The Double Cleanse
Hosted by skincare enthusiast James Welsh and professional makeup artist Robert Welsh, The Double Cleanse is your weekly window into everything beauty. James and Robert cover everything from dealing with pimples to how to perfect your makeup and the realities of social media influencing.
Episodes
Beauty Trends That Are Going Away & SHOCKING Product Waste
We’re tackling product waste and the beauty trends which need to go bye-bye on this episode of The Double Cleanse!
After discovering that Americans can actually return used cosmetics (!!), James and Robert are diving into the shocking amount of product waste in beauty retail. From damaged-on-purpose makeup to prevent theft and dumpster diving, to products that literally can't go back on the shelf
We're Angry! Fake Aesthetics, Brands Faking Problems & Roasting TikTok Shop
James and Robert are back with another episode of The Double Cleanse, and this week they're in FULL RANT MODE… they’re unleashing it all.
After celebrating Marc Jacobs Beauty's comeback with gorgeously packaged products, James goes on a passionate tangent about something that absolutely infuriates him: why do all lip product shades have to be sexually suggestive? He reads out the offending shade
The Beauty Products Everyone Loves - But Shouldn't!
We’re back with a new episode of The Double Cleanse, and James & Robert are calling out the beauty products that everyone seems to love – but absolutely should NOT!
After opening with the twins bonding over their hot take that all identical twins should be children, they share hilarious stories about creepy twin encounters and confess that triplets are "the worst people you'll ever meet".
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Everything WRONG With Men's Skincare & Make-Up
James and Robert are back with another episode of The Double Cleanse and they’re taking men’s skincare and make-up – and why the industry is completely dropping the ball.
We get into this episode with bonding over recurring sock disasters whilst they’re in London (plus an embarrassing sock story) as well as a wild Fact Or Fiction story that has to be heard to be believed…
Then the conversation g
Our Skincare & Beauty Recommendations... And How To Use Them!
If you love our product recommendations on The Double Cleanse, then this episode is for you! James & Robert are talking all about their favourite products… and they’re spilling how they’re ACTUALLY meant to be used!
Our episode kicks off with an exciting update: the twins are going to Korea twice this year – and, even better, they’re planning to go twice that year in different seasons! Of course,
Ranking Celebrity Beauty Brands: Who Puts In The Effort?
We're back with another episode of The Double Cleanse, and this week James & Robert are raking celebrity beauty brands by how much effort the celebrities are ACTUALLY putting into them!
But first, Robert gives us the tea on his recent wedding (!!) – spoiler alert: it was nothing like a typical wedding. The twins also bond over their mutual wedding horror: Robert was mistaken for James all night,
Beauty Products We CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT!
James and Robert are back with another episode of The Double Cleanse, and this week they're getting REAL about the products they actually spend their own money on – not PR, not sponsorships, but genuine favourites they can't live without!
Robert kicks things off by revealing he's potentially moving and has been sorting through his hoarding habits – specifically his obsession with Olive Young Kore
Do Influencers Owe You ANYTHING?!
James and Robert are back with another episode of The Double Cleanse, and this week they're tackling the MASSIVE question: Do influencers owe their followers anything?
After celebrating James's 11-year YouTube anniversary (still can't believe it!), the twins chat about their upcoming live shows in New York (April 28th) and LA (April 25th) – complete with meet and greet tickets and intimate seatin
Skincare Tips That ACTUALLY Make A Difference!
Looking for skincare tips that are ACTUALLY going to improve your skin... look no further! James & Robert have you sorted on this episode of The Double Cleanse.
After opening with Robert's mysterious allergy situation (is it the salad? The lettuce? Who knows?), the twins dive into another wild fact or fiction story about a fashion influencer who allegedly scammed followers out of hundreds of doll
The BEST Beauty Products For Under £10!?
We're back with another episode of The Double Cleanse... and this time we're proving that great beauty doesn't have to break the bank with James and Robert's favourite budget-friendly products under £10!
Opening the show, the twins dive into an important PSA about a disturbing influencer trend: reusing the same fake before-and-after footage for multiple different products. James exposes how some
The MOST ANNOYING Influencer Trends On Social Media
James and Robert are back with another episode of The Double Cleanse, and this week they're calling out the most annoying influencer trends taking over social media right now!
After opening with the twins realizing just how miserable and whiny they've become (choking on their own spit and complaining about aluminum foil – classic signs of getting old), they unleash their frustrations about the in
Sex DOESN'T Sell Anymore In Beauty (And Here's Why)
We're getting down and dirty in this new episode of The Double Cleanse as James and Robert ask: Does sex still sell in beauty advertising?
