STOP BUYING THESE! Outdated And Over Rated Skincare Products ✖ James Welsh

[@JamesWelsh]

REMEMBER IF YOUR SKIN LOVES SOMETHING, KEEP USING IT! 😘 💕

[@mimiswu4925]

Hey James can you please do a review on The Minimalist? It's an Indian skincare brand

[@Amysbiblereads]

Because of you im using cerave!!! It’s been a GAME CHANGER!

[@jessicafrazier2969]

Yes!

[@AMELIA-oj5qk]

@@Amysbiblereads it made me brake out like crazy and gave me horrible rashes and hives 😭😭😭

[@beckykemp788]

Thankyou for all your advice. Your a great youtuber and a beautiful person. Xxxxx

[@Amy-zq5kn]

Me: sees Ordinary in the thumbnail, knows I'll be triggered but clicks anyway

[@JamesWelsh]

😂😂

[@karemichelle7237]

James Welsh uiu

[@thecourseoftime]

SAME HERE 😂😂😂

[@pannadekadencja]

same, same 😶

[@mimakate]

Me too

[@SilmaraVasconcelos]

Depending on the country, niacinamide is not really that easy to find in a product, so I'm happy that it's possible to buy the specific ingredient.

[@lucyhalamova2713]

yeah completely agree... also if you have a simple skincare and only have like... cleanser, moisturiser and sunscreen then I definitely need to buy my niacinamide as well

[@RedPanda79]

Yes, the Netherlands is limited and if you can find something the price is much higher than our neighbour's. Booo to Brixit for making ordering from England way more expensive now.

[@achmetch5183]

I think lots of moisturiser have niacinamide in lower percentages and it works more than fine for most people and is less irritating

[@lucyhalamova2713]

@@achmetch5183 me with my basic ass moisturiser lol :D :D :D

[@spillinda]

yeah i wasn’t able to find niacinimide in a moisturizer till i found the rovectin lotus one, now that one has a lot of hype around it, but i don’t know/ think they are available in the countries others are talking about

[@Lintrovert]

A lot of these skincare “hacks” are coming from kids on tik tok, which really needs to STOP. It’s basically the blind leading the blind

[@Losshe]

I can already see them when they get older and cringing so hard at their stupid mistakes now.

[@MusicModelMadess]

Except it's the dumb leading the dumb

[@raebsen]

@@MusicModelMadess 🤣 let's hope they smarten up as they age 🤞🤞

[@crystalmichellef3rg23]

💯

[@MusicModelMadess]

@Harbor Anthem I don't really agree with that. I think it is more common that kids doing these skincare trends on tiktok are just doing it because it's trendy and it looks cool. The vast majority of people could care less about skincare, especially when they are young. Youth have the tendency to believe that they are not predisposed to getting old or having any negative effects from the poor choices they make while they are young. While skincare is getting more popular and publicly available, there are always going to be these ridiculous trends and fads. Especially when we don't know that much about it, we fall into the traps because someone who is in the public eye did it and it seemed like a good idea/I trust everything they say blindly.

[@sammijane]

James, I’m supposed to be sleeping. I’m disappointed in you for conveniently uploading at times my willpower is already at its lowest.

[@JamesWelsh]

WAAAAKE UUUUUP SAMANTHAAAAAA! 😙

[@jessicafrazier2969]

@@JamesWelsh SAMANTHA?? I DONT KNOW A SAMANTHA!!

[@37trilogy]

@@jessicafrazier2969 I clearly heard that in Olaf's voice!! 🤣😂

[@jessicafrazier2969]

@@37trilogy hahaha

[@sammijane]

@@JamesWelsh James, I hope you know that way back when I posted this comment and then fell asleep after this great video to a rewatch of one of your relaxing ones happily, the first thing I saw when I woke up was your reply on my Lock Screen telling me to wake up by name 😂😙 AND I swear I can HEAR you saying it, and I would gladly pay my soul and real money to hear you say that out loud so I can set it as my alarm! You send me to sleep with less nightmares and sleep paralysis, (you are my sleep paralysis demon to my sleep paralysis demon) and the idea of waking up to you telling me to wake up like that sounds oddly motivating and would make me happy for the rest of time haha 🖤💕

[@Jessi_lou]

As an RN I use hydrocolloid bandages all the time for wounds. That being said it is meant to be worn till it falls off. Pulling it off it extremely irritating to any area of your body let alone someone’s face! Please stop people!!!

[@Losshe]

I cringed so hard when that young man was peeling it off his face. The way it stretches his skin 😖

[@lizstyla88]

I use those bandages when I get a bad blister on my feet. They are amazing for that but buying pimple patches is probably cheaper and you can get like 30 in a pack instead of like 4

[@LadyAhro]

Yeah I just let mine fall off after an overnight application to combat pimples that need flattening,

[@cinnamoony3996]

currently using one on my thumb right now lol, they're great but i don't think i would put the same ones on my face- pimple patches sound more convenient for actual pimples though aha

[@katl8825]

if you cut them smaller they're much easier to get off, but if I'm having trouble I just put a little water on them and nudge them, they come right off :)

[@ingridrgenes4706]

I get that they’re overrated but I personally really like the serums from The Ordinary:) I think it’s good in general that single or few ingredient products are available for people who prefer those types of products.

[@Sipu97]

Exactly, they do the job well and are cheap. What more could you want?

