tacky. I don’t want products with someone’s face all over it

[@hoshi6879]

"Chin lift strap-on"

[@megantaylor5962]

Hoshi I nearly died😂😩

[@robinr5337]

Ran it back to watch it twice.

[@ScoopingPoop]

My heart went *squinch* James is so fucking cute

[@sydneyrigsby462]

I audibly laughed when he said this 🙈😂

[@AliciaL98]

I nominate this to be the word of the year 😂😬

[@Mia-mv1ew]

clearly huda knows that Korean/Asian beauty/skincare is more innovative than American skincare. BUT like you said she should mention that her skincare line is inspired by asian skincare. I think she just thinks that most of her viewers are not Asian so that they would find her products NEW and INNOVATIVE. idk. never liked Huda because she has a rep of copying people without giving credit.

[@jemimajanvier4706]

Mia I’ve noticed this trend with her brand. At first I gave it the benefit of the doubt, but now it’s clear that the brand lacks authenticity and innovation 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@vanessaladescarada165]

@@jemimajanvier4706 plus she used to mock black women and not being gay friendly

[@ncoleee__]

This is definitely a thing with Huda Beauty. I believe she was called out for copying Beauty Bakerie, a black-owned makeup brand.

[@idontwannabemelol140]

She stole a whole ass concept from the beauty bakerie and still to this point she is making money out of it without giving any fucking credit or something. God why don’t people realise what kind of joke she is man

[@CowGirlKat8691]

I doubt she will ever give anyone credit for anything she 'steals' from anyone. And will pretend she's just 'that inovative a ''creater''' *insert eye roll

[@LiahYoo]

Thanks for speaking up James!👏🏼👏🏼

[@JamesWelsh]

☺️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ThanhMaiOFFICIAL]

Appreciate the honestly! Often people like to sugarcoat things and overhype products which seem rather fake but you keep it real here. Hats off to that 😎👍

[@JamesWelsh]

Glad you enjoy it!!! ☺️🙏🏼

[@ThanhMaiOFFICIAL]

James Welsh for sure 👍

[@ayytommy]

James: "No one asked for this skincare line.." Me: 😂😂😂😂

[@rae5602]

Charlotte Tilbury makes me go: "aww. That's sweet. Moving on-"

[@shabb2980]

I totally agree

[@hmalik1527]

I find her seriously cringey.

[@scarlieava]

I find the way that she talks and presents her products, and her nieces she gets on board to advertise her makeup so incredibly annoying in so many ways. Her niece Bella(?) has such a mean girls vibe to her haha

[@lavayuki]

I think brands like Charlotte Tilbury and Huda Beauty should just stick to their makeup, their skincare is just too overpriced and doesn't really stand out in an already saturated skin care industry. I think younger girls and teens love all that fragrance so that's why they put it in the products.

[@Puriantartica]

I wouldn't compare Charlotte Tilbury and Huda brands though. I would rather trust CT skincare and not huda

[@ingridrgenes4706]

Last time I was this early I though micellar water was a toner

[@heatherbocks]

Ingrid Røgenes 😂😂

[@riskitforthetriscuitt2548]

Now here’s an original one 👀

[@susie7336]

Ingrid Røgenes well, I just learned this today.

[@starfire4030]

The fact that the serum by Charlotte was an ad before this video started, let me scream

[@beignet4362]

Haha I had it as well. Wasted marketing money :D honestly it sounds like something Gwyneth Paltrow created with goop

[@Elbby_in_space]

I’ve been getting that ad so much! I feel like it’s screaming ingredients at me 😅

[@Tammyiing]

I know what you mean; I’ve had tons of people who‘ve just begun getting into skincare recommend me things I’ve already seen and used before in kbeauty, but from American brands. They act like it’s revolutionary when really it’s been around for a while and often times the Korean version is far superior in formulation than the American version, but they won’t acknowledge it simply because it’s “foreign”

[@ComfyChic365]

Unfortunately Huda has a habit of stealing other brands concepts and acting like she's the originator.

[@KommentierKanal]

Beauty bakery literally has the cutest concept, no wonder she stole it 😂😂😂

[@aelh123]

ComfortablyChic365 only reason I stopped using her eyeshadows (could never use any face products, they where too fragrance packed). Don’t like when a big brand steals ideas from indie brands and passes them off as theirs.

