As a broke student, I get my "luxury" kick from getting the occasional mid-range/high end item on sale 😂 I do have one of the Natasha Denona minis! It felt a bit like buying into a little piece of the fantasy.
I was like that a few years ago but instead of buying originals I fell for the fakes! Luckily it was just one purchase and then I knew what was up and never bought fakes again
Charlotte Tilbury is very worth it to me. 1) It looks great on me 2) It is my go to & I feel great wearing it 3) it last me a long time & is a little luxury I give myself. I gave up drinking, I gave up smoking, so this is a healthy treat. I suffer from depression & I am disabled. Many days I hate the way I look in the mirror. So if I can find something that makes me enjoy a mirror again, it is worth any amount. It is my way of boosting my self esteem when I look good, so it is good for my mental health. Now, I prolly wont spend $54 on one shadow- but if it looks good on me, my credit card is out. Name brands don’t sway me, but come on, I want the boujie feeling. Makeup is all about looking & feeling your best. It can make you look like anything you want- even a different person. It can be a way of escaping everything I hate when I look in the mirror.
I can absolutely relate. I have so few “vices”, so I feel like I can justify a $40 lipstick every once in a while. I struggle with some chronic health issues, and I really appreciate how devoting some time each morning to doing my makeup (especially using those luxury items) can make me feel just a little bit special on an otherwise unfortunate day.
Her makeup is very flattering on me. I have so many palettes, but for a quick, classy look, I use her quads. The new Dreams quad is a fantastic formula. I don’t buy all her quads or palettes, but the ones I have I definitely use. That magic cream is so soothing to my eyes and the flawless filter and setting spray are really excellent products. Totally worth it to me
Is it worth it? That's a great question, and the answer will be different for everyone. To me, I cannot imagine ever buying a single shade of eyeshadow for $50,-. It doesn't matter how good it may be. On the other hand, I love my Charlotte Tilbury quad, wich was also $50,- but for four (quite small) shades. That one is a big fat yes. But luxury prices are getting out of control, and I have my limits to what's reasonable. I did fall into the hype about the gold Tom Ford lipgloss, and bought it even though it's a ridiculous pricepoint. I felt so stupid, so disappointed when I found out that it is, off course, just a gloss. Nothing special. That was a serious lesson. I do have to say I don't really care that much about luxury packaging, I'm sure that helps.
I have had the worse 2 weeks. Started with a sore throat into sitting in an overcrowded Hospital with an Abscess in my throat. it was big so had me on an IV for antibiotics and sitting on the bed w8th suction for another. Was in the ER for 20 hours and was exhausted by 9a.m. when I got home. Still recovering and watching this is making me happy. Thank you Lauren for all you do here and for making me happy.
I am the girl that wants the expensive stuff on a deal-felt that so deep in my soul! I am right there with you. I am not into the cheap of the cheap. I am into expensive on the cheap! This is why I love your channel so much. We are on the same page. Finding the good stuff for a discount.
First of all, love the ladybugs. Theresaisdead I blame for my chantecaille addiction. I’ll get something from them and it is soooo good. FYI they usually have a 30% off sale in July, to celebrate the founders birthday. Pat’s eyeshadow is so good but I never pay full price for stuff, she seems like she is always having a sale. However her shipping is really slow.
I am almost never tempted by "luxury" makeup. It's not my vibe in terms of the looks you can create, and I'm not into spending $90 on one thing. I love mid and some high end things but only if they fit into my colourful esthetic. I'd rather have more options in my collection than a couple of expensive products!
For me, personally, and this is just me....no judgement on anyone else. I'm really trying to redefine ' luxury'. I already have so much makeup. Mostly drugstore and so High end and midrange. I very often lust after these luxury brands.....but I have to keep reminding myself that its Mostly to create a fantasy version of me or 'treat myself ' reality is.......I've never met a makeup product that changed my life.....and chances are.... dropping more $$$$ probably won't either. Reality me works in a supermarket and mainly uses my makeup to wear to work in that supermarket. Nowadays, in this financial climate, if I choose between £40 an eyeshadow quad or filling my car with petrol.... I know what I will choose. But that's just me. My mama used to say " you can't buy the person you want to be ". So I get my luxury makeup fixes by watching creators discuss them on TH-cam lol x
I love the idea of splurging on a luxury makeup item that is bought while on vacation as a souvenir, or to wear for an event and then you can enjoy it afterwards. However I have yet to actually do either! I almost bought a CT Quad to use as my "go-to" eye look but I couldn't find a color combo that I loved enough to justify it. Maybe someday.
I have the Chantecaille Eye Shades in Elephant and Pangolin and looooove them! I grabbed mine on sale. Perfect for single shadow looks. Love packing them for a wedding look if I'm trying to pack light. 🥰
Your “it almost looks like nothing, but it’s BEAUTIFUL” comment made me think of the Tom Ford Nude Dip quad-there’s something elegant and restrained about the finish of those shadows, but they’re absolutely beautiful.
I love those Chantecaille singles. They aren’t too emollient and don’t crease on me when I use them by themselves. To me, that is worth it. Most shimmers from other brands I have to pair with a matte or it creases in a couple hours.
I think my biggest treat-yo-self item was the Makeup by Mario Master Metals palette (with the mixing medium). It’s so effortless beautiful and so sparkly and can also be used as winged eyeliner! It is such a pop. If I broke it, I would almost immediately replace it.
Really loved this video and your eye look! I have the Chantecaille luminous shadow in Elephant. It's a favorite and I love the packaging. But because it's self-contained and I can't add it to my byops, I forget to use it. I would love to have Rhinoceros and Pangolin, but hesitate to spend the money, since likely the same thing would happen.
