Years ago watched a documentary about makeup that showed a warehouse with all the same makeup. One side of the aisle they labeled high-end and the other side was drugstore. It was all the same parent company. It really opened my eyes to what I was buying. Drugstore is just as good as high-end. We are a very name brand oriented society.
I’m a flight attendant and on my last trip I wore the Wet and Wild tinted hydrater. I must have gotten 4 random comments from passengers, one male, about how pretty my skin was!! That stuff is magical!
Wet n Wild hydrator is my current fav. I use it as my foundation with concealer to help cover certain areas. It lasts well and I know it is going to work. It is what I wear for my base when trying new face products.
From a French girl: please pronounce mauve as you want! We French speakers usually pronounce mauve as it would rhyme with "stove", but many people from the south of France (Marseilles for example) say "mov", and nobody cares 😉! Words travel from a language to another, and begin to live a new life, with a different pronunciation, and sometimes a new meaning! And they contribute to enrich the vocabulary 😊
It depends what it is. I never correct anyone but I'd rather someone tell me I'm pronouncing something wrong rather than embarrass myself for the rest of my life!
I always appreciate when someone tells me how to pronounce something. As an avid reader, there have been MANY times I have read a word and never heard it spoken... so funny now when I think of how I would have pronounced words if no one helped me out! I do NOT think people do it to be rude or mean. Unless they are calling you a name at the time, assume they are trying to help.
So glad to see you promoting your brushes Jen! I mean, a couple of other TH-camrs are always promoting their brushes, there's one or two who have their own lipstick and eyeshadow colors, and there's a few others promoting their false eyelashes. It's an open marketplace, might as well use it! Your brushes are so nice - I gave the second set I ordered to a friend who suddenly is a fan of powder eyeshadows. Imagine that! Love the other items you're talking about here too! Thanks for the video!
u r one the very few makeup youtubers who speak very genuine about makeup! personally after trying abh, pat mc grath, too faced, cover fx, bite beauty, ofra, hourglass, mac, benifit, charlotte tilbury, inglot, tarte, smashbox, huda beauty which all are highend & tons of drugstore brands...i discovered in 2022 that 99% of the times we dont need to go to sephora for makeup..at the end of the day not even a gucci foundation will look perfect but crease and crack..its more the skin care and application of makeup that delivers good finish not highend products..thanks for always supporting affordable makeup in the most genuine way possible
Love the Wet N Wild Megalast Shine lips. For those who fear red, they have a couple of beautiful shades that are sheer, so less bold but still pigmented and easy to wear. I have a ton of lipsticks and these are truly some of my favorites for everyday looks.
Wet N Wild is on such a roll with their complexion products lately. I opt to purchase cruelty-free and often reach for this line over higher end options. I just got my latest Ulta order and picked up the original PhotoFocus foundation for $3.49 (on sale, of course)! And it is sooooo good! I use a damp sponge to apply and this one looks better than some foundations 10x the price. I completely agree about their Tinted Hydrator also . The stick foundation is very good, as is the Incognito concealer, although I'd like to see a hydrating version of it a la E.L.F. Camo Concealer.
The wet n wild tinted hydrator is so so good, that’s what I usually use and if I need a little more coverage I add a small drop of my too faced foundation.
The NYC brow pen changed my life. I swear. 😂 My brow color is "invisible" so it's always been a journey for me. Tried several pens and none gave me confidence, even after really giving it my best and practicing. Then one day I saw someone (can't remember who🙁) raving about it so I went and picked it up, opened to try in the car as I always do, and immediately got it right. I sat there and effortlessly gave myself the brows I've been trying for eons. TL;DR- If you're afraid of brow pens but want to make it work, highly recommend NYX Lift & Snatch.
Your entire look appears ‘high-end’!!! You inspire me to break out my Essence palette tomorrow. Also, I think it’s a little funny that people are STILL…how many years later…arguing with you over the color Mauve. Just call it purple and get both critics on an uproar, lol!!!
This was great! Yes, the lift & snatch! I love how you talk into the camera to us, instead of talking to the products you're holding. Thank you for being with us !
Agree 💯! Especially when some of them constantly 👀 to their monitor that’s way over there 👀 instead of somewhere closer to the lens..it’s just so distracting to be looking at their whites all the time.😂 Anyway Jen, I moved from Fl to NH almost 3 years ago now. In Fl for the word “route” they pronounce it what I say correctly 😂as rowte but when I moved to NH saying it, they’re all like it’s ROOT! I’m like nooo it’s a road not a plant. I say it their way now but I can relate and I also say your word correctly like mauve (mawve)😂 thanks for all your content!❤❤❤
I went out of state shortly after you first mentioned some of dollar general's amazing makeup finds and I had forgotten my makeup. I have both the believe foundation and the LA colors concealer.... Both really are great finds! I love that you do so many drugstore videos. There are so many drugstore gems that I think really go completely unnoticed by people and you tend to dig them out for us!
