Why You 100% MUST Use A Toner...In My Opinion 😂 ✖ James Welsh

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Today I bring you an opinion piece. Well, a fight for what I think is right. Doing my bit as an influencer to influence for the better…good.
Today I want to discuss a product that I feel has been pushed aside recently, even I’ve said this product isn’t a must have, but its actually a product that I use religiously, every single day and made great improvements for my skin. And that’s a toner.
Whilst a toner isn’t even considered to be a must have when it comes to a basic skincare routine, I feel that…it should be. Good toners add hydration to the skin, and a lot of toners are crossing that fine line between toner and essence hybrid and are often packed with amazingly beneficial ingredients.
So please listen to my fight for why I think you should use a toner as part of your morning and evening daily skincare routine!
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[@JamesWelsh]

FAVOURITE TONER GO!!!

[@bigfunny7672]

UM IVE ONLY TRIED ONE TONER AND IT’S THE LANEIGE CREAM SKIN TONER (currently hsing it). I REALLY like it tho and will definitely be repurchasing that one and trying others. U got me hooked on toners and essences lol 😭

[@virginiajack]

Glow recipe toner 🌵 for sure! If I skip toner after cleansing, my skin doesn't feel "hugged" with hydration for the rest of my routine.

[@bernadettedeady4909]

Centella toner from purito or green tea toner from bentons

[@SuzushinaYurikos]

Benton Deep Green Tea Toner and Keep Cool and Soothe Bamboo Toner!!

[@maya-gy8mk]

Paula's choice skin recovery toner (red)... I was so excited to try the the i'm from rice toner but it wasn't moisturising enough for me!

[@bee65]

James: “Toners are necessary.” Hyram: “Toners aren’t necessary.” James and Hyram: “We respectfully disagree with one another and still are friends.” This is why I like the skincare community. ♡

[@jessiebaker9313]

Especially those two!❤

[@Sabrina-sc1db]

Hyram uses a toner though They aren't necessary like sunscreen is, but some toners feel amazing and give great results 😂

[@katebowes1]

Aahhh they are 2 out of 3 if my favourite skin care you tubers, Cassandra is the 3rd

[@bee65]

@@Sabrina-sc1db In past videos, I believe he said he wasn’t a fan of toners overall because many of them are full of alcohol and fragrances (he and others have provided information on well-formulated toners too though!), but yes, you’re right! He started using a toner! :D

[@bee65]

@@katebowes1 Yesss! I love Casandra!! There are so many skincare creators that just seem so genuinely kind!

[@nandisih]

Is this a toner or serum or essence? K-beauty: Yes

[@debrucey]

Just differing amounts of thick and thin, that’s all

[@msk-qp6fn]

Lol

[@anmollakhani2933]

😂😭 crying

[@InnerRise]

@@debrucey I like it thick on my face. I hate when it gets in my mouth

[@nicrose9300]

@@InnerRise 😂😂😂😂that’s what she said

[@bee65]

I love how even though some of the skincare KZbinrs disagree about certain things, but are still respectful and like one another.

[@maryam.s9143]

the skincare community on youtube feels like a supportive place

[@Elle-po4iq]

of course you can still be friends and disagree :)

[@Tinkleh]

Better than beauty community

[@XxdextriousxX]

Unlike the makeup community.. 🙄

[@michaelbalonMI]

Everyone’s Skin is different

[@shesjisooshesokay1948]

Are toners necessary? No Will I still use them? Yes

[@JamesWelsh]

Haha new video title!!

[@TheSnowReport28]

Astringent toners in the late 90’s/early 00’s felt like pure vodka on the face 😂😩

[@JamesWelsh]

Omg I still remember that sting 😭😭😂

[@Lynn-sx6nv]

totally!! They left you with that horrible squeaky clean sensation in the face and I would be like "oh yes, this is so good for my skin" 😂 Thanks god the skincare game has definitely improved

[@TheSnowReport28]

@@Lynn-sx6nv so painful and then everything else you add on top (more acne medication and rarely a moisturizer) would burn too 🥴🤦🏻‍♀️

[@kittabilang7437]

