The Mystery Of La Mer - A Psychic, Miracle Broth And NASA

The Mystery Of La Mer - A Psychic, Miracle Broth And NASA - Behind The Beauty

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James Welsh

Күн бұрын

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@layelee Ай бұрын

I love how La Mer was like "We don't need to do animal testing, decades ago our boss stuck it in his own eye"

@adish1401 Ай бұрын

It's also like Such a weird point to make, because depending on salt concentration you can swim with your eyes open on the beach painlessly and without consequence, doesn't make it safe--

@mysteriousginge Ай бұрын

To me La Mer's story just serves as a good example of how to con rich people out of their money by appealing to their sense of novelty.

@JamesWelsh Ай бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking 😅

@sharimeline3077 Ай бұрын

And maybe exclusivity too, because not everyone can afford it, but THEY can. That makes them feel some kind of special, I assume.

@mysteriousginge Ай бұрын

@@sharimeline3077 Oh yeah 100%

@mizzymo64 Ай бұрын

Yep. Also, celebs may not be getting paid to promote it, but you can bet they're getting the products for free.

@Mashiroro Ай бұрын

My favorite story for La Mer, is from when I worked at Bloomingdales. I was friends with a girl at the La Mer counter, she said she had one customer who would buy the $800 size.. so she could use it as a foot lotion. 🦶

@elizabethkeeper3782 Ай бұрын

Sorry, but the name miracle broth makes me think of a really nice soup rather than a high end skincare product lol

@glh5622 Ай бұрын

Face soup, if you will 🍲

@calihhan4706 Ай бұрын

Huber ate it, so...

@catherinelynnfraser2001 Ай бұрын

It reminds me of the primordial soup experiments.

@SuperSkyhorse Ай бұрын

tbh Crème de la Mer also sounds like food. Like some kind of bread spread with minced seafood?

@phoenixfritzinger9185 Ай бұрын

@@SuperSkyhorse like some kind of seafood pate

@violet1moon Ай бұрын

As far as I'm concerned, La Mer is just a Nivea cream that had a spiritual awakening and did a yoga retreat but now parades as a guru.

@Ulfscher Ай бұрын

More or less, yes. I bought a jar of the classic La Mer just because, and it's nice but so not worth it. IMO.

@_emmah Ай бұрын

Which product are you comparing that to? I like both brands but not super comparable

@AllezVous222 Ай бұрын

That’s a disingenuous statement. Anybody who is even remotely literate enough to read the ingredients lists can see that La Mer is nothing like Nivea, lol. With La Mer, I noticed plumper and smoother skin, reduced appearances of fine lines, and my melasma faded, as well.

@nessafrankenstein Ай бұрын

@@AllezVous222maybe this is their own view based on their own experiences lol

@BarbaraT. Ай бұрын

@AllezVous222 I'm glad it worked for you, but many people, all of them not only literate enough to read the ingredients list but also educated in dermatology and/or cosmetic chemistry agree wholly with the original comment. We all have different skins and different preferences, I guess...

@Charlies-angel2018 Ай бұрын

He’s a little sick and his skin still looks amazing. If I’m a little sick, I think I look like death. One of the reasons we follow him and I’ll leave a comment to support him. Feel better soon.

@JamesWelsh Ай бұрын

Thank you! This was filmed a few weeks back I’m back to normal now 🥹💜

@siduri9522 Ай бұрын

“Trust me, I’m a space scientist.” (Eats face cream) Is a great flex.

@THEMamaVicky Ай бұрын

😊 Your voice is very clear and smooth, you should voice over audiobooks - huge market out there.

@leslieraab1820 Ай бұрын

YES! Though I'd probably fall asleep during chapter 1 since he sounds so soothing lol.

@THEMamaVicky Ай бұрын

@@leslieraab1820 he could read his shopping list & soothe us to sleep

@Londonworldrest Ай бұрын

Yes make some sleep story videos!

@happy2197 Ай бұрын

Love this idea!

@katinabucket Ай бұрын

Yes! And a sleep story for Calm please!

