Woman! You just slay me with that face! You are so adorable. Your content is the best and I cannot believe it took me so long to find you. *head hung low*. When I watch your videos, I feel like I’m watching a floor show! Seriously though, your class on Sonia G brushes was so comprehensive that I felt like I was sitting in my old college classrooms. I learn so much from you. Thank you Alicia. I look so forward to your next video. Hugs from Seattle. 😘
Oh wow!!! That means a ton! I’ve grown really passionate about educating (in the fitness realm) that I thought perhaps I can bring it over to this platform. I love to guide others in making the right decision (for them) and see how those decisions impact their life in a positing way. Thank you so much for writing this message, Jan!!! ✨💕
I can attest to Mocha Mami being a better choice than toasted. I'm Fenty 450 and Mocha mami is the ONLY bronzer that has ever worked for me. I'm so excited 😁
I love your reviews !!🥰 you’re one of the few people that don’t use filters when doing reviews...I can’t stand when others use the blur filter when doing reviews...
Hands down the most fun reviews ever!! I loooovve your humor! Humor aside you are a great reviewer. I am the same complexion as you so you are my go to before I make a purchase. So glad I found you!!
How in the world are you NOT getting millions of views @ UA-cam!?! You & Mel are by far my favorite ppl to watch on YT & I try to send ppl your way whenever possible! Thank you for another great & fun review kinkysweat❤️❤️❤️
Like always, loved your video! I wasn’t sure what color to pick, went ahead and ordered Bajan Gyal. After watching this, I’m so glad I did. Seems like it’ll be the perfect shade. We have the skin tone. Thanks so much for all the work you always put into reviewing and demonstrating all these products for us!! 🥰
Love as usual. I have Caramel Cutie in my cart. I am about one shade deeper than you are. I am going to go back and take a second look. I wear Fenty shade 330. I am waiting on the VIB Rouge sale. Thank you for your expertise. I did mention on the brush video that I purchased my first set of Wayne Goss brushes. I can't wait to use them.
I just love your videos! I get myself in trouble when you have like 30+ minute videos because they are always so entertaining, you speak so clearly and articulate everything really well AND I laugh a lot, especially with your editing and zoom-ins. You make me want to buy more stuff! Nooo, noo, noooo! I have the same issue with finding bronzers, just like the freakin' nude lipsticks! I'm sometimes too lazy for bronzer too and end up thinking they all look the same or just muddy. I have a couple of Too Faced ones and then the Chanel Soleil de whatever it's called and they are all definitely past their dates, eek....maybe I find a Fenty one??!! Eieieie. Those ones you had on looked fabulous on you and just made you glow, but you are always glowing and look so radiant!
You're hilarious! That sensual zoom killed me lol I died a little at the pronunciation of gyal, but you got Bajan right and that's what really matters haha. ( I say this as a Bajan) I'm between getting Island Ting and Bajan Gyal, and I cant't wait to get in store and swatch them sighhh
@@aliciaarcher Haha it wasn't terrible, it was more all the emphasis you placed on the "l", but that's minor. I'm coming to the US at the end of the month and I can't wait to spend hours in Sephora Edit: and I'll be there for the VIB sale! My excitement is real.
I was too 😊 between Island Ting and Bajan Gyal..was tough for me to make a decision while at Sephora today, I am in Mac Foundation NC40 ( When I am tanned) and Mac Foundation NC35 ( my skin color) while I am currently on Mac NC35 ,I chose Island Ting as it warms my face naturally. I wear Truffle as my Contour.
You are right on top of it!!! Great Appreciate the insight on the bronzer. Could someone please tell me what I miss on the name change I don't recall hearing anything about that.
I loooove your personality! Haha you crack me up, but also your review is on point. Thanks so much for this! ❤️ Buhhh, still haven't figured out if I want Island Ting or Shady Biz. (I'm more of a light-medium.) Thankfully, it's a permanent product and will wait it out.
For darker skin tones (Fenty 400s) penny4uthots seems to be a beautiful blush. I got really excited after watching Andrea Renee video. I still got my ABH mahogany so I’m trying to resist getting Fenty bronzer, don’t know how successful I’ll be.
I'm so torn between island ting and bajan girl so thank you so much for this video. I think I just need to go to sephora and try it on but they're both gorgeous on you.
Omg girlllll, I love Island Ting on you. Odd how it pulls warmer on your cheek than on your eye crease. It looks cooler 'tone' on your eye's. Uggh every time I see people whip out their Sonia G Pro Face brush, I bleed inside. Lol I want that baby badly, but I'm on a verryyy low buy. 😒 Bajan Gayal is pretty to. A little more subtle I think. Thankyou Baby Pat. Hugs. Kat
Thank you, Kat! I love both as well and will use them regularly! I know Face Pro is crazy expensive but it’s life changing! Can you set aside $5 a day? 🙈💸
@@aliciaarcher Yes I think I can do that. I have to get this brush. Its funny how I will invest in my eye brushes but never think about the face brushes. But now I see there's a BIG difference in application with Sonya G. Face Pro. 💚
I picked up the 300 range bronzers. I agree about Carmel Cutie. When I swatched it, it looked a bit grayish too on me but I decided to try it with my brushes at home. It never occurred to me to try the bronzers in the 200 range,. Now I wish I did. I do have the Bayal one to play with too. I did manage to get both highlighters. I called to find out if the store had it before I went. I saw some stores didn't have it. I couldn't believe it! I ran to get it before they closed and promptly honked out when I got home. Will try the products tomorrow. I haven't been wearing mean money much and I just don't know why. It is gorgeous. Let's see how the new ones stack up. Great video.
