Soap maker here 🙋🏻‍♀️ the cleansing bars don’t really have a problem with bacteria because the way they are produced makes them have a preservative BUT the reason natural soaps aren’t supposed to be left wet and need drying out between washes is because they will go mushy because of the natural butter/oils in the soap. No one wants slimy/mushy soap 😄

@clarewhite3004

2 жыл бұрын

Soapmaker here too! Soap's pH, usually 9 or so, is too high for bacteria. Syndet cleansers are typically a more bacteria-friendly 4.5-5.5, so they need a preservative. I make syndet too, and it's always got a preservative if it contains or contacts water.

@Pennydeadful

2 жыл бұрын

@@clarewhite3004 never ventured into syndet cleansers myself. Only ever made products that go through saponification (cold press). I do like to make my own cosmetics though sometimes and obviously have to consider preservatives with them. Super interesting all round though.

@cassandraleexo

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pennydeadful very cool to know this since this is one thing I've always wondered about 🙂

@ANPC-pi9vu

Жыл бұрын

I've accidentally melted my locally bought oatmeal coconut milk soap before. lol Can confirm, surprisingly easy to melt moisturizing soaps.

James slowly losing his cool over 'perfection doesn't exist' over the last few months is absolutely amazing 😂

I deeply appreciate your commentary on sensory things (ie. scent, "grippy", cold sweats, "cold" from menthol) because omg some of those things are such MASSIVE turnoffs for me, but not others so I really appreciate you mentioning it, most reviewers don't! bless 🙏

@hannahshark8080

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I bought a Cetaphil moisturizer because my usual was out of stock and while it's fine I find that my forehead and upper lip sweat as it absorbs in. Very strange sensation, I wonder what causes that.

That’s some aggressive “For MEN” packaging there, Loaurel.

Part of my issue with sustainable companies is they also tend to be “clean” fear mongers.

OMG! I thought I was the only one who can’t stand lavender scent 😂. Everyone is always like “what?! You don’t like lavender?” The things you do for us 😉

@trishamarie

2 жыл бұрын

I hate lavender. It makes me sick, not sleepy and calm.

@ElenKarin

2 жыл бұрын

Lavender is the worst scent!🤢

@gwenyverreking5565

2 жыл бұрын

It just stinks to me 😂

@msk-qp6fn

2 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of lavende either. The nice ones from essential oil make me drowsy or stuffy. The bad ones from anything else is just.....eeek

@Frmkpoptoswe

2 жыл бұрын

God, lavender makes me wanna puke 😖

There's "viral" and there's "TikTok viral" - I appreciate you recognizing the difference when you pick out what to show us. 🙈

@roycesaful

2 жыл бұрын

@Patronus first off, kinda rude to assume one's pronouns. Second, he made specific differentiation repeatedly between the two. It was a distinction he made and was appreciated. Third, if you think I'm possibly illiterate (rude, much?), your comment was totally irrelevant and pointless. (My comment was totally coherent, so there's no reason to imply I'm illiterate other than to be unpleasant.)

@itsnotrounditsapyramid

2 жыл бұрын

@@roycesaful I understood your comment perfectly, I think he misread it and thought it said "I WOULD appreciate it." But that isn't what you actually wrote so I think if anyone here is illiterate..well it isn't you. Pretty funny from the outside looking in lol. Also, Memoirs? 🤣

@shisurvives2635

2 жыл бұрын

@Patronus tiktok viral means it's not really viral, it's just being hyped up by people most likely being paid to promote the product. Truly viral, hard to find these days, products most people use and promote simply because it's that's good, sometimes it's for aesthetics or personal preference.

@shisurvives2635

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsnotrounditsapyramid truly, they might want to rethink their grammar if they're calling someone else illiterate.

I'd be interested to see what Robert thinks of the Elf moisturiser. If it is quite grippy it might be decent for makeup prep.

@ShortyStylez

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking, because it's elf I think it's a pre makeup item

@NerdyHousewifey

2 жыл бұрын

It's amazing I use it all over and my makeup goes on so smooth

@jessicagirardot4705

2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts dxactly! Liks a primer...