Those two chantecaille products definitely fall into your makeup aesthetic lately, shimmer washes of bronzes and neutrals. I’m glad they worked out for you. That highlighter is beautiful
Lauren, you should totally try to use the tom ford quad with the applicators! I have since decluttered mine because of the TF animal testing policy BUT when I used those applicators…I was shook. It give it a little extra luxury feel. I think you’d love the one called “nude dip”
I usually spend a decent amount of money on my personal staples. Skincare, foundation, cream shadow, and bronzer. I spend much less on like blushes, eyeliners, lipstick.. I doubt I would ever pay a ton for a powder shadow because I don't wear them often. I appreciate brands like Roen who are a bit more expensive but have a lot of shadow quads as opposed to a single shadow. I appreciate that you're one of the gurus who walks the line between luxury and lower price points quite well (you just paired a Chantecaille shadow with a Pixi liner which is fucking awesome) You like deals and if something is expensive you reassure us that we don't have to buy it, it's not terribly essential. But it is also your job and you are reviewing this stuff for us so no one will fault you for spending your money. It definitely helps me out when you review a wide range of price points. Thanks, Lauren!
Yep that Gucci sheer red lipstick is great for summer, for like a red, but not scary. I love it so much. Only wish the smell was like vanilla and not roses haha
I love makeup and I do have a handful of luxury products in my collection, and a lot more on my wishlist. I have two of the Le Chrome Luxe Eye Duos from Chantecaille, but I haven't had them very long and I'm still deciding whether or not they're worth it (they're stunning, but I usually need to double prime my eyelids, but I'm yet to try it with just a MAC paint pot - if anyone's curious, the shades I have are Kenya and Monte Carlo). I have the Chantecaille Real Bronze in Sirena, and it is beautiful, and I love the formula, but I'm also not sure if it's anything special once it's on, but I still love it, and I would probably buy another shade if they came out with one that's a little lighter and slightly cooler toned. I have the Future Skin Tinted Moisturiser (shade Aura), and I think it's definitely worth it. The shade range sucks, but it's a beautiful formula, it works really well with my combination skin, it has just enough coverage to even out my skin tone but not wash me out, and it doesn't sit horribly on my skin - it's one of those products that kinda looks like skin, like a 'my skin but better' type of product. It also has algae extracts - my skin loves those. I also have four of the Lip Veils. Obviously I think they're absolutely worth it, despite the price tag - I have four of them! They're beautiful and hydrating, they're flattering over dry and textured lips, I've never had problems with bleeding or feathering, they sheer out nicely but can also be built up to be super opaque, and they have baobab oil, which nourishes the lips. The shades I have are Iris, Azalea, Portucala, and Elderberry, if anyone's curious. Something I will say about the Lip Veils, though, is that the L'Oreal Colour Riche Shine lipsticks work very similarly and cost a lot less, they just don't have the baobab oil or the elephant drawings on the packaging. I do prefer the Chantecaille, though.
Luxury and prestige used to have their place, but indie took over me. Tom Ford is so good, they are almost worth the outrageous price, but indie delivers excellent quality for less. Sydney Grace has gorgeous, reliable satin and metallic neutrals for a few dollars each, and one of my all-time favorite shadows is $3 Looxi shadow. For the price of the one perfect Tom Ford quad, I could buy tens of eyeshadows, plus commission a super personalized magnetic palette from Etsy to hold them. No contest!
First of all.....that top is so cute! I also love luxury on a deal but I'm either too lazy to shop around, I find out about sales too late or I'm afraid to deviate from shopping at sephora. I really need to branch out more so I can find the bargains.
Crazy timing, I just used a Sephora gift card to buy that Charlotte Tilbury Oyster Pearl shadow. I normally use gift cards more efficiently but I decided to go for it and get that shadow and the Iconic Nude lip liner for quick neutral looks.
For me it’s Dior Amber Diamond highlighter from old beauty TH-cam days- Tanya Burr made me buy it lol. To this day I still debate on whether I want to splurge on the Soleit Tan De Chanel 😂
Yay!!! A late night upload!! I love your content so much Lauren, thanks for guiding me through so much of what I know about makeup 🥰 hope you're doing well!!
Middle of the night last night I made a super impulse buy from Net-a-Porte because selected Chantecaille stuff were 30% off (I would never buy it full price for the single anyway) and I ended up buying the Rhinos eyeshadow! And today you’re talking about it 😄. Very synchronistic. I hope I can create a look as beautiful as yours.
I splurged and bought that Rhino shadow last year and I love it! It’s beautiful as a liner as well. It’s not worth the $50+ but I’m still glad I have it.
I can totally see buying a luxury item that you just love even if it's not worth the price. It can be a fun experience--if you can occasionally swing it 😉
Hey Lauren! Not sure if you're looking for ideas but I'd love to see your Recommendations/Shop-My-Stash for Summer 2022 Wedding makeup. You've been into the more soft-glam makeup lately so I'd love to see your recs on that theme 😅
I just looked up those Chantecaille single shadows on their website nas holy moly do they not do that sparkle any justice. it looks so magnificent on your eyes and in your swatch, it looks almost like any other shadow on their website.
I'm always willing to buy expensive or luxury perfume as even if it's over £100 that bottle is going to last for so long even if it becomes your every day scent. And an amazing scent brings me so much joy! I like it all, from the nice bottle, to the spray, to how a nice perfume can really change your mood. For me that's definitely worth the high price tag xxx
Girl!! You’d LOVE CCO! With the Tom Ford quads (40% off!), the clinique cheek pop blushes in the pearl shades, and I picked up Killian princess perfume for like $45!!
The Pacific Northwest is in a cold wave. It's mid June and I have to wear a rain jacket layered over a sweater, and waterproof boots which is outrageous as most years by mid May we're already into our annual drought
I absolutely love the PMG Labs Lunar Nude highlighter. I got it on a deal during the holidays too, and it will take forever to pan. IMO this one is worth it. 💛💛💛
I really think you would like the glow by auric smoke reflect shadow duos. The topper on them is really unique flakey glitter like you like. They feel expensive all around.
