As someone who suffered with moderate acne every day since the age of 15, skincare isn't a "luxury". It's part of getting to look "normal" and considering how many people think acne is from someone being unhygienic having acne can be a major social disadvantage. I remember when I was younger I wanted to be a massage therapist, but I knew that spas may not want to hire a massage therapist who had acne because they might think I appeared dirty and didn't take good care of myself. It's very depressing to have a condition that people assume is an indicator that you're lazy and dirty, even though you probably take better care of your skin than the average clear-skinned person does. Proper skincare gives me the ability to get my skin as close to clear as it's been since I was a teenager, and that has given me so much relief. It's truly an investment in my mental well being.
Were you openly mistreated by people, so you began assuming everyone thought like that? I don't assume people with acne are dirty/unhygienic. We can safely assume many others agree with that statement. You can't allow your "disadvantages" to hold you back. You have to keep trying because not everyone reacts the same, thinks the same or feels the same. Whatever harmful ways people have treated you, I'm really sorry. I wish kindness was easier for people.
Yeah I don't know why you feel that way. Sure kids in high-school can be cruel, but other than that I don't know of a single person who thinks just because you have acne that you are unhygienic. ? But referring to the context of skincare being a "luxury", IT IS a luxury for many people whether they have acne or not. Many people just can't afford skincare. When it's a choice between food/paying bills, etc., or buying a skincare product/routine, obviously they HAVE to skip purchasing skincare products. I understand what you meant, but just because someone has acne doesn't mean they have the means to treat it. So yes, it absolutely is a luxury for many people.
@@cassthompson3386 it's not fair to judge this person's experience, it's their experience not yours. I absolutely had the same experience, it's so common to be mistreated for having acne and to be told you are unhygienic. Acne can be distressing, it's well known in the medical field it's inextricably tied to poor mental health outcomes, depression, self- harm etc. Please rethink your opinions.
I know exactly what you mean! I'm in the medical field, and even in an industry that should know better I've had the same experience. It's a pity that people feel the need to chime in here and poo poo your concerns. You are valid. Your perspective is valid. Your concerns are valid.
@@cassthompson3386 By that logic, in the US having dental work done or going to the doctor would be a luxury for a lot of people. Many, many people just can't afford things that they need. It doesn't mean those things are a luxury. It means that we are perpetuating a system that is broken. When someone says, "I need this" just...believe them. They are the expert on their life.
Selfishly, I love the UK spin on your recommendations. So many YT guides are US based - but hearing someone recommend stuff from Boots (etc) is SO useful to know it's available and affordable. Thank you!
Absolutely, Jack! Isn't it great to actually know where we can find shops over here that sell this stuff? Same goes for recommendations in pounds and pence rather than dollars too.
Go to boots and use their own basics range, they are fackin monster!!! Omg he mentions them, don't use target they scummy, not that boots are much better, supported apartheid in the 90s!
I agree- it's my pet peeve when UK youtubers "Americanize" themselves- baking in cups instead of weight measurements- say drugstore instead of chemist etc. and only recommend US products which can't be sold here.
I kinda wish those were affordable for me too as a Polish person - 1 pound is a fortune for me LOL, the inkey list is actually considered fairly expensive here because of that.
Great information! So many of us can’t afford to spend a lot of money on skincare now so it’s nice to know what products are good AND affordable. Thank you James!💜💜
I love your channel! It's always filled with such useful information. I'm a 56 y/o woman who just started using a very thin layer of Vaseline all over my face after my serum/moisturizer, and I have noticed SUCH a difference in my skin. It is softer, more supple, and just seems to have more "oomph". It may not work on you younger folks, but for me, its a miracle worker!
It definitely works for anyone. It helps the skin products do their job and prevent transepidermal water loss. Hydrated skin looks plump, has a glow, and can even help it look "lifted" .
I hope James won't mind me mentioning this but AzDesertFoxx, have you seen Wayne Goss' channel for make-up tips aimed towards us that aren't kids any more? I don't wear that much makeup myself but it's nice to get the recommendations that are aimed specifically towards our age group (I'm 52 btw) that I can use and won't make me look over-made up or like a clown!
For me, skincare is also a big part of my wellness, my mental health and self care. I suffer from post traumatic stress disorder and dissociative disorder and both exercise as well as sleep is ultra important for me - it’s crucial for my wellbeing. Last few years I’ve amped up my skincare game and it’s made a world of difference in my well-being as well and doctors and nurses in my “team” have noticed and are actually telling me to “keep it up!” It’s amazing!
For me skin care, washing my hair regularly, showering regularly is part of the routine that helps me a lot with depression: having a routine helps you get out of bed and do things even when I don't feel like it ... it's not just a "cuddle" it's a real routine to keep yourself clean. Obviously the routine is also made up of many other things that involve cleaning the house, running errands regularly ... It sucks to be so depressed that you don't have the strength not to brush your teeth.
i just did my skincare for the first time in a long time because i suffer from depression and it gets worse in the cold winters here (yay michigan) and skincare is one of the first things to go when im feeling real bad but you motivated me to want to do a full routine again, thanks james xx
I am completely the same way. Taking care of myself is always the first thing to go when it's a bad depression or anxiety day. It just gets so freaking heavy!
I'm the same, I love doing my skincare but it's always the first thing to go when my mental health disorders worsen.i hope life is going well for you and that you're taking care of yourself
I'm a mom of 3 on a very tight budget. I use the full elf holy hydration line and I love it. The cleanser you showed is what I use and it usually lasts me like a month and a half to 2 months with everyday use. So it's definitely an amazing deal. And I have very dry skin and it has done wonders for my skin. I'm a huge elf fan! 💙
I've been using that elf cleanser for years now off and on and I always seem to go back to it because the other cleansers that I've tried lately don't seem to compare
For me, my skin is loving the Superdrug me+ range and it's so affordable and often on 3 for 2. Their Hyaluronic acid cleanser has been a game changer for my eczema-y face and shoulders (also their Solait face sun screen it's the only one I don't want to claw off my skin)
@@sophiemorris3236 this too. The 360⁰ spray-on body lotion is nice and light as a face moisturiser (spraying it into my hands and then patting it into my face)
I love this video! As a British teenager, I've pretty much gave up on looking at UA-cam reviews/recommendations because all the products are either expensive or inaccessible over here. Seeing a video with stuff I could pick up at boots or superdrug is a breath of fresh air.