@nikki2370

2 жыл бұрын

I was legit thinking that same thing

@amandalouise8823

2 жыл бұрын

Thought EXACTLY the same!! “Robert should try this” 😂

I like to use peel off masks with other people, like sitting around with friends watching trash tv wearing silly masks that have glitter in them. It maybe exfoliates 🤷🏻‍♀️ mainly it’s just an activity 😂

@Joleen86

2 жыл бұрын

I agree same with the bubble and sheet masks

@Joleen86

2 жыл бұрын

Basically for the aesthetic

@K1k1Cupcake

2 жыл бұрын

@@Joleen86 Exactly some fun silly picture.

@Rain_Reign

2 жыл бұрын

Middle school sleepover staple 😆

@worstkiterchan9207

2 жыл бұрын

@@Joleen86 wouldn't say w sheet mask, they actualy do something as they are sheets soaked in a serum. For me those are actual skincare, while bubble and glitter masks are funky sibling activity while watching a movie.

Every time James puts something gimmicky on his Rosacea flare up spots, I have to hold my breath.

That elf moisturizer is the absolute best shit in the world. I have dry skin and it's perfect for pre makeup routine it plumps my face helps with dry areas and my makeup goes on hella smooth

I don’t know how it would work in soap, but charcoal is actually used in medicine to absorb when a person has orally overdosed. It’s quite gross but it’s effective if administered soon enough.

@sora-ze8jm

2 жыл бұрын

yup ive had first hand experience with it. u cant detoxify anything from ur skin using vharcoal in that way.

@chelseajupiter2103

2 жыл бұрын

The reason it has to be administered soon after is because the charcoal needs to come into direct contact with the substance you've ingested. We use it internally because we can't easily wash out a person's digestive system, but we can wash our skin pretty easily, so any "toxins" on the surface of the skin (pollutants, dirt) can just be washed away with any old cleanser, and the charcoal is unnecessary.

@selene3586

2 жыл бұрын

I think a lot of brands actually advertise a product by using the results you would get when the ingredient is "pure" or in incredibly high concentrations - results that do not really occur when formulated with other ingredients or are not concentrated enough. For example, I’ve had a very tiny piece of glass stuck under my foot and it was so deep that I could not walk anymore, and my doctor gave me a charcoal cream and it genuinely pulled out the tiny piece of glass. Bear in mind tho, the cream smelled awful, was pitch black, had a weird sticky texture and I had to apply a very thick layer and leave it as is for it to pull out the glass. So charcoal does really pull out things, but not when it’s in skincare for sure🤔

@strangeduckling

2 жыл бұрын

@@selene3586 how long did it take the charcoal cream to pull out the glass?

@MylkT1023

2 жыл бұрын

Charcoal beauty products are honestly scams and hoaxes. Yeah it will absorb oils but so will cosmetic grade clay or even toilet tissue.

James I’m watching this while eating left overs after a night out, and I must say I quite enjoy your company. Sorry I’m drunk

@richelledietz

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I'm drunk #Same #DifferentDaysSamePeople

@kreelesley

2 жыл бұрын

im high eating takeout !

James: "I hate the menthol" also James: "let's do more"x20 😂💖

@msk-qp6fn

2 жыл бұрын

Personally like menthol

@JamesWelsh

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😭😭

@deniseg875

2 жыл бұрын

Yessss 🤣😂

I want my skin to look cute and happy.. total chill vibes 😌

Patchouli and Lavender have the same vibe… people either love it (sometimes TOO much) or they absolutely loathe it

@keerahh2378

2 жыл бұрын

Tbh, I'm not a big fan of lavender. I can tolerate it, however, I prefer not to if I don't have to. BUT. Patchouli is the best scent ever, and no one or thing can change my mind!!

@kristenwilliams9482

2 жыл бұрын

@@keerahh2378 if you are a fan of patchouli, you'd probably love vetiver, too! It's soooo good 😍

@MsSamy13

2 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of either but patchouli triggers migraines for me

@ChrisGahan984

2 жыл бұрын

I love lavender but hate straight patchouli. If the latter is in a perfume, however, I can tolerate it (as long as it's formulated well). I can see why both are polarizing though.