I love those duos. The entire Auric experience is so luxury. I feel so special getting one of their packages. My mom doesn’t do much makeup, so I was so excited to be able to get her the plush ritual so that she could have some of that luxury experience too.
if you love the charlotte gold bar highlighters, a very similar formula is the estee lauder gelée bronze goddess highlighter. they are so nice! love your videos, looking forward to every single one. your ideas are so creative, yet easy to consume if it makes sense. much love ❤️
Thanks for the late night upload. I’m working night shift and this made me so excited. I just splurged on pat mgrath and I dipped into one shadow and I was surprised about how terrible the eyeshadow applied?! I’m not sure if I wasn’t doing it correctly or it wasn’t mixing well with other shadows I own, but I was disappointed. I definitely need to try the shadows again 😂
I'm disappointed with Pat McGrath as well. Her shadows crease so badly on me, no matter what primer I use. And I don't mean light creasing - I mean at the end of the day it almost looks like I purposely left negative space on my eyelid. The only way I can wear those eyeshadows is to put another eyeshadow close in color underneath so that when PML creases, you can't see it as easily.
@@alrb06 I just bought the trio of lip balms during her sale so I’m excited for those. I don’t wear lipstick enough to splurge on those but I’m glad you like that!
I love the concept of what does "worth it" mean... for me I love luxury. I find you can buy most things and feel like its a great product. My go-to blush is the Dior Rouge Blush. There are SO many colours and are so pigmented they last all day for me. No fading. So for me that makes the $54CAD price worth it. That being said being in Canada (not USA) is a big difference. Since shipping and tax buying from an indie brand will still cost the same as high end that is already in my city. To me, it makes more sense to just buy high end, amd not risk an additional $70cad import tax at delivery
I adore TF cream shadows. I bought that duo just to have another cream from them and also don’t like the powder shade. But TF creams are the best for me. They stay out, they don’t crease, or move and I have such oily lids. I wish they’d come out with more shades.
Such a fun video, that Chantecaille eye & cheek is stunning. It's officially on my wishlist. I have the Chantecaille Cheetah eyeshadow and use it as my inner corner highlight 99% of the time I do my makeup so to me, it's been worth it and the packaging is just so beautiful. 💕
I got both the Tom Ford Golden Peach and Naked Bronze duos back in December/January for 50% off and I ADORE Golden Peach's cream shade too! The Naked Bronze cream shade is a bit too dark for my everyday looks, but also stunning. I definitely tend to use them with a different topper shade (typically reaching into one of the big Pat McGrath holiday palettes), but I like the powder shades in the Tom Ford Duos for days when I'm going for something really light and easy - they just don't really work for me with the creams.
Hey Lauren! Love your channel and your in-depth reviews of so many products. I would love to know what the best high-shine foil-like shadows are, in your opinion, that don't have texture or big sparkle junks? I love Stila's shimmer and glow liquid eyeshadow in kitten and am wondering if there are other shades out there (in whatever formula/format) with this high-shine pay off without the texture?
The Chantecaille eyeshadows are sooo worth it. I snagged 4 when Barney's was closing. I literally use them daily, and they are so beautiful applied wet as well. The reflect and shimmer is so unique and people have actually commented on it. They definitely look expensive on the eyes. Suprisingly the Cheetah, which I consider the least interesting to the eye, is my go to, and Giraffe for blue eyes is stunning!
Around the 20 min mark you reminded me about the Chantecaille finishing powder (with the hummingbird on the packaging) that I’ve been using forever, and still feels like I have forever to go. I remember thinking I was just falling for the hype paying $88 for a finishing powder. But I do use it nearly everyday and feel like I’m getting value for my money. So in that sense it was worth it to me.
I agree with you about your personal preference, finances and if you will truly love and use it!! I will pay more for great quality that works and makes me beautiful/happy skincare, perfume and haircare products…like the new Dyson that I’ve finally decided I’m going to treat myself to!! I’ve spent money on higher priced makeup items…especially palettes and regretted it immediately. I put much more thought now into what I spend my money on and if I will truly use it and love it!!
Caudalie… the grape water mist is so much better and so hydrating, especially after sun. I think I’ve repurchased a few times the past few summers- not a fan of any of the Tom Ford shadows at all … and I got 3 for free from my sister who works for Sephora-
im thinking about it and I don't rly have any luxury makeup 🤔 the closest thing would be a charlotte tilbury quad that i bought on a whim. I did 0 research and idk why lol I usually try and see swatches beforehand. It's all shimmers but I don't LoVe it, I just like it. The packaging reminds me of something I have from revolution. Something that's been on my radar for a minute are the glowy lip balms from dior, but that's mostly bc I have the same initials as them.
i have a few TF quads and the wet /dry formulas are the best! honeymoon is stunning!! and my most used 🤩 also you need a westman atelier superloaded highlighter ....they are chefs kiss
I recently fell in love with the Givenchy sheer velvet lipsticks.... oh my Goddd. Lemme tell you. They are Soo Damn Beautiful! This is my perfect matte lipstick formula! $38 each! I only wish there were more shades 😎 (and that the lids were not velvet* ---> you can buy different lids for $15 each 🙄 ... I have SO MANY lip products but can actually see myself using up a whole tube of this stuff - so that makes it worth it to me.
I bought the Chanel Water Fresh Tint from The chanel website because I wanted the whole fantasy and the packaging is straight so cheap not even glass. It does not feel luxurious at all but the product is divine.
I love my Charlotte Tilbury items, my many Patrick Ta blushes (my favorite) and my Pat McGrath Velvet Kohl eyeliner. Quality products that hold up to the heat, humidity and long hospital shifts. I dupe when I can, makeup Revolution has a Tilbury cream bronzer dupe, Clinique has a Venusian Sunrise dupe and Stila Camouflage is very similiar to the just released ABH Nouveau palette.