After opening with James confessing to scaring himself sleepless with alien abduction stories (ghosts and murderers are fine, but aliens? absolutely not), the real conversation kicks off when the twins tackle how beauty advertising has evolved from the sexy, p
Has Beauty Forgotten About Innovation?
We're back with another episode of The Double Cleanse, and this week James and Robert are asking the big question: Do we actually want innovation in beauty, or do we just want fun?
After opening with Robert reminiscing about his professional makeup kit days (neon pigments for natural bridal makeup, obviously) and the organizational chaos that came with it, the twins dive into a Fact or Fiction st
The Vanity of Influencer Culture (We're Exposing It All)
James and Robert are back with another episode of The Double Cleanse, and this week they're calling out performative influencer culture! From the fake "minimal beauty routines" to the virtue signalling... it's all getting addressed.
We're kicking off the episode by diving into the rise of wellness supplements disguised as skincare. From Medicube's collagen tongue strips to the Korean pick-and-mix
Drugstore Beauty Prices Are OUT OF CONTROL!
James and Robert are back with another episode of The Double Cleanse, and this week they're asking the question on everyone's mind: Is drugstore beauty even "drugstore" anymore?
After kicking things off with stories about getting old (good quality basics are now exciting, apparently) and the best Gen Z customer service experience at a coffee shop, the Welsh Twins dive into the disappearing world
Beauty Hacks That Actually Work (And Ones That Don't)
We're talking all about the wild world of beauty hacks and skincare techniques on this episode of The Double Cleanse - what's actually useful and what's just viral clickbait!
After opening with nostalgic stories about their school days (including a conspiracy theory about James inventing Cadbury's Dream chocolate bar), the twins dive into the modern beauty hack phenomenon.
Are influencers really
Beauty Brands That You Should Give A Chance!
We’re back with a new episode of The Double Cleanse, and on this episode they’re shining a spotlight on the underrated beauty brands that deserve way more attention than they're getting!
After opening with an absolutely chaotic conversation about Kewpie mayo factory tours in Japan (yes, really), autocorrect disasters, and why eggs on mayonnaise packaging make James physically ill… the twins dive
Your Controversial Beauty Opinions! Daily SPF, Indie Brands & More
On this episode of The Double Cleanse, James and Robert are handing over to you as they review YOUR most controversial beauty opinions, as submitted via social media.
Does SPF need to be worn in all climates… even cold ones? Are ingredient lists pointless (unless you have allergies)? And is skincare being marketed too much like make-up? It’s all being debated in this episode!
We’re also getting
Y2K’s Dangerous Comeback! The Beauty Industry Shouldn't Repeat These Mistakes
Is the undeniable return of the Y2K aesthetic dangerous? On this episode of The Double Cleanse, James and Robert are tackling the return of nostalgic beauty trends – the good, the bad and the dangerously problematic.
Starting with a discussion about the recent America’s Next Top Model Netflix documentary – and the return of “heroic chic” (we’re NOT here for it) – James and Robert get brutally hon
We HATE To See Beauty Brands Doing These Things!
We're back with another episode of The Double Cleanse, and this week James and Robert are getting petty about the weird, annoying and downright questionable things beauty brands do that make them NOT want to buy their products!
After opening with their obsession with limited-edition K-beauty packaging (Pokémon Pikachu Sunscreen, anyone?) - and a particularly conflicting episode of Influencer Fac
Everything K-Beauty Gets Right (And Western Beauty Gets WRONG)
James and Robert are known for their obsession with K-Beauty! On this episode of The Double Cleanse, the twins are diving into everything that K-beauty is getting right – and why they’re worried that Western influence might ruin it.
To the expertly crafted brand philosophies, to the product innovations that are genius, James and Robert are highlighting just why K-beauty is so addictive. But, they
Do Better! Our Least Loved Beauty Brands
Sometimes beauty brands just can't seem to get it right... and on this episode of The Double Cleanse, James & Robert are sharing their brutally honest takes on the beauty brands hey have complicated relationships with.
In our Fact Or Fiction segment, the twins discuss a horrifying tale about viral skincare gone wrong. When a woman tried one of those trendy overnight peel-off collagen masks, she w
Why Are We Obsessed With Going Viral?!
Is chasing fame the worst career move you could make? James & Robert are here with another episode of The Double Cleanse, this week all about social media virality!
After diving into their hotel nightmare (complete with invisible people and conjoining rooms…), the Welsh Twins are breaking down the harsh reality behind those millions of views from the fleeting nature of internet fame to the questi
Looking For The Most Overhyped Beauty Products? These Are The Worst!
