Boiling makeup brushes and other hacks! | reacting to TikTok beauty hacks | Pro MUA reacts

[@RobertWelsh]

Hey everyone! You can follow my new reaction channel here! - youtube.com/@Robert_Reacts?si=_3OQzH-wmLhC_Jrp

[@annmariebymorning]

Robert , thank you so much for being anti MLM/pyramid schemes and pointing them out in your videos. They are so predatory and so many people fall victim to their online scams. It’s so nice to have someone with your platform tell your followers not to fall for MLM scams.

[@butterflyperez7925]

Yes!!!!

[@sarahdawn7035]

"You can't be from the UK if you aren't LIFTING the eye" Robert felt that to his core 🤣🤣

[@AshleyFromTX]

I’d like to add that she may have seen that work on nail art brushes, but nail art brushes are made with different adhesive, and pressed a certain way, since nail art brushes have to withstand acetone and nail polishes/lacquers. They’re basically just built different. Either way don’t do that to those either, it’ll mess them up too. lol

[@screamingbanshee1282]

It may work on certain paintbrushes also, but i definitely wouldn't do that on makeup brushes, it could melt depending on what the fibers are made of

[@LioraSnels]

Maybe only put the hairs in warm water instead of the whole tip?

[@erika2m16]

I think it's important to name the pyramid scheme so people know! Some makeup MLMs are: Mary Kay, Younique, Beauty Counter, LimeLife, and Seint. (I do however think it's smart for Robert not to name them, because these companies WILL try to sue creators for calling them pyramid schemes!)

[@laurenk1766]

And Monat! They have a skincare line along with hair care. 🤢

[@DannyBoy89]

Totally! My colleague at work Got sucked up into a few schemes & now shes struggling money wise

[@houseofschenck6230]

Don't forget Avon, The Body Shop, and Senegence (Lipsense). They're MLMs too.

[@incrediblyizzy]

i had NO idea about beauty counter! I thought i’d never bought from an MLM but i have a brow gel i ordered online omg

[@floatingsmiley]

Never heard of that mlm but I knew when the tiktok said “message me match” it was one. Thanks for making a mention of that for unassuming people.

[@RobertWelsh]

You can always tell when something feels like. Scam! 🖤🖤🖤

[@annmariebymorning]

I thought Tic Toc had banned MLM’s?

[@Lejtino]

Robert, YES! a little fringe makes your eyes pop even more and draws attention to them😁

[@RobertWelsh]

Thank you! 🖤

[@dianehiltz1193]

I prefer it back, but it’s whatever makes you happy, we all need to change things up from time to time…💜

[@littleboots9800]

You are 100% right about the Northern glam. In London it is definitely more subdued BUT the exception is Essex. Essex girls are very much like the Northern girls, friday afternoon with hair in big rollers going around town is quite normal and theres none of this nice jeans, heels and a top thing, its dresses, big hair, full glam, lashes, nails, tan, bags etc. They look positively red carpet worthy! I've lived between London and the North most of my life and you got that bang on.

[@SheilaMarguerite]

I'm so glad you addressed the whole dipping brushes in hot water, because I was very curious. Thank you for always sharing your knowledge! 🖤🖤🖤

[@poppetx]

the voice haunted me a lot more than the hot water ngl

[@BelindaShort]

You can buy brush conditioners that help you shape them

[@Jessica-rr2eh]

Rob saying it's a Northern thing is very true. There is a reason why the obsession with brows started with the Scouse brow.

[@LydiaReneeDarling]

I’m from the US living in the UK and it was really interesting seeing her TikTok! I think there’s a northern glam look for sure, then there’s the London look that’s a little more understated and sort of feels like a big city/metro cool girl feel. Then the sort of… uh… “chav” stereotype that people sort of do on the surface, so it’s nice to see someone try a more northern look!

[@Throatzillaaa]

I feel like just dipping your wild, frayed fine eyeliner brushes in ANY water would technically make them look better, just til they dry, pretty much.

[@maryeckel9682]

Love the curls! I'm honestly surprised to see an MLM hun advising any technique that uses less product lol I love that you show us hits and misses, too.