@dannonmarinade Ай бұрын

"like some kind of strange, seaweed sourdough starter," made me giggle more than it should have

@justkiddin84 Ай бұрын

It’s exactly what came into my head as he described it, though😂😂😂

@tantramassagedubai Ай бұрын

Absolutely thinking homemade bread... 😂

@Neurospicybunny Ай бұрын

You and Robert both are so good at storytelling! I've never given one single thought to La Mer but I was hooked from the beginning.

@Kalidreamine Ай бұрын

Same ❤

@heatherduke7703 Ай бұрын

I know right, I was getting swept away with the story even while my brain kept telling me it was all hokum 😅

@tiffanywilliams7763 Ай бұрын

Exactly same! I watched Robert's Taylor swift video, even though I don't care about her music etc in the slightest!

@TheKhaliente Ай бұрын

La Mer makes me break out so bad…it’s like my skin understands my budget!

@jovana_kocic Ай бұрын

😂

@canesugar911 Ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@aquamarine_nz2296 26 күн бұрын

Love it. It saved you 😂

@bettyrose1347 24 күн бұрын

Smart skin! My skin loves it so will forever be disappointed.

@annikaknoche6362 Ай бұрын

Lol. I was going to drama school in London and heard about creme de la mer . I stood in line at Harrods when that cream came out. Omg. I borrowed money to buy it . Not worth it. If you combine the marine hyaluronics from the Ordinary with the original nivea cream you probably get the same thing.

@lizzi7128 Ай бұрын

Good idea lol

@Bts_as_behind_the_scene Ай бұрын

Sameee. Gurl. I went to this hotel and they had a clinical spa where they gave me a real good massage and a bathing therapy session with thermal spring water. Then they used a night leave-on facial creme on me like a night mask.

@Bts_as_behind_the_scene Ай бұрын

The next day, i woke up looking glowy. I had a very sensitive skin to begin with. I was using the Nivea or Pond's night cream that whole time. It's good yet a bit sticky on the face. But the facial cream they left on me that night was super rich and a bit light in texture compared to Nivea. It's sooo good. I had to ask them what was it. I came in that fancy bougy hotel with zero expectation that they're gonna change my mind to spend my money on those pricey things. But it's actually WORTH IT 😍. I still use the Nivea one tho. But i also bought the La Mer one and often go to a local clinical spa to have them slathered on my face😂 it's a bit weird. During my Vietnam vacation with my friends in November, we went to Sapa. My skin felt tight and super dry at night. Just La Mer, it helped alot during the trip. TOTALLY WORTH IT. Highly recommend.💕

@jessicazaytsoff1494 Ай бұрын

Bought some for my Mom. She usually likes luxury brands but, in her 63 year old words, it wasn't much better then a decent cold cream and wasn't very moisturizing. We do live in a semi-arid desert. The formula wasn't meant for this environment. :)

@sleepysartorialist Ай бұрын

No but it's definitely a more reasonable use of your money.

@Vee_of_the_Weald Ай бұрын

It sounds like something that should be sold by Gwyneth Paltrow 😂

@kellysblackcat Ай бұрын

I've never used La Mer, but years ago I fell on the fire door and seriously burnt my upper leg. I was on intravenous antibiotics as it started getting infected. It was bad, and after it healed the scarring was severe. But my sister gave me a little bottle of oil, made from seaweed, kelp, algae etc and I used it day and night until it ran out and I have no scarring at all. Only when it's really cold, it shows up faintly. But I was so impressed with the product. It was labeled for aging /dry skin., from a health shop,. So I definitely believe in seaweed, algae etc and what they do for the skin. I have products that contain these ingredients, and they don't cost anywhere near the la mer prices and in my opinion, they have much better formulas also. 🐙

@sadmermaid Ай бұрын

Wow, glad you're ok, burns are nasty. Does it have a name? My dad had a bunch of skin cancer cut out. (Wear sunscreen kids)

@kellysblackcat Ай бұрын

@@sadmermaid no I can't remember. But it was something like marine oil or similar. Said it was for aging or dry skin. The ingredients were all seaweed kelp and algae etc, no fillers or other ingredients. I guess it had been extracted or fermented down to a potent little oil. But try a health food store as that's where she bought it from. It really was incredible. Burns are definitely nasty. I hope your dad makes a full recovery. And I hope you find the marine oil. 🙏🐙🐳

@DeadKraken Ай бұрын

@@kellysblackcat Which products with seaweed do you use? I'm curious and interested👀 My skin reacts very strongly(in a positive way) to certain natural ingredients, like pure snail mucin, so maybe seaweed products will have a similar effect.

