Please continue to talk about what you love, even if it high end. I dislike so much when youtubers talk about drugstore products just to please the complainers. This was a helpful video.
Drugstore products are not great. I’m done with them. You get what you pay for, and the quality is not great. I rather save and buy better quality products.
100000% agree! I’ve previously wasted SO much money buying subpar mediocre “affordable” products trying to save a buck ...never being satisfied or getting the results I wanted. Higher end formulas & ingredients make the performance and longevity worth it 1000%!
As a more mature woman I found for drugstore the rcma no colour powder works so well on my under eyes. I’ve recently started my channel and am all about what works for more mature women. I’m in my 40s and have wrinkles under my eyes and it took me so long to find something that didn’t crack and look awful under the eyes! I have very textured skin and need to find things that work for that, so videos like this are amazing! I stated my channel as there is just not enough of these videos for us over 30/40/50 and so on. It’s not just about women in their teens and 20s! I feel there is not enough of these videos out there so thank you for looking after us average women too 😍 x
Don't let anyone give you heat for buying what you want to buy. I buy drug store and high end and everything in between. It just depends on the product. And I recently splurged on all new skincare with all my Tacha purchases, thanks to you! But I can tell such a difference in my skin and sometimes quality is more than quantity! LOVE YOU AND YOUR CHANNEL!!!!!! You are always honest with us (your viewers) and we love you for that! And THANK YOU for telling us not to bake. I am 42 years old and I really shouldn't be baking :) I can't wait to tap, tap, tap my powder under my eye. See, I stayed until the end :)
Elle what a wonderful video, your tips and tricks are right on for this 63 year old!! By the way, your makeup looks STUNNING, I do like the luminosity, you just glow and you emphasise what not to do to prevent creasing. Thank you Elle for your precious time in educating us. XOXO
No7 perfect loose setting powder rivals high end for sure and has excellent moisturizing ingredients (hyaluronic acid, panthenol). Excellent for aging under eyes!
l pittmon I have this powder and love it!! I've been kinda using the rcma powder for a little bit, but I can't remember...did the no7 powder change the color of the foundation/concealer? It really is a beautiful powder. I wish they had a illuminating one!
l pittmon THANK YOU! I simply can't afford afford the powders she suggested except cover girl...but that entire brand us usually too dark for my super fair skin tone. I'll definitely give that brand a try especially if it's infused with HA!
Oh I I don't like this one. I find find it find it it too thick, as in it adds unnecessary texture to my makeup. It accentuates finelines. Maybe I'll revisit it to see if I change my mind.
Ella I did it right! I bought the Laura Mercia because of all the hype. Wrong choice for my mature undereye. Ugh need to give that away!!! However I grabbed the hourglass!!! Wonderful for my mature undereyes!!! Yeah. Finally. Thank you so much!!! Youre my holy grail make up artist!!! Any yes I use an eye cream and an oil under my eyes first!!! And tapping motions! Lol. Btw. I'm 55 and loving it!
Some items are worth extra money for the quality. It's appreciated that you review all the various types of products out there, drug store and high end alike. And loving the top bun on you !
I'm 47 and use the Hourglass ambient lighting powder to set under my eyes and I love it. I use the It illuminating concealer as well. I spray the Pixi glow mist all over and pat that under my eyes.
I use the dim light one and use it on my whole face sometimes. Mostly on the t zone. It's so finely milled and lasts a long time. Sephora has the mini version for $22 and that's what I bought. I want them all!!
I think I have been convincing myself that I love the Laura mercier because everyone else does and it was so expensive! If I'm being honest I don't really like it as it makes my undereye drier. And I always sweep!! Need to start tapping.
Deanna Varisco unfortunately you can't return products like this in Ireland ☹️ that's why I'm always so nervous to try higher end products, it's a lot of money down the drain if it doesn't work out 💸💸💸
Hi Elle, Thanks so much for all your tips!!!! I really appreciate it. Less is more. I have figured that out with my mature skin at 58. Soon to be 59 in Nov. Don't feel bad about your high end products. You have to say what you feel like works. If you have a less expensive product that works then great!!! We can make that decision. Thank you, again.
Debbie Hill i totally agree and i enjoy the testing of the high end coz that is where i have to watch my pennies. Drugstore if it doesn't work i just give to my niece's with much younger skin and try another no big deal but high end is different story - so thankyou so much xoxo
I just found your channel today and im so EXCITED!! FINALLY ... A channel for us REAL women!! Im 47 amd was watching other makeup channels on here but they never would talk about tricks for mature women. Im so happy i found you!! Thank you!!
I use the well people brightening under my eyes but I came across a gem last month. The nars loose powder in desert is amazing. I have the driest, flakiest skin on the planet but I can pack it on with a puff on my chin, my forehead and in my smile lines and it never cakes and keeps my makeup from creasing in my old lady wrinkles. I got it at the outlet mall for like $20 and it's a big container. I've also been addicted to beauty pie. I got their finishing powder and it's like hourglass but at a fraction of the cost. I also got their contour gel cushiob. It's fricking beautiful and so easy. My contour can get muddy but with this stuff, gorgeous. I try to avoid powder products as much as possible so I was happy to find it.
