STOP RUINING YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE! Even More Skincare Mistakes ✖ James Welsh

[@maykruvi]

All I want is for James to read me a book. Honestly he has the most soothing and calming voice 🥰

[@Ms_Pumppkin]

So true!

[@7LemonGwen]

There's this other guy named Robert Welsh who has a half decent voice too.

[@chaoticlizord2181]

Sameeeeee

[@ceciliahenningsen]

His twin Robert makes videos every monday telling ghost stories! Love them

[@missx8012]

So true, if I’m ever struggling to sleep at night I put on one of his videos and I’m instantly relaxed when he speaks. It’s helped my sleep pattern so much x

[@Sema-er7en]

1) don’t leave any cleanser on your face. ( rinse better on your hairline etc. ) 2) don’t use toners as cleansers. (if you see makeup coming off when you use toners try double cleansing.) 3) don’t rely on spf in moisturizer and makeup. 4) if you already have a routine that works you don’t need to jump on every trend and try new skincare.

[@nazbxby9242]

i love you

[@vertebraefeline6067]

I love you soooo much rn💕 Thank you!

[@chaoticlizord2181]

“‘before we get started-I have bills to pay” - “don’t laugh” - I love this approach to sponsorships lol 😂

[@tracey6079]

I've gone back to basics, after having lots of the ordinary for absolutely no reason. I was breaking out over and over. Now it's so much better.

[@volgg]

What did you switch to from The Ordinary??

[@geronimopacis]

@@volgg switch to literally any other brand. dumb down your routine, sometimes too much actives and products will do more harm than good.

[@user-ks8mm7hk5s]

@@volgg I still use the ordinary and my skin looks great, id just recommend using fewer products

[@mollie.28.15]

@@volgg the ordinary can be great, the issue is when you use too many products together without knowing how to use them properly. Research is everything

[@InBeMugaaglesic]

@@volgg I really enjoy (I know James likes it too) the inkey list. Very affordable but I like their formulas better. For example TO niacinamide made my skin dry but the inkey list is more hydrating :)

[@ositaiza888]

changing more than one thing in my skin at a time,,, makes it impossible to pinpoint which product is working or irritating my skin. yet i still keep doing it!!!

[@KDMC0926]

THIS

[@HP-sq2fp]

This my exact problem LOL I’m constantly wanting to try new products but that obviously makes it impossible to determine what actually works or doesn’t 😩😂

[@paigelilyxx]

I’d be interested in seeing a video where u film your skincare routine every day for a week so we can see how it changes day to day!! Like when you includes chemical exfoliants and retinoids etc 🥰

[@JamesWelsh]

So I keep going to film this and then pushing it back! I’ll get that done and filmed this month!

[@alayah2734]

Yesss please 🙏 it would be super interesting

[@ThePeanutbuttercup12]

@@JamesWelsh yes please would love to see that 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@Ayesha_11122]

this sounds like a great idea. would really be helpful to watch!

[@lizziebarrie]

@@JamesWelsh yes pls! I’m starting with retinoid when my products arrive and I wanna know how to incorporated

[@sarahmcfadden8990]

Wayne Goss demonstrated how much spf foundation you'd have to put on to get protection from the sun and it was a massive amount. This is why it's advised to pair your makeup with sunscreen.

[@LEbackstage]

Oh yeah, I've seen it. I remember thinking "why do people think you only need a tiny little bit spf Foundation on your face, when you need a ton of sunscreen on other body parts?".

[@Chelsea-ju1ex]

Yes it’s like a little bonus spf!

[@LindaThao]

James tells me every day that I’m doing something wrong with my skincare routine 😂

[@JamesWelsh]

Sorrryyyyyy 😭🥲

[@TheQuintanaRoo]

I'm equally super excited and terrified everytime he posts so I can crosscheck my current rotation 😂😂😂

[@dominiquesiwulich4746]

@@JamesWelsh you know you consume too much skincare content when you're no longer learning new things I love you james 🤣

[@dominiquesiwulich4746]

@@JamesWelsh no never be.. I still have s lot to learn I just already knew everything is this particular one because like I said I consume was too much skincare contant.. it's a literal obsession. Never be sorry you are constantly teaching my new things and YOU and one of the MAIN reason I am.so knowledgeable already, so THANK YOU!! LOVE YOU! STILL SO ENTERTAINED! 😍😍😍😍😊😊🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@fran0162]

James could talk us into anything...his voice is so hypnotic.

