- the Tower 28 is supposed to be a good example of tinted sunscreen shade ranges! Sorry should’ve noted that - I filmed this video 2 maybe 3 weeks ago and have been using the Bioderma micellar water (got a free sample from olive young) and I’ve been liking it so far!
I've never liked micellar water. But while I was on vacation I got Pacifica coconut micellar cleansing water and it's actually pretty great! Doesn't leave a residue of any kind and it's super gentle. Plus it smells yummy and is a good affordable option. I hope everyone is having a great start to the year!
I also had reactions to a bunch of micellar waters. I kept seeing recommendations for French brand Mustela's "Sensitive" formula. I now buy it in bulk 😬 I always take it when camping or traveling locally as it also makes a great waterless hand-cleanser, and I've even used to spot-treat stains on clothing 🤣 Anyway...other than that Make P:rem has a "Pure Biome cleansing water" that has also been excellent, bonus, probiotics, PHA, and it smells of pear
Where did you get you yellow and blue cat light? I really want one it reminds my of my cat Opal. She was all white with a blue eye and a gold eye, she passed away
Same! I am not *that* pale, (fair-light I’d say) but I’m olive, every time I use a tinted sunscreen it looks like I can’t colour-match my makeup so I’d rather look a bit ghostly from a white cast and then use a lot of blush on top or something.
Preach! I flee direct sunlight anyway because I get red as a lobster, and I am finally proud of my Snow White look after years of trying to get a tan, so the white cast just adds to the *lewk* I guess
I once dated someone that couldn't stand the herbal and natural is better, his response was always " hemlock is an herb,, syphilis is natural and you wouldn't want either". Only thing I think of when someone says ' ooh it's natural and herbal so it can't have any negative impact'
This reminded me of a Tim Minchin bit that went like "these people who say that chemical is BAD and natural is GOOD.... everything is chemicals!! and crocodiles are natural!!"
@@fresh_as_a_maisy I love that there's a Tim Minchin reference here!! Every time someone mentions homeopathic medicine I think of one of his songs ... wish I could remember which one it is!!😅😂
Why do people assume that people who want to use natural skincare are dumb enough not to be careful of hemlock? Or don't know what water is constituted of? It's not only unfunny and unclever, but the the jokes are ooolllddd. Every single time the topic comes up it's the same tired nonsense. You know what else is old? Deceptive beauty marketing. Nearly everything people used was released with a bunch of lies attached. No one is superior in this game.
For dry skin people, apply moisturizer at night and then put an oil over it. My skin has been even better than when I slug with my beloved Cereve Healing Ointment. 😀
Also if you could, apply moisturizers on damp skin, be it after you shower or by using mists in between steps, thats THE game changer, then slug after ooooooh
I have normal skin and I do that too. Feels amazing and my skin looks so much better. Volition unspottable oil has done wonders to lighten my dark spots.
I really like topping my moisturizer at night with pacifica wake up beautiful which feels very oily/occlusive. Saw an improvement over using a oil overtop.
As an esthetician it drives me crazy when people say “retinol is the only true anti-aging skincare product” when sunscreen exists. Just use sunscreen and stay moisturized ✨retinol is nice for some people but the only necessary product for aging concerns is your spf
I don’t think that is necessarily true though. As an avid retinol user for 10 years or so, it has actively kept wrinkles and dark marks at bay. Which of course, sunscreen will do the same, but not in the same way. Sunscreen can help prevent you from getting wrinkles and dark marks/sun spots darkening, but sunscreen doesn’t actually help reverse the aging process of the skin. Sunscreen is preventative. It helps you to not age as fast where retinol literally has been studied to actively reverse signs of the aging process. So I totally agree, sunscreen is an amazing necessary tool to have even more so than retinol, but at preventing. It won’t do a thing to lighten dark marks or lessen wrinkles you already have. Only keep them from getting worse. That’s all I’m saying.
@@chrissylekas were you using the prescription ones or over the counter? I need sth to thicken my undereye skin but i don't see people talk about that area at all.
Another issue with some tinted sunscreens is that if you apply the recommended 1/4 teaspoon amount, you just end up looking like you’re slathered in foundation. That brand you mentioned with the limited shade range actually mentions on their website that it’s designed to be used as a “secondary sunscreen”, alongside a regular SPF. So basically they just created a really limited foundation line that just happens to have SPF??
Never bothered with tinted sunscreen because I'm not remotely interested in inorganic SPF filters. I'm happy with my lovely cheap Japanese sunscreens made with organic (chemical) SPF filters. The constant pressure for black folks to use physical sunscreens is just ridiculous.
I wear mineral sunscreen bc I am too sensitive to the chemical filters used in the US.. does anyone have recommendations on Japanese chemical sunscreen that is good for sensitive skin?
Retinols are funny to me because there's so much push to add them to your routine, but literally everyone warns about irritation. I assumed I'd regret adding retinol to my routine since my skin is so unpredictably sensitive. Fast forward 6 months and...I'm using prescription tazarotene (on face) and retinol (on neck/chest) every night with literally no reaction. 🥴 Meanwhile I'm 0 for 4 on AHAs lmao. Sensitive skin is so weird.
I was thinking of starting retinol but niacinamide reacted badly to my skin and it recently became sensitive to AHAs although I didnt even use them diligently so I was scared of using the semingly irritating retinols. But this comment gives me hope that it won't ruin my skin.
I'm late to this comment but I totally relate - currently on tretinoin 0.05% and I have had no reaction beyond some mild dryness and peeling at first. But I can't tolerate the exfoliating acids on my face, whether AHAs, BHAs, and even PHAs. 😤 I think it's because the acids only pull off the top dead layers of skin, but retinoids teach your skin at the cellular level to turnover and "behave" better, so to speak. It's the cell signaling action with retinoids, versus just dissolving skin layers with acids. That's my theory, anyway.
For me, it's vitamin C, specifically, l-ascorbic acid. I've tried so many different brands, and so many different concentrations for the past 2 years and it just irritates and stings my skin so badly. I've given up on trying to find one that will work for me.
Hi Joyce.... I have had the same thing happen with my skin when I was just using vitamin C by itself. I'm using Glow Recipe's Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum and I have found it's gentle on my skin and I have had no irritation with this product. It's a bit more on the expensive side but I have found it works for my skin so far. Vitamin C is actually a product I'm looking to possibly eliminate from my skincare routine to make it a bit more simpler so I'm not sure if I will continue to use a vitamin C but if I were to continue I would recommend this one. Everybody's skin is different so not sure if it would work for you or not but just offering a suggestion. 😊.
If u ever choose to use vit c again, try Paula’s Choice antioxidant serum from the resist line. My reactive, sensitive, acne prone, dry skin can handle it very well and still see results over long term ☺️
Me too. I haven’t found any Vit C that has shown results worth the effort and irritation. I’ve bought so many just to have them oxidize a month later. I’ll stick to prescription azelaic.
Same, along with some concealer as needed! But I agree that tinted sunscreen needs to diversify it's shade range just like makeup. I actually mix 2 different brands tinted mineral spf 30s to get the right color for my skin tone
@@pacey5980 just a friendly suggestion but mixing sunscreens is definitely not advised and can have a huge impact on how well it protects you! I get it’s rough tho
I'm so happy to find someone else who can't use micellar water! I used it once and had an INTENSE allergic reaction that then lead to a severe cystic breakout :(
Thank you for pointing out about rosacea and retinol. That's a great reminder that I should listen to my skin first and doctors and bloggers after. My skin flares up a lot when I don't treat it right haha. I postpone using retinol because I don't want to break out even more after everything going well.
@@montana1080 me too. My skin used to breakout while i was using retinol(TO Retinol) and switched to other brand(G&G Retinal 0.05%). It works wonder on my skin and it took like 2 months to see some improvement on my skin plus i simplified my skincare routine which makes my skin so happy😌
@@montana1080 retinoids (and retinol by association) are off label treatments for rosacea, not the gold standard. The standards are IPL "lasers" oxymetazoline, brimonidine, azelaic acid, topical metronidazole, and even isotretinoin and ivermectin.
Retinol tears my rosacea skin UP. I also can't use a lot of things many people claim rosaceans can. It was SO frustrating seeing derms. I lost all faith. Ugh.
As someone with PIH i have this constant need to use actives to get rid of it but I learned that its ok to just use the basics and a cica cream until my breakout calms down. I agree with retinol I felt pressured into using it and nothing worked until hyram's formula came out. However once winter hit my skin has hated nearly everything I've tried to put on it so I'm just in hydration and calming mode until this subsides.
Yes! My skin cannot handle retinol nor hyaluronic acid. I wondered why, all of a sudden, I had really bad dermatitis. These were why. Everyone's skin is different. Do what is best for you!
The bare minerals complexion rescue is a pretty good tinted sunscreen. They need a few more very dark and very light shades, but they have a decent shade range.
companies marketing their oils as serums is so puzzling. a sephora employee once talked me into a mini of the kiehl’s midnight concentrate serum (ah, if i only knew then what i know now.) come to find out, the entire product is squalane and essential oils (ick!). this was before i knew the most about skincare, obviously. luckily i found another use for it when i realized what was in it-i used it after my moisturizer to lock in my skincare at the end of my routine. it is great for that…because it’s an OIL. not a serum. get it together, brands!
@@allieren it really is overpriced. it’s just squalane and lavender, so i don’t know why it is so expensive! and yes, it’s nice as an oil, but i was so disappointed in its performance and texture when i thought it was a serum, especially with how it would combine with my other serums and things.
