I know you don't like doing these types of videos, but they really are invaluable. The reason being you are one of the gurus who really always give an honest opinion. I really enjoyed this video.
You prolly dont care at all but does anybody know of a way to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly lost my login password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me
You really do not have to apologize for products that do not work. These products cost us sooo much money we need to know the problems before we plop down big money. Thanks for this!
I love fails videos. I don’t find them negative. It really helps me curb unnecessary spending. I bought a nude beauty blender and I’m not impressed. Try the Flower beauty sponge! It’s my favorite!
Not just to waste money, which is important, but also to see we're not the only ones to wonder why, when we splurge on a hyped product and it doesn't deliver anything special. A dose of reality =/= negativity.
Beauty blender got greedy and probably cheaping out their production. I never considered to pay so much for a sponge. Real techniques is good and have deals often. The fenty concealer is awful for dry textured undereyes, I could not wait to return it asap!
Great video! I really love the Sonia Kashuk beauty sponge. The black and white one. I also like her grey and white one. It’s smaller and great for liquid blush.
Thank you so much Stephanie! I like how you offered the alternative choices and your thorough explanations. I like my original Eco Tools sponge and my newer RT sponge. Totally agree about some mini pallets not being the same quality as regular pallets🌞.
So glad that I'm not the only one that noticed that the texture of the BB has changed! Not only that, but it's smaller in size as well. I have an old nude BB and bought a new one to replace it. The difference in size is remarkable.
I dont know if you have tried this one but the Sonia Kashuk sponge is just amazing, I used to only use beauty blenders (I just do not like the real techniques sponge at all) one of my other favorite youtubers (Michelle Wang) uses it and I finally bought one a fee weeks ago, it is so soft and its larger size makes putting on foundation easier
This was so helpful. Your opinions are honest and help your followers immensely. I am sure I am not alone when I say that these are so helpful to us in saving time and money. Finding a genuine inspiration like yourself to listen to is like finding a holy grail product. Thank you for doing this and I hope you decide to do more.
I enjoyed this video. If you haven't tried the Flower beauty sponge, you may enjoy that one. My most recent one seems to be more poreous than past ones but it is one I always have as a backup
I absolutely love these types of videos. Not every product can be amazing and it’s helpful to hear what didn’t work from people we trust!! Personally I love the flower beauty sponge and the eco tools green and white sponges
I LOVE your videos! I am absolutely thrilled to have found someone around the same age (I'm 39), in a similar climate (I'm on the Alabama Gulf Coast), with the same skin type. In a matter of weeks your channel has become my go-to for skincare and makeup products. Keep up the amazing content!
And I like the Real Techniques sponges. They come in all shapes and sizes and they are FAR more affordable than the Beauty Blender options. Plus you can get them at Walgreens which is a big win for me. 💙
These videos ARE incredibly valuable as you said. I found that volume shampoo and conditioner did the same thing. But like you I love the Moroccan oil. Same brand, different results.
Tamarys Wolf I was so disappointed with what looked like the shimmery olive green color. It looked so pretty online and so unique but so different in person. And the shimmers were so difficult to work with.
It is unfortunate that the Becca powder no longer works and that they never responded to you when you reached out to them. I think that I am the only person on earth that has not tried Beauty Blender. Looks like I probably never will since you said the texture has changed. I have considered trying The Beauty Blender setting spray tho. That packaging is too cute. Thanks for the heads up on all of these products! 👍🏿
Beauty Blender has to be the most overrated and over priced for what it is type of product. So many more affordable and better alternatives. It soaks up foundation like crazy and when you wash it bleeds dye. Tbh I don't think it ever was a miracle product. It was just more unique 5 or 6 yrs ago. Now it is like $20 for something I need to replace so often...why?
Oh darn about that Natasha Denona mini Star palette. I have the full-sized Star palette and it's AMAZING! That green/brown shift color is gorgeous in the big palette.
I dropped all other beauty sponges for the Stansout one (like memory foam consistency). You need less foundation. It washes out so easily. It's fabulous!
Yes, I did enjoy this type of video. I did not think you were negative. You just expressed your opinion and that is why we watch. It saves us money and frustration. Thank you ! I actually enjoy all of your videos. It is obvious that you spend a lot of time researching and creating. I love that you include your daughter in some of the videos too. It's nice to get a sense of what young people think too.
@dbfire39 I’m thankful I’m not in high humidity- feel like everything would melt off. My problem is flaky combination skin (in Colorado) but I can always add oils and things.
LOVED this! 👏🏼 Hope you decide to continue with this format.🤞🏼I too got a N.D. mini eyeshadow palette, only mine was in “Camel”. I really love the natural colors, but I find that I’m not reaching for it like my other palettes and I think it’s because of the texture. It’s just not buttery smooth like others I have, so there it sits. Seeing this video makes me want to try it again today.🥴 Good to see Luke, sure hope he’s feeling better? 🐶♥️xoxo Happy Sunday!