I started my skin care journey with The Ordinary products. And even though I try other things, I always keep the whole line in my stock, cuz I tend to still supplement their ingredients into other products. I'm like a skin care mad scientist.
Personaly I love the Aveeno Calm + Restore line. They're kind of "boring" products but the best affordable cleanser and moisturizer I've found for my sensitive skin.
I’ve been very happy with ELF Holy Hydration cleansing balm and the cream. I use it at night. Also use the ELF toner. The products fit in well with a few of my more expensive products. I don’t tend to spend much more than $50 on a product, so love the price on ELF. And they WORK.
the new elf pure skin line is so good. i put the toner in a spray bottle and use it like a face mist and the moisturizer is really nice, kinda dimethicone-y but not extremely so and it really hydrated my skin
The e.l.f. cleansing balm from the Holy Hydration line is perfect. I’m totally fine with spending a lot on skin care, but nothing I’ve tried beats the e.l.f. product.
Until recently, I worked in skincare for a brand that told us that everything was safe for the "most sensitive" skin, and that one of the founders had rosacea (as do I) and everything (including strong acids and multiple exfoliators) were safe to use. These were luxury priced products and they RUINED my skin. I've been using a prescription rosacea treatment, but I just picked up a few of Beauty Bay's products (both moisturisers, mushroom serum and gel cleanser) and I can't stress how impressed I am. My redness has gone down, my skin is soft, none of them sting on application, nothing is heavily fragranced or full of sensitising essential oils. If you need rosacea-friendly basics, they are great!
The second garnier sunscreen I’ve been using since last year. It’s really cheap and I had that bottle since June of last year and I just recently finished it. It was also the only sunscreen I was using.
@@christopherbird2739 it’s shiny which I like it’s not greasy in the way when u can feel it on your skin personally. I only apply sunscreen during the day I don’t use anything else sometimes moisturiser so take what u want with that information.
I KNOW niacinimide makes pores appear smaller! I added a niacinimide serum and was absolutely shocked!!! It was the ONLY change in my routine! And I have LARGE pores due to sun damage💜🖤💜🖤Welsh Twins are awesome!
I love the ordinary squalane cleanser. Brilliant for make up remove and I’m just allergic to almost everything. My absolute favourite moisturiser/skin barrier repair cream is La Roche Posay Cicoplast. Just incredible. I’m in my 50s. I could spend more money but I struggle with ingredients and this is the best ever for my very sensitive skin.
ELF skincare,being a single Mom and on a tight budget,is my Holy Grail xx! I also use Earth to Skin,which you can find at Walmart. I have a Manuka Honey all over moisturizing serum. It's quite lovely and smells soooo good. Physicians Formula is great too,but they are a it more.But if you get to Walmart when they have their clearance sale on skincare monthly,selected products go on sale and I grab as many as I can LOL.NYX I love as well and I use their Plump Right Back serum,that runs me about $16 on Amazon Prime. Last but not least,Wet N Wild has been stepping it up lately and I can't wait to try their new skincare products! All these brands are cruelty free and or vegan,which to me is important. I absolutely love your channel hun! I could listen to you talk all day xx!
I love the bondi sands spf- I do agree that it’s a bit oily but it’s fine if I wait 15 mins after applying it. It’s really good value at boots as well because 75ml :£6.99 but 150ml :£7.99 !
Ok so the ordinary caffeine serum stuff didn't do much under my eyes BUT I use it on my thin hair line, where above my temples it is getting thinner. No joke this stuff makes my hair grow so fast and full. It strengthens the baby hairs and i swear by it now. Super cheap and versatile!
While I've definitely swapped out to more expensive products because of YOU, I do really enjoy products by good molecules. My favorites from them are the niacinamide serum, the moisturizer primer, and the pineapple exfoliating powder.
I'm really like e.l.f holy hydration moisturizer with spf 30. Very hydrating and doesn't leave a white caste. It has a very mild scent, but not noticeable once applied to skin.
Great list and especially highlighting the fact that there's so much quality skincare and makeup out there within a lower budget. There's no excuse for not taking care of ourselves! 💋
It's great actually finding someone from the UK giving advice I've been looking a lot lately and everyone seems to be from the US great advice thankyou so much
the sunbum roll-on sunscreen lotion was a real game changer for me. Its the formula that: doesn't burn, absorbs nicely into the skin, layers well, and is even cooling. (I have oily combo skin)
The Ordinary has been a blessing for my skin! I use the Vit C 23 percent and the granactive retinoid serum. Plus I use the inkey list oat balm and CeraVe cream. Affordable and great for my dry skin. ❤️
Really appreciate that compilation! I found out last year (through a lot of trial and error) that I'm allergic to tocopheryl acetate, and it's in *everything* so it's been quite hard for me to find moisturisers and especially sunscreens. Checked out your recommendations and found some that should work for me, thank you!
I legit just searched for your name plus cheaper skin care. I needed a low budget moisturizer because I flew through my $20 bottle. I'm a baby to this so thank you!
This video is so good! It's really nice to see UK affordable products mentioned, and ya can't beat good ol' vaseline! There's another UK based, affordable and cruelty free brand is Q+A. Available at Holland & Barrett, Sainsbury and on their website too - been using them for like a year, and they're amazing! Would love to see you review some of their products ☀️
yes me too! I love Asda's kind & gentle's entire range! I daily use the eye make up remover, toner and moisturiser as a bass for my make up because I have sensitive skin😍
Hiya James! I was wondering if you'd be up for possibly starting a mini series of sorts regarding bath/shower products! I know Olay has recently come out with a line of body washes that include skin care supposedly, and there's also the myths and benefits of using natural products like the milk in your fridge for hydration- it would be rad to hear your thoughts on it! Love your videos, keep up the amazing work 🤍✨
I would LOVE longer videos! You’re my favorite skincare youtuber and Im truly sad when a video is less than 10 minutes 🤣 anything over 15 is amazing! & don’t be afraid to do some close to 30! I know there’s other people that would love it too 😊
Thank you for this! 💜 my budget product I always have on-hand is Aquaphor Healing Ointment - I prefer the baby version as it tends to glide smoother. It’s like a ramped up Vaseline and of course can be used anywhere and everywhere! They have a lip balm too which is very nice
Love this video! So nice to see affordable skin care that is so affordable. To me skin care is a priority lol. Love your Chanel. Thanks for always guiding us skin care nerds.
