Second Chances | Trying products I hated again!
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- Опубликовано: 12 июн 2024
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00:00 Intro
01:22 Natasha Denona Zendo Palette second chance
07:37 Shiseido Targeted Pencil Concealer try on and review
09:51 NYX Total Control Pro second chance
12:30 Gucci Soleil Bronzing Powder
14:16 Colourpop
Music by Terry Saige - Sad nights - thmatc.co/?l=7E2353C8 
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I love that these videos aren't just "try it the same way for a second time and have the same reaction" but are more "try this again with an adjustment to see if - - was the problem or the product itself". It's much more useful as a review and more entertaining than watching the same thing over again!
Absolutely! So many things take more critical thinking than a first impression.
"Crazy is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different outcome"
How was the top comment exactly what I was thinking. It’s so much better than just watching people slag off the makeup completely 😂
Agreed. I am always impressed with Robert’s ability to set his (and a brand’s) expectations aside. There is a lot of pressure and he seems to mitigate it really well in order to stay kind yet fully honest.
“I mean, its fine” = death sentence
😆 “That’s life sometimes. We all can be a little bit yellow” reminds me of one time I had to return a foundation. The guy taking returns was being scolded just before, for taking too long of a break. When he asked me why I was returning the product I said it was too yellow and he said, wistfully, and in a heavy Italian accent, “Ah, this store is too yellow, my life is too yellow”. It was quite amusing, poor guy!
Robert saying “It’s fine” is the epitome of “damning with faint praise”
I know and I’m glad someone else feels like me about Natasha Denona I was starting to feel I was crazy
It's very Britsh lol
@isonbeatrice *YES, YES, YES, you are so on point with this comment! I always think of everything "It's fine" can mean, anytime he says it but I think your comment is more accurate than anything that has crossed my mind.*
Can you do a video where you show how to sanitize makeup? There are some eyeshadows I'd like to give away, but I'm not sure what the best method of sanitizing them is. I'm sure that would be new information to a lot of people.
Just spray IPA lightly over them and allow to evaporate. I work on a cosmetics counter and we recently opened up after Covid and do this with everything for looks (obv we take safer precautions)
But isopropyl alcohol will work fine for and handy to clean your brush handles with
I spray them with 91% alcohol and leave the component open to dry out. Also to sanitize eyeliners and stick eyeshadow, sharpen then spray with the alcohol also. Never had anything ruin.
I just buy and use Beauty So Clean sanitizing spray on my collection to keep it sanitary for my own use and I have some palettes that are waaaayyyyyy past expiration but still smell fine and perform amazing and I think it's because I've been using the Beauty So Clean for years. I spray all the powder products I give away or sell (even if I never used them lol) with it.
I used to just use straight alcohol like a lot of other people but I feel like it negatively affected lots of my palettes and other powder products after a while.
If you're planning on passing along a bunch of stuff it might be worthwhile just to buy a "pro" makeup sanitizing spray. It's useful to have around anyway to keep your makeup hygienic for your own self 🥰
Isopropyl alcohol spray 70% is best. Spray and let dry. Higher alcohol concentrations don’t sanitize because they dry too quickly and the alcohol doesn’t have enough time to do it’s thing. Mascaras and liquid lipsticks put them in the freezer overnight.
@@irinatanase7150 This is true. Studies show 70% works better on surfaces. But with makeup products, I wonder if 70% affects the product more than 91%.
I love how a £5 eyeshadow amps up a £60 pallette. That green is stunning
Robert words of wisdom: “That’s life sometimes, you know? We all can be a little yellow.”
"i feel like sometimes people say things just to be accepted"
Lordy that covers SO MAMY PEOPLE. XD
Also Robert's obsession with purple gives me life lmao
Yes!! It always catches my son’s eye when I watch Robert, he’s big on purple too 😍
I live vicariously through him wearing purple eyeshadow. Obviously it looks excellent on him. I’ve never been able to wear any shade of purple shadow. It just ends up looking hokey on me. 🥴🤷🏻♀️
We share that obsession, I have to say no purple today!!! 🤣
God yes, I half watch his videos for decor ideas
I love how you look almost physically nauseous when you're using a product you hate, as if a slimy reptile were crawling over your skin.
