i love this type of video ! would you ever consider doing a video of your most re-purchased items? like things that you just always have to buy another. i love seeing the things that others keep stock of !
@@smack2760 Yep, and they probably change frequently! I actually don't even see any specifically about keeping things on hand. I'm not really asking favorites, just like, things that NEED to be available at all times. I watch the products of the year videos, as well as the "favorites" type videos. But the content I'm suggesting feels at least slightly different to me. It's more of a "over the years I've just always relied on ___ product and always want to have it available". sorry if I wasn't clear enough!
It really sucks that the Anua Heartleaf toner stung your skin, James. As someone who has sensitive eczema-prone skin, I love dousing my face in this stuff. Just shows that just because a product works for one person, doesn’t mean it will work for another :’)))))
same! i'm using it before my prescription gel for my acne scars and it never stings. my skin is very dry, sensitive and red because of the acne treatment gel but anua really soothes my face.
I love your honesty. You have guided me in not only what is good for skin, but what is not!! Without dragging anyone. You always find something positive to say about brands whose items you aren't keen on.
YES!! I absolutely adore these kinds of videos because, I am a skincare junkie and am always trying to find the best products for my skin. You saved me from buying that Anua toner! I truly thought this was going to soothe my skin, I'm going to try out the purito instead! THANK YOU!! Currently dealing with dry bumpy skin that I rarely ever get.
As a longtime vegan I had to look this up: The product is vegan and does not have actual goat milk in it. It’s called that because the brand’s signature product uses goat milk. So, they made a new version of that signature product that has similar benefits to goat milk,
@@janelain8611 Ah now it makes a little more sense. But they could've just named it a different way and slap the vegan label on it without creating confusion lol especially for people that may have a skin allergy to whatever plant based milk they're using
Nimbuzin n3 is fantastic on my skin! Before this I always thought toners were useless but this totally made me fall in love. Just bought the second one and I totally recommend it, the smell is not very strong and I like the light ginger smell. ❤
It triggered my migraine. And I dreaded using it. So so baaad smell :D I like mild scents, but this was too much. Instant regret when I opened the bottle.
I love lightly scented products that *fade* if they are leave-on. I don't want to smell it all day. Herbal and fruit scents are my favorite, so I had been eyeing the Anua Peach serum. 🍑
I love your honesty when you give credit to those people who inspired your ideas! And that you recommend other channels to watch! Thank you for being a positive influence in the world 💜 🖤 💜
I have rosacea too and the Ultra Violette Supreme Screen is my go to SPF. It's weird but I can't really smell anything when I apply it, and yet I know someone who says it smells like mangoes(???). However, a product that I would not repurchase because it has that old fashioned, very strong migraine-inducing type scent you described is the Ren Perfect Canvas Essence. It's so highly fragranced it feels like I'm dousing my face with Chanel No5 😬
Anua works for most people but Acwell licorice Ph balancing toner is the best toner I’ve tried as far as a gentle, healing, hydrating toner. It’s wonderful and the second it hits your face it instantly hydrates and feels refreshed and just so nice. I use 4 toners but if I had to pick one it would be this one haha. I’m obsessed with it
For me anua was much better than acwell. Acwell foams on my skin and leaves a film and I get irritation and pimples from it. Anua is like super hydrating and soothing to my skin. That's how different products are for different people.
As a atopic type skin which tends to get a lot of allergies and eczama, anua toner feels so good after cleansing and water dries my skin. Almost as if its bringing the elasticity back from cleansing and harsh stuff in the tap water
Ha, I do the same. Use the things that don't work on my face on my body and I have problems with the Numbuzin Nr.3 toner too. I brake out with it so I use on my body instead
I put the Anua 77% toner in a spray bottle and use it as my face mist during my skin routine. I was kinda scared to use it as I've recently discovered that something in the Cosrx snail mucin ESSENCE stings my skin when applied directly. I didn't expect that seeing as I use the moisturizer and a different snail toner.
I actually like Anua more than Roundlab toner. It feels more hydrated for my combo skin. but it's all about experiences so I guess I'm gonna try other toners with purposes like brightening😂
I’m glad I’m not the only one who had trouble with the Anya heartleaf toner. I have sensitive skin and so many people were raving about how gentle and nice it is on their skin, but it stung every time I used it. I even took a break from it as you did and waited until my skin looked like it was at its best and tried it again, and it still stung me. I went back to using peach slices snail rescue toner for when my skin breaks out, and the I’m from rice toner everyday for my dry and sensitive skin.
I also experienced burning with the Anua toner - like I’ve used it up, but it’s not something I’m going to repurchase. The reformulated Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner though 😍
just got my round lab box today! i already tried the sunscreen and i love it, usually after 3-5hrs after applying my skin gets so dry and tight but it's been about 5hrs since i put it on and it feels totally fine 👍 i'm excited to use the cleanser tonight!!❤
You're the only skin influencer I watch. I have tried to watch other people...but I've gotten so used to your voice/cadence of speech, the way you present yourself & your advice & input are invaluable. Thanks for not changing as you've gained notoriety over the years James! 🖤😁
I’m in LOVE with Rhode cleanser. The pineapple enzyme fragrance is so soothing. I have extremely dry skin. It never leaves my skin dry. Funny how things work differently for people. I love how the Rhodes feels when using. I find myself cleaning much longer because it’s so soothing to use. It washes off fast. I never feel like I have to keep rinsing. ❤
I used the Purito centella serum & toner years ago, and can’t recall having any issues with them. So I thought I’d try them again recently. I don’t know if the formula has changed or if my skin has just decided it doesn’t like the products anymore, but the serum brings me out in a rash!! Not purging - actual irritation.😩🤔 I’ll stick to the COSRX hydrium line, which my rosacea prone skin seems to appreciate!
If we're talking about galactomyces essence, secret key starting treatment essence is a good start at an affordable price. I totally get the scent thing. I've tried some ginseng products that smelled like straight-up potting soil.
