New Drugstore, ALL Affordable... or so I thought!
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Hey guys! Today we are testing out some very affordable new makeup from the drugstore! After a full month NO BUY in June, this was extra fun for me! And I am very happy with what I found, for the most part:) What new makeup are you really loving lately? I hope you enjoy this one! Thank you so much for watching!
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Mandy
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Mascara Update: Wears well, didn't flake or smudge and was very easy to remove (although it didn't remove like a tubing mascara). I still thought it was a little weak on the lashes though. More of a light coating/natural look mascara.
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Elf Flawless Finish foundation: go.magik.ly/ml...
Essence Baby Got Bronze: go.magik.ly/ml...
Essence Pure Nude blush: go.magik.ly/ml...
Essence Kissed By The Light highlight: go.magik.ly/ml...
Essence 8H Lipliner: go.magik.ly/ml...
Essence Bye Bye Panda Eyes mascara: go.magik.ly/ml...
Maybelline Vinyk Ink: go.magik.ly/ml...
Pacifica Collagen primer: go.magik.ly/ml...
Covergirl TruBlend concealer: go.magik.ly/ml...
Revlon Brow Ink: go.magik.ly/ml...
Essence Brow Soap set: go.magik.ly/ml...
I think it’s good to remember that as time passes a person gets older and bodies age. Period. There’s an enchanted belief that with diligent effort a woman can stay youthful and preserved forever. It’s so important to take good care of health and skin, but living a full, joyful life will bring light to one’s eyes and a soulful vigor that will be much, much more important as time passes. I’m glad you had a good time in Arizona!
I’d rather have my foundation too light than too dark because I can always use a light bronzer to even it out.
When my husband and I were out and about Friday, I noticed a woman who was really tan. I looked around and realized she was just about the only person with a tan in the whole place. People just don’t tan like they used to when I was young (60 now). Back then just about everyone was tanned to the max. When I was about 21, a cousin (10 years older than me) got skin cancer on her face. If she hadn’t had a friend that was a nurse notice it, she wouldn’t have known. It was just an odd topical discoloration and her friend told her to get it checked. I stopped tanning because of that, and I was one that would lay out for 8 hours a day spritzing oil all over myself. I truly believe that because I stayed out of the sun in my 20’s saved my facial skin from getting old before it’s time.
I’m your age and if there was sunscreen when we were kids my mother didn’t know! I’m really pale and I’ve had so many really bad burns that I quit doing that a long time ago. I always covered my kid in sunscreen and even myself. One vacation it rained and was so cold for 6 days, the 7th we went to the beach. Somehow I missed the top of my feet, they burnt so badly I couldn’t go back to the beach! I’m hoping to never get skin cancer. We’re a lot wiser now! When it’s actually too late!!😩
I've had melanoma twice so I have to cover up like that. Better safe then dead it the way some of us have to look at it. I do love the pool and the sun so covering up is just what I must do.
I am a sun lover. I heard on the radio the other day that Utah has one if the highest skin cancer rates in the nation. I should take it far more seriously. We just have so many amazing ways to recreate out in nature. 💛🌻
The vynal lip you need to shake it and it should look a little shiny when its on, if you don't shake it, it will wear off faster.
I love your common sense approach to the sun!! The sun is incredibly good for us in so many ways and I think people have forgotten that.
I have learned so much from you since discovering your channel last week. Age when I finally learned to apply makeup: 49. HA HA. Thank you! (Also love your casual chit chat during the process).
Always appreciate the B-roll 😂
I recently bought 2 shades of the Elf foundation and I have finally figured out what the fragrance reminds me of - my dad, many, many years ago right after he came back from the barber. There was a powder that the barber would dust across the back of his neck and I haven’t smelled that in over 50 years. It’s a wonderful memory of the past!
It might be Pinaud. It has a Violet scent to it. Very light and classic. Also used in their brilliantine. It is also used in Physician's Formula "Happy" line, the one with heart shapes.
