- the Tower 28 is supposed to be a good example of tinted sunscreen shade ranges! Sorry should’ve noted that - I filmed this video 2 maybe 3 weeks ago and have been using the Bioderma micellar water (got a free sample from olive young) and I’ve been liking it so far!
@stephanielong79972 жыл бұрын
I've never liked micellar water. But while I was on vacation I got Pacifica coconut micellar cleansing water and it's actually pretty great! Doesn't leave a residue of any kind and it's super gentle. Plus it smells yummy and is a good affordable option. I hope everyone is having a great start to the year!
@gwenrybeck37942 жыл бұрын
The bioderma sensibio is my fav
@Breanna32062 жыл бұрын
Oh good!
@fullapple2 жыл бұрын
I also had reactions to a bunch of micellar waters. I kept seeing recommendations for French brand Mustela's "Sensitive" formula. I now buy it in bulk 😬 I always take it when camping or traveling locally as it also makes a great waterless hand-cleanser, and I've even used to spot-treat stains on clothing 🤣 Anyway...other than that Make P:rem has a "Pure Biome cleansing water" that has also been excellent, bonus, probiotics, PHA, and it smells of pear
@conniescrustycharredcooter24762 жыл бұрын
Where did you get you yellow and blue cat light? I really want one it reminds my of my cat Opal. She was all white with a blue eye and a gold eye, she passed away
@3451namine34512 жыл бұрын
As a pale person, I've completely given up on tinted sunscreens. I match the white cast better than the tinted sunscreen.
@AwakingOceanborn2 жыл бұрын
Same! I am not *that* pale, (fair-light I’d say) but I’m olive, every time I use a tinted sunscreen it looks like I can’t colour-match my makeup so I’d rather look a bit ghostly from a white cast and then use a lot of blush on top or something.
@semirelatablesarah2 жыл бұрын
Yes ✌🏻 The white cast might as well be a BB cream for me too!
@04beni042 жыл бұрын
Same!
@steph.72 жыл бұрын
Preach my pale sissta
@Joee0032 жыл бұрын
Preach! I flee direct sunlight anyway because I get red as a lobster, and I am finally proud of my Snow White look after years of trying to get a tan, so the white cast just adds to the *lewk* I guess
@francespyne73162 жыл бұрын
I once dated someone that couldn't stand the herbal and natural is better, his response was always " hemlock is an herb,, syphilis is natural and you wouldn't want either". Only thing I think of when someone says ' ooh it's natural and herbal so it can't have any negative impact'
@fresh_as_a_maisy2 жыл бұрын
This reminded me of a Tim Minchin bit that went like "these people who say that chemical is BAD and natural is GOOD.... everything is chemicals!! and crocodiles are natural!!"
@deecal41042 жыл бұрын
Poison Ivy for example 😅
@simplytitanium79192 жыл бұрын
I’m allergic to fruit and used the avocado mask from glow recipe and omggg I looked like a tomato for a week For me natural is definitely not better
@TheKindredTrucker2 жыл бұрын
@@fresh_as_a_maisy I love that there's a Tim Minchin reference here!! Every time someone mentions homeopathic medicine I think of one of his songs ... wish I could remember which one it is!!😅😂
@ajae...2 жыл бұрын
Why do people assume that people who want to use natural skincare are dumb enough not to be careful of hemlock? Or don't know what water is constituted of? It's not only unfunny and unclever, but the the jokes are ooolllddd. Every single time the topic comes up it's the same tired nonsense. You know what else is old? Deceptive beauty marketing. Nearly everything people used was released with a bunch of lies attached. No one is superior in this game.
@c.j.41802 жыл бұрын
"I've got botox, I'll be fine!" 😆 The frank honesty is so refreshing from a skincare/beauty channel, I love it.
@Robkyle2772 жыл бұрын
is that why is forehead does not move LOL
@zoeberry332 жыл бұрын
For dry skin people, apply moisturizer at night and then put an oil over it. My skin has been even better than when I slug with my beloved Cereve Healing Ointment. 😀
@hurrstardlikemustard2 жыл бұрын
Also if you could, apply moisturizers on damp skin, be it after you shower or by using mists in between steps, thats THE game changer, then slug after ooooooh
@julieme79272 жыл бұрын
I have normal skin and I do that too. Feels amazing and my skin looks so much better. Volition unspottable oil has done wonders to lighten my dark spots.
@JamesWelsh2 жыл бұрын
Okay I love that healing ointment!!
@imfinereally2 жыл бұрын
I really like topping my moisturizer at night with pacifica wake up beautiful which feels very oily/occlusive. Saw an improvement over using a oil overtop.
@AlexWolfLikesPie2 жыл бұрын
I do this with my elemis superfood oil!!!
@kenziemc122 жыл бұрын
As an esthetician it drives me crazy when people say “retinol is the only true anti-aging skincare product” when sunscreen exists. Just use sunscreen and stay moisturized ✨retinol is nice for some people but the only necessary product for aging concerns is your spf
@anitathompson3262 жыл бұрын
I don’t think that is necessarily true though. As an avid retinol user for 10 years or so, it has actively kept wrinkles and dark marks at bay. Which of course, sunscreen will do the same, but not in the same way. Sunscreen can help prevent you from getting wrinkles and dark marks/sun spots darkening, but sunscreen doesn’t actually help reverse the aging process of the skin. Sunscreen is preventative. It helps you to not age as fast where retinol literally has been studied to actively reverse signs of the aging process. So I totally agree, sunscreen is an amazing necessary tool to have even more so than retinol, but at preventing. It won’t do a thing to lighten dark marks or lessen wrinkles you already have. Only keep them from getting worse. That’s all I’m saying.
@Lazyblondee2 жыл бұрын
You are wrong
@nicolek57472 жыл бұрын
I see where you're coming from. Prevention rather than treatment. But, retinol still has some great benefits.
@chrissylekas2 жыл бұрын
of course sunscreen is vital, but Retinol has taken ten years off my face- apples and oranges imo
@JB-tt6ct2 жыл бұрын
@@chrissylekas were you using the prescription ones or over the counter? I need sth to thicken my undereye skin but i don't see people talk about that area at all.
@ybell12942 жыл бұрын
Retinols are funny to me because there's so much push to add them to your routine, but literally everyone warns about irritation. I assumed I'd regret adding retinol to my routine since my skin is so unpredictably sensitive. Fast forward 6 months and...I'm using prescription tazarotene (on face) and retinol (on neck/chest) every night with literally no reaction. 🥴 Meanwhile I'm 0 for 4 on AHAs lmao. Sensitive skin is so weird.
@impermanentbutterfly2 жыл бұрын
Yup. Sensitive soul right here and retinol is totally fine and makes me soft and supple, chemical exfoliants however.... 😖
@DavidCruickshank2 жыл бұрын
i know right, my skin was ruined by supposedly harmless niacinamide but very happily accepted retinol with no irritation or flaking.