[@haveyoutakenyourmeds]

You're right about the North thing. We like to go all out. I read that it has its origins in the fact that many places in the north tend to be more working class and so lots of people used to (and still do) work in jobs with uniforms and dress codes so when its time for us to let our hair down we really go for it, full glam hair makeup and clothes. It could of course be others reasons but its an interesting discussion. Edit: and the shade to the "academies" 😂. Cough plousie cough 😂

[@Captain_Pink]

Ooh ok let's talk about synthetic fibers and boiling water! I have a lot of weirdly tangential knowledge of this as someone who restores and customizes dolls. Yes, you can use hot or boiling water in SOME CASES on synthetic fibers to mold them into a new shape-- that's absolutely true. I have personally taken used, second hand barbies that were more than 20 years old and had DESTROYED hair, brushed it out with fabric softener, boiled it, placed it in rollers and created slick, smooth and perfect hairstyles as if the hair was brand new. BUT, I have also accidentally fried those fibers beyond repair with the exact same method. You need to know what kind of fibers are in the brush you are using and understand that you are taking a big risk by boiling it. The reason that doll restorers and customizers are not as at much risk as makeup brushes is that doll hair is attached through looped wefts inside of tiny holes, and depends less on glue, although around 2010-ish we started seeing "glue seepage" dolls and "glue head" dolls in which glue lined the inside of the doll's heads and the exact same process used by hobbyists for basically decades absolutely destroyed the dolls beyond repair. And in some instances, the dolls were destroyed not even by boiling but as you said, by just a hot day or being stored somewhere with too much heat (and sometimes humidity.) All that to say, if you are hell bent on trying everything to save a brush and you are willing to risk losing it entirely in the attempt to restore it, you absolutely must protect the base of the brush from that heat. And also all that to say, it's so weird how relevant this unrelated experience in a completely hobby is to makeup brushes lol.

[@MsRainingDays]

This is why I love KZbin comments ❤

[@sarapocorn]

That was such an interesting read, thank you so much for sharing! 🤍

[@crystaldrosario3910]

The amount of times I have replayed "Crystal, I love you." Hahaha!

[@SA-np5xo]

I wanna say for those on a budget that for colour correctors, if you've already bought a really dark one you can just mix it with your concealer to lighten the shade! I always have to do this even with the 'lightest' colours because I'm so pale, so can attest to it working 😂🖤

[@ambersmith2612]

I found ONE colour corrector for brown skin and it’s too dark for me so that’s so helpful 😅

[@YenShively]

@@ambersmith2612 if you have any mixer liquids those work well too! LA girl makes really awesome ones! I use my white one all the time to make things lighter 😊

[@kellie5476]

Ngl, that Max factor head contraption thing looked like something out of a Saw film.

[@RobertWelsh]

😂😂😂

[@poccy]

Omg your hair today is looking amazing! Also thank you for putting time and effort into your content, it has helped me with feeling more confident with doing makeup, as I don't wear a lot of makeup 😊

[@RobertWelsh]

Thank you so so much! 🖤

[@Tazzie1312]

I like the phone light nose contour one because it's, like, obviously not something you're meant to do every single day, but if you've never contoured your nose before, that's a good way to get an idea for what kind of shape you'd like to do. You can use it to practice.

[@Its.Jessica.]

I loved your color corrector shade explanation! As a lighter skinned black woman I’ve never known what color corrector to use so I just don’t use any. NGL I definitely took a screenshot of the section of the video with the color correctors compared to the skin tone.

[@euphoria4502]

If you’re still looking for one. Live tinted and Bobbi brown have a really good color corrector range.

[@Its.Jessica.]

@@euphoria4502 thank you!

[@ilz_y]

As a north-west raised girly, what you said about the north is so true lol I’be been living abroad for 3 years and am going back to England for my wedding and trying to find an MUA that *didnt* do that kind of ultra concealed, dark lip liner type makeup was so difficult. Nothing wrong with it, but it’s so not my style. I managed to find one whose portfolio matched my makeup style much better but yes, it didn’t hit me til you pointed it out, but it’s absolutely a thing.

[@hirohiwo]

I mostly learned my makeup processes and techniques watching Korean MUAs and Korea-based influencers. I love seeing how things can be different or similar on other places.

[@rosehipowl]

Me too! I started doing makeup by watching Korean beautubers etc. so the techniques I use are a lot different to other people in the UK (in general, of course other people are going to do it like me). I remember like over a decade ago ordering these products from Korea and Japan and feeling so fancy with my not-available-in-the-UK makeup/skincare, and now they're everywhere lmao I still order from Korea though...it's like twice the price over here even including shipping from across the world 🥲

[@leavealekalone]

@@rosehipowlwe love Stylevana!