Your skin looks beautiful Jen could u plz do an updated SkinCare vid on what ur luving & using regularly, looked @ some of ur older vids & skin looks very healthy in these newer vids! ❤️ Also I can't believe Brow products More than Foundation!
I totally agree about the fluctuating prices of drugstore makeup. I was shopping at Kroger today and grabbed a Revlon concealer then looked at the price...it was $14.00! I put it back and decided to get it next time I'm at Target or Walmart. I too love the Essence 6-pan eyeshadow palettes. The Taupe-It-Up is one of my faves! 😍
There are two main reasons that drugstore makeup is different prices at different places. The first is that EVERYTHING is usually marked up at convenience stores, such as CVS/Walgreens/Rite Aid. Products at these stores, especially skincare and makeup, usually cost more because it’s literally convenient. The second reason is that different stores actually have different contracts with drugstore makeup companies. Walmart and Target can negotiate lower prices than Ulta because it’s very beneficial to the brands to have their products at Walmart and Target. They get a LOT of exposure that way. And so those big stores can sell the products at a lower price. The standard price for drugstore is usually what you’ll find at either the brand site or Ulta. I hope that makes sense. There can definitely be other factors as well, but these are the main two.
Hi Jen and all! If you get the mini size of the Got2B gel then you are back under the fifty dollars mark. It also fits into more makeup bags that way. 😉👍
Thank you for continuing to be YOU. I appreciate the honesty. I’m a fan of affordable options. For my foundation, I mix the Believe Beauty and the WnW tinted hydration. It works so well for my over 50 combination skin. Lash Princess (green lettering) is my go-to.
I love how you addressed the mauve debate 🤣 Also I’m wearing this look today. I used the morphe everyday chic palette and used the light purple shades and then put on a cool tone pink on my cheeks and a mauve lipstick from bite beauty.
For most of my life, I was told it was pronounced just like "taupe." I worked in fashion and cosmetics, and that was considered the correct way to say it. Only 2 short weeks ago, a friend of mine posted something on Facebook about the "American" way of saying it, so I used Google and found that French/American difference. I will always say the long "o" version, since I've been saying it that way for nearly 50 years. I'm glad though, that there really is no right or wrong way!
❤ Thank you for actually picking affordable products. Some videos I’ve watched from other TH-camrs say affordable and the product be twenty plus dollars. You get it and we appreciate it!
I just returned those essence blushes because while the colors were beautiful, they didnt blend well at all. Where I put the brush down was where it stayed. I wear powder foundation, so this never happens with powder blush.
Wow I’ve always wondered what the texture and formula was on those white tube Wet n Wild lipsticks. They look really shiny and nice! Now I wanna pick one up. I always need a “mauve” shade for my purple looks but I don’t have one so I just do a nude lip. I want to get that shade, it’s perfect! Your look was incredible today Jen!
I love these affordable looks, drugstore affordable makeup is where its at! I think I did a video that was £15 with a load of Relove products but that was skipping a lot of steps, I think 50 for a full face of makeup is a great deal! You started my obsession with Essence products, I hadn't tried many before watching your videos and now I absolutely love them! Lots of love from England
This really shows that it's not so much about 'high end' makeup as it is about knowing how to apply the makeup that you are using, knowing your face, and understanding color theory.
OMG - I just ordered 12 of the WetNWild glossy lipsticks! Some were a little under $2 and some were a little over. I got every shade except for super peachy nude. If I don't like any particular color, I'll just pass along to a co-worker. Thanks Jen!
The 2 wet n wild comfortable lipsticks I had was clothes off and rose to slay. Very pretty. Bare it all is a very pretty shade in the black bullet case.
I have LOVED hearing you say “moe-ve” since it is a French word-I am an American, but have a minor in French and love that you knew how it was actually pronounced.
Also recommend the Mud Blush in the colour Rose I got mine at Woolworths or Safeway and it was 4.50 and so pigmented and cruelty free and long lasting and goes a long way and it is a large pack for such a affordable price. Enjoy 🙂
Are you in Australia? The UK used to have both of those shops but they closed down in the noughties so hearing them mentioned brings back a bit of childhood nostalgia!
Great video reminding all of us of very affordable makup alternatives. When you can look so fantastic using less expensive makeup, why can’t we? I cannot believe how much money people are willing to spend on makeup. Thank you for ALWAYS showing us wonderful products at more realistic prices. I also bought that tube of hair gel years ago! Funny to hear you did the same! Also, being an English teacher/Reading Specialist- thanks for the Language Police explanation 😊. Have a great rest of the week😍.
I LOVE those essence pallettes,I wish I had a cooler skin tone so I could wear more of them! And your explanation of the pronunciation makes so much sense!
I wish people would sometimes keep their opinions to themselves especially when they r being critical of someone when it really makes absolutely no difference!! I really HATE that...I don't understand why people make such a big deal about things like that. Love u Jenn keep saying mauve any way u like!!
