DIYers Test 5 Viral Soap Hacks - Which Ones Actually Work?
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UPDATE for those wondering about the blur at 1:03, it was text saying Katelyn's comment about cinnamon was wrong... but turns out Katelyn's reaction was correct, it's definitely not recommended and most people have a bad reaction to it. So I guess we'll have to update our rating for hack 1 from 4/5 down to 0/5
I knew it!
I think its only bad if its used in copious amounts
Cinnamon oil is used in lip plumping gloss for this very reason hahaha
@@_.georgia._ I was just coming here to say this, lol. From personal experience I've also had the pleasure of using cinnamon oil for projects and it burns like crazy if it gets on skin.
Thanks Evan and Katelyn!!
Royalty soaps actually has talked about how you shouldn't put cinnamon in soaps because it's irritating to the skin so I think you were initially correct. She's a professional soap maker with a strong emphasis on safety so I trust her opinion more than Google's lol
Right?! That's the first thing that came to my head (and probably Kaitlyn's) when cinnamon came up.
I was looking for this comment!
I came to the comments to say that too. Mama said that it was NOT okay! 🤣
she covered the honey too, and how that's a bad juju
yes agreed
I can't believe Evan went for the "tear-ible" pun right away but he missed the opportunity for "skinnamon roll"
That’s cursed
ain't "skinnamon roll" that one horror movie people really liked?
A skinimon roll with "topping"
🤢
Oh no 😭 that is terrible 😂 😂 😂
As a baker, I can tell you why the what the fluff soap wasn't working at first. The faster you mix something, the more heat you're adding to it. So Evan's chaotic need to have the mixer going full blast is why it was so frothy lol. It got better after it was given a break and a chance to cool down. Look up "broken buttercream". The more you know🌠
That's exactly what I was thinking!
i thought it should have worked
I think they shouldn’t have microwaved it, probably would’ve worked.
@@kayAc92 yeah, microwaving the coconut oil just long enough to make it liquid probably would have been okay but the shortening definitely didn't need to be heated. Mix those together, leave them cool then add the soap
@@jaidendrummer4570 that seems to be a common misconception. Like, "oh, if I mix it faster it'll be fluffier!" but nope! It was too much heat as well as too much air being mixed in causing it to froth up
About cinnamon, if you only search if you can put it in soaps it says you can, but if you search if its bad for skin, Healthline says "using cinnamon powder and essential oil in skin care ingredients is linked to skin irritation, discoloration, and burns - especially when using homemade skin care products."
Was looking for this comment. When you turn 25 in Denmark and are unmarried your friends can throw cinnamon on you. A lot of people get burns and skin irritation like really red skin afterwards.
I was looking for this comment. Google definitely fed them some misinformation
Yes, thank you
i mean TECHNICALLY google's not wrong, you CAN put it in soap... that doesn't specify if its safe or not. i'm sure you can also put arsenic and cyanide in soap 😂
Thank you for commenting this. It’s much better to view cinnamon in homemade products as dangerous, and not safe or effective. It can cause sensitized allergies and irritation quite easily.
Just a note about the honey soap. I make homemade soaps for me and my kids because we have skin issues so I make us special soaps like honey, goats milk, coffee ground, and capsaicin soap (last one sounds baffling I know but we suffer from different types of psoriasis on our scalps and skin and capsaicin actually helps with that, as odd as that sounds. 😂😂)
The key with the honey soaps if you're going to use real honey, is to actually melt it together with the soap bits and blend it well that way. The honey will bond better to the soap and you won't have issues with a sticky side where the honey sinks to the bottom. =3
I just went down a capsaicin/psoriasis rabbit hole. Thank you for inspiring my Friday night research project 😂 I have mild psoriasis on my hands and scalp.
@Ciara Lewis omg yes! It's a bit on the newer side with research but there have been promising results from it, and it's helped us. In the summertime, when it's hot, our scalps get the worst of it with all the itching and burning. I wish it had been known about when I was younger because I suffered for so long with the scalp issues.
Edit to add: my kids and I have moderate to severe though. My oldest son has it the worst. Scaley patches along his hairline especially. Plaque psoriasis in his case. My understanding is the research showed promise with moderate to severe so not sure how it would do for mild or if the risk could outweigh the benefit.
