Hey Alex, off topic, but I know you’re in LA and I trust that you are safe. Sending good vibes for an end to the inferno from up here in the Bay Area. 🤍
I bought the Byoma skin balancing spray and OMG! My irritated combo skin LOVES IT!!! Thank you for sharing. I live being able to use it throughout the day/whenever and being able to get a refill for a dollar less, still wish refills were better, but one day!
I got it shipped to me and within a day it disappeared. Like there was no product in the container, or so it seems. This makes sense! It just wouldn’t dispense. I didn’t return it because I thought it was my fault traveling with it somehow
@@poeticeclipse ive been having returns on amika too at sephora, because the press nozzle has been getting jammed and either makes it not spray like Alex showed with her Living Proof, or it makes the gas leak out slowly so its empty like you explained
That Living Proof dry shampoo is my fav but I won’t buy it anymore bc of the DEFECTIVE bottles. There is no way the company doesn’t realize that something is seriously wrong at this point. There are countless reviews and people returning them for not working. I’m shocked they haven’t addressed this issue and disappointed bc I can’t find another dry shampoo that I like as much
When you buy a product that simply doesn't work as described, it's important to ask for a refund. That way the manufacturer(1) knows there's a problem (in case they didn't already) and (2) doesn't get to make money by selling a ripoff. When you demand your refund, it helps everyone, not just you. Great earrings! They work well with the hair and top.
If it doesn't work as described, sure, but it's also important to remember that sometimes a product just doesn't work for you, and that doesn't always mean it's a bad product. If I get something that is obviously a dud or a scam, then I will ask for a refund, but if I get something that just doesn't work well on my skin or on my hair, I'll often gift it to someone who it might work for. For instance, I have dry skin, and sometimes I'll try out a product that doesn't work for me, and I'll gift it to my sister-in-law who has normal to oily skin. I let her try a sunscreen that I absolutely hated two years ago, and it's been the only sunscreen she buys ever since. Since I let her try it, I was able to leave a review on the product that might help somebody, by letting them know that she loved it for her normal to oily skin, but I didn't like it on my dry skin. That's a much more helpful review than just saying "I hated this, I returned it."
Heck yes for the confidence booster and knowledge that it's on the company to make it right!! 👍 Will def be contacting manufacturer in the future when stuff goes wrong/doesn't work.
I recently bought the Ouai leave in conditioner and I've been liking the result in my hair, really gets rid of the frizz for me 😱 I have fine, long, wavy, untreated hair and I spray a little bit of the product into my hand and run it through the ends of my hair instead of directly into it which avoids over saturating it with product. I have only used it like 3 times though so I can't say much about long term effects. Love hearing your alternatives to some products though, defo gonna give the haruharu sunscreen a go🙃
That sunscreen could be good for your hands? I fairly recently saw someone talking about how hands get more sun than anything else and show ones age. Mine are crinkly as hell - i wish id thought of spf on my hands years ago! I do now relegate anything too greasy or stingy to handcream.
I have arthritis & have noticed a huge advantage to wearing my compression gloves - my hands are not getting nearly as much sun! I do keep a sunscreen in my purse for hand cream but I wash my hands a lot & often need a more skincare-focused formula with better moisturizers, so it is tough keeping hands spf’d. Prequel sells non-medical fingerless driving gloves for this purpose. With age, I’ve started doing a lot more physical sun blocking (hats, gloves, sleeves, neck buffs etc), but I’m pretty outdoorsy and rural, so the “fashion” actually kinda works lol but chic & sophisticated, I am not
pH lip tints, while a fun idea, don't really work exactly as advertised, and there's pretty much only one shade they can go. They're usually sheer enough that they'll look like different colors on different skin tones. But unfortunately, on olive skin they usually appear as a garish hot pink.
I bought the rom&nd black berry balm, thinking “oh it’ll be a mostly black balm with a touch of purple”; NOPE. Turns that hideous hot ass pink after a few minutes and STAINS the lips. Had no idea it’d be a pH changing product.
Love these videos. If you want a volumizing product for baby-fine platinum pixies, here's my two go-tos: Sexy Hair has a root powder called Big Powder Play that comes in two strengths, regular and lite-- you just sprinkle the powder where you want it. It's colorless, totally unscented, and not gross. (I used it on my platinum pixie for years, and it's equally great on my natural dark ashy blonde hair color.) If you want a spray, the Bumble & bumble Thickening Dryspun Volume Texture Spray is my go-to when I want to turn my pixie into more of a fauxhawk. It's also great for day-to-day volume at the roots-- it can be used subtly. It has a strong scent, but it dissipates quickly. Also: am I crazy, or was that Graenolf's voice doing the Why whys?
I like these videos. Sometimes they're bad products; sometimes they're good for me though they stink for your different-to-me coloring and skin type. So I get lots of useful information from videos like this. 🙂
A few things that might help with boosting volume: For styling, Oribe Maximista Hair Thickening Spray on wet hair, it’s expensive but buy the travel size first, it’ll last you a while For after drying: R&Co Balloon Dry Volume Hair Spray Dry Shampoo: IGK FIRST CLASS Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo Kristin Ess Working Texture Loose Styling Powder (I leave this to the last day of styling before I was my hair)
The HaruHaru mineral sunscreen is very good under makeup for me. I use the About Face foundation on your recommendation!! I have very dry, mature skin, and I'm fair/light with olive undertones
I got the summer fridays tint in 2 and totally agree it’s a massive jump from the lighter tone and definitely orange undertone which is so annoying because the actual formula I like the texture of a lot. Thankfully I have a tan from holiday so it’s blending okayish.I’m normally about 1 shade darker than you with more neutral than olive skin so I’m going to have to find something else once my tan fades. I’m definitely going to try your recommendations.
I wanted to tell you I only use skin tints and you're so right they always look so orange on me. The best one I found is by purlisse and it's my perfect shade match. I always end up having to mix 2 different ones to get my correct shade.