Elaine Bines I looked it up and Sephora has it, just different packaging. Mine came with a really plush puff and was square with rounded corners. The new one is round. I was just really surprised that I could use powder and not look caked up. That almost never happens
Shelby Hall thankyou so much for doing that. i live in England but there is a Nars counter about 30minute drive - i will definitely purchase if i can - you mentioned shade was desert - hope it works as well for me 😄
Thank you so much for your mature-skin videos. I’m 50 yrs old and my skin is changing. I’ve always been dry, but it’s getting drier by the day. Your advice and tips always work so well for me. Keep them coming!!!
Thank you for this video.. I'm 42 years and I don't use setting powder because it settled in my fine lines, but then my concealer will move around.. so I will invest in one of the high end products and hope it will work.. thank you again..🤗💕
I just love love love your stronger focus on mature skin. I had suggested it in a comment. Whether you took my comment to heart or you decided on your own, keep ‘em coming!!!!
Thank you, Elle. There is something about you that is kind of captivating for your fans. (No, I am not hitting on you). I think it’s a combination of your intelligence, your pops of humor, your obvious skill level, and that kind of plain old attitude of “Remember, we’re all in this together. I’m pullin’ for you.” (Red Green) Plus as my grandma used to say, “You’re cute as a button.” Even though I never got how buttons are cute, I am pretty sure it’s a nice compliment.
I appreciate elle 1000 times over for this reason. Im 40 and new to make up so having said that...yoytube is flooded with 20 something gurus with chanbels not specific for my age group. Their tips and tricks no longer apply to me. I remember panicking a month ago or so when i first came to YT thinking omg...nikki tutorials or jaclyn hill for example are amazingly beautiful but they have nothing to offer my age group. Not to mention the drama and all the bs that they love lol no offense to them or those that love them...but i was like is there anyone that has a channel for skin care or knows how to teach someone with texured eyelids how to do a winged eyeliner...lol im not dead yet...and ppl like elle have soothed my anxiety very much!!💘
Love this video!!! I am 52. I've had wonderful results using elf HD undereye setting powder in the itsy-bitsy little teeny tiny square container. That being said I'm going to look into the stellar cosmic haze powder you suggested as well as the Sephora number 93 brush. I've been using a small real techniques sponge dipped in the elf HD undereye setting powder and pressing it in under my eyes and sweeping away any excess with a small brush. It's a very smooth powder. I'm so glad that you told everyone about using eye cream before using concealer. I'm so glad I learned this tip recently . It makes such a huge difference in how your concealer applies and stays throughout the day . I first use a straight up caffeine serum by The Ordinary, allow that to sink in. Then I use a undereye cream by pure let that sink in and then follow up with my concealer let that sink in and then set it using the elf powder. But I'm gonna try the stellar powder soon!
Great info! I've been using that new too faced peach loose powder and I like it a lot! Also I'm gonna need a tutorial for this hairdo! Please please please! ❤
Why didn't I find you sooner!!! I just love all your make up tips. I have been struggling for a while with setting my under eyes and makeup in general. Several hundred dollars later and dry crepy eyes, I feel confident this is going to help. Thank you so much for sharing your gift. Blessings and continued success. Love ya! 😘🙏❤️
Thank you for clarifying WHY you lean towards higher end powders and what “sets” them apart :) Nothing makes me feel old like crusty under eyes during the day. It is something I’m willing to splurge on, and the ones you use everyday (even on clients) last forever!
It makes me sad that you feel you have to apologize for your opinions. As is the truth with most things, if what you do isn’t for someone they should be totally cool with looking for a channel that suits their needs more. I am a newish fan and one of my favorite things about you is your honesty. Your so thorough and I’ve learned so much from you. Keep up the good work Elle. Don’t let them get you down.
Here I am again 5 and even 6 years later I still look back on your videos I seen my comment from 5 years ago on here and said to myself I'm back again to get that opinion and review I can trust ... When covid hit 3 years ago I have such a hard time with it I even quit touching my face and my makeup has set and lots no good and just completely expired especially my lip products and everything like that so I've been trying to get back into my makeup basic skin care again and it's been expensive and or on hold just trying to even get enough products to do an entire face .. So thank you for your videos Elle 💙💛❤💚💜
Elle I'm so sorry that people give you a hard time because they feel you used to many high-end products. I disagree. I've only been with your RUclips Community for a short time, and I have seen that you try to offer all types of products in a range of prices. But I for one feel grateful that you give us an honest opinion. Also you do show us the best of the drug store brands. And I was thinking it in my head but you said it first of all this is your skin it's the only one you're going to have and if we want to do our best we have to invest in it, but as you pointed out exactly what I was going to point out that the higher end products though they may cost a bit more many of them last and last and last. So again I thank you for doing what you do, being honest and making great RUclips posts for we mature women. Thank you also for addressing baking I don't think I would have done that even if I was in my teens or twenties and I have always had oilier skinn. You're doing a great job thanks so much LOL XO
Kelly O'Connor Kelly wow!!!! You have made my night. That you so much for your kind words and for being with me on this journey. You really have touched me tonight. Thank you xoxo
Elle Leary Artistry oh I'm so glad! I love your Channel! I think you are a very genuine person. You are beautiful inside and out. I'm glad that my comment of which I meant every word helped. You just keep doing what you do and be true to yourself. Sorry that I reply to your reply.