I have a controversial one: the Laneige lip sleeping mask in berry. I HATE the scent so much!! And usually I love scented things, fragrance never bothers me BUT the scent on this sleeping mask is so strong and it smells like bubblegum medicine 😭 I’ve been struggling to finish it for years now
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!! I don't like the scent & also, I didn't find that it ever sank into my lips, especially using it as a nighttime mask - it just created a weird film that I would have to gently exfoliate off. I tried using an oil or balm first & THEN the lip mask, but at that point... It feels like work I shouldn't have to do on a product like that.
Biossance Squalene + Omega has a smell that I can’t get past, although the cream is fine. Hold my breath when I apply it. Inky List Bioactive Ceramide Repair Cream is my new go to moisture cream.
Thank you for recommending Round Lab Birch SPF I was away and needed something I was so over looking greasy from the usual Australian sunscreens we have here! I went into a K beauty store in melbourne Australia and said so James Welsh was talking about a spf and its the first one the assistant grabbed and said I watch him too he's amazing - I said OMG that's it. It was only $27 I was so impressed - you SAVED my skin, it's so beautiful!
I love the Missha essence; it is a skin care staple for me! It's well worth the price, and ordering through Stylevana will save you a couple of dollars. I decided to give I'd a try after learning about it from James.
The anua toner broke me out and gave me little red bumps when I first started using it. Gave it a second chance and same thing happened, but eventually my skin learned to tolerate it and OMG- my skin texture has never been this smooth. The tiny bumps I had for so long that I assumed was just my natural skin texture disappeared in 3 days! It’s also very moisturizing and soothing, great for sensitive skin UNLESS you are allergic to heartleaf. Buy the mini size before buying the jumbo just in case!
If you are interested in an essence with a large variety of ferments the high end Korean brand Su:m 37 is worth checking out. Their Secret Essence has 80 different botanical ferments, and being an LG brand, I have a little more faith that all of them are meaningful additions with at least some scientific justification. I'm loving the mist version, which is a slightly diluted formula. It has a small hint of that fermented smell, and the most wonderfully fine mist I've ever used.
In general, I've found it tough to get through some of the higher-end J-beauty skincare. My skin has a preference for minimal, straight forward products which are the cheaper ones.
When it comes to Ultra Violette, I have a bottle of the Ultralight Fave Fluid and I *love* that for my face, personally! There's absolutely no fragrance to it, I actually talked to someone who works there and they said use Ultralight on the face and then Extreme Screen on the body specifically because of fragrances, I'd brought up having Roseacea myself and that was her answer. The version I have also smells less herbal and more like vanilla, I really enjoy that part of it.
I have no issues with fragrance either, but the Elemis cleansing balm I hated. I can't see why they had to make a naked version! I'm so thankful I only got the mini to try because I barely made it through that size 😬 I've used less fragrant perfumes!
I like numbuzin toner, after hyped dr.ceraucle kombucha essence, which break me horribly out, this is so nice and i find its smell pleasent. And im really sensitive to fragrances, i stop to use fragranced body washes and lotions. I would try Missha essence, but it's not available here....
Its always so fascinating to see how products react to different skin because Round lab suncream + their cleanser broke me out so bad by giving me so many tiny little bumps and spots that im still trying to get rid of now 😭 and in comparison the anua toner made my skin feel so nice and non stinging
Thank you for bringing light to the Numbuzin toner... I heard so many things about it and nowhere told me it would have a strong smell then I bought it, and wondered why no one had mentioned it in other reviews!
That Purito toner... I have the older one, pre-reformulation/repackaging. I liked it, but preferred Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner so just wasn't using it. That changed, however, when I discovered it was a great base for andrographis extract. I pop in about one capsule per 30 ml so it absorbs well. It's amaaaazing with everything together! So I'll probably repurchase, only to manipulate it again! 😂
this is how I felt about the Naturium niacinamide serum ☹️ the percentage is really high and made my face red and flushed. even the niacinamide cleanser makes me red if I leave it on for too long 😢
Hated Sunday Riley Good Genes, Latic Acid serum, sting my face and caused hyperpigmentation. I wish more brands told you the concentration of key ingredients like the Ordinary, especially acids it doesn’t take much for skin of colour to hyper-pigment. Knowing that eugenics is Latin for good genes just gives me the creeps for the whole company. I got it through a makeup/skin care subscription so didn’t really pay for it, but yeah only used it a few times weeks apart before throwing it away.
Rhode cleanser is my go to and I won’t use anything else ever again. I have combo skin and it leaves my skin feeling clean and refreshed. Never dry or tight. Add the Rhode Milk, Glaze, and Moisturizer and my skin is glowing and baby soft.
I’m so glad you mentioned Remedy for dark spots (and pore size) in this video! I was hoping you’d do a review of the products at some point. I just ordered dark spot (and the lip product) the other day and am really nervous - since it’s so new and there aren’t many reviews - but also excited! Also, I kept making eye contact with your shirt and it threw me 😅
I’ve been using the Etude soon Jung 2x barrier cream for years now, and they recently repackaged it and the one in the new packaging seems to pill on me. I’ve never had that happen with the 7 or 8 other ones I’ve gone through, and I’m heartbroken that it seems to be reformulated I fear 😧
I have seen a lot of feedback on the Anua lotion in your direction, I fortunately tried it myself in a travel format, and every time I apply it I have burning and tingling sensations if I use it. uses several days in a row I have spots that appear and redness even though I have normal to oily skin, not very sensitive at the base
I really enjoy the Kate Somerville goat milk cleanser- very nice! I use the Ultra Violet sunscreen and like you have noticed a changed within the last year of their formula. Maybe my skin is changing too?
I bought the Round Lab skincare set you did with them, and I very much was surprised by and am enjoying the sunscreen! It's so good! I'd had a problem finding sunscreen that didn't pill on my skin or irritate me. I'd been using spray sunscreen, which works fine, but I will definitely be repurchasing the Round Lab sunscreen!
The product I'm trying to use up and never come back to is the Round Lab Dokdo Cream. It's very heavy and unpleasant. It doesn't do anything terrible, just feels really sticky and gross on my skin. I don't want to throw it out, so powering through it so that I can move on to better things once it's done.
