UPDATE! It’s been roughly 3 weeks since using the Ultra Violette Queen Screen. And I’ve changed my opinion in the last few days. Out of no where, the smell of rose has become unbearable. I noticed the longer it was open, the more the rose smell was taking over! It’s also started to pull a lot and I’m not sure why! I’ve not changed my moisturiser or routine!
I love a rose scent, but not in my sunscreen that I have to apply a ton of... bad decision by that brand! In other news, I finally grabbed the cosrx dual radiance snail essence and their aloe sunscreen and holy crap, I’m in LOVE. “Radiance” is spot on, I can’t believe how beautiful my skin looks after using it! Thanks for the recommendation, I absolutely love it! And the cosrx Aloe sunscreen is great too, an acceptable stand in for my late and beloved purito comfy water sunscreen
Is the Garnier one no longer available? I can't find the link posted in the description or anywhere online with that specific name. Let me know if you have the chance. Thank you 😊
Every time I have used banana boat I've gotten burnt really bad, I had the same again with my last sunscreen which has made me scared of getting the wrong one.
I love how you brought up the fact that being able to reapply sunscreen is a luxury 👏👏👏. Honestly I'm always worrying about how much i use in a day and how often I'll be in the sun cuz some of the best ones are just so darn expensive for so little product 😪
Honestly, reapplication isn't as necessary as people make it out to be. Sunscreen degrades based on hours of UV exposure, not hours of general. So unless you're getting direct UV exposure for 2-3 hours, you can wait a bit
so trueeee, especially since most of the products that really works are imported from other countries because where I live sunscreen is not really that great. 😢
Agreed. I generally don't wear sunscreen because my skin is so sensitive and I can't afford to spend money on buying brands that don't work. I also live in Australia! Hence trying to do my research right now
oh my god thank you for addressing the sunscreen bullying situation. listen, if i'm gonna spend my weekends indoors, in front of my computer, i'm not gonna waste my sunscreen 💀
@@dylannicks1146 i'm combo-oily and breakout prone, so i'm scared if i use a body sunscreen on my face, i'd just look greased up and break out lol 😔 but thanks for the suggestion!
@@zuzannam3936 you should be. Keep ypur face away from greasy, body sunscreens. I wanted to save money 1.5 week ago and used one on my face, 3 days in a row... Now I'm trying to menage the mess that I have on my face. Never again
Hey! I’ve had a few comments asking for more affordable options. In the ‘sunscreen bullying’ chapter, I mention these two sunscreens: Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Face and Neck Sun Cream SPF50+ : £6.00 BONDI SANDS SPF 50+ SUNSCREEN LOTION: £8 Prices vary depending on where you get them from! The Hello Sunday sunscreens range from £10 - £20 so what I would consider mid tier but affordable for some!
I use Blackgirl Sunscreen which is pretty affordable. I specifically use the kids version which is about $10/bottle. I bought them from Target online and I believe they're available in store as well for all you in The U.S.
@@sweetmimosamommysaranghae3163 in general it's easier to find chemical sunscreens to work for darker skin as opposed to mineral since the filters wont make your skin all ashy and dont have a major white cast. there are good mineral ones out there but def require more trial and error
I love all the garnsier sprays for over makeup application, quite cheap and before buying check on amazon if you have prime as often they will be on a much better offer there, another spray is heliocare and sunbum! Hawaiian trop was also a brand that I tended to use more, but not the best for under makeup.
There’s a korean sunblock (3W Clinic) that’s quite popular in SEA countries, and it’s only MYR8.30 (USD2), so that’s really affordable for SPF50. Its quite lightweight too, but has a slight white cast which disappears after a minute.
That’s why I love Altruist sunscreens. Their sunscreen fluid for face (which is the most expensive one) is only £9 and they support charities that help children with albinism in Africa.
I can’t emphasize enough how meaningful it is that you acknowledged how sunscreen (and by way of saying, skin care) is a privilege. Indeed not everyone can afford these products and, sadly, those are the people who end up paying more (skin problems) in the end! 😣
Not sunscreen related but important to me. My daughter Kaylee just quoted your ‘progression over perfection’ quote with you! I wish you could know how monumental that is! 💜💜💜💜💜
Finally!! An influencer addressing sunscreen privelage! Thank you James! Not everyone can afford to buy tube after tube of it, like me! 😁😁 It's a waste if i put it on when i know i wont be exposed to the sun directly or indirectly.
“If my partner asks what the fuck is wrong with your face”, then I know it’s left a white cast”-this is the best test ever! You are hilarious, James! 😂😂😂😂💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I thought it's the same thing and was so confused over both James' and Robert's videos where they mentioned it. Thanks for clarifying because I missed it in the video
🌟🌟🌟 all the gold stars for addressing the privilege inherent in most skincare and sunscreen. Seriously appreciate the shout-out to affordable products here and in your other videos
Your intro is spot on! I’m always never looking for a lecture on sunscreens and UV protection when I watch these videos. I just want you to tell me how it wears and if you like it. 😭
James- I’m dying for your new Korean / Japanese recommendations! Please !!! you’ve got me so hooked on this texture and this price point. My heart broke when the sunscreen scandal emerged but I know there’s new products that I don’t know about. And living overseas, I surprisingly can access these so much easier than western products...thanks James! Love your channel!!! More Korean /Japanese products please!!!
In Australia because of our harsh UV rays we have a lot of regulations on sunscreens - they're rigorously tested to make sure they all work efficiently. So when you buy an Australia sunscreen brand you know it's really going to work. We can't get certain international brands here because of this.