@Navukb Жыл бұрын
I was thinking of starting retinol but niacinamide reacted badly to my skin and it recently became sensitive to AHAs although I didnt even use them diligently so I was scared of using the semingly irritating retinols. But this comment gives me hope that it won't ruin my skin.
@ironglaciers19885 ай бұрын
I'm late to this comment but I totally relate - currently on tretinoin 0.05% and I have had no reaction beyond some mild dryness and peeling at first. But I can't tolerate the exfoliating acids on my face, whether AHAs, BHAs, and even PHAs. 😤 I think it's because the acids only pull off the top dead layers of skin, but retinoids teach your skin at the cellular level to turnover and "behave" better, so to speak. It's the cell signaling action with retinoids, versus just dissolving skin layers with acids. That's my theory, anyway.
@TsubataLately2 жыл бұрын
Never bothered with tinted sunscreen because I'm not remotely interested in inorganic SPF filters. I'm happy with my lovely cheap Japanese sunscreens made with organic (chemical) SPF filters. The constant pressure for black folks to use physical sunscreens is just ridiculous.
@rafinha70812 жыл бұрын
True. I hate tinted sunscreen because, obvious reasons, doesn't have my skin tone.
@pacey59802 жыл бұрын
I wear mineral sunscreen bc I am too sensitive to the chemical filters used in the US.. does anyone have recommendations on Japanese chemical sunscreen that is good for sensitive skin?
@bollywoodoverhollywood81392 жыл бұрын
You do you, my friend 🌹
@bollywoodoverhollywood81392 жыл бұрын
@@pacey5980 The Biore one and the Mermaid Cake something one.
@bambi75632 жыл бұрын
@@pacey5980 missha sun milk is a great Korean one
@joycema26462 жыл бұрын
For me, it's vitamin C, specifically, l-ascorbic acid. I've tried so many different brands, and so many different concentrations for the past 2 years and it just irritates and stings my skin so badly. I've given up on trying to find one that will work for me.
@jenklouse29032 жыл бұрын
Hi Joyce.... I have had the same thing happen with my skin when I was just using vitamin C by itself. I'm using Glow Recipe's Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum and I have found it's gentle on my skin and I have had no irritation with this product. It's a bit more on the expensive side but I have found it works for my skin so far. Vitamin C is actually a product I'm looking to possibly eliminate from my skincare routine to make it a bit more simpler so I'm not sure if I will continue to use a vitamin C but if I were to continue I would recommend this one. Everybody's skin is different so not sure if it would work for you or not but just offering a suggestion. 😊.
@rainboweatingteddy2 жыл бұрын
If u ever choose to use vit c again, try Paula’s Choice antioxidant serum from the resist line. My reactive, sensitive, acne prone, dry skin can handle it very well and still see results over long term ☺️
@SheBeast-OG2 жыл бұрын
Me too. I haven’t found any Vit C that has shown results worth the effort and irritation. I’ve bought so many just to have them oxidize a month later. I’ll stick to prescription azelaic.
@jd06042 жыл бұрын
Then why keep trying? Listen to your skin..not youtubers
@Seasonschange222 жыл бұрын
@@jenklouse2903 I love the formulation of that one by Glow Recipe- amazing!!!
@yellowsubmersiblemachine78982 жыл бұрын
Another issue with some tinted sunscreens is that if you apply the recommended 1/4 teaspoon amount, you just end up looking like you’re slathered in foundation. That brand you mentioned with the limited shade range actually mentions on their website that it’s designed to be used as a “secondary sunscreen”, alongside a regular SPF. So basically they just created a really limited foundation line that just happens to have SPF??
@KZ-pt5qk2 жыл бұрын
Tinted sunscreen and tinted eye cream has completely replaced foundation and concealer for me 😊 I am just really into a pulled back look these days!
@pacey59802 жыл бұрын
Same, along with some concealer as needed! But I agree that tinted sunscreen needs to diversify it's shade range just like makeup. I actually mix 2 different brands tinted mineral spf 30s to get the right color for my skin tone
@mayrasanchez86722 жыл бұрын
Same, I love that I don't have an extra step in my routine and I can notice if I have a correct application all over my face
@zanibrehman452 жыл бұрын
What products do you recommend?
@leggyegg28902 жыл бұрын
@@pacey5980 just a friendly suggestion but mixing sunscreens is definitely not advised and can have a huge impact on how well it protects you! I get it’s rough tho
@pacey59802 жыл бұрын
@@leggyegg2890 thanks for the info! I will continue my quest to try to find one that matches my skintone
@alienpilled2 жыл бұрын
Can we just appreciate how nice the Welsh brothers' beards are? 😍 such good beard genes.
@tashasharps35792 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to find someone else who can't use micellar water! I used it once and had an INTENSE allergic reaction that then lead to a severe cystic breakout :(
@shortcake662 жыл бұрын
It never occurred to me to leave micellar water on my skin! As far as I’m concerned it’s a makeup remover (if I actually need it, for removing mascara etc) and then I use my normal gentle wash-off cleanser which leaves my skin feeling clean but not dried-out.
@joinmeinmyhead2 жыл бұрын
Yasss that's what I've always thought too. It's like the first gentle step of cleansing. I never knew people use it as a one and done 😂
@theopiated2 жыл бұрын
Same here! I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone not rinse it off. I use it to start to break down my makeup at night and wipe off the previous night’s skincare in the morning, and either way follow up with rinsing away with water and a cloth.
@CaityRaindrop2 жыл бұрын
Same, I don't feel like I'm clean if I just leave it on my face.
@aadtie56332 жыл бұрын
Even I didn't know that people don't wash their face after using miscellar water. I wouldn't be able to sleep knowing that I haven't washed my face.
@krisdiane2 жыл бұрын
Same here! I would never leave it on. I just pulled mine out to look at the back, and it says, "no need to rinse," though.
@mus1quenonst0p2 жыл бұрын
companies marketing their oils as serums is so puzzling. a sephora employee once talked me into a mini of the kiehl’s midnight concentrate serum (ah, if i only knew then what i know now.) come to find out, the entire product is squalane and essential oils (ick!). this was before i knew the most about skincare, obviously. luckily i found another use for it when i realized what was in it-i used it after my moisturizer to lock in my skincare at the end of my routine. it is great for that…because it’s an OIL. not a serum. get it together, brands!
@allieren2 жыл бұрын
I used to loveeee that oil when I first got serious about my skin care. And it make my skin very nice, but its so ridiculously overpriced
@mus1quenonst0p2 жыл бұрын
@@allieren it really is overpriced. it’s just squalane and lavender, so i don’t know why it is so expensive! and yes, it’s nice as an oil, but i was so disappointed in its performance and texture when i thought it was a serum, especially with how it would combine with my other serums and things.