[@Mmk12a]

She used a baking-themed ad for her baking powder. It was a pun of her own product, so I would hardly call it copying.

[@ComfyChic365]

@@Mmk12a beauty bakerie's entire line is bakery themed and was around way before Huda did her campaign 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@ComfyChic365]

@@aelh123 it's too fragrant for me too it would irritate my eyes

[@Emma-dx1jd]

Still here waiting for the ”sometimes hair”

[@israelrocha9105]

Emma 😂🤣😅

[@pyjamabottoms670]

He did a hair video the other day. It was literally called "sometimes hair"

[@rae5602]

"Chin lift...strap on" *woah slow down there*

[@katieleeds9323]

I like your honesty and the fact that you explain why things work and don't. It's refreshing and I stumbled upon you and have watched like 20 videos straight. Thanks for being you and doing what you do.

[@liammaple3055]

I'm telling you, Thayer's alcohol free unscented is HEAVEN. I actually find it very soothing and moisturizing. I only use it when my skin is going through a period of irritation and inflammation.

[@chickenchickschill1749]

...people with sensitive skin stay away from this product. I have sensitive skin and it broke me out/inflamed my skin real bad. Did some research and turns out that witch hazel is a sensitizing ingredient.

[@caellintonesme7508]

My skin is not even sensitive but I say no to Thayer's after the first try and gave it to my friend. I bought the alcohol free bottle about 4 years ago, oh how it burned on my skin, so painful and irritated 😷

[@ashiva2222]

I tried this some years ago and while at first it felt great, over a longer period of use it really dried and irritated my skin.

[@3ofClovers]

It's honestly to each their own skin with how it reacts to you. I have such sensitive skin that just traveling to a place with different air quality can break me out and make me red but I've used that Thayer's toner for a long time and it really doesn't bother me at all. Sure, I've moved onto a better toner but hey, it's fine if something works for some and not for others with how complex a person's skin can be.

[@VeyaMeow]

I'm currently using the one with rose water in it. Seems alright. There was a period of time I swore by it whenever I'd break out (made my skin better) and then a period of time I couldn't use it at all, as it would irritate my skin. Now I'm back around to using it daily and it's fine, for now. I am kinda craving something more moisturizing at this point, though. My skin is also sensitive and very acne prone.

[@zionmommy]

"But shove glitter in anything and kids are gonna love it aren't they?" 🤣🤣🤣 Love your videos and the Double Cleanse podcast, you and your brother are getting me through quarantine with a smile. You're the best!!

[@annad.3201]

Omg I didn't know there was a podcast! Just searched it on Spotify - this is gonna be my weekend😍 😄 thank you so much!

[@belugasmith]

LOL. You and Robert can both make “it’s a fine product” sound like total shade! Appreciate your knowledgeable opinions.

[@karina5917]

your channel has helped me really understand ingredients instead of buying into the gimmicks and hype! there’s so much skincare and in the beginning i was definitely looking for a quick fix - a lot of these products promise a “miracle” and it’s just misleading

[@timedothflit]

As someone who has a whole collection of crystals, I 100% agree with you on crushed-up crystals in a luxury brand’s serum.

[@raspberrybellini]

Charlotte Tilbury is everywhere, before every video, every make up or skincare search I do. I started to feel the pressure to try it to be honest. So glad you de programmed me 🖤

[@JamesWelsh]

Ahhhhh don’t give into the advertising! Let me do that for you haha 😅❤️

[@heathersargent289]

U know who I am sick of seeing adds for Shani Darden and her retinol reform serum if I see another horrible add for that I'm gonna scream its been the add before every video I have watched for about 3 weeks 😒

[@Patti-1962]

Because of channels like yours, I have been researching ingredients in skin care products. I now have an incredible skin care regime that is also affordable. AND, since one's skin changes from day to day, I know what to do to address those issues. Thank you so much for all your hard work! PS I have older skin, so I need a thicker, cream moisturizer. I have been using the Cerave Baby lotion (with niacinamide, HA, ceramides, allantoin etc.) as a face cream and I love it!

[@catsareinsane1]

Can the cerave baby lotion be used on face ?? Or is it mostly for body ?

