It’s one thing that drugstore is getting so expensive, then Ulta needs to put out testers then so we can at least apply it to back of our hands to see what it’s like. I don’t want to hear them say Oh, you can just return it. No, I just want to like what I bought. I still think Milani is getting too big for their britches. 3 products can run you$45. Get out of here 🤨
Yes on the testers!! It’s prob a marketing thing - well, if we make the customer drive back to the store to return something, maybe they’ll impulse buy something to subconsciously justify the gas they just had to waste coming back to the store to return…lol, I’m probably being dramatic, but 🤷♀️ 😂
I too wish for testers. But I look for one that someone else has already opened and then just swatch that one 🤷🏽♀️ figured it’s already “used” and probably a waste in the end anyway
I like to go through what I already have, clean it up with a spray bottle of alcohol and some tissues, and it kinda makes me feel like I got new stuff. I wish I could afford to just grab all the new stuff..
Just have to say I love getting both first impressions and then your thoughts after a little bit of time. Having both perspectives is really helpful!! Your content is killing it lately 😊
Andrea!!! I saw your video about dupes (the way you described them is such a perfect way of explaining it) and something about the ColourPop Fresh Kiss seemed so enticing to me because of your description, when I tell you I AM OBSESSED it is literally everything you said and it is such a comfy cushy formula and for $10 (I got Cherry Glaze), girl you keep giving me holy grails!!! Love your vids and YOU! 💕
I am 66 a 70s child who plucked her eyebrows to the nth degree lol. I am now follicularly impaired 😢. I’ve tried so many brow products and Milani weekend brow pen and Arches and Halos tinted brow mousse is my best combo. You led me to the milani pen and I’m so glad No one talk about arches and halos. It’s in cvs and online. A fantastic product that deposits hairlike fibers to my bare brows ❤from Jersey
Andrea you should really try Korean lip stains. Peripera is my favorite and even the lightest nude tints stain. Lip stains are a Korean invention after all.
Andréa, you’re such a beauty inside and out. Of all beauty influencers, I feel like I trust your opinions the most. Also picked up the white liner on the lower lash line! Greetings from Russia. Peace to all.
Hi Andrea. Silent viewer here but longtime subscriber. It seems like the ELF powder is also like the discontinued NYX High Glass finishing powder. I still own that one and it does appear they do the same thing. I love the NYX lip stain gloss too. It seems nudes never stain no matter the brand which sucks.
Thank you so much for watching my videos! I appreciate you! 💗 Oh I totally forgot about that NYX powder but it does sound similar to what I remember! Thank you for sharing this! I agree. I feel like I had the same experience with the nudes from the elf glossy stains too. 😭
Thanks so much Andrea! I used to watch you a lot when I was really into makeup and now that I’m wearing some again, I’m back! So far I’ve binge watched your videos from the past year lol.
I actually have a video testing new essence coming this week! 💗 I also just ordered new Catrice and LA Girl products so I’ll definitely include them in some upcoming videos. Thank you for the feedback- it’s always helpful to know which brands are available where!
Omg that clip of you with the halo glow powder 😍 I think you should wear it more often cause it made your skin look gorgeous. I want it now. I understand up close might be different though. Is there an alternative that you would recommend that is both glowy and perfecting?
Before when minimum wage in CA was $9 makeup was around 6-9.. now that minimum wage is near 17-20 I noticed drugstore makeup is priced near 12-20. It’s matching wages
Yeah but the minimum wage in this red state, I live in is still $7 something and the prices are still high. I saw a new cover girl gloss and I wanted it but when u added tax, it was over $16. I refuse to do that. I still can get some new stuff on occasion but it’s stuff that I’ve watched multiple videos about, to be informed if it’s actually good but still it doesn’t work the same on everyone so u take a chance.
My goal this year is to take back makeup that doesn't work out for me! I don't care if it comes from the Dollar tree. I'm taking it back this year. I've spent so much money on makeup that I can't even use and I'm done ✅👍🏻
I actually loveee the elf matte primer for my really oily skin I like less foundationy look so I normally mix my primer with foundation and this one works the best for me with my urban decay serum foundation forgot what it’s called, my makeup lasts so nicely and I love how it looks even if I apply a little extra foundation on my t-zone after. I also tried the og power grip and porless primers they worked fine but just fine even when I used them how their supposed to be used it not mixed with foundation just didn’t last well for me
54 yo. LOVE Milani Stck! Combo skin with fine lines and wrinkles. Works great! plus I'm into getting ready quick! I do set with Maybeline fit me powder. Will continue rebuying!
I totally appreciate the accuracy of your descriptions! I can completely imagine exactly what I’m going to be getting after these videos! Thank you so much!
