Have the Welsh twins ever thought about doing collaborations together in terms of your individual accounts? I think it would be SO cool if you could do some kind of series where one is focusing on the skincare aspect of the same "issue" and the other of how to deal with it via makeup?? Like for example I would love to see a video right now about how to cover your pores with makeup without clogging them!!! It could be so cool to have like a part 1 and part 2 video with the two of you! Just an idea, love the both of you and all of your channels!!
I have had large pores since I was a teen. I have noticed they appear smaller and I think it's due to a good cleansing and hydrating routine. I love hearing your advice, thank you.
Pores are my main skincare concern. Over the years these are the things that have really improved their appearance: tretinoin to increase collagen and elastin to try to beef up the skin around the pore to keep them from getting larger with age. Antioxidants are next and they are underrated for pore care. They prevent the sebum in your pores from oxidizing and stretching or clogging your pores. Gentle exfoliants to clear out the pores so that they stay as small as your genetics allow. Multi-size hyaluronic acid to really plump the skin which minimize pore appearances. Sunscreen is also very important to prevent photoaging which damages your pores and skin.
Hey! Can u please share ur skincare routine? I’m also using tret for 7 months, now alternating between 0.05 and 0.1, using sunscreen daily and added glycolic acid 1-2 times a week but still have huge pores. Also tried azelaic acid but didn’t see much difference concerning pores tho it’s a great acid. What antioxidants do u mean and how often do u use tret? I wish I could make my pores look smaller 🥺
I am 32 and I have never been interested in skincare or makeup and no one has ever been able to catch my interest until you an your brother. I am obsessed. Thank you 🙏🏼
You are a lifesaver yet again! I started watching your channel ages ago because we have similar skin (on the oilier side, spot-prone, similar skin tone, dark hyperpigmentation after spots) and you were like, the first skincare channel I saw that didn't treat spot-prone skin like a personal moral failing and that you showed your real skin on camera too. I started moisturizing and wearing sunscreen because of you and I can't wait to try that last blackhead product. Thanks! ❤️
I have no idea what's different, but something about your new setup makes your eyes look big. Not in a bad way, but in a cute kind of anime way. Very on brand for a kpop fan!
Your eyes are like glass orbes and I’m in love 😚 I struggle hard core with large pores on my t zone, so this video was amazing ! 🥰 thanks James ! Love you !
I don't understand why people get insecure about the size of their pores??? I never even noticed them until social media told me I should be worried about them. Still watching this video tho for James lol
Same. It’s something I’ve never cared about or thought about, but it’s such a big thing now?? I feel like it’s like the “thigh gap” or “hip dips” - no one would’ve been self conscious about these things until someone trying to sell magazines decided to tell us we needed to worry about it. But maybe I just have “good pores” so I’ve never noticed them? Lol
@@harpers1niter We all have our insecurities. Either way, I hope you're taking care of yourself and if James' advice helps you out, more power to you 🌺
I don't. And haven't ever. Been going to my dermatologist for over 20 years now. The topic never popped up. But, as you/I can see the majority of people do. 😊 Anyway, I love listening to James' videos. He genuinely delivers good recommendations regarding an array of skin care issues. P. S. My ultimate priority is healthy skin, inside&out. 🤗
I've been using the Good Molecules niacinamide serum & it seems to be helping brighten & even out my skin texture. It's super affordable too which was a big selling point
I'm so glad you're feeling better. I'm instantly happier when I see a new James Welsh video...and it's about pores! Thanks to you I'm using a hydrating toner daily. I'm waiting for my Pyongkang yul mist toner to arrive. The AC is really drying out my skin
Sorry if this sounds strange but this video is very visually pleasing lol. The background, the colors, the Pokémon, and of course you.. all look amazing. P.S. I love the haruharu black rice products 😊
I'm still stuck on hyrams Selfless cleanser, my dry skin loooves it, and it gets my mascara off(which I'm super attentive about since your video...thanks for the trauma James😳) but ive gone through over 8 bottles of it🤣🤣 I use it twice a day and so does my bf
what i've found works best for me is the 10% niacinamide 1% zinc serum from The Ordinary. I get so much more visible sebaceous filaments and small blackheads on my nose without it + it helps keep my small (but very annoying) occasional hormonal breakouts to a minimum. 100% see and feel a difference in my skin when I don't use it!