Great review Jen 😊 So many affordable options that are available at the drugstore. I have a few favorites that I purchase often. The Essence Lash princess sculpted volume mascara has been my tried and true mascara for over 5 years 🥰 The Volume Booster lash primer is nice too, this product has Acai oil, Mango butter & Vitamin E. Two other favorite products are from Almay... the Brow styler & the All Day eyeliner pencil. Glad to hear Henry is feeling better. Take care everyone 🌹🌺
I haven't been to Dollar General recently but I bought a blush/highlighter duo from Believe Beauty that I really like. They also sell a cream blush that is really good. I don't know if they still sell them but if they do, they are worth a look.
Oh my goodness...the language police!! I laughed out loud at that comment! Before I started watching TH-camrs from the UK, I had no idea that mauve was pronounced differently. You just go ahead and pronounce it the way you want. 🥰 Great video, Jen. I love learning of lower cost options for makeup.
I use the Got2be hairgel too. I just press the gel up to the opening and stick my spoolie into the opening. The Tinted hydrator is great, just wish that the shaderange was better.
I’ve ordered 5 of those Wet and Wild shine lipsticks. I love all of them so far, from the lighter Mad for Mauve, Bellini Overflow and Clothes Off to the more intense Raining Rubies and Crimson Crime ❤
Don’t let people make you crazy if they say you pronounce a foreign word wrong..Just say it the way you feel like.👍🏼😉 And thank you so much for showing us all these products.🙏🏻🥰
When I saw you using the Mauve it palette I ran and got mine and applied it like you did. Totally different results. It’s so weird, the rosy tan shade looked like a muted lilac on me. It’s very pretty but very different to how yours looked. Thanks for reminding me about that palette. I’m trying to find a cool brown shade to wear as a one and day everyday shade if you have any suggestions. Love you!! ❤❤
I dont typically wear foundation, but when I use to, I would use CoverGirl liquid or powder foundation for my face. I prefer powder over liquid foundation. I recently bought some eyeshadow palettes from Believe Beauty. The one I'm using currently is called Plush Purples. I think its my FAVORITE!!! It's so glamorously beautiful. I wore it to work yesterday.
I have that same eyeshadow palette from Believe Beauty! It is really good! The formula is so soft and silky. When we were in our Dollar General store, I told my grandkids I wanted the rusty orange palette for my bday 😆 but I never got it darn it lol. Guess I’ll have to buy it myself.
@@EnvyBlu it's better than most drugstore eyeshadows I have. And I have quite a lot. I think I know the palette you are referring to bc I also have that one as well.
Lol..."Mawve" or "Mowve"...love your chnnel. I have purchased a few affordable products based on reviews from you, Emily Noel, Jessica Braun, Andrea M. Pleasantly surprised by more than a few! Ty for the variety you provide. Looking forward to you doing a session using ALL brushes in your collection! 👏👏👏👏
I don't understand the grammar police 🚨😅 I love the believe brand in general, affordable and great quality. Thanks for always thinking about us drugstore beauties
I love the discussion about how to pronounce mauve! Your explanation is exactly what I would want to know. I like pronouncing things correctly and am a curious and interested person. I would like someone to (kindly, gently, with good humour) correct my pronunciation, but I know not everyone appreciates that. Anyway, I decided that if Tim Gunn pronounced it the French way, then that was enough of a reason to change how I said it, but no judgment if anyone else chooses otherwise. It seems to be one of those foreign words that have made it into the (North American) English lexicon and now has an alternate, correct pronunciation. Fascinating stuff...
I absolutely love this video and the concept! The look turned out gorgeous. L.a. colors is such an underrated brand. The Dollar Tree sells a rectangular matte bronzer that is a very similar color for a dollar 25. I love it so much. L.a. colors also has a terrific eyeshadow primer with a little pigment and matte finish but sticky enough to hold shimmers on the lid. My favorite lip gloss is also LA Colors the holographic in the color heavenly it's such a beautiful nude. You can use it over matte liquid lipsticks and the combination holds all day. The high shine formula is the same, it's just a metallic finish instead
Yes! LA Colors blushes and bronzers have always been in my life for the past 10 yrs or so. Love this bronzer too, perfect rosy bronze! There was a time where I could only afford dollar tree makeup, and LA Colors always came through, and still does!! 🎉❤💃🏼🥂
Wow, Jen, I love this video! I've used the foundation and eyeshadow and love them both. I always get compliments when I wear Essence eyeshadow. I love the mauve and taupe pans; both look amazing on blue eyes, IMO. I'll have to give the Got 2 Be Glued, a long with the other products you mention, a try. Thanks again!
I recommend W7 oh so sensitive concealer in light cool it's for fair skin and it's medium coverage doesn't smell at all and Is awesome 👍😎 as it's cruelty free and vegan and only 4.99 at Chemist Warehouse in Melbourne Australia 🌏 I'm sure it's cheaper in America. Also the Australis Girl Boss gloss glitz lip gloss and in the colour My Boo it was at Kmart for 6.99 on sale but it's under 10 and is very long lasting and not drying.