I have the same problem when it comes to skin tints. Often they don’t go deep enough and they all have either a really 🍊range undertone or a fire red 🍅🚒 undertone! It’s like they are doing their testing on Oompa Loompas! ❤️🧡
The Amika dry shampoo broke my scalp out in a really red, itchy, flaky scalp. No thank you. It was expensive, so I used up about 95% before I threw it out. I love the Typology skin tints, but the shades SUCK! I am fair and cool undertone, and not one shade worked, then they say to buy two and mix them. Not everyone has the money for two shades! I am loving the Sephora skin tint, and have been using it daily for months now. Love it.
Agreed! The colors are awful. I received the T10, and holy orange, Batman!!! Way too dark, way too orange. Honestly, I liked a couple of their products, but for the price I was not impressed with their return (or lack thereof) policy.
I felt the same and didn't buy the typology cause of my skin tone. But it's okay just hard to find a fair cool that's not pink. Good luck for healing everything. Macy's, Ulta, Sephora are having skin/haircare sales right now and I hope you find calming, healing products
I use the ouai leave in and like it a lot. I have longer and color treated hair and it really makes a difference for me in detangling and smoothing my ends
R+Co is my answer to nearly all hair things. As a fellow "very fine limp hair that wants to cling to my skull" person, the Death Valley dry shampoo (powder in a pump, no aerosol to clog, lasts 5ever), Dallas Thickening Spray, and Balloon Dry Volume Spray are my best friends. (I use their Dallas shampoo and conditioner too, but I def don't think they're as impactful as the styling products.) Seriously tho, Balloon is AMAZING. Never sticky or gummy (and I live in the gulf south, where it's basically a sauna-bog year round), nice non-fussy scent.
Hi Alex, I too bought the Caudalie Grape Water and did not ever repurchase. My research on it and Avene Mineral Water mist and it says that they are more drying on our skin than any benefits. 🤷🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️. Yes, really gain new knowledge from your “ Nopes” videos. Your makeup looks stunning. Thank you for your honesty sweetie.
One last thing you can try to get the Living Proof nozzle to work... Turn the can completely upside down while depressing the nozzle. My husband and I own an auto body repair shop and use a number of aerosol products that often have bad sprayers, and this technique is what makes them usable from the start and/or clears clogs.
The leave in remedy for dry hair for me is Davines Su Hair Milk. I’ve had a bottle for years and only used it occasionally but nothing else was working so I started using it exclusively and the difference is so noticeable I can’t imagine why I wasn’t on it from the beginning. I think our water can get better or worse depending and it absolutely makes a difference in our hair.
Yes, yes, yep to those earrings! Wow, the Typology tints will not work for any fair/light folks. Maybe they were thinking we will warm up all skin tones, but that’s full on oompa-loompa. Thanks for balancing the good with the “not-so-good”. Your winter skin might really like the Round Lab sunscreen!
I had the exactttt same experience with the Ouai Leave-in "Conditioner"!!! I feel so validated. It didn't detangle, it didn't smooth, it didn't hydrate, it didn't add any shine. Huge fail all around.
Loved this one! We have the same coloring and I would like to see what lipstick, blush and eyeshadows you like for everyday looks. Thanks to you, I have found foundations that work with my light olive skin tone
You look stunning as always, Alex! Thank you for your "No No Nopes", so I can save my cash! I really like the Color Wow Texturizing spray (I can't recall the exact name) and am interested in trying more of their products. I purchased the Clio Mascara (#4) based on your recommendation and really love it for lower lashes and upper if I need longevity. I thought it was a tubing formula -especially since the way it comes off like little spider legs when soaked with warm water. However, I do notice my lashes feel dry after using. Do you have any recommendations for drugstore lash conditioners, please? ETA: I've tried press on nails for the first time since prom (LoL) because of you and LOVED them for Christmas, because work trashed my nails even with strengtheners! The BA Artbox (is a little out of budget since I've been laid off), but I've got my eye on them next. Thank you! ❤
The ouai leave in conditioner works for me, I just spray it in my (long) lengths and I am curly. They do sell the scents as perfumes and I love the st barts body scrub
I occasionally use the ouai leave-in conditioner mostly for the smell tbh! But I also have fine, wavy-curly hair, so I layer my gels on top of it. As for ph products, they always leave the prettiest pink on my lips! I think the combo of my naturally pink lips + my neutral skin tone, I can pull it off. I don't think I've ever had anyone ask what I'm wearing as much as I have my Frog Prince lip balm (RIP).
Such a bs about Ouai, I really hope people won’t get discouraged by this. This is my favorite leave in conditioner. Perfect for my thin waivy hair. No film, nothing. It’s super light and doesn’t leave greasy feeling. And I know what I’m taking about - having fine hair often leave you with dirty hair if you don’t apply oil/conditioner the right way.
I have the Summer Fridays skin tint in the lightest shade and I love it but I am a fair/cool tone with some redness. I also love the Glossier skin tint, not sure if you've looked into that for your skin tone? I have a short, bleached, pixie cut and fine hair. I've used the Sol de Janeiro leave in conditioner and it is nice.
That’s so funny - i’m a professionally trained hairdresser and I love the way leaving conditioner. It’s one of the only products that I will buy full price. I do have some caveats- - I use it AS my conditioner (no in wash conditioner) and it’s been great for me. Regular conditioners are too heavy for my hair (especially so if I want to wear my waves) - I think that it is best for long hair and detangling and not super hydrating nourishment (Kérastase thermiques are lovely for blow drying & work like a treatment. - also only like it applied on either very wet hair or diluted in the bottle when you apply it on damp pair. Less is more - too much leaves a film & agree most of their products leave a film, especially if you over saturate/over apply. (If you’re using more than like 1 mist on your length of short hair, you’re using too much.
I just looked up the ingredients, and the Ouai leave-in has a tonnnn of silicones -- actually cyclopentasiloxane is the second ingredient after water. Next are baobab oil, argan oil, and evening primrose oil, then pea protein, polysilicone-29, silicone polyquaternium-16 ... that's a lot of thick/beefy and film-forming agents in there, so "leaves a heavy waxy coating" is not surprising! I actually wouldn't be averse to using something like that on the bottom third or so of my [long, double-bleached and dyed silver] hair, except that my hair touches my face and cyclopentasiloxane is a big cystic-breakout trigger for me. :/
Yesss!!! I’ve been using the Ouai leave in conditioner for a while and really like it… but the other day I used some normal wash out conditioner in the shower… then used Ouai afterwards before blow drying - and my hair felt awfullll - waxy and knotty and I had to wash it the next day I was that annoyed with it!