I've noticed that many brands start to make products like the ones in kbeauty ( that existed for years) Great video and review as always 🎉Much love from Greece 🇬🇷 my beautiful Andrea ❤🎉❤ Eleni xoxo
Very true! K Beauty brands are always ahead of the game. I’ve noticed a lot of the new drugstore products are made in South Korea too! Thank you so much for your sweet comment. 🥰
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences with all of these products! There’s a reason why Milani only made their glossy lip stains in reds and berries. Nudes and lighter colours are so hard, if not impossible to use for lip stains that actually shows up on the lips ( that already are red in varying degrees ) without taking the neon/ fluorescent route😂. 💕
For me the Buttermelt Glaze has easily become my go-to no-makeup-makeup foundation! I don’t set it at all; I find it sets just fine on its own on my skin, and the slight glow it gives looks so tone-evening and natural, I think I’ll be abandoning the Covergirl foundation with the pigment beads. Truly this is the face product I’ve been looking for for years and I’m so glad NYX put it out there.
That is amazing! 🙌 It is seriously the best when you find such a staple product that performs so well. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with it!
Reading your description made me realize that’s how I feel about the NYX Skin Tint! It looks really good, but it doesn’t fully settle and it almost feels like I’m moving around as I blend it with my fingers
The halo glow powder is SO beautiful ! I received it yesterday, and it is exactly what I thought it would be: a gorgeous finishing powder, just like you said :)
You are helpful and very naturally beautiful! I definitely agree that drugstore makeup is so expensive nowadays! A $11 lip oil from milani lasted 2 weeks for me😞
Thank you for this really helpful video Andrea! I haven’t seen the majority of these products,, but I would love to buy some! 🎉 the fact you give us your opinion on these and if they wear well etc is a huge help! Your makeup looks fabulous, but you are just as pretty without makeup on! Take care xx
Love your videos! You are my favorite content creator! I trust you and everything you've recommended that I've tried has been perfect! Thanks so much! ❤
I wonder if it's because milani is produced/manufactured in the US and Italy. That's why it's so expensive? The only thing I purchase from milani is their setting spray because of the pricing. Nonetheless, drugstore has definitely been more expensive the past couple of years 😢 P.s. Are you planning on reviewing the new Maybelline concealer and foundation? The one with the purple top? 😊
Thank you for this video, as a lover of drug store I feel really overwhelmed I made a plan to only purchase the makeup I would use not have the mentality that I need it all. Have been doing good on that but your honest reviews really help keep me grounded. Stay safe and take care. ❤❤❤❤❤
Got the Colorpop Fresh Kiss Glossy Lip Balm in Chocolate Milkshake and the Elf Glow Reviver Lip Oil Glimmer finish in Candy Coated along with a few re-buys and I ❤ them both!!! Good recommendations!
This is off topic of this vid but I picked up one of those colorpop heart shaped cream blushes and I’m so excited for it to come in the mail so thank you for the rec Andrea 🤗 this vid was so fun to watch as always with your content! Thanks for all the work you put into your channel 💕
The only one of these I’ve already tried is the Revolution Jelly Blush. I have the shade cherry and you’re spot on about the application. I never tried the Milk version but I have seen other people make similar comments about it. My packaging is fine, but I bought it in-store so it wouldn’t have gotten tossed around in shipping. Of these I definitely intend to try the Nyx IV lip stains; I’ve been looking for a drugstore lip stain option and the Milani isn’t in UK drugstores yet. I may also try the Milani foundation stick but it also isn’t in our stores yet. I did swatch the Nyx buttermelt glaze but the lightest shade was so dark on me that it looked like bronzer so that’s a hard pass. I think the halo glow powder will also be too dark on me regardless of shade.
Thank you for sharing you experience with the Revolution Jelly Blush! That’s really helpful to know! 💗 If you try the NYX stains, you will definitely have to let me know what you think. I might end up picking up a pink or berry shade because I really do like the formula! I definitely think the Buttermelt Glaze and Halo Glow Powder could use more shades for sure!
I feel like it’s been of an underwhelming start than previous years! The Milani Skin Tint is probably my standout but I have to agree- it doesn’t feel like the most exciting time for launches overall!