I used the Numbuz:n and didn't think the smell was strong or old fashioned...crazy 😅but I also didnt repurchase it..idk why. It was 'snice. The heartleaf toner I'm using atm and eventho it does not sting my skin (my skin barrier was a lil rough lately as well) it also didnt't do much else... so.. it didn't impress me. Probably because my skin needs more.
I purchased the Hydrating Ultra Violette when I was in France last year and was so disappointed! It’s not hydrating, did not set well under my makeup and does not look good on its own. I have also been disappointed with the Rhode cleanser which I really wanted to love 😢
I'm really struggling to use up the good molecules moisturizer, it's just not agreeing with my skin at the moment! Been using it up as a hand cream and it has been so so great
It's one of those moisturizers that make me sweat right after applying it idk it might be too occlusive for my skin at the moment - might be better for the winter time!
I'd be so interested in seeing a review on more Australian sunscreens. Just because I believe our UV and sunscreen laws are different/adjusted. I feel like we have so many but that I also don't know enough about them, or just find they don't even get close to being as good on the skin as the roundlab one
I've heard amazing things about the Naked Sundays sunscreens, but I really can't afford that price point... But I definitely have a lot of trust in Australian sunscreen testing!!
Just gotta say i got my skincare package already!!!! And i love everything so far! I used the cleanser last night and patch tested the toner and moisturizer, but used my normal moisturizer just in case. No reaction this morning, so i used them this morning and the sunscreen, and loooove so far! Everything feels super nice and the sunscreen is sooo comfortable and easy to apply and doesnt sting my skin!! I am so pleasantly surprised so far
I really enjoyed the Nubuzin toner on my body. And I thought the Anua toner was a bit blah. I'm much more enjoying toners from Simply This and Oganacell at the moment. And I've re-fallen in love with the Saro de Rue x Gothamista essene as well.
Interesting. I actually LOVE the No3, it really reminds me of Cosrx propolis toner. The smell is so nice and fresh - just shows we all have different preferences. Same with the 70% Anua peach, I especially like that it’s more of a watery consistency. For me, there is very little fragrance in it… your nose must be super sensitive 😀 I’d say stay away from Sukin’s peptide cream, now THAT is a repulsive smell. Love your videos ❤
I adore the Numbuzin 3 essence. I don't find the smell overwhelming, but I agree it does remind me of the 90s. I alternate it with Tirtir Milk Toner. I use one in the morning and the other at night.
I love the numbuzin 3 essence. I think videos like this highlight how people shouldn't just blind-buy anything they see hyped online. The numbuzin 5 serum was too much for my skin, really irritated, but I think it could be good for someone who can tolerate vitamin c
I have been obsessed with your content lately ordered so many items thanks to you. I noticed at the beginning of this video you said you’ve struggles with content. I’m wondering if you would mind making a video of your favorite skin care product to take on a vacation
I know you said you don’t like Anua peach extract serum but what are your thoughts on the Anua dark spot corrector serum? It does have a higher percentage of niacinamide which can be irritating for some people, but I don’t see much of a difference between the serums besides that.
Rose water smells so nice and has benefits for the skin. My skin doesn’t like fragrance so I have to avoid it but I wish it was tolerable because fragrance in skincare gives me aromatherapy vibes that makes doing my skincare so much more like self care. So of a brand needs to add fragrance I wonder why they don’t turn to rose water?
im so curious now as to what the numbuzin no.3 essence smells like,, you started talking about how old-school and overpowering it was and knowing that it’s my backup essence for when i run out of the one im currently using is going to keep me up at night
The roundlab sunscreen is genuinely moisturizing, but it stings so bad and makes my breakouts turn red, had to switch to Beauty of Joseon which isn’t preferred by actual Koreans, but is gentle for my skin. What I would give to be able to use Roundlabd without the sting and redness though. I think it’s the vitamin C and ascorbic acid
For years and years I used Clinique’s dramatically different moisturizer (the yellow one in the square pump bottle) and had great results. But this year I bought a new bottle, started using it, and for some reason my face started mass-producing oil. I couldn’t get halfway through the day without looking and feeling greasy. I don’t know if they changed the formula or if I just got a bad bottle, but I’ve been putting it just on my legs/body so that I can use it up. If anyone has recommendations for similar moisturizers to try let me know!
Hey! Thanks for this video! I got my kid a bottle of that heartleaf toner because he was having skin issues. I thought it would help for all the same reasons you did, though I had never tried that toner, myself. I contacted him after your video and asked him if he had tried it because your experience was that it stung. He confirmed that he had the same experience of stinging on his already compromised skin. I directed him to immediately stop using it. I just got him a bottle of the purito stuff, instead. Thanks!
So interesting! I wear the ultra violette sunscreen every day and never noticed the scent nor the pilling. For me it’s the one sunscreen that doesn’t feel like I’ve applied anything and it doesn’t interact negatively with any other product I use. Just goes to show how things work differently for everyone. But also that round lab sunscreen has been sitting in my wishlist for a while so I’ll def check it out when I make a new YesStyle order 😊
Numbuzin n3 was a disappointment for me. It was nice in the beginning but yeah, the smell was a no-no for me and the more I used, it started to sensitize my skin, so I gave it away. I was very hyped to start using it cause I loved cosrx galatomyces toner, but it didn’t do it for me
The numbuzin no. 3 toner smell is strong and smelt nice to me but this has been awful for my skin!! After applying this my skin feels slightly irritated, the product feels heavy and is I'm gonna break out any second (I have acne prone, combination/more oily skin now which is funny cos I used to have very dry skin for any of those wondering). My toner history: isntree - green tea toner was kinder to my skin, I felt no irritation and it didn't feel weighty or thick or leave me dry. The cozrx aha bha toner was previously one of my favourites, whenever I felt I was getting a bit of acne or skin irritation this woukd work so well in calming my skin however after buying it a couple more times, I feel the formula may have changed as I don't see the same benefits. Others I tried but wouldn't buy again: some by mi-didn't do anything for me, pixi glow tonic-broke me out badly (was too strong for my skin/didn't want to wait out the purge stage). I reallyyyy need good toner recommendations that don't break the bank and leave my skin feeling freshhhh (my short and sweet routine: cerave SA/la Roche pose cleanser, whatever toner, the ordinary niacinamide+zinc serum, the ordinary rose hip seed oil to moisturise) BTW thank you for all your info!
