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this should be a series... love it
Definitely!!
It's so helpful
I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the *suluxs* leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.
OMG! You need to absolutely keep it! Whether it's true or not, this is special to you. People create packages, packages do not create people. Rock it girl, salute *suluxs* !
I knew you were going say the Pat McGrath palettes aren't worth it. I have never paid full price. I don't just use it for my eyes. I truly use it as a palette for face. I get blush, highlight, AND an eyeshadow look out of one palette. That's how I get my money's worth. The goal is to hit pan. ALWAYS HIT PAN!
Yeah I agree I brought the stick brush and it’s not pigmented enough although it’s really smooth going on I think I purchased it on sale
love your ideas, had 1 given as a bday present when it was on sale and I've almost never touched it... will pull it out and try to multi-task with it
In 2024, may we all hit pan!😉
so curious which palette worked for you for full face... great idea!
I always had a feeling that La Mer was a rip off but finding out it’s main ingredient is a petroleum product is downright Shocking 😮
I have the Dior blush and it is not good. I felt like it was me. Every time I put it on I felt powery and drugstore. I’m glad it’s not just me.
There is this cream my great grand aunt used to swear off, it is cheap, smell like granny, save my skin when things are rough, people laugh of it but if I do not have for fancy creams I am loyal to my "Pomada de la campana by Dr. Bell" wich main ingredient is petroleum, and if I am fancy I bought the one with "Tepezcohuite" fragance. It is cheap, it works and my great gran aunt had a baby skin at her 70s so it should work.
*suluxs* almost identical, i couldn´t see the difference until you said which one was replica & authentic. Anyway thanks for sharing.
$120 for a damn eyeshadow palette?!?! 😂😂😂 absolutely ridiculous
I love the dior blush. There's a reason why it's not super pigmented as it provides a really beautiful flush and prevents you looking like a clown. It also develops differently on every skin tone which makes them so universal. I personally couldn't find anything comparable. But again this is my personal opinion.
In my opinion Vaseline can be use for multiple things and it’s so cheap but also works
It does work! It’s amazing for dry skin during winter. I also mix a little peppermint in it and put in chest when I have colds
I do this but I add eucalyptus oil. I grew up wearing Vicks to sleep because I had pneumonia multiple times a year as child, so this is so nostalgic for me.
Yes, the Dior blushes are not worth the money…the packaging alone reminds me of Covergirl blushes, but Covergirl’s blushes are better and cheaper…
As a self employed dentist I find your point of view so fascinating. I try to deliver good quality to a fair price and that’s what I expect from brands I purchase from too. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
You go gurrrrl🤛🏾. Tell us what we need to hear not get sucked into flashy overpriced false advertising. You are gold in this Industry. Thank you for your honestly . Value and appreciate this . All artists try to push the town agenda. This is real 🙏🏾🙏🏾🤣👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾bring them down baby- they ripping us off for decades .
AMEN! 👍
your eye look in this vid is STUNNING! TUTORIAL PLEASE!!!!!!
Marlena, I no longer buy high end makeup or skincare. When I had to stop working due to health issues, I gave myself a year to find more affordable products. UA-cam was such a resource for me,and I watched many videos on "the best" affordable products. I'm happy to say that my makeup and skincare collection is all affordable now. Mixing foundations to get the perfect formula and shade has been a huge game changer for me as well. Thank you SO much for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us!!!
I have mature skin, and I need a lot of moisture. I've been using the Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream. Is it FULL of amazing ingredients and is great for sensitive skin (I used incidecoder to check the ingredients.) I use a lighter moisturizer during the day, but this product has transformed my skin, especially now that I use Tretinoin!!
Oh the Eucerin cream sounds great for my dry 64 y.o. skin. Thanks, I am going to buy it!
@@dizzieblonde Great! I hope it works for you!! I get mine from Amazon for under $10!!
I’m not gonna lie, I was swept into the Dior blush trend. I definitely regretted that purchase because the blush is unbelievably dry. The Patrick Ta blushes are leaps and bounds better than that blush….even the L’Oreal infallible blushes are better than that blush. I am so glad and refreshed to see someone who doesn’t just show off a product to make money. So many influencers rave and tout products for a company and they don’t even care for said product. It’s always about the money, not if the product is actually good quality or value for the price. Thanks for keeping it real in this crazy beauty world!!