@kellysblackcat Ай бұрын

@@DeadKraken I've used the Heimish marine eye cream for years, and use it on my face too, since it's 30ml., the marine care cream toner is also nice but has a scent. So I stopped using it. The Purito hydra wave deep sea serum is awesome, and full of good ingredients from the sea. But I look for the ingredient called Laminaria Japonica Extract, which is the seaweed, kelp. It's in a lot of my products. Also look for red and brown algae. If you want, you can type those names into the "inci decoder", they bring up all sorts of products containing those ingredients. It's a really good way to find things that aren't advertised etc. But have been around for a long time. Korean and Japanese skincare has the best, but I've noticed it being used in western products now too., like Kora organics, Tailor skin and others. 🐳😊

@kellysblackcat Ай бұрын

@@DeadKraken sorry my reply was deleted.

@RG_Eph Ай бұрын

Hi James!!! lol I just had a thought that sometimes I watch Robert’s channel and then think of you like “oh I’ll stop at his brother’s place before I go home”. Like visiting both of you. If this doesn’t make sense I’m very high but to me it makes sense in this actual moment

@EmManson Ай бұрын

Love this 😂

@seanathanbeanathan Ай бұрын

This makes perfect sense but I'm also high so 😂

@leelat.6231 Ай бұрын

You are too sweet

@naurrr Ай бұрын

felt

@jerilynnionita2503 Ай бұрын

I am also high and totally understand what you mean😂

@Victoria-Vixen Ай бұрын

As someone who loves research, you did amazing at getting all the key points including the organization of them. You worked so hard at this and it shows. Phenomenal James. Thank you for such an informative and enjoyable video. ❤

@EirlysMcLachlan Ай бұрын

I know people who used La Mer before and after the sell off, and all of them have said that the new version isn't the same and doesn't work nearly as well as the old version.

@Katieoliviadarling Ай бұрын

I don’t think I’ve ever rolled my eyes so hard as when it came to the psychics and imprinting healing power on tools 😂

@WeAreASecret Ай бұрын

Getting a medium involved threw me 😂 I'm sure the kelp and whatever else is insanely beneficial but that's some goofy ish

@adafihj6439 Ай бұрын

Now i didnt know a lot about LaMar but the word cult took me for a spin

@Kasatrea Ай бұрын

Don't mind me, just commenting for the algorithm

@JamesWelsh Ай бұрын

💜💜💜

@sassycatenthusiast Ай бұрын

In my head I just heard Robert’s, “if you don’t know what to comment, comment algorithm” 😂

@colinejayne Ай бұрын

@@sassycatenthusiastAlgorithm! *in Robert’s voice*

@erinmml Ай бұрын

i second this!!

@thebabythesavage Ай бұрын

I’m no longer an eye tech so as a well-meaning stranger… to anyone who’s deliberating, please don’t put stuff in your eyes thinking it’ll “fix” your vision (or at all, if not prescribed by an optometrist/ophthalmologist). Refractive error is not disease or injury (though it can be caused by both) and a home-brewed skin cream isn’t going to affect the curvature or thickness of your cornea, but there are non-zero odds such a thing would cause irritation to your conjunctiva and eyelids. It’s not worth it. Take care of your eyes, you only get two that work if you’re lucky- not only is there no functional replacement for the human eye, but most times when vision is lost, it’s permanent.

@calihhan4706 Ай бұрын

I also use soundwaves for my skincare! Blasting loud feel good music in my bathroom every morning works great 😂

@Mrepright Ай бұрын

Not sure if it would fall under you or Robert, but I think a hard look at Scentbird needs to be done with everything that is coming out in regards to the CEO in the past few weeks.

@kellysblackcat Ай бұрын

That would be interesting.., haven't they both done sponsorships with them?

