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Hi Michelle, great question! I’ve just been trying to change my mindset when it comes to stuff. So I pronounce “love” normally when referring to people and I say “lurv” when referring to things to reinforce the difference in my mind. It probably seems silly but it’s really helped me be more conscious about my priorities. It’s nice to “meet” you! Thanks for taking a moment to say hello in the comments. 💛

@@TheStyleStumbler that makes sense, thank you for the explanation☺

Thank you! 💛

Thank you! 💛

Same goes for the Iconic London glowy blushes (the ones that used to have a marbled effect but are now a uniform colour).

That sounds remarkably freeing. “Lipgloss and go” is so quick and easy! And that minimalist makeup bag sounds quite streamlined. Thanks for sharing!

Cycling tastes are my life. Every time I think I know what my “forever” preferences are, I peel back an entirely new layer of them. 😂 I salute your rare eyeliner preference.

Thanks, Michele! 😊

Thanks for watching, Catherine! It's always lovely to hear from you. ❤

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I've been wanting to give those a try for a long time! You make them sound gorgeous.

@@TheStyleStumbler there a pleasure to use worth the money

I have hooded, oily, eyelids and many eyeliners transfer through the rubbing or wear off the center of my lid. I find that the Victoria Beckham eyeliners have nice staying power for a kohl pencil, but they still do that. The only type of eyeliner that stays on my lids well is gel pencils.

@joanneb8711 That’s good to know. Thanks for sharing that!

Thanks for taking a moment to leave such a kind comment! ❤

Thanks for taking a moment to let me know you enjoyed it! ❤️

Thank you for that! I have been bouncing between pronunciations for a long time and it never felt quite right.

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll put that on my potential videos list. :-)

Thin and glide-y sounds great! I'm glad you found items that work so well for you.

I've heard a lot of people rave about the VB eyeliners. I'll have to try one the next time I need one. Thanks for letting me know about Chanel, too!

The firmness of the skin is a huge factor in certain makeup products. I'm surprised that more companies don't try to create age-friendly formulations. It seems like the market would be huge. Hopefully we'll start to see more products like this on the market as the "pro-age" movement gains momentum. I can see why your mind immediately jumped to that 246 count Crayola crayon box. 😂 Smooth application really is great. Especially when it's accompanied by staying power. Isn't it refreshing to see such simple, descriptive names? Then again, maybe that's why I had never heard of the brand before this: their names aren't memorable. Meanwhile Charlotte Tilbury is selling her 15 billionth "pillow talk Hollywood flawless finish for a superstar sunshine glow" something or other. Yeah, every single one of my testers was really impressed. It was fun to discover something that could be useful to so many people - especially such an underserved audience.

@TheStyleStumbler I still remember the phrase "greying of America" from college sociology classes. It does seem like there needs to be more concentrated effort into serving that market. I'm sure there will be an uptick in products for them. Some of the ridiculous names and outlandish packaging makes me wish things would transition to minimalist design and naming. And I'm sure your testers were grateful for your efforts to include them. 😁

I sure hope so, especially considering the fact that we all end up in that market at some point (if we're lucky). With the rise of AI and algorithms, I have a feeling brands‘ names for things will only get worse as they try to hit every SEO point and still have trademarkable names. 🙄 I know that I am always grateful for your thoughtful comments, Zach!

What is your skin type? That could be influencing how the product performs on you.

I haven't done many hair-related videos yet, but this is a great idea! I've put it on my potential videos list. Thanks for the great suggestion, Lauren!

Thank you, May!

Thanks for a great idea, Salma! I'll put that on my potential videos list.

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I'm glad I'm not alone in that opinion. (I kind of thought I would be after hearing so many people rave about it. I assumed I just have extra sensitive under eyes.) Despite the mild prickly-ness it performs really well. I would just make a personalized softer, smaller version of it if I could.

Thanks for making such great goodies and giving me the opportunity to try them. 💕

They have continued to impress me over the years. I too tend to prefer natural hair bristles, but I do use their T37 synthetic brush when I'm traveling with my cream foundation/concealer, and it works really well. I'm actually really curious as to how their V27 and V29 brushes would work: I have an inkling the V27 might actually be my ideal concealer brush, size wise. But it's always hard to tell from the images. But like you: I really don't need new brushes right now, so I'll work with the great tools I already have. I'm so glad that I was able to communicate the advantages of the new brushes, especially when buying brushes online can be so challenging. Thanks for the congratulations, Catherine! It was lovely to hear from you.

I'm glad I could "introduce" you. The brand may be small, but the brushes are mighty.

Ok! Thanks for taking a moment to let me know you liked the video! :-D

Thank you for those suggestions! I actually have the Rephr 4 and use it so often for blush that I must have blinded myself to it for bronzer. I'll have to try "repurposing" it now. I appreicate the inspiration!

@@TheStyleStumbler anytime! I used my 04 for blush and bronzer for a few years before buying 05 just recently to just switch things up a little bit. Both are very multi purpose. I also have been using 05 for powder, blush and bronzer. Great travel friendly brush.