I am loving the Sonia Kashuk makeup blender! As for that Becca powder mine did the same thing. I was in my ULTA one day and there was a Becca rep so I asked her about that powder just suddenly stop feeling cool to the touch and she told me that's how the product is, that it was never meant to stay cooling to the last drop of powder.
Becca finally made a mini size of that powder. I wonder if that one would would stay cool until it's used up, since it's so much smaller. I loved it at first too, but once that cool, hydrating effect is gone, it's not a good powder at all.
I noticed that with the beauty blender and I thought I was going crazy because I hadn’t used the beauty blender in a while. Went back to my real technique one. Weird that beauty blender changed it!
I also had a HUGE fail with the Fenty concealer. It aged me horribly. It was sooo dry and cakey. I love watching your videos. I also have combo skin and find that most of the products you use work on me as well!
Valuable content, even though not what you prefer to do. I don’t view it as negative, it is good feedback so we can make informed purchases. I especially appreciated that you offered alternatives!
The Sol de Janeiro lip balm is very soothing and healing, not to mention has the most delicious smell. I went through severe, painful chapped lips for about 4 months. I bought lots of products that did not work. I tried this on a whim and it worked wonders, within two weeks or so and I was back to normal. It’s well worth the price tag-i just hit the bottom and will be repurchasing.
So glad to hear that the mini pallet didn’t work for you! It is the first Natasha Denona eyeshadow I ever bought! I would never buy any more had I not seen this. Maybe I’ll try another. Thanks♥️
I truly love the Morphe angled sponge! I haven’t tried the one that looks more like the Beauty Blender, but the red one with the flat side is wonderful! I always choose that one over my Beauty Blenders! That’s how much I like it! You should give it a try! (And, of course, you can return it to ULTA if you don’t like it!)😁 You do a phenomenal job, and you’re gorgeous! Thank You and God bless you!!!!🙏😘
The pink loreal sponge , the light purple flower beauty sponge and the red /black marbled japonesque sponges are all great. I had the same problem with my beauty blenders , I ordered a black and a pink during the last sale and ended up returning the pink one ,the black one seemed okay at first but it ripped after the third time I used it 😿 I'm done with B.B. The NARS climax mascara was a MESS for me as well ,it flaked more than any mascara I've ever used , a couple of hours in i looked CRAZY!! You're helping someone dodge a bullet on that one.
The Farmacy cleansing balm stung my eyes, although I loved the buttery texture and the way it took off my makeup. Morrocan hair products have been disappointing in general, but I love the hair oil and they smell fantastic.
I preordered the Super Spomge. I gave up on the Beauty Blender a few months ago. I heard some good things on Super Sponge on RUclips and am not disappointed with this purchase. It has a coat of silicon around it and foundation does not sink into the sponge and it is easy to clean. The flat end of the sponge is a tradition sponge,; good for smoothing. I found I used less foundation since there is no waste with it. It also cleans up easily.
Fails vids are super useful. Thanks for doing this Stephanie, I really appreciate all the work you've done over this year. Have a truly wonderful Christmas 🎁❣🎁❣🎁
I really appreciate your honesty! Thank you for that! I personally have fallen in love with the deep red ELF sponge. It is always soft. It washes out really well. It has the shape I personally prefer when using a cosmetic sponge and it’s easy on my wallet. I won’t be going back to the beauty blender. Why should I when there are better options available? I also love the Sonja Kashuk grey and white swirl cosmetic sponge. Not the huge flat bottomed one; the sponge that has a similar shape to the ELF sponge that I described above/earlier. It is awesome! It washes out wonderfully as well!
I too bought a new pink beauty blender a couple weeks ago.... AWFUl! But I went back and got a new black one, it is still the same and I love it! I also bought the limited edition lemon one after reading on the reviews that it was like the old pink one- it is amazing - an even better version of what the pink one use to be like!
Stephanie,can you do a step by step video on applying makeup for a humid august day?with your tips and tricks please.I have a wedding and also have combo skin but the humidity here in NorthEast Ohio is horrific in August,nothing compared to what you deal with but I need all of the help I can get,also recommendations of makeup brands that hold up well so my face does not melt off.Thanks.
I find these very valuable. This is the first time I've heard that the water-powder from Becca loses it's wateriness. Can't learn that from a first impression!
Shopmissa AOA Beauty Sponges! I've ordered them twice and they are fantastic. I clean them with the ELF Solid Sponge Cleaner which is like $4 at Target and the best thing I have ever used to clean a beauty blender type sponge with. Oh and Shopmissa has these egg holder thingys for sponges. Everything is $1. I bought 4 of them. They are great for having a place to put your sponge so it's not rolling off your vanity and a nice place for them to air-dry after you have washed them.