@deettekearns90922 жыл бұрын
Yes! My skin cannot handle retinol nor hyaluronic acid. I wondered why, all of a sudden, I had really bad dermatitis. These were why. Everyone's skin is different. Do what is best for you!
@milliepominville5672 жыл бұрын
Did you try starting with a 0.01% retinol? Or retinoids instead?
@Musebygaia Жыл бұрын
Yesssss! Me too, hyaluronic acid hates my skin
@lindseystein96762 жыл бұрын
The bare minerals complexion rescue is a pretty good tinted sunscreen. They need a few more very dark and very light shades, but they have a decent shade range.
@syedashyra41702 жыл бұрын
But it’s not reliable enough protection on its own.
@AlessandraLioness2 жыл бұрын
JAMES READ THIS FOR THE MICELLAR WATER. I’m telling you, Bioderma is unique. I have been using it for almost ten years and It was the first one so I could never even try to get near a profumy , itchy, and cheap Garnier one. I have always loved makeup and it’s one of my biggest passion in life. Especially on my eyes more than on my face (never put on masks of foundation and contoruing), creating very colorful and elaborated looks cause I hate neutrals (the more toned down colors I could use are bronze shades) Bioderma is ELITE. It doesn’t dry you down, it cleanses deeply, it doesn’t itch, it’s fresh and it doesn’t smell. (I mean those perfume irritating smells) Bioderma creates amazing products overall. Just a quick notice, They have 3 line. A pink one, one blue and one green. I have always used the pink one but all three are aimed for various types of skin. One especially for sensitive skin that gets red and itchy. Promise, you will find in this one, THE GOOD ONE. Love Alessandra ❤️
@moominmay2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. I use the pink Bioiderma MW to cleanse my crusty eyes first thing in the morning. Also once I remove my make up it’s great to wipe over to remove final traces. I also used to use Garnier and even their sensitive version made my skin dry and itchy. So Bioderma for me is the ultimate and I’ve never rinsed it in my life. It’s amazing!
@iluvorange332 жыл бұрын
Bioderma IS the first micellar water on the market for a reason! I, for one, cannot stand any micellar water (I get my makeup off way better with cleansing oil), but from the ones I have tried (for sensitive skin) Bioderma is the only one that didn't make my eyes sting (my eyes are _sensitive_ ). Bioderma is indeed ELITE when it comes to micellar water💜
@Marxnchill2 жыл бұрын
I use their sensitive skin wipes and they’re the only wipes that don’t burn my skin. Every other brands “sensitive skin” wipes burn me.
@anastasiapapagianni54722 жыл бұрын
Right but ... too expensive for "just" water...Try Nivea MicellAir Skin Breathe Micellar Cleansing Water for Sensitive Skin.
@FatimaMariam12 жыл бұрын
I started micellar water usage a few years ago with Garnier, and I didn’t love it but figured I’d give it a try… then stopped using it when there was some huff in the media about it containing a carcinogen. IDK, but I tossed it… I didn’t use micellar water again for 2 years, then I found the Bioderma in my local Walgreens and started using it. The Hydrabio blue bottle, I use it daily and I love it! I have fickle skin, oily when it remembers to be, combo when it decides to not act up and dry as all heck when it’s being a jerk! And, I’ve not tossed the bottle out the window yet.
@callmelali2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for pointing out about rosacea and retinol. That's a great reminder that I should listen to my skin first and doctors and bloggers after. My skin flares up a lot when I don't treat it right haha. I postpone using retinol because I don't want to break out even more after everything going well.
@montana10802 жыл бұрын
I have rosacea and retinol is the only thing that helps me. Not everyone tolerates is though. Retinol is a gold standard treatment for rosacea.
@Quartza_2 жыл бұрын
@@montana1080 me too. My skin used to breakout while i was using retinol(TO Retinol) and switched to other brand(G&G Retinal 0.05%). It works wonder on my skin and it took like 2 months to see some improvement on my skin plus i simplified my skincare routine which makes my skin so happy😌
@itsgonnabeanaurfromme2 жыл бұрын
@@montana1080 retinoids (and retinol by association) are off label treatments for rosacea, not the gold standard. The standards are IPL "lasers" oxymetazoline, brimonidine, azelaic acid, topical metronidazole, and even isotretinoin and ivermectin.
@itsgonnabeanaurfromme2 жыл бұрын
@@montana1080 they do work though. When the pathophysiology approximates acne type of rosacea :)
@goodiegoodygumdrops2 жыл бұрын
Retinol tears my rosacea skin UP. I also can't use a lot of things many people claim rosaceans can. It was SO frustrating seeing derms. I lost all faith. Ugh.
@maxb22422 жыл бұрын
Personally I love oils, they are the one skincare product I found actually makes a difference. My favourite one currently is the Essano Wrinkle Rescue serum (it says its a serum but honestly its just a lightweight oil), its an oil with squalane, jojoba, rosehip and bakuchiol. Skincare is super individual! I also prefer bakuchiol over retinol, retinol is way too harsh on my skin no matter how much I build it up
@SentienToast2 жыл бұрын
Regarding your commentary on the tinted sunscreen, people forget the other end of the spectrum of people who are really pale too (which is even weirder because we burn so much faster than darker skin types.) It's impossible for me to find my color in general, let alone for a tinted sunscreen because I'm just too pale and I refuse to tan. Pale people understand the struggle too!
@ChloeFrench2 жыл бұрын
I have dry skin but even then, using an oil on my skin can still make me break out. This week I have been mixing a couple of drops into my moisturiser and it is great! But I would definitely see how anyone with oily skin wouldn’t get on with it!
@probablylasly72782 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see more of water activated skincare as I just started using Blueland for this reason which makes cleaning products that you mix with water to be more eco-friendly and its working great
@yamisice2 жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan of using bar cleansers. The Dove sensitive skin unscented bar soap is what I use as a second cleanse
@Bia-lm8it2 жыл бұрын
I love the garnier micellar water with the pink cap (for sensitive skin), it's my holy grail
@daliah.a42312 жыл бұрын
Same! Never had any issues with it and I'm acne prone. But I do wash it off because I double cleanse with a proper cleanser after ...
@amalieha2 жыл бұрын
I think we all can agree that Bioderma (the pink version) is superior when it comes to micellar water. I have very sensitive/reactive skin and this has to be one of my holy-grail products. Sometimes I follow up with a water based cleanser, sometimes I don´t and just use two cotton pads.
@bifabija2 жыл бұрын
Bioderma, the pink one, burned so much, and I don’t even have very sensitive skin. Ended in trash on day one.
@amalieha2 жыл бұрын
@@bifabija Bioderma sensibio? Sad to throw the whole product away tho
@sakurahayakawa87012 жыл бұрын
Agree to disagree! The blue one is best for oily and combo skin imo.