@lipstickzombie4981

2 жыл бұрын

Can't stand pootchouli.

The other problem with lavender that isn't obvious unless you know someone affected is it's an allergen. I know a couple of people with lavender allergies and if they even smell it mixed into a perfume on someone else, it causes an allergic reaction in their throat and airways.

@eugenie8661

2 жыл бұрын

Lavender, sandal wood, incense and essential oils make me feel like I'm not getting air, I'm also allergic to pollen, your comment is making me think that might be related

@carolharris3352

2 жыл бұрын

@@eugenie8661 so my mum is only allergic to lavender, and as she's getting older it's getting worse. It used to just be breathing but now her tongue swells too and it takes effect a lot quicker. Oddly, it only appears to be purple lavender or processed as we had a blue lavender bush once and she seemed to be fine.

@eugenie8661

2 жыл бұрын

@@carolharris3352 Oh no! I once got an unexpected allergic reaction from eating at a restaurant. My lips, gums, palate and thoat got swolen. It freaked me the f out, I can't imagine how scary it is to have that happen randomly because you smelled a specific flower from afar Sending all the good vibes to your mom!

@maryeckel9682

2 жыл бұрын

I have that. It's awful because I love the smell, but it just closes my airways. Also sensitive to tea tree.

@carolharris3352

2 жыл бұрын

@@eugenie8661 we've developed a good flight instinct to anything that could be lavender thankfully, but she was once caught out by a restaurant who made a substitution in a dessert and put lavender icing sugar on top of it. We didn't even know that was a thing!

Anyone else been burned by skin products as much as James so much you understand his instant skepticism??? 🥰😂

“It smells like cold and blue.” 😂😂 this whole video cracked me up. You’re the best!!

I love it when you talk to your doggies and leave in the outtakes like when you opened the box of the tinted stuff. Love u!!!

@sophieh6674

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking maybe it’s Robert and Ashton sat behind the camera 😅

I used the carbon theory soap after a spell Of severe acne after over using salicylic acid when I wasn’t cleansing properly and was not double cleansing with an oil cleanser even though I wore make up. This soap saved my skin it’s very effective. I’ve bought it twice and it’s a really good product for the price.

Omg yes that “cold sweat” feeling after putting on a moisturizer I’ve felt that w certain products and I hate ittttt

@lorenzosawal9793

2 жыл бұрын

Why does it happens ? Thats how i know if a cream actually works or not

@kayleykat5183

2 жыл бұрын

the absolute worst 🥲

I tried the ELF moisturizer and after a few days my skin was SO irritated, red, and made me break out so bad. It made me so greasy. I have used it as a moisturizer for my feet and did soften them up 😂

I'm VERY fair skinned thanks to genetics, very long, high-Appalachian winters, vitamin D and iron deficiencies, and very short and mild summers. I'm someone that fake tanner is *supposed* to be meant for, but I've never found one that looks even just acceptable or okayish. And I've tried literally hundreds. I've tried the cool based tones, the purple tanners, the ones marketed towards us translucent ones. The only ones I haven't tried are the brands that are $$$. I can barely afford to get $10 foundation at Walmart every three months so going through tanner after tanner that is ultimately a waste of what little extra "spending money" I have is incredibly frustrating. I don't feel like I'm expecting much from these products either. I gave up the hope of a sunkissed tone over a decade ago, I merely want my veins to be less visible. But every single one ultimately left me looking like the cursed child of an oompa loompa and a zebra. So I don't really have much faith in any product with tanner in it regardless of how viral it goes. Also, I'm with everyone here who hates the smell of lavender. I don't think I always disliked it... but then EVERYONE started using it in EVERYTHING and it became more and more repulsive. At this point lavender stresses me out instead of the calming effect its supposed to have 😅

That cold sweat sensation, that feeling on your upper lip, that white cast that just won't get absorbed no matter how much you try...UGH HATE IT. Reminds me of The Inkey List's Symbright Moisturizer, it just sits there! L' Oreal men's line has a really nice hydrating sheet mask that is always on sale in my local supermarket (because noone buys it, I guess it's considered a "girly" product), even cheaper than the Garnier ones.