I bought a ton on ford quad recently and liked it at first but then the formula seemed to be drying out so the shadow was crumbly (it is the new cream formula) so I was like oh hell no! Not worth it at all.. Charlotte Tilbury is my favorite and believe all her products are worth it ❤️
The only luxury items i have bought are from Samantha Ravndahl's brand Auric. I have enjoyed everything I bought. I think the glow lust is particularly worth it. I feel like I could use it endlessly, year round and love it. The smoke reflects I think would be more worth it if I did not own so much eyeshadow. I bought one of the holiday colors and I don't like it as much because I have to work with it more than the neutral colors.
I love my Gucci bronzer, Dior highlighters, Pat McGrath anything, anything tatcha, and guerlain meteorites. Tom ford quads are ok, and ysl eyeshadow clutch is very bougie but I don’t love the shadows.
the chantecaille rhinoceros shadow looks so unbelievably gorgeous on you, and now i have to get one of those singles, because those shimmers are incredible. the TF looks gorgeous but i there’s no way in hell that i could ever afford them. the CT eyes to mesmerize in oyster pearl has been on my wishlist for years now. i have never been drawn into chanel’s makeup for some reason. i was gifted a gucci lipstick for my birthday and allllll of a sudden understood hannah’s such high regard for allllll of her gucci lipsticks. lol. loveeee her!!! btw, i love the way your eyes are twinkling ✨
Love the look, those Chantecaille shades are amazing and that's the one I'd pick as well. Bougie for me: recently I bought a Natasha Denona lipstick at full price, the famous Amarosa shade to go woth my mini Love palette and though it would pair beautifully with the Retros as well. I won't lie, when I opened it I was severely disappointed, because the color looked like this amazing soft pink with a little hint of taupe/lilac online, and instead, it was a pink nude. It wasn't what I wanted at all, but now I love it for the great nude lip it makes on me. The formula and packaging are lovely, no complaints there.
For me it's Charlotte Tilbury stuff. I started with a mini lipstick set that included Pillow Talk and realized how great the formula really is. Then I was sent the Pillow Talk eyeshadow quad and then I just bought a highlight, bronzer and blush...
I so agree with something about a large palette seems less luxurious - I wonder if it’s something about a single where it feels almost rare or scarce and then a “treat” as a result
I just have to say, I thought I had clicked on an old video when I saw the knitted top at first. I clicked out of full screen mode to check the date 😄 it's super cute though!
I have a few expensive makeup products, I usually get things on sale, or with points. I just most of the time decide - is this worth having it end up being washed down the drain at night? Ha ha! Most of the time it's a no when you get $50 and up. Love your beauty outside and in, Lauren.
I definitely covet all the high end things, but at the best possible deal. End result, I don't own many. The highest end item I own (my makeup collection is pretty minimal), is the Charlotte Tilbury setting spray. I really do think it's much better than a lot of the drug store ones I've tried.
Hi, Lauren! What’s the Color Tattoo dupe for CT Oyster Pearl? I LOVE the color of the CT Oyster Pearl eyeshadow, but sadly, a while ago, I got three of these CT pot shimmery shadows, including Oyster Pearl, and they irritated my eyes and creased badly, even with primer, within 30 minutes of use. I had to return them 😭 And I’ve been on the hunt for an Oyster Pearl substitute ever since.
I'm curious to know about luxury brands outer packing, for example the box that the Gucci lipstick comes in. The bullet is beautiful, but is the box? Because that is what the recipient of your gift sees first. It's on my mind because I gifted a Charlotte Tilbury lipstick recently and the box was a disappoint (to me). I hadn't seen the box until I purchased the lipstick. It looked cheaper than it should, in my opinion. I still gifted it, she loved it. Just an experience I had.
As a broke student, I get my "luxury" kick from getting the occasional mid-range/high end item on sale 😂 I do have one of the Natasha Denona minis! It felt a bit like buying into a little piece of the fantasy.
I make over $60k and I’m still like this 🤣 but I was poor most my life.
@@Monicalala I respect that! I won't make those figures in my life probably but once I get a proper salary, I'll try to stay sensible with money 😊
I was like that a few years ago but instead of buying originals I fell for the fakes! Luckily it was just one purchase and then I knew what was up and never bought fakes again
@@TheEtherny Oh yeah I'll definitely only stick to reputable retailers.
Charlotte Tilbury is very worth it to me.
1) It looks great on me
2) It is my go to & I feel great wearing it
3) it last me a long time & is a little luxury I give myself.
I gave up drinking, I gave up smoking, so this is a healthy treat. I suffer from depression & I am disabled. Many days I hate the way I look in the mirror. So if I can find something that makes me enjoy a mirror again, it is worth any amount.
It is my way of boosting my self esteem when I look good, so it is good for my mental health. Now, I prolly wont spend $54 on one shadow- but if it looks good on me, my credit card is out.
Name brands don’t sway me, but come on, I want the boujie feeling. Makeup is all about looking & feeling your best. It can make you look like anything you want- even a different person. It can be a way of escaping everything I hate when I look in the mirror.
I can absolutely relate. I have so few “vices”, so I feel like I can justify a $40 lipstick every once in a while. I struggle with some chronic health issues, and I really appreciate how devoting some time each morning to doing my makeup (especially using those luxury items) can make me feel just a little bit special on an otherwise unfortunate day.
Her makeup is very flattering on me. I have so many palettes, but for a quick, classy look, I use her quads. The new Dreams quad is a fantastic formula. I don’t buy all her quads or palettes, but the ones I have I definitely use. That magic cream is so soothing to my eyes and the flawless filter and setting spray are really excellent products. Totally worth it to me
@@MEGalasso1 you summed it up better than I ever could. ❤
How does it give you a luxury feeling given that most of her packaging is pretty cheap plastic?
Is it worth it? That's a great question, and the answer will be different for everyone. To me, I cannot imagine ever buying a single shade of eyeshadow for $50,-. It doesn't matter how good it may be. On the other hand, I love my Charlotte Tilbury quad, wich was also $50,- but for four (quite small) shades. That one is a big fat yes.