[@melthompson2856]

I fully intend on letting you do all the hard work for me🤣❤️

[@JamesWelsh]

😂😂💜

[@saminagoku3914]

A blogger was sharing her skin care routine, she oil cleansed her face I was happy for a second then she wiped it off with make-up wipes- my acne itched I yeeted so quick-

[@София-д3р7д]

Using oils actually work great to break up makeups, but they might not be good for acne prone skin. And whoever used oil to wipe off make up is gonna wash the oil off with a cleanser anyway. It's not gonna stay on her skin. I never had problem wiping off make up with oil myself either, I use pond's cream cleanser now.

[@StefSoleil]

@@София-д3р7д I'm pretty sure OP doesn't have a problem with the oil cleanser, but with the make-up wipes.

[@София-д3р7д]

@@StefSoleil oh...I was going through the comments quickly, didn't notice she was talking about the wipes.

[@StefSoleil]

@@София-д3р7д Haha it happens

[@mistress.villaina7591]

your shirt matches your background perfectly !

[@NearerToTheDust]

Can I just thank you for finally convincing me to use toner?! I always thought it was an unnecessary step but since I incorporated the Klairs Supple Preparation toner into my routine a couple of months ago, and I have not experienced dry or dehydrates skin since despite experiencing Scandinavian winter at the moment. Thank you!

[@jazwhoaskedforthis]

This is one of my favorite toners!

[@Lin-kk5be]

“I have bills to pay“ *introduces sponsorship* james u‘re so honest & funny 😭

[@Thatprettygirl_207]

I love that he talked about skincare trends. I added a bunch of new serums slowly and thought my skin was purging, but it was breaking out. I tried this for months (my journey started in March of last year) and I just switched back to using my basic cleanser and moisturizer and no serums. I tried cutting back, I tried only using one serum, I’ve tried it all. The only thing that worked for me was dropping it all and going back to my basic routine. My skin has never looked better!

[@bridgetmartin3896]

I just started doing a skin care routine but before I bought anything, I watched a bunch of ur videos actually found u on facebook, u just popped up in my videos and I had never thought about my skin care before, I am 34 I never wore sunscreen, or did anything with my face other than wash it. But after watching ur videos I noticed I didn't like my skin so I now have a huge skin care routine. And now after only 2 weeks I already see a huge difference, my skin is beautiful, Thank u,

[@shannoncrutchfield135]

One of my bad habits is changing products before I've even given them a chance to start working (or should start, unless they're garbage). I'm sure most products will take a couple weeks or so to truly show results. But I just jump between them. Like using different moisturizers and cleansers at the same time. One day this one, next day this one, another day both. It's just not gonna work, and I know this, yet here I am 😂

[@angelicagayle7414]

I feel like James is a fashion icon but is too modest to admit it

[@kamillelord3891]

I know I loved this shirt on him!

[@natashadame4397]

I LOVE his shirt!!

[@KDMC0926]

And the nails 😍

[@angelicagayle7414]

@@KDMC0926 we could have a whole thread on here just for his nails 😂😂

[@angelicagayle7414]

@@kamillelord3891 it’s such a nice colour!

[@taylormcgarvey7428]

Thats why I wash my face last in the shower! It gets the shampoo/conditioner residue! I stopped breaking out there after that switch

[@emmadilemma.]

Hes not wrong I started double cleansing andbpatting on my toner about a week ago and I am amazed at the results of that alone. Do it people!!!.... loving your hair in this video, it's such a nice length x

[@cakewalkdesserts8803]

Your voice is the calm in the storm

[@theNPcompany]

I love seeing how clear ur camera is...no filter...its so refreshing

[@lizshoemaker8713]

Seriously thank you for talking about not running out to buy the latest skincare trends. I think influencers play a huuuuuge role in hyper consumerism and waste, and even more so, this over buying and over hyping can lead to counterfeit products just like it did in makeup. I would urge everyone to make smarter choices are reevaluate how we view waste in 2021.

