Brand & Products I'll Never Review - Boring, Over Priced, Overhyped!

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00:00 Intro
01:22 Why I Won't Be Trying Charlotte Tilbury Skincare
05:39 Why I Won't Be Reviewing Skinceuticals Skincare
09:28 Why I Don't Review Sunday Riley Products
14:29 Why I Won't Review Caudalie Skincare
18:41 Why I Don't Review Elemis Products
20:51 Why I Won't Review Augustinus Bader Products
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Remember that skincare is extremely personal to everybody's skin. What works for me, may not work for you. But I hope my videos give you some good ideas for products, techniques, and Ingredients to try.
Also, I'm obviously not a dermatologist or a doctor, so all opinions on products and anything else I'm presenting, are results and findings from my own experience and research.
And that's why I'm here, to share my research and my findings that go further than what is said on the bottle or google!
But, everything I present is always a discussion for you to join in with :)
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@Suedetussy Жыл бұрын

I love how you remember your time as a student and therefore are not ready to spend absurd amounts of money on skincare, even though you could afford it now. I really appreciate that modesty.

@montananerd8244 Жыл бұрын

Thats how you can tell a person who learned the value of money & how to prioritize spending. Vs the person who had to live frugally for a while & now believes they deserve the most extravagant everything.

@annnee6818 Жыл бұрын

I'm the same and I'm probably a lot older than James. Being poor stays in your bones. Even if you could afford to spend 160 on a CE Ferulic serum, you won't because your brain just goes "that's stupid overpriced"

@NavilleT Жыл бұрын

@@annnee6818 I wasn't exactly poor nor am I rich now but I would not pay that much for a serum, that's just ridiculous

@annnee6818 Жыл бұрын

@Naville It is, no doubt. It's a ludicrous pricepoint. But even if you can afford it, you kinda don't wanna, for that exact reason. I could afford it now, but won't buy it

@NavilleT Жыл бұрын

@@annnee6818 exactly. It probably costs less than 1/4 of the price to manufacture

@HeyyyEverybody Жыл бұрын

I'm a freelance writer and brands are always offering me gigs writing positive reviews for their products. I don't trust online reviews now.

@ashleyc723 Жыл бұрын

I’ve started noticing that there are what appear to be large groups of similar reviews for products in these short time frames. I’ve noticed it with similarly worded positive and negative reviews on Sephora most recently. I wouldn’t have thought much about them but they were products with which I am very familiar and they were bizarre; many would have repeated themes that just really didn’t apply to the product, if that makes sense? I don’t trust reviews anymore because of that string of connectivity that just didn’t make sense within the context of the product.

@JamesWelsh Жыл бұрын

Yeessssss I found out recently from an ex conde nast writer that 99% of their ‘best beauty products’ articles were 100% undisclosed sponsored 🙃

@kelsey9605 Жыл бұрын

This is truly sad

@maryeckel9682 Жыл бұрын

@@JamesWelsh all magazines do that and have done for years. Pay to play.

@raha5527 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if they also use AI to generate positive reviews... I've found that nothing is better than testers in the store and samples. Because even with very honest reviews, the reviewer's body chemistry, environmental factors, etc are never going to be exactly the same as mine.

@boglarkabaksay3523 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for yelling out the MARKETING KEY WORDS IN ALL CAPS in the CT product descriptions, truly impeccable 👌

@JamesWelsh Жыл бұрын

Had to be done 🫢

@amandajordan6813 Жыл бұрын

I agree. That was funny 😂

@maryeckel9682 Жыл бұрын

Is "DAHLINGS" one?

@essisofia Жыл бұрын

I used to hear working in fashion industry that when Charlotte Tilbury actively worked as a makeup artist years ago - her go-to moisturiser to prep was Nivea cream, you know the one in blue tin. So a lot of rumours were when she came out with the magic cream that it was just glorified Nivea lol

@gina5432112345 11 ай бұрын

Huh that’s interesting. I would have thought it would be the soft crème as the blue tin version is more ‘solid’

@marinebiowh0re458 3 ай бұрын

I work at Ulta and was given the CT moisturizer and cream to try it for the CT event. When I tried I thought that it felt and smelt exactly like Nivea and it makes so much sense now. Don’t get me wrong, it feels and works fine but it really is just glorified Nivea.

@jorazz16 Жыл бұрын

I was laughing out loud. I was gifted for Christmas an expensive skin produce that I would not buy. I used it, & when it was done, I was scrapping with a q-tip to get the last of it. I was so sad I was done. Because I know I would not spend that much per-month. 😅

@becbrown212 Жыл бұрын

I had a gift set of L'Occitane skin care and it was the same. So sad when it all ran out😢

@myla9308 Жыл бұрын

James saying “our philosophies just don’t align” with the weight of a thousand anvils crashing down on a brand is very entertaining to watch and legit made me laugh out loud because of how much was layered in the delivery of that one line and look to the camera. Genius

@juliewilliams40 Жыл бұрын

If Charlotte Tilbury would charge $20, I'd try the products. Anything that is over $20-25 is out of range for a lot of people. I'm 58 years old and definitely on a budget! I want to look as good as possible, but it's not worth giving up other things I need!

@terimorris6394 Жыл бұрын

Same here but to be honest her market are rich and celebrities so she doesn’t give a crap if most of us can’t afford her products. Also there are a lot of dumb impressionable women of all ages that get into debt just to use her products.

@spillinda Жыл бұрын

One of the things I respect and appreciate the most from James its that he really excels at getting to the bottom of the skin care marketing aspect of the skincare community. Dermatologist and cosmetic scientists explain the science of why ingredients work, the derms talk about the effect and how to care for the skin, and James is one of the people who knows and explain to us all the ways were getting marketed to. he truly is an expert in that part of the skincare community, and I value his input so much!! ❤❤

@Suedetussy Жыл бұрын

Yes, his videos have extra value. I don’t watch him for the skincare products reviews, but for his very friendly and soothing personality and his intelligence. He could talk about cars, insurances, sports, anything - i would still watch his videos. (Actually, i am not really into skincare. I‘m only a regular viewer due to the factors named above. 😄)

@Irenee_vx Жыл бұрын

Agreed this is why I’ve been watching him for a number of years now

@sabbyful Жыл бұрын

I was seeing a dermatologist for my wedding and she gave me discounted skinceuticals. Within a week my skin turned around. I remember being at a funeral and going to the bathroom to fix my teary makeup. I was sad but still thinking DAMN my skin looks good. Customer for life.

