Skincare Products You DO & DON'T Need - Essentials, Extras And Extravagances ✖ James Welsh

[@JamesWelsh]

OMG SPOT TREATMENTS!! I knew I forgot something! I personally swear by pimple patches more than direct spot treatments. I find the less I try to ‘dry out’ a spot, the more difficult they are to deal with! I personally find a BHA deals with my spots and I will use a pimple patch just to keep it protected. Of course prescription acne medication is very different

[@Squirrely1]

Can you recommend a really good Essence especially for dry combo skin?

[@plumpnugget6415]

Did you mean "the MORE I try to dry out a spot the MORE difficult they are to deal with" ? :) Loved this video btw, very informative!

[@luisalejandropenagarcia9601]

The white hairs on your beard 😍 you are becoming a daddy 🤤 hahahaha

[@anamtashazadi3160]

Plz make a video on how to fill deep depression acne scars 😥

[@moongirlmimi]

I use those COSRX pimple patches and they are BOMB!!!!!! I get those like a big painful pimple at a time so these things are amazing cuz they come in different pimple sizes, protects u from scratching it on accident (like I do, OUCH!), and it really does make the swelling go down!! I even wear them at work to cover the redness of a pimple as well!! AMAZING! I LOVE YOU JAMES!!! ❤️

[@lmamd87]

James: Don’t take my word as Gospel. Us: Amen!

[@susanmcf1]

Good one!

[@sammys1884]

Lmao...😂😂😂

[@dulceandrade9469]

On point!

[@we2824]

Just fixing to make this same comment! LOL Great Minds... AMEN!

[@Anita-op5to]

Hallelujah!

[@tanian6190]

"We are worth the investment we are putting into our skin, not because we want to make ourselves look perfect but because we deserve the time we put into ourselves." This needs to be said more.

[@sandiraferreira]

Yeah we take care of everybody around us, so skin care & makeup its the only time we have to take care of ourselves!

[@DoubleMD11]

This is so responsible. It’s easy to be interested in skincare and feel like you need 100 more products than you actually need! Especially younger viewers. It’d be a great to have a similar video where you say which products are worth spending more money on.

[@JamesWelsh]

Yes so true. Skincare has become so popular recently that brands are pumping out the products and always trying to come out with the next big thing!! It’s tough to navigate through!

[@lorenawilliams84]

True, true!

[@AndresMartinez-pn2pz]

I find this comment so accurate by using the word "Responsible". Being a Dermatology trainee and youtube viewer, I get perplexed at the amount of wrong information given. There's even one KZbinr with no academic training whatsoever uploading videos "specialist react". Misinformation just gets frustrating.

[@KG-eu8im]

@@AndresMartinez-pn2pz which youtuber is that?

[@juliequadflieg3956]

@@AndresMartinez-pn2pz Are you talking about Hyram?

[@dianalovestoplan]

Me to Hubby: James is on Hubby: What are we buying today 😂

[@charlesalwyn3486]

🤣🤣🤣

[@chaelisa2763]

😂😂😂😂

[@dianalovestoplan]

Blue Jeans cute lol!

[@yms4355]

😭🤣

[@keane1107]

Same!😅

[@sreejitadutta7432]

I believe skincare essentials just change depending on individual skin. And I love my foreo 😁

[@JamesWelsh]

Yeah exactly! Like a toner is my essential but I know loads of people won’t use one haha. Omg I love my Foreo so much!

[@sreejitadutta7432]

@@JamesWelsh Yes, thanks for getting me hooked on toner as well. I was just using the wrong ones my entire life. The I'm From Rice Toner was my gateway to the world of useful toners.

[@OliCampify]

James Welsh great informative video. What do you think about Shea butter as a facial moisturiser ?

[@robisar01]

Olivia Richards Sorry, I’m not James, but I can try to answer this! As James said in the video, if it works for you and your skin is happy with it, keep using it! However, because shea butter is so thick, it’s pretty likely to be comedogenic (something that clogs your pores) and could cause acne. So if you’re struggling with acne or oily skin, I definitely wouldn’t recommend it. But like I said before, listen to your skin! You are the expert on your body.

[@robisar01]

Oh also! I forgot to mention that shea butter can be really helpful when formulated within a facial moisturizer (bc it’s made by people who know what they’re doing and how much to include). Shea butter has soothing and anti-aging properties that can help smooth out the skin. It’s just that when you use pure shea butter, you may have problems with acne.

[@thembeaux2133]

Has James convinced anyone else to go from essentially zero skincare routine to a structured, regular one during covid? Apparently my skin is punishing me rn for near a decade of neglect 😅

[@Tom-Bombadil]

Honestly yes he has! .. my down fall is I have a hard time with routines, so it has been a bumpy road haha🙃

[@poietes7337]

I had a routine already, but he is responsible for my switch to the Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel. I really love this stuff.