From the drugstore the best I have found thus far for setting is the NYX HD loose silica powder used minimally (because its VERY absorbent. This one doesnt do anything but set and slightly matiify, it doesnt blur or anything) and for Finishing the Maybelline Fit me loose powder, which I use on the tzone to blur pores and add some brightness exclusively. Sometimes I use the Coty Airspun Extra coverage powder as a finishing powder on my tzone because it has very good oil control. The Maybelline Shine free loose powder is good for setting the face as well, around the eyes its okay, does the job but if overused it quickly settles into lines. A good blotting powder (and for setting in a pinch) is the Covergirl outlast powder. I like it and youtuber Tati likes it :3 A very good powder foundation to touch up coverage throughout the day on oily/combo skin is the Maybelline Superstay powder foundation. It's as good or slightly better than my Clinique powder foundations. For setting spray I enjoy the NYX matte setting spray because It doesnt make me super shiny and it's great to remove powderyness, plus it has niacinamide and no fragrance. This it for my recs! I have oily acne prone skin, and dry under eyes with many fine lines, and some not so fine XD. Im sure none of this will look as good as what you are recommending though. They just get the job done and one end up looking good, but not great, which is fine when budget doesnt allow for anything over $10-15 dollars a piece.
Well, you got your wish! I turned 70 on June 3rd. My olive colored skin I inherited from my mother, who said she was of Black Irish heritage. I did not inherit her black hair and dark brown eyes, but I did her skin, which I feel so blessed to have, because I have very few wrinkles for someone my age. By the way, I loved your very informative video.
Don't worry about the "heat" you get from others. You do you girl! Love the way you handle yourself on-screen and in life and that's all you need! Haters gonna hate....always...no matter what you do! Love ya girl!
I just turned 58 in June and thankful for my good genes! I don't have many wrinkles but have tried so many powders to set the under eye. I have been using Elf in small quantities and that works, but the wrinkles above the lip area is my concern. Thanks for this video--I'm going to try Stellar Haze and see how that works!
YAAASS!!! 😍👏👏👊 I have been waiting for this video! Lol! This is why I love you, I agree 100% about every powder you mentioned. I don't like the Laura mercier. I don't like the bye bye pores. I think they aren't for us dry skin gals like you said. I have swatched the bye bye pores illumination, I might try that one. BUT thank youuuu I now have a solid list of powders to try. You are the only makeup artist I really can connect with, and trust your opinion and expertise. I love your style, and everything you suggest absolutely works for Me! Thank you for your information and your time on really thinking about ALL of the details of this video. The skin prep, setting powder, and setting spray. Thank you thank you!!!! Your amazing!!😍😘😘
Laura Mercier doesn’t work for me, it ages me abt 10 yrs showing lines I didn’t even know I had 😞. I have large pores close to my under eyes. Will the hourglass ambient lighting powder emphasize it? What is the best option for me? Thanks!
I'm 57 with dry under eyes... I moistuize very well. I just purchased the Fit Me loose powder and so far so good. I've heard good things about this powder so thought I'd give it a try.
laurie nielsen the BEST drugstore loose powder! I use it to set my oily forehead, around the nose, and the undereye. I recently upgraded to the Hourglass ambient palette and it's also amazeballs.
😂 Other people have told me the same thing when I complain about my makeup issues. It's true not terribly mature but enough so that products don't work like they used to. I love to see more YTers who fall in my age range since so many seem to be in early -mid 20s and use a lot of techniques and products that usually only work for those years.
I have been using the Sephora MicroSmooth powder foundation to set under the eyes for 3 years now and I love it. It doesn’t dry out my under eyes, my concealer doesn’t crease, and it my makes my under eyes look very radiant.
Hello! I have to tell you, well first of, that I love your videos and second, I bought the Stellar powder in haze after watching this video and I mix it with other powders and omg , I love it!!! ❤️ it! It’s so nice and I never would have thought to buy it. Thanks!
I have some trial sizes of hour glass powers, one is a bronze glow, and I have another I believe is the diffuse light. I never thought to use this as an under eye setting powder, so I am excited to try it! I also see you like the Pharmacy skin brand and I have to say, I got a sample size and I am obsessed. I will have to list which one it was, as I ran out a while ago. This Christmas I will treat myself to more!
