I love that you said “To some ppl everything at Sephora is luxury priced”, I’d like to add that also to some ppl everything at Ulta is luxury priced… some ppl must shop at the dollar store or five below for cosmetics 🤷♀️
I really missed these kinds of videos that other creators had been doing awhile ago, and I'm so excited that you're doing them! There's only one person who I want to go to to tell if something is worth a huge price tag, and it's you!
The Pat McGrath under eye setting powder is amazing to me, I love it, I use it under my eyes all the time. HOWEVER, it does kick up a TON of product, I made a huge dent without even trying (or without using it daily!). It also just randomly broke one me. I didn’t drop it, I didn’t travel with it, and suddenly i opened it one day and it was broken. Julia Adams loves the powder too and found a dupe and it’s the Annabelle Perfect Matte setting powder (or a powder by Annabelle at least). If you were looking at the Pat McGrath one, pick up the Annabelle instead!
I appreciate your mindfulness. For me, I will not ever get to use/own/experience the products reviewed/tested/presented on this channel and Kackie so I watch to kind of vicariously enjoy or be it he loop at least. That said, I am a makeup lover on a tight budget so these kind of vids mean a lot to me from someone who has used both the Lux and the Lax. So yeah, there is a wealth of us, the usually silent yet likely the majority; that consider most of Sephora Luxury. I feel seen, thanks ♀. Lol
I think the Rare Beauty people were watching when you called this blush product uninspired, color-wise. The newer colors are much more nuanced. As to the dry-down, the matte is definitely problematic for me too. Here I think it’s worth mentioning the Danessa Myricks multi-tints. So forgiving, easy to apply and such a spot-on skin texture! Wish you talked more about DMB. SO much goodness going on over there!
The palettes are awesome too! They all work and you can mix up your layered shades in so many different ways. I instantly feel more creative when I’m using her products. (I’m no pro.)
The chantecaille concealer reminds me of glossier’s concealer. I love it for touching up throughout the day but it’s not something I grab for while originally putting on my face
I found you through Amanda Z and watched a few videos before I subscribed because I’m a bit picky but now I finally did! You review exactly the kinds of products I’m interested in and I particularly liked your Victoria Beckham review video you put out a while ago.
The reason I almost got the Refy blush was because I loved the Rose shade and it’s difficult to find a lot of cream blushes that have neither oil nor fragrance. But I got Fenty’s Petal Poppin instead, which is also oil and fragrance free, and that color scratches the same itch, for the same price, and for more product!
I agree with you that the Pat McGrath foundation shows texture and was disappointing. I have such a difficult time finding a shade that works for me. The only shade that matches my skin is Chanel BR22, but I don’t like the sublimate line. Thank you for educating us on all these products. I have definitely saved a lot of money.
I bit the bullet and bought the 6 pack of the Westman Atelier lip balms and I would have never bought Garconne on its own because I didn't think it would work on my skin tone, but turns out it's my perfect My Lips but Better shade, I was SHOCKED. So glad I took the chance after your initial review of them because the colors I didn't think I would like ended up being my favorites lol. 🖤
One more thing: On the Pat McGrath undereye brightening powder: I use it with a teensy fan brush and pick up minimal product. Unfortunately it’s hard to pick up teensy amounts. But for me, it works ONLY if I use it this way. I’ll pull out the BioBrightener and see if that does it better. Thanks!
What?! I’m so surprised you don’t like the PM foundation. I have dry/maturing skin and it looks beautiful. I love the coverage and finish. I know makeup is subjective, but how dare you!
Also, thank you for acknowledging that luxury varies widely from person to person. I feel like the TH-cam has normalized spending obscene amounts on makeup. And wouldn’t you know it, once I significantly limited the amount of TH-cam I was consuming, the less anemic my back account was.
Hi Kackie, I just received the Patrick Ta light bronzer you had recommended. So far I think it looks great on my light to medium tone cool skin. I would never have known about this product before you presented it. Thank you for another win!
Hey! Loved the video. After I discovered Chantecaille's Future Skin foundation I lost interest in any other foundations. The only one I have and need. But still looking to find my HG concealer. Btw thanks you saved my money on VB blush sticks... I think. Her shades are beautiful though.
