Brand & Products I'll Never Review - Useless, Outdated, Overhyped!
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00:00 Intro
00:31 Why I Won’t Be Trying Whipped Face/Body Products
02:06 Why I Won’t Be Trying 0% Waste Skincare
06:16 Why I Won’t Be Trying Sunscreen Powders
07:41 Why I Won’t Be Trying Pacifica
10:12 Why I Won’t Be Trying Lumin
12:50 Why I Won’t Be Trying No.7
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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 :) If you have any serious skin concerns, please see a dermatologist/doctor.
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Ad Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in my videos are all my own honest feelings. I will only work with brands and products that I truly love and use. Working with brands allows me to invest in my channel and create better quality videos for you guys :)
@iluvearth99 11 ай бұрын
I kind of wish there was a brand that did its best to be sustainable without the fearmongering of clean beauty. I remember someone telling me years ago that they wanted almonds covered in milk chocolate, but that they only ever found it covered in dark chocolate. That they felt like the producer assumed that choosing almonds means the consumer is a health nut, and therefore wouldn’t want milk chocolate. I feel like zero waste brands make the same kind of assumption: wanting less plastic means you want fewer “chemicals” like no preservatives, or essential oils over fragrance. I think, and this video and comment section is proof, there is a big market for science-backed skincare in sustainable/eco friendly packaging.
@eveningstar8581 11 ай бұрын
Thank youuu!!! Oh my gosh it's so nice to see someone else with common sense lol! My husband is 39. He became a vegetarian just after his 11th birthday. In TEXAS mind you!! After his 18th birthday he became vegan and has never looked back. I went vegetarian 12 years ago . We always bitch and moan that not wanting to harm animals, doesn't mean that we solely want to eat mud and organic kale lol! We want yummy food like everyone else. You absolutely do not have to sacrifice flavor and taste to be compassionate! You can also be a normal human being that loves a good "cheat day" like the rest of the globe🙄😂
@senzubean92 11 ай бұрын
I don't know if this will help but there's a thing called easter almonds where I'm from and they come covered in all sorts of chocolate, even colored ones. Instead of egg hunting, people gift each other almonds for easter over here
@EddaPascher 11 ай бұрын
What shout Facetheory?
@paresseuxdesneiges 10 ай бұрын
The problem is that many "chemical" skincare ingredients are bad for the environment to produce, even if they are very good for the skin, so it would be hypocritical
@MissieK 10 ай бұрын
@@eveningstar8581 you expect sustainable brands that are labeled vegan and eco friend to not be sustainable and vegan and eco friendly. Essential oils are not sustainable. And there are many brands out there that are sustainable and vegan that their products are good for you and the planet. If I find such brands in Greece and they are US based, you can find them in US and UK and Europe. You can't expect a brand to be sustainable and harm the planet at the same time or animals. It's like saying I am a vegan that eats chicken daily.
@NewFoundLife 11 ай бұрын
I've researched so many brands who are Zero Waste and have the same issues that you do! I've searched for a deodorant/antiperspirant that doesn't come in plastic packaging, but all of the zero plastic options are also "Aluminum free!" Like, I just want a skincare brand that doesn't use plastic, has science based formulations, doesn't test on animals, and is eco friendly.
@GenXfrom75 11 ай бұрын
I agree. I can't do deodorant only. I NEED my aluminum down here in coastal South Carolina! I'd gladly buy an earth friendly packaged antiperspirant.
@msk-qp6fn 11 ай бұрын
That is like saying you just want a boyfriend who is tactical, frugal, well educated, caring, and rich.
@peppapotato 11 ай бұрын
@@GenXfrom75Lume is a life saver and only one that works on me on I sweat like hog in summer and smell like one too
@NewFoundLife 11 ай бұрын
@@msk-qp6fn lol good point. I just wish the two sides of the skincare world could start meeting in the middle. Like, combine the Clean Beauty side's zero plastic packaging, eco friendly practices, no animal testing and the Traditional skincare side's science based products and elegant formulations.
@floraplatt5014 11 ай бұрын
I recommend AKT! I think they are aluminium free but they genuinely work so well and they come in metal tubes so they’re recyclable! They’re on the pricier side but they do last a few months each
@MindyGail 11 ай бұрын
I work at ulta, and when I had a guy wanting an eye cream, I took him and showed him clinique. He immediately shut down when I picked it up and said no I'm not using that. It was a pink bottle.... talk about fragile masculinity.
@maryeckel9682 11 ай бұрын
Pink used to be the color of masculinity, especially the royal kind. Power color. *Flexes aggressively*
@MindyGail 11 ай бұрын
@maryeckel9682 this guy clearly had no concept of that. He was more open to the literal exact same product but in their men's blue packaging.
@madimiller5781 11 ай бұрын
his loss, the all about eyes cream goes hard
@UnpurrfectRobyn 11 ай бұрын
My sister was able to get my BIL to use the Kiehl's avocado one and he loves it!