The only time I was happy about using the Numbuzin no 3 toner was when I used it for the last time and could throw away the bottle. I do like some mild scents in skin care, but that one smells like old pungent perfume. I dreaded using it each time. It was quite expensive for my budget so I forced myself to use it up. But I did not enjoy it AT ALL!!
I LOVE the Numbuzin essence tonner! To me the smell is not strong at all and I'm 38 so maybe I'm "old. 🤣My skin feels so great and glowy in the morning, I only use it at night.
I have also sensitive skin and can`t use nothing that has fragrance as I am allergic to it ! I made the same experience with products that I tought are suitable and soothing, but unfortunately they were not for me ! The Haru haru black rice toner without fragrance was stinging and also the snail mucin with peptides without fragrance from Jumiso gave me a rush and destroyed my skin barrier....unfortunately ! I liked the snail mucin, but it is is impossible for me to use.... I have to try the Purito Toner !
100% agree with weird fragrances in products - I much prefer fresh, light scents. Oh, and the heart-leaf toner irritated my skin and I broke out with little red bumps from it- I had to give it away to a friend with less skin sensitivity 😢
I haven't used any of these products, but I'm very sensitive to scents. Any skincare product I use has to have either no scent or a pleasant scent, or I just can't use it.
I'm struggling to use Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega Mushroom Relief and Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion. I received this in a Beauty Advent calendar over the holidays. It has a medicine-y smell, which is okay, I guess - but it just grosses me out to think I'm putting mushroom "anything" on my skin. Yuck.
The 77% heart leaf toner was okay. I need more moisture and don't love the watery quality. My tiny bottle is almost out, so I'll try Purito. I found out I can't tolerate niacinamide. I won't be able to finish the SKIN1004 Centella ampoule.
Since I have Psoriasis on my face I really have to avoid fragranced skincare altogether. There is really a only small amount of fragenced skincare I can even use
omg the Anua toner stung my skin aswell!! Thought I was going crazy because its supposed to be soothing🤣 after a week my skin was so red. stopped using the toner the red was gone
Could you please review the skincare from The body shop? I think they have updated their formulas. Just bought og tried the E vitamine Line and i was (very) suprised that i liked the line so much, because I have sensitive, dehydrated, acne prone skin. The last time I bought something from the body shop was about 15 years ago, and it was soo bad.
devastated when I saw you pick up the numb3 essence because I have it sitting and waiting to use. find it interesting that the anua essence stung your skin because when my barrier was compromised a month or two back, it was about the only thing I could put on my skin that didn't sting. one product I can't get through is that anua 70% serum. I tried using it last year but my skin didn't like it might have been the fragrance.
The worst purchase I had lately was a face wash. I wanted to try It's skin (not saying they are any good just affordable) and Nature Republic was right next (very similar package). So I was like ok banana egg or aloe, and took aloe which was NR actually. It is so drying I couldn't use it on my body because my skin is drier there and needed to let it go. It was not a lot of money but I do not like throwing things away...
I own some of these and now I'm scared to use them 😂 But I do love Anua and it remind me of Round Lab. I have heard that Anua will make fragrance free peach serum, but I'm not sure if that is from legit source
Oh god i hated the Numbuzin toner essence too! i got suckered into all the hype about it but made the mistake of not checking the ingredients for linalool, limonene, geraniol etc. Also for some reason the watery-gel formula would pill like crazy if I tried to apply more than 1 layer, which drove me nuts. Yes It provided hydration, but between the smell and pilling it's not a product I would ever use again
i love this type of video ! would you ever consider doing a video of your most re-purchased items? like things that you just always have to buy another. i love seeing the things that others keep stock of !
Yes, great idea
He has done these videos, many times.
@@smack2760 Yep, and they probably change frequently! I actually don't even see any specifically about keeping things on hand. I'm not really asking favorites, just like, things that NEED to be available at all times. I watch the products of the year videos, as well as the "favorites" type videos. But the content I'm suggesting feels at least slightly different to me. It's more of a "over the years I've just always relied on ___ product and always want to have it available". sorry if I wasn't clear enough!
Love this idea!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
OH MY GOSH - Thank you so much for your comments on Remedy for Dark Spots! - Shah
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It really sucks that the Anua Heartleaf toner stung your skin, James. As someone who has sensitive eczema-prone skin, I love dousing my face in this stuff. Just shows that just because a product works for one person, doesn’t mean it will work for another :’)))))
Came here to say the same thing! I started using the Anua toner last week and I'm loving it.
same! i'm using it before my prescription gel for my acne scars and it never stings. my skin is very dry, sensitive and red because of the acne treatment gel but anua really soothes my face.
It stings my eyes but I still use it because it works my skin.
OH I have found my people, so now I need to find this toner XD
(edit: oh, they have 40ml bottles, so I ordered that to try!)
Yes everything else has broken me out or irritated me but this is the only product that keeps my skin plump and gets rid of my dry spots
I love your honesty.
You have guided me in not only what is good for skin, but what is not!! Without dragging anyone. You always find something positive to say about brands whose items you aren't keen on.
Appreciate the reviews. I don't mind fragrance to a point in my skincare, but it would need to fade and not be overpowering.
same. as long as the fragrance doesn’t linger i’m cool with it
YES!! I absolutely adore these kinds of videos because, I am a skincare junkie and am always trying to find the best products for my skin.
You saved me from buying that Anua toner! I truly thought this was going to soothe my skin, I'm going to try out the purito instead! THANK YOU!!
Currently dealing with dry bumpy skin that I rarely ever get.
I get "vegan milk", as you can have almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk... but "vegan GOAT milk"????
This is what I need to know!!
skincare companies loves using words like vegan, organic, when it's literally not 😭
As a longtime vegan I had to look this up:
The product is vegan and does not have actual goat milk in it.