Totally agree with the blush from rare beauty, it's way too pigmented and hard to work with, the ND puff paint are THE BEST 😍💓 I love all the 3 shades, cover all 4 seasons 😚
ok, idea: have your subs dm you their full face makeup items and if you have them, use them throughout a period of time (ie a week) w your own tried and true products. this would be v important as it minimizes bias that arises from using new products in junction w each other, w/o knowing how they'll work together. so if the item is a foundation use a concealer that you know works so that the quality of the foundation isn't conflated w the properties of an unknown concealer. basically a statistical experiment, using ctrl raw materials, and new products as variables. it's a lot of work but it's the most comprehensive way to try a new product that works in junction w others. if I were a masochist I'd use Minitab (stats software) and would do a DOE (design of experiment) on how to set up this study.
K, have you seen the 'try it' box that kosas offers? It's a sample of almost all their products for ~$35, which in turn gives you a $35 store credit! It has all the colors of concealer, face oil, etc. It even comes with a mini deodorant that I know you like. Thought you could let the 'fam' know!
a friend of mine works for Pat McGrath n I had him get my the under eye powder n it's a huge huge disappointment. it's v drying n absolutely unambiguous abt it. Nars' translucent pressed setting powder in Crystal is amazing. no one knows how to use it correctly so ppl don't like it. but if you are ever want to experiment definitely do the NARS presses powder. seriously it's a v understand technology. translation: pls pls pls do a setting powder comparison and use NARS, too
So funny! I have a completely different skin type (oily) and yet the Pat McGrath foundation does the exact same thing: It emphasizes every tiny teensy flake on my face and yessss! It makes all the things that shine through look ashy…
I haven't personally tried it, so I don't know how good of an alternative it is to the Chantecaille concealer (also, they must be around the same price), but the Clé de Peau stick concealer is pretty iconic.
I completely agree with the PM foundation. I bought two shades because I kept thinking it must be the shade but I finally gave up for all of the reasons you stated. On the other hand, the Chantecaille Future Skin foundation is perfection
Recently dropped my pat McGrath under eye powder for the second time (I know...) and I really lost a lot of product this time all over my floor 😭, one of the only luxury items I have ever purchased bc she always has amazing sales
I could not make the PML foundation work at all. It showed every line, pore, and all texture. I tried different powders, lotions, time between waiting for it to dry, etc. it might be one of the worst foundations I've used (for me anyway). I've never tried the concealer and may give it a chance, but you are not alone in the foundation.
This is exactly how I feel about the Lisa Eldridge foundation. I've tried it so many ways and it is the worst foundation I've tried in a long time! I feel like people will never critique LE because she is a legend, similar to the community's esteem of "Mother Pat."
@@vesperlamarr oh no! I just ordered that one 😂 is it similar to Pat McGrath? It was between buying that or trying Westman Atelier vital skin (because Sephora sale..)
@@mirandaleschke I haven't tried the PMG foundation. I had the PMG concealer and liked it, but wasn't as blown away as I expected with all the hype it gets. I had 2 sample cards (so 8 shades) of LE and still couldn't find a great shade match. I didn't mind the texture but could not get it to look "seamless" or at all skin-like on my dry-ish skin. I really hated it, but hopefully I am the minority and you will love it like the rest of the internet! Koh Gen Do aqua is my holy grail foundation I don't know why I keep trying others
Hi! I’m pretty new to your channel and really enjoying your content! Can you or anyone explain the different color caps for the Uoma beauty foundation?! I’ve wanted to try it but when I go to find my shade it always differs from the person’s link. Lotsa love 💜💚
Will you be trying the Hermes blushes? They are one of favorite blushes because they don’t fade on my skin within an hour. Curious to hear your thoughts on those! Also, will you be reviewing the new Natasha Denona face palette? I love the colors of the blushes in those. 😊
hi kackie. 1st all great video. I just wanna ask. The PMG foundation is it as the same with Koh Gen Do Aqua foundation? In terms of consistency or finishing? I have textured skin eg. acne scars. I was going back and forth on buying the Koh Gen Do foundation but as i mentioned i have textured skin i do not know whether will it emphasis the skin textures? Love u....
For what it's worth, I have dry skin that is somewhat textured, and Koh Gen Do aqua is the most beautiful and skin-like foundation I've ever tried. Haven't tried PMG though. Koh Gen Do is not full coverage and is on the thinner side but not watery. I wore it on my wedding day and it was lovely all day.
I need advice from your encyclopedic knowledge of makeup! Salt New York's bronzer in light has been the best bronzer I've found for my pale self, but they are not currently shipping to Canada. What cream bronzers would you say are comparable?
Salt New York, last night, announce that they are shipping to Canada now (not sure how expensive it is though). Kiki put up a new video about it. Also there is a buy 3 get 2 free promo on the pans and they brought back limited edition colors from this year!