I depotted my PMG motherships (I know, travesty), and can confirm that there are many weights inside the component. The gold-tone panel on the back has also gotten thinner over time, but was never all that substantial.
I care about the packaging as much as I care about the the products inside.. so many drugstore formulas are awesome but packaging always breaks after a couple of uses.. so Have to throw them out even if I was loving what was inside ! Thank you !
Hey Marlena thanks for keeping it real! I never understood the hype around the La Mer! I remember reading the ingredient list years ago and thought to myself what a waste of money!
This is SO good Marlena! I am constantly shocked how people fall for the marketing of products and not look into the ingredients. Great video!❤🎄😊
I agree…fabulous video!!! Love Marlena’s honesty! I hope these brands don’t go after her.
Marlena, I really appreciate your breakdown of the cost of the products because it provides a better understanding of why the product costs so much. Your detailed description of what is in the product is equally as important because I do not want “pretty packaging” if the product isn’t worth it. You are the only influencer that I know that does this, that is really knowledgeable in this field and I so appreciate it❣️I am so glad that I came across your channel. I love how passionate you are about what you do and the fact that you want to educate consumers like me on what o buy to not waste our money!
LOVED THIS VIDEO! Thank you for speaking truth about the inside details of cost, value, marketing , etc... it obviously applies in all industries... but the beauty industry is so out of control. I am grateful to you for helping to educate and empower us as consumers!!!
Patrick Ta's blush is aaaaahhhhmazing!! The pigment is so great, a little goes a long way which means it's going to last. Honestly, my favorite blush. I really want to the bronzer next.
Thank you for pointing out that the Dior blushes are, I would say, less quality than drugstore! Dior is well known for just getting people to buy for their name and less interested in the quality of their products! I’m so grateful that you are helping customers learn this ❤
La Mer?!?! 😱😱😱 I guess 380 dollars is all I ever spent on makeup in my entire life 😂 great video! Very informative 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I like that you do a break down if the packaging, where the actual product is made and the quality of the contents.
@Marlena you are so fresh in all the social media content! You are one to appreciate. You’re one of my faves 😍
I cannot bring myself to buy an eyeshadow palette for over £100 and you have justified my decision lol. Emma x
Would love to see this regularly for everything from bronzers (my pet peeve), to make up products, skin care etc. Great!
Hearing you rant about La Mer and girl I’m right behind you. Their market strategy is absurd, especially in this day and age when consumers are scrutinizing those ingredients and the efficacy.
I do like the Patrick Ta blush a lot. I just like packaging that works the whole way through the product and doesn’t break and that I can get every bit of product out. Thanks for the tips.
Love these types of videos from you. Can you please do some additional ones? They are really just so helpful! Love you Girl! P.S. You look fantastic!
Mineral oil is just a carrier, example, helps moisturizer to glide across the face easier. I did cosmetic science as part of my two year beauty therapy course
I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE this video ❣️🥰!! And how thrilled I was to hear you praise “NARS”👏👍!! I’m 58 years young, and I’ve consistently used this brand for YEARS !! Their foundations , and O.G. blush (“Orgasm” blush lines) is a staple in my makeup collection !!! Thank you so very much Marlena , for sharing with us your industry knowledge and expertise🤗💄!!
Omg, I agree that the Dior blush is a waste of money! It’s expensive but it isn’t even as good as Colourpop’s blushes.
Thank you for your honesty Marlena.
I totally agree with all of your assessments!
I LOVE these videos. I so appreciate this series. Please keep them coming.
Thanks for doing this. I just love how willing you are to share your knowledge.
I appreciate you so very much !
Love your detailed reviews , your confidence as you speak of each product 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽respect!
These videos of yours are fascinating! The insight you have... and the fact that you are not afraid to share the information you collected through all those years in the industry makes me feel soo grateful. It is that we can always count on you and believe anything you say to be true. You are truly inspiring!❤
Thank you Marlena for your honest reviews!!
The Dior blush is soooo chalky. I love Laura Geller’s blush. Always available for half price! Fills the highlight need at the same time.
