Deinfluencing "viral" makeup at Sephora I REGRET buying
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 11. 05. 2024
- deinfluencing "viral" makeup I regret buying from Sephora, products I regret buying
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Today, I'm reviewing and deinfluencing Sephora's "viral" makeup purchases that I REGRET buying. This video is dedicated to those of you makeup low buy or just looking for honest-reviews. From the viral Laura Mercier and Urban Decay foundation to Patrick Ta blush and lip gloss, I've put them to the test so you don't have to. So grab your snacks, get comfy, and let's chat about products I regret buying!
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SHES LITERALLY THE BEST AND SO PRETTY AND HONEST ABOUT THE PRODUCTS !
Appreciate you â„ïž
Iâm glad you donât like lip oils⊠I thought I was crazy for not liking them!!
Welcome to the club đ
I agree. She made all the right points. It's not worth it. It has to be closer to a gloss texture.
I donât care for the lip oils that arenât actual lip OILS Theyâre just glosses đ I like the Summer Fridays which is an actual oil consistency
Oops I responded before I listened to the whole thing đ I canât stand the lip oils that are glosses. The summer Fridays is hydrating & itâs the tits honestly
Same! Everyone is going on about the lip oils and Iâm like, why?
I definitely agree with her on the lip oil scenario! Lip gloss is just so much better for hydration rather than a way to creamy almost sticky lip oil. The way that summer Fridays is way to over rated yet works almost worst than any drugstore lip productâŠ.! Love the new post!! đ«¶đ»đ«¶đ»
Thank you đ«¶
Iâd disagree, I find glosses super sticky and oils more hydrating! I think a quick scan of the ingredients is the tell tale. Iâm always looking for jojoba oil in an ingredient list and Vit E
@@GLAMGENX that is a good claim! When looking for a lip product I often just see actual honest peoples reviews (like Elle chu) and then buy the product. Iâll look out for those ingredients next time purchasing a lippie! Thanks!
I made myself a spreadsheet of a couple products per category and how much they cost and how many I'd go through in a year. This allowed me to plan and budget and not buy too much frivolous items. You can also add date of purchase and expiry date.
I tried that before, but itâs a bit much to keep up with on my end. Iâm happy you found something that works for you though!! đ„°
my jaw dropped when u mentioned the Patrick Ta blush but i totally understand not loving the shade! there are so many and its hard to know what exactly the blush will look like on our face with our individual skin tones
I feel you đ Appreciate you listening to my explanation.
Whoa! Thank you for saving me from buying that Laura Mercier foundation! I was intrigued by Diorâs lilac blush but then I had to remember that itâs too cool it would end up looking ashy on same with Patrick Ta
I got you â„ïž
also clinique has a lilac blush thatâs so much cheaper!
Yesss. I got that one but the name rubbed off đ it has a really nice formula that I think is much nicer than Dior â@@moofmastermadison
I actually did like the fenty concealer, but im with you on the shade match. I will try another shade eventually, but this one is slightly off.
Iâm happy you like the concealer! Iâm guessing the shade is meant to be lighter for your undereyes. But it doesnât work on mine, so it feels like a waste. đ
The only lip oil I've tried, trendy or not, is the ELF Glow Reviver Lip Oil. I love this lip oil, but to me it's not really an oil. It has a thicker feel to it, almost like a full on gloss. I agree with Elle that actual lip oils only last like 10 minutes on your lips and don't do that much for your lips as a gloss does.
The elf lip oil is good!
Omg Iâm glad Iâve read this! I just bought this lip oil! And apparently itâs a dupe for the Dior Lip Oil
love these videos, i canât say keep them coming cause i donât want to hurt your pockets, but these are soooooo helpful, best, most informative videos
đ€Ł I appreciate that lol
@@ellerchu we appreciate you đ©đ
I'm with you Elle. I love peachy tone blushes, but I can't find the perfect pink shade of blush for my darker skin lol. Love today's video (I always get so excited when you upload) and I'm sending only positive energy to you when finding makeup products you actually love lol. Also, could you do a skincare routine videođ!?