I’ve been loving The Inkey List’s Omega Water Cream! Perfect lightweight moisturizer I use morning and night for my mostly normal (sometimes a tad oily in tzone) skin type! I think it would work for most skin types except for maybe a super dry skin.
Happy Easter James.. Such a, coincidence but i mentioned the Garnier Sunscreen in my best drugstore sunscreen video today. Its so so good and i want to try some of your recommendations from elf for sure.. Love xx
Tesco has a decent sun screen. Tbf I don't know how protective it really is but it's a moisturizer as well and it goes on really smoothly, looks fine under makeup, and doesn't leave a white cast on skin. I put in load and like the dewy look. They also have a nice vitamin c eye cream I pair with it during the day
I love elf's Holy Hydration! cleansing balm, it feels so good, plus The Inkey List's Oat Cleansing Balm and their Salicylic Acid Cleanser. Also use the elf Holy Hydration! gel cleanser you featured. I ❤ a good for skin budget buy. Thank u for this vid!
Finally! Actual budget skincare products. So many other videos have products close to or slightly over $20. If you have a couple steps and you’re spending close to $20 per product it’s no longer affordable. 😵💫
Love this! I also used a Sephora caffeine/hyaluronic acid under eye cream in the mornings that I feel is really nice. Also COSRZ snail peptide eye cream. But both are a little higher end of the affordable scale. Love your videos they are always so informative
That’s so interesting, I haven’t seen a chemical sunscreen that wouldn’t sting my eyes in years (I’ve been using a separate spf around my eyes, the same one for a very long time, and every time I try something new, I regret it immediately) but I had absolutely no problem with the Garnier one! But I agree, it’s very good, especially for oily skin.
My skin absolutely loves elfs happy hydration moisturiser with hemp in, I use this at night and it's so moisturising but not too heavy or sticky! I've also recently started using the blue bondi sands spf and I'm liking that so far! Leaves me with a nice glow. I'd be interested to try the byoma cleanser as I currently use corsx good morning cleanser but it leaves me a bit dry after use! Thanks for the tips James ✨️💜
I’m so glad you mentioned ELF! I’ve been using the ELF Supers line and I love it! It’s super cheap, the cleanser doesn’t leave your face stripped and the gel moisturizer isn’t too heavy! 👏
I'm in my mid 40's. I have very very sensitive skin. Some spots are oily & other spots really dry. I've tried stuff from drugstores to brand name, & the cheaper ones don't make my face instantly itch, burn, or turn red like I have a bad sun burn. It's also why I don't use foundation or blush. Such a bummer. Right not I'm using Neutrogena sensitive face moisturizer daily. It's the only thing that doesn't keep my skin flare up. Im not even worried about getting wrinkles,, just healthy skin. I have learned so much since finding your channel a couple years ago. Thanks so much for sharing all your skincare knowledge. It's always great to watch you & your brothers on here.
Basic cheap and simple cleanser I love is the Simple gentle/moisturing foaming cleanser, really gentle, not anything too special, originally got it when I had a bout of blepharitis, but has become an everyday for me
Yay! I've been waiting for you to talk about Byoma. I just got the starter kit for 18.99 in the U.S. and it is really nice and affordable. Been using it for 3 days now.
Thanks to your videos I found the Inkey List and they changed my skin for the better and they work great for my budget too because I’m disabled and live on disability payments!!!!
Garnier has face specific sunscreens that don't sting the eyes, the face ones are usually sheer once you rub them in. I've been using them for years, they're really great!
I found a Bliss ex-glow-soon at Walmart on clearance for $6 & grabbed it on a whim. Come to find out that’s like 1/4 the original price & it truly does wonders on my skin!
Thanks to your content James you taught me about one of my now favourite ingredients - squalane! E.l.f’s super hydrate squalane moisturiser and The Ordinary’s Squalane Oil are now 2 of my holy grail products and both really affordable. Thanks a million, love this video ☺️
I bought recently a moisturiser ‘ Rose Gold Rescue’ from Bliss for £5 in Boots and I am absolutely loving it! It’s got this very creamy and luxurious texture but sinks in to the skin so quickly! It’s definitely more for people with normal/combination/oily skin! It’s going to be my fav for summer! I honestly couldn’t believe how luxurious it feels for £5! It’s like a marshmallow/whipped cream texture.
If you're in France go to pharmacies, amazing skincare at affordable price (La Roche Posay, Avène, Ducray, Uriage, Jonzac, etc) French brand Avril is pretty nice too and super cheap. Yves Rocher too, at least their sensitive skin line works well, just hunt for the sales.
Not sure if someone has already posted this comment, but the couple that created Farsali left the industry to focus on their relationship and fertility and it worked because they had a baby! They got their baby, so they got back into the industry. (I saw this story on their Instagram or something a few weeks ago). I loved the Farsali finishing spray. I would totally buy it again.
@@TheNarcoticMonkey yes superdrug do some amazing own brand skincare products. I branch out and try more expensive brands but I do end up going back to some of their products. I love the naturally radiant eye cream and I normally am not the biggest fan of eye creams.
And about Vaseline, it may be a little more $ but I aquaphor is a similar thing but with a few more skin beneficial ingredients and it’s just a little less suffocating. I use it on my hands at night and it absorbs faster too.
So enjoy your videos and Twins & Marcus and your dearest friend and helper behind the scenes. This has one of the best written descriptions list maybe ever. This is such an informative video and its inclusive of affordable items.
I have really enjoyed using Essence Hello Good Stuff, various items. They don't have a ton of actives, but their products are soothing and moisturing and really help when my skin is irritated and breaking out. And they are extremely affordable.
Yes! Vaseline is great stuff! I opt for the Cerave healing ointment because I use it on my lips (I keep the small tube in my bag) and I like the feel better than Vaseline but both are great for around the eyes and covering little cuts or ouchies (what my whole family uses if they are not actively bleeding). But Cerave is still pretty affordable and you get a lot in either type of packaging - tub or tube.