I love that you talk about sunscreen bullying... I remember feeling really REALLY bad about not wearing enough or only using a moisturizer with SPF before I could find one my oily skin could handle, to the point where I stopped using it altogether because I felt there's no point if I'm doing it wrong
I was hoping someone would notice this besides me! I studied the ingredient list and it’s deffo exactly the same! I noticed when buying it for my partner who likes more bang for his buck and was hoping it was the right choice to buy the bigger one and save myself basically half the money!!
Found out last night my new favorite sunscreen was discontinued when I went to buy more. I was so sad, but I didn't despair because I knew I could go straight to your channel and find new favorites.
I’m so glad you enjoy Ultra Violette! Queen and Supreme have been my go-to SPF for a few years and it’s great seeing some more Aussie brands getting some love abroad.
Thank you so much for addressing the sunscreen bullying. I wear it everyday but when staying indoors i dont think i really need to reapply. Also in one video you addressed the demonization of physical exfoliation. I have pixi peel and polish, it has some sugar and latic acid and i love that product. I dont use it frequently but when i do my face looks amazing.
I can't wait for the review of the Japanese and Korean sunscreens. I just picked up 3 new bottles of 3 random Japanese sunscreens the other day, all between 75 ~100ml and under 1000 yen (less than $10). All of them have nice textures and look great on the skin. ❤
James you should try the Isntreee hyaluronic acid watery sun gel. It's a beautiful texture, and perfect for the summer. I'm on my second tube and I'm in love
I work in a room with no windows. Nobody is going to convince me to reapply sunscreen every two hours on the days that I work. It’s a complete waste of product.
Love that you're reviewing an Aussie product around sunscreen, we've (Australians) have had the idea of wearing sunscreen pretty much beaten into us since we were kids. A whole government campaign was done around Slip, Slop, Slap and then updated to include Slide.
James!!! I have just been, what I thought was gently sharing thr knowledge of why to use sunscreen to my roommate. We old, it’s important. Then she started saying “no! I’m not wearing sunscreen” when I see her outside. I backed off. Then a week ago (I found you about two months ago and at 49 have had my first ever skincare routine) and she has been complementing my skin everyday. Boom! Yesterday she was opening an package and it had sunscreen in it!! 😂😂😂 and now she wants me to help her with a routine :)
Hi James! I love that you talked about ultra violette! It’s my go-to. If you want other Australian sunscreens here are the ones that are also very hyped over here! - Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF 50+ Sunscreen - Cancer Council Face Day Wear SPF50 (pink bottle, says it’s matte but it’s not!) - Hamilton SPF50 Every day face cream - Azclear action moisturiser SPF30
thank you for talking about ultra violette! it’s very hard for sunscreens to be approved in australia due to the ozone layers here so this one is one of my favourites !
Can you please do a video on what EXACTLY you use to get "camera ready"? How do u get that glow? I want to look like u on Zoom calls! (I understand obviously a good skincare routine matters)
@@r.r.4809 no, that just dilutes skin texture and removes impurities. he's said before that after EVERY step he applies toner, and he also very much moisturizes.
I started researching ultraviolette after I saw lab muffin beauty science post sponsored content on it and it looks great ! And they ship to Canada which is incredible. They only reason I haven’t bought yet is because I’m trying to decide which one I want! I REALLY needed this video lol
The Queen Screen is my holy grail! It’s the only chemical sunscreen I’ve found that doesn’t make me break out or irritate my sensitive skin. It’s pricey but I only use it on my face and use something cheaper on my neck and body.
Some people do work jobs where they can’t apply sunscreen every 2 hours or afford it so I’m grateful that you always provide cheaper alternatives to the fancy products. My boyfriend cares about his face, but working in construction we have yet to find a waterproof blend that doesn’t make his pores clogged and breaks him out. We live in GA, USA so it’s VERY HOT here in the summer
Yes! I was waiting for this! Especially after the Korean spf fiasco. 😢 Btw, you should try Kiehl’s Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30. I guess because the spf isn’t so high, it doesn’t taste nearly as bad as the Paula’s Choice lip sunscreen (that really, really strong traditional sunscreen taste). Also because it has lemon oil.
So happy to see Ultra Violette here! The Queen Screen is my favourite sunscreen of all time. Glad you finally got a chance to try them James 😊 We take our sunscreen seriously in Australia ☺️
I’ve never seen anyone admit that skincare is a luxury and I feel strangely validated? I’m a teenager from a middle class family in a third world country and I have terrible skin. I’ve always wanted to have skincare products but I can’t if I want to eat so I just live vicariously through your videos 😩💀
Thank you for mentioning the rose fragrance. I’m super allergic to the rose in skin care and it’s annoying how often companies don’t put the specific fragrance in the ingredients.
I’m Australian and love the ultra violette range. However the rose sent is sooo strong (queen screen) IMO and the product burned my eyes! The other ones are amazing tho x
Perfect timing I have been searching for a sunscreen but it's hard to find one good for oily skin, doesn't leave a white cast, high factor and isn't super expensive 😂
I used the Japanese Nivea watery gel sunscreen. I got it from Amazon. Super light and zero white cast. I’m dark skinned black girl and it’s great. About $14-$15
Yes! Absolutely, it is a privilege to be able to afford sunscreen. It is unbelievable to me how necessary this type of product is and how overpriced many brands want to sell this type of product for. No wonder why many inexpensive Korean brands became so popular. It’s a shame that we can’t buy those anymore. And it’s a shame that there is a very small amount of affordable good products to choose from. Thank you for not trying to shame people that can’t reapply every 2 hours. I know it is ideal, but definitely impossible for some. It’s a great thing to acknowledge this cause it seems like very few Influencers do.