Absolutely agreed with this!! Laura Geller blushes are phenomenal, blend well, great colors and made in Italy!! Her baked foundations too!! ❤️
Thank you! These are amazing videos because i really trust your opinion! I found out about you just a few months ago, so unfortunately i didnt get to order makeup geek, but i really hope you make more!
Definitely appreciate these comparison videos. Keep them coming!!!
OMG! You need to absolutely keep it! Whether it's true or not, this is special to you. People create packages, packages do not create people. Rock it girl, salute *suluxs* !
SPILLING THE TRUTH. I LOVE IT. YOU GO QUEEN!!!!
love these videos!!!!! please do more of these
I love when you do these videos! Your honesty is so appreciated! Thank you, Marlena ❤ PS, you look as beautiful as ever
Thank you for this video! Some of these products u mentioned that aren’t worth the money I was thinking about buying. There’s so many products you can do!Please keep doing these! I think u should make this a series! ❤
Marlena always come through with the quality content! ❤
Absolutely LOVE these videos…. Please post more! You do a fantastic job!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! 🌲
I LOVE this topic!! Would absolutely love to see this as a series! ❤
i love this. everything about it. this is educational. This is all the information companies dont want you to see, if they are marking their products up by an absolutely insane amount.
I cannot stress enough how great you are in advising us ❤
I Iove these because you give us the behind the scenes info. These really are great videos.😻
Thank you so much for being honest and helping consumers who are not in the industry save their money. I have seen so many influencers raving about LaMer, PM, etc and am so glad I didn't waste my money. Please do more videos like this-- it is very much appreciated!
Every time I take beauty and makeup advice from the fabulously gorgeous Marlena I not only look pretty but I also find a good outfit to go with it. For example I wore leather pants, Men’s leopard underwear, leopard blouse, Prada boots and leopard trench coat.
Thanks for your honesty! Really appreciate it
Great video Marlena..LOVE hearing the behind the scenes process and the decision making on packaging, formula,etc. Definitely keep making videos like this 😊❤
Love these kinds of videos, Marlena!
I LOVE it when you do these videos!!
Loved this! Thank you for the deep dive into LeMere! ❤❤❤
omg your eyeshadowww!!! Sooooo good!
Marlena!!! I love your eyelook, it’s like a fairy goodness! I also like this color so that’s why I love it!
I love these kinds of videos. Thanks for the great information always.
Marlena…you are amazing! I have learned more about makeup products and packaging than any other influencer! You are so informative and knowledgeable and I have loved every one of your product recommendations! Your words are TRUTH and I so appreciate you! Happy New Year and thank you for what you do ❤
I very much enjoy your videos and content. Your're so smart, experienced and trustworthy. 😊 thanks
I don’t care what the product comes in…it’s the quality of the actual product itself that I want to know about. Whether it’s got a magnetic closure or made out of cardboard is not important to me. Is the actual shadow, blush, or mascara worth it? Would love to see a video on that.
Can do a formulation smack down for sure 🙌🏼
Marliana, would you mind giving us the smackdown on JUVIAS PLACE. What's your thoughts on them?
I agree. I care a little about package if it’s something I will travel with because I want it to be compact and durable. But I absolutely don’t care AT ALL about the box it comes in. Actually, I do care - it turns me off because I know I’m paying for that, LOL.
Same! Girrrrrl same!!
This is the third video I’ve seen of Marlena’s where it’s just flat out rude . Long long time follower and Marlena is great at what she does . I’m seeming a trend .. I feel for you girl you have to read such negative comments. She clearly says “ when it comes to the product “
THANK YOU for this videos!!! definitely I'm saving money !!
Thanks Marlena/your vids are always so insightful!!
Really love the detail and your eye makeup in the video is beautiful!
LilySilk loves working with influencers; I can't even think of a close second. And you are so right about La Mer!
Thank you so much for this video ❤❤❤
I like that you give us the inside skinny on these products. Very informative. Thanks.
I love these videos and learning about the costs and manufacturing side of makeup and what goes into making these
Your eyeshadow looks gorgeous 😍
Love this series!!
Agree, I found Tatcha products a few years ago and continue to use it daily. Very hydrating for me.