But luxury prices are getting out of control, and I have my limits to what's reasonable.
I did fall into the hype about the gold Tom Ford lipgloss, and bought it even though it's a ridiculous pricepoint. I felt so stupid, so disappointed when I found out that it is, off course, just a gloss. Nothing special. That was a serious lesson.
I do have to say I don't really care that much about luxury packaging, I'm sure that helps.
I have had the worse 2 weeks. Started with a sore throat into sitting in an overcrowded Hospital with an Abscess in my throat. it was big so had me on an IV for antibiotics and sitting on the bed w8th suction for another. Was in the ER for 20 hours and was exhausted by 9a.m. when I got home. Still recovering and watching this is making me happy. Thank you Lauren for all you do here and for making me happy.
Feel better soon
@@sevothtartesama18 thank you so much. Now if I can skip the night being recapt over and over. 😆🤪
I am the girl that wants the expensive stuff on a deal-felt that so deep in my soul! I am right there with you. I am not into the cheap of the cheap. I am into expensive on the cheap!
This is why I love your channel so much. We are on the same page. Finding the good stuff for a discount.
First of all, love the ladybugs. Theresaisdead I blame for my chantecaille addiction. I’ll get something from them and it is soooo good. FYI they usually have a 30% off sale in July, to celebrate the founders birthday. Pat’s eyeshadow is so good but I never pay full price for stuff, she seems like she is always having a sale. However her shipping is really slow.
I am almost never tempted by "luxury" makeup. It's not my vibe in terms of the looks you can create, and I'm not into spending $90 on one thing. I love mid and some high end things but only if they fit into my colourful esthetic. I'd rather have more options in my collection than a couple of expensive products!
For me, personally, and this is just me....no judgement on anyone else. I'm really trying to redefine ' luxury'. I already have so much makeup. Mostly drugstore and so High end and midrange. I very often lust after these luxury brands.....but I have to keep reminding myself that its Mostly to create a fantasy version of me or 'treat myself ' reality is.......I've never met a makeup product that changed my life.....and chances are.... dropping more $$$$ probably won't either. Reality me works in a supermarket and mainly uses my makeup to wear to work in that supermarket. Nowadays, in this financial climate, if I choose between £40 an eyeshadow quad or filling my car with petrol.... I know what I will choose. But that's just me. My mama used to say " you can't buy the person you want to be ". So I get my luxury makeup fixes by watching creators discuss them on TH-cam lol x
I love the idea of splurging on a luxury makeup item that is bought while on vacation as a souvenir, or to wear for an event and then you can enjoy it afterwards. However I have yet to actually do either! I almost bought a CT Quad to use as my "go-to" eye look but I couldn't find a color combo that I loved enough to justify it. Maybe someday.
I have the Chantecaille Eye Shades in Elephant and Pangolin and looooove them! I grabbed mine on sale. Perfect for single shadow looks. Love packing them for a wedding look if I'm trying to pack light. 🥰
Your “it almost looks like nothing, but it’s BEAUTIFUL” comment made me think of the Tom Ford Nude Dip quad-there’s something elegant and restrained about the finish of those shadows, but they’re absolutely beautiful.
I have bought every Chantecaille single eyeshadow from SkinStore when they have 25% off sales. Love these eyeshadows so much!
I feel like a kid in the candy store regarding cosmetics. Too bad I cannot afford these high priced goodies
I love those Chantecaille singles. They aren’t too emollient and don’t crease on me when I use them by themselves. To me, that is worth it. Most shimmers from other brands I have to pair with a matte or it creases in a couple hours.
I think my biggest treat-yo-self item was the Makeup by Mario Master Metals palette (with the mixing medium). It’s so effortless beautiful and so sparkly and can also be used as winged eyeliner! It is such a pop. If I broke it, I would almost immediately replace it.
I love your ladybug sweater! May I ask where you got it?
I love this look on u!! It’s giving editorial Gucci with the sweater haha
the summer lip balms in the neon green from Cantecaille are calling my name. I'm trying so hard to ignore them lol
Really loved this video and your eye look! I have the Chantecaille luminous shadow in Elephant. It's a favorite and I love the packaging. But because it's self-contained and I can't add it to my byops, I forget to use it. I would love to have Rhinoceros and Pangolin, but hesitate to spend the money, since likely the same thing would happen.
Your sweater!! I LOVE it- where did you get it?
Those two chantecaille products definitely fall into your makeup aesthetic lately, shimmer washes of bronzes and neutrals. I’m glad they worked out for you. That highlighter is beautiful
The items in my collection that I consider the most "luxury" are my clionadh eyeshadows. I feel soo fancy when I wear them
Lauren, you should totally try to use the tom ford quad with the applicators! I have since decluttered mine because of the TF animal testing policy BUT when I used those applicators…I was shook. It give it a little extra luxury feel. I think you’d love the one called “nude dip”
Ladybug sweater yaaassssssss😍
Rhino single shadow yaaaasssssss!!!
I usually spend a decent amount of money on my personal staples. Skincare, foundation, cream shadow, and bronzer. I spend much less on like blushes, eyeliners, lipstick.. I doubt I would ever pay a ton for a powder shadow because I don't wear them often.
I appreciate brands like Roen who are a bit more expensive but have a lot of shadow quads as opposed to a single shadow.
I appreciate that you're one of the gurus who walks the line between luxury and lower price points quite well (you just paired a Chantecaille shadow with a Pixi liner which is fucking awesome) You like deals and if something is expensive you reassure us that we don't have to buy it, it's not terribly essential. But it is also your job and you are reviewing this stuff for us so no one will fault you for spending your money. It definitely helps me out when you review a wide range of price points. Thanks, Lauren!