I'm 47. Do you recommend any toners thats more in the range of $15 or under. I know this might sound silly considering that anything in that price range may not have all the benefits for great looking skin in its product, but money is so tight for me raising 2 teen boys who also need skin care products and still needing to care for my skin. Thank you so much, you've really helped me narrow down picking some good skin care products for myself

[@LinzG143]

Clean and Clear gave toners such a bad rep 😂

[@sreejitadutta7432]

Personal experience: I agree with James. I think for a person who has skin that is dehydrated but can get oily and acne-prone, hydrating toners, and essences/serums have made the biggest difference in maintaining a healthy skin barrier. I know a lot of people don't believe that they can do much but if your skin feels tight in the middle of the day (with a layer of oil on top :TMI 😂), hydration steps can make all the difference!

[@gorlgoyle]

Yes to this! On the days I feel like I need it, my Paula’s Choice BHA (is this considered a toner? I feel like it is as much as it is a treatment?) actually gives my skin comfort and relief on top of helping my breakouts. If I use it too regularly my makeup can look flakey because of the exfoliation, but that’s when other ingredients like glycerin, panthenol, and hyaluronic acid (sealed with another moisturizer on top during the dry months so it has something to draw from instead of stealing moisture already within my skin) come in handy. :)

[@sreejitadutta7432]

@@gorlgoyle Somehow HA alone doesn't do much for me (maybe because the air is so dry here in California). The days on which I use the PC BHA or any other acid, I go in heavy-handed with the Iunik Beta-Glucan Power Moisture Serum.

[@kalisworl]

@@gorlgoyle be careful...BHA is nothing like a toner!! Although I find my skin super soft after using my paulas choice BHA it is an exfoliant please do not use it every night... regularly yes but not ever day. Toners hydrate your skin but BHA is not hydrating...

[@standardofexcellence]

Do you use serum(s) as a moisturizer?

[@rupalis1873]

Can u suggest a good indian toner n essence

[@lunaspawws2946]

I just like toners because I enjoy having a big routine.. It makes me feel cinda special and princessy..🥺.... I know..i know, but they can also add something really good to your routine with the right ingredients...

[@maya-dk3ek]

SAME

[@JamesWelsh]

Yesssss I get that! ☺️😭

[@lunaspawws2946]

@@JamesWelsh I think it is and should be about self care too ☺ it's a way to pamper myself

[@rf416]

Princessy...That's so cute! :) I know what you are talking about. :D

[@ohsnapitsandie9933]

Totally agree💖

[@sacrilege7]

I'm definitely pro toner. It just feels incomplete working on a skincare routine without it, and it doesn't feel like my serums or moisturisers absorb well without prepping my skin with a toner.

[@astoldbynickgerr]

This made me feel validated lol 😂 Same thing over here!

[@monshter8]

omg seeing all of that SKII in a cup just made my wallet cry a bit

[@jazwhoaskedforthis]

That’s how you know this sponsor really covered a lot lol. That’s soooo much SKII I was thinking the same thing

[@bibliophilecb]

Honestly, it’s so refreshing that James is willing to listen to different sources and go against KZbin skincare trends. While there’s obviously some merit to other viewpoints, it just gets exhausting to constantly hear “all fragrance is bad, all witch hazel is bad, all toners are bad” etc from all the skincare influence. James injects some much-needed nuance into the conversation and I love it!

[@sujanamahim4046]

Same here. Influencers tend to change their opinion a lot according to trend. It's fine if they're learning and experiencing new things and trying to educate us. But it gets annoying when it's all just a trend to bash certain ingredients or brands and totally canceling them out.

[@justivia]

Well said!

[@jannat4888]

Is it just me who’s staring at his camera in the mirror the whole time😪

[@Juvee2733]

Me tooo hahahaha so cute

[@JamesWelsh]

Omg this TROUBLED ME! During editing 😭

[@dianalovestoplan]

I couldn’t stop staring haha 😆

[@raveenchamila]

Mee

[@samonegibbs]

I’m living for it I feel like I’m behind the scenes

[@k2lola]

People need to CLEANSE with a CLEANSER!! And TONE with a TONER!! Not that hard lol toners are not cleansers guys lol

[@debrucey]

Toning doesn’t mean anything. If it has good ingredients it has good ingredients, but it doesn’t do anything that a serum with the same ingredients wouldn’t do

[@k2lola]

@@debrucey As long as we can agree that toners are not cleansers I am on board and we are on the same page lol

[@Hiyorin871]

@@debrucey what even? she was talking about toners not being cleansers had nothing to do with serums if you just wanna use serums thats ok

[@debrucey]

@@Hiyorin871 Yes it is. My point was that "toning" is a meaningless verb.

