i love this type of video ! would you ever consider doing a video of your most re-purchased items? like things that you just always have to buy another. i love seeing the things that others keep stock of !
@@smack2760 Yep, and they probably change frequently! I actually don't even see any specifically about keeping things on hand. I'm not really asking favorites, just like, things that NEED to be available at all times. I watch the products of the year videos, as well as the "favorites" type videos. But the content I'm suggesting feels at least slightly different to me. It's more of a "over the years I've just always relied on ___ product and always want to have it available". sorry if I wasn't clear enough!
It really sucks that the Anua Heartleaf toner stung your skin, James. As someone who has sensitive eczema-prone skin, I love dousing my face in this stuff. Just shows that just because a product works for one person, doesn’t mean it will work for another :’)))))
same! i'm using it before my prescription gel for my acne scars and it never stings. my skin is very dry, sensitive and red because of the acne treatment gel but anua really soothes my face.
As a longtime vegan I had to look this up: The product is vegan and does not have actual goat milk in it. It’s called that because the brand’s signature product uses goat milk. So, they made a new version of that signature product that has similar benefits to goat milk,
@@janelain8611 Ah now it makes a little more sense. But they could've just named it a different way and slap the vegan label on it without creating confusion lol especially for people that may have a skin allergy to whatever plant based milk they're using
I love your honesty. You have guided me in not only what is good for skin, but what is not!! Without dragging anyone. You always find something positive to say about brands whose items you aren't keen on.
Nimbuzin n3 is fantastic on my skin! Before this I always thought toners were useless but this totally made me fall in love. Just bought the second one and I totally recommend it, the smell is not very strong and I like the light ginger smell. ❤
It triggered my migraine. And I dreaded using it. So so baaad smell :D I like mild scents, but this was too much. Instant regret when I opened the bottle.
I love your honesty when you give credit to those people who inspired your ideas! And that you recommend other channels to watch! Thank you for being a positive influence in the world 💜 🖤 💜
You're the only skin influencer I watch. I have tried to watch other people...but I've gotten so used to your voice/cadence of speech, the way you present yourself & your advice & input are invaluable. Thanks for not changing as you've gained notoriety over the years James! 🖤😁
YES!! I absolutely adore these kinds of videos because, I am a skincare junkie and am always trying to find the best products for my skin. You saved me from buying that Anua toner! I truly thought this was going to soothe my skin, I'm going to try out the purito instead! THANK YOU!! Currently dealing with dry bumpy skin that I rarely ever get.
I also experienced burning with the Anua toner - like I’ve used it up, but it’s not something I’m going to repurchase. The reformulated Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner though 😍
Thank you for bringing light to the Numbuzin toner... I heard so many things about it and nowhere told me it would have a strong smell then I bought it, and wondered why no one had mentioned it in other reviews!
I’m so glad you mentioned Remedy for dark spots (and pore size) in this video! I was hoping you’d do a review of the products at some point. I just ordered dark spot (and the lip product) the other day and am really nervous - since it’s so new and there aren’t many reviews - but also excited! Also, I kept making eye contact with your shirt and it threw me 😅
I love lightly scented products that *fade* if they are leave-on. I don't want to smell it all day. Herbal and fruit scents are my favorite, so I had been eyeing the Anua Peach serum. 🍑
I’m glad I’m not the only one who had trouble with the Anya heartleaf toner. I have sensitive skin and so many people were raving about how gentle and nice it is on their skin, but it stung every time I used it. I even took a break from it as you did and waited until my skin looked like it was at its best and tried it again, and it still stung me. I went back to using peach slices snail rescue toner for when my skin breaks out, and the I’m from rice toner everyday for my dry and sensitive skin.
just got my round lab box today! i already tried the sunscreen and i love it, usually after 3-5hrs after applying my skin gets so dry and tight but it's been about 5hrs since i put it on and it feels totally fine 👍 i'm excited to use the cleanser tonight!!❤
I actually like Anua more than Roundlab toner. It feels more hydrated for my combo skin. but it's all about experiences so I guess I'm gonna try other toners with purposes like brightening😂
I love the Missha essence; it is a skin care staple for me! It's well worth the price, and ordering through Stylevana will save you a couple of dollars. I decided to give I'd a try after learning about it from James.