Thanks for the PSA! There's nothing worse than feeling like you've wasted money and end up having to throw it out (We can't return used beauty products in Australia). My sponge recommendation is Nikkia Joy Cosmetics. I bought the two sponge packet, pink and black. Awesome to clean and application of foundations is flawless!
The same thing happened to my Becca Hydramist powder. Very disappointing. I have to say I absolutely love the ND mini Star palette. I get the nicest eye looks and it blends like a dream. The Wander beauty powder is a fantastic product. You can disinfect it by spaying it lightly with an alcohol spray and letting it dry for a few minutes. You will know when the product is gone when it stops doing what it supposed to do!!
I've liked the eco tools sponges, but I've heard they've changed as well. I like the kelly green one with the 2 flat edges, sometimes paired with a slightly smaller light green one.
Hi Stephanie! I love the Shop Miss A Paw Paw Sponge. The one that is shaped like the original Beauty Blender. Make sure you get the one that costs $1.55, the 55¢ goes toward an animal rescue! It’s an awesome sponge, very similar to the Elf one, but cheaper!🌺🌺🌺
First time viewer. This was on my suggested feed for a faves video by Lisa J. I really like this video. I find fails videos more helpful than faves because if you don't mention a fail/disappointment then we have no idea if you've even tried it.
Hi Stephanie I had that issue with the BB I think it's a light brown tan? It felt like it was a different texture I couldn't use it. And I haven't been happy with several Becca products I've purchased so I haven't tried anything else new. I love these videos too especially since we have the same skin type.
Extra volume shampoos leave residue to "thicken" hair-I wish they were better but they junk up my hair too.Best to use an after shower thickening spray. I LOVE the body butter grapefruit-LOL- I live in Fla and have a grapefruit tree! Scent is very personal....Elf beauty blender is my favorite-I have a lot of them from many companies-this one is great.
I’ve used a lot of different sponges and my very favorite is the Sonia Kashuk. I buy the big one (black and white swirl) that’s sold by itself at Target. They also sell smaller ones that are sold two in a set. I have those too and they are nice for usage other than foundation. Try it....I’m sure you’ll love it like I do!
Real techniques sponge is excellent!! Love these videos cause when you say why you don't like something - I can decide Wether or not to avoid them myself. 💕💕
Its always informative to get your opinion on the good and the not so good ... You give us insight and give us reason then its up to us to decide ... Your videos are always of good valuable content .. Thank you
Yes, I bought into the hype of the Becca powder and now it no longer works like it did. I hate that when companies get you to spend your hard earned money on what turns out to be just a gimmick.
I think the negativity people dislike (at least this is true for me) is the kind that is over dramatized and not really informative. Also, negativity toward people can feel mean and done for the sake of marketing drama. This kind of video is honest and helpful so very important. I have wasted SO much money on products that don’t work for many different reasons. It’s good to be informed about potential product issues.
regarding concealer - I wouldn't use any random concealer under the eyes anymore - no matter which brand. don't know about the younger women, but it does make a huge difference, if a concealer has been created to do something anywhere on the face or if it was made directly for the undereyes - esp. if they claim to be line smoothing. I can give you an example of two concealers in one brand that shouldn't be mixed up. both are from clinique - one is an airbrush concealer - great to even small spots or decoration areas with that one. the other one is the line-smoothing under-eye-concealer. that one is a thicker consistance and it works great, if you apply little. distribute it a bit (finger or fluffy concealer brushes - you know, those rather small dense and round synthetic brushes) and then - no matter which product you use under the eyes or the lid - you tab it with the fingertips so that everything smooths out. even if you would see something greasing after a few seconds, you tap over it and it will stay even - not dray out etc. the airbrush concealer is not good under the eyes at all. but to be honest, it is not advertised like that. I don't know about fenty. but I bet the retouch word in the name I would take as a hint that it's strong side is, that it conceals spots, redness, blue colour coming from veins etc. By the way, I also tried and loved the maybelline undereye concealer - and yes, I used their sponge. but I would stop using it after 6 month although there was still product in it. that is, because I am very sensitive. I have to go with the recommended use up dates. the clinique one is more for sensitive anyway. that one I can use till to the end. as I only use it under the eyes, it lasts really long time. not sure how long, but I am sure, longer than 6 month. (interesting thing I would like to share, my friend, who works for estee lauder and is specialized in all clinique items always told me, I wouldn't need a concealer under the eyes. I should use one of their foundations, that one, that has foundation and concealer attributes in one. If I would find the exact match (which he did find me - at least for the time outside the core summer season) it would be enough to use foundation only on the middle parts of the face and in-between the eyes plus under the eyes.why? he always stressed out, it would suit the eyes better because it has less colour particles than a thick concealer and therefore would rather not enhance lines. as I don't always like to wear foundation, I barely could use that up. so I looked directly for concealers. he was really surprised when he once saw me, complemented me for my looks while assuming I would wear that foundation, as I told him, I would use that other concealer. I bet, it is because I always even the surface out by tapping a bit, after application. I think, no matter which one is used, that is really important. one shouldn't dismiss a product for the eye areas too fast. better try to work it in and then see, if it holds better that ways. not only for the moment, but throughout the day. I bet, most of the time, it works. of course, if something is drying than it is just that. nothing would help with that)
to think all the products out there are good isnt realistic! some are just bad..I ike those videos, there are honest...!! and might save us lots of money.the marroccan oil products just grease my hair..not for me ..the Pharmacy brand didnt work for me, my skin reacted to them..anyhow always a pleasure to watch your videos!