Please do a video on setting and finishing powders when to use them and what brands work best with dry skin .....thanks for this video I feel informed and entertained, what else could I ask for 😍😉😉👍🏼❤
Elizabeth Dickerson hey love!!! I actually have a video on the difference between the two and how Ana when to use them. Check it out when you have a chance xoxo
I'm so happy I discovered your channel. Your tip to use the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder to set the under eyes changed my life. I already had three of the powders and I purchased the Sephora #93 brush. What a difference and I love it! Thank you.
Thank you so much for recommending the Sephora Pro Featherweight Blending Brush. I purchased one to apply setting powder for under eye concealer and it performs beautifully. I have been searching for a brush specifically for this purpose, but had given up. Thanks to you my search has ended!
hai.. your video is great.. as a makeup artist i feel the same.. there are lots of high end product doesnt actually do their job but some of them are great.. especially for the laura mercier translucent powder..it so dried under eye and looks dried.. so i decided to use different loose powder.. and chanel is my favourite right now... i also in love with hour glass ambient powder.. it so fine on top of bride skin after setting the foundation with loose powder..
Love the eye look and love the high bun!!! That's me. I use too much powder sometimes. I touch up through the day a lot! Well ... several times a day. Love diffused light! Never tried the muf or estee or most of these!! I love bright under the eyes- I'm getting the kevyn aucoin. Great tips!! Thank you honey!!
Elle, It seems that you are looking younger in every video!!! Thank you always for your valuable reviews, tips & creating a desire for us to learn more about skincare, aging & makeup!
Great info..thanks! I haven't had much luck with any setting powder under my eyes. Older skin just seems to show all the creases. I will try one if these.
Renee and LisaD, just giving you my opinion, I'm 64 yrs old and I personally love IT COSMETICS POWDER, it never cakes under my eyes, in fact Iam in love with all IT COSMETICS things.... ox Denise
About the $$, I spent years wasting my money trying to find the right product for cheap. I have learned what products you can get on the cheap and ones that you can’t. Go lipstick galore at the drugstore ha! For me, higher priced foundation, powders, & highlighters pay for themselves! Also, I’m new to your channel, just watched a few videos & have already learned some new stuff! Can’t wait to binge on them, thanks!!!
Strangely enough, I am 54 and don't have dry undereye, although I do have fine lines from the sun years ago. I get oily during the day and the oil really accentuates the lines. So, I have good luck with the IT Cosmetics bye bye undereye. I also sometimes use the Elf undereye powder for brightness. I am really happy to hear your tips, and watched to the end. I'm going to try a different fluffy brush and maybe give some new products a go, just to see what works best for me. Thank you!
Thank you for calling out the elephant in the room. No, mature folks should not bake, not unless they want to look like 110 years old. I love the gurus I watch, but most have yet to see 30, with some exceptions of course. You can watch baking all day long, but these younger gurus are barely touching on the needs of mature skin.
Thank you sister!! Youngsters don't get it!! I'm going to pick up the Ambient diffused light today. I'm excited! My skin and under eyes are much better than they were a few months ago when I first got aggressive about skin care. It works, truly. Use good stuff, listen to Elle and others who know more than you. I used cheap moisturizer at night only til I turned 50 in February. So now I'm not afraid of a LITTLE powder lol.
Very helpful! I really enjoyed. I wondered what powder you would recommend for some in their 40’s with combination skin? I seem to have more of a problem with my forehead showing dryness and some fine wrinkles and wondered what powered would be best to blur that area! Thanks for all your great tips and videos 😄
I just turned 47 and only use the Maybelline Mineral Finishing Veil for my under eye, it is a very fine powder and does not crease or emphasize my under eye lines or wrinkles. I have tried the Kat Von D Shade and Light palette to set my under eye as everyone raves about it but it is horrible on me. However, your video gave me an awesome tip to try a different brush that is more lightweight rather than densely packed, with the Kat Von D powder. Great tips, thanks for sharing!!
Oh thank goodness, someone else who agrees that LM is not the alls all ends all! I have tried so much to love each of those powders mentioned and can not get them to look like many of the others you spoke of all of which I absolutely love with the exception of the KE ethereal powder but it looked stunning so I will be placing an order today as I love my under eyes as bright as possible without being glittery. Your makeup looks stunning t6oday I would love to know what you used for this look. Take care. Peace and love xo
I bought the diffused light today based on your reveiw, and it is so beautiful! I used it to set my undereyes and it looks so much better that what I was using before. Thank you for the recommendation and helpful application tips!! :)
i like the No7 loose powder translucent. It doesn't make my undereye look dry but i have to use a damp tiny beauty blender and i don't use a huge amount of either.