It’s called that because the brand’s signature product uses goat milk. So, they made a new version of that signature product that has similar benefits to goat milk,
@@janelain8611 Ah now it makes a little more sense. But they could've just named it a different way and slap the vegan label on it without creating confusion lol especially for people that may have a skin allergy to whatever plant based milk they're using
Next, we'll start seeing "100% Cruelty-free Plant Water" and "Gluten-free Green Tea" 😂
I agree with you, sometimes the scent of a product is so ugh that I can't even use it.
pov the topical faded serum 😂
@@Jinglejam425 Stinkiest ever!
Nimbuzin n3 is fantastic on my skin! Before this I always thought toners were useless but this totally made me fall in love. Just bought the second one and I totally recommend it, the smell is not very strong and I like the light ginger smell. ❤
It triggered my migraine. And I dreaded using it. So so baaad smell :D I like mild scents, but this was too much. Instant regret when I opened the bottle.
Same! That has been magical on my skin.
I love these types of videos its an honest video without bashing
that Numbuz:n essence smells like cheap rose scented tea bag from Malaysia called Teh Wangi Ros 888. Its smells exactly like that but I love it! 😅
To me it smells like lichees and I love it ❤
I laughed at the sk2 smell reference. I dreaded using sk2, the smell was awful 😭
It was in my cart ..thank you for deinfluencing
I love it!! Have repurchased it 4 times now
I love the smell of that tea so maybe i'll try it 🤣
I love lightly scented products that *fade* if they are leave-on. I don't want to smell it all day. Herbal and fruit scents are my favorite, so I had been eyeing the Anua Peach serum. 🍑
Tbh Anua Peach serum has done absolutely nothing for me personally. I don't actually find it particularly hydrating or brightening. :/
I love your honesty when you give credit to those people who inspired your ideas! And that you recommend other channels to watch! Thank you for being a positive influence in the world 💜 🖤 💜
I have rosacea too and the Ultra Violette Supreme Screen is my go to SPF. It's weird but I can't really smell anything when I apply it, and yet I know someone who says it smells like mangoes(???). However, a product that I would not repurchase because it has that old fashioned, very strong migraine-inducing type scent you described is the Ren Perfect Canvas Essence. It's so highly fragranced it feels like I'm dousing my face with Chanel No5 😬
Yeah that is my favourite sun screen and I've never had any issue with any scent. I often use it as my primer too.
Anua works for most people but Acwell licorice Ph balancing toner is the best toner I’ve tried as far as a gentle, healing, hydrating toner. It’s wonderful and the second it hits your face it instantly hydrates and feels refreshed and just so nice. I use 4 toners but if I had to pick one it would be this one haha. I’m obsessed with it
Sounds interesting! Where do you buy it from?
For me anua was much better than acwell. Acwell foams on my skin and leaves a film and I get irritation and pimples from it. Anua is like super hydrating and soothing to my skin. That's how different products are for different people.
Your honesty is rare💜.
As a atopic type skin which tends to get a lot of allergies and eczama, anua toner feels so good after cleansing and water dries my skin. Almost as if its bringing the elasticity back from cleansing and harsh stuff in the tap water
Ha, I do the same. Use the things that don't work on my face on my body and I have problems with the Numbuzin Nr.3 toner too. I brake out with it so I use on my body instead
I put the Anua 77% toner in a spray bottle and use it as my face mist during my skin routine. I was kinda scared to use it as I've recently discovered that something in the Cosrx snail mucin ESSENCE stings my skin when applied directly. I didn't expect that seeing as I use the moisturizer and a different snail toner.
I'm sorry, am I the only one who burst out laughing at the "Anus toner"?🤣🤣
(I promise I'm not making fun of you!)
@@thesussexbunion oops
@@mdhen01 I needed the laugh today, so it was greatly appreciated!
I actually like Anua more than Roundlab toner. It feels more hydrated for my combo skin. but it's all about experiences so I guess I'm gonna try other toners with purposes like brightening😂
I’m glad I’m not the only one who had trouble with the Anya heartleaf toner. I have sensitive skin and so many people were raving about how gentle and nice it is on their skin, but it stung every time I used it. I even took a break from it as you did and waited until my skin looked like it was at its best and tried it again, and it still stung me. I went back to using peach slices snail rescue toner for when my skin breaks out, and the I’m from rice toner everyday for my dry and sensitive skin.
You and Tina are my favorite skincare TH-camrs. ❤
I also experienced burning with the Anua toner - like I’ve used it up, but it’s not something I’m going to repurchase. The reformulated Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner though 😍
just got my round lab box today! i already tried the sunscreen and i love it, usually after 3-5hrs after applying my skin gets so dry and tight but it's been about 5hrs since i put it on and it feels totally fine 👍 i'm excited to use the cleanser tonight!!❤
You're the only skin influencer I watch. I have tried to watch other people...but I've gotten so used to your voice/cadence of speech, the way you present yourself & your advice & input are invaluable. Thanks for not changing as you've gained notoriety over the years James! 🖤😁
I’m in LOVE with Rhode cleanser. The pineapple enzyme fragrance is so soothing. I have extremely dry skin. It never leaves my skin dry. Funny how things work differently for people. I love how the Rhodes feels when using. I find myself cleaning much longer because it’s so soothing to use. It washes off fast. I never feel like I have to keep rinsing. ❤
I used the Purito centella serum & toner years ago, and can’t recall having any issues with them. So I thought I’d try them again recently.
I don’t know if the formula has changed or if my skin has just decided it doesn’t like the products anymore, but the serum brings me out in a rash!! Not purging - actual irritation.😩🤔
I’ll stick to the COSRX hydrium line, which my rosacea prone skin seems to appreciate!
If we're talking about galactomyces essence, secret key starting treatment essence is a good start at an affordable price.
I totally get the scent thing. I've tried some ginseng products that smelled like straight-up potting soil.
hi. May I know what kind of effect you will get with the secret key?