Capsaicin soap stresses me tf out because I'm a baby when it comes to spice but I'm glad it works. It's interesting that it helps
@𝙵𝚊𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚎 to be fair, so far, every single treatment I've ever had for psoriasis has sucked so bad. It burns and hurts us regardless, especially the prescription medicated stuff, but like I mentioned, ours ranges from moderate to pretty severe so it hurts anyhow. My understanding, though, is that it works similarly to UV therapy, or say the same way using liquid nitrogen or using the acids for wart removal does. It stimulates an immune response to kick your system into gear, so to speak, to help your body heal the wart or skin flare up.
@@alosialee that's actually kinda cool how something as simple as capsaicin can help! Thank you for the little bit of info
Evan is 100% correct on the Crisco used as ice cream. We used to shoot for a local ice cream store, and that's how we did it. The rule with food photography is that you can use alternative items to advertise *as long as* it's not the product you're selling. For example- in Cereal commercials, they use Elmer's glue in place of the milk for the longevity and look of it. However, they must use the actual product of the cereal.
Exactly. Mashed potatoes is used for ice cream as well to have the right texture in the look. Motor oil for syrup so it doesn’t soak into the pancakes too fast.
For edible fake ice cream, I've seen canned frosting mixed with powdered sugar. Pros: Looks realistic, doesn't melt; Cons: Diabetes.
I always wondered how they manage to get actually perfect stiff round scoops with the little ring around the bottom, I've never seen an ice cream scoop that looked like that irl
@@its_clean sugar doesn't cause diabetes :)
but then wouldn't that mean you can't swap out ice cream since it is the item you're selling?
I love when you keep the "outtakes" in the videos! it makes it feel so real and adds to the humor :)
E: it's always an exciting surprise to me to see what ends up in the videos, I have to assume anything is fair game lol
@@EvanAndKatelyn hehe
I love the amount of effort that Evan put into making all of these boxes and keeping the contents secret from Katelyn. Top notch content taken to the next level.
30:48 the pure joy in Katelyn's face as she impulsively slapped his hand 😭❤
the cut scream at 18:25
It was nice to see Katelyn giving some Evan chaos energy.
@@gmiill hilarious
Letting the intrusive thoughts win
nah it was the cut of screem for me
After watching Safia and Tyler spend almost an hour trying to whip that foam soap, I knew what they were in for!
There is a way to make soap frosting with melt and pour, but it’s not that 😂
I thought of Safia and Tyler too when whipping started
If I remember correctly (from Royalty Soaps lolll). By adding honey to melt and pour soap, you aren't really mixing the honey into the soap, but instead suspending the honey within. Kinda how like when you add glitter it doesn't break down and become one with the soap, but instead is just floating, minding its own business.
True! But if you’ve never tried a honey cold process soap, the bubble is so delightful! Definitely worth buying a bar from your local artisans, it feels so indulgent 😊
Aw Evan immediately ceding to Katelyn when she wanted to cut the cinnamon roll soap in half like the video and finding a wider mold ❤
When one of us cares more about something or has stronger feelings we both usually go along with that and after a brief back and forth I could tell she cared more haha
@@EvanAndKatelyn I am obsessed with you two
@@EvanAndKatelyn you two give so high expectations for my relashionship! *_*
I have a theory for the honey comb soap... you pick it up to look at it, then your hands get coated in honey, which leads you to needing to buy the soap to clean your hands. A genius business tactic if you ask me
Ah, so you could say, a honey trap of sorts? XD
@@zwethbee Ugh. That pun… 😣
The whole setup of the video just screams "Evan had too much time on his hands" and I love it
As she does the editing I’m sure they have ways of balancing out all the bts work needed for the videos. The extra time taken to make them ‘mystery boxes’ was sweet and fun. :)
I can't stop replaying that perfectly cut scream Evan made when Katelyn smacked his hand at 18:25 😂😂
YES
Every time the editor writes out Evan's verbal keysmashes when words are hard 😂
And we see the rare occurrence of Chaos Katelyn with the soap high-five!
