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!
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.
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.
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 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 💜 🖤 💜
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. 🍑
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 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 😍
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 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 😬
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’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.
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.
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😂
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!
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!
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!!❤
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.
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
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
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
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
Hi James! I’d love a video that covers how you recycle your empties and how to dispose of old / expired product that doesn’t go on the rest of your body - this is something I never see beauty TH-camrs talk about that really needs to be addressed!
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.
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! 😂
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?
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.
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.
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 😢
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!
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 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!
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.
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!
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
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.
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 😊
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!!
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!
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.
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.
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 ❤
Finally, someone who talks about the scent in the Ultra Violette Supreme Screen! Thought I was the only one! I got it in the SpaceNK advent calendar a few years ago. And I couldn't get the hype of it. The scent is really bad. Like I thought I had gotten a bad product. Yet the expiration date stated it wouldn't go bad until a year. I was afraid of selling it further as someone might feel cheated thinking I sold a spoiled product. So I finished it not to my liking. Also agree that it doesn't sit well on the skin, and makes it sort of off look bad after a few hours. It's definitely overhyped or they're having some manufacturing problems.
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
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 😢
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.
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.
YES, the Anua toner stings!!! I have sensitive skin, and anytime I tried that product, whether my skin was irritated or in good condition, it stung. HOW is this rated so highly??
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 😢
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 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
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....
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.
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.
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?
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
Hey James, I'd love to get your thoughts on tools for skincare like the medicube devices and whether you think they are worth it especially since they can run around 300
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.
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 love Kbeauty, but I struggle with MS. When I get exhausted it is so overwhelming that I just don't even want to attempt it. Any low effort or tips on skincare when you have zero spoons left? Thanks!
I totally understand you, James. It can be the best product on Earth, but if it smells displeasing to me, I'm not using it, no matter what. I also HATE the smell of geranium.
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!!
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
I started watching your channel because my son ,24, has broken out in acne and is so depressed and anxious 😟... I'm trying to help him through this, but I've never had acne. I need help. Any advice would be much appreciated. He is not copying well at all, and as his mother, I am worried sick.
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 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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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!
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.
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
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
I love these types of videos its an honest video without bashing
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 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 💜 🖤 💜
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 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" 😂
Smells like Avon is such a precise description to me!
Your honesty is rare💜.
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.
You and Tina are my favorite skincare TH-camrs. ❤
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. :/
The recommended replacements are so helpful-thank you!
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 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 😍
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. ❤
Your nail polish is everything !! 🩷
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.
I love that you include a product you'd recommend! Super helpful!!!!
Thanks for your reviews! My Remedy is arriving tomorrow. Can't wait to try it out🙂
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 😅
Old-timey grandma florals really do it for me 😂😂😂 I love roses and other herbal flowery grassy things.
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.
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.
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😂
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!
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 :)
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!!❤
I like the smell of the Numbuzin essence! It is quite...distinct, though, so I get why it's not for everyone.
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.
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 loved Tina's video, her whole channel is ✨️chefs kiss✨️, I'd love to see more of this kind of video, I think jts so interesting and so useful
That's so interesting that the Anua toner is really a 50/50. I personally love it but I know so many people that also cannot tolerate it.
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
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 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 love your videos James!!! How about a video showing hidden gems products that not many people talk about?
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!
Hi James! I’d love a video that covers how you recycle your empties and how to dispose of old / expired product that doesn’t go on the rest of your body - this is something I never see beauty TH-camrs talk about that really needs to be addressed!
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 😢
I cannot believe someone does not like UV supreme screen! I will forever love it hehe
Same! It’s my favourite sunscreen. I’ve never noticed a white cast or fragrance.
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?
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! 😂
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?
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.
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
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 😢
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!
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 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!
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.
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 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!
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
Hi, James! How did you get ahold of the Remedy Skincare? I don't think they ship to the UK? 😊
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.
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 😊
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!!
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!
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.
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.
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 💕
Finally, someone who talks about the scent in the Ultra Violette Supreme Screen! Thought I was the only one! I got it in the SpaceNK advent calendar a few years ago. And I couldn't get the hype of it. The scent is really bad. Like I thought I had gotten a bad product. Yet the expiration date stated it wouldn't go bad until a year. I was afraid of selling it further as someone might feel cheated thinking I sold a spoiled product. So I finished it not to my liking.
Also agree that it doesn't sit well on the skin, and makes it sort of off look bad after a few hours. It's definitely overhyped or they're having some manufacturing problems.
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
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 😢
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.
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.
YES, the Anua toner stings!!! I have sensitive skin, and anytime I tried that product, whether my skin was irritated or in good condition, it stung. HOW is this rated so highly??
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 have pretty bad rosacea; it would be cool to see a video of recent/holy grail rosacea products in every category :)
Ahh just as I searched up your channel to watch one of your videos, this got uploaded!
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 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
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....
Remedy just launched the 19th of March so you just used it less than 2 weeks. Is that enough time to know if it works?
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.
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 am really liking the Remedy serum and the way the bottle opens is cool
Hi where did you find this?? I can’t seem to find the serum online!
It is by Dr Shah from Doctorly
@@sandiarms4719 oh wow thank you! They don’t ship to uk tho :(
As I’ve gotten older, I realize less is more for me. No fragrance EVER!! Lol
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?
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
Hey James, I'd love to get your thoughts on tools for skincare like the medicube devices and whether you think they are worth it especially since they can run around 300
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 actually liked the peach serum, I even got the lotion but fragrance is indeed a personal thing
Honestly I LOVE roundlab sunscreen ❤❤❤❤ I can’t do without it anymore.
I had the same issue with the Anua “soothing” toner…what’s the deal?
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.
Omg thank you! Honestly Anua did great with marketing but I felt their products did not deliver 😕
I love Kbeauty, but I struggle with MS. When I get exhausted it is so overwhelming that I just don't even want to attempt it. Any low effort or tips on skincare when you have zero spoons left? Thanks!
I totally understand you, James. It can be the best product on Earth, but if it smells displeasing to me, I'm not using it, no matter what. I also HATE the smell of geranium.
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!!
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
I started watching your channel because my son ,24, has broken out in acne and is so depressed and anxious 😟... I'm trying to help him through this, but I've never had acne. I need help. Any advice would be much appreciated. He is not copying well at all, and as his mother, I am worried sick.
My skin is oily, so I love a cleanser like Rhode. I would use it and then just moisturize.
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.