I'm not a huge fan of the elf moisturizer, but their toner from the same line is very nice and hydrating.

@mollyhunt6056

2 жыл бұрын

So far it’s the only toner that doesn’t break me out!

I also don’t like the elf moisturizer, but I LOVE the cleanser from the same line, it almost feels like I’m washing my face with lotion but in a nice, non-drying way

@sumlem

2 жыл бұрын

I love their moisturizer from another line, and the elf cleanser from the pure skin line is a cheaper dupe to the Aveeno Calm and Restore oat cleanser.

@kai_fatallysapphic

2 жыл бұрын

When I asked my mom to get me a gentle cleanser, she got me that one and I totally agree! I love it too!! :)

@TheOnlyChrisB

2 жыл бұрын

The aveeno calm cleanser is my holy grail…. Im gonna have to check out this elf stuff out

I use dried lavender to keep moths away from my yarn, but that's all the lavender I can stand. I hate it in products. Also, please try the cleanser from the elf line, I've been using it for a few weeks now and I really like it on my dry skin.

@rheanathan4189

8 ай бұрын

LAVENDER KEEPS AWAY MOTHS?!?!?! Moths are my nemesis, gonna start hanging garlands

@Nerdyknitter42

8 ай бұрын

@@rheanathan4189 lavender and cedar. Got that shit everywhere.

I GET THE COLD SWEAT THING!! Omg i always thought it was so weird. Sometimes the only way to get rid of it is to restart my skincare or sit in front of the fan. It’s almost like the product is hydrophobic or something and creates these little sweat or water beads.

I love these type of videos when you try viral products and show your raw reactions!

OMG. I love that you changed the colors! They look great! I'm glad I asked❤

Love the background! It gives a nice pop of colour and theme to your videos without being overly distracting :))

@barbieblue3336

Жыл бұрын

Lavender-ish

That elf moisturizer is the bane of my existence omg, I’m trying so hard to get through the bottle but it’s ENDLESS!! The happy hydration and holy hydration are soooo much better, this one shouldn’t even exist

The way you described the feel of the ELF moisturizer is spot on! I just tried the Derma-E Sensitive Skin moisturizer and had the EXACT same experience. I wish I hadn’t paid more than $12 though 😣

The copy for the peel off mask sounded like a text version of the “hello fellow kids” Steve Buscemi meme 😂

I love the Ethique facial cleanser bar - I keep it on a soap dish that drains it and lets it dry fully between uses.

@cheekyb71

2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact, Ethique are made in my home town and I know people who work there 🙂 I love that they're getting some international attention, their shampoo bars are brilliant

@ChanDeereGreen

2 жыл бұрын

@@cheekyb71 I've used their shampoo and conditioner for over a year now and love them, so I had to try the face cleanser when it came out. It's fantastic. 🧼

I would LOVE to see a review on lush skincare like coal face, ultraband, the blueberry face masks etc. I used to LOVE them but idk if they are actually good for your skin or just claiming to be another ‘natural is better’ brand 🤔🤔

I just love you.You are so genuine and sweet human.I really enjoy your videos,learning from you.Stay safe and keep them coming!

Love hearing your first thoughts during the testing 😍

Cute and happy skin... I ADORE your sense of humor!!!!

Hey James! Love your honest advice on skincare. Would you be able to create a video on you top favorite skincare items for Americans? Maybe a too Sephora skincare or Ulta skincare? Sometimes we can’t get items over here that you all have across the pond, especially SPF. Thank you for all your advice and I hope you have. A great summer. :)

I liked the carbon theory bar too! I bought it because when I was in Korea I SWORE by the April Skin Magic Stone (or whatever it was called haha) it dramatically improved my acne and the carbon theory one, while not as good, was a good alternative!

hey James, can you do a review on the new garnier serum? you are the only one that i trust on my skincare products 🤞❤️ love from Portugal

Elfs Happy Hydration Cream is everything! I absolutely love it

I love the elf Holy Hydration Face Cream. Haven't tried this one though.

