Beauty Hacks: Fail or Holy Grail? ♥ DIY Blackhead Strips | Ellko
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- So there are like a million hacks out there for DIY blackhead removal... We're going to try them all eventually! Today we're testing the DIY peel off strips - with only 2 ingredients! Let's see if it's a Fail or a Holy Grail!
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My grandmother taught me a way to get rid of black heads. Just wrap some Epsom salt in a damp wet cloth and let it sit on the area until it cools off. And you can actually see the dirt on the cloth after
Kaylah Ingemi TOTALLY trying this! Thank you babe!!
Is Epsom salt just like normal salt?
Urs Ula It's different, but you can usually find it in a grocery store
Yes it's supposed to be warm. My phone autocorrect warm to wet lol! But yes. A very warm face cloth
Urs Ula not really, Epsom salts is used to make bath soaks when you have muscle and body aches :)
I like how you actually try to do these DIYs to the best of your ability unlike some other youtubers. You give it a round 2 or even 3 if you don't think you got it right the first time. Most just give up and assume that they did it properly without really trying. Great videos :)
I just started watching your videos and i am obsessed over them ☺
Jessica Thompson That makes me so happy!! I so appreciate it!!
My favorite variation of this DIY blackhead removal is to use 1 table spoon of half-and-half, 1/2 table spoon of water, and a single baggie of the unflavored gelatin. I mix them really well in a small coffee mug and BEFORE popping it in the microwave, I damp a soft paper towel with REALLY hot water and hold that on my nose (the only place I have blackheads) since this will help to really open up the pores and make this blackhead removal easier. While I hold this on my nose, I pop the mix in the microwave for 15 seconds and as soon as it's done, i quickly drop the hot paper towel and start applying the mixture to my nose with a cheap (but really soft) eyeshadow brush. Trust me, I have had many trial and errors and I find this method works best and it's a lot gentler than regular nose strips or other chemical treatments. Hope this helps! Loved this video!! :)
Oops! Almost forgot: make sure you do this on clean skin, don't exfoliate though, just wash the area to remove any excess dirt, oil, etc. After taking off the strip, rinse the area where you used the strip with cold water (as cold as you can handle) to help close your pores before you get any dirt or anything like that in them again. The moisturize (oil-free moisturizer works best)!! Gl :)
I did this using water instead of milk and it worked like a charm! Plus it had no smell.
my friend did it too and she said the same. I'm so gonna try it with water
you seem like such a genuine person. i am so so glad I found this channel I have watcjed almost all the videos in a matter of a couple days! Love it!!!
I just started watching your videos and I'm obsessed :)
Absolutely love your videos! They are so awesome and unique! Can't wait to see all the other blackhead removals you try.
You can also do this with egg whites just open your pores with a damp cloth and then put a egg whites on your face with a brush and put a thin tissue over it and paint over it again and then let it dry
you have gained so many subscribers omgg in such a short time too!
You have 2
I thought she said "I have gained so much" sorry misunderstanding
No need to be salty
+Ellko So I was at a "all natural" party and I tried putting witch hazel on any sort of pimple especially black heads. You can buy it at Walmart, Walgreens, and grocery stores and it really works.
It's the gelatin that makes it smell bad.. Warmed up milk actually smells really good imo
I LOOOVEEE your channel, it is the perfect combination of everything, and your personality is just the best! Keep going girl!
I wish there were more channels with your personality and perfectness! Im a pretty huge fan! xxx
Thanks for testing this out for us! Also: I freaking love your shirt. That collar just looks so comfy!
I use this all the time and it really works for me. I struggle with blackheads really bad and this is the only way that I found to get them out without paying a lot of money. I usually cleanse my face and either steam my face or put a hot wet towel on my face for a few minutes to open up my pores. I really think you should try this one again because you will be amazed and slightly grossed out by what comes out of your face :)
It's the gelatin, warming milk only changes the flavor slightly and not the scent.
Rose Ray I tried this and it really changes the smell , it may be because of the milk idk but it seemed almost like cheese but i a really bad way ..
Elisabete Rodrigues gelatin is made from cow bones... And probably other animals too.