I sometimes watch Robert just for his English accent. Like when he says "chaance", it is weirdly beautiful. And I really think he deserves the award (Not just because of his accent). Because he is such a good teacher, influencer, and MUA.
I love listening to him speak too. And his giggles truly make me happy. When I'm having a bad day I'll watch an old video if there's nothing new because it feels like comfort to me 🤗
I can see the concealer being good for a "no makeup" day. But can we talk about that ColourPop super shock shadow? It's so gorgeous. I love that teal color. 🖤
I thought that about the concealer. I use a shiseido foundation and it’s my absolute dry skin holy grail.
@@lauramac6269 did you try the concealer too?
Not to mention it's a TARGETED concealer... sounds like it's meant as a spot concealer, which usually doesn't blend out as well on purpose because it's not meant to cover a large area
@@Selene_Rosara I’m ordering the synchro skin concealer that goes with the foundation to try so I’ll try remember to comment how it goes here. I have 2 kids and don’t get much sleep so I need help with those dark circles!!
The Merida colour, yes!
“Let me put on some rings. I feel naked.” 😂😂 me with my necklace
Also Robert I think you should try a full face of KimchiChic Beauty! Love their blushes and eyeshadows
I am obsessed with Kim Chi's setting powder. I completely agree. The whole line slays so far.
“This is what I did wrong” not blaming the product straight up is such a good attitude
As cheesy as it sounds Robert YOU DESERVE THAT AWARD. Oh, yes I'm biased.... And that's okayyyyy, still kinda pissed James wasn't on there as well X 😩😭🖤🖤🖤
Girl same! I nominated James for skincare cuz they both deserve! Here’s to Robert winning tho 🙌🏾🙌🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾
Maybe they thought they were the same person 😋😁
The super shock shadows really are special. I remember back when ColourPop were only the super shock shadows, I've been in love since. Nothing quite compares to them imo.
They dry out super quick though. No one ever mentions that. I was super disappointed I didn’t use them up quicker. Obviously I made sure the caps were on correctly and everything lol 🙁
@@christinar.9116 Oh yes definitely! The longest I've ever had one last is about two years. I can extend the life of them a tiny bit via eyedrops + glitter glue, but yeah they do definitely dry out.
I've been voting for you, Robert! I want you to win so bad lol.
I’ve been voting every day……even set a reminder! And I DO wish James had been nominated! He is loved by us as well.
I wonder why James wasn't nominated?
@@kathydixon3716 me, too. 😢
I have a lot of natasha denona palettes and i like them a lot. That being said zendo is very subtle compared to the others. I love the bronze palette, circo loco, triochrome.
I feel like the NYX drop foundations are VERY skin dependent! When my skin was slightly more oily, it was my favourite foundation hands down. Now, when it starts to get somewhat dryer, I HATE the finish it gives me! Too bad, because I loved to use it when I wanted a more natural day and could just use a few drops!
It will be so awesome to see a real makeup artist win the award and Robert deserves it every bit. That's pure love for makeup and for YOU Robert. So I did vote and I would vote many times, if that's a possibility.. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Absolutely vote many times! You can vote once a day through September 30th. :)
Yep, I have. Robert for the win!!
@@silkevangel Great! No one deserves it more...:)
I think the Nyx Total Control foundation is a great one for photos. I use it with a damp sponge and it’s great for a getting a lot of coverage quickly as you can just bounce it on and leave the pigment behind. Plus the palest shade is great for those of us that look dead 🌚
Saaame the palest shade has such a nice undertone as well because it is neither really pink nor yellow or green (yes, green)
@@Milenaiguess yeees totally! So many really pale foundations lean really pink in tone but the nyx ones have great neutral tones. My only gripe is that on my oily skin it lasts about 2 hours before my face becomes a literal mirror which is why I mainly use it for photos
Everyone deserves a second chance 😂 ok I voted but why isn’t your brother nominated for skin care?? That’s crazy! 👿 oh well.... best of luck to you though. I’ll try to remember to vote every day! 🤞🏻
My thoughts exactly!!!!!!!!!