Thank you so much! I've had problem with structured skin under eyes since I was 22, I have tried so many products and techniqes. Your tips has helped me a lot! 💕
Hi Elle! I'm light complected in the winter time and a faux tan in the summer of course so I'm dying to try this hourglass powder for under the eye illumination. Which one do you recommend? I can't remember because I feel like you said hourglass diffused light and then when I go in there I find some that say other colors such as Illuminating Light. And I'd like to get the mini compact. In the minis there are only three different colors. Which one is it that I want for my under eyes and just to really brighten the high points of the face? I really appreciate any and all advice! I'm also looking to purchase some of the Charlotte Tilbury products. I feel like I just need to do an overhaul and get some much-needed new game-changing products. They are kind of pricey so if you will select a few that you think I will just absolutely love that will be my holy Grails I would really really appreciate it. By the way, I have normal to dry skin.
I have a few brushes like this and haven’t for the life of me found a use for them! Duh! Under eyes ....light and airy, doesn’t pick up tooo much product. Yay for the under eyes! Makeup forever ultra HD is soooooo underrated! There’s a reason almost every Pro/celeb MUA Packs in it their kit!
I powder with a damp sponge(I only powder my nose, chin&under eye) this makes it set without looking like I've got powder on.# stay till the end😉👍🏻💋💕edit: yes talk about the good products if they're "high end"or not. My opinion - cheap often looks it so I spend that lil extra &end up not having to buy as much bc they are made better. I hate this culture where ppl feel they have to be apologetic if they're recommending something that cost a more than a coffee. Also when it cost a lil more it's nice to see a review b4 u buy as with cheap products who cares if u end up not using it it didn't cost u much. Do please keep recommending what u really feel is worth trying Elle💋❤💙💕
Lindsay Witmer even some of the gurus are moving away from baking like Laura Lee and Tati. I think they're starting to realize how drying it is OR they're realizing they no longer have 20 year old skin. I thought I was doing something wrong every time I tried baking, my under eyes aged 15 years each time. So happy to learn it wasn't something I was doing, it was just a horrible technique for 40 year old skin.
Great video I'm 39 and very oily but my under eyes are dry. Took me a while to figure out a regimen that worked. I use Cover fx matte setting powder on my face but I've stopped baking because it made me look 90! No 7 loose powder is pretty good and I'm going to try out the hourglass as I love their dim light setting powder. I use Tarte's Maracuja concealer which is more emolliant and doesn't crease as much, sometimes I can get away without setting it at all. Totally agree about Laura Mercier powders they are good for face but not under eyes. Was great to get some confirmation Elle, thank you!
OMG Elle this video was a game changer for me. My concealer was creasing and settling in my “areas of concern” 😂, I realized, after watching, that I was using the wrong brush and using too much powder....Thank you so much 💕❤️🙏🏻!
I always get the best tips from you! Going to try the Stellar Haze powder - sounds like just what I need. Do you like/have you reviewed the Stellar foundations? Thank you for the video!!! 💖
I stumbled across you today and love your style! New subbie for sure & cant wait for more!!! Question...I'm 41 & just starting to deal with dry undereye. I would like to invest in one of the illuminating powders for setting but I love brightness like you do. I have combo/oily t zone skin. Should I go for the hourglass combo illuminating powders, hourglass single illuminating powder, or Kevin aquan unique powder (matte to illuminating)? My Skin color is light. Thank you! Can't wait to watch all your videos!
Hi Elle! What do you think about it cosmetics bye bye pores silk powder? You’ve become my go to girl because you always respond. As always, thanks so muck. Love ya!!
I have not had much luck with cheaper drugstore powders. I bought the Coty, Flower& Elf undereye setting powder which irritated my skin. I love Hourglass & Lancome Absolute in Peches; however, I seem to be using it less & less. The Stellar in Haze may be the next I try & that brush you mentioned really is what I need. This was a great video Elle. Going to re watch again. Oh goodness...it's almost 2:00 am here in GA. I'll be in trouble tomorrow . Love you Elle😘
Wow you look stunning with your hair up and I absolutely love your eyeshadow! Great video as always!! 😊 Their is nothing wrong with investing in good quality makeup and skincare I appreciate all of your tips and recommendations I don’t know about other women but when it comes to my skin I don’t want to just put anything and everything on it I want good quality products that are good for me not bad. So thank you for all you do! I use the NYX Set It & Don’t Fret It and it’s pretty good.
I just discovered the Cle de Peau translucent powder. I was apprehensive because it is super expensive. But now I am glad I bought it. It is so finely milled, you cannot feel it! I use a natural hair brush (gray squirrel) and that applies just the right amount.
What shade was the Hourglass lighting powder? When I go to the web site it pops up a very dark color for under the eyes. Thanks this helped me so much. Those of us in the 70 range know we have to use under eye cream morning noon & night. LOL😍
nerri ali yes! They are carried in most, if not all Sephora stores. FWIW, I’m quite fair w/ neutral to slightly warm undertones & I use Diffused Light under the eye, which has a subtle yellow undertone. It works wonderfully & on me it’s a bit brightening but not dramatically so. Hope that helps!
