Just wanted to make sure everyone knows that a company's bottom line is their net earnings. The thumbnail was not a typo. It was subtle mockery directed at money hungry companies like olay who will do and say anything to stay relevant and prevent their stock from dropping in price. They're loyal to their shareholders, not to their consumers. There has also been some conflict around the skin lightening aspect of the video. Just want to be clear that I do not support criticizing POC for choosing to lighten their skin. This is a symptom of a much deeper and systematic issue that varies across geographies. American companies have no right to continue to reap the rewards of colonialism while pretending to support BLM. I can personally say that, as a South Asian living in america, the global infatuation with whiteness has caused me a great deal of self-loathing and shame. Please consider this when you continue the discussion.
@SamMKKK3 жыл бұрын
[insert Raw Tin Skin’s actual name here], don’t self-loath. Black woman here. I literally found my first non-Casper sunscreen on your channel. I firmly believe that allies come in different shades. You’re doing amazing!
@frugalskin3 жыл бұрын
@@SamMKKK thank you so much and I'm so happy you found a good one for you ♥️
@acewingate69933 жыл бұрын
I’m black and I used more than twice what you used and I’m loving this product. Literally no cast for me.
@suggie24823 жыл бұрын
Same here. I’m much much darker than him and it’s my holy grail sunscreen after searching for an entire YEAR. People must know that not everything works the same on everyone. The reason why there are so many options available. 🤷🏾♀️
@amnakhan92413 жыл бұрын
'Style and Beauty Doctor' has dark skin and it seems to work for her
@FallenGod93 жыл бұрын
I have darker skin, and it works for me. However, it makes my face tight. I suspect it’s causing some sensitivity
@nancykerrigan3 жыл бұрын
same for me and i'm tad lighter than her? It's the one sunscreen that's my new holy grial after the versed guards up apparently effed up
@FuriedHearts2 жыл бұрын
@@nancykerrigan How did the Versed Guards Up mess up?
@studentberry31312 жыл бұрын
I literally jist wayched her aplly it..looked fine to me
@vegangames34683 жыл бұрын
It’s good to see you doing more serious stuff.
@jnewmark413 жыл бұрын
yes
@donde69612 жыл бұрын
Came for the sunscreen, left with giant pots of tea. Exactly what I need. I want MORE! 😁
@jesscaw043 жыл бұрын
As a white person who gets most of my sunscreen recommendations from KZfaq, I have mostly exclusively used Korean and Japanese chemical sunscreens as they're so much more advanced than American options , but also I accidentally got a mineral version of a Korean sunscreen without realizing and it leaves a whitecast on me and I'm very pale. So I just try to stay away from mineral sunscreens regardless. But finding out that olay is reusing footage for other products is disgraceful, and very clearly a marketing grab. Thanks for making us aware and for all the work you clearly put into this video! Always enjoy your content.
@frugalskin3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching. I know I always opt for Japanese or Korean sunscreens as well. They're so much nicer to wear.
@bettsykat3 жыл бұрын
wow, i just learned SO much more than i was expecting! all super important issues to me! thank you SO much for all that you have researched and all that you shared!
@SamMKKK3 жыл бұрын
And I oop- And he oop- And we oop- edit: Seriously, though. I’ve been really disappointed in my brown friends for their apathy for black issues this year. I’ve always tried to educate myself on issues that disproportionally affect brown people - Kashmir, the clownery at the US border, Gaza, etc. so the lack of reciprocity has been sad. Thank you for being an ally.
@frugalskin3 жыл бұрын
This is so important and this comment means so much to me. We can't only self advocate or we will just end up reproducing hierarchies in our movements. It's also important to be aware of positionality and not to overshadow the voices of people you're being an ally for. I try to constantly challenge my power and privilege but sometimes that can lead to apathy tbh. I think ultimately we need to keep connecting with each other and honoring one another to build empathy and become better at advocating for others without overstepping. Thank you again for your kind words.
@SamMKKK3 жыл бұрын
Raw Tin Skin - Well said.