[@adoresessy101]

I have a skin picking disorder so I get a lot of scars on my face. I LOVE the niacinamide serum from the ordinary like.... that stuff fades my scars effectively as it can ToT

[@SebastianoZanda]

Couldn't agree more

[@Rugstelejusi]

Yes!! I love lactic acid exfoliator, it is perfect for my skin, has good ingredients and amazing price, what else i could ask for

[@sarahmhx]

Not to mention, super affordable!!

[@oliviachapman6572]

This is exactly why I tell people to research their skincare ingredients. My normal products don't carry Niacinimide in them which is why I have a Niacinamide Serum. So it really depends but too much of anything is never a good thing.

[@erinenyart6813]

I use a hole punch with my hydrocolloid patches so they last forever and I use the smallest amount possible on my spots.

[@JamesWelsh]

Omg that’s so clever!!

[@nancymcnally7849]

What a great idea!!

[@eatdrinkstagger]

I cut mine up and use them on wounds/cuts/pimples I know I’ll pick at if they aren’t covered because it’s an anxious habit of mine. The pack I bought will last me a while!

[@chescarockwellgabriel]

This is clever. I just cut mine with scissors so theyre often square and noticeable

[@JD.727]

It doesn't clog up your hole puncher? What a revelation!!

[@stina9659]

I stoped using single use sheet masks, Clay masks, pore strips, eye creams, physical scrubs, makeup wipes and stoped using special night creams. My rutine is minimal and my skin has never been happier. Day time i use water, cream and sunscreen, night time i use a oil cleanser, a water based cleanser, treatment and a cream. The end, my sensitiv dry skin with acne one week a month looks so much better now.

[@jadeeamazing]

Niacinimide and retinol have been the 2 ingredients that have changed skin.

[@ladyjade6446]

Me too! All the hype about vitamin c never did anything for me.

[@chelseafalch4007]

Me too!

[@JS-vp6wg]

Not at all trying to argue but i always got told that niacinamide would do wonders but it wouldnt do anything other than dry me out although there was some improvement for my bf however i really want to try retinol

[@Hippidippimahm]

What kind of retinol do you use?

[@jadeeamazing]

@@Hippidippimahm paulas choice 1% retinol treatment

[@amber_meza]

Perfection doesn’t exist.. yessssss need that reminder

[@dbw2021]

"Niacinamide and hyluronic acid are in EVERYTHING now!" Me, incredibly sensitive/allergic to both ingredients and yet trying to expand my skincare routine beyond my normal boring cleansers and moisturizers: ...I know 😒

[@chequeplease]

Yes! I've tried a bunch of gold standard (supposedly) skincare, to, etc. My skin HATES it, 3 months in with the worst skin I've had in years. The bought prebiotic moisturiser and a strange snail mucin soap and my skin looks great. Why.

[@Mel-pb5xw]

Not sure if you watch Mad About Skin - a great skincare channel - but he’s releasing a brand this summer that will be without both, so it might be perfect for you. He has several videos re: what the products will be, approximate pricing (all very reasonable!), etc. Highly recommend his channel in general, too!

[@SaraWilsonBasturk]

My skin reacts to niacinamide too. Even at 5% concentration. At least I know to look out for it now 😐

[@TheMothernerd]

I’m curious to know what happens to your skin when it reacts to niacinamide. I’ve noticed my skin gets red and somewhat inflamed after using it. It’s not sensitive like a contact dermatitis reaction but it’s more puffy and red. Curious if this happens to you too.

[@MarissaCooperButPoor]

I used to use clay masks and witch hazel distillate water for matte skin.... kids who grew up in the 2000s really have lived through all the trends.

[@JD.727]

Wanna feel better? I used to soak paper towels in straight lemon juice fresh out the bottle, put them on my face, (including broken skin and near my eyes) leave them on for like 25 minutes and sleep with the sticky stingy lemon juice. When I woke up, would I wash it off? Hell no, I just put makeup on top of it. Who the fuck was I??

[@cheetodust745]

@@JD.727 lol I used to cut a lemon in half, dip it in sugar and use it as a diy scrub sksksk

[@saliha6216]

Hahaha ... I used to use vinegar as a toner .

[@teletubbiestunetwister9570]

You haven't known matte until you've lived through the 1980s makeup. Matte lipsticks that felt like toilet paper had dried onto your lips. Vibrant colours - NO SHINE!! A dewy face was like wire hangers to Joan Crawford. NO SHINE! NO SHINE!! The only time I had a shiny face was after I used a tub of Oxy 10 pads on my face throughout the day... The next day I woke with a very smooth shiny face... until I yawned and the whole thing cracked and peeled over the next several days ... exposing baby-like skin and all the same blemishes. MORE POWDER PLEASE!!!

[@JD.727]

@@cheetodust745 Wow, how have we not have our skin privileges revoked?? Honestly though, back pats for all of us. How far we've come!!

[@jesseblack5812]

not me sitting here with a hyaluronic acid sheet mask watching this 😂😂😬

[@Anon-ck3bx]

I feel like James just explained the skincare version of natural selection to us😂

[@MzClementine]

Bless my son. Cystic acne all over his back. I have to say the liquid niacinamide by ordinary. Unbelievable results on his back with healing. if I were to consider a percentage on how much his skin has healed with this, 80%. I'm blown away. Between hibiclens, rice enzyme exfoliator, differen gel, the niacinamide serum, and God forbid I can't remember the name of the lotion that we use on his skin. It has an alpha hydroxy in it. Unbelievable. Night and day....