Thereâs actually so many recent purchases I love, just didnât include them in this video! And omg yes, I still need to post one. â„ïž
Your videos are so so underrated and useful! Especially love the roasting viral new makeup products series đ
Iâm happy you like them âșïž
Thanks you for your honest reviews. Theyâre really appreciated and will continue to watch you. â€
Much love â„ïž
Sososo glad I watched this! I was so close to buying the refy mascara because of how interesting the wand was. I love your videos!â€
i literally JUST found you while scrolling on YT and i subscribed only a couple minutes into this video because you are extremely relatable! I appreciate that youâre discussing a topic that goes unmentioned far too often. Also, it shows the common issues people have with products when their skin isnât smoothed with a filter or flawless from filler, so thank you! youâre so beautiful btw â€
Ahh welcome to the channel. Thank you so much for subscribing. đ„°
Love these videos!! Also your makeup is looking STUNNINGGGGâ€â€
Thank you đ
Loves these videos. It saves me money †thanks Elle
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LOVE THIS VIDEO TYSM FOR BEING HONEST :)
Of course!!
I love when you plug actual good stuff during these videos like the one size spray is TEAAAAAAA.
Right?!
New to your channel - it's so cute how you hold the "mic". I appreciate that you are not yelling or using phone voice in your video. Make sure to smash the like on your way by!
YES THE QUEEN HAS POSTED
Hi đ
tbh iâve seen a few of your videos and i am rlly surprised you donât have more followers. you are amazing and your videos are so high quality đ«¶đ» keep up the good work, you are doing amazingâ€ïž
Awwwh thank you for the support đ„čâš
Girl try purple blush if you want that cool toned pink effect! Itâs stunning! Know nudestix and kulfi beauty make some gorgeous ones
I wasnât a fan of the kulfi beauty blush or nudestix blush formulas though. đ
Oh no!! I know half magic makes one too if youâre still interested
Ooh what about the about face purple blush?
Thank you for this content
heyyy elle i love how you talk crap it's accually so funny to me
Im happy you find it entertaining đ
I had at least three of those items on my Sephora cart and Iâm so happy I saw this before buying them. I have pretty much the same makeup expectations as you so I think I would have regretted them. Thank you for doing this video and saving me some money!
Ahhh Iâm so happy you saw this video before making the purchase. đ
Would love to see a video about products youâve used up! â€
I finally got the CT Flawless Filter, and since I've been trying to use it my face is so shiny and my pores are HUGE. Need to figure out the right primer/filter/foundation combo.
Thanks for talking about the PT blush duo. I've been wanting a bright pink blush and eyeing the cool pink but that one is definitely not for me.
I like to spray the flawless filter BEFORE powder, after I apply cream/liquid makeup. I let it dry and pat it out with the sponge. Then I add powder for the blurring effect! I hope this works for you too. â„ïž
Hi thank you for yout authentic and honest reviews. I love your channel! BTW what brand brush are you holding please? Would you recommend it?
Morphe! Itâs linked in the description under âUlta Favorites.â Itâs a good set for the price, Iâm just not sure about longevity (just bought it).
I agree you girlie with the lip oils I hate them too!!â€
I found my people đ
â@@ellerchuyesssđâ€
The rare beauty concealer is really my fave! Medium coverage and hydrating, just so perfect. I pair it with the huda powder and my undereyes are so flawless !
I use to love that one. â„ïž
I havenât finished this video but I already subscribed
Thank you for subscribing đ„č
For a perfect cool toned pink, Rare beauty has one, I cannot remember the name but its in their liquid formula. Its pretty vibrant and a true pink colour !
Elle can you do a âin my opinion donât get this , get THISâ kind of video just for fun . Like how you put on that refy mascara that didnât work but you then show afterwards you applying the butterfly mascara and showing side by side ? Not sure if thatâs too much . Let me know your thoughts pretty chica â€
I love these de influencing videos !
Hi love! I really like that idea. Iâll do my best to make it happen if I can find room. Thank you for the request. đ
@@ellerchu oh thatâs fine boo ! Do what you can, no pressure ! LOVE your content ! đ€
Thank you so much for your honest review! Itâs so refreshing to get some honest feedback about Sephora products. Would you consider reviewing the ciele skin tint + protect? I have oily skin and Iâm hesitant about spending $45 on a product that is as oily/greasy as the ilia skin tint.
I will look into it â„ïž
I remember when u were at 2k subs, you have come so far!!
