Rating The Best & Worst Skincare Brands ✖ James Welsh

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Im tired....so very very tired.So today i want to have a bitch and a moan about some skincare products and brands! I messaged Hyram to get his blessing in creating this video after seeing his version of the tier trend!
Watch me complain none stop for around 20 minuets. Is St Ives really that bad? I Lush cancelled?! Yes and yes
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[@trinahughes410]

How dare you mention Cerave with anything short of devotion? Once she pulled me out of a burning building. Another time she saved me from drowning.

[@KDMC0926]

Underrated comment 😂😂

[@trinahughes410]

Omg I can’t believe you pinned this 😂

[@KDMC0926]

@@trinahughes410 NICE! james appreciates ur humor as much as i do xD

[@nicolebarraza9630]

One time I saw Cerave wear army pants and flip flops so I bought army pants and flip flops.

[@blessngifted]

💀💀🤣

[@inspireyourselfnow]

I still can't get over the fact that RED is Good and GREEN is Bad..

[@mortelcouvee]

Me2. Its so confusing...

[@henriettamoseley3174]

They always are it’s so weird

[@cortney8493]

I really threw me off 😂

[@III-wb5dk]

True. It‘s as confusing as watching stock market charts in Asian countries 😂

[@Cat_Mary1]

Because tier lists' colors are based on intensity (more hot to less hot for example) not positive-negative

[@frankaw7607]

Lush is for the feet he says and I’m sitting here, still scratching my toes after an allergic reaction to their foot lotion 😹 not for my feet.

[@laurensytek4023]

Hahahaha I shouldn’t laugh on your behalf but this comment cracked me up! Hope your feet are ok now!

[@kimberlymichellethomas9964]

Omg stop lolololol.

[@Freya778]

I really love their products though. Some are really good for people that react to most other brands but find they can use some Lush products. But there are also people that are fine with most brands but get bad reactions to some Lush products.

[@libby9001]

Cerave is a brand that I've always felt really safe using on my skin because every dermatologist I've ever gone to has approved. It's not an exciting brand, but it's faithful, consistent, and perfect for a basic skin care routine.

[@artloverg]

I have really dry skin and the moisturizer cream is gold for me. But as he says , it works for some people and not for everyone

[@sarahflynn9395]

@@artloverg but that's also skincare as a whole lol what works for some won't for others. It's really great for my skin, I'd recommend it to tweens changing over from perfect childhood skin to difficult hormone skin, just for the simplicity of the formulas. I feel it would have been great when I was a teen. Uncomplicated, unfragranced, simple.

[@tarlancharkasov1048]

it is great, but not OMG this is unbelievable

[@sloanmariapowers5881]

Oh believe me when I say I'm happy with cerave's results and consistency, but damn is he right that it can get boring. However in the words of my dermatologist " with your laundry list of skin issues, lets stick with dove, cerave, and your proscribed washes"

[@crazycatlady8285]

So true. Sometimes I just want the luxury of the high end brands. Cerave is a solid though. The best shape my skin has been in is getting micro needling every three months and just using cerave and a prescribed retinol.

[@sm8092]

“Does the cult behavior have to stop? No, because I like cults” LMFAO I love James so much 😂

[@paige8916]

🤣😂🤣😂 I choked on my coffee I was so caught off. I love him

[@adahkaplan8494]

He just threw it out there and I did a double take a solid 5 seconds later

[@TPhamer]

I laughed so hard when I heard that.

[@sarahj164]

I laughed out loud 😂😂

[@Soleils]

It was awesome

[@cheekyweirmonkey]

Wish the top was green and bottom was red. My brain can’t accept red is best

[@Clarytee217]

I was so confused for the firsr third of the video. I can't read the categories on my phone unless I put full screen.

[@mollie.28.15]

It’s in the order of the rainbow

[@chandracox6814]

Same. Lol

[@cheekyweirmonkey]

I swear I can type English. I just mean I’ve seen this table used a lot but it seems so wrong to have the colours flipped like that! Who ever decided on that woke up and chose chaos

[@cheekyweirmonkey]

@@mollie.28.15 where’s blue? It’s like a traffic light. But the green is usually good and red is bad. That’s the problem here 🤣

[@CarolineHirons01]

CRACKING. UP. I was shouting ‘BIN BIN BIN BIN BIN’ when you were doing Badescu 🤣.