[@aspen_733]

You're a really good mom, and the fact that he trusts you enough to open up about it and let you help him really shows this

[@JD.727]

Sounds like it was painful and hard to get rid of. Way to be tenacious! You have a lucky son.

[@elleitra3004]

Amlactin?

[@lainienicole5287]

If it is that bad, I would try to see a dermatologist if you are able. I hadhorrible cystic acne and they were able to make it so much better. If you can't afford it, you are doing good things for it now. I might recommend trying to add something that has ceramides in it.

[@kdlf333]

Hibicleanse did wonders for my acne especially with the mask 😅

[@carmiebbt]

i was always shookt that NONE OF THESE KIDS cut up the hydracolloid bandages??? like that would be the FIRST thing i do bc what a waste lmfao

[@billyjean3118]

I’ve stopped using exfoliants, chemical or physical, instead started using retinoids and simply moisturizing. My skin had never been smoother and softer!

[@teavetyskova]

Same here! I exfoliate very rarely. Instead I focus on moisturizer and retinol. Works wonders :)

[@mchmem]

What product do you use? I’m new to retinoids and have no idea where to start

[@teavetyskova]

@@mchmem LaRoche Posay Redermic R :)

[@billyjean3118]

@@mchmem currently paulas choice :)

[@billyjean3118]

@@mchmem watch dr drays videos on starting retinoids, very helpful!

[@adoresessy101]

For someone like me who has a skin picking disorder and doesn't really use too much facial products, the niacinamide serum from The Ordinary works WONDERS for my skin picking scars.

[@angelarae8423]

Me too :) makes me feel a little better to know that I’m not the only one who struggles with this

[@thelovevvitch]

Same! It's honestly a wonder product, burns the least for me too :)

[@eatdrinkstagger]

omg yes! I don’t have a skin picking disorder, but I perfectionist/anxiety pick and sometimes don’t know when to stop. Niacinamide has helped hyperpigmentation in healing scars so damn much.

[@JD.727]

I have the same disorder! Ordering a bottle of miss nia right now! If she gets blessings from fellow pickers, she's the product for me.

[@barbieblue3336]

Stop ew

[@yourmom-lc2yn]

The HA Serum didn’t do much for me but the niacinamide has been pretty decent for me ☺️

[@Grimalkins]

Same, it’s done wonders for me, one of just a few products I wouldn’t want to be without.

[@jamietaylor71]

Same!!!

[@hotpinkcrayolas]

Using the niacinamide at the mo, and it's slow going but working better than most things I have tried! x

[@genesisansbro4936]

I feel like the niacinamide from the ordinary makes me breakout more... a lot of deeper clogged pores especially around my eyebrows and my hairline. I stopped using it’s just to see what happens...

[@ashleybearden1906]

Was so excited about the HA serum but it didn't do anything for me besides make my skin dry..I tried using it different ways and always ended up with the same result.. 😫

[@themamamanders7651]

Niacinamide serum was given to me by an esthetician as an extra step to battle my maskacne throughout my day as a healthcare worker. It has changed my skin for the better.

[@francescagalleri1858]

The noises that guy made when peeling off that patch 🤨🤣

[@shannonchambers9764]

Freaked me out ,

[@carinabrandbu4221]

Car crash.

[@jazzylylesamson5692]

Yeah, had to lessen my phone's volume 😆

[@maggie_sugarxo]

"my lights fell on my face" Me looking at the lampshade above my bed 😂

[@JamesWelsh]

😂😂😂 AND IT WAS UNPROVOKED

[@maggie_sugarxo]

@@JamesWelsh that's it I'm taking mine down 😂

[@marybateman8127]

Hallooooo here again to remind everyone that the single ingredient skincare has been an absolute BLESSING for those of us with extremely sensitive skin, my moisturisers are not the lovely multi ingredients affairs that normal people can use, they are things formulated for very sensitive dry skin, like Aveeno. None contain hyaluronic and adding the Ordinary's serum to my routine has been a blessing!!!

[@cecilopez-cotarelo4209]

I like dedicated serums because I find it easier to make sure I have all the ingredients I need without worrying about essential oils and other irritants from products, plus I find it quite cost-effective.

[@Bryane430]

I’m still gonna buy my fave Ordinary Niacinamide 10% despite being included in most products. This changed my skin for good. Niacinamide isn’t the same as an acid or retinoid in which too much is bad for your skin so I’ll still continue to use it.

[@JamesWelsh]

Oh absolutely do! I’ve personally cut it out as too much can cause irritation. And I was using it at 10% in a serum and in pretty much every other product.

[@Bryane430]

@@JamesWelsh I forgot that you do have an irritation in high %. I prolly in the minority with my oily skin and my pores loving it so much than others.

[@LittleSparklingStars]

@@JamesWelsh for some reason, 5% isn’t enough for me. Had to swap back to the ordinary’s. Which sucks cause I gotta order it from the uk.

[@Salma-fm3rc]

@@LittleSparklingStars Can you please tell me the best 5% niacinamide serum?