Please try more Australian sunscreen brands there are soo many and they are amazing! My favorite chemical sunscreen is the cancer council matte in the pink tube and my favorite mineral is the new day skin good vibes! 🥰
Never cared for sunscreen until i watched you and Hyram! Now when i do things like work in the garden i wear sun glasses, a hat, and sunscreen! I also am fortunate enough (I’m so grateful for that) to have one to wear under makeup and one for garden days.
It might sound silly but sunscreen is the most intimidating part of my skincare routine. I never know what to use, and I feel like I can’t reapply it if I’m wearing makeup. It’s SO overwhelming
I don’t reapply - but I’m also not outdoor all day. I slap on before I leave the house just for while I’m driving or walking /running. Now if I’m at the beach - then yes. Keep it going. Great video, love your content!!! Also that background is A+!!!
So happy ultra violette is coming to the UK now!!! I’ve seen Australian people use it on Instagram and looks great! Will defo try one day. Hopefully space nk will have a big sale at some point 😉 (as you say, sunscreens can be expensive. There are cheaper ones for sure but these ones just look great)
Hi James, I love this video! I just wanted to share my experience with the Bondi Sands face sunscreen, and as an Australian I appreciate this is formulated for the Australian sun which is known to have super harmful UV rays, but unlike what the packaging says this sunscreen is in fact super greasy and is actually the exact same formulation as the body version of this sunscreen. I was really disappointed because I had also heard really good reviews about it, however this would probably be okay if you have dry skin, definitely not suitable for oily skin sufferers like myself!
Good coverage of a couple of my fave sunscreens here in Australia 🇦🇺 Our testing for sunscreen is maniacal and the most stringent in the world before our TGA allows them to be sold here due to us having the unfortunate role of highest skin cancer rate in the world. Nothing to be laughed at when choosing a sunscreen.
So happy you featured ultraviolet suncreen! Coz I love it currently using Queen screen and its amazing with dry skin, Australian take their sunscreens seriously! The sun down here feels like 3x damaging in your skin.
All of the new granite face sunscreens are brilliant and amazing value for money! The anti age formula is my favourite and the fluid James mentioned is best for oily skin ❤️
So happy you mentioned ultra Violette spf! I have been using the Supreme Screen sunscreen for over a year, I don’t breakout with this sunscreen, I’ve found this is a great primer and I have not got sunburnt once wearing it. Not even in the Queensland, Australian summer which is brutal on my fair skin. Edit: The body one is fantastic, I do reapply it every two hours when in the sun and I haven’t still got burnt like I have with other brands.
I’ve been look at different websites about good sunscreen and then I remembered you so I came to TH-cam and typed in your name hoping to find a video that’s sunscreen related and this was the first thing that popped up and it was EXACTLY what I was looking for lol I honestly just love you ❤️ you’re my hero
Hellllloooo James!!! I am in this to win this! I have been hoping you would make this video!! I really want a new good go-to SPF again 💜🥺🖤💜🤗🤗🖤💜P.S. Paltrow better stick to acting 😅😅
Queen Screen smelled SO strong to me, I could smell it hours later and it gave me a headache 😖 so maybe avoid if you have a sensitive nose. My skin liked it tho! And James, you should try the SunSense SPF50+ lip balm! It's got no smell or taste, and is actually moisturising, plus it's super cheap.
@@darkydoom i tried the QV day cream but it pills and chunks up like nothing else, even when i skip all other products. Invisible Zinc leaves greasy white marks on everything i touch. Cancer Council Sensitive was a bit too thick and greasy, but the Active one is so perfect! Leaves my skin glowy but not sticky or greasy, perfect under makeup, applies like a dream, no white cast... Can't get enough.
@@nyxaelia115 I tried the facial ones and the one with a tint - first one seems to make my eyes burn and then I can't open them. Took a few times for me to realise what was happening. The tint just doesn't seem to settle in the skin and stays moist. Either way, I prefer to just use real makeup of I want coverage. Active is just perfect. And because it's designed for sports we know we can wear it all over our body in 40C and humid or dry weather and it will last until we need to reapply.
"Sunscreen is a luxury" - then I haven't given this any thoughts but now I couldn't agree with you more on this. One time I was screening through the shelves to update new skincare and a daughter and a mom walked in. The daughter was in her early teenage year and she wanted to buy a sunscreen but once her mom saw the price tag, she directly turned her down and was like 'Why do you need to wear it? This is so expensive and unnecessary" ... with all due respect, the mom's skin seems to not have been treated so kindly but her daughter does still have a chance to prevent that happening to her. I swear I almost walked up to the girl and offered to buy her that sunscreen if the mom didn't drag her out so fast.
Hey James! This is a great episode. I really appreciate your suggestions and your beautiful sprit. Because of you, my skincare adventure continues to grow and develop. Much luv. XG
I'm using the Queen Screen currently and the finish is so beautiful and incredibly glowy, and I wanted to love it so much, but oh my god it pills sooo badly over every moisturiser I use, the only way I've gotten it to sit still is skipping the moisturiser and putting it straight over my serum. But even then if you rub it in slightly too much it'll start lightly pilling. I think it's just got a lot of silicones in it which makes it easily ball up over the skin. It would be a lovely primer, except my foundation also breaks up over the Queen Screen- although that also happens with my silicone-y moisturiser so maybe my foundation just doesn't like silicones. But yes, word of warning, if your skincare routine is devoid of silicones and waxes it should work, but it can pill if it interacts with other silicones.