Personally I love oils, they are the one skincare product I found actually makes a difference. My favourite one currently is the Essano Wrinkle Rescue serum (it says its a serum but honestly its just a lightweight oil), its an oil with squalane, jojoba, rosehip and bakuchiol. Skincare is super individual! I also prefer bakuchiol over retinol, retinol is way too harsh on my skin no matter how much I build it up
I so agree about the tinted sunscreens situation- although I do want to be able to use a tinted one, not because I prefer mineral SPFs, but because I want that extra protection iron oxides provide. As a person of colour, hyperpigmentation is my biggest issue and the more protection the merrier! As someone who isn't a makeup person, a chemical tinted sunscreen would be an ideal one for me! Also, I'm the same way with retinol! The pressure is real, but it's just too strong for my sensitive skin to use
Im not sure if this will work for you but I recommend trying the drmtlgy universal tinted moisturizer with spf. Theres an anti aging kind which may be too much for your sensitive skin and theres a glow/protect kind that might be better. Its spf 46 and has both chemical sunscreen and zinc oxide. I myself am medium-skin toned but Ive read some reviews and many people with darker skin have said the light tint blends into their skin and doesn’t leave a cast. Its not too expensive and has an airless pump so you dont waste product! Its been my go to for months!
retinols (tretinoin especially) purge you the FRICK out.....and then begin to build UP your skin. they make your skin more resilient over time. retinol=good. i have (had?) horrible rosacea and sun damage and acne and the most sensitive skin you can imagine, and retinol was the only thing that helped.
It never occurred to me to leave micellar water on my skin! As far as I’m concerned it’s a makeup remover (if I actually need it, for removing mascara etc) and then I use my normal gentle wash-off cleanser which leaves my skin feeling clean but not dried-out.
Same here! I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone not rinse it off. I use it to start to break down my makeup at night and wipe off the previous night’s skincare in the morning, and either way follow up with rinsing away with water and a cloth.
I think we all can agree that Bioderma (the pink version) is superior when it comes to micellar water. I have very sensitive/reactive skin and this has to be one of my holy-grail products. Sometimes I follow up with a water based cleanser, sometimes I don´t and just use two cotton pads.
JAMES READ THIS FOR THE MICELLAR WATER. I’m telling you, Bioderma is unique. I have been using it for almost ten years and It was the first one so I could never even try to get near a profumy , itchy, and cheap Garnier one. I have always loved makeup and it’s one of my biggest passion in life. Especially on my eyes more than on my face (never put on masks of foundation and contoruing), creating very colorful and elaborated looks cause I hate neutrals (the more toned down colors I could use are bronze shades) Bioderma is ELITE. It doesn’t dry you down, it cleanses deeply, it doesn’t itch, it’s fresh and it doesn’t smell. (I mean those perfume irritating smells) Bioderma creates amazing products overall. Just a quick notice, They have 3 line. A pink one, one blue and one green. I have always used the pink one but all three are aimed for various types of skin. One especially for sensitive skin that gets red and itchy. Promise, you will find in this one, THE GOOD ONE. Love Alessandra ❤️
Totally agree. I use the pink Bioiderma MW to cleanse my crusty eyes first thing in the morning. Also once I remove my make up it’s great to wipe over to remove final traces. I also used to use Garnier and even their sensitive version made my skin dry and itchy. So Bioderma for me is the ultimate and I’ve never rinsed it in my life. It’s amazing!
Bioderma IS the first micellar water on the market for a reason! I, for one, cannot stand any micellar water (I get my makeup off way better with cleansing oil), but from the ones I have tried (for sensitive skin) Bioderma is the only one that didn't make my eyes sting (my eyes are _sensitive_ ). Bioderma is indeed ELITE when it comes to micellar water💜
I started micellar water usage a few years ago with Garnier, and I didn’t love it but figured I’d give it a try… then stopped using it when there was some huff in the media about it containing a carcinogen. IDK, but I tossed it… I didn’t use micellar water again for 2 years, then I found the Bioderma in my local Walgreens and started using it. The Hydrabio blue bottle, I use it daily and I love it! I have fickle skin, oily when it remembers to be, combo when it decides to not act up and dry as all heck when it’s being a jerk! And, I’ve not tossed the bottle out the window yet.
I'd love to see more of water activated skincare as I just started using Blueland for this reason which makes cleaning products that you mix with water to be more eco-friendly and its working great
I feel like I was forced to use retinol because I am 42. I used it for 18 months and even increased the dose and it did absolutely nothing for me. I got the Sunday Riley $90 retinol in my FabFitFun box and it broke me out so bad. I am so glad I didn’t actually purchase it with my own money. Don’t even get me started on mixing retinol with any ELF skincare product. I broke out in a rash on my neck that made it look like someone strangled me, and I had to work with it the rash all over my neck. I also bought some elf skincare products because everyone hyped them up, and I had acne all over my chin. Good times.
I work in a beauty shop in the UK and I have to say I am a retinol lover but it’s deffo not for everyone, for people that do have a harder time finding a retinol that is suitable for their skin I always take them to the Medik8 Crystal Retinal. A retinol has to go through 3 structural changes in the skin before it’s ready to get to work. Because medik8 is formulated as a retinal not a retinol, it only changes once in the skin (they’ve already done the first two in the lab essentially) so because it’s going through less changes there’s less opportunity for it to cause sensitivity or a negative reaction so maybe give that one a try!!
oh no!!! i too found retinols way too damaging. the worst part? i spent HUNDREDS before finding the 2% granactive retinoid that’s $10 from the Ordinary… it’s the only product of theirs I like and it HAS made a difference in my dry to combo NONsensitive skin!
15:43 Thank you!! Yeah, and the stress about if it’s not tretinoin or retin-A, it’s not worth it. I use retinol, sure, but not everyone can do that and there’s peptides, vitamin C and living a healthy life in general that also contributes to a graceful ageing. If I’ve learned something from watching Dr Shereene, Dr Alexis, Dr Vanita Rattan (all good dermatologists), it’s the regularity and persistence, the long term routine and not the highest percentage and not even always the strongest ingredient (I’m thinking hydroquinone and retinoic acid as well as high percentage AHA/BHA). Like Dr Alexis says: Start low and go slow. I’m leaving the fixation of high percentages back in 2021 and focusing on what doesn’t irritate my skin! I do wish for you to find a face oil, though, a face oil that you like! Because I think you’re missing out on something really nice. I love Luna (Sunday Riley) and I like rosehip seed oil and grape seed oil - but I don’t like everyone that I’ve tried. I do hope you’ll find your perfect oil! It’s so nice at night !🥰 🌸🌸🌸
I'm on board with ditching the tinted sunscreen. It's a big ask to combine sun protection with a cosmetic but I had hope. Theoretically it's a great idea but the execution is just eons behind make up standards. This year will be testing how different skin tints act with my sunscreen and finding a good combination.
I really appreciate your stance on retinol. Well done for coming out and saying it lol cos every single person on Skincare RUclips loves it and I just don’t think it’s that amazing? It just burns and does not much else. I’ve been using it for months and I don’t think there’s any difference in my skin at all
I do REALLY love the new background but I also REALLLLLLY love this old background. The lights are my FAV. Like I 10000% want them for my house. And I just love looking at them in your videos.
I love this video! In the past I felt overwhelmed if I didn’t use all the skincare products in the book because others my skin wouldn’t have the benefits of a “complete” skincare.. sometimes less is best! I live how real you are! James I don’t know who else could be interested in but I’d love to see a video/know the lighting set up that you have.. background front light etc.. i love this style of light and background .. Can you you please show us? Thank you 😊
I have dry skin but even then, using an oil on my skin can still make me break out. This week I have been mixing a couple of drops into my moisturiser and it is great! But I would definitely see how anyone with oily skin wouldn’t get on with it!
I actually love using squalane oil! I mix 3 drops with my Cerave moisturizer and my skin always feels amazing! I have dry skin so I can understand that it could be a bit much for people with oily skin
Me too! Squalene is one of the only oils that doesn't just sit on top of my skin and cause breakouts. It sinks in and softens my exzema. Argon oil, olive, coconut, shea, and propolis...it all makes me look gross and oily then i break out even though i buy formulated products and don't just smear cooking oils on my face.
Hello James! I’ve had to make some of the same decisions and it can be emotional. But that’s okay it opens the door for new adventures. Hope you are well and having a good year so far.
Thank you for this video James! 🙌❤️. I was experiencing the same thing last year where I was having a schedule during the week when I knew I was supposed to use certain products and I thought I needed a product for every targeted thing I was looking at like a separate vitamin c serum, separate niacinamide, several essences and serums, etc but going into 2022 I'm working on a simpler skincare routine that still includes products that work well for me and my skin and that I love, but are formulated together that way I don't have to have so many products and stress myself out with making sure I use certain things at certain times/days. Scheduling myself like that took the fun out of actually using the skincare products and doing skincare, which is something that I look forward to every morning and every night!!! I think the other thing I'm more focused on as well is just making sure my skin barrier is in good shape instead of worrying about having several different products to target specific things. So I'm going into 2022 with normalizing a good balance of enjoying products that work for my skin along with having fun with skincare. 😊
I LOVE the bioderma sebium micellar water. the blue/green one. I'll be the FIRST to admit that I've been super lazy in the past and that was my only method of cleansing and it's so gentle and really does get dirt and oils cleansed from my face. it is definitely something I will keep on my skincare shelf. it doesn't feel oily. I have an oily t-zone as well and it just makes my skin feel super clean. I was always so against micellar waters because they looked like the garnier one with the separation of water/micelles. but the bioderma doesn't look like that. and my beauty consultant at my job told me about the bioderma one, so I gave it a go and fell in love with it! so I HOPE it works for you, like it's worked for me!
Try a313 retinol if you haven't already. It's lower dose but with a good gentle delivery system. When I use my prescription retinol my skin always looks kind of worse the next day (s) but with the a313 my skin looks better the next day. It looks so simple but I think it's well done.
@@JamesWelsh Charlotte Palermino did an IGTV or a reel about it a while back I think! Basically it’s a really gentle form of retinol (it might not even be a retinol but a retinol ester, can’t remember) but it’s actually effective because it’s stable and has good packaging, contrasting a lot of the more popular OTC retinols with higher and higher percentages of retinol but with less stability testing.
A313 is a vitamin a formulation in a macrogol base. Basically a glycol. It is a better delivery system in my opinion even though it's weaker than tretinoin. One of the reasons I tried it out was seeing it in an instagram story of shereene idriss years ago . Back then she had far far fewer followers.
@@JamesWelsh I started using A313 two years ago. OMG, it's sooooo good that I was happy not alot of people knew about it 😅 I did eventually recommend it to my friends. They couldn't thank me enough. Even threw out their Paula Choice out the window. I'm 42 by the way.