[@Cvettie]

everything TOO MUCH is bad for you. There is not a single thing that if you overuse it, its still gonna be good. My skin did not take niacinamide well tbh and then I watched one of James' videos and he said he uses 3 drops only - trieid it last night and my skin was not irritated at all. Also my bestfriend had to go to the doctor because she was eating too much veggies and taking vitamins - so yes, too much of everything CAN be bad for you

[@lauramac6269]

I was so freaking triggered when I saw those cosrx pimple patches in your thumbnail! I literally shouted out loud “why are you telling me not to buy pimple patches? I only bought them cos you told me to!!” Then I watched the video and calmed my daft self down 😂

[@JamesWelsh]

Ahhh haha 😂 no I looooove!

[@nens1fens1]

if i see another the ordinary(niacinamide always) in the thumbnail, telling me i dont need it... its cheap, it works, its easy to find, not everybody lives in US and UK, i dont have a lot of choice..

[@NiMissNi]

Even if you do live in the US, I've started using it and my skin is absolutely glowing and my dark marks are disappearing slowly but surely. I personally love it

[@ladywytch129]

If it works for you, keep it and don't worry about it 👍

[@dubb3292]

KEEP IT!!!

[@Jamie-qz6mo]

the niacinimide 10% was too strong for my skin. I'm glad there's been more information about that now, because at the time I used it, it seemed to work for everyone except for me and I thought my skin was just shittier than everyone else's.

[@avocado184nhs82]

same! i didnt realize that was actually a very high concentration and not suitable for my sensitive skin

[@sadafnaaz8906]

Same ! niacinamide irritated my skin and I was so sad and disappointed.

[@achmetch5183]

Same I didn’t realise that either before dropping it but my skin transformed in a week and I got almost zero new breakouts

[@sluttymctits4496]

Same! I was using a 10% serum and stopped using it because it would always make me dry and flaky for a few days. I use plenty of products that have 5% niacinamide and have no problems at all. My skin isn't even all that sensitive or reactive, but that 10% just didn't mesh well with my skin.

[@mollloooooo]

I have noticed my skin to also be really sensitive to niacinamide but I don’t know if it’s the concentration or my skin is just sensitive to it 😣😅

[@summerbun9765]

Pimple patches actually have a gentler adhesive and some have salicylic acid so it’s a lot better on the face

[@JD.727]

True that. I remember seeing the large hydrocolloid patch gradually heal my skin, then become dirty and itchy over the course of a week. I soaked and peeled it off slowly and off came the recently healed skin as well as the healthy surrounding skin. That was on my arm... imagine how it would feel on delicate face skin.

[@jessicafrazier2969]

As someone who has VERY dry and irritated skin, I will continue to use my HA serum from The ordinary.

[@oliviagray4882]

Same. I understand what James is saying and all, but I have similar skin to yours in a sense that I’ll dry up and sometimes even peel a lil bit and my skin is irritated by so many other products. I get the struggle!

[@jessicafrazier2969]

@@YainMartinez it’s a great product! Both of them are!

[@ZairaL03]

I use HA serum together with my moisturizer to easier blend it out on my skin too, that way I can use less moisturizer too, good for my broke ass.

[@donneashleykritzinger9818]

I totally agree with the whole clay mask thing. I've wasted so much money on clay masks I don't even use now. Also that hyaluronic acid is in almost every product. 🤣

[@aisoaification]

Girl! I feel you 😆

[@katemostreicher]

yes and the wet clay masks dry out so fast!

[@petitsjoujoux5011]

Always terrified when James post videos like this xD! *Hugs my skincare products

[@saphires2875]

Same xD I'm terrified of seeing them on his videos

[@pamther77]

We're absolutely spoiled for choice with Welsh videos today! What a beautiful Sunday!

[@melisa_moore]

I just got the niacinamide syrum, and it’s the only time in my life that my oily skin hasn’t been greasy and nasty all day! 😅 I love it! It is the only product I have with niacinamide though.

[@jessicamaldonado5683]

Thank you so much James!!! Im newish to skincare and its somewhat shameful being 32 and just learning how to take care of my face.. i feel newbies like me fall into the gimmicks and promisses of skincare companies and its SO reassuring to hear from you whats good and worth the routine and whats not..

[@beckysantiago7824]

Not shameful. I'm 37 and just started caring about my skin in the last few months. I've been binge watching James and finally bought some skincare items at the end of last month!

[@thambec]

Don’t worry. I’m 38 and only started looking into skin care properly thanks to the pandemic.

[@hotpinkcrayolas]

33 year old who only started a skin care routine this year, and only cos I discovered James 😂 x

[@h.a.1123]

@@thambec same 🥴 trying to turn back time like, Cher 😭

[@sluttymctits4496]

No need to worry, I just started last year, shortly before my 35th birthday. It hasn't even been a year and my skin looks better than it ever has. I singlehandedly credit James and his comment section with getting me addicted to K beauty and helping me wade through the bullshit and hype. Nice to see we're all in good company here.

[@jazwhoaskedforthis]

You come into MY bathroom cabinet and drag MY routine items? Et tu? (Jk)

[@JamesWelsh]

😂😂😂🥺sorrryyyy

[@Roll587]

I absolutely respect your opinion, but you can pry my cosrx patches from my cold, dead hands.

[@JamesWelsh]

haha waaait watch the video 😉

[@Roll587]

@@JamesWelsh Hahahaha yuuuuup. Glad I finished watching!