@catherinelynnfraser2001 Ай бұрын

That woman is problematic

@myra0224 Ай бұрын

@kellysblackcat then it would be even better. Even when you've accepted sponsorships, it's only fair to keep up with them and call them out if they happen to be problematic or even dangerous (Like Betterhelp which also have done a lot of sponsorships)

@sleepysartorialist Ай бұрын

*months People have been trying to point this out for MONTHS

@mmizzles Ай бұрын

This isn't cosmetic chemistry. It's physics. And I'm sceptical but we don't know enough about molecular physics to say the light and sound exposure doesn't change anything in the fermentation process, especially since they are dealing with live cultures. I'm curious to see some studies where they take a look at the cultures under microscope when exposed to different stimuli and if there's any affects on a molecular level.

@SamFerro Ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more! The alternative approach to it is actually super interesting to me given his background

@bettyrose1347 24 күн бұрын

BJ investigates (you tube channel) has a great video more about the science. She’s not a scientist, but going into it a lot more and it’s really interesting.

@vanessamvarela 19 күн бұрын

My thoughts also 👍

@SCSilk Ай бұрын

I’d believe this would have worked if he had tried it on only one half of his skin. For all we know, the healing was natural.

@calihhan4706 Ай бұрын

Image his cream would work and he would run around like two-face, trying to find someone at the oscars who wants to eat his cream 😂

@candicekies Ай бұрын

I LOVE this video format. Half entertainment, half documentary ❤

@eligreene2898 Ай бұрын

I once had a neighbor that seemed like a story teller and then one day she bust out a photo album with all the proof and I was absolutely floored. Home girl lived quite the life and she was pretty old (90s) when she was showing me those pictures when I was 17.

@sailorplutoes Ай бұрын

I had a really bad day but after watching you for a while I feel better; somehow relaxed. Thanks for making chill content for me to vibe to while I do my nails and decompress.

@MyzLee13 Ай бұрын

Uploaded right when I got home from work, absolutely perfect timing 🥰🥰

@MichaelaStastna-cv9cw Ай бұрын

Your voice is so calming. You and your brother are the number one influencers to me ❤️ Thank you ❣️

@marionallen2222 Ай бұрын

He probably died from eating Le Mer 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@heatherduke7703 Ай бұрын

Or a terrible eye infection 😬

@maimee1 Ай бұрын

That's exactly what I was thinking. Infection? Undisclosed manner of death? 🧐

@suchnerve Ай бұрын

I’ve been using La Mer for several years. I can confidently report that the main reason to use it is anti-inflammation - if your skin is red or irritated, if you’re recovering from a cosmetic procedure, etc. It speeds up my recovery noticeably, and takes down my face’s redness to the point where I can tell when a selfie was taken based on how red my face is or isn’t. But it might not work that way for everyone. I tell people to try getting some free samples and taking before-and-after photos to see whether it works for them.

@jinnyyeo4308 Ай бұрын

fully agree with you, only La Mer cream can calm my broken skin barrier and clear my problem skin! The eyecream is the only one that can soften my crow's lines and crepey eyes!❤

@DeadKraken Ай бұрын

20 euros Cicaplast B5 balm from La Roche Posay does that. Any product with zinc and centella asiatica does that.

@marietay Ай бұрын

@@DeadKraken LITERALLY. EVEN BABY RASH CREAM!!!

@bettyrose1347 24 күн бұрын

I’ve noticed the same thing with some of the products. I can’t use the cream, the smell is too much.

@anggitgandini3387 8 күн бұрын

100% agree with you. my acne dissappear only one or two days after use la mer soft cream. I got acne because I often try different skincare. la mer for the rescue.

@H.A.-zr2wc Ай бұрын

I remember wanting La Mer so bad in the late 90'/ early 00' 😂😂😂 I'm so glad i couldnt afford it....I absolutely love these videos💜💜💜💜

@gabriellejoypires Ай бұрын

Someone needs to make a movie about this brands history! So bizarre!

@5agentalex5 Ай бұрын

I absolutely love these types of videos from you! You do such a good job researching and presenting. Fascinating information! Definitely keep it up!!!