[@Bjorksbackyard]

I was always into skincare but James and Hyram have been the most positive influences - better than “influencers” who focus on brand hype or go for the most expensive things. They’ve encouraged me to stay realistic with what I need, less focus on cute packaging, and they’re endlessly helpful for fragrance-free recommendations!

[@InshasChoice]

My skin keeps flaring up with seb dermatitis. Idg it

[@MissDashing]

If you’ve ever wondered James’ skin looks this good in person 🥰

[@JamesWelsh]

STEPHANIIIEEEE!!! it’s been so long 😭😭 ❤️❤️

[@MissDashing]

@@JamesWelsh just because I don’t make videos anymore doesn’t mean I’ve stopped watching yours ❤️

[@Tinkleh]

Lucky you are friends with him 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️

[@enidamaya3130]

Since I have discovered The Welsh Brothers videos I have more knowledge about skincare and makeup and I don't trust any other's advice . Thank you darlings! Much love from Mexico!

[@Sipu97]

I highly recommend Wayne Goss! He's also a voice of reason amongst all these "beauty gurus".

[@enidamaya3130]

@@Sipu97 thank you! I'll check it out :)

[@Ts-kc5ie]

Hyram who is friends with james is another great person for skincare!

[@666.bestfreetacos]

I’m shook I thought both were the same person

[@nikoletacude8721]

Hyrum James Robert Hindash I don't need any more beauty informations

[@daCubanaqt]

Retinoids are good to use as a teenager/young adult if you have acne. I was using Retin-A and Differin (when it was Rx only) 20 years ago before their anti-aging benefits were well known. Mind you, I am much older now and I barely have wrinkles 😊

[@janushH]

Yesterday i tried "basic" 3-step skincare routine and it's just not enough for my dry irritated dehydrated skin. I'm kinda lazy, but i'll do my everyday 7-step routine even if I'm drunk af

[@marybateman8127]

You may need to rebuild your skin barrier. I have found Aveeno's extra dry moisturisers (esp the one in the baby aisle as it is super gentle!) And their cica cream really really helpful. That and a hyaluronic acid serum.

[@iRockYouRock67]

maybe you need a better moisturiser

[@rubenc.q.9377]

That’s what I used to think, i started with a double cleanse Then I used a hyalouronic acid toner with niacinamide serum and azelaic acid from the ordinary and then a moisturizer but I took a month off with only a cleanser and moisturizer and sunscreen maybe an oil and let me tell you my skin changed for the better now I started to add a toner and serum, but maybe you have clear skin and you’re routine works for you but if you don’t give it a try at first my skin was really dry now it’s hydrated on it’s own

[@seunghoessangwoo4101]

I got my 400g cerave moisturizer. Lemme tell you. It saved my dehydrated ass. It is so thick. Last year I suffered breakouts and acne when I was in Switzerland for the first time. This year. I am saved.

[@user-bu2tv6te9n]

Was I the only one who when I was a younger I felt like putting a mask on would fix EVERYTHING. As an adult I rarely ever use a mask.

[@BirgitBauhaus]

Oh no! You are not alone! 😏😢 As I was very young I didn't know, how many Lies and Cheater are all around in the Business, specially in the Beauty-Industry! And my Parents have always said to me, that to Lie is only a Sign of Stupidness, Cowardice and a very bad Humanity, which only very bad People are doing! So....I didn't believe as a young Girl, that there are so MANY bad stupid People are around us! But I've learned very fast, and this was not a nice "Education" I have had! And such Expieriences hurt a Lot! But otherwise I've learned to become NEVER like this! 😍🍀👍😉

[@BirgitBauhaus]

P.S.: dear James... I think, you have a amazing, beautiful Skin! 😍👍 When you are talking about Redness and something like this in your Skin....I never can see anything!? What's up? Is it the Screen, the Monitor, my Displays, your Camera - our what? Or is it only your own "Imagine"? 😀😊 IF ( IF.!) you have a little "smooth light Rose Glow" in your Face - it looks always so healthy and nice to me! Maybe your own - or my own - Sight is very different! 👍😉💓 Best Wishes and stay healthy! And always thanks for your good Informations! 💞👍🍀

[@Zoe.m.]

James talks about using retinol when we're in our late 20s, I'm 24 but I use it for my acne and acne scarring. I've seen people say "you're too young to use retinol" but people always forget acne.

[@JamesWelsh]

Yeah that’s a good point. Retinol is on loads of acne medication

[@erinderooy3472]

Just not while pregnant!

[@tojin]

"Toner is my personal essential routine" yay for that, I love toners.

[@bbybee]

Those people who just splash on water can thank their good genes for their good skin lol

[@jessicayoung3656]

Theyre still going to age fast without sunscresn though.

[@ruj91]

My boyfriend. Pissed me right off 😂😂😂

[@bbybee]

Jessica Young you’re right!!

[@Bjorksbackyard]

Any time I’ve tried to splash water on my face like people do in movies etc. it gets on my hair or drips down my arms, I don’t get how people do it?