[@cindywharton5558]

I use the cerave cream in the tub over my retinol at night. Lovely smooth skin in the morning

[@annrossi8377]

I’m so glad you reviewed the Thayers Witch Hazel Tiber. I needed something to help my red patchiness. The woman at Ulta was trying to tell me that that would be a good step to help me. Mmmm. No. I have more dry skin and I knew that would really dry me out

[@adrianachong9029]

I was literally swabbing my face with the Thayers as you were critiquing lol 😂. I have combination skin. Also I live in NY. I get drier in winter and oily AF in summer. I also tend to break out more in summer. I use this and I have no complaints as far as it being drying and I do use it year round.

[@sarahhhhh8836]

Same here. I use rosehip oil after it (morning) then collagen moisturizer for the night.

[@nymeria1160]

Ditto, I may add a moisturizer after Thayer's in the Winter but it never feels drying in either Winter or Summer so I guess my skin likes it.

[@LeBeautiful]

You don’t know how much times I ALMOST BOUGHT witch hazel! and I feel bad for anyone who bought Mario Badescu 😂 gr8 video

[@Peachesncream711]

LeBeautiful I made that exact mistake 😭😂

[@aileenvillalta5322]

Umm I bought all of the facial sprays. But they're the mini versions

[@orangeleprachaun4723]

my teacher often kinda hypes about which hazel toner (in make-up school) so at first I was surprised at that ingredient. then I realised it was the SFX-make-up teacher, and he uses which hazel toner instead of alcohol on the skin, because it dries out the skin but is less damaging than pure alcohol. (we have to cleanse the skin with alcohol or which hazel toner before using glue for some prosthetics. So it makes sense that it is hella drying

[@killjoysmakesomenoiz9153]

I bought 2 Mario Badescu 🥴🤣🙈

[@iShivaniChowdhary]

what's with mario badescu

[@aelh123]

I agree with giving credit where it’s due 💕 I have stopped buying Huda products over all because I found that she does that quiet often in the Cosmetics realm as well, I understand there’s so much product and hardly anything is original anymore, but I do appreciate it when a creator does credit where they got the inspiration from. she does not do that and has gotten in hot water because of it. This isn’t me trashing her as a person 🙏🏻 I am just saying I don’t want to put my money towards brands that operate like that 😘

[@alexgibbons6904]

I'm glad you covered the use of witch hazel! Honestly its the only "old fashioned" step to my skin care. I unfortunately still get breakouts here and there and have very very oily skin. This may come across as strange, but I like to use witch hazel once or twice throughout the day when I'm wearing makeup instead of constantly plotting off oil. I literally just use witch hazel from the pharmacy section nothing gimmicky at all (its $3 or something) and then I put it into a little spray bottle and gently mist my face with it when I'm looking oily as hell. Feels refreshing for some reason. Could all be in my head, but I do see a difference and less oil. Never notice it break up any makeup on my face either.

[@joannej_Youtube]

I use it too, lol! I first bought it to use as a toner, but the non alcohol one. I have dry skin, so I eventually switched to a more hydrating face toner. I now use the witch hazel to clean my feet after gardening or walking, lol. I often get scratches or cuts and can't feel them because I have neuropathy. Last year I had a small cut get infected and it was quite serious, so now I give them a nice dousing of it so it can act as a disinfectant on cuts I may not be able to see.

[@Elizabeth-ej4bw]

the florence “get that grime” enzyme scrub and her “chill mist” are the only two I’ve tried (and probably the last) but i absolutely love them.

[@santa1563]

I love the cucumber thayers. for me it’s not sensitizing or over drying and feels great after cleansing. I also don’t expect a lot from it, it’s mostly for the feel/experience. love that it smells like an actual cucumber rather than that oddly sweet cucumber scent.

[@TONIADENICOLO]

James, ever since the quarantine I’ve had a full-on onslaught of Tata Harper ads popping up! I’d love to hear your thoughts on her products specifically the vitae serum... I can’t believe how expensive they are! Thank you so much for your reccomendation of HoliFrog, it’s completely changed my skin care regimen. Thank you thank you!