The Welsh Twins are back with another episode of The Double Cleanse, and this week James and Robert are throwing shade at the beauty products everyone loves to hype!
Starting off with a debate about American vs British customer service culture (including a shop that has a quota for its staff members touching customers!), we're then diving into the most overhyped, under-delivering beauty products
Is Skincare Actually Ruining Your Skin?
Have we just uncovered one of the biggest beauty scams? On this episode of The Double Cleanse, James and Robert are diving into the great skincare paradox!
After Robert admitted to finally seeing through a skincare routine (and getting the benefits from it!) in last weeks episode, we're now looking at the other skin. James and Robert explore why your skin barrier is begging you to chill out, how
Is The Internet Getting Meaner? And, Does Hate Guarantee You Viral Success?
The internet is full of hate messages... but, can you turn hate into success on social media? On this episode of The Double Cleanse, James and Robert are diving deep into online negativity!
Are internet users just getting meaner? James and Robert dive into why TikTok comments feel more vicious than traditional YouTube hate, the rise of "rage baiting" as a hobby and how the algorithm encourages ne
Begging Your Friends For Support? It’s Out!
We're diving into a tropic that is guaranteed to spark debate: should your friends and family support your influencer journey? On this episode of The Double Cleanse, James and Robert are sharing their unfiltered POV!
They discuss why forcing your mum to like every post might actually harm your algorithm, the difference between genuine organic growth and pity follows, and why treating your content
Have Influencers Become Boring?
Our social media feeds are filled with influencer content nowadays... have we all had enough? On this episode of The Double Cleanse, James and Robert are giving their state of the nation on influencers!
From "TikTok speak" to how identical brand briefs have made everyone sound the same, James and Robert are diving into how the influencer industry has evolved from exciting media disruptors to pred
What Actually Happens On Influencer Brand Trips?!
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when a bunch of influencers go on a famed ‘brand trip’? James and Robert are spilling all of the behind the scenes tea on this episode of The Double Cleanse!
From the glamorous Instagram posts to the exhausting reality behind the scenes, James and Robert chart the evolution of the ‘brand trip’ – from the early days of "aspirational" beach photoshoots t
We’re Back! Why Does Everyone Have A Podcast?
We’re back with a brand new season for The Double Cleanse! After a nearly 3 year hiatus, James and Robert are here with your weekly window into everything beauty and social media.
On our first episode back, we’re asking the question that comes across our minds whenever somebody launches a new podcast… why does everyone have a podcast nowadays?! We’re diving into the wild world of influencer cultu
Selling Alien Makeup On TikTok
We are talking about our hopes and dreams for the beauty world in 2025 and aliens... again.
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Our Last Episode... EVER!!
Yes, it's true! this is our final episode of the double cleanse podcast. We may be back one day but for now, find us over on YouTube (The Welsh Twins) for more content! Thank you all for listening over the past years!
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Q&A
We love answering your beauty questions on our twin channel and we can never get to them all so here are more!
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Pay A Pro Or Do At Home
This week we're wondering what in the world of beauty is best left to the pros and what can be done yourself!
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Rebranding Boring Brands
This week we are looking at the brands we think need a bit of a makeover and how we would go about it in the boardroom!
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We Didn't Write This Episode
This week we used ChatGPT to write our episode for us based on it's knowledge of our podcast and some extra information Marcus fed in!
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Sicky Day Essentials
This week we run (like noses run that's a funny joke) through all the essentials you need on one of those sicky days! What are your sicky day essentials?
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Most Popular Brands Picked Apart
This week we are picking apart the most popular beauty brands of 2022! What are your nitpicks?
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Questionable Content Creator Quirks
This week we are talking about the little odd things we see influencers & content creators do! What's the funniest content creator quirk you've seen?
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Oral Hygiene Huns
'Look after your teeths' says James as we explore the world of oral hygiene! How do you keep your teeth clean? Join the convo.
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The Worst Fragrance Review Ever
This week we have decided to talk fragrance and we did it so well we think we will end up being fragrance specialists after this! What's your scent?
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Twenty Twenty No
We're back! For the first episode of Season 4 we are saying goodbye to what we are leaving behind in 2022!
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End Of Year Episode!
It's the end of the season so we are saying goodbye (for now) with a Q&A!
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Male Manly Male Products For Manly Male Men
Robert's in Disney so Marcus is taking over this week as James goes through some men's 'lifestyle' products from the last century!