[@licia432]

Jessica Young Very true. 👏🏾

[@warsofstars]

Okay, can we just talk about how the spinning plate thing is a cute lil change? LOVE!

[@Lannie85]

Came here specifically to find a comment about that rotating lazy susan. How does that even exist?

[@Sarah-zb6wo]

Me, going back and forth between watching this and looking at my yesstyle cart full of new skincare 👁👄👁

[@michellesciti]

Sarah 😂😂😂😂

[@KittenGlitz]

What initially drawn me to James’s channel, besides that colloidal oatmeal of a voice, was his love of toners! I’m always on the hunt for a good one, as this product is essential in my routine, on a par with moisturizers. A lot of people say it’s completely unnecessary, but unless I use it, it’s like everything else that comes afterwards in my routine stops working. I loved this video as I think it emphasized the fact that there are no one-size-fits-all magic solutions in skincare and that all we can do is try to be informed and figure out what your skin enjoys. And if that sheet mask makes you feel pampered or if that spray of mist makes you feel fancy, go for it! As much as the whole skincare world seems superficial and shallow to many people, there are some universal truths that can be extrapolated from our skincare routines, everyone is unique and everyone deserves care and pampering! Thanks for another fun video, James! 💞

[@tkmiller_author]

I saw the word "Extra" and I'm like, "That's me!!" 😉 Good to be in this space again and learning 💛

[@thatcrazydaisey3437]

Me 😂

[@kinshuksharma9527]

I am honestly so envious of James’ brows 😍😍😍😍

[@jannat4888]

I am so envious of James’ everything

[@Sipu97]

I believe he's stated that he has laminated them

[@poietes7337]

The brow force is strong with this one.

[@asimonec]

I started the highest strength of prescription retinol at the age of 14 and I’m so grateful. I’m now 30 without a single wrinkle and most people still think I’m under the age of 18 without makeup and with makeup they usually guess 21 or 22 and I really think it’s because I started using retinol at a very young age. But definitely consult a doctor first like I did.

[@meganpopple9100]

I am very glad that you vocalized something that I always ask myself due to self-image issues. Thank you for saying that we are worth the investment in our skin. It may seem so simple or silly to some, but it gives me a warm feeling in my heart. Thank you.

[@mrdavidchang]

Happy Friday everyone! 🙂 Hope everyone is staying safe and remember to SPF ❤️

[@sdf23888]

I’m so glad that you came out with a video about the ‘non essentials’ of skincare!! 😫I have had acne for the past 5 years and recently I ONLY used 2 skincare products that I found thanks to you and Leah Yoo and my skins clearing up 🌝 ...also the white shirt looks great on you 😄

[@eduardaarrais]

You should have at least 3 skincare products. Cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen

[@annarose8253]

He literally said that people should do what works for them, which is what this person is doing

[@eduardaarrais]

@@annarose8253 sunscreen is not an option... Neither is cleanser or moisturizer... James also said that the 3 essential skincare products are a cleanser, a moisturizer and a sunscreen so... What's your point? Everyone needs to cleanse their face. Everyone needs to moisturize their skin to avoid water loss (and aging and other issues). Everyone needs sunscreen in order to be safe from the sun. So, again, what's your point? I wasn't even being mean or mocking the op or anything. You do need 3 skincare products, whatever skin type it is that you have. What's different is the formulation of said products.

[@eduardaarrais]

@@annarose8253 it's important to notice that what works for you NOW won't work forever and that working for you now doesn't mean that it's the most healthy decision you can be making. Again, OP, I'm glad your skin has cleared up, but please don't forget that you need to be washing your skin, making sure it's properly moisturized and safe from the sun! And please be sure to check a doctor if your acne has been around for too long and is refusing to go away. You might have some skin condition that can only be treated with medicine

[@Lannie85]

Rae For oily-skinned people, a moisturizer with SPF in it can be good enough. Layering different moisturizing products can be a problem if you’re not on the dry side. Also, genetic realities are what they are- some of us have acne for life, and derms can only do so much if that’s the card you were dealt.

[@gizuki]

I literally watched this video after my 30 min workout during my cool down stretches. Its relaxing and educating at the same time Loved it!

[@jackielynnlloyd5873]

We do totally deserve a luxury product every now and then, you’re so right!! I so enjoy listening to you speak, you have an incredibly relaxing voice!!

[@dansasuk]

I really like and appreciate James honesty and candor in the disclaimer about taking advice as gospel, i wish more Youtubbers would do that.

[@hsu-hunghuang4623]

I adore having an eye cream especially during winter as my eye area gets really dry, imo it’s a must in my routine

[@jennifermariejoyce]

Thank you for your great videos. This one made me tear up (in a good way) when you talked about us deserving the time we put in to self care. I’m in a place in my emotional growth/healing where I’m making a concerted effort into my skin and appearance. So, of course your videos (and Robert’s) came on my radar. I’ve been watching non-stop for the past week. Anyway, thanks!!