My best hair hack: after washing and drying my hair....i coat my hands with a pea-sized amount of conditioner , flip my head over and work the conditioner into my dry hair. It doesn't affect anything except frizz and fly-aways are gone. Styles well with Lots of body. Even after 2 days, my hair is clean and soft.
Kenra Professional Platinum Thickening Spray is my go-to for volume/thickness. I also have fine, limp hair. It's even long right now and I still get benefits from this spray. It doesn't weigh it down at all with my longer hair. It really works well for me. Thanks for the heads up on these items!
I’ve been meaning to say how much I ❤❤❤ this hair style on you, and this make up look proves that you’re always transforming your look and that it’s always a the good choice for the eyes. Finally, I can stop thinking about your safety amidst the fires in CA. I pray you are very well!
Oddly enough when I apply the summer fridays #1 it actually blends right into my skin. When it comes out of the bottle it looks like it will not match at all but once i applied sheered it out on my hand i couldn't even see it. Considering buying it! I'm a light olive and match revlon 150 buff best. (although anyone else find its slightly oranger than it used to be??) Used to be a perfect match but now it has no scent which is great but it seems more yellowish orange.
You could do a x file alien make up look with the nope products. And one with a hot lips Houlihan spicy look. Before you put them to the curb and have a little fun.
a while back, i hit a point where i felt like everything was out of my control. i kept wondering why other people seemed to get what they wanted while i was stuck in the same place. then i came across this book called Vibrations of Manifestation by Alex Lane. i wasn’t expecting much, but the way it explains the connection between your energy and the life you create? it blew my mind. it’s not just a book, it’s like a blueprint for turning your life around.
the sunscreen from bubble is perfect for me-it’s mineral, silicone-free (silicones break me out), spf 40, leaves no cast on my light skin (they do have a tinted version but i havent tried it), doesnt make me dry or oily (i have oily skin) and is only $19!!!! i used to use the one from a small brand called blissoma but it’s just so fucking expensive.
Oh my god, thank YOU!! I get so sick of brands saying that because it’s a light coverage product that there’s flexibility with the shades, ummm no not for my pale skin, it doesn’t work like that when it’s something too dark for you.
I loved Amika products (excellent scents) until I learned they’re notorious for buildup in the hair (definitely need to pair with a clarifying shampoo) BUT then I read “made in Israel” and it became an immediate NOPE
Hi Alex, thanks for the video! I found this content quite interesting. I don't own any of these products, but, it's good to know what not to buy. I have fine, thin, wavy hair, so I want to make a product suggestion. For a leave in conditioner, try the John Frieda Frizz Ease. But make sure you use just a little bit, like maybe a couple of drops, and rub it over your hands before you apply it. Or I suppose you could put it in a spray bottle although I've never tried that. And don't rub it directly on your scalp; it's not intended for that. It's for the surface of the hair.
The undertone problem is why I like the Fenty skin tint. I use literally the lightest colour in neutral and it melts in beautifully. But they have a great range with several undertones
I kinda like the hot pink lip tints, which really surprised me. I have a medium deep skin tone, that leans warm, so the hot pink actually looks kinda natural on me. Admittedly, I have only used the Fenty one, that has a sheer coverage, so the transparency could be one of the reasons I love this particular hot-pink lip stain
I wonder if the Ouai doesn't agree with treated hair? I have super funeral hair and have LOVED the leave in conditioner, but I also have no color or texture added. I'm bummed it didn't work for you because it truly does smell amazing
It is interesting seeing how skin undertones can vary so very much. I have similar tone depth as you and my hair is and eyes are very light but my undertone is strong red… the other direction. lol. That cream color you are wearing makes me look absolutely ill and the shade 10 in the Typology skin tint is kind of close… a little yellow but kind of close. I hate it that brands all think we have yellow. In the 90’s with Bobbi Brown that became a thing… I am not even a cool tone, a neutral tone… just do not want to see the yellow on my skin. Although Kosas and some other brands think I have a cool skin tone.
Since menopause, my hair has gotten drier and more wavy and I agree with your take on the Ouai products. That and the Bondi Boost (I think that's the name) shampoo and conditioner
Living Proof - same experience here!!! And not just the dry shampoo - probably 5-7 DIFFERENT products that all won't dispense out of their container, with a lot of product left inside. I'm not buying any more Living Proof. I've been buying volumizing hair styling products for decades, and none have been very good. The ones that give the most volume are sticky, dulling, and drying, and the volume falls flat by day 2. Until ColorWow Xtra Large Bombshell. It is amazing. You gotta use a lot of product (watch their videos). My hair is shiny and soft, but has loads of volume, and the volume lasts for days.
Ok…. Reset on hair products. I also have fine hair that needs volume but products like shampoo geared towards volume are awful. I finally found the magic products that give me it all. Native MOISTURIZING shampoo, skip conditioner, WOW xtra large bombshell volumizer to blow dry with. Style with Sexy style styling paste then finish with Bedhead masterpiece spray with extra hold. Thats it! Nothing else . 😊I also add a tad of Hask argan oil with the Wow product for shine.
Alex, you totally cheer me up and crack me up! Yes, why would someone want to tint their face orange? 🍊 These are things I think about. p.s. My mom and my sister think you're awesome, too.
If you want volume for fine hair, try the color wow volume products. I have very thick, but fine hair, both their volume products work for me without making my hair dry or matted.
Living Proof dry shampoo does that to me too. I’m also so over it. I switched to powder dry shampoo that I use the night before so it’s not too white (I’m brunette) and it works soooo much better.
Okay I thought I was crazy but you make me feel sane. I tried Ouai recently because of all the hype but my hair HATES it and it does leave a waxy residue on my hair!!