Yep that Gucci sheer red lipstick is great for summer, for like a red, but not scary. I love it so much. Only wish the smell was like vanilla and not roses haha
I love makeup and I do have a handful of luxury products in my collection, and a lot more on my wishlist. I have two of the Le Chrome Luxe Eye Duos from Chantecaille, but I haven't had them very long and I'm still deciding whether or not they're worth it (they're stunning, but I usually need to double prime my eyelids, but I'm yet to try it with just a MAC paint pot - if anyone's curious, the shades I have are Kenya and Monte Carlo). I have the Chantecaille Real Bronze in Sirena, and it is beautiful, and I love the formula, but I'm also not sure if it's anything special once it's on, but I still love it, and I would probably buy another shade if they came out with one that's a little lighter and slightly cooler toned. I have the Future Skin Tinted Moisturiser (shade Aura), and I think it's definitely worth it. The shade range sucks, but it's a beautiful formula, it works really well with my combination skin, it has just enough coverage to even out my skin tone but not wash me out, and it doesn't sit horribly on my skin - it's one of those products that kinda looks like skin, like a 'my skin but better' type of product. It also has algae extracts - my skin loves those. I also have four of the Lip Veils. Obviously I think they're absolutely worth it, despite the price tag - I have four of them! They're beautiful and hydrating, they're flattering over dry and textured lips, I've never had problems with bleeding or feathering, they sheer out nicely but can also be built up to be super opaque, and they have baobab oil, which nourishes the lips. The shades I have are Iris, Azalea, Portucala, and Elderberry, if anyone's curious. Something I will say about the Lip Veils, though, is that the L'Oreal Colour Riche Shine lipsticks work very similarly and cost a lot less, they just don't have the baobab oil or the elephant drawings on the packaging. I do prefer the Chantecaille, though.
Luxury and prestige used to have their place, but indie took over me. Tom Ford is so good, they are almost worth the outrageous price, but indie delivers excellent quality for less. Sydney Grace has gorgeous, reliable satin and metallic neutrals for a few dollars each, and one of my all-time favorite shadows is $3 Looxi shadow. For the price of the one perfect Tom Ford quad, I could buy tens of eyeshadows, plus commission a super personalized magnetic palette from Etsy to hold them. No contest!
Yess I definitely feel like Indie is worth the investment over “Luxury” brands!
First of all.....that top is so cute! I also love luxury on a deal but I'm either too lazy to shop around, I find out about sales too late or I'm afraid to deviate from shopping at sephora. I really need to branch out more so I can find the bargains.
Crazy timing, I just used a Sephora gift card to buy that Charlotte Tilbury Oyster Pearl shadow. I normally use gift cards more efficiently but I decided to go for it and get that shadow and the Iconic Nude lip liner for quick neutral looks.
For me it’s Dior Amber Diamond highlighter from old beauty TH-cam days- Tanya Burr made me buy it lol. To this day I still debate on whether I want to splurge on the Soleit Tan De Chanel 😂
Yay!!! A late night upload!! I love your content so much Lauren, thanks for guiding me through so much of what I know about makeup 🥰 hope you're doing well!!
Thank you so much!! I am sooo glad you enjoy the videos!! ❤️😊❤️ Haha tonight was a late one!!
Middle of the night last night I made a super impulse buy from Net-a-Porte because selected Chantecaille stuff were 30% off (I would never buy it full price for the single anyway) and I ended up buying the Rhinos eyeshadow! And today you’re talking about it 😄. Very synchronistic. I hope I can create a look as beautiful as yours.
I splurged and bought that Rhino shadow last year and I love it! It’s beautiful as a liner as well. It’s not worth the $50+ but I’m still glad I have it.
I can totally see buying a luxury item that you just love even if it's not worth the price. It can be a fun experience--if you can occasionally swing it 😉
Hey Lauren! Not sure if you're looking for ideas but I'd love to see your Recommendations/Shop-My-Stash for Summer 2022 Wedding makeup. You've been into the more soft-glam makeup lately so I'd love to see your recs on that theme 😅
Totally agree about the Chantecaille powders, they're like a jelly powder? Hard to describe but they're so good!
I just looked up those Chantecaille single shadows on their website nas holy moly do they not do that sparkle any justice. it looks so magnificent on your eyes and in your swatch, it looks almost like any other shadow on their website.
Looking forward to your review of the viseart palette you bought. Curious to hear your thoughts
Omg I love your sweater
The Givenchy lip balm leather is a vegan cactus leather grown without watering, and without pesticides from a Mexican company 💕
The make up is great and all, but i really need that ladybird jumper
I'm always willing to buy expensive or luxury perfume as even if it's over £100 that bottle is going to last for so long even if it becomes your every day scent. And an amazing scent brings me so much joy! I like it all, from the nice bottle, to the spray, to how a nice perfume can really change your mood. For me that's definitely worth the high price tag xxx
Girl!! You’d LOVE CCO! With the Tom Ford quads (40% off!), the clinique cheek pop blushes in the pearl shades, and I picked up Killian princess perfume for like $45!!
Oh my god, we are going through a heat wave in France right now, and just seeing you in this high neck sweater makes me sweat....
Lol. Same here in Texas!
Now you know how us southern hemisphere natives feel at Christmas.
@@josephinecatania3741 😂😂😂 Never thought about that !
The Pacific Northwest is in a cold wave. It's mid June and I have to wear a rain jacket layered over a sweater, and waterproof boots which is outrageous as most years by mid May we're already into our annual drought
I absolutely love the PMG Labs Lunar Nude highlighter. I got it on a deal during the holidays too, and it will take forever to pan. IMO this one is worth it. 💛💛💛
I really think you would like the glow by auric smoke reflect shadow duos. The topper on them is really unique flakey glitter like you like. They feel expensive all around.