[@xeechet6290]

James and Robert are a gift to humankind!

[@Melissab704]

So glad you addressed making sure you wash off all of your cleanser. Sometimes the simplest reason is THE reason. I went through the same thing with breakouts near my hairline years ago and since then I spend a good amount of time making sure all the soap/ cleanser has been washed off not just my face but the rest of my body when I shower. Problem solved!

[@roxyqueen2]

So funny you mentioned the cleanser in the hairline -- literally noticed myself doing this last night! Need to work on removing it.

[@Itscrislala]

Me:*placing order on Cult Beauty* *Notification from James in the exact same second: STOP PURCHASING NEW PRODUCTS!* Me: I shouldn’t have accepted those cookies

[@JamesWelsh]

😂😂😂😂

[@Itscrislala]

@@JamesWelsh at least I got the Succinic Acid so I know there will be no judgement for buying it 🙈

[@lyubovstoichkova2853]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@neegannaaswaakshin194]

I loved the history on toners/astringents! This demonstrates your commitment to research. There are so many current practices that stem from antiquated beginnings and no questions why we still use these practices! ☺️👏🏽

[@sandydee8003]

So Happy to see your positive, happy Vibes💜

[@JamesWelsh]

💜💜💜

[@cincin5078]

I just love that there's always that care in everything he says. 💜

[@eiwansk]

You hit it on the head. I have a GREAT skin care regimen and I was wondering where i could fit azelaic acid in to my routine....whyyy? In my almost 51 years my skin looks the best ever, I need to stop messing with my routine! As always, love watching you!

[@nicoleonfeels]

One day I’ll achieve the perfect routine! And you will too, if you haven’t already :)

[@rithapaul1877]

Can’t wait!

[@BeautywithDu]

You can achieve it today! Act as if you are already this person by creating good habits: buy less products, don't mix too many actives and apply sunscreen every day!

[@София-д3р7д]

For me La Roche's retinol B3 serum at night, The ordinary's coffee serum and Vitamin C serum from Purito in the Morning and evening has been working the best. For cleanser I use Kora organics gentle cleanser, and I always double cleanse. For toner I use Avocado essence from Frudia And for mask I use aloe vera gel. I think I've found the best one suited to mine xD

[@EMMYK1916]

Funnily my skin was always great. Never had breakouts until I started complicating my simple routine. I rarely wear makeup & have gotten rid of so called actives et al. If your food pyramid is colourful enough then you are nourishing from the inside out. Plenty of H2O. The ordinary etc are just jumping on the marketing bandwagon. Keep it really simple everyone. I feel like a huge age cohort is using unnecessary ingredients & overusing same. Let your skin breathe. Wear Spf, wash off same with gentle cleanser and use as rich a moisturiser as your skin can take. Embryolliose is the best. There's a reason french women look amazing. I will start listening to my body again & give what nourishes it.

[@vianjelos]

But skin changes so needs change too right? Like you may finally have the perfect routine for the momment but then suddenly it stops working for you and your on the hunt again. Skin care seems like a never ending journey since skin is extreemly reactive to enviornment, diet and genetics. Meaning it will change easily if any 1 of those things changes. And genetics will always be a factor since we all age and our horomones change as we do.

[@gennabradbury2410]

Would love love love to see a video about retinol? Best budget friendly ones to get, what types to start with etc, which ones have what percentage so you can climb the ‘retinol ladder’. It’s so hard to find out what percentage is in what serums and if they just have a little in or a good percentage!

[@ThursdayAtMidnight]

I feel like my biggest mistake is washing my face too late at night, when I'm tired and just trying to get through the routine, and I don't spend enough time on my neck because I'm too worried about getting cleansing oil/foam/whatever on my nice pajamas 🙃

[@rileycousins1326]

Take your pajama top off while your doing your routine..I haven’t done my skincare with a top on for YEARS

[@minajones8341]

@@rileycousins1326 Same!