@__Renee__ Ай бұрын

Absolutely love this video! I hope you're gonna do more of these beauty product history stories. Very pleasant to listen to your voice and always nice to learn something about the products we use (or not use 😉). Thanks for this, James. Love you! 💕

@frauwasauchimmer Ай бұрын

He is german, working for the goverment of the US in the 50s? That's not a good combination 😅

@lindseystein9676 Ай бұрын

Suspicious, for sure

@glh5622 Ай бұрын

Ooops all "not seas" 🙄

@UpandSprout Ай бұрын

“Operation Paperclip-big ones”

@smajliiicka Ай бұрын

My thoughts, especially scientists 😂

@angrytriangles Ай бұрын

A rocket scientist no less, oof

@marxezayin1937 Ай бұрын

thank you for this! i love watching your videos while trying to fall asleep (it's almost 5am where i live at right now) because i always find your voice soothing but i also love watching your videos while im doing mundane things during the day because of the information your videos have so yeah, i really appreciate your deep dives!

@msellenandrea Ай бұрын

When I started following you, I did not expect you to be so good at these things, but this is journalist quality for sure :D

@mlbrenzo2825 Ай бұрын

I am 66 and have used La Mer for 20 years. I get lots of compliments on my skin, including from my dermatologist. I am retired now and have to save to buy the small jar every 6 months.

@BarbaraT. Ай бұрын

You probably just have good genes 😊

@sharimeline3077 Ай бұрын

I'm 61 years old and have great skin. It's always been very clear and I'm practically wrinkle-free. I have never used expensive products of any kind. Simple soap and water for my face, and plain white face lotions. I also like to use a rosewater & glycerin spray which is not at all expensive. As I've gotten older, I've added some drugstore-priced serums to add more moisturizing properties as I get drier with age. All of this is to say that it's more down to things like genetics, sun protection, hydration, and a regular routine, than it has to do with an expensive cream. However, I defend your right to buy whatever you like. Obviously it makes you happy, and you have good results, so that's fine. But I also have good results doing something much lower-end. So to anyone bothering to read this, just take care of your skin the best you can. Don't drink, don't smoke, stay out of the sun, and get plenty of rest and water. That will do a lot for your skin.

@marietay Ай бұрын

My grandma is 70 and has great skin, all she used all her life was Vaseline on her face lmao. ✨️Genes✨️

@SamAndFam311 Ай бұрын

😅😅😅 the cap in this comment thread is hilarious

@liyanatassim1291 Ай бұрын

@@sharimeline3077 my grandma is 83 with good skin smokes like a chimney. Great teeth too at her age. She also uses maybe lower end products. Her hair is also still more or less black.

@moharagrawal Ай бұрын

Why this whole mysterious vibe make me want to try it out now 😂😂 can’t afford it so I’m safe Absolutely love this series

@jojomarch Ай бұрын

So late to this but it's fascinating! Love this format too with the chapters etc. Makes it v polished and logical

@mrsphilm.007 Ай бұрын

Sea kelp . . . sounds like “seek help.”

@TinaZ9 Ай бұрын

Very interesting! You have the best story time voice!

@aaaakita5534 Ай бұрын

I've used the face cream and the eye cream in my 20s. Skin became more hydrated and supple in a way no other products have achieved. Back then I was using brands like Clairins, Lancome etc. The only other brand that even came close to such results was SKII, another controversial brand with sky high price tag. It also managed to get rid of my flaky skin one winter, tried every cream and oil I had, La Mer was the only products that got rid of the dryness/flakiness. It is much more than a drug store cold cream.

@annievaughn1265 Ай бұрын

A lot of people post WWII changed their last names if they sounded too Jewish to avoid further persecution or even too German to escape their pasts that involved the war. He could have possibly been one of these people.

@bore-aliss Ай бұрын

I was gonna say.... German rocket scientist, ended up in US by 1950s, maybe doesn't like his photo taken? There's a lot of German scientists with fuzzy immigration paperwork, perhaps some records missing from their Paperclip. Depending, it may even explain why NASA wasn't putting his name on their records. Although I'd bet that claim is more myth build-up or him letting stars make assumptions for marketing reasons.

@Bts_as_behind_the_scene Ай бұрын

I used the La Mer creme. Honestly, it's the best tho. I remembered having a nice massage and then a night mask. Next morning, i appeared great and glowy.