I use mineral sunscreen on my face as I find chemical sunscreen to irritating to my eyes. I custom tint a small batch (weeks worth) using pigment drops to counteract any white cast. There is a great variety of pigment drops with many undertones available.
What helped me in re-adding retinol (I use the L'Oréal one) was adding an azelaic acid instead for a while both day and night, now using it only during the day, and it definitely helped with my rosacea flare-ups
Love this video! I agree sometimes there feels like a lot of pressure to use certain ingredients or products but they just don’t work for everyone. I tried a mineral spf so that I would have one for if I messed up my skin as they’re “less irritating” but it hurt to rub in!!! Will be sticking with chemical spf for sure. Also, a stand-alone vitamin C is something I’m not going to force myself to try and use in 2022!
Jojoba oil has been a game changer for my acne! It keeps it more in check and anything I pick on grows faster. I am obviously quite oily but I don't mind being a grease fest at night haha.
When my skin is annoyed, cleansing with jojoba oil is all it will tolerate. When my skin gets super dry, a couple of drops of oil added to my normal moisturizer helps to seal in the hydration I’ve applied. (I blend my own plant oils, without essential oils, for whatever my skin needs. I’ve never found a commercial blend that my skin likes.) Shea butter is my favorite occlusive. (My skin has a problem with petrochemicals. So, no petrolatum or mineral oil for me.) I should add that my skin is very reactive, always has been. I’ve learned, after decades of experimentation what helps and what messes it up. But I keep discovering more ways to annoy my skin. For example, not rinsing off micellar water is a no-no for me. I learned this the hard way. I can use it to remove makeup or clean my skin when washing isn’t an option, but I always have to use water to rinse afterwards. If I don’t, my skin barrier can suffer.
The Supergoop Glowscreen works for my skin and all I have to do is wait for it to dry and it’s like the tint isn’t there. I’m roughly the same shade as James. It goes on more translucent than you think. Keep applying SPF folks!
Vids two days in a row...yay! Love you hun- you're the best( well if you don't mind tying with Robert lol). I too have yet to find a micellar water that doesn't leave me with a weird film on my skin. I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets itchy from it. I'd love to find a good one though as sometimes I just can't be bothered with a long routine! BTW CeraVe makes a good mattifying sunscreen. It's SPF30
I agree that oils don’t seem to agree with my skin as a stand alone product even at my age (45). I like nuxe for the body but not face. You hit the nail on the head! That’s why I love you and just subscribed!
I love the feel of oil and vit c on my skin, but I do agree, you have to be careful, especially outside with the sun. Use what works for you, but sometimes you have to experiment
agreed! it’s funny bc oils are proven to actually attract sun rays. think back in the day when slathering olive oil on your skin to tan was a thing. I once got a free bottle of vit C with olive oil as one of the top ingredients & was like um what were they thinking 😂
I actually really love the fact that you don’t use retinol and talk about the pressures you feel to use. I also have rosacea and have sensitive and dry skin so it’s super easy for me to get flair ups and I struggled a lot with retinol and haven’t used it in like a year but I often feel pressure like I NEED to use one or I’ll have issues with my skin. I just appreciate you acknowledging that retinol is not for everyone just like every other skin care ingredient because everyone makes it seem like every person can use it without issues and that’s just not the case!
I love this video, honestly the whole constant fear of missing out/pressure really stresses me out sometimes. Skincare is supposed to be fun! When I first started a skincare routine in 2019 I was enjoying not obsessing over every ingredient and finding what works, now I feel like everyone hyping up a product every second and telling you "you have to have this in your routine" just sucks the enjoyment out of it!
I’m 53 and sadly never really took care of my skin so wrinkles are part of my face now and we get along just fine. I have started using some actives in the last 6 months ( learned the hard way that my skin can’t tolerate vitamin c in any form that I’ve tried so far…niacinamide to the rescue) I’ve actually noticed a reduction in some of the deeper wrinkles and a general brightening of my skin and just that little bit makes me happy and want to continue. Thanks for all your videos. I really love your content. You’re knowledgeable but keep it light and fun
I've never understood using a oil unless you need that extra barrier to lock in hydration, but I'm also a oily girl 💁♀️. Typically I only pull out the oil during the winter on my dry spots when needed
I use my oil (cold-pressed) in my pm routine , I absolutely love this and it sinks right in and my skin feels soo smooth and plump … and iam an oily gurl! I really just love the feeling :)
James, I really appreciate that you read and listen our comments. And I would love if you could educate us about dry,sensitive skin. Nobody talks about skin care routine for young adults. Love you 😘💗
I’m also interested in seeing how more eco-friendly/water-activated skincare goes! I’ve been wanting more eco-friendly options, but a lot of those brands are “natural/organic” with lots of oils, essential oils, Shea butters, etc that I know my combo-oily, acne prone skin wouldn’t agree with. However, in regards to oils, I’ve found I’ve needed something with more oomph in the winter as my cheeks and eye area get drier (still oily t-zone), and mixing Squalane oil (TO Plant-derived diversion) into my moisturizer has worked wonders for the drier areas. Putting the oil on after my moisturizer is a heavy greasy gross feeling mess, but mixing it, I barely notice the extra product!
Nothing works like Botox. I've not tried it but am tempted to give it a go. Do you have, or know of a legit resource that shares a list of ingredients that *can* cause spots and/or irritation? I'm getting irritation and breakouts that I know is caused by products I'm using. My skin seems to be getting more sensitive but I don't know where to start in finding out what's irritating it.
Thank you James for all the info and all your video content. The Welch brothers helped me get through two Covid variants here in middle of USA. It’s fun to see all the products we can’t get here. 💕
I am so happy with this particular RUclips. Why because sometimes I really believe you don’t take your own advice . If something doesn’t work for you stop 🛑 using it.
I have rosacea and the only retinol that seems to work well for me is the OTC adapalene 0.1% gel. I’ve tried LOTS of retinols but I tolerate this one the best. I always sandwich it, use it 2-3 times a week only, and this has helped to calm down my acne and rosacea tremendously.
I am SO with you on the mixing powders!! I feel the same way about the Paula’s Choice boosters (even though I love that brand) - I am NOT a cosmetic chemist and I don’t always know how things are going to work together!! I feel like it’s too risky to have a bad reaction when literally mixing two products into one.
I’m so happy you mentioned that Coastal Citizen cleansing water! I got it after hearing you recommend it and it’s been a life changer! I am currently going through a depressive episode, and of course the first thing I neglect is skincare. Using the Coastal Citizen water has really really helped, because I can even do it in bed.
I feel the same way about retinol! I want to use it, I’ve tried a bunch of different ones. From lotions to serum’s…but they always break me out or irritate my skin. I’m a 32 year old woman and I feel so much pressure to start using them now! I have pretty much given up for now though.
YES to ditching tinted sunscreens! I have a very similar skintone so I have experienced and completely agree with everything you said. Thank you for bringing it up!
I avoided retinol since I was a teen after using Retin-A for acne and my mom having to march me down to the dermatologist when they said my irritation was normal. The nurse blanched when she saw my tomato red peeling skin from across the room. I’m also allergic to Botox. I’ve recently started using Luna Retinol Oil over niacinamide once a week and I like it.
I got first view!! 💕 so happy to see you upload. You al2ays make me laugh when you say chill the fk out 😆 or calm tf down 😆 can't wait yo see you and Robert tomorrow! 💜🖤 thank you for your content!!
James! First off - I adore you and I’m always so excited to watch your videos! I have been a deep lover of Korean skincare for 5 years now hehe, so your reviews are so fun to watch. Now I’m wondering - at the beginning when you were speaking about oils…I wonder if you’ve ever heard of or tried Benton Let`s Carrot Multi Oil? It’s so brilliant and can be used in so many ways, not just for the face! I wonder if you would like THAT oil
Hey man , try differin instead of retinol . It works great for anti age too and its less irritating . Im on it for a month now . Oly side effect I got was a bit skin peeling when I started and some redness but not much when compared to using strong retinol before . Maybe it will work for you aswell :)
I finally found a sunscreen that my pale assed skin likes. I can’t stand tinted sunscreens. I was on a zinc sunscreen routine for years. I have rosacea.. and No ! My skin hates that . Love these videos 💜🖤
Yes yes yes! Retinols gave me perioral dermatitis out if nowhere after using them for like a year or two 💔 I also have the very same issue with micellar water, always breakout or have reactions to it 😭
I feel like we’re always so in sync with skincare. I’ve pulled it way back. I was getting more and more blemishes and redness when I used to get 1, maybe 2 pimples a month. (narrowed it down to vitamin C and salicylic acid as culprits) Now that I use a ceramide face wash, glycolic toner in place of SA, TO caffeine serum, and cetaphil moisturizer - my face is finally completely even, clear, and glowy all day. I’ve tried so much high end and truly Cetaphil moisturizing lotion is the most long lasting, weightless form of hydration. I ditched “occlusive oils” a long time ago too- just don’t even need it anymore. I’ve also had to take a break from retinol for laser hair removal which has honestly been so nice. So much less flaking and irritation - but I purchased the Paula’s choice for when I’m done with laser so wish me luck. (Just a couple more weeks!)
I wonder if the range of darker tinted sunscreens has to do with the “demand” for it. As someone who works with skin cancers, I know everyone is susceptible to skin cancers, however I also know many people with darker skin tones who “think” they don’t need to use sunscreen.
It’s possible. Majority of the consumers in some markets probably are tan, medium-light, or lighter. Then, the demographic shrinks furthermore with the small number of people on the dark half of the spectrum that have a demand for sunscreen. It is a growing niche though. The skin concerns are a bit different & the challenges do make sun protection harder to adopt
This argument has been used by brands a lot (also about fondation shade range). But if that was the problem, they could have a good shade range and just produce less of the darker ones. Just because potentially less people with darker skin would buy it, doesn't mean the gap in between each dark shade have to be huge... I think they just do not care at all honestly...