I love those duos. The entire Auric experience is so luxury. I feel so special getting one of their packages. My mom doesn’t do much makeup, so I was so excited to be able to get her the plush ritual so that she could have some of that luxury experience too.
if you love the charlotte gold bar highlighters, a very similar formula is the estee lauder gelée bronze goddess highlighter. they are so nice! love your videos, looking forward to every single one. your ideas are so creative, yet easy to consume if it makes sense. much love ❤️
Thanks for the late night upload. I’m working night shift and this made me so excited. I just splurged on pat mgrath and I dipped into one shadow and I was surprised about how terrible the eyeshadow applied?! I’m not sure if I wasn’t doing it correctly or it wasn’t mixing well with other shadows I own, but I was disappointed. I definitely need to try the shadows again 😂
I'm disappointed with Pat McGrath as well. Her shadows crease so badly on me, no matter what primer I use. And I don't mean light creasing - I mean at the end of the day it almost looks like I purposely left negative space on my eyelid. The only way I can wear those eyeshadows is to put another eyeshadow close in color underneath so that when PML creases, you can't see it as easily.
Try packing on tbe shadow instead of swiping it. I do not have Mcgrath shadows. Too brown dor me bur some shadows just need different application
agree about the Pat McGrath eyeshadow but I got one of her lipsticks during the New Years sale and it was the best thing ever
@@alrb06 I just bought the trio of lip balms during her sale so I’m excited for those. I don’t wear lipstick enough to splurge on those but I’m glad you like that!
@@ultraboombean I did try that and used my finger as well 😊😂 maybe it will go better next time
Dahhhm, Lauren! That ladybug sweater, chef’s kiss. Link, puhlease!!!
Okay Lauren, I see you with the Pink Petal Teacake candle in the background
I love the concept of what does "worth it" mean... for me I love luxury. I find you can buy most things and feel like its a great product. My go-to blush is the Dior Rouge Blush. There are SO many colours and are so pigmented they last all day for me. No fading. So for me that makes the $54CAD price worth it.
That being said being in Canada (not USA) is a big difference. Since shipping and tax buying from an indie brand will still cost the same as high end that is already in my city. To me, it makes more sense to just buy high end, amd not risk an additional $70cad import tax at delivery
I adore TF cream shadows. I bought that duo just to have another cream from them and also don’t like the powder shade. But TF creams are the best for me. They stay out, they don’t crease, or move and I have such oily lids. I wish they’d come out with more shades.
Such a fun video, that Chantecaille eye & cheek is stunning. It's officially on my wishlist. I have the Chantecaille Cheetah eyeshadow and use it as my inner corner highlight 99% of the time I do my makeup so to me, it's been worth it and the packaging is just so beautiful. 💕
Love the sweater 🐞
Love your whole look today❣️ Like a ray of sunshine.
I got both the Tom Ford Golden Peach and Naked Bronze duos back in December/January for 50% off and I ADORE Golden Peach's cream shade too! The Naked Bronze cream shade is a bit too dark for my everyday looks, but also stunning. I definitely tend to use them with a different topper shade (typically reaching into one of the big Pat McGrath holiday palettes), but I like the powder shades in the Tom Ford Duos for days when I'm going for something really light and easy - they just don't really work for me with the creams.
Hey Lauren! Love your channel and your in-depth reviews of so many products. I would love to know what the best high-shine foil-like shadows are, in your opinion, that don't have texture or big sparkle junks? I love Stila's shimmer and glow liquid eyeshadow in kitten and am wondering if there are other shades out there (in whatever formula/format) with this high-shine pay off without the texture?
Oh my gosh Makeup by Tiffany D was my go to OG beauty TH-camr for tutorials back in the day
The Chantecaille eyeshadows are sooo worth it. I snagged 4 when Barney's was closing. I literally use them daily, and they are so beautiful applied wet as well. The reflect and shimmer is so unique and people have actually commented on it. They definitely look expensive on the eyes. Suprisingly the Cheetah, which I consider the least interesting to the eye, is my go to, and Giraffe for blue eyes is stunning!
Around the 20 min mark you reminded me about the Chantecaille finishing powder (with the hummingbird on the packaging) that I’ve been using forever, and still feels like I have forever to go. I remember thinking I was just falling for the hype paying $88 for a finishing powder. But I do use it nearly everyday and feel like I’m getting value for my money. So in that sense it was worth it to me.
It's worth it when it does it's Job.❤️
That sweater is so cuuuuute!
Unrelated but I love your ladybug sweater!!
I agree with you about your personal preference, finances and if you will truly love and use it!! I will pay more for great quality that works and makes me beautiful/happy skincare, perfume and haircare products…like the new Dyson that I’ve finally decided I’m going to treat myself to!! I’ve spent money on higher priced makeup items…especially palettes and regretted it immediately. I put much more thought now into what I spend my money on and if I will truly use it and love it!!
Love love, love the look!!😍 Yes, once you try Chantecaille, you are hooked!
Have you tried the Patrick Starr One Size blush trios? They look sooo pretty, but it's expensive for me for blush. I have one in my wish list, though.
Caudalie… the grape water mist is so much better and so hydrating, especially after sun. I think I’ve repurchased a few times the past few summers- not a fan of any of the Tom Ford shadows at all … and I got 3 for free from my sister who works for Sephora-
im thinking about it and I don't rly have any luxury makeup 🤔 the closest thing would be a charlotte tilbury quad that i bought on a whim. I did 0 research and idk why lol I usually try and see swatches beforehand. It's all shimmers but I don't LoVe it, I just like it. The packaging reminds me of something I have from revolution. Something that's been on my radar for a minute are the glowy lip balms from dior, but that's mostly bc I have the same initials as them.
I love your eyes today. So pretty.
i have a few TF quads and the wet /dry formulas are the best! honeymoon is stunning!! and my most used 🤩
also you need a westman atelier superloaded highlighter ....they are chefs kiss
Lauren you need to try the Tom Ford cream and powder duo in Naked Bronze!! It is STUNNNNNING on the eyes!
I recently fell in love with the Givenchy sheer velvet lipsticks.... oh my Goddd. Lemme tell you. They are Soo Damn Beautiful! This is my perfect matte lipstick formula! $38 each! I only wish there were more shades 😎 (and that the lids were not velvet* ---> you can buy different lids for $15 each 🙄 ... I have SO MANY lip products but can actually see myself using up a whole tube of this stuff - so that makes it worth it to me.