Really enjoyed this, thank-you! I have been using for a long time the Beauty Junkees soft blending sponges. I find they do a great job for make-up application - and I wash them every day and they last ok too. 2 in a pack and I think they are a great dupe for the beauty blender x
It’s not negative - I like watching these types of videos - it’s important to know what doesn’t work and WHY - only seeing favorites makes me wonder if something was tried and just not talked about, or if you’ve never tried it to give an opinion. My favorite videos are dupes and things that aren’t dupable, worth the hype (or not), and things to try from higher end brands that people might not know what to start with (kind of saying what’s worth the hype).
I really enjoyed this video. Please do make more of these. I don’t think of them being negative but informative. I trust your judgement on products and know you are giving your honest opinion which means so much these days. You are saving us time and money on purchasing products that don’t live up to what the brand is saying about their products. While it’s true, that we have different skin types..oily/dry and different coloring we can make allowances based on your opinion. You brought to our attention a lot of products that won’t work for anyone. Thanks again.
love watching these kinds of videos too!! they’re so helpful especially when we share skin types and a lot of preferences. for a beauty sponge the ones from shopmissA are just fantastic! their pawpaw blender and their mochi blender have the most amazing feel and they donate some of the already super good price to different charitable causes 😻
Completely agree on the ND mini palette. I bought it b/c of the Dragonfly color and when I could get it to lay down it was a yucky rust color. The Pat McGrath mini eye shadow palette FAIL has permanently steered me away from "cheap" mini palettes from Sephora at this point. Obvs the formulation of these minis is sub-standard, IMO. Hate throwing money away. For cheap mascara; I bought the Revlon So Fierce mascara due to RUclipsrs recos. It's just meh. The Maybelline Total Temptation is awesome but it does seem to splatter on my eyelids occasionally. It seems to wear well, too.
I know you don't like doing these types of videos, but they really are invaluable. The reason being you are one of the gurus who really always give an honest opinion. I really enjoyed this video.
You prolly dont care at all but does anybody know of a way to log back into an Instagram account?
I stupidly lost my login password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me
You really do not have to apologize for products that do not work. These products cost us sooo much money we need to know the problems before we plop down big money. Thanks for this!
I agree makeup is getting to costly
I use the real techniques beauty sponge, I have 2 beauty blenders yet never use them now 🤷🏻♀️
I love fails videos. I don’t find them negative. It really helps me curb unnecessary spending.
I bought a nude beauty blender and I’m not impressed. Try the Flower beauty sponge! It’s my favorite!
Not just to waste money, which is important, but also to see we're not the only ones to wonder why, when we splurge on a hyped product and it doesn't deliver anything special. A dose of reality =/= negativity.
I could watch Fave, Fails and Dupes all day long!
I’ve been using the “Real Techniques” sponge and have really liked it.💗
Beauty blender got greedy and probably cheaping out their production. I never considered to pay so much for a sponge. Real techniques is good and have deals often. The fenty concealer is awful for dry textured undereyes, I could not wait to return it asap!
Girl I need humidity proof products video. This Louisiana weather, stepped out yesterday and makeup ran down to my chin!
Me too. I am in Florida.
Me too I need makup that stays through sweat for more than 2 minutes. Humidity is horrible in Florida 😫
Here’s my video from last summer! 👍🏼 ruclips.net/video/WdelxwfdTnk/видео.html
The real techniques diamond sponge (pink/purple or white/gray) is SO good! I’ve never looked back.
Great video!
I really love the Sonia Kashuk beauty sponge. The black and white one. I also like her grey and white one. It’s smaller and great for liquid blush.
Thank you so much Stephanie! I like how you offered the alternative choices and your thorough explanations. I like my original Eco Tools sponge and my newer RT sponge. Totally agree about some mini pallets not being the same quality as regular pallets🌞.
So glad that I'm not the only one that noticed that the texture of the BB has changed! Not only that, but it's smaller in size as well. I have an old nude BB and bought a new one to replace it. The difference in size is remarkable.
I like seeing product fails. To me it helps to see why something doesn’t work out. I also like seeing how things work or don’t work over time.