@@Taemin727 that and the fact that darker tones tend to be harder to formulate. Thats obviously no excuse to not make those shades but they just dont want to put all that R&D into darker shades that take more work (and theyre also likely a bit racist)
Good for you, James!! I realize this is a place for Tretinoin in the skincare world, mainly for acne. However, I've lost count of how many influencers I've seen who have said, "Don't mind my peeling, irritated skin from my Tretinoin."🤨 I am 59. and am successfully using a lower strength retinol for several years with great success. And with NO side effects!! If an active ingredient made my skin irritated, it would not remain in my skincare routines!
Regarding your commentary on the tinted sunscreen, people forget the other end of the spectrum of people who are really pale too (which is even weirder because we burn so much faster than darker skin types.) It's impossible for me to find my color in general, let alone for a tinted sunscreen because I'm just too pale and I refuse to tan. Pale people understand the struggle too!
Any time I use aha, bha, retinol, etc. I always break out in hives. I've always felt pressured to try them again though because they're supposed to be good for you. I finally discovered azelaic acid and it has been a godsend for my skin!
James, I don’t know if you’ll read this but a girl can dream. I probably have rosacea too, & for a fact perioral dermatitis and seborrheic eczema which flares up from time to time. The thing that has worked best for me (besides accutane, but you can only take so much) is the urea moisturizer by Malezia. They are a brand which launched last year, they are solar powered, sustainable, minimal ingredients but science based. They don’t invest in marketing to keep themselves sustainable, and donate 1% every month to 6 ngos that fight climate change. They also have an amazing benzoyl peroxide gel. I hope you can give them a try and a shoot out. We need more brands like them. Xx
@@goodiegoodygumdrops this is by far the less irritating BP I have tried! I don’t like salicylic acid either, if I’m gonna use the BP I put it over the moisturizer and not every night😌
I just started using retinol from my doctor 3 weeks ago. Mildest %, every other night. The rosacea I thought I didn't have is a bright red plum on my cheek. I did not know the retinol aggravated it - thank you!
I am too white for tinted sunscreen 😆 I just turn yellow or beige. I have been using the super UV form Garnier the last 10 months or so, it doesn't sting around my eyes and are at my price point.
I don't really like tinted sunscreens cause I don't want to be putting that on my ears, back of neck, and chest. So if I'm going to use a different sunscreen for those areas I may as well use that other sunscreen all over!
Sulfur mask from SR their Saturn helps. Glow recipe avacato ceramide helps for soothing. I just bought the SR CEO let’s see how it works. Love you James!
I am oily/resilient acne-prone aging skin. I finally found an oil I actually like. Pure'am Super Glow Dew. When I mess my skin barrier up, this one helps. Micellar water bothers me as well. I'm trying out Neogen Real Flower Cleansing Water Calendula. Loving it
I've never found a chemical sunscreen that doesn't sting the absolute shit out of my eyes or one that stays in place enough to protect anywhere near my eyes without migrating into them and doing the aforementioned stinging. I am fair af, so I can often use untinted or lightly tinted formulas, but most of them feel horrible and thick on my skin or even physically clog my pores. I actually loved first aid beauty's tinted sunscreen more than anything and it was cancelled and I haven't found anything that I like even remotely as well yet. I do use Bliss Block Star, but I would call the formula "barely tolerable." So it's not that I am some crazy conspiracy theorist, I just have insanely sensitive skin and eyes. 🤷♀️
I’m the same :( I’m glad I’m pale because every time I try a chemical sunscreen my eyes immediately start watering and god forbid I sweat at any point and then my skin starts burning too. I rarely have a problem rubbing in physical sunscreens but the cheap price and fluid texture really makes me wish I could use them
A good hack for you if sunscreen irritates your eyes is to buy a sunscreen lip balm and use that around your eyes. Paulas choice has a good 50SPF one and Vanicream also has one.
I have acne rosacea. I don’t have any issues with tretinoin but I think that’s because my skincare routine is super boring and basic. No frills, fragrance free, etc. It’s not fun, but it’s effective (for me). My dermatologist told me to get rid of pretty much everything I had (mostly Sephora products) and I had to wipe the slate clean.
Sounds like you have a good doctor! NONE of the 3 that I saw had any skincare or vitamin regimes reccs to give me. Either it was prescriptions or (and my favorite) "Well your only real option is lasers." Ugh. That was my very last doctor. Lol. Never saw another skin doctor. Literally scoured the Internet and RUclips and got better help
@@goodiegoodygumdrops I do take spironolactone (a prescription) to control the hormonal breakouts. I didn’t mention that since I was talking about the rosacea stuff. I really love my dermatologist, though. I found her through positive google reviews. I’m sorry you had some bad experiences. 😕
One thing i love about the ordinary’s vitamin c powder is that it is always fresh so there’s no orange-brown oxidation when you freshly mix it and it’s super cheap! But i understand it’s not everyone’s cup of tea
I love micellar water to remover my waterproof mascara, but I always wash my face throughly after. I just don’t like the film it leaves behind but I think it’s great for removing makeup, well as a first step at least.
I used to use facial oils as an occlusive layer but it honestly didn't do much for me. I started using the Cicaplast balm from La Roche Posay and Aquaphor (my brother's recommendation) and my skin has been feeling way better. It's not dry anymore in the morning, less sensitive, and surprisingly my acne has gotten a bit better. One of the things I really stopped "caring" about is exfoliators. Before I would plan my weekly skincare routine based on when I was going to exfoliate. My skin would often be really irritated even tho I did it max once a week. Now I don't really stress over it, I do it when I feel that my skin really needs it.
I prefer chemical sunscreens for daily use. The only time I use mineral ones is when I’m going to be swimming in the ocean, when I choose a reef-safe one.
This is me with vitamin c. It makes my rosacea flare up so badly and really stings. Plus I’ve yet to see any improvements in my skin whenever I’ve tried one. I’ve given up on it to be honest.
I remember when i used a tinted sunscreen for the first time and .... let's just say I don't want it to be near me. At all😂. I like Chemical sunscreens more but it will always depend on what works best for your skin.
I felt that tinted sun screens were just sun screens with a tab of makeup it made me feel kinda yuck on days where I didn't want to wear makeup at all. When I do wear makeup its stage heavy for pageants so I do enjoy the days off to give my acne prone skin breathers
@@ZebstrikaGirl Yeah that's the other issue it looked like foundation and ya boy doesn't want that either lol 😂 . The texture and feel was uncomfortable. However to be fair, I didn't try other mineral sunscreens so take it with a grain of salt.
James, I know you said you’ve tried retinol in all forms, but just to check - have you tried a (fragrance free) retinaldehyde product? I had issues with any retinol product as well but absolutely zero issues using retinaldehyde, and a bonus it’s more efficacious than retinol anyway. I got my mom on it, too, who has rosacea, and she hasn’t had any issues. We’ve mostly used the Protocol Lab brand but planning to try the Youth to the People one next
- the Tower 28 is supposed to be a good example of tinted sunscreen shade ranges! Sorry should’ve noted that
- I filmed this video 2 maybe 3 weeks ago and have been using the Bioderma micellar water (got a free sample from olive young) and I’ve been liking it so far!
I've never liked micellar water. But while I was on vacation I got Pacifica coconut micellar cleansing water and it's actually pretty great! Doesn't leave a residue of any kind and it's super gentle. Plus it smells yummy and is a good affordable option.
I hope everyone is having a great start to the year!
The bioderma sensibio is my fav
Oh good!
I also had reactions to a bunch of micellar waters. I kept seeing recommendations for French brand Mustela's "Sensitive" formula. I now buy it in bulk 😬 I always take it when camping or traveling locally as it also makes a great waterless hand-cleanser, and I've even used to spot-treat stains on clothing 🤣 Anyway...other than that Make P:rem has a "Pure Biome cleansing water" that has also been excellent, bonus, probiotics, PHA, and it smells of pear
Where did you get you yellow and blue cat light? I really want one it reminds my of my cat Opal. She was all white with a blue eye and a gold eye, she passed away
As a pale person, I've completely given up on tinted sunscreens. I match the white cast better than the tinted sunscreen.
Same! I am not *that* pale, (fair-light I’d say) but I’m olive, every time I use a tinted sunscreen it looks like I can’t colour-match my makeup so I’d rather look a bit ghostly from a white cast and then use a lot of blush on top or something.
Yes ✌🏻 The white cast might as well be a BB cream for me too!
Same!
Preach my pale sissta
Preach! I flee direct sunlight anyway because I get red as a lobster, and I am finally proud of my Snow White look after years of trying to get a tan, so the white cast just adds to the *lewk* I guess
I once dated someone that couldn't stand the herbal and natural is better, his response was always " hemlock is an herb,, syphilis is natural and you wouldn't want either". Only thing I think of when someone says ' ooh it's natural and herbal so it can't have any negative impact'
This reminded me of a Tim Minchin bit that went like "these people who say that chemical is BAD and natural is GOOD.... everything is chemicals!! and crocodiles are natural!!"
Poison Ivy for example 😅
I’m allergic to fruit and used the avocado mask from glow recipe and omggg I looked like a tomato for a week
For me natural is definitely not better
@@fresh_as_a_maisy I love that there's a Tim Minchin reference here!! Every time someone mentions homeopathic medicine I think of one of his songs ... wish I could remember which one it is!!😅😂
Why do people assume that people who want to use natural skincare are dumb enough not to be careful of hemlock? Or don't know what water is constituted of? It's not only unfunny and unclever, but the the jokes are ooolllddd. Every single time the topic comes up it's the same tired nonsense.
You know what else is old? Deceptive beauty marketing. Nearly everything people used was released with a bunch of lies attached. No one is superior in this game.
"I've got botox, I'll be fine!" 😆 The frank honesty is so refreshing from a skincare/beauty channel, I love it.
is that why is forehead does not move LOL
For dry skin people, apply moisturizer at night and then put an oil over it. My skin has been even better than when I slug with my beloved Cereve Healing Ointment. 😀
Also if you could, apply moisturizers on damp skin, be it after you shower or by using mists in between steps, thats THE game changer, then slug after ooooooh
I have normal skin and I do that too. Feels amazing and my skin looks so much better. Volition unspottable oil has done wonders to lighten my dark spots.
Okay I love that healing ointment!!