[@JamesWelsh]

LOL! I was trying to be so diplomatic 😂

[@maymunaharif2058]

Caroline Hiron crap skin care advice never listen to her

[@mads_life2080]

@@maymunaharif2058 why- She’s stating facts

[@dave9401]

@@JamesWelsh i really want to know why you like the Inkey List so much? A lot of their selling point ingredients e.g. CoQ10, vit E, B and C, mushroom extract etc. are listed after phenoxyethanol, which means their concentration is less than 1% (the max conc. of phenoxyethanol allowed in formulations). The mean concentration of phenoxyethanol in skin care is 0.43%. Aren't most of those amazing ingredients not very useful at those concentrations?

[@ZainabAli-ik8rf]

@@dave9401 less doesn't necessarily mean it doesn't work. Also the products u mentioned aren't rated very high but most of their products work wonders

[@shamsham9015]

TIME STAMPS: --------- The ordinary - 1:45 Curology - 2:41 Versed - 2:55 Pixi - 3:53 Glossier - 5:05 Clinique - 6:07 Origins - 7:30 Proactive - 8:47 Fenty Skin - 8:52 Neutrogena - 10:00 Lush Cosmetics - 10:49 Saint Ives - 12:20 First Aid Beauty - 13:08 Kiehl’s- 13:28 Krave - 14:25 Mario Badescu - 15:27 Ole Henrickson - 16:16 Tatcha - 17:16 The Inkey List - 18:06 Paula’s Choice - 19:03 CeraVe - 19:40

[@lanecrescent4161]

You're the best 💖

[@shamsham9015]

@@lanecrescent4161 😊

[@scarletts_letter]

This comment deserves more likes

[@Sara-gm4qz]

TYSMM, I HOPE UR PILLOW IS NICE AND COLD TONIGHT 🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@shamsham9015]

@@larisagavrila5048 aww you’re welcome! 😊

[@thatdreamyduet]

“Clinique is like a Clean & Clear but for older people” prolly the truest thing I hear today 😂

[@efolinsky]

I still love their cleansing balm

[@niajones5881]

Lenne Zulkiflly honestly their 3 step kit is awful.

[@littlemy1773]

Their mascara, perfume, and liquid highlighters are brilliant tho. The three step routine destroyed my skin in particular the astringent toner. Clarins is good but the inkey list is the one I’ve had the best results from. Plus you can get like four five products from inkey for the same price as one item from clarins. Also I wonder do we end up paying more for products from counters as they have to pay their own staff and I imagine pay rent to boots or wherever for the counters?

[@socute1990able]

Agree

[@vanityplates3125]

Me and Clinique skincare hate each other. When I was in HS my mom got me one of their 3 step things. It literally ate my skin off. It was horrible. It permanently ruined it. Especially on my cheeks and around my nose. Never again.

[@sophia6812]

I would love to see this with k-beauty brands!

[@marypaiva353]

Saaaaame

[@chuckamilkshake2812]

Thirding!

[@danl5961]

YESSSSS PLEASE @JAMES

[@celinepraveeni2706]

Yesss pleasee

[@katb124]

Same!!

[@JL-dd8uo]

Would love to see this for Korean and Korean American brands like cosrx, belif, good (skin) days, then i met you, glow recipe, etc!

[@sophialee137]

He already made one...

[@JL-dd8uo]

@@sophialee137 Yes! I saw it when I came out! I posted before his video, so it was very exciting to see that he made one for k-beauty!!

[@srspoonman04]

Proactiv needs to be in "for the feet", full stop

[@SteamyBun]

I wouldn’t let that crap anywhere near my feet XD

[@funsize80]

That product just ruined /killed my skin. I onlyv8sed it because mother insisted take care of ny skin. It works, but with a big price to your skin.

[@olivia.weaverr]

@@funsize80 i know my mom wants me to get on it now because she used it when she was younger, she had a lot of acne scars

[@funsize80]

@@olivia.weaverr If you are going tonuse Proactiv, use the products that are not too harsh for the skin. It us good to have a skin routine. Sometimes the simpler the better, it doea not have to cost and arm and a leg.

[@halien6384]

i wish i could go back to my 17 yr old self and take away that proactiv and give her some cereve. My skin was definitely being overstripped. I also bought into all those coffee ground and lemon juice Pinterest DIY’s. 😶

[@thegreen1348]

‘They had a good fucking year last year, great for them, I DON’T wanna hear it anymore.’ I’m losing it omg

[@yienchan1830]

I want a korean skincare version!!

[@jenniesvensson6530]

me too!

[@shannonirvine2282]

yes!! banila is my entire skincare regimen haha

[@heyj207]

Yes please

[@irenedem3863]

Omg yes please!

[@kiragoodwin2684]

Yes!!