Superdrug naturally radiant renewing night cream. I absolutely love it, I have normal skin that gets dry/ oily depending on my diet and the weather. It smells lovely and the texture is great and my skin always feels so moisturised the morning after. It's one of those products that I always come back to
Vaseline is the most useful skincare product! I use it if I ever end up popping a pimple to help keep the area moist and help heal the skin. Definitely helps reduce the formation of a scab and maybe avoid post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
the omega water cream from the inkey list is amazing as a light cream for summer days and it includes niacinamide and hyalauronic acid 100% would recomend love u james!!!
I'm so glad you did this. I was just watching Rose (roseandben) do her skincare routine and nothing was under $50 heck her serum was $450! Absolutely insane. So 😅it's good to get recommendations I can actually try
Tbh “drugstore” skin care is what I gravitate back to after venturing into more expensive products. Combine that with Tretinoin and my skins lookin like a million bucks lol.
My recommendation- Superdrug’s Naturally Radiant Glycolic Overnight Peel - it really makes you glow the next day! It’s £7 but it’s half price at the moment x
The Fulvic Acid is a new fave of mine, I'm combi/dry and I prefer it over the oat cleanser Inkey List do.. bizarrely, as I'm always the advocate for an oil/balm! Interested to see the rest 👀
I am using CeraVe cleanser and either Niacinamide serum or VitC from The ordinary, and Embryolisse moisturiser plus La Roche Posay spf in the Am and then a cleanse, The Ordinary Granactive retinol and moisturiser with a tiny drop of rose hip oil from The Ordinary at night. Since I turned 40 my skin was always dry patchy and irritated until I invested in skin care. Now I rarely wear makeup and my skin glows.
I love the oat moisturiser from Beauty Bay. I bought it because I remember my Mum using oat products on my eczema as a child and thought it would be a nice soothing product. On my 2nd tub now and I do really like it
@@TheNarcoticMonkey I totally agree, it's just the right texture and thickness. I use it as a night cream or for a moisture boost with regular day moisturiser if needed. I'm in my early 20s and have combo skin recovering from cystic acne. I love the plump smooth feeling this gives.
This is a great video! So needed for basics. I myself have been loving the elf hydration line - love the cleansing balm and it does what it needs to do as well as Clinique or Elemis etc
Thank You James! My skincare routine is inexpensive ( not my sunscreen.. that’s glow recipe.. I love it!) Inkey list and good molecules are my favorites. Your skin looks fabulous 😍🖤💜
The ordinary niacinamide with zinc was WAAAY to drying compared to The Inkey List. So I use the ordinary niacinamide with zinc on any zits. Dries them right out in a very very gentle way compared to using something like benzoyl peroxide
If vasaline is too thick for some, try the Lanolips 101 Ointment multipurpose balm! Has a very similar texture but melts much more easily in to skin and helps my flaking dry areas (i use retinol so its bound to happen)
The Inkey List’s fulvic acid cleanser is so amazing. I can’t live without it. I use that one at night and Hyram’s in the morning. So happy with both of them
As someone who suffered with moderate acne every day since the age of 15, skincare isn't a "luxury". It's part of getting to look "normal" and considering how many people think acne is from someone being unhygienic having acne can be a major social disadvantage. I remember when I was younger I wanted to be a massage therapist, but I knew that spas may not want to hire a massage therapist who had acne because they might think I appeared dirty and didn't take good care of myself. It's very depressing to have a condition that people assume is an indicator that you're lazy and dirty, even though you probably take better care of your skin than the average clear-skinned person does. Proper skincare gives me the ability to get my skin as close to clear as it's been since I was a teenager, and that has given me so much relief. It's truly an investment in my mental well being.
Were you openly mistreated by people, so you began assuming everyone thought like that? I don't assume people with acne are dirty/unhygienic. We can safely assume many others agree with that statement. You can't allow your "disadvantages" to hold you back. You have to keep trying because not everyone reacts the same, thinks the same or feels the same. Whatever harmful ways people have treated you, I'm really sorry. I wish kindness was easier for people.
Yeah I don't know why you feel that way. Sure kids in high-school can be cruel, but other than that I don't know of a single person who thinks just because you have acne that you are unhygienic. ? But referring to the context of skincare being a "luxury", IT IS a luxury for many people whether they have acne or not. Many people just can't afford skincare. When it's a choice between food/paying bills, etc., or buying a skincare product/routine, obviously they HAVE to skip purchasing skincare products. I understand what you meant, but just because someone has acne doesn't mean they have the means to treat it. So yes, it absolutely is a luxury for many people.
@@cassthompson3386 it's not fair to judge this person's experience, it's their experience not yours. I absolutely had the same experience, it's so common to be mistreated for having acne and to be told you are unhygienic. Acne can be distressing, it's well known in the medical field it's inextricably tied to poor mental health outcomes, depression, self- harm etc. Please rethink your opinions.
I know exactly what you mean! I'm in the medical field, and even in an industry that should know better I've had the same experience. It's a pity that people feel the need to chime in here and poo poo your concerns. You are valid. Your perspective is valid. Your concerns are valid.
@@cassthompson3386 By that logic, in the US having dental work done or going to the doctor would be a luxury for a lot of people. Many, many people just can't afford things that they need. It doesn't mean those things are a luxury. It means that we are perpetuating a system that is broken. When someone says, "I need this" just...believe them. They are the expert on their life.
Selfishly, I love the UK spin on your recommendations. So many YT guides are US based - but hearing someone recommend stuff from Boots (etc) is SO useful to know it's available and affordable.
Thank you!
Absolutely, Jack! Isn't it great to actually know where we can find shops over here that sell this stuff? Same goes for recommendations in pounds and pence rather than dollars too.
Yes so true! I mean i’m Not living in the uk either but something Europe based is so good to know !
Go to boots and use their own basics range, they are fackin monster!!! Omg he mentions them, don't use target they scummy, not that boots are much better, supported apartheid in the 90s!
I agree- it's my pet peeve when UK youtubers "Americanize" themselves- baking in cups instead of weight measurements- say drugstore instead of chemist etc. and only recommend US products which can't be sold here.