Just gotta say i got my skincare package already!!!! And i love everything so far! I used the cleanser last night and patch tested the toner and moisturizer, but used my normal moisturizer just in case. No reaction this morning, so i used them this morning and the sunscreen, and loooove so far! Everything feels super nice and the sunscreen is sooo comfortable and easy to apply and doesnt sting my skin!! I am so pleasantly surprised so far
Its always so fascinating to see how products react to different skin because Round lab suncream + their cleanser broke me out so bad by giving me so many tiny little bumps and spots that im still trying to get rid of now 😭 and in comparison the anua toner made my skin feel so nice and non stinging
That Purito toner... I have the older one, pre-reformulation/repackaging. I liked it, but preferred Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner so just wasn't using it. That changed, however, when I discovered it was a great base for andrographis extract. I pop in about one capsule per 30 ml so it absorbs well. It's amaaaazing with everything together! So I'll probably repurchase, only to manipulate it again! 😂
I bought the Round Lab skincare set you did with them, and I very much was surprised by and am enjoying the sunscreen! It's so good! I'd had a problem finding sunscreen that didn't pill on my skin or irritate me. I'd been using spray sunscreen, which works fine, but I will definitely be repurchasing the Round Lab sunscreen!
Ha, I do the same. Use the things that don't work on my face on my body and I have problems with the Numbuzin Nr.3 toner too. I brake out with it so I use on my body instead
I really enjoy the Kate Somerville goat milk cleanser- very nice! I use the Ultra Violet sunscreen and like you have noticed a changed within the last year of their formula. Maybe my skin is changing too?
I have rosacea too and the Ultra Violette Supreme Screen is my go to SPF. It's weird but I can't really smell anything when I apply it, and yet I know someone who says it smells like mangoes(???). However, a product that I would not repurchase because it has that old fashioned, very strong migraine-inducing type scent you described is the Ren Perfect Canvas Essence. It's so highly fragranced it feels like I'm dousing my face with Chanel No5 😬
Hey! Thanks for this video! I got my kid a bottle of that heartleaf toner because he was having skin issues. I thought it would help for all the same reasons you did, though I had never tried that toner, myself. I contacted him after your video and asked him if he had tried it because your experience was that it stung. He confirmed that he had the same experience of stinging on his already compromised skin. I directed him to immediately stop using it. I just got him a bottle of the purito stuff, instead. Thanks!
So interesting! I wear the ultra violette sunscreen every day and never noticed the scent nor the pilling. For me it’s the one sunscreen that doesn’t feel like I’ve applied anything and it doesn’t interact negatively with any other product I use. Just goes to show how things work differently for everyone. But also that round lab sunscreen has been sitting in my wishlist for a while so I’ll def check it out when I make a new YesStyle order 😊
I have no issues with fragrance either, but the Elemis cleansing balm I hated. I can't see why they had to make a naked version! I'm so thankful I only got the mini to try because I barely made it through that size 😬 I've used less fragrant perfumes!
Anua works for most people but Acwell licorice Ph balancing toner is the best toner I’ve tried as far as a gentle, healing, hydrating toner. It’s wonderful and the second it hits your face it instantly hydrates and feels refreshed and just so nice. I use 4 toners but if I had to pick one it would be this one haha. I’m obsessed with it
For me anua was much better than acwell. Acwell foams on my skin and leaves a film and I get irritation and pimples from it. Anua is like super hydrating and soothing to my skin. That's how different products are for different people.
In general, I've found it tough to get through some of the higher-end J-beauty skincare. My skin has a preference for minimal, straight forward products which are the cheaper ones.
I used the Purito centella serum & toner years ago, and can’t recall having any issues with them. So I thought I’d try them again recently. I don’t know if the formula has changed or if my skin has just decided it doesn’t like the products anymore, but the serum brings me out in a rash!! Not purging - actual irritation.😩🤔 I’ll stick to the COSRX hydrium line, which my rosacea prone skin seems to appreciate!
omg the Anua toner stung my skin aswell!! Thought I was going crazy because its supposed to be soothing🤣 after a week my skin was so red. stopped using the toner the red was gone
this is how I felt about the Naturium niacinamide serum ☹️ the percentage is really high and made my face red and flushed. even the niacinamide cleanser makes me red if I leave it on for too long 😢
Biossance Squalene + Omega has a smell that I can’t get past, although the cream is fine. Hold my breath when I apply it. Inky List Bioactive Ceramide Repair Cream is my new go to moisture cream.
I’m in LOVE with Rhode cleanser. The pineapple enzyme fragrance is so soothing. I have extremely dry skin. It never leaves my skin dry. Funny how things work differently for people. I love how the Rhodes feels when using. I find myself cleaning much longer because it’s so soothing to use. It washes off fast. I never feel like I have to keep rinsing. ❤
I really enjoyed the Nubuzin toner on my body. And I thought the Anua toner was a bit blah. I'm much more enjoying toners from Simply This and Oganacell at the moment. And I've re-fallen in love with the Saro de Rue x Gothamista essene as well.
I know you said you don’t like Anua peach extract serum but what are your thoughts on the Anua dark spot corrector serum? It does have a higher percentage of niacinamide which can be irritating for some people, but I don’t see much of a difference between the serums besides that.