[@JamesWelsh]

😂😂😂💜💜

[@wc309068773]

Omg peeling off those giant patches are like the peel off mask trend all over again

[@bubbl33_bubbl33]

You're probably gonna scream at this, but I had really oily skin (or so I thought) so I used to was my face with a very stripping body wash because to me it looked like the only solution to get rid of the oils. Then I discovered niacinamide and started to use that after a gentle cleanser. After a few weeks I realized that I had dry patches on my skin and the oil production was just to compensate for the extreme stripping! Turns out my skin is actually dry! So dry that I don't even use niacinamide anymore! I just use a gentle cleanser and a good moisturizer. (Also I don't know if my writing is all correct, English is not my first language, so I'm sorry for any mistake!! Love your videos!!!)

[@yuliya6899]

Personally for me, I used to dislike HA because I found that it dried out my skin and I did not see any skin care benefits. However, I recently started using it again after discovering it works best on damp skin as it allows for the drawing of moisture from the water molecules rather than the water inside your skin. Then, I ‘slug’ with petrolatum to occlude the HA and my skin looks so damn good! I also found that it drastically helped manage my winter dermatitis on my face (became at least 90% better)! Try out skincare and see what works for you, it’s all about experimenting and seeing what’s best!

[@chrisc6898]

I’m so nervous to watch this because I love the Aztec Clay Mask.

[@beautyinout4669]

Hey me too, I just ordered Aztec clay mask and I didn't want to hear anything bad Abt it

[@ayla8345]

If it works for you, use it! Not everyone’s skin is the same Most people looove Niacinamide, I don’t like, it didn’t work for me. I had a bad reaction. But that doesn’t mean it’s a bad or overhyped product. Everyone is different!!

[@rhizacadag1102]

@@ayla8345 same..niacinamide did not work for me

[@edenbhutia8152]

Saaaameee!!! They’re the only thing that gets of my acne dunno why i’ve tried everything

[@lmamd87]

I will never stop using a separate hyaluronic acid, I’m dry/dehydrated and live in Ireland where it always rains!!! Lol

[@tavirag]

same! with dry/dehydrated skin having some hyaluronic acid in a moisturiser won't work the same as a dedicated serum. Can I ask, have you find a holy grail moisturiser for our skin type?

[@lmamd87]

@@tavirag currently using Cerave

[@lauramac6269]

Ditto, I am like the driest most dehydrated skin ever (probably not helped by the retinol and my high wine consumption 😂) Best moisturiser I’ve found is the dr jart ceramidin which is ironic because it’s got fragrance in it and my face loves it whereas I can’t tolerate cerave it burns my face and turns it red and angry. I also like layering multiple moisturisers, like putting a gel type one under a more occlusive one.

[@Ebrill_Owen]

I live in a similar climate in the Pacific Northwest and I agree lol I need my HA serum!

[@kamalaismayil7582]

@@tavirag Try to look at Bioderma Atoderm line, I've heard good stuff about it

[@imqxla67]

I've stopped using clay masks and instead I use "The Ordinary" AHA +BHA. I find that the Ordinary works more effectively without the time consumption unlike a clay mask.

[@Maialeen]

If you used them together on the same day, it would do some serious pore maintenance. So what if it takes a little while? Not everything has to be done in 2 minutes. Clay masks are definitely worth it.

[@AMELIA-oj5qk]

sheet masks are bomb for travel when you can’t pack a big tube of mask/serum

[@supernova11711]

Oh my goodness, your profile pic is priceless 😂

[@AMELIA-oj5qk]

@@supernova11711 omg i’m just seeing this now, it’s my friends cat, his name is wrinkles and he’s very strange and sweet 😊🤣

[@Alylonglegs]

I see ducks not a cat lol

[@supernova11711]

@@Alylonglegs Well, she obviously changed it lol

[@novocaineariadne]

The Ordinary Caffeine serum really works for me. I have eye puffiness that adds me 10 years and this serum helps me with the problem.

[@hernorthwind]

may I ask how sensitive your skin is? :) I've been interested in trying it but I either hear horror stories or the highest praise lol

[@yules975]

@@hernorthwind i have sensitive skin lmao most thing make it red af but the caffeine solution was fine under the eyes and on the eyelids but didn’t do much like my puffiness was still there

[@shivika1000]

I was thinking the same thing! Many of my favourite products contain either or both niacinamide and HA.

[@sietesaudades7586]

I just realized that the way you address your audience in your videos is completely without exaggerated artifice. This is inclusive and authentic. Thank you.

[@pirithecute3562]

I connect to James on spiritual level with this video. He touched all the overhyped stuffs that I left long behind.

[@LinzG143]

I cut up my hydracolloid patches! I thought that was the point--why are people wasting an entire giant patch? 😂

[@alexandra109]

Since 2020 I’ve been working on simplifying my life. That includes my beauty routine. I’ve been using up products I have and trying to buy less. Now in 2021 I’ve been trying to buy products that are less single ingredient and that do more.

[@ameshartl3672]

Same & my skin has been loving me for it.

[@alterlove359]

The Ordinary Niacinimide + Zinc is my Holy Grail. I put a few drops into my Cerave moisturizer. The Ordinary products mix really well to elevate basic creams and serums. They are the perfect "booster" for people who can't afford all the high end expensive products. It's still cheaper to use their actives to made your own blends. Also you can tailor and customize to your own skincare needs on a day to day basis.

[@corvidox9137]

Omg I do the same thing!

[@dariameneyev6933]

I've had bad experiences with past moisturizers and the one I'm using now isn't the best, and is about to run out. I would love it if you could do a video on your favorite moisturizers!