I kinda wish those were affordable for me too as a Polish person - 1 pound is a fortune for me LOL, the inkey list is actually considered fairly expensive here because of that.
Great information! So many of us can’t afford to spend a lot of money on skincare now so it’s nice to know what products are good AND affordable. Thank you James!💜💜
He is brilliant 🤩 Totally agree with your comment and PS stay safe ❤️x
I love your channel! It's always filled with such useful information. I'm a 56 y/o woman who just started using a very thin layer of Vaseline all over my face after my serum/moisturizer, and I have noticed SUCH a difference in my skin. It is softer, more supple, and just seems to have more "oomph". It may not work on you younger folks, but for me, its a miracle worker!
It definitely works for anyone. It helps the skin products do their job and prevent transepidermal water loss. Hydrated skin looks plump, has a glow, and can even help it look "lifted" .
I hope James won't mind me mentioning this but AzDesertFoxx, have you seen Wayne Goss' channel for make-up tips aimed towards us that aren't kids any more? I don't wear that much makeup myself but it's nice to get the recommendations that are aimed specifically towards our age group (I'm 52 btw) that I can use and won't make me look over-made up or like a clown!
@@jeanproctor3663 yes! I love me some Wayne!! :)
i prefer the Cerave Healing Ointment which is similar
I am so glad you mention Vaseline. It is a wonderful product that many have tossed aside, not realizing the skin benefits it has.
Great video!
Blame the 'clean beauty' movement for that first and foremost.
@@lipstickzombie4981 thank youuu!! They’re absolutely AWFUL!
Budget skincare speaks to my ✨SOUL✨
lmfao me too!
yesss love the boojee stuff but when a great product has a great price, it’s even better!
For me, skincare is also a big part of my wellness, my mental health and self care. I suffer from post traumatic stress disorder and dissociative disorder and both exercise as well as sleep is ultra important for me - it’s crucial for my wellbeing. Last few years I’ve amped up my skincare game and it’s made a world of difference in my well-being as well and doctors and nurses in my “team” have noticed and are actually telling me to “keep it up!” It’s amazing!
Hi five to noticing and respecting your needs. Very often society teaches us to ignore ourselves for others.
Exact same. Especially with the sleep. Sleep deprivation will put me down almost immediately, and it shows on my skin too.
@@joannakowalska9247 I used to buy into that. But I'm no good to anyone if I'm barely holding on myself.
For me skin care, washing my hair regularly, showering regularly is part of the routine that helps me a lot with depression: having a routine helps you get out of bed and do things even when I don't feel like it ... it's not just a "cuddle" it's a real routine to keep yourself clean. Obviously the routine is also made up of many other things that involve cleaning the house, running errands regularly ... It sucks to be so depressed that you don't have the strength not to brush your teeth.
@@Anotherprisonsystem this is sooo true! I wish more people understood this! It’s absolutely unintentional! Everyday is a struggle and a battle!
i just did my skincare for the first time in a long time because i suffer from depression and it gets worse in the cold winters here (yay michigan) and skincare is one of the first things to go when im feeling real bad but you motivated me to want to do a full routine again, thanks james xx
I am completely the same way. Taking care of myself is always the first thing to go when it's a bad depression or anxiety day. It just gets so freaking heavy!
Same!
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I'm the same, I love doing my skincare but it's always the first thing to go when my mental health disorders worsen.i hope life is going well for you and that you're taking care of yourself
I'm here with you...but the snow is just about gone now!
I'm a mom of 3 on a very tight budget. I use the full elf holy hydration line and I love it. The cleanser you showed is what I use and it usually lasts me like a month and a half to 2 months with everyday use. So it's definitely an amazing deal. And I have very dry skin and it has done wonders for my skin. I'm a huge elf fan! 💙
I've been using that elf cleanser for years now off and on and I always seem to go back to it because the other cleansers that I've tried lately don't seem to compare
For me, my skin is loving the Superdrug me+ range and it's so affordable and often on 3 for 2. Their Hyaluronic acid cleanser has been a game changer for my eczema-y face and shoulders (also their Solait face sun screen it's the only one I don't want to claw off my skin)
I used some of the body lotions with SA and Niacinamide found them to be real good
I saw this the other day and was wondering if they were any decent!
I love the Me+ range to 👍❤️
Their vitamin E range is really nice too!
@@sophiemorris3236 this too. The 360⁰ spray-on body lotion is nice and light as a face moisturiser (spraying it into my hands and then patting it into my face)
I love this video! As a British teenager, I've pretty much gave up on looking at UA-cam reviews/recommendations because all the products are either expensive or inaccessible over here. Seeing a video with stuff I could pick up at boots or superdrug is a breath of fresh air.
I started my skin care journey with The Ordinary products. And even though I try other things, I always keep the whole line in my stock, cuz I tend to still supplement their ingredients into other products. I'm like a skin care mad scientist.
OooOOOooo, what a great line! 🤣
Same love the ordinary it's doing wonders X
Personaly I love the Aveeno Calm + Restore line. They're kind of "boring" products but the best affordable cleanser and moisturizer I've found for my sensitive skin.
I’ve been very happy with ELF Holy Hydration cleansing balm and the cream. I use it at night. Also use the ELF toner. The products fit in well with a few of my more expensive products. I don’t tend to spend much more than $50 on a product, so love the price on ELF. And they WORK.
the new elf pure skin line is so good. i put the toner in a spray bottle and use it like a face mist and the moisturizer is really nice, kinda dimethicone-y but not extremely so and it really hydrated my skin
I was extremely impressed with the elf holy hydration cleansing balm.
same, i used to used the then i met you living cleansing balm but the elf one is just as good and so much cheaper
SAME!!!
I have tried a few, elf has the best price and the texture washes off better. Love it!
I use it every single night, it’s SOOO good!!!
I like it too! but felt like I flew through the tiny jar too fast 🤷♀️
The e.l.f. cleansing balm from the Holy Hydration line is perfect. I’m totally fine with spending a lot on skin care, but nothing I’ve tried beats the e.l.f. product.