My favorite is the Aveeno positively radiant sheer daily moisturizer spf 30...its super lightweight and super moisturizing. I have switched out my daily morning moisturizer for this one. Its 2 in 1 and it super affordable too
I would really like to see a full roundup of hand creams with SPF. There just aren’t many and I’d like to know what’s out there. My hands are giving away my age! 😂
Ultra Violette actually has a hand and body sunscreen. It's called Extreme Screen. I use it as a daytime hand cream 🙂 I'm not sure if it's available in the UK yet, but hopefully it's not far off if it's not.
Love that you mention the super affordable ones in the beginning (I really really need to use sunscreen because I am transplanted and eat a lot of medicine that makes me extra sensitive to sun, and I have side effects from former medicine as prone to form warts, exemalike spots and different kinds of skin cancer) but because I have been sick for the longer part of my life, I don’t have the most well payed work now when I am finally able to work. It’s hard to find a good affordable sunscreen that don’t make you feel like a greasy ghost so I am definitely going to look up your advice! Thanks in advance!
I love your channel, your glow and your voice! 😍 also I kind of wish you had a constant picture of the product you are talking about. Easier to keep track and learn ☺️🤓
I was hoping you'd heard about Ultra Violette coming to the UK in Space NK!!!!! I'd love to try any of them but sadly can't really afford it! I feel like most of the time I can trust Aussies like Lab Muffin when it comes to sun care and that's where I first heard about them.
I am testing The Hello Sunday Serum spf right now, you made me buy it ! It just came in the mail so i have it on half of my face and on the other my (last bottle) of the Purito Centella spf . The Purito spf sinks in to the skin and leaves no shine, while the Hello Sunday seems a bit more oily .Thank you for explaing that we should ignore the serum description, i was a bit confused on when i should apply it . Until now, my rosacea seems ok , there is no itchy feeling and my eyes don't burn...hopefully it stays that way :)
UPDATE! It’s been roughly 3 weeks since using the Ultra Violette Queen Screen. And I’ve changed my opinion in the last few days. Out of no where, the smell of rose has become unbearable. I noticed the longer it was open, the more the rose smell was taking over! It’s also started to pull a lot and I’m not sure why! I’ve not changed my moisturiser or routine!
I love a rose scent, but not in my sunscreen that I have to apply a ton of... bad decision by that brand!
In other news, I finally grabbed the cosrx dual radiance snail essence and their aloe sunscreen and holy crap, I’m in LOVE. “Radiance” is spot on, I can’t believe how beautiful my skin looks after using it! Thanks for the recommendation, I absolutely love it!
And the cosrx Aloe sunscreen is great too, an acceptable stand in for my late and beloved purito comfy water sunscreen
Is the Garnier one no longer available? I can't find the link posted in the description or anywhere online with that specific name. Let me know if you have the chance. Thank you 😊
@@KG9551 may I ask where did you buy your sunscreen from ?
@@brightbubbly8251 yesstyle they’re great!
Every time I have used banana boat I've gotten burnt really bad, I had the same again with my last sunscreen which has made me scared of getting the wrong one.
I love how you brought up the fact that being able to reapply sunscreen is a luxury 👏👏👏. Honestly I'm always worrying about how much i use in a day and how often I'll be in the sun cuz some of the best ones are just so darn expensive for so little product 😪
Honestly, reapplication isn't as necessary as people make it out to be. Sunscreen degrades based on hours of UV exposure, not hours of general. So unless you're getting direct UV exposure for 2-3 hours, you can wait a bit
so trueeee, especially since most of the products that really works are imported from other countries because where I live sunscreen is not really that great. 😢
Agreed. I generally don't wear sunscreen because my skin is so sensitive and I can't afford to spend money on buying brands that don't work. I also live in Australia! Hence trying to do my research right now
oh my god thank you for addressing the sunscreen bullying situation. listen, if i'm gonna spend my weekends indoors, in front of my computer, i'm not gonna waste my sunscreen 💀
@@dylannicks1146 i'm combo-oily and breakout prone, so i'm scared if i use a body sunscreen on my face, i'd just look greased up and break out lol 😔 but thanks for the suggestion!
@@zuzannam3936 you should be. Keep ypur face away from greasy, body sunscreens. I wanted to save money 1.5 week ago and used one on my face, 3 days in a row... Now I'm trying to menage the mess that I have on my face. Never again
@@dylannicks1146 sunscreen isn't cheap #triggered
@@scarlettohara7862 oh no, i'm so sorry! ;-; thank you for the info 🌸
@@dylannicks1146 nice to have a dermatologist chime in.
I never worn sunscreen until I started following James . Now I apply it faithfully everyday.
Omg😍😍
Same!
Same here 😅😅 and im so so pale. I've been so stupid not wearing it everyday 😆 I age like m i l k lol
Same here, he explains it in a way that’s not annoying like most people and I don’t feel bullied 😂
As you should
I'm glad you apply it everday :)
Hey! I’ve had a few comments asking for more affordable options. In the ‘sunscreen bullying’ chapter, I mention these two sunscreens:
Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Face and Neck Sun Cream SPF50+ : £6.00
BONDI SANDS
SPF 50+ SUNSCREEN LOTION: £8
Prices vary depending on where you get them from!
The Hello Sunday sunscreens range from £10 - £20 so what I would consider mid tier but affordable for some!
I use Blackgirl Sunscreen which is pretty affordable. I specifically use the kids version which is about $10/bottle. I bought them from Target online and I believe they're available in store as well for all you in The U.S.
Are chemical sunscreens better than mineral sunscreens for black people?