I really like topping my moisturizer at night with pacifica wake up beautiful which feels very oily/occlusive. Saw an improvement over using a oil overtop.
I do this with my elemis superfood oil!!!
As an esthetician it drives me crazy when people say “retinol is the only true anti-aging skincare product” when sunscreen exists. Just use sunscreen and stay moisturized ✨retinol is nice for some people but the only necessary product for aging concerns is your spf
I don’t think that is necessarily true though. As an avid retinol user for 10 years or so, it has actively kept wrinkles and dark marks at bay. Which of course, sunscreen will do the same, but not in the same way. Sunscreen can help prevent you from getting wrinkles and dark marks/sun spots darkening, but sunscreen doesn’t actually help reverse the aging process of the skin. Sunscreen is preventative. It helps you to not age as fast where retinol literally has been studied to actively reverse signs of the aging process. So I totally agree, sunscreen is an amazing necessary tool to have even more so than retinol, but at preventing. It won’t do a thing to lighten dark marks or lessen wrinkles you already have. Only keep them from getting worse. That’s all I’m saying.
You are wrong
I see where you're coming from. Prevention rather than treatment. But, retinol still has some great benefits.
of course sunscreen is vital, but Retinol has taken ten years off my face- apples and oranges imo
@@chrissylekas were you using the prescription ones or over the counter? I need sth to thicken my undereye skin but i don't see people talk about that area at all.
Another issue with some tinted sunscreens is that if you apply the recommended 1/4 teaspoon amount, you just end up looking like you’re slathered in foundation. That brand you mentioned with the limited shade range actually mentions on their website that it’s designed to be used as a “secondary sunscreen”, alongside a regular SPF. So basically they just created a really limited foundation line that just happens to have SPF??
Never bothered with tinted sunscreen because I'm not remotely interested in inorganic SPF filters. I'm happy with my lovely cheap Japanese sunscreens made with organic (chemical) SPF filters. The constant pressure for black folks to use physical sunscreens is just ridiculous.
True. I hate tinted sunscreen because, obvious reasons, doesn't have my skin tone.
I wear mineral sunscreen bc I am too sensitive to the chemical filters used in the US.. does anyone have recommendations on Japanese chemical sunscreen that is good for sensitive skin?
You do you, my friend 🌹
@@pacey5980 The Biore one and the Mermaid Cake something one.
@@pacey5980 missha sun milk is a great Korean one
Retinols are funny to me because there's so much push to add them to your routine, but literally everyone warns about irritation. I assumed I'd regret adding retinol to my routine since my skin is so unpredictably sensitive.
Fast forward 6 months and...I'm using prescription tazarotene (on face) and retinol (on neck/chest) every night with literally no reaction.
🥴 Meanwhile I'm 0 for 4 on AHAs lmao. Sensitive skin is so weird.
Yup. Sensitive soul right here and retinol is totally fine and makes me soft and supple, chemical exfoliants however.... 😖
i know right, my skin was ruined by supposedly harmless niacinamide but very happily accepted retinol with no irritation or flaking.
I was thinking of starting retinol but niacinamide reacted badly to my skin and it recently became sensitive to AHAs although I didnt even use them diligently so I was scared of using the semingly irritating retinols. But this comment gives me hope that it won't ruin my skin.
I'm late to this comment but I totally relate - currently on tretinoin 0.05% and I have had no reaction beyond some mild dryness and peeling at first. But I can't tolerate the exfoliating acids on my face, whether AHAs, BHAs, and even PHAs. 😤 I think it's because the acids only pull off the top dead layers of skin, but retinoids teach your skin at the cellular level to turnover and "behave" better, so to speak. It's the cell signaling action with retinoids, versus just dissolving skin layers with acids. That's my theory, anyway.
For me, it's vitamin C, specifically, l-ascorbic acid. I've tried so many different brands, and so many different concentrations for the past 2 years and it just irritates and stings my skin so badly. I've given up on trying to find one that will work for me.
Hi Joyce.... I have had the same thing happen with my skin when I was just using vitamin C by itself. I'm using Glow Recipe's Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum and I have found it's gentle on my skin and I have had no irritation with this product. It's a bit more on the expensive side but I have found it works for my skin so far. Vitamin C is actually a product I'm looking to possibly eliminate from my skincare routine to make it a bit more simpler so I'm not sure if I will continue to use a vitamin C but if I were to continue I would recommend this one. Everybody's skin is different so not sure if it would work for you or not but just offering a suggestion. 😊.
If u ever choose to use vit c again, try Paula’s Choice antioxidant serum from the resist line. My reactive, sensitive, acne prone, dry skin can handle it very well and still see results over long term ☺️
Me too. I haven’t found any Vit C that has shown results worth the effort and irritation. I’ve bought so many just to have them oxidize a month later. I’ll stick to prescription azelaic.
Then why keep trying? Listen to your skin..not youtubers
@@jenklouse2903 I love the formulation of that one by Glow Recipe- amazing!!!
Tinted sunscreen and tinted eye cream has completely replaced foundation and concealer for me 😊 I am just really into a pulled back look these days!
Same, along with some concealer as needed! But I agree that tinted sunscreen needs to diversify it's shade range just like makeup. I actually mix 2 different brands tinted mineral spf 30s to get the right color for my skin tone
Same, I love that I don't have an extra step in my routine and I can notice if I have a correct application all over my face
What products do you recommend?
@@pacey5980 just a friendly suggestion but mixing sunscreens is definitely not advised and can have a huge impact on how well it protects you! I get it’s rough tho
@@leggyegg2890 thanks for the info! I will continue my quest to try to find one that matches my skintone
I'm so happy to find someone else who can't use micellar water! I used it once and had an INTENSE allergic reaction that then lead to a severe cystic breakout :(
Thank you for pointing out about rosacea and retinol. That's a great reminder that I should listen to my skin first and doctors and bloggers after. My skin flares up a lot when I don't treat it right haha. I postpone using retinol because I don't want to break out even more after everything going well.
I have rosacea and retinol is the only thing that helps me. Not everyone tolerates is though. Retinol is a gold standard treatment for rosacea.
@@montana1080 me too. My skin used to breakout while i was using retinol(TO Retinol) and switched to other brand(G&G Retinal 0.05%). It works wonder on my skin and it took like 2 months to see some improvement on my skin plus i simplified my skincare routine which makes my skin so happy😌
@@montana1080 retinoids (and retinol by association) are off label treatments for rosacea, not the gold standard.
The standards are IPL "lasers" oxymetazoline, brimonidine, azelaic acid, topical metronidazole, and even isotretinoin and ivermectin.
@@montana1080 they do work though. When the pathophysiology approximates acne type of rosacea :)
Retinol tears my rosacea skin UP. I also can't use a lot of things many people claim rosaceans can.
It was SO frustrating seeing derms. I lost all faith.
Ugh.
As someone with PIH i have this constant need to use actives to get rid of it but I learned that its ok to just use the basics and a cica cream until my breakout calms down. I agree with retinol I felt pressured into using it and nothing worked until hyram's formula came out. However once winter hit my skin has hated nearly everything I've tried to put on it so I'm just in hydration and calming mode until this subsides.
Yes! My skin cannot handle retinol nor hyaluronic acid. I wondered why, all of a sudden, I had really bad dermatitis. These were why.
Everyone's skin is different. Do what is best for you!
Did you try starting with a 0.01% retinol? Or retinoids instead?
Yesssss! Me too, hyaluronic acid hates my skin
The bare minerals complexion rescue is a pretty good tinted sunscreen. They need a few more very dark and very light shades, but they have a decent shade range.
But it’s not reliable enough protection on its own.
companies marketing their oils as serums is so puzzling. a sephora employee once talked me into a mini of the kiehl’s midnight concentrate serum (ah, if i only knew then what i know now.) come to find out, the entire product is squalane and essential oils (ick!). this was before i knew the most about skincare, obviously. luckily i found another use for it when i realized what was in it-i used it after my moisturizer to lock in my skincare at the end of my routine. it is great for that…because it’s an OIL. not a serum. get it together, brands!
I used to loveeee that oil when I first got serious about my skin care. And it make my skin very nice, but its so ridiculously overpriced
@@allieren it really is overpriced. it’s just squalane and lavender, so i don’t know why it is so expensive! and yes, it’s nice as an oil, but i was so disappointed in its performance and texture when i thought it was a serum, especially with how it would combine with my other serums and things.
Can we just appreciate how nice the Welsh brothers' beards are? 😍 such good beard genes.
Personally I love oils, they are the one skincare product I found actually makes a difference. My favourite one currently is the Essano Wrinkle Rescue serum (it says its a serum but honestly its just a lightweight oil), its an oil with squalane, jojoba, rosehip and bakuchiol. Skincare is super individual! I also prefer bakuchiol over retinol, retinol is way too harsh on my skin no matter how much I build it up
I so agree about the tinted sunscreens situation- although I do want to be able to use a tinted one, not because I prefer mineral SPFs, but because I want that extra protection iron oxides provide. As a person of colour, hyperpigmentation is my biggest issue and the more protection the merrier! As someone who isn't a makeup person, a chemical tinted sunscreen would be an ideal one for me! Also, I'm the same way with retinol! The pressure is real, but it's just too strong for my sensitive skin to use
Im not sure if this will work for you but I recommend trying the drmtlgy universal tinted moisturizer with spf. Theres an anti aging kind which may be too much for your sensitive skin and theres a glow/protect kind that might be better. Its spf 46 and has both chemical sunscreen and zinc oxide. I myself am medium-skin toned but Ive read some reviews and many people with darker skin have said the light tint blends into their skin and doesn’t leave a cast. Its not too expensive and has an airless pump so you dont waste product! Its been my go to for months!
retinols (tretinoin especially) purge you the FRICK out.....and then begin to build UP your skin. they make your skin more resilient over time. retinol=good. i have (had?) horrible rosacea and sun damage and acne and the most sensitive skin you can imagine, and retinol was the only thing that helped.
It never occurred to me to leave micellar water on my skin! As far as I’m concerned it’s a makeup remover (if I actually need it, for removing mascara etc) and then I use my normal gentle wash-off cleanser which leaves my skin feeling clean but not dried-out.