So self conscious about the enlarged pores on my cheeks. Upped my exfoliant this week and started using sheet masks more often, crossing my fingers in anticipation of improvement. This video came just in time.
Hi James I saw on the video the candles I sent you and Robert arrived in one piece. I would love to hear if you have burnt them and if you enjoyed them. Thanks again for all your content. Sage and fox candle co x
Hi James, I was wondering if I could request a video (either from you or one of your dermatologist friends) on skin care for permanent facial scarring? Especially for anyone who does not have access to surgical treatments or dermatology in their country or through circumstances. Apologies if this goes way beyond the remit of your channel. I just have quite a few friends who have various types of facial scarring too and who were only given advice of facial oil and sunscreen at the time. Now we are aging and effects of scar tissue on deeper layers and torsion on unscarred skin are becoming more apparent. It would be great if younger people with scarring could have knowledge to help lessen these effects as they age.
Love your channel I would love to see you review some Demalogica products as I know that is an expensive brand and I personally have been sucked in and I do love three of their products but I genuinely just want to see what someone else thinks of the brand as a whole as I do think they have good products just far too expensive for what they are 🤷🏽♀️
I have moments where l will look in the mirror and kinda’ freak out thinking “holy shit so many of my pores look huge and gross” (especially after binging a lot of skincare/beauty stuff online), but when I get closer to the mirror I remember “oh it’s freckles” because I often forget I have so many that are tiny and fairly faint compared to some of the more splotched and darker freckles. The thing is, when I look at other people, I don’t ever notice their pores lol.
The shipping from Style korean is so expensive and They do not include costumes/tax… has anyone tried to order and know if it is worth ordering from so far away?
I use clay masks on my nose and chin about once a week. I make them with honey, aloe, colloidal oatmeal, and a bit of tamanu or argan oil. I usually use a jelly mask on the rest of my face at the same time. The clay mask doesn't just suck up oil; it sucks up OXIDIZED oil, the dark stuff. Then I use my daily antioxidants to slow down oxidation as my skin produces fresh sebum. And of course, once a week, I use my Ordinary peel! I haven't gotten a zit bigger than 1mm since I started using it several months ago. I'd already gotten my skin in great shape over the past year, but now I get almost zero acne and it's wonderful. I would love to use pore strips but I've never gotten more than a couple sebaceous filaments out with them.
Okay, I had to comment, we have the same brain, I am so sorry, lol! I’m always researching and taking notes, and as I pause the video after I noted some of things you said, I filled in the next few sentences- only to hit play and have you repeat what I just wrote. This has happened a half dozen times already and only partway through. I laughed so hard after I suggested using face masks in spots and sparingly because your oil will come back with a vengeance- and you used the exact same word! It’s going to take some time to collate this with my other info so it doesn’t sound like I’m plagiarizing haha! So refreshing to watch your videos with such sound advice.😊
James, how do you feel about Origins, specifically their Plantscription Anti-Aging Treatment Lotion. I’ve seen really good reviews and that it contains good ingredients, but I also noticed the second listed ingredient is denat .alcohol. Is this product ok to use as a toner? Or am I causing more damage to my aging skin. Thanks!!
James, would you say the Benton toner is comparable to the Glow Recipe BHA PHA toner? I'm about to run out of the GR and it's not available in the country I live in but the Benton one is available. Thanks!
Hello James 👋🏻 I was wondering if you know the company numbuzin? I would love to try their products and I really need your guidance 😮💨 (it’s a Korean skin care company)
This was such useful advice. Just curious, what's the difference between moisturizing and hydrating. I see both terms in skincare a lot. I should note that my routine is good, not perfect, but good. And my skin is really nice for my age. But I want to take it to the next level and in my mind moisturizing and hydrating are the same, but they clearly aren't.