Thank you for watching! I think there was a whole little confusion (when I went in the morning anyway) because there was no urgency to get them off the shelves. Perhaps the message was still processing 🤣 I’m happy I managed to grab it, because it greats the perfect sun burnt look! And I feel these bronzers appear darker than how they look pan. Dare I say Island Tings looks a touch deeper than Bajan Gyal! And BG is for tan skin!
Yessssss!!!! thank you so much. Island ting it is for me. I ordered Carmel cutie online but I’m going to return it for island ting. You are the same shade as me yayyy... thanks for your foundation reference.
Okay but this looks so gorgeous on you! I feel like putting bronzer on now, but it doesn’t work on my skin. It certainly wouldn’t look as beautiful as it does on you. The rosy bronze cheek thing makes it look like you came in from the sun at the beach
Yeeeees: and I have the forbidden shade because Sephora was still selling it 🙈 It created that perfect sun burnt look with the bronzers 😩 I hope they keep the shade and just change the name. Because it’s beyond gorgeous!
kinkysweat I hope so! You’re the first I had heard of the controversy from, so I know it now and I WISH I COULD SEE YOU DEMO IT IN ALL ITS GLORY but I feel you on keeping it off your channel while you are uneasy with the impact the name had. I want to admit and be perfectly honest,I did not even register right away that it was going to be such a controversial shade. Maybe if the inspiration was that sort of figure, a different name could’ve been referring to the colors of that traditional makeup as well as the flag and other historical and cultural symbols. Maybe something like “Rising Sun,” like land of the rising sun? Or something. I always cringe because I am still always learning how different communities feel impacted by different words and actions, but I know I’m still bumbling around the world and if inclusive public brands like Fenty can get it wrong or get flack then I doubt I’m ever gonna get it right 100% of the time. I think pulling the shade so quickly, or trying, is a better response than maybe a half sincere apology on social media or an attempt to deflect and make an excuse about it.
This video took me so long to edit because the first draft I kept the footage but edited out the name, and thought well if Fenty pulled it from the website, then having it on my video isn’t a good idea 🙈 I also didn’t react quickly to the name, and another part of it is that (I don’t know if it’s true) but Ri is said to have a history of being racist towards Asians. I don’t have any concrete evidence of this but that definitely added fuel to the fire. When I first saw “Geisha Chic” I thought it referred to the style of blush of a Geisha. But I can understand how ppl were offended by the name.
kinkysweat Honestly yeah, I think it’s a very unique and artistic style and figure in people’s mind with strong imagery so I can understand being inspired by it but I had no idea about previous racial issues with Asians either. I mean, fetishizing Asian women is a thing I hear a lot of people complain about so I also understand why some people might not appreciate it. But it is a striking traditional image and I wish it could be referenced in a respectful and non exploitative way. Honestly, a lot of Asian trends in general have inspired makeup in the west or vice versa- the ganguro makeup style may look comically strange to a lot of people but like, it’s definitely a Bold Choice. Igari blush placement is something I’ve really liked the look of, as well. Idk man, I think there are very distinct styles or muses around but it’s a touchy thing sometimes.
Girl I came across your video by accident and let me tell you something you are so informative is so knowledgeable about makeup and brushes, when you said Sonya G. I said Yes now there's a girl who knows what she's talking about. Just subbed and I'll be back...
Yaaaaas Alicia! As usual coming thru with the new new!! Thank you so much for this video! I definitely waited for your review cause I was going to get caramel cutie as well. I’m def getting island tings and bajan gyal. I’m still curious to see caramel cutie on you using a Sonia G brush.
MEEEEE TOOOOO! I am contemplating getting the mini set with Caramael Cutie and the matchsticks because I feel it still has a fair shot. Because girl the way that bronzer was applied on me was 💀
💕🙈💕 I definitely exaggerated the pronunciation, and although Puerto Rican (and grandfather is Jamaican) I unfortunately don’t have the accent to pull it off authentically. I tried 😅
Thank you so much for this! I really needed to see these shades. I was thinking caramel cutie also, but I'm a little afraid of over bronzing so I thing Island Ting will be a better bet for me. I only own one bronzer (the Physician's Formula one in deep). I'm definitely getting this!
Let me know what you think! Island Ting is definitely more yellow/golden, and Bajan Gyal is a little more red. I love the latter because I prefer the sunburnt look when it comes to bronzer!
I bought Caramel Cutie bc I already had shades similar to Island Ting. THESE BRONZERS ARE BEAUTIFUL 💖💖💖💖They apply like a dream. You are going to adore the new highlighter. It's better than I expected, and I'm decluttering some items bc of it. I don't have enough words to describe it. I saw Geisha Chic but couldn't bring myself to buy it. I'm not sure how to use it. If it's still in store, Ill grab it. Amazing review as always💖💖💖💖I truly adore you and your page.
Thank you! I used the forbidden bronzer on my cheeks and it created that perfect sunburnt look with the bronzer. I am in love with formula! It’s smooth and beyond easy to apply! Foolproof!