As a soapmaker, I love watching these! It's so interesting to see how someone who isn't a soapmaker approaches this craft. You guys did great! Still hoping you do cold process one of these days 👀
~Raven
Evan being a low key genius but also forgetting how to wash his hands is 👌 The way you were holding hands whilst watching the fluffy soap video 🥺
Katelyn letting her intrusive thoughts win with that hand clap was the best part imo
I'm telling you we're starting to see a reversal of their character arcs where Evan is becoming more thoughtful and cautious and Katelyn is going full chaos goblin
When you get the "The fortune you seek is in another cookie" And then open the next with "Ignore previous cookie" :)
Does that mean you just get no fortune at all then?
@@EvanAndKatelyn I guess so :(
How unfortunate:(
I watch Royalty Soaps too, so to have two of my favorite channels do viral hacks stuff at once makes me so happy 😊
me tooooooooo
I thought it was a collab at first 😭
@@hicat808 I wish
Other couples: *Husband covers wife's eyes to suprise her with dinner or a romantic gift*
Evan: *Covers Katelyn's eyes, repeats intro several times and gives her possibly bad fancy DIY soap craft boxes to judge*
Katelyn: *Kiss* "Let's judge together"
I love you guys so much
I think your ad placements are the only ones I never skip through. I love how you make a whole skit out of them.
I worked in a spice factory that grinds cinnamon. Trust me, you don't want cinnamon on your skin. At least not a lot. It's probably fine in soap, but I would be uncomfortable all day any time I worked with it. It's on par with red pepper.
It's actually not approved to be in soap or cosmetics
I loved the chaotic energy of Katelyn when she slapped Evan's soapy hand and make a mess!!! It made my day!!
"that's a lot of oil!"
Me, a Royalty Soaps fangirl: "whose gonna tell em?" 😂
the moment she slapped the soap bubbles in your hand is the moment I came for. thanks Katelyn!
Actually, it is best to avoid using cinnamon in soap or skin products because cinnamon hypersensitivity is relatively common and can lead to unwanted side effects like skin irritation, discoloration, and burning (According to Healthline)
I wanna see you guys create a really cool eyeshadow & possibly highlighter kit with different pigments & then make a really dope container for it out of resin.
This one was super fun.
I like the thoughtfulness of the presentation of the boxes and fortunes, the cute beeps of the microwave, the soap slap 😆, the ratings ⭐ and experimentation. This was fun.
Katelyn slapping Evan's hand with the foam soap is literally me acting on my impulsive thoughts 😭💀
Hey, just commenting to say that what you mean are impulsive thoughts. Confusing them with intrusive thoughts is damaging to those actually dealing with them as people get the wrong idea of what they actually are.
Examples
Impulsive thoughts: It's 3am, you're bored and overwhelmed with school/work so you decide to cut your hair.
Intrusive thoughts: You are driving your car as normal when all of a sudden, your brain goes "what if you tried hitting that child over there", maybe accompanied with gruesome images.
Intrusive thoughts are by nature thoughts of things that _do not_ align with your moral ideas. They are by nature things the person _does not_ want to act upon. They are extremely debilitating and severely misunderstood which makes it all the more important to not use the term incorrectly. Thanks!
Babe, wake up next evan and Katelyn video just dropped
true
I’m up honey. Grab the snacks!
Don't worry, just woke up love!
*Sasha had entered the chat*
*happyness increased 9999%*
Katelyn slapping Evan’s foamy soap hand is everything 😂
Evan bein so pleased with himself about the boxes is amazing.
Wow, the effort you went to for that 5 second ice cream cutaway. Honestly, I kind-of feel like getting some vanilla ice cream now. I'd definitely eat Evan & Katelyn's Ice Cream. If it weren't just lots and lots of crisco.
Good job! 👍
I love the fact the opening is Katelyn being hidden from all the boxes
"Yay let's judge things!" Katelyn is my spirit sister. 🤣🤣
You guys seriously have the best relationship. Like you just have so much fun being together every single day
E&K are the literal definition of "I married my best friend". Ok Jenna and Julien, sure Saf and Tyler, yes Simply and Beyn...but I'm telling you it's THESE GUYS here 😍
Actual answer to "is this what they use for ice cream commercials?" No, they usually use mashed potatoes!
