The Best Underrated Skincare Products - Hidden Gems 😍

*Products Listed Below
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Today I want to share some skincare / korean skincare products that I truely belive are hidden gems. These underrated products get pushed to the side by 'viral ' products but hopfully, these prodcts are gonna get their time in the spotlight.
Focusing mainly on healing, soothing and calming the skin barrier as well as enlarged pores, blackheads and sebaceous filaments, these are the products you should try!
Products In This Video (*= affiliate link)
*MAMONDE - Blue Azulene Cloud Toner -
global.oliveyo...
*ma:nyo Panthetoin essence toner:
global.oliveyo...
Sebum melting options:
- *ilso Super Melting Sebum Softener:
global.oliveyo...
*ilso Natural Mild Clear Nose Patch -
global.oliveyo...
*SUNGBOON EDITOR - Blackhead Melting Clear -
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*Mary&May - Daily Safe Black Head Clear Nose Pack Set -
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*ilso Deep Clean Master (Blackhead Remover) spatula -
global.oliveyo...
*COSRX - BHA Blackhead Power Liquid -
shrsl.com/4kd8u
MAKE SUBVERSE PLUMPING PEPTIDE SERUM -
www.makebeauty...
KOSAS - CHEMISTRY AHA SERUM DEODORANT - BEACHY CLEAN -
www.spacenk.co...

[@isamu_h.1878]

Thank you for keeping up with these reviews on KZbin. Some of us are avoiding TikTok and the whole shit show that comes with this app so we are forever grateful ❤

[@aubreegriffith8426]

Me 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@DaisyKmua]

*nods*

[@annanaylor]

Yup

[@cristalaraujo9304]

Yess

[@Peace_Love_Dolphins]

Yes I hate the hidden ads. 🫥

[@laurieann2714]

I have tried a few of your recommendations and you have never steered my wrong! I am 58 with drier skin and live in the United States. You have exposed me to products I wouldn't have otherwise known about.

[@Kbeautywithmamamaja]

Tell me more. I’m 51 with semidry skin. What is your favorite cleanser and moisturizer?

[@tiffanychill8219]

CeraVe moisturizer cream is the best I've ever found !!! I have spent thousands on moisturizers because I don't want dry skin . I have combo skin but I'm using tretinoin and my eyes are dry now and CeraVe is the best ever . It beats Charlotte Tilbury magic cream,drunk elephant,lancome, Estee Lauder,. Another great one is ole Hendrickson!!! Absolutely amazing​@@Kbeautywithmamamaja

[@Noora2299]

Anything but Cerave lol there are so many great products out now that are as affordable without being so boring

[@tiffanychill8219]

@@Noora2299 nothing beats CeraVe . It's boring 😂😆😂😆 but it's absolutely the best for dry skin .

[@tiffanychill8219]

I have used massive brands and nothing beats CeraVe moisturizer cream. Cetaphil is good also but the high end isn't great that I've tried and it's a lot . Charlotte Tilbury magic cream is basically almost like CeraVe but not as good for 8 times the price . Ole Hendrickson is absolutely amazing. I have tried lancome ,Estee Lauder,drunk elephant, Charlotte Tilbury, KHIELS. KHIELS is a good brand . I like Estee Lauder and lancome but not the moisturizer

[@wisteria_love]

James we need a full rundown on your current routine! Your glow is superb!

[@THEACNECHANNEL]

the true king of skincare

[@PlayerEternal]

Glowing... literally! I don't personally like that look but more power to him because his skin surely appreciates the TLC

[@DaisyKmua]

i thinkk the lights make it extra shiny, but i WISH my skin glowed like that 😄

[@JamesWelsh]

💜💜💜

[@JamesWelsh]

@@DaisyKmuayeah it’s just the side lights! I had to move them and forgot to put them back in the right place 😅

[@bethr1035]

And if it’s like me, I start that glowy, but it eventually settles in the skin and it becomes more dewy than glowy. At my age (54) I like dewy, but not glowy. 😄

[@flufftronable]

Your hair looks amazing James

[@amandainavandbtr]

James! I'd love a video on what general skincare routine would be a good basis for each decade or so. Like teens, 20s, 30s, etc. I know those are very general ranges but maybe a video on how to handle certain issues that typically occur in those ranges or something? Please! 😊

[@AyooFreshie]

That cosrx bha power liquid has been my staple, for like 5yrs+ 😍 Tackles my blackheads, whilst moisturising and being so gentle for my combination skin 👌🏾💗

[@TORTANK_8]

That CosRX BHA Blackhead Toner is a miracle worker. Really helped to shrink and prevent blackheads on my skin. I've been using it consistently since 2018!