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Hi! Love your reviews, I also struggle with acne and hyperpigmentation. What foundation and concealer would you recommend for every day wear thatâs light weight and has a decent coverage? Iâve been eyeing up the Lancome teint idole concealer and foundation, what do you think? Have you tried the kvd serum apple foundation?
I link my favorites and recommendations in the description. I havenât tried any of the ones you shared! But I think Tower28 could work for you. The ones Iâve linked are much more full coverage. đ«¶
Iâve been taking advantage of travel size products when trying something new. The value is usually terrible but it saves me in the long run. I wish more brands did this.
Yes, Iâve said this in a video before and 100% agree.
have you tried the ciele blush in shade january? itâs such a flattering cool toned pink!
Iâll look into it đ
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH YOUR THE BEST
I appreciate you!! â„ïž
Hi jist found your channel. When it comes to more expensive compacts, and I don't like the product, I'll leep the compact for a cheaper blush thats broken i can repackage. Because cheaper blush packaging tends to break at the hinge
Love the idea
You should try the Hanalei lip treatment. It's very underrated and it comes in multiple different colors and also an untinted version
I havenât heard of it, thanks for the suggestion đ
This video was so helpful and great! As for lip oils I do not like the summer Fridays lip oil itâs so oily and thin doesnât last that long the clarins lip oil and the Haus labs are my favourites. The glow recipe due drops give more of a warm toned bronze and lean more orange which is a no for me. I think for a cool toned pink blush you should check out the one size cheek clapper blush in attention seeker. Ngl the refy mascara looks cool but I do have lashes look yours so I might skip on that
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Seems like weâre on the same page.
Youâre so right about the dew drops. What you can do is just buy the regular one and mix it with the elf bronzing drops if you want the bronze look.
Thatâs actually a great idea for people who own the dew drops but want a bronze!
@@ellerchuright! Also you get the benefits that the glow has that the elf doesnât. đ
can u pls let me know if the too-faced foundation/concealer and ct setting spray is good? âĄ
I love the ct setting spray and Iâve never tried the too faced products đ«¶
I LOVE U AND YE MAKEUP IS SOOI PRETTY
Thank you đ«¶
THANKYOUUU!
Much love â„ïž
your makeup looks flawles, you can make a makeup video with your favorites or your everyday makeup.
Thank you! I linked my favorites in the description and makeup details. đ«¶
Preach, sis đ
Also I do think thatâs one of the catch 22s of being a make up reviewer, which is that not everything you buy or get in pr will be practical/useful. You are gonna get some duds and regrets.
You get it 𫶠itâs part of the gig
I recommend you try a purple blush if you want a cool-toned pink look without the ashiness. Color theory with brown/tan skin will make the blush a cool-toned pink.
I still find it difficult to find a good purple blush. But Iâm going to try the NYX one soon. âșïž
The thing is, it has taken me about five years just to finish my only sparkly Physicians Formula bronzer. Plenty of product left. I still have lipgloss from 2018 to finish. Don't even get me started with the eyeshadows that i have had for over ten years. The reason why I try with all my might to resist buying new products is because I know I will be stuck with it for multiple years, trying to finish the darn thing.
That is the reality đ
The brush mic !
Elle you should try Obviously & Mine from Patrick Ta, but when you run out of the holiday gloss; definitely buy the shade Syringe. â€
Edit: Say less from PT is white base. It was milk-pink on me too. đ
Appreciate the recommendation đ
@@ellerchu youâre welcome âșïž
Hourglass powder⊠totally agree. SO not worth the price. Itâs just like a âmehâ product. But the Laura Mercier foundation is BOMB! As is the One Size Spray!!
One size setting spray is 100/10. And Iâm so happy you love the Laura Mercier foundation!
Had to come back to say I LOVE the Hue drops on my medium skin tone BUT I love them because I go tanningâŠ. So when I miss a week of tanning, these help to boost my complexion as my face tan is always first to fade.
Another viral product not worth it at all (to me) is the new ABH mascara (lash & sculpt somethingâŠ) âŠ. My Benefit Bad Gal Bang or the Thrive mascara is 10x better. The ABH one gives good length, but no volume. An AMAZING mascara I recently discovered (and I am NOT usually a drug store mascara girl) is the Milani one in the turquoise tube with the gold cap and gold stars (canât remember the name). If you see this is drug store I HIGHLY recommend!!!
