I don't know if you could hear me yelling at the screen -- in agreement over so many of these things! I am absolutely drawn in by the idea of something, rather than the thing itself. Pat McGrath is at the top of that list for me. I have the first Mothership palette. The formula is so fabulous, the neutrals are wearable for me...and then there are the special shades and duochromes, and I have to be honest with myself about how very little I would wear those, if ever. So it's fairly easy to pass on PM eyeshadow palettes. Same with the beautiful Danessa Myricks. Stunning! And so not something I would ever wear. Thanks for the fun video!
It's so hard to resist those gorgeous, special palettes when they're so beautiful to look at, but I have to be honest with myself. That just not my style. There were so many years that forced myself to wear colors or products that were popular but I'm glad I'm over that. I'm not forcing myself into any trends or viral products anymore. I'm trying to be very thoughtful with my purchases.
I think you look so pretty today! Love the LE Audrey lipstick on you - I knew that had to be Audrey even before I checked- and I also like the eyeshadow on you.
A well done and thoughtful video. Thank you Lipstick Gal. I tried a Westman Atelier matte lipstick, but had to return it because it was awful. And the LE Audrey lipstick you’re wearing is gorgeous on you! 💕
Thanks, I finally decided to give Audrey a fair shake and I like it. I normally don't wear shades like this, but it's actually really pretty on. Thanks for confirming my thoughts on the WA lipsticks. I'm glad I passed on them.
I really considered the Nomad Chicago palette, but ultimately didn’t buy it and I’m glad. It’s aspirational and I really don’t think I will reach for it. It is beautiful ❤
I've been thinking about Nomad for a long time. All of their palettes seem aspirational compared to how I use my makeup. Bold colors, saturated shades. I love that, but not for me. I'm still waiting for my perfect Nomad palette to try the brand. Perhaps one if forthcoming.
Really enjoyed hearing your thoughts on these different releases. I tried to resist the PML Dramatique lip pencils but eventually failed. I’m a sucker for the format 😅 I might use Boots points to pick up one of the new Fenty blushes in the post-Christmas sales as I’ve heard so many good things about those.
@@alnsubuga I'm also a sucker for a pencil product as long as it's not too matte. I was worried that it wouldn't work for me so I skipped it. I also never picked up any of the new Fenty blushes. . They look lovely. Enjoy and happy holidays.
Hello! That's such a nice change for a video - and you are so right, often when we resist the initial urge we realise we don't miss those things after all. That being said, and not that I wish to influence you into buying anything, but the Guerlain Kiss Bee Oil is one of my favourite lip products ever. Most of the shades aren't shade adjusting. I like it a lot more than the Clarins - it's more pillowy and blurring on the lips. Have a lovely day!
So may people have said the same thing about the lip oils as you have. I'll have to check the ingredient list to make sure I'm not getting anything that's pH adjusting. I'd love to try a lip oil that's better than the Clarins. That's my favorite. Thanks for the recommendation.
@@liz2111 I don't have a ton at CT lipsticks. Some of the ones I have have been discontinued. Let me think about it. I really appreciate you making the time to watch.
Love the concept of this video, the products you're glad you skipped. Very sensible and well thought out. If only I could be so disciplined! I've been purchasing more makeup in the past few weeks than I think I have all year. The Byredo items I purchased online a few days ago arrived yesterday, and they are *so* beautiful. Their "luxe organic" aesthetic appeals to me so much more than any line in recent memory. Of course, that hadn't stopped me from ordering the Chanel oversize Enchanted Night holiday quad (that colour story is so not me, at least not today!) and a Dior holiday quint in the weeks before. Nice sturdy packaging, but generic IMO. "Generic luxury" -- the ultimate oxymoron! I'm sorry to hear that after all this time, you're still in pain. I hope your Seattle appointment went well. 🩷
@@spgard29 ooh, Byredo is such a temptation for me. I think I'm going to look into picking up more from them in 2025. I was very underwhelmed with the Dior quint I tried this year, so the holiday collection wasn't even tempting to me. The Chanel palette wasn't my color scheme I managed to get through yesterday without spending anything. I was so tempted but I'm trying to stay strong this entire weekend.
I can relate to several of the products you mentioned. I did buy the Westman A. lipstick and found them to be somewhat dry. I just add a lip balm before. They are very pretty and long lasting. I tried the Prada foundation, which most folks loved. It ain’t cheap - it’s $70! Did I like it? Yes and no. It gives my skin a nice youthful glow - I’m not a spring chicken - but there’s very little coverage for me. I’m returning it.
if you don't love the $70 prada foundation, return it. I really like it, and it seems to wear well on me. It's in my monthly makeup bin for November. I'm glad you found a way to make the WA lipsticks work for you. I'm lazy most days and need the product to work straight from the tube. I know myself, I wouldn't reach for it just because I have to use a balm with it. The minute I know something needs more effort that other stuff, I'll pick the other stuff first. Thanks for watching.
I also don’t buy from celebrity brands. My first choice is always a make up artist brand. I like having one main brand and then supplementing the items they don’t do as needed, and those can be trendy. For example, I’m a jones road girlie for essentials, but i love a lip stain which jr doesn’t have in their range, so i got a couple k beauty lipstains to try. I have also reached this place of not needing the best of everything, meaning maybe another brand, let’s say dior has a more shiny , more finely milled, more pearlescent highlighter than jones road, but i like the way the jr looks on me, so it’s good enough and I will actually use it every day. I’ve done a lot of work trying to break away from “comparison shopping “, knowing that just because a new makeup item is slightly different than one already own, doesn’t mean it’s better or worth the price.
I love your perspective. So true, I'm always comparison shopping. That's part of the gig here on UA-cam, but for an everyday collection, I can see how it's not necessary. I know my collection would be so much smaller, and highly curated if I wasn't running a YT channel. I used to be brand loyal too. It's been years since I've picked up most of my stuff from one brand, and supplemented from others. I love that you do that. It keeps you from chasing the next new thing. Thanks so much for your thoughtful and though provoking comment. I appreciate it.
Love this, I hope you’ll make it a series! I just did my big Sephora haul and am trying to avoid videos showing me more stuff to buy buy buy so I’m not tempted by it. Plus one of the main reasons I’ve become a consistent viewer of your channel is that the things you like that work for you tend to be things I like that will work for me too. And I was not tempted by any of these - especially those milk blushes that remind me of jello (shudder). So keep being your discerning self, it is much appreciated!
The older I get, the less likely I am to fall for a gimmick. (I'm looking at you Milk) I'm also trying to slow my roll when it comes to over purchasing. I know that sounds crazy coming from me, but . . . I'm doing my best. I am slowly getting some PR here and there, and that's been nice. It keeps me in product. Thanks so much for watching, and stick to your no buy guns.
@@karac.a. thanks so much. I wasn't sure I was going to love Audrey, but today's look totally changed my mind. What s beautiful shade. 😍. Thanks so much for watching today.
Love your makeup today! Audrey looks lovely on you ❤ I agree with almost all of these. The only one I still am tempted by is the WA matte lipsticks. But at $50 I’m just not sure. I can get another LE velvet lipstick for $36 and I’m certain I’ll love it.
Thanks so much. I was anxious to make Audrey work so I carefully picked my blush, and eyeshadow. I am still curious about the WA lipsticks, but . . . Thanks so much for watching today.
Thanks so much for the compliment on the lipstick. I don't normally wear these types of shades, but maybe it's time to try more of them. This really surprised me since I'm not a salmon pink kind of person. It's so pretty. Sorry your hypersensitivity keeps you from trying all you're interested in.
@ From the comparison swatches I’ve seen so far Audrey seems to be more pink than Dance Card, Golightly and even Atomic Cherry (correct me if I’m wrong, you have the shades to compare IRL) which would make it, I think, more wearable for more people.
I do feel that it's more wearable than Golightly and Atomic Cherry. I can't say about Dance Card because I don't have that one. Audrey is a beautiful and easy to wear pink salmon shade.