Rose Ray ok , so that explains the awful smell :x
***** I didn't say it was just cow bones.
∞ʝαzzу∞ did you not read my comment or did you miss the part where you can leave a comment on the video and not someone else's comment?
To cover the smell, add rose water and lime juice !
best series on CZcams honestly
Your brows are amazing.
I AM OBSESSED WITH YOU I WATCH YOU ALL THE TIME AND LOVE YOUR FAIL AND HOLY GRAIL SERIES ❤️❤️❤️❤️
that did an amazing job, no joke, i see a huge difference
im kind of obsessed with your videos, they're sooo fun to watch x
I could definitely see a slight difference so it kinda works! I have to agree with you that it can be a holy fail because of the smell and i have smelled gelatin before and even dry i dont like the smell lol.. Like always loved this my Ellie! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I have tried this one, and to cut back on the smell I put a drop of peppermint extract in it. It gives it a refreshing feel and a cooling sensation when the mixture is on your skin.
Your dry gelatin face is adorable :p I love these videos!!
Haha, I remember Michelle Phan doing this!
I wax my own eye brows at home , so when I do I wax my black heads off as well. It really works just be careful with the tempetures of the wax. Thanks for the video
I wonder if it would have worked better if you had used a warm face towel to open your pores first and then tried it? I might try it 👍🏼👍🏼
Love your channel Ellie and really like this fail or holy grail series..keep up the awesome work!
I absolutely love your fail or holy grail videos.!!! Keep up the good work 😀
I did like this more for exfoliating than blackheads as well. I read to mix in a bit of an essential oil to mask the smell, so I did that when I made it and it was a world of difference
You are my ultimate favorite person on CZcams. Your personality just perks me up! Why dont you have a bazillion subscribers?!
I've been doing the xanthan gum one and its great! You can add essential oils so it smells amazing too!
You don't have blackheads... What you see in your pores are called Sebaceous Filaments and are completely natural... They are needed for channeling sebum and can be removed but shouldn't. Everyone has them and so many people think that they are blackheads. Its not a judgment of cleanliness. :3 so the pin worked on exfoliating but you didn't have any blackheads from what I could see from your photos.
+SARA HARRISON haha
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This actually works, I have tried this many times and have gotten pretty decent results. The way to see the blackheads off of the "mask" is to turn the "mask" towards the sunlight or very bright light to be able too see the blackheads.
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I'm sure you've heard of this one, but could you try the egg white and tissue one?
it doesnt work at all :/
Savannah ! That one with the egg and tissue worked on me :o maybe you did something wrong ? I tryed this gelatine one and did not work at all ..
maybe I didn't leave it on long enough? how long did you wait until you took it off?
Savannah ! I didn't count but it was until the paper was completely dry and hard , and you can't talk because it will lift some parts of the paper while it dries :)
okay thank you(:
You should have put warm/hot water on the areas you put the gelatine, it lets your pores come out and it makes it easier for the blackheads to come out. Great video though! I love the fail or holy grail series!!
Anisha Singh I'm so wishing I had done that!! I was hoping the heat from the mixture itself would open them up... but now I know!! Hopefully anyone who tries this next will know to add that step! Thank you so much, love!
Next time you do this wash your face with really warm water prior to putting the mask on, it helps open your pores more. You will definitely see a difference! I use Elmer's non toxic white glue. Super inexpensive and safe to use on your skin, it is also smart to wash your face with cold water afterwards to your pores close right back up. :)
Love your channel! Would this maybe work better if you opened your pores first? Some humidity or something like that?
Jenna Bales It's definitely possible. It does pull some stuff (hairs, skin, some blackheads)... so if you can withstand the smell, it may do it! :D
Did you try opening your pores first! I put a hot towel on my face to open my pores and then put it on and it works great for me!:) And BTW you are so gorgeous!
Brittany Warwick Turns out, pores don't actually open or close.
@ellko when doing any sort of peel, go from bottom peeling upward. This will ensure better blackhead removal results. Peeling top downward does minimal for your removal process.
I am so glad I found you, I love your channel!!