@@dylannicks1146 Aldi UK or Aldi US? Same company but they sell completely different products per country apparently. US version sucks. 😭😭
@@sweetmimosamommysaranghae3163 in general it's easier to find chemical sunscreens to work for darker skin as opposed to mineral since the filters wont make your skin all ashy and dont have a major white cast. there are good mineral ones out there but def require more trial and error
I love all the garnsier sprays for over makeup application, quite cheap and before buying check on amazon if you have prime as often they will be on a much better offer there, another spray is heliocare and sunbum! Hawaiian trop was also a brand that I tended to use more, but not the best for under makeup.
So true, sunscreen should not be a privilege!
There’s a korean sunblock (3W Clinic) that’s quite popular in SEA countries, and it’s only MYR8.30 (USD2), so that’s really affordable for SPF50. Its quite lightweight too, but has a slight white cast which disappears after a minute.
That’s why I love Altruist sunscreens. Their sunscreen fluid for face (which is the most expensive one) is only £9 and they support charities that help children with albinism in Africa.
Saying goodbye to the beet shield was so hard. It was a staple for me
I had just introduced my mom to it! Now I have to find her another!
What happened to it? :/
Yes girl I need to find a dupe...
Omg did we find something similar...i love that product and now I can’t find it...i loved the glow it gave me
Milena the spf in their sunscreen not the same number as they claimed on the packaging
I can’t emphasize enough how meaningful it is that you acknowledged how sunscreen (and by way of saying, skin care) is a privilege. Indeed not everyone can afford these products and, sadly, those are the people who end up paying more (skin problems) in the end! 😣
Not sunscreen related but important to me. My daughter Kaylee just quoted your ‘progression over perfection’ quote with you! I wish you could know how monumental that is! 💜💜💜💜💜
Omg 🥺💜💜💜
Happy tears James! 🥰🥰🥰
@@vickiecoles8214 awww!!!
@@sparkle1596 that is so sweet of you. Thank you!!!💖
we asked and you delivered, that sun isn't getting my pale ass this summer! thanks queen
☺️💜
Finally!! An influencer addressing sunscreen privelage! Thank you James! Not everyone can afford to buy tube after tube of it, like me! 😁😁 It's a waste if i put it on when i know i wont be exposed to the sun directly or indirectly.
“If my partner asks what the fuck is wrong with your face”, then I know it’s left a white cast”-this is the best test ever! You are hilarious, James! 😂😂😂😂💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
This cracked me up. I love when James throws things like this comment in. LOL
yup😅 happened to me with my husband, me completely oblivious
The black shirt with blue and purple, with the blue and purple lights behind, ooooffffff what a king
he always coordinates :)
Your background is just such a beautiful sailor moon vibe ,I’m living 😩💜
I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought the named Supergoop reminded me of Goop by Gwyneth Paltrow
I thought it's the same thing and was so confused over both James' and Robert's videos where they mentioned it. Thanks for clarifying because I missed it in the video
How the hell could you possibly have known that I was browsing Sephora for a new SPF this very minute?! Witchcraft!
Blessed. 🙏🏽
Same!
“A new light to the Sunscreen World”🌞
James, that was quite sweet☺️
🌟🌟🌟 all the gold stars for addressing the privilege inherent in most skincare and sunscreen. Seriously appreciate the shout-out to affordable products here and in your other videos
Your intro is spot on! I’m always never looking for a lecture on sunscreens and UV protection when I watch these videos. I just want you to tell me how it wears and if you like it. 😭
James- I’m dying for your new Korean / Japanese recommendations! Please !!! you’ve got me so hooked on this texture and this price point. My heart broke when the sunscreen scandal emerged but I know there’s new products that I don’t know about. And living overseas, I surprisingly can access these so much easier than western products...thanks James! Love your channel!!! More Korean /Japanese products please!!!
I am still recovering from the heartbreak of Klairs soft uv essence and Purito. I needed this video!
Is cosrx aloe soothing sunscreen okay tho?
@@skytuzi9063 X2
@@elavioncitodeumji5515 ?
@@skytuzi9063 I mean that I'm curious too, It's like "retweet" lol
@@skytuzi9063 idk about Cosrx, but Krave Beauty has paused sales of their Beet the Sun/The Beet Shield
Right when I was about to google best sunscreens of 2021 this video popped up. So excited for your recommendations, James!!
In Australia because of our harsh UV rays we have a lot of regulations on sunscreens - they're rigorously tested to make sure they all work efficiently. So when you buy an Australia sunscreen brand you know it's really going to work. We can't get certain international brands here because of this.
Is Bondi sands australian?
@@sarakhan2632 yes
Perfect timing, as I’m cleaning up my balcony, anticipating many sunny mornings out there enjoying my coffee. 💜💜💜🌞
I love that you talk about sunscreen bullying... I remember feeling really REALLY bad about not wearing enough or only using a moisturizer with SPF before I could find one my oily skin could handle, to the point where I stopped using it altogether because I felt there's no point if I'm doing it wrong
Hi! May I ask what sunscreen you found for your oily skin? I still haven’t found one that convinces me. 10x!
Tip for the budget babes here: Bondi Sands has a (fragrance free) body sunscreen with the exact same ingredients as the face sunscreen for more ml!
Is it actual name just listed as a body lotion by the same brand? I would definitely check it out!
@@niquelemanski9583 yes! It just doesn't say face ☺️
I was hoping someone would notice this besides me! I studied the ingredient list and it’s deffo exactly the same! I noticed when buying it for my partner who likes more bang for his buck and was hoping it was the right choice to buy the bigger one and save myself basically half the money!!
oh i love bondi sands! it has no white cast as well....