Until recently, I worked in skincare for a brand that told us that everything was safe for the "most sensitive" skin, and that one of the founders had rosacea (as do I) and everything (including strong acids and multiple exfoliators) were safe to use. These were luxury priced products and they RUINED my skin. I've been using a prescription rosacea treatment, but I just picked up a few of Beauty Bay's products (both moisturisers, mushroom serum and gel cleanser) and I can't stress how impressed I am. My redness has gone down, my skin is soft, none of them sting on application, nothing is heavily fragranced or full of sensitising essential oils. If you need rosacea-friendly basics, they are great!
The second garnier sunscreen I’ve been using since last year. It’s really cheap and I had that bottle since June of last year and I just recently finished it. It was also the only sunscreen I was using.
Yep me too! It’s lasted ages and I love it! X
@@amandalouise8823 it’s really good I love the glow and my makeup looks beautiful on top of it.
@@crytical1237 and its not greasy?
@@christopherbird2739 it’s shiny which I like it’s not greasy in the way when u can feel it on your skin personally. I only apply sunscreen during the day I don’t use anything else sometimes moisturiser so take what u want with that information.
I KNOW niacinimide makes pores appear smaller! I added a niacinimide serum and was absolutely shocked!!! It was the ONLY change in my routine! And I have LARGE pores due to sun damage💜🖤💜🖤Welsh Twins are awesome!
Please let me know which moisturizer you were using with niacinamide??
We want more videos like this! ❤️ Many of us are on a budget even before the pandemic!
I love the ordinary squalane cleanser. Brilliant for make up remove and I’m just allergic to almost everything. My absolute favourite moisturiser/skin barrier repair cream is La Roche Posay Cicoplast. Just incredible. I’m in my 50s. I could spend more money but I struggle with ingredients and this is the best ever for my very sensitive skin.
Did u try rosehip oil? If u r not allergic than say hello to benefits of this oil. I bought from inkey list. Love squalene oil by ordinary
I like the Squalane cleanser, as well.
@@joannakowalska9247 dreadfully allergic. I’m allergic to salicylates & histamines. It’s very tricky. X
ELF skincare,being a single Mom and on a tight budget,is my Holy Grail xx! I also use Earth to Skin,which you can find at Walmart. I have a Manuka Honey all over moisturizing serum. It's quite lovely and smells soooo good. Physicians Formula is great too,but they are a it more.But if you get to Walmart when they have their clearance sale on skincare monthly,selected products go on sale and I grab as many as I can LOL.NYX I love as well and I use their Plump Right Back serum,that runs me about $16 on Amazon Prime. Last but not least,Wet N Wild has been stepping it up lately and I can't wait to try their new skincare products! All these brands are cruelty free and or vegan,which to me is important.
I absolutely love your channel hun! I could listen to you talk all day xx!
I love the bondi sands spf- I do agree that it’s a bit oily but it’s fine if I wait 15 mins after applying it. It’s really good value at boots as well because 75ml :£6.99 but 150ml :£7.99 !
Ok so the ordinary caffeine serum stuff didn't do much under my eyes BUT I use it on my thin hair line, where above my temples it is getting thinner. No joke this stuff makes my hair grow so fast and full. It strengthens the baby hairs and i swear by it now. Super cheap and versatile!
I'm a daughter of an identical twin and I just want to say I love you and your brother. Skincare on one side, makeup on the other ☺️
I’ve been really loving the ELF cleansing balm and their SPF moisturizer
While I've definitely swapped out to more expensive products because of YOU, I do really enjoy products by good molecules. My favorites from them are the niacinamide serum, the moisturizer primer, and the pineapple exfoliating powder.
I'm really like e.l.f holy hydration moisturizer with spf 30. Very hydrating and doesn't leave a white caste. It has a very mild scent, but not noticeable once applied to skin.
When it comes to spf I get nervous due I’m Black and it can comes off ashy don’t like that.
Great list and especially highlighting the fact that there's so much quality skincare and makeup out there within a lower budget. There's no excuse for not taking care of ourselves! 💋
Had an awful day so I was glad you uploaded. Just seeing you cheers me up. Thank you
It's great actually finding someone from the UK giving advice I've been looking a lot lately and everyone seems to be from the US great advice thankyou so much
Half of why I watch your videos is because of how calm it makes me feel. Like just listening to your voice. Thank you for all your content!
First time catching one of your videos within minutes of it being posted! I feel like this is an Easter miracle 🐇🐣
Right I’m so happy I caught this so early on!!!!
James you need to try the Aveeno Calm and Restore range especially the cleanser! Soooo gentle I love it so much
the sunbum roll-on sunscreen lotion was a real game changer for me. Its the formula that: doesn't burn, absorbs nicely into the skin, layers well, and is even cooling. (I have oily combo skin)
Do you mean it doesn’t burn the eyes? Or just the skin? (I ask bc I’m searching 4 a sunscreen that doesn’t burn the eyes. 😩😩)
@@theeccentric7263 um, either. I wouldn't use it if it burned either my face of eyes
The Ordinary has been a blessing for my skin! I use the Vit C 23 percent and the granactive retinoid serum. Plus I use the inkey list oat balm and CeraVe cream. Affordable and great for my dry skin. ❤️
You are using VIT C suspension
Really appreciate that compilation! I found out last year (through a lot of trial and error) that I'm allergic to tocopheryl acetate, and it's in *everything* so it's been quite hard for me to find moisturisers and especially sunscreens. Checked out your recommendations and found some that should work for me, thank you!
I legit just searched for your name plus cheaper skin care. I needed a low budget moisturizer because I flew through my $20 bottle. I'm a baby to this so thank you!
This video is so good! It's really nice to see UK affordable products mentioned, and ya can't beat good ol' vaseline! There's another UK based, affordable and cruelty free brand is Q+A. Available at Holland & Barrett, Sainsbury and on their website too - been using them for like a year, and they're amazing! Would love to see you review some of their products ☀️
For a basic moisturiser I like Asda’s Kind & Gentle Light Moisturiser - £1 for 150ml! They also do a cleanser for £1.50 but I haven’t tried it.
Their eye makeup remover is good too.
yes me too! I love Asda's kind & gentle's entire range! I daily use the eye make up remover, toner and moisturiser as a bass for my make up because I have sensitive skin😍
Hiya James!