I purchased the Hydrating Ultra Violette when I was in France last year and was so disappointed! It’s not hydrating, did not set well under my makeup and does not look good on its own. I have also been disappointed with the Rhode cleanser which I really wanted to love 😢
If we're talking about galactomyces essence, secret key starting treatment essence is a good start at an affordable price. I totally get the scent thing. I've tried some ginseng products that smelled like straight-up potting soil.
100% agree with weird fragrances in products - I much prefer fresh, light scents. Oh, and the heart-leaf toner irritated my skin and I broke out with little red bumps from it- I had to give it away to a friend with less skin sensitivity 😢
I own some of these and now I'm scared to use them 😂 But I do love Anua and it remind me of Round Lab. I have heard that Anua will make fragrance free peach serum, but I'm not sure if that is from legit source
I like numbuzin toner, after hyped dr.ceraucle kombucha essence, which break me horribly out, this is so nice and i find its smell pleasent. And im really sensitive to fragrances, i stop to use fragranced body washes and lotions. I would try Missha essence, but it's not available here....
I'd be so interested in seeing a review on more Australian sunscreens. Just because I believe our UV and sunscreen laws are different/adjusted. I feel like we have so many but that I also don't know enough about them, or just find they don't even get close to being as good on the skin as the roundlab one
I've heard amazing things about the Naked Sundays sunscreens, but I really can't afford that price point... But I definitely have a lot of trust in Australian sunscreen testing!!
Finally, someone who talks about the scent in the Ultra Violette Supreme Screen! Thought I was the only one! I got it in the SpaceNK advent calendar a few years ago. And I couldn't get the hype of it. The scent is really bad. Like I thought I had gotten a bad product. Yet the expiration date stated it wouldn't go bad until a year. I was afraid of selling it further as someone might feel cheated thinking I sold a spoiled product. So I finished it not to my liking. Also agree that it doesn't sit well on the skin, and makes it sort of off look bad after a few hours. It's definitely overhyped or they're having some manufacturing problems.
Oh god i hated the Numbuzin toner essence too! i got suckered into all the hype about it but made the mistake of not checking the ingredients for linalool, limonene, geraniol etc. Also for some reason the watery-gel formula would pill like crazy if I tried to apply more than 1 layer, which drove me nuts. Yes It provided hydration, but between the smell and pilling it's not a product I would ever use again
The only time I was happy about using the Numbuzin no 3 toner was when I used it for the last time and could throw away the bottle. I do like some mild scents in skin care, but that one smells like old pungent perfume. I dreaded using it each time. It was quite expensive for my budget so I forced myself to use it up. But I did not enjoy it AT ALL!!
I used the Numbuz:n and didn't think the smell was strong or old fashioned...crazy 😅but I also didnt repurchase it..idk why. It was 'snice. The heartleaf toner I'm using atm and eventho it does not sting my skin (my skin barrier was a lil rough lately as well) it also didnt't do much else... so.. it didn't impress me. Probably because my skin needs more.
If you are interested in an essence with a large variety of ferments the high end Korean brand Su:m 37 is worth checking out. Their Secret Essence has 80 different botanical ferments, and being an LG brand, I have a little more faith that all of them are meaningful additions with at least some scientific justification. I'm loving the mist version, which is a slightly diluted formula. It has a small hint of that fermented smell, and the most wonderfully fine mist I've ever used.
Hey James, I'd love to get your thoughts on tools for skincare like the medicube devices and whether you think they are worth it especially since they can run around 300
devastated when I saw you pick up the numb3 essence because I have it sitting and waiting to use. find it interesting that the anua essence stung your skin because when my barrier was compromised a month or two back, it was about the only thing I could put on my skin that didn't sting. one product I can't get through is that anua 70% serum. I tried using it last year but my skin didn't like it might have been the fragrance.
i'm shocked the smell was that noticeable to you in the numbuzn 3 essence. personally i love it. my super sensitive dry skin just drinks it up. then again i used glow recipe dew drops after so maybe that kind of masked the smell for me?
I have also sensitive skin and can`t use nothing that has fragrance as I am allergic to it ! I made the same experience with products that I tought are suitable and soothing, but unfortunately they were not for me ! The Haru haru black rice toner without fragrance was stinging and also the snail mucin with peptides without fragrance from Jumiso gave me a rush and destroyed my skin barrier....unfortunately ! I liked the snail mucin, but it is is impossible for me to use.... I have to try the Purito Toner !
Hated Sunday Riley Good Genes, Latic Acid serum, sting my face and caused hyperpigmentation. I wish more brands told you the concentration of key ingredients like the Ordinary, especially acids it doesn’t take much for skin of colour to hyper-pigment. Knowing that eugenics is Latin for good genes just gives me the creeps for the whole company. I got it through a makeup/skin care subscription so didn’t really pay for it, but yeah only used it a few times weeks apart before throwing it away.