You literally have the best, most detailed drugstore reviews! ❤ I’m planning on trying the elf halo pressed powder and the colourpop lip balm that you’ve talked so much about. 😍
I lost my chocolate ELF lip oil. I’m so pissed. I really don’t want to repurchase it but I still want it. I do have my Milani cocoa one, but still. lol. I just hate when I misplace something. 😩😭
I always love your recommendation videos 🎉 and your dupe videos. Thank you for spending your $$ so we don’t have to ❤ I am on a very low buy for 2025 so getting your reviews help tremendously! Drugstore prices have gone up but I can see why. Also, most of the time the drugstore products are killing it and they are earning that higher price tag. They have come such a long way. I did order the NYX liquid IV lip gloss stains and I love them! The shades I got were darker and so beautiful. Left a really nice even stain behind. I have dry lips that I have to keep something on all the time so I tend to stay away from stains bc they’re usually so drying but the NYX gloss stains aren’t. I’m very happy with them. I have yet to try the colorpop dupe for the summer Fridays lip balm but they’re on my list! Thanks again for the reviews and recommendations 🎉Have a great week. Hugs! 💖
So glad to hear you love them too! 🥰 Yes for sure! I wanted to film an updated video on my favorite powders anyway so I will definitely share that soon!
I think the Milani Glossy Balm is more expensive because it contains Maxi-Lip, which is also found in high end lip products like Lawless, and is supposed to plump lips over time.
I can’t wait to try the Colorpop lip balm. I have wanted a PINK tinted summer Fridays balm (the pink sugar looks clear on me) so I will give that a try even though I promised myself no more lip products!!!😂😂😂
I LOVE the Nyx Lip IV stains! I do have 2 darker ones and I feel they stay glossy for a pretty long time and the stain stays really well too. I don't love glosses because I hate my hair sticking to my lips but these are pretty enough to deal with that 😂
Can you please do a drug store spf video in clear and tinted as I always struggle on finding a good one that wears well under makeup and need advice ❤❤❤
Good evening, Andrea! I hope you and the family are doing great. 😊 Thank you for this video. I am 100% trying to do better in 2025 in my makeup purchases ❤
I just bought the Elf halo powder in the loose version and it was $8 at Walmart but I thought I was buying the new pressed powder. I was kinda disappointed but the powder seems good.
@ the Hydra Honey is shockingly similar to the Kulfi, will have to see how they wear. I love the Kulfi but don’t find it as long lasting as some kbeauty. Only been wearing the NYX for a couple hours (still perfectly on & has shine) but already love. Thank you for all of your hard work in getting us quality recommendations we can trust.
I've never told anyone this but somehow my NYX brow pen lasted for 2 years till this day. It's a bit leaky now but it's still pigmented (Black)! I wanted to restock mine so badly but it's difficult to find in Malaysia.
Thank you Andrea. I love these videos. The REVOLUTION jelly sticks look gross to me but I never tried the Milk jelly sticks either. Ive heard very mixed reviews on the Milani tint. I may pick it up for my makeup drawer at work for touch ups but that's really it. I keep swearing off lipgloss, it never shows up on me and I end up regretting buying them. It's a skip for me. The Milani click up glosses are completely sheer on me. Not worth the $.
Honestly, such a fail. 😭 They are pretty on the lips but there are so many stains that are similar looking! Did you try dark or light shades of the Milani glosses? I’m curious if the darker shades are as sheer as the one I purchased! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these products. 💗
That’s actually a good idea! They can be pretty bright when applied so they might be great under a skin tint! I’ll try it this week and get back to you. 🥰
@AndreaMatillano Thank you very much! I feel very honored and seen that you would reply! ♥️♥️♥️ BTW, I really love how you are always on the watch for great sales and deals. It's how I found your channel originally. Thank you for all the breakdowns on value sets, different black Friday deals, etc!
I do love how the ELF lip oils look but, maybe it's just me, I feel like they leave my lips feeling dry and dehydrated. It may be the minty ingredient that might be causing that but as soon as it starts wearing off I'm frantically grabbing my lip balm to put on my lips because they feel terrible
The NYX IV in Hydra-Honey did not work for me and was not the color I saw on the website. It ended up wasting me out. I'll try one of the berry colors. ❤
I agree that the color is different than it is online! I don’t know why, but I feel like that happens a lot with NYX lip products which is always frustrating. Hopefully you’ll have better luck with one of the darker shades!
I have pretty sensitive skin, especially in the winter! They definitely feel great on my skin and I didn’t experience any irritation or breakouts! I know some people have trouble with the glow recipe watermelon glow dew drops though, so I wonder if it would be the same case with this product for people who have trouble with glow recipe. These don’t have fragrance, which is nice for people with sensitive skin!
It actually doesn’t really have a scent! I was kind of surprised because usually their products have a strong scent. There’s make a very slight coconut water scent but it’s not really noticeable at all!
Wow if you’re wearing number 2 in the Buttermelt glaze I can’t imagine no 1 will be fair enough for me. I wonder what it’s like at the other end of the spectrum….