The potted version is the only formula I've tried and also oxidizes on me. I've found I have to wear an illuminating primer or sunscreen underneath to counter that oxidation (I use the Supergoop Glow screen). If I use something more mattifying or neutral in finish like the Supergoop Unseen I hate the final look of the foundation. Probably won't repurchase.
Looking for a good beginner cream blush that not extremely pigment? Blush scared. Kakie help! Also want something peachy not pink. Also don’t have a big budget. I need help to buy my first blush.
Milani cream (and liquid) blushes are great. Elf putty blushes are good too. Flower beauty blush bombs has a nice peachy shade called nectar. I use a brush with them and they I don't go overboard when I do that.
Start experimenting with a lipstick. There's more nuances with the colors, it's more portable, and you have a variety of finishes that you can apply with your fingers or a brush. But I've also heard amazing things about all 3 of the suggestions above.
I love that you said “To some ppl everything at Sephora is luxury priced”, I’d like to add that also to some ppl everything at Ulta is luxury priced… some ppl must shop at the dollar store or five below for cosmetics 🤷♀️
I really missed these kinds of videos that other creators had been doing awhile ago, and I'm so excited that you're doing them! There's only one person who I want to go to to tell if something is worth a huge price tag, and it's you!
Thank you! Yeah I still know what it’s like to be on a budget. Like if this weren’t my job, I think about it all the time.
@@kackie and that's one of the many reasons why we appreciate you!
The Pat McGrath under eye setting powder is amazing to me, I love it, I use it under my eyes all the time. HOWEVER, it does kick up a TON of product, I made a huge dent without even trying (or without using it daily!). It also just randomly broke one me. I didn’t drop it, I didn’t travel with it, and suddenly i opened it one day and it was broken. Julia Adams loves the powder too and found a dupe and it’s the Annabelle Perfect Matte setting powder (or a powder by Annabelle at least). If you were looking at the Pat McGrath one, pick up the Annabelle instead!
I appreciate your mindfulness. For me, I will not ever get to use/own/experience the products reviewed/tested/presented on this channel and Kackie so I watch to kind of vicariously enjoy or be it he loop at least. That said, I am a makeup lover on a tight budget so these kind of vids mean a lot to me from someone who has used both the Lux and the Lax. So yeah, there is a wealth of us, the usually silent yet likely the majority; that consider most of Sephora Luxury. I feel seen, thanks ♀. Lol
kackie we need a full face of your favorite innovative formulas! I want to see what new innovation there are in the makeup industry!
I think the Rare Beauty people were watching when you called this blush product uninspired, color-wise. The newer colors are much more nuanced. As to the dry-down, the matte is definitely problematic for me too. Here I think it’s worth mentioning the Danessa Myricks multi-tints. So forgiving, easy to apply and such a spot-on skin texture! Wish you talked more about DMB. SO much goodness going on over there!
I agree about DMB, I use the color fix all the time for blush and/or eyeshadow.
Vision flush or color fix?
@@radikaul I was referring to Vision Flush, though I’ve used Colorfix on the cheeks too (not nearly as successfully)
The palettes are awesome too! They all work and you can mix up your layered shades in so many different ways. I instantly feel more creative when I’m using her products. (I’m no pro.)
The chantecaille concealer reminds me of glossier’s concealer. I love it for touching up throughout the day but it’s not something I grab for while originally putting on my face
Yesssss that shade and illuminate blush looks ⭐️ on you.
I found you through Amanda Z and watched a few videos before I subscribed because I’m a bit picky but now I finally did! You review exactly the kinds of products I’m interested in and I particularly liked your Victoria Beckham review video you put out a while ago.
The reason I almost got the Refy blush was because I loved the Rose shade and it’s difficult to find a lot of cream blushes that have neither oil nor fragrance. But I got Fenty’s Petal Poppin instead, which is also oil and fragrance free, and that color scratches the same itch, for the same price, and for more product!
That Tom Ford foundation stick sure is doing right by you, Kackie. Your face is looking snatched!
Thank you!
It's a very good match.
I love that Pat McGrath foundation. I have combo skin. I like how it’s light and I don’t have to set it. I do have to mix two shades though.
I agree with you that the Pat McGrath foundation shows texture and was disappointing.
I have such a difficult time finding a shade that works for me. The only shade that matches my skin is Chanel BR22, but I don’t like the sublimate line. Thank you for educating us on all these products. I have definitely saved a lot of money.
I bought a Natasha detonate puff paint in the nudish color on your recommendation and it is amazing. I’ll definitely buy another color soon!
That’s the best thing I could hear!!