@heeeq0 6 ай бұрын

hmm maybe placebo. how on earth can skin quality change in ONE WEEK??

@heeeq0 5 ай бұрын

@@-...-zed-...- did you use it in cooking ?

@heeeq0 5 ай бұрын

@@-...-zed-...- is it a specifik brand you use

@heeeq0 5 ай бұрын

@@-...-zed-...- oh so you apply it on the skin. I thought you use it to cook with :)

@infoManiac-rf5db 4 ай бұрын

@@heeeq0 vitamin C can have that effect.

@amber7ison Жыл бұрын

I admire you being real about spending. Even if I hit a point where I'm outrageously wealthy (haha) I couldn't see myself spending $165 on a serum.

@raerohan4241 Жыл бұрын

I think I can see myself spend $165 on a serum (just because you use so little at a time that they last for so long + they pack so much into so little) but I'd be more hesitant spending that on a face wash, for example. They're barely on your skin, and asides from making sure they have gentle surfactants, there's not much more you can do to improve on them. And there are already tons of affordable face washes that do that, so yeah. There's no face wash out there worth $25+ at the absolute max

@MoreJoy79 Жыл бұрын

Skinceuticals is an amazing brand that I used when I got it for 60% off while working at a plastic surgeon's office. I could never afford them at full price.

@durimahin3157 Жыл бұрын

As a KZfaq beauty category viewer from like almost 7-8 years. This video gives me a break and a sigh of relief from all the overwhelming overconsumption 😢❤ Thanks jamesss,❤

@TrueImmortality 11 ай бұрын

Wild story about high-end skincare: I received a Sunday Riley product entirely for free because a Doordasher delivered it to my coworker instead of their boba tea. Coworker had bad skin allergies so never tried new products. I got the eye cream that is bomb and I'm on the same bottle a year later 💀💀💀 Best 90 dollars I never spent lol

@lovinglife419 8 ай бұрын

Their lactic acid serum is a dream! My skin looked so good during the pandemic lol

@paula5540 Жыл бұрын

I'm relieved every luxury product I tried on my skin just ruined it, broke out and gave me some kind of allergy. La Mere made my skin look like I put margarine on my skin and I had lots of pimples that took me a while to get rid of.

@lipstickzombie4981 Жыл бұрын

Proud budgetarian here as well. I've never had severe reactions to most mass market brands and I intend to keep it that way.

@raerohan4241 Жыл бұрын

The thing is that even if a cheaper product doesn't work, at least you're not heartbroken about it. Luxury, on the other hand...

@CobraDove1111 6 ай бұрын

La Mer literally with mineral oil as a second ingredient..... What an absolute scam and a joke!

@DMoz13 Жыл бұрын

I'm in total agreement with you on Charlotte Tilbury. I bought their setting spray and it's okay but I prefer ELF. It seems to work better on my skin and it is way less expensive!

@adrianna_z_art Жыл бұрын

My first setting spray is from CT and it's making my makeup look really bad... Like I walked into a drizzle 😅 will try ELF

@alicialynnette9889 Жыл бұрын

Milani make it last is also a good one. I only use the tilbary one if I'm applying a lot of powder. It's too dewy for my taste

@Leslie_S Жыл бұрын

I loved SkinCeuticals serums. You are absolutely correct that it’s hard to spend the money on them. One of the spas I worked at as an Esthetician we could get a a decent discount and my skin never looked better.

@mizzymo64 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. Even though I'm probably her target market, Charlotte Tilbury as a brand has always rubbed me up the wrong way and I never really understood why. Now I know.

@jujutrini8412 Жыл бұрын

The minute I saw the very first Charlotte Tilbury advert I knew I would never buy any of her products. 😂😂😂

@bonniejosavland3227 Жыл бұрын

Have you heard her text ads Darlliinngg😳😭💩

@MariaCarabin Жыл бұрын

Same! And I’m a POC and find her too expensive.

@jujutrini8412 Жыл бұрын

@@MariaCarabin I don’t understand. What has a person’s colour have to do with it?

@RedLilith666 10 ай бұрын

Why is everything about skin colour with you people

@blazingstar9638 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a bunch of people in the comments are mentioning Charlotte Tillbury and the video has only been up 5 min😂

@trishamarie Жыл бұрын

Because her skincare is ridiculously expensive and it smells awful 😂😂😂 Sincerely, a customer who loves her makeup and has received some large samples of skincare in my makeup orders!

@violet1moon Жыл бұрын

@Trisha yeah I got a sample of her miracle whatever cream and the scent alone made sure I was never gonna spend money on it. It is sticky, overscented and overpriced.

@ralphandleosmom9075 Жыл бұрын

I have found my people. I hate the miracle cream too. Too fragranced and made my skin itch.

@ktea8687 Жыл бұрын

Of the samples I’ve tried of Charlotte Tilbury skincare I’ve found it’s ok but nothing special nor worth the price tag. I’d prefer they stick to make up.

@mimiluau 11 ай бұрын

Agree on the Augustinus Bader rich cream. I got it in the cult beauty advent box and was HOPING to hate it. It is unfortunately fantastic… game-changing at settling my super reactive, acne-prone skin and improving too dry or too oily or too textured, no matter how many reviews I try to watch convincing me it’s overrated. My usually problem skin never looked so good as when I used it. To my shame, I have paid for another bottle after spending money trying and failing at finding dupes that delivered the same results.

@mifnp8887 8 ай бұрын

Agreed. I love AB. ❤ Their moisturizers are everything (and I wish they weren't because of the price!). I also LOVE a do-it-all serum by Saint Jane. It's extraordinary!

