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.
You're the only skin influencer I watch. I have tried to watch other people...but I've gotten so used to your voice/cadence of speech, the way you present yourself & your advice & input are invaluable. Thanks for not changing as you've gained notoriety over the years James! 🖤😁
I also experienced burning with the Anua toner - like I’ve used it up, but it’s not something I’m going to repurchase. The reformulated Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner though 😍
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
Hi James! I’d love a video that covers how you recycle your empties and how to dispose of old / expired product that doesn’t go on the rest of your body - this is something I never see beauty RU-vidrs talk about that really needs to be addressed!
I'd be so interested in seeing a review on more Australian sunscreens. Just because I believe our UV and sunscreen laws are different/adjusted. I feel like we have so many but that I also don't know enough about them, or just find they don't even get close to being as good on the skin as the roundlab one
I've heard amazing things about the Naked Sundays sunscreens, but I really can't afford that price point... But I definitely have a lot of trust in Australian sunscreen testing!!
I 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!
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.
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 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 love the secret key rose edition.. thats my old school fermented essence 😂 im using the numbuzin 3 pad.. they say its the same essence but in pad form. The scent doesnt bother me.. idk if its the same bcs i never used the bottle essence. The anua 77 peach niacin toner smells like peach suntory 😂😂😂 they say the serum smells annoying 😂
I think the words you are looking for are ‘old lady smell’. It is a specific perfume smell that we instinctively know n hate. Even my 98 yr old grandma said ‘don’t ever let me smell like that!’
The Anua toner irritates my skin and I’ve noticed it causes peeling. It’s so hyped but I don’t get it, it doesn’t even really make my skin feel that hydrated.
I'd just buy the serum instead, dosen't have exactly the same ingredients but it has no fragrance and you get the benefit of fermented ingredients, plus it's very well loved. Their sunscreen is great, cute packaging too
This video is very confusing to me cause i have been using the Anua toner since i began using tretinoine and it helps my skin a lot, it's doesn't sting even tho my skin barrier has been in a bad state
I also had irritation because of anua toner and was looking at serum from this brand but then I found out that I am allergic to centella asiatica, so I didn’t buy it.
Benefit's POREfessional oil cleanser ... One of the best cleansing oils I've ever used but the fragrance? Good gods, it's headache inducing. I'd rather it smelled like kerosene.
Sounds to me like your skins barrier is damaged. Maybe try stop using actives (if you are using them) for a little while. I have been using TO’s barrier support serum and as I also use tretinoin, I personally have found it helps soothe my skin!
On the subject of Essences…Asians consider Essence to be a face lotion. I think they know what they are talking about because most have gorgeous skin at any age.
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 this type of video ! would you ever consider doing a video of your most re-purchased items? like things that you just always have to buy another. i love seeing the things that others keep stock of !
@@smack2760 Yep, and they probably change frequently! I actually don't even see any specifically about keeping things on hand. I'm not really asking favorites, just like, things that NEED to be available at all times. I watch the products of the year videos, as well as the "favorites" type videos. But the content I'm suggesting feels at least slightly different to me. It's more of a "over the years I've just always relied on ___ product and always want to have it available". sorry if I wasn't clear enough!
It really sucks that the Anua Heartleaf toner stung your skin, James. As someone who has sensitive eczema-prone skin, I love dousing my face in this stuff. Just shows that just because a product works for one person, doesn’t mean it will work for another :’)))))
same! i'm using it before my prescription gel for my acne scars and it never stings. my skin is very dry, sensitive and red because of the acne treatment gel but anua really soothes my face.
I love your honesty. You have guided me in not only what is good for skin, but what is not!! Without dragging anyone. You always find something positive to say about brands whose items you aren't keen on.
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 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 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 have rosacea too and the Ultra Violette Supreme Screen is my go to SPF. It's weird but I can't really smell anything when I apply it, and yet I know someone who says it smells like mangoes(???). However, a product that I would not repurchase because it has that old fashioned, very strong migraine-inducing type scent you described is the Ren Perfect Canvas Essence. It's so highly fragranced it feels like I'm dousing my face with Chanel No5 😬
I 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 hate Fake Rose and any Geranium scent in any of my skincare it’s an immediate yuk…The idea that skincare is still using the old 90’s mothball scent is so bewildering , I don’t like a lot of scent but I prefer a cleaner more natural smell and I find that the last couple of years has seen budget skincare revert to that old musty smell can’t we move on
Oh,that nbuzin3 😟 It was like - if you melted-down three hundred cheap boiled fruity sweets (that yer nanna always kept in her pocket) to make a syrup, & then slapped it on your face . It's been relegated to legs,so the smell is far,far away from me 😊
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 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.
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’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’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.
If we're talking about galactomyces essence, secret key starting treatment essence is a good start at an affordable price. I totally get the scent thing. I've tried some ginseng products that smelled like straight-up potting soil.
I put the Anua 77% toner in a spray bottle and use it as my face mist during my skin routine. I was kinda scared to use it as I've recently discovered that something in the Cosrx snail mucin ESSENCE stings my skin when applied directly. I didn't expect that seeing as I use the moisturizer and a different snail toner.
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 😢
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 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?
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.
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! 😂
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
Interesting. I actually LOVE the No3, it really reminds me of Cosrx propolis toner. The smell is so nice and fresh - just shows we all have different preferences. Same with the 70% Anua peach, I especially like that it’s more of a watery consistency. For me, there is very little fragrance in it… your nose must be super sensitive 😀 I’d say stay away from Sukin’s peptide cream, now THAT is a repulsive smell. Love your videos ❤
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 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 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.
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 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
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.
Missha is my mom all time favorite sooooooo underated the time revolution is the dupe of skII pitera and my face break out from numbuzin essence too much fermented ingredients just harsh for me
Hey James do you mind doing a review on the numbuzin line? Idk if you’ve done it, I can’t find it but I wanted to get the number 5 one which is the vitamin c serum but I’m not sure if it’s good 🥲
I’ve been using the Etude soon Jung 2x barrier cream for years now, and they recently repackaged it and the one in the new packaging seems to pill on me. I’ve never had that happen with the 7 or 8 other ones I’ve gone through, and I’m heartbroken that it seems to be reformulated I fear 😧
I tried the anua heart leaf toner and wanted to love it but my skin's like: nope. Nope. NOPE. NOPPEEEEE. Broke me out, gave me bumps and yes the sting. I was so surprised and disappointed because I wanted it to work for me.
I have been obsessed with your content lately ordered so many items thanks to you. I noticed at the beginning of this video you said you’ve struggles with content. I’m wondering if you would mind making a video of your favorite skin care product to take on a vacation
Since I have Psoriasis on my face I really have to avoid fragranced skincare altogether. There is really a only small amount of fragenced skincare I can even use
im so curious now as to what the numbuzin no.3 essence smells like,, you started talking about how old-school and overpowering it was and knowing that it’s my backup essence for when i run out of the one im currently using is going to keep me up at night
'Old-fashioned' from the early 2000s made me laugh🤣😆 If you think that's 'Classic', Oh lord, just wait until you're nearly 60. Thanks for the laugh baby doll....
Anua's Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner does great things for girlies with ache problem. Combined with Dr.G's soothing moisturizer, it helped with my breakouts.
The 77% heart leaf toner was okay. I need more moisture and don't love the watery quality. My tiny bottle is almost out, so I'll try Purito. I found out I can't tolerate niacinamide. I won't be able to finish the SKIN1004 Centella ampoule.