[@nicolebabyfacetattoos3253]

I love the moisturize surge from Clinique. It’s literally my favorite moisturizer for my face. Nothing else makes my skin feel plump and hydrated and healthy for the whole day, and it NEVER pills up when I put on makeup on top.

[@tiamendez9838]

Thank you so much for your explanation about CeraVe because as someone who has super acne prone skin, my experience is the same: people bombard me with “try CeraVe! It’ll work for you! It’s dermatologist recommended!” And they’re right, CeraVe is a great brand, the ingredients are great, and it helps a lot of people, but not everyone because it broke me out into the WORST cystic acne I’ve ever had since I hit puberty 10 years ago. And I’m not the only one who’s had that experience 🤷🏽‍♀️ So it’s like ya, we get it, it’s a great brand. But it’s not for everyone. So lay off and let us find what works for us, even if contains fragrance and isn’t recommend by KZbin dermatologists 🥴

[@kaliladevitt5167]

I'm a year late to this but I thought I was the only one with this experience! I've never had acne in my life but as soon as I started using a CeraVe cleanser I go these horrible painful lumps all over my chin/jaw/forehead/nose. I spent so long trying to figure out what was happening because everybody is so all over CeraVe being the "perfect" skincare for everyone that I thought surely not, but the only time it went away was when I accidentally left it behind at my friends place and started using my tiny bit of remaining Rosen cleanser I had tucked away. Needless to say I didn't bother getting it back.

[@opheliaq1667]

I had a very similar experience with CeraVe. Cleanser that was suppossed to be moisturizing dried my skin so bad it took me a few months to heal

[@jimmygolucky23]

The Inkey List and Paula's Choice have made such a big difference for me.

[@gogiberries5561]

How so? I bought it recently and have only used it 2 times. One last week one this week? Also, how often do you use it?

[@sluttymctits4496]

Yes! Oh my god, yes! Those two companies have made all the difference in my skin (in addition to various K-beauty brands, as well).The PC cleanser is so unassuming but amazing for my face, and with Inkey List, I just can't pick a favorite product. Also, from one Kristin to another, hi!

[@jela9706]

@@sluttymctits4496 do yall used products from Paula's and inkey lists same time? Which one is better? Cus i wanna start an buy a skin care set and i wanna know which one is the best

[@sluttymctits4496]

@@jela9706 - I don't really have a set routine and just go with what my skin is telling me at the time, but I do use them at the same time, pretty much daily. The PC Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser just makes my skin so smooth, bright, and and clean with absolutely no stripping or drying, and I usually follow that with an assortment of Inkey List acids and K-Beauty serums/ampoules, and alternate between moisturizers from both sources. Basically, I use PC to prep, exfoliate, and balance my skin, while the others I use to target specific issues, if that makes any sense.

[@jela9706]

@@sluttymctits4496 omg idk where to start 😅 im currently browsing through inkey list products right now. I browsed though Paula's earlier and they have so many products to choose from, cleanser alone is overwhelming. I found inkey lists fewer. May i ask what are the good k-products out there i can browse too? Sorr for the bother 😅

[@LaMisplacer]

Krave, Inkey list, Paula's choice. Note to self.

[@taradiane]

I ended up replacing all my Ordinary stuff with Inkey List equivalents.

[@zeealo]

@@taradiane I did that with a combination of Paula's Choice, CeraVe, and Cosrx. Except the 1% retinol in squalane. That shit works for my skin! And also their high adherence silicone primer is 👌🏻

[@bethanymclean2136]

I use the Krave GBR serum and their SPF and love both of them, I have normal skin (oilier in summer, dryer in winter) that is prone to breakouts and the GBR especially has helped so much with that! The SPF feels really nice and moisturizing and doesn't have a white cast.

[@cicelyyy4554]

the inkey list have saved my life lmao, i’m so obsessed and they’re so affordable!!!

[@Sonita888]

I love the Inkey List products. My skin looks so much better after only 3 weeks. I also got the hair loss thinggy, and I am not sure I would recommend it, though.

[@Throatzillaaa]

I do wish this chart was a larger portion of the screen.

[@juliagreen423]

I edit videos like this, and I am very curious to know more about your opinion on this!! Do you wish the chart was taller? Is the text difficult to read? Do you feel like it's crowding James out of the screen? I know these are odd questions, lol but I want to make sure I'm creating videos that the KZbin community will love!! 😊

[@mmirand80]

They could have made it larger at the end of video so one could screenshot it, but he explained it well

[@Shipwreck299]

Can someone write the rankings in the comments 😭 I can’t read anything

[@rosieposie4733]

@@Shipwreck299 he says the rankings that each product got and their names

[@ArtistFormallyKnownasMC]

The chart is almost pointless. But it looks the same on all of these types of videos. I watched one of the Sims 4 expansion packs being rated and you could barely see the image on the front cover of each box. I just think of it as I’m watching a video where he’s holding up the product and then it’s gone. If I really want to know, I’m going to have to rewind through the video. Because I certainly can’t see what’s on the chart. But it is what it is, a fad that has spread around KZbin.