@user-ws9oh9xx3i Ай бұрын

Really ? I read the comments and they all had the same thing going

@user-ws9oh9xx3i Ай бұрын

If the comment section was heavily moderated, i wouldn’t be so surprised tho😅. He’s actually a perfect example of 🚬of🇬🇧 🤨.

@Bts_as_behind_the_scene Ай бұрын

@@user-ws9oh9xx3i well, he's not that bad. I guess he just wants a nice emvironment so everyone can freely comment and discuss in a nice and friendly manner.

@sumlem Ай бұрын

??????@@user-ws9oh9xx3i

@canesugar911 Ай бұрын

Hmmm

@littlemissmel88 Ай бұрын

Loving these deep dives and your thorough research. Keep up the great work!

@bree9272 Ай бұрын

I used to work at the Saks Fifth Avenue call center back in the late 90s. We would get free products when a promotion ran, and one was a jar of LaMer. I was suffering from very bad hand eczema, my hands were red and peeling and itchy. LaMer calmed the itching and redness, and my hands started to look and feel much better. I can't afford it but years of using fragrance free drugstore lotion brands ended the eczema so luckily I don't need to waste hundreds of dollars on it. Whatever the questionable beginning, it worked wonders for me, and I'm one that side eyes these types of products.

@AKbaby89 Ай бұрын

One of my friends growing up had 3rd degree burns over 70% of her body, and ive never liked how la mer implies that their products can totally heal burn scarring, so ive never purchased anything from them. Honestly, if they didnt advertise it that way, i probably wouldve tried it a couple years ago. But im very stubborn😂

@maconreid Ай бұрын

Friend of mine was burned in a car accident, and La Mer was recognized from her health insurance as an effective cream antidote and the insurance paid for it.

@derpypotatoo Ай бұрын

@@maconreid did it work?

@ZijnShayatanica Ай бұрын

Oh dear, I'm in for a ride w/ this one... As if I didn't already believe this brand was the result of wealthy lady brainrot based solely upon the term "Miracle Broth", the title alone let me know I was right & then some. I'm excited to finish watching!! 💕

@doxieowner2571 21 күн бұрын

I was severely burned many years ago, and it's interesting that all of my plastic surgeons used Nivea on their patients and never once even mentioned La Mer!

@tiffanywilliams7763 Ай бұрын

As someone who's always thought La Mer is over-priced & not worth the cost for what the ingredients are...I actually found your deep dive truly interesting James! Thanks for the entertainment while I re-do parts of God of War 2 because I missed gorgon eyes. 😂❤

@grat2010 Ай бұрын

Another journalist-quality video. I'm too poor to try out this brand but this video was so interesting and now I'm fine with that. Keep up the good work James!

@annadavies4791 Ай бұрын

I love this series. Your voice is so soothing.

@stephelectra Ай бұрын

Please don’t put modern La Mer in your eyes, it’s definitely not the same formula

@jemakeupartistry Ай бұрын

Loved this video!! More beauty conspiracies please!!

@calihhan4706 Ай бұрын

OMG, I love this! German working for nasa in the 50s? Cold war, rocket science, soundwaves, mysthical broth... You could make a really crazy good tv show put of this!

@sharimeline3077 Ай бұрын

When I first started reading the title, I thought it was going to be about Scentbird!

@char1211 Ай бұрын

Where's your pfp from? It's really beautiful!

@sharimeline3077 Ай бұрын

@@char1211 I found the picture randomly on pinterest! And if course it was uncredited.

@judymcdougall Ай бұрын

That’s an amazing story. Thank you James ❤

@sheilahbuettner8452 Ай бұрын

This was so very interesting! Thank you for your research and very informative episode. La Mer certainly takes first place for the most intriguing, unusual origin story I have ever heard.

@_emmah Ай бұрын

Omg ‘a healer’ what have I been buying?!??!?

@leelat.6231 Ай бұрын

My Cosco sells La Mar… so how luxurious is it really?