@Leleche Жыл бұрын

You know, I'm not even "into" skin care. Or even buy many skin care products... But I love putting a James upload on and just feeling good and having a break from the world for 15 minutes lol. Thank you James💓

@lookitsgrandma Жыл бұрын

Versed Auto-Save serum replaced SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic for me and works the same. For $25, I'm sold for life. I have tried deluxe samples of some of Charlotte Tilbury's skincare and something broke me out badly, either the Magic Cream or Elixir or both. It was actually impressive.

@augustsunshinegirl Жыл бұрын

Timeless is good as well!

@lookitsgrandma Жыл бұрын

@@augustsunshinegirl I've been meaning to try Timeless, especially the toner sprays.

@lollitapopple3149 Жыл бұрын

Ive tried ferulic serums before & always had flares of my rosacea, but the elemis pro collagen EM cleanser solved this problem for me

@synthychemucyo9619 Жыл бұрын

I rarely comment, but I just wanted to say, I love how honest you are when it comes to products being straight up expensive and where as you may be able to afford them, you don't run and buy them. I always hear your voice when I'm choosing products to try 'expensive doesn't always mean it will work better.' Just like the videos you do showing affordable products that are alternatives to the expensive ones 👏🏾 Your videos have taught me how to care for my skin better. Thank you James ❤

@imsleepy6211 Жыл бұрын

Yes I love this too. I feel like James is the type of person people who are just ordinary people / students go to for skincare advice because we can actually afford what he reviews. I love when he reviews a product and say it’s on the pricy side and then gives a good dupe suggestion. There’s something so inherently wonderful about that.

@kararookie Жыл бұрын

Anytime a brand used the word elixir it always makes me think of “pirelli’s miracle elixir” from Sweeney Todd

@pao1462 5 ай бұрын

Skinceuticals is the only brand that actually prices their products correctly, yes they are very very expensive but at the same time they are the most researched and studied to the point where their vitamin c serum is the most stable out there. Research costs a lot of money and I don’t think I will be able to ever buy a skinceuticals product but I do admire them for the science behind the products

@chr_ltte Жыл бұрын

There’s luxury and then there’s charging silly amounts just because you can. If I had a brand I’d want all people to be able to buy my products without guilt or stress. Skincare should be fun x

@Galworld761 11 ай бұрын

It should be effective. I have other things to do. I don’t want useless products crowding my life. I want potency.

@chr_ltte 11 ай бұрын

@@Galworld761 yeah I know that but I just meant that if you’re buying skincare you should enjoy the thought of it and it shouldn’t feel like a chore or a waste of money

@sailorplutoes 5 ай бұрын

I gotta say the Skinceuticals Discoloration Defense is one of the best pieces of skincare I've ever tried. I have a history of melasma and when I was pregnant it got so bad I looked like a giraffe. After I was able to start using actives again, this got rid of my melasma is a matter of months. Completely gone. GONE. I love it so much.

@Cait491 Жыл бұрын

Love how you stay genuine , it's always so refreshing. Thank you , James 💜

@TylerLouBlack Жыл бұрын

I used to sell a lot of Augustinus Bader in Harvey Nichols and SpaceNK. It really does work. The TFC8 is a compound of a number ingredients which are naturally produced within the skin and when added through a moisturiser is basically enhances the cell turnover within the dermis. It sends a signal to the subdermis and makes it work harder to make sure the newest skin cells are always on the surface. Its not a crazy anti ageing or life changing product but it makes your skin look the best as it could.

@katie3657 Жыл бұрын

I know. I use it & it absolutely works. It's worth the money to me

@MoonxChildxInphy Жыл бұрын

Idk retinol does the same thing. Retinal also does the same thing.

@jin97465 Жыл бұрын

Interesting! I didn't know this brand

@terimorris6394 Жыл бұрын

Retinol is better and much much cheaper, don’t need the luxury products to achieve good skin. I rather use my retinol and save the thousands I would spend on expensive products and have a complete face lift when I’m older !

@wrongwayannie1856 Жыл бұрын

#1 I have to thank you for suggesting The Ordinary Glycolic toner for the underarms! I have used it once and haven't had to wear deodorant, doesn't sting and was super easy to use (and inexpensive!!) I have super sensitive underarms and they've been that way my whole life. Took me years to find a good anti-perspirant/deodorant that didn't burn me. I ended up using men's Old Spice, have used it for many years. I can't shave my underarms much due to the sensitivity so I like to gently exfoliate 2 times a month to get rid of residue. Now I can kind of let my underarms rest. THANK YOU!! #2 Where is your (I believe right hand) other ear plug? Are you missing one? Anyway, love you (and your brothers!!)

@cherylseagraves3884 Жыл бұрын

Also sensitive underarms and Old Spice is one of the few things I can use!!! I tried Native thinking natural might be better and that ish broke me out so so bad!!

@jujutrini8412 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I will have to try it. I tried using a “natural crystal” anti-perspirant and had the worst allergic reaction to a deodorant ever. My skin was so sore I had to go to the Dr.!

@trishamarie Жыл бұрын

I always read the one and two star reviews before I buy any product. I don’t trust five star reviews when the person was gifted product and lies so they keep getting more free stuff. Elf skincare gives me a neck rash and reading one star reviews showed me I wasn’t the only one. I have come to terms with the fact that I am always going to age and that there is no product, no matter the price that is going to change that. I will stick to my low cost to mid range skincare. I would love to try Skinceuticals, but my wallet says no unless I am getting instant, very visible results.

@cherriesvu Жыл бұрын

i defo start with the negative reviews and work my way up!

@carmen.g440 Жыл бұрын

Sunday Riley was literally caught getting their employees to write fake positive reviews. I do not trust any positive reviews I see anymore either! And I will never purchase from a brand I find out is doing that

@tartnouveau3652 Жыл бұрын

I also feel like if the product is free people are still biased, because they didn’t pay for it. I definitely would view a moisturizer differently if I got it for free vs if I spent 40 bucks on it.