You're a ray of sunshine with your beautiful glowing stunning skin! You look so radiant! Loving those earrings on you, too! Thanks for this video, I always appreciate your honesty, even if it's THE latest next best thing. BTW I now use the Haruharu sunscreen, and love it! Thanks to you! Much love from the UK! 🫶🏽💖🇬🇧
Aaaalso, I just ordered the new L.E skin tint in the light olive shade she just dropped, shade 1.5. I've been mixing shade 5 with my shade 3 Hourglass, and I'm excited to have a single dedicated tint that woooorks
For volume I love the Cool Girl Volume Blow Dry Foam from Hair By Sam McKnight. I have thick hair, and it really gives a natural volume that lasts until you wash your hair again and you don't feel like you have any product in your hair. It is really great. I tried the Olaplex also, but is not as good in my opinion.
I love the Ouai conditioner, it does leave my hair very nourished and nice and I also use their hair oil. I just use a very tiny amount of product, otherwise I do feel the same waxing film.
I really enjoy your videos, although ihave to ignore your colors - I'm kinda opposite. So, to answer your question: "why" about that buxom eye palette, and the summer Fridays #1? Me! That's why. Light, cool & ROSY ... with almost black hair (classic non-ginger welsh). (Well, used-to-be almost black... graying now & losing all that fun contrast -boo) Every palette i have and love is half unused warm (yellow) or gray(zombie) colors.... I'm cool rosy. Without the rosy, i just look dead... but I'm also not fair (at least, not anymore, thank you 70's & 80's sun worship! ) so, I'll be running right out to look for that buxom palette, and i'll check out the summer Fridays tints, too. Thanks, and - um - that's "why" ;)
I have very different hair from you so just a few words in defense of the Ouai leave in conditioner! I have thick curly hair (3A) and I rarely heat style anymore. If any curly girls are looking for a lightweight leave-in the Ouai works great for me! It is not marketed as a curl product so I’ll definitely give you that, it’s probably not doing what it’s actually designed to. But for me, chefs kiss. My hair is so soft and bouncy and smells so good
I have curly hair and love the Ouai Leave In Conditioner, but I might try the Nexxus one you mentioned though, but I've also just used a regular detangling spray and then going in with a holding mousse.
I got sucked into Typology by TikTok influencers and was so disappointed by all the products I tried. The skin tint shown here was especially bad. Had to buy two shades and mix to get the right color, plus the product smells.
Ive been getting a ton of returns on Amika sprays at sephora for the same problem just so you know! The nozzles are getting jammed and either having all the gas leak out so its empty or so it doesnt spray
Hi Alexandra ! Sooo do you think using elf’s camo blush in the peach and/or orange shade as a color corrector could work ? Wanted to ask as a fellow dark circled girlie ❤️
I would be curious for you to try the Ouai “dupe” for the leave in from Trader Joes. It isn’t my favorite leave in (cause I don’t normally love a spray), but I do like it (and I also have a white-bleached pixie and fine hair).
Have you tried the naked Sunday’s mineral sunscreen serum? It has a bit of a tint and it’s so hydrating with a bit of sheen. I get compliments on my skin all the time
UPDATE! Wonderskin has a clear lip oil as well that I was unaware of so let's give them props for the option! 😂🙌🏻
I’ve started using Madagascar Centella HVALU-CICA Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA+++ (SKIN 1004). I’m enjoying it.
Also Clarins have a a plum shift (the black oil)
Hey Alex, off topic, but I know you’re in LA and I trust that you are safe. Sending good vibes for an end to the inferno from up here in the Bay Area. 🤍
Omg, are you going to be safe in LA? Prayers
I bought the Byoma skin balancing spray and OMG! My irritated combo skin LOVES IT!!! Thank you for sharing. I live being able to use it throughout the day/whenever and being able to get a refill for a dollar less, still wish refills were better, but one day!
Having a bucket with a physical “nope” on the side is so real of you 🤣
I work at Ulta and we get a lot of returns for the living proof dry shampoo because it won't spray any product 😭
Yes! I tried it as well I hope they bring back a better spray but I've switched back to my prose unscented dry shampoo!! Loooove it
I got it shipped to me and within a day it disappeared. Like there was no product in the container, or so it seems. This makes sense! It just wouldn’t dispense. I didn’t return it because I thought it was my fault traveling with it somehow
@@poeticeclipse ive been having returns on amika too at sephora, because the press nozzle has been getting jammed and either makes it not spray like Alex showed with her Living Proof, or it makes the gas leak out slowly so its empty like you explained
That Living Proof dry shampoo is my fav but I won’t buy it anymore bc of the DEFECTIVE bottles. There is no way the company doesn’t realize that something is seriously wrong at this point. There are countless reviews and people returning them for not working. I’m shocked they haven’t addressed this issue and disappointed bc I can’t find another dry shampoo that I like as much
When you buy a product that simply doesn't work as described, it's important to ask for a refund. That way the manufacturer(1) knows there's a problem (in case they didn't already) and (2) doesn't get to make money by selling a ripoff. When you demand your refund, it helps everyone, not just you.
Great earrings! They work well with the hair and top.
If it doesn't work as described, sure, but it's also important to remember that sometimes a product just doesn't work for you, and that doesn't always mean it's a bad product. If I get something that is obviously a dud or a scam, then I will ask for a refund, but if I get something that just doesn't work well on my skin or on my hair, I'll often gift it to someone who it might work for. For instance, I have dry skin, and sometimes I'll try out a product that doesn't work for me, and I'll gift it to my sister-in-law who has normal to oily skin. I let her try a sunscreen that I absolutely hated two years ago, and it's been the only sunscreen she buys ever since. Since I let her try it, I was able to leave a review on the product that might help somebody, by letting them know that she loved it for her normal to oily skin, but I didn't like it on my dry skin. That's a much more helpful review than just saying "I hated this, I returned it."
Heck yes for the confidence booster and knowledge that it's on the company to make it right!! 👍 Will def be contacting manufacturer in the future when stuff goes wrong/doesn't work.
In the UK we can't return any beauty products unless it's faulty 😢
Agreed.