[@Hiyorin871]

@@debrucey 😐

[@NoirMariaa]

Woah did James NOT mention the I’m from rice toner? Is he okay????😂

[@astoldbynickgerr]

😂😂😂

[@anmollakhani2933]

Who's here from hyram's video?

[@empressswiss2080]

I like to pour my toner in a spray bottle and mist my face, then just pat it in.

[@uuuuye]

Absolutely agree for my skin! When someone says "you don't need a toner" I'm like, well I do🤣 it makes the biggest difference for my dehydrated but oily skin, especially in winter!

[@JamesWelsh]

I feel like oily people benefit from it most! Turns that greasy sheen into a dewy glow!

[@rachgreener]

This is 100% me too. Today was spent trying to explain to my mam that you need suncream everyday. My 8 year old has seen how since changing my skincare my melasma is fading and has started asking about why its important to wear sun cream....off to hide my cosrx aloe suncream

[@standardofexcellence]

If they say you don't need a toner its 1 or 2 things 1. They have a different skin type or low maintenance or 2 they have essences and or serums and a moisturizer to fill in for in there routine

[@debrucey]

@@standardofexcellence well the point there is that if a certain ingredient is good for your skin, it doesn’t matter if it’s in a toner or a serum. It’s just whether you prefer a watery consistency or a more viscous one, that’s it.

[@sunshineinthesky2532]

I have dry skin but I love toner too because my skin is just too rough without starting out with toner

[@carolinehintze9543]

I am way past your "age group". Going all the way back to the 80s thinking I was doing something good for my skin using Seabreeze astringent toner. I dont know my skin survived!

[@carolinesc3615]

OMG! Right there with you, girl. I was a teen in the 80's also! Told my mom, gotta get that Seabreeze!

[@kellymcphaul2793]

Yeeees Seabreeze. I would just wipe and wipe and wipe my poor face.

[@christiancornelio24]

I’ve always loved toners before I started to learn more about skincare and then I just stopped because I’ve heard Hyram say that they’re not necessary but then after a while I just learned I need to have my own opinions on skincare cause it’s my skin and if something works...it works! Even he says to go to multiple sources and do your own research so you can come to a solid conclusion. But really I’ve been looking at the HaruHaru toner for a while now and I’ve heard so many good things about so after I’m done with my sample of the Plum Plump from GR I might give this a try!

[@jazwhoaskedforthis]

Toners may not be “necessary” but honestly none of this is, really. I think toners can be lighter and have an easier to handle texture, and just as many good ingredients as serums which can be sticky or too much. I know a lot of people say eye creams are pointless, but I have one that I love using before I put on concealer because it just makes it visibly better than if I don’t use it. Almost like an under eye primer. I think I see a difference though and I really don’t mind trying them. Some people buy handfuls of different serums and such and don’t use them up so I really don’t think it’s any less of a waste of time than that. Toners are also just so refreshing if you have oily skin and don’t want a thick serum on your face throughout the day.

[@lamssacreation1884]

are toners unisex?

[@christiancornelio24]

@@lamssacreation1884 yeah lol skincare had no gender, they’re just products that people can use to help out their skin

[@impassionskin]

I agree, toners are a great way to add hydration. Whether or not toners are "necessary" depends on skin type, condition, and ingredients in the toner, but generally, I recommend them to everyone. Though if a client is on a budget, and has to make a choice between products, then I would probably steer them toward purchasing a serum instead, as that would have multiple benefits.

[@hellEna1]

Even if toners/essences don't do anything for the skin (I believe they do offer benefits) they will still be my favourite part of the skincare routine as I love patting them on damp skin and the glow effect afterwards... The sensorial part of it is just so calming for me...