[@riohenry6382]

You, your brother, Hyram and Cassandra are the real deal. You’ve got this ancient lady buying skin care products again. Thank you so much

[@luv2cook.]

Circadia Swich treatment and skincare is pretty nice!

[@John-zr6cv]

I recommend CeraVe for people who are just starting out skincare. It's inexpensive and effective. I do tell them the same thing though. "CeraVe is great but it's not the ONLY brand. Start off slow and start playing around with other things."

[@JamesWelsh]

Yes to this! 💜

[@mollyoxy]

It’s also good for people like me with really dry and sensitive skin who don’t want to shell out a ton of money for simple skincare

[@kayla3751]

Yes!!! I think Cera Ve is also great for people who want to spend their money on effective treatments, but are fine with an affordable, basic cleanser that’s gentle

[@livetteish]

I use cerave because im allergic to a lot of shit like eyes swollen shut allergic and cerave is the only one that im not allergic too. Does it work for me? kinda but I also use a prescription gel and the mini pill for my ance.

[@katiesays]

@@mollyoxy same. Dry. Sensitive. But also acne prone with rosacea. At this point, there’s very few products I actually can use. Cerave is awesome. I spent a lot of money at Sephora on products I didn’t realize we’re doing more harm than good. Go figure.

[@elenabarbieri1286]

Me: "this is nice and all, but there's no k-beauty in there" James: "I should do it with k-beauty" Me: Y E S

[@LauraRainbow1234]

legitimately the only youtube that actually makes me laugh out loud. calling kiehl's cringe LMAOO and 'i like cults' omg jamess

[@mashimellowable]

Hey James! Just gonna start off by saying : love your channel! I love your reviews and your insight on skincare. You're one of a handful of people who helped me get serious about skincare. I and my skin thank you! On my journey through the endless sea of skincare products, I was surfing Sephora's online store and came about an Origins gift set. And though I could agree that some of the products don't stand out too muchsimilar EXCEPT FOR the Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion. I found the product to be gentle on my skin, takes care of my redness, and I found it pretty hydrating. I pour about a half of a teaspoon amount directly into my palm, rub it a little between my hands and apply in a pressing motional over my face and neck, and proceed with the rest of my routine once it dries. Thought I'd share my experience in case you ever decide to do another product review of the brand.

[@sarahzuazua6129]

You should do one of these videos with K/J-Beauty brands! :)

[@swarnimadas2555]

"No. I like cults." James, you are perfect.

[@michelekuhn4017]

“Does the cult behavior have to stop? No because I like cults.” 😂😂😂

[@BeshenayaVishnya]

Loved this! You should totally do a k-skincare and french pharmacy versions of this 🥰

[@dcndiamonds]

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about the Welsh twins, it’s that when they say something is “ok,” I ain’t buyin it 😂

[@ssammiprovaa5011]

Same

[@eragonbrommson6948]

At first I thought this was a hate comment, then I realized what you meant. And I agree "ok" isn't good enough to be worth putting on my skin

[@dcndiamonds]

@@eragonbrommson6948 definitely no hate intended, I absolutely adore everything about James and Robert 🥰

[@MizzBrill]

Also "fine"..."It's fine" Is Welsh twins for hot garbage.

[@christinewilson8705]

It’s ok... it’s fine... it’s noice... yeah it’ll be a no from me. The Welsh twins classily declined.

[@KB_13247]

ROFL! i love how he was going on this big rant about how he was so over cerave... but it was still S'nice hahahahaha. that's hilarious.

[@JamesWelsh]

😂😂😂

[@burningsage6510]

@ali are you saying life has no meaning . . .

[@Cara-39]

@@burningsage6510 No, just spamming.

[@tinalouise2203]

"I like cults." - James Welsh, 2021

[@CassieTranthesuperfitbabe]

OMG this was so fun to watch! Now I am inspired to make a video ranking skincare brands because I have tried quite many in my childhood and several years ago when I went crazy with samples and need to revisit LOL

[@TheMichelle02]

When you said that the Cerave packaging looks like pharmacy products I laughed, because in my country you can buy Cerave only in pharmacy 😆😆

[@duchessvampire]

My country too :D

[@mavis5954]

Lol same

[@summer8291]

Same

[@Tessalaurant]

Same here too.