[@traumaqueen918]

I swear I clicked the video so quick after seeing the thumbnail with every skincare item I literally just bought because of tiktok 😭😂 I needed this video 2 days ago to stop me before I started spending my paycheck on trend products 💀

[@carly829]

Hi James! I know this vid is a couple years old but hope you see my comment 😊 I'm 47 and have been binge watching your content. I have been pretty good at sticking with a skincare regime most of my adult life, but nothing more than cleanse and moisturize. Now I'm getting older and am pretty happy with my skin, but definitely want to explore more products to take better care of my skin as I get older. I appreciate your content and all the information on products I haven't ever really tried before, mostly because there is so much out there it is overwhelming lol! So thank you for you! Glad I found your channel!

[@steff6682]

Niacinimide Since I’ve used it my entire face has cleared up and I’ve never had a single spot and every blackhead has gone my skin looks incredible! I’ll never stop using it

[@sinnamorolls]

Literally JUST as you said: “Hylaruonic acid is in EVERYTHING, go check your products!” I was checking my moisturizer I’ve had for months (a very basic cetaphil one, as I have highly sensitive combo skin), just to check how much is in it- and low and behold, it says it right on the front! It’s got it in it! 🤯

[@Ghost_0418]

(Sees aztec face mask in the video) looks at the tub of it I bought yesterday.

[@Luckyy227]

It’s absolutely amazing for a detox bath, throw it it yourself rub 🛁 and enjoy!

[@Ghost_0418]

Side note: I’m still gonna use it because it’s the only decent mud mask I have available to me that doesn’t have essential oils and other irritating crap in it. I don’t use the apple cider vinegar like it suggests I just use filtered water.

[@OtheringHeights]

hey! if it works for you, then does it matter? you do you! 💕

[@JamesWelsh]

haha keep using it! its just a representation of clay masks in general :)

[@Miraclelittlepie]

@@Luckyy227 do you mind explaining how you use it in a bath i never heard of that

[@jenxsj3902]

James, my friend went to Brazil and came back with the Porcelain Doll cream. I have asked around but people do not know it. Ingredients are : Retinoic acid, hydroquinone, mequinol and monobenzone. I only used three times and it is so strong so I am now using twice a week and I will built it up to twice a day.

[@bish9411]

I'd love to make some recommendation, for me I find the cosrx pimple patches are quite easy to fall of when I do normal activities in a day. Recently, I've been using the Olive Young pimple patches, and let me tell you, they stick and suck like crazy. Hope this is helpful for people with pimples problems like me ;------;

[@raygin6581]

Cosrx has 2 patches, have you tried both? I find the black ones stick better

[@sluttymctits4496]

@@raygin6581 - Yeah, I found the black label ones stick better, as they're intended more for daytime use, but they also don't seem to be as effective as the red label patches. I guess it's a trade-off, so we should all choose accordingly to our needs.

[@hannie.haneul]

Cosrx has 2 kinds of patches, the red label one is supposed to be used overnight during sleep so it isn't as sticky but absorbs very well, the black label is thinner and stickier, and can be used during the day under makeup 😊

[@yakuhane8636]

Some by mi pimple patches stick on well

[@Miasread]

How fast/good do you think the cosrx patches are at sucking up gunk? I’ve recently switched from avarelle to rael patches and they work so much better. Peace out is outside of my budget and since I’m currently in the midst of a huge break Im going through them pretty fast

[@oddlyuncommon3535]

I cut out dedicated HA and niacinamide because of the redundancy in, well, pretty much every skincare product. My skin is much happier now 😊

[@jamier9851]

Oh so excited for today !!! Sundays are now *Welshcult day* 🤭💜💜okay watching now lolz commence..

[@cherylbo888]

Agreed! It's like going to "church"🤣💜✌🏼

[@Acidfunkish]

AOA brand from shopmissa sells packs of pimple patches with tea tree oil for $1.77. That's just under the price of the Cosrx ones (per patch, I believe), but they're also medicated. While you're there, check out their Paw Paw sponges, powder puffs, blotting papers, razors & refills, tweezers (if you lose your Tweezerman ones, especially 😭), cleansing balm, brush and sponge cleaners, hand soap sheets, drawer organisers, storage organiser stuff, empty palettes, hair ties and scrunchies, headbands, and bath bombs (pretty nice, pretty colourful, MAY STAIN FABRICS). 👍🏻 They have a lot of good stuff that can be extremely useful! But especially things that you already use and need to replace frequently, like makeup sponges and puffs, and things that you use but that are consumable and need to be bought frequently, like blotting papers. Both at very fair prices. I do not suggest buying a whole lot that you don't usually use, and would likely go to waste, however. I especially don't suggest buying versions of things you already have and like (eg: Tweezerman tweezers), unless you're scared of losing the original (like me), or you want a cheap travel version, to avoid losing the good ones (unlike me). Personally, I wouldn't bother with their skincare or makeup, but I don't mind with products that get washed down the sink immediately after, like cleansing balm. The cleansing balm I generally buy is around $20, and I go through it pretty quickly, so I figured it was worth a shot. But, you do you. Just try not to be super wasteful with your purchases, please. 🙏🏻 Cheap definitely doesn't mean that it doesn't produce waste.

[@joannesmith6920]

Just watched the Welsh Twins five min crafts video and I’m in pain from laughing so hard! Omg soo funny!!