@arcybarrios Жыл бұрын

I tend to read from 3 stars up. I find the 1 and 2 stars are not very constructive

@wrv6927 Жыл бұрын

Hey James, you know I am not a student but I live in Ecuador which means, daily life is quite expensive. This means that a $40 product is already an investment in my skincare routine, I really appreciate your point of view and down to earth reviews.

@lilwhirlwind3950 Жыл бұрын

I would love to hear about your thoughts on Sulwhasoo skin care! I personally use Laneige, which I think is good enough and already at a heavy price point. But I see people raving about Sulwhasoo too, which I feel is a bit overhyped? Their prices are pretty premium, and I hear that it’s because it has great ingredients to help with anti aging. I’m aware they’re both under the same parent company, Amore Pacific. Love your content as always ❤

@katiebearz889 Жыл бұрын

I think a couple of their products are worth it they’re first aid activating serums used in conjunction with one of their toners, I’m not sure which one but if you read the description on the first eight serum it will tell you which product to use it within those two are magic together, The rest of the brand not worth the money in my opinion and I’ve tried a lot of their products. Laneige is owned by Amore Pacific, they also own Innisfree, three different brands all at different price points Amore Pacific being by far the highest then LANEIGE than Innisfree but if you look at the formulas a lot of the formulas are very very similar and I love some of the Amore Pacific products Siri huge company that owns a lot of brands those are just two notable ones they have a missed that is 0% water which is unheard of that’s incredible although they shrunk the bottle and raised the price they also have an amazing cleanser although over priced at $95 but on the flipside it is free has some great cleanser it’s great mask and I love the Lynette cream skin mist as well as just the regular toner I don’t find most of the other brand to be worth the money like the other two brands are. I also guess I didn’t know that Amore Pacific also owned Sulwhasoo, but good to know, Thanks, I know they own a lot of brands I just was unaware that they only one of them but it makes sense but any day of the week a special in regards to moisturizers eye creams anything like that I would buy Amore Pacific and you don’t have to buy their gold line top of the line anti-aging in the silver packaging that moisturizer is great the serum is great the eye serum is great and the silver packaging wine give or take his price like between $75 and $125 so also cheaper than Sulwhasoo

@lilwhirlwind3950 Жыл бұрын

@@katiebearz889 yes, I remember comparing Sulwhasoo ingredients with Laneige and they looked similar, besides Sulwhasoo having more premium ingredients such as ginseng and Pearl powder extract (if I’m not mistaken) to name a few. I use a lot of Kbeauty brands as a southeast Asian and most of them work well for me 😊 I just really wonder if Sulwhasoo is worth the price, considering most Asian/Kbeauty skincare brands don’t charge that high, besides SK II 😆

@Dejection55 Жыл бұрын

I find Sulwhasoo overly fragranced and overall underwhelming

@lilwhirlwind3950 Жыл бұрын

@@Dejection55 I get you! Something about Kbeauty and their fragrances 😞 my skin isn’t THAT sensitive, so I have no issues, but almost all Kbeauty skincare brands I’ve used has fragrance.

@melindagenitempo2359 Жыл бұрын

I live ginseng for well aging and Sulwahsoo formulates very well.

@amberknowgood Жыл бұрын

Great video. It’d be awesome if you’d do a dupe video for the most loved/hyped products of these brands!🤩

@Icesismarie Жыл бұрын

I went out and bought the Charlotte tilbury magic cream due to my favorite streamer who had similar skin issues as me and honestly it is my favorite it is ridiculously expensive but truly would buy it over and over again ! I mean if I found a cheaper alternative I’d go but this works for me and my dry skin just thought I’d share as a real consumer

@myaduro Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@NRoseM127 7 ай бұрын

Yes I love love love the magic cream. I hate the high price but will buy it on discount lol. It works so well with my skin.

@pandorah1801 4 ай бұрын

Same!!

@everogersdownunder1242 Жыл бұрын

I've been influenced a LOT in Australia from ppl in the USA to buy Charlotte Tilbury makeup - nor skincare. There's SOME products that we do buy as they work so well but are expensive. E.g. the wands (contour, blush, highlighter), also her pressed powder for undereyes, her setting spray, her matte bullet lipsticks, etc. There's quite a few good Cult faves in the makeup side.

@TrueImmortality 11 ай бұрын

The Instant Look of Love pallette really is awesome. The eyeshadow feels like butter. It's so smooth.

@Melanie-sj8mm Жыл бұрын

I have to admit I love Augustinus Bader, too. Especially the Eye Creme and the Soothing Cream. And looking back at my student years I am happy I can afford those products now. It took a lot of effort and time to get there.

@jasyw Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love Sunday Riley, especially ICE and Tidal. Life changing moisturisers for me that got me really into skincare. Luna was my first ever retinol product too. Will I buy them again now? Probably not. Perhaps on a heavy discount? Yes. One of the perks though is that it made me get into japanese, and now korean skincare (which is how I found this channel too eventually!). After trying so many different korean brands, I honestly don't see the need to pay over $60-80 (I live in Asia, we got import tax on everything) for a moisturiser anymore. For the same price I can get 4-5 different korean skincare products.

@biancafister2009 Жыл бұрын

I love your channel so much! I really enjoy all your K beauty recommendations! ❤❤

@redacted9060 Жыл бұрын

I love how you focus on price points for everyone!! ❤ I also have to say, I made the daggum mistake of trying the Augustinus Bader rich cream, and OH my stars!!! My skin freaking lovessss it!!! 😩😂It’s just so so good!!!

@Ohdeerohman Жыл бұрын

I love that even when talking about products you dont necessarily like? You talk about them with grace and respect, & still preface that even though you wouldn’t use them or like them? The viewers might. Like that’s so lovely :( you are a treasure, I don’t really buy new skincare often because if I find something that works for me; I settle and never seek anything more out lol but you have influenced me a bit and let me tell you: my skin has never looked better. I’m turning 23 this year and my biggest concerns are signs of aging and reducing the size of my pores and your videos have helped me so much. I am now obsessed with looking at ingredients and even though I don’t really try new products? I am not kidding when I say my favorite past time is going to my local walmart and reading skincare ingredients 🥸 anyway, youre the bees knees!