@msellenandrea2 жыл бұрын
Jojoba oil has been a game changer for my acne! It keeps it more in check and anything I pick on grows faster. I am obviously quite oily but I don't mind being a grease fest at night haha.
@Musebygaia Жыл бұрын
Me too! Oil’s have made the biggest difference out of everything 🥹
@trishamarie2 жыл бұрын
I feel like I was forced to use retinol because I am 42. I used it for 18 months and even increased the dose and it did absolutely nothing for me. I got the Sunday Riley $90 retinol in my FabFitFun box and it broke me out so bad. I am so glad I didn’t actually purchase it with my own money. Don’t even get me started on mixing retinol with any ELF skincare product. I broke out in a rash on my neck that made it look like someone strangled me, and I had to work with it the rash all over my neck. I also bought some elf skincare products because everyone hyped them up, and I had acne all over my chin. Good times.
@Leanne_w2 жыл бұрын
I’ve only ever tried a few Sunday Riley product, which i hit in beauty box’s. Every one of the products made me break out bad.
@tarahj4782 жыл бұрын
Very true!
@hearnoevil72 жыл бұрын
Love ELF, but I’ve always been apprehensive about trying their skincare. You just cemented that. 😭
@Louise_vx2 жыл бұрын
I work in a beauty shop in the UK and I have to say I am a retinol lover but it’s deffo not for everyone, for people that do have a harder time finding a retinol that is suitable for their skin I always take them to the Medik8 Crystal Retinal. A retinol has to go through 3 structural changes in the skin before it’s ready to get to work. Because medik8 is formulated as a retinal not a retinol, it only changes once in the skin (they’ve already done the first two in the lab essentially) so because it’s going through less changes there’s less opportunity for it to cause sensitivity or a negative reaction so maybe give that one a try!!
@pyxie83562 жыл бұрын
oh no!!! i too found retinols way too damaging. the worst part? i spent HUNDREDS before finding the 2% granactive retinoid that’s $10 from the Ordinary… it’s the only product of theirs I like and it HAS made a difference in my dry to combo NONsensitive skin!
@beeg15492 жыл бұрын
I so agree about the tinted sunscreens situation- although I do want to be able to use a tinted one, not because I prefer mineral SPFs, but because I want that extra protection iron oxides provide. As a person of colour, hyperpigmentation is my biggest issue and the more protection the merrier! As someone who isn't a makeup person, a chemical tinted sunscreen would be an ideal one for me! Also, I'm the same way with retinol! The pressure is real, but it's just too strong for my sensitive skin to use
@saraashkir57932 жыл бұрын
Im not sure if this will work for you but I recommend trying the drmtlgy universal tinted moisturizer with spf. Theres an anti aging kind which may be too much for your sensitive skin and theres a glow/protect kind that might be better. Its spf 46 and has both chemical sunscreen and zinc oxide. I myself am medium-skin toned but Ive read some reviews and many people with darker skin have said the light tint blends into their skin and doesn’t leave a cast. Its not too expensive and has an airless pump so you dont waste product! Its been my go to for months!
@saraaaa4662 жыл бұрын
retinols (tretinoin especially) purge you the FRICK out.....and then begin to build UP your skin. they make your skin more resilient over time. retinol=good. i have (had?) horrible rosacea and sun damage and acne and the most sensitive skin you can imagine, and retinol was the only thing that helped.
@ZebstrikaGirl2 жыл бұрын
As someone with PIH i have this constant need to use actives to get rid of it but I learned that its ok to just use the basics and a cica cream until my breakout calms down. I agree with retinol I felt pressured into using it and nothing worked until hyram's formula came out. However once winter hit my skin has hated nearly everything I've tried to put on it so I'm just in hydration and calming mode until this subsides.
@veelicausi94332 жыл бұрын
I love this video! In the past I felt overwhelmed if I didn’t use all the skincare products in the book because others my skin wouldn’t have the benefits of a “complete” skincare.. sometimes less is best! I live how real you are! James I don’t know who else could be interested in but I’d love to see a video/know the lighting set up that you have.. background front light etc.. i love this style of light and background .. Can you you please show us? Thank you 😊
@calamityjane4331 Жыл бұрын
Looks like a good ring light 4 or so feet in front of him.
@k9gabriela8932 жыл бұрын
I use mineral sunscreen on my face as I find chemical sunscreen to irritating to my eyes. I custom tint a small batch (weeks worth) using pigment drops to counteract any white cast. There is a great variety of pigment drops with many undertones available.
@Alchemizingg2 жыл бұрын
I'm on board with ditching the tinted sunscreen. It's a big ask to combine sun protection with a cosmetic but I had hope. Theoretically it's a great idea but the execution is just eons behind make up standards. This year will be testing how different skin tints act with my sunscreen and finding a good combination.
@rosemary50052 жыл бұрын
15:43 Thank you!! Yeah, and the stress about if it’s not tretinoin or retin-A, it’s not worth it. I use retinol, sure, but not everyone can do that and there’s peptides, vitamin C and living a healthy life in general that also contributes to a graceful ageing. If I’ve learned something from watching Dr Shereene, Dr Alexis, Dr Vanita Rattan (all good dermatologists), it’s the regularity and persistence, the long term routine and not the highest percentage and not even always the strongest ingredient (I’m thinking hydroquinone and retinoic acid as well as high percentage AHA/BHA). Like Dr Alexis says: Start low and go slow. I’m leaving the fixation of high percentages back in 2021 and focusing on what doesn’t irritate my skin! I do wish for you to find a face oil, though, a face oil that you like! Because I think you’re missing out on something really nice. I love Luna (Sunday Riley) and I like rosehip seed oil and grape seed oil - but I don’t like everyone that I’ve tried. I do hope you’ll find your perfect oil! It’s so nice at night !🥰 🌸🌸🌸
@TheEagleslover2 жыл бұрын
Hello James! I’ve had to make some of the same decisions and it can be emotional. But that’s okay it opens the door for new adventures. Hope you are well and having a good year so far.
@JamesWelsh2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏼💜💜💜 good to see you in the comments again! 💜💜💜
@Sarah.A272 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your stance on retinol. Well done for coming out and saying it lol cos every single person on Skincare KZfaq loves it and I just don’t think it’s that amazing? It just burns and does not much else. I’ve been using it for months and I don’t think there’s any difference in my skin at all
@saraaaa4662 жыл бұрын
exact same thing happened with me when i was using it wrong. once i learned to layer it, my skin was as clear as....well..glass.
@ilsevandergraaf63022 жыл бұрын
I actually love using squalane oil! I mix 3 drops with my Cerave moisturizer and my skin always feels amazing! I have dry skin so I can understand that it could be a bit much for people with oily skin
@Goat.Cheese2 жыл бұрын
Same! I mix squalane in with my frag-free neutrogena face cream and it provides good moisture to my dry skin
@duhnay2 жыл бұрын
What brand of squalane oil do you use?