@ I will give it a shot at this point. They make a really good cleansing balm so I'm not surprised that whole line is decent. Thanks for the suggestion. Turning 35 in a couple weeks. I still deal with breakouts also need a different moisturizer these days.
It’s one thing that drugstore is getting so expensive, then Ulta needs to put out testers then so we can at least apply it to back of our hands to see what it’s like. I don’t want to hear them say Oh, you can just return it. No, I just want to like what I bought. I still think Milani is getting too big for their britches. 3 products can run you$45. Get out of here 🤨
Yesssss
Yes on the testers!! It’s prob a marketing thing - well, if we make the customer drive back to the store to return something, maybe they’ll impulse buy something to subconsciously justify the gas they just had to waste coming back to the store to return…lol, I’m probably being dramatic, but 🤷♀️ 😂
@ I think about the gas thing.
So true! It’s hard to justify picking something up when you aren’t even sure if the texture, color, or formula is going to be something you even like.
I too wish for testers. But I look for one that someone else has already opened and then just swatch that one 🤷🏽♀️ figured it’s already “used” and probably a waste in the end anyway
Why is drugstore makeup so high priced nowadays 😩😩
It really is getting so expensive! I was shocked when so many of the new launches were close to $20!
@@AndreaMatillanothat will help me on my low-buy journey but it makes me sad!
Everything is up ⬆️ in price. Everything. Raw materials is a big reason.
Wait until the season is over and there will be sales.
I like to go through what I already have, clean it up with a spray bottle of alcohol and some tissues, and it kinda makes me feel like I got new stuff. I wish I could afford to just grab all the new stuff..
Just have to say I love getting both first impressions and then your thoughts after a little bit of time. Having both perspectives is really helpful!! Your content is killing it lately 😊
Andrea!!! I saw your video about dupes (the way you described them is such a perfect way of explaining it) and something about the ColourPop Fresh Kiss seemed so enticing to me because of your description, when I tell you I AM OBSESSED it is literally everything you said and it is such a comfy cushy formula and for $10 (I got Cherry Glaze), girl you keep giving me holy grails!!! Love your vids and YOU! 💕
Oh my gosh I am so glad to hear that you are such a fan! 🥰💗 That makes me so happy to hear because they have been a daily staple for me too!
I’m about to get the same thing because of her!! So glad she put us onto this 💓
LOVE the Colourpop lip balms and I never could justify spending $24 on Summer Fridays so I’m happy 🙂
Honestly, I don’t see myself spending $24 on another one after trying these because they are so good! 🙌😍
@ We’re gonna be saving money this year! After I get a couple more shades of these lol
I am 66 a 70s child who plucked her eyebrows to the nth degree lol. I am now follicularly impaired 😢. I’ve tried so many brow products and Milani weekend brow pen and Arches and Halos tinted brow mousse is my best combo. You led me to the milani pen and I’m so glad No one talk about arches and halos. It’s in cvs and online. A fantastic product that deposits hairlike fibers to my bare brows
❤from Jersey
Tyfs
Andrea you should really try Korean lip stains. Peripera is my favorite and even the lightest nude tints stain. Lip stains are a Korean invention after all.
Andréa, you’re such a beauty inside and out. Of all beauty influencers, I feel like I trust your opinions the most. Also picked up the white liner on the lower lash line!
Greetings from Russia. Peace to all.
That honestly means so much to me! Thank you so much for your kind words. 💗
Hi Andrea. Silent viewer here but longtime subscriber. It seems like the ELF powder is also like the discontinued NYX High Glass finishing powder. I still own that one and it does appear they do the same thing. I love the NYX lip stain gloss too. It seems nudes never stain no matter the brand which sucks.
Thank you so much for watching my videos! I appreciate you! 💗 Oh I totally forgot about that NYX powder but it does sound similar to what I remember! Thank you for sharing this! I agree. I feel like I had the same experience with the nudes from the elf glossy stains too. 😭
So true about nudes!
You’re always so thorough, honest and articulate. And you have such kind friendly energy. 😊
Thanks so much Andrea! I used to watch you a lot when I was really into makeup and now that I’m wearing some again, I’m back! So far I’ve binge watched your videos from the past year lol.
Love your drugstore videos but wish you included more Essence / Catrice / LA girl! Elf/ Milani/ Covergirl/ Nyx isn’t available in South Africa😞
I actually have a video testing new essence coming this week! 💗 I also just ordered new Catrice and LA Girl products so I’ll definitely include them in some upcoming videos. Thank you for the feedback- it’s always helpful to know which brands are available where!