Probably because not an expert, and the field is saturated with consumers so a mediocre one isn't gonna turn any heads.
😂😂😂 true
@@Accountnolongerexists Mediocre?
Yeah but Hiram? I nean james over Hiram ANY DAY! 😥
100% getting my vote. Robert deserves the recognition. Honest, intresting, funny, informative and annoyingly talented 😁💜👏
You forgot: adorable
I swear watching youtubers from a 1rst world country using palletes and blending eyeshadows perfectly is like those satisfactory videos for me. In my country and in my province there aren't a lot of quality makeup brands, and when you find them, they're 1. Crazy expensive 2. Small products. Just a few hours ago I tried doing a snake insipired makeup and I just couldn't get it right because of how chalky my makeup was 😭😭 I'm still grateful tho, sometimes I'm able to make it work
I've found with the NYX Total Control drops, a damp sponge and literally one or two small drops is all you need. It spreads and blends well that way.
For the ND formula for whatever reason it really seems like some palettes perform totally different, like I remember the Safari palette, some people absolutely hated it, a similar but lesser response happened with Zendo as well, but Palettes like Star, Gold, Sunrise, Bronze, Love didn’t really have any of those contentious reviews at all.
Personally I have the Bronze and the matte formula is genuinely my favourite matte formula I’ve ever tried; literally no fuss, pigment is there with no struggle building, I could do a handstand and try to blend my crease and it’d work a dream! I genuinely see a massive difference between the pigmentation and blendability than say, the colourpop shadows I’ve had that just blend away rather than in.
So glad you mentioned that you can vote every 24hrs‼️ I thought one and done... NOW I'll be hitting it up daily 👍... I appreciate all you've been teaching me so it's the least I can do 🙆
How do you vote? If you don’t mind d telling me please.. xx
@@amiwilkinson518 link is in the description
I love the total control drops and I literally use 1 1/2 drops and I apply it with the real techniques settling brush to apply it. I concentrate it where my hyperpigmentation is and buff it out every where else. I adore it. I think if you find a shade for your skin tone, you would actually like it. Bc it gives weightless full coverage.
I rated the NYX foundation 8/10 initially but now I absolutely love the way it looks! 10/10 for me because even though it isn’t oil controlling, it feels very lightweight but doesn’t look like I’m even wearing foundation + all I use is 3 drops for my whole face for med coverage!
Yes!!!! That foundation is one of my faves. I had to stop using it because the local stores stopped selling my shade. I am the palest shade plus one drop of white. I just moved.....they have most the range including mine! Do you find that it doesn't last that long however?
That bronzer adds the uncanny valley feel to the look.
I fell for the ND hype and bought a palette. I found I had to keep going back to build up pigment and some of the colours look totally different on than in the pan.
I shall be sticking to Anastasia BH x
Robert, you may want to take a look at her new Retro Palette. It's all burgundy and mauve. Right in your wheelhouse. 💜
Robert, you mentioned sanitizing a palette. Would you do a video on here (or TikTok) about how to do that. I’m sure other people have covered it, but I’d rather learn from you. 🖤💜🖤
Whether or not a person likes ND is so personal preference. I love the ND formula better than PMG as I can get such soft lovely looks and the ND formula is kinder on my older eyes. I don't look for the bright pops of shines as it just accentuates my texture
I love the way you talk about makeup. You make it comprehensive.
Natasha denona is my favorite eyeshadow formula. It sticks the best to my kieds and just love it.
I don't own safari, heard that palette was a flop. My favorite is Lila.
I’ve voted like 5 times so far and my family’s voting for you too! Best of luck! 🍀
I normally only vote for things once but I’ve been voting everyday because of the stiff competition.