I feel like I have tried everything for the blackheads but they just keep spreading from my nose and chin to my forehead and cheeks.. Idk what to do anymore :( I feel like crying
Try Paula’s Choice BHA(cleared my blackheads just after four-five applications lol). It’s quite strong though, idk about your skin condition so I would suggest to start with a toner which has salicylic acid in it. Then, work your way upwards to exfoliants. Cosrx BHA might also work, haven’t tried it myself; but I have heard good things about that one.
@@ksingh5937 I use salicylic acid serum daily and a face wash with salicylic acid twice a day. I also tried BHA and AHA toners from several brands. I've also been using a niacinamide serum and azelaic acid 15% cream. From time to time I also try the red ordinary aha and bha serum but this one is a bit too strong for me.
@@ksingh5937 I just started with the wash like a week ago or so. But my issues have been there for months if not years by now. It's just getting worse.. I could maybe try to stop using all the extra stuff and try a very basic routine and see how it goes but I'm scared xD
@@jobeey Sounds serious, visit a dermatologist. Yeah, giving your skin a break sounds like a good idea. Keep it simple, cleanse, moisturize and protect.
Quick question James: when you have an AD not tied to a specific brand do you get to choose the products you advertise? Like, did the company let you choose the ones you recommend? I trust your reviews because I can tell you only choose things you actually believe in, so just wondering if that’s how it works for this kind of review too?
Love you James!😍 I am so in love with haruharu eo free toner right now. Glad you liked it as much as I do🫶🏼🖤💜🙏🏼 Seeing a resemblance with my favorite person is HAPPY!😊
Totally off subject here...but have you lost weight????? You've always looked fabulous to me, but something's different 🤔...anyways, I've been loving you for years and wouldn't have a skincare routine without you!!!!🙏🏼🤍🧡💋🇨🇦
You lied 😭 at 11:02 you were listing hydrating ingredients and you said hyaluronic acid. We know you don’t really care for it and prefer glycerin. Being too nice to it now after all the times you’ve dragged it😂
I thiiiiink my pores looks smaller since I got a proper skin routine, but they’re still big☹️ I think it’s due to a mix of bad skin quality, previous overweight and genes tho, so not sure they can actually get any better😩 But I take every tip I can get🥹
Have the Welsh twins ever thought about doing collaborations together in terms of your individual accounts? I think it would be SO cool if you could do some kind of series where one is focusing on the skincare aspect of the same "issue" and the other of how to deal with it via makeup?? Like for example I would love to see a video right now about how to cover your pores with makeup without clogging them!!! It could be so cool to have like a part 1 and part 2 video with the two of you! Just an idea, love the both of you and all of your channels!!
Good idea!
👍🏻 they did something similar with nimya and it was so interesting
That’s a great video idea!
There's a fkn twin?!
I can't believe I've been watching James for years and just now discovered his twin. Crazy 🤯
Hydration and skin barrier repair was what helped me improve the appearance of my pores. The right toner/essence can just do wonders for your skin
Hydration, Hydration, Hydration!!
I have had large pores since I was a teen. I have noticed they appear smaller and I think it's due to a good cleansing and hydrating routine. I love hearing your advice, thank you.
Can u share your routine
Pores are my main skincare concern. Over the years these are the things that have really improved their appearance:
tretinoin to increase collagen and elastin to try to beef up the skin around the pore to keep them from getting larger with age. Antioxidants are next and they are underrated for pore care. They prevent the sebum in your pores from oxidizing and stretching or clogging your pores. Gentle exfoliants to clear out the pores so that they stay as small as your genetics allow.
Multi-size hyaluronic acid to really plump the skin which minimize pore appearances. Sunscreen is also very important to prevent photoaging which damages your pores and skin.
I cannot overstate the effects that tret have had on my pores. It's actually crazy!!
Hey! Can u please share ur skincare routine? I’m also using tret for 7 months, now alternating between 0.05 and 0.1, using sunscreen daily and added glycolic acid 1-2 times a week but still have huge pores. Also tried azelaic acid but didn’t see much difference concerning pores tho it’s a great acid. What antioxidants do u mean and how often do u use tret? I wish I could make my pores look smaller 🥺
Multi size hyaluronic acid?what does it mean?which products for example?