Is it a true tubing mascara? Tubing is practically all I wear now... All other mascaras suddenly started smudging on my eyelids. Never happened until the last few years.
As a black woman the got2b gel is the only one that can slick down my edges although it needs some help with that so it seemed like a no brainer to use on my pretty big and unruly eyebrows. I mean it's hair too at the end of the day😂
The LA Girl concealer is also sold through amazon - they also make correctors/ I bought the Pink one. Also I recently purchased the $4 contour which comes in a squeeze tube with brush…it comes in lots of colors.
It's actually amazing how great of makeup you can get for cheap. Used to be pretty bad quality, and it really is amazing now. Sometimes I forget about how it used to be.
Great video! I've been trying to get my hands on that Believe Beauty Foundation every time I go to a Dollar General, they are sold out!!! I keep trying though. Also I'm waiting for my order from Moira Beauty to arrive all on your recommendation I can't wait to get the eyeshadow palettes and the blushes!
Hey I read your message to Jen If you tell me the color I’ll try to find it for you. It took me forever to find the elf glow. I’m not trying to be weird just trying to help.
@@charlenecody1 That is so sweet of you! Thank you!!! I've got a couple of friends of mine on the hunt for my shade too so between the four of us, we're bound to find me a bottle soon; but I sincerely do appreciate your offer! Be blessed!
Omg I swear I wondered if the $6 dollar product was the lash n roll!!!!! Its my absolute faaaave mascara right now! And roller lash used to be my girl!
I am fortunate to be able to afford anything ( do not hate me, I started out dirt poor), but I only buy the Wet n wild products now, not because of the price, but because the products are excellent ! I never had such a nice foundation in my life, just fabulous.
I like their concealer formula too! I don’t know why they haven’t fixed their doe foot problem yet. Jeesh I imagine tons of people have complained about it by now. It seems like they’d fix it. I wish they would
Ooooo. I have at least one tube of Got to be Glued, and although I use it for my hair, I never thought of using it for my brows. I'll definitely be starting to use that!!
Years ago watched a documentary about makeup that showed a warehouse with all the same makeup. One side of the aisle they labeled high-end and the other side was drugstore. It was all the same parent company. It really opened my eyes to what I was buying. Drugstore is just as good as high-end. We are a very name brand oriented society.
I’m a flight attendant and on my last trip I wore the Wet and Wild tinted hydrater. I must have gotten 4 random comments from passengers, one male, about how pretty my skin was!! That stuff is magical!
It really is!
Thanks, I'm thinking about trying it.
I am also convinced... sounds nice for spring❤
Wet n Wild hydrator is my current fav. I use it as my foundation with concealer to help cover certain areas. It lasts well and I know it is going to work. It is what I wear for my base when trying new face products.
@@jenniferashley1047 it really is the best! I would pay much more for it but don't tell Wet and Wild that. lol
From a French girl: please pronounce mauve as you want! We French speakers usually pronounce mauve as it would rhyme with "stove", but many people from the south of France (Marseilles for example) say "mov", and nobody cares 😉! Words travel from a language to another, and begin to live a new life, with a different pronunciation, and sometimes a new meaning! And they contribute to enrich the vocabulary 😊
Well said👏👏
So agree !
Beautifully expressed. ❤
Well said 👏🏻
I agree, as long as one is understood, ignore the pronunciation. In the Midwest US, people say roof as ruf, in Calif we say ruef.
thank you for creating as much drugstore, affordable and relatable content as you do. your work and efforts are highly appreciated! ❤
I don’t know why ppl think they need to correct someone’s language. We all have different ways of saying things. Loved that you put that to rest! ❤
I agree! I am always sad to hear when people correct others pronunciation and such especially if it’s done in a rude way!!
It depends what it is. I never correct anyone but I'd rather someone tell me I'm pronouncing something wrong rather than embarrass myself for the rest of my life!
@@meganburbage1232 yes true but ppl do it most of the time to be rude or mean. There’s always private message .
I always appreciate when someone tells me how to pronounce something. As an avid reader, there have been MANY times I have read a word and never heard it spoken... so funny now when I think of how I would have pronounced words if no one helped me out! I do NOT think people do it to be rude or mean. Unless they are calling you a name at the time, assume they are trying to help.
So glad to see you promoting your brushes Jen! I mean, a couple of other TH-camrs are always promoting their brushes, there's one or two who have their own lipstick and eyeshadow colors, and there's a few others promoting their false eyelashes. It's an open marketplace, might as well use it! Your brushes are so nice - I gave the second set I ordered to a friend who suddenly is a fan of powder eyeshadows. Imagine that! Love the other items you're talking about here too! Thanks for the video!
u r one the very few makeup youtubers who speak very genuine about makeup! personally after trying abh, pat mc grath, too faced, cover fx, bite beauty, ofra, hourglass, mac, benifit, charlotte tilbury, inglot, tarte, smashbox, huda beauty which all are highend & tons of drugstore brands...i discovered in 2022 that 99% of the times we dont need to go to sephora for makeup..at the end of the day not even a gucci foundation will look perfect but crease and crack..its more the skin care and application of makeup that delivers good finish not highend products..thanks for always supporting affordable makeup in the most genuine way possible
Love the Wet N Wild Megalast Shine lips. For those who fear red, they have a couple of beautiful shades that are sheer, so less bold but still pigmented and easy to wear. I have a ton of lipsticks and these are truly some of my favorites for everyday looks.