Same I hope he wins 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽
The Shiseido pen might be good for James! Since its light coverage and is used to cover up small spots🙂
Love these because you give me ideas on how to differently try products that haven't worked for me, but are still lurking in my vanity. BTW congrats and best of luck on the influencer award nomination, been voting for you! 🖤
Love that you give legitimate second chances where you try to apply the product differently! I used the Nyx total control drops successfully in a color lighter than my skin tone when doing cosplay looks that were ethereal and also only for photos but wouldn't have worn it out in real life.
I love Natasha’s palettes! I have several of her big ones and her midi ones. I think that the bronze and glam palette had better reviews and were just better overall than the zendo palette. People were saying that the color story was ok and the shimmers weren’t up to her normal standard. I would recommend trying a different one!
I literally came to say this about the glam and bronze palette. I feel like those two blended better and had better pigmentation than the rest.
I have Glam, Biba and Retro and they're fantastic, best formulas I've tried
@@poisonbiscuits I fought with myself internally over Biba. I wanted it so bad but I KNEW I wouldn't use half the shades in it.
I have the Zendo palette. It is very subtle and not my favourite palette. However, because it isn't my favourite, I can actually go ham with it everyday (also because it's subtle) and it is my *most used* palette lol 🤣 if it were ultra gorgeous I would have probably saved it for special occasions and never gotten much use out of those 65$🤣
For the amount money Natasha Denona costs, I'd expect more than sort of "meh" performance, though.
“It’s not very exciting. I don’t know, is it? I don’t know. You know why ‘cause there’s no purple and in my mind that means it’s not exciting”
Honestly I’ve never related to anything more.
As soon as he said "It's not very exciting." my first thought was "well it doesn't have purple, Robert." I laughed so hard when he "agreed" with me. 🤣
I have the next foundation in my wedding kits. I can mix and match. You're right a little goes a long way and I use a spinge at the end to remove excess
Voted for you, Robert! Every time I feel low, I just put on one of your videos or a Welsh Twin video, and it immediately brightens my day. Thank you! I hope you win!
I don't wear a lot of make-up, but enjoy watching your vids!
Funny thing is friends have actually been complimenting me on my make up since watching these videos though... I think I've subconsciously changed how I apply it haha. Thanks, Rob!
Every time you say, " It's fine" I laugh a little. You seem like you're really battling with yourself on this video trying to come to acceptance with the product and its quality. One of my favorite videos now.
Zen do is ok. I dig a more muted eye look and dislike neon or really bright colors. The super shock I have trouble applying except with my finger. Love some application tips on the super shock!
I completely agree with Natasha Denona palettes, I know people say they're the best, etc, but I find the same thing, the one I has does the same thing, I've tried different primers, but it does the same thing!! It doesn't blend that well at all!! I'm kinda annoyed I spent so much money on it. I've only ever tried Pat McGrath once, and I really liked the shadows, but I found out I'm allergic to some of the shadows. I really want to try a couple of the SIgma palettes.
you always know how to make products work, even when they’re terrible 💕
Sign of a true artist. Our Robert has serious skills... 🖤
@@GMW.artist Ditto!
Your expressions make me laugh. They sum up you view on a product so accurately. Definitely going to be voting. You got me back into using make up after about 10 years of not bothering so you definitely deserve it! 🖤
This is why I love Roberts videos: if you pay attention closely he pulls out some fun makeup treasures.
I just Just purchased that colourpop set of Disney Princess’ super shocker eyeshadows…and then more stuff I didn’t need.
Thanks, Robert!
I am travelling and the place and service is the worst
Happy Wednesday Robert 💜🖤❤
I don't even wear makeup, yet Robert has me watching every video on this channel.
I was literally looking for a new Welsh video I hadn’t seen, so this was uploaded at the perfect time 😌✨
I love how much thought and care you put into how the products are used. Most people wouldn't even consider the possibility that they were using the product wrong.
Hi Robert! Thanks for trying ND again! I have used her products for a couple years and I typically LOVE her formulas. However, I will say that had the Safari palette been my first purchase, I NEVER would have purchased her products again. It was a huge fail! I highly recommend the Star Palette and the Lila palette. Thanks for being so awesome! Live your videos! 💕
I love elf I haven’t found a product from them that I don’t like...