I also have the Numbuzin essence number 3 and cannot finish it. :( I got around a third of the way through the bottle before the overwhelming smell finally got to me. I'm going to give it to a friend to finish up. I wish there were more fragrance-free skincare options.
The product I'm trying to use up and never come back to is the Round Lab Dokdo Cream. It's very heavy and unpleasant. It doesn't do anything terrible, just feels really sticky and gross on my skin. I don't want to throw it out, so powering through it so that I can move on to better things once it's done.
I LOVE the Numbuzin essence tonner! To me the smell is not strong at all and I'm 38 so maybe I'm "old. 🤣My skin feels so great and glowy in the morning, I only use it at night.
The anua toner broke me out and gave me little red bumps when I first started using it. Gave it a second chance and same thing happened, but eventually my skin learned to tolerate it and OMG- my skin texture has never been this smooth. The tiny bumps I had for so long that I assumed was just my natural skin texture disappeared in 3 days! It’s also very moisturizing and soothing, great for sensitive skin UNLESS you are allergic to heartleaf. Buy the mini size before buying the jumbo just in case!
Yay! I’ve been using Missha First Treatment Essence for a decade and sometimes I feel like I’m the only one still using it because people rarely talk about it anymore 😅
I'd still be using that if the store selling that near me didn't close during the pandemic 😢. I dread buying skincare and makeup stuff online even if I know the site is authentic.
I'm really struggling to use up the good molecules moisturizer, it's just not agreeing with my skin at the moment! Been using it up as a hand cream and it has been so so great
It's one of those moisturizers that make me sweat right after applying it idk it might be too occlusive for my skin at the moment - might be better for the winter time!
I have a controversial one: the Laneige lip sleeping mask in berry. I HATE the scent so much!! And usually I love scented things, fragrance never bothers me BUT the scent on this sleeping mask is so strong and it smells like bubblegum medicine 😭 I’ve been struggling to finish it for years now
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!! I don't like the scent & also, I didn't find that it ever sank into my lips, especially using it as a nighttime mask - it just created a weird film that I would have to gently exfoliate off. I tried using an oil or balm first & THEN the lip mask, but at that point... It feels like work I shouldn't have to do on a product like that.
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i love this type of video ! would you ever consider doing a video of your most re-purchased items? like things that you just always have to buy another. i love seeing the things that others keep stock of !
Yes, great idea
He has done these videos, many times.
@@smack2760 Yep, and they probably change frequently! I actually don't even see any specifically about keeping things on hand. I'm not really asking favorites, just like, things that NEED to be available at all times. I watch the products of the year videos, as well as the "favorites" type videos. But the content I'm suggesting feels at least slightly different to me. It's more of a "over the years I've just always relied on ___ product and always want to have it available". sorry if I wasn't clear enough!
Love this idea!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
It really sucks that the Anua Heartleaf toner stung your skin, James. As someone who has sensitive eczema-prone skin, I love dousing my face in this stuff. Just shows that just because a product works for one person, doesn’t mean it will work for another :’)))))
Came here to say the same thing! I started using the Anua toner last week and I'm loving it.
same! i'm using it before my prescription gel for my acne scars and it never stings. my skin is very dry, sensitive and red because of the acne treatment gel but anua really soothes my face.
It stings my eyes but I still use it because it works my skin.
OH I have found my people, so now I need to find this toner XD
(edit: oh, they have 40ml bottles, so I ordered that to try!)
Yes everything else has broken me out or irritated me but this is the only product that keeps my skin plump and gets rid of my dry spots
I get "vegan milk", as you can have almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk... but "vegan GOAT milk"????
This is what I need to know!!
skincare companies loves using words like vegan, organic, when it's literally not 😭
As a longtime vegan I had to look this up:
The product is vegan and does not have actual goat milk in it.
It’s called that because the brand’s signature product uses goat milk. So, they made a new version of that signature product that has similar benefits to goat milk,
@@janelain8611 Ah now it makes a little more sense. But they could've just named it a different way and slap the vegan label on it without creating confusion lol especially for people that may have a skin allergy to whatever plant based milk they're using
Next, we'll start seeing "100% Cruelty-free Plant Water" and "Gluten-free Green Tea" 😂
Appreciate the reviews. I don't mind fragrance to a point in my skincare, but it would need to fade and not be overpowering.
same. as long as the fragrance doesn’t linger i’m cool with it
I agree with you, sometimes the scent of a product is so ugh that I can't even use it.
pov the topical faded serum 😂
@@Jinglejam425 Stinkiest ever!
I love your honesty.