Wet N Wild is on such a roll with their complexion products lately. I opt to purchase cruelty-free and often reach for this line over higher end options. I just got my latest Ulta order and picked up the original PhotoFocus foundation for $3.49 (on sale, of course)! And it is sooooo good! I use a damp sponge to apply and this one looks better than some foundations 10x the price. I completely agree about their Tinted Hydrator also . The stick foundation is very good, as is the Incognito concealer, although I'd like to see a hydrating version of it a la E.L.F. Camo Concealer.
The wet n wild tinted hydrator is so so good, that’s what I usually use and if I need a little more coverage I add a small drop of my too faced foundation.
The NYC brow pen changed my life. I swear. 😂 My brow color is "invisible" so it's always been a journey for me. Tried several pens and none gave me confidence, even after really giving it my best and practicing. Then one day I saw someone (can't remember who🙁) raving about it so I went and picked it up, opened to try in the car as I always do, and immediately got it right. I sat there and effortlessly gave myself the brows I've been trying for eons.
TL;DR- If you're afraid of brow pens but want to make it work, highly recommend NYX Lift & Snatch.
Your entire look appears ‘high-end’!!! You inspire me to break out my Essence palette tomorrow. Also, I think it’s a little funny that people are STILL…how many years later…arguing with you over the color Mauve. Just call it purple and get both critics on an uproar, lol!!!
This was great! Yes, the lift & snatch! I love how you talk into the camera to us, instead of talking to the products you're holding.
Thank you for being with us !
Agree 💯! Especially when some of them constantly 👀 to their monitor that’s way over there 👀 instead of somewhere closer to the lens..it’s just so distracting to be looking at their whites all the time.😂
Anyway Jen, I moved from Fl to NH almost 3 years ago now. In Fl for the word “route” they pronounce it what I say correctly 😂as rowte but when I moved to NH saying it, they’re all like it’s ROOT! I’m like nooo it’s a road not a plant. I say it their way now but I can relate and I also say your word correctly like mauve (mawve)😂 thanks for all your content!❤❤❤
I went out of state shortly after you first mentioned some of dollar general's amazing makeup finds and I had forgotten my makeup. I have both the believe foundation and the LA colors concealer.... Both really are great finds! I love that you do so many drugstore videos. There are so many drugstore gems that I think really go completely unnoticed by people and you tend to dig them out for us!
Your skin looks beautiful Jen could u plz do an updated SkinCare vid on what ur luving & using regularly, looked @ some of ur older vids & skin looks very healthy in these newer vids! ❤️ Also I can't believe Brow products More than Foundation!
I totally agree about the fluctuating prices of drugstore makeup. I was shopping at Kroger today and grabbed a Revlon concealer then looked at the price...it was $14.00! I put it back and decided to get it next time I'm at Target or Walmart. I too love the Essence 6-pan eyeshadow palettes. The Taupe-It-Up is one of my faves! 😍
LOL @ the whole Mauve thing. I have heard it both ways and don't care how it's said. You have a lot of patience Jen! 🙂
There are two main reasons that drugstore makeup is different prices at different places. The first is that EVERYTHING is usually marked up at convenience stores, such as CVS/Walgreens/Rite Aid. Products at these stores, especially skincare and makeup, usually cost more because it’s literally convenient.
The second reason is that different stores actually have different contracts with drugstore makeup companies. Walmart and Target can negotiate lower prices than Ulta because it’s very beneficial to the brands to have their products at Walmart and Target. They get a LOT of exposure that way. And so those big stores can sell the products at a lower price. The standard price for drugstore is usually what you’ll find at either the brand site or Ulta.
I hope that makes sense. There can definitely be other factors as well, but these are the main two.
💖👍Love the eyebrow tutorial🎉. Great brows. Do you have anymore brow tutorials and eyebrow products you like❓ Ty.
Believe Beauty also carries skin care. The ingredients look good ( niacinamide, ceramides, etc.). I bought their clay mask and really like it.
Hi Jen and all! If you get the mini size of the Got2B gel then you are back under the fifty dollars mark. It also fits into more makeup bags that way. 😉👍
Thank you for continuing to be YOU.
I appreciate the honesty.
I’m a fan of affordable options.
For my foundation, I mix the Believe Beauty and the WnW tinted hydration. It works so well for my over 50 combination skin.
Lash Princess (green lettering) is my go-to.
I love how you addressed the mauve debate 🤣
Also I’m wearing this look today. I used the morphe everyday chic palette and used the light purple shades and then put on a cool tone pink on my cheeks and a mauve lipstick from bite beauty.