@erinmccreery97812 жыл бұрын
Me too! Squalene is one of the only oils that doesn't just sit on top of my skin and cause breakouts. It sinks in and softens my exzema. Argon oil, olive, coconut, shea, and propolis...it all makes me look gross and oily then i break out even though i buy formulated products and don't just smear cooking oils on my face.
@YumiAwesomeCrayon2 жыл бұрын
I use squalene oil sometimes mixed w my moisturizer in the winter! Also I use it when I use my gua sha and it never breaks me out
@ilsevandergraaf63022 жыл бұрын
@@duhnay the one from the ordinary
@jenn81792 жыл бұрын
I love the reenactment of the mixing powders..."you have to cup your hand...I just want something premixed" 😆 Same, James....same 😁
@jenklouse29032 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video James! 🙌❤️. I was experiencing the same thing last year where I was having a schedule during the week when I knew I was supposed to use certain products and I thought I needed a product for every targeted thing I was looking at like a separate vitamin c serum, separate niacinamide, several essences and serums, etc but going into 2022 I'm working on a simpler skincare routine that still includes products that work well for me and my skin and that I love, but are formulated together that way I don't have to have so many products and stress myself out with making sure I use certain things at certain times/days. Scheduling myself like that took the fun out of actually using the skincare products and doing skincare, which is something that I look forward to every morning and every night!!! I think the other thing I'm more focused on as well is just making sure my skin barrier is in good shape instead of worrying about having several different products to target specific things. So I'm going into 2022 with normalizing a good balance of enjoying products that work for my skin along with having fun with skincare. 😊
@_Laura.Marie_Sierra.Destiny_ Жыл бұрын
I do REALLY love the new background but I also REALLLLLLY love this old background. The lights are my FAV. Like I 10000% want them for my house. And I just love looking at them in your videos.
@smallbeginning22 жыл бұрын
Try a313 retinol if you haven't already. It's lower dose but with a good gentle delivery system. When I use my prescription retinol my skin always looks kind of worse the next day (s) but with the a313 my skin looks better the next day. It looks so simple but I think it's well done.
@JamesWelsh2 жыл бұрын
Ohhh I’ve not heard of that brand before! Thanks I’ll give it a go!
@katl30132 жыл бұрын
@@JamesWelsh Charlotte Palermino did an IGTV or a reel about it a while back I think! Basically it’s a really gentle form of retinol (it might not even be a retinol but a retinol ester, can’t remember) but it’s actually effective because it’s stable and has good packaging, contrasting a lot of the more popular OTC retinols with higher and higher percentages of retinol but with less stability testing.
@itsgonnabeanaurfromme2 жыл бұрын
A313 is a vitamin a formulation in a macrogol base. Basically a glycol. It is a better delivery system in my opinion even though it's weaker than tretinoin. One of the reasons I tried it out was seeing it in an instagram story of shereene idriss years ago . Back then she had far far fewer followers.
@lannaintajak802 жыл бұрын
@@JamesWelsh I started using A313 two years ago. OMG, it's sooooo good that I was happy not alot of people knew about it 😅 I did eventually recommend it to my friends. They couldn't thank me enough. Even threw out their Paula Choice out the window. I'm 42 by the way.
@syedashyra41702 жыл бұрын
I have rosecea and I think James does too, would u still recc ?
@ananyam56282 жыл бұрын
Love this video! I agree sometimes there feels like a lot of pressure to use certain ingredients or products but they just don’t work for everyone. I tried a mineral spf so that I would have one for if I messed up my skin as they’re “less irritating” but it hurt to rub in!!! Will be sticking with chemical spf for sure. Also, a stand-alone vitamin C is something I’m not going to force myself to try and use in 2022!
@gnatelise2 жыл бұрын
I have rosacea and the only retinol that seems to work well for me is the OTC adapalene 0.1% gel. I’ve tried LOTS of retinols but I tolerate this one the best. I always sandwich it, use it 2-3 times a week only, and this has helped to calm down my acne and rosacea tremendously.
@sabrinamoreira56012 жыл бұрын
I've never understood using a oil unless you need that extra barrier to lock in hydration, but I'm also a oily girl 💁♀️. Typically I only pull out the oil during the winter on my dry spots when needed
@msellenandrea2 жыл бұрын
I use jojoba oil for my acne, it helps so much! (I am oily too!)
@kavenambetjiha53212 жыл бұрын
I use my oil (cold-pressed) in my pm routine , I absolutely love this and it sinks right in and my skin feels soo smooth and plump … and iam an oily gurl! I really just love the feeling :)
@wearenotyourkind6322 жыл бұрын
I'm Sahara dessert dry. My skin barely produces oils. I use oils for both my skin and hair cause I just have none of my own
@eewahnah2 жыл бұрын
What helped me in re-adding retinol (I use the L'Oréal one) was adding an azelaic acid instead for a while both day and night, now using it only during the day, and it definitely helped with my rosacea flare-ups
@NachaBeez2 жыл бұрын
My tretinoin is actually formulated with azelaic acid, so I think you’re onto something!
@eewahnah2 жыл бұрын
@@NachaBeez what's the product? I'm curious now!
@stephhbk2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE the bioderma sebium micellar water. the blue/green one. I'll be the FIRST to admit that I've been super lazy in the past and that was my only method of cleansing and it's so gentle and really does get dirt and oils cleansed from my face. it is definitely something I will keep on my skincare shelf. it doesn't feel oily. I have an oily t-zone as well and it just makes my skin feel super clean. I was always so against micellar waters because they looked like the garnier one with the separation of water/micelles. but the bioderma doesn't look like that. and my beauty consultant at my job told me about the bioderma one, so I gave it a go and fell in love with it! so I HOPE it works for you, like it's worked for me!
@italian_mixx2 жыл бұрын
great video to listen to while doing my nightly skincare routine😍
@johncheffy47752 жыл бұрын
I've got freshly laundered sheets and duvet cover to jump in to after my bath and PM routine .
@idaliagonzalez79452 жыл бұрын
I love the feel of oil and vit c on my skin, but I do agree, you have to be careful, especially outside with the sun. Use what works for you, but sometimes you have to experiment
@miawells46095 ай бұрын
agreed! it’s funny bc oils are proven to actually attract sun rays. think back in the day when slathering olive oil on your skin to tan was a thing. I once got a free bottle of vit C with olive oil as one of the top ingredients & was like um what were they thinking 😂
@SandiTink2 жыл бұрын
When my skin is annoyed, cleansing with jojoba oil is all it will tolerate. When my skin gets super dry, a couple of drops of oil added to my normal moisturizer helps to seal in the hydration I’ve applied. (I blend my own plant oils, without essential oils, for whatever my skin needs. I’ve never found a commercial blend that my skin likes.) Shea butter is my favorite occlusive. (My skin has a problem with petrochemicals. So, no petrolatum or mineral oil for me.) I should add that my skin is very reactive, always has been. I’ve learned, after decades of experimentation what helps and what messes it up. But I keep discovering more ways to annoy my skin. For example, not rinsing off micellar water is a no-no for me. I learned this the hard way. I can use it to remove makeup or clean my skin when washing isn’t an option, but I always have to use water to rinse afterwards. If I don’t, my skin barrier can suffer.