OMG the “WHY?!s” startled me 😂😂
LMAOOOO IT SCARED TF OUT OF ME
O goodness. I just thought there was a man in my room. I had to have jumped 6 ft in the air! 😂😂😂
I recently bought the Ouai leave in conditioner and I've been liking the result in my hair, really gets rid of the frizz for me 😱 I have fine, long, wavy, untreated hair and I spray a little bit of the product into my hand and run it through the ends of my hair instead of directly into it which avoids over saturating it with product. I have only used it like 3 times though so I can't say much about long term effects.
Love hearing your alternatives to some products though, defo gonna give the haruharu sunscreen a go🙃
+++ same!
I can’t get over how adorable those flower earrings are and how they match PERFECTLY with your shirt AND your hair!!! Aaaah 😍😍😍😍 it’s perfection 😍😍😍😍
Yeah, the Lisa Eldridge skin tint is the first time in so long I’ve had a product do exactly what I wanted, so easy and natural.
Yay to this. Love it ❤
That sunscreen could be good for your hands? I fairly recently saw someone talking about how hands get more sun than anything else and show ones age. Mine are crinkly as hell - i wish id thought of spf on my hands years ago! I do now relegate anything too greasy or stingy to handcream.
I have arthritis & have noticed a huge advantage to wearing my compression gloves - my hands are not getting nearly as much sun! I do keep a sunscreen in my purse for hand cream but I wash my hands a lot & often need a more skincare-focused formula with better moisturizers, so it is tough keeping hands spf’d. Prequel sells non-medical fingerless driving gloves for this purpose. With age, I’ve started doing a lot more physical sun blocking (hats, gloves, sleeves, neck buffs etc), but I’m pretty outdoorsy and rural, so the “fashion” actually kinda works lol but chic & sophisticated, I am not
pH lip tints, while a fun idea, don't really work exactly as advertised, and there's pretty much only one shade they can go. They're usually sheer enough that they'll look like different colors on different skin tones. But unfortunately, on olive skin they usually appear as a garish hot pink.
I bought the rom&nd black berry balm, thinking “oh it’ll be a mostly black balm with a touch of purple”; NOPE. Turns that hideous hot ass pink after a few minutes and STAINS the lips. Had no idea it’d be a pH changing product.
I thought i was crazy or too annoying, thanks for saying that
Love these videos.
If you want a volumizing product for baby-fine platinum pixies, here's my two go-tos:
Sexy Hair has a root powder called Big Powder Play that comes in two strengths, regular and lite-- you just sprinkle the powder where you want it. It's colorless, totally unscented, and not gross. (I used it on my platinum pixie for years, and it's equally great on my natural dark ashy blonde hair color.)
If you want a spray, the Bumble & bumble Thickening Dryspun Volume Texture Spray is my go-to when I want to turn my pixie into more of a fauxhawk. It's also great for day-to-day volume at the roots-- it can be used subtly. It has a strong scent, but it dissipates quickly.
Also: am I crazy, or was that Graenolf's voice doing the Why whys?
I like these videos. Sometimes they're bad products; sometimes they're good for me though they stink for your different-to-me coloring and skin type. So I get lots of useful information from videos like this. 🙂
A few things that might help with boosting volume:
For styling, Oribe Maximista Hair Thickening Spray on wet hair, it’s expensive but buy the travel size first, it’ll last you a while
For after drying: R&Co Balloon Dry Volume Hair Spray
Dry Shampoo: IGK FIRST CLASS Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo
Kristin Ess Working Texture Loose Styling Powder (I leave this to the last day of styling before I was my hair)
The added bits of audio in this video are cracking me up!!! Haha!! I love it and love you!
The HaruHaru mineral sunscreen is very good under makeup for me. I use the About Face foundation on your recommendation!! I have very dry, mature skin, and I'm fair/light with olive undertones
I got the summer fridays tint in 2 and totally agree it’s a massive jump from the lighter tone and definitely orange undertone which is so annoying because the actual formula I like the texture of a lot. Thankfully I have a tan from holiday so it’s blending okayish.I’m normally about 1 shade darker than you with more neutral than olive skin so I’m going to have to find something else once my tan fades. I’m definitely going to try your recommendations.
I wanted to tell you I only use skin tints and you're so right they always look so orange on me. The best one I found is by purlisse and it's my perfect shade match. I always end up having to mix 2 different ones to get my correct shade.
I have the same problem when it comes to skin tints. Often they don’t go deep enough and they all have either a really 🍊range undertone or a fire red 🍅🚒 undertone! It’s like they are doing their testing on Oompa Loompas! ❤️🧡
The Amika dry shampoo broke my scalp out in a really red, itchy, flaky scalp. No thank you. It was expensive, so I used up about 95% before I threw it out.
I love the Typology skin tints, but the shades SUCK! I am fair and cool undertone, and not one shade worked, then they say to buy two and mix them. Not everyone has the money for two shades! I am loving the Sephora skin tint, and have been using it daily for months now. Love it.
Nooo! I'm so sorry you had that experience with Amika! That's the thing, the Typology skin tints formula seems SO nice but the colorssssss 😑
Agreed! The colors are awful. I received the T10, and holy orange, Batman!!! Way too dark, way too orange. Honestly, I liked a couple of their products, but for the price I was not impressed with their return (or lack thereof) policy.
I felt the same and didn't buy the typology cause of my skin tone. But it's okay just hard to find a fair cool that's not pink. Good luck for healing everything. Macy's, Ulta, Sephora are having skin/haircare sales right now and I hope you find calming, healing products
I use the ouai leave in and like it a lot. I have longer and color treated hair and it really makes a difference for me in detangling and smoothing my ends
R+Co is my answer to nearly all hair things. As a fellow "very fine limp hair that wants to cling to my skull" person, the Death Valley dry shampoo (powder in a pump, no aerosol to clog, lasts 5ever), Dallas Thickening Spray, and Balloon Dry Volume Spray are my best friends. (I use their Dallas shampoo and conditioner too, but I def don't think they're as impactful as the styling products.)