[@Satakieli5]

I would rather pay that price for a cerave product than that serum. They are just loading their products up with ingredients that have no scientific studies to prove their effectiveness. They are riding the beauty scam of 'natural is better'. They claim the vitae serum has 31 ingredients to target wrinkles and aging but their product doesn't contain the only scientifically proven ingredient to target those issues which is retinol. From off the top of my head I'd say more than half those ingredients are more fragrance than effective for skin care. They advertise that their product has 72 botanical ingredients which should already be a big red flag and make you keep your distance. That's just 72 possibilities for sensitivity and a time bomb of allergies if you keep using the product.

[@mjacwest]

I got a sample size of one of her serums and the scent was soooo overpowering. It made me cough lol. I can’t say if her other stuff is the same but I’ve decided to use the sample I’ve got on my neck because it doesn’t seem to do much but the scent is hardcore for at least half an hour or so.

[@ngocishere]

You're right about the Thayer's and thanks for the clarity of calling it an astringent. I don't use it as a toner anymore bc it made me compensate for hydration even more. I do use it after washing my face whenever I have "heavy" makeup. Keep reviewing these brands and items as they are helpful! Thanks so much!

[@nefertidi5678]

KZbin: 4 comments. Me: Can I see them? KZbin: No.

[@wearelegion1163]

Khadija Ajax All you have to do is click on the little slider-looking icon on the right side of comments. It gives you options of how to sort comments.

[@naaaaanse]

Thanks to you and Euni I now have clearer and non irritated skin. I know you’re not experts which you always say but I’ve been going to a dermatologist for years, getting facials etc. And they couldn’t treat my dry, eczema skin. So I’ve used my really strong eczema creme for years and that really damaged my skin.. but I think what people get from you guys(and other skincare KZbinrs) is the interest in ingredients. I’ve always been the person who believed in the marketing of a product. Which of course was stupid with my skin type 😅 but I’ve learned about good and bad ingredients, products etc for my skin through you two. I only use my eczema creme for spot treatment now which is really rare. I can go hours without feeling dry, and I now have people compliment my skin instead of asking “if I’m okay?” Since my face always was covered in eczema rashes and bumps. So THANK you James. You’re not an expert but you’re videos still helps people a lot more than you think ❤️ (Sorry for the long post and the English btw! I’m from Denmark and not fluent😂)

[@wearelegion1163]

I really like the Thayer’s Alcohol-free witch hazel toners with Aloe. They are not at all drying. Been using them for years & I’m 62 with great skin.

[@kat_likemeow]

Same here and I have very dry skin. It's never looked better since I started using it 🤷‍♀️

[@lifewithklc]

Same!

[@snapdragon2441]

Seems very similar to the Simple toner but with aloe. I have no problem with witch hazel and I love aloe, so may try it

[@ericmartin9569]

We Are Legion many people generalize when the alcohol free and Unscented is actually pretty good for the skin.

[@vanessamvarela]

I use the Dickenson alcohol free moisturizing witch hazel toner, WAY clearer skin since I started using it. I put it in a little spray bottle, and spray my face before moisturizer. I only wish it didn't have fragrance, but it doesn't seem to bother my skin.

[@louisehickey5892]

I'm glad you touched on the Skin Elixir by CT - I stupidly bought it, and it just made my skin develop a rash and go dry. I kinda figured there was so much different active ingredients and products mashed into it that it just didn't really work.

[@dianalovestoplan]

When he says ‘double air kissing’ dead 😂

[@angelwatching1921]

James I love your truth your style and your maturity. You’ve got a lot of experience in trying different brands and I’ve developed quite a bit of education around particular ingredients how they work together and how they might work on our skin. I appreciate it! Can you please give us a tour of your make up/skin care vanity and space? Every time I watch one of your videos I’m looking in the background wondering, what’s that”, “what’s that?” “oh that looks cool!” We need a tour! Please!

[@jansikwe]

He’s basically describing cultural appropriation and he’s so eloquent we stan a woke king

[@JamesWelsh]

Eugh yeah can it be called that? Can we class it as that?!

[@jansikwe]

James Welsh basically!! People who aren’t even Korean or Japanese are stealing ideas essential to those cultures and claiming them as there own which is not cool. Also omg can I just say I love your work and I love your videos!! Keep up the great work ❤️ Watching from DC!

[@starfire4030]

James Welsh I would say yes

[@gillianwills9049]

@@jansikwe It's not really though is it?... That's like us Brits "stealing" the tea drinking culture from the Chinese... There's nothing wrong with using ideas and concepts from other countries. The issue is "credit where credit's due"...