@mcdonaldsworkerrazor 11 ай бұрын
I feel bad cause he's missing out on the great eye cream brands out there
@rivkahpardue9491 11 ай бұрын
Video suggestion: using the correct amount of sunscreen for the spf labeled with a variety of types of products. I think it could be quite eye opening seeing how much you’d have to use
@TsubataLately 11 ай бұрын
I love this idea! Even better if it's a collab with Dr. Michelle Wong of LabMuffin Beauty Science!
@Kioejenennrnf 11 ай бұрын
I second this
@user-po6lu3ws7n 11 ай бұрын
Yes! Lol I would like to see an attempt at the spf setting powder. And it would to see setting sprays too, I have supergoops resetting spray and I used a few spritzes and it was so greasy and made my face itch, I knew I couldn’t have been using enough but I couldn’t tolerate more without it actually messing up my makeup.
@marithecookie 11 ай бұрын
Incipedia does this a lot. Her failed attempts with a zero waste sunscreen block were interesting and very eye opening.
@AnneM6901 11 ай бұрын
THIS
@rebeccareid89 11 ай бұрын
Here so fast I have whiplash. That shirt is EVERYTHING.
@TeddyLovesAxl 11 ай бұрын
I just watched Robert so I scrolled to find James. Wonder if the twins are gonna upload on their mutual channel? Hope so🙏
@lyndawithay3135 11 ай бұрын
You mean hwhhiplash.
@rebeccareid89 11 ай бұрын
@@lyndawithay3135 that comment deserves 5 Jackie’s!
@ravenreese 11 ай бұрын
Literally my first thought - jumped to the comments to say the same thing 😂
@abbym613 11 ай бұрын
@@lyndawithay3135🤣🤣🤣
@imjstar 11 ай бұрын
I worked at Boots when I was 21 and never bought the no 7 products because I thought they were overrated and too expensive. Then one day a colleague around my age recommended one of the products to me. I'm telling you, 6 years on and I have the BEST skin. Glowing. Nothing I've tried over the years agrees with me like no 7. I find the 'mature' creams too thick, but the early defence range is brilliant.
@keavam101 10 ай бұрын
I agree, my MIL gave me some No 7 a couple of years ago (cosmetics and skincare). Their mascara and concealer are now my HG, and I cannot be without a No 7 night cream. I’ll use cleansers and serums from other brands, and I dip in and out of other brand’s moisturisers for day, but nothing gives me the same plumpness and glow in the morning than using a No 7 cream the night before!
@CaityRaindrop 9 ай бұрын
I'm a little annoyed my sister gifted me a no7 skincare set and I'm loving it (the sugar oil free gel moisturisers?). I don't wanna pay 13 quid for 50ml of moisturiser 😅 their muslin cloth is also the softest thing I ever felt on my skin and I can't buy it separate (from the cleanser) either.
@nicoleortiz9884 Ай бұрын
yes! no7 is my favorite
@vitalyziggy1982 11 ай бұрын
"Don't cry if I talk [sh*t] about one of your favourite brands, it's fiiiiiiine" hahahaha, love James
@d.8709 11 ай бұрын
The thing I love about Pacifica is the gaudy packaging. Oh well, I'm perfectly fine knowing I'm tacky af.
@hazydaisy88 11 ай бұрын
I have seen No7 around for years & never felt very compelled to try any of their products. Even after working at Ulta for years & seeing how popular the brand is, especially with middle aged+ people. A few years ago I received their retinol serum as gratis & let it sit under the sink unused for a while. When I finally decided to try it out I was *shocked*. It is awesome! Felt like a dummy for sleeping on it for so long. Have tried other products & they are a bit meh but the regional is A+.
@ynat2198 11 ай бұрын
I just left another comment elsewhere, i don't understand why people don't like them! Their serums are great and it's for all skin and not just “mature”. Been using since my 20s. Misconceptions i guess but people should definitely try it!
@ninaasf-ck 11 ай бұрын
Their retinol is the only thing of theirs I've ever used and yes, it's awesome. CeraVe does me for nearly all my other skincare needs 😂
@michellewhittle8618 11 ай бұрын
I absolutely love No7 and have done for years. They introduced a range for skin starting at age 25. That went up to 35 and that range had stronger ingredients, the 45+ had stronger ones again, then the 65+ stronger still. I have used No7 skin care and makeup for years and i always get compliments, for perspective I'm 35 and have been moisturisering since 18 and using anti aging since 25. Their serums, day and night creams, and their cleansing balm are staples to me ❤
@GMW.artist 11 ай бұрын
Boots №7 was founded in 1935 as a skincare brand and in 1937 they branched out into colour cosmetics. Boots is now owned by Alliance, who also own Walgreens.