Nice I want to try something from Fenty and that bronzer is just beeeaaauutiful. Also I just used my first non-synthetic brush, Rephr 01, and I love it so now I just have to try some from Sonia and Wayne. You are going to be the death of my wallet or rather the lack of things to put in there. 😂😍🤩
Beautiful! I grabbed one online Friday but after your video I think I may have chosen too deep. I’ll use it as a contour and go in-store to find a bronzer.
Thanks! Good review. I wonder if Inda is light enough 4 me? I'll have to check in store. I use Hula light often, good color but I wish it wasn't such a drying formula. I do wanna see the highlighters. Enjoy your taste in highlighter textures.
I just bought Caramel Cutie for my brown skin. I also bought a few highlighters (Ginger Binge / Moscow Mule, Lightning Dust / Fire Crystal, Girl Next Door / Chic Phresh). That Penny 4 u Thots highlight looks so beautiful! Island Tingz and Bajan Gal look great on you! Do you have hooded eyes, Alicia? I think I have hooded eyes.
I’m totally obsessed with you, Iove the music you use to zoom in and your personality. You are so knowledgeable and a great teacher so enjoy your channel.
Thank you, Debbie! I appreciate your words, and thank you for watching! I don’t blame you for passing on the highlighter 😩 It could’ve been so good without those flakes!
It would be so great if you make a comparison video about fenty beauty “I$land ting” and benefit “hoola caramel” And I know you have already reviewed about both of them separately , but I really want to get one of them and I can’t choose. ( My skin tone is around yours )
I’m about your complexion and thought Island ting or caramel cutie was perfect from their swatches, but then nixed it from the description. Then the word descriptions put me off because I thought island thing would be too light. I love that island thing from this video! I’m bummed.
Can you please help me to pick one bronze... I am tossing between Caramel cutie and I$land ting ... I want to for more sculpting which one should I get ??? Thank you in advance
These look beautiful on you !!! I want to try these and her highlights ! I am fair skin with cool undertones . What Fenty bronzer and highlight do you recommend ? Great review thank you so much !
Thank you, April! She has Inda Sun which is formulated for fair skin tones! And it says the undertone is neutral. Not sure how that will turn up, but maybe you can give it a try?
Which one should I go with? I have a light to medium neutral skin tone. I think I$and Ting. Your help would be invaluable. I am desperately trying to find a nice bronzer. Thank you. 🙏🤗
Of course! You might want to check out the shade one up from I$land Ting, because I thought it was pretty pigmented. And I’m Fenty 330! 330 or 310, I forgot 🙈
Hi sis, maybe insert pics next time? I’m a 300 and I have shady biz (1 shade lighter then island) it’s lovely for a “ no make up “ look but for foundation I think it’s to light. Loving the swatches!! But I still can’t choose because they look the same 😂( island & bajan)
Would either shades be comparable to the Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer in Deep Bronzer? 😋 I really want to get one but the closest Sephora is an hour and a half away so I can’t swatch first!
Woohoo! I'd been waiting for a review on these. I really want that red one as a blush once they rename it. It's gorgeous! Could Penny 4 U work as a luminous bronzer or is it too copper and glittery?
The Sephora I went to today didn’t have the Afternoon Snack highlighter either. She said it was recalled due to packaging. Not sure how accurate that is.
These look beautiful ! I’m trying to decide if I really “need” another bronzer 😩😭 I have an Anastasia one & it’s hella dark & pigmented so I need to use it with a very light hand & oddly enough my fave bronzer that I’ve used the most 😳(isn’t a popular choice or well liked by many) is the MAC Aaliyah Collection bronzer “babygirl” ...I’m light to medium but I don’t really know my “undertone” ,,, 😩 for foundation I’m yellow but I don’t know for bronzer ,,, if I’m warm or neutral but for reference besides my pic ,,, I’m the same skin tone as our beloved temptalia (Christine) ,,, with all of this said I’ve already kinda pre selected 3 different ones that might work for me 😅 ,,, your skin tone is stunning btw xoxo
I thought you were saying “Beijing gal” was something from Barbados and I was so tripped up by that, lol. I had to read your description and see Bajan gyal to correct what I heard I was so confused!
Excellent review, thank you! I wish "penny for your thots" didn't have those pesky flakes. Glitter in cosmetic isn't always necessary. It's such a gorgeous shade.
I’m like 97% sure you have an ABH bronzer: it’d be 100% helpful if you came back in a few weeks with a wear test btwn them! Maybe even do half n half if they’re a close enough match? Battle of the bronzers? 🤷🏾♂️ It’s hard to believe but I’m finally hitting pan on my Mahogany so I’ve been looking to replace it with something similarly reddish; but I haven’t used many brands that beat the pigmentation of ABH’s bronzers. I was just wearing this type of look yesterday with the Do I Look Like I Care? Colourpop glitter tapped on my lids. My coworker thought I put in so much more effort, then the irony of the name hit me again, haha! 🤦🏾♂️✨😆
Hahahahahah! When the name of a glitter shade is a mood in real life 💁🏽♀️ 🤣 Chad I have THREE 🙈 I would say Fenty’s up there with the pigmentation. And it applies dare I say smoother. Also, I appreciate the tones in Fenty more, as I feel Cappuccino and Saddle are very brown. Maybe great for the winter, but that sun kissed effect I feel Fenty has in the bag. I will have to go back and see! But from what I remember, those are my observations.