Seriously tho, Balloon is AMAZING. Never sticky or gummy (and I live in the gulf south, where it's basically a sauna-bog year round), nice non-fussy scent.
Hi Alex, I too bought the Caudalie Grape Water and did not ever repurchase. My research on it and Avene Mineral Water mist and it says that they are more drying on our skin than any benefits. 🤷🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️. Yes, really gain new knowledge from your “ Nopes” videos. Your makeup looks stunning. Thank you for your honesty sweetie.
That's why we're using byoma now I think. I know I switched from avene to byoma for that specific reason and my skin LOVESSS it!!!
@ thank you. I’m going to go purchase a few Byoma products now.
One last thing you can try to get the Living Proof nozzle to work... Turn the can completely upside down while depressing the nozzle. My husband and I own an auto body repair shop and use a number of aerosol products that often have bad sprayers, and this technique is what makes them usable from the start and/or clears clogs.
The leave in remedy for dry hair for me is Davines Su Hair Milk. I’ve had a bottle for years and only used it occasionally but nothing else was working so I started using it exclusively and the difference is so noticeable I can’t imagine why I wasn’t on it from the beginning. I think our water can get better or worse depending and it absolutely makes a difference in our hair.
Have you tried a shower filter?
Yes, I have an Eskiin. It’s wonderful and def helps!
Yes, yes, yep to those earrings! Wow, the Typology tints will not work for any fair/light folks. Maybe they were thinking we will warm up all skin tones, but that’s full on oompa-loompa. Thanks for balancing the good with the “not-so-good”. Your winter skin might really like the Round Lab sunscreen!
Fair cool olive undertone here.
I love this eyeshadow pallete, gorgeous colours 🤍🩷💜
Ha ha 😂
I had the exactttt same experience with the Ouai Leave-in "Conditioner"!!! I feel so validated. It didn't detangle, it didn't smooth, it didn't hydrate, it didn't add any shine. Huge fail all around.
Loved this one! We have the same coloring and I would like
to see what lipstick, blush and eyeshadows you like for everyday looks. Thanks to you, I have found foundations that work with my light olive skin tone
You look stunning as always, Alex! Thank you for your "No No Nopes", so I can save my cash! I really like the Color Wow Texturizing spray (I can't recall the exact name) and am interested in trying more of their products. I purchased the Clio Mascara (#4) based on your recommendation and really love it for lower lashes and upper if I need longevity. I thought it was a tubing formula -especially since the way it comes off like little spider legs when soaked with warm water. However, I do notice my lashes feel dry after using. Do you have any recommendations for drugstore lash conditioners, please?
ETA: I've tried press on nails for the first time since prom (LoL) because of you and LOVED them for Christmas, because work trashed my nails even with strengtheners! The BA Artbox (is a little out of budget since I've been laid off), but I've got my eye on them next. Thank you! ❤
The ouai leave in conditioner works for me, I just spray it in my (long) lengths and I am curly. They do sell the scents as perfumes and I love the st barts body scrub
Agreed! I love Ouai products, especially their hair mask!
Me too! Have used them for years and keep going back everytime I try other lines.
Ouai works for my thick hair. It’s the only brand that actually tames the beast for me!
I’m obsessed with their hair oil. A little goes a long way. And they have the st barts scent now which is even better
I occasionally use the ouai leave-in conditioner mostly for the smell tbh! But I also have fine, wavy-curly hair, so I layer my gels on top of it. As for ph products, they always leave the prettiest pink on my lips! I think the combo of my naturally pink lips + my neutral skin tone, I can pull it off. I don't think I've ever had anyone ask what I'm wearing as much as I have my Frog Prince lip balm (RIP).
Such a bs about Ouai, I really hope people won’t get discouraged by this. This is my favorite leave in conditioner. Perfect for my thin waivy hair. No film, nothing. It’s super light and doesn’t leave greasy feeling. And I know what I’m taking about - having fine hair often leave you with dirty hair if you don’t apply oil/conditioner the right way.
I have the Summer Fridays skin tint in the lightest shade and I love it but I am a fair/cool tone with some redness. I also love the Glossier skin tint, not sure if you've looked into that for your skin tone?
I have a short, bleached, pixie cut and fine hair. I've used the Sol de Janeiro leave in conditioner and it is nice.
The Lisa Eldridge Skin Tint is absolutely beautiful. The only base you will ever need, as it is so light but gives good coverage.
That’s so funny - i’m a professionally trained hairdresser and I love the way leaving conditioner. It’s one of the only products that I will buy full price.
I do have some caveats-
- I use it AS my conditioner (no in wash conditioner) and it’s been great for me. Regular conditioners are too heavy for my hair (especially so if I want to wear my waves)
- I think that it is best for long hair and detangling and not super hydrating nourishment (Kérastase thermiques are lovely for blow drying & work like a treatment.
- also only like it applied on either very wet hair or diluted in the bottle when you apply it on damp pair. Less is more - too much leaves a film & agree most of their products leave a film, especially if you over saturate/over apply. (If you’re using more than like 1 mist on your length of short hair, you’re using too much.
I just looked up the ingredients, and the Ouai leave-in has a tonnnn of silicones -- actually cyclopentasiloxane is the second ingredient after water. Next are baobab oil, argan oil, and evening primrose oil, then pea protein, polysilicone-29, silicone polyquaternium-16 ... that's a lot of thick/beefy and film-forming agents in there, so "leaves a heavy waxy coating" is not surprising! I actually wouldn't be averse to using something like that on the bottom third or so of my [long, double-bleached and dyed silver] hair, except that my hair touches my face and cyclopentasiloxane is a big cystic-breakout trigger for me. :/
Yesss!!! I’ve been using the Ouai leave in conditioner for a while and really like it… but the other day I used some normal wash out conditioner in the shower… then used Ouai afterwards before blow drying - and my hair felt awfullll - waxy and knotty and I had to wash it the next day I was that annoyed with it!
My best hair hack: after washing and drying my hair....i coat my hands with a pea-sized amount of conditioner , flip my head over and work the conditioner into my dry hair. It doesn't affect anything except frizz and fly-aways are gone. Styles well with Lots of body. Even after 2 days, my hair is clean and soft.