Whenever Robert or James say “S’Fine” = hard pass for me 👏🏼😅 save my money lol The Natasha Denona shadows I do have (one silvery tones palette and some singles) I can’t seem to get to go on well with brushes “can’t be bothered” and end up using my fingers and then they look pretty. That Colour Pop looks amazing!
You are the only person I trust to offer honest, fair, and unbiased reviews/recommendations. Thank you! 🖤
You are so truthful and so transparent. Nobody can put a price on that. That is why you're my favourite youtuber. Actually you are the only makeup RUclipsr I'm subscribed to.
Natasha Denona can be a hit or miss. I always want to hear a few people's reviews of her palette before I buy it.
In my opinion, Biba is her best palette so far
For the prices they charge, their products should NEVER be "hit or miss" (also, remember the UK have no returns on makeup)...
@@elainebines6803 I don't have that one but I like her gold and the glam is nice. I was disappointed with the retro palette. Boring!
@@GMW.artist that's a good point.
I have a theory that only makes sense in my mind. The small and the mini palettes (the 5 shades ones) come from one place. The bigger ones are "Made in The Antipodes". That could explain how easy blendable, and pigmented are the little ones and how disappointing, patchy or flaky can be some of the huges. 🤷🏻♀️🤯
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Happy Wednesday Robert!! Congratulations on the nomination - you definitely deserve this. I’m doing my part and voting and I’m even enlisting the help of some friends and me family. Hopefully you’re having an awesome week!! 💕🖤💕🖤💕🖤
I had a makeup artist use the nyx one for my engagement shoot, I has to rush home and was everything off it was horrible.
Live the highlighter and blush! I have all the colorpop products! My votes for you!!!!!!!
"Cheap" connotes poorly made, and not just inexpensive.
So nice to hear Viseart mentioned!
Hah was just watching your top 5 favourites video and this popped up! Excellent timing as always Robert
I really love the eyeshadow colors you put together. It's a super cute eye look.
Omg! Just checked out that Bard Mondo is also up for the award in Hairstylist category. Definitely gonna vote for both of you guys, i would really love to see you getting the award you truly deserves. Going to set an alarm for every 9pm to vote for you mister ❤️
What I like about Natasha Denona are the shimmers, sparkly shadows, and the scattered shades. They all look so lux and hydrated. But they do need to be picked up with fingers or a damp brush. The Mattes are ok (they are not the easiest/fastest to blend but they blend out smoothly) but the sparkly stuff it's where it's at imho.
Congratulations Robert I'm so proud of you and I am definitely voting. Also where have you been? I think I'm finally caught up with all of your videos and can't wait for your next ones thank you so much for everything you do
Love how honest you are. X
Good luck with the award we’re all behind you x
The clicking of the rings when you were talking about the NYX foundation 🤣Also, lord knows I need a reminder daily that people deserve a second chance !
Some people don't though.. remember that too!!... ✌🏽😎💜💜💜
@@GMW.artist very true !
@@GMW.artist I couldn't agree more! :)
You’re so refreshing! 🖤
ur so close to 1 mil omfg im so proud💙💙💜💜
So thankful for your honesty!!!! Goodness I love it when you tell the truth about products that others don’t!!!
Have a wonderful day Robert❤️ I hope you win! You deserve it. I'll vote for you!!!
I find it interesting that you love viseart but find ND hard to blend - for me it's the opposite like I struggle to blend viseart and dont like the formula, whereas I find ND is super easy for me to blend and I love the formula. I wonder if technique has anything to do with it
Yay!!! Watching this as soon as I logged off work.