I bit the bullet and bought the 6 pack of the Westman Atelier lip balms and I would have never bought Garconne on its own because I didn't think it would work on my skin tone, but turns out it's my perfect My Lips but Better shade, I was SHOCKED. So glad I took the chance after your initial review of them because the colors I didn't think I would like ended up being my favorites lol. 🖤
One more thing: On the Pat McGrath undereye brightening powder: I use it with a teensy fan brush and pick up minimal product. Unfortunately it’s hard to pick up teensy amounts. But for me, it works ONLY if I use it this way. I’ll pull out the BioBrightener and see if that does it better. Thanks!
My exact thoughts on the Rare beauty liquid blushes. I returned mine, never looked even.
What?! I’m so surprised you don’t like the PM foundation. I have dry/maturing skin and it looks beautiful. I love the coverage and finish. I know makeup is subjective, but how dare you!
Also, thank you for acknowledging that luxury varies widely from person to person. I feel like the TH-cam has normalized spending obscene amounts on makeup. And wouldn’t you know it, once I significantly limited the amount of TH-cam I was consuming, the less anemic my back account was.
Hi Kackie, I just received the Patrick Ta light bronzer you had recommended. So far I think it looks great on my light to medium tone cool skin. I would never have known about this product before you presented it. Thank you for another win!
Hey! Loved the video. After I discovered Chantecaille's Future Skin foundation I lost interest in any other foundations. The only one I have and need. But still looking to find my HG concealer. Btw thanks you saved my money on VB blush sticks... I think. Her shades are beautiful though.
Your makeup looks absolutely amazing. Then I check the description box and oooo my my cc is going to hurt. I love the Kackie going luxe vibes.
Totally agree with the blush from rare beauty, it's way too pigmented and hard to work with, the ND puff paint are THE BEST 😍💓 I love all the 3 shades, cover all 4 seasons 😚
The bareminerals complexion rescue stick is also nice, I also enjoy the alima pure cream concealer
ok, idea:
have your subs dm you their full face makeup items and if you have them, use them throughout a period of time (ie a week) w your own tried and true products. this would be v important as it minimizes bias that arises from using new products in junction w each other, w/o knowing how they'll work together.
so if the item is a foundation use a concealer that you know works so that the quality of the foundation isn't conflated w the properties of an unknown concealer.
basically a statistical experiment, using ctrl raw materials, and new products as variables.
it's a lot of work but it's the most comprehensive way to try a new product that works in junction w others.
if I were a masochist I'd use Minitab (stats software) and would do a DOE (design of experiment) on how to set up this study.
K, have you seen the 'try it' box that kosas offers? It's a sample of almost all their products for ~$35, which in turn gives you a $35 store credit! It has all the colors of concealer, face oil, etc. It even comes with a mini deodorant that I know you like. Thought you could let the 'fam' know!
I like the Danessa Myricks vision flush or whatever they are called instead of the RB liquid blushes. I use those with my fingers even.
Can you consider getting the Lisa Eldridge foundation to review it and maybe compare it to anything in your collection?
YES. Better yet, pick up a few sample cards and demo the shades on your jawline!
@@RachelDee I don't think Lisa Eldridge has sample cards..
a friend of mine works for Pat McGrath n I had him get my the under eye powder n it's a huge huge disappointment. it's v drying n absolutely unambiguous abt it. Nars' translucent pressed setting powder in Crystal is amazing. no one knows how to use it correctly so ppl don't like it. but if you are ever want to experiment definitely do the NARS presses powder. seriously it's a v understand technology.
translation: pls pls pls do a setting powder comparison and use NARS, too
I love the NARS translucent powder. It's so good and lasts forever
So funny! I have a completely different skin type (oily) and yet the Pat McGrath foundation does the exact same thing: It emphasizes every tiny teensy flake on my face and yessss! It makes all the things that shine through look ashy…
I haven't personally tried it, so I don't know how good of an alternative it is to the Chantecaille concealer (also, they must be around the same price), but the Clé de Peau stick concealer is pretty iconic.
I consider almost all sephora luxury!
Thought I’d mention that Armani has 50% off best selling stuff on their website today.
I completely agree with the PM foundation. I bought two shades because I kept thinking it must be the shade but I finally gave up for all of the reasons you stated. On the other hand, the Chantecaille Future Skin foundation is perfection
Recently dropped my pat McGrath under eye powder for the second time (I know...) and I really lost a lot of product this time all over my floor 😭, one of the only luxury items I have ever purchased bc she always has amazing sales
I could not make the PML foundation work at all. It showed every line, pore, and all texture. I tried different powders, lotions, time between waiting for it to dry, etc. it might be one of the worst foundations I've used (for me anyway). I've never tried the concealer and may give it a chance, but you are not alone in the foundation.