The thing I like about your series of testing DIYs is that, sure you pick ones that will be funny, but almost all of them are truly either "I legit don't know if this will work," or "I really want this to work." Usually I see so many other videos that feel like "We're doing this to see the big mess/disaster and make fun of 5 minute craft, but we're going to be so mean-spirited about it that it feels like we're making fun of anyone who really hoped it would work or might have been fooled!" Basically, ya'll're wholesome.
It would be super cool to see you guys try various flower soap techniques, especially since you can get kinda artsy with them, and they're pretty aesthetic (plus you can use just one petal per hand wash, so it doesn't lose shape like some other soaps)!
The glow soap in a cosy bathroom with blue lamp for relaxing vibes can be so cool
This past week i’ve been watching the podcasts for the first time and it really changed how I now interact in the videos, as I now see how much work you put in every single one. So thank you for your content it’s really unique and it’s one of the few authentic things out there, keep doing what you’re doing. Good Luck
For the glow in the dark soap, I also doubt anyone would have a black light just chilling in their bathroom, however there’s a good amount of people me included who have color changing light bulbs in their bathrooms, and if you change the color to a really saturated bluish purple it gives off a similar effect.
I mean, as long as you have windows it will charge, and then if it's dark it will glow. You don't need the uv light
I’d love to see Royalty Soaps react to this! I don’t know if Evan and Katelyn are opposed by the idea of other content creators reacting to their content, because I’ve never seen any reaction on their videos, but I think Royalty Soaps can give a lot of background information on why these things worked or not, it would be very interesting and educating!
The clipped scream at 18:26 was so perfect. 10/10 editing all around.
yall might wanna look into Royalty Soaps, they have done some Videos debunking soap hacks. Great Video!
16:00
I've heard they use vegetable shortening and also mashed potatoes for ice cream in photography! No melting but you can keep the aesthetic the same. (ANTM knowledge coming in clutch, though in that show they used real ice cream and gave a model frostbite, so more like ANTM-critical knowledge.)
OMG I would much prefer to pose while eating mashed potatoes than cold ice cream
They ate mashed potatoes instead of frozen yogurt for all the frozen yogurt scenes in The Good Place!
I enjoyed the glow in the dark ones more than a person in their 30s should. Would like to see how they go with a tiny bit of pigment. Would also like to see how much they glow without the UV light.
I feel like our generation likes glow in the dark stuff the most.
I love how he got the awesome mold too :)
I love the little "kits" Evan made. Very cool presentation style tbh
The foam soap is kind of like making marshmallows. You whip it while hot, but you need to keep whipping until it cools to keep a stable foam.
Katelyn let her intrusive thoughts win and we love that for her 💖
Katelyn's intrusive thoughts won with the hand slap, I'm proud
That scream at 18:26 was perfectly cut haha loving the chaos energy and Evans expression :) 😂
The reason the soap with all the oils in it isn't greasy is because those particular oils, when you whip then, are actually emulsifiers. They are what thicken up the soap and give it a more solid form.
I love the format of this video and how all the supplies are in boxes with bows. Cute AF!
You guys just compliment each other so well. I love watching you guys diy
14:00 I LOVE THAT THEY'RE JUST CASUALLY HOLDING HANDS!!
18:25 that perfectly cut scream😭🤌🏻
My friend is a soap maker! Your initial reaction was the same as mine about the honey in the soap but it can actually go in soap and is a health benefit too!
perfect timing for a new upload! I've been feeling in the dumps for the past two weeks and just got out of a small breakdown, your videos have always made me smile and im happy to see another one here waiting for me. thank you so much you guys!
8:25 her intrusive thoughts won 😂 (I actually laughed out loud)
Evan and Katelyn making SOAP? Yeah this is a must watch, nothing could go wrong here. The human skin roll would be PERFECT for Halloween!
Fairly certain royalty soaps said not to use Cinnamon in soaps after watching safiya do that hack
Hi! Normally, i (almost) always skip ad/sponsored parts of videos. But you guys, you make them so fun and entertaining so i can sit back and watch a whole video from zero to the end. You guys are awesome :)
I would so love to see a collab between you guys and Royalty Soaps!