I like that elf moisturizer, it seems to make my skin look smoother and I feel that tightening effect but I apply to still wet skin and every sparingly and then it has a kinda a squeaky clean feeling going on. I often use an essence with it as well and then apply a thicker one on top. Elf’s happy hydration feels pretty nice, too

Loving your random pop ups in your video now when you're editing lol its great!!

I had the exact same feeling with the e.l.f. moisturizer! I mix an oil with it

The finger wag is EVERYTHING! 🤣❤️

I really like Carbon Theory's spot treatments, so I'm def gonna try the cleansing bar now :)

I will admit that I've tried the laneige lip sleeping mask totally love it, working on your recommendation so thank you!

The “viral” videos are my favorite! It’s so easy to get sucked into the hype!

The Ordinary Moisturizer gives me that cold sweat feeling. I know EXACTLY what you're referring to.

as someone who uses the elf moisturiser and enjoys it, you used so much!! it feels less like cold sweat if you use less I promise

I haven’t tried the elf moisturizer, but the cleanser from that line is amazing. It’s soothing and feels buttery on the skin while still actually cleansing. Most cleansers strip my skin. It doesn’t.

I do actually like the look of the Loreal Men thing. It’s subtle but I like the look of it! Nice for no makeup days!

Ooo the bar left your skin lovely! I think that would be really nice after a hot day and removing sweat and sunscreen with a cool wash cloth mmmmmmm ☺️

thanks for bringing the chill vibes

To me it really did look like there was a difference after you used the cleansing bar..

@msk-qp6fn

2 жыл бұрын

Same

The fake tan products reminds me of the Garancia - Diabolique Tomate which is red and leaves a very subtle red undertone, it was fun, not gonna buy for myself (I'm too pale for this) but the glow was there.

CAN YOU DO A BEST TINTED MOISUTIRZERS VID?! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

I dont know what you do with your skin but I just LOVE IT ❤ I absolutely freaking what my skin to look like yours asap 🥺 its just prefer. LOVE YOU AND YOUR CONTENT SO MUCH.

I would LOVE if you reviewed the garnier sheet masks, I wanna see if they're a good affordable option

I like when you were in your "office". How about those drops Hello Sunday? You can try those to put a sun kissed glow on your face❗

the dreaded cold sweat feeling from some moisturizers...someone please figure out what ingredients cause it, I don't like that feeling at all!

Interesting that cleansing bars are becoming popular again. As far as storage perhaps they should go back to one of the OG facial cleaning bars, Clinique. They always had a really well designed box for their cleansing bars. It had a tray that slid out of the box and allowed you to use the bar and slide it back in and it kept things pretty clean.

I love the Holika Holika cerimide cream. Its so nice!

If you love a more tanned look, but don't want to sit in the sun, then we have that in common! I absolutely fell in love with the TanRevel Pro. It is used all over Scandinavia and is raaaaaved about here. It's like a small handheld wireless spray-tan device. It's totally fool-proof since even I can use it (lol), and it gives such a healthy and natural tan to the skin. I only use it for my face and neck, and actually on my hands, since normal selftan mousse can be kind of tricky to apply evenly on your hands. Also, if you did decide to invest in one (saying invest cause sadly it's kinda pricey :(((( but so worth it!!), it would be amaaaaaazing to see you review it! So curious if you'd like it as much as a lot of ppl up here!! (considering your following, they would also prob sponsor you for it, lul). Anyways, that was a small non-sponsored tip from lil Scandi me from Norway. Love your content x

I love that elf moisturizer. I never knew just how dry my skin was until I heard people saying it was too thick and heavy. I use it as a lighter, day moisturizer and under my heavier night moisturizer 😂

I had the SAME sentiments about that e.l.f. moisturizer. I really wanted to like it, but it was too thick, spread in a pulling fashion, and dried down in a rubbery way. It left my skin feeling heavy, and I got pilling with various sunscreens and makeup products. I've been using it as a hand cream so to not waste it.