@koalaTtime3 жыл бұрын
The way he started talking about post colonial societies
@megangordon65933 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found this video in searching for a review on this sunscreen. Thank you for your informative insight!
@Muskaan71003 жыл бұрын
Wow! We need more of these videos on other brands as well.
@Dee2263 жыл бұрын
It's actually a really nice product. Shame about the advertising campaign...and the price. P.S. Micronized zinc can still offer good UVA protection. The Cotz sunscreen is likely micronized as well.
@glocan2 жыл бұрын
Dang. You really went into depth. I’m subscribing
@jhosselineguardado30653 жыл бұрын
I tried this sunscreen because I was excited about a mineral sunscreen with no whit not white caste buuuuutttt my lord my skin started burning The area under my eyes had a bunch of little red dots that looked like blood was coming out. I didn’t think much of this and thought it was because my skin was so dry due to the Tretinoin I’m using. After your video I looked up nano technology zinc oxide and found that it can be harmful on “unhealthy skin” or skin with tears which is exactly my skin right now due to tretinoin it’s super sensitive and flaky . I’ve had allergic reactions since I started so I wonder if this is the reason. And i don’t like what they stand for as a company so I’m not repurchasing.
@MaryJane.0073 жыл бұрын
This video is gold!!!! no lies were told only truth.
@skinsympathy1113 жыл бұрын
many points were made!!
@frugalskin3 жыл бұрын
♥️♥️
@Ben-kv7wr3 жыл бұрын
I was.. shocked and delighted to see a thorough deconstruction of large beauty companies profiteering on colourism in the global south in this sunscreen review from a skincare company I already disliked
@rayradiance6663 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure if it’s the use of tretinoin sunscreen and other actives or staying indoors but you’re before and after phots are dramatic, your skin has brightened at least 3 shades
@martinmoore82163 жыл бұрын
An excellent, well researched and presented exploration of shady practices! Wow thank you so much, I feel like I’ve really learned something here. You’ve definitely shone a light into some dark corners here. Looking forward to the continuation of the discourse.
@frugalskin3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much and thank you for watching :)
@CCallanan203 жыл бұрын
Social justice & skincare?! What a great combination! Very refreshing and thoughtful video. Clear and well constructed argument. Really appreciate you using your platform for critical perspectives/reviews like this. Love your dry sense of humor. I’ve subscribed and opted in to notifications. Have you considered making a Patreon? I would definitely support if it would help you create more quality content like this video.
@jasperlim89093 жыл бұрын
You seem like a really really wise and knowledgeable person! :D And you're really beautiful! Take care! It's been a tough year.
@FuriedHearts2 жыл бұрын
I agree that the niacinamide concentration in this product is negligible being less than 1% (since it is below phenoxyethanol). However; peptides in general are effective even in EXTREMELY low low concentrations (even less than 0.001%). This is proven in studies. Not trying to defend this clearly AWFUL and greedy company. Just wanted to specifically elaborate on this unique fact about peptides that I recently learned and thought was interesting.
@SunRise-rb9we3 жыл бұрын
Impressive research! 👏🏼 🧐 🔬 🕵️
@frugalskin3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@Diamond528942 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing!!
@jnewmark413 жыл бұрын
Wow!! I had no idea 💡 you were so powerful in your opinions. I didn’t think I could like you any more than I do and then THIS video pops up. I’m gonna put a ring on it ! Creepy comment? Ugh. Sorry. I’m not good at holding back. 🤷🏼♂️
@frugalskin3 жыл бұрын
It's somehow not creepy when you acknowledge that it's creepy lol (for me anyway)
@jnewmark413 жыл бұрын
@@frugalskin I get it....."it's not because it is" kind of thing...... I cannot wait to see more....you have a lot in there......
@sakimaki34683 жыл бұрын
exposeeeé on Olaaay 😂
@skincarewithaustin3 жыл бұрын
The one dislike is from Olay desperately clutching their pearls.