@misshell2223 11 ай бұрын
Makes sense why they came to Walgreens when they 1st launched in America! ❤ learning something new everyday thks.😊
@tashiamac1183 11 ай бұрын
I had the same view with No7. It's just the bog standard skin care and makeup targeted towards older people. However, I've been using their tinted moisturiser daily in place of foundation, and its beautiful. Not greasy, very light coverage, and the perfect tone for my very pale pinky skin. The only one I have tried that doesn't make me yellow or sickly looking
@kairos-049 11 ай бұрын
I appreciate your clarity when it comes to brands or product categories you don't use. Too often we've been fed this dogma of "I don't like this and you shouldn't either" so it's refreshing to see this awareness that what you don't like or aren't looking for in a product might work for someone else.
@boleynaddcock 11 ай бұрын
Hello. No7 advisor here! Now, I love our brand, I have several favourite products! Yes they are expanding globally too - I swear by our future renew range - developed & researched for 15 years before it was available to purchase, new exclusive technology- pepticology. It’s worth checking out! 😊
@mackenziezp 11 ай бұрын
I’ve watched this video like 7 times now 😂 My KZfaq put it on loop while I fell asleep last night, I am not complaining because James’ voice is so soothing
@jessicawilson5908 11 ай бұрын
I've lost count how many times I've dozed off watching his videos
@vixenbb 11 ай бұрын
No.7 retinol hand cream is amazing!! I will die on this hill. I’m 35 and was starting to notice my hands looking like they were aging faster than the rest of me (I know they do naturally) and starting looking for a targeted product for aging hands. No.7 came to the rescue with their beautiful cream, and a lot of the time there are promotions so it’s under £10 🥰🥰
@petit4489 11 ай бұрын
i love that you can't stand pacifica's colors! for me it's the opposite, i love color clutter
@ejvarnir5387 11 ай бұрын
Me too, the fun packaging made me try Pacifica. Couple dud products but a couple I really like!
@greenelephant6539 11 ай бұрын
I actually love Pacifica and enjoy their packaging, but to each their own. Their mascaras are quite nice! The price points are great for me and the scents are nice without being too strong.
@callwyse 11 ай бұрын
I !one Pacifica, too
@missmia196 11 ай бұрын
I'm into the sunset colored packaging!
@Bizibee483 11 ай бұрын
Same! I’ve been using Pacifica for a while now. Works for my skin really well. Super cute packaging!
@that.neurodivergent 11 ай бұрын
Me too! The kale cleanser is my all time fav
@eveningstar8581 11 ай бұрын
I want to use them! I'm from oregon, so I love to support local businesses. But lol, my skin on my face is sensitive to fragrance and all of the products I've seen have been potently fragranced! BUTTT!! I'm absolutely OBSESSED with their fragrances lol! I know that sounds so fcking stupid lol! I find their aesthetic to be super cute as well!
@ginkel23 11 ай бұрын
Love love love no7! As a kid I thought it was an ‘old person brand’ as mum used it. I started using it in my 20s and love it for a natural look plus they have some good products for my very dry skin
@jodie4748 11 ай бұрын
I feel your pain with the zero waste products! This isn’t skincare but I find it particularly annoying with toothpaste tabs. I hate throwing away toothpaste tubes but it’s so hard to find tabs that contain fluoride!
@synnem.-duran9311 11 ай бұрын
I think that the Smyle toothpaste Tabs have a fluoride option if you haven’t tried those
@melisegerber1350 11 ай бұрын
I was so excited when No. 7 came to the US, because it was the only makeup I could find with a foundation that was light enough for me. I’ve never tried any other products that they make, but I still have great feelings about the brand because of that foundation!!!
@ciaramc5036 11 ай бұрын
I use the no 7 hydraluminous water surge oil free moisturiser and its an absolute favourite for me. I used elemis, dermalogica, the ordinary, the inkey list and so many different brands but when my skin got quite sensitive a year or so ago (while also being combination) I had to strip down how many products I was using and how active they were, and I finally found this moisturiser and it was the only one that didn't irritate my skin and left me feeling hydrated and happy with my skin. There's always deals for no 7 in boots so I stock up lol
@foxymusic217 11 ай бұрын
Me and my mum can’t use anything by No 7 as we have terrible reactions to it. It’s a shame as there are some great offers on it!
@maryeckel9682 11 ай бұрын
They're originally a Boots brand, right?
@lja530 11 ай бұрын
Even here in Germany I'd heard good things about No7, both their skincare and makeup and I wish they would sell it here (Don't care if it's targeted toward mature women. The L'Oreal age perfect foundation is really good too ;))
@victoriadiesattheend.8478 11 ай бұрын
I'm honestly surprised that you included No.7. Their foundation drops (basically to help change the shade of your foundation) have been used by people like Scott Barnes and Makeup by Mario on Kim Kardashian. I am from America and I respect their products.
@androu98 11 ай бұрын
Like he said at the beginning, to each their own :)
@montananerd8244 11 ай бұрын
@@androu98you don't need to comment snarkily on James' behalf. He's a grown up and constructive feedback should be welcome to KZfaqrs. In any case, something minor like this, with no ethical overtones, does not require parasocial puppy dog behavior. This is what makes YT creepy.