Your nail polish is everything !! 🩷
I have a controversial one: the Laneige lip sleeping mask in berry. I HATE the scent so much!! And usually I love scented things, fragrance never bothers me BUT the scent on this sleeping mask is so strong and it smells like bubblegum medicine 😭 I’ve been struggling to finish it for years now
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!! I don't like the scent & also, I didn't find that it ever sank into my lips, especially using it as a nighttime mask - it just created a weird film that I would have to gently exfoliate off. I tried using an oil or balm first & THEN the lip mask, but at that point... It feels like work I shouldn't have to do on a product like that.
felt like a waste for me, didn't do a single thing and I hated the way it felt on my lis
The recommended replacements are so helpful-thank you!
Biossance Squalene + Omega has a smell that I can’t get past, although the cream is fine. Hold my breath when I apply it. Inky List Bioactive Ceramide Repair Cream is my new go to moisture cream.
Thank you for recommending Round Lab Birch SPF I was away and needed something I was so over looking greasy from the usual Australian sunscreens we have here! I went into a K beauty store in melbourne Australia and said so James Welsh was talking about a spf and its the first one the assistant grabbed and said I watch him too he's amazing - I said OMG that's it. It was only $27 I was so impressed - you SAVED my skin, it's so beautiful!
I love your and Tina's content sm!!! You both have good info with skincare
I've been using the anua heartleaf toner and it's fine. No stinging for me. I use reuseable toning pads from Rose Inc and have no issues applying it.
I love the Missha essence; it is a skin care staple for me! It's well worth the price, and ordering through Stylevana will save you a couple of dollars. I decided to give I'd a try after learning about it from James.
The anua toner broke me out and gave me little red bumps when I first started using it. Gave it a second chance and same thing happened, but eventually my skin learned to tolerate it and OMG- my skin texture has never been this smooth. The tiny bumps I had for so long that I assumed was just my natural skin texture disappeared in 3 days! It’s also very moisturizing and soothing, great for sensitive skin UNLESS you are allergic to heartleaf. Buy the mini size before buying the jumbo just in case!
If you are interested in an essence with a large variety of ferments the high end Korean brand Su:m 37 is worth checking out. Their Secret Essence has 80 different botanical ferments, and being an LG brand, I have a little more faith that all of them are meaningful additions with at least some scientific justification. I'm loving the mist version, which is a slightly diluted formula. It has a small hint of that fermented smell, and the most wonderfully fine mist I've ever used.
In general, I've found it tough to get through some of the higher-end J-beauty skincare. My skin has a preference for minimal, straight forward products which are the cheaper ones.
When it comes to Ultra Violette, I have a bottle of the Ultralight Fave Fluid and I *love* that for my face, personally! There's absolutely no fragrance to it, I actually talked to someone who works there and they said use Ultralight on the face and then Extreme Screen on the body specifically because of fragrances, I'd brought up having Roseacea myself and that was her answer. The version I have also smells less herbal and more like vanilla, I really enjoy that part of it.
I absolutely love numbuzin 3 and the anua lotion as well!
Me too. I'm using them both daily and I love them both
I have no issues with fragrance either, but the Elemis cleansing balm I hated. I can't see why they had to make a naked version! I'm so thankful I only got the mini to try because I barely made it through that size 😬 I've used less fragrant perfumes!
I like numbuzin toner, after hyped dr.ceraucle kombucha essence, which break me horribly out, this is so nice and i find its smell pleasent. And im really sensitive to fragrances, i stop to use fragranced body washes and lotions. I would try Missha essence, but it's not available here....
Its always so fascinating to see how products react to different skin because Round lab suncream + their cleanser broke me out so bad by giving me so many tiny little bumps and spots that im still trying to get rid of now 😭 and in comparison the anua toner made my skin feel so nice and non stinging
The round lab birch serum stings my face so bad! I really want to like the brand, but I feel there's too much exfolients in them!
Smells like Avon is such a precise description to me!
Thank you for bringing light to the Numbuzin toner... I heard so many things about it and nowhere told me it would have a strong smell then I bought it, and wondered why no one had mentioned it in other reviews!
Does it really? I have their no 5 serum it doesn’t smell
@@Aki-wq6xh I was talking about the no 3 toner specifically :)
11:12 My guilty pleasure is Reedle Shot by VT. It stings and I love it.
That Purito toner... I have the older one, pre-reformulation/repackaging. I liked it, but preferred Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner so just wasn't using it.
That changed, however, when I discovered it was a great base for andrographis extract. I pop in about one capsule per 30 ml so it absorbs well. It's amaaaazing with everything together! So I'll probably repurchase, only to manipulate it again! 😂
this is how I felt about the Naturium niacinamide serum ☹️ the percentage is really high and made my face red and flushed. even the niacinamide cleanser makes me red if I leave it on for too long 😢
Thanks for your reviews! My Remedy is arriving tomorrow. Can't wait to try it out🙂
Hated Sunday Riley Good Genes, Latic Acid serum, sting my face and caused hyperpigmentation. I wish more brands told you the concentration of key ingredients like the Ordinary, especially acids it doesn’t take much for skin of colour to hyper-pigment. Knowing that eugenics is Latin for good genes just gives me the creeps for the whole company. I got it through a makeup/skin care subscription so didn’t really pay for it, but yeah only used it a few times weeks apart before throwing it away.
15:18 this does create a white cast after reapplying for me and I’m pale. Brands need to kick tinesorb M to the curb, I hate that filter.
Rhode cleanser is my go to and I won’t use anything else ever again. I have combo skin and it leaves my skin feeling clean and refreshed. Never dry or tight. Add the Rhode Milk, Glaze, and Moisturizer and my skin is glowing and baby soft.
I’m so glad you mentioned Remedy for dark spots (and pore size) in this video! I was hoping you’d do a review of the products at some point. I just ordered dark spot (and the lip product) the other day and am really nervous - since it’s so new and there aren’t many reviews - but also excited!