[@kiwi791]

Same

[@unbiasly]

the ordinary really got everyone thinking they a dermatologist

[@madisonculp9070]

FR!!!!!

[@oggy06]

legitimately laughed out loud so many times. love how you came for cerave’s entire life and then put em in nice~ same

[@meghachaturvedi7352]

Omg I am in love with You, may be because of what you said about Clinique, not many people have had the balls to say what you did, just because its such a reputable brand (I said with airquotes) ..! I am new to your channel and the entire Saturday was spent watching you.. You are brilliant..

[@AbsintheReverie]

Another vote for a k-beauty version. Thank you!

[@EE.333]

"does the cult behavior have to stop? no. *because I like cults*" JAMES!!! 😂

[@ashleyl2386]

Omg you are the sweetest! I love how you were so hesitant to give negative reviews ;) and you asked Hyram is it was cool to do something similar? Omg - A+

[@Cara-39]

Curology isn't so much a skincare brand as much as a service. They have their own products but people go to them to get RX only products.

[@JL-dd8uo]

Curology has been amazing for my breakouts, oiliness, and skin texture!!

[@lesliejuarez6116]

Curology has worked for me when other things have not! It’s amazing in my opinion! It’s helped with the majority of my skin concerns

[@dcdawn]

tretinoin...Retin-A..

[@Cara-39]

@@dcdawn That's made by pharmaceutical companies and only available in the US by RX, so while Drs working for Curology can prescribe it for people that sign up for the service, it's not a Curology product.

[@kfemme68]

Yes, I did a double take when you said Curology was for the young but then I thought about it and could see how you could get that. For me, all I've ever heard about it is from women who are a little older who use it for wrinkle defense. But then again I'm 52 and in the States so it makes sense why I would get that impression and you would get another at your age and in the UK (so not able to use the service, as far as I know). Thanks for the video and explaining in depth on the brands, Kara

[@laurensturdivant1781]

i talk shit about neutrogena all the time but my skin LOVES that hydro boost gel moisturizer 😭 i can’t escape her. it’s been like 7 years.

[@JamesWelsh]

That’s like me and tatcha! I bad mouth it at any chance but my skin loves it!

[@sluttymctits4496]

Dude, I can't get enough of the Hydro Boost! I bought a tiny sample size first to try it out, not expecting much because, well, it's Neutrogena. My skin adores it -- my face just slurps it all up and I don't think any other moisturizer makes my skin so noticably smooth and soft. I do switch it up and use other moisturizers that have more targeted ingredients, but I always make sure to use the Hydro Boost a few times a week (mainly on my easy/recovery days).

[@laurensturdivant1781]

@@sluttymctits4496 right!! i've never experienced sensitivity with it so it's my go-to morning moisturizer before makeup

[@marelisemyburgh]

Same here! I can't go without it

[@DiosaNY09]

OMG! Especially during the summer!

[@DaBeebs55]

James going off on cerave is the most random/hilarious thing I’ve witnessed in a while

[@talliestevens9100]

Oh my... I have to thank you for all the laughs! You are a ray of sunshine 🌞

[@meredithmcgrath7703]

Oh god I need more of you two your so effin funny it doesn't ever need to be about make up or skincare just stories xxx

[@wendyh.9363]

"Does the cult behavior need to stop? No, I like cults." Dead. 😂 When you're pushing 50 like me, those affordable ceramides in CeraVe are like water in a desert lol I wish I would have taken better care of my skin when I was younger. *Sigh*

[@shelleb23ify]

Definitely do one for K Beauty, just started using some K Beauty products so would be really interested to see

[@mariahomfg]

Paula's choice has been a total game changer in my routine! I love every product I've tried by them. And Kiehls the only product I like is the Avocado eye cream, its super moisturizing and I got the large size on sale

[@Chyna_doll821]

This was hilarious, I learned a few things but I liked your humor and honesty in educating.

[@khadijamuhammad8396]

You should do a version of this with Korean brands!

[@victoriamarshalls1609]

If I had a brand and James or Robert said it was “nice” or “fine” I’d just throw it all away and start again 🤣🤣

[@alisson_duron]

Haha! Don't exaggerate... You could still improve the exiting formulas and packaging.

[@LotteShipyard]

I’m curious about garnier, L’oreal and nivea skincare, since it is so huuuge in the Netherlands😅 I did use a lot of those brands, now only the micellair water. Or are these brands just ‘for the feet’ immediately?