@deborahdelgado3193 11 ай бұрын
I'm a New Yorker with highly sensitive skin. I understand James view and reservation towards the products but I one of millions that LOVE the N°7 products...I, for mature skin. For over five years, I literally spent a few thousand dollars with LeMier products until someone introduced me to N°7. I swear, aside from a few Korean Beauty products, N°7 is 💯legit effective on my skin.
@traceymarshall5886 11 ай бұрын
Im in ireland and have the same view on no.7 as James. We got coupons in Boots for no.7 when shopping and i refuse to ever buy anything from no.7. I hate everything i tried from their brand. If you want cheap version for it...even Astral creme is better
@24kgoldplatedvermeil 11 ай бұрын
@@traceymarshall5886 i dont understand. If youre aware your perception of the brand is superficial than why not let that go and actually just try it for yourself?
@msellenandrea 11 ай бұрын
I'm 35 and recently started using the No7 vitamin C serum, which is for....women ages 35 and up haha! I also think of it as a "mature women" brand (which I guess I am getting close to, help), but saw their vitamin C serum recommended for people with acne as it's more gentle, and I like it so far!
@haleyb7304 11 ай бұрын
I love their protect & perfect serum, it’s cleared up my skin SO much, I feel like it genuinely makes my skin feel more alive and makes it super super soft! My bf and I both use it daily and at night and we’re in our mid 20’s, he loves it as well and even reminds me to get more every time we’re low.
@msellenandrea 11 ай бұрын
@@haleyb7304 That's amazing! And great that your boyfriend is caring about his skin too :D
@youphoric_5747 11 ай бұрын
Slightly off topic, I've just finished rebinge watching your insta vs reality series. But you've been such a great role model for me, I think I started watching your videos when I was around 17/18 (turning 22 soon) and you've been such a great example of just a genuine person that truely cares about people just not fucking up their skin and maintaining a healthy self image. I love your transparency with botox and filler and honest opinions on pretty much anything. Truely appreciate your videos have a good one - love from nz
@spookylittlebat5208 11 ай бұрын
My strawberries and cream scented whipped body soap that I use for shaving with is one of my guilty pleasures. It even has a ✨surprise crystal✨ in the centre of it 🙈
@jenzerr8856 11 ай бұрын
A surprise crystal 😂
@annapetryk 11 ай бұрын
I'm crying 😅😂
@sponggiexoxo 11 ай бұрын
Definitely here for this, I'm so glad that you choose to not review everything. Just know that I love you and so blessed that I can see your content
@user-ml6tp6ck6e 11 ай бұрын
I know its not the most exciting brand but isn't No7 weirdly now at the cutting edge of technology? I remember Protect and Perfect was supposed to be one of the few products that actually worked and was cheap according to a BBC programme (I forget which one). The new range the same, according to independent scientists. 🤷♀️
@laikanbarth 11 ай бұрын
No 7 is considered a great product in America
@amaikoinu 11 ай бұрын
Came here to agree, their makeup range is a bit all over the place quality wise but their skincare range is known to being one of the best out there. I do agree with you on it not being particularly exciting as it's marketed to older adults, (like me lol!) but as Boots only stock skincare that has been proven to work there's a whole ton of skincare brands to choose from if No7 isn't to your taste.
@_.mxggxn._ 11 ай бұрын
Their BB creams and tinted moisturisers are amazing!
@Stacey24101 11 ай бұрын
Happy Sunday, James! The shirt is absolutely adorable! 💗💜💗💜💗💜💗💜
@meghackett7394 11 ай бұрын
I stopped watching tomorrowland live stream (which I've listened to religiously all weekend) to watch this!!! Love you James!!!! ❤️
@rachelkirby1708 11 ай бұрын
No7 are interesting for doing quite a lot of skincare research. I find their marketing a bit insane though, they really try to create hype around their new launches by claiming you have to be on a vip list to get access to them first or something. There products can be £30+ but always have some deal on to make it feel like you are always getting a good deal. I also dislike their packaging, but I have found some of their products to be super effective.
@Raven1303x 11 ай бұрын
Omg the way James said “it’s fine” gave me a flashback to Ross in friends. I’m fineeeeee, I’m fine! 😂. Xx
@foxxxyg 11 ай бұрын
I feel the same way about natural products. Every single product I've used in a bar form was super drying. Also, I am SUPER allergic to lavender and I have found every time I've tried a brand like that, I'm allergic to it even if I got something without lavender in it because the shipping packaging is like soaked in lavender.