When I see a product I want to try I put it on a wishlist. When I run out of a product I go to my list list and pick something from that category. This way I use what I have. It all fits in my vanity drawer. If it donât fit in my one drawer I have too much.
Love this for you đ
Same I just realized now that I am wasting my money and decluttering nonstop đ
Itâs a painful cycle đ
new beauty CZcamsr to binge watch unlocked
Ahhhh, I hope you enioy!
Love how your microphone looks like a make-up brush. Cool vibe đ
It is absolutely so valuable to critique beauty products especially these days as the choices are so relentless.
Appreciate your positive feedback â„ïž Thanks for watching!
To me hourglass as a brand is not worth it, they are so overpriced and everything you can get a cheaper alternative, even within other high end brands. I think the cool tone pink tones are hard to find something that suits. I have a light medium skin tone similar to you and the too faced candy clouds one worked well for me, it is matte as well. Maybe that might work better for you. Another is the Pat mc grath blush in cherish, its a lovely matte pink
Thanks for the recommendations, Iâll look into them. đ«¶
I've only tried two lip oils (the NYX and the elf ones) and while i like them, i never bought into the idea of lip oils bc oil doesnt hydrate? Humectants do, aka water attracting ingredients. Thats why people complain a lot about lip oils drying out their lips đ its just another trend that will come and go
I found an audience thatâs gets me đ đ
This is the comment of the year. Oil equals moisture and water equals hydration. Oil seals in whatever is already in the skin. If the skin (e.g. lips) is dry, a lip oil is going to seal in the dryness.
i hope you can use the cool pink as an eyeshadow
Good idea, Iâll try that
I love the âbrush microphoneâ đđđđđ
Welcome to the channel đ
@@ellerchu đđ„°đ„° thank you!!! đđŒ
A few ways to buy better and not fall into needing it all. 1) follow people with similar skin tone/skin concerns so you can have a better idea how it would look/work for your skin.
2) follow ACTUAL WORKING makeup artist. Please stop putting all your buying power into these influencers who ONLY know how to put make up on there face when they are making everything they do an add for the masses. They will give you a better understanding of how to better shop as well.
I have been over seas so shopping at Sephora is 100% online for me now so I had to switch to educating myself better and I have had way less fails without getting to play in person and falling for the new new every two seconds.
First, thank you for sharing your suggestions. Iâm always open to them and think theyâre helpful for the community. â„
I just want to dig a little deeper:
You advise against putting all our buying power into influencers who only put makeup on themselves, but you also recommend following people who look like us. These points seem contradictory.
As a content creator myself, I might be biased, but I think itâs important to consider the type of influencer people choose to follow rather than dismissing influencers entirely. I agree that there is value in finding representation in influencers who look like us. However, this doesnât mean we all lack credibility just because we arenât makeup artists. Plus, itâs unfair to group us all together due to some deceptive âbad eggsâ in the industry.
Additionally, some professional makeup artists specialize in styles (like wedding or red carpet) that donât necessarily align with everyday needs. We often assume they have experience with a variety of skin tones and textures, but this depends on their scope of work. While they are credible and I personally love learning techniques from them, I rarely see makeup artists showcasing their work on someone with severe acne. And if a makeup artist posts content, there is a chance they are making money through sponsorships and ads too.
Overall, I agree with your suggestions. I just wanted to share another perspective because Iâve been seeing a lot of rhetoric against influencers lately. Also, I think you just sparked a new video idea for me. âš
I really streamlined my purchases. I'm down for 2 foundations. I'm not going broke for stuff that I don't need. I purchase what I'm missing. I occasionally purchase something I really want. I'm not buying highend stuff if I can get a drugstore equivalent.
Love that for you đ
I donât think I would like that Patrick Ta lipgloss one me either, I donât like that opaque pastel colors on my unless they are very sheer which i prefer!
Definite skip đ
I don't know if you have tried it yet, but if you want a flattering pink blush, you can try a purple blush. It comes out pink and compliments brown skin and warmer undertonesđ
Itâs hard to find a purple blush, but Iâve been on the lookout
That's true, I've tried the morphe one and it's pretty good, but I've been looking to try the fenti one too, do you know if it's good or not? It's hard to find a good one but once you do it's worth it because it's pretty much the only "pink blush" I find flattering
@@catherinek1180 A lot of purple blushes are cream which I donât love. The grace liquid blush from rare beauty is the closest Iâve found. Iâm also interested in the purple NYX buttermelt blush, but havenât tried it yet.