I have different moods for blush or highlight, why not bronzer too? 🤷🏾♂️ oh yeah, because it’s been impossible to find shades deep enough til now! 👏🏾🤲🏾
Girl, I should learn by now to wait for your video before I buy things!! Lol. I bought Penny4uthots online but I suspect it won’t work for me because I wanted to use it on my cheeks and didn’t realize it had the gold-leaf glitz in it! 🤦🏽♀️ Great video, very helpful!!
😂 I love when you zoom in "sensually" it makes me laugh every time. I am planning on trying/buying the shade Inda Sun ☀️
LOL, me too! I crack up with the short ones “that’s enough.” 😆
Hahahahaha 🙈🤣 Ooooo let me know if you do buy what you think!
kinkysweat for sure I will let you know!
I tried the lightest in store yesterday and I am Fenty 120 in the summer. It was BEAUTIFUL. If you need a bronzer people, just get it.
Hannah Harrison good to know!!!! I’m sorry happy that shade worked out for you!
I just found you today looking up different bronzers. I'm so happy I found you!!! You have an amazing personality.
Thank you, Dotty!
Woman! You just slay me with that face! You are so adorable. Your content is the best and I cannot believe it took me so long to find you. *head hung low*. When I watch your videos, I feel like I’m watching a floor show! Seriously though, your class on Sonia G brushes was so comprehensive that I felt like I was sitting in my old college classrooms. I learn so much from you. Thank you Alicia. I look so forward to your next video. Hugs from Seattle. 😘
Oh wow!!! That means a ton! I’ve grown really passionate about educating (in the fitness realm) that I thought perhaps I can bring it over to this platform. I love to guide others in making the right decision (for them) and see how those decisions impact their life in a positing way. Thank you so much for writing this message, Jan!!! ✨💕
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I can attest to Mocha Mami being a better choice than toasted. I'm Fenty 450 and Mocha mami is the ONLY bronzer that has ever worked for me. I'm so excited 😁
YAYAYAYAYA! I’m so excited to hear that!
Another great video. I enjoy your product reviews and I love your personality. Keep up the good work!
Thank you, Shumuriel!!
@@aliciaarcher I have the Fenty beauty bronzer in the shade thick mint. I love it, also the Morphe bronzer in the shade Prodigy.
I love your reviews !!🥰 you’re one of the few people that don’t use filters when doing reviews...I can’t stand when others use the blur filter when doing reviews...
Thank you so much for watching! I have no idea how to do that, so you will see all my wolf hairs all the time 🤣🤣🤣
I knew you’d hit us with a review today!!!
I said my fam wants answers so off I went early in the morn!
Hands down the most fun reviews ever!! I loooovve your humor! Humor aside you are a great reviewer. I am the same complexion as you so you are my go to before I make a purchase. So glad I found you!!
You're brilliant with these new end in each video!!! your killing me 🤗😝😝😝😝😝😝😝
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I have so many fluff ups!
@@aliciaarcher but its great that u sher it with us! thank you
Oshi Malach 💕💕🤗💕💕
You’re so wonderful for having this up so fast...Thank you!!!💕🙌🏾💃🏾 I ordered caramel cutie earlier today🌺
Ooooooo let me know what you think when you start playing!!!
How in the world are you NOT getting millions of views @ UA-cam!?! You & Mel are by far my favorite ppl to watch on YT & I try to send ppl your way whenever possible! Thank you for another great & fun review kinkysweat❤️❤️❤️
Really beautiful in you. I like the way you purposed bronzer as eye color. It do that too when I’m in a hurry. Thanks for the video! 💚
Thank you for watching, Deborah!
I$land Ting is a beautiful sun warmed look on you. You’ve helped me decide which I need. Thanks.
Like always, loved your video! I wasn’t sure what color to pick, went ahead and ordered Bajan Gyal. After watching this, I’m so glad I did. Seems like it’ll be the perfect shade. We have the skin tone. Thanks so much for all the work you always put into reviewing and demonstrating all these products for us!! 🥰
Love as usual. I have Caramel Cutie in my cart. I am about one shade deeper than you are. I am going to go back and take a second look. I wear Fenty shade 330. I am waiting on the VIB Rouge sale.
Thank you for your expertise. I did mention on the brush video that I purchased my first set of Wayne Goss brushes. I can't wait to use them.
I just love your videos! I get myself in trouble when you have like 30+ minute videos because they are always so entertaining, you speak so clearly and articulate everything really well AND I laugh a lot, especially with your editing and zoom-ins. You make me want to buy more stuff! Nooo, noo, noooo! I have the same issue with finding bronzers, just like the freakin' nude lipsticks! I'm sometimes too lazy for bronzer too and end up thinking they all look the same or just muddy. I have a couple of Too Faced ones and then the Chanel Soleil de whatever it's called and they are all definitely past their dates, eek....maybe I find a Fenty one??!! Eieieie. Those ones you had on looked fabulous on you and just made you glow, but you are always glowing and look so radiant!
Can't believe u did a review on this bronzer already! Im so excited girl u have busy with all these new realeases and i love it
Thank you so much! I have to get it out! I knew the squad would want answers! 🤣
I love your videos. They are so informative, personable, and entertaining. Keep them coming! I can't wait to try one Ri's Bronzers.
Thank you, Janel!!!