@dianaf3109 10 ай бұрын
I love how real you are- just say it as it is!! I do have to disagree with the sunscreen powders- I’ve been using them on my babies and myself for 5 years now (on the face when we go swimming, or anywhere outside while sunny) and we never get sunburned - they really work and I don’t understand while they are getting this lash back lately. I swear by sunscreen powders (my favorite being the supergoop one)
@monicayianni6113 11 ай бұрын
Honestly have loved some moisturisers from No7 and really rate their foundations and lipsticks!! Would defo be interested to hear a full review from you xx
@clairestammars489 11 ай бұрын
I love how honest you are, James, you own your decisions and you're not afraid to change your mind. I confess to being suckered into the whipped cream products - Smoom has worked wonderfully for me and I've restocked, while the whipped soap I bought from another online store is fun but offers nothing more. I would not expect someone invested in quality skincare to give something so glittery and heavily fragranced a second look. It would be like reviewing the bath bombs you get in gift shops 😂
@foxymusic217 11 ай бұрын
I’ve tried Smoom but was really disappointed. I got the Immortelle it just sat heavily on my face 😞
@Nadyia307 11 ай бұрын
I have been using No 7 Future renew, I’m 38, I have noticed a considerable difference in the hydration of my skin. I would avoid the day cream with SPF as it is greasy and doesn’t absorb into the skin, makes make up look awful.
@chickadee317 11 ай бұрын
Which of the products give you the best hydration?
@Nadyia307 11 ай бұрын
@@chickadee317 the night cream and serum are brilliant
@teledahn7422 11 ай бұрын
Their peptide night serum is about £8 and lightweight. I love it
@kaylacobb3541 11 ай бұрын
I think you’re sleeping on No. 7, James. Their 1% retinol has done amazing things for my skin!
@amaikoinu 11 ай бұрын
Same here!
@_.mxggxn._ 11 ай бұрын
Agree. Great brand and it’s great that they’re so accessible!
@jessicawilson5908 11 ай бұрын
They are sooooo expensive
@amaikoinu 11 ай бұрын
@@jessicawilson5908 True, I wait until they go on offer then stock up!
@EarthFirstGoVegan 11 ай бұрын
Personally I could care less about what the packaging looks like. I hate a bunch of crap laying around my counters. I store everything in a cabinet. No worries about dust and other junk getting all over it.
@brand_the_man 11 ай бұрын
Your skin always looks amazing. But in this video it looks stunning! ❤❤❤
@Hollysays 11 ай бұрын
I LOVE Pacifica! I’ve never seen the clean shot products you featured, gonna go look them up so thank you!! 😂❤
@_G3m_ 11 ай бұрын
I love them too 😂 I was surprised they made this list!
@urbansuburbia7433 11 ай бұрын
I like the Pacifica acne cleanser. I have no problem with their packaging. Honestly it's nice to be able to pick it out when most other things are just plain white.
@daisyjohnson7588 11 ай бұрын
Yeah! I have three bottles from the ordinary sitting on my counter and I can't tell them apart without scrutinizing the label. It's so much easier to grab things that look distinctive. And their acne warrior wash made a huge difference for my fiance
@Thefarunlitunknown 11 ай бұрын
Pacifica keeps discontinuing things I like. My skin is very particular, and two of the items that were holy grail for me have been discontinued, despite having great reviews across the board. Now they’re going with very gimmicky marketing and expensive products, all of which that I’ve tried have broken me out.
@bonesbehanna44 10 ай бұрын
No.7 is one of the better inexpensive skin care lines. When I’ve been short on money in the past I’ve used this and it got me through those times without any issues.
@Sofiagues 11 ай бұрын
Yes James try the nr7. Im super curios what your opinion of it will be. I enjoy their make up but haven't branch into skincare yet. Some of it is definitely on the more expensive side.
@13realmusic 11 ай бұрын
Yeah I worked at Walgreens in the United States for over 5 years and I remember when we first got No. 7 products. I’ve never tried them because it was clear the demographic is for older people and all their marketing reflects that. I’d be interested in any anti aging products they might have for less mature skin but otherwise it’s not on my radar.
@ynat2198 11 ай бұрын
Was it the packaging ? Marketing? I've been using some of their serums since my 20s so i don't get how they're targeted toward “mature” people. I guess i don't understand packaging obsessions...
@buriburi4087 8 ай бұрын
I just wanted to say that I noticed that the captions on this video are actually accurate, not auto-generated and difficult to understand. That's amazing ❤
@kelseyoakes803 11 ай бұрын
Can't believe I'm so early! James could you please talk about the brand possibly review Zoe Bee Beauty? 🖤
@nadiahassan5307 11 ай бұрын
I’m with you about No7, I was always like “huh” when I saw reviews of them, because it’s what I remember about them is that they are then in store brand. I am hoping to try it when I go back to the UK.