It probably has a higher % of the same ingredients but still, good catch and thank you for the tip!
Found out last night my new favorite sunscreen was discontinued when I went to buy more. I was so sad, but I didn't despair because I knew I could go straight to your channel and find new favorites.
Sunscreens are so expensive for how much you have to use them 😩 cant wait for ur review of japanese sunscreens 👍
Yup, Japanese sunscreens are way superior than korean's now...at least if you want what sunscreen is supposed to do fo you.
It' almost 10 pm, yet somehow you're the sun on my screen. 💜🖤
I’m so glad you enjoy Ultra Violette! Queen and Supreme have been my go-to SPF for a few years and it’s great seeing some more Aussie brands getting some love abroad.
Thank you so much for addressing the sunscreen bullying. I wear it everyday but when staying indoors i dont think i really need to reapply. Also in one video you addressed the demonization of physical exfoliation. I have pixi peel and polish, it has some sugar and latic acid and i love that product. I dont use it frequently but when i do my face looks amazing.
I started my skincare routine 3 weeks ago because of you and I can see such a hugeeee difference so thank youuuu! You've been a blessing 💕
I can't wait for the review of the Japanese and Korean sunscreens. I just picked up 3 new bottles of 3 random Japanese sunscreens the other day, all between 75 ~100ml and under 1000 yen (less than $10). All of them have nice textures and look great on the skin. ❤
Round lab already reformulated their birch juice sunscreen to make sure it reaches the 50SPF PA++++ rating and I can’t wait to try it
Do you know if theyve changed packaging to feature that? I wanna avoid buying the old ver by accident
@@tonynguyen676 i’m not sure but everywhere i’ve looked has the new one. i just ordered from jolse
Pretty sure the old ones would have had to be recalled.
James you should try the Isntreee hyaluronic acid watery sun gel. It's a beautiful texture, and perfect for the summer. I'm on my second tube and I'm in love
I have it and love it! 💜
Please talk about the CosRx Aloe Soothing Sun Cream! I know how much you love CosRx. (And now I do too because of you!)
Purito was my favorite! I need to find a new one and I'm not having any luck, hoping one of these will be the one.
I live in the Caribbean so this is everything I need. Been trying to find sunscreens that don't feel disgusting or leave a white cast.
I work in a room with no windows. Nobody is going to convince me to reapply sunscreen every two hours on the days that I work. It’s a complete waste of product.
Love that you're reviewing an Aussie product around sunscreen, we've (Australians) have had the idea of wearing sunscreen pretty much beaten into us since we were kids. A whole government campaign was done around Slip, Slop, Slap and then updated to include Slide.
And yet most of us still don't wear it
Never thought I’d find myself watching a video solely about sun screen but James with his magical content did it again
James!!! I have just been, what I thought was gently sharing thr knowledge of why to use sunscreen to my roommate. We old, it’s important. Then she started saying “no! I’m not wearing sunscreen” when I see her outside. I backed off. Then a week ago (I found you about two months ago and at 49 have had my first ever skincare routine) and she has been complementing my skin everyday. Boom! Yesterday she was opening an package and it had sunscreen in it!! 😂😂😂 and now she wants me to help her with a routine :)
Hi James! I love that you talked about ultra violette! It’s my go-to. If you want other Australian sunscreens here are the ones that are also very hyped over here!
- Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF 50+ Sunscreen
- Cancer Council Face Day Wear SPF50 (pink bottle, says it’s matte but it’s not!)
- Hamilton SPF50 Every day face cream
- Azclear action moisturiser SPF30
thank you for talking about ultra violette! it’s very hard for sunscreens to be approved in australia due to the ozone layers here so this one is one of my favourites !
I feel like sunscreens should be subsidized in Australia. 😂😂
@@frumpusnumpus hahaha yes!!! Our summer sun is super harsh 😩
WHAT IS THIS SORCERY?? I was literally scouring TH-cam in desperate need to find a new sunscreen and you literally post about it as I’m looking?! 😭😭💜
omg right when I was crying over my current sunscreen burning my eyes - thank you james!
Can you please do a video on what EXACTLY you use to get "camera ready"? How do u get that glow? I want to look like u on Zoom calls!
(I understand obviously a good skincare routine matters)
a ring light
@@r.r.4809 no, that just dilutes skin texture and removes impurities. he's said before that after EVERY step he applies toner, and he also very much moisturizes.
I started researching ultraviolette after I saw lab muffin beauty science post sponsored content on it and it looks great ! And they ship to Canada which is incredible. They only reason I haven’t bought yet is because I’m trying to decide which one I want! I REALLY needed this video lol
The Queen Screen is my holy grail! It’s the only chemical sunscreen I’ve found that doesn’t make me break out or irritate my sensitive skin. It’s pricey but I only use it on my face and use something cheaper on my neck and body.
I clicked on this so fast I scared myself 😂
😅😅😅
Some people do work jobs where they can’t apply sunscreen every 2 hours or afford it so I’m grateful that you always provide cheaper alternatives to the fancy products. My boyfriend cares about his face, but working in construction we have yet to find a waterproof blend that doesn’t make his pores clogged and breaks him out. We live in GA, USA so it’s VERY HOT here in the summer
Yes! I was waiting for this! Especially after the Korean spf fiasco. 😢 Btw, you should try Kiehl’s Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30. I guess because the spf isn’t so high, it doesn’t taste nearly as bad as the Paula’s Choice lip sunscreen (that really, really strong traditional sunscreen taste). Also because it has lemon oil.