[@natashaleech231]

You are treating us with all these videos, fave thing ever just to chill and watch you ❤

[@JamesWelsh]

🥹💜💜💜

[@Binxie_]

We need a current day/night routine, you’re glowing!!

[@LauraLVTGW]

The Dear Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream also has guaiazulene. It is very calming!!

[@lisa-maried8733]

I started taking skin care more seriously since I been following you and I’ve definitely noticed a difference

[@AliceHunter-0827]

I know it was mentioned only as a comparison, but thank you for bringing up the Inkey List body exfoliating stick, again. I meant to get one, but had forgotten.

[@JamesWelsh]

Haha glad I reminded you! It’s great

[@Leshpngo]

I find my products from your end of year tier list. It would be super dope for you to do a best of all skincare products.

[@graciegilbert2148]

You are GLOWING!! I’ve tried a lot of your recommendations and you have been spot on every time! Thank you!

[@heidihinds7207]

I’m going to Korea in October - the number of items I’ve just added to my shopping list because of this video 😅 Thanks so much for the sebum softening recommendations! Will be making a beeline for these products once I set foot in Olive Young.

[@cousindexter]

I clicked fast lol, I love your recommendations ❤ you and dr Idriss are my to go ppl when it comes to skincare!

[@smurfette_blues7922]

Yess as someone that has had acne since highschool, i always have the cosrx bha blackhead power liquid in stock. Its definitely been such a big help in my skin care journey even until now :)

[@SAYoung15]

I just discovered mediheal and I’m obsessed. I highly recommend their collagen ampule pads

[@CowGirlKat8691]

Am LOVING the glow James!! 💜 Sometimes my skincare will make my cheeks red for hours & other times it doesn't, it doesn't bother me at home but when traveling & being around people it's a pain!! I use the same skincare away & at home so it's not them... And, it's ALL recs from y'all so... 🤠

[@KathyHart-pt8oz]

Your recommendations have helped repair my trashed skin barrier in a very short time. I will continue to try your recommendations whether they are sponsored or not because I trust you implicitly. P.S. your skin today is 🔥

[@millierosse1558]

Please do an acne spot recommendation video. 😭 I don’t know what will stop me breaking out.

[@lovexlightsx3]

he's recommended the rosen spot treatment before! its sold at ulta :)

[@BoNaarden]

Everyone is different and acne is such a complex problem, but two over the counter products that helped me amazingly well are an azelaic acid serum: I started out with the Inkey List one, which is fine, but a step up from that is the Facetheory Lumizela serum. This one works better under make up too. The second product is the Succinic Acid Acne Treatment from the Inkey List. I don't use it as a spot treatment, but as a serum at night as the last serum before my nightcream. The combination of sulfur and BHA works magic for me. It doesn't smell nice though, hence why I use it in my nighttime routine haha. Dermatologists will always go for Benzol Peroxides and stuff like that, but these two are gentle options to try if you are not into that. If you can afford to see an esthetician, I would highly recommend microneedling. It is AMAZING. Hope this helps! 🍀

[@millierosse1558]

@@BoNaarden omg thank you!

[@millierosse1558]

@@lovexlightsx3 thank u so much xx

[@ajaealonzomarcelo7413]

no cap no bs product reviews. LOVE YOU JAMES! patiently waiting for your new updated detailed perfume reviews. 😁

[@Bardes82]

My entire skincare routine is Cosrx! I tried them on James' recommendations and I'm in LOVE with the change in my skin!

[@TheLifeEclectic]

My love....Those nails....I came for the skincare but am sitting here jealous and obsessed with your nails!!!!!

[@mammuchan8923]

I am so enjoying learning from you, plus it is so relaxing after a days work to just listen. Your skin looked amazing today btw🌞

[@user-fs3bn8mt4o]

I'd love to see a video on your holiday skincare essentials. What are the products you take with you on sunny holidays? I have such a large collection and never no what to prioritise in my suitcase other than SPF.

[@Truffoire]

Thank you very much for the in depth information on many subjects. I really appreciate this support, as I see it. There’s a crazy world of skin health/ care out there and reading and listening to this channel has given a lot of insights. Thank you!

[@tiffanywilliams7763]

@JamesWelsh The only product you've ever recommended that I have purchased & I didn't care for was the Make face wash from one of your favorites or holy grail videos a few years back. It just wasn't right for my skin, not a bad product, My face just didn't feel clean after using it & I had slight breakouts after using it. I determined my skin likes & can handle a light exfoliating cleanser every day. All that to say, you never steer us wrong. Thank you for maintaining your integrity & what you're "about" as a person & content creator! 🖤

[@sophie-2805]

What a glow and ALGORITHMA to one of my faves 💜

[@tes_jpg]

have a nice day james 💜🖤 thank you for your recommendations!