@mzmerryweather 11 ай бұрын
Omg...I laughed out loud when graphic for Truly came up with the melons jar..as I have it. I love the scent, its actually quite thick for a whipped looking cream. I have dry skin and it works nice. I use it everywhere because frankly, it it really did what it said...I'd be buying the lot of it and a miracle would happen. LOL As for zero waste products, Kate McLeod lotion stones are WONDERFUL. I like the fact that she says a little goes a long way and they absorb into your skin like a dream. The scents she offers are subtle, my fav being the Naked Stone that smells like coco butter. Thanks for the giggle James and keeping it all in perspective for us
@erihebi 11 ай бұрын
Before my brain could process, I thought I had a dream where I watched this exact video last night. Then I remembered I did watch this video before bed when it was posted and this was reuploaded 😅 thought I was psychic for a second lol
@auroras_hairpins 11 ай бұрын
No 7 concealer is really great! Very light wear but still gives a good cover. They’ve become pretty big in Sweden too last years 😃
@HouseofMeow3484 11 ай бұрын
I only recently considered buying No. 7 products to try. It wasn’t available for me here in the US as a teenager (now in my 30s), or if it was I never saw it anywhere. I’d be interested to hear your take on some of their products before buying. But I totally understand you’re reasoning for not wanting to use them.
@DebbieTDP 11 ай бұрын
I have used the No.7 serum for a couple of years and did like it a lot. Since 1 year I switched to Korean skincare and 1 Italian brand, Labcare, with amazing results 😊❤
@denaemichele 11 ай бұрын
I didn't realize that No. 7 was a Boots brand. I've gotten a couple of No. 7 products in subscription boxes recently, but I've been hesitant to use them because they give me a "cheap, old school, drying skincare " vibe. I'd be interested in a review to determine if they are worth trying or if I should just give them away.
@emmassassin9 11 ай бұрын
I guess it’s personal preference or skin type, but I love No.7! You could give one or two a try and see if they work for you? Boots also do a range called Your Good Skin which I love also
@denaemichele 11 ай бұрын
@emmassassin9 Good to know! I might try it when I run out of my current products. I just hate to open stuff and then not like it. If I feel like something won't work for me I usually try to gift it to someone else unopened
@GenXfrom75 11 ай бұрын
I reviewed a No 7 face wash as a Buzz Agent. I actually liked it. Not the best but decent. I'd definitely use again.
@msellenandrea 11 ай бұрын
I only have one No7 product, the turquoise vitamin C serum and its super nice!
@jessmartin9891 11 ай бұрын
Would love a comparison of the no7 products with the ones for teenagers they released a few years ago as well as the “ingredients” line they came out with recently as well!
@airplane_flaps 11 ай бұрын
Love No7 been using their cleansing balm for a while now and it makes my skin feel amazing after use.
@PJG834 11 ай бұрын
I'm embarrassed to admit i fell for the whipped body butter in a jar craze, couldn't buy just one to test first, no i had to buy a big gift box from Truly beauty and now i have jars of really tough, greasy, hard to spread body butter to use up😣
@infinitecurlie 11 ай бұрын
Same thing happened to me 😭
@PJG834 11 ай бұрын
@@infinitecurlie Though the butters were a let down, the serums were nice but definitely won't repurchase 😄
@kkmarzipan 11 ай бұрын
These always look to me like they’ll never rub in! Also the whipped body soaps are so gross, like ivory soap scent undertone and very greasy but drying!
@haileymaillot3804 11 ай бұрын
I totally feel you I bought one last year and couldn’t even get it to rub in so what I did was used a regular sent free lotion and mix it in together and then I can spread it around
@zsanett3442 11 ай бұрын
What I do with harder body butters is apply it on slightly damp skin, I’ve found it spreads better that way, my skin also seems to absorb it better too. However, I can’t speak on using the whipped body butters so I’m not entirely sure how well that method would work with it.
@GenXfrom75 11 ай бұрын
My hair hated shampoo bars, sadly. I can't imagine my skin/face would like them, either. Good on them for trying, I guess. But I stay away from bars, just in general.
@shivika1000 11 ай бұрын
I had the same opinion when I first saw Pacifica, I thought it was targeted at tweens. It didn't help that the store had kept hello kitty nail paint sets really close to the Pacifica stuff.😂
@that.neurodivergent 11 ай бұрын
Meanwhile that’s why I like it 😂 I’m such a kid at heart and I love my rainbow stuff hahaha
@jenzerr8856 11 ай бұрын
😂 him in a hello kitty shirt
@misshell2223 11 ай бұрын
@@jenzerr8856my immediate thoughts!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@Wasakometro 11 ай бұрын
Can I say I am more obsessed about the Hello Kitty shirt that the beauty products? Where can I find it or see how it looks fully?
@mari-bella 11 ай бұрын
I had no idea Lumin was a "for men" skincare line! I've been using one of their eye cream/gels for about 5 months now and it's made a good noticeable difference in my under-eye brightness. I do like it, but I've not tried their other products before
@mari-bella 11 ай бұрын
P.S. James! Your skin looks flawless in this video😘
@hillarybeautifile 11 ай бұрын
Also, I've found the PERFECT product for Sunscreen over makeup that doesn't ruin the makeup whatsoever- Facial Sunscreen Mists. Privacy UV from Japan makes an excellent one I've been using for years after realizing there was no easy way to appropriately apply SPF powder.