[@emilyrg]

TOTALLY agree with redundancy of masks. Also because single-use sheet masks are SO wasteful! A lovely experience once in a blue moon, sure, but so glad to hear someone finally saying this! 💕

[@afreenmumtaz]

I had actually been thinking of stopping to use the Hyaluronic acid, can’t notice anything it has done for my skin accept for pilling my sunscreen every morning.

[@tarajay773]

😮 is THAT what's causing that?!?! Thank you!

[@afreenmumtaz]

@@tarajay773 Yes. I came across a video from someone who is an expert of The Ordinary serum and she explained the reason why my sunscreen pills every time I use it 😭 Hyaluronic acid. The KZbinr is Melissa van Dijk.

[@shannanneilson645]

Same here. Also noticed using a separate HA serum makes me too shiny as well.

[@NB-nh2sf]

@@afreenmumtaz yes!

[@suicidally-obsessed.]

I have been in a dark place for a while,mentally.I've listened to u every day,well one reason was because i love skin care,but your voice has been so soothing and calming through a rough time.thank you

[@sarahmhx]

To those who have afro hair (type 4) if you have clay masks left over, try using it in your hair - didn't really work on my skin, but did absolute wonders on my hair!

[@JamesWelsh]

Ohhhh that’s interesting! 💜

[@h.a.1123]

Really??? That's good to know! What improvements did you notice?

[@sarahmhx]

@@h.a.1123 it helps with removing product buildup and really defines my tight coils/curls (I have 4c natural hair), I've been using it for over 9 months and my split ends have gotten a lot better too!

[@h.a.1123]

@@sarahmhx that's amazing! I'm going to try this on my daughter! Thanks for the tip!

[@simo119e9]

@@sarahmhx True! I got 3b/3c curls and it defines my curls sooo much and removes build up

[@neresq]

My 65 year old combo skin (with milia) LOVES that I've added The Ordinary's 10% niacinamide to my routine which also includes Retin-A, and glycolic/lactic acid. I've also added Fresh's Rose Serum for moisture.

[@K_Rae_Bee]

The ordinary niacinamide completely changed my skin! No more breakouts or oily skin. Seriously life changing!!

[@eatdrinkstagger]

same - my T zone is no longer an oil slick, and I needed more of it when I started, but now because my skin’s sebum production has calmed down, I need a lot less of it. Still using for hyperpigmentation, even on spots on my body.

[@angelcabal4755]

It's also my favorite The Ordinary product. I can immediately see results with Niacinamide. There's a different glow and brightness the next day. :D

[@arianalarosa9254]

I love the hydrocolloid patches as for what they’re made for as band-aids 🩹! I cut myself often because I’m a clumsy person and these band-aids changed my life! I love how seamless they are and they definitely absorb a lot of discharge/pus.

[@domenicodiniro413]

Buy Cerave PM they have both and ceramide. So just buy that. The ordinary is good it you need to add a single ingredient. But you don't need to buy loads of single ingredient products.

[@Lprince4e]

I like hydrating and calming sheetmasks once in a while when i want to pamper a bit extra, but definity steped down on the use of them

[@kat9245]

i actually use my hylauronic acid on my stretch marks, it works wonders on them!

[@awildelife]

Just after a shower or?

[@kat9245]

in my case i do since that's the best time for me to do it

[@julyj6424]

i never knew!!! omg how has it been? around when did you see progress? i have very thin skin even tho im skinny so i have so many stretch marks around my hips and knees and its so white 😭

[@bellaayupermata6833]

I agree with most of your opinions. Just wanna share, for me it's all the process. When I first introduced to cosmetics, I took interest on make up first rather than skincare. At the start, I just didn't know where to start and it's easier to look what's in trend before what I need. I put pimple patches, clay masks, and sheet masks from many different brands. Later on when I knew better, I put sunscreen, cleansers, and moisturizers over everything. When we know how to thoroughly cleanse, sometimes it works as exfoliating too. Although we have different opinion for toner, I agree our skin need hydration. After some time, it became a cool journey though. For knowing your skin better, even from a break out you can learnt something lol. Maybe it all started from the want to take care of outer appearance that in this case is face but the more we dive deeper we gain knowledges about ingredients, food and beverage intake, water intake, sleep, and lifestyle overall. Thank you for sharing, I've been watching your videos since two years ago :)

[@chimeradarkoverlordrosanna1846]

james thank you so much for being so consistent and giving us quality content every single time :) you are truly a gem!!!

[@lilliana-miaharris2694]

The hydro patches are amazing for blisters on your feet !!! They saved my feet when I broke in my docs!!

[@liteflightify]

James is sounding extra British in this one.

[@JamesWelsh]

Oh really?! Haha 😂

[@kristacates9064]

I was thinking the same thing!!!!

[@eclipsedeuphoria]

@@JamesWelsh it’s soothing!

[@JD.727]

The way he says "foot" in this video makes feet sound so precious. All you have to do is read the phonebook James... and I'll purchase the recording on iTunes.

[@smp6565]

Until last year I religiously used physical peels and not "over moisturising" . After watching lots of your vids and researching, I decided to try acids just to test them (thinking it'd probably not work on me as nothing has so far) and was convinced that I'd go back to peelings soon. 6 months later I'm in love and have not gone back to my old routine (not planing to either) retinol, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, gentle cleansers and moisturisers have transformed my skin beyond what I thought possible (at 28 I didn't think I'd ever have nice skin if I haven't till now) it's clear, pores look more refined and overall it looks better and brighter than it ever has ❤️THANK YOU SO MUCH❤️

[@bellaboo7178]

is that a red velvet light stick in your backdrop!?!? we stan

[@JamesWelsh]

It’s izone and LOONA but I have the red velvet one too!