[@ch.cherry7956]

I have trouble with thinking that I'm worthy of taking care of myself or loving myself, so when he said that "we are worth the investment", I teared up a little lol

[@allyo.318]

I like that you show the different phases of your skin. It's not always perfect and that makes it unique, real and credible not like other youtubers or skin gurus out there.

[@StoryOfThisGirlxx]

I know eye creams are not necessary, but omg I love how they feel. It’s definitely my guilty pleasure. I’m currently loving the Naturium multi-peptide eye cream!

[@yzabellatrix]

Hey James! How about creating a vid on how to do skincare for those who work in the night shift (or anyone who sleeps during the day aka us vampires 😂) As you always say, Morning is for protecting the skin and Evening is for healing/repair. Is it the other way around if you sleep during the day and work during the night? I also have a hard time using thicker consistency moisturizers when I sleep because I have to layer it up with a LOT of sunscreen (I would rather DIE than wake up every 2hrs just to reapply sunscreen 😢). The actives tho are kinda easy to follow, I just have to follow your vid about what products you can use during the day/night 🥰 Love your videos and I hope you’re surviving during the hot summertime ✨

[@eduardaarrais]

I'd say it is the other way around for you, yes 🤔 I'm just curious as to why you're wearing sunscreen to sleep? Do you keep your windows open and let the sun in, is that is? I'd say that's not really necessary. Keep your windows closed and depending on the time of your shift, just enjoy some hours of sun before/after work. You can get the enough amount of daily B12 by spending just 15min outside, btw.

[@yzabellatrix]

Rae My bed is beside a window and my curtains are those thin ones which doesn’t really cover the sun. I also live in the PH which basically has summer all year long so wearing a sunscreen is sadly a necessity ☹️ The hard part is usually healing/repairing products are on the thicker side which makes it hard to layer with sunscreen.. On the bright side tho, I still sleep really well despite the sun shining brightly on my face 😅

[@dzakyalfajr]

Wow sometimes I take being a freelancer (being able to sleep whenever I want) for granted! You mentioned that u have a rather thin curtain. I wonder if you could layer it with some jeans? UV rays can't pass through such tight and thick material.

[@eduardaarrais]

@@yzabellatrix that's really a tough situation wow 😢 I liked the suggestion the person above give. I didn't know jeans could protect us that well of the sun, but if they do, then it's certainly a thing to try!! I don't think you'd be able to properly heal your skin during the night while you work as you're probably in contact with pollution and such and you don't want those in your skin you're healing it, I think? At least that's what I always took from "night is to repair". But then again, "night is to repair" can just refer to the fact that when you sleep your body recovers itself from everything bad. So in this case you'd really have to apply those healing products during the day (when you sleep). Wow, this is such a tricky situation, truly!!

[@yzabellatrix]

Thank you for your suggestions! Maybe next time I just gotta invest in those blackout curtains 🤔 Hopefully they’re breathable tho because it might be too thick for our hot and humid country 😅 For now during the pandemic, I’m working from home so I can use the healing products during the night (since I’m just in my room, in front of my laptop). Don’t know how I can manage tho if we need to go back to work physically.. But that’s also my question!! Do repairing products work especially well while sleeping (since cells heal themselves while you’re in bed?) or is this another skincare myth..? Maybe another video idea for @Lab Muffin Beauty Science 😂

[@keremtosun2838]

Oh my god I;m so early james I love you so much!! You, Hyram, Cassandra Banksin, and Lab Muffin Beauty have saved me!!

[@adjjal]

Idk why but I read this as Carol Baskin 💀 😂

[@LizNTroy]

I just started using a chemical exfoliater TODAY! I’m 46 and late to the game but I look 26 (at least that’s what I’m told). I used a 30%AHA/2%BHA from the Ordinary and oh my, my face feels so smooth. I was using Murad AHA/BHA in the shower a few times a week but my skin never felt like this. I use Kate Somerville peptide serum, Shishedo sunscreen and Tatcha water moisturiser. I stay out of the sun for the most part because of medication that I have to take. I also live in the Pacific NW and most people think that all it does is rain in Seattle (I’m about 45 minutes south). I’m glad that I’ve taken care of my skin. A few years back I took my kids to get frozen yogurt and the young woman that rang us up thought we were a family(my son was 22 and my daughter was 11, which would have made me 44 🥰🤣). I LOVE 💕 YOUR VIDEOS JAMES! Stay safe and keep them coming. 😘🌈🔥🏳️‍🌈

[@amii1105]