@LilKitLen 11 ай бұрын
I've used a No7 retinol + matrixyl serum and it's really good, I got it in a surprise bundle with lip products. Boots have their own bobby basic type brand that straight up has the boots name on it, that's now what you were describing as having known, No7 is way more separate now and they have some very hi-tech formulas going on. I actually do use the boots basic brand for their super simple niacinamide moisturizer cuz I don't have any money lol (and I like this one too), the basic brand also does a few retinol things but they don't post the %s which is so-so.
@katieburnett 11 ай бұрын
I wouldve felt the same as you about no7 but the new rewind range is really good
@GMW.artist 11 ай бұрын
The worst culprit for skincare with gaudy, clashing colours is Trinny London. I CANNOT! 😬💜
@helenflanagan6569 10 ай бұрын
I hear you about No.7 but their latest Future Renew Damage Reversal stuff is amazing. I would love to see you review it!
@_.mxggxn._ 11 ай бұрын
Zero waste skincare is something I totally agree with you on. I am pretty conscious of my waste and have got it own really good with cleaning products but skincare just isn’t at that point yet. If someone’s able to make a decent range one day then I’ll totally behind it! Don’t sleep on No7 though! I do agree it’s targeted at a maturer audience but some of their products are really decent!
@Gabi_myers 11 ай бұрын
I’ve never tried No7 myself but I work at Ulta and it is VERY popular and looks to still be on the rise
@gracez593 11 ай бұрын
James's skin is next level beautiful in this video 😮
@Remnants_ 4 ай бұрын
I love ethique shampoo bars & have used them for many years now. It feels nice to at least reduce one products waste. I haven’t found skincare in zero waste that I really like. Especially with really sensitive skin, the cleanser often feel ‘squeaky clean’. Thats generally a sign my skin will get very grumpy.
@jonnj9701 11 ай бұрын
I surprisingly loved the Pacifica Vitamin C wash though my skin is horrifically sensitive to random stuff. But all of it seems to be kind of same-y heavily botanical products. I do miss their lemon scented body lotion a LOT.
@itstia552 11 ай бұрын
Hey James... I got bought a pallete with blush in and a horrible highter which I had no idea what it was as it was the 90s 😂 but iv never used No7 since then as iv always kind of seen it as boring and old fashioned but I'd love to see you give it a go nowadays James ❤❤❤❤
@amysmithssportsandmakeup1397 11 ай бұрын
The No 7 serums are very nice. Plus their cc cream has a good color range with different undertones.
@TeddyLovesAxl 11 ай бұрын
Just left Roberts video. Knew you had uploaded too! Makes me giddy to see you twins on this not so great Sunday! 🫶🏻❤️🕊️✌🏻
@kiyakia 11 ай бұрын
I agree about pasifica except when it comes to the sheet masks. They are really calming and moisturizing.
@caitlinerin 10 ай бұрын
I feel the same about no7 however I've tried a few bits this past year (mascara & makeup removing balm) and genuinely really like them
@kayalaura997 11 ай бұрын
Honestly N°7 is decent. I've used a few of their eyecreams and been impressed.
@hillarybeautifile 11 ай бұрын
Not that it's totally Zero Waste, but several Korean brands I use make solid "serums" which also serve as "balms". I'm particularly fond of the vitamin C ones. My favorites are: CETANA (which is a May Coop brand) Vitamin C Brightening Moisturizer Balm Stick, Missha Vita C Plus Ampoule Balm Stick and Intense Multi Ampoule Balm VITA C. These could very easily be made into Zero Waste products by putting them into recyclable paper packages and are very easy to spread onto one's face. CETANA also makes Multi Balm Moisture Booster "Anti Wrinkle & Moisturizer Balm Stick" and Balance Balm Calming Booster "Anti Acne Balance Tea Tree Balm Stick" that are both in solid form.
@SapnaAhuja-nt7uk 11 ай бұрын
Wow james that shirt is adorable.
@yesterdayssimming 6 ай бұрын
love everything you said in this video! My partner uses Lumin religiously 😂 it’s simple but I’m glad he has something he enjoys. I do not touch that charcoal scrub as satisfying as it is, but that moisturizer is amazing. As for Pacifica it’s hit or miss. I love the vanilla vitamin c products sooo much, nothing else has wowed me though. But I don’t mind the packaging. I have to agree with the whipped body cream stuff though. It’s just giving Marshalls, expired products , or like Etsy skincare 😭
@savannahjb1 11 ай бұрын
We should really try to move towards completely biodegradable Packaging. By using fruit leathers wax cardboards things like that it's up to the experts to figure out how to do that LOL but I think that that would be the better move because then you won't be able to contain the serums and moisturizers and such but not harm the environment
@KawaiiKittyMoo42 11 ай бұрын
I want this shirt so much, i love it! ❤❤❤
@zeldamorgan9260 7 ай бұрын
I agree about Pacifica, although i do love their wake up beautiful overnight mask stuff. My over-50 skin wakes up still feeling moisturized
@wendytan4154 10 ай бұрын
I have the opposite effects from zero waste skincare. The soap bar, refillable oil serum and toner, so far have been the only skincare that has been able to control my acne post covid. Love the soap bar which has left my skin really soft and smooth.Not sure whether the refillable serum and toner can be considered zero waste though🤭
@CowGirlKat8691 11 ай бұрын
I keep my skincare & perfumes in the boxes they come in. We travel too much to unbox them. Plus I don't have a problem taking them out to use them. I love The Ordinary's packaging. Simple & it works.