I dont know if you have tried this one but the Sonia Kashuk sponge is just amazing, I used to only use beauty blenders (I just do not like the real techniques sponge at all) one of my other favorite youtubers (Michelle Wang) uses it and I finally bought one a fee weeks ago, it is so soft and its larger size makes putting on foundation easier
This was so helpful. Your opinions are honest and help your followers immensely. I am sure I am not alone when I say that these are so helpful to us in saving time and money. Finding a genuine inspiration like yourself to listen to is like finding a holy grail product. Thank you for doing this and I hope you decide to do more.
I enjoyed this video. If you haven't tried the Flower beauty sponge, you may enjoy that one. My most recent one seems to be more poreous than past ones but it is one I always have as a backup
Keep doing these videos. I found it as interesting as a favorites video. Great information on what to avoid and what is a gimmick.
Thank you Sharon! 😘
I absolutely love these types of videos. Not every product can be amazing and it’s helpful to hear what didn’t work from people we trust!! Personally I love the flower beauty sponge and the eco tools green and white sponges
Holy canoli that shampoo, the one you don't like, is one of my all time favorites. We are all so different!
I LOVE your videos! I am absolutely thrilled to have found someone around the same age (I'm 39), in a similar climate (I'm on the Alabama Gulf Coast), with the same skin type. In a matter of weeks your channel has become my go-to for skincare and makeup products. Keep up the amazing content!
Thank you so much! 😘
And I like the Real Techniques sponges. They come in all shapes and sizes and they are FAR more affordable than the Beauty Blender options. Plus you can get them at Walgreens which is a big win for me. 💙
Thank you for the disappointing products video! I find them very helpful, too!
These videos ARE incredibly valuable as you said. I found that volume shampoo and conditioner did the same thing. But like you I love the Moroccan oil. Same brand, different results.
Kamloops has a cruise?! 😱
steppedonalego77 😁⚓️🛳 anchors aweigh as often as the budget allows!
I love the Flower Beauty sponge.
I have all 4 mini Natasha Denona pallets and that one is the worse one. The “green” shade is really brown
Tamarys Wolf I was so disappointed with what looked like the shimmery olive green color. It looked so pretty online and so unique but so different in person. And the shimmers were so difficult to work with.
I think the other 3 minis are better... but not like the best in the market. But yes, that “green” looking pan looks amazing... but it is fake...
DEFINITELY keep doing these videos! They're not only helpful but also just fun to watch.
It is unfortunate that the Becca powder no longer works and that they never responded to you when you reached out to them. I think that I am the only person on earth that has not tried Beauty Blender. Looks like I probably never will since you said the texture has changed. I have considered trying The Beauty Blender setting spray tho. That packaging is too cute. Thanks for the heads up on all of these products! 👍🏿
Beauty Blender has to be the most overrated and over priced for what it is type of product. So many more affordable and better alternatives. It soaks up foundation like crazy and when you wash it bleeds dye. Tbh I don't think it ever was a miracle product. It was just more unique 5 or 6 yrs ago. Now it is like $20 for something I need to replace so often...why?
Oh darn about that Natasha Denona mini Star palette. I have the full-sized Star palette and it's AMAZING! That green/brown shift color is gorgeous in the big palette.
My favorite beauty sponge is the Sonia Kashuk black and white marbled sponge!!! I will never be without it!
Definitely agree about the brow boss!!! I need to try the precision pencil instead.
I dropped all other beauty sponges for the Stansout one (like memory foam consistency). You need less foundation. It washes out so easily. It's fabulous!
Lisa Nutini Where did you buy it?
pro6703 I got mine from Amazon.
Thanks!
Yes, I did enjoy this type of video. I did not think you were negative. You just expressed your opinion and that is why we watch. It saves us money and frustration. Thank you ! I actually enjoy all of your videos. It is obvious that you spend a lot of time researching and creating. I love that you include your daughter in some of the videos too. It's nice to get a sense of what young people think too.
Make up for very humid states would be great. Love the video. Keep up the good work. Thanks
@dbfire39 I’m thankful I’m not in high humidity- feel like everything would melt off. My problem is flaky combination skin (in Colorado) but I can always add oils and things.
And what to use for hair that falls flat in humidity.
Here is one I did last year! I may do another one soon! ruclips.net/video/WdelxwfdTnk/видео.html
Really enjoying the green Ecotools blending sponge.
I love the purple Flower Beauty sponge
LOVED this! 👏🏼 Hope you decide to continue with this format.🤞🏼I too got a N.D. mini eyeshadow palette, only mine was in “Camel”. I really love the natural colors, but I find that I’m not reaching for it like my other palettes and I think it’s because of the texture. It’s just not buttery smooth like others I have, so there it sits. Seeing this video makes me want to try it again today.🥴 Good to see Luke, sure hope he’s feeling better? 🐶♥️xoxo Happy Sunday!
What a fun video - found myself smiling throughout 😊
Love your makeup look today - so pretty - can’t wait for the video!
Happy Sunday 💕
Tammy Roy 🇨🇦
Wet n Wild pink beauty sponge is shockingly amazing!