[@MarissaCooperButPoor]

He changed angle so I can decipher his products better.

[@lottiehodge979]

Hehehe I’m taking notes 📝

[@n67565]

I wish you had inserted the viral Real Housewives's video of "THAT IS MY OPINION" somewhere in here. lol

[@JamesWelsh]

Omg I need to...like...before every video 😂

[@ChristineSmileyFace]

I just love James, his voice, his advice... His skin is so lush.

[@roxysometimes2831]

When I was about 12, my mom bought me a very basic skin care routine (from an MLM that she was working for at the time) and toner was a part of it. I think just the memory of her explaining how to use it every night and creating a night time routine has made me an absolute believer in toner!

[@jessicagalyon5840]

It’s 2020 & ppl still say “look how great this toner works! See all the makeup on my cotton!?!!” 🤦‍♀️ And who isn’t double cleansing these days?? I had went to buy a toner or essence a few times.. but always get overwhelmed & never do. Haven’t used one since I was a teen & astringent was the thing.

[@saharaowl9712]

It funny, I always check my cotton pad after double cleansing just to make I'm doing it properly! If there's make up on it, I get annoyed with myself and make sure I do a better cleansing next day!

[@jessicagalyon5840]

@@saharaowl9712 nooo!!! Haha. Your toner should be like a lotion pretty much :) The hada labo cleansing oil is amazing. You should try it. I never have any remnants of makeup, not even melted mascara like other oils used to leave until I wiped off. Then I cleanse w reg cleanser (I hate Cerave cleansers but am loving the new cream to foam one) You wouldn’t ever have any makeup left!

[@tasneembashir2733]

I double cleanse .. but sometimes makeup is so clingy 😭

[@jessicagalyon5840]

@@tasneembashir2733 what do you use? I tried so many things. I’m telling you the hadalabo melts it off. I used a cloth when I first started using it, & it had nothing in it at all. No black even! But I don’t use foundation so don’t know about that. I use tinted sunscreen but it comes off easily.

[@teenshii]

I don’t do double cleansing. 🤭 Tbh. I have VERY dry skin and only use cleansing oils. My skin gets really irritates after using “water-based” cleansers. It works great for me!

[@arshiyaarora8842]

WHY DID BOTH THE TWINS UPLOAD AT THE SAME DAMN SECOND GOSH TWINS HAVE SOME TELEPATHIC QUALITIES IM TELLING YOU THEY THINK ALIKE😂😂😂😂😂

[@vanityplates3125]

Robert admitted that they both upload at the same time. 😯 how dare they make us choose!!

[@annak7062]

Wait they're different people? Lmaooo wtf?? I'm not subscribed to either and I only watch their videos when they're recommended to me.

[@arshiyaarora8842]

Anna K james (this one) does skincare and his twin does makeup. You can tell them apart by Robert’s eyebrow scar. His makeup videos shows his scar lol

[@vanityplates3125]

@@annak7062 once you watch them for a bit, you'll see the difference immediately.

[@AWhite-wo9pz]

Incidentally, a hydrating toner was my first skincare step outside of cleansers. I have oily skin and I noticed that adding in a toner would decrease my oil production (I found out that increasing hydration manages oil production later on). But ever since then, hydrating toners have become a standard part of my skincare routine. My current holy grail toner is The Body Shop's Vitamin E Hydrating Toner.

[@JamesWelsh]

Yes same here! I think that’s why I also see them as a must have in my routine.

[@erinlynn115]

Yes! Why are toners being pushed off as unnecessary!?

[@imarusli2524]

Haru haru? is it from Korea? because it mean "everyday" Everyday toner... Hurm sound right 😝

[@arborlawns]

I'm a straight male and just wanted to say I'm so glad I found your channel and I genuinely love watching your content. Makes skin care actually enjoyable and bearable for me to get into.😬 You've changed me to the dark side lolllll

[@l.e9980]

Omg please share this with my husband 😂❤️❤️✅👏

[@cakecrumb095]

I can see why straight men hate doing skincare but it’s such a disservice to their faces. It’s not like skincare is flamboyant at all. It just makes them more handsome and they don’t seem to get it.