@eveningstar8581 11 ай бұрын
Same! I do this as well for two reasons. Firstly because I know exactly what I'm grabbing when I'm looking for an exact specific product. When you have a few skincare products, they can so easily blend together! And as for my second reason, it may be absolutely absurd, but! To me it keeps my products fresher and more protected. Like from moisture, light, air, the whole nine. I also keep them in cupboards and drawers because I do my face in the bathroom.
@kristina_C13 11 ай бұрын
I like using the No.7 airbrush primer for my oily skin.
@margems5454 11 ай бұрын
I'd like to see a review of popular European drugstore brands, such as Bioderma, A-derma, Avene, La-Roche Posay, Uriage, SVR... I think they're all French?? They all seem very similar, would be nice to have them compared!
@sakara75 11 ай бұрын
Pacifica has been hit and miss for me, but hit wise the vegan ceramide eye cream is fantastic, so hydration, more like a gel cream - not oily and heavy lol. Honestly though, unless the packaging is exceptional, of which i've yet to find anything that worthy, my skin care stays in a drawer or stuffed on a shelf for practical reasons, not for display value.
@emmadilemma. 11 ай бұрын
James giving glass skin vibes..... I'm so jealous 😍😍😍
@jodiekelly1355 10 ай бұрын
I adore the 7 in 1 foundation from boots (it's like a really nice tinted moisturiser that looks like skin!) But their skincare products have always been meh! I've tried a few things and been gifted a few things and never been impressed enough to keep trying it! Although I did like their oil cleanser for taking makeup off back in the day
@ntanis1ify 10 ай бұрын
I am someone who is drawn in by color on packaging but I agree. I always thought the same thing about Pacifica, it gives me preteen/teenage skin care.
@Jaz881 11 ай бұрын
I worked for benefit in a boots store for years. No 7 did amazingly well and the profit boots makes on the brand is unreal. The products don’t cost very much to make so yeh, that brand alone keeps the stores going! Because I was really into makeup at the time I saw no7 as frumpy as their makeup was rubbish. BUT I’ve heard they’re really leading the way in terms of technology, so I’m intrigued to try something!
@boleynaddcock 11 ай бұрын
Yes, no7 are doing big things in skincare, cutting edge technology & exclusive pepticology, I work for them & it’s a really great brand. It’s not just for older people either!
@richardsonIII 11 ай бұрын
I LOVE Pacifica's body products. They just smell so good and I generally don't like much fragrance. I use their shower gel, scrub, moisturisers and sunscreen. I never consistently used body moisturizer until I started using Pacifica. And their packaging accidentally matches my bathroom decor. They are cheap and vegan/cruelty free. I do want to try to use less plastic in general. I feel like the Ordinary has a bottle recycling program? I've started using more household cleaners that are tablets that you add to water. That might be a possibility with some products like toners and cleansers. Maybe ever serums.
@BobbyWgn 11 ай бұрын
I have used no7 before and think it's been great and helped repair my skin
@harliezB 10 ай бұрын
I always thought sunscreen powder would be great to set your actual sunscreen with, like you would make up, so it isnt greasy. But ive never had the money to buy some and try it out and see if it would work.
@fridakahlo378 7 ай бұрын
Walgreens literally sells No 7 kits for half off in December as a deal/gift of the week thing every year, along with Soap and Glory. I get an employee discount day as well so I’ll stock up the holiday kits and give them to friends.
@katimius 11 ай бұрын
I used to 100% agree w you on the whipped creams. Now that I've tried a whipped body cream, I still agree with you on certain aspects. The first time I saw the whipped body cream, the cottage cheese appearance threw me off. Tried it at the store and found it just as effective as other lotions/creams. I am a little heavy handed when applying it because it's so light, but I learned that I don't have to. Also agree with you on Pacifica. The packaging is sooooo cute and so enticing. They have so many different lines and the products are relatively affordable. Unfortunately, they're not that awesome or well-formulated - not bad, just not awesome either. The two different Pacifica sheet masks I tired stung my face, so no more of those. I'll finish what I have of Pacifica, but no need to repurchase.
@missstargazer9174 11 ай бұрын
Boots actually used to own or have a part in Sephora. I watched a vid on Sephora and there rise an hour ago and it was a surprise, there’s a channel on KZfaq called under skin who do vids on makeup and beauty companies there really good
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