@samanthabailey451 Жыл бұрын

I love you and your videos. I like to watch you while I'm grumpy, my mood always turns around. Your brother is wonderful, as well. Thanks for being so funny and sarcastic. And truthful.

@haileylewis422 Жыл бұрын

OMG! I used to be obsessed with the sunday reily brightening enzyme water cream. I got a sample in a beauty subscription box and repurchased the full size a few times. It worked really well for me but the price point became an issue.

@carinawulff1673 6 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your philosophy on the brands you will review / recommend. I recently stumbled upon a "Most Used Skincare of 2023" video by a very well-known long time influencer who RAVED about a Dior serum that is $800(!) and Cle de Peau moisturizer that is $1,200! I was STUNNED when I looked up the products and saw the prices. I hadn't watched many of her videos in the past, but that video made me never want to watch another video of her's going forward.

@ethanboen6980 Жыл бұрын

I love watching you do your skincare in your videos when talking about anything 💛

@listori4858 Жыл бұрын

Honestly I tried all types of brands throughout the years with my problematic combo oily acne prone skin and for some reason the cetaphil gentle cleaner and cerave moisturising lotion work well on me, probably because they're pretty basic products but they're keeps my skin pretty happy so far.

@P0oki3 Жыл бұрын

Ugh I love Augustinus too! I absolutely cannot afford ANY of the products though. I got some of their products in a beauty box and fell in love. Just like you my skin looked fabulous until I ran out.

@nancymccormick7567 Жыл бұрын

Wish I could afford it too!!

@JamesWelsh Жыл бұрын

It’s too good 🥲

@eleanorjenks7874 Жыл бұрын

I have really struggled with their products. Both the calm and light cream kept bringing up little pimples and the toner (although an excellent exfoliating toner) was too strong for me to use more than once a week and I’d rather use my Medik8 retinal. I agree with their lip balm: great packaging but that’s all. Their cleanser is very good and I was quite impressed with their shampoo (samples). Their face creams for me are just not worth the money for me.

@P0oki3 Жыл бұрын

@@eleanorjenks7874 the only thing I was able to try is the face cream and my face was glowing after the first time. Loved it!

@clandestinecoherence Жыл бұрын

same, i wish i didn’t love it so much

@ceryswilliams9308 Жыл бұрын

James thank you so much for saying about the high prices and that you keep thinking back to before you were a youtuber, because I honestly think for most people they can't afford to spend more than £20 per skincare product but so many influencers just say omg you need this £90 seremban or whatever without a second thought to what most people can afford so thank you so much for being someone who actually thinks of that ❤❤

@annahiggins4510 Жыл бұрын

Love your long chatty videos, you’re really the best ❤

@fifilebelle4126 Жыл бұрын

👏 I applaud you for doing this video and giving us your honest opinion 💕

@souka-sama9655 Жыл бұрын

Always love how genuinely honest you're ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@myaduro Жыл бұрын

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@ALifeOfSonder Жыл бұрын

I'd love you to do a faves list of Everything balms/moisturisers, aka the one tube or tin that you can carry around in your bag that can do skin/lips etc to supplement your at-home skin routine when out and about.

@cathygiuliana9089 Жыл бұрын

James I tried that mist from Caudalie years ago. You are so right it was like spraying mouth wash on your face! I love this for years I couldn’t figure out how to describe that junk! Thanks so much for your review! I laughed so hard😅as always your reviews are spot on, on the money! I’m 71 yrs old and love your channel! Sending you a big Grandma hug!🥰🤗

@c.f.2414 9 ай бұрын

I was sooo hoping you would say something bad about Augustinus Bader 😂😂 now buyed the cream right after your video and made myself a birthday gift. Hopefully i dont regret the $$😭

@bohemianraptor89 Жыл бұрын

Actually I have tried Sunday Riley, Caudalie and Elemis and they are amazing like Tatcha. The products were pretty good on the skin. I have very dry skin and the products worked with reducing the dryness.

@preetichilakapati5463 Жыл бұрын

This video is such an eye opener!! Thank you for sharing! 😊

@sgtmjrplumley5735 Жыл бұрын

I was dying when your eyelids got stuck together 🤣 Like wheezing laughing out of no where. Thanks for the laugh

@ashleyc723 Жыл бұрын

I love the skinceuticals ce ferulic. It pairs so well with a thick day cream and it is the only vitamin c formula that doesn’t piss off my rosacea prone skin. If you have rosacea and find something that works and doesn’t irritate, branching out to a different product is like Russian roulette with your skin so I tend to just keep dying inside a little more each time I buy it. I did try the Augustinus Bader eye cream and it was pretty underwhelming for my dry under eyes. I’ve had a much better experience with the skinceuticals a.g.e. Complex.

@ElleAlexandria Жыл бұрын

Yes I have rosacea too and really love skinceutical products, especially the vitamin c.

@sumu052 Жыл бұрын

Skinceuticals ce ferulic is the only vit c that I visibly see a difference with. The price is ridiculous but it is amazing

@shedontcare Жыл бұрын

Exactly this, the Vit C is top notch and has visibly given me results like no other so I will fork over my hard earned money to them 😬

@Jlrc13 Жыл бұрын

The space nk advent calendar had an Augustine bader face oil “sample” and I calculated it was worth around £70! I haven’t used it yet but I’m dreading falling in love with the product and being sucked into spending £££

@JamesWelsh Жыл бұрын

That was my exact issue with this brand 😭 it’s one of very few expensive brands that I thought was worth it 😭

@Queenfairypants Жыл бұрын

Nah you can get an oil that will work exactly the same for a much more affordable price.

@nataliehall3874 Жыл бұрын

I got the Rich Cream in a goody bag and then in an advent calendar. Damn you Cult Beauty - it really is the most amazing cream I've ever used.