You're hilarious! That sensual zoom killed me lol
I died a little at the pronunciation of gyal, but you got Bajan right and that's what really matters haha. ( I say this as a Bajan)
I'm between getting Island Ting and Bajan Gyal, and I cant't wait to get in store and swatch them sighhh
Also, I'm living for your brows
I’m sorry if I messed it up 😩😩 And thank you for still giving me props. Let me know what you think when you try them out!
@@aliciaarcher Haha it wasn't terrible, it was more all the emphasis you placed on the "l", but that's minor.
I'm coming to the US at the end of the month and I can't wait to spend hours in Sephora
Edit: and I'll be there for the VIB sale! My excitement is real.
Zee Bee woohooo! Yes I definitely exaggerated the pronunciation 🙈 I’m happy for you 🤪💸💸
I was too 😊 between Island Ting and Bajan Gyal..was tough for me to make a decision while at Sephora today,
I am in Mac Foundation NC40 ( When I am tanned) and Mac Foundation NC35 ( my skin color) while I am currently on Mac NC35 ,I chose Island Ting as it warms my face naturally. I wear Truffle as my Contour.
i just wanna say youre such an amazing youtuber, keep doing it!!!!
You hit the Very Exact Shades I was Interested in & has helped me make my decision. So Thank You 🙏🏽
I’ll be following 🥰
You are right on top of it!!! Great Appreciate the insight on the bronzer. Could someone please tell me what I miss on the name change I don't recall hearing anything about that.
No worries! They named it “Geisha Chic” and it was not well received.
I can always count on you for Fenty and Pat McGrath reviews❤️
Thank you so much for the foundation references!! We are the same MUFE shade and your video was so helpful on what bronzer I should buy. Thank you!!
Hope you could make a comparison of the Fenty bronzers with the Marc Jacobs tantastic and tantric bronzers side by side :)
I can tell you now, and I will still film or post a pic on the community board, that the Marc Jacobs is much lighter!
I loooove your personality! Haha you crack me up, but also your review is on point. Thanks so much for this! ❤️
Buhhh, still haven't figured out if I want Island Ting or Shady Biz. (I'm more of a light-medium.) Thankfully, it's a permanent product and will wait it out.
Was waiting for your video!!!I so wanted to buy penny4urthots...but I didn't find it so special after your vid...island ting is my jam,yay !!💖💖 xx
Whoop whoop! Keep me updated!
You are hilarious 😂. I really love your vibe
Thank you!!! ✨🤣✨
For darker skin tones (Fenty 400s) penny4uthots seems to be a beautiful blush. I got really excited after watching Andrea Renee video. I still got my ABH mahogany so I’m trying to resist getting Fenty bronzer, don’t know how successful I’ll be.
Daphne Dadzie I wasn’t successful at all 🤦🏾♀️
It’s going to be hard to resist when you feel that texture! Very smooth and incredibly skin like!
I’m just happy there are some bronzer that I can truly use as a bronzer. Great review
I'm so torn between island ting and bajan girl so thank you so much for this video. I think I just need to go to sephora and try it on but they're both gorgeous on you.
Yaaaasssss, I was waiting for your review, both are stunning, I will be purchasing both shades, although I like the 2nd one slightly better!!!!!🌸🌸🌸
I’m leaning towards that one as well! I might get the mini Caramel Cutie Set because I want to apply that shade with MY brush 🙈🤣
kinkysweat I think Islandting and Carmel Cute would be stunning now, and BGyal is going to be beautiful for summer with a tan.
Very helpful video… excellent to see the swatches.
Omg girlllll, I love Island Ting on you.
Odd how it pulls warmer on your cheek than on your eye crease. It looks cooler 'tone' on your eye's.
Uggh every time I see people whip out their Sonia G Pro Face brush, I bleed inside. Lol
I want that baby badly, but I'm on a verryyy low buy. 😒
Bajan Gayal is pretty to. A little more subtle I think.
Thankyou Baby Pat. Hugs. Kat
Thank you, Kat! I love both as well and will use them regularly! I know Face Pro is crazy expensive but it’s life changing! Can you set aside $5 a day? 🙈💸
Kat luvs Babes in Toyland baby pat indeed! I love this comment
I luv Babes in Toyland 2
@@aliciaarcher Yes I think I can do that. I have to get this brush. Its funny how I will invest in my eye brushes but never think about the face brushes. But now I see there's a BIG difference in application with Sonya G. Face Pro. 💚
@@ROXYBROWN1 Yup, I call her Baby Pat. Its very fitting. 💚
First time here and you are soooo funny while educating us. I’m subscribing.😊❗️
I have gone through so many videos trying to find a decent review/demo/swatches and yours is the best !!!! Thank you !!!! ❤️❤️
Girl I watch your videos and crack up laughing your personality is everything and you do awesome tutorials🥰🥰🥰
I picked up the 300 range bronzers. I agree about Carmel Cutie. When I swatched it, it looked a bit grayish too on me but I decided to try it with my brushes at home. It never occurred to me to try the bronzers in the 200 range,. Now I wish I did. I do have the Bayal one to play with too. I did manage to get both highlighters. I called to find out if the store had it before I went. I saw some stores didn't have it. I couldn't believe it! I ran to get it before they closed and promptly honked out when I got home. Will try the products tomorrow. I haven't been wearing mean money much and I just don't know why. It is gorgeous. Let's see how the new ones stack up. Great video.