Also, I kept making eye contact with your shirt and it threw me 😅
I’ve been using the Etude soon Jung 2x barrier cream for years now, and they recently repackaged it and the one in the new packaging seems to pill on me. I’ve never had that happen with the 7 or 8 other ones I’ve gone through, and I’m heartbroken that it seems to be reformulated I fear 😧
They did reformulate. They replaced shea butter with hydrogenated vegetable oil 😢
@@celestema2506 oh no!!! I used to use it under makeup too and it’s making the concealer under my eyes ball up 😭
I have seen a lot of feedback on the Anua lotion in your direction, I fortunately tried it myself in a travel format, and every time I apply it I have burning and tingling sensations if I use it. uses several days in a row I have spots that appear and redness even though I have normal to oily skin, not very sensitive at the base
I really enjoy the Kate Somerville goat milk cleanser- very nice!
I use the Ultra Violet sunscreen and like you have noticed a changed within the last year of their formula. Maybe my skin is changing too?
I bought the Round Lab skincare set you did with them, and I very much was surprised by and am enjoying the sunscreen! It's so good! I'd had a problem finding sunscreen that didn't pill on my skin or irritate me. I'd been using spray sunscreen, which works fine, but I will definitely be repurchasing the Round Lab sunscreen!
The product I'm trying to use up and never come back to is the Round Lab Dokdo Cream. It's very heavy and unpleasant. It doesn't do anything terrible, just feels really sticky and gross on my skin. I don't want to throw it out, so powering through it so that I can move on to better things once it's done.
I used the Numbuz:n and didn't think the smell was strong or old fashioned...crazy 😅but I also didnt repurchase it..idk why. It was 'snice. The heartleaf toner I'm using atm and eventho it does not sting my skin (my skin barrier was a lil rough lately as well) it also didnt't do much else... so.. it didn't impress me. Probably because my skin needs more.
I purchased the Hydrating Ultra Violette when I was in France last year and was so disappointed! It’s not hydrating, did not set well under my makeup and does not look good on its own. I have also been disappointed with the Rhode cleanser which I really wanted to love 😢
I'm really struggling to use up the good molecules moisturizer, it's just not agreeing with my skin at the moment! Been using it up as a hand cream and it has been so so great
It's one of those moisturizers that make me sweat right after applying it idk it might be too occlusive for my skin at the moment - might be better for the winter time!
I'd be so interested in seeing a review on more Australian sunscreens. Just because I believe our UV and sunscreen laws are different/adjusted. I feel like we have so many but that I also don't know enough about them, or just find they don't even get close to being as good on the skin as the roundlab one
I've heard amazing things about the Naked Sundays sunscreens, but I really can't afford that price point... But I definitely have a lot of trust in Australian sunscreen testing!!
I like the smell of the Numbuzin essence! It is quite...distinct, though, so I get why it's not for everyone.
Just gotta say i got my skincare package already!!!! And i love everything so far! I used the cleanser last night and patch tested the toner and moisturizer, but used my normal moisturizer just in case. No reaction this morning, so i used them this morning and the sunscreen, and loooove so far! Everything feels super nice and the sunscreen is sooo comfortable and easy to apply and doesnt sting my skin!! I am so pleasantly surprised so far
I really enjoyed the Nubuzin toner on my body. And I thought the Anua toner was a bit blah. I'm much more enjoying toners from Simply This and Oganacell at the moment. And I've re-fallen in love with the Saro de Rue x Gothamista essene as well.
Interesting. I actually LOVE the No3, it really reminds me of Cosrx propolis toner. The smell is so nice and fresh - just shows we all have different preferences. Same with the 70% Anua peach, I especially like that it’s more of a watery consistency. For me, there is very little fragrance in it… your nose must be super sensitive 😀 I’d say stay away from Sukin’s peptide cream, now THAT is a repulsive smell. Love your videos ❤
Me too!! I LOVE Numbuzin essence tonner 💕
I adore the Numbuzin 3 essence. I don't find the smell overwhelming, but I agree it does remind me of the 90s. I alternate it with Tirtir Milk Toner. I use one in the morning and the other at night.
I love the numbuzin 3 essence. I think videos like this highlight how people shouldn't just blind-buy anything they see hyped online. The numbuzin 5 serum was too much for my skin, really irritated, but I think it could be good for someone who can tolerate vitamin c
I have been obsessed with your content lately ordered so many items thanks to you. I noticed at the beginning of this video you said you’ve struggles with content. I’m wondering if you would mind making a video of your favorite skin care product to take on a vacation
I know you said you don’t like Anua peach extract serum but what are your thoughts on the Anua dark spot corrector serum? It does have a higher percentage of niacinamide which can be irritating for some people, but I don’t see much of a difference between the serums besides that.
Rose water smells so nice and has benefits for the skin. My skin doesn’t like fragrance so I have to avoid it but I wish it was tolerable because fragrance in skincare gives me aromatherapy vibes that makes doing my skincare so much more like self care. So of a brand needs to add fragrance I wonder why they don’t turn to rose water?
im so curious now as to what the numbuzin no.3 essence smells like,, you started talking about how old-school and overpowering it was and knowing that it’s my backup essence for when i run out of the one im currently using is going to keep me up at night
it smells like grandma bathroom soap
Smells like how lemonade tastes
I completely agree with the anua one, it breaks me out and stings so bad !!! Yes, I did buy it because of the hype and my money got wasted 😢
The roundlab sunscreen is genuinely moisturizing, but it stings so bad and makes my breakouts turn red, had to switch to Beauty of Joseon which isn’t preferred by actual Koreans, but is gentle for my skin. What I would give to be able to use Roundlabd without the sting and redness though. I think it’s the vitamin C and ascorbic acid
For years and years I used Clinique’s dramatically different moisturizer (the yellow one in the square pump bottle) and had great results. But this year I bought a new bottle, started using it, and for some reason my face started mass-producing oil. I couldn’t get halfway through the day without looking and feeling greasy. I don’t know if they changed the formula or if I just got a bad bottle, but I’ve been putting it just on my legs/body so that I can use it up. If anyone has recommendations for similar moisturizers to try let me know!
Old-timey grandma florals really do it for me 😂😂😂 I love roses and other herbal flowery grassy things.