I was really lucky to pick up those little cream, blush sticks from Ccolor cosmetics before they went out of business and I love them! They’re pigmented & definitely last! I’ve heard Ccolor is coming back.anyway I love your channel thanks for all you do!😊
Like others have said you have to shake the Maybelline Vinyl lip first. Then without pressing your lips together let it set down. It doesn’t dry fully, stays a bit tacky. I don’t mind the tackiness myself. Doesn’t dry out the lips. I think it’s a great product-long-lasting and comfortable.
Very long-lasting on me as long as I remember not to put a lip oil over it. 🤦🏼♀️🙂
The vinyl ones are okay, the ones I absolutely could not stand were the matte ink ones. Sticky city and very uncomfortable on the lips, and if you lick your lips it will come out in tiny little clumps
Hi, I watched this video and love makeup, am new to your channel. You said essence stay8h lipliner and Maybelline lifter is good stuff. Listen, I have been duped before, but I loved your look and I ordered these. I cannot believe how good these are. Never have I experienced such good success with a lipliner, like all day. I loved your technique of a slight overline and smudge, then gloss. Thanks for these, my new favorites! Lifechangers! Thank you so much!
I recently bought that ELF foundation and I love it. I got them to shade match me and it was absolutely perfect match. Every time I've worn it people have complimented me on how well my skin is looking! Love that they don't even realise I'm wearing foundation. And I love the way it wears. At 53 it's not every foundation I can say that about. Oh and a great tip I got about being out in the sun is if your shadow is shorter than you, it's safe to be out and expose 80% of your body for about 20 minutes to get your vitamin d. Works for me. I still apply sunscreen to my face (I've spent too much on skincare to undo all that) but I get my 20 minutes before applying sunscreen to the rest of my body. Although I rarely expose 80% of my skin! I'm not leaving the house in knickers and a bra thanks - not even in the back garden. We're overlooked from all directions and would hate to give the neighbours heart failure!!!
I have been using the panda eyes. Wore it the other day out in the heat. Did not have panda eyes at the end of the day.😂 Was very stoked.
The vinyl inks u need to shake before using, and then it needs to "set" for a minute. Lovely colour, I love the vinyl inks. X
I got one of the worst sunburns in my life in the Grand Canyon. Maybe she had a history of skin cancer. Believe me, if you've ever had skin cancer and dodged that bullet, you cover up. It isn't vanity, you just don't want to die.
My thoughts exactly! I’m wearing spf clothing and hats when in the sun. My friend never did and she now has skin cancer and is struggling. You never know what you will do until it’s you!
I had Mohs surgery. No sun for me. My dance student, who is 26 years younger than me, has melanoma. She's in her early 30's. Enter at your own risk.🙄
Or have what could be , not always, a disfigurement
Also some of us are just pale and the sun feels like burning if we're directly in it too long.
Lovely look 😊
Would love to see you review the LA Girl duo chrome powder shadows.
Love the eye look! Very pretty...The Maybelline lip vinyls are a favorite of mine...You should shake them for 5 seconds before applying...Not sure why but those were the instructions.
LOVE those Essence lipliners! Grab Hazelnut too!
I love that Elf satin foundation. It wore all day on me and looked great by days end. And that lip combo is fabulous on you!!! I love it! And I love those lip stains from Maybelline. And you can wear a fishing shirt outside when it’s hot. I did that when I mowed our lots a while back and it was actually very nice. Not too hot. I also wore a cap and sunglasses. My skin is very prone to sun spots if it gets sun.
Your have to shake the maybelline vinil … !! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Your final look is very pretty. Thanks for bringing these items to my attention.❤
I wanted to love my Vinyl Inks because the shades are beautiful (they do smell great) and the longevity is really good. BUT I hate that it doesn't dry down all the way. I was trying to eat a sandwich while wearing one and the top layer of the bun kept sticking to my lips. Now I will say the color stayed put throughout, but the feeling is something I cannot get past. I will stick with other lip products, even if I have to reapply throughout the day.