Was just about to order some skincare. Thank you for helping us James ❤🥺

[@mareikeschaufele6741]

minimalizing my skincare routine has helped me so much with my acne. I always used a lot of treatments, like daily BHA alongside other actives and my skin was perfectly fine as long as I took the pill. But after I stopped I broke out like crazy (which is perfectly normal for when you stop taking it) but I continued with my routine, not realising that my skin was struggling with all the treatments alongside the acne. Now I think I figured out what helps and my skin is finally getting better (as result of a combination of all the things I do to get better). Now I only have to deal with a few pimples and a ton of hyperpigmentation and scaring 😅 thanks to you and Hyram I reinvented my routine

[@amycunnington926]

yes yes yes today is my birthday and i couldn’t have asked for a better present 🥰

[@amycunnington926]

harshinder kaur chawla thank you ☺️

[@milaleemusic]

Happy birthday!! Hope you have a great day hun x

[@amycunnington926]

Mila Lee thank you lovely!! 😌

[@waitwhat2924]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!🎂😸

[@amycunnington926]

Wait What thank you!! 😊

[@tinglytime7844]

Dark circles can also be from lack of iron, when I was little, I was very sick and had very little iron, so I had medicine that tasted like iron (like a fork basically) after I had enough iron my dark circles practically went away

[@karenmartinez2543]

As well as genetic.

[@tinajfahey]

Wonder if that's what's going on with me. The Ordinary caffeine solution did nothing for my eyes. I have dark circles and brittle nails that are starting to flatten, and I've got weird bruising on my leg. I'm trying to eat more iron rich food and vit c, but wondering if I should start taking an iron supplement too.

[@masukamagambo4236]

You’re amazing with the information you share with us. Thank you for your time!

[@theoriginaldesignmeslovely9713]

You are so transparent when you film a video I love it so much !! And your honesty, thank you!!!!!

[@susanamartinez9073]

Los Angeles is currently going through a “heatwave” can’t image how hot it is where you are at!

[@ArthurShelby-PB]

it's averaging around 86°F in the UK as of now, we're not used to them temperatures over here haha

[@KN-yk9lp]

It's hotter in LA.

[@susanamartinez9073]

Lisabeth I bet, us Californians are spoiled, if it gets over 90 we immediately go into heatwave status😂😂😂

[@sunnyday_lemonbars]

106 in Santa Clarita! But there's no AC in the UK. I'd imagine it's humid as well?

[@paradisvenus6217]

Velia Cardenas very its very what we would call muggy which means that the air is so humid it feels wet ironically we now have thunderstorms fog and heavy drizzle the next day

[@manasikamat4414]

My skin has changed.. transformed because of you. It's brighter, my pigmentation is almost gone. It's so plum. I'm so glad I found you and your brother for make up!! Love from India🇮🇳

[@chaelisa2763]

🇮🇳

[@subuhisaba74]

What did u use?

[@manasikamat4414]

@@subuhisaba74 vitamin c

[@mollybosek4941]

Thanks for all the weekly wisdom-you've helped me understand my own skin so much better! I had a thought that it would be interesting to hear what you have to say about hair issues (oily scalp, limp,dry, tangled, etc.) and choice of shampoo/conditioner/oils/treatment choices. I know you don't tend to do hair but I think something like that would help a lot of people and I'm sure you have a pretty great grasp of your products. I know hairdressers who have helped me with my routine and knowledge but I've noticed often that people will have a rigorous facial regimen but buy $5 shampoo and conditioner. Just an idea! Thanks again.

[@Laura-mi3nv]

JAMES, sheet masks are amazing for rosacea. I use them when I'm really red and its so bad my face is just burning up - the literal burning up that others can feel radiating off you. I use the goopiest one I can find, I prefer the hydrogel ones to the sheet, but I slap one on, and lay around watching youtube or something for an hour. Keep it hydrated, even if you have to spray water on it. They tend to come with so much goop, you can just keep spreading it on. Sheet masks can really help red, irritated, on fire skin. My rosacea gets so bad sometimes, I need an ice pack (I have fancy gel filled once you can put directly on your skin). These masks can are great at sucking the heat out of your face and actually making it cold.

[@poietes7337]

I am sooo glad that I discovered K beauty essences. It is an absolutely necessary step for me. Even if I'm too tired for my full routine, I always use my essences, am and pm.

[@adiandreeva7944]

I'm still waiting for lips products recommendations - blams, mask, ect. It's so hard to understand lips ingredients and what it okay and what is a waste of money

[@eduardaarrais]

I'm going to be honest with you. No balm or anything formulated for your lips has ever worked for me. They all dry my lips like crazy. What I use? I actually use a eye cream that is super moisturizing. And when I'm out of eye cream I just use my moisturizer and that's it. I don't understand lip balms or lip masks and they don't really work for me so. I'd love to see a video on it as well but ultimately I think that maybe a specific product just for your lips are useless.