This is exactly how I feel about the Lisa Eldridge foundation. I've tried it so many ways and it is the worst foundation I've tried in a long time! I feel like people will never critique LE because she is a legend, similar to the community's esteem of "Mother Pat."
@@vesperlamarr oh no! I just ordered that one 😂 is it similar to Pat McGrath? It was between buying that or trying Westman Atelier vital skin (because Sephora sale..)
@@mirandaleschke I haven't tried the PMG foundation. I had the PMG concealer and liked it, but wasn't as blown away as I expected with all the hype it gets. I had 2 sample cards (so 8 shades) of LE and still couldn't find a great shade match. I didn't mind the texture but could not get it to look "seamless" or at all skin-like on my dry-ish skin. I really hated it, but hopefully I am the minority and you will love it like the rest of the internet! Koh Gen Do aqua is my holy grail foundation I don't know why I keep trying others
Love hearing your thoughts!
My head cannon is that Amanda has a closet nest lined with all of the beauty products that mysteriously disappear from your collection 😂
Will you be trying the new Lisa Eldridge foundation?
Hi! I’m pretty new to your channel and really enjoying your content! Can you or anyone explain the different color caps for the Uoma beauty foundation?! I’ve wanted to try it but when I go to find my shade it always differs from the person’s link. Lotsa love 💜💚
Will you be trying the Hermes blushes? They are one of favorite blushes because they don’t fade on my skin within an hour. Curious to hear your thoughts on those! Also, will you be reviewing the new Natasha Denona face palette? I love the colors of the blushes in those. 😊
Oooh I can!
hi kackie. 1st all great video. I just wanna ask. The PMG foundation is it as the same with Koh Gen Do Aqua foundation? In terms of consistency or finishing? I have textured skin eg. acne scars. I was going back and forth on buying the Koh Gen Do foundation but as i mentioned i have textured skin i do not know whether will it emphasis the skin textures? Love u....
For what it's worth, I have dry skin that is somewhat textured, and Koh Gen Do aqua is the most beautiful and skin-like foundation I've ever tried. Haven't tried PMG though. Koh Gen Do is not full coverage and is on the thinner side but not watery. I wore it on my wedding day and it was lovely all day.
@@vesperlamarr thank you. Maybe i shud try then... Urggggghhh
@@lidyafuad4226 sorry to have encouraged you- it does cost a pretty penny!
very intrigued by what’s on your face today!!!!! 👀 can’t wait to hear your thoughts
I need advice from your encyclopedic knowledge of makeup! Salt New York's bronzer in light has been the best bronzer I've found for my pale self, but they are not currently shipping to Canada. What cream bronzers would you say are comparable?
Salt New York, last night, announce that they are shipping to Canada now (not sure how expensive it is though). Kiki put up a new video about it. Also there is a buy 3 get 2 free promo on the pans and they brought back limited edition colors from this year!
@@paulastratton3047 Thank you so much for letting me know!! I must've missed that announcement
I’m interested as well thing any other options that aren’t salt new you’re that have a similar shade powder or cream.
The chantecaille foundation is a gorgeous formula but it really oxidizes on me and gets too orange! What’s up with that!?
Ooh I dunno! They’re great about taking returns and exchanges though!
The potted version is the only formula I've tried and also oxidizes on me. I've found I have to wear an illuminating primer or sunscreen underneath to counter that oxidation (I use the Supergoop Glow screen). If I use something more mattifying or neutral in finish like the Supergoop Unseen I hate the final look of the foundation. Probably won't repurchase.
@@gianninal5455 so weird! Glad I’m not alone though. My favorite foundation continues to be the L’Oreal infallible 🤣🤷🏼♀️
Looking for a good beginner cream blush that not extremely pigment? Blush scared. Kakie help! Also want something peachy not pink. Also don’t have a big budget. I need help to buy my first blush.
Milani cream (and liquid) blushes are great. Elf putty blushes are good too. Flower beauty blush bombs has a nice peachy shade called nectar. I use a brush with them and they I don't go overboard when I do that.
Start experimenting with a lipstick. There's more nuances with the colors, it's more portable, and you have a variety of finishes that you can apply with your fingers or a brush. But I've also heard amazing things about all 3 of the suggestions above.
EXCITED 😬
An even cheaper option for liquid blush with a better formula is Flower beauty blush bombs.
I know your delving into luxury beauty right now, but have you thought about trying some indie brands?
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The Rare Beauty blushes just seem kinda like liquid lipsticks imo
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