Kenra Professional Platinum Thickening Spray is my go-to for volume/thickness. I also have fine, limp hair. It's even long right now and I still get benefits from this spray. It doesn't weigh it down at all with my longer hair. It really works well for me. Thanks for the heads up on these items!
I’ve been meaning to say how much I ❤❤❤ this hair style on you, and this make up look proves that you’re always transforming your look and that it’s always a
the good choice for the eyes. Finally, I can stop thinking about your safety amidst the fires in CA. I pray you are very well!
Oddly enough when I apply the summer fridays #1 it actually blends right into my skin. When it comes out of the bottle it looks like it will not match at all but once i applied sheered it out on my hand i couldn't even see it. Considering buying it! I'm a light olive and match revlon 150 buff best. (although anyone else find its slightly oranger than it used to be??) Used to be a perfect match but now it has no scent which is great but it seems more yellowish orange.
You could do a x file alien make up look with the nope products. And one with a hot lips Houlihan spicy look. Before you put them to the curb and have a little fun.
YOOOOO I just saw you on a L'oreal commercial!!!!! Good for you dude!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉💃
I love Lisa Eldridge Skin Tint in T3. Beautiful formula, just a little coverage.
a while back, i hit a point where i felt like everything was out of my control. i kept wondering why other people seemed to get what they wanted while i was stuck in the same place. then i came across this book called Vibrations of Manifestation by Alex Lane. i wasn’t expecting much, but the way it explains the connection between your energy and the life you create? it blew my mind. it’s not just a book, it’s like a blueprint for turning your life around.
the sunscreen from bubble is perfect for me-it’s mineral, silicone-free (silicones break me out), spf 40, leaves no cast on my light skin (they do have a tinted version but i havent tried it), doesnt make me dry or oily (i have oily skin) and is only $19!!!! i used to use the one from a small brand called blissoma but it’s just so fucking expensive.
Oh my god, thank YOU!! I get so sick of brands saying that because it’s a light coverage product that there’s flexibility with the shades, ummm no not for my pale skin, it doesn’t work like that when it’s something too dark for you.
I loved Amika products (excellent scents) until I learned they’re notorious for buildup in the hair (definitely need to pair with a clarifying shampoo) BUT then I read “made in Israel” and it became an immediate NOPE
Hi Alex, thanks for the video! I found this content quite interesting. I don't own any of these products, but, it's good to know what not to buy.
I have fine, thin, wavy hair, so I want to make a product suggestion. For a leave in conditioner, try the John Frieda Frizz Ease. But make sure you use just a little bit, like maybe a couple of drops, and rub it over your hands before you apply it. Or I suppose you could put it in a spray bottle although I've never tried that. And don't rub it directly on your scalp; it's not intended for that. It's for the surface of the hair.
The undertone problem is why I like the Fenty skin tint. I use literally the lightest colour in neutral and it melts in beautifully. But they have a great range with several undertones
I liked the color but I broke out! 😳😩
I had the same issue with that BOJ sunscreen so I ended up using it on the back of my hands instead and it makes a GREAT hand sunscreen!!
I kinda like the hot pink lip tints, which really surprised me. I have a medium deep skin tone, that leans warm, so the hot pink actually looks kinda natural on me. Admittedly, I have only used the Fenty one, that has a sheer coverage, so the transparency could be one of the reasons I love this particular hot-pink lip stain
You have articulated the skin tint ‘nope’ that I have found too. Why would I want to tint my skin the wrong colour? NOPE 😄
I wonder if the Ouai doesn't agree with treated hair? I have super funeral hair and have LOVED the leave in conditioner, but I also have no color or texture added. I'm bummed it didn't work for you because it truly does smell amazing
It is interesting seeing how skin undertones can vary so very much. I have similar tone depth as you and my hair is and eyes are very light but my undertone is strong red… the other direction. lol. That cream color you are wearing makes me look absolutely ill and the shade 10 in the Typology skin tint is kind of close… a little yellow but kind of close. I hate it that brands all think we have yellow. In the 90’s with Bobbi Brown that became a thing… I am not even a cool tone, a neutral tone… just do not want to see the yellow on my skin. Although Kosas and some other brands think I have a cool skin tone.
Ooh! I want a NOPE bucket. Heck, I would even crochet a cutesy girly applique of NO NO NOPE just for it. 🤣🤣🤣
Since menopause, my hair has gotten drier and more wavy and I agree with your take on the Ouai products. That and the Bondi Boost (I think that's the name) shampoo and conditioner
Living Proof - same experience here!!! And not just the dry shampoo - probably 5-7 DIFFERENT products that all won't dispense out of their container, with a lot of product left inside. I'm not buying any more Living Proof.
I've been buying volumizing hair styling products for decades, and none have been very good. The ones that give the most volume are sticky, dulling, and drying, and the volume falls flat by day 2. Until ColorWow Xtra Large Bombshell. It is amazing. You gotta use a lot of product (watch their videos). My hair is shiny and soft, but has loads of volume, and the volume lasts for days.
Ok…. Reset on hair products. I also have fine hair that needs volume but products like shampoo geared towards volume are awful. I finally found the magic products that give me it all. Native MOISTURIZING shampoo, skip conditioner, WOW xtra large bombshell volumizer to blow dry with. Style with Sexy style styling paste then finish with Bedhead masterpiece spray with extra hold. Thats it! Nothing else . 😊I also add a tad of Hask argan oil with the Wow product for shine.
The ouai leave in conditioner helped my hair so much! I have long fine hair so maybe that is the difference.
Alex, you totally cheer me up and crack me up! Yes, why would someone want to tint their face orange? 🍊 These are things I think about.
p.s. My mom and my sister think you're awesome, too.
Skin tints are such a hit or a miss. They are always beige looking on me which is no good in the winter. Enjoyed watching this. Thank you ♡♡♡
If you want volume for fine hair, try the color wow volume products. I have very thick, but fine hair, both their volume products work for me without making my hair dry or matted.