[@starosity]

i personally love using carmex

[@adiandreeva7944]

My lips are super dry too! And nothing helps, I tried drugstore, more expensive and farmacy lipbalms and as you said, it got even worse. The eyecream idea is really good, bit I'm a little scared maybe because I'm scared that I'll swallow it 😅 but thanks for the idea, maybe I'll try it ❤️

[@marikisaragi3064]

JenluvsReviews has an indepth videos on Lipbalm! Hightly reccomend them- Generally ingredients like shea butter is good for lips. Such as The Vaseline lip therapy with shea butter :^D Edit: here's part 2 of that video series for product recommendations. Jen is a nerdy influencer who loves product reserching; not an expert like an dermatologist; kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKK4matmZ5x0o7M

[@adiandreeva7944]

@@marikisaragi3064 omg thank you so much, I will check it right away

[@SweetYoko22]

Why do I find his voice and accent so calming haha I find myself coming back to this channel when I want to chill

[@cassied.6731]

I use a retinol every day from CeraVe even though I'm 19, and it has helped so much with my acne and the unevenness in my skin.

[@rallimb486]

omg im only 21 and i had a nice grouping of fine lines already on my forehead so i jumped on the tretinoin train and 6 months later they’ve started to f off finally 👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@naturalskincarebykate6048]

Dont apologize for being sweaty 🥵 We all swim 🏊‍♂️ in the same heat. As you said with retinol - My opinion and also what we had on pharmacology ( cosmetology ) it is not solution for teenage age. It is reserve for them for later:) Retinol is very good but strong stimulant. Skin is very intelligent mechanism that adapts and learn. If we will over stimulate it in the begging, some functions might not work as they should - they will get lazy. We want to motivate skin rather than demotivate it :) I fully agree with those recommendations:) and Niacinamide is a love of our lives :) 🏆🏆

[@treeman6464]

I’m using retinol and I’m 17 because of my acne scars. So I say use it if you feel you need it no matter the age. It’s changing the game for my skin, do what you think is best for your skin and what gets good results

[@treeman6464]

@@cherriesvu I use the CeraVe acne resurfacing serum. Its not the only thing in my routine. It might not work for everybody though so be warned that its only changed my skin and it might not change yours. :) its specially made for acne scars

[@cherriesvu]

@@treeman6464 thank you so much for telling me! and thanks for the heads up! i think i'll try it out eventually since i also have a few acne scars, especially on my forehead and cheeks. i do understand that it may not work on me, it's trial and error when it comes to what skin care products work on oneself xx

[@TheLeannaMay]

Ugh I love you. You are my skincare god and I am here for it.

[@isidoraspasic6543]

on retinol - I started using it this year at 21 because of my hyperpigmentation and it kinda did a way better job than a vitamin C and I used the vitamin C every day, and the retinol once a week btw I used the It's Skin vitamin C (that was the only one available to me at the time that wasn't too thick (I have oily skin), the only one that I didn't have to order from abroad and pay high customs and it's available in drugstores here and I don't have a sephora in my city), and The Ordinary retinol in squalane 1%

[@Nikku_GyuGyu]

Great to hear that! How long did it take to see results? :)

[@zarfeenhameed2664]

Do you still use it only once a week or have you increased the repetitions over time? I have the same issue of hyperpigmentation and I’m 22 so I’m wondering what would be the ideal VitC serum and retinol product for targeting hyperpigmentation

[@isidoraspasic6543]

@@Nikku_GyuGyu okay so I used it once weekly in the beginning and I could see that the state of my skin in general was better after a month kinda. Because I didn't get any sensitivity or dryness at all, I started using it twice a week, and if I remember correctly it took kinda two weeks more to see some old marks fading. I have combination but mostly oily skin and get kind of breakouts (but nothing serious) and when I used retinol it happened less and I didn't get hyperpigmentation when I did get an odd pimple

[@isidoraspasic6543]

@@zarfeenhameed2664 for the first month I used it once a week and then I used it twice a week because I didn't have any bad reaction. I have combination/oily skin that isn't sensitive in general, so the 1% retinol wasn't too strong for me. And about vit C serums I really don't know tbh :/

[@lucywebb423]

Also, I’ve used Dove soap for about 20+ years now and that’s always been a dream on my skin but never heard you or Hyram speak about them xx

[@Piesien]

Hyram recently made a video about it, don't know if you saw it yet

[@samgood8466]

Yo I love the editing you do but the products spinning and the name of what it was was so cool! I dunno why it just made me happy haha xx

[@yushanfong873]

james's videos are so soothing i could watch him for hours

[@blackbirdflyyx]

I’ve used the Cerave PM lotion for years and I cannot be without it. I’ve tried but I just cannot.

[@mishmalubabi7069]

exactly me too!!!