@ that is good to hear! I’m looking forward to it! Thank you so much 🤍🤍🤍🤍
i miss when nyx was still sold here 😢
@@laur83 girll samee 🥲
I had the same problem with the Elf brow pen, only even worse I couldn’t get anything out of it even on my hand.
same 🙋♀️
Omg that clip of you with the halo glow powder 😍 I think you should wear it more often cause it made your skin look gorgeous. I want it now. I understand up close might be different though. Is there an alternative that you would recommend that is both glowy and perfecting?
Before when minimum wage in CA was $9 makeup was around 6-9.. now that minimum wage is near 17-20 I noticed drugstore makeup is priced near 12-20. It’s matching wages
Yeah but the minimum wage in this red state, I live in is still $7 something and the prices are still high. I saw a new cover girl gloss and I wanted it but when u added tax, it was over $16. I refuse to do that. I still can get some new stuff on occasion but it’s stuff that I’ve watched multiple videos about, to be informed if it’s actually good but still it doesn’t work the same on everyone so u take a chance.
@@emicb999 Damn greedy opportunists.
That's likely a coincidence, the prices have risen in Ohio at the same rate. Min wage here is 10.70
That’s disgusting
helping me clean my shopping carts, we don't have elf locally. thanks!
I’m so glad I could help! 🥰💗 Thank you for taking the time to watch!
@@AndreaMatillano ofc!
My goal this year is to take back makeup that doesn't work out for me! I don't care if it comes from the Dollar tree. I'm taking it back this year. I've spent so much money on makeup that I can't even use and I'm done ✅👍🏻
It’s a good goal! If retailers allow returns, I think that customers should definitely take advantage of the policy when products don’t work for them!
Yessss! I will take it back regardless of the price also.
I actually loveee the elf matte primer for my really oily skin I like less foundationy look so I normally mix my primer with foundation and this one works the best for me with my urban decay serum foundation forgot what it’s called, my makeup lasts so nicely and I love how it looks even if I apply a little extra foundation on my t-zone after. I also tried the og power grip and porless primers they worked fine but just fine even when I used them how their supposed to be used it not mixed with foundation just didn’t last well for me
Okay definitely trying this with mine now! Thank you for the suggestion! 🙌
Great job of reviewing these products. Very thorough and informative ❤❤❤
Wow drugstore makeup is so expensive now. I LOVED this video. Thank you for providing all that info plus showing how the product wears!
It really is getting so expensive. 😭 I really appreciate you taking the time to watch! 🥰
@ ofc! I’ve been watching since 2018 or so
54 yo. LOVE Milani Stck! Combo skin with fine lines and wrinkles. Works great! plus I'm into getting ready quick! I do set with Maybeline fit me powder. Will continue rebuying!
Thanks! Will try it!
I love your honesty and thorough reviews while actually showing us applying it.
I totally appreciate the accuracy of your descriptions! I can completely imagine exactly what I’m going to be getting after these videos! Thank you so much!
I've noticed that many brands start to make products like the ones in kbeauty ( that existed for years) Great video and review as always 🎉Much love from Greece 🇬🇷 my beautiful Andrea ❤🎉❤ Eleni xoxo
Very true! K Beauty brands are always ahead of the game. I’ve noticed a lot of the new drugstore products are made in South Korea too! Thank you so much for your sweet comment. 🥰
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences with all of these products!
There’s a reason why Milani only made their glossy lip stains in reds and berries. Nudes and lighter colours are so hard, if not impossible to use for lip stains that actually shows up on the lips ( that already are red in varying degrees ) without taking the neon/ fluorescent route😂. 💕
For me the Buttermelt Glaze has easily become my go-to no-makeup-makeup foundation! I don’t set it at all; I find it sets just fine on its own on my skin, and the slight glow it gives looks so tone-evening and natural, I think I’ll be abandoning the Covergirl foundation with the pigment beads. Truly this is the face product I’ve been looking for for years and I’m so glad NYX put it out there.
That is amazing! 🙌 It is seriously the best when you find such a staple product that performs so well. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with it!
The L'Oreal Lumi Skin Tint is pretty bad too. It felt like it just sat on my skin and never blended in
Reading your description made me realize that’s how I feel about the NYX Skin Tint! It looks really good, but it doesn’t fully settle and it almost feels like I’m moving around as I blend it with my fingers
The halo glow powder is SO beautiful ! I received it yesterday, and it is exactly what I thought it would be: a gorgeous finishing powder, just like you said :)
😍🙌 I’m so glad to hear you love it! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on it!
You are helpful and very naturally beautiful! I definitely agree that drugstore makeup is so expensive nowadays! A $11 lip oil from milani lasted 2 weeks for me😞
You do such thorough reviews and you’re incredibly articulate. Thanks as always! 😘
Thank you for your kind comment! I appreciate that so much!