I am loving the Sonia Kashuk makeup blender! As for that Becca powder mine did the same thing. I was in my ULTA one day and there was a Becca rep so I asked her about that powder just suddenly stop feeling cool to the touch and she told me that's how the product is, that it was never meant to stay cooling to the last drop of powder.
Great video Stephanie!❤️😁 Your look gorgeous friend! 😍
Thank you so much! 💗😘
Becca finally made a mini size of that powder. I wonder if that one would would stay cool until it's used up, since it's so much smaller. I loved it at first too, but once that cool, hydrating effect is gone, it's not a good powder at all.
I noticed that with the beauty blender and I thought I was going crazy because I hadn’t used the beauty blender in a while. Went back to my real technique one. Weird that beauty blender changed it!
I love these kinds of videos.
The Trive Causmetics sponge is really nice!
I also had a HUGE fail with the Fenty concealer. It aged me horribly. It was sooo dry and cakey. I love watching your videos. I also have combo skin and find that most of the products you use work on me as well!
Valuable content, even though not what you prefer to do. I don’t view it as negative, it is good feedback so we can make informed purchases. I especially appreciated that you offered alternatives!
I loved your enthusiasm, keep them coming. I haven't used it, but hear the Sonia Kashuk sponge is nice. Thank you!!
Real Techniques beauty blender is my go to!
BEAUTIFUL eye look today ❤️
Thank you Marni!
The Sol de Janeiro lip balm is very soothing and healing, not to mention has the most delicious smell. I went through severe, painful chapped lips for about 4 months. I bought lots of products that did not work. I tried this on a whim and it worked wonders, within two weeks or so and I was back to normal. It’s well worth the price tag-i just hit the bottom and will be repurchasing.
So glad to hear that the mini pallet didn’t work for you! It is the first Natasha Denona eyeshadow I ever bought! I would never buy any more had I not seen this. Maybe I’ll try another. Thanks♥️
You aren’t alone!!
I felt the same...though I also have the mini nude and received compliments
Videos like this are such a help, saves me money and time!!! Thank you so much. 💗
I truly love the Morphe angled sponge! I haven’t tried the one that looks more like the Beauty Blender, but the red one with the flat side is wonderful! I always choose that one over my Beauty Blenders! That’s how much I like it! You should give it a try! (And, of course, you can return it to ULTA if you don’t like it!)😁 You do a phenomenal job, and you’re gorgeous! Thank You and God bless you!!!!🙏😘
Thank you Amy!
The pink loreal sponge , the light purple flower beauty sponge and the red /black marbled japonesque sponges are all great. I had the same problem with my beauty blenders , I ordered a black and a pink during the last sale and ended up returning the pink one ,the black one seemed okay at first but it ripped after the third time I used it 😿 I'm done with B.B. The NARS climax mascara was a MESS for me as well ,it flaked more than any mascara I've ever used , a couple of hours in i looked CRAZY!! You're helping someone dodge a bullet on that one.
The Loreal pink sponge and the Flower Beauty lavender sponge are my favorites. I have never been a fan of the Beauty Blender.
The Farmacy cleansing balm stung my eyes, although I loved the buttery texture and the way it took off my makeup. Morrocan hair products have been disappointing in general, but I love the hair oil and they smell fantastic.
I preordered the Super Spomge. I gave up on the Beauty Blender a few months ago. I heard some good things on Super Sponge on RUclips and am not disappointed with this purchase. It has a coat of silicon around it and foundation does not sink into the sponge and it is easy to clean. The flat end of the sponge is a tradition sponge,; good for smoothing. I found I used less foundation since there is no waste with it. It also cleans up easily.
Fails vids are super useful.
Thanks for doing this Stephanie, I really appreciate all the work you've done over this year.
Have a truly wonderful Christmas 🎁❣🎁❣🎁
I really appreciate your honesty! Thank you for that! I personally have fallen in love with the deep red ELF sponge. It is always soft. It washes out really well. It has the shape I personally prefer when using a cosmetic sponge and it’s easy on my wallet. I won’t be going back to the beauty blender. Why should I when there are better options available? I also love the Sonja Kashuk grey and white swirl cosmetic sponge. Not the huge flat bottomed one; the sponge that has a similar shape to the ELF sponge that I described above/earlier. It is awesome! It washes out wonderfully as well!
I too bought a new pink beauty blender a couple weeks ago.... AWFUl! But I went back and got a new black one, it is still the same and I love it! I also bought the limited edition lemon one after reading on the reviews that it was like the old pink one- it is amazing - an even better version of what the pink one use to be like!
I was wondering about that yellow one! 👍🏼💗
I like the Sonia Kashuk marbled black and white beauty sponge. $5 and so good!
Stephanie,can you do a step by step video on applying makeup for a humid august day?with your tips and tricks please.I have a wedding and also have combo skin but the humidity here in NorthEast Ohio is horrific in August,nothing compared to what you deal with but I need all of the help I can get,also recommendations of makeup brands that hold up well so my face does not melt off.Thanks.