Thank you for watching! I think there was a whole little confusion (when I went in the morning anyway) because there was no urgency to get them off the shelves. Perhaps the message was still processing 🤣 I’m happy I managed to grab it, because it greats the perfect sun burnt look! And I feel these bronzers appear darker than how they look pan. Dare I say Island Tings looks a touch deeper than Bajan Gyal! And BG is for tan skin!
Yessssss!!!! thank you so much. Island ting it is for me. I ordered Carmel cutie online but I’m going to return it for island ting. You are the same shade as me yayyy... thanks for your foundation reference.
Okay but this looks so gorgeous on you! I feel like putting bronzer on now, but it doesn’t work on my skin. It certainly wouldn’t look as beautiful as it does on you. The rosy bronze cheek thing makes it look like you came in from the sun at the beach
Yeeeees: and I have the forbidden shade because Sephora was still selling it 🙈 It created that perfect sun burnt look with the bronzers 😩 I hope they keep the shade and just change the name. Because it’s beyond gorgeous!
kinkysweat I hope so! You’re the first I had heard of the controversy from, so I know it now and I WISH I COULD SEE YOU DEMO IT IN ALL ITS GLORY but I feel you on keeping it off your channel while you are uneasy with the impact the name had. I want to admit and be perfectly honest,I did not even register right away that it was going to be such a controversial shade. Maybe if the inspiration was that sort of figure, a different name could’ve been referring to the colors of that traditional makeup as well as the flag and other historical and cultural symbols. Maybe something like “Rising Sun,” like land of the rising sun? Or something. I always cringe because I am still always learning how different communities feel impacted by different words and actions, but I know I’m still bumbling around the world and if inclusive public brands like Fenty can get it wrong or get flack then I doubt I’m ever gonna get it right 100% of the time. I think pulling the shade so quickly, or trying, is a better response than maybe a half sincere apology on social media or an attempt to deflect and make an excuse about it.
This video took me so long to edit because the first draft I kept the footage but edited out the name, and thought well if Fenty pulled it from the website, then having it on my video isn’t a good idea 🙈 I also didn’t react quickly to the name, and another part of it is that (I don’t know if it’s true) but Ri is said to have a history of being racist towards Asians. I don’t have any concrete evidence of this but that definitely added fuel to the fire. When I first saw “Geisha Chic” I thought it referred to the style of blush of a Geisha. But I can understand how ppl were offended by the name.
kinkysweat Honestly yeah, I think it’s a very unique and artistic style and figure in people’s mind with strong imagery so I can understand being inspired by it but I had no idea about previous racial issues with Asians either. I mean, fetishizing Asian women is a thing I hear a lot of people complain about so I also understand why some people might not appreciate it. But it is a striking traditional image and I wish it could be referenced in a respectful and non exploitative way. Honestly, a lot of Asian trends in general have inspired makeup in the west or vice versa- the ganguro makeup style may look comically strange to a lot of people but like, it’s definitely a Bold Choice. Igari blush placement is something I’ve really liked the look of, as well. Idk man, I think there are very distinct styles or muses around but it’s a touchy thing sometimes.
Yayyy! After dealing with my 3 munchkins today I was glad to watch your video!
Girl I came across your video by accident and let me tell you something you are so informative is so knowledgeable about makeup and brushes, when you said Sonya G. I said Yes now there's a girl who knows what she's talking about. Just subbed and I'll be back...
Fantastic video! I picked up Bajan Gal and I love it. My new favorite bronzer. But maybe I need Island Ting too😊
Yesssss !!!!! This is why I love you!
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💕🙈💕 Thank you, Daniela!
Yes I was waiting for your video!!
Hooray!!!
Hi Alicia 🌞
Great video as always! Thank you!
Thank you, Charli!
i just order 2 of the bronzers as they launch! thank u for this review, you are charming as alwaysssd, love❤
Thank you!!! What shades did you get?
@@aliciaarcher i bought the afternoon snak highliter , island ting and caramel cutie ❤
Oshi Malach oooooo! How do you like them!? I need to grab Afternoon Snack! I think I’m going to get the Caramel Cutie mini with the matchstix!
@@aliciaarcher i ordered them online but still havent got them. i will update them
Yaaaaas Alicia! As usual coming thru with the new new!! Thank you so much for this video! I definitely waited for your review cause I was going to get caramel cutie as well. I’m def getting island tings and bajan gyal. I’m still curious to see caramel cutie on you using a Sonia G brush.
MEEEEE TOOOOO! I am contemplating getting the mini set with Caramael Cutie and the matchsticks because I feel it still has a fair shot. Because girl the way that bronzer was applied on me was 💀
I'm from the Caribbean and think it's so funny the way you say "Island Ting" and "Bajan Gyal".😅 Great review tyfs.
💕🙈💕 I definitely exaggerated the pronunciation, and although Puerto Rican (and grandfather is Jamaican) I unfortunately don’t have the accent to pull it off authentically. I tried 😅
You pronounced it just right.
Just picked up Island Ting, can't wait to try it. Also 345 in the powder foundation.
Thank you so much for this! I really needed to see these shades. I was thinking caramel cutie also, but I'm a little afraid of over bronzing so I thing Island Ting will be a better bet for me. I only own one bronzer (the Physician's Formula one in deep). I'm definitely getting this!
Let me know what you think! Island Ting is definitely more yellow/golden, and Bajan Gyal is a little more red. I love the latter because I prefer the sunburnt look when it comes to bronzer!