[@RainyJae_]

I stumbled onto your channel years ago and became an instant skincare addict, unfortunately about a year ago my skin became very reactive and broke out to literally every product even my tried and true favorites, so I fell out of skincare yt bc I was only able to use prescription products from my derm. But a few weeks ago I decided to dip my toes back in and so far everything has been great! I just got my style Korean awards box too, so excited about that! Tysm for all the amazing recommendations so I can start to build my collection back up! ❤

[@kateriewing]

I am so impressed with Make Beauty skincare. The Hydrascape is simply amazing. Love the peptide serum, too. Helpful video, as always.

[@jojomarch]

I was looking at that Ilso stuff this morning, def on my list! Looks so appealing and gross similtaneously. I love that Kosas deodorant, so good

[@Weeflowerofscotland]

James your skin is looking so bloody gorgeous 🥰 Thanks for another fab video for my 48 year old skin ❤

[@Dovahfinn95]

Can you recommend K-skincare for sensitive skin? I've had bad reactions to snail mucin products.

[@sarahjane7082]

Glad you’re doing more skincare reviews on KZbin! I don’t have TikTok but still appreciate your reviews (as well as all your other videos of course). I live in Taiwan so a lot of these products are unavailable to me but I still like listening to them. If you ever get the chance, try some Taiwanese skincare! It’s just as good, if not better, than Korean and Japanese!

[@mayraherrera6791]

Love the Kosas Deo. It’s so gentle and it actually helps with BO!

[@judithatienza5767]

I subscribe just now ,I thought I did way back coz I’ve been watching you since pandemic. You looked like my nephew Kevin whom I love deeply. Your gesture and all. Hair and all. At 59,I loveeeee make-up and the art of putting it together.

[@adunne1104]

Not me pausing and zooming in on your nails cuz they look so cool 😂

[@producerparksohyun]

James my skincare virtual angel 🤩

[@shirophoenix01]

I love your nails!!

[@JamesWelsh]

Thanks!

[@franciscaburgoszuniga8286]

My god James, I feel the St Ives scrub in the short with you, my head was screaming DON'T DO IT, but you're glowing so I guees you skin is safe ❤

[@livquin8557]

🙏🏿 thank you, since I've started following you and taking your recommendations, everyone compliments my bareskin (days I take a rest from makeup to cover up my Rosacea).

[@michelled34]

Your skin is very bright and glowing! Looking good.

[@raeb84]

The Saltair deodorant is SO good. I used Lume for years, and liked it fine, but the 10% AHA Deodorant that Saltair has is far superior. I didn’t think I’d like the liquid/roll-on experience but it works too well to care about it feeling weird for a minute while it dries down. Even got my parents to use it!

[@H.A.-zr2wc]

Hey beautiful💜 commenting for the algorithm while watching.

[@angelwitprblmz]

everything I've tried from MAKE is so good. The Hydrascape emulsion is incred, I've never used a product like it before

[@lindagallaway-moore4158]

Hi James. Always appreciate the information you provide about products you use. You teach us new ways to sort out our skin so thank-you! BTW. The way the light hits your face almost shows what seems to be highlighter but you don't. Just stunning skin. Good night friend. Sleep well. 😊😊

[@YANEXiLOVE]

OMG James! Your hair! 😍

[@jadeypeach]

I watched your body shop video yesterday and my husband said “wow his skin is so shiny” and I joked “I’d he dropped the entire skincare routine video then I’d buy literally all of it” and he said “do it”.. The ball is in your court, James ⚽️

[@tillythehun]

I’m immediately buying like half of this. Thanks for the video

[@yolandamontalvo9054]

Excellent information on skincare

[@blackrosenuk]

YOU. ARE. GLOWING!!!!!!!!!

[@lucytrethewey4974]

Your skin is soooo beautiful!!!

[@abbiverbeck282]

I bought the Manyo pantanoin toner, per your rec, and I've been loving it! 🤗

[@katebee23]

Could you please review some body care items? Or maybe something for dark spots? I had an allergic reaction and it left scars/dark spots all over my back and arms. I'm trying desperately to get rid of them

[@stephaniel.3812]

Love you, James! ❤❤

[@Sydorrah]

Great video. I'm about to order the ilso products finally something that won't rip my nose up😂

[@Carriebbbarber]

Yay Subverse! This is such a good review, thank you!

[@thestroke435]

I love the Make Beauty serum so much!! ❤️

[@zyphoria519]

I dunno if its been mentioned, but what are the things in your ears?