I use high end powders to set my under eye and also love the CG Advanced Radiance powder. Their Advanced Radiance foundation is my holy grail over Armani, Hourglass, Nars sheer glow etc. It is a unique product and I always have people comment on my skin when I wear it.
Thanks so much for such an informative video, great tips! I’m 52 and use Laura Mercier secret brightening powder under my eyes and it works very well to brighten up my under eye area.
I’m 48 now, I avoid powder under my eyes because it gives it the look of a puckered anus. I press on a wee bit of argan oil, a bit of primer, then my concealer. It stays well without setting, if it happens to crease at all during the day, I just gently tap my ring finger over the area. As an aside, I bought the Pixi rose caviar essence and added it to my routine. I LOVE IT! It’s just beautiful. 💜💜💜
Joey Bunbury i know..im over here cracking up...id have just went ahead and said a**hole but thats me..take it or leave it. I never was one to hold back lol
Elle some of the links you have listed are not for the product listed such as the “Kat Von D” lip liner. Enjoyed the video! I have dry & combination skin & had no idea there was a powder I could use! So thanks for your help!❤️
You are so Awesome Elle! I'm a fairly new subscriber and have learned so much from you, I'm hooked on your videos! No need to justify how much you spend on product recommendations, because there are some who choose not to create enough income to buy what they what. Btw, your hair looks adorable!
Will try spritzing the beauty blender with setting spray. What about putting facial oil or serum on skin under the foundation before powdering would that work for mature skin keeping it hydrated? I need to get that brush, it's perfect for applying these products. I will look for that cover girl radiance compact. Thanks.
Nothing wrong with high end products. Especially if they work . Ya get what ya pay for in my experience. I’ve spent SO much money buying cheap products that didn’t work , only to finally splurge on the high end product out of frustration. You actually spend less if you go ahead and buy the good stuff from the start. I love your videos. I trust your opinion too . I have a travel size Hourglass Veil Setting Powder on the way thanks to you . Big hugs 😊
Mac mineralized skin finish has been a game changer for me. I'm 56 and all the other powders I tried made me look even older. I use the Mac product and then press it in after applying setting spray with a sponge. I'm still on the hunt for an under eye powder. I will try the Hourglass one. Thanks!
Fabulous video- thanks! I agree with you about the Laura Mercier brightening powder. I bought it 3-4 months ago and it's the worst! I use marula oil under my eyes before Nars creamy concealer and the powder is a hot, caked mess from the beginning 😕. I'm definitely going to try Hourglass next. Your video was just the push I needed lol
This has been one best and most informative video about the under thank you so very much I will implement a lot of what you have done many thank yous 😘
Please continue to talk about what you love, even if it high end. I dislike so much when youtubers talk about drugstore products just to please the complainers. This was a helpful video.
Pamela Corral yessss!!!❤❤
Drugstore products are not great. I’m done with them. You get what you pay for, and the quality is not great. I rather save and buy better quality products.
I totally agree with you. Opinions are always great, but to be out and out rude isn't necessary or respectful. 💖
100000% agree!
I’ve previously wasted SO much money buying subpar mediocre “affordable” products trying to save a buck ...never being satisfied or getting the results I wanted. Higher end formulas & ingredients make the performance and longevity worth it 1000%!
As a more mature woman I found for drugstore the rcma no colour powder works so well on my under eyes. I’ve recently started my channel and am all about what works for more mature women. I’m in my 40s and have wrinkles under my eyes and it took me so long to find something that didn’t crack and look awful under the eyes! I have very textured skin and need to find things that work for that, so videos like this are amazing! I stated my channel as there is just not enough of these videos for us over 30/40/50 and so on. It’s not just about women in their teens and 20s! I feel there is not enough of these videos out there so thank you for looking after us average women too 😍 x
Don't let anyone give you heat for buying what you want to buy. I buy drug store and high end and everything in between. It just depends on the product. And I recently splurged on all new skincare with all my Tacha purchases, thanks to you! But I can tell such a difference in my skin and sometimes quality is more than quantity! LOVE YOU AND YOUR CHANNEL!!!!!! You are always honest with us (your viewers) and we love you for that! And THANK YOU for telling us not to bake. I am 42 years old and I really shouldn't be baking :) I can't wait to tap, tap, tap my powder under my eye. See, I stayed until the end :)
Ann Agresta I tell you all the time but honestly I love ya!!! You always come with such positivity and light. Thank you for being you!! Xoxo
Elle what a wonderful video, your tips and tricks are right on for this 63 year old!! By the way, your makeup looks STUNNING, I do like the luminosity, you just glow and you emphasise what not to do to prevent creasing. Thank you Elle for your precious time in educating us. XOXO
Mayra Moore awe thank you so much!!! I am so glad this speaks to you. Thank you for being here xo
No7 perfect loose setting powder rivals high end for sure and has excellent moisturizing ingredients (hyaluronic acid, panthenol). Excellent for aging under eyes!
l pittmon thank you for this suggestion!