[@20Kmercedes]

I’m so happy you mention the issue with trending products. My dermatologist gave me a similar speech after i showed them a photo of all my skin care products. They told me to get results from your skin care products, consistency is key. Testing out different products that are trending will only interrupt your result and create a hoard of products, which in my case was true. I had a ton products that were piling up and were going to waste because I wouldn’t even get through them and just leave them to expire. Plus it’s horrible for the environment. So now I have a set skin care of six products and a few serums I use depending on my skin. And now, instead of buying products I don’t need, I watch your videos to keep up with skin care 😁

[@cliosidonie]

I finally got a lovely routine that works for my skin and I will not be ruining it unless it's something that can vastly improve what I have going. The one thing I am terrible with is remembering whether it is a Vitamin C mask day and a Niacinimide serum because I personally don't like combining them on the same night. (There are so many conflicting articles about it but whatever) Vitamin C is so unstable so I don't want to chance breaking it down before it has done any good for my face.

[@yaz3013]

Not only is this a great video but the astetic of your shirt kinda matching your background colours is just 😍😍😍

[@MsHelloKV]

This is amazing! I have been getting so painfully dry and flaky but ONLY in my hairline, and have not be able to figure out why (I’ve tried everything). Now I’m having flashbacks to me always seeing suds in my hairline from my cleanser and not rinsing them. Going to give the wash cloth trick a try!

[@carlosdeleon6472]

I agree with you on the stick to what works for your skin . Skincare company’s really need to do more of travel size products to better try them.

[@BeHealing]

I love that you try them all for me. You make me spend so much money as it is! I’m also a youtuber and a video fo yours I watched last night (when you mentioned the 4 hour later oily thing that I also get while filming all morning getting more and more shiny) made me spend a shed load of money on watermelon k beauty lovelies. I have too many products but you try things and I get the ones you and others tell me to! I’m seriously addicted to your videos

[@janatuso2061]

I wish I could just sit and talk to you, pick your brain & determine what would be best for my older, sun damaged skin...basics with maybe a mask or 2. Thank you for trying so we don’t have to as well as being 100% transparent and honest ❤️

[@amyhurst2310]

Wondering if skincare is now having a fast fashion moment? Seems like it to me. I'm happy to go slow and let others be the guinea pigs.

[@jazwhoaskedforthis]

If it's good it'll stick around, no need to jump on trends right away

[@davidwebley6186]

I am going to start cutting out some of the additional actives like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. As one or the other seams to be in most of my products anyway. Also to try and better understand the ingredients with the aim of simplifying my routine.

[@vaishnaviprathap5150]

👍👍

[@schy9614]

That makes sense! Cut the step and simplify routine. Also we need to think economically, I had HA serum which usually comes in 30ml bottle, I thought how many bottle I'll go through if I use it AM and PM? So bought 200ml HA focused toner, saved tons of money if I calculate it!

[@davidwebley6186]

@@schy9614 Totally agree. It takes time but it is a matter of understanding what actives work for you and what delivery system is best for your skin. I also have changed my toner over time to one that includes Willow bark (natural form of salicylic acid) so I do not use so much of other BHA's. It really is a matter of listening to your skin so to speak and not the brands. If you have found the products that work for you there is no need to change unless you find one that can do the same job better, cheaper or more environmentally friendly. I am now probably about 90% K- beauty thanks to James and I honestly think it better than most western brands. He is a great source of information and the influencer that provides the voice of reason. I tend to listen to him to better understand which brands not to buy as much as anything.

[@XY-cu2lg]

Can you pls put caption option. So that I can opt for autogenerated English. English is my second language that's why

[@JamesWelsh]

Hey! Auto captions are on for all videos so I’m not sure why they aren’t showing! Maybe it takes some time after upload? I will have actually hand written subs for this video in the next day :)

[@messihendo]

They don't generate right away! I'm sure they will soon though :)

[@doriking9756]

I’m watching 6 hours later and it says not available

[@maryy2077]

It’s already available ✨

[@XY-cu2lg]

@@JamesWelsh aww thanks for replying. Let me check now whether it is available or not❤️

[@simplysj02]