Try the Nikkia Joy Cosmetics sponges. They are phenomenal! Her powder is awesome as well. Nothing like supporting another great RUclipsr.
The Real Techniques beauty sponge is great. I like it much better than the Beauty blender one and it is far more budget friendly.
Beauty sponges - morphe (Jeffree Star trio) and Flower Beauty (purple) are my jam.
I find these very valuable. This is the first time I've heard that the water-powder from Becca loses it's wateriness. Can't learn that from a first impression!
Shopmissa AOA Beauty Sponges! I've ordered them twice and they are fantastic. I clean them with the ELF Solid Sponge Cleaner which is like $4 at Target and the best thing I have ever used to clean a beauty blender type sponge with. Oh and Shopmissa has these egg holder thingys for sponges. Everything is $1. I bought 4 of them. They are great for having a place to put your sponge so it's not rolling off your vanity and a nice place for them to air-dry after you have washed them.
Morphed and real techniques sponges are my go to’s also the L’Oréal sponge is great too I haven’t used a true beauty blender in years
Thanks for the PSA! There's nothing worse than feeling like you've wasted money and end up having to throw it out (We can't return used beauty products in Australia). My sponge recommendation is Nikkia Joy Cosmetics. I bought the two sponge packet, pink and black. Awesome to clean and application of foundations is flawless!
The same thing happened to my Becca Hydramist powder. Very disappointing. I have to say I absolutely love the ND mini Star palette. I get the nicest eye looks and it blends like a dream. The Wander beauty powder is a fantastic product. You can disinfect it by spaying it lightly with an alcohol spray and letting it dry for a few minutes. You will know when the product is gone when it stops doing what it supposed to do!!
I've liked the eco tools sponges, but I've heard they've changed as well. I like the kelly green one with the 2 flat edges, sometimes paired with a slightly smaller light green one.
The Juno&co velvet sponge is a life changing for me. You need far less product cause it down absorbs all your foundation.
Hi Stephanie! I love the Shop Miss A Paw Paw Sponge. The one that is shaped like the original Beauty Blender. Make sure you get the one that costs $1.55, the 55¢ goes toward an animal rescue! It’s an awesome sponge, very similar to the Elf one, but cheaper!🌺🌺🌺
First time viewer. This was on my suggested feed for a faves video by Lisa J. I really like this video. I find fails videos more helpful than faves because if you don't mention a fail/disappointment then we have no idea if you've even tried it.
Hi Stephanie I had that issue with the BB I think it's a light brown tan? It felt like it was a different texture I couldn't use it. And I haven't been happy with several Becca products I've purchased so I haven't tried anything else new. I love these videos too especially since we have the same skin type.
Yes! I wonder why BB changed things?! Thank you so much Anne! 😘
I love the Juno beauty sponges
REAL TECHNIQUES!!! Amazing sponge! You will love it. Promise!!!
Valuable information. Please continue them. Thank you.
Extra volume shampoos leave residue to "thicken" hair-I wish they were better but they junk up my hair too.Best to use an after shower thickening spray. I LOVE the body butter grapefruit-LOL- I live in Fla and have a grapefruit tree! Scent is very personal....Elf beauty blender is my favorite-I have a lot of them from many companies-this one is great.
I’ve used a lot of different sponges and my very favorite is the Sonia Kashuk. I buy the big one (black and white swirl) that’s sold by itself at Target. They also sell smaller ones that are sold two in a set. I have those too and they are nice for usage other than foundation. Try it....I’m sure you’ll love it like I do!
Real techniques sponge is excellent!! Love these videos cause when you say why you don't like something - I can decide Wether or not to avoid them myself. 💕💕
That Wander product is strange. If it was a single use puff that sold for like 2 dollars.. then it would make sense.
Right?! It doesn’t make sense to me!
I returned the ND Star pallette! Didn’t like it at all😫. Try the Mochi sponge from Shop Miss A! Only 1.30 or so! You’ll love it:) Great video:)
Its always informative to get your opinion on the good and the not so good ... You give us insight and give us reason then its up to us to decide ... Your videos are always of good valuable content .. Thank you
Yes, I bought into the hype of the Becca powder and now it no longer works like it did. I hate that when companies get you to spend your hard earned money on what turns out to be just a gimmick.
I think the negativity people dislike (at least this is true for me) is the kind that is over dramatized and not really informative. Also, negativity toward people can feel mean and done for the sake of marketing drama. This kind of video is honest and helpful so very important. I have wasted SO much money on products that don’t work for many different reasons. It’s good to be informed about potential product issues.
Thank you Ginny!