[@MoonLightt57]

Omg you hit one million! Congratulations 🌸 I've been here since the longest time, I've learnt so much from you ❤️

[@RobertWelsh]

Thank you! 🖤🖤🖤

[@THEMamaVicky]

I love the way you explain why things work or don't work, so even the less familiar of us (me) can understand. If someone just says "don't do that" without explanation, I'll go out of my way to do it 😏.

[@sinswept]

Honestly, as she was doing the US vs UK makeup, all I could think about was the “But you don’t look British” reels set to “M to the B” 😂😂

[@freshsoup434]

The boiling brush tip works really well for liner, crease brushes that require precision. I’m a face painter and highly recommend this although I would be careful just to submerge only the bristles

[@jlkitz1775]

Ugh, the Tik Tok "hacks" and attempts at online fame - over it!! 🤨🤦🏾‍♀️ You're a doll, though Robert 🥰. Thanks for keeping it real 💯 😉 ✌🏾

[@elizabuga4337]

I think boiling brushes might also make the hairs melt together if you’re not careful 😮 also the last video was cute and I really appreciated how much fun you had with your education regarding it ♥️🥰

[@victorias.813]

you look amazing today!! the eye look and the hair is a slay

[@RobertWelsh]

Thank you so much! 🖤

[@R0TT3N_B0N3S]

I like how he gives actual constructive criticism. Ive seen so many other muas and beauty gurus that just go at them and tear them apart without actually telling them what they did wrong or telling gow to do it or giving them actual tips they just tell them they look like shit. Good on you.

[@spc0817]

The purple lighting reflecting on your face sat right in your contour area and it honestly looks like it would be a bomb look with this eyeshadow

[@Zorriel]

those bangs are so cuteeeee

[@janna8147]

It may be more obvious to other people, but that color correcting advice was revolutionary for me . Thank you!!💜🖤

[@rosech0senOne]

Happy Sunday, Robert!!! I love your slight facial reaction when watching the videos lol. 😂

[@RobertWelsh]

Thank you! 😜🖤🖤

[@EternalNyappy]

The way the UK rant is about P.Louise without saying it

[@jongkittae]

10:19 hello I'm very late to this party but just in case y'all are also late: if you find that you're struggling with choosing the correct shade between like pale peach and deep orange for your colour corrector, highly recommend using a simple black & white filter on your phone camera because taking away the hue variation makes it much easier to see if the shade of the corrector is similar to your skintone (basically just look for the greys to match, like if your skin and the concealor look the same colour with the filter on then it's a good match for your skintone)

[@FatFibroMama]

I always knew I loved your videos, but this one was so helpful to me! As a 38 year old new to makeup I learned some really stuff! ❤

[@pb_and_nutella]

Misinformation, even when it's just beauty/ random history, is the literal worst, love you for calling out lies and pyramid schemes. Also, eyebrows that look like they've been printed onto people's faces like you print images onto a sheet cake need to end.

[@xanidoo]

Love the honesty and great advice, literally in EVERY video! 💜

[@redlaundrybeauty7082]

I love❤❤❤❤ when u FILM AND explain things that are viral ...why they work OR WHY NOT ...why they are NOT PRACTICAL WEARING PAST 20 MIN EXT.......IT REALLY HELPS AND PUTS AN HONEST EXPLANATION OF WHY THINGS ARE OR ARE NOT WORKING FOR EVERYONE...LOVE YOU ALWAYS❤

[@mimidarkbloomxo]

I love the spot mattifying technique for glass skin, such a good idea that I never thought of!

[@madeleine61509]

In a totally not parasocial way, I absolutely love your hair in this!!

[@rebeckaericson9685]

Yessss Robert, daaaarling, that hair! LOVE IT!

[@RobertWelsh]

Thank you so much! 🖤🖤🖤

[@thatdreamyduet]

THAT HAIRRRRR ROBERT!! 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼

[@dinasilva9263]

Omg i'm so happy, 2 vídeos from James, another from both of you, and now a vídeo from you Robert. Perfect day. 💜

[@RobertWelsh]

Happy Sunday!

[@RobertWelsh]

Hey everyone! This pallet is on my eyes - cosmicbrushes.co.uk/products/gothic-palette?variant=42406878871725

[@christystokely8773]

Robert I just love you! You're SOO knowledgeable and I learn so much from you. Things I didn't even know that I needed to know! LoL! I always respect your opinion and I feel like you're one of the very few MUA's on social media who love & take their job seriously. And I love the fact that you always try or confirm or debunk these makeup and beauty "hacks" so we don't waste our time & money. 🙏💖💐 just wanted you to know that you are loved & appreciated!