@frugalskin3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@quintonwilson85652 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you know this, but any ingredient at or below one percent can be placed in any order (below ingredients with more than 1%). The entire ingredients list isn't sorted. Zinc oxide nanoparticles less than 100nm in diameter that aren't aggregated into larger particles are translucent simply because of the relative size of light and the particles. The white cast with this product is insane.
@tomflores10003 жыл бұрын
This entire video is why you're my favorite KZfaqr! Seriously, you're amazing. Looking forward to more of your content.❤️grill em🍳
@frugalskin3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😍
@calisteve20233 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!
@jnewmark413 жыл бұрын
All his videos are great
@nk38503 жыл бұрын
Guys, this bottle is about 50ml. And you’re supposed to apply about teaspoon of sunscreen to the face. Which is 5 ml. That means this is 10 applications, if you’re doing it right. Not even two weeks worth!
@rockingthechange3 жыл бұрын
Love this! Great video.
@DestinyDiamond3 жыл бұрын
I ended up finding this video because I just bought this product... But only because it's on sale at walgreens for 27.99$, with a 15$ coupon. There is another promo code to get 15% off of your order in the app if you chose to do curbside pickup, and you get 12.80$ back in store credit as well. With all those discounts, I paid one dollar and eight cents for it... Therefore, this product is being sold for a freaking dollar now 😂🤣 I wonder if Olay is doing bad as a company financially ever since the pandemic, because that's what it looks like.
@justStardust9403 жыл бұрын
have you tried the vanicream mineral spf 50? it's my fav. it is like cotz but leaves my skin less shiny
@justStardust9403 жыл бұрын
they used the same commercial (illegally, since it wasn't for the actual product) because mineral spf has been catching a wave of popularity at the same time this george flyod thing blew up. The last thing they need is more flack on how they are euro-centric. Once, I was applying spf in front of black guy, and he thought i was implying i don't want to look tanner when i just wanted to prevent sun damage.
@valriecoles41633 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ThatCho3 жыл бұрын
I'm only 8 minutes in, and I've decided to remove the sunscreen from my cart.
@avb49873 жыл бұрын
I'm in the store like.... :-O
@ThatCho3 жыл бұрын
@@avb4987 lol I know that's right. I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets onto youtube while I'm literally in the store getting ready to make my purchase!
@jnewmark413 жыл бұрын
Hi there!! Please make more videos. Please?
@Fatima-ul1eo3 жыл бұрын
iam 23 years old -- can i use antiaging products ?
@nk38503 жыл бұрын
Wow. That’s like if you make $60,000 per year and you donate $4.20 to a charity. Pennies I came here because I was about to “add to cart” and figured I might as well look at reviews. Got so much more than I bargained for 👏🏼
@nk38503 жыл бұрын
OH MY GOD this video gets better with every minute. 👏🏼
@AnthonyJP913 жыл бұрын
Olay NEEDS to see this and do better.
@frugalskin3 жыл бұрын
Seriously olay!!
@msure33672 жыл бұрын
All companies only care about their bottom line, it's the nature of business.
@vegangames34683 жыл бұрын
Oh my. Your journalistic prowess. Haha. 👍🏾 Good stuff.
@frugalskin3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much and yayyy always love to see your comment 😍
@vegangames34683 жыл бұрын
Raw Tin Skin I have a cosmetics scandal for you. Paula’s Choice SPF have mostly been downgraded to SPF 15 in Australia cause their UVA protection is around 5. Check out the Aussie PC website. They are still sold as SPF 50 else where. Broad spectrum in Australia means their UVA protection has to be a third of SPF value. Won’t be using PC SPF as their UVA is shockingly poor.
@frugalskin3 жыл бұрын
@@vegangames3468 that sounds scandalous. Will look into this 💙
@vegangames34683 жыл бұрын
Oh we all love a good scandal. 🥰
@sammgresham50433 жыл бұрын
Michelle from Lab Muffin Beauty Science has a pretty in depth post about sunscreens in Australia and why many are only labelled at SPF 15 labmuffin.com/whats-the-deal-with-australian-sunscreen/
@kirandeepkaur89873 жыл бұрын
My oily skin Can i use?