[@zsofiazrubka8371]

Me too, they are the most popular ones in Hungary as well.. like a few months ago I didn’t even know anything else exists 😂😂

[@lynnkay417]

Nivea is AWESOME!!!!

[@QueenOddity]

James doesn't use Nivea because they're homophobic.

[@ClaireEmilia]

@@QueenOddity Why are they homophobic? That's bs

[@ansanasutheskumar1589]

Same here in switzerland! 😂

[@7indieCake7]

So firstly, I was still teary from a panic attack and found your video engaging and actually laughed a few times. Thank you 🙏🏾. Also, I love curology! I had terrible acne from ages 13-30. They got me tretinoin without derm prices! Literally fixed my face! I really love Dr.'s visit too. I ignored crave beauty til now but I will check them out for sure! 💙💜💚

[@Serena_Mueller]

“Mario Badescuuuuuuuuu.........” *disgruntled pelican noises*

[@marcygafford1214]

Schitts Creek 😂

[@taralovescm]

Loved this but you defo should’ve had a “not tried” column ❤️❤️

[@JamesWelsh]

Yeah agree! I just put them in the middle which doesn’t make sense 😅

[@raemarlow57]

“I’m in my comfys,I’m really relatable and reeeeaaalll!” Love him!!!

[@TinyMeowww]

I have a soft spot for The Ordinary because the products are affordable and hit my personal needs - cruelty-free, vegan, lack of fragrance. I've had financial issues the past couple of years, so The Ordinary is a way I can have "nice" (i.e., effective) skincare without breaking the bank. I completely agree some of the formulas aren't great, and it's more of an intro to good skincare. I received a Sephora gift card over Xmas, so I ordered three products from Inkey List I'm eager to try!

[@exoticcats6119]

Did you end up liking The Inkey List?

[@js5787]

Human toddlers regress also when there's a new baby in the home. Bless you for giving your fur babies a great home!

[@kiss_my_ass5213]

When he does this with k-beauty i bet everything will be get on my faceee😭😂

[@criminaltoffee9606]

LMFAO On God 😭😂💀✋🏼

[@niaasholar104]

It's so nice to hear I'm not the only person who isn't thrilled with Cerave. I've tried to use their products on my sensitive combination skin and always end up with major cystic acne breakouts.

[@spellinto]

You're so right about Clinique! However, the Clinique's Dramatically Different Gel is still a staple in my routine because it provides reliable, lightweight hydration and doesn't break me out. I'm curious to try one of your moisturizer recommendations though!

[@MarsAngelic]

i'd love to see a korean skincare brands version of this!!

[@Lannie85]

“No, you know what, for the feet, I don’t care.” I cackled.

[@nilossiell]

You make me laugh, you teach me stuff about skincare, I love your videos! :)

[@indieROCK346]

I would love to see you do this again with more brands I really enjoyed this video

[@desmondho8264]

I love Clinique since 10 years ago. And still loving them. Old formulation and concepts. I totally agreed with that. But sometime it just works bette than those fancy things.

[@valerietalks2much634]

I'm a Cerave user and still love your content and you. In fact, every time you talk about them, I laugh. Keep being you!

[@helenflanagan6569]

Ha, the mood on the Cera Ve bit!!! And yes, pleeeease do this for K beauty. I was a little gutted when Hyram didn’t include them in his. Would be good to get coverage of lesser known brands.

[@odatol7412]

The way you described Lush is SO TRUE! I used to work for them too, through uni and everything you said was spot on

[@shrey1119]

Your soothing voice is honestly so therapeutic 🥺💕

[@zoeberry33]

The one product I love from Cereve is their healing ointment. I use it most every night before bed. It's greasy but I wake up every morning with healed, glowing skin. I'm 53.

[@Baileybooandecho]

Aren't the fifties such a crapshoot with everything!? You never know what's going to go wrong on your body and odd things actually help.😂💕

[@zoeberry33]

@@Baileybooandecho So true!😅

[@susierose7930]

I'm 40 and I just started getting into skincare. First of all, I just have to say that your videos have helped me so much. I love the way you balance out the experience you get from a product with its efficacy. I also wanted to say that your review of the Ordinary is spot on. People kept recommending their products and when I finally went online to check them out, I had a really difficult time trying to figure out what to get. The focus on ingredients is great, but it's not helpful to someone who just learned what niacinamide is five minutes ago. The price point is great, too, but I felt like I had to buy more individual products from them than I would need from another brand. Also, their mineral sunscreen is one of the worst things that I have ever put on my skin. Why the hell is it so thick? That being said, their BHA/AHA mask is freaking amazing. I was shocked by how gentle it was. Anyway, I just wanted to thank you for giving such a thoughtful, honest review. I love what you're doing.