I love how some DIY are like "WHOAH! Is That how they make that?! I cant wait to try!" and then there's this on, where my immediate reaction is "Wow! I'll just pick up soap at the store and never think of this again"" 😋
IDK why people make soap that looks like tasty snacks. Even before the whole tide pods thing, I never understood it. Me washing my hands with a muffin doesn't make my hands feel any cleaner, it just reminds me that I could really go for a muffin right now.
The cinnamon soap would actually make a nice scented candle instead :)
Hey Evan and Katelyn. My Dad passed away recently and I just wanted to say he loved your videos so much (as well as your gaming videos too!). I would come in to find him watching them quite often and I know you brought him a lot of joy, and I'd like to thank you for that. Keep it up and you have a new supporter in me.
I gotta say ppl talk about Evan as chaos but Katelyn can be chaotic at times too
Never use cinnamon on your skin!! Watch Royalty Soap's reaction to that life hack!!
I love you both! You’re always so funny whenever you say or do anything! Pure entertainment! 🤣 I love soap hacks! This video is great! ❤
lol I used to have a black light in my bathroom and I liked it because it was nice mood lighting for the relaxing baths I used to take every weekend.
I love that as someone who's into making soap and candles, I can easily find the molds 5 minute crafts uses to fake these videos.
I wasn't expecting katelyn's chaotic energy 😂😂😂
the worst part about making cute soaps is that you have to use them afterwards and ruin the design
15:45 they use mashed potatoes for most ice cream commercials, I believe ! no worry about melting and you still get that smooth visual texture
We own a small business selling soaps and other personal care products. Our soaps are made using cold-process and while it is slightly complicated and there are some nuances that you only discover after making them for a while, I would like to see you guys try making cold-process soap instead of the melt-and-pour you're always using.
18:25 Katelyn let her intrusive thoughts win.
AH-
Watching this video WELL after watching Royalty Soaps react to these soap hacks is hilarious seeing katelyn have very similar reactions to Royalty Soaps 😂
This is what i needed today. Our kitten passed away last night so this was a nice distraction. Thank you
I wanted to say thank you for providing captions. I’m not sure if I’ve ever commented that before, but just a huge thanks! I know it takes extra effort and it’s really appreciated.
i love this channel because it perfectly represents who i aspire to be (a chaotic person who knows how to do things) and also you two are just really silly and it makes me happy ❤
Love when you do these! Paused video half way to say: Yes Katelyn was right about the cinnamon, and bubble wrap is actually a widely known not so secret trick in the soap making world for that texture, and its usually pressed into the top of the mold when the pour is finished, but can be used like you did. the honey itself must be incorporated into the soap itself and not added at the end. It works better with cold or hot process soaps
End of Video edit: fortune cookie pour needed to be either a lot thinner or a lot thicker and temperature warmer when poured to be malleable enough for bend not break, But I fully agree the original video was wax not soap base. For the whipped soap the ratios were off a bit along with too high a speed to start the whipping check out wicked Lee soaps for a great whipped soap tutorial.
When Evan made the “That’s tear-able” joke was funny but Katelyn didn’t even think about it
I love seeing whenever you guys upload!!!!! your channel is one of my absolute favorites!!!!!
i love how Katelyn let the intrusive thoughts win😂
my guesses:
#1 cinnamon roll
#2 something with honey... honeycomb? just honey? (sounds like a bad idea)
#3 microwave cloud?
#4 no idea... candle... broken glass... razor blade soap
#5 gold flakes, coins?
Haha pretty good guesses for some!
yay i got 2 right kinda 🥴
19:02 I was like NOT AN OZEMPIC AD 😂
5:17
Cursed Chicharróns 😭
My favorite
I hope royalty soaps does a reaction to this
me to
The fortune cookie labels and the presents are so cute and hilarious… and menacing 😅
You guys are so adorable. I love watching you do stuff together.
I was watching this and my brother asks "aren't they the resin people?" I about died laughing 😂
Cinnamon Roll Soap - NAILED IT!! ;) - Shame about the honey, but looked great - Hand slap was awesome made me laugh so good - thumbs down on the fortune cookie - thanks for the fun!
the cuts in this one are *chef's kiss* cutting off partway through a comment like, "Shaved sho-" . . . comedy gold
This is such a fun video. You both rock!
honey soap is how you get an infestation of sugar ants in your bathroom lmao