[@opal5149]

I don’t think sheet masks automatically qualify as culture lol, this is more in the range of what it means to be innovative in business. She can’t claim to be innovative and new when these types of products have been produced way before her.

[@niavass]

Totally agree with you on Thayers Witch Hazel Toner. Tried because so many influencers swore by it and hated it Love your videos and your recommendations, which have changed my skincare regime. I'm loving so many K-beauty and K-beauty inspired products because of you.

[@mixy8887]

Soooo happy to see Lululun masks even though it was for like two seconds!! Please try red one! I’m Japanese and most of my friends including myself say the red one is the best :) PS. I love the box version of Lululun rather than individually wrapped ones. Much less plastics :)

[@carliekitzmiller8304]

I have extremely oily skin and will not use Thayers. It reminds be of rubbing alcohol, the old school stridex pads or astringent. I finally realized that my skin was very dehydrated which caused the majority of the oiliness. Thank you for everything that you do for us and your honesty is so appreciated!

[@lauraarmbruster973]

Would love to see a 'Lumene' skincare review. Ordered a boat load of their stuff and I'm so curious to hear your take on them!

[@annika1179]

Yay Finnish skincare! Lumene in my opinion is really good with their ingredients, but does use fragrance in most of their products (I do believe they have a line for sensitive skin that's fragrancefree though) 😊

[@libby9001]

Your and Hyram's videos have saved not only my skin but my self confidence too. Your face is something people see everyday and it can be hard when you're not 100% confident in your skin.

[@imaginingdefeat]

Every time that Charlotte Tilbury serum ad comes on I feel like I’m being screamed at 😳 POLYGLUTAMIC *ACID* *GOLDEN* VITAMIN C *REPLEXIUM*

[@mayab199]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 me too!

[@claudiakensani6625]

Lmao same

[@hmalik1527]

Oh my god that advert makes me cringe so hard. Her voice and how serious it is supposed to seem. So pretentious.

[@EllaHayaTV]

Hahaha

[@clavis_aurea]

They really should not let Charlotte do voiceovers in ads. She's not very good at it. 😅

[@derekmarinaro8861]

Thayers original astringent works great for my oily T-zone and where I generally break out in white heads around my nose corners. I also have moderate rosacea on my cheeks and nose and it has helped! However, since I started a new medication (doxycycline) that makes my skin burn easily in the sun, I stopped the astringent as it DOES dry out inflamed/sensitive skin. I started using their alcohol-free toner twice a day and it's helping the rosacea w/o drying my skin. For the summer I will steer clear of the astringent but still use the toner. Thanks for the video James!

[@ish970]

“Everything she does is like “ooh darling, sweetie, fashion”.” 🤣🤣🤣

[@wiktoria5216]

Omg James here you are with another video and brightening all of our moods and skin!! Thanks for being a literal icon and inspiration.

[@ice1055]

I like the lip oil from Florence by mills. It’s just basically melted Vaseline 😂 I don’t know it’s just convenient in a squeeze tube it’s hydrating and a cute colour.

[@rianipesik]

James, I love when u do these kind of videos. its so important for teenagers/younger audience to be aware of those brands targeting them.

[@luisalejandropenagarcia9601]

The world: British people have a more refined English. British people: hEaVyLieR 😂😂😂 Love you James 😂😂😂

[@adiacasey6332]

Tara Lang wut

[@jayp7977]

@Tara Lang tf u on about?? british accent is an umbrella term. obviously there is more specific accents. That's like saying there is no such thing as an American accent. like obviously there is 50 different states each with their own dialect and accents but it's JUST an umbrella term. Don't know why british people get so pressed about it like chill. sorry if that came off as aggressive i dont mean it to. pls dont take it wrong lol

[@rubielopez952]

dawg im dead Exactly! Some people want so badly to be superior and nitpick. Your comment isn’t aggressive imo. She opened herself up to a not so nice rebuff with the “simple enough” comment. Come off it.