[@sheralyncaupain9481]

Mario Badescu witch hazel & lavendel toner Jk i would never🤣

[@teenshii]

Ngl I have that toner at home but use it as fragrance on my clothes. Smells good, lol

[@lavayuki]

I find toners make a huge difference for me. I remember i forgot it when I went on holidays, and my skin felt like sandpaper with just that one product missing from my routine. I just have to use it to prevent my skin from feeling dry and itchy

[@charlotteanna222]

100% toner girl!! Skin never feels nourished and moisturised when I've skipped on the toner

[@lamssacreation1884]

but the role of the toner is not to moisturize, it gives hydratation which is mainly water, a moisturizer provides oil and you need an moisturizer to lock in that water from your hydration.

[@johnmichaelarnaud]

I started my skin care "journey" not using a toner and things just weren't working out. Added a hydrating toner and essence and BOOM. Everything was amplified and my face was so much happier. That's now my favorite step in my routine.

[@1015SaturdayNight]

Hydrating toners saved my dehydrated face. I wish I knew about them years ago.

[@iendrin9152]

The anxeity when poured out the SKII toner lol

[@JamesWelsh]

I could literally feel the money wasting away 😭

[@paularandanne1444]

You are the Toner to my face: The more of you the more I glow 😊

[@halenqueen7754]

This is so cute omg

[@zedxx]

Toner is not important but it is such a pampering product. YES to toners.

[@elcee8]

The toner is my favorite step in my skincare routine. I love Korean toners. My new favorite toner is Elizavecca 100% Centella asiatica toner. It’s super lightweight and plumps my dry face with hydration.

[@lamssacreation1884]

so what would be a good plumping ingredient to use in the toner aside from the hyaluronic acid which is found in the mositurizer( the step after the toner) ?

[@nikkiemae]

For someone with very dry skin and easily clogged pores, toners and serums have saved my life... They’re just the perfect balance of hydrating but light to the skin.

[@aRiVaLeria]

As someone who has dry/sensitive skin I wouldn’t be able to start a day without my toner, I used the klairs toner and i used it mostly to keep my skin hydrated and combined with the rest of my routine it helped a lot since I was suffering of eczema, I ran out of it so now I’m trying innis tea tree toner and seeing how it goes

[@maryam.s9143]

my skin has improved so much since I started following you and Hyram. keep up the good work! you guys have helped us alot in terms of skin care and our opinions about different products

[@namjnhee]

this is so cool! I used to work for LOHBs which is like a Korean Sephora!! And I remember Haru Haru promotion week! The skincare hack for Haruharu product is to wet the Ultra fit facial pad with the toner and leave it on the skin for 15 minutes. It's a Korean skin hack!! I'm just surprised to see people actually know this brand!!

[@ameerakhalid71]

I wasn’t a toner or skin care person till I started watching your videos. Now I’m definitely a toner person. I have oily skin and I always notice how much using a toner makes a difference. It really helps control sebum production.

[@sogoneclara]

Guess who’s gonna reach 1 MILLI tonight!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@megangilbert9043]

James! You’re so close to a million! Sooo happy for you! My skin has turned a complete 180 since I started following you. I’ve saved so much cash on overpriced skincare and expensive makeup to cover up my acne, now completely gone. So great full for you and so happy for your success! Wait to go!

[@BEY0NDAUTHENTIC]

When you said Klairs I thought you meant Claire's and slightly panicked lol

[@danni.r]

His face is glowing omg so handsome.

[@PeachesSkinCare]

You explained toners so well. I believe an antioxidant , PH balancing toner needs to be a part of a healthy regime both morning and night. 🙌🏻🍑Lisa

[@anarosario8237]

Toner and essences are like man, you don't need it, but when you find a good one, ooh lord your whole life change! 😅😅😅

[@monserratgonzalez1353]

Omg!! I freaked out when I saw him pour out the SK-II 😂 that toner is crazy expensive, he’s brave asl for using it like that 😂💗

[@katrinapineda6873]

Toner is my favorite step in skincare and was the reason I got into skincare. As someone who lives in a humid country, toners are enough as the only step so cleanse > tone > sunscreen. I love how I also see more effects from toners than moisturizers so I don't even need moisturizer on most days

[@kellyshoesmith4354]

I absolutely love the COSRX Pure Fit Cica Toner. It has 7 Cica ingredients that help calm my very sensitive skin, and also helps soothe, moisturize and strengthen my skin barrier. I used to have very dry and sometimes dehydrated skin, and now I don't.. I seem to react to products that have a lot of active ingredients but the COSRX toner has not irritated my skin at all and has hydrated and repaired my skin barrier like nothing else Ive used. Highly recommend!