For most of my life, I was told it was pronounced just like "taupe." I worked in fashion and cosmetics, and that was considered the correct way to say it. Only 2 short weeks ago, a friend of mine posted something on Facebook about the "American" way of saying it, so I used Google and found that French/American difference. I will always say the long "o" version, since I've been saying it that way for nearly 50 years. I'm glad though, that there really is no right or wrong way!
Love this. Just goes to how you can still find great products at a reasonable price.
I have never seen those wet n wild lipsticks!! I'd love to see a video of a review and swatches. That color is so gorgeous.
Dust the tiniest amount of translucent powder through your brows before you do your eyebrow pen or pencil it helps the pencil grip better
❤ Thank you for actually picking affordable products. Some videos I’ve watched from other TH-camrs say affordable and the product be twenty plus dollars. You get it and we appreciate it!
I just returned those essence blushes because while the colors were beautiful, they didnt blend well at all. Where I put the brush down was where it stayed. I wear powder foundation, so this never happens with powder blush.
Wow I’ve always wondered what the texture and formula was on those white tube Wet n Wild lipsticks. They look really shiny and nice! Now I wanna pick one up. I always need a “mauve” shade for my purple looks but I don’t have one so I just do a nude lip. I want to get that shade, it’s perfect! Your look was incredible today Jen!
I love these affordable looks, drugstore affordable makeup is where its at! I think I did a video that was £15 with a load of Relove products but that was skipping a lot of steps, I think 50 for a full face of makeup is a great deal! You started my obsession with Essence products, I hadn't tried many before watching your videos and now I absolutely love them! Lots of love from England
Essence & Catrice also have lipsticks that are soft and similar to lip balm
They are cheap, good and most importantly cruelty free
I own several of the products you mentioned, mostly because you've recommended them to us, and I've enjoyed them since I got them. Thanks Jen!😊
This really shows that it's not so much about 'high end' makeup as it is about knowing how to apply the makeup that you are using, knowing your face, and understanding color theory.
OMG - I just ordered 12 of the WetNWild glossy lipsticks! Some were a little under $2 and some were a little over. I got every shade except for super peachy nude. If I don't like any particular color, I'll just pass along to a co-worker. Thanks Jen!
All I can say is…absolutely beautiful! Another great video
My favorite is the Wet n Wild Photo Focus. The matte is my favorite, but I like the dewy too. Love this look and that budget ❤❤❤❤!!!!
The 2 wet n wild comfortable lipsticks I had was clothes off and rose to slay. Very pretty. Bare it all is a very pretty shade in the black bullet case.
I have LOVED hearing you say “moe-ve” since it is a French word-I am an American, but have a minor in French and love that you knew how it was actually pronounced.
Thanks for doing all the quality, affordable makeup videos Jen!! ❤😊
Way before everyone talked about got 2b glued for brows, my dance team was already using it for hair and brows! Nothing too new under the sun 🌞
Also recommend the Mud Blush in the colour Rose I got mine at Woolworths or Safeway and it was 4.50 and so pigmented and cruelty free and long lasting and goes a long way and it is a large pack for such a affordable price. Enjoy 🙂
Are you in Australia? The UK used to have both of those shops but they closed down in the noughties so hearing them mentioned brings back a bit of childhood nostalgia!
@@meganburbage1232 yes I'm in Australia
Great video reminding all of us of very affordable makup alternatives. When you can look so fantastic using less expensive makeup, why can’t we? I cannot believe how much money people are willing to spend on makeup. Thank you for ALWAYS showing us wonderful products at more realistic prices.
I also bought that tube of hair gel years ago! Funny to hear you did the same!
Also, being an English teacher/Reading Specialist- thanks for the Language Police explanation 😊.
Have a great rest of the week😍.
Wet n Wild Breakup Proof eyeliner is very good, also Photofocus powder is excellent. ❤
I love the Essence eyeshadow pallette no matter how you pronounce it. Love the look you created!
I loved your comment about the language police. You have a great attitude regarding people and their opinions. Really enjoy your videos.
I’m so glad you said that about the Miliani eyebrow pencil. I’m a redhead and need the red! I use a lot of Miliani.
Omg that concealer! That is impressive!
I LOVE those essence pallettes,I wish I had a cooler skin tone so I could wear more of them! And your explanation of the pronunciation makes so much sense!
I wish people would sometimes keep their opinions to themselves especially when they r being critical of someone when it really makes absolutely no difference!! I really HATE that...I don't understand why people make such a big deal about things like that. Love u Jenn keep saying mauve any way u like!!
Great review Jen 😊 So many affordable options that are available at the drugstore. I have a few favorites that I purchase often. The Essence Lash princess sculpted volume mascara has been my tried and true mascara for over 5 years 🥰 The Volume Booster lash primer is nice too, this product has Acai oil, Mango butter & Vitamin E. Two other favorite products are from Almay... the Brow styler & the All Day eyeliner pencil. Glad to hear Henry is feeling better. Take care everyone 🌹🌺
Best explanation of the pronunciation of mauve ever. Thank you!!