[@jenjen2864]

Love the hair 🖤🤩

[@RavingKats]

Gorgeous colours!

[@redlaundrybeauty7082]

Ohhh I love cosmic brushes they just dropped one of there prettiest yet imo❤ stunning eyelook as usual ❤

[@danideobi16]

Literally commented asking for this before I saw your comment 😩🫶🏻 thank you king

[@karinapertiz7815]

You’re the absolute best. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, I’ve improved my make up skills by watching your videos and your advices have been really helpful. Greetings from México 🇲🇽Viva Selena Q.💃🏽

[@RobertWelsh]

Thank you!!!!! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 🇲🇽 🇲🇽

[@artcika]

That spot correcting technique makes me think of dodge and burn in portrait photos. It's basically the same thing, and very effective and natural looking, i'm not sure how that would translate on the actual skin.

[@Shadowcrypt77]

I love when your hair looks like this!

[@RobertWelsh]

Thank you!! 🖤🖤🖤

[@noonaastrid9407]

Hi Robert, I just wanted to say that I'm so happy your channel grew so much. I love your videos. --Your long time subscriber❤

[@RobertWelsh]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it!! 🖤

[@bethanysmith5745]

Happy Sunday Robert. Loving your hair! 🖤💜

[@RobertWelsh]

Thank you!! 🖤🖤🖤

[@rosemarybelore6622]

Absolutely love the new hairdo ❤ I also really appreciate all the new content you are creating for us! You have been slaying it Robert and we have noticed❣️ You are one of the few beauty content creators that I trust when it comes to makeup actually being worth buying! Can’t wait till the next video and hello from Northern Alberta, Canada 🍁 🇨🇦

[@lisamaespath29]

Love the video with the US v UK makeup. She’s beautiful both ways, but I prefer the UK side on her!

[@montyburns3265]

LIVING for this look on you omg!! The wiiiing, lashes, eye glitter, subtle lip!!!! Iconic

[@SquirrelsAreMyFriends]

Absolutely OBSESSED with your hair styled like this!!!

[@kathrinegilmore2832]

Yay! Robert🎉 I’m one of your MILLION subs! You are the best make up educator out there!! So proud of you. Happy to be part of the family!

[@donnamiddleton3964]

The hair,the eyes!! Chefs kiss ❤❤❤❤

[@tiffanywilliams7763]

Your eyes really stand out with your hair like that you look amazing. Thank you for being my go to when depression & life is kicking my ass. ❤

[@_sunchildd]

the first one was just the OG of tiktok's beauty standards trends 😂

[@theoriginalbreakage]

OMG THIS HAIR STYLE ON YOU IS AMAZING

[@alisueblogs9029]

I recently had someone tell me they wash their brushes in the dishwasher!! 😱

[@RobertWelsh]

Whyyyyyyy!!!!!??? 😰

[@alisueblogs9029]

@@RobertWelsh because she obviously had more money than sense and could afford to replace them when they fell apart?!

[@KangaRuby]

Omg your hair looks absolutely incredible 🥺 With your makeup and everything in this video you look gorgeous Robert!

[@Kwa_OwenZ]

I usually watch James because I literally know nothing about makeup but I love skincare although I’m lazy. But I’ve been binging your videos recently, they’re so educational and entertaining. ❤😂

[@Poppynator]

The hair! I gasped 🤩😍 You look 20 in that hair ❤️ it looks amazing

[@jannamcintosh8830]

Glad you're here to debunk these people! Your eyes look fabulous!! ❤

[@Verbsdescribeus]

color correcting is still a mystery to me but i glad that there are tons of tips to learn from :)

[@liryns]

thank you so much for calling out pyramid schemes

[@aleigha9141]

Great video! I’m really digging the hairstyle today 😊Makeup is on point as always! You have mad skills! I was doing my eye makeup for church this morning and all was going well until I went in heavy handed with the brown in the outer corner eeeek! I heard your voice “it’s ok! It can be fixed. Get a clean blending brush and start blending and blending. Go over with a light tan shade!” Thank you for your expertise! We are out here listening 😊 before, I would’ve removed my whole look and just went with mascara. As it was I salvaged it and it turned out great! Really enjoy your content and your personality 🎉 hope you have a great rest of your weekend ❤️🎊💫

[@leavealekalone]

I am really grateful that Robert exists, it gives me a lot of joy and education after long hours in the office 😸

[@YenShively]

Ah! I’ve been doing the “spot mattifying” as she called it, for about a year now. Works wonderfully for dry skin or dry climates!