I bought a like 2$ pack of 10 charcoal nose strips they sell at the checkout at Forever21 and got waaaayy better results than I've ever seen with Biore! Botanical Choice Purederm strips. If anyone sees them while shopping, they're totally worth picking up!
I love how you say fail or holy grail and look up ♥
You can also use vasaline and a plastic bag piece
you can definitely see it minimized your pores..
You're one of my favorite people of CZcams, and it made my day yesterday when you added me back on snapchat! Thanks for being you, you're truly amazing
So glaaad I stumbled upon your channel!!!
I did this one it worked perfect for me, cause I have really open pores, and super oily skin. I only used half a spoon of gelatin and added the liquid by drops (yes, not necesarily milk, cuz smells horrible), I use lemon generally during the night, with just ten seconds in the microwave is ready to go. It doesn't have to be totally liquid when you get it out of the microwave, more like a thick creamy texture, and when you pull it off, after it dried in your face, do it like you would with a normal strip, REALLY QUICK. Start from the bottom grabbing just a tip and peel it off quickly. Hope I helped with my comment.
Hmmm gonna agree on deeming it a fail. Especially if the scent is horrid in the process! I'd want to see some serious results for enduring that! Loved this as always! I think of you every time I browse Pinterest now ha! ❤️
For the self tanning lotion you can try using one cup of unscented lotion and 1/4 cup of coffee powder
You have to get a warm/hot wash cloth before applying the gel so your pores can open up then after you peel the gel off use cold water to close the pores👍🏽
You need to warm up your face before putting the mask one. Pores will be open so it will be working better
ChelseyJuk Pores don't actually 'open' or 'close'. They don't have the tissue required for that.
wow, cant believe im just now watching your channel... you just got another subscriber!!!
love ur videos i have seen litterally almost all of them lol you make good videos and i love them☺ keep up the good work gorgous
Hey girl, new subscriber here! You popped up in my recommended and I'm loving your channel! Keep doing what you do :)
I really enjoyed this vid. It was one of those things that had all the ingredients to be a great thing but it just came up short (and we say Biore the same too). Thanks for trying this so I don't have to!
Delilah Winchester I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! I was so hoping this one would be a holy grail because It was so fun to peel it off and it's just fun in general... but on to the next!! XD xoxo
❤️Also new and I'm totally in love with your videos!!!❤️
Amber Mallett Totally in love with youuuuuuu
Awww!!! Yay!!
I think trying it again after opening your pores with like you face over boiling water steam(I like to fill a kettle with water and put my face in front of it when it starts to blow out the vapor) or a personal facial steamer, then try this again cuz the mix will really be able to grab the black heads and pull them out, as opposed to pulling on ones that aren't as deep.
Omg you were at 20k subscribers literally last week!!!!! I've been watching your channel since you had 4k subscribers :-)
Small PSA! What you might think are black heads, are actually 'sebaceous filaments', which are completely normal, most people have them and pulling them out of the skin via strips (home-made or otherwise), your fingers, or metal extractors, is more harmful than helpful. You can damage, and rip your pores, making them even larger.
I love your videos, and you seem like a really cool person, and I don't want you to do any permanent damage to your face just for youtube!! So, yeah, that's all, I hope this doesn't sound rude ! D:
(Also, in reference to a comment, your pores don't actally open: czcams.com/video/ZXhlY2BofDw/video.html
it smells terrible but girl it's soooo gooooddddddd, rn will be my second time doing it, and if you add honey, it makes your skin so smooth afterwards
and the thicker the layer, the better it is!! it just stings a little
You are a brave one Ellie, when I first saw the mixture I was grossed out a bit, but it did look like (based on the before and after pictures) it did work! I would rule it a Holy Fail because it might work for some people :)
I love hack videos on this channel
Please try the peel off nail polish base coat!
I use a gelatin leaf instead of gelatin powder and it works just as good with no smell at all
I wish you would write the thing you were testing in the start of your video totle,because Im new here and all the video thumbnails have the same title until I click on them. Just a tip:)
YES I've been thinking about this for a while
Thank you for telling me!! The titles are so long... I will play with a bit and hopefully fix it!!