Yasss that's what I've always thought too. It's like the first gentle step of cleansing. I never knew people use it as a one and done 😂
Same here! I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone not rinse it off. I use it to start to break down my makeup at night and wipe off the previous night’s skincare in the morning, and either way follow up with rinsing away with water and a cloth.
Same, I don't feel like I'm clean if I just leave it on my face.
Even I didn't know that people don't wash their face after using miscellar water.
I wouldn't be able to sleep knowing that I haven't washed my face.
Same here! I would never leave it on. I just pulled mine out to look at the back, and it says, "no need to rinse," though.
I think we all can agree that Bioderma (the pink version) is superior when it comes to micellar water.
I have very sensitive/reactive skin and this has to be one of my holy-grail products. Sometimes I follow up with a water based cleanser, sometimes I don´t and just use two cotton pads.
Bioderma, the pink one, burned so much, and I don’t even have very sensitive skin. Ended in trash on day one.
@@bifabija Bioderma sensibio? Sad to throw the whole product away tho
Agree to disagree! The blue one is best for oily and combo skin imo.
JAMES READ THIS FOR THE MICELLAR WATER.
I’m telling you, Bioderma is unique. I have been using it for almost ten years and It was the first one so I could never even try to get near a profumy , itchy, and cheap Garnier one.
I have always loved makeup and it’s one of my biggest passion in life. Especially on my eyes more than on my face (never put on masks of foundation and contoruing), creating very colorful and elaborated looks cause I hate neutrals (the more toned down colors I could use are bronze shades)
Bioderma is ELITE. It doesn’t dry you down, it cleanses deeply, it doesn’t itch, it’s fresh and it doesn’t smell. (I mean those perfume irritating smells)
Bioderma creates amazing products overall.
Just a quick notice,
They have 3 line. A pink one, one blue and one green. I have always used the pink one but all three are aimed for various types of skin. One especially for sensitive skin that gets red and itchy.
Promise, you will find in this one, THE GOOD ONE.
Love
Alessandra ❤️
Totally agree. I use the pink Bioiderma MW to cleanse my crusty eyes first thing in the morning. Also once I remove my make up it’s great to wipe over to remove final traces. I also used to use Garnier and even their sensitive version made my skin dry and itchy. So Bioderma for me is the ultimate and I’ve never rinsed it in my life. It’s amazing!
Bioderma IS the first micellar water on the market for a reason! I, for one, cannot stand any micellar water (I get my makeup off way better with cleansing oil), but from the ones I have tried (for sensitive skin) Bioderma is the only one that didn't make my eyes sting (my eyes are _sensitive_ ). Bioderma is indeed ELITE when it comes to micellar water💜
I use their sensitive skin wipes and they’re the only wipes that don’t burn my skin. Every other brands “sensitive skin” wipes burn me.
Right but ... too expensive for "just" water...Try Nivea MicellAir Skin Breathe Micellar Cleansing Water for Sensitive Skin.
I started micellar water usage a few years ago with Garnier, and I didn’t love it but figured I’d give it a try… then stopped using it when there was some huff in the media about it containing a carcinogen. IDK, but I tossed it… I didn’t use micellar water again for 2 years, then I found the Bioderma in my local Walgreens and started using it. The Hydrabio blue bottle, I use it daily and I love it! I have fickle skin, oily when it remembers to be, combo when it decides to not act up and dry as all heck when it’s being a jerk! And, I’ve not tossed the bottle out the window yet.
I'd love to see more of water activated skincare as I just started using Blueland for this reason which makes cleaning products that you mix with water to be more eco-friendly and its working great
I'm a big fan of using bar cleansers. The Dove sensitive skin unscented bar soap is what I use as a second cleanse
I feel like I was forced to use retinol because I am 42. I used it for 18 months and even increased the dose and it did absolutely nothing for me. I got the Sunday Riley $90 retinol in my FabFitFun box and it broke me out so bad. I am so glad I didn’t actually purchase it with my own money. Don’t even get me started on mixing retinol with any ELF skincare product. I broke out in a rash on my neck that made it look like someone strangled me, and I had to work with it the rash all over my neck. I also bought some elf skincare products because everyone hyped them up, and I had acne all over my chin. Good times.
I’ve only ever tried a few Sunday Riley product, which i hit in beauty box’s. Every one of the products made me break out bad.
Very true!
Love ELF, but I’ve always been apprehensive about trying their skincare. You just cemented that. 😭
I work in a beauty shop in the UK and I have to say I am a retinol lover but it’s deffo not for everyone, for people that do have a harder time finding a retinol that is suitable for their skin I always take them to the Medik8 Crystal Retinal. A retinol has to go through 3 structural changes in the skin before it’s ready to get to work. Because medik8 is formulated as a retinal not a retinol, it only changes once in the skin (they’ve already done the first two in the lab essentially) so because it’s going through less changes there’s less opportunity for it to cause sensitivity or a negative reaction so maybe give that one a try!!
oh no!!! i too found retinols way too damaging. the worst part? i spent HUNDREDS before finding the 2% granactive retinoid that’s $10 from the Ordinary… it’s the only product of theirs I like and it HAS made a difference in my dry to combo NONsensitive skin!
15:43 Thank you!! Yeah, and the stress about if it’s not tretinoin or retin-A, it’s not worth it.
I use retinol, sure, but not everyone can do that and there’s peptides, vitamin C and living a healthy life in general that also contributes to a graceful ageing.
If I’ve learned something from watching Dr Shereene, Dr Alexis, Dr Vanita Rattan (all good dermatologists), it’s the regularity and persistence, the long term routine and not the highest percentage and not even always the strongest ingredient (I’m thinking hydroquinone and retinoic acid as well as high percentage AHA/BHA).
Like Dr Alexis says: Start low and go slow.
I’m leaving the fixation of high percentages back in 2021 and focusing on what doesn’t irritate my skin!
I do wish for you to find a face oil, though, a face oil that you like! Because I think you’re missing out on something really nice. I love Luna (Sunday Riley) and I like rosehip seed oil and grape seed oil - but I don’t like everyone that I’ve tried. I do hope you’ll find your perfect oil! It’s so nice at night !🥰
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I love the reenactment of the mixing powders..."you have to cup your hand...I just want something premixed" 😆 Same, James....same 😁
I'm on board with ditching the tinted sunscreen. It's a big ask to combine sun protection with a cosmetic but I had hope. Theoretically it's a great idea but the execution is just eons behind make up standards. This year will be testing how different skin tints act with my sunscreen and finding a good combination.
I really appreciate your stance on retinol. Well done for coming out and saying it lol cos every single person on Skincare RUclips loves it and I just don’t think it’s that amazing? It just burns and does not much else. I’ve been using it for months and I don’t think there’s any difference in my skin at all
exact same thing happened with me when i was using it wrong. once i learned to layer it, my skin was as clear as....well..glass.
I do REALLY love the new background but I also REALLLLLLY love this old background. The lights are my FAV. Like I 10000% want them for my house. And I just love looking at them in your videos.
I love this video! In the past I felt overwhelmed if I didn’t use all the skincare products in the book because others my skin wouldn’t have the benefits of a “complete” skincare.. sometimes less is best! I live how real you are!
James I don’t know who else could be interested in but I’d love to see a video/know the lighting set up that you have.. background front light etc.. i love this style of light and background .. Can you you please show us? Thank you 😊
Looks like a good ring light 4 or so feet in front of him.
I have dry skin but even then, using an oil on my skin can still make me break out.
This week I have been mixing a couple of drops into my moisturiser and it is great! But I would definitely see how anyone with oily skin wouldn’t get on with it!
I actually love using squalane oil! I mix 3 drops with my Cerave moisturizer and my skin always feels amazing! I have dry skin so I can understand that it could be a bit much for people with oily skin
Same! I mix squalane in with my frag-free neutrogena face cream and it provides good moisture to my dry skin
What brand of squalane oil do you use?
Me too! Squalene is one of the only oils that doesn't just sit on top of my skin and cause breakouts. It sinks in and softens my exzema. Argon oil, olive, coconut, shea, and propolis...it all makes me look gross and oily then i break out even though i buy formulated products and don't just smear cooking oils on my face.
I use squalene oil sometimes mixed w my moisturizer in the winter! Also I use it when I use my gua sha and it never breaks me out
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Hello James! I’ve had to make some of the same decisions and it can be emotional. But that’s okay it opens the door for new adventures. Hope you are well and having a good year so far.
🙏🏼💜💜💜 good to see you in the comments again! 💜💜💜
Thank you for this video James! 🙌❤️. I was experiencing the same thing last year where I was having a schedule during the week when I knew I was supposed to use certain products and I thought I needed a product for every targeted thing I was looking at like a separate vitamin c serum, separate niacinamide, several essences and serums, etc but going into 2022 I'm working on a simpler skincare routine that still includes products that work well for me and my skin and that I love, but are formulated together that way I don't have to have so many products and stress myself out with making sure I use certain things at certain times/days. Scheduling myself like that took the fun out of actually using the skincare products and doing skincare, which is something that I look forward to every morning and every night!!! I think the other thing I'm more focused on as well is just making sure my skin barrier is in good shape instead of worrying about having several different products to target specific things. So I'm going into 2022 with normalizing a good balance of enjoying products that work for my skin along with having fun with skincare. 😊
I LOVE the bioderma sebium micellar water. the blue/green one. I'll be the FIRST to admit that I've been super lazy in the past and that was my only method of cleansing and it's so gentle and really does get dirt and oils cleansed from my face. it is definitely something I will keep on my skincare shelf. it doesn't feel oily. I have an oily t-zone as well and it just makes my skin feel super clean. I was always so against micellar waters because they looked like the garnier one with the separation of water/micelles. but the bioderma doesn't look like that. and my beauty consultant at my job told me about the bioderma one, so I gave it a go and fell in love with it! so I HOPE it works for you, like it's worked for me!
I love the garnier micellar water with the pink cap (for sensitive skin), it's my holy grail
Same! Never had any issues with it and I'm acne prone. But I do wash it off because I double cleanse with a proper cleanser after ...