Hi Mandy! Lovely video as always. There are so many great sunscreens now and you can totally enjoy life as always you just have to reapply. I find reapplying annoying, so I’m one of those people that wears the longsleeved sun protection shirts believe it or not they’re completely cool to where you don’t get as hot as you think.
Seriously take care of your skin. My mother has just been diagnosed with skin cancer and has a tumour on the side of her face full thickness of her cheek. She starts chemotherapy on Wednesday and will have it every 3 weeks until February and possibly longer. Still live your life but be aware of making sure your skin is protected.
I’m so sorry about your mom. I wish her nothing but the best and you and
all your family ❤
I agree. My mom almost passed away from melanoma when I was 6 because she tanned her skin so much. So yes, please take care of your skin! We rely on your content!
I had a precancerous lesion on my pinky finger that was already at stage 3; finally had it removed and they got all of the precancerous skin around it. This was in 2011. I’ve been very careful about staying out of the sun as much as possible. Also use sunscreen.
@@Tracylyn42 thank you
Yup! The stick contour and baked blush by Essence are on my list! You look great, the Essence of summer. Thanks Mandy!
don’t miss the cream blush sticks either! they’re amazing.
Tried the Bye Bye Panda Eye, not impressed, it smudge really quickly. Lovely look, thank you for your hard work for us. I appreciate you and your reviews.
I tried the Bye Bye Panda Eyes a couple of years ago. It’s definitely NOT a tubing mascara. It was just okay. Other Essence mascaras were much better.
The Panda eyes also smudged on me, Essence has a Sensitive eye mascara which is a tubing formula, blue-green packaging, and I think is much better.
Love this look! I do love the vinyl lipsticks. I have 3. But I agree that wasn’t the best color to finish the look.
Hi Mandy! If you get a chance, try the shade Cheeky. I think it's the perfect pink shade!!
It was great to see you applying some new makeup, Mandy! Good to hear your impressions. I think the look you came up with is great. I think the lip color is a good match for the rest of your look, especially after adding the gloss. It is always a pleasure to watch your outtakes at the end. Keep 'em coming. Glad you got away for a vacation.
It does dry down all the way. You have to shake it up before you apply it.
I have had some very serious skin cancers, one of which disfigured my face and the other required two months of hyperbaric oxygen therapy following a surgery down to the fat layer. It can take your life. For some of us it’s not an option.
like your light foundation
Oops! You forgot to shake the Vinyl first. And I’m not sure the gloss on top gives a good idea how the product lasts. These are among my favorite lip products, and when you shake them they do have a nice gloss to them. Stay on all day! 👍☺️
I like the Panda Eyes mascara, so far anyway, time will tell. I think Essence mascaras overall are good but I am pretty basic when it comes to mascaras. Sadly though I am not sure I will be buying more from Essence aside from that because I have had issues with their packaging falling apart. I totally get they are very inexpensive, but I would almost rather pay a little bit more for packaging that is going to hold up. Just my two cents.
Grand Canyon and Scottsdale my favorites...but not in Summer
The Naito tubing mascara is great
I don't use any contour at all. I am over 60 and don't use concealer either. I wear good face makeup, powder, and blush, then do my eyes and lips.
What do you use please
@@pnevlud retired
Would love to know what you use as well!
@@anncarroll3060 original bareminerals and/or Loreal.
@@pnevlud original bareminerals and/or Loreal
I love the new Essence Baked Blush. So easy to use and delivers. Also like their lip liners, when I wear them (I should use a lip liner more but find I skip this step more often than not). The sun has been demonized. It’s essential to our eco system, vitamin D and circadian rhythm. Yes, we should be wise, not overdo, wear sunscreen, but I am not willing to avoid it. I would rather have a few wrinkles than miss activities in the beautiful outdoors. I am surprised my skin is in very good shape for 65 considering back in the day, there was no sunscreen at all. I think I benefited from living in the NW where we get 4 seasons. I still do not wear sunscreen indoors. Other dangerous things from back in the day was separating eyelashes with a “safety” pin. Thankful for all the mascara formulas and wand options now!