@sailormoonwannabe2 жыл бұрын
I feel the same way about retinol! I want to use it, I’ve tried a bunch of different ones. From lotions to serum’s…but they always break me out or irritate my skin. I’m a 32 year old woman and I feel so much pressure to start using them now! I have pretty much given up for now though.
@goldenllama2 жыл бұрын
I avoided retinol since I was a teen after using Retin-A for acne and my mom having to march me down to the dermatologist when they said my irritation was normal. The nurse blanched when she saw my tomato red peeling skin from across the room. I’m also allergic to Botox. I’ve recently started using Luna Retinol Oil over niacinamide once a week and I like it.
@amandag.50442 жыл бұрын
The Supergoop Glowscreen works for my skin and all I have to do is wait for it to dry and it’s like the tint isn’t there. I’m roughly the same shade as James. It goes on more translucent than you think. Keep applying SPF folks!
@lara_xy2 жыл бұрын
I also have rosecea and very dry spots, so I don't use retinol. While I love the skincare ~community and learning new things, all I care about is hydration (and exfolitating) and trying my best to combat pimples and and impurities, I don't necessarily worry about ageing
@jillholod342 жыл бұрын
I'm giving up on Vitamin C and probably Niacinamide, too. My skincare loves that really work for me are glycolic acid, salicylic acid and retinol.
@laibaraashid35062 жыл бұрын
i do not know who else but i love saying the intro with him everytime i play a videoo of james
@eyiapandora39332 жыл бұрын
Yes! Fellow pale olive skin toned person here. There's definitely a market for pale olive tinted sunscreens and foundation!
@stephaniegee8 Жыл бұрын
I agree that oils don’t seem to agree with my skin as a stand alone product even at my age (45). I like nuxe for the body but not face. You hit the nail on the head! That’s why I love you and just subscribed!
@geve43922 жыл бұрын
Cuppa tea ✅ Nuface ✅ Hydrating eye patches on ✅ Now I'm ready to watch James' video 💖
@weirdgrama10382 жыл бұрын
Thank you James for all the info and all your video content. The Welch brothers helped me get through two Covid variants here in middle of USA. It’s fun to see all the products we can’t get here. 💕
@anishahahmed19992 жыл бұрын
I love this video, honestly the whole constant fear of missing out/pressure really stresses me out sometimes. Skincare is supposed to be fun! When I first started a skincare routine in 2019 I was enjoying not obsessing over every ingredient and finding what works, now I feel like everyone hyping up a product every second and telling you "you have to have this in your routine" just sucks the enjoyment out of it!
@sunrntaro8992 жыл бұрын
I used to use facial oils as an occlusive layer but it honestly didn't do much for me. I started using the Cicaplast balm from La Roche Posay and Aquaphor (my brother's recommendation) and my skin has been feeling way better. It's not dry anymore in the morning, less sensitive, and surprisingly my acne has gotten a bit better. One of the things I really stopped "caring" about is exfoliators. Before I would plan my weekly skincare routine based on when I was going to exfoliate. My skin would often be really irritated even tho I did it max once a week. Now I don't really stress over it, I do it when I feel that my skin really needs it.
@themightyquill5602 жыл бұрын
I’m also interested in seeing how more eco-friendly/water-activated skincare goes! I’ve been wanting more eco-friendly options, but a lot of those brands are “natural/organic” with lots of oils, essential oils, Shea butters, etc that I know my combo-oily, acne prone skin wouldn’t agree with. However, in regards to oils, I’ve found I’ve needed something with more oomph in the winter as my cheeks and eye area get drier (still oily t-zone), and mixing Squalane oil (TO Plant-derived diversion) into my moisturizer has worked wonders for the drier areas. Putting the oil on after my moisturizer is a heavy greasy gross feeling mess, but mixing it, I barely notice the extra product!
@crums8882 жыл бұрын
I wonder if the range of darker tinted sunscreens has to do with the “demand” for it. As someone who works with skin cancers, I know everyone is susceptible to skin cancers, however I also know many people with darker skin tones who “think” they don’t need to use sunscreen.
@Maverickgouda2 жыл бұрын
It’s possible. Majority of the consumers in some markets probably are tan, medium-light, or lighter. Then, the demographic shrinks furthermore with the small number of people on the dark half of the spectrum that have a demand for sunscreen. It is a growing niche though. The skin concerns are a bit different & the challenges do make sun protection harder to adopt
@goodiegoodygumdrops2 жыл бұрын
Yup!! I know many as well who think sunscreen is only for fair or "white" people.
@Taemin7272 жыл бұрын
This argument has been used by brands a lot (also about fondation shade range). But if that was the problem, they could have a good shade range and just produce less of the darker ones. Just because potentially less people with darker skin would buy it, doesn't mean the gap in between each dark shade have to be huge... I think they just do not care at all honestly...
@saraashkir57932 жыл бұрын
@@Taemin727 that and the fact that darker tones tend to be harder to formulate. Thats obviously no excuse to not make those shades but they just dont want to put all that R&D into darker shades that take more work (and theyre also likely a bit racist)
@nataliemifflin11792 жыл бұрын
I actually really love the fact that you don’t use retinol and talk about the pressures you feel to use. I also have rosacea and have sensitive and dry skin so it’s super easy for me to get flair ups and I struggled a lot with retinol and haven’t used it in like a year but I often feel pressure like I NEED to use one or I’ll have issues with my skin. I just appreciate you acknowledging that retinol is not for everyone just like every other skin care ingredient because everyone makes it seem like every person can use it without issues and that’s just not the case!
@minibubbles40582 жыл бұрын
One thing i love about the ordinary’s vitamin c powder is that it is always fresh so there’s no orange-brown oxidation when you freshly mix it and it’s super cheap! But i understand it’s not everyone’s cup of tea
@karikelly27972 жыл бұрын
100% agree. I got so tired of buy yellowed C serums.
@mariannewm262 жыл бұрын
I don't really like tinted sunscreens cause I don't want to be putting that on my ears, back of neck, and chest. So if I'm going to use a different sunscreen for those areas I may as well use that other sunscreen all over!
@ciaramc50362 жыл бұрын
Yes yes yes! Retinols gave me perioral dermatitis out if nowhere after using them for like a year or two 💔 I also have the very same issue with micellar water, always breakout or have reactions to it 😭
@misssocrates34422 жыл бұрын
It's incredible as a nurse myself I recommend vitamin D supplements to all my patients as those in the UK are deficient, the same as the U.S. it's certainly as a professional made me pause for thought. SPF reduces the amount of sun we absorb....and the benefits that come with it. So many of my clients are now requesting D3 injections.