Thank you for this really helpful video Andrea! I haven’t seen the majority of these products,, but I would love to buy some! 🎉 the fact you give us your opinion on these and if they wear well etc is a huge help! Your makeup looks fabulous, but you are just as pretty without makeup on! Take care xx
You always give us information that we need!! Thank you again for all the work you give us and the hours it must take! ❤❤❤
Hi Andrea❣️Thanks for the video!💖
Love your videos! You are my favorite content creator! I trust you and everything you've recommended that I've tried has been perfect! Thanks so much! ❤
Your comment made my day! Thank you so much for watching my videos! 💗
The red lip stain looks great on you!
Thank you! That’s so nice of you!
Thanks for sharing your honest opinions with us. I never miss your drugstore content.❤
Yay so excited to watch. Your recommendations are always so amazing
That means so much! Thank you for watching my videos! 🥰
I wonder if it's because milani is produced/manufactured in the US and Italy. That's why it's so expensive? The only thing I purchase from milani is their setting spray because of the pricing. Nonetheless, drugstore has definitely been more expensive the past couple of years 😢
P.s. Are you planning on reviewing the new Maybelline concealer and foundation? The one with the purple top? 😊
Thank you for this video, as a lover of drug store I feel really overwhelmed I made a plan to only purchase the makeup I would use not have the mentality that I need it all. Have been doing good on that but your honest reviews really help keep me grounded. Stay safe and take care. ❤❤❤❤❤
Got the Colorpop Fresh Kiss Glossy Lip Balm in Chocolate Milkshake and the Elf Glow Reviver Lip Oil Glimmer finish in Candy Coated along with a few re-buys and I ❤ them both!!! Good recommendations!
So glad to hear that you are a fan! 💗 Other than Strawberry Milk, Chocolate Milkshake has been my go-to shade lately. 😍
This is off topic of this vid but I picked up one of those colorpop heart shaped cream blushes and I’m so excited for it to come in the mail so thank you for the rec Andrea 🤗
this vid was so fun to watch as always with your content! Thanks for all the work you put into your channel 💕
Would you be sharing a tutorial on that beautiful eye look you had?
The only one of these I’ve already tried is the Revolution Jelly Blush. I have the shade cherry and you’re spot on about the application. I never tried the Milk version but I have seen other people make similar comments about it. My packaging is fine, but I bought it in-store so it wouldn’t have gotten tossed around in shipping.
Of these I definitely intend to try the Nyx IV lip stains; I’ve been looking for a drugstore lip stain option and the Milani isn’t in UK drugstores yet. I may also try the Milani foundation stick but it also isn’t in our stores yet.
I did swatch the Nyx buttermelt glaze but the lightest shade was so dark on me that it looked like bronzer so that’s a hard pass. I think the halo glow powder will also be too dark on me regardless of shade.
Thank you for sharing you experience with the Revolution Jelly Blush! That’s really helpful to know! 💗 If you try the NYX stains, you will definitely have to let me know what you think. I might end up picking up a pink or berry shade because I really do like the formula! I definitely think the Buttermelt Glaze and Halo Glow Powder could use more shades for sure!
I am kind of sad that there hasn’t been a real stand-out launch so far this year? Nothing is that exciting.
I feel like it’s been of an underwhelming start than previous years! The Milani Skin Tint is probably my standout but I have to agree- it doesn’t feel like the most exciting time for launches overall!
Same! Even more reason to be on a low buy. I Colourpop would come out with a pallete that was nothing but Shimmer shades
Its not even the end of January, I ain't mad.
So true. Nothing exciting yet for 2025.
You literally have the best, most detailed drugstore reviews! ❤ I’m planning on trying the elf halo pressed powder and the colourpop lip balm that you’ve talked so much about. 😍
Thank you! That means so much to me! 🥰 If you try them, definitely let me know what you think!
I lost my chocolate ELF lip oil. I’m so pissed. I really don’t want to repurchase it but I still want it. I do have my Milani cocoa one, but still. lol. I just hate when I misplace something. 😩😭
I hope you find it! Check all your handbags and coat pockets! And car floor.
It is seriously the worst. 😭 I always misplace my favorite lip products.
I love the balm in the Holy Hydration line. Works great to remove mascara and long wearing lip products.
Yes! That is my favorite cleansing balm of all time! 😍
I think im going to try the thirst burst drops. Also, i do like the holy hydration skincare line, especially the fragrance free cream.
I hope they will work for you! I really love that line so much too!
I really love the look and feel of those Nyx lip stains! It’s been a while since I fell hard for a lip product. I bought more last week.
That elf halo compact looks a lot like the discontinued Huda Wishful powder.
I'm with you on wanting sturdy packaging for products. Be it $8 or $38.