You have guided me in not only what is good for skin, but what is not!! Without dragging anyone. You always find something positive to say about brands whose items you aren't keen on.
that Numbuz:n essence smells like cheap rose scented tea bag from Malaysia called Teh Wangi Ros 888. Its smells exactly like that but I love it! 😅
To me it smells like lichees and I love it ❤
I laughed at the sk2 smell reference. I dreaded using sk2, the smell was awful 😭
It was in my cart ..thank you for deinfluencing
I love it!! Have repurchased it 4 times now
I love the smell of that tea so maybe i'll try it 🤣
Nimbuzin n3 is fantastic on my skin! Before this I always thought toners were useless but this totally made me fall in love. Just bought the second one and I totally recommend it, the smell is not very strong and I like the light ginger smell. ❤
It triggered my migraine. And I dreaded using it. So so baaad smell :D I like mild scents, but this was too much. Instant regret when I opened the bottle.
Same! That has been magical on my skin.
I love your honesty when you give credit to those people who inspired your ideas! And that you recommend other channels to watch! Thank you for being a positive influence in the world 💜 🖤 💜
I love these types of videos its an honest video without bashing
You're the only skin influencer I watch. I have tried to watch other people...but I've gotten so used to your voice/cadence of speech, the way you present yourself & your advice & input are invaluable. Thanks for not changing as you've gained notoriety over the years James! 🖤😁
YES!! I absolutely adore these kinds of videos because, I am a skincare junkie and am always trying to find the best products for my skin.
You saved me from buying that Anua toner! I truly thought this was going to soothe my skin, I'm going to try out the purito instead! THANK YOU!!
Currently dealing with dry bumpy skin that I rarely ever get.
Your honesty is rare💜.
Your nail polish is everything !! 🩷
I also experienced burning with the Anua toner - like I’ve used it up, but it’s not something I’m going to repurchase. The reformulated Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner though 😍
The recommended replacements are so helpful-thank you!
Thank you for bringing light to the Numbuzin toner... I heard so many things about it and nowhere told me it would have a strong smell then I bought it, and wondered why no one had mentioned it in other reviews!
I’m so glad you mentioned Remedy for dark spots (and pore size) in this video! I was hoping you’d do a review of the products at some point. I just ordered dark spot (and the lip product) the other day and am really nervous - since it’s so new and there aren’t many reviews - but also excited!
Also, I kept making eye contact with your shirt and it threw me 😅
Thanks for your reviews! My Remedy is arriving tomorrow. Can't wait to try it out🙂
Smells like Avon is such a precise description to me!
You and Tina are my favorite skincare RUclipsrs. ❤
I love lightly scented products that *fade* if they are leave-on. I don't want to smell it all day. Herbal and fruit scents are my favorite, so I had been eyeing the Anua Peach serum. 🍑
Tbh Anua Peach serum has done absolutely nothing for me personally. I don't actually find it particularly hydrating or brightening. :/
I’m glad I’m not the only one who had trouble with the Anya heartleaf toner. I have sensitive skin and so many people were raving about how gentle and nice it is on their skin, but it stung every time I used it. I even took a break from it as you did and waited until my skin looked like it was at its best and tried it again, and it still stung me. I went back to using peach slices snail rescue toner for when my skin breaks out, and the I’m from rice toner everyday for my dry and sensitive skin.
just got my round lab box today! i already tried the sunscreen and i love it, usually after 3-5hrs after applying my skin gets so dry and tight but it's been about 5hrs since i put it on and it feels totally fine 👍 i'm excited to use the cleanser tonight!!❤
I love that you include a product you'd recommend! Super helpful!!!!
I love your videos James!!! How about a video showing hidden gems products that not many people talk about?
I actually like Anua more than Roundlab toner. It feels more hydrated for my combo skin. but it's all about experiences so I guess I'm gonna try other toners with purposes like brightening😂
I love the Missha essence; it is a skin care staple for me! It's well worth the price, and ordering through Stylevana will save you a couple of dollars. I decided to give I'd a try after learning about it from James.
Just gotta say i got my skincare package already!!!! And i love everything so far! I used the cleanser last night and patch tested the toner and moisturizer, but used my normal moisturizer just in case. No reaction this morning, so i used them this morning and the sunscreen, and loooove so far! Everything feels super nice and the sunscreen is sooo comfortable and easy to apply and doesnt sting my skin!! I am so pleasantly surprised so far
Its always so fascinating to see how products react to different skin because Round lab suncream + their cleanser broke me out so bad by giving me so many tiny little bumps and spots that im still trying to get rid of now 😭 and in comparison the anua toner made my skin feel so nice and non stinging
That Purito toner... I have the older one, pre-reformulation/repackaging. I liked it, but preferred Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner so just wasn't using it.
That changed, however, when I discovered it was a great base for andrographis extract. I pop in about one capsule per 30 ml so it absorbs well. It's amaaaazing with everything together! So I'll probably repurchase, only to manipulate it again! 😂
I bought the Round Lab skincare set you did with them, and I very much was surprised by and am enjoying the sunscreen! It's so good! I'd had a problem finding sunscreen that didn't pill on my skin or irritate me. I'd been using spray sunscreen, which works fine, but I will definitely be repurchasing the Round Lab sunscreen!