I’m glad you brought up the SPF in BB! I’ve been saying this for so long! Like-is it a nice added benefit? For sure. But it isn’t a stand alone protection by any means

[@nashidbintetaufiq6334]

I don't know how I would save my extremely sensitive oily acne prone teen skin from the tortures dermatologists in my country did if James wasn't here to help. James,You helped me to learn I need only 1/2 extra products to treat my acne along with the basics. Feels like my routine is now working pretty good and I'm keeping it simple also not using any prescription medication. Thanks to James Welsh, every day I did some mistakes and then learned from you again. Finally at a point when I can say, I'm doing less but not wrong (maybe not wrong )

[@spacearies5953]

So I started a skincare routine about two months ago (combination with oily T-zone), and took the advice to double cleanse, one cleanse with an oil cleanser La Roche Posay and the other with Neutrogena Spot Control...within 3 days my skin was super sensitive and I developed these horrible dark blemishes on either side of my nose....clearly I was over cleansing and I'm pretty sure the cuprite was the Neutrogena...took me days to get rid of the blemishes....thank goodness for the niacinamide serum!!! I guess its all trial and error learning....I've learnt so much from your channel James :)

[@EM-mj3uy]

I was watching some of your old videos looking at advice about using aloe vera, and OMG your skin has improved so much, like before it was still very nice looking but a year later it’s glowing and looks so soft and super nice. I think you are someone I can trust with skincare advice, thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@nia-tl7wp]

Great video! I never understood the purpose of American toners- they always stripped my skin. When I started using Korean products and toners were. Huge part of that program, I was even more confused and did some research to find out the differences. Love my Korean toners!!! Such a nice part of my layering.

[@Scents4em]

Oh my gosh, your voice is breath of fresh air. I’m in the US and we’re not doing so hot right now. I am SO glad to decompress with skincare ❤️

[@dysaniac3807]

Its 2 in the morning 🌄 (in my country) but since its James, so obviously I have to stay n watch the whole video even if I have to go to my work at 7 AM... All hail James...

[@juliabinford6500]

I like that you are letting us know that you trying everything doesn’t mean we need to try it all. I agree with you about rinsing product from the hairline. I used to have that problem.

[@franceskeller4536]

that toner tip is so great and from now on, I make sure I'm cleansing well so I don't get makeup and grime on my cottonballs after applying toner 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@kdarby08]

I see your point about not jumping on trends. I don't think there's anything wrong with being excited to try new products though. It's fun for me and as long as I'm enjoying it and my skin isn't reacting poorly then I don't see the harm 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@outlsd1590]

My face cannot handle acids, whole time I thought it was hormonal.. when it was my using chemical exfoliate everyday. Gotta switch it up , love you James !

[@userchange2076]

James over here saving our skin😍

[@manroopk1543]

shit as soon as i saw it i thought the fingers are wiggling😂😂😂

[@cescajay3733]

Thanks for this - it's really helpful :) Another reason I wouldn't rely on makeup for sun protection is that although they may contain SPF (which is protection against UVB) they usually don't mention any protection against UVA (which can cause cancer). Sunscreen protects against both UVA and UVB.

[@veronikaspain4734]

I absolutely love your channel as it is drama free 💙 Could you please review or advice on use of SPF's with tint please? Thank you 😊

[@candiedragon]

I'm just starting to get into skincare and I'm just happy I've found people like James and Hyram before I decided to start so I got a pretty solid foundation to boot lol.

[@MelissaClaasen]

I adore Nathaniel Drew. His content is lovely. Been watching his KZbin channel for a while. Thank you, James, for always making such interesting, thoughtful content. I so enjoy your videos. Discovered you via searching for skincare product reviews a few weeks ago. Much love from Germany

[@iLeaveYouWithHugs]

Your voice is so soothing, I appreciate it. I am trying to throw things away that are expired / I hate using but kept because I didn't want to waste the money 😬

[@funeralmute3268]

I am so glad that I clicked on this video because I am today years old realizing that not washing out the soap from my hairline was causing me to break out. I'm on HRT so I have a lot of hormonal acne that I am finally settling into a skin care routine that is working for me to combat that, but even though the lesions on my cheeks and forehead are going away, I am still getting acne in where my sideburns and beard are growing in. And now I know -- thank you.