I bought a couple of the Essence Baked Blushes and dropped one and it broke in half / fell out and I was very surprised to see that the whole bottom half is not blush but a sold material that kind of looks like ceramic. So you definitely aren’t getting as much as you think looking at the packaging. That being said it is so affordable and I really like them! I love the Rosy Rosewood color since it is a cooler tone and unique.
I also love the vinyl liquid lip but yeah the colors can be a little deceptive. My favorite is peachy but also really like coy and golden! These are great if you need them to last a long time without touching up!! But you have to remember to shake them first (didn’t realize that when I first tried them!)
I love the vinyl ink but they need to be shaken and I feel like some are more tacky than others. If you don't shake them they're all sticky but most of the ones I have if shaken and you let dry before pressing lips together. 1 I have is just bad sticky like their matte ink. So weird.
I love your videos!!
My son is at BYU, as well!!! Fun! Thanks for doing drugstore! Great demos/reviews!!!!
I have two of the Essence blushes. Love them. Lasts all day. Great video. 💕😊
You look fabulous. 🎉
I have 2 shades of the vinyl ink that i mix lippy and cheeky. lippy is too dark and bold for mebut a little smudged in with cheeky and it works well for me.
Vitamin C in the daytime and retinol at night. Hey hey malasia
Hi! I really like that ELF foundation. I found it on clearance at my Walmart last year. It doesn’t have the longest wear time, like some of my other medium coverage foundations, but I love the feel and look of this one. I love your videos. Thank you.
You looked so pretty! Im
So glad you had fun in the sweltering AZ! I think the lippie looked great with the eye look❤ I think the new 5 pan mini ND palette Starlette would look great on you but it’s only available in Germany I just realized! Sorry.
I think you should try the ABH palette!
I hope that elf flawless foundation doesn't get discontinued! I don't mind the smell but for $6 I think it's great!
I think that it just got renamed. It seems to be the same product.
Your complexion is light so I see that it blends well.
Love all your videos, Mandy. Thank you for this one!🎉
Thanks for sharing the 110+ degree weather with us lol! My husband and I were both born and raised in SoCal and moved here 9 years ago. Interestingly enough, our state has statistically loads of people with low vitamin D. On the flip side, we are THE state for melanoma. We have the highest rates in the whole U.S. People come here for the sun but don't take care of their skin and wear sun screen. We've literally seen people in bikinis using those old school mirrors to get tanned. Also, if you're like me and can't stand the heat, you spend about 7 months of the year indoors as much as possible lol. Thanks for the video. I've been wondering about that foundation. I really prefer a satin finish and am interested to hear how it works out for you.
Have you tried the Wow combo mascara?? I just ordered it. It will have to be as good as my Thrive or it’s trash. I love a tubing mascara on mature eyes. A little water and it’s off so easy. No tugging under the thin eye area
Please review the ABH Cosmos… with multiple looks. I feel like it would look good on you…
I would love to see the looks you get with the ABH Cosmos pallet please
😂 I can relate with your tanned arms… I have 5 different tan lines and none of my foundations match my current skin color… When you have kids that play sports that is how it is. 🤷🏽♀️
Try the new natasha concealer!! I would like to hear your review.
Personal experience on Essence Kissed by the light:
-Enhances texture
-Dry/Chunky
-Too peachy/copper/warm for my neutral/cool and light to medium skin tone
Returned it with some other fails (if i only that item that was a fail i would not return as it is very affordable)
I love the lip color on you!
I like to use the Panda mascara on lower lashes
It seems to stay put.
I hate when brands put the shade name like that as well, so what I do is take a picture of the item with the shade and just have a album labeled beauty and save the pictures in it and if I ever need to know I can look and see!
I like everything except the contour, it made the bronzer look muddy. You ate a beautiful woman, and I love all your videos. You always do a great job on your eyes.