James ur eyes look extra eyey today x
what is that supposed to mean 😭
I think he’s wearing some sort of circle lenses here
Prob those sparkly contacts 😂
@@baileydubs aaa right I just thought they looked different 😂
I love this 🤣
I am 32 and I have never been interested in skincare or makeup and no one has ever been able to catch my interest until you an your brother. I am obsessed. Thank you 🙏🏼
You are a lifesaver yet again! I started watching your channel ages ago because we have similar skin (on the oilier side, spot-prone, similar skin tone, dark hyperpigmentation after spots) and you were like, the first skincare channel I saw that didn't treat spot-prone skin like a personal moral failing and that you showed your real skin on camera too. I started moisturizing and wearing sunscreen because of you and I can't wait to try that last blackhead product. Thanks! ❤️
Just discovered the benefits of PHAs...my pores have never looked clearer, plus the PHAs are so gentle.
What products are you using?
I have no idea what's different, but something about your new setup makes your eyes look big. Not in a bad way, but in a cute kind of anime way. Very on brand for a kpop fan!
Pink is nice for the background, but I prefer the pink 💕 & purple 💜 combo!
Your eyes are like glass orbes and I’m in love 😚 I struggle hard core with large pores on my t zone, so this video was amazing ! 🥰 thanks James ! Love you !
I don't understand why people get insecure about the size of their pores??? I never even noticed them until social media told me I should be worried about them. Still watching this video tho for James lol
Same. It’s something I’ve never cared about or thought about, but it’s such a big thing now?? I feel like it’s like the “thigh gap” or “hip dips” - no one would’ve been self conscious about these things until someone trying to sell magazines decided to tell us we needed to worry about it. But maybe I just have “good pores” so I’ve never noticed them? Lol
I'm freaking out 24/7 about my pores. They are creeping up to my forehead now. I'm obsessed.
@@harpers1niter We all have our insecurities. Either way, I hope you're taking care of yourself and if James' advice helps you out, more power to you 🌺
I don't. And haven't ever. Been going to my dermatologist for over 20 years now. The topic never popped up. But, as you/I can see the majority of people do. 😊 Anyway, I love listening to James' videos. He genuinely delivers good recommendations regarding an array of skin care issues. P. S. My ultimate priority is healthy skin, inside&out. 🤗
@@dianepaz7114 thanks fellow comment reader!
100% agree about toner. Adding good toners to my skincare routines made a drastic difference when it came to my pores.
I've been using the Good Molecules niacinamide serum & it seems to be helping brighten & even out my skin texture. It's super affordable too which was a big selling point
I'm so glad you're feeling better. I'm instantly happier when I see a new James Welsh video...and it's about pores! Thanks to you I'm using a hydrating toner daily. I'm waiting for my Pyongkang yul mist toner to arrive. The AC is really drying out my skin
Sorry if this sounds strange but this video is very visually pleasing lol. The background, the colors, the Pokémon, and of course you.. all look amazing.
P.S. I love the haruharu black rice products 😊
I like the new editing. The way the video of you using the product pops up but your background showing is cute
I'm still stuck on hyrams Selfless cleanser, my dry skin loooves it, and it gets my mascara off(which I'm super attentive about since your video...thanks for the trauma James😳) but ive gone through over 8 bottles of it🤣🤣 I use it twice a day and so does my bf
what i've found works best for me is the 10% niacinamide 1% zinc serum from The Ordinary. I get so much more visible sebaceous filaments and small blackheads on my nose without it + it helps keep my small (but very annoying) occasional hormonal breakouts to a minimum. 100% see and feel a difference in my skin when I don't use it!
So self conscious about the enlarged pores on my cheeks. Upped my exfoliant this week and started using sheet masks more often, crossing my fingers in anticipation of improvement.
This video came just in time.
I swear by the Benton toner, it is such a key product for my skin, a new fave is now the ginseng essence from Beauty of Joseon
The Yadah cactus toner was also a saving grace, I used the moisturizing one during winter to spring
Just got my Heimish cleanser and love it so much!
James seems like such a genuinely kind human being. Just love him and Robert.
As a very dry skin gal, fermented rice serum every night is my go do. Might snag that rice mask
I use a clay mask just as a spot treatment to dry up zits! It works amazingly well!