[@anaeyoi4490]

@@JamesWelsh and the love so sweet outro 👀👀

[@suzyh5874]

I stopped using foaming cleansers, clay masks and gel moisturisers as well as DIY skincare like tea tree toners and oatmeal masks. My skin used to be a bit oily in my teens. Now I'm actually more dry!

[@carmentorte6375]

Darling, where did you buy this wonderful Sailor Moon Light? Love it.

[@cindys8374]

I was nodding in agreement with everything you were saying. My cosrx pimple patches were such a life saver!

[@sarahgraham5007]

Me who just recently bought it: James: stop it Me: :(

[@alysiamontoya7607]

Couldn't agree more on the face mask! For a time every youtuber made me feel like i was missing out by not incorporating them in my routine! So refreshing to have someone validate my thoughts on them🖤

[@asash21]

Going from zero skincare routine to a mix of Bulldog (cleanser and moisturizer) and the ordinary products( lactic acid, glycolic acid, niacinamide and hyalorinic acid), i’ll never have too much niacinamide on my skin haha!

[@anettetorbjrnsdatter6673]

Funny coincidence! Two days ago I stopped using both Niacinamide and Hyalyronic Acid serums (watching this video for the first time today), both which I have sworn by every day since I started with my skincare routine. I was writing down my whole routine for someone on Facebook asking for advice, when I realised that I really did use a crazy amount of products. So I decided to take it down some notches by reducing the number of products, and that's where the Niacinamide and Hyalyronic Acid serums just suddenly felt excessive. This video made me more confident that I have made the right decision for my skin 😁 Thanks for the enlightenment! Always such a pleasure watching you 🙏 Not sure if I am able to reach you personally here for advice, but I'll take my chances 😁 I am living in the Arctic, and regarding sunscreen I am so confused as to whether wearing sunscreen also is necessary for me during the winter months. The sun is completely gone at that time of year in this part of the world and there are few if any who have been able to give me a straight answer to this question 🤔

[@nancyrosales948]

Stopped clay masks because as I’ve aged my skin has become drying and not overwhelming oily like when I was in my 20’s.

[@1992LauraJean]

I bought those same niacinamide and hyaluronic acid serums and noticed i wasn't needing them because of my other skincare products, they've been doing the trick for me! now i'm just using them up without the intent to repurchase. I am absolutely loving CosRX atm. my skin has never looked better! and the pimple patches really help with my spot picking!

[@Jamie-qz6mo]

my heart skipped a beat when i saw hydrocolloid patches in his thumbnail...cause i literally just bought hydrocolloid pimple patches for the first time

[@supernova11711]

The little ones are great (or, as James mentioned, just cutting the bigger ones) it’s just that you don’t need to apply them to your entire face lol

[@Dizzy_frog]

Totally agree with the hyaluronic acid point. Stopped using a dedicated serum and my skins is less red and irritated.

[@inlesinlet]

me seeing the thumbnail: "OH NO, james is going to bash the pimple patches i've got on my wishlist to combat the chronic skin picking, oh no!!" james: "just use the pimple patches" me: 🙌🏻 🙌🏻 🙌🏻 🙌🏻 🙌🏻

[@JD.727]

Ikr?? I always click, ready to have my feelings hurt but all I get is common sense. Those patches are a godsend! (I'm a chronic picker too.)

[@supernova11711]

I was too triggered by the Ordinary products to even notice the patches 😂 Those little things are amazing though! I love them!

[@celestemacklin2559]

Thank you for being open about your sponsors and affiliate links. Some beauty influencers ARE NOT and that fact that you are makes me trust your opinions that much more.

[@shivika1000]

James could you share your skincare routine when you have scratches/wounds on your face?

[@hotpinkcrayolas]

Yes! My cat is a bastard for nicking my face with her claws (she walks on me when she wants breakfast 😂) x

[@sleepychild9781]

A wonderful wound healing ingredient is manuka honey (umf rating higher than 10). You can get manuka honey in a jar or they have patches you can use as well.

[@raerohan4241]

@@sleepychild9781 It's crazy expensive though

[@katrinacabalonga8042]

I have an oily combo skin and I've been loving green tea and niacinamide products, it is really a game changer

[@cowboybones5743]

that mark from your light falling looks suspiciously like the mark from your pore vacuum....lolol

[@enidedej]

I'm glad that James talks about how you don't need a particular serum containing 1 or 2 ingredients. People praised the ordinary too much, and I get it that it introduced some of us to the science part of inci, but I spent too much time trying to make their products work. Except for the vit C with Alpha arbutin, the other products just didn't suit my skin needs or routine. I love my Korean products where a single serum is packed with almost every ingredient your skin needs, and they do make a visible difference when used.

[@nikkiona]

I’ve used hydro colloidal bandages for years and just cut them to size. I had no idea people were using the entire patches on their faces. That is super wasteful and silly

[@melanielablanc-mann1442]

I can appreciate your feeling about clay masks, when I was a teen, I got so frustrated one day , I made some mud out of the garden and slapped it on my face, I left it on until i could feel it "cracking", but at least I knew there would be no excess oil!