Ohhh I have the purple nyx buttermelt one! It's great and I find it really compliments my skin. Only go with a light hand because they are very pigmented, I recommend dusting the excess off before applying
Perfect. Thanks so much for the confirmations! â„ïž
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Thx for scoop on hourglass b/c influencers are pushing that hard!!!
Happy to help âșïž
We probably have the same undertone: neutral. Anything with a white base (no blue or green) will look ashy on us. đ
Yeah I have never found a perfect match in Fenty beauty.
Omg yes, I have a neutral warmish undertone. Iâm glad itâs not just me!
@@ellerchu yeah girl; I am olive fall-spring & peach spring summerâŠFB colors are too yellow, white, or orange for me. But I love her bronzers, lip products etc
Girl, I wanna see if you actually was able to cut through that Sapphire chase card đ
I donât think so, itâs freakin metal. They know what theyâre doing đ€Ł
The only lip oil I tried and liked was the nyx one and itâs more of a gloss than anything else i hated anything else the giuso (you get me) is literally just canola oil in fancy glass bottle thatâs weirdly overpriced, I canât see myself buying a makeup product thatâs over 30$ thatâs my limit I wonât go higher even if I can buy it but no I know myself I will regret it an hour later.
I got the new Gisou lip oils and I actually like them đ but I understand you!
lip oil was just made to scam everyone during the clean girl aesthetic moment. clean makeup isnât real a lot of the time, but brands that donât have a clean mindset will take those concepts and more people are going to buy it rather than just that clean audience. i just think itâs eh. the nyx ones are good, but itâs a different texture gloss thatâs it. itâs not groundbreaking tbh.
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50$ for a BASIC POWDER?!?!?! thatâs more than the haus labs foundation and that has skincare in it!
Yeah đ«Ł
Idc how nice a blush is I'm not paying $40 for it
I donât blame you
U are definitely gonna get big one day (not that 10k isnât big đ
Thank you for the support âșïž
Girl youâre applying Patrick ta wrong. He said the powder should be applied first then put the cream ontop . Might work better for you this way :)
The video actually shows me applying it this way. Its the color that is the problem as I've already mentioned in the video. đ«¶
could u maybe split your video into sections? like so we can skip to the sections we wanna see/ see what the products are called bc if u miss it once u kinda have to click around to find it Idk how to describe it but I've seen other CZcamsrs do it its like blue and every section has a title of the product or book or whatever the video is about
Why is she holding the blush brush the whole video đ
If you know, you know đ
Fenton has so many shades to choose from. Why donât any of them match my skin?
Felt this
First comment! đ
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lip oils don't do anything for anyone, they're such a dumb trend.
Iâm also not a fan of lip oils. But we donât need to call things that other people may enjoy dumb. đ
Girl why are you talking into a makeup brush? đ
If you know, you know
I think itâs a cute and unique touch to the video
Itâs a microphone lol
hourglass is an overpriced and non-shade inclusive brand, please stop supporting them
I respect your perspective, and I agree. Itâs the reason why I am critical of products. Yet, I'm also open to giving brands a chance if they've demonstrated progress, as I've noticed with Hourglass. But if you choose not to, I understand. â„ïž
No
i was literally about to buy the urban decay foundation, from all the other reviews i've seen they said it was full coverage so i thought it would be good for my acne-prone skin đ„Č
I think in person it gave me enough coverage, but when I film or take photos its not enough (I can still see my hyperpigmentation). I prefer the It Cosmetics Matte CC cream, but do whatever will work for you best! â„ïž
I honestly wish brands would stop coming out with lip oils and balmsđ« đ Having a few options was great at first, but now there are just way too many and I'm over it.
They wonât stop until thereâs a new trend unfortunately đ«Ł
An idea to help see what works or not is you could perhaps watch reviews of other content creators but find creators that have similar skin tones or similar skin textures? I think that way youâre getting a review from someone who might have the same preferences, I hope this helps because I genuinely feel your pain when you buy a product and it doesnât work, that stuff is expensive đđ„č
I do all of the above. But sometimes that doesnât help either bc people have different preferences and it looks different online and different lighting. Even swatching in store doesnât always work. Thatâs why I stress trying to listen to my own intuition and preferences more. đ