@saraaaa4662 жыл бұрын
but dont wear it and risk skin cancer and sun damage??? honestly people who don't use sunscreen have vit D deficiency as well, lol. might as well protect your skin....ur body's largest organ.
@lucyhouse2 жыл бұрын
I finally found a sunscreen that my pale assed skin likes. I can’t stand tinted sunscreens. I was on a zinc sunscreen routine for years. I have rosacea.. and No ! My skin hates that . Love these videos 💜🖤
@kara.buddrius2 жыл бұрын
The only time I like to use a facial oil is during the winter months at bedtime. Honey Grail by Farmacy is my favorite!💜🖤
@mariannewolff-hansen15972 жыл бұрын
I am too white for tinted sunscreen 😆 I just turn yellow or beige. I have been using the super UV form Garnier the last 10 months or so, it doesn't sting around my eyes and are at my price point.
@roberthansen92942 жыл бұрын
I am so happy with this particular KZfaq. Why because sometimes I really believe you don’t take your own advice . If something doesn’t work for you stop 🛑 using it.
@nat78912 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love tinted sunscreens but most make me look greasy, muddy, patchy looking. I completely agree with you.
@619MarcoP2 жыл бұрын
Im on tret, and every micellar water burns my skin except bioderma. I love it so much!
@czitos6662 жыл бұрын
Hey man , try differin instead of retinol . It works great for anti age too and its less irritating . Im on it for a month now . Oly side effect I got was a bit skin peeling when I started and some redness but not much when compared to using strong retinol before . Maybe it will work for you aswell :)
@londielikes Жыл бұрын
Fast forward to 2023 when James is raving about bioderma micellar water and undefined R&R tinted sunscreen. We love you James!
@TPhamer2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with tinted sunscreen. Some people swear by them, but I don't enjoy them at all. You can always tell my face is so much lighter.
@SandraMorris512 жыл бұрын
Vids two days in a row...yay! Love you hun- you're the best( well if you don't mind tying with Robert lol). I too have yet to find a micellar water that doesn't leave me with a weird film on my skin. I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets itchy from it. I'd love to find a good one though as sometimes I just can't be bothered with a long routine! BTW CeraVe makes a good mattifying sunscreen. It's SPF30
@stephaniepowers-tanguay63462 жыл бұрын
I prefer chemical sunscreens for daily use. The only time I use mineral ones is when I’m going to be swimming in the ocean, when I choose a reef-safe one.
@JamesWelsh2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I don’t mind looking like a ghost at the beach! Wrapped in a towel…under a hat….under an umbrella
@goodiegoodygumdrops2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 "That great, big, shiny orge up there isn't getting anywhere near me!"
@dizzyrizzi62462 жыл бұрын
I’m 53 and sadly never really took care of my skin so wrinkles are part of my face now and we get along just fine. I have started using some actives in the last 6 months ( learned the hard way that my skin can’t tolerate vitamin c in any form that I’ve tried so far…niacinamide to the rescue) I’ve actually noticed a reduction in some of the deeper wrinkles and a general brightening of my skin and just that little bit makes me happy and want to continue. Thanks for all your videos. I really love your content. You’re knowledgeable but keep it light and fun
@natt46252 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using the pink bioderma for years as a first cleanse and I love it!
@katiesays2 жыл бұрын
I have acne rosacea. I don’t have any issues with tretinoin but I think that’s because my skincare routine is super boring and basic. No frills, fragrance free, etc. It’s not fun, but it’s effective (for me). My dermatologist told me to get rid of pretty much everything I had (mostly Sephora products) and I had to wipe the slate clean.
@goodiegoodygumdrops2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have a good doctor! NONE of the 3 that I saw had any skincare or vitamin regimes reccs to give me. Either it was prescriptions or (and my favorite) "Well your only real option is lasers." Ugh. That was my very last doctor. Lol. Never saw another skin doctor. Literally scoured the Internet and KZfaq and got better help
@katiesays2 жыл бұрын
@@goodiegoodygumdrops I do take spironolactone (a prescription) to control the hormonal breakouts. I didn’t mention that since I was talking about the rosacea stuff. I really love my dermatologist, though. I found her through positive google reviews. I’m sorry you had some bad experiences. 😕
@sabbatha2 жыл бұрын
Micellar water should be washed out after using, so if you keep it on skin it can irritate you ;)
@DumiNihi2 жыл бұрын
Glad I’m not the only one not loving rentiol, got the inkey list one and think it broke me out
@thejaneymac63852 жыл бұрын
Water activated skincare sounds sooo cool!
@allnamesarechosen_2 жыл бұрын
James, I don’t know if you’ll read this but a girl can dream. I probably have rosacea too, & for a fact perioral dermatitis and seborrheic eczema which flares up from time to time. The thing that has worked best for me (besides accutane, but you can only take so much) is the urea moisturizer by Malezia. They are a brand which launched last year, they are solar powered, sustainable, minimal ingredients but science based. They don’t invest in marketing to keep themselves sustainable, and donate 1% every month to 6 ngos that fight climate change. They also have an amazing benzoyl peroxide gel. I hope you can give them a try and a shoot out. We need more brands like them. Xx
@goodiegoodygumdrops2 жыл бұрын
As a rosacean, I can't use benzyl peroxide or salicylic acid. :((((((
@allnamesarechosen_2 жыл бұрын
@@goodiegoodygumdrops this is by far the less irritating BP I have tried! I don’t like salicylic acid either, if I’m gonna use the BP I put it over the moisturizer and not every night😌
@Stacyhdot2 жыл бұрын
I love micellar water to remover my waterproof mascara, but I always wash my face throughly after. I just don’t like the film it leaves behind but I think it’s great for removing makeup, well as a first step at least.
@ebennett72 жыл бұрын
I just started using retinol from my doctor 3 weeks ago. Mildest %, every other night. The rosacea I thought I didn't have is a bright red plum on my cheek. I did not know the retinol aggravated it - thank you!
@saraaaa4662 жыл бұрын
..you have to wait it out. you have to wait MONTHS for the retinol to give you the incredible results. it takes time
@thembimogala97042 жыл бұрын
This video reminds me how a lot of people are cutting down on buying a lot of products they are discovering don't work for them. I've certainly cut down on being a product junkie, I know what my skin needs and doesn't need as a result I'm sticking to 4 products and my skin is thriving, hyperpigmentation is gone, no more oily skin, irritation is also gone.
@thembimogala97042 жыл бұрын
@Megan absolutely.