Thanks, Kim! I feel like it was a very lucky pairing (at least for me). I hope you had a great summer!

After reading your comment, I will never look at the V09 brush the same way again. It will forever be a "muppet brush" to me now. Which I think automatically makes it my favorite. That ESUM case really is awesome for traveling. I'd buy entire suitcases from them if I could. The design perfectly fits my needs. It is rough when a favorite is lost. I think I'll probably repurchase that W19 brush during Black Friday season considering how sorely it has been missed. I'm glad to hear that bristle shedding wasn't my bronzer brushes‘ attempt at a strike. Although my old bronzer brushes seem to shed way more than any brush should. Luckily I got some good recommendations I can look at. Yes, ESUM's response on the T11 was very thoughtful. The original company (Muse Beauty) used to have AMAZING customer service. I have a feeling they took that with them when they evolved into ESUM cosmetics. I'm glad the footage of the brushes came across. It's always difficult to buy brushes online because it's hard to tell the exact size, shape, flex and density when you can't touch them in person. I really hope this helped anyone who was on the fence about any of these. The empty bookshelves make me sad, too. They are normally filled, but there's a long story as to why they were empty at the time I filmed. I did my best with the sound, but foreign spaces and limited materials didn't offer me many possibilities. Shopping for a wedding outfit is always intimidating. But I feel like both you and I are starting to find our groove with personal style (at least based on some of the outfits you've shared). I have a feeling you're more prepared for the task than you might think. I'm sorry to hear that you needed a reprieve, but I'm glad I was able to offer one. It's always lovely to hear from you, Zach.

@@TheStyleStumbler Long live the Muppet brush!!!😂🤣😂🤣 I think people will get a lot out of your brush demonstrations. You did a great job on that. I know I've sat looking at images of things doing online shopping trying to vision quest my way into making sense of the photos and descriptions to try and imagine the real thing. On a couple of occasions, I've felt like I'm acting out those memes of how the US will use anything but the metric system. Anytime I see empty bookshelves, or even ones that are really nicely organized, I notice it because mine are crammed full with books on top of books and in front of books. If I ever get room for more space to nicely organize them, it'll take awhile to get used to it. I don't think I'll ever feel totally comfortable in a suit, but I feel like I've got a better handle on my sense of style so I can be a bit more choosy and confident when I go shopping. it's been a lot the last few days. I'm hoping things will abate soon. Your reprieves are always welcome and greatly appreciated.

@@zachbecvar Everyone needs a muppet brush! 😂 As convenient as online shopping is, sometimes nothing beats being able to see something in person. I can understand not feeling comfortable in a suit. Maybe you just haven't found the right one yet. Perhaps you need to lean more into the historian side of you and go with a more vintage style. Or maybe you should just completely redefine what kinds of suits people wear to weddings. A space suit would surely be unexpected. ;-) I hope things get easier sooner than you expect.

@TheStyleStumbler the convience of online shopping is nice, but I like seeing things in person first if I can to hopefully avoid duds. It's true, I've never been comfortable wearing a suit. Hopefully I'll find something that really fits me.😉😂 I do like your idea of redefinition. I've mulled the idea of samurai style robes before. The look elegant, but also really comfortable. I'm also reminded of a TV program where the host had a group of fashion design students put on a show where the theme was styling boiler suits for all occasions to include black tie. I could go for that. 😂😂 I would add the idea of a kilt in there, but if I were to ever get one I wouldn't want the dress style, I'd want the everyday style that hangs a bit longer from the waist and needs like 12 yards of fabric.

@zachbecvar a robe or kilt sounds like it would be so comfortable (and also pretty cool)! I hope you’re able to find something (in a brick and mortar store) that suits your style and your ideas.

Hopefully it had nothing to do with fixing the leak in that water main....

@@TheStyleStumbler Ha. The only water I see is the pool 😁

@tostoday I’m glad to hear it! Point for Carmine!

Oooooo, thank you for the recommendations! I used to have a great Bdellium tools brush that also got lost somewhere. But thank you for reminding me about them. I'll have to take a look at those two you mentioned!

I'm glad I'm not the only one.

Thanks, Salma! ❤️

Oooooo - thanks for letting me know! That stuff is GOLD.

You are so right: having hair is great. Having hard-to-style hair is a challenge. Although some of the products I mentioned made a noticeable difference, I think the most helpful thing was learning how my hair structure actually worked: my hair can only hold a style when styled from wet to dry. If I had figured that out from the start I could have saved a lot of time and money on products, for sure. I wish you the best of luck as you try things out. I hope you'll let me know if you learn anything interesting!

She really does some amazing hair product reviews!

Noooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!! Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?????? 😭

@@TheStyleStumbler I’m not sure, I think because of the talc. It’s now so shiny, except shades 01 and 04 (if I’m remembering right from Nikki La Rose’s video

@nathhhjjjlll That sounds about right. **sigh** It’s still frustrating. Luckily I still have a lot. Looks like I’ll have to savor every last bit.