Try a313 retinol if you haven't already. It's lower dose but with a good gentle delivery system. When I use my prescription retinol my skin always looks kind of worse the next day (s) but with the a313 my skin looks better the next day.
It looks so simple but I think it's well done.
Ohhh I’ve not heard of that brand before! Thanks I’ll give it a go!
@@JamesWelsh Charlotte Palermino did an IGTV or a reel about it a while back I think! Basically it’s a really gentle form of retinol (it might not even be a retinol but a retinol ester, can’t remember) but it’s actually effective because it’s stable and has good packaging, contrasting a lot of the more popular OTC retinols with higher and higher percentages of retinol but with less stability testing.
A313 is a vitamin a formulation in a macrogol base. Basically a glycol. It is a better delivery system in my opinion even though it's weaker than tretinoin.
One of the reasons I tried it out was seeing it in an instagram story of shereene idriss years ago
. Back then she had far far fewer followers.
@@JamesWelsh I started using A313 two years ago. OMG, it's sooooo good that I was happy not alot of people knew about it 😅 I did eventually recommend it to my friends. They couldn't thank me enough. Even threw out their Paula Choice out the window. I'm 42 by the way.
I have rosecea and I think James does too, would u still recc ?
I use mineral sunscreen on my face as I find chemical sunscreen to irritating to my eyes. I custom tint a small batch (weeks worth) using pigment drops to counteract any white cast. There is a great variety of pigment drops with many undertones available.
What helped me in re-adding retinol (I use the L'Oréal one) was adding an azelaic acid instead for a while both day and night, now using it only during the day, and it definitely helped with my rosacea flare-ups
My tretinoin is actually formulated with azelaic acid, so I think you’re onto something!
@@NachaBeez what's the product? I'm curious now!
Love this video! I agree sometimes there feels like a lot of pressure to use certain ingredients or products but they just don’t work for everyone. I tried a mineral spf so that I would have one for if I messed up my skin as they’re “less irritating” but it hurt to rub in!!! Will be sticking with chemical spf for sure. Also, a stand-alone vitamin C is something I’m not going to force myself to try and use in 2022!
Jojoba oil has been a game changer for my acne! It keeps it more in check and anything I pick on grows faster. I am obviously quite oily but I don't mind being a grease fest at night haha.
Me too! Oil’s have made the biggest difference out of everything 🥹
When my skin is annoyed, cleansing with jojoba oil is all it will tolerate. When my skin gets super dry, a couple of drops of oil added to my normal moisturizer helps to seal in the hydration I’ve applied. (I blend my own plant oils, without essential oils, for whatever my skin needs. I’ve never found a commercial blend that my skin likes.) Shea butter is my favorite occlusive. (My skin has a problem with petrochemicals. So, no petrolatum or mineral oil for me.) I should add that my skin is very reactive, always has been. I’ve learned, after decades of experimentation what helps and what messes it up. But I keep discovering more ways to annoy my skin.
For example, not rinsing off micellar water is a no-no for me. I learned this the hard way. I can use it to remove makeup or clean my skin when washing isn’t an option, but I always have to use water to rinse afterwards. If I don’t, my skin barrier can suffer.
The Supergoop Glowscreen works for my skin and all I have to do is wait for it to dry and it’s like the tint isn’t there. I’m roughly the same shade as James. It goes on more translucent than you think. Keep applying SPF folks!
Vids two days in a row...yay! Love you hun- you're the best( well if you don't mind tying with Robert lol). I too have yet to find a micellar water that doesn't leave me with a weird film on my skin. I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets itchy from it. I'd love to find a good one though as sometimes I just can't be bothered with a long routine! BTW CeraVe makes a good mattifying sunscreen. It's SPF30
I agree that oils don’t seem to agree with my skin as a stand alone product even at my age (45). I like nuxe for the body but not face. You hit the nail on the head! That’s why I love you and just subscribed!
I love the feel of oil and vit c on my skin, but I do agree, you have to be careful, especially outside with the sun. Use what works for you, but sometimes you have to experiment
agreed! it’s funny bc oils are proven to actually attract sun rays. think back in the day when slathering olive oil on your skin to tan was a thing. I once got a free bottle of vit C with olive oil as one of the top ingredients & was like um what were they thinking 😂
I actually really love the fact that you don’t use retinol and talk about the pressures you feel to use. I also have rosacea and have sensitive and dry skin so it’s super easy for me to get flair ups and I struggled a lot with retinol and haven’t used it in like a year but I often feel pressure like I NEED to use one or I’ll have issues with my skin. I just appreciate you acknowledging that retinol is not for everyone just like every other skin care ingredient because everyone makes it seem like every person can use it without issues and that’s just not the case!
great video to listen to while doing my nightly skincare routine😍
I've got freshly laundered sheets and duvet cover to jump in to after my bath and PM routine .
I love this video, honestly the whole constant fear of missing out/pressure really stresses me out sometimes. Skincare is supposed to be fun! When I first started a skincare routine in 2019 I was enjoying not obsessing over every ingredient and finding what works, now I feel like everyone hyping up a product every second and telling you "you have to have this in your routine" just sucks the enjoyment out of it!
Cuppa tea ✅ Nuface ✅ Hydrating eye patches on ✅ Now I'm ready to watch James' video 💖
I’m 53 and sadly never really took care of my skin so wrinkles are part of my face now and we get along just fine. I have started using some actives in the last 6 months ( learned the hard way that my skin can’t tolerate vitamin c in any form that I’ve tried so far…niacinamide to the rescue) I’ve actually noticed a reduction in some of the deeper wrinkles and a general brightening of my skin and just that little bit makes me happy and want to continue. Thanks for all your videos. I really love your content. You’re knowledgeable but keep it light and fun
I've never understood using a oil unless you need that extra barrier to lock in hydration, but I'm also a oily girl 💁♀️. Typically I only pull out the oil during the winter on my dry spots when needed
I use jojoba oil for my acne, it helps so much! (I am oily too!)
I use my oil (cold-pressed) in my pm routine , I absolutely love this and it sinks right in and my skin feels soo smooth and plump … and iam an oily gurl! I really just love the feeling :)
I'm Sahara dessert dry. My skin barely produces oils. I use oils for both my skin and hair cause I just have none of my own
James, I really appreciate that you read and listen our comments.
And I would love if you could educate us about dry,sensitive skin. Nobody talks about skin care routine for young adults. Love you 😘💗
I’m also interested in seeing how more eco-friendly/water-activated skincare goes! I’ve been wanting more eco-friendly options, but a lot of those brands are “natural/organic” with lots of oils, essential oils, Shea butters, etc that I know my combo-oily, acne prone skin wouldn’t agree with. However, in regards to oils, I’ve found I’ve needed something with more oomph in the winter as my cheeks and eye area get drier (still oily t-zone), and mixing Squalane oil (TO Plant-derived diversion) into my moisturizer has worked wonders for the drier areas. Putting the oil on after my moisturizer is a heavy greasy gross feeling mess, but mixing it, I barely notice the extra product!
Nothing works like Botox. I've not tried it but am tempted to give it a go. Do you have, or know of a legit resource that shares a list of ingredients that *can* cause spots and/or irritation? I'm getting irritation and breakouts that I know is caused by products I'm using. My skin seems to be getting more sensitive but I don't know where to start in finding out what's irritating it.
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Thank you James for all the info and all your video content. The Welch brothers helped me get through two Covid variants here in middle of USA. It’s fun to see all the products we can’t get here. 💕
I am so happy with this particular RUclips. Why because sometimes I really believe you don’t take your own advice . If something doesn’t work for you stop 🛑 using it.
I have rosacea and the only retinol that seems to work well for me is the OTC adapalene 0.1% gel. I’ve tried LOTS of retinols but I tolerate this one the best. I always sandwich it, use it 2-3 times a week only, and this has helped to calm down my acne and rosacea tremendously.
I am SO with you on the mixing powders!! I feel the same way about the Paula’s Choice boosters (even though I love that brand) - I am NOT a cosmetic chemist and I don’t always know how things are going to work together!! I feel like it’s too risky to have a bad reaction when literally mixing two products into one.
i do not know who else but i love saying the intro with him everytime i play a videoo of james
I’m so happy you mentioned that Coastal Citizen cleansing water! I got it after hearing you recommend it and it’s been a life changer! I am currently going through a depressive episode, and of course the first thing I neglect is skincare. Using the Coastal Citizen water has really really helped, because I can even do it in bed.
I feel the same way about retinol! I want to use it, I’ve tried a bunch of different ones. From lotions to serum’s…but they always break me out or irritate my skin. I’m a 32 year old woman and I feel so much pressure to start using them now! I have pretty much given up for now though.
YES to ditching tinted sunscreens! I have a very similar skintone so I have experienced and completely agree with everything you said. Thank you for bringing it up!
I avoided retinol since I was a teen after using Retin-A for acne and my mom having to march me down to the dermatologist when they said my irritation was normal. The nurse blanched when she saw my tomato red peeling skin from across the room. I’m also allergic to Botox. I’ve recently started using Luna Retinol Oil over niacinamide once a week and I like it.
James has gorgeous skin, and I mean gorgeous!! I love James because of his honest, integrity and delicious humor.
I got first view!! 💕 so happy to see you upload. You al2ays make me laugh when you say chill the fk out 😆 or calm tf down 😆 can't wait yo see you and Robert tomorrow! 💜🖤 thank you for your content!!
James! First off - I adore you and I’m always so excited to watch your videos! I have been a deep lover of Korean skincare for 5 years now hehe, so your reviews are so fun to watch.
Now I’m wondering - at the beginning when you were speaking about oils…I wonder if you’ve ever heard of or tried Benton Let`s Carrot Multi Oil? It’s so brilliant and can be used in so many ways, not just for the face! I wonder if you would like THAT oil
I'm giving up on Vitamin C and probably Niacinamide, too. My skincare loves that really work for me are glycolic acid, salicylic acid and retinol.
I just want to say thank you for your vlogs it helps me to be aware of the skincare I'll be using. 😘 God bless you!