[@spadarkly]

@James Welsh I don't think usually jump on trends, but I will say you should try a snow mushroom serum. I got one in my Boxycharm box and it has impressed me more than expected. It reeeeaaallly calms down my redness and makes my skin super soft and even. It also seems to balance moisture better than hyaluronic acid. My pores look fantastic after I use it. Also, I was afraid it would stink, but it doesn't.

[@Chelsea-ju1ex]

We love a good sponsorship! Skill share is really awesome.

[@preciouslencioni6017]

I’m going to try not to chase higher percentages of actives. I need to learn to be content with my routine if it works.

[@lubnan08]

Me too.

[@heidi9583]

You make my heart ❤ feel good James! Thank.you for being so helpful!

[@dyfustifications]

Now I feel better ending up with wet hair after washing off the cleansing whatever. 🥰 PS: I have to avoid salicylic acid and would love some recommendations without it. (50+)

[@ForYourCynicism]

I had been trying for so long to get glowing skin using all the products influencers seem to love, and I finally had to admit that I’m over moisturizing my face. I want to love toners so bad but I realized that all of these moisturizing ingredients were just making me break out. I definitely use a moisturizer as my last step, but I’ve cut out snail mucin, propolis, and products where every one has to have hyaluronic acid

[@friedbolognasandwich]

Also to launch off your last point, people dismissing or not using products due to packaging. I understand, as you've said before, that it's part of the experience for you to have pretty packaging but I find a lot of the time that I'm paying just for pretty packaging and am returning to old, boring, tried and true products. I'm not risking my skin anymore just because I find Cetaphil, or the like, ugly lol.

[@amandadavis6195]

When you said snow mushroom I thought you were joking but then you kept going! That sounds like a potion ingredient in an JRPG

[@JamesWelsh]

LOOOOL! 😂😂

[@lulu88489]

Plus, most makeup and moisturizers have SPF 15 which is not enough to protect your skin! Dermatologists recommend using an SPF 30 or above for good protection.

[@sarahr9964]

Simplicity is really the key! I got my first and worst breakout after trying too much products because I wanted to achieve this "perfect glass skin" that I saw everywhere. Now my routine is just cleanser, snail mucin essence (also can be used as a moisturizer), BHA serum (once a week), SPF gel, and retinol night cream for dark spots (every two days). Sometimes I use benzoyl peroxide when there's acne. My skin has been recovering since then. Acne is gone and the dark spots start to fade.

[@HH-qy5ze]

I'd be incredibly interested in a 'what I'd use if I weren't a skincare reviewer' kinda vid

[@LexiNot]

oh yes let's see what else I'm doing wrong lmao

[@Mayabee321]

Double cleansing has really helped my skin. If I wore makeup that day, which I rarely do, I will first cleanse with a balm and then cleanse again with a slightly foamy cleanser. Otherwise I will cleanse twice with the foamy cleanser. I have also stopped using toner bc my skin just doesn’t like it. I invested in a powder SPF from color science, which I will start using tomorrow. I wish I had started using SPF regularly when I was younger but better late than never I guess. I use a retinol from The Ordinary every once in awhile. If I wear it too many times in a row my skin gets slightly irritated. I’m thinking about ditching it all together, I dunno. Thanks for the tip on removing all the cleanser from the hairline with a wet washcloth, I will try to incorporate that step into my routine. I love your videos James! You present information very well and you do your research. Thanks for trying all the products so we don’t have to! Take care

[@sunshinehorror810]

This year is about finding the perfect skincare routine for me 🥰 Between you and Hyram, I can’t go wrong! My routine so far is going great, love you guys both!

[@messihendo]

I see you've fully embraced the term "skinfluencers" ... next stop, skinimalism!!