I had to repeat that part for “perfection does not exist” several times. That was perfection.

The elf moisturizer might good as my 2nd moisturizer for the winter. Very dry skin, I have to use to in the winter.

Lavender is my favorite scent of all timeeeee

Yes my day is complete ❤️🙏🏻❤️

I love the elf moisturizer I really thought you would too 😭

I actually do use a cleansing bar that has 10% sulfur and I’ve seen that my skin doesn’t break out as often nor is it too drying. Which is surprising because we all know how soap bars are usually very foamy and stripping. The only issue I have is that it’s hard to store them,since they can get your cabinet messy and all so,it would be great if brands would give us like a ventilated soap case?? A metal one with a cute design

@CallieRoseStark7

2 жыл бұрын

I use a gentle face cleanse and then a sulfur ointment mask. It has done wonders for me. Obviously it is an extra step, but not as messy.

@barbieblue3336

Жыл бұрын

Some docs recommend sulfur . I've seen a few recently for fungal acne

It just doesn't exist..... Perfection!

regarding ceramide moisturisers i really like the revolution ceramide lotion! my skin is extremely oily and it doesn’t feel greasy and just makes my skin so hydrated and happy. it’s also quite affordable and CF which is a reason why i didn’t go for cerave

I used to not get the hype of peel off masks, but now I've found exactly two that I do like/feel like they actually do something. Wander Beauty has one that I like and April Skin has one that's not quite as good but actually does seem like it does good things for my skin.

The elf holy hydration sleeping mask and holy hydration hydro gel moisturiser both have peptides and ceramides in and are really lovely products

Fake tanning foams and lotions (also tanning beds) got very popular when I was in high school in the early 2000’s. I’m sooo glad I never used them. I’m very pale, basically transparent, and would have looked even more orangey. I got teased for being so pale, but it’s better than orange. I’m in my early 30’s now and have embraced the paleness.

@priyac1944

2 жыл бұрын

Your paleness is the dream for most Indian girls/women who were born in the 1980's/1990's and to this day! I am glad you have embraced your paleness!!

OMGGGGG I SEE TINY KOREAN NAIL GEL IN THE BACKGROUNDDDDDDD I LOVE THAT BRAND!!:)))

Elf moisturiser is like the sunscreens I use. I feel kind of wet and humid after applying them.😭 I finally bought aqualogica sunscreen 🧴 waiting for it to arrive 🥳

I don't like HA formulas as much as beta glucan ones. Have you tried Iunik daily moisturizer? Love it so much. Not sticky like hyaluronic acid can be.

I tried the Charcoal bar and liquid one I liked them both 😊

Would be very curious to hear your thoughts on the entire Elf skincare line!

4:46 lmao I love when he makes these noises 😂

I love these videos!!!!!!

I use the elf moisturizer during the day and sometimes with my makeup. The introduction says only to use 2 pumps though

what happened at 16:35 😂😂😂😂 I was so caught off guard I felt like running 😂😂

Please could you review the lacura bubble mask?

The elf moisturizer if pretty good for my dry skin, but the cleanser were it’s at:)

That Loreal thing is suuuper subtle on you. I didn’t notice until near the end as well. As far as the Elf Moisturizer, I got it a few months ago, and I really, really wanted to like it. But I didn’t. It was too matte, too dry, too grippy.

I wonder if the elf moisturiser would be good for oily skin under make-up if it feels "grippy" 🤔

16:35 love that you didn’t even address this 😂😂😂

20:37 oooh what is all that cool stuff behind you?

@JamesWelsh

2 жыл бұрын

Korean gel nail Polish 🫢

I get that same cold sweat feeling from The Ordinary's NMF moisturiser. Hate it!

Thanks for saving me from the elf moisturizer. It was on my list to try, now it's off.

James. Also try Carbon Theory's Day Lite SPF50. It's awesome!!... ✌🏼 😎💜

Cardboard paper cut? 😂😂😂 love your editing lmao