[@marygates6413]

Saw your videos for first time today and love you. I'm in my 50's and have age spots and truly want them gone. I'm tired of all of the gimmick products out there. I'm learning so much from you. 💗💗💕💕

[@Peachesncream711]

The Charlotte tilbury comment had me dead 😂😭👏🏼 obsessed with your videos 🙏🏼❤️

[@JamesWelsh]

☺️❤️❤️

[@Priscillagupta]

Hi james, love your video on hyaluronic acid. I was using ordinary HA serum and didn't even realized that it was giving me large pores. Stopped using it for a while and viola!! My pores disappeared. Unsubscribed all other youtubers who don't say truth on some skincare ingredients . Glad that i watched your HA video. Keep making these unique videos.

[@AP-ih1fr]

Also, as Jackie Aina said in her review, the Florence by Mills brand is pretty expensive considering her younger fan base.

[@deborahfitch446]

I really like your take on skin care, especially when you have the honesty to say when a spade is just a spade. Alcohol and witch hazel based toners did nothing except dry out my skin when I was a teenager because I didn't know any better.

[@luciloo409]

How about Pat McGrath James? I know a certain MUA who spent a lot of $ on her products. I think you should tell mum lol.

[@JamesWelsh]

My goal today is to work out how much he spent and then send a receipt to his fiancé and our mum

[@efolinsky]

@@JamesWelsh 🤣😂🤣🤣😂😂

[@m11nt]

The shade...

[@gabbyreynolds4092]

I actually love my thayers witch hazel but I have very very oily skin. I tried finding anything for years that would help and here I am nearly 30 and I stumbled upon it while at target. Thought what the hell let’s try it. Best thing I could’ve done! My acne has completely cleared! I actually don’t wear foundation anymore! It’s been a god send to me but I know everyone’s skin is different! Love your videos so much! ❤️❤️

[@perseagratissima]

Totally agree on the science/ spirituality stuff! I love having crystals around, they look great, and if they really bring more positive energies into my apartment, then great, they certainly don’t hurt anyone. But like putting them on the skin? Why? I think one can believe in tarot and rituals etc, and still listen to sciences, when it comes to health and skincare (which also is a health issue after all). People act like you can just believe in one or the other, but no, I love both 😊

[@wearelegion1163]

perseagratissima I love both, too. I’m a scientist, but love crystals, etc.

[@ceciliajohnson8812]

Tarot readings, and trying to use crystals for so called 'spiritual' purposes is demonic.

[@dbly704]

I love your honesty and you don’t push anything. You are sincere in your feedback and you’ve helped get my skincare game on point....thanks!

[@nemesiosalazar6173]

Hi James! Did you ever talk about Shiseido? Can you point me out to the video? If not, can you, please, make a video about it?

[@annehinz8154]

PREACH 🙌 That’s the problem with Huda, they’ve been known to copy products and take credit from it as if they were the ones who innovated the idea. Asian skincare more like Korean/ Japanese really is something they’ve revolutionized as clearly seen from their skins. Love how you are keeping it real in this channel, haters be jealous at how big you’ve gotten.

[@jfd11Utube]

James, I love you truly, madly, deeply... and I have learned so much from you... but nevertheless,Thayer's Unscented Alcohol Free Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera is staying as part of my basic skin routine for the foreseeable future. Regrets for breaking ranks, but no remorse!

[@JamesWelsh]

Ahhhhh haha! 😂 yessssssssa! If it’s working for you and your skin loves it! Keep using it!

[@jfd11Utube]

@@JamesWelsh 😉 ❤

[@julieghim7846]

I really do appreciate your healthy skepticism about needlessly pricey skincare! I trust your opinion all the more for it 🙌🏼

[@planetprimrose]

£9 for one mask?! I’d be paying more for sheet masks than my bills 😅

[@JamesWelsh]

Looool!

[@florencembah2626]

Omg😂

[@k13561]

Witch hazel! I have combination skin and after watching a bunch of skincare videos during quarantine I actually discovered that for me, if I use some regular, steril pharmacy bought witch hazel on a cotton pad after double cleansing like ever couple days, it works so well! I only put enough so I can lightly swipe over my face and neck and I don't even allow it to soak the whole pad. It's helped keep my pores cleaner than usual. And then obviously follow with my serums and moisturizer. ALSO! I totally agree with the whole back your brand and give credit to your influencers as mucb as possible! If your into something and your passionate about it SELL IT! Don't do just enough give us more and explain how you got to where you are. I know Susan slightly messed up with her line and telling us too soon but damn! She is so excited about her line and so passionate about how everything works. She was so attention to detail on her ingredients and everything that goes into it. You can tell it's a good brand just by how she sold it, LIKE A CHAMP! anyway, much love ❤❤❤

[@michellemuntau]

Tilbury makes great makeup, i actually liked her ”magic” cream (tried a sample) but it’s not worth the price! NOT!