@philippillis93933 жыл бұрын
Interesting video but I honestly don't see whitening creams as so problematic, white people use tanning products to get darker so I think that adjusting our own skin tone is totally fine especially when we only try to correct hyper and ipo pigmentation and get a more even tone. Having said that the fake videos and recycled ad is appalling and the product seems too expensive for such a low SPF. Anyway I've tried tons of physical sunscreens but even the best Asian ones leave a cast especially after multiple applications. Just use a chemical one.
@Tmbpdbt3 жыл бұрын
Those whitening creams and marketing are less about even tone and hyperpigmentation and more about changing the shade of your skin. I have Indian friends who dislike their “dark” skin and want to be whiter looking. They have been sold a Eurocentric standard of beauty and have internalized it. I don’t think a white person tanning is the same motivation.
@frugalskin3 жыл бұрын
This topic deserves a video of its own but I totally see the argument and actually an olay representative said the same thing comparing lightening to tanning. Once we start to peel back the layers behind this ideal and really challenge the privilege of being able to tan yet still maintain status as a white person in a globe that's totally infatuated with it, the argument starts to get more nuanced. I also do not think anyone should be criticized for their choice to lighten their skin. Even I use products that have a potentially lightening effect but I use it solely for my hyperpigmentation. Thank you so much for watching and yes totally agree on the use of chemical sunscreens. They're much more effective.
@philippillis93933 жыл бұрын
@@frugalskin I totally share your concern tho it's not like I wanna dismiss your reasoning and pretend this is not an issue but I also think it's always difficult to pin point if we're talking about internalized racism due to imposed eurocentric beauty standards (which vary from country to country and place to place even among caucasian European populations) or simply personal, free and informed choices. Everything that somewhat changes our appearance whether it's a cream, plastic surgery, body modification, tattoos or simply fashion is, as McLuhan said, a form of communication after all so the way we choose to portray ourselevs of course ends up being influenced by society standards in a way or another. Personally I have pretty fair skin but in order to protect it from sun damage and treat discoloration due to a light form of seborrheic dermatitis I use lots of UVA/UVB filters and lightening products to even out my skin tone consciously knowing that I actually look best with some tan. And people are vocal about it telling me I look sick and I need to stay in the sun more because I don't look healthy while in fact I look like this because i want to be healthier and lol.
@s.b6263 жыл бұрын
@@Tmbpdbt that's some great generalizing right there. Good you have Induan friends but it majes you no expert on Indians. Your Indian friends may hate their skin color but it does not mean most Indians do. Frankly, Indians suffer from pigmentation issues. See Dr. Vanita Rattan's channel. This tired old trope of Indians wanting to live up to Eurocentric beauty is up there with poverty porn. Indians look to other Indians for our standard of beaut y. It is not Eurocentric. We have long hair and great skin ranging from light to black. You should be careful repeating racist tropes about how we hate ourselves and are trying to be white. There are some Indians who MAY feel that way. This does not mean the majority do. For the record, we are Indians and not POC. Indians with our own set of beauty concerns that predate colonialism and have zero to do with BLM. Don't over generaluze from your couple of supposed Indian friends or this guy here. This is their and his opinion. It is not the majority. Go educate yourself beyond the prosaic colonial trope. I am yet to find an Indian who wants to be white, black, Chinese. What I know are my people have our individual beauty standards and concerns and deal with them witnout being oppressed
@Tmbpdbt3 жыл бұрын
@@s.b626 I wasn't generalizing, just talked about my friends who are Indian. Never said anything about "all Indian people feel this way."