[@robindagenais6686]

I am absolutely a toner person!! I think a hydrating toner is so necessary especially in the colder months ahead

[@kimicullen]

I am obsessed with toners too! My favorite at the moment are Klairs (the scented one) and I’m from Rice toner! My routine feels incomplete without one and I agree it should be considered as a must step in a simple skin care routine

[@jazwhoaskedforthis]

I love the klairs one but I actually like the original scent so I haven’t tried the unscented yet! Is it still the same feeling and everything?

[@mario65042]

Just ordered my Haruharu toner! I’ve shied away from toners in the past because the ones I’ve tried were very astringent and drying. Super excited to see what a good moisturizing toner will do for me, especially with the colder months upon us which really dry me out. The antioxidant properties are a huge plus to me as someone who lives in a big city where air pollution is an issue. Thank you James for taking my skin care to the next level. 💙

[@MajdiiCoCo]

I can not skip the toner step, ever. Not only because I’ve heard multiple experts agree that toner is a vital step to maximize your creams benefits, but I literally can feel it working better when I use one lol, sounds strange I know. For some it may not be, we are all different and thank god for that :)

[@michaelw1]

James uploads 2 minutes ago and I woke up 5 minutes ago - FATE?! 🥰 (I always use Toner!)

[@Sukhie.g]

I woke up 30 minutes ago 😂😂 in New Zealand

[@michaelw1]

@@Sukhie.g I’m in Australia 😂🥰

[@valseanne1521]

I ran out of toner and was holding off on getting another to see how necessary it was. I am now here looking for another toner cuz it def makes a difference for me

[@TheSnowReport28]

Etude House Soon Jung 5.5ph Relief Toner SAVED MY LIFEEEEEEE

[@Sabrina-sc1db]

Gaaaaah! I love that toner @-@

[@TheSnowReport28]

@@Sabrina-sc1db I can’t get enough🤗

[@CooleenBooks]

Yessss that was my first toner that I used loved it. Decided to try other toners so I've finally repurchased it

[@daniellefaith47]

The best! Also love the sleeping pack from this line. Honestly surprised that I don't see more skincare youtubers talking about soon jung products in general.

[@TinaTanakaHarris]

TONERS ARE LITERALLY MY FAVOURITE SKINCARE PRODUCT. Growing up and continuing to be influenced by Japanese Skincare where Toners (or as they call it - 'lotions' 😂) are a MUST i cannot ever go without a toner in my routine!

[@samanthaquesada6877]

Hyram doesn’t approve 😂😂

[@thedxrito]

they disagree but they are friends :)

[@ljbann770]

Not everything is about hyram

[@samanthaquesada6877]

I know, I wasn’t serious I love both and it’s nice to have different opinions

[@jesssc402]

Lol i did a solid 10 step routine as I was watching this 🙈🙈 My skin feels so goood. Inkey list cleansing balm Krave cleanser Aha I’m from rice toner Alpha Arbutin Isntree green tea toner Isntree Mugworth ampoule Snail mucin Cos rx green tea gel moisturizer Krave beauty great barrier relief And yes! Toner is a must for me! I’d give easily skip days with actives but toner is a must!

[@Ajlatango]

I love that Haru Haru toner! It’s the only hydrating toner that I’ve adopted into my skincare routine regularly because it’s so hydrating and I’ve found it to be brightening as well!

[@CarrieBiggerstaff]

I just bought it and only been using it for a couple days but I fell in love immediately!