@rorblmbo2 жыл бұрын
What 4 products helped with pigmentation etc
@thembimogala97042 жыл бұрын
@@rorblmbo RetinA cream, a Hyper brightening serum with kojic acid, alpha arbutin and nicinamide, 7% glycolic toner, I alternate between the 3 products. Most importantly is using sunscreen daily. When I use tretinoin cream I buffer it with pure glycerin combined with water as a moisturizer. It's been a long journey to clear hyper pigmentation and other skin related issues. My skin is not perfect but it's in a healthy state that I can do without foundation or concealer.
@rorblmbo2 жыл бұрын
@@thembimogala9704 can u tell me the brands u use? Thanks for the info!
@thembimogala97042 жыл бұрын
@@rorblmbo I'm in South Africa, it's a local brand called Skin Functional.
@hollymarie25772 жыл бұрын
I've never found a chemical sunscreen that doesn't sting the absolute shit out of my eyes or one that stays in place enough to protect anywhere near my eyes without migrating into them and doing the aforementioned stinging. I am fair af, so I can often use untinted or lightly tinted formulas, but most of them feel horrible and thick on my skin or even physically clog my pores. I actually loved first aid beauty's tinted sunscreen more than anything and it was cancelled and I haven't found anything that I like even remotely as well yet. I do use Bliss Block Star, but I would call the formula "barely tolerable." So it's not that I am some crazy conspiracy theorist, I just have insanely sensitive skin and eyes. 🤷♀️
@Ray-mz4hd2 жыл бұрын
I’m the same :( I’m glad I’m pale because every time I try a chemical sunscreen my eyes immediately start watering and god forbid I sweat at any point and then my skin starts burning too. I rarely have a problem rubbing in physical sunscreens but the cheap price and fluid texture really makes me wish I could use them
@theoheart2 жыл бұрын
A good hack for you if sunscreen irritates your eyes is to buy a sunscreen lip balm and use that around your eyes. Paulas choice has a good 50SPF one and Vanicream also has one.
@jachughes32 жыл бұрын
I'm giving up on Niacinamide. Once I added products with Niacinamide to my routine, I've had so much more acne (unless there is some other ingredient that's in these products that's causing the breakout, but the only different one I noticed was niacinamide).
@newcamomile2 жыл бұрын
it's possibly actually an allergic reaction to niacinamide!
@measbeauty2 жыл бұрын
I can't do niacinamide either it was ok at first but after a couple months I broke out horribly and as soon as I cut niacinamide out it cleared up.
@Takapon2182 жыл бұрын
I’m pretty sure my niacinamide is what’s causing my blackheads lol. I’ve never had a blackhead a day in my life until I started using a niacinamide serum.
@hearnoevil72 жыл бұрын
I feel like we’re always so in sync with skincare. I’ve pulled it way back. I was getting more and more blemishes and redness when I used to get 1, maybe 2 pimples a month. (narrowed it down to vitamin C and salicylic acid as culprits) Now that I use a ceramide face wash, glycolic toner in place of SA, TO caffeine serum, and cetaphil moisturizer - my face is finally completely even, clear, and glowy all day. I’ve tried so much high end and truly Cetaphil moisturizing lotion is the most long lasting, weightless form of hydration. I ditched “occlusive oils” a long time ago too- just don’t even need it anymore. I’ve also had to take a break from retinol for laser hair removal which has honestly been so nice. So much less flaking and irritation - but I purchased the Paula’s choice for when I’m done with laser so wish me luck. (Just a couple more weeks!)
@a.harrington16342 жыл бұрын
I had to give up on natural sunscreens two years ago, not because of the white cast, but because of the shine! I tried using every kind of oil control or powder or what have you over it. Whatever the reason, my skin + zinc sunscreen = a shiny, oily mess.
@stronkmoosceles2 жыл бұрын
rip tinted sunscreens, you will be missed.
@beans64782 жыл бұрын
He’s literally wearing tinted sunscreen/concealer in this video. Don’t throw away your tinted sunscreen.
@imfinereally2 жыл бұрын
To be trollish 😆 I'm actually liking holika holika mater mellow tone up serum sunscreen spf30 pa++. It's more tint than foundation and works to tone down my redness when I've got irritation redness, I have fairly pale skintone
@stronkmoosceles2 жыл бұрын
@@beans6478 i have to had owned a tinted spf for being abke to throw it out in the first place :D
@beans64782 жыл бұрын
@@stronkmoosceles then I recommend La Roche Posay spf 50 tinted mineral 😉
@stronkmoosceles2 жыл бұрын
@@beans6478 ahh okok tysmm i already have a La Roche Posay spf but ill keep note of this!
@job76042 жыл бұрын
as someone who also has issues with micellar waters (and some issues with reactive skin / rosacea), the bioderma one is better but it's still a little stingy/uncomfortable in comparison with oil cleansers ive used. i've also found that the bioderma didn't remove my makeup as well as my basic oil cleanser from hada labo. the thing with micellar water is i feel my 2nd cleanser is forced to focus on removing the residue from the micellar water instead of cleaning my bare face. it's a good easily accessible option when you need to make an emergency purchase at the pharmacy but the oil cleansers will remain my go to
@melanie17622 жыл бұрын
Which colour bioderma micellar water did you use? I agree an oil cleanser is best though for removing makeup
@job76042 жыл бұрын
@@melanie1762 the pink one, sensibio
@melanie17622 жыл бұрын
@Jo B that's a bummer. It's a good thing that oil cleansers are more readily available these days
@thepindthepind2 жыл бұрын
OMG I’ve just clicked on that it’s the retinoid triggering my rosacea! And you’re right - it’s fine for a week or so then boom Rosacea breakout! 😩😩😩
@ElenKarin2 жыл бұрын
The Garnier 2-in-1 micellar water was horrible on my skin, literally unicorn mask levels of redness and burning, even after I tried to double-cleanse it off😫 I’ve stopped using micellar water in general because it fueled my lazyness😆
@firelily772 жыл бұрын
Same happened to my mother. She gave it to me and I was fine lol
@staceyjaneway40002 жыл бұрын
I got first view!! 💕 so happy to see you upload. You al2ays make me laugh when you say chill the fk out 😆 or calm tf down 😆 can't wait yo see you and Robert tomorrow! 💜🖤 thank you for your content!!
@katarinapavlovic34982 жыл бұрын
James, I really appreciate that you read and listen our comments. And I would love if you could educate us about dry,sensitive skin. Nobody talks about skin care routine for young adults. Love you 😘💗
@misshell22232 жыл бұрын
"That quite literally have been squeezed from a plant!" 🤣🤣 the clean beauty bs
@Mixedmakeup2 жыл бұрын
Don’t come for my retinol James! 😂
@frankied.roosevelt62322 жыл бұрын
I think. He would benefit from alternating product types! Rocesa is mast cell activation driven. You can sometimes stay ahead of the mast cells from getting use to a product and randomly deciding they don't like it anymore by alternating each use between two different formulations.