Not the actual tea on LaMer! Haha--thank you, Marlena! So insightful!
Love this video! Thanks for calling out these products. We need a drinking game for every time u say "you all" or "you guys" 😂😂 Love finding out about the packaging piece. Thanks! 💘💘💝💝💖💖💗💗💓💓
I really appreciated this video! I couldn’t agree with you more about the Dior blush. Literally the second time I used it, the entire pan came unglued from the compact and I had to Superglue it back. And the formula was so…meh. I gave it away.
I just want to say thank you for your honest reviews and where to save money. Thank you. Have a very merry Christmas
More of these videos please!!! Absolutely fascinating and would love to know more. Thank you for the info.
Love videos like this . Please make more !!!!
Thank you for another great video!! I love your insight and I'm so excited for the Lily Silk discount! Thank you! ❤❤❤
Loved this video thank you Marlena! 💖
Love these types of videos ❤
This was so cool. I already had suspensions on these products about like what they put into the packaging. Like every time I buy a product, I think about how much they spent to make it I'm sure we all do. Tho it's not just about the packaging. If the product works like it says it will, then that's what really counts. Having nice packaging is always a bonus. I mean, who doesn't love amazing fancy packaging? I sure do lmbo. Also at the same time I do not like and won't buy something I know a brand is being shady about or is bs. Like sayin somethings a miracle bc of an ingredient and it's so far down the list or not on there at all is a no no for me.
I love these videos so much, and thank you for sharing your experience with us in a useful way. I will say though, I need Natasha Denona to stop tooling shit and putting magnets in the packaging and give me some damn pigment! I will say I'm not a packaging person so for me all of that is wasted cash, I want the product to work for the money I've paid and she has disappointed me 3 times at $69 a time. Marlena, I jump on your videos the minute I get an alert, and I can't thank you enough for the brilliant content you bring to us ❤
Great video,would love to see more like this ,i mean who wouldn't love to see more like this xxx
This eye look is stunning!
I very much appreciate how you elaborated on the quality of the packaging. The presentation is part of the experience in my opinion, it has to look pretty on my vanity. I expect quality on both packaging and formula when it comes to the prices of all these lux brands
I appreciate your thoughts on La Mer and La Prairie. But I have been using their products for more than a decade; and I will continue loving them for a long, long time!
A little rebuttal on the Patrick Ta blush: I'd like to see data that Ta's powder & cream layering lasts significantly longer or is noticeably better in some way, before I congratulate him for his well priced package. He created a trend in order to sell that product, so it's not necessarily a good value - if there's no real need or benefit for layering, then he's just tricking us in order to sell more.
love this video - please do more!!!
Love these type of reviews….more please!! 🥰
I love Lilysilk! I have a gorgeous blazer, pants, several shirts, dresses and a pillow case. Everything is fabulous and well made.
Right?! It’s SUCH a great brand!! I have so many items from them and I cherish every single one. Amazing quality and even the packaging is so pretty when it arrives
@@MarlenaStell Yes, very chic!
Tatcha is an American brand, "inspired" by Japanese culture (or rather an appropriated version of it). It is formulated in Tokyo ( intentional marketing misdirection, as formulated does not mean manufactured), but not actually sold in Japan, so they don't really have to adhere to Japanese skincare standards. All that being said, I do think Tatcha products are generally good, but not worth the high price tag for me.
Another very useful video! You're the best pretty lady❤
Thank you so much, Marlena. I was told that the La Mer formula is very similar to the formula of Nivea.
I've enjoyed this so much, please keep doing this videos of worth/waste of money
So happy with my 30% off buy of my one and only PM palette. I wish I could get an Hourglass palette on sale, but I’ve been stalking them for over a year and haven’t seen a single sale on those. So, I’m biting the bullet this year. Love you!😊❤
I agree! Last year I got a Mothership for like $70 and some other palettes for a steal. Those glitter shades are the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.
Love these eval vids. Thank you… I thought it was me against the beauty world! The Dior rosy glow blush was a big spend for a small payoff. Dry, no pigment, cheap packaging. My Colourpop dupe is actually an improvement… so, not a dupe but an upgrade, actually. Thanks for your integrity and honesty.
I love your lipstick shade! Of course I also love your videos.