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Celebrity Skincare 'Grapes' & Gripes
The launch of Brad Pitt's skin care line has raised plenty of questions, we discuss the reaction and ask can others really gatekeep who can and can't enter the beauty industry? What do you think?
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Live Luxury For Less
This week we are looking for some luxurious bargains!
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Brands Biggest Beauty Blunders
This week we look at some ridiculous releases from your favourite (and least favourite) beauty brands.
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Extinct Beauty Brands
This week we are talking about brands and products that have been discontinued! What products do you want to see making a return?
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Vacation Essentials!!
In this episode, we are talking about our vacation must-haves!
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The Messy Desk Tour
'What's in front of you on your messy desks' - no one has ever asked. But we're here to let you know anyway! What's on your messy desks?
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What We Been Lubbin'
We have an action packed show for you today but first we ask each other what we been lubbin'. What have you been lubbin?
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Back To Basics
Sometimes you just need to get back to basics, in this episode we go through the basic essentials you need in your skin care and make up inventory.
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The New 90s
The 90s are back! Kind of. We discuss the new trends inspired by the 90s!
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Investigating Virtual Influencers
Virtual Influencers! What are they? How are they? Whom aren't they? As we are both science and influencers, we investigate! What do you think of them?
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Our Problem With PR
This week we talk the good and the bad with PR!
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Most Googled Beauty Questions ANSWERED!
This week we are discussing the internets most Googled questions (well a few of them!)
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The Biggest Beauty Moments - May 2022
This week is our first of a now monthly look back at the biggest beauty moments of the month just gone!
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Growing Old Grey-sfully
This week we are talking grey hairs! We discuss the perception of grey haired older men vs women within society and read out your thoughts and opinions!
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Keeping Up With Gen Z (feat. Laura Lee)
In today’s episode with special guest Laura Lee us millennials discuss how to keep up with Gen Z!
With TikTok slowly (well, quickly) taking over the social media world, we are wondering where millennials belong in that space?
Laura Lee's career serves as a blueprint for wannabe influencers of all ages, so we want to know how she is successfully able to pivot and keep up with the ever-changing so
Why We Hate Brand Events
We're back! This week we are talking about brand and influencer events, what makes and good or bad one and if really we are just too lazy for them!
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End of Season: Best of all the Guests!
It's the end of the season huns! We finish off with some of our favourite clips from the amazing guests we've had this season!
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Not Upset, Just Disappointed
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Blue Light BS
This week we are examining the recent trend of 'Blue Light' beauty products. Is there anything to the science or is it all just BS?
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Eye Browns and High Brows
This week we are talking eyebrows! Give us your 5 minute craft eyebrow hacks over @thedoublecleansepodcast
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Best of K Beauty
This week we are talking about our favourite K Beauty products! what are yours?
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Influencer Bucket List
This week we are quizzing ourselves on what should and shouldn't be on our influencer bucket list! Hear our thoughts on going on reality shows, the met gala and QVC!
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Pop It In Your Purse
This week we are talking about bits. Our favourite good, but small beauty Bits that you can take with you to the office, to school, or wherever!
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Fragrant Fancies
Did you know we're also 100% really good fragrance experts too? This week we each pick our 3 favourite fragrances and describe them perfectly. What are yours?
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Budget Beauty Faves
This week we are talking about our fave beauty products on a budget! Happy New Year everyone thanks for all your support in 2021!
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New Years Resolutionot
This week we are talking about the new years resolutions we are absolutely not going to keep! What are yours?
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Seasonal Scams
This week we are talking about those seasonal beauty products that are NOT worth the money (and some that are)!
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Meaningful But Mundane Beauty Rituals
This week we are talking the beauty rituals that BORE us.
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Should've Gone Viral
This week we are looking at products we are surprised didn't go viral and some we are shocked that did!
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Expert Excerpts
This week we are bringing some of the best expert advice (so therefore none will be from us!).
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Most Googled Beauty
The ONLY way way you should pick your cosmetics is to check the most Googled products of the year so far (not really)! Have you used any of these products this year?
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But What About Hands?!
Our main qualm with winter? Being Dry! Having dry hands! Here's our solutions to looking after your hands this winter! How do you look after dry skin over the winter period?
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Containing Your Cosmetics
This week we are talking about storage solutions for your cosmetics!
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Multi-Use Makeup (And Skin Care)
This we are talking about multi-use products, and we don't mean those 7 in 1 shampoos!
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Too Old To Influence?
This week we speak in more detail about changing your profession, the issues and the success stories!
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Answering Awkward Questions
We asked for your awkward questions and we're answering them as honestly as we can!
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