I bought that really pretty guerlain lip oil in coral. It looked sooooo pretty, especially on the model’s lips, where it’s a lovely honey looking color. I got it home and tried it on and it felt AMAZING. I loved it so much. And then I looked in a mirror and my lips were hot pink. I was SO MAD. That formula felt so good and I’ll never wear it again.
I'm so sorry it didn’t work out for you! That’s a frustrating experience. I had a similar experience with one from Clarins. I wish the unit carton (box) would clearly state which ones were pH adjusting so I could skip them. I'll have to check for the specific ingredient. That's such a bummer.
@@thelipstickgalJavon Ford did an excellent series of IG posts earlier this year about colour-changing products. You can find the different ingredient details in those posts.
Keep on staying true to yourself and celebrate your own esthetic. That’s the key to giving honest and well informed reviews. A lot of thought grounded in studies goes into designing the packaging and product layout. It is often the appearance of the product rather than the product itself that draws us in. Caveat emptor.
@@eileen5428 the older I get, the less I'm willing to try things outside of my aesthetic. I feel like I finally know what I love and stay away from the rest. Thanks so much for watching today.
I love this video! I’m no Rhode apologist, but I do enjoy the tinted lip balms and the one shade of blush that I’ve tried-and I flat-out love the glazing milk (BUT not as much as I love the Violette FR Boum Boum Milk, which is IMO the best product in that category). I also really like the Kosas blushes; the formula is a bit on the “dry” side, and it applies just beautifully with a super-fluffy blush brush.
I love a baked blush and that's why I had my eye on the Kosas ones. I have enough hourglass and EM Cosmetics baked blushes to easily skip the kosas. It's also not a brand I have much from. I don't have a lot of brand loyalty to it. I've heard both sides of the coin on the Rhode products today, but everyone who has tried the Glazing Milk loves it. I might have to see what it's all about. I haven't tried the one from Violette_FR or any of the Korean milky toners, but . . . . That might be a fun rabbit hole to fall down. Thanks so much for watching today.
I haven’t purchased any of the products you mentioned. But, I have bought 4 new Laura Geller blushes at 60% off from her website. Her powder foundation I use as a setting/finishing powder.
It's been a long time since I've had any of the Laura Geller blushes. I do have the powder foundation, and it's a favorite during the summer months to set my face. Thanks for watching.
I bought the Kosas blush in Euphoria and like it. Also a couple of the pink Charlotte kissing lipsticks. The rest I passed on. I still cant do matte lipsticks unless they are from Merit and then they work out fine!!😊
I just assumed because the CT lipstick bullets were shaped the way they were, it meant they were the matte formula. I'm used to seeing the Kissing formula with a traditional bullet shape and the mattes with the more squared off bullet. I'm so glad you're liking all your purchases. That's always the goal.
I wanted those Makeup forever palettes SO badly during the Sephora sale, but had the same feelings you did -- that I probably would end up not using them that much after the novelty wore off. Saved the $88.
Kinda the same here, lol. I bought an Essence face cream palette for 5 euros, it's obviously not the same but it scratches the itch without breaking the bank. I know that I wouldn't use enough the MUFE one to justify the expense.
I like videos like this! I’m glad you aren’t getting things you wouldn’t actually use. I tend to follow creators, including you, who have similar preferences to me. It makes it easier to weed out what’s just popular or viral versus something I’d really like. I’ve realized that I can appreciate a brand or a makeup artist, I can even love their formulas- but, if they are in colors or finishes I wouldn’t use, there’s no point. For example, Pat McGrath has an amazing lip gloss formula, but almost all the colors are glittery or holographic. I don’t ever plan on purchasing Rhode products. I don’t care for how HB conducts herself as a person, the controversy over how she stole another company’s name and the ridiculous packaging of those blushes. I’ve also heard the WA lipsticks are drying. I saw a few YT creators talking about it after the hype died down. I like to wait until after products have been out for a while so I can see if people still love them 3 or 6 months down the line. With that being said, would you consider doing a complexion products round up type video? Maybe sharing your favorite blushes and bronzers from the past few years?
Thanks so much for making the time to watch today. I love your perspective. I'm trying to only get what really inspires me, and skip all the rest of the "viral" and "in" makeup. I'm not a HB fan, and felt like the products were hyped up because she was the owner. I forgot about the controversy of her stealing the name from another brand. Yikes! That's just not good. the WA lispticks aren't calling to me at all. I'm so glad I skipped them.
Jen Phelps did a review of the Catrice cream face palette and I remember her liking it as an alternative to the Makeup Forever one and I think it was less than $10.
I really do love the Rhode lippie, but I have had some that are gritty and they were tinted so I stick to the clear. I like the Rhode blush but it’s not a love like WA, Violette_fr,EM or Persona. The WA matte is a beautiful formula but some days it does emphasize my lip lines.
Thanks for the heads up on the WA matte lipsticks. I don't always care for my lips like I should, so I'll steer clear of that formula. If you like the Rhode blush, but don't love it, I'm good with not getting it. I have several of the faves you mentioned and really enjoy them all. Thanks so much for watching today.
I love your videos! I've been on a low buy and passed on a lot. As someone who tried Rhode Salted Caramel. I can say it's nothing special. The Guerlain is absolutely hands down the best lip oil I've ever used. Knocked out my Dior, Clarins....it's amazing and my shade is not ph adjusting! If you have the chance to try it in store, try a deeper shade. I think you'll like it. Just know it does have some kind of sweet taste/scent but it doesn't bother me!
Thanks so much for watching, and for sharing your experience with the lip oil! Now I'm super curious. I wish there was a Guerlain counter at my local department store, but . . . I'll have to read the ingredient list to see which ones are pH adjusting. Hopefully I can find one that isn't. Thanks so much for affirming my choice on Rhode beauty, and thanks for making time to watch today.
For me? It’s all the new foundations. The last one I succumbed to was Haus Labs. And I wound up decluttering it because it was too heavy for what I am liking now. The other thing is anything powder. I’m over powders. I have mature skin. I want creams. As for the Makeup Forever, the Made by Mitchell Curve palettes come in a wider variation of skin tones, for a much lower price.
@@carols.4252 thanks for the recommendation. I'm reaching for more cream products the older I get, but singles still make more sense to me. I really dislike it when there's a color or pan that I don't use in a face palette. If I could pick every shade that goes into the palette, that would be different. Pre made palettes sometimes frustrate me because so much of it goes unused. Thanks for watching today.
I'd say the westman lipsticks are pretty comparable to the Lisa eldridge velvet range, they have more slip to them than Lisa's and feel a smidge thinner. I have found that the thinner texture does emphasize texture more for me and I'm only 30. I dont love love them but I do pop them on at work sometimes ( spacenk employee here) as my location doesn't have Lisa's range yet.
@@sarahpettigrew8886 ooh, what a great review. Thanks so much for the info. I'm staying away from anything that emphasizes my lip lines. I don't need any help in that department. It's good to hear that they're comfortable. I don't shop at Space NK enough. They carry such a great range of products. Thanks for watching.
I passed on the PM holiday collection also. I rarely pull for any of my PM palettes either. I don’t think I’d use that makeup forever palette in that format… although it might be very handy. Not sure. I am still using the light works palette though. But there is about 4 shades that I love only. I hate the Roxa palette on me!
I'm sorry you're not liking the Roxa palette. It's hard to spend nearly $70 on something and not like it. I'm glad that I passed on all of these releases. Thanks for watching today.
You just reminded me I bought the PM pallet a couple of years ago, I forgot i had it 😂. I know these collections always go in super sale after January so never get them. I am not also getting the ND pallet. I have the lilac, hard to top that one!
I hate when I forget that I've had something for a long time. That's just sad. I do it all the time. I hear someone mention that the new Roxa palette was a bad version of the Lila palette. I tend to agree. There was more interesting colors in Lila, and I'm sorry I can't get that one any more. Thanks so much for watching today!