Hi, James! How did you get ahold of the Remedy Skincare? I don't think they ship to the UK? 😊
Hey! Thanks for this video! I got my kid a bottle of that heartleaf toner because he was having skin issues. I thought it would help for all the same reasons you did, though I had never tried that toner, myself. I contacted him after your video and asked him if he had tried it because your experience was that it stung. He confirmed that he had the same experience of stinging on his already compromised skin. I directed him to immediately stop using it. I just got him a bottle of the purito stuff, instead. Thanks!
So interesting! I wear the ultra violette sunscreen every day and never noticed the scent nor the pilling. For me it’s the one sunscreen that doesn’t feel like I’ve applied anything and it doesn’t interact negatively with any other product I use. Just goes to show how things work differently for everyone. But also that round lab sunscreen has been sitting in my wishlist for a while so I’ll def check it out when I make a new YesStyle order 😊
Numbuzin n3 was a disappointment for me. It was nice in the beginning but yeah, the smell was a no-no for me and the more I used, it started to sensitize my skin, so I gave it away. I was very hyped to start using it cause I loved cosrx galatomyces toner, but it didn’t do it for me
The numbuzin no. 3 toner smell is strong and smelt nice to me but this has been awful for my skin!! After applying this my skin feels slightly irritated, the product feels heavy and is I'm gonna break out any second
(I have acne prone, combination/more oily skin now which is funny cos I used to have very dry skin for any of those wondering).
My toner history: isntree - green tea toner was kinder to my skin, I felt no irritation and it didn't feel weighty or thick or leave me dry.
The cozrx aha bha toner was previously one of my favourites, whenever I felt I was getting a bit of acne or skin irritation this woukd work so well in calming my skin however after buying it a couple more times, I feel the formula may have changed as I don't see the same benefits.
Others I tried but wouldn't buy again: some by mi-didn't do anything for me, pixi glow tonic-broke me out badly (was too strong for my skin/didn't want to wait out the purge stage).
I reallyyyy need good toner recommendations that don't break the bank and leave my skin feeling freshhhh
(my short and sweet routine: cerave SA/la Roche pose cleanser, whatever toner, the ordinary niacinamide+zinc serum, the ordinary rose hip seed oil to moisturise)
BTW thank you for all your info!
I love that you include a product you'd recommend! Super helpful!!!!
The only time I was happy about using the Numbuzin no 3 toner was when I used it for the last time and could throw away the bottle. I do like some mild scents in skin care, but that one smells like old pungent perfume. I dreaded using it each time. It was quite expensive for my budget so I forced myself to use it up. But I did not enjoy it AT ALL!!
I LOVE the Numbuzin essence tonner! To me the smell is not strong at all and I'm 38 so maybe I'm "old. 🤣My skin feels so great and glowy in the morning, I only use it at night.
I have also sensitive skin and can`t use nothing that has fragrance as I am allergic to it ! I made the same experience with products that I tought are suitable and soothing, but unfortunately they were not for me ! The Haru haru black rice toner without fragrance was stinging and also the snail mucin with peptides without fragrance from Jumiso gave me a rush and destroyed my skin barrier....unfortunately ! I liked the snail mucin, but it is is impossible for me to use.... I have to try the Purito Toner !
100% agree with weird fragrances in products - I much prefer fresh, light scents. Oh, and the heart-leaf toner irritated my skin and I broke out with little red bumps from it- I had to give it away to a friend with less skin sensitivity 😢
My fav cleanser of all time, 107 Chaga Cleanser, it is so good and deep clean into the pores, great for my oily skin.
I love your videos James!!! How about a video showing hidden gems products that not many people talk about?
I haven't used any of these products, but I'm very sensitive to scents. Any skincare product I use has to have either no scent or a pleasant scent, or I just can't use it.
I'm struggling to use Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega Mushroom Relief and Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion. I received this in a Beauty Advent calendar over the holidays. It has a medicine-y smell, which is okay, I guess - but it just grosses me out to think I'm putting mushroom "anything" on my skin. Yuck.
The 77% heart leaf toner was okay. I need more moisture and don't love the watery quality. My tiny bottle is almost out, so I'll try Purito. I found out I can't tolerate niacinamide. I won't be able to finish the SKIN1004 Centella ampoule.
Since I have Psoriasis on my face I really have to avoid fragranced skincare altogether. There is really a only small amount of fragenced skincare I can even use
omg the Anua toner stung my skin aswell!! Thought I was going crazy because its supposed to be soothing🤣 after a week my skin was so red. stopped using the toner the red was gone
😢😢 I wanted to buy this toner because I’ve heard good things about it… my skin doesn’t like fragrance🙄 3:06
Could you please review the skincare from The body shop? I think they have updated their formulas. Just bought og tried the E vitamine Line and i was (very) suprised that i liked the line so much, because I have sensitive, dehydrated, acne prone skin. The last time I bought something from the body shop was about 15 years ago, and it was soo bad.
devastated when I saw you pick up the numb3 essence because I have it sitting and waiting to use. find it interesting that the anua essence stung your skin because when my barrier was compromised a month or two back, it was about the only thing I could put on my skin that didn't sting. one product I can't get through is that anua 70% serum. I tried using it last year but my skin didn't like it might have been the fragrance.
I had the same issue with the Anua “soothing” toner…what’s the deal?
The worst purchase I had lately was a face wash. I wanted to try It's skin (not saying they are any good just affordable) and Nature Republic was right next (very similar package). So I was like ok banana egg or aloe, and took aloe which was NR actually. It is so drying I couldn't use it on my body because my skin is drier there and needed to let it go. It was not a lot of money but I do not like throwing things away...
I own some of these and now I'm scared to use them 😂 But I do love Anua and it remind me of Round Lab. I have heard that Anua will make fragrance free peach serum, but I'm not sure if that is from legit source
Oh god i hated the Numbuzin toner essence too! i got suckered into all the hype about it but made the mistake of not checking the ingredients for linalool, limonene, geraniol etc. Also for some reason the watery-gel formula would pill like crazy if I tried to apply more than 1 layer, which drove me nuts. Yes It provided hydration, but between the smell and pilling it's not a product I would ever use again