Grapefruit is one of my favorite scents so I LOVE The Body Shop moisturizer! But if you don't love the scent then it would definitely be too much
I buy the Shop Miss A pink $1.55 sponge in bulk! It’s literally the most amazing sponge on the market and the price point is bomb!
regarding concealer - I wouldn't use any random concealer under the eyes anymore - no matter which brand. don't know about the younger women, but it does make a huge difference, if a concealer has been created to do something anywhere on the face or if it was made directly for the undereyes - esp. if they claim to be line smoothing. I can give you an example of two concealers in one brand that shouldn't be mixed up. both are from clinique - one is an airbrush concealer - great to even small spots or decoration areas with that one. the other one is the line-smoothing under-eye-concealer. that one is a thicker consistance and it works great, if you apply little. distribute it a bit (finger or fluffy concealer brushes - you know, those rather small dense and round synthetic brushes) and then - no matter which product you use under the eyes or the lid - you tab it with the fingertips so that everything smooths out. even if you would see something greasing after a few seconds, you tap over it and it will stay even - not dray out etc. the airbrush concealer is not good under the eyes at all. but to be honest, it is not advertised like that. I don't know about fenty. but I bet the retouch word in the name I would take as a hint that it's strong side is, that it conceals spots, redness, blue colour coming from veins etc. By the way, I also tried and loved the maybelline undereye concealer - and yes, I used their sponge. but I would stop using it after 6 month although there was still product in it. that is, because I am very sensitive. I have to go with the recommended use up dates. the clinique one is more for sensitive anyway. that one I can use till to the end. as I only use it under the eyes, it lasts really long time. not sure how long, but I am sure, longer than 6 month.
(interesting thing I would like to share, my friend, who works for estee lauder and is specialized in all clinique items always told me, I wouldn't need a concealer under the eyes. I should use one of their foundations, that one, that has foundation and concealer attributes in one. If I would find the exact match (which he did find me - at least for the time outside the core summer season) it would be enough to use foundation only on the middle parts of the face and in-between the eyes plus under the eyes.why? he always stressed out, it would suit the eyes better because it has less colour particles than a thick concealer and therefore would rather not enhance lines. as I don't always like to wear foundation, I barely could use that up. so I looked directly for concealers. he was really surprised when he once saw me, complemented me for my looks while assuming I would wear that foundation, as I told him, I would use that other concealer. I bet, it is because I always even the surface out by tapping a bit, after application. I think, no matter which one is used, that is really important. one shouldn't dismiss a product for the eye areas too fast. better try to work it in and then see, if it holds better that ways. not only for the moment, but throughout the day. I bet, most of the time, it works. of course, if something is drying than it is just that. nothing would help with that)
Your complexion looks so beautiful! (Written before you added the setting spray.)
Thank you Jeanette!
to think all the products out there are good isnt realistic! some are just bad..I ike those videos, there are honest...!! and might save us lots of money.the marroccan oil products just grease my hair..not for me ..the Pharmacy brand didnt work for me, my skin reacted to them..anyhow always a pleasure to watch your videos!
This was very informative. Thank you for giving us alternatives. This is so helpful to consumers.
Thank you Tara! I’m glad it was helpful!
Thank you for your insight. Your video was so informative and helpful. Hope to see more like it.
Really enjoyed this, thank-you! I have been using for a long time the Beauty Junkees soft blending sponges. I find they do a great job for make-up application - and I wash them every day and they last ok too. 2 in a pack and I think they are a great dupe for the beauty blender x
It’s not negative - I like watching these types of videos - it’s important to know what doesn’t work and WHY - only seeing favorites makes me wonder if something was tried and just not talked about, or if you’ve never tried it to give an opinion. My favorite videos are dupes and things that aren’t dupable, worth the hype (or not), and things to try from higher end brands that people might not know what to start with (kind of saying what’s worth the hype).
I really enjoyed this video. Please do make more of these. I don’t think of them being negative but informative. I trust your judgement on products and know you are giving your honest opinion which means so much these days. You are saving us time and money on purchasing products that don’t live up to what the brand is saying about their products. While it’s true, that we have different skin types..oily/dry and different coloring we can make allowances based on your opinion. You brought to our attention a lot of products that won’t work for anyone. Thanks again.
I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you!
As far as sponges, I love the big Sonia Kashuk ones from Target.
love watching these kinds of videos too!! they’re so helpful especially when we share skin types and a lot of preferences.
for a beauty sponge the ones from shopmissA are just fantastic! their pawpaw blender and their mochi blender have the most amazing feel and they donate some of the already super good price to different charitable causes 😻
Completely agree on the ND mini palette. I bought it b/c of the Dragonfly color and when I could get it to lay down it was a yucky rust color. The Pat McGrath mini eye shadow palette FAIL has permanently steered me away from "cheap" mini palettes from Sephora at this point. Obvs the formulation of these minis is sub-standard, IMO. Hate throwing money away. For cheap mascara; I bought the Revlon So Fierce mascara due to RUclipsrs recos. It's just meh. The Maybelline Total Temptation is awesome but it does seem to splatter on my eyelids occasionally. It seems to wear well, too.