38 is not bad for sure.
I bought the Chanel Water Fresh Tint from The chanel website because I wanted the whole fantasy and the packaging is straight so cheap not even glass. It does not feel luxurious at all but the product is divine.
The Chanel lipstick reminds me of the Fenty Beauty slip shine lipstick in cookies and cocoa
I'm that girl too Lauren! Usually, I wait for a sale when it comes to luxury purchases.
I love my Charlotte Tilbury items, my many Patrick Ta blushes (my favorite) and my Pat McGrath Velvet Kohl eyeliner. Quality products that hold up to the heat, humidity and long hospital shifts. I dupe when I can, makeup Revolution has a Tilbury cream bronzer dupe, Clinique has a Venusian Sunrise dupe and Stila Camouflage is very similiar to the just released ABH Nouveau palette.
I bought a ton on ford quad recently and liked it at first but then the formula seemed to be drying out so the shadow was crumbly (it is the new cream formula) so I was like oh hell no! Not worth it at all.. Charlotte Tilbury is my favorite and believe all her products are worth it ❤️
The only luxury items i have bought are from Samantha Ravndahl's brand Auric. I have enjoyed everything I bought. I think the glow lust is particularly worth it. I feel like I could use it endlessly, year round and love it. The smoke reflects I think would be more worth it if I did not own so much eyeshadow. I bought one of the holiday colors and I don't like it as much because I have to work with it more than the neutral colors.
Catrice had a series of eyeshadows like the chantacaille one. They were sooooooo good and I still love the ones I have.
Which ones?
They’re called liquid metal eyeshadows. I don’t know if they still make them though.
@@nisrinarnouk4373 thank you! 😊
@@smokenglitter you’re welcome! I hope you find some if your interested.
I love my Gucci bronzer, Dior highlighters, Pat McGrath anything, anything tatcha, and guerlain meteorites. Tom ford quads are ok, and ysl eyeshadow clutch is very bougie but I don’t love the shadows.
the chantecaille rhinoceros shadow looks so unbelievably gorgeous on you, and now i have to get one of those singles, because those shimmers are incredible. the TF looks gorgeous but i there’s no way in hell that i could ever afford them. the CT eyes to mesmerize in oyster pearl has been on my wishlist for years now. i have never been drawn into chanel’s makeup for some reason. i was gifted a gucci lipstick for my birthday and allllll of a sudden understood hannah’s such high regard for allllll of her gucci lipsticks. lol. loveeee her!!! btw, i love the way your eyes are twinkling ✨
Love the look, those Chantecaille shades are amazing and that's the one I'd pick as well. Bougie for me: recently I bought a Natasha Denona lipstick at full price, the famous Amarosa shade to go woth my mini Love palette and though it would pair beautifully with the Retros as well. I won't lie, when I opened it I was severely disappointed, because the color looked like this amazing soft pink with a little hint of taupe/lilac online, and instead, it was a pink nude. It wasn't what I wanted at all, but now I love it for the great nude lip it makes on me. The formula and packaging are lovely, no complaints there.
For me it's Charlotte Tilbury stuff. I started with a mini lipstick set that included Pillow Talk and realized how great the formula really is. Then I was sent the Pillow Talk eyeshadow quad and then I just bought a highlight, bronzer and blush...
Love your ladybug top!
I so agree with something about a large palette seems less luxurious - I wonder if it’s something about a single where it feels almost rare or scarce and then a “treat” as a result
I love love love your sweater…can I ask where u got it?
I can't afford luxury makeup brands but I do get that luxury enjoyment out of high end brands, when I do buy them.
I just have to say, I thought I had clicked on an old video when I saw the knitted top at first. I clicked out of full screen mode to check the date 😄 it's super cute though!
I have a few expensive makeup products, I usually get things on sale, or with points. I just most of the time decide - is this worth having it end up being washed down the drain at night? Ha ha! Most of the time it's a no when you get $50 and up. Love your beauty outside and in, Lauren.
I have all of the chantecaille eyeshadows, rhino, giraffe, pangolin, I think there’s five.
I have been eyeing some of the Tom Ford eye shadow quads but haven't pulled the trigger because I can't find out anything about the quality of them.
Teddy is such a dream on you, Lauren 😍💗 Love this!
I definitely covet all the high end things, but at the best possible deal. End result, I don't own many. The highest end item I own (my makeup collection is pretty minimal), is the Charlotte Tilbury setting spray. I really do think it's much better than a lot of the drug store ones I've tried.
The sweater is so cute 😍
"They're either great, or they suck ass" 🤣 I love your explanations! I totally get the vibe.
🌹 Just started watching, but you look so beautiful, Lauren... Loving your top and how you coordinated everything else with it... ❤
The Chantecaille eyeshadows definitely need primer. I found, when used without, they fade. Good call!
Hi, Lauren! What’s the Color Tattoo dupe for CT Oyster Pearl? I LOVE the color of the CT Oyster Pearl eyeshadow, but sadly, a while ago, I got three of these CT pot shimmery shadows, including Oyster Pearl, and they irritated my eyes and creased badly, even with primer, within 30 minutes of use. I had to return them 😭 And I’ve been on the hunt for an Oyster Pearl substitute ever since.
Dose of colors and hank and Henry both have a product like the Tom ford duos !!! Both beautiful and cheaper XoxoX
I'm curious to know about luxury brands outer packing, for example the box that the Gucci lipstick comes in. The bullet is beautiful, but is the box? Because that is what the recipient of your gift sees first. It's on my mind because I gifted a Charlotte Tilbury lipstick recently and the box was a disappoint (to me). I hadn't seen the box until I purchased the lipstick. It looked cheaper than it should, in my opinion. I still gifted it, she loved it. Just an experience I had.