I was wondering if you'd be up for possibly starting a mini series of sorts regarding bath/shower products! I know Olay has recently come out with a line of body washes that include skin care supposedly, and there's also the myths and benefits of using natural products like the milk in your fridge for hydration- it would be rad to hear your thoughts on it! Love your videos, keep up the amazing work 🤍✨
I would LOVE longer videos! You’re my favorite skincare youtuber and Im truly sad when a video is less than 10 minutes 🤣 anything over 15 is amazing! & don’t be afraid to do some close to 30! I know there’s other people that would love it too 😊
I love the simple gel moisturizer. It's one of two that doesn't break out. (Rectivan lotus cream is the other)
Thank you for this! 💜 my budget product I always have on-hand is Aquaphor Healing Ointment - I prefer the baby version as it tends to glide smoother. It’s like a ramped up Vaseline and of course can be used anywhere and everywhere! They have a lip balm too which is very nice
It rescued my hands in the early days of the pandemic when is was overusing hand sanitizer at a retail job.
@@maryeckel9682 absolutely 👏🏼💧
Love this video! So nice to see affordable skin care that is so affordable. To me skin care is a priority lol. Love your Chanel. Thanks for always guiding us skin care nerds.
I’ve been loving The Inkey List’s Omega Water Cream! Perfect lightweight moisturizer I use morning and night for my mostly normal (sometimes a tad oily in tzone) skin type! I think it would work for most skin types except for maybe a super dry skin.
Definitely love Neutrogena, Cetaphil and CereVe. Elf's eye cream and hemp line is good
I’ve always found that neutrogina works wonders on my skin as I suffer with acne and I find that my skin feels very nice after using it.
The elf prep and hydrate stick is a great primer !!! I use nothing else for priming. I swirl it around just on my cheeks. ( dry skin)
Happy Easter James.. Such a, coincidence but i mentioned the Garnier Sunscreen in my best drugstore sunscreen video today. Its so so good and i want to try some of your recommendations from elf for sure.. Love xx
I love that you both do good drug store recommendations for UK people 😄👍
Tesco has a decent sun screen. Tbf I don't know how protective it really is but it's a moisturizer as well and it goes on really smoothly, looks fine under makeup, and doesn't leave a white cast on skin. I put in load and like the dewy look. They also have a nice vitamin c eye cream I pair with it during the day
I might try that one! It's an own-brand one I take it? We'll see how it does, some sunscreens sting my eyes and make them water 😅
I love elf's Holy Hydration! cleansing balm, it feels so good, plus The Inkey List's Oat Cleansing Balm and their Salicylic Acid Cleanser. Also use the elf Holy Hydration! gel cleanser you featured. I ❤ a good for skin budget buy. Thank u for this vid!
Finally! Actual budget skincare products. So many other videos have products close to or slightly over $20. If you have a couple steps and you’re spending close to $20 per product it’s no longer affordable. 😵💫
Love this! I also used a Sephora caffeine/hyaluronic acid under eye cream in the mornings that I feel is really nice. Also COSRZ snail peptide eye cream. But both are a little higher end of the affordable scale. Love your videos they are always so informative
I second the sephora eye cream, it’s nothing fancy but it’s really nice
That’s so interesting, I haven’t seen a chemical sunscreen that wouldn’t sting my eyes in years (I’ve been using a separate spf around my eyes, the same one for a very long time, and every time I try something new, I regret it immediately) but I had absolutely no problem with the Garnier one! But I agree, it’s very good, especially for oily skin.
James i need to know what you think of Lush!
I discovered the Superdrug own line, all affordable and they actually work. No fragrance, good textures, great serums and actives. Recommend!
I've been finding that almost every elf skin product I've tried has been very good and they are generally pretty affordable
My skin absolutely loves elfs happy hydration moisturiser with hemp in, I use this at night and it's so moisturising but not too heavy or sticky! I've also recently started using the blue bondi sands spf and I'm liking that so far! Leaves me with a nice glow. I'd be interested to try the byoma cleanser as I currently use corsx good morning cleanser but it leaves me a bit dry after use! Thanks for the tips James ✨️💜
I’m so glad you mentioned ELF! I’ve been using the ELF Supers line and I love it! It’s super cheap, the cleanser doesn’t leave your face stripped and the gel moisturizer isn’t too heavy! 👏
I'm in my mid 40's. I have very very sensitive skin. Some spots are oily & other spots really dry. I've tried stuff from drugstores to brand name, & the cheaper ones don't make my face instantly itch, burn, or turn red like I have a bad sun burn. It's also why I don't use foundation or blush. Such a bummer. Right not I'm using Neutrogena sensitive face moisturizer daily. It's the only thing that doesn't keep my skin flare up. Im not even worried about getting wrinkles,, just healthy skin. I have learned so much since finding your channel a couple years ago. Thanks so much for sharing all your skincare knowledge. It's always great to watch you & your brothers on here.
Basic cheap and simple cleanser I love is the Simple gentle/moisturing foaming cleanser, really gentle, not anything too special, originally got it when I had a bout of blepharitis, but has become an everyday for me
I use the simple sleeping cream and I have dry skin and I wake up with soft and moisturised if you have dry skin like me I’d definitely recommend
Yay! I've been waiting for you to talk about Byoma. I just got the starter kit for 18.99 in the U.S. and it is really nice and affordable. Been using it for 3 days now.
I started using ELFs skincare and I'm impressed with it. I have super dry skin, their face cream has helped my skin feel so much better.
Thanks to your videos I found the Inkey List and they changed my skin for the better and they work great for my budget too because I’m disabled and live on disability payments!!!!
Garnier has face specific sunscreens that don't sting the eyes, the face ones are usually sheer once you rub them in. I've been using them for years, they're really great!
I found a Bliss ex-glow-soon at Walmart on clearance for $6 & grabbed it on a whim. Come to find out that’s like 1/4 the original price & it truly does wonders on my skin!
Thanks to your content James you taught me about one of my now favourite ingredients - squalane! E.l.f’s super hydrate squalane moisturiser and The Ordinary’s Squalane Oil are now 2 of my holy grail products and both really affordable. Thanks a million, love this video ☺️
I bought recently a moisturiser ‘ Rose Gold Rescue’ from Bliss for £5 in Boots and I am absolutely loving it! It’s got this very creamy and luxurious texture but sinks in to the skin so quickly! It’s definitely more for people with normal/combination/oily skin! It’s going to be my fav for summer! I honestly couldn’t believe how luxurious it feels for £5! It’s like a marshmallow/whipped cream texture.