@lucasreda5280 Жыл бұрын

I love that James did an American accent when impersonating the queen reacting to the Sunday Riley product placement, but it was opened by the one British queen of the season LOL!

@onimendez7735 Жыл бұрын

I always enjoying listening to you James! Also, I giggle everytime you've said "Coodalie"😄 (it's pronounced as in "au pair") thank you for brightening up Sunday afternoon. 💜 🖤

@JamesWelsh Жыл бұрын

Ahhhh haha like cor-da-lee?!

@onimendez7735 Жыл бұрын

@@JamesWelsh 😊 no r though, more like "caw". Love your content!!!

@victoriamoore8649 Жыл бұрын

Love that you use another French word to explain the pronunciation! 😆 James, it’s just as in ‘oh’

@onimendez7735 Жыл бұрын

@@victoriamoore8649 yes, you're right. 😊

@stankybee Жыл бұрын

Got my boyfriend into watching your videos and he loves your suggestions! Thanks for all the help :D

@Meow-Meow501 Жыл бұрын

I got Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream in an IpsyX 3 years ago, and fell in love with the texture. I despise the price but have never found another product that exactly replaces it for me so I still purchase it. The closest product I have found to it’s texture is the CosRX Moisture Power Enriched Cream, though it is unscented.

@Iminsideyourwall_ Жыл бұрын

The closest texture to charlotte tilbury is literally Nivea lotion I was so disappointed 😢

@xenialiashko 7 ай бұрын

got a cleanser from Caudalie from my advent calendar this year and fell in love with it. Now I want to try more things from them.

@Queenfairypants Жыл бұрын

I started using La Mer cream for my rosacea and dry skin, it sorts everything and never stings. But in the 3 years I’ve been using it the prices have gone up by as much as £30. It feels like they’re taking the mick lol. I also loved Augustinus Bader Rich Cream but read an article in Allure that makes me think it is marketing and high end brands charge what they do because they can, not because they need to.

@myaduro Жыл бұрын

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@ayuadams Жыл бұрын

Augustinus Bader is REALLY good. Great thing is it's a one and done product. Get either The Cream or The Rich Cream whichever suits your skin type. The moisturiser is all you need on your face to see results and improvement.

@WinterGirl1969 10 ай бұрын

I love your sincere honesty with reviews. This saves me so much time. BTW Juliette has a gun has been a favorite of mine for a long time ❤

@sassytheasskat Жыл бұрын

Doing a binge of James Welsh videos. Have to comment on Sunday Riley. I have never bought anything from the brand but it came in my Ipsy boxes a few times. I really like it. But only to the extent that when mentioned on Drag Race, I say to my husband, oh I love their moisturizer. But I love so many other brands that I will drop a few extra coins on before Sunday Riley.

@MsLipstickZombie Жыл бұрын

The caudalie premiere cru line is 100% worth a review. Some of the best products I have ever used are from that line ❤

@Cancerjuly13x 3 ай бұрын

Me too I love caudalie love love their Radiance Serum and my favvvv is their Resveratrol-Lift it works fr fr ❤❤ I'm here cause I wanna try the charlotte tilbury skincare line but I don't know because right now I'm using la mer rn so i finish what i have left from lamer but smells like strong men's cologne it affects my breathing cause I have asthma so do you know if charlotte tilbury have a strong fragrance ?.❤

@AKbaby89 Жыл бұрын

It's so weird how some sites allow fake reviews, and others don't. I found an indie brand rum by a 19yr old who makes everything by hand (lipgloss, lip scrubs, body butters and body scrubs). She does one or two restocks a month, and yesterday was her big restock and I noticed on her March gloss that she launched yesterday, there was like 12 reviews from the same person saying the lipgloss smelt and tasted like poop. I told the brand owner, but they can't do anything about it, so now there's a ton of fake reviews on a product that was only sold yesterday. But then Sunday Riley can fake all their reviews for years. I don't get the US, it seems like nothing is ever looked into

@SIrwin-rx1hc Жыл бұрын

Love your honesty and your videos!

@cheyennestraight12 Жыл бұрын

Listen Linda, I'm writing this at the beginning of the video so I don't know what you say about ELEMIS.... But that makeup removing balm is my fav! It's too expensive (so I get it on discount when I can) but I literally love it!

@rachaelicious2u 7 ай бұрын

It’s so so good. It seriously has no business being that good.

@salmah12311 Жыл бұрын

Sunday Reilly - Juno oil is FAB for dry skin or even oily but might just need 1 drop or half a drop. Also I don’t understand these brands charging SO much for skincare especially in today market. Anything over £50 is ALOT for skincare in my book when you Korean skincare/ others sell for half the price and twice as effective.

@nicolaspencer-hughes675 Жыл бұрын

I have used elemis for many many years, if I move away from it my skin does not like it and I end up going back to it, as for expense I usually get it when they release the collections on qvc which is usually a great saving 🖤

@jocelia4622 Жыл бұрын

Hello James💞💞Happy Sunday 💞💞

@victoriacalvert1866 Жыл бұрын

I would LOVE if you could do a video on “professional grade” skincare. The most popular ones like skinbetter, skin ceuticals, Epionce, alastin etc. also would LOVE a review on biologique Recherche. The crazy expensive line Kim Kardashian was using. One moisturizer is like $800 though so idk how doable that would be. Either way, love the content!

@alexandrathearmy8464 Жыл бұрын

Nothing could be expensive like la prairie ($995 moisturizer) and I don't know if it's true or not,but I think Hermes (yes,the birkin brand) is coming out with skincare and imagine how pricey that shit will be.

@CobraDove1111 6 ай бұрын

That Charlotte Tilbury description with the CAPITALIZED words EMPHASIZING every single BUZZWORD is beyond CRINGE!

@ralphandleosmom9075 Жыл бұрын

I’m with you on these brands with one exception. I didn’t like the Bader rich cream until they reformulated it. And now it’s so good. I get all the free Sephora samples when they have them and finally broke down and bought a full size bottle. I tried multiple other rich creams before deciding it was more wasteful to keep trying other creams that didn’t cut it. I use the Victoria Beckham by Bader primer too and it may be even better. The primer is for day use and the rich cream before and after tretinoin at night. I would stay clear of the VB serum though. That was pretty much just flushing money away. I haven’t tried and don’t intend to try the other Bader products.