Yes! So frustrating when a product breaks due to poor packaging.
🌸🌸🌸Your look today is so beautiful! 🌸🌸🌸
Thank you so much for your reviews❤
Love the video and informative!!!
Your swatches are the best! Thank you! ❤Ana
Thank you! 🥰💗 I really appreciate you taking the time to watch!
I always love your recommendation videos 🎉 and your dupe videos. Thank you for spending your $$ so we don’t have to ❤ I am on a very low buy for 2025 so getting your reviews help tremendously! Drugstore prices have gone up but I can see why. Also, most of the time the drugstore products are killing it and they are earning that higher price tag. They have come such a long way. I did order the NYX liquid IV lip gloss stains and I love them! The shades I got were darker and so beautiful. Left a really nice even stain behind. I have dry lips that I have to keep something on all the time so I tend to stay away from stains bc they’re usually so drying but the NYX gloss stains aren’t. I’m very happy with them. I have yet to try the colorpop dupe for the summer Fridays lip balm but they’re on my list! Thanks again for the reviews and recommendations 🎉Have a great week. Hugs! 💖
I love your makeup today 😍 please give us a tutorial ❤
Nyx stains are fantastic i am in love with them.
Can you please film a video on the setting,pefecting and finishing powders cause i have no clue
So glad to hear you love them too! 🥰 Yes for sure! I wanted to film an updated video on my favorite powders anyway so I will definitely share that soon!
I think the Milani Glossy Balm is more expensive because it contains Maxi-Lip, which is also found in high end lip products like Lawless, and is supposed to plump lips over time.
The Sheglam click.up sticks are really nice too! I think they're around $6-7.
Thank you Andea!! 💜💙🩵❄️🩶
Thank you for watching! I hope you have a great week! 🥰
What i noticed with the ELF HALO GLOW loose/ powder - the DARK shades have a shimmer! Like small particles of shimmer; the LIGHT shade have a GLOW
I have the Milk version of that revolution jelly. The purple one. I don't love it either. I have a regular Milk blush and I use it all the time.
Oh that’s good to know! Thank you for sharing! I definitely like the regular Milk blush better than this formula too. 🙌
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I can’t wait to try the Colorpop lip balm. I have wanted a PINK tinted summer Fridays balm (the pink sugar looks clear on me) so I will give that a try even though I promised myself no more lip products!!!😂😂😂
always helpful!
Thank you so much for watching! 🥰
I LOVE the Nyx Lip IV stains! I do have 2 darker ones and I feel they stay glossy for a pretty long time and the stain stays really well too. I don't love glosses because I hate my hair sticking to my lips but these are pretty enough to deal with that 😂
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on them! 🙌 I honestly can’t stop wearing Hydra Honey so I think I might grab another shade or two!
Can you please do a drug store spf video in clear and tinted as I always struggle on finding a good one that wears well under makeup and need advice ❤❤❤
Good evening, Andrea! I hope you and the family are doing great. 😊 Thank you for this video. I am 100% trying to do better in 2025 in my makeup purchases ❤
Thank you so much for your sweet comment! 🥰💗 That is an amazing goal!
@AndreaMatillano You're welcome 😊
I just bought the Elf halo powder in the loose version and it was $8 at Walmart but I thought I was buying the new pressed powder. I was kinda disappointed but the powder seems good.
Can you please share your thoughts on the revolution dewy foundation?
Yay, lots of new exciting things!
new subscriber here! ur soo informative! appreciate ur hard work 🫶🏼
Love all your videos❤
Thank you! That means so much! 🥰
I'm almost out of Thick It Stick It, and have kinda fallen out of love with it lol. The Milani brow mousse sounds like something I should try.
I’ve actually been reaching for it more than NYX! If you have sparse brows like me and prefer color/texture over hold I think you will like it.
Loved this!
Thank you so much for watching! 🥰
Your hair is gorgeous!
That’s so nice of you! Thank you! 💗
Your description of the elf glitter smell is spot on! 😂😂 minty medicine
I really want to try the Milani Skin Tint. Looks so quick and natural!
Honestly, it is such a good product! It’s probably the best one I’ve tried in 2025 so far!
@ definitely getting it
Can you tell me what you have on your lips ? I love that !
Hello Andrea. What do you use to colour your hair? Shades as well please
That lip oil does look good on you!
A few things I want to try. Enjoyed video. O I have mature skin. I do like the Elf powder and Milani stick
I LOVE the colourpop So Juicy gloss balms! PSL is perfect for me!
Yes! That is my favorite glossy stick! It just looks so pretty on the lips. 😍
I have to say the Covergirl mascara you reviewed was about the worst mascara I've tried in a long time. Did absolutely nothing for my lashes!