Ha, I do the same. Use the things that don't work on my face on my body and I have problems with the Numbuzin Nr.3 toner too. I brake out with it so I use on my body instead
I really enjoy the Kate Somerville goat milk cleanser- very nice!
I use the Ultra Violet sunscreen and like you have noticed a changed within the last year of their formula. Maybe my skin is changing too?
I have rosacea too and the Ultra Violette Supreme Screen is my go to SPF. It's weird but I can't really smell anything when I apply it, and yet I know someone who says it smells like mangoes(???). However, a product that I would not repurchase because it has that old fashioned, very strong migraine-inducing type scent you described is the Ren Perfect Canvas Essence. It's so highly fragranced it feels like I'm dousing my face with Chanel No5 😬
Yeah that is my favourite sun screen and I've never had any issue with any scent. I often use it as my primer too.
Hey! Thanks for this video! I got my kid a bottle of that heartleaf toner because he was having skin issues. I thought it would help for all the same reasons you did, though I had never tried that toner, myself. I contacted him after your video and asked him if he had tried it because your experience was that it stung. He confirmed that he had the same experience of stinging on his already compromised skin. I directed him to immediately stop using it. I just got him a bottle of the purito stuff, instead. Thanks!
So interesting! I wear the ultra violette sunscreen every day and never noticed the scent nor the pilling. For me it’s the one sunscreen that doesn’t feel like I’ve applied anything and it doesn’t interact negatively with any other product I use. Just goes to show how things work differently for everyone. But also that round lab sunscreen has been sitting in my wishlist for a while so I’ll def check it out when I make a new YesStyle order 😊
I have no issues with fragrance either, but the Elemis cleansing balm I hated. I can't see why they had to make a naked version! I'm so thankful I only got the mini to try because I barely made it through that size 😬 I've used less fragrant perfumes!
Anua works for most people but Acwell licorice Ph balancing toner is the best toner I’ve tried as far as a gentle, healing, hydrating toner. It’s wonderful and the second it hits your face it instantly hydrates and feels refreshed and just so nice. I use 4 toners but if I had to pick one it would be this one haha. I’m obsessed with it
Sounds interesting! Where do you buy it from?
For me anua was much better than acwell. Acwell foams on my skin and leaves a film and I get irritation and pimples from it. Anua is like super hydrating and soothing to my skin. That's how different products are for different people.
In general, I've found it tough to get through some of the higher-end J-beauty skincare. My skin has a preference for minimal, straight forward products which are the cheaper ones.
I used the Purito centella serum & toner years ago, and can’t recall having any issues with them. So I thought I’d try them again recently.
I don’t know if the formula has changed or if my skin has just decided it doesn’t like the products anymore, but the serum brings me out in a rash!! Not purging - actual irritation.😩🤔
I’ll stick to the COSRX hydrium line, which my rosacea prone skin seems to appreciate!
omg the Anua toner stung my skin aswell!! Thought I was going crazy because its supposed to be soothing🤣 after a week my skin was so red. stopped using the toner the red was gone
I loved Tina's video, her whole channel is ✨️chefs kiss✨️, I'd love to see more of this kind of video, I think jts so interesting and so useful
I like the smell of the Numbuzin essence! It is quite...distinct, though, so I get why it's not for everyone.
I have pretty bad rosacea; it would be cool to see a video of recent/holy grail rosacea products in every category :)
this is how I felt about the Naturium niacinamide serum ☹️ the percentage is really high and made my face red and flushed. even the niacinamide cleanser makes me red if I leave it on for too long 😢
I've been using the anua heartleaf toner and it's fine. No stinging for me. I use reuseable toning pads from Rose Inc and have no issues applying it.
I absolutely love numbuzin 3 and the anua lotion as well!
Me too. I'm using them both daily and I love them both
the Ultra Violette sunscreen is my all time favourite! I think ive bought like 5 tubes at this point lol
Biossance Squalene + Omega has a smell that I can’t get past, although the cream is fine. Hold my breath when I apply it. Inky List Bioactive Ceramide Repair Cream is my new go to moisture cream.
i actually just got that round lab sunscreen like a week ago cause i remembered you recommending it lmao
I’m in LOVE with Rhode cleanser. The pineapple enzyme fragrance is so soothing. I have extremely dry skin. It never leaves my skin dry. Funny how things work differently for people. I love how the Rhodes feels when using. I find myself cleaning much longer because it’s so soothing to use. It washes off fast. I never feel like I have to keep rinsing. ❤
I completely agree with the anua one, it breaks me out and stings so bad !!! Yes, I did buy it because of the hype and my money got wasted 😢
I really enjoyed the Nubuzin toner on my body. And I thought the Anua toner was a bit blah. I'm much more enjoying toners from Simply This and Oganacell at the moment. And I've re-fallen in love with the Saro de Rue x Gothamista essene as well.