I use sunscreen. Cancer on the nose- surgery. Now cancer on the ear. I wasn’t using sunscreen on my ears. Use Sunscreen! I’m in N. CA.
ELF uses that trick a LOT (a super cheap price with very little product). That said, they are still my favorite brand. still great quality at a good price.,
I clicked as soon as I seen that hit my feet not surprised to see I'm not the first to like or comment you rock I love your content on never stop please🎉
Use the cool contour cream UNDER foundation
I got a shade in the ELF foundation that was way too pale also. What would your correct shade be? (Your colouring is similar to mine) 😉
Stunning, can’t wait to try these🤩
Do you think the Essence pink blush could be a substitute for the Dior Rosy Gliw in Pink?
I have also been looking for an affordable dupe for the Dior blush. Nothing yet compares to their formula, but colour-wise, take a look at these ones....
LA Girl in Sweet Cheeks is said to be very close,
Revlon in Tickled Pink,
Cover girl Cheekers in pink candy,
Persona Cream Blush in Bloom. All very pretty summer pinks!
Happy hunting!
@elaineracette6667 Thank you, Elaine. This is a wonderful list. I hope it helps others, too. I never wore pinks until I let my grey hair grow out. Then my whole makeup color scheme changed. Actually, I think it is much prettier now.
Hi Mandy, I really like your channel! Have you ever tried any Beauty Counter products?
The vinyl lippies are tricky. You need to shake it, and you can't mush your lips together or lick the lips. There are too many directions for a lipstick 💄. I don't use mine much. My mom wanted one, and I told her how to use it, and she said, " I just want to put it on and go. I won't remember to shake it or anything!" I told her to see if she liked mine, and she said no way. I will stick with a regular lipstick. Lol
i feel the exact same. HATED the vinyl ink lipsticks SO MUCH. never have i ever had a lipstick be so sticky or remain so sticky for so long. and mine didn’t even have crazy lasting power. only things i like are the scent, shades and packaging. otherwise, totally overhyped. revlon makes a satin ink lipstick that is the same concept (shiny longwearing lipstick) but isn’t as tricky or sticky.
I totally agree. And you know what's WORSE than the vinyl ink? The matte ink! It's the stickiest, most finicky lip product I've ever tried. You can do everything right and it still comes out in little clumps. You can't lick your lips, can't use lip balm, and it's very uncomfortable sitting on your lips. I don't get the hype. I couldn't stand them. The vinyl ones are gentle by comparison.
I bought the ELF foundation. When I opened it the first time, the scent was overwhelming. I'm not that sensitive to smells, but it lingered. I had to take it off right away and clean the brush I'd used. After a week or two, I reopened it, and the smell had died down somewhat, but I still can't believe how strong the scent was. That said, I prefer it to their CC Cream. That is too cakey.
Beautiful look!!
I didn't understand why you always mentioned the lids on these, they can't really be that bad, right? And then I bought Essence banana powder... I never dropped it, haven't travelled with it, used it for a couple of weeks, and the whole lid attachment just literally crumbled. I'll go back to paying more for my product if that means the packaging keeps together :D
I recommend a different background OR changing your filter/lighting. You are beautiful and in some of your videos it is difficult to see your “details”. Kind of a washed out or cloud like view. I’ve seen a lot of tutorials provide an “outdoor lighting” shot so us viewers can have a realistic look at how products perform. Anywho- obviously what you do is working and I’ll watch regardless ❤
That lipstick didn't work for me. Glad I only bought 1. There's no sheen left behind after applying. They do transfer (mine got on my front tooth). I got butt hole lips from it and the shades on the packaging don't match what's on the inside. If anyone's looking for a great waterline eyeliner try the ones from Essence. Make sure to get the ones you have to sharpen. I know, it's a pain but I have both. The retractable liner will not stay put on me. I don't have watery eyes so that's not why. But I do know that they did work for someone else. Since they're so cheap buy one of each to see if it'll stay for you. I'm telling you. That liner stays put for hrs. It's beaten out UD's and Marc Jacob's...