[@cathyzhang6086]

I feel like their magic cream is waaaaay overpriced. I just apply a layer of thick texture moisturizer before I do my makeup which can give me a very similar result.

[@killjoysmakesomenoiz9153]

@@cathyzhang6086 everything from CT is so overpriced imo

[@ts4686]

Apparently the usa version of Nivea cream is nearly identical to CT magic cream.

[@lisaethridge666]

You are literally my favorite entertainment during this lockdown. The stress of it all is really getting to me. I click on one of your videos and I just forget all the bad going on. You are so freaking funny.

[@chloeswaine3854]

Could you ever review Ole Heriksen ? :) I've seen it everywhere recently. I love you and your brother's channels. Thank you for all the educational videos and realness

[@peopleingeneral3086]

James you hit the nail on the head with Huda, she was accused of doing this with her makeup line and I think the fact you’ve highlighted her doing it in the skincare world isn’t ironic. Honestly this is why this is my ride or die channel, always spitting facts.

[@sophieee3719]

Omg the charlotte tilbury serum is just bsssss I saw the add and when the lady starting saying gold vitamin c and replexium I was done💀

[@wendyraye]

I’ve heard Cetaphil lotion is a dupe for magic cream - if I paid $100 for a jar I’d want to save it, then what’s the point? Imagine having people go ga-ga over something that gimmicky - I’d almost feel guilty.

[@rosamariasantos5908]

Sophiee it is lovely really!

[@meganapica8950]

I love witch hazel! just, y’know.. not for my face 😅 I have really stubborn kp bumps on my arms where witch hazel is really the only thing I’ve found that gets rid of them. and that’s probably the only case I’d recommend it for someone else 🙃 great video!

[@Kim-rs9cr]

Love this. Almost bought the witch hazel tons of times...saw it everywhere. Can you maybe review some german drugstore products? They are incredibly inexpensive and actually pretty good (baleaMED, Isana MED etc.) Or generally a series on international skincare?

[@ner4534]

Kim I second that. International skincare would be really interesting!

[@jessicazuther1148]

Omg i would love that, i looove balea's sensitive line

[@Kim-rs9cr]

@@jessicazuther1148 yeah same and they are so cheap too!

[@nikitapaschan3545]

You could also check out incipedia by shenja she has a blog, youtube and instagram and talks a lot about drugstore products :)

[@killjoysmakesomenoiz9153]

Yes balea is great! The Q10 eye cream is really good and super cheap.

[@TheBusyJane]

I've only seen a few videos. I'm glad you said you used to work in advertising. If that sounds very hatey, I swear I don't mean it to be. It actually made a lot of things make sense and make me more comfortable to keep watching.

[@PioCymbals08]

I kind of want to buy the strap on just because you called it a strap on.

[@amandal9866]

Really great points about these products! I really wish i heard you talk about Thayers before i fell into the hype. It made my skin really sensitive and my face would get red for a while after use. Didnt really notice it because I was fairly new into skincare, but wow what a waste of my money! Couldnt even give this away because i wouldnt want my friends or family to use this on their faces

[@gp2671]

I knew Huda would steal ideas for her skincare line. I told all my friends this when she first announced she was working on skincare. Huda is known as a copy cat.

[@hannahm.6394]

Hi James! Could you maybe do a video where you show us all the products you have at the moment and use if you haven’t done that at all or in a while? I’m always interested in what other people use and why...and because I can’t make out all the products we can see in your background 😂 loved the video, you, Robert and Hyram really are some of the reasons why this quarantine is actually entertaining for me 💞

[@humphreybabycentretm2147]

Anyone else just pause and stare at the picture of him with the Chin Lifter? 😂😂

[@meowpurr9374]

Yessss 🤣🤣

[@jasminelambert3753]

100%

[@ellicagranath4196]

Love you James! I love you are so real and no bullsh*t while at the same time not being obnoxious or mean with your critiques. You’ve helped me so much

[@Lin_Zhou]

Every time Huda releases a new product I'm like "alright here we go, whose concept did she steal this time?" that woman hasn't a single original bone in her body, with all the concept she steals.