If you're in France go to pharmacies, amazing skincare at affordable price (La Roche Posay, Avène, Ducray, Uriage, Jonzac, etc)
French brand Avril is pretty nice too and super cheap. Yves Rocher too, at least their sensitive skin line works well, just hunt for the sales.
I also really recommend tea tree which you can get at Superdrug which is definitely in the UK and worth every penny!
Not sure if someone has already posted this comment, but the couple that created Farsali left the industry to focus on their relationship and fertility and it worked because they had a baby! They got their baby, so they got back into the industry. (I saw this story on their Instagram or something a few weeks ago). I loved the Farsali finishing spray. I would totally buy it again.
Your voice is soo soothing. I love it. Great video as always.
Superdrug’s vitamin E line saved my skin in uni so highly recommend that line if you are in the uk and looking for a cheap moisturiser
I love their hot cloth cleanser and I really like their hydrating serum. I agree - I think the Vitamin E line is really good too. :)
@@TheNarcoticMonkey yes superdrug do some amazing own brand skincare products. I branch out and try more expensive brands but I do end up going back to some of their products. I love the naturally radiant eye cream and I normally am not the biggest fan of eye creams.
And about Vaseline, it may be a little more $ but I aquaphor is a similar thing but with a few more skin beneficial ingredients and it’s just a little less suffocating. I use it on my hands at night and it absorbs faster too.
So enjoy your videos and Twins & Marcus and your dearest friend and helper behind the scenes. This has one of the best written descriptions list maybe ever. This is such an informative video and its inclusive of affordable items.
I have really enjoyed using Essence Hello Good Stuff, various items. They don't have a ton of actives, but their products are soothing and moisturing and really help when my skin is irritated and breaking out. And they are extremely affordable.
Same! I love both Essence and Catrice for skincare serums etc. Affordable and still work well.
Yes! Vaseline is great stuff! I opt for the Cerave healing ointment because I use it on my lips (I keep the small tube in my bag) and I like the feel better than Vaseline but both are great for around the eyes and covering little cuts or ouchies (what my whole family uses if they are not actively bleeding). But Cerave is still pretty affordable and you get a lot in either type of packaging - tub or tube.
my fave skincare guru! so clear and easy to follow! We appreciate you :)
I love the garnier sunscreens. Their UVA protection ist incredible.
Superdrug naturally radiant renewing night cream. I absolutely love it, I have normal skin that gets dry/ oily depending on my diet and the weather. It smells lovely and the texture is great and my skin always feels so moisturised the morning after. It's one of those products that I always come back to
Vaseline is the most useful skincare product! I use it if I ever end up popping a pimple to help keep the area moist and help heal the skin. Definitely helps reduce the formation of a scab and maybe avoid post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Thanks please make more of these budget friendly products videos specially on kbeauty
the omega water cream from the inkey list is amazing as a light cream for summer days and it includes niacinamide and hyalauronic acid 100% would recomend love u james!!!
I'm so glad you did this. I was just watching Rose (roseandben) do her skincare routine and nothing was under $50 heck her serum was $450! Absolutely insane. So 😅it's good to get recommendations I can actually try
Would you please cover Aldi’s skincare range?
Tbh “drugstore” skin care is what I gravitate back to after venturing into more expensive products. Combine that with Tretinoin and my skins lookin like a million bucks lol.
My recommendation- Superdrug’s Naturally Radiant Glycolic Overnight Peel - it really makes you glow the next day! It’s £7 but it’s half price at the moment x
The Fulvic Acid is a new fave of mine, I'm combi/dry and I prefer it over the oat cleanser Inkey List do.. bizarrely, as I'm always the advocate for an oil/balm! Interested to see the rest 👀
What texture is the fulvic acid one? I was imagining it to be the same as the oat balm
@@nancyanderson2939 its a runny gel type formula - so sorry, I've only just seen this notification.
Happy Sunday, James! I’m saving this because I love a bargain. Have an awesome week! 💖💜💖💜💖💜
So glad you mentioned boots! I've been using them recently and they're basic but good for budget!
I am using CeraVe cleanser and either Niacinamide serum or VitC from The ordinary, and Embryolisse moisturiser plus La Roche Posay spf in the Am and then a cleanse, The Ordinary Granactive retinol and moisturiser with a tiny drop of rose hip oil from The Ordinary at night. Since I turned 40 my skin was always dry patchy and irritated until I invested in skin care. Now I rarely wear makeup and my skin glows.
I love the oat moisturiser from Beauty Bay. I bought it because I remember my Mum using oat products on my eczema as a child and thought it would be a nice soothing product. On my 2nd tub now and I do really like it
I love that moisturiser from Beauty Bay! I don't find it to be very heavy on my mid 30's combination skin! :)
@@TheNarcoticMonkey I totally agree, it's just the right texture and thickness. I use it as a night cream or for a moisture boost with regular day moisturiser if needed. I'm in my early 20s and have combo skin recovering from cystic acne. I love the plump smooth feeling this gives.
Elimination diet will get rid of your eczema
@@aleksandralempart8305 I've largely grown out of it thankfully! I only get the odd flare up now and then
This is a great video! So needed for basics. I myself have been loving the elf hydration line - love the cleansing balm and it does what it needs to do as well as Clinique or Elemis etc
Thank You James! My skincare routine is inexpensive ( not my sunscreen.. that’s glow recipe.. I love it!)
Inkey list and good molecules are my favorites.
Your skin looks fabulous 😍🖤💜
The ordinary niacinamide with zinc was WAAAY to drying compared to The Inkey List. So I use the ordinary niacinamide with zinc on any zits. Dries them right out in a very very gentle way compared to using something like benzoyl peroxide
If vasaline is too thick for some, try the Lanolips 101 Ointment multipurpose balm! Has a very similar texture but melts much more easily in to skin and helps my flaking dry areas (i use retinol so its bound to happen)
The Inkey List’s fulvic acid cleanser is so amazing. I can’t live without it. I use that one at night and Hyram’s in the morning. So happy with both of them