I fell exactly the same about the MUFE Face Palettes - have almost pulled the trigger several times, but know I would not use it to its fullest. I agree with Rhode as well. With brands like Glossier, Summer Fridays, Eadem and Ole H, I have NEVER been close to being interested enough to buy the lip treatments. The Westman lippies were on ym radar (with concern due to them being matte), but like you when I would watch videos and see how the people lips looked - NOPE! However, I went into a Credo to swatch them and they did swatch and feel amazing, but I feel like after apply and wearing them my lips may not be happy. The colors are amazing, Now, the Roxa palette, I admittedly purchased it right away as I love color (and purple) but was absolutely convinced I would regret buying it as I would wear it too rarely. HOWEVER, I have been using it ALOT, and am SOOOO happy. I thought of you immediately when Charlotte released her new pink and red lippies, and thought you would LOVE. I actually got more of the pinks and a red, and do love them. Admittedly, with all of my lippies, I cannot possibly give them all proper love and need to just accept that, LOL! And, as beautiful as the new Danessa palette was, and how I do love and rock color, AND the amazing packaging,, I skipped knowing I would end of loving it from afar and would be overwhelmed with it.
I totally agree. I don't "need" any of these things, but my curiosity is still there. I'm glad that I skipped every single one of these items. They were lovely, but not for me. Thanks for watching today Quincey.
Lol....I also was on the fence on the MUF palette. I am glad I live i Chicago...close ish to many Sephora stores 😂😂😂which can be dangerous as I always go in store to check. (And get to know the staff🎉🎉🎉). The manager at one of my go to Sephora stores was super helpful...and helped me decide I didn't need this. Also at another store the staff helped me get real about the Gucci Highlighter...I really wanted the Lavender😢or the Pink...no!! Ty for sharing!😅😅😅😅
I love that you know your Sephora staff, and they help you navigate what you need and what you don't. I wish I had skipped on the Gucci highlighter. It's ok, but nothing amazing. I'm glad that I didn't pick up the MUFE cream palette. I just wouldn't use all the pans. I'm not a makeup artist who needs something like this. Thanks so much for watching today!
I love the packaging of the Armani bronzer lol I wish more “clean” make up brands had better high end packaging love Dior or Prada packaging but their products I can’t use bc of all the fragrances in the foundations ect I returned the Guerlain terracotta bc it was horrible smelling … how do u like biscuit I may could use it now that I’m more versed in creams 🤣🤣🤣
I'm LOVING Biscuit. It's so good. I do love the luxury brand packaging, but the substance needs to be there too. With the exception of the Guerlain lipstick case, I'm not buying stuff for the packaging.
I agree with everything except the Guerlain lip oils. I definitely get it if you’re not into color adjusting, seems like a lot of UA-camrs are, but I really love them! It’s nice especially when I’m out and about for my kid’s sports on the weekends and don’t want to keep applying lip color. I just love that it stains and stays pretty much all day. Plus the packaging and the whole experience is lovely. But again, if you’re not into “ph adjusting” then you would hate that product, so good call. I would also suggest staying away from their Kiss Kiss Bee Glow balms as well because it’s especially the same thing, different delivery system. But both are items I cannot go without I’ve been through MANY. Funny how different makeup preferences can be. Anyway, thanks for sharing this video with us. Sending my best! :)
Thanks so much for watching today. I appreciate your feedback on the Guerlain Kiss Kiss glowy balms and lip oils. I had another comment saying some of the deeper shades didn't seem to be pH adjusting, and I might try one of those. I love a good lip oil. I'm curious on how it stacks up to my other favorites. I love how you found just the right product for you. Knowing you can apply a lip balm/oil and know that you'll still have color later on is great. : )
I love this concept for a video! I feel the same way about the Makeup Forever face palettes (and Hourglass face palettes). I don’t ever end up using face palettes. I just don’t. I stopped buying them. I got last year’s Hourglass palette and ended up giving it to my daughter because I just never reach for face palettes. I had passed on the DM Lightworks and DEFINITELY didn’t need it…but I bought it in the Sephora sale as I was shopping to improve my feelings after the election results. 😐 🤦🏻♀️ I have it now, so I’m using it, but I really didn’t need it. I usually ground colorful shadows with neutral mattes, but because I do wear colors, I have PLENTY of colorful shadows. You are NOT the odd man out! I have zero interest in the Rhode balms-or anything Rhode. (I love the Naturium balms). My daughter got a Rhode balm and it got gritty when it got cold and warming it up didn’t change that. It was just gritty forever then. No thanks. And that Rhode blush packaging is chunky and awful. After that in the video, I’ve also passed on everything you have passed on for many of the same reasons. (Except for Roxa, which I love, but I’m a purple eyeshadow lover, and the CT Cinematic Red lipstick…it’s a different muted, brown red on me and I like it) I’m glad I’ve passed on all of these, too! Good for us!
I love your reasons for passing on the things you did. I'm trying to think through stuff more often, and not just impulse purchase. Thanks for letting me know about the Rhode balms. I'm not paying for something that gets gritty and never comes back to it's "normal" state. I don't have time or energy for that. I ate my feelings after the election. I might have saved myself a few pounds if I'd gone shopping instead. (not that I needed it) Thanks so much for watching today.
Yeah, I have to be a little more restrained because I am not reviewing makeup... so I watch and wait. I am going to get more rouge experience. I did order from the Rephr sale. And I might still get that big palette from Pat McGrath (I love it!), but it's much harder for someone who can say, it's for the channel! 😅
It's so hard to restrain myself sometimes. I'm so glad that I have an "excuse" to purchase, but there's so much stuff here I'll never get through it all. I love the brushes I picked up during the Rephr sale. They're still selling at such amazing prices, I might have to pick up a few more. Not that I need them, but I love Rephr brushes so much. The Lisa Eldridge Rouge lipsticks are stunning. I really enjoy them, and I'm glad I have them all. I'll probably pick up the Bohemian Cherry when it's available, and I'm excited to see what else comes in the future in the refills. Thanks so much for watching today.
I don’t want to buy anything from Rhode either :). The blushes all look too warm for me or boring. And messing with grain-y lip balm, no thanks! I do like my Kosas mini blushes and my one Milk makeup Jelly tint. I can see how it’s not for everyone though.
Sounds like you're better at dealing with the stains than I am. I blend too slowly for those Milk Jelly Tints. I think the Kosas ones are beautiful, but I have so many baked blushes already. I have to be realistic with myself. Thanks for watching.
@@LeahDisher-y5o thanks for letting me know. I've heard people have had success putting them in a cup of hot water and then massaging the tube to reincorporate the ingredients. Something you might try.
I held off on rhode skincare for the same reasons. IMO the blushes and the glaze are something special! The peptide glosses are just okay. They get lost in my collection!
That’s what I would buy. I have too many lip balms at the moment. The glaze is something I want to try. I’m just waiting to finish a couple extra products first. I would throw in a blush just to try one 😂 … maybe ….
I'll put the Face Glaze on my list of things to try. I'll see if I come around the buying anything from Rhode. Thanks for the recommendation. I'm glad to know I can skip the peptide lip tint. :)
I feel the very same way about PML eyeshadow. Albeit loving last year's big palette (if i want a jewel green, i now got it) i do not walk around town in stage makeup intensity. I'm not only overwhelmed by choice in big palettes, they aren't handy for my morning routine either. Motherships heavy as a freakin brick isn't helping the least, to mildly express how i feel about pretentious nonsense like added weight. Then, at 20, out clubbing, getting ready is an event, very different story. I know better, i know i like my european quints and quads, yet often these color stories are too wonderful to pass up. I hope to work on my mindset over the holidays, dive into my collection, re-organize and at best get clear about a no-buy year ahead. It is hard, especially thinking of limited editions🤡 i want some cheat-options but fear it will spoil the mission and defeat the purpose. A round up video of LEs i bought this year and their actual 'necessity' sounds like a good approach..
I have the PMG holiday palette with the green and I never use it. Never. It's so sad. It just sits there and collects dust. I need to see if one of my kids could love it for me. I would love to try more european brands. Which ones are you talking about? I've been thinking about doing a no-buy myself. Perhaps a full quarter of re-organizing my collection, and getting in touch with what I already have. That might be something I do in the new year. (might) Thanks for watching today. : )
@thelipstickgal o nothing new..some Givenchy, Chanel, VB, Lancome, YSL, Guerlain (complicated colour stories though) and recently really fond of the Dior Backstage that never appealed to me before and is way ahead of the popular ones like Soft Cashmere.