[@JamesWelsh]

Omg I hate both of these terms 😂 I’ve filmed a skinamilism video and it took a lot of strength to say it more than once

[@oliviaseils7240]

i'm DEFINITELY gonna actually do research before buying products for skincare. my skin is currently paying for me not doing research before buying a product, but i have a thing where i don't want to buy a new product until i finish the old one so i reduce waste, so my skin is just going to suffer for a few more weeks before i can get something new

[@saritameow4092]

I’ve been getting really confused because I didn’t think micellar water was a toner.. but they are being branded as toners and it says so online when I look it up! Definitely needed this clarification.

[@HannaKass]

Let's get Roberts page to a milli too!!! Love both you guys so much

[@sour_lemon2692]

My skincare routine actually works really well, but the second I see a clogged pore I pick my entire face to shreds...! My 2021 goal is to stop picking my face, and to let the skincare work its magic. Plus, it's definitely aging me, and no one likes that. Why invest in skincare if you're just going to destroy your damn face anyway, right?

[@KDMC0926]

This is so relatable

[@devorahann3230]

Same! I generally have clear skin but the moment I get a spot/blackhead/clogged pore something primal in me wants to attack it 😭

[@jenngranados825]

@@devorahann3230 same... I gave myself like 20 pimples from picking my face 😭

[@britnysnyder4991]

Yes I always wanna pop my zits/blackheads! Its a hard habit to break.

[@mongrong3979]

That's literally me and how my stubborn acne scars start to happen and remain faithful to me 😭😭✊🏻

[@lubnan08]

Thank you for the video. I need to rinse out my hairline and use sunscreen more around my neck and ears.

[@danicee]

Would love to see more products with phas instead of bha and aha ingredients, much gentler on the majority of skin types

[@lavayuki]

My mistake was not first cleansing long enough to get my makeup off properly and forgetting to use it on dry skin before adding water to emulsify. I find makeup with SPF is useful to reapply throughout the day, as its hard to but normal sunscreen over makeup. A lot of cushion foundations are so handy for it

[@EGGrun]

❤️❤️❤️ Yes, this video was so on point! I will try to do more research before buying new products, I feel like my routine works fine, but it is excesive, I use 3 different oils, 3 moisturisers and 2 toners every day (I would love to make it more practical, yet effective, but I don't know how 🙃)

[@NoMarkledZone]

Talk about vitamin E and F for wrinkle, antiaging, and scars...before hyram and cass do a video about it!! Welcome!! 😘

[@bridgetrobinson76]

I had really bad hormonal acne, I’ve tried a few products from ‘the ordinary’ and they all play nicely. I no longer breakout, I wouldn’t be happy trying other products when I know what I use works for me. It’s a trial and error when purchasing new products and your skin will tell you what works and what doesn’t.

[@_LightOfRa_]

That Saturn light is lit, no pun intended 😄

[@lenamarieburbach3128]

I got my boyfriend the exact same one for christmas. Should've kept it.

[@shellbell4136]

It definitely out of this world! 😉

[@thelovelymisshill]

He liked it, so he put a ring on it 🤪

[@_LightOfRa_]

@@thelovelymisshill 🤣🤣🤣

[@user-yy8vp5ln9r]

loooooove the quality of the video, its sooooo crystal clear!! and of course always an amazing content thank ü James

[@mamarogers7423]

I absolutely love your videos! They’re so entertaining and helpful!! And you’re beautiful and hilarious. 😘🥰😍

[@LEbackstage]

I always thought "why do people think, you only need a tiny little bit Spf Foundation on your face, when you need a ton of sunscreen on other body parts?". I'm not good with Spf on my face because I'm black and live in Germany - I never really wore spf growing up. It's something I'm doing in the summer because I use AHAs but I tend to forget it in the winter. But I layed my sunscreen infront of my mirror to remind me. I'm guilty of trying out new ingrediens but I've gone back to salycilic acid and gycolic acid because it worked. And I realized that I do need hydration even with my oily skin. I found the ingrediens that worked and look for them in products - I'm not playing around anymore. I still rotate depending on what my skin needs but I'm not going to introduce something new.

[@Rat1701]

I need to stop trying actives in general because my skin gets irritated from almost anything.