Hey man , try differin instead of retinol . It works great for anti age too and its less irritating . Im on it for a month now . Oly side effect I got was a bit skin peeling when I started and some redness but not much when compared to using strong retinol before . Maybe it will work for you aswell :)
I finally found a sunscreen that my pale assed skin likes. I can’t stand tinted sunscreens. I was on a zinc sunscreen routine for years. I have rosacea.. and No ! My skin hates that .
Love these videos 💜🖤
Yes yes yes! Retinols gave me perioral dermatitis out if nowhere after using them for like a year or two 💔 I also have the very same issue with micellar water, always breakout or have reactions to it 😭
Do retinoids bother you as much as retinol? Curious, I’m 60 (fuck) and have rosacea as well.
The only time I like to use a facial oil is during the winter months at bedtime. Honey Grail by Farmacy is my favorite!💜🖤
I feel like we’re always so in sync with skincare. I’ve pulled it way back. I was getting more and more blemishes and redness when I used to get 1, maybe 2 pimples a month. (narrowed it down to vitamin C and salicylic acid as culprits) Now that I use a ceramide face wash, glycolic toner in place of SA, TO caffeine serum, and cetaphil moisturizer - my face is finally completely even, clear, and glowy all day. I’ve tried so much high end and truly Cetaphil moisturizing lotion is the most long lasting, weightless form of hydration. I ditched “occlusive oils” a long time ago too- just don’t even need it anymore. I’ve also had to take a break from retinol for laser hair removal which has honestly been so nice. So much less flaking and irritation - but I purchased the Paula’s choice for when I’m done with laser so wish me luck. (Just a couple more weeks!)
I wonder if the range of darker tinted sunscreens has to do with the “demand” for it. As someone who works with skin cancers, I know everyone is susceptible to skin cancers, however I also know many people with darker skin tones who “think” they don’t need to use sunscreen.
It’s possible. Majority of the consumers in some markets probably are tan, medium-light, or lighter. Then, the demographic shrinks furthermore with the small number of people on the dark half of the spectrum that have a demand for sunscreen. It is a growing niche though. The skin concerns are a bit different & the challenges do make sun protection harder to adopt
Yup!! I know many as well who think sunscreen is only for fair or "white" people.
This argument has been used by brands a lot (also about fondation shade range). But if that was the problem, they could have a good shade range and just produce less of the darker ones. Just because potentially less people with darker skin would buy it, doesn't mean the gap in between each dark shade have to be huge... I think they just do not care at all honestly...
@@Taemin727 that and the fact that darker tones tend to be harder to formulate. Thats obviously no excuse to not make those shades but they just dont want to put all that R&D into darker shades that take more work (and theyre also likely a bit racist)
Good for you, James!! I realize this is a place for Tretinoin in the skincare world, mainly for acne. However, I've lost count of how many influencers I've seen who have said, "Don't mind my peeling, irritated skin from my Tretinoin."🤨 I am 59. and am successfully using a lower strength retinol for several years with great success. And with NO side effects!! If an active ingredient made my skin irritated, it would not remain in my skincare routines!
Regarding your commentary on the tinted sunscreen, people forget the other end of the spectrum of people who are really pale too (which is even weirder because we burn so much faster than darker skin types.) It's impossible for me to find my color in general, let alone for a tinted sunscreen because I'm just too pale and I refuse to tan. Pale people understand the struggle too!
Any time I use aha, bha, retinol, etc. I always break out in hives. I've always felt pressured to try them again though because they're supposed to be good for you. I finally discovered azelaic acid and it has been a godsend for my skin!
James, I don’t know if you’ll read this but a girl can dream. I probably have rosacea too, & for a fact perioral dermatitis and seborrheic eczema which flares up from time to time. The thing that has worked best for me (besides accutane, but you can only take so much) is the urea moisturizer by Malezia. They are a brand which launched last year, they are solar powered, sustainable, minimal ingredients but science based. They don’t invest in marketing to keep themselves sustainable, and donate 1% every month to 6 ngos that fight climate change. They also have an amazing benzoyl peroxide gel. I hope you can give them a try and a shoot out. We need more brands like them. Xx
As a rosacean, I can't use benzyl peroxide or salicylic acid. :((((((
@@goodiegoodygumdrops this is by far the less irritating BP I have tried! I don’t like salicylic acid either, if I’m gonna use the BP I put it over the moisturizer and not every night😌
I just started using retinol from my doctor 3 weeks ago. Mildest %, every other night. The rosacea I thought I didn't have is a bright red plum on my cheek. I did not know the retinol aggravated it - thank you!
..you have to wait it out. you have to wait MONTHS for the retinol to give you the incredible results. it takes time
I am too white for tinted sunscreen 😆 I just turn yellow or beige. I have been using the super UV form Garnier the last 10 months or so, it doesn't sting around my eyes and are at my price point.
Well done! I feel the same about Vitamin C, which my skin just does not like, no matter how gentle the formulation is supposed to be.
I don't really like tinted sunscreens cause I don't want to be putting that on my ears, back of neck, and chest. So if I'm going to use a different sunscreen for those areas I may as well use that other sunscreen all over!
Sulfur mask from SR their Saturn helps. Glow recipe avacato ceramide helps for soothing.
I just bought the SR CEO let’s see how it works. Love you James!
Im on tret, and every micellar water burns my skin except bioderma. I love it so much!
I am oily/resilient acne-prone aging skin. I finally found an oil I actually like. Pure'am Super Glow Dew. When I mess my skin barrier up, this one helps. Micellar water bothers me as well. I'm trying out Neogen Real Flower Cleansing Water Calendula. Loving it
I've never found a chemical sunscreen that doesn't sting the absolute shit out of my eyes or one that stays in place enough to protect anywhere near my eyes without migrating into them and doing the aforementioned stinging. I am fair af, so I can often use untinted or lightly tinted formulas, but most of them feel horrible and thick on my skin or even physically clog my pores.
I actually loved first aid beauty's tinted sunscreen more than anything and it was cancelled and I haven't found anything that I like even remotely as well yet. I do use Bliss Block Star, but I would call the formula "barely tolerable."
So it's not that I am some crazy conspiracy theorist, I just have insanely sensitive skin and eyes. 🤷♀️
I’m the same :( I’m glad I’m pale because every time I try a chemical sunscreen my eyes immediately start watering and god forbid I sweat at any point and then my skin starts burning too. I rarely have a problem rubbing in physical sunscreens but the cheap price and fluid texture really makes me wish I could use them
A good hack for you if sunscreen irritates your eyes is to buy a sunscreen lip balm and use that around your eyes. Paulas choice has a good 50SPF one and Vanicream also has one.
Yes! Fellow pale olive skin toned person here. There's definitely a market for pale olive tinted sunscreens and foundation!
I have acne rosacea. I don’t have any issues with tretinoin but I think that’s because my skincare routine is super boring and basic. No frills, fragrance free, etc. It’s not fun, but it’s effective (for me). My dermatologist told me to get rid of pretty much everything I had (mostly Sephora products) and I had to wipe the slate clean.
Sounds like you have a good doctor! NONE of the 3 that I saw had any skincare or vitamin regimes reccs to give me. Either it was prescriptions or (and my favorite) "Well your only real option is lasers."
Ugh.
That was my very last doctor. Lol. Never saw another skin doctor. Literally scoured the Internet and RUclips and got better help
@@goodiegoodygumdrops I do take spironolactone (a prescription) to control the hormonal breakouts. I didn’t mention that since I was talking about the rosacea stuff. I really love my dermatologist, though. I found her through positive google reviews. I’m sorry you had some bad experiences. 😕
One thing i love about the ordinary’s vitamin c powder is that it is always fresh so there’s no orange-brown oxidation when you freshly mix it and it’s super cheap! But i understand it’s not everyone’s cup of tea
100% agree. I got so tired of buy yellowed C serums.
I love micellar water to remover my waterproof mascara, but I always wash my face throughly after. I just don’t like the film it leaves behind but I think it’s great for removing makeup, well as a first step at least.
I used to use facial oils as an occlusive layer but it honestly didn't do much for me. I started using the Cicaplast balm from La Roche Posay and Aquaphor (my brother's recommendation) and my skin has been feeling way better. It's not dry anymore in the morning, less sensitive, and surprisingly my acne has gotten a bit better.
One of the things I really stopped "caring" about is exfoliators. Before I would plan my weekly skincare routine based on when I was going to exfoliate. My skin would often be really irritated even tho I did it max once a week. Now I don't really stress over it, I do it when I feel that my skin really needs it.
I prefer chemical sunscreens for daily use. The only time I use mineral ones is when I’m going to be swimming in the ocean, when I choose a reef-safe one.
Yeah I don’t mind looking like a ghost at the beach! Wrapped in a towel…under a hat….under an umbrella
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"That great, big, shiny orge up there isn't getting anywhere near me!"
I absolutely love tinted sunscreens but most make me look greasy, muddy, patchy looking. I completely agree with you.
This is me with vitamin c. It makes my rosacea flare up so badly and really stings. Plus I’ve yet to see any improvements in my skin whenever I’ve tried one. I’ve given up on it to be honest.
I’ve been using the pink bioderma for years as a first cleanse and I love it!
I remember when i used a tinted sunscreen for the first time and .... let's just say I don't want it to be near me. At all😂.
I like Chemical sunscreens more but it will always depend on what works best for your skin.
I felt that tinted sun screens were just sun screens with a tab of makeup it made me feel kinda yuck on days where I didn't want to wear makeup at all. When I do wear makeup its stage heavy for pageants so I do enjoy the days off to give my acne prone skin breathers
@@ZebstrikaGirl Yeah that's the other issue it looked like foundation and ya boy doesn't want that either lol 😂 . The texture and feel was uncomfortable. However to be fair, I didn't try other mineral sunscreens so take it with a grain of salt.
James, I know you said you’ve tried retinol in all forms, but just to check - have you tried a (fragrance free) retinaldehyde product? I had issues with any retinol product as well but absolutely zero issues using retinaldehyde, and a bonus it’s more efficacious than retinol anyway. I got my mom on it, too, who has rosacea, and she hasn’t had any issues. We’ve mostly used the Protocol Lab brand but planning to try the Youth to the People one next