The Wetsman lipstick was the worst lipstick I have ever worn. I got my money back. It was a weird slick yet drying texture, it felt like an old drugstore matte lipstick from the 90s. So Disappointing and not worth 5$ much less 50$. The LE and Merit Mattes are fantastic.
I skipped all of these as well and for some similar reasons. The ones that tempted me the most were the Milk Jellies, but in store the demos were crumbly and gross. I don't believe these will age well. RIP Lipstick Queen, a brand I actually miss. I loved her lippies. She started another lip brand, which is only available in Australia.
Poppy's new lipstick brand is available in limited shades in the US. I picked up Original Sin, but didn't love the formula or metallic red lip color. I know it's OG Poppy, but there are a few of the Seven Deadly sins I would love to try, but not if the formula is the same. It was very stiff, and dragged on my lips. It's the original formula from the 90s. I feel like we've come so far, why do we still have to make the same lipstick over again. Same color, yes! Updated formula, yes! I'll probably skip the new Poppy Lipsticks for the time being. If she comes up with a Mediaeval, I'm all in! That was my favorite from LQ.
I skipped almost everything you did. The exceptions are the Denessa Myricks and the Natasha Denona. I love them both if you enjoy color they are beautiful. I skipped all the Odens Eye this year. So that is something. Lol. Have a wonderful week ❌️ ⭕️
It's been a while since I used any Oden's Eye. I have thought about them a lot, but their color stories just aren't for me. (neither are the DM Lightwork 6 and the ND Roxa) I love how they look in person, but I'm not the sort to wear them with any regularity. Thanks so much for watching, and enjoy your colorful eyeshadows.
❤🎉 Sounds like a good avoid list lol. I used to have a couple of really pretty 🧡 orange lipsticks from MAC. I'm probably one of the few people who actually look healthier (not sicker) in orange, that's how yellow my skin is. I don't know if MAC still carries such lipsticks, I quit using them cuz they contained soy oil yuk. Fast forward to 2024 and my love affair with Rouge Dior Satin and Velvet lipsticks.. I couldn't find a real orange but I got the next best thing -- 844 Trafalgar described as an orangey red I think it said. It's a satin and I really like it. I wish Dior made some true orange shades but I guess those aren't in vogue these days boo hoo. 😢 But I'm happy to at least have taken a chance on Trafalgar yay!! 😊 Thanks for the video and I hope your pain is doing better.. ❤️💄🙂🪻
Thanks so much for asking about my pain. I'm not doing better, but I'm going to have surgery sometime in the next few months. I just need to have a few tests done first and see one more neuro specialist, then . . . surgery. That should help 100% I'm sorry you can't find an orange lipstick these days. I used to have a bright pumpkin orange from Estee Lauder that I loved when my hair was auburn red. It was such a lovely color to wear, but I would struggle with it now. It's been almost 20 years since I wore that shade, and my hair is so much darker now. I love the Dior lipstick like you do, and have so many lovely shades. Trafalgar sounds perfect! I love an orange red shade.
@thelipstickgal Oh man another surgery?!! But if it fixes the pain sobeit right?? I wondered cuz you didn't seem as comfortable as you should be, so sorry.. 😥 If you wanna tell us anything about it don't hesitate ok -- whatever is best for you... 🙂
I probably won't mention anything until I know more. I got in to see the neuro ophthalmologist this Friday, so I'll be on the road to Seattle. All I need after that is a nuclear medicine study to see if my shunt is working ok. After that I'll get scheduled for surgery. That's what I'm waiting for. Once I get scheduled, I'll mention it.
@@thelipstickgal Nuclear wow sounds like you should be going to see Elon 😳 🤪 sorry attempting little humor.. but hang in there, at least you have a plan laid out .. 🙏❤️
I must say tough: the Gisou lip oil is my favourite, mainly bc most lip oils are rather gimmicky, too occlusive to actually nourish, or contain comedogenic oils i try hard to avoid. I enjoy its natural linseed smell so much and it is my go to at home. I don't think the glas bottle is great to carry around yet i in general have trust issues towards these classic applicator containers and prefer tubes. But by all means, if you're not drawn to sth, don't get it. None of it all is actually necessary and it should always be a joyful treat, not fomo.
I'm trying to stay away from the fomo, and only get what really sparks my interest. I'm so glad that you like the Gisou lip oil. I have several favorite lip oils and don't "need" another one. I certainly don't "need" any of this, but it makes for an interesting video. Thanks for watching.
I tried the Rhode lip treatment, and the formula is inconsistent and a little gritty. It is pretty but not worth it in my opinion, for those exact reasons. The blush is fine, but not worth the hype.
Tried the Rhode milky toner and it broke me out, and the lip gloss was as grainy as a lip scrub! The good news is they refunded me quickly without hassle. As I’ve gotten back into makeup this year I’ve finally hit my saturation point on products and these videos are SO helpful to remind me to pause on all the pretty things as my collection doesn’t actually *need* anything and it’s best to see how all these new releases shake out over time and let others do the wear tests and formula comparisons, so thank you!
My pleasure to do the testing. I'm also trying to remind myself that I don't need to try everything, just the stuff that resonates with me. Thanks for watching @laurenstylish
Same! I have a beauty budget every month, so I'm always purchasing something. It's fun to find the things that actually interest me, and skip the rest.
I’m also glad I resisted and skipped the Pat McGrath holiday collection! The duos were the only thing drawing me in but I feel like I can dupe any of the shades I am interested in from my collection… probably from the brand! I’m still attempting to resist the Roxa palette. 🫣 With you 100% on Rhode! And Danessa Myricks. The palette design makes it soooo tempting, though! I refuse to buy Kosas just based on principle that I don’t want to smell rotting cheese when my products expire. 😂 Everything else you mentioned also 💯agree!! Great reminder that we don’t need every new release, some products aren’t for me and that’s ok and even some brands aren’t for me. ❤
@@genb_genbeauty I loved your comment so much. ❤️ Very thoughtfully put. I'm trying to stay clear of products that will be a flash in the pan in my collection. Taking the time to revisit these items makes me more likely to pass on other things. Thanks so much for watching today.
I don't know if you could hear me yelling at the screen -- in agreement over so many of these things! I am absolutely drawn in by the idea of something, rather than the thing itself. Pat McGrath is at the top of that list for me. I have the first Mothership palette. The formula is so fabulous, the neutrals are wearable for me...and then there are the special shades and duochromes, and I have to be honest with myself about how very little I would wear those, if ever. So it's fairly easy to pass on PM eyeshadow palettes. Same with the beautiful Danessa Myricks. Stunning! And so not something I would ever wear. Thanks for the fun video!
It's so hard to resist those gorgeous, special palettes when they're so beautiful to look at, but I have to be honest with myself. That just not my style. There were so many years that forced myself to wear colors or products that were popular but I'm glad I'm over that. I'm not forcing myself into any trends or viral products anymore. I'm trying to be very thoughtful with my purchases.
Amen Amen! I do love the basic Myricks palette. That, a blush and highlighter does me most days.
I think you look so pretty today! Love the LE Audrey lipstick on you - I knew that had to be Audrey even before I checked- and I also like the eyeshadow on you.
I love that you knew it was Audrey even before you checked. That's awesome! Thanks for making the time to watch.
I hope you do videos like this regularly!
I don't, but I should. Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it.
@@nickimontie I agree really enjoyed seeing what we aren't buying cause Lord knows we have enough of the ones where we do lol
A well done and thoughtful video. Thank you Lipstick Gal.
I tried a Westman Atelier matte lipstick, but had to return it because it was awful.
And the LE Audrey lipstick you’re wearing is gorgeous on you!
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Thanks, I finally decided to give Audrey a fair shake and I like it. I normally don't wear shades like this, but it's actually really pretty on. Thanks for confirming my thoughts on the WA lipsticks. I'm glad I passed on them.