Ohhh love it. Thank you for sharing xoxo
l pittmon I have this powder and love it!! I've been kinda using the rcma powder for a little bit, but I can't remember...did the no7 powder change the color of the foundation/concealer? It really is a beautiful powder. I wish they had a illuminating one!
l pittmon THANK YOU! I simply can't afford afford the powders she suggested except cover girl...but that entire brand us usually too dark for my super fair skin tone. I'll definitely give that brand a try especially if it's infused with HA!
Oh I I don't like this one. I find find it find it it too thick, as in it adds unnecessary texture to my makeup. It accentuates finelines. Maybe I'll revisit it to see if I change my mind.
Ella I did it right! I bought the Laura Mercia because of all the hype. Wrong choice for my mature undereye. Ugh need to give that away!!! However I grabbed the hourglass!!! Wonderful for my mature undereyes!!! Yeah. Finally. Thank you so much!!! Youre my holy grail make up artist!!! Any yes I use an eye cream and an oil under my eyes first!!! And tapping motions! Lol. Btw. I'm 55 and loving it!
Robbie Curbo omg yay!!!! Thank you so much and so glad you are here. So happy my tips have worked for you xoxo
I am 49 and I use coty airspun, works for me!!
Robbie Curbo I’m younger but have very dry under eyes. Laura Mercier powder makes my under eye look extremely crepey and horrible.
Robbie Curbo which hourglass? No shimmer?
Some items are worth extra money for the quality. It's appreciated that you review all the various types of products out there, drug store and high end alike. And loving the top bun on you !
Kristina Ingersoll thanks love!!! So glad you liked this and thank you for the support Xo
I'm 47 and use the Hourglass ambient lighting powder to set under my eyes and I love it. I use the It illuminating concealer as well. I spray the Pixi glow mist all over and pat that under my eyes.
becky sassone what color do you use and do you it for your whole face
I use the dim light one and use it on my whole face sometimes. Mostly on the t zone. It's so finely milled and lasts a long time. Sephora has the mini version for $22 and that's what I bought. I want them all!!
They have a wonderful set now that has 6 products in a compact. Love it ! Nordstrom is where I ordered it
Robbie Curbo 6 wow do you know whats its called
shop.nordstrom.com/s/hourglass-ambient-lighting-edit-limited-edition-132-value/4165655
I think I have been convincing myself that I love the Laura mercier because everyone else does and it was so expensive! If I'm being honest I don't really like it as it makes my undereye drier. And I always sweep!! Need to start tapping.
Deanna Varisco unfortunately you can't return products like this in Ireland ☹️ that's why I'm always so nervous to try higher end products, it's a lot of money down the drain if it doesn't work out 💸💸💸
I feel the same way. Have you found a new holy grail setting powder?
Hi Elle, Thanks so much for all your tips!!!! I really appreciate it. Less is more. I have figured that out with my mature skin at 58. Soon to be 59 in Nov. Don't feel bad about your high end products. You have to say what you feel like works. If you have a less expensive product that works then great!!! We can make that decision. Thank you, again.
Debbie Hill i totally agree and i enjoy the testing of the high end coz that is where i have to watch my pennies. Drugstore if it doesn't work i just give to my niece's with much younger skin and try another no big deal but high end is different story - so thankyou so much xoxo
Hi Elaine, Thank you for your response. I totally agree with you also. Have a great evening.
I just found your channel today and im so EXCITED!! FINALLY ... A channel for us REAL women!! Im 47 amd was watching other makeup channels on here but they never would talk about tricks for mature women. Im so happy i found you!! Thank you!!
LovelyLee 70 yay!!!! Welcome to the family girl. Thank you so much for being here. So glad you are liking everything xoxo
I use the well people brightening under my eyes but I came across a gem last month. The nars loose powder in desert is amazing. I have the driest, flakiest skin on the planet but I can pack it on with a puff on my chin, my forehead and in my smile lines and it never cakes and keeps my makeup from creasing in my old lady wrinkles. I got it at the outlet mall for like $20 and it's a big container. I've also been addicted to beauty pie. I got their finishing powder and it's like hourglass but at a fraction of the cost. I also got their contour gel cushiob. It's fricking beautiful and so easy. My contour can get muddy but with this stuff, gorgeous. I try to avoid powder products as much as possible so I was happy to find it.
Shelby Hall yes love all of this!!! Xoxo
Shelby Hall i wonder if nars still make it if you found it in an outlet? i live in England and it sounds amazing!