I know you said you don’t like Anua peach extract serum but what are your thoughts on the Anua dark spot corrector serum? It does have a higher percentage of niacinamide which can be irritating for some people, but I don’t see much of a difference between the serums besides that.
Old-timey grandma florals really do it for me 😂😂😂 I love roses and other herbal flowery grassy things.
Do more videos like this. Really enjoyed this one👍
I purchased the Hydrating Ultra Violette when I was in France last year and was so disappointed! It’s not hydrating, did not set well under my makeup and does not look good on its own. I have also been disappointed with the Rhode cleanser which I really wanted to love 😢
i had the same issue with the anua heartleaf toner!!! so annoying when it is meant to be calming!
That's so interesting that the Anua toner is really a 50/50. I personally love it but I know so many people that also cannot tolerate it.
If we're talking about galactomyces essence, secret key starting treatment essence is a good start at an affordable price.
I totally get the scent thing. I've tried some ginseng products that smelled like straight-up potting soil.
hi. May I know what kind of effect you will get with the secret key?
100% agree with weird fragrances in products - I much prefer fresh, light scents. Oh, and the heart-leaf toner irritated my skin and I broke out with little red bumps from it- I had to give it away to a friend with less skin sensitivity 😢
This video is so helpful !
I own some of these and now I'm scared to use them 😂 But I do love Anua and it remind me of Round Lab. I have heard that Anua will make fragrance free peach serum, but I'm not sure if that is from legit source
Hi, James! How did you get ahold of the Remedy Skincare? I don't think they ship to the UK? 😊
I cannot believe someone does not like UV supreme screen! I will forever love it hehe
Same! It’s my favourite sunscreen. I’ve never noticed a white cast or fragrance.
I like numbuzin toner, after hyped dr.ceraucle kombucha essence, which break me horribly out, this is so nice and i find its smell pleasent. And im really sensitive to fragrances, i stop to use fragranced body washes and lotions. I would try Missha essence, but it's not available here....
Ahh just as I searched up your channel to watch one of your videos, this got uploaded!
I'd be so interested in seeing a review on more Australian sunscreens. Just because I believe our UV and sunscreen laws are different/adjusted. I feel like we have so many but that I also don't know enough about them, or just find they don't even get close to being as good on the skin as the roundlab one
I've heard amazing things about the Naked Sundays sunscreens, but I really can't afford that price point... But I definitely have a lot of trust in Australian sunscreen testing!!
Finally, someone who talks about the scent in the Ultra Violette Supreme Screen! Thought I was the only one! I got it in the SpaceNK advent calendar a few years ago. And I couldn't get the hype of it. The scent is really bad. Like I thought I had gotten a bad product. Yet the expiration date stated it wouldn't go bad until a year. I was afraid of selling it further as someone might feel cheated thinking I sold a spoiled product. So I finished it not to my liking.
Also agree that it doesn't sit well on the skin, and makes it sort of off look bad after a few hours. It's definitely overhyped or they're having some manufacturing problems.
Honestly I LOVE roundlab sunscreen ❤❤❤❤ I can’t do without it anymore.
Another great vodeo!! Thank you!!
I had the same issue with the Anua “soothing” toner…what’s the deal?
My skin is oily, so I love a cleanser like Rhode. I would use it and then just moisturize.
The Rhode cleanser also dried my skin out like crazy, ended up using it as a body wash after the gym instead
Oh god i hated the Numbuzin toner essence too! i got suckered into all the hype about it but made the mistake of not checking the ingredients for linalool, limonene, geraniol etc. Also for some reason the watery-gel formula would pill like crazy if I tried to apply more than 1 layer, which drove me nuts. Yes It provided hydration, but between the smell and pilling it's not a product I would ever use again
The only time I was happy about using the Numbuzin no 3 toner was when I used it for the last time and could throw away the bottle. I do like some mild scents in skin care, but that one smells like old pungent perfume. I dreaded using it each time. It was quite expensive for my budget so I forced myself to use it up. But I did not enjoy it AT ALL!!
I used the Numbuz:n and didn't think the smell was strong or old fashioned...crazy 😅but I also didnt repurchase it..idk why. It was 'snice. The heartleaf toner I'm using atm and eventho it does not sting my skin (my skin barrier was a lil rough lately as well) it also didnt't do much else... so.. it didn't impress me. Probably because my skin needs more.