I really considered the Nomad Chicago palette, but ultimately didn’t buy it and I’m glad. It’s aspirational and I really don’t think I will reach for it. It is beautiful ❤
I've been thinking about Nomad for a long time. All of their palettes seem aspirational compared to how I use my makeup. Bold colors, saturated shades. I love that, but not for me. I'm still waiting for my perfect Nomad palette to try the brand. Perhaps one if forthcoming.
Really enjoyed hearing your thoughts on these different releases. I tried to resist the PML Dramatique lip pencils but eventually failed. I’m a sucker for the format 😅 I might use Boots points to pick up one of the new Fenty blushes in the post-Christmas sales as I’ve heard so many good things about those.
@@alnsubuga I'm also a sucker for a pencil product as long as it's not too matte. I was worried that it wouldn't work for me so I skipped it. I also never picked up any of the new Fenty blushes. . They look lovely. Enjoy and happy holidays.
Hello! That's such a nice change for a video - and you are so right, often when we resist the initial urge we realise we don't miss those things after all. That being said, and not that I wish to influence you into buying anything, but the Guerlain Kiss Bee Oil is one of my favourite lip products ever. Most of the shades aren't shade adjusting. I like it a lot more than the Clarins - it's more pillowy and blurring on the lips. Have a lovely day!
So may people have said the same thing about the lip oils as you have. I'll have to check the ingredient list to make sure I'm not getting anything that's pH adjusting. I'd love to try a lip oil that's better than the Clarins. That's my favorite. Thanks for the recommendation.
Yes to the Guerlain lip oils, I have two and they are my absolute favorite. They really plump my lines.
I've heard so many people say that they're amazing. I might have to grab one!
Just love your videos. Could you do one on Charlotte Tilbury lipsticks?
@@liz2111 I don't have a ton at CT lipsticks. Some of the ones I have have been discontinued. Let me think about it. I really appreciate you making the time to watch.
Love the concept of this video, the products you're glad you skipped. Very sensible and well thought out. If only I could be so disciplined! I've been purchasing more makeup in the past few weeks than I think I have all year. The Byredo items I purchased online a few days ago arrived yesterday, and they are *so* beautiful. Their "luxe organic" aesthetic appeals to me so much more than any line in recent memory. Of course, that hadn't stopped me from ordering the Chanel oversize Enchanted Night holiday quad (that colour story is so not me, at least not today!) and a Dior holiday quint in the weeks before. Nice sturdy packaging, but generic IMO. "Generic luxury" -- the ultimate oxymoron!
I'm sorry to hear that after all this time, you're still in pain. I hope your Seattle appointment went well. 🩷
@@spgard29 ooh, Byredo is such a temptation for me. I think I'm going to look into picking up more from them in 2025.
I was very underwhelmed with the Dior quint I tried this year, so the holiday collection wasn't even tempting to me. The Chanel palette wasn't my color scheme I managed to get through yesterday without spending anything. I was so tempted but I'm trying to stay strong this entire weekend.
I can relate to several of the products you mentioned. I did buy the Westman A. lipstick and found them to be somewhat dry. I just add a lip balm before. They are very pretty and long lasting. I tried the Prada foundation, which most folks loved. It ain’t cheap - it’s $70! Did I like it? Yes and no. It gives my skin a nice youthful glow - I’m not a spring chicken - but there’s very little coverage for me. I’m returning it.
if you don't love the $70 prada foundation, return it. I really like it, and it seems to wear well on me. It's in my monthly makeup bin for November. I'm glad you found a way to make the WA lipsticks work for you. I'm lazy most days and need the product to work straight from the tube. I know myself, I wouldn't reach for it just because I have to use a balm with it. The minute I know something needs more effort that other stuff, I'll pick the other stuff first. Thanks for watching.
I also don’t buy from celebrity brands. My first choice is always a make up artist brand. I like having one main brand and then supplementing the items they don’t do as needed, and those can be trendy. For example, I’m a jones road girlie for essentials, but i love a lip stain which jr doesn’t have in their range, so i got a couple k beauty lipstains to try. I have also reached this place of not needing the best of everything, meaning maybe another brand, let’s say dior has a more shiny , more finely milled, more pearlescent highlighter than jones road, but i like the way the jr looks on me, so it’s good enough and I will actually use it every day. I’ve done a lot of work trying to break away from “comparison shopping “, knowing that just because a new makeup item is slightly different than one already own, doesn’t mean it’s better or worth the price.
I love your perspective. So true, I'm always comparison shopping. That's part of the gig here on UA-cam, but for an everyday collection, I can see how it's not necessary.
I know my collection would be so much smaller, and highly curated if I wasn't running a YT channel. I used to be brand loyal too. It's been years since I've picked up most of my stuff from one brand, and supplemented from others. I love that you do that. It keeps you from chasing the next new thing. Thanks so much for your thoughtful and though provoking comment. I appreciate it.
Love this, I hope you’ll make it a series! I just did my big Sephora haul and am trying to avoid videos showing me more stuff to buy buy buy so I’m not tempted by it. Plus one of the main reasons I’ve become a consistent viewer of your channel is that the things you like that work for you tend to be things I like that will work for me too. And I was not tempted by any of these - especially those milk blushes that remind me of jello (shudder). So keep being your discerning self, it is much appreciated!
The older I get, the less likely I am to fall for a gimmick. (I'm looking at you Milk) I'm also trying to slow my roll when it comes to over purchasing. I know that sounds crazy coming from me, but . . . I'm doing my best. I am slowly getting some PR here and there, and that's been nice. It keeps me in product. Thanks so much for watching, and stick to your no buy guns.
Audrey looks so gorgeous on you! I saw the thumb nail and had to see what you were wearing on your lips 🩷🩷🩷
And your nail polish is so pretty! 💙
@@karac.a. thanks so much. I wasn't sure I was going to love Audrey, but today's look totally changed my mind. What s beautiful shade. 😍.
Thanks so much for watching today.
We all need this video in our lives in todays world 😆😀 I am actually with you on everything on the list 😆
Thanks so much Meg. I thought it would be worth talking about the stuff that I'm glad I didn't buy.
Love your makeup today! Audrey looks lovely on you ❤ I agree with almost all of these. The only one I still am tempted by is the WA matte lipsticks. But at $50 I’m just not sure. I can get another LE velvet lipstick for $36 and I’m certain I’ll love it.
Thanks so much. I was anxious to make Audrey work so I carefully picked my blush, and eyeshadow. I am still curious about the WA lipsticks, but . . . Thanks so much for watching today.
I thoroughly enjoy watching beauty content but because of my hypersensitivities I buy very, very little. Btw Audrey looks lovely on you!
Thanks so much for the compliment on the lipstick. I don't normally wear these types of shades, but maybe it's time to try more of them. This really surprised me since I'm not a salmon pink kind of person. It's so pretty. Sorry your hypersensitivity keeps you from trying all you're interested in.
@ From the comparison swatches I’ve seen so far Audrey seems to be more pink than Dance Card, Golightly and even Atomic Cherry (correct me if I’m wrong, you have the shades to compare IRL) which would make it, I think, more wearable for more people.
I do feel that it's more wearable than Golightly and Atomic Cherry. I can't say about Dance Card because I don't have that one. Audrey is a beautiful and easy to wear pink salmon shade.
I bought that really pretty guerlain lip oil in coral. It looked sooooo pretty, especially on the model’s lips, where it’s a lovely honey looking color. I got it home and tried it on and it felt AMAZING. I loved it so much. And then I looked in a mirror and my lips were hot pink. I was SO MAD. That formula felt so good and I’ll never wear it again.
I'm so sorry it didn’t work out for you! That’s a frustrating experience. I had a similar experience with one from Clarins. I wish the unit carton (box) would clearly state which ones were pH adjusting so I could skip them. I'll have to check for the specific ingredient. That's such a bummer.
@@thelipstickgalJavon Ford did an excellent series of IG posts earlier this year about colour-changing products. You can find the different ingredient details in those posts.