[@cryptosixgirl5659]

LOLA I love how he went on a huge rant about Ceravae yet still ranked it s’nice! Love this video x

[@marilynsanders5000]

Hi James, totally agree with your “get on my face” choices but I must say, Curology has been a game changer for me. Since I began using them, I am in love with my skin.😊

[@Leahniltiac]

Something about your voice is so relaxing. Skincare ASMR? 🥺😁

[@meghanrowley3562]

He has one ASMR evening skincare routine

[@falakalak]

OK but Cerave smoothing cleanser literally cleared up my acne when it was at its worst (combined with Skin +me subscription, which btw, id love you to weigh in on that service)

[@Over18Mayn]

i love first aid beauty! especially their aha body scrub, I’d actually love to see a body care routine from you some time and i think the scrub is so good for targeting KP/body acne if you haven’t tried it.

[@Nicole-dk1cn]

22 minutes of James rage quitting and being excessively tired is quality content. I really hope you do a kbeauty version since that's pretty much all I use now!

[@mymymy982]

i’ve never been this early! thanks for putting out such great content so frequently, james

[@isadorajaniski9790]

Your voice is so calm and relaxing! You should have a podcast or something :)

[@lindasfavs3156]

😆 james going on a rant about cerave. Lol and ending with “you know what it’s nice it’s nice!” Lol I love you James!

[@roarose6185]

"I like cults 👁👁" 😂😂 Ouuhh yes!! Please do a k beauty version!!

[@sandydee8003]

My “For the Feet” category is full of “Rose Fragrance Anything”... 🥀 Like Why???

[@chennyjen6976]

Irritation :,)

[@z.u.2943]

Oh yeeees, anything rose scented just makes me nauseous

[@CANDYSKATER]

Royalty in these rose comments. Agreed I dislike the smell.

[@Sc4r4byte]

Rose scents should be reserved for roses. other floral scents, like Iris and Lavender, don't need to live in that fibrous prison.

[@sharky_luv]

I love roses. I love the scent on the flower. I can't stand it in stuff.

[@jackieosborne927]

I pretty much line up with how you ranked your brands. I would love love a K- beauty ranking! I feel that is consistently my go-to resource for value and quality and products that actually work!

[@lunanight5366]

Clinique lover here 👋🏼! I don’t think just cause a line/product has been out for a long time it’s “outdated”. I think they were definitely one of the most innovative brands ever with being 100% allergy tested. I don’t know any brand that does that and is so safe for my super sensitive skin! It’s kind of that old saying if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. These other trendy brands don’t research new formulas or create NEW ingredients they just use whatever buzzword ingredients people seem to be obsessed with at any given time. How is that innovative?

[@ginalaperuginanyc7641]

Almost everything I use is Clinique. I love them! I’m a dry/sensitive skin gal. The only product I stay away from is the Clarifying toners...as James mentioned. Too much alcohol. Love every Clinique product for dry skin! ❤️🤩👍🏻✌🏻🤷🏻‍♀️

[@belletaunde102]

Well yeah, they aren't exactly innovative but they are very safe. I'm a faithful user as well but we can call a spade a spade and say that it's also a good thing. Clinique doesn't need to be innovative and that's not a bad thing at all. I hate constant reformulations and rebranding.

[@OizysA]

I hate Clinique

[@aspillane5902]

Would love to see this but with cult skincare products like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, vitamin c etc

[@YanderyCho]

James, you should try curology and do a full review. I love how you asked and borrowed from Hyram’s video. I need another collab from you guys. Wishing you a lovely day 😊

[@paulabollers6396]

Great video. I just found yours and your brother’s channels and have been binging everything. I also loved your Korean beauty ranking as well as your reviews of Inkey, which I just discovered. Please do this for luxury brands like Sisley, La Mer, Chanel, SK II, etc. I feel like those are the brands pushed by the luxury makeup channels. I used both Sisley and SKII. Honestly I don’t know if I thought they worked cause of the price or because they actually did.

[@martablackwell5259]

BodyLove by Tal is hands down the best natural skincare system out there. And I love yours and Roberts videos. Thank you for always brightening our days. 💜

[@jiffybishop3191]

I'd love to see this but doing it by what store they're sold at...like ranking all the skincare brands at Sephora. There are SO many brands and I always feel overwhelmed when I try to sort

[@madeleiner4865]

I have a weird emotional connection to Clinique....it was just the epitome of 'class' when I was a teenager (I'm 34 now!). I can't quit the cleansers- sigh

[@prinsessandumdum]

Same hahaha. Clinique and Decleor was like "now I'm in the classy adult skincare world, Ive moved on from Clearasil"

[@kellymcphaul2793]

I like their foundations, and it makes me feel more grown-up buying them and I’m 33. My mom and grandma used it and it does have that connection lol

[@sharroon7574]

I cannot use their cleansers but I like some of their moisturisers and sunscreens, thats it.