@mjm7848 Ай бұрын

Amazing video! I would love to know your thoughts about the new skincare brand from Sisley Paris called Neuraé. They claim it’s “skincare elevated by neuroscience”

@hattiek-r Ай бұрын

wow neuroscience? the science of brain chemistry? that sounds kinda far fetched, thanks for the research material☺️

@maryeckel9682 Ай бұрын

Why neuroscience? That's a big stretch.

@mjm7848 Ай бұрын

@@maryeckel9682 I honestly haven't a clue. They allege that the ingredients in the product line assist in stimulating neurologic responses for joy, serenity,, harmony, and energy. Its very interesting, but also extremely hokey

@sadmermaid Ай бұрын

These words mean nothing in the grand scheme lol. But I love busting possible scams open and new things.

@speel97 Ай бұрын

I’m so happy I found your channel! I love your videos and hope you keep posting more like this!

@maindem Ай бұрын

Please do more videos of the history of brands and skincare!

@lauralicata2548 Ай бұрын

what a fantastic video. I had no idea about any of this history but that was FASCINATING

@yaelberger8 Ай бұрын

That was fascinating, thank you!

@Wandiasm Ай бұрын

Great work here James!!! Love how you've evolved. Pls do the history of augustinus Bader 🙏

@cornellfoodie Ай бұрын

This is a crazy story! Thanks for sharing it with us!

@morganwhite2176 17 күн бұрын

One of the people at La Mer once told me ‘don’t waste your time’ 😂 also noticed that its fragrance is through the roof and that on one of the beauty warning websites it scores extremely high, its in the red zone.

@cmtaylor531 17 сағат бұрын

The strong scent of la mer did me in. I’m glad I had a decent sample to try so I didn’t pay money and force myself to use it.

@nataliap2369 Ай бұрын

This behind the beauty series is great!

@ellenojala9985 Ай бұрын

Ah, perfect, I'm sick too 😂 Hope you're doing better already. And thanks for making my sicky day a little bit nicer ❤

@hillarybeautifile Ай бұрын

Someone once told me he used to collect the flower (I don't remember which one but it grew by the beach) only on nights with a full moon. She stopped buying it when it was bought out and that no longer happened. IDK how true this is; she was a bit of a kook.

@vintagearisen Ай бұрын

When I was a kid my mom's best friend used to say "kook" stands for Keeper Of Odd Knowledge

@nancymccormick7567 Ай бұрын

Damn, I really like how you present this story. I’d love for you to do more stories presented like this

@mimiswishes Ай бұрын

it’s crazy to see your video in the single digits for views from how early i am i randomly opened youtube and boom

@Chandraljjm12 Ай бұрын

Such a great video! So informative*AND* entertaining! Thank you! ❤

@lindseystein9676 Ай бұрын

La mer seems like such a scam. Basic ingredients for a very luxury price? No thanks. There are much better products that have the “miracle broth” (which is just seaweed extract) in it, but with a better formulation/better ingredients

@ZombieSarah07 Ай бұрын

Loved your editing format and chapter breakdowns!!! 🎉❤ I'll never try this brand due to the luxury of it but the history is intriguing.

@lucylafountine9751 Ай бұрын

I know it’s pricey and may be bullshit but there’s something about that glass jar that brings me such joy and the fragrance and formula makes me feel for just a bit like a special diva…..sorry, but i do love this stuff!!!

@elsmith945 Ай бұрын

Loooove this vid I actually want “chapter 2 establishing his cult” as my ringtone 😍💕🎀

@memnailss Ай бұрын

Really enjoying these Behind The Beauty videos! This was very interesting. Not really buying any of this bg story stuff though, I can't lie 😂

@tamrasmith1744 Ай бұрын

I don’t have La Mer money, but a few years ago Sephora had sets with pretty nice deluxe samples of luxury products for $25 each. There 4 different ones and I managed to buy 3 of them. They did have different products, but all 3 had the original Créme de la Mer. I used all of one sample and hated it. I have normal skin that is sometimes a little oily in my T-zone. It was greasy when applied, but my skin would be dry the next morning. I gave the other 2 samples to my mother. She didn’t like it either. Maybe Estée Lauder did ruin it. I also received 2 samples of SK-II treatment essence. Now that is a luxury product I wish I could afford.