@skybleu1961 Жыл бұрын

I like the VB primer too in the am and the AB rich cream in the evening. I try to buy when Sephora or Cult Beauty has a discount of at least 20%

@vyxtarot.guidance Жыл бұрын

Love your content so much! ❤ ❤

@Khadijahsmama Жыл бұрын

Charlotte Tilbury is great when it comes to foundation and concealer. For skincare there are other great brands

@binkao2938 11 ай бұрын

I hated the primer and foundation I got from her, but I love the lipsticks and cream shadows

@Khadijahsmama 11 ай бұрын

@@binkao2938 for me it’s the other way around. But I have the T-zone skin type. For eyeshadow I love morphe, urban decay, and huda beauty

@HannahJ611 Жыл бұрын

Feeling v called out as my skincare routine has been basically just Sunday Riley Good Genes, A+ Retinoid and the Caudalie vinoperfect serum (and moisturizer and spf obvs) since I got my first grown up job in college 💀 I will say 99% of the benefit for me is I have super sensitive skin (tbh picky skin is probably a better term) and it does not recover well when I mess with it so I’m willing to just slap on what works. I also definitely spoiled myself going with the fancy stuff as my first foray into skincare because it really does work and I’m in too deep now.

@mjgsuperincredible382 Ай бұрын

20:31 that inhale/exhale made me feel relaxed! I love your honesty!

@evakurl Жыл бұрын

Oh, and I love your point about repurchaseability! I can spurge on something once,but what does matter, if the next month I can’t buy that same cream? I’ve just splurged on some Tatcha products, they are about to arrive, and I’m really having second thoughts…😢

@zuleymacatherine Жыл бұрын

I was gifted some Elemis products and have to say that the face wash is my favorite and I actually have repurchased it several times. I wait until is on sale, but if I were to recommend something for you to try it will be the "Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash" I went to look for the name so you guys know which one. 😊

@jujutrini8412 Жыл бұрын

Elemis is good. I have really sensitive skin and it’s one of the few brands I can use without having a skin reaction. I hate that my skin likes the brand because it’s too bl@@dy expensive! 😂

@ccccm9447 Жыл бұрын

Hi!! Can I ask how you guys are able to get gifted products?! I always see reviews from people who received it as a gift and I’ve been dying to know how you guys do that haha

@melissavangulck8658 Жыл бұрын

I have been resisting buying the Skinceuticals CE Ferulic for a really long time…$208 Canadian for 1 bottle!!! If it was just a one time thing I MAYBE could justify it, but my worry is it will turn out to be that one magical product I’ve been searching for and will then continuously have to keep repurchasing it!!! 🤦‍♀️

@vivianescobar4620 Жыл бұрын

Do it! 😂

@melissavangulck8658 Жыл бұрын

@@vivianescobar4620 you’re evil!! 🤣🤣🤣

@carmengrauwels Жыл бұрын

The Augustinus Bader Rich cream has been doing wonders for my skin, specialy in winter months I bought an adventcalendar specialy for this cream Calendar was priced at 85€ 24 products And was my best disission ever in this category

@raeb84 Жыл бұрын

I only recently tried out the Caudalie brand - missed the clay mask thing, I guess because I hate clay masks. Their Premier Cru moisturizer is so nice. Thick and rich and didn’t break me out at all, made me look like a glow worm. I like that you can just buy the refill too. However, it’s like $120 in the US, and while I could afford it I just haven’t been able to make that purchase. During a sale though, I think I would for sure. The pink eye cream was also really nice, and the Vinopure gel cleanser. I did buy the cleanse, wouldn’t use it every day (think it has salicylic acid in it), but isn’t stripping for me.

@Willcaro333 Жыл бұрын

I got a “deluxe sample size” of the Rich Cream from Augustinus Bader in a holiday Revolve advent calendar and even though I have oily skin and this is in no way a product that is truly correct for my skin type, I wanted to use it so bad because I wanted to participate in the luxury experience because I can’t afford the brand otherwise 😂

@Hauntingghoulia Жыл бұрын

Allegedly Sunday Riley is in a lawsuit due to not disclosing an ingredient on their Good Genes. Allegedly the ingredient is #4 on the carcinogen list. On the flip side, I really do like CT skincare and find it’s great for my day time routine.

@phoebetsau9635 6 ай бұрын

Love your honest reviews and opinions about the brands but here are some of my opinions of some products that I have/had used of these brands: Charlotte Tilbury are really overpriced for their skincare line (their makeup line is nice tho). The only skincare product I would rave is the Magic Cream because it does make your makeup look nicer if use it under but it is so pricey as a moisturizer and I already found substitute for it. There are 2 must have items for me from Skin Ceutical: the B5 and CE Ferulic. I have used them for over 10 years. I know it’s a little overpriced so I did tried finding substitutes in the mean time but nothing could beat their formulas. Like I tried La Roche Posay, L’Oréal, Drunk Elephant, Inkey List, Niod, The Ordinary. Their B5 are always too thick and don’t absorb well. Always pile up my makeup and come out with white rubber residue once I applied foundations. Their Vitamin C are not absorbed as good as the Skin Ceutical. And the CE Ferulic is proven works on me because my face is at least 1-2 shades lighter than my body but of course I use sunscreen everyday. I tried some other serums from Skin Ceutical too but those are something that u can skip at that price point. Just the B5 and CE Ferulic are my necessary actives. I don’t care about Caudalie and Sunday Riley. I tried one or two products of each brands but no difference made on my face. I used Elemis as my first skincare routine (shame to say I didn’t start skincare until mid 20s). It worked wonder on me and transformed my skin. After a few years, I found some better brands and started using actives so I stopped using them but their cleansing balm is still the best. It’s the only product I’m still using from Elemis. Augustinus Bader: I heard so much good thing about it but I never tried them because it’s way too expensive. I use 1 or 2 products from La Mer but Augustinus Bader even costs more than La Mer. Hopefully I will feel comfortable to try them soon.