I’m so happy I discovered you a few months ago! And James as well! I love how honest you both are. And I always get excited when I see you’ve posted a new video! ❤️ Just voted!! And I will continue to do so every day! 🙂
Ha! I love how I know your likes so well by now. When you said you thought of the eye shadow palette to be boring I thought immediately:
"It's probably because it's not purple". And the you said the same thing 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. I love you Robert 💜
1,000% voted for you, I’ve learned a lot in the short time I’ve been watching you! 💕✨ hope you & James are having a great day !🥰
I love how you don't get influenced at all by other opinions regarding makeup! Especially regarding natasha denona
You DESERVE this award!! Your the best mua out there. So original and informative.💜💙💚💛💛❤
Natasha Denona is my favorite eyeshadows, she has a lot of great products for that matter. Maybe you don't like the cream to matte. A lot of people aren't excited about that formula. The formula is definitely something you sometimes have to work with but it depends on the order you put them on for me. Also, her shimmers are not in your face. The metallics are though. Honestly, it just depends on your taste and knowing the difference and how to work the different formulas. If you want BAM, these aren't for you.
The retro just came in the mail and I have it open in front of me while I watch videos and omg it's so good.
Anyone else like Robert’s video BEFORE watching it?
I know I’m not the only one. 🥰
Every single time!! :)
I just have to say Robert I love it every time you say it’s fine I breakout with the giggles.
Had to use the NYX drop location because my pale skin and tone are very tricky to get at the drugstore. It’s fine if you are working with very small amounts, as you attempted here. I used a stippling brush to get a medium coverage
Does anyone else really enjoy watching it dawn on Robert that he really hates something, and he's so British about it?
"Oh dear... it's horrible."
I am lubbin these second chances vidyoz Robert 🖤
I’ve been voting everyday from two different emails!! You deserve this Robert! 🧡
I 💘 this channel. I vote everyday for you. I think you are the most honest beauty channel and I learn a lot. Thanks for your time 😍😍😍
Robert, here's what I have figured out with ND. They are creams, and they dry down rather quickly. They also don't layer nicely. If you go watch Natasha and see how she uses more flat blushes, the way she chokes up on her brushes, etc ... it'll be that aha moment for you. It's a learning curve with these palettes because they are definitely different than other shadows. If you can get the formula down, and almost retrain your brain, you'd probably love them. They are certainly different and a bit odd, but they are really pretty if you take the time to train yourself. I hope that makes sense.
That first pallet is the definition of underwhelming.
Voted several times, you definitely deserve the win🧡 I’ve tried watching a few other makeup artists before and literally no one compares🤷🏻♀️😌
Amazing video as always! I'd love to see a full face of KASH beauty!
Is it just me or is the Natasha Denona brand on a spiraling downfall? No shade, i love their formulas it’s just from what i’ve recently noticed
The new Retro midi pallet is amazing! Not alot of shimmer special shades but the matte selection and the tones, its my everyday.
For myself I’ve fallen in love with Natasha Denona’s formulas. I absolutely do think it’s overpriced, but I don’t regret my purchases. I have the green-brown palette, gold, bronze, cranberry, metropolis, and sunrise palettes. My only criticisms aside from the price is that she puts too may similar shades in each palette, and I would like more inner corner highlight options. That being said, I love her cream to powder formula. Also, while some of her shimmers are not “bam in your face”, others are. She has a variety of shimmer formulas. Some are opaque metallic and in your face. Some are more glittery toppers.
I also cannot recommend enough her Bloom cheek palette.
I'm wondering if fenty changed formulation
I agree.
Bought both Mini Xenon and Midi Retro and can assure you they're definitely playful and give you fair fun for their price even you were taken back with swatches.
I believe a mild backlash against the brand is trending nowadays due to crazy overexpectations for Midi Retro. Not hard to guess that if ND throws a pallete with some Mini Retroish pinks and greens even in Full size it'll be complete soldout.
I just know that Natasha Denona Palette is gonna fail MISERABLY.
So it' said about Xenon, but still it just works.
The ND palettes have been bad for me too. I've been disappointed with Glam, Lila, Sunrise and Zendo. The two that have worked for me have been Metropolis and Bronze.
JUST VOTED!! Congrats for being nominated and GOOD LUCK!! You totally deserve it!!