[@jeniferpeiris6396]

When the skin god calls I answer 😌✨

[@lollol-ox6it]

Toner is not a must have. Actually even hydrating toner can be drying for dry skin or skin on acutane

[@amberc9053]

I love toners. I'm currently using the Bliss Watermelon toner and the Fenty Fat Water. I really like the Bliss one, but I don't like that I have to use a cotton pad with it. I love the consistency of the Fenty one and the fact that a little goes a long way.

[@avabenton5895]

I get rlly scared when I’m home alone n so watching this video rlly helped me feel lest alone, thnx

[@tinksspixiedust]

Every time I think I could save some money and time by ditching my hydrating toners and essences, I realize that they make a huge difference for me. I’m in my mid-60’s with dry, very sensitive skin, that dehydrates quickly. I find that toners don’t have lasting hydrating effects unless you seal them in with a good moisturizer.

[@pixele4321]

Ahhhhh! That PUCKACHU is my favourit! PUCKACHU man!

[@seaglass7375]

It's Mimikyu, a ghost pokemon.

[@michellefecke8456]

Omg James your so close to 1million subscribers. I’m so happy for you I’ve been watching you for 3 years now. I love you and your videos. Just wanted to say thank you for your advice that has helped me in my skin care journey. Which has been getting better. ❤️🖤 you James. 💋

[@anno_mundi]

As a person with normal but dehydrated skin, toners are a must have!

[@Somegirl811]

Omg I'm so behind the times! I thought toners were synonymous with astringents and have been avoiding them all this time because of how drying they were, and now you're telling me that they're moisturizing. Mind blown. Gonna try some of these futuristic tones now. :)

[@saviakarim]

I just bought a glycolic acid toner yesterday 😂

[@kasvinimuniandy4178]

Oooo hope it works out!!!! Sounds really nice

[@saharaowl9712]

I'm on my second week.of using a glycolic toner, started off with a low percentage so my skin can get use to it then will move into a higher one when I've used this bottle up

[@saviakarim]

@@kasvinimuniandy4178 thanksss

[@saviakarim]

@@saharaowl9712 I'm doing the same!

[@ktannie5895]

Is this the one by the ordinary?? If so (you might already know - so sorry if you do!!) but don’t use it everyday or you could ruin your moisture barrier and absolutely use spf with it 🥰🥰

[@SoFarAway.]

Yesss .. i loooove toners !! Korean and japanese ones in particular. The only western one i find kinda the same in hydrating the skin is bioderma hydrabio. 😍😍

[@briterry4961]

I one hundred percent agree with this very bold statement James. I have dry skin and without a hydrating toner there is no moisturizer on Earth that gives my alligator skin the hydration it needs. So glad you've recommended some new ones!

[@tatjanafeigl5938]

Hi James, have you ever tried Bobbi Brown‘s Toner? You should, it’s amazing.

[@saviakarim]

I'm so earlllyyyy james u are saving my skin 😭😭

[@andys8483]

Errrm could you repeat those ingredients again for me James 😄 Recently purchased the Fenty Skin Fat Water,...it's great & I luv the fragrance.

[@JamesWelsh]

LOOOOL! Again?! I couldn’t read them out properly the first time 😂😂😂💜💜

[@Phantom_Kero]

Personally I’d much rather just use a serum or essence than a toner.

[@patriciacharles6118]

True I can’t find toner that won’t break me out

[@JamesWelsh]

Yeah I feel like essence is a good in between!

[@Phantom_Kero]

@@JamesWelsh agreed!! **internally screaming because you replied** 😄😄

[@bishionds689]

Hi you are so hansome. You have perfect skin. My favorite toner is haruharu wonder black rice hyaluronic toner. It works wonders for me. After your experiment, i understand why. Thank you for the clip. Very helpful.

[@jaekunimoto]

Couldn’t agree more!😀

[@kellyc3897]

An exfoliating toner was a game changer for me. Hydrating toners would probably be great for those with dry skin.

[@oholynightowl2968]

I have combination-oily skin and love light hydrating layers. A hydrating toner is absolutely essential for me and hydrates and plumps my skin without clogging it.