@justStardust9403 жыл бұрын
they are just giving the consumers what they want, or at least they think they want. If they don't do it, another group of assholes will take their place in doing it. People want to look lighter in the east because traditionally, only the affluent had pale skin from not having to go outside every day to work on the fields. In the west, it is the opposite (are self tanners evil now too? commercials that shame pale skin by explicitly saying they need golden tan?) As someone with pale skin, I used to be teased for my pale skin, which made me tan in the sun on purpose. Now i'm still suffering from the sun damage. Advertisers are the least racist of all people, behind perhaps only evolutionists and geneticists, because " the consumer has no color" - mad men. EDIT: GREAT CATCH ON THE FACT THAT REUSE THE SAME COMMERCIAL!! NOW, THAT REALLY IS CRIMINAL. FTC SHOULD BE NOTIFIED.
@Alixiran3 жыл бұрын
I love the depth and research that went into this video and I agree with you 100%. It’s sad how empty corporations really are and how they’re still profiting off of colonialism and consumer ignorance.
@frugalskin3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching 🙏🏽
@dans55232 жыл бұрын
1) Mineral sunscreens ALL leave a cast, the intensity varies depending on the formulation. 2) Recycling footage for marketing purposes, it’s a common practice amongst companies, and it’s not exclusive to POC models. Footage from models of all races gets reused. In most instances, models get an additional fee every time the footage is used (had you actually done your research, you would have known this very accesible fact) 3) This is more of a brand review, than a product review. Which would be fine, had you not mislabeled your video. If you’re doing a product review, we expect an actual review of the product for the majority of the time, not a pretentious clout chase masqueraded as a pseudo social crusade. I don’t particularly like P&G, but you’re reaching so far, it almost makes me like them. 4) The satisfaction we take as a society in deconstructing, rather than building, it’s actually what alarms me the most. You being a prime example. The only thing I took from this video, is how deeply ingrained is the desire for validation and popularity in our society, where people like you try to recreate behaviors that have granted others, the social acceptance and validity, that you very clearly desire. 5) Maybe you work to improve yourself, as hard as you worked to try to cancel others.
@Mefistophelez3 жыл бұрын
Oh no. So I do have whitening products to fade freckles. Am I contributing to damaging culture in the long run? :(
@frugalskin3 жыл бұрын
This is not your fault! These companies need to quit making these racist advertisements that tie whiteness to beauty. I use some ingredients that could potentially lighten the skin, but I use it to fade dark marks and treat other issues primarily. I would say if you can access similar products that aren't sold by these problematic companies that would be best. For example I use tretinoin prescription and a bespoke azelaic acid to treat dark marks without contributing to the skin whitening industry. Hope that helps.
@hyacinthbucket26833 жыл бұрын
Review starts at 14:48
@Bete-el3 жыл бұрын
Hmm no Olay for me!! Thank you 😊
@pratitsrivastav32243 жыл бұрын
I really like an Indian skincare KZfaqr calling out big beauty brands like olay for their racist remarks in a educational way bcoz it really need to be called out loud in countries like India where other Indian skincare KZfaqrs really aren't doing this, guy is so underrated.😭😭
@frugalskin3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I just want it to end. People go through serious and dangerous lengths to mold into this unattainable beauty standard and these gross american companies are capitalizing on it to pad their bank accounts.
@pratitsrivastav32243 жыл бұрын
@@frugalskin definitely, wish you gonna call out more big beauty Giants in the future for the racism they have done in the past and in nowdays.
@jnewmark413 жыл бұрын
@@frugalskin you are in India? I did not know.... still love ya
@misscamay8 ай бұрын
came for sunscreen review got drama 👎🏽
@GoogleAccount-gc1lc3 жыл бұрын
Are you Indian?
@wl60673 жыл бұрын
On the other hand, I kinda feel bad for these drug store brands, they are easily accessible so they are easily attackable. Look at those luxury brands, you will see much more horrible things....
@frugalskin3 жыл бұрын
Don't let the fact that they sell their products at (sometimes) cheaper prices fool you though. Their profit margin is huge and you have to consider the scale of their operation. The fact that they are more accessible also means that they have the biggest impact and they operate around the globe.
@kaursilviaraj3 жыл бұрын
Continty too much
@ryfojuan71142 жыл бұрын
dude, just wax your whole beard and mustache it will look better for you