Lemon oil? Seems counterproductive in a sun protection product.
So happy to see Ultra Violette here! The Queen Screen is my favourite sunscreen of all time. Glad you finally got a chance to try them James 😊 We take our sunscreen seriously in Australia ☺️
I’ve never seen anyone admit that skincare is a luxury and I feel strangely validated? I’m a teenager from a middle class family in a third world country and I have terrible skin. I’ve always wanted to have skincare products but I can’t if I want to eat so I just live vicariously through your videos 😩💀
As a super paley who just looks at the sun and burns I appreciate this more than you know ❤
Same!
Thank you for mentioning the rose fragrance. I’m super allergic to the rose in skin care and it’s annoying how often companies don’t put the specific fragrance in the ingredients.
Saaaame
I was coming directly to TH-cam to find your recs on sunscreen and to my surprise this video was waiting for me. You are right on time and amazing 🤩
SPF! My favorite topic! Hope you’re having a great weekend, James!! ✨
I’m Australian and love the ultra violette range. However the rose sent is sooo strong (queen screen) IMO and the product burned my eyes! The other ones are amazing tho x
Same, the scent is waaaaay too much
Needed this!! ☀️ Even though it’s winter here in Australia the sun is still a beast 😭
Sunscreen bullying statement is the realest realreal I've seen in awhile 💜❤💜❤
Perfect timing I have been searching for a sunscreen but it's hard to find one good for oily skin, doesn't leave a white cast, high factor and isn't super expensive 😂
I used the Japanese Nivea watery gel sunscreen. I got it from Amazon. Super light and zero white cast. I’m dark skinned black girl and it’s great. About $14-$15
@@candy2325 you're a star 🌟 thank you so much for this 💙
@@ok_ema_ no problem 😉
JAMES!!! That purple is YOUR COLOR! Never wear another color again! Wow!
Yes! Absolutely, it is a privilege to be able to afford sunscreen. It is unbelievable to me how necessary this type of product is and how overpriced many brands want to sell this type of product for. No wonder why many inexpensive Korean brands became so popular. It’s a shame that we can’t buy those anymore. And it’s a shame that there is a very small amount of affordable good products to choose from. Thank you for not trying to shame people that can’t reapply every 2 hours. I know it is ideal, but definitely impossible for some. It’s a great thing to acknowledge this cause it seems like very few Influencers do.
Please try more Australian sunscreen brands there are soo many and they are amazing! My favorite chemical sunscreen is the cancer council matte in the pink tube and my favorite mineral is the new day skin good vibes! 🥰
Agree! That Cancer Council pink matte one is amazing!
Never cared for sunscreen until i watched you and Hyram! Now when i do things like work in the garden i wear sun glasses, a hat, and sunscreen! I also am fortunate enough (I’m so grateful for that) to have one to wear under makeup and one for garden days.
It might sound silly but sunscreen is the most intimidating part of my skincare routine. I never know what to use, and I feel like I can’t reapply it if I’m wearing makeup. It’s SO overwhelming
I don’t reapply - but I’m also not outdoor all day. I slap on before I leave the house just for while I’m driving or walking /running. Now if I’m at the beach - then yes. Keep it going.
Great video, love your content!!! Also that background is A+!!!
So happy ultra violette is coming to the UK now!!! I’ve seen Australian people use it on Instagram and looks great! Will defo try one day. Hopefully space nk will have a big sale at some point 😉 (as you say, sunscreens can be expensive. There are cheaper ones for sure but these ones just look great)
The way I instantly clicked on this, I’ve been looking for sunscreen to buy and u omg ily
Hi James, I love this video! I just wanted to share my experience with the Bondi Sands face sunscreen, and as an Australian I appreciate this is formulated for the Australian sun which is known to have super harmful UV rays, but unlike what the packaging says this sunscreen is in fact super greasy and is actually the exact same formulation as the body version of this sunscreen. I was really disappointed because I had also heard really good reviews about it, however this would probably be okay if you have dry skin, definitely not suitable for oily skin sufferers like myself!
Good coverage of a couple of my fave sunscreens here in Australia 🇦🇺 Our testing for sunscreen is maniacal and the most stringent in the world before our TGA allows them to be sold here due to us having the unfortunate role of highest skin cancer rate in the world. Nothing to be laughed at when choosing a sunscreen.
Which is why the price point of that first brand was so disappointing.
Yes thank goodness always looking for a new good sunscreen that isn't greasy. Always looking for your recommendations 🥰
Ugh so obsessed with these Welsh channels.😭
FYI: still no progress on the thesis thanks to my Welsh-bingewatching behavior from last 2 weeks 🙂
Go work on your thesis!! 😜
FINALLY!! Actually affordable sunscreen that is available in my country! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
I love the flecks of grey in your hair James!
So happy you featured ultraviolet suncreen! Coz I love it currently using Queen screen and its amazing with dry skin, Australian take their sunscreens seriously! The sun down here feels like 3x damaging in your skin.
All of the new granite face sunscreens are brilliant and amazing value for money! The anti age formula is my favourite and the fluid James mentioned is best for oily skin ❤️
Because of James and Hyram I wear sunscreen every day. 💖
So happy you mentioned ultra Violette spf! I have been using the Supreme Screen sunscreen for over a year, I don’t breakout with this sunscreen, I’ve found this is a great primer and I have not got sunburnt once wearing it. Not even in the Queensland, Australian summer which is brutal on my fair skin.
Edit: The body one is fantastic, I do reapply it every two hours when in the sun and I haven’t still got burnt like I have with other brands.