Elaine Bines I looked it up and Sephora has it, just different packaging. Mine came with a really plush puff and was square with rounded corners. The new one is round. I was just really surprised that I could use powder and not look caked up. That almost never happens
Shelby Hall thankyou so much for doing that. i live in England but there is a Nars counter about 30minute drive - i will definitely purchase if i can - you mentioned shade was desert - hope it works as well for me 😄
Shelby Hall Bbbb
Thank you so much for your mature-skin videos. I’m 50 yrs old and my skin is changing. I’ve always been dry, but it’s getting drier by the day. Your advice and tips always work so well for me. Keep them coming!!!
CHRIS WATKINS thank you so much and so glad I can help xoxo
Thank you for this video.. I'm 42 years and I don't use setting powder because it settled in my fine lines, but then my concealer will move around.. so I will invest in one of the high end products and hope it will work.. thank you again..🤗💕
I just love love love your stronger focus on mature skin. I had suggested it in a comment. Whether you took my comment to heart or you decided on your own, keep ‘em coming!!!!
Judith Stephens-Wilson thanks love!!! I ready every comment xoxo
I second that...thank you!!
Thank you, Elle. There is something about you that is kind of captivating for your fans. (No, I am not hitting on you). I think it’s a combination of your intelligence, your pops of humor, your obvious skill level, and that kind of plain old attitude of “Remember, we’re all in this together. I’m pullin’ for you.” (Red Green) Plus as my grandma used to say, “You’re cute as a button.” Even though I never got how buttons are cute, I am pretty sure it’s a nice compliment.
Judith Stephens-Wilson y
I appreciate elle 1000 times over for this reason. Im 40 and new to make up so having said that...yoytube is flooded with 20 something gurus with chanbels not specific for my age group. Their tips and tricks no longer apply to me. I remember panicking a month ago or so when i first came to YT thinking omg...nikki tutorials or jaclyn hill for example are amazingly beautiful but they have nothing to offer my age group. Not to mention the drama and all the bs that they love lol no offense to them or those that love them...but i was like is there anyone that has a channel for skin care or knows how to teach someone with texured eyelids how to do a winged eyeliner...lol im not dead yet...and ppl like elle have soothed my anxiety very much!!💘
Love this video!!! I am 52. I've had wonderful results using elf HD undereye setting powder in the itsy-bitsy little teeny tiny square container. That being said I'm going to look into the stellar cosmic haze powder you suggested as well as the Sephora number 93 brush. I've been using a small real techniques sponge dipped in the elf HD undereye setting powder and pressing it in under my eyes and sweeping away any excess with a small brush. It's a very smooth powder.
I'm so glad that you told everyone about using eye cream before using concealer. I'm so glad I learned this tip recently . It makes such a huge difference in how your concealer applies and stays throughout the day . I first use a straight up caffeine serum by The Ordinary, allow that to sink in. Then I use a undereye cream by pure let that sink in and then follow up with my concealer let that sink in and then set it using the elf powder. But I'm gonna try the stellar powder soon!
CoffeeBeforeMascara yay!!! I think you will like it. Thanks for your suggestions and love xoxo
BEST MOST INFORMATIVE VIDEO ON THIS TOPIC ON RUclips..by far! ❤
thank you!
Great info! I've been using that new too faced peach loose powder and I like it a lot! Also I'm gonna need a tutorial for this hairdo! Please please please! ❤
Casey Wilkins ha!!! Ok it is super easy for dirty hair lol xoxo
It's the cutest up do EVER. I need to know how! But honestly, you could shave your head and still look adorable!
You are a gem! I absolutely love your content, especially the 50+ tips.
Why didn't I find you sooner!!! I just love all your make up tips. I have been struggling for a while with setting my under eyes and makeup in general. Several hundred dollars later and dry crepy eyes, I feel confident this is going to help. Thank you so much for sharing your gift. Blessings and continued success. Love ya! 😘🙏❤️
Thank you for clarifying WHY you lean towards higher end powders and what “sets” them apart :) Nothing makes me feel old like crusty under eyes during the day. It is something I’m willing to splurge on, and the ones you use everyday (even on clients) last forever!
Wendy French you and me both! Thanks for the love xo
It makes me sad that you feel you have to apologize for your opinions. As is the truth with most things, if what you do isn’t for someone they should be totally cool with looking for a channel that suits their needs more. I am a newish fan and one of my favorite things about you is your honesty. Your so thorough and I’ve learned so much from you. Keep up the good work Elle. Don’t let them get you down.
Here I am again 5 and even 6 years later I still look back on your videos I seen my comment from 5 years ago on here and said to myself I'm back again to get that opinion and review I can trust ... When covid hit 3 years ago I have such a hard time with it I even quit touching my face and my makeup has set and lots no good and just completely expired especially my lip products and everything like that so I've been trying to get back into my makeup basic skin care again and it's been expensive and or on hold just trying to even get enough products to do an entire face .. So thank you for your videos Elle 💙💛❤💚💜
Elle I'm so sorry that people give you a hard time because they feel you used to many high-end products. I disagree. I've only been with your RUclips Community for a short time, and I have seen that you try to offer all types of products in a range of prices. But I for one feel grateful