Yess James! This vid is right on time. This warm weather is making cringe at the pores on my nose. 😩
Love that haruharu toner!
Hey James! Love your videossssssss. Are you able to cover body care please 🥰
Hi James I saw on the video the candles I sent you and Robert arrived in one piece. I would love to hear if you have burnt them and if you enjoyed them.
Thanks again for all your content. Sage and fox candle co x
Hi James, I was wondering if I could request a video (either from you or one of your dermatologist friends) on skin care for permanent facial scarring?
Especially for anyone who does not have access to surgical treatments or dermatology in their country or through circumstances.
Apologies if this goes way beyond the remit of your channel.
I just have quite a few friends who have various types of facial scarring too and who were only given advice of facial oil and sunscreen at the time. Now we are aging and effects of scar tissue on deeper layers and torsion on unscarred skin are becoming more apparent. It would be great if younger people with scarring could have knowledge to help lessen these effects as they age.
I second that! In my early 60s and seeing the results of many years of skin abuse.
I've seen good results with a regimen of retinol and moisturizing twice a day seriously
First time here James. Relatable and comprehensive content. Thanks!
Hallo, Thank you. A lot of great ideas and products.
Please do a video all about good green tea products!!
Tatcha Rice Polish (calming) and Hyram salicylic acid serum a few times a week have been great for my pores. I have eczema and dry skin.
James looks so cute with eye contacts!
Omg your eyes look so different today, is that weird lol like really clear and big or something I dunno lol something is different ❤️❤️
He started wearing contact lenses
Early to the video 😃 I need this advice, esp for nose pores
Love your channel I would love to see you review some Demalogica products as I know that is an expensive brand and I personally have been sucked in and I do love three of their products but I genuinely just want to see what someone else thinks of the brand as a whole as I do think they have good products just far too expensive for what they are 🤷🏽♀️
I love the tony moly 3 step nose strip
I have moments where l will look in the mirror and kinda’ freak out thinking “holy shit so many of my pores look huge and gross” (especially after binging a lot of skincare/beauty stuff online), but when I get closer to the mirror I remember “oh it’s freckles” because I often forget I have so many that are tiny and fairly faint compared to some of the more splotched and darker freckles.
The thing is, when I look at other people, I don’t ever notice their pores lol.
You had C*vid, James?? I totalling agree with you when don't make skincare routine. My skin starts to look horrible.
omw to buy new products again 🏃🏻♀️
The shipping from Style korean is so expensive and They do not include costumes/tax… has anyone tried to order and know if it is worth ordering from so far away?
I use clay masks on my nose and chin about once a week. I make them with honey, aloe, colloidal oatmeal, and a bit of tamanu or argan oil. I usually use a jelly mask on the rest of my face at the same time. The clay mask doesn't just suck up oil; it sucks up OXIDIZED oil, the dark stuff. Then I use my daily antioxidants to slow down oxidation as my skin produces fresh sebum. And of course, once a week, I use my Ordinary peel! I haven't gotten a zit bigger than 1mm since I started using it several months ago. I'd already gotten my skin in great shape over the past year, but now I get almost zero acne and it's wonderful. I would love to use pore strips but I've never gotten more than a couple sebaceous filaments out with them.
Innisfree & Isntree ... I forever will get the two mixed up. It's just rude.
Okay, I had to comment, we have the same brain, I am so sorry, lol! I’m always researching and taking notes, and as I pause the video after I noted some of things you said, I filled in the next few sentences- only to hit play and have you repeat what I just wrote. This has happened a half dozen times already and only partway through. I laughed so hard after I suggested using face masks in spots and sparingly because your oil will come back with a vengeance- and you used the exact same word! It’s going to take some time to collate this with my other info so it doesn’t sound like I’m plagiarizing haha! So refreshing to watch your videos with such sound advice.😊
Nice to see the toner I use recommended by James lol
do you have any recommendations for resolving some hyperpigmentation? I got it from dry patches on my skin.
Niacinamide is the first-line ingredient for most of us. AHAs are good too, and sunscreen helps keep sun damage from slowing things down.