I adore your personality. New subbie alert !!!🙋🏽♀️
Very insightful video, so I will subscribe! I’m new to bronzers and ordered Bajan Gyal. We shall see!
I bought Caramel Cutie bc I already had shades similar to Island Ting. THESE BRONZERS ARE BEAUTIFUL 💖💖💖💖They apply like a dream. You are going to adore the new highlighter. It's better than I expected, and I'm decluttering some items bc of it. I don't have enough words to describe it. I saw Geisha Chic but couldn't bring myself to buy it. I'm not sure how to use it. If it's still in store, Ill grab it.
Amazing review as always💖💖💖💖I truly adore you and your page.
Thank you! I used the forbidden bronzer on my cheeks and it created that perfect sunburnt look with the bronzer. I am in love with formula! It’s smooth and beyond easy to apply! Foolproof!
Loving the outline of this video and time stamps
You are a busy bee! Right on time, going to check these out tomorrow. Love the Hoola Caramel. I think it’s my new fav. Great review, thanks!
Thank you for watching! Keep me updated! The shades are phenomenal!
Nice I want to try something from Fenty and that bronzer is just beeeaaauutiful.
Also I just used my first non-synthetic brush, Rephr 01, and I love it so now I just have to try some from Sonia and Wayne. You are going to be the death of my wallet or rather the lack of things to put in there. 😂😍🤩
WHEWPS! 🙈💸 I am so happy to hear that you love 01! Great brushes change the game, for sure!
Beautiful! I grabbed one online Friday but after your video I think I may have chosen too deep. I’ll use it as a contour and go in-store to find a bronzer.
Thanks! Good review. I wonder if Inda is light enough 4 me? I'll have to check in store. I use Hula light often, good color but I wish it wasn't such a drying formula. I do wanna see the highlighters. Enjoy your taste in highlighter textures.
I just bought Caramel Cutie for my brown skin. I also bought a few highlighters (Ginger Binge / Moscow Mule, Lightning Dust / Fire Crystal, Girl Next Door / Chic Phresh). That Penny 4 u Thots highlight looks so beautiful! Island Tingz and Bajan Gal look great on you! Do you have hooded eyes, Alicia? I think I have hooded eyes.
Loved your honesty.
Did you get the bronzer eyeshadow pallet? PLEASE do a video on it if you haven't. I LOVE Your eyeshadow applications.
🌼🌼Thank you for the video! You look BEAUTIFUL always🌸I'm going to Sephora today to do some shopping🌼🌼
Woohoo! Thank you so much! Let me know how it goes!!! 🤗
This was the exact video i was looking for!!! You're beautiful ❤️
Thank you so much!
lmao that zoom in. I love how goofy you’re Alicia 😂❤️
I just love your videos
Thank you, Lisa!
Omg yes!! your the same shade as me yayyy so glad I found you :)
I’m totally obsessed with you, Iove the music you use to zoom in and your personality. You are so knowledgeable and a great teacher so enjoy your channel.
I wear 470 in fenty and penny 4yrthought was gorgeous but I just didn’t like the big chucks of glitter so I passed on it.
Thank you, Debbie! I appreciate your words, and thank you for watching! I don’t blame you for passing on the highlighter 😩 It could’ve been so good without those flakes!
Love you!can’t wait to try 😍
Thank you, Rebecca 💕🤗💕
It would be so great if you make a comparison video about fenty beauty “I$land ting” and benefit “hoola caramel”
And I know you have already reviewed about both of them separately , but I really want to get one of them and I can’t choose. ( My skin tone is around yours )
Thank you for another great thorough review! 👍🏽😊
I loved this! Thanks for such a great review and fun video, such a funny and cute person. New subscriber forsure
I’m about your complexion and thought Island ting or caramel cutie was perfect from their swatches, but then nixed it from the description. Then the word descriptions put me off because I thought island thing would be too light.
I love that island thing from this video! I’m bummed.
- discovered I have my blue light filter on still. 😁 it’s okay now. 😂
Ha! that’s why! I thought Island Ting would be too light as well, but it works!
I liked island ting but caramel cutie gave me more of that bronzy feel for me during the summer
For sure! And I’m tempted to buy the mini set JUST to see 🙈💸
Lovely review 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🥰
Thank you, Carla!!!
Nice video. Both bronzers look great on you. I like Island Tingz just a punch more.
New subbie! Love your channel and your personality!
Love your personality. Subbed!!!!!
Hooray!!! Thank you!!!
Can you please help me to pick one bronze... I am tossing between Caramel cutie and I$land ting ... I want to for more sculpting which one should I get ??? Thank you in advance
The thick mint bronzer is also the shade that I tan to as well.
You are hilarious Foundation Twin-Sy love your reviews...
Thank you, friend 💕
Love your channel. Can you recommend your holy grail Sonia g brushes. Thank you
Looks like I found a new beauty guru to subscribe too 😍🤩💅🏾
Welcome to the fame, Michael!!! 🤗💕 Thank for subscribing!
These look beautiful on you !!! I want to try these and her highlights ! I am fair skin with cool undertones . What Fenty bronzer and highlight do you recommend ? Great review thank you so much !
Thank you, April! She has Inda Sun which is formulated for fair skin tones! And it says the undertone is neutral. Not sure how that will turn up, but maybe you can give it a try?
Thankyou !
April Desjardins you are welcome!