When you get older you will cherish that time in the sun and all your effort and support for your kids...you're a good mom.😊
Not if you're dead from melanoma. Educate.
Plz tell me where u got the unicorn brush?
Do you like the elf camo cc cream
Your comments on sun exposure and vitamin D are interesting. I think it was the 'Sunscreen and Subscribe' lady on You Tube who said that your skin can still make vitamin D...even when using sunscreen protection from skin damage. I wonder if that is also true for production of melatonin in the skin?
New foundations
I love in az😊
Keep in mind as we age wrinkles and sun spots aren’t the only things that come….skin cancer is a biggie I’m currently dealing with….I used to lay out until my early twenties and it’s all coming to the surface, so to speak, now ☹️😔😳
You look nice 😊
I wasn't a fan of that mascara. Loved the eye look and bronzer. Thanks! 🎉
youre so unique and pretty
Maybe the woman at the Grand Canyon has had a form of skin cancer and needs to protect herself. That may be her way of continuing to live her life. It's hard not to compare ourselves but maybe just do you and not make yourself feel guilty with comparisons. Worrying about getting older or not, is not going to stop it or change things. Just my opinion to just go with it and do the best you can to age gracefully.
Full face videos are fun, maybe Rare beauty, MILK, or Relvon!
Hello beautiful MandyLea 😍
Elf is not a very affordable brand anymore, it easily goes over 10-12 euros and I'm more afraid of choosing the wrong shade online (as I did with their powder foundation, argh), so I'm turning to other drugstore brands.
I just don’t know how to pick a shade as I have never worn foundation 🤦♀️ help
I’m fair to light skinned and cool undertones. Would like to do a one and done even under the eyes Or something like just to freshen my skin up. Ideas are welcome Mature skin here
Same tones as you here. Stay in the cool to neutral colours and swatch it on the underside of your forearm (as long as you are not a sun tanner). Your hand are always darker than your face.
Right now I am loving Covergirl +Olay Simply Ageless cream foundation with spf28. I apply with a brush and I am out the door in no time!! It's really a no fuss, quick one and done product. You can add a setting powder if you want it to last all day. (63 with dry skin)
@@elaineracette6667 thank you. Brands for mature skin? If you don’t mind
@@elaineracette6667 so funny you say that I just got some in two shades. Neutral and I think ivory I’ll have to try them when I get back in town Thank you so much. Even under the eyes ?
Yes, but don't apply directly there. Just blend up lightly into that area. Start with light to medium coverage foundations. And blend with a brush or slightly damp sponge more than you think you have to.
Most important is getting your skin ready for makeup. Not even the most expensive brands will look flawless if you don't take care of your skin first. I found this to be extremely important as I aged. Give your face some love!! I avoid waxy, heavy products that sit in my wrinkles and heavy powders that accent them. Go try some drugstore brands that won't hurt your wallet too much. I love Elf, especially the camo concealer, Milani, and even Wet N' Wild! I haven't had success with NYX though. Not the best for mature skin, in my opinion . Elf brushes are great, too. You really only need 4 or 5 to start a full face of makeup.
Right now, I DON'T think it's a bad shade on U.
I have never seen anyone apply mascara that way
Hi Mandy
It funny, I love so many elf products and I tried this foundation because Kelly Gooch recommended it but I did not love it. I liked it more upon initial application but it oxidized weird on me and I just did not like the way it looked at the end of the day. I was so disappointed! The Bye Bye Panda Eyes is TERRIBLE and so badly named. It looked spidery when I applied it, and it flaked all over the place on me. I love other Essence mascaras but this one is THE WORST.
Agree with you on the Sun. We need the Sun and vitamins !!! ☀️😎
I think you are a very pretty woman but that contour shade doesn't look great looks like a graystripe on your face. I wouldn't use that shade over
I love the sun and moderate doses are good for you in general. So many things are demonized these days but for me I won't be shunning the sun. Enjoy your life and apply sunscreen! "Don't worry be happy" as the song says😉Aging is inevitable noone will stay young