I love the purple eyeshadow
I haven't been to Dollar General recently but I bought a blush/highlighter duo from Believe Beauty that I really like. They also sell a cream blush that is really good. I don't know if they still sell them but if they do, they are worth a look.
Oh my goodness...the language police!! I laughed out loud at that comment!
Before I started watching TH-camrs from the UK, I had no idea that mauve was pronounced differently. You just go ahead and pronounce it the way you want. 🥰
Great video, Jen. I love learning of lower cost options for makeup.
I use the Got2be hairgel too. I just press the gel up to the opening and stick my spoolie into the opening.
The Tinted hydrator is great, just wish that the shaderange was better.
Ur one of my all time favorite creators..thank u so much for all your hard work! ❤
If forgotten how beautiful the essence eyeshadow are and it’s beautiful on you. Thanks
I’ve ordered 5 of those Wet and Wild shine lipsticks. I love all of them so far, from the lighter Mad for Mauve, Bellini Overflow and Clothes Off to the more intense Raining Rubies and Crimson Crime ❤
Don’t let people make you crazy if they say you pronounce a foreign word wrong..Just say it the way you feel like.👍🏼😉
And thank you so much for showing us all these products.🙏🏻🥰
When I saw you using the Mauve it palette I ran and got mine and applied it like you did. Totally different results. It’s so weird, the rosy tan shade looked like a muted lilac on me. It’s very pretty but very different to how yours looked. Thanks for reminding me about that palette. I’m trying to find a cool brown shade to wear as a one and day everyday shade if you have any suggestions. Love you!! ❤❤
I dont typically wear foundation, but when I use to, I would use CoverGirl liquid or powder foundation for my face. I prefer powder over liquid foundation. I recently bought some eyeshadow palettes from Believe Beauty. The one I'm using currently is called Plush Purples. I think its my FAVORITE!!! It's so glamorously beautiful. I wore it to work yesterday.
I have 3 Essence blushes---a little bit goes a long way. Very pigmented! Super affordable tho. These are my go-to blushes when I apply makeup.
I have that same eyeshadow palette from Believe Beauty! It is really good! The formula is so soft and silky. When we were in our Dollar General store, I told my grandkids I wanted the rusty orange palette for my bday 😆 but I never got it darn it lol. Guess I’ll have to buy it myself.
@@EnvyBlu it's better than most drugstore eyeshadows I have. And I have quite a lot. I think I know the palette you are referring to bc I also have that one as well.
The makeup looks beautiful on u today!! That blush is so pretty
Lol..."Mawve" or "Mowve"...love your chnnel. I have purchased a few affordable products based on reviews from you, Emily Noel, Jessica Braun, Andrea M. Pleasantly surprised by more than a few! Ty for the variety you provide. Looking forward to you doing a session using ALL brushes in your collection! 👏👏👏👏
Hi Jen, great idea in todays climate! I love the Believe Beauty stuff, it works great! Thanks great video and hello from Dutchess County 😊
Ah my home county! :)
11:36 hehe, also mauve means lilac everywhere else in the world but here
So Tower 28 just launched their "Its A Mauve-ment" lip and cheek product on Sephora....
Drugstore is insane for prices...I don't use Revlon but for an example a Revlon colorstay lipstick is $17.99..Maybelline blush $17.99(in Canada)
Thanks Jen for another wonderful video, and for also mentioning other affordable options too❣️
Beautiful makeup Jen, grateful for your existence 😘
I love the Wet n Wild Dewy Photofocus foundation!! Great video, Jen!! 💟
I don't understand the grammar police 🚨😅 I love the believe brand in general, affordable and great quality. Thanks for always thinking about us drugstore beauties
I love the discussion about how to pronounce mauve! Your explanation is exactly what I would want to know. I like pronouncing things correctly and am a curious and interested person. I would like someone to (kindly, gently, with good humour) correct my pronunciation, but I know not everyone appreciates that. Anyway, I decided that if Tim Gunn pronounced it the French way, then that was enough of a reason to change how I said it, but no judgment if anyone else chooses otherwise. It seems to be one of those foreign words that have made it into the (North American) English lexicon and now has an alternate, correct pronunciation. Fascinating stuff...
I absolutely love this video and the concept! The look turned out gorgeous. L.a. colors is such an underrated brand. The Dollar Tree sells a rectangular matte bronzer that is a very similar color for a dollar 25. I love it so much. L.a. colors also has a terrific eyeshadow primer with a little pigment and matte finish but sticky enough to hold shimmers on the lid. My favorite lip gloss is also LA Colors the holographic in the color heavenly it's such a beautiful nude. You can use it over matte liquid lipsticks and the combination holds all day. The high shine formula is the same, it's just a metallic finish instead
Yes! LA Colors blushes and bronzers have always been in my life for the past 10 yrs or so. Love this bronzer too, perfect rosy bronze! There was a time where I could only afford dollar tree makeup, and LA Colors always came through, and still does!! 🎉❤💃🏼🥂
L.A. colors eyeshadow primer. I might look for it. UD urban decay kinda expensive!$$$ ty
@@patjohnson6147 If you cant find it, wet n wild also makes a good one
Wow, Jen, I love this video! I've used the foundation and eyeshadow and love them both. I always get compliments when I wear Essence eyeshadow. I love the mauve and taupe pans; both look amazing on blue eyes, IMO. I'll have to give the Got 2 Be Glued, a long with the other products you mention, a try. Thanks again!