[@Ch3rryT3a]

Omg the curls are looking adorable Robert!

[@stephaniebateman2637]

Do I spy Robert’s fave blue lipgloss?? Looks so amazing with your eyes! ❤

[@RobertWelsh]

I think so!!! 😂 I actualy can’t remember! I think it might be the black one !

[@mariaht764]

I haven't been on your channel in a while, so I don't know how new the background is, but I love it! and the hair! That last video was hilarious! So funny to hear about those differences of US v UK makeup patterns!

[@DrSidd-846]

Wow the UK/USA one was SO interesting! I am a bit of both, having had American schooling till middle school, and then going onto British schooling (I'm from the UK though). So for me, I realised that I do both kinds of makeup! I go for the UK look when I'm going to events/dinners and then my more normal, everyday look is the American one. It was nice to find out, interesting, just like in the UK when I talk everyone asks if I am from America, and in America people say I sound British, so my accent is a mix of both. thanks for sharing!

[@heatherx5015]

Im a new subscriber, and i happened upon a Welsh Twins video and loved it so much! Now watching this, im so happy to see your makeup knowlege! Being from NY, and working in a Macy's for years, its so refreshing to see someone who actually cares and is knowledgeable! Not just looking for tips or commision or meeting a quota.keep up the good work!

[@jadegeko]

tbh neither US nor UK for me - I love how you do makeup and I'm so glad I got to relearn everything on your channel! mwah!

[@SilentFaces]

That purple on your eye looks gorgeous

[@raenoway]

That concealer TikTok was so funny!!! Like wait for the before…literally no difference between the two. Ok girl. 😂😂😂

[@hightunnel2723]

Oh Robert, please do your hair like this more often. It looks GREAT

[@queeracha]

Yes I'm glad you said that at the end cause this Geordie girl was thinking the same! I have no makeup skills but she was definitely doing more of the looks on the streets of Newcastle than London. London is alot more "European" styled. Bit more on the natural side. I weirdly found myself liking mainly the UK side of her face lol. Except for the lightening under her eyes, and USA had a bit more glow to it

[@yvettebasson1243]

I live for Robert's facial expressions in these reaction videos 😂

[@akabetty1]

Love your reaction to boiling brushes and that you explain why it's a bad idea. Always informative - love your videos!

[@LALA-yy5tm]

OMG !!!! I AM OBSESSED WITH YOUR EYE LOOK !!!

[@ann18o96]

"only mattify the spots of your face where you get oily" Me: plants face first into the powder cussion

[@gigiapollo]

I find that places with a predominant working class have a more distinct aesthetic, and people tend to go all-out with fashion and makeup when given the opportunity.

[@kmelliot20]

I'm loving the way you styled your hair!

[@sierramusick4362]

I like your hair down! 💕 it looks so nice. Love the curls.😊

[@ellen8770]

Just started the video and you look so goodddd (I mean u always do but I’m loving the hair and makeup, Robert with a purple eye look will never fail to stun!!)💜🖤

[@jansikwe]

Saw the thumbnail and had to immediately comment on how cute your hair looks omggg

[@leafhawkstudiosofficial8711]

That makeup thooooo- I have to learn how to do that, that is some artistry goal right there.

[@BigBabyJane]

Hi Robert. I was wanting to know if you would ever meet up with Judy D to do her makeup? That would be an awesome collab!!! ❤ I love your videos and always look forward to them.

[@liamartas]

Your hair and makeup looks amazing😍 Love these videos and seeing your reactions!

[@theonetruesarauniya]

The hair! Robert! You look amazing! Love, love, love!

[@popes446]

drives me up the wall that ppl just share false information without doing research. hate tiktok

[@archers.arrows]

Immediately subscribed to Crystal. Her energy.

[@Bjustbudgets]

With the liner brush hack I think she took it to the extreme. The nail brush hack I saw the person used a bit of hot water in a damping dish not a full blown pot of boiling water still over the flame.

[@amberford300]

His complexion looks so good in this video

[@lucygresham3012]

Magical hair style...took years off you...not that you needed to mind xx And yay 1million...amazing and deserved xx

[@nutritionbykel]

The way i understand colour corrector and i learnt this from someone on youtube years ago is that the corrected area should just about match your actual skin tone and shade so technically if youre doing it right you should be able to colour correct without even needing to apply anything over the top like concealer. Its just working very light handed and building up the opacity until you get that seemless shade.