James, have you reviewed Eucerin before? If so, is there a link please 👀💜
James, how do you feel about Origins, specifically their Plantscription Anti-Aging Treatment Lotion. I’ve seen really good reviews and that it contains good ingredients, but I also noticed the second listed ingredient is denat .alcohol. Is this product ok to use as a toner? Or am I causing more damage to my aging skin. Thanks!!
💞💞Hello James💞💞Happy Friday💞💞
James, would you say the Benton toner is comparable to the Glow Recipe BHA PHA toner? I'm about to run out of the GR and it's not available in the country I live in but the Benton one is available. Thanks!
Have you tried professional dermapen for smaller looking pores?
I love you James! 😭🤩👌🏻
Somehow this background didn’t take any getting used to. Random thought of the day.
Do you have contact lens in to my your eye bigger?
Hello James 👋🏻 I was wondering if you know the company numbuzin? I would love to try their products and I really need your guidance 😮💨 (it’s a Korean skin care company)
This was such useful advice. Just curious, what's the difference between moisturizing and hydrating. I see both terms in skincare a lot. I should note that my routine is good, not perfect, but good. And my skin is really nice for my age. But I want to take it to the next level and in my mind moisturizing and hydrating are the same, but they clearly aren't.
Hi
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼 great info
I feel like I have tried everything for the blackheads but they just keep spreading from my nose and chin to my forehead and cheeks.. Idk what to do anymore :( I feel like crying
Try Paula’s Choice BHA(cleared my blackheads just after four-five applications lol). It’s quite strong though, idk about your skin condition so I would suggest to start with a toner which has salicylic acid in it. Then, work your way upwards to exfoliants. Cosrx BHA might also work, haven’t tried it myself; but I have heard good things about that one.
@@ksingh5937 I use salicylic acid serum daily and a face wash with salicylic acid twice a day. I also tried BHA and AHA toners from several brands. I've also been using a niacinamide serum and azelaic acid 15% cream. From time to time I also try the red ordinary aha and bha serum but this one is a bit too strong for me.
@@jobeey That’s a lot of salicylic acid! Is there any chance you’re over exfoliating? That can wreck your skin barrier.
@@ksingh5937 I just started with the wash like a week ago or so. But my issues have been there for months if not years by now. It's just getting worse.. I could maybe try to stop using all the extra stuff and try a very basic routine and see how it goes but I'm scared xD
@@jobeey Sounds serious, visit a dermatologist. Yeah, giving your skin a break sounds like a good idea. Keep it simple, cleanse, moisturize and protect.
You are awesome 👌
Quick question James: when you have an AD not tied to a specific brand do you get to choose the products you advertise? Like, did the company let you choose the ones you recommend? I trust your reviews because I can tell you only choose things you actually believe in, so just wondering if that’s how it works for this kind of review too?
Yes! He talked about it in their podcast. Probably the sponsorship episode
Can you please make a video like this which is not sponsored? 🥰
I am an Inkey List junkie and it is all your fault. Just needed you to know it.
Wow ive never been this early! (Timezone differences)😭
Love you James!😍 I am so in love with haruharu eo free toner right now. Glad you liked it as much as I do🫶🏼🖤💜🙏🏼 Seeing a resemblance with my favorite person is HAPPY!😊
❤️👏
AH HI HI
Totally off subject here...but have you lost weight????? You've always looked fabulous to me, but something's different 🤔...anyways, I've been loving you for years and wouldn't have a skincare routine without you!!!!🙏🏼🤍🧡💋🇨🇦
I could watch this vid on mute quite honestly (not that I’d want to).
You lied 😭 at 11:02 you were listing hydrating ingredients and you said hyaluronic acid. We know you don’t really care for it and prefer glycerin. Being too nice to it now after all the times you’ve dragged it😂
First comment 😃
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Yes! I'm so glad you mentioned @dermangelo 👌👌👌
I thiiiiink my pores looks smaller since I got a proper skin routine, but they’re still big☹️ I think it’s due to a mix of bad skin quality, previous overweight and genes tho, so not sure they can actually get any better😩 But I take every tip I can get🥹