I recommend W7 oh so sensitive concealer in light cool it's for fair skin and it's medium coverage doesn't smell at all and Is awesome 👍😎 as it's cruelty free and vegan and only 4.99 at Chemist Warehouse in Melbourne Australia 🌏 I'm sure it's cheaper in America. Also the Australis Girl Boss gloss glitz lip gloss and in the colour My Boo it was at Kmart for 6.99 on sale but it's under 10 and is very long lasting and not drying.
I'm always so excited when you post. Your type of videos are my favourite. 😊
We have a store called PopShelf that is owned by dollar general. They also sell the Believe Beauty line! I love that foundation and their eyeshadow ❤️
Another good inexpensive mascara is the lengthening one for relove by makeup revolution. $3 tubing mascara
I heard that mascara was good! I’m gonna have to grab one
Yes I tried that one in my ReLove video a few weeks ago. I should have mentioned it in this video too!
Is it a true tubing mascara? Tubing is practically all I wear now... All other mascaras suddenly started smudging on my eyelids. Never happened until the last few years.
Intrigued about the concealers! I’ve tried a bunch and in the end, using nothing is my only option to avoid tons of fine lines
As a black woman the got2b gel is the only one that can slick down my edges although it needs some help with that so it seemed like a no brainer to use on my pretty big and unruly eyebrows. I mean it's hair too at the end of the day😂
I love that essence bronzer. Essence has a lot of cheap great products ❤
I love the essence blush.
I used to use hairspray on a toothbrush to hold my brows!
The LA Girl concealer is also sold through amazon - they also make correctors/ I bought the Pink one. Also I recently purchased the $4 contour which comes in a squeeze tube with brush…it comes in lots of colors.
It’s so beautiful 😍 thank you for sharing this affordable makeup. I love your videos 🥰
It's actually amazing how great of makeup you can get for cheap. Used to be pretty bad quality, and it really is amazing now. Sometimes I forget about how it used to be.
Great video! I've been trying to get my hands on that Believe Beauty Foundation every time I go to a Dollar General, they are sold out!!! I keep trying though. Also I'm waiting for my order from Moira Beauty to arrive all on your recommendation I can't wait to get the eyeshadow palettes and the blushes!
Hey I read your message to Jen If you tell me the color I’ll try to find it for you. It took me forever to find the elf glow. I’m not trying to be weird just trying to help.
@@charlenecody1 That is so sweet of you! Thank you!!! I've got a couple of friends of mine on the hunt for my shade too so between the four of us, we're bound to find me a bottle soon; but I sincerely do appreciate your offer! Be blessed!
Omg I swear I wondered if the $6 dollar product was the lash n roll!!!!! Its my absolute faaaave mascara right now! And roller lash used to be my girl!
I am fortunate to be able to afford anything ( do not hate me, I started out dirt poor), but I only buy the Wet n wild products now, not because of the price, but because the products are excellent ! I never had such a nice foundation in my life, just fabulous.
Thanks Jen! You look lovely as always!
I love the Believe Beauty concealer. I’ve repurchased it even though the doe-foot might come off. I have 70 year old under eyes. 😊
I like their concealer formula too! I don’t know why they haven’t fixed their doe foot problem yet. Jeesh I imagine tons of people have complained about it by now. It seems like they’d fix it. I wish they would
@@EnvyBlu I just kept using it anyway! 🥴
Got 2 Be caught on and made a brow freeze product. I recommend the a much smaller size as well. Unless you do a lot of slicked hair styles.
For some reason I didn't think the brow gel worked as well. I much prefer the hair gel and it's much cheaper for a lot more product!
What a great video! These truly r hidden gems! Love this video! Yr makeup looks great! TFS! ❤❤
Thanks for the great content Jen although the wt n wild lipsticks are almost 10 pounds here in the UK as is the foundation. But still a great price.
I use that gel for my eyebrows too. It definitely holds.
Jen, thanks so much for a full face of inexpensive makeup! Prices have gotten insane😢
All the makeup looks beautiful on you!
Ooooo. I have at least one tube of Got to be Glued, and although I use it for my hair, I never thought of using it for my brows. I'll definitely be starting to use that!!
I own that eye palette and now I'm inspired to use it again! Thank you!
5 Below has an amazing selection of LA COLORS makeup!
Great video and great full face under $50 -the colors and products you chose are so beautiful on you