Keep on staying true to yourself and celebrate your own esthetic. That’s the key to giving honest and well informed reviews. A lot of thought grounded in studies goes into designing the packaging and product layout. It is often the appearance of the product rather than the product itself that draws us in. Caveat emptor.
@@eileen5428 the older I get, the less I'm willing to try things outside of my aesthetic. I feel like I finally know what I love and stay away from the rest. Thanks so much for watching today.
I love this video! I’m no Rhode apologist, but I do enjoy the tinted lip balms and the one shade of blush that I’ve tried-and I flat-out love the glazing milk (BUT not as much as I love the Violette FR Boum Boum Milk, which is IMO the best product in that category). I also really like the Kosas blushes; the formula is a bit on the “dry” side, and it applies just beautifully with a super-fluffy blush brush.
I love a baked blush and that's why I had my eye on the Kosas ones. I have enough hourglass and EM Cosmetics baked blushes to easily skip the kosas. It's also not a brand I have much from. I don't have a lot of brand loyalty to it. I've heard both sides of the coin on the Rhode products today, but everyone who has tried the Glazing Milk loves it. I might have to see what it's all about. I haven't tried the one from Violette_FR or any of the Korean milky toners, but . . . . That might be a fun rabbit hole to fall down. Thanks so much for watching today.
I haven’t purchased any of the products you mentioned. But, I have bought 4 new Laura Geller blushes at 60% off from her website. Her powder foundation I use as a setting/finishing powder.
It's been a long time since I've had any of the Laura Geller blushes. I do have the powder foundation, and it's a favorite during the summer months to set my face. Thanks for watching.
I bought the Kosas blush in Euphoria and like it. Also a couple of the pink Charlotte kissing lipsticks. The rest I passed on. I still cant do matte lipsticks unless they are from Merit and then they work out fine!!😊
I just assumed because the CT lipstick bullets were shaped the way they were, it meant they were the matte formula. I'm used to seeing the Kissing formula with a traditional bullet shape and the mattes with the more squared off bullet. I'm so glad you're liking all your purchases. That's always the goal.
I wanted those Makeup forever palettes SO badly during the Sephora sale, but had the same feelings you did -- that I probably would end up not using them that much after the novelty wore off. Saved the $88.
Kinda the same here, lol. I bought an Essence face cream palette for 5 euros, it's obviously not the same but it scratches the itch without breaking the bank. I know that I wouldn't use enough the MUFE one to justify the expense.
Yeah, I know myself. If I'm only reaching for it occasionally, it will eventually get forgotten. When that happens, It's $88 down the drain. : (
The W A lipstick is very good. I have the popular Ja Reve
@@fgreenman5260 I'm so glad it works well for you.
I like videos like this! I’m glad you aren’t getting things you wouldn’t actually use. I tend to follow creators, including you, who have similar preferences to me. It makes it easier to weed out what’s just popular or viral versus something I’d really like. I’ve realized that I can appreciate a brand or a makeup artist, I can even love their formulas- but, if they are in colors or finishes I wouldn’t use, there’s no point. For example, Pat McGrath has an amazing lip gloss formula, but almost all the colors are glittery or holographic.
I don’t ever plan on purchasing Rhode products. I don’t care for how HB conducts herself as a person, the controversy over how she stole another company’s name and the ridiculous packaging of those blushes.
I’ve also heard the WA lipsticks are drying. I saw a few YT creators talking about it after the hype died down. I like to wait until after products have been out for a while so I can see if people still love them 3 or 6 months down the line. With that being said, would you consider doing a complexion products round up type video? Maybe sharing your favorite blushes and bronzers from the past few years?
Thanks so much for making the time to watch today. I love your perspective. I'm trying to only get what really inspires me, and skip all the rest of the "viral" and "in" makeup.
I'm not a HB fan, and felt like the products were hyped up because she was the owner. I forgot about the controversy of her stealing the name from another brand. Yikes! That's just not good.
the WA lispticks aren't calling to me at all. I'm so glad I skipped them.
Jen Phelps did a review of the Catrice cream face palette and I remember her liking it as an alternative to the Makeup Forever one and I think it was less than $10.
Ooh, what an interesting idea. I'm feeling pretty happy with where I'm at with cream products, but if I get curious, I know what to try next. Thanks!
I really do love the Rhode lippie, but I have had some that are gritty and they were tinted so I stick to the clear. I like the Rhode blush but it’s not a love like WA, Violette_fr,EM or Persona. The WA matte is a beautiful formula but some days it does emphasize my lip lines.
Thanks for the heads up on the WA matte lipsticks. I don't always care for my lips like I should, so I'll steer clear of that formula. If you like the Rhode blush, but don't love it, I'm good with not getting it. I have several of the faves you mentioned and really enjoy them all. Thanks so much for watching today.
I love your videos! I've been on a low buy and passed on a lot. As someone who tried Rhode Salted Caramel. I can say it's nothing special. The Guerlain is absolutely hands down the best lip oil I've ever used. Knocked out my Dior, Clarins....it's amazing and my shade is not ph adjusting! If you have the chance to try it in store, try a deeper shade. I think you'll like it. Just know it does have some kind of sweet taste/scent but it doesn't bother me!
Thanks so much for watching, and for sharing your experience with the lip oil! Now I'm super curious. I wish there was a Guerlain counter at my local department store, but . . . I'll have to read the ingredient list to see which ones are pH adjusting. Hopefully I can find one that isn't. Thanks so much for affirming my choice on Rhode beauty, and thanks for making time to watch today.
For me? It’s all the new foundations. The last one I succumbed to was Haus Labs. And I wound up decluttering it because it was too heavy for what I am liking now. The other thing is anything powder. I’m over powders. I have mature skin. I want creams. As for the Makeup Forever, the Made by Mitchell Curve palettes come in a wider variation of skin tones, for a much lower price.
@@carols.4252 thanks for the recommendation. I'm reaching for more cream products the older I get, but singles still make more sense to me. I really dislike it when there's a color or pan that I don't use in a face palette. If I could pick every shade that goes into the palette, that would be different. Pre made palettes sometimes frustrate me because so much of it goes unused.
Thanks for watching today.
I'd say the westman lipsticks are pretty comparable to the Lisa eldridge velvet range, they have more slip to them than Lisa's and feel a smidge thinner. I have found that the thinner texture does emphasize texture more for me and I'm only 30. I dont love love them but I do pop them on at work sometimes ( spacenk employee here) as my location doesn't have Lisa's range yet.
@@sarahpettigrew8886 ooh, what a great review. Thanks so much for the info. I'm staying away from anything that emphasizes my lip lines. I don't need any help in that department. It's good to hear that they're comfortable.
I don't shop at Space NK enough. They carry such a great range of products. Thanks for watching.
what is your lipstick shade? its so pretty
It's the new Lisa Eldridge in Audrey
I passed on the PM holiday collection also. I rarely pull for any of my PM palettes either. I don’t think I’d use that makeup forever palette in that format… although it might be very handy. Not sure. I am still using the light works palette though. But there is about 4 shades that I love only. I hate the Roxa palette on me!
I'm sorry you're not liking the Roxa palette. It's hard to spend nearly $70 on something and not like it. I'm glad that I passed on all of these releases. Thanks for watching today.
You just reminded me I bought the PM pallet a couple of years ago, I forgot i had it 😂. I know these collections always go in super sale after January so never get them. I am not also getting the ND pallet. I have the lilac, hard to top that one!
I hate when I forget that I've had something for a long time. That's just sad. I do it all the time. I hear someone mention that the new Roxa palette was a bad version of the Lila palette. I tend to agree. There was more interesting colors in Lila, and I'm sorry I can't get that one any more. Thanks so much for watching today!
I've looked at the MUFE pallet in person several times, until I realized it's not sustainable. If one pan gets used up, there is no way to replace it.
I didn't think about it that way. Replaceable pans seems like a no-brainer.