[@PB-xr6yi]

James We want an updated fave toner, essence, serum and moisturiser videos plsss ❤️❤️

[@hannahh8641]

Is there a triplet that does hair care? Cause then the welsh’s would be the only channels I need LOL you both have completely changed my beauty routine for the better. I have beautiful skin for my beautiful makeup!! Love you so much ❤️❤️

[@SvetlanaVillegas]

I love to use Vit C and Retinol and always Niacinamide these 3 products work so well for my skin 👌

[@amandadoes8757]

I use my rose quartz roller because it makes me FEEL pretty and magical. Sometimes that's important

[@Nina.Louise]

JUST FOUND YOU!!! I’m 26 and just started looking into skincare (which according to most beauty gurus, seems to be the perfect age to get into skincare)... I feel like I know Hyram & Susan Yara inside out..., now to get to know you! BRB whilst I binge ALL your videos 😘

[@lopezdiana012]

James you’re not even red, your skin is absolutely beautiful!

[@lindseystein9676]

I started using retinol (one from the ordinary) at age 27. I’m 33 now and definitely look much younger. That’s partially genetics, though. And only when I started using and AHA/BHA toner in the pst few months is when my few hormonal acne spots completely cleared up. You and Hyram helped me figure out my skin needed something extra besides the retinol.

[@eniretakia]

i personally feel that eye creams and essences have improved my skin A LOT. they def are not necessary for everyone but using essences have really helped fade acne scars and other spots i have not on my face. last year i suffered a bad 2nd degree burn on my leg, while it was healing i tried used an essence on it (rohto melano cc intensive anti-spot essence) & there is completely no pigmentation at all

[@euleneats]

I just came across your channel recently. This is exactly what I've been looking for! I've been struggling with oily and dull skin for ages. My main mistake has been switching products too often. I will stick to a simple routine now.

[@meganandrews4264]

Hi James, I know you try and keep videos below 15 mins but would love to see a longer one every once in a while? Will watch anything u put out tbf just a suggestion ✌️💗

[@JelenaP991]

Dr. Dray mentioned that retinols are good for acne, so teens can also use retinol for this reason. Retinol helped me a lot with breakouts

[@taesfilter3026]

thank you so much for laying it out in such a simple way. as someone who's still living off my parents' pocket money, i feel like i'm burdening them when i ask for skincare, so this was a great way to weed out the luxury items that i once thought was a need.

[@Maverickgouda]

Sheet masks are serum but I’d say it’s on another level since they also us to drench the skin with serum for 20 minutes straight without evaporating. There was that challenge video trying sheet masks morning and night for a week

[@clementinevanderkwast6897]

I love the ritual of doing my Estee Lauder serum, eye cream and moisturiser at night. Take my time doing it, and am really gentle. It is so calming, and my skin loves it!

[@muslihaha9443]

I’m loving how you are displaying your recommended products on a lazy susan. So clever!

[@rosewink911]

Honestly listening to james has helped me so much

[@kentokenyama3449]

Hello I wish you have a video about derma rollers or micro needling in order to fade scars and acne scars and trigger the collagen beneath the skin to have a smoother complexion.

[@melaniejane233]

OK I've stopped using face wipes and I bought the original set cleanser serum and moisturiser I did by retinol aswell. I have been using them for a week and I've seen major changes in my skin my redness has begun to fade my skin glows. Since I subscribed ive taken your advice and its the best thing I've done for my skin ❤

[@bee65]

I’m sitting here with an ice pack on my face because I just got my wisdom teeth removed an hour ago and here you are making my day. ♡

[@kerryfox7706]

Love your videos James, the only eye treatment that actually works for me as in it tightens any sagging skin and lightens the darkness is the ordinary caffeine with ecg, I also use it around my mouth and the difference is amazing 👌🏽🤯

[@jojochen9422]

Uh! I really like what you did here with the products spinning on this little table! It looks very luxurious.

[@wendy-marieglew295]

Hi James thank you for recommending niacinamide from The Ordinary. I’ve tried it and I LOVE IT it has helped my skin so much and as a woman who is 51 there is an over abundance of stuff and it’s getting to the nitty gritty with the products and what you really need so thank you so much!!!

[@chrystalmanning439]

I love your content and how you approach each of us❤

[@Bjorksbackyard]

I started using products containing retinol in my mid-20s, not for lines or wrinkles, but for its skin strengthening properties and light resurfacing. I’ve worked my way up since then to a mid-strength Medik8 retinol, my skin is a lot stronger for it. No fine lines on this face either!

[@jenncaulfield7261]

It appears my skincare routine is extra AF 😂😂 it’s the only time of any given day I don’t want to knock someone out so I guess it’s also necessary if I don’t want to catch an assault charge. Balance. 🖤🖤🖤

[@allison_may]

Totally just placed my first Yes Style order thanks to your recommendations and code! Sioris mist and Purito serum! 🙌🏻

[@ShannonP1307]

Ooh great topic! Trying to have zero waste in my skincare😍

[@rutasudmantaite9751]

I started using retinol at 16/17 but for a special type of acne (deep whiteheads which produce bad spots eventually and create a bunch of bumpy texture). This is years before the AHA's and BHA's were accessible. Glycolic keeps it at bay now but I'm 26 and retinol is defo back on the table.