@eidva Ай бұрын

Loved this video!!! ❤️

@happy2197 Ай бұрын

I love yours and Robert’s deep dives into interesting topics

@somecallmebri Ай бұрын

Hi James! Just a comment that your screenshot on the lefthand side of the screen at 26:10 is in Japanese, and the comments underneath both the American and Japanese website screenshots are in Chinese. Loving all these deep-dive videos into giant beauty companies like the Body Shop (not buying from them ever again lol) and La Mer! :)

@JamesWelsh Ай бұрын

Heyyy! Yeah I’m showing the American, Japanese and Chinese screenshots from the original Weibo post! Sorry if I didn’t make that clear!

@somecallmebri Ай бұрын

@@JamesWelsh Oh, gotcha!! That makes sense now.

@Absintheskiss Ай бұрын

This has Netfix miniseries all over it.

@nickj12 Ай бұрын

Sure does. 😂

@chloecamille5390 Ай бұрын

Why when I'm finally early gang doesy internet hate me and go in and out 😅

@Huliatt Ай бұрын

I love this format of video! Please more :)

@donnadallas1213 Ай бұрын

Funny how the founder of Augustinus Bader tells the same story about the origin of their products. Remember that the cosmetics industry is not regulated in the US and the brands can make up any story they like. Your video is great but people need to learn about the ingredients in their products and not fall for well written stories about very expensive products. In my well educated opinion! D

@tammystiletto Ай бұрын

What does that have to do with anything? This video wasn’t meant to influence us on whether we should buy it or not, it was clearly meant for entertainment and a good eye roll at the brand.

@donnadallas1213 Ай бұрын

@@tammystiletto this is an excellent video. I’m just saying we need to look into the stories that these companies tell us and not blindly buy product based on the stories we are told when shopping!

@Bug.Carlton Ай бұрын

@donnadallas1213 literally no one has said any different?

@naumche1 Ай бұрын

I’ve actually been thinking about Le Mer lately, and this video has put me off buying it (not that I would spend anywhere near that much on a skin cream!). I understand why people think the existence of the scientist may be a marketing ploy (and I’m not big on conspiracy theories). The whole playing music and psychic thing is madness, and the justification for the price tag is unbelievable. Surely there’s no way they’d actually go to that much trouble to make a face cream?! It all sounds like a fairytale to me.

@jessicalapping6168 Ай бұрын

I love these videos. So informative and interesting. Thanks James 🖤x

@marakikri7306 Ай бұрын

Great video as always! The structure is wonderful and really shows your effort and study on the topic. 👏🏻 Could you make a video for Helena Rubinstein? I am really curious to know how the brand is doing as it was not so popular in my country (Greece) when I was working for L'Oréal. 🤨

@parvinarfa8677 Ай бұрын

So fascinating. Thank you 🩷💜🩷💜

@leonnahofer9138 Ай бұрын

I got a sample sized one in either Ipsy or Birchbox several years ago. It was nice but not worth that money I thought. Tatcha is much nicer and although it’s a little cheaper, it’s still pricey.

@RenButler Ай бұрын

The thumbnail promises a wild ride and I’m so HERE for it! I always just thought of it as another overpriced skincare brand but I’m stoked to learn more.

@chloew5715 Ай бұрын

Can't imagine them putting this much work into a brand/product now

@KinniMoo Ай бұрын

Great deep dive!! I knew the crazy production theory but you went so much deeper in that part of the story and gave so much info that I didn’t know! I got a free sample of creme de le mer so I can say I have tried it 🤣🤣. My limited ability to review the product from that sample, I can say it didn’t the texture wasn’t impressive and my one use didn’t make much of an impression. My skin felt moisturized but not in any memorable way. Obviously I didn’t have enough for a fair review but, for the price, I would have hoped that it would have felt nice enough to at least wish I could afford it!

@danieljalomojr5856 Ай бұрын

I have used La Mer and I myself did not really care for it. I used it for a few months and did not notice much difference. It made my skin feel so sticky and oily. And that was following the special application method that the La Mer consultants train you as the client on. You should do a vid on Estee Lauders Renutrive cream and all of the different formulas they have in this line. Personally I prefer the feel of the original Renutrive cream and the intensive lifting formulas to La Mer.