I totally agree with you. The only one I bought was the ROXA palette just because I had enough points to not actually pay for it 😅😅😅
I'm all about using those Ulta or Sephora Points. I love the colors in the Roxa palette, I just don't wear purple eyeshadow. : (
I fell exactly the same about the MUFE Face Palettes - have almost pulled the trigger several times, but know I would not use it to its fullest. I agree with Rhode as well. With brands like Glossier, Summer Fridays, Eadem and Ole H, I have NEVER been close to being interested enough to buy the lip treatments. The Westman lippies were on ym radar (with concern due to them being matte), but like you when I would watch videos and see how the people lips looked - NOPE! However, I went into a Credo to swatch them and they did swatch and feel amazing, but I feel like after apply and wearing them my lips may not be happy. The colors are amazing, Now, the Roxa palette, I admittedly purchased it right away as I love color (and purple) but was absolutely convinced I would regret buying it as I would wear it too rarely. HOWEVER, I have been using it ALOT, and am SOOOO happy. I thought of you immediately when Charlotte released her new pink and red lippies, and thought you would LOVE. I actually got more of the pinks and a red, and do love them. Admittedly, with all of my lippies, I cannot possibly give them all proper love and need to just accept that, LOL! And, as beautiful as the new Danessa palette was, and how I do love and rock color, AND the amazing packaging,, I skipped knowing I would end of loving it from afar and would be overwhelmed with it.
I totally agree. I don't "need" any of these things, but my curiosity is still there. I'm glad that I skipped every single one of these items. They were lovely, but not for me. Thanks for watching today Quincey.
Lol....I also was on the fence on the MUF palette. I am glad I live i Chicago...close ish to many Sephora stores 😂😂😂which can be dangerous as I always go in store to check. (And get to know the staff🎉🎉🎉). The manager at one of my go to Sephora stores was super helpful...and helped me decide I didn't need this. Also at another store the staff helped me get real about the Gucci Highlighter...I really wanted the Lavender😢or the Pink...no!! Ty for sharing!😅😅😅😅
I love that you know your Sephora staff, and they help you navigate what you need and what you don't. I wish I had skipped on the Gucci highlighter. It's ok, but nothing amazing. I'm glad that I didn't pick up the MUFE cream palette. I just wouldn't use all the pans. I'm not a makeup artist who needs something like this. Thanks so much for watching today!
@thelipstickgal ps. Love your channel and agree we need more videos like this!😂😘
I love the packaging of the Armani bronzer lol I wish more “clean” make up brands had better high end packaging love Dior or Prada packaging but their products I can’t use bc of all the fragrances in the foundations ect I returned the Guerlain terracotta bc it was horrible smelling … how do u like biscuit I may could use it now that I’m more versed in creams 🤣🤣🤣
I'm LOVING Biscuit. It's so good. I do love the luxury brand packaging, but the substance needs to be there too. With the exception of the Guerlain lipstick case, I'm not buying stuff for the packaging.
I agree with everything except the Guerlain lip oils. I definitely get it if you’re not into color adjusting, seems like a lot of UA-camrs are, but I really love them! It’s nice especially when I’m out and about for my kid’s sports on the weekends and don’t want to keep applying lip color. I just love that it stains and stays pretty much all day. Plus the packaging and the whole experience is lovely. But again, if you’re not into “ph adjusting” then you would hate that product, so good call. I would also suggest staying away from their Kiss Kiss Bee Glow balms as well because it’s especially the same thing, different delivery system. But both are items I cannot go without I’ve been through MANY. Funny how different makeup preferences can be.
Anyway, thanks for sharing this video with us. Sending my best! :)
Thanks so much for watching today. I appreciate your feedback on the Guerlain Kiss Kiss glowy balms and lip oils. I had another comment saying some of the deeper shades didn't seem to be pH adjusting, and I might try one of those. I love a good lip oil. I'm curious on how it stacks up to my other favorites.
I love how you found just the right product for you. Knowing you can apply a lip balm/oil and know that you'll still have color later on is great. : )
I love this concept for a video!
I feel the same way about the Makeup Forever face palettes (and Hourglass face palettes). I don’t ever end up using face palettes. I just don’t. I stopped buying them. I got last year’s Hourglass palette and ended up giving it to my daughter because I just never reach for face palettes.
I had passed on the DM Lightworks and DEFINITELY didn’t need it…but I bought it in the Sephora sale as I was shopping to improve my feelings after the election results. 😐 🤦🏻♀️
I have it now, so I’m using it, but I really didn’t need it. I usually ground colorful shadows with neutral mattes, but because I do wear colors, I have PLENTY of colorful shadows.
You are NOT the odd man out! I have zero interest in the Rhode balms-or anything Rhode. (I love the Naturium balms). My daughter got a Rhode balm and it got gritty when it got cold and warming it up didn’t change that. It was just gritty forever then. No thanks. And that Rhode blush packaging is chunky and awful.
After that in the video, I’ve also passed on everything you have passed on for many of the same reasons. (Except for Roxa, which I love, but I’m a purple eyeshadow lover, and the CT Cinematic Red lipstick…it’s a different muted, brown red on me and I like it) I’m glad I’ve passed on all of these, too! Good for us!
I love your reasons for passing on the things you did. I'm trying to think through stuff more often, and not just impulse purchase.
Thanks for letting me know about the Rhode balms. I'm not paying for something that gets gritty and never comes back to it's "normal" state. I don't have time or energy for that.
I ate my feelings after the election. I might have saved myself a few pounds if I'd gone shopping instead. (not that I needed it) Thanks so much for watching today.
Yeah, I have to be a little more restrained because I am not reviewing makeup... so I watch and wait. I am going to get more rouge experience. I did order from the Rephr sale. And I might still get that big palette from Pat McGrath (I love it!), but it's much harder for someone who can say, it's for the channel! 😅
It's so hard to restrain myself sometimes. I'm so glad that I have an "excuse" to purchase, but there's so much stuff here I'll never get through it all.
I love the brushes I picked up during the Rephr sale. They're still selling at such amazing prices, I might have to pick up a few more. Not that I need them, but I love Rephr brushes so much.
The Lisa Eldridge Rouge lipsticks are stunning. I really enjoy them, and I'm glad I have them all. I'll probably pick up the Bohemian Cherry when it's available, and I'm excited to see what else comes in the future in the refills. Thanks so much for watching today.
I don’t want to buy anything from Rhode either :). The blushes all look too warm for me or boring. And messing with grain-y lip balm, no thanks! I do like my Kosas mini blushes and my one Milk makeup Jelly tint. I can see how it’s not for everyone though.
Sounds like you're better at dealing with the stains than I am. I blend too slowly for those Milk Jelly Tints. I think the Kosas ones are beautiful, but I have so many baked blushes already. I have to be realistic with myself. Thanks for watching.
@@thelipstickgal I use a brush to apply it
I bought the rodes and don’t do it cause it’s gritty AF def an issue with product separation and I bought 3 diff shades
@@LeahDisher-y5o thanks for letting me know. I've heard people have had success putting them in a cup of hot water and then massaging the tube to reincorporate the ingredients. Something you might try.
@ that's fair! I'm the type of gal where I move on if it's not working vs trying to make it work 😂 but appreciate the tip!
I held off on rhode skincare for the same reasons. IMO the blushes and the glaze are something special! The peptide glosses are just okay. They get lost in my collection!
That’s what I would buy. I have too many lip balms at the moment. The glaze is something I want to try. I’m just waiting to finish a couple extra products first. I would throw in a blush just to try one 😂 … maybe ….
I'll put the Face Glaze on my list of things to try. I'll see if I come around the buying anything from Rhode. Thanks for the recommendation. I'm glad to know I can skip the peptide lip tint. :)
I feel the very same way about PML eyeshadow. Albeit loving last year's big palette (if i want a jewel green, i now got it) i do not walk around town in stage makeup intensity. I'm not only overwhelmed by choice in big palettes, they aren't handy for my morning routine either. Motherships heavy as a freakin brick isn't helping the least, to mildly express how i feel about pretentious nonsense like added weight.
Then, at 20, out clubbing, getting ready is an event, very different story.
I know better, i know i like my european quints and quads, yet often these color stories are too wonderful to pass up.