😭😭 It’s so disappointing when that happens!
Yay! Just left Walmart. Picked up the “new” Revlon lip & Elf Contour to add to my 2025 drugstore tries. ❤oh and also the NYX lip stain.
You will definitely have to let me know what you think! 💗
@ the Hydra Honey is shockingly similar to the Kulfi, will have to see how they wear. I love the Kulfi but don’t find it as long lasting as some kbeauty. Only been wearing the NYX for a couple hours (still perfectly on & has shine) but already love. Thank you for all of your hard work in getting us quality recommendations we can trust.
I wanna try a jelly blush but I don't wanna pay full price for one.
I've never told anyone this but somehow my NYX brow pen lasted for 2 years till this day. It's a bit leaky now but it's still pigmented (Black)! I wanted to restock mine so badly but it's difficult to find in Malaysia.
Oh my gosh that’s amazing! 🙌 That is truly worth the money!
Thank you Andrea. I love these videos. The REVOLUTION jelly sticks look gross to me but I never tried the Milk jelly sticks either. Ive heard very mixed reviews on the Milani tint. I may pick it up for my makeup drawer at work for touch ups but that's really it. I keep swearing off lipgloss, it never shows up on me and I end up regretting buying them. It's a skip for me. The Milani click up glosses are completely sheer on me. Not worth the $.
Honestly, such a fail. 😭 They are pretty on the lips but there are so many stains that are similar looking! Did you try dark or light shades of the Milani glosses? I’m curious if the darker shades are as sheer as the one I purchased! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these products. 💗
?Question? Could you use the milani skin tint as a contour/bronzer if one uses a darker shade?
Can the revolution jelly blush be used for under-painting?
That’s actually a good idea! They can be pretty bright when applied so they might be great under a skin tint! I’ll try it this week and get back to you. 🥰
@@AndreaMatillano Thanks girl, you always give the best reviews!
What are your favorite bronzing drops for adding to foundations to darken them?
Definitely elf! Their formula is the most pigmented so a little bit makes a big difference!
@AndreaMatillano Thank you very much! I feel very honored and seen that you would reply! ♥️♥️♥️ BTW, I really love how you are always on the watch for great sales and deals. It's how I found your channel originally. Thank you for all the breakdowns on value sets, different black Friday deals, etc!
I do love how the ELF lip oils look but, maybe it's just me, I feel like they leave my lips feeling dry and dehydrated. It may be the minty ingredient that might be causing that but as soon as it starts wearing off I'm frantically grabbing my lip balm to put on my lips because they feel terrible
I love your eye makeup. What are you wearing?
Thank you so much! 🥰 It’s ColourPop’s Super Shock in Ritz with elf’s I Love You a Latte palette!
The NYX IV in Hydra-Honey did not work for me and was not the color I saw on the website. It ended up wasting me out. I'll try one of the berry colors. ❤
I agree that the color is different than it is online! I don’t know why, but I feel like that happens a lot with NYX lip products which is always frustrating. Hopefully you’ll have better luck with one of the darker shades!
I’m wondering if this pressed elf powder is similar to the Melt Cosmetics glazed powder. On camera they seem to be similar.
Oh I totally forgot about that Melt powder! I remember being so curious about it when they launched it. I’m curious to know now!
@ - I really like it because if you’re wearing more matte products finishing with it makes the look more satin/natural without being metallic.
Do the thirst burst drops work on sensitive skin??
I have pretty sensitive skin, especially in the winter! They definitely feel great on my skin and I didn’t experience any irritation or breakouts! I know some people have trouble with the glow recipe watermelon glow dew drops though, so I wonder if it would be the same case with this product for people who have trouble with glow recipe. These don’t have fragrance, which is nice for people with sensitive skin!
Milani is on my no-buy list until they get a reality check and lower their prices back down
What does the NYX glossy stain smell like ?
It actually doesn’t really have a scent! I was kind of surprised because usually their products have a strong scent. There’s make a very slight coconut water scent but it’s not really noticeable at all!
@ thanks!!!!! I will try it!
Wow if you’re wearing number 2 in the Buttermelt glaze I can’t imagine no 1 will be fair enough for me. I wonder what it’s like at the other end of the spectrum….
Hey I'm curious if you run across any drugstore moisturizer that don't break you out but have hyaluronic acid and peptides.
Yes! Highly recommend the elf Holy Hydration Face Cream! It feels like a luxury formula at a drugstore price.
@ I will give it a shot at this point. They make a really good cleansing balm so I'm not surprised that whole line is decent. Thanks for the suggestion. Turning 35 in a couple weeks. I still deal with breakouts also need a different moisturizer these days.