[@ajengyf]

Hi James, this really hit me! What I learnt from 2020 going into 2021 is I will keep using my perfectly established skincare routine and (hopefully) not trying anything new this year 😂

[@gemmas8892]

Love this 💖💖- nice info about the cleansing, and I totally agree with the use of spf. I started using a natural skincare for about 3/4 months last summer cos so many people were talking about it - and it completely ruined my skin, I’m now trying to get it back 😔gonna stick to what my skin likes rather than ‘new’ from now on xxx 😍😍

[@cassiequinn7893]

I loved the history of toners!! A video of other skincare fun historic facts would be so interesting!

[@alisonebanks7588]

Just a great video I’m so guilty of wanting to try new products but this put things into perspective for me and you’re so right James if a routine’s working why change it 😉

[@ginberry718]

Thank you for your videos! For the last 18 months I’ve done cleanse/double cleanse if wearing makeup, tone, serum, eye cream and moisturiser every single day twice a day thanks to you and one other youtubers videos. I keep trying to add other items in, but I’ve managed to keep this routine up due to these videos!

[@ginberry718]

Trying to add in retinol, exfoliator and sunscreen...I’ll get there eventually 😂

[@fenn__fenn]

I had always been into skincare from a young age, buying the red stridex pads and the clean and clear and the astringents and all the wrong products for my oily skin 😅 once I started educating myself, I bought all The Ordinary products, and I broke out. I huffed and I puffed and I was so irritated that these products weren’t working for me, I bought CeraVe and I liked their cleanser and moisturizer, but I could never get the right combination of actives to actually HEAL my compromised skin. Eventually, I gave up. I bought Proactiv. I was coming from a severely depressed state and while skincare was an outlet for me, I couldn’t handle the stress of constantly buying the wrong products anymore. I ended up admitting myself for four days to a behavioral health hospital over suicidal thoughts in December of 2019. I came out of it still depressed, still tired, still done, but with a partner who refused to give up on me and showed me what love really was. I had been with him two months before I was admitted, but we had been best friends for over a decade. He helped me more than any medication, any therapist, anything else I had ever tried on my own. He showed me the right books to read, the right supplements to take to avoid Wellbutrin(it helps people, I just don’t want to take medications), exercises and meditations to do to help me help myself. Then, early 2020, right before the lockdown, I recycled all my Proactiv. I tried again. And again. And again. I found James Welsh, and through him Krave Beauty, and learned that LESS is more. I needed to heal my skin before I focused on the nightmare of cystic acne and closed comedones on all my pores of my face. So I stopped actives completely. I bought Great Barrier Relief, the Indie Lee COQ-10 toner, hyaluronic acid, and I focused on healing and hydration even with my oily/combo skin. I spent 4 months just doing that, even with active acne and huge painful cysts under the skin. Then I bought Adapalene. I used that only for about two months. My acne got WAY worse, my skin was dry, flakey, red, disgusting, you name it. But I kept going. Until now. I have PIE everywhere and I still have closed comedones and a lot of blackheads around my t-zone, but it’s a world of difference of what it used to be. I’m now incorporating a Vitamin C during the day as well, since the Adapalene no longer makes my skin dry or sensitive. I’m finally seeing the light. All I needed to do was LESS. So my goal for 2021? Keep doing what I’m doing. Don’t add unnecessary steps to my routine. Keep the healing going, and once I’m fully recovered, I’m going to keep going. Because I know this works for me. I’m 26, this last year and a half was the worst acne I’ve ever faced in my life. I hated myself. But I kept. Going. I didn’t give up. And that’s the only difference between me now, and me in December of 2019. Sorry this is so long. Thank you to anyone that read this. Hopefully it will inspire someone going through a similar situation to stop overworking the skin and focus on healing yourself inside AND out first. Your body needs to be healthy before your skin can be healthy. And for your body to be healthy, you need to heal your mind first. I’m a living testament to that. Liah Yoo is an amazing resource for people just starting out on wanting to start over and heal their skin. If this helps just one person, I’ll be happy. Thanks guys.

[@Mgaillenak]

I'm keeping my skin care routine this year! I get too bored with it or just don't want to get up before bed to wash my face off etc Not this year! So far, so good.

[@alevaldez4878]

You have changed my skin! Thank you !!!!