[@jtmm5957]

@@oholynightowl2968 agree! My combo-oily skin has benefited so much from hydrating toners! Leaves the skin feeling healthy and dewy 💕

[@Mxstiiq]

I’m so glad KZbin is a thing and is filled with helpful people, like you and Hyram🥺❤️

[@soiamboredaf]

I use Paula's Choice Pore reducing toner. It has niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants and ceramides. I love that I can add all that without adding a thick layer of creams.

[@butterflynett7]

I completely agree with you. I Love toners. These aren’t your Mum’s toners that were a cleansing step, they are soothing, plumping and hydrating. I’m loving Laneige Cream Skin Refiner and CosRX Propolis toner. I have dry sensitive skin and these soothe and hydrate and make my skin glowier and more hydrated.

[@manebellamy]

I've been using a toner for a month and god what a difference has it made, not only my skin looks brighter and healthier my acne has been a lot more under control!

[@skincarecataloger]

I enjoy using toner in my routine. It’s one of the steps I’m willing to splurge on, that and essence. They seem to do the best with hydration and setting my skin up for success.

[@xsofxs2276]

totally with you on this one james! i’ve been using a toner/face mist for years now and i definitely notice a difference when i don’t use one to when i do. i love the extra dose of hydration! there are some toners i’ve tried that are naff and don’t do anything but it’s all about finding a good one and one that works for you

[@JamesWelsh]

Yeah same toners are terrible and super old fashioned!

[@zinzibam]

My brother needs to watch this he clearly doesn't understand why toner is such a need.

[@simonereeve5165]

When you have been searching for a few days for a new decent hydrating toner and then you get this. It sounds like the product I've been waiting for. Thanks James. PS I love your little cute ghost friend in the background

[@JamesWelsh]

It’s honestly so good. It reminds me of the Klairs one but with something a bit extra!

[@simonereeve5165]

@@JamesWelsh Thank you James for your recommendations, trustworthy as always. Roll on payday for a nice haul for me 😁 x

[@zernainwani7417]

I use toner only because you recommend touse it ❤️ Love from kashmir

[@roryolivia4561]

hyram: toners arent nescarry James: you need a toner Me: who do i listen to-

[@beatrizlagos5779]

Whoever u feel comfortable with sweetie

[@ColletteC2106]

Your skin...:)

[@gtan307]

@@beatrizlagos5779 Listen to your skin

[@JamesWelsh]

Your skin 😝💜

[@ColletteC2106]

@@JamesWelsh Have a wonderful day, James! :)

[@raziamoe]

I LOVE toners! Can't go a day without it haha.

[@yougosquishnow]

La-beautyologist believes in toner so much she has on a t shirt you should it multiple times, and she is an esthetician so *shrug*

[@SassenachCJ]

Toners aside only 6k subs to the magic 1 million and so well deserved

[@JulciaJuliet]

I’m here for the „sometimes hair” part 😂😘

[@katebretusch3752]

Which is never

[@davidwebley6186]

That must be the sticky velcro pads he uses then. Not seen much hair stuff since the beginning of his channel.

[@bhimlimbu5541]

Pubescent extract lmao What is that? 🤣😂

[@CooleenBooks]

I agree that toners aren't necessary, but I personally like having one as part of my skin care routine (my favourite toner is the Etude House Soong Jung ph 5.5 toner). It feels like it doesn't do much but it helps keep my face from feeling dry after washing my face. Plus I'm not comfortable with cleansing and immediately going to the serum stage (TO niacinamide 10% and zinc 1%)

[@agnesgomes3310]

Why are you not comfortable with using a serum right after cleansing? I do that everyday

[@CooleenBooks]

@@agnesgomes3310 I think it's just the fact that I got so used to cleansing and then toning. Plus I like to put my serum on dry skin and without a toner my skin just feels so tight

[@sliptop9241]

am i the only one who thinks a "dewy" look actually looks a little sweaty?

[@Smittenhamster]

Yes, please see yourself out. Just kidding, I can see your point but I like the aesthetic. Someone described it once as looking like someone slappes you in the face with a wet towel and that would be such a great compliment to me! 😁

[@demenobody1099]

Yeah reminds me of after I work out, not what I want my face to look like all day ^^; my face is really oily so trying to get it looking not gross is a challenge