Great reviews!💜
If you are interested in an essence with a large variety of ferments the high end Korean brand Su:m 37 is worth checking out. Their Secret Essence has 80 different botanical ferments, and being an LG brand, I have a little more faith that all of them are meaningful additions with at least some scientific justification. I'm loving the mist version, which is a slightly diluted formula. It has a small hint of that fermented smell, and the most wonderfully fine mist I've ever used.
Hey James, I'd love to get your thoughts on tools for skincare like the medicube devices and whether you think they are worth it especially since they can run around 300
I couldn't do the Anua toner either. Or the Round Lab Dokdo, both of which surprised me.
devastated when I saw you pick up the numb3 essence because I have it sitting and waiting to use. find it interesting that the anua essence stung your skin because when my barrier was compromised a month or two back, it was about the only thing I could put on my skin that didn't sting. one product I can't get through is that anua 70% serum. I tried using it last year but my skin didn't like it might have been the fragrance.
I actually liked the peach serum, I even got the lotion but fragrance is indeed a personal thing
i'm shocked the smell was that noticeable to you in the numbuzn 3 essence. personally i love it. my super sensitive dry skin just drinks it up. then again i used glow recipe dew drops after so maybe that kind of masked the smell for me?
I have also sensitive skin and can`t use nothing that has fragrance as I am allergic to it ! I made the same experience with products that I tought are suitable and soothing, but unfortunately they were not for me ! The Haru haru black rice toner without fragrance was stinging and also the snail mucin with peptides without fragrance from Jumiso gave me a rush and destroyed my skin barrier....unfortunately ! I liked the snail mucin, but it is is impossible for me to use.... I have to try the Purito Toner !
I love the numbinzin no1 its the best ,at least for my skin
Hated Sunday Riley Good Genes, Latic Acid serum, sting my face and caused hyperpigmentation. I wish more brands told you the concentration of key ingredients like the Ordinary, especially acids it doesn’t take much for skin of colour to hyper-pigment. Knowing that eugenics is Latin for good genes just gives me the creeps for the whole company. I got it through a makeup/skin care subscription so didn’t really pay for it, but yeah only used it a few times weeks apart before throwing it away.
My fav cleanser of all time, 107 Chaga Cleanser, it is so good and deep clean into the pores, great for my oily skin.
I also have the Numbuzin essence number 3 and cannot finish it. :( I got around a third of the way through the bottle before the overwhelming smell finally got to me. I'm going to give it to a friend to finish up. I wish there were more fragrance-free skincare options.
The product I'm trying to use up and never come back to is the Round Lab Dokdo Cream. It's very heavy and unpleasant. It doesn't do anything terrible, just feels really sticky and gross on my skin. I don't want to throw it out, so powering through it so that I can move on to better things once it's done.
Love your content
I LOVE the Numbuzin essence tonner! To me the smell is not strong at all and I'm 38 so maybe I'm "old. 🤣My skin feels so great and glowy in the morning, I only use it at night.
I am really liking the Remedy serum and the way the bottle opens is cool
Hi where did you find this?? I can’t seem to find the serum online!
It is by Dr Shah from Doctorly
@@sandiarms4719 oh wow thank you! They don’t ship to uk tho :(
The anua toner broke me out and gave me little red bumps when I first started using it. Gave it a second chance and same thing happened, but eventually my skin learned to tolerate it and OMG- my skin texture has never been this smooth. The tiny bumps I had for so long that I assumed was just my natural skin texture disappeared in 3 days! It’s also very moisturizing and soothing, great for sensitive skin UNLESS you are allergic to heartleaf. Buy the mini size before buying the jumbo just in case!
Yay! I’ve been using Missha First Treatment Essence for a decade and sometimes I feel like I’m the only one still using it because people rarely talk about it anymore 😅
I'd still be using that if the store selling that near me didn't close during the pandemic 😢. I dread buying skincare and makeup stuff online even if I know the site is authentic.
I wasn't impressed with it. I just felt like I was splashing water on my face.
I'm really struggling to use up the good molecules moisturizer, it's just not agreeing with my skin at the moment! Been using it up as a hand cream and it has been so so great
It's one of those moisturizers that make me sweat right after applying it idk it might be too occlusive for my skin at the moment - might be better for the winter time!
11:12 My guilty pleasure is Reedle Shot by VT. It stings and I love it.
I have a controversial one: the Laneige lip sleeping mask in berry. I HATE the scent so much!! And usually I love scented things, fragrance never bothers me BUT the scent on this sleeping mask is so strong and it smells like bubblegum medicine 😭 I’ve been struggling to finish it for years now
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!! I don't like the scent & also, I didn't find that it ever sank into my lips, especially using it as a nighttime mask - it just created a weird film that I would have to gently exfoliate off. I tried using an oil or balm first & THEN the lip mask, but at that point... It feels like work I shouldn't have to do on a product like that.
felt like a waste for me, didn't do a single thing and I hated the way it felt on my lis