Living Proof dry shampoo does that to me too. I’m also so over it. I switched to powder dry shampoo that I use the night before so it’s not too white (I’m brunette) and it works soooo much better.
For a mist I love Avene water, yes it really calms my skin.
Girl same with the living proof dry shampoo something in the formula is getting stuck in the nozzle it’s so good when it works
Okay I thought I was crazy but you make me feel sane. I tried Ouai recently because of all the hype but my hair HATES it and it does leave a waxy residue on my hair!!
You're a ray of sunshine with your beautiful glowing stunning skin! You look so radiant! Loving those earrings on you, too! Thanks for this video, I always appreciate your honesty, even if it's THE latest next best thing. BTW I now use the Haruharu sunscreen, and love it! Thanks to you! Much love from the UK! 🫶🏽💖🇬🇧
Aaaalso, I just ordered the new L.E skin tint in the light olive shade she just dropped, shade 1.5. I've been mixing shade 5 with my shade 3 Hourglass, and I'm excited to have a single dedicated tint that woooorks
For volume I love the Cool Girl Volume Blow Dry Foam from Hair By Sam McKnight. I have thick hair, and it really gives a natural volume that lasts until you wash your hair again and you don't feel like you have any product in your hair. It is really great. I tried the Olaplex also, but is not as good in my opinion.
I love the Ouai conditioner, it does leave my hair very nourished and nice and I also use their hair oil.
I just use a very tiny amount of product, otherwise I do feel the same waxing film.
Yaaaayyyy you are the absolute best part about Sunday morning here in Australia 😊 hope the New Year is treating you well 😀
Alex that color really suits you!! Thanks for the nopes lol!! If I saved my nopes it would be overwhelming lol Love you to pieces 😊❤
Londons water is really hard and can leave hair feeling really damaged as is anyway, I wonder if this has impacted the leave in conditioner in any way
For volumizing hair I love the Kevin Murphy Blow.Dry Ever.Bounce spray!!
I really enjoy your videos, although ihave to ignore your colors - I'm kinda opposite. So, to answer your question: "why" about that buxom eye palette, and the summer Fridays #1? Me! That's why. Light, cool & ROSY ... with almost black hair (classic non-ginger welsh). (Well, used-to-be almost black... graying now & losing all that fun contrast -boo)
Every palette i have and love is half unused warm (yellow) or gray(zombie) colors.... I'm cool rosy. Without the rosy, i just look dead... but I'm also not fair (at least, not anymore, thank you 70's & 80's sun worship! ) so, I'll be running right out to look for that buxom palette, and i'll check out the summer Fridays tints, too. Thanks, and - um - that's "why" ;)
I have very different hair from you so just a few words in defense of the Ouai leave in conditioner! I have thick curly hair (3A) and I rarely heat style anymore. If any curly girls are looking for a lightweight leave-in the Ouai works great for me! It is not marketed as a curl product so I’ll definitely give you that, it’s probably not doing what it’s actually designed to. But for me, chefs kiss. My hair is so soft and bouncy and smells so good
Interesting, someone else who really needs moisture said it didn't work for them...maybe we got a bad batch? 🤔
I have the same hair type as Alex and the Ouai leave in conditioner works so well for me, it's my fav
I have curly hair and love the Ouai Leave In Conditioner, but I might try the Nexxus one you mentioned though, but I've also just used a regular detangling spray and then going in with a holding mousse.
I got sucked into Typology by TikTok influencers and was so disappointed by all the products I tried. The skin tint shown here was especially bad. Had to buy two shades and mix to get the right color, plus the product smells.
Hold the living proof bottle upside down and try to spray. Sometimes in salons we have to do that with Kenra bottles because of the sprayer.
I love the background music. lol. Your makeup here is gorgeous and love the earrings. Amika makes a great hair mask.
Totally agree on caudalie sunscreen. Extremely drying for me too
Ive been getting a ton of returns on Amika sprays at sephora for the same problem just so you know! The nozzles are getting jammed and either having all the gas leak out so its empty or so it doesnt spray
the rms radiance serum is a tinted mineral sunscreen which is so nice! my makeup goes on beautifully and doesn’t pill!
The Ouai leave-in did the exact same thing to my hair and everyone raves about it, so I was like what the heck am I missing?!
i have long curly hair and i HATED the ouai leave-in conditioner like it was so bad
Living Proof needs a better packaging developer…I know someone who is looking for the right place.
🪄✨️✨️✨️That Buxum pallet looks like it's for dark skin for a neutral look. Def for me not for you lmao 😂✨️✨️✨️
Hi Alexandra ! Sooo do you think using elf’s camo blush in the peach and/or orange shade as a color corrector could work ? Wanted to ask as a fellow dark circled girlie ❤️
Another spf tint like that is Drunk Elephant! My face looked like I had applied a mud mask, so bad and so drying 😂
Alex! Have you tried the Innbeauty SPF? It’s beautiful and wears great under makeup I swear
I had the issue twice with the large sized dry shampoo, but it’s never happened with the medium sized ones!
Always good for a chuckle with you! I love a “Nopes” video!
Thank you for sharing your “Nopes” and thank you for giving alternatives. This was a much appreciated video. 💕🌸
Same thing has happened to me with a ton of Kenra products.
Try the Naked Sundays priming mineral sunscreen! Doesn’t pill or sting my eyes. Wears great under makeup
I LOVE the caudalie sunscreen but have to heavily moisturize underneath.
The BOJ sunscreen stung my eyes in the pool. I only use Round Lab now. Everytime i want to try something else i just can't risk it.
I would be curious for you to try the Ouai “dupe” for the leave in from Trader Joes. It isn’t my favorite leave in (cause I don’t normally love a spray), but I do like it (and I also have a white-bleached pixie and fine hair).
The BoJ sun serum stings my eyes as well! And I have tough eyeballs…not much makes them sting. 😅
I love your channel even though I’m a pinky, very fair, cool toned person!
That Buxom palette actually could work well for me!
Have you tried the naked Sunday’s mineral sunscreen serum? It has a bit of a tint and it’s so hydrating with a bit of sheen. I get compliments on my skin all the time