@Sunnieintheclouds 11 ай бұрын

Omg, I don’t know of anyone else who wears Not A Perfume! Over here in the US, it runs for a little over $105 and momma’s _not_ running out to the store to get it every time I run out 🤪! Thank you so much for catching my attention towards a dupe, I’m gonna be all over that. I wear 4 main perfumes: •Juliette Has a Gun: Not A Perfume •Glossier You •Versace Bright Crystal (& Absolu, so 5 main perfumes technically) •And this summer’s surprise hit for me - Brown Girl Jane: Lamu (GODS! It’s summer in a bottle!!! But costs $105 a pop 🙃) I’d love to know if you or anyone else in the comments knows of any dupes or oils of the ones mentioned above. I know this video is a bit old so you may not see this. However, I’d be super appreciative if anyone knows because I’ve been looking all over. Actually, believe it or not, Lamu smells almost identical to another Juliette Has a Gun perfume, Sunny Side Up. That’s another good one, too. Thanks for the heads up!

@rantygobshyte8219 Жыл бұрын

I bought the Charlotte Tilbury cream bronzer precisely because Wayne Goss shat all over it - he said it was a funny green colour, and as I’m a bit olivey, I thought I’d give it a go. I quite like it , it’s a good colour on me , but I’m not tempted by much else. I’ve got palettes in Beautylish lucky bags and they’re nice, but I wouldn’t have chosen them myself

@dianaf6333 Жыл бұрын

Ellemis and Skinceuticals does animal testing, so it's a "hell no" for me. (I would love James to review Rob's Mad About Skin line 😊)

@teledahn7422 Жыл бұрын

Yes please. He has a sunscreen out and I'm always nervous of new sunscreen and it's effectiveness

@ksmsk5778 Жыл бұрын

Not to defend the brand, but elemis is leaping bunny certified and they claim they’re cruelty free but pls lmk if its one of those situations where they actually aren’t. I tried to look into it after reading your comment, but its always possible to miss something. To my surprise, Elemis has been one of the best products I have ever used for my skin, but they’re super expensive and I feel that it’s strange that most people who review it online are sponsored by them. Thanks for the Rob’s mad about skin recommendation! I’ve been looking for something to replace my Elemis products.

@dianaf6333 Жыл бұрын

@@teledahn7422 i havent used Robs sunscreen but im told its excellent and feels like the popular Beauty of Josean one, except a tad more hydrating. Im getting that next.

@dianaf6333 Жыл бұрын

@@ksmsk5778 They arent certified by any animal welfare standards from what i know. Its because they sell in China and China requires animal testing. In their own words, 'In China, where ELEMIS is sold, all imported beauty products must be submitted for compulsory testing on a limited animal panel in government laboratories before they can be approved for sale in the country." You are so right though! The products are amazing and when I used the cleansing balm, I really loved it and was disapointed to learn they sell in China. Thank you so much for your perspective. Have a great day 🙂

@sakurahayakawa8701 Жыл бұрын

@@dianaf6333 so I will explain this. China only require companies to test on animals if they have a physical store in the country. If they are sold online, testing on animals is not required

@wajeeha110 Жыл бұрын

I love the backup setup💜

@lovewithin1935 Жыл бұрын

love this video. i am with you on these brands. They are ridiculously expansive

@soksannkhem6961 Жыл бұрын

I’m 40 and back then in my 20s I thought expensive was better oh hell no. Back then social media was all about sponsorships. Now I feel like social media platform helps me to get where I’m at. More honest then before. My skin has never look better and the products nowadays are affordable in skincare. Advanced and the price is good. Drugstore has come a long way. Oh and Korean skincare damn affordable. I tried skinceutical, La mer, Sk II, Sunday Riley, Lancôme, Estée Lauder, to name a few. The drugstore has done so much better or Indie brands even. There is a few expensive brand I like SkinFix from Sephora. Thanks James love your review! Yes I’m tired of the reviews with gifted memo.

@julielongmakeup Жыл бұрын

I found out about the purito centello un scented serum. Apparently it’s full of peptides that work very well.

@JutaStokes Жыл бұрын

I love this serum and still recommend it as a good one, especially for sensitive skin. But then I tried the Cos De Baha Peptide Serum and that's now my ride or die serum. I put it in my old Purito bottle though, because I hate using droppers and that Purito pump bottle is fantastic. The Cos De Baha serum is sticky because it's high in glycerin, but it's fine because you put moisturiser over it. Have you tried the Purito Centella Unscented Eye Cream? It's 30ml, super cheap, full of Peptides including argireline, and feels so lovely going on.

@sharonloria1116 Жыл бұрын

Love this video! Thank you. What do you recommend for redness. I’ve tried various green color correctors & they don’t work for me. Curious as to what you would recommend.

@LindseyN1223 6 ай бұрын

Your bit about Augustinus Bader is exactly how I feel about Elemis. I bought a sample kit of their products a few years back and my skin looked fantastic, but I can't justify spending that much on something that I'll use up that quickly.

@romana.in.wonderland Жыл бұрын

I do not love scents in skincare and noticed that a lot of the mentioned brands carry a quite strong smell. I have had oppurtunities to test samples or splurged on Tilbury (oldfashioned packaging, smell!), Elemis (that stupid balm smelled strongly and was greasy but did not remove mascara), Claudalie (scents!) ... I use Korean skincare and the very basic yet for me effective Niacinamide Serum by the Ordinary.

@katharinefrancis6320 Жыл бұрын

I *used* to use SkinCeuticals skincare. I was introduced to it by my dermatologist when I was dealing with scarring after an accident. I've changed up my skincare as affordable alternatives became available. That said, there is one product from them I continue to buy and that's their Physical Defense Eye Area sunscreen. 1. If you look at other reputable brand eye area sunscreens- it's not as overpriced as their other products. 2. the slight tint of the product means I'm less of a raccoon.