[@emilyhaugvik5274]

your videos are always such a joy to watch thank you !! I would love for you to talk more about crystal healing , i'm interested but not educated unfortunately ! have a good weekend xx

[@TheGoodMMADog]

I love the witch hazel. My skin is incredibly oily and getting that extra grease out, especially at night has done me well.

[@ericmartin9569]

AJ D the alcohol unscented one is amazing. It's common sense (alcohol is drying and fragrance irritating) many people generalize that ingredient has been used effectively for hundreds of years.

[@wendyraye]

I agree about gimmicky - I would never pay $100 for the magic cream - nothing in there is worth it to me. I would love to hear your recommendations for a good hydrating eye cream and non-drying concealer that covers circles - I’m obsessed with finding something that doesn’t look like scales by 10am. I’ve tried so many eye creams, gels, oils, layering them, etc. and SO many concealers I’ve lost count and a lot of money. Let’s just say that lately I haven’t had to set Tarte Creaseless concealer and it still looks dry - that’s the most emollient one I know that covers. At this point I’m ready to throw in the towel and go sans concealer so everyone will think I’m tired and sick every day - what would you do for your driest client with dark circles? Thanks 😊

[@amberficke8387]

Agree! I'm not a fan of Huda, CT is too expensive for my wallet and for what it is, witch hazel burns my skin, and Florence by mills is targeted for teens..which I am not lol.

[@cloever5409]

Hi James I miss watching your collab videos with Robert! You guys are just the best and such a mood booster, especially during this time 💙

[@sharonwallace101]

Hi James, I always love yours and Robert's videos. I use Elemis ( I'm almost 50 🙈😭) Have you ever tried it? I would love to see a video from you on it as I know you're definitely unbiased.

[@themasqueradefiles]

I just have to say James that I changed my skincare routine based on products that you love and my skin has never looked this good ever!!! I just really want to say Thank You!!! I’m using two of your absolute favorite products from your Inkey List video and they really are so amazing and good!!!!

[@christinamoukhlis2582]

Omg yes charlotte tilburys skincare loool. I look at her formulations and in comparison with her price, its insane!!!

[@sjmorgan9284]

You’re rant at the beginning! I’m am all for this, I have friends showing me ‘new’ products & I’m like yes I’ve already used a product like this 🤦‍♀️

[@marahappee1115]

3:29 , thank me later

[@JamesWelsh]

😂😂😂

[@heatherbocks]

😂😂

[@k_levande]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@leecee1174]

I can't stop pressing the timestamp 😂

[@TaterKakez]

Ahhhahahahahaaa this comment and that picture are completely underrated

[@TheFlip_Side]

Love your honesty! It’s nice to see someone say something and they mean it. Thank you 😊

[@jeremynicholson9795]

What happened to the Harper's Bazaar Dove Cameron Reaction you posted yesterday? It was up and then went private in the middle of me watching it.

[@katcamp9757]

This!! Been trying to figure it out. Watched it. Loved it. Went to comment and youtube said, Nope!

[@ellemathews9840]

Lots of ppl have an issue when people bring up dove because she has issues with her body and looks. Maybe that could be why

[@sinentokozosibeko3675]

I recently went to my local Kbeauty store in 🇿🇦 and they gave me Charmzone product samples and when i tried them they literally were melting like butter on my skin😍😍... i woke up the next morning a picked up a whole lot ... WOW im SUPER IMPRESSED... so came to your channel n u hvnt done any review on their range ... please have them on your next list of review... Thanks ❤

[@TheRedpanda18]

I said the same thing about wishful to my friends who love huda. I’ve been using k beauty for years and they said I’m being a hater🙄

[@cyberpunklain]

just make them use kbeauty and see what happens

[@TsubataLately]

or just let them use what they like and you use what you like.

[@safri85duo]

Also, I don't know if you're just using the astringent or what, but the Thayer's toners with either rose, cucumber, lavender or coconut do not dry out your skin. At least not mine :) I use it twice a day.