[@SarahSmith-dx4kq]

I think im going to try to cosrx BHA next. I've been using american brand salicylic acid most of my life since from being a teenager and while they work to an extent, my face gets pretty irritated from them. The only one i havent received extreme irritation from is the cerave one.

[@rachelgutierrez4645]

in love with your reviews!❤️

[@JS-io3pc]

James - which comes first? The toner or the essence????? Please and thank you!

[@raenoway]

Your skin is sooo glowy!!!!

[@yolandamontalvo9054]

Thank you

[@joce33]

Can you review APLB salicylic acid BHA line please

[@tessabailey5920]

Your skin looks amazing!!!!!!!!

[@ilzevanrensburg3239]

Your skin looks amazing!!! ❤

[@misstanya15]

This is kind of random, but my husband has really bad flaking from his beard, any recommendations for that? He’s tried to use a dandruff shampoo, but it’s not helping that much

[@JamesWelsh]

Does he use a toner?! I like to massage toner in, mousturise whilst it still damp and then brush with a beard brush!

[@misstanya15]

@@JamesWelsh no he doesn’t but we’ll give it a try! Thank you ☺️

[@jacquelinevs]

Aestura Hydro Essence is holy grail for me, I’m curious how it compares to the Manyo essence!

[@jyn88]

Ohh I am most interested in trying MAMONDE Blue Azulene Cloud Toner. However, I tried azulene many years ago and got pimples from it. Mamonde might be a better gentler formula so I'll see.

[@shaunacorrigan9372]

I was on Stylevana yesterday buying the CosRx lip plumper (cuz you said it was worth trying😅) and saw a product from the brand VT, the Collagen Reedle Shot. They said it has "natural microneedles" that help your skin absorb the collagen and other ingredients, and that just sounded kinda sketchy to me. Have you seen this product? I need to know what you think!!

[@alentia_thegreat]

Thank you so much, these are really helpful and understandable. :) Do you have a different recommendation for ilso Super Melting Sebum Softener? It looks amazing but isn't vegan, so I am looking for an alterative. :)

[@GenXfrom75]

6:20 are these sold in a kit? Or sold separately? I need to try this!

[@StClaireCloud]

Your skin looks amazing 🤩😊🎉.

[@JamesWelsh]

Thank you!

[@bellaleu7782]

Your skin loves what you’re feeding it 🤍 Love&Blessings, Bella🇺🇸 (Affiliate link isn’t working)

[@divyasasidharan2960]

James can u please please please add name n price of product when u introduce? On screen

[@Justgettingthroughtoday]

Fabulous 😁💕

[@YasmeenorSapphire]

Just letting you know you don’t have the link to the essence in your description

[@legracioli7760]

Pele impecável

[@feliciacooper6263]

James!😍

[@dandiedoyle]

but what product is giving you that glow!!!

[@twinkle231979]

Hi James, just fyi several of the product links aren’t active, just thought you’d wanna know

[@JamesWelsh]

Heyyyy thanks so much for letting me know! Just sorted it 💜💜

[@ayannadivineempath]

The sebum link isn't working!

[@bellissimibeauty6223]

Wow your skin rn

[@badisonmoyd]

shik shik shickamick 📝📝📝

[@caitlinwhatthefrick2361]

If anyone doesn’t know this already: never use a chemical exfoliant during the day as it can make you more prone to sunburn and future skin cancer

[@Happytobehereee]

I just need someone for my dark circles..it’s killing me…

[@DaisyKmua]

saw that sikicone looking face mask, is that a reusable one @James? what's a nice one i can look into? :)

[@Meesh3]

The mask is from Experiment and yes, it's reusable to hold the sheet mask in place. I want one too 😊

[@DaisyKmua]

@@Meesh3 thanks Meesh!

[@AddieWagenknecht]

the essence I’m not finding 😢 manuel something essence toner ..?

[@JamesWelsh]

Sorry I forgot to link it! I’ll add it now!

[@kategoldsworthy737]

I enjoy all your videos so much 🥰 but I'm finding recently that the (stock KZbin?) music in the background has become a bit distracting. Is it just me? I would prefer no background music at all tbh, but maybe some people like it? You must have noticed we all like your voice a lot, we really do. I think the background music gets in the way 🙂

[@rainehoare5262]

❤

[@skinme2340]

James is glowingggggg ❤

[@alexandrailin3484]

💜💜💜

[@cinziastorchi7284]

James sei dimagrito?!..Sei bellissimo!😘

[@meganduncan2360]

💚

[@Fragrance-ideas]

James what if i tell you the new title for next video " budget friendly universal products, let's see does it work in 2024".

[@shazzy.v]

hi!