[@kial185]

Hi James, can you please do a rosacea specific video talking about your journey with that, from mild to flair ups. I'm a guy who recent got super into skincare thanks to your channel and guidance. I find that a lot of women in the skincare space touch on this issue (redness, rosacea) but then almost kind of, go on to talking about how as long as the skin is healthy, they will then use primers and concealers and setting powders on top, to hide that redness and uneven skin tone etc - as a guy i personally really don't want to be putting all that stuff on - even "undetectable makeup" is "detectable" - I am using a concotion of Paula's Choice and Ordinary products, trying to solve redness and mild rosacea on my cheeks - I have been asked for the last 10 years, if I have "caught the sun" or "if i have been hitting the tanning beds" - i am trying to use calming product lines from PC, as well as HA, Niacinamide, Azelaic, and really focusing on hydration - and while the texture of my skin feels silky and great with all those layers on, nothing seems to actually solve the redness issue, in fact using so many steps in a skincare routine sometimes even feels like it is making it worse! please help ;)

[@zad.5331]

I don’t even do skincare, yet I love watching these

[@bluegyrl75]

I started using retinoid from the ordinary when I was 19 because I started to get hormonal acne. but yeah, you don’t need to worry about anti aging when you’re 14 😬

[@EnglishProfStyle]

I love sheet masks for a relaxing treat. Plus it's easy to throw them on an order for free shipping, or free gift! 😂😂

[@WestIndianGirl]

James thank you for showing your slightly dark under 👁 circles unconcealed ... Looking beautiful & natural

[@evysaurusrex]

I've never enjoyed just barely washing and moisturizing my face once every day or so before. Even that minimal effort felt like this annoying thing I had to just push through and a big waste of time. Now?? Oooh, girl... I take my time, I'm relaxed while doing it, and I take pride in taking care of it. I have a routine. Whaaaa???? 🤯 James, you work some serious miracles!

[@JamesWelsh]

Ahhhh THATS so good to hear!! Glad it’s become a ritual like my routine too haha ❤️

[@evysaurusrex]

@@JamesWelsh Double ahhhh! You just made my whole week with that response! :) I've been trying to reach you to ask you a question about part of the routine that I'm confused about.. If you wouldn't mind answering a question or two, that would be amazing. If not, totally understandable and I'll keep trying to figure it out by watching your videos.

[@mishmalubabi7069]

if you have normal to oily skin. Just use the AM (spf 30) and PM moisturizer and the SA cleanser. 3 of them have Niacinamide and Hylaronic acid. Just use these 3 things and just see how your skin changes. ps. i live in manitoba canada the most coldest place in canada but when it hot it feels like 32 c

[@zkf9]

Yay!! 900k subs! We're nearning a million! Way to go James!

[@lindseyjoines443]

happy friday! i love skincare and you’ve taught me so much!

[@susyquilantang7646]

Seriously, could James be more adorable?

[@Snowghhsu]

Need a top up on my skincare as some of them are running out! This is such perfect timing 🙏❤️ thank you 🥰 Been using your videos to help target some of the issues I experience and have seen a great improvement!

[@JamesWelsh]

Ahhh I’m really hope they help!! ☺️🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️

[@Snowghhsu]

It certainly has, my blackheads have significantly reduced and my skin is much more glowy, less irritation (now I know why my skin has reacted so much recently!) 😂 I do appreciate the knowledge and the research you provide! You are extremely thorough with everything which makes my Science nerdy side very happy 😊

[@everything_purple]

I think we tend to buy a lot of unnecessary things because the brands market them as something we cannot live without. I always had a mixed feeling about eye creams, I have oily skin and sensitive eyes so I do not wanna put just another layer of moisturizer to make my eyes uncomfortable throughout the day but I have dark circles so I really wanted my skin to get used to one cream at least, but I gave up. Now that I know having a healthy lifestyle helps better, I feel less pressured.

[@swulabs]

As someone who works as a flight attendantin asia, skin care is really an investment. I’m 32 and im amazed at my seniors in the industry who look so young and “preserved” compared to their peers in a different field of work.

[@SakshiMach]

James give us your thoughts on Aloe Vera gel!!!!

[@Phionerulz]

THISSS

[@Clarytee217]

Yes pls. It's my holy grail for face and hair if the concentration of aloe is at least 95%. But is it good in the long run? Are there better products with the same effect?

[@RikaStinka]

Aloe Vera gel is the 🐐

[@DemeterRoseCraft]

I have a feeling he'll drag it, cause most of the ones you buy from the drug store or grocery store where they keep the sunscreen and after sun products have alcohol near the top of the ingredients list. It's why I avoid it, and use lotion instead of aloe gel if I'm sunburnt, cause the alcohol is gonna dry out the burnt layer and make the peeling and irritation worse.

[@Clarytee217]

@@DemeterRoseCraft yup. They were terrible for me. I get mine at the pharmacy these days.