I hope to work on my mindset over the holidays, dive into my collection, re-organize and at best get clear about a no-buy year ahead. It is hard, especially thinking of limited editions🤡 i want some cheat-options but fear it will spoil the mission and defeat the purpose. A round up video of LEs i bought this year and their actual 'necessity' sounds like a good approach..
I have the PMG holiday palette with the green and I never use it. Never. It's so sad. It just sits there and collects dust. I need to see if one of my kids could love it for me.
I would love to try more european brands. Which ones are you talking about? I've been thinking about doing a no-buy myself. Perhaps a full quarter of re-organizing my collection, and getting in touch with what I already have. That might be something I do in the new year. (might) Thanks for watching today. : )
@thelipstickgal o nothing new..some Givenchy, Chanel, VB, Lancome, YSL, Guerlain (complicated colour stories though) and recently really fond of the Dior Backstage that never appealed to me before and is way ahead of the popular ones like Soft Cashmere.
I’m in my 50s and sorry to tell you but Rhode’s entire Line is fantastic
@@sarahkalnajs5810 I'm so glad it works for you. I might get around to trying it sometime. Thanks for recommending it.
The Wetsman lipstick was the worst lipstick I have ever worn. I got my money back. It was a weird slick yet drying texture, it felt like an old drugstore matte lipstick from the 90s. So Disappointing and not worth 5$ much less 50$. The LE and Merit Mattes are fantastic.
I love LE and Merit lipsticks. I'm sorry you had such a bad experience with the WA suede lipstick. That sounds terrible. I'm glad I skipped it.
I skipped all of these as well and for some similar reasons. The ones that tempted me the most were the Milk Jellies, but in store the demos were crumbly and gross. I don't believe these will age well. RIP Lipstick Queen, a brand I actually miss. I loved her lippies. She started another lip brand, which is only available in Australia.
Poppy's new lipstick brand is available in limited shades in the US. I picked up Original Sin, but didn't love the formula or metallic red lip color. I know it's OG Poppy, but there are a few of the Seven Deadly sins I would love to try, but not if the formula is the same. It was very stiff, and dragged on my lips. It's the original formula from the 90s. I feel like we've come so far, why do we still have to make the same lipstick over again. Same color, yes! Updated formula, yes! I'll probably skip the new Poppy Lipsticks for the time being. If she comes up with a Mediaeval, I'm all in! That was my favorite from LQ.
I skipped almost everything you did. The exceptions are the Denessa Myricks and the Natasha Denona. I love them both if you enjoy color they are beautiful. I skipped all the Odens Eye this year. So that is something. Lol. Have a wonderful week ❌️ ⭕️
It's been a while since I used any Oden's Eye. I have thought about them a lot, but their color stories just aren't for me. (neither are the DM Lightwork 6 and the ND Roxa) I love how they look in person, but I'm not the sort to wear them with any regularity. Thanks so much for watching, and enjoy your colorful eyeshadows.
❤🎉 Sounds like a good avoid list lol. I used to have a couple of really pretty 🧡 orange lipsticks from MAC. I'm probably one of the few people who actually look healthier (not sicker) in orange, that's how yellow my skin is. I don't know if MAC still carries such lipsticks, I quit using them cuz they contained soy oil yuk. Fast forward to 2024 and my love affair with Rouge Dior Satin and Velvet lipsticks.. I couldn't find a real orange but I got the next best thing -- 844 Trafalgar described as an orangey red I think it said. It's a satin and I really like it. I wish Dior made some true orange shades but I guess those aren't in vogue these days boo hoo. 😢 But I'm happy to at least have taken a chance on Trafalgar yay!! 😊 Thanks for the video and I hope your pain is doing better.. ❤️💄🙂🪻
Thanks so much for asking about my pain. I'm not doing better, but I'm going to have surgery sometime in the next few months. I just need to have a few tests done first and see one more neuro specialist, then . . . surgery. That should help 100%
I'm sorry you can't find an orange lipstick these days. I used to have a bright pumpkin orange from Estee Lauder that I loved when my hair was auburn red. It was such a lovely color to wear, but I would struggle with it now. It's been almost 20 years since I wore that shade, and my hair is so much darker now.
I love the Dior lipstick like you do, and have so many lovely shades. Trafalgar sounds perfect! I love an orange red shade.
@thelipstickgal Oh man another surgery?!! But if it fixes the pain sobeit right?? I wondered cuz you didn't seem as comfortable as you should be, so sorry.. 😥
If you wanna tell us anything about it don't hesitate ok -- whatever is best for you... 🙂
I probably won't mention anything until I know more. I got in to see the neuro ophthalmologist this Friday, so I'll be on the road to Seattle. All I need after that is a nuclear medicine study to see if my shunt is working ok. After that I'll get scheduled for surgery. That's what I'm waiting for. Once I get scheduled, I'll mention it.
@@thelipstickgal Nuclear wow sounds like you should be going to see Elon 😳 🤪 sorry attempting little humor.. but hang in there, at least you have a plan laid out .. 🙏❤️
I must say tough: the Gisou lip oil is my favourite, mainly bc most lip oils are rather gimmicky, too occlusive to actually nourish, or contain comedogenic oils i try hard to avoid. I enjoy its natural linseed smell so much and it is my go to at home. I don't think the glas bottle is great to carry around yet i in general have trust issues towards these classic applicator containers and prefer tubes.
But by all means, if you're not drawn to sth, don't get it. None of it all is actually necessary and it should always be a joyful treat, not fomo.
I'm trying to stay away from the fomo, and only get what really sparks my interest. I'm so glad that you like the Gisou lip oil. I have several favorite lip oils and don't "need" another one. I certainly don't "need" any of this, but it makes for an interesting video. Thanks for watching.
I tried the Rhode lip treatment, and the formula is inconsistent and a little gritty. It is pretty but not worth it in my opinion, for those exact reasons. The blush is fine, but not worth the hype.
Thanks so much for reinforcing my original opinion. Thanks Amber.
🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 agreed LOL!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
Thanks!
I refuse to buy the Rhode blushes. The packaging is absolutely hideous. The size, the color, everything. Its terrible.
😂That's what I want to hear. A good reason to skip Rhode. Thanks!
Tried the Rhode milky toner and it broke me out, and the lip gloss was as grainy as a lip scrub! The good news is they refunded me quickly without hassle.
As I’ve gotten back into makeup this year I’ve finally hit my saturation point on products and these videos are SO helpful to remind me to pause on all the pretty things as my collection doesn’t actually *need* anything and it’s best to see how all these new releases shake out over time and let others do the wear tests and formula comparisons, so thank you!
My pleasure to do the testing. I'm also trying to remind myself that I don't need to try everything, just the stuff that resonates with me. Thanks for watching @laurenstylish
I don’t own any of those things
Thanks for watching today.
I always want to buy everything. I don’t. But I want to 😂.
Same! I have a beauty budget every month, so I'm always purchasing something. It's fun to find the things that actually interest me, and skip the rest.
I don’t see what lipstick you are wearing?
@@fortheloveofbeauty77 it's the Lisa Eldridge rouge experience in Audrey.
@@thelipstickgal Thank you, it looks great on you.
That Danessa pallet is made in China I’m not paying $128 for a pallet made in China
I had no idea. For me, it's the shades that I know won't get used. That $128 price point is pretty steep for something that will just sit.
@@thelipstickgal same, I'm a neutral gal to my core.
I’m also glad I resisted and skipped the Pat McGrath holiday collection! The duos were the only thing drawing me in but I feel like I can dupe any of the shades I am interested in from my collection… probably from the brand!
I’m still attempting to resist the Roxa palette. 🫣
With you 100% on Rhode! And Danessa Myricks. The palette design makes it soooo tempting, though! I refuse to buy Kosas just based on principle that I don’t want to smell rotting cheese when my products expire. 😂 Everything else you mentioned also 💯agree!!
Great reminder that we don’t need every new release, some products aren’t for me and that’s ok and even some brands aren’t for me. ❤
@@genb_genbeauty I loved your comment so much. ❤️ Very thoughtfully put. I'm trying to stay clear of products that will be a flash in the pan in my collection. Taking the time to revisit these items makes me more likely to pass on other things.
Thanks so much for watching today.