Which one should I go with? I have a light to medium neutral skin tone. I think I$and Ting. Your help would be invaluable. I am desperately trying to find a nice bronzer. Thank you. 🙏🤗
Of course! You might want to check out the shade one up from I$land Ting, because I thought it was pretty pigmented. And I’m Fenty 330! 330 or 310, I forgot 🙈
kinkysweat LOL, that’s cute. 🧸 Okay, will do. I’ll be going to Sephora next week to check it out. Thanks. 🙏
For sure! Keep me updated!
Thanks really helpful. Will certainly share video with my pals.
Hi sis, maybe insert pics next time? I’m a 300 and I have shady biz (1 shade lighter then island) it’s lovely for a “ no make up “ look but for foundation I think it’s to light. Loving the swatches!! But I still can’t choose because they look the same 😂( island & bajan)
Would either shades be comparable to the Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer in Deep Bronzer? 😋 I really want to get one but the closest Sephora is an hour and a half away so I can’t swatch first!
Man! I gave that one away so I can’t say 😪 From the top of my head and if I would have the guess: Island Ting would be more comparable!
Thank you so much! 💕 Really enjoyed the video btw 😋
Have you tried the pat mcgrath highlighter trio? Xxx
I have! And I have a showdown video on my channel!
Woohoo! I'd been waiting for a review on these. I really want that red one as a blush once they rename it. It's gorgeous! Could Penny 4 U work as a luminous bronzer or is it too copper and glittery?
I have to try it as a luminous bronzer, because that’s a great idea! I just wish they left out those darn flecks. I have to play with it more 😩
The Sephora I went to today didn’t have the Afternoon Snack highlighter either. She said it was recalled due to packaging. Not sure how accurate that is.
Help! Love ur video but am confused on what color is right for me for me am light to medium and warm undertones in hourglass stick am Beige/ MAC NC30-
These look beautiful ! I’m trying to decide if I really “need” another bronzer 😩😭 I have an Anastasia one & it’s hella dark & pigmented so I need to use it with a very light hand & oddly enough my fave bronzer that I’ve used the most 😳(isn’t a popular choice or well liked by many) is the MAC Aaliyah Collection bronzer “babygirl” ...I’m light to medium but I don’t really know my “undertone” ,,, 😩 for foundation I’m yellow but I don’t know for bronzer ,,, if I’m warm or neutral but for reference besides my pic ,,, I’m the same skin tone as our beloved temptalia (Christine) ,,, with all of this said I’ve already kinda pre selected 3 different ones that might work for me 😅 ,,, your skin tone is stunning btw xoxo
Maybe it's the brush I used, but these bronzers went on pretty sheer. We are similar in complexion, and Coco Naughty looked great on me
What brush did you use? They’re buildable as well!
I used Kat Von D precision powder brush
Synthetic bristles definitely don’t pick up as much as natural hair because they don’t have cuticles to hold on to the pigment.
I though penny4uthots was a highlighter? Did you use it as a blush?
I did! It is a highlighter and I think more suitable as that on a deeper skin tone.
I thought you were saying “Beijing gal” was something from Barbados and I was so tripped up by that, lol. I had to read your description and see Bajan gyal to correct what I heard I was so confused!
🙈🤣🙈🤣🙈 It doesn’t help either that I’m overly exaggerating the pronunciation 🤪
kinkysweat haha, no worries! I enjoy your enthusiastic approach to pronouncing certain things lol.
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Excellent review, thank you! I wish "penny for your thots" didn't have those pesky flakes. Glitter in cosmetic isn't always necessary. It's such a gorgeous shade.
I’m like 97% sure you have an ABH bronzer: it’d be 100% helpful if you came back in a few weeks with a wear test btwn them! Maybe even do half n half if they’re a close enough match? Battle of the bronzers? 🤷🏾♂️
It’s hard to believe but I’m finally hitting pan on my Mahogany so I’ve been looking to replace it with something similarly reddish; but I haven’t used many brands that beat the pigmentation of ABH’s bronzers.
I was just wearing this type of look yesterday with the Do I Look Like I Care? Colourpop glitter tapped on my lids. My coworker thought I put in so much more effort, then the irony of the name hit me again, haha! 🤦🏾♂️✨😆
Hahahahahah! When the name of a glitter shade is a mood in real life 💁🏽♀️ 🤣 Chad I have THREE 🙈 I would say Fenty’s up there with the pigmentation. And it applies dare I say smoother. Also, I appreciate the tones in Fenty more, as I feel Cappuccino and Saddle are very brown. Maybe great for the winter, but that sun kissed effect I feel Fenty has in the bag. I will have to go back and see! But from what I remember, those are my observations.
I have different moods for blush or highlight, why not bronzer too? 🤷🏾♂️ oh yeah, because it’s been impossible to find shades deep enough til now! 👏🏾🤲🏾
Chad Orable DAS IT! And the forbidden highlight/blush is to die for. I hope they keep the shade and just rename it.
Had the same issue with Carmel Cutie. It looked so muddy.. 😩
Girl, I should learn by now to wait for your video before I buy things!! Lol. I bought Penny4uthots online but I suspect it won’t work for me because I wanted to use it on my cheeks and didn’t realize it had the gold-leaf glitz in it! 🤦🏽♀️ Great video, very helpful!!
Thank you, Cassandra! I think you can still make it work, but you have to fleck it off 🙄 And it’s a shame because the actually color is gorgeous!