Loving my hello Sunday sunscreen- especially the makeup primer spf!
I’ve been look at different websites about good sunscreen and then I remembered you so I came to TH-cam and typed in your name hoping to find a video that’s sunscreen related and this was the first thing that popped up and it was EXACTLY what I was looking for lol I honestly just love you ❤️ you’re my hero
Hellllloooo James!!! I am in this to win this! I have been hoping you would make this video!! I really want a new good go-to SPF again 💜🥺🖤💜🤗🤗🖤💜P.S. Paltrow better stick to acting 😅😅
Queen Screen smelled SO strong to me, I could smell it hours later and it gave me a headache 😖 so maybe avoid if you have a sensitive nose. My skin liked it tho! And James, you should try the SunSense SPF50+ lip balm! It's got no smell or taste, and is actually moisturising, plus it's super cheap.
Thank you for the Supergoop not related to GP infobyte. Much needed.
My fave Aussie sunscreen is Cancer Council Active sunscreen (they have a whole range, sensitive, work, kids, sport, etc).
Yep, sports active is my go to when going out because you can't feel it! And it works under makeup
@@darkydoom i tried the QV day cream but it pills and chunks up like nothing else, even when i skip all other products. Invisible Zinc leaves greasy white marks on everything i touch. Cancer Council Sensitive was a bit too thick and greasy, but the Active one is so perfect! Leaves my skin glowy but not sticky or greasy, perfect under makeup, applies like a dream, no white cast... Can't get enough.
@@nyxaelia115 I tried the facial ones and the one with a tint - first one seems to make my eyes burn and then I can't open them. Took a few times for me to realise what was happening. The tint just doesn't seem to settle in the skin and stays moist. Either way, I prefer to just use real makeup of I want coverage. Active is just perfect. And because it's designed for sports we know we can wear it all over our body in 40C and humid or dry weather and it will last until we need to reapply.
My recent fave for the past year has been Hamilton’s sensitive
"Sunscreen is a luxury" - then I haven't given this any thoughts but now I couldn't agree with you more on this.
One time I was screening through the shelves to update new skincare and a daughter and a mom walked in. The daughter was in her early teenage year and she wanted to buy a sunscreen but once her mom saw the price tag, she directly turned her down and was like 'Why do you need to wear it? This is so expensive and unnecessary" ... with all due respect, the mom's skin seems to not have been treated so kindly but her daughter does still have a chance to prevent that happening to her. I swear I almost walked up to the girl and offered to buy her that sunscreen if the mom didn't drag her out so fast.
Hey James!
This is a great episode.
I really appreciate your suggestions and your beautiful sprit.
Because of you, my skincare adventure continues to grow and develop. Much luv. XG
Supergoop unseen is my favorite!
Mine too
I'm using the Queen Screen currently and the finish is so beautiful and incredibly glowy, and I wanted to love it so much, but oh my god it pills sooo badly over every moisturiser I use, the only way I've gotten it to sit still is skipping the moisturiser and putting it straight over my serum. But even then if you rub it in slightly too much it'll start lightly pilling. I think it's just got a lot of silicones in it which makes it easily ball up over the skin. It would be a lovely primer, except my foundation also breaks up over the Queen Screen- although that also happens with my silicone-y moisturiser so maybe my foundation just doesn't like silicones.
But yes, word of warning, if your skincare routine is devoid of silicones and waxes it should work, but it can pill if it interacts with other silicones.
Now i know your timing so I never miss your videos 💕💕💕
My favorite is the Aveeno positively radiant sheer daily moisturizer spf 30...its super lightweight and super moisturizing. I have switched out my daily morning moisturizer for this one. Its 2 in 1 and it super affordable too
I would really like to see a full roundup of hand creams with SPF. There just aren’t many and I’d like to know what’s out there. My hands are giving away my age! 😂
Ultra Violette actually has a hand and body sunscreen. It's called Extreme Screen. I use it as a daytime hand cream 🙂 I'm not sure if it's available in the UK yet, but hopefully it's not far off if it's not.
Love that you mention the super affordable ones in the beginning (I really really need to use sunscreen because I am transplanted and eat a lot of medicine that makes me extra sensitive to sun, and I have side effects from former medicine as prone to form warts, exemalike spots and different kinds of skin cancer) but because I have been sick for the longer part of my life, I don’t have the most well payed work now when I am finally able to work.
It’s hard to find a good affordable sunscreen that don’t make you feel like a greasy ghost so I am definitely going to look up your advice! Thanks in advance!
I love your channel, your glow and your voice! 😍 also I kind of wish you had a constant picture of the product you are talking about. Easier to keep track and learn ☺️🤓
Yes!!!! The video we’ve all been waiting for!!!!! 🧡
I was hoping you'd heard about Ultra Violette coming to the UK in Space NK!!!!! I'd love to try any of them but sadly can't really afford it! I feel like most of the time I can trust Aussies like Lab Muffin when it comes to sun care and that's where I first heard about them.
Sweet update thanks James 💜💜
I am testing The Hello Sunday Serum spf right now, you made me buy it !
It just came in the mail so i have it on half of my face and on the other my (last bottle) of the Purito Centella spf . The Purito spf sinks in to the skin and leaves no shine, while the Hello Sunday seems a bit more oily .Thank you for explaing that we should ignore the serum description, i was a bit confused on when i should apply it .
Until now, my rosacea seems ok , there is no itchy feeling and my eyes don't burn...hopefully it stays that way :)
Omg I literally got in the mail today Dr Sam's sunscreen, can't wait to hear your thoughts and try it!!!! 😁