Maria Skaaren just hover over the title when you see videos as a thumbnail. keep your curser there for a few seconds and it'll pop up
It does work but you need to leave it on till you see the jello dry and hard and it feels really stiff on you. I normally do it at night and leave it on for an hour and a half, but its best to do you it when your pours are open so like when you get out the shower.
If you open your pores with a warm wet towel or steam before you do this hack, it is a totally HOLY GRAIL!!!
You were supposed to prepare your face before putting the mixture on your face either by using a hot wet towel or boiling water and put your face on the boiling water so the vapor opens your pores. It really works because I have done it before.
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS.
Hey could you do the hair chalk life hack?? I was wondering if it worked considerable well on brown or black hair. I have brown hair. Since you have dark hair I thought you would be the perfect person to test it.
160 thumbs up and 0 thumbs down! Love the love and positivity! Great video! :)
Now it's 901 likes and 4 dislikes, still pretty good!
could you possibly try one that doesn't use any animal products ? (mostly because Im vegan but milk has always grossed me out hahaha ! :)
Lemon juice and baking soda I heard works pretty good 💕 hope that helps
Natalia Padziak aw thank you for the suggestion! I'll try it out :)
Vegan gelatin ( contains no animal by products) and rice milk :)
I drink almond milk. Do you think that would work?
Gelatin contains beef fat too😂
I think what you needs to do in order to remove the blackheads is to put like a warm wet cloth or put your face in warm vapor of the hot water and that will allow the pores to open . Until then you can put that solution so it can grab all the dust, bad oils and all the bad stuff in the pores.
Love your videos!! Lol you're so energetic and hilarious!
Beauty and The Brush Thank you love!! I so so so appreciate you and your kind words!
If you ever do this again try adding a bit of a scented lotion to the mixture. I do SFX makeup sometimes and use gelatin and honestly that stuff smells terrible! I'm not really for sure if it will effect the blackhead removal, but it will make it smell better :)
TheLovelyWriter Lotion clogs your pores.
You are supposed to pull it against the pores, So if you are doing it on your nose, you start peeling it off from the bottom of the strip
well it may not have gotten them all out but this did make your nose and chin look a lot better. :)
Litterally subscribed 20 minutes ago and i already love yout videos!!
Anastasia Burt YESSSSS. Welcome
You should do the lemon juice hair lightening fail or holy grail!!!
the smell is the geletin, I am a synchronized swimmer, and we sometimes use coffee instead of hot water to make the gel smell good(we use it to keep our hair up)
I've made this and it works great for me! I just make a very thin layer and leave it for more time.
Everyone is different (:
Hi,Ellie Is it true if baking soda cleans your Teeth if you haven't already,tried xx ,thankyou
And Also whitens then please could u do a video on itxx
You're so quirky 💗!! Love you and subscribed 😊
I wish this worked! I tried using lemon juice and baking soda and it really helps to clear these pores and nasty blackheads!
i think you should put before and after pictures of the thing you experiment on so the viewers will see the results more
i just wanted to say congrats on your growing number of subscribers.. i subscribed at about the 20k mark lol anyway i love your videos and hope you have an awesome day (whenever you read this lol)
Omg you're from NYC too?! Sorry I just subscribed yesterday and I already I love your videos!❤️
Samantha Ortega Yes!! NYC represent!! I'm so glad you love them!! :D xoxo
I use Elmer's Glue- the washable non toxic kind kids use for school. It's cheap and works really well!
I did it too and the only thing it did was leave a horrible smell everywhere, super horrible. I mean gag worthy
+Julia Alencar try again but this time with chocolate milk:)
+Julia Alencar it the gelatine a good way to get rid of the smell is adding essential oils
I love your videos so much!
Love your shirt!!!!
I'M WEARING THE SAME NAIL POLISH AS YOU
I think it worked. I can tell that it worked. 😊
You could add tea tree oil and maybe that would make it smell better and would also be good for the black heads
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May you do the hack were you put your lipstick on then u put powder over it to make it stay longer please btw your awesome 😀😀