[@madamebkrt]

@@prinsessandumdum Clearasil, you've brought back painful memories 😂

[@moonflowersenna]

OMG the Cerave part had me dead HAHAHHA. The whole rant and then ending it with: "you know what, s'nice". I've watched that part for like three times😂😂😂😂😂

[@Beaumiroir]

Isn't Clinique's entire line fragrance-free though? I feel like they're kind of under-rated. Yes their products are pretty basic, but so is Cerave, you know?

[@donnaroberts281]

Came here to say this! Yes, the entire Clinique brand is fragrance-free.

[@addidotcom9501]

that’s so weird, i have a moisturiser from them and it smells really nice lol

[@theotherone8767]

I think people forget their demographic is largely those with irritable/problematic skin and their formulations represent that. As long as you skip over their basic lines, they have some amazing stuff. I do stray from moisture surge, but I always end up going back. I feel like their new releases aren't flashy enough for most people. They may not be trendsetters, but they mostly avoid the gimmick of the trendy brands. For the most part, they have solid products at a reasonable price point.

[@stefaniem7856]

Clinique seems like rubbing straight alcohol on your face. So drying.

[@Beaumiroir]

@@stefaniem7856 that's true of ONE of their products: the clarifying toner in their 3-step line. That entire line is very dated and I definitely wouldn't use it. They do have pretty decent products they have launched more recently though. Their Moisture Surge line is quite good and very hydrating.

[@kairos-049]

I never really fell into the "natural is better" mindset, I actually kinda fell into the "yeah, SCIENCE!" camp which can be equally problematic (people need to stop citing "research" as if all studies are created equal and one single study is enough to draw conclusions). It never really made sense to me that natural products were inherently better, because natural things can be really dangerous. Millions of years of evolution haven't driven plants to becoming the perfect natural solutions for our skin, it's largely given plants mechanics that deter animals and other plants from fucking with them, e.g. poison ivy. Anything helpful that we may stumble upon, such as certain seed and fruit oils which are really nourishing for the skin, are pleasant coincidences, they're not there because nature is our friend.

[@valentinafangirling]

I think some people do tend to think those who only want natural products do so for thinking “natural is better” when at least most i have known (including me) seek those products more bc of the cruelty free side of it rather than what’s better. I know some brands that are soooo good for the skin but for my personal beliefs on animal testing i would never give my money to those brands.

[@SusieRocks]

I like The Inkey List too, I just wish they would put their bottles in glass, like The Ordinary

[@xDannisaurus]

saaammmme

[@anastasiap1856]

I think the reason people like The Ordinary so much more than The Inkey List is definitely the packaging.

[@maisiemoo_x]

the fact that you’ve both said similar things about the brands, makes me, as someone who isn’t knowledgeable about skincare, feel comfortable trusting your opinions and tells me you know what you’re talking about 👌🏻

[@aynbella13]

yes please do this with the K-beauty brands you use! it would be amazing!!

[@liketotallygaga]

I wonder what category you'd put La Roche Posay in! :)

[@sprachen7122]

i feel like his opinion on that would be similar to his opinion on cerave

[@kristennelson3190]

I was so wanting to love LRP. I wanted to just get gentle with my skin, so I bought a lot of their stuff. Bad mistake. For whatever reason, it did not work for me. I was so sad.

[@patheticmortal373]

It's pretty much the only thing my skin seems to like so far. BUT they sell in mainland China, like L'Oréal, which means they test on animals. They don't elsewhere, only for legal reasons exclusively in China, but any animal testing is too much. I doubt I'll be buying more. I'll just deal with my skin being full of acne and scars.

[@timeitflys]

Never been this early! So excited to watch! Xx

[@bubulitostan]

OH MY GOD I absolutely did not expect for SO BAD by STAYC to be featured in the background of the video. Instant subscription ❤️

[@sophiehayden1381]

When you mentioned Glossier I had flashbacks to the chemical exfoliator that absolutely dried out and ruined my skin (I’m a die-hard acid fan so it wasn’t be being overly sensitive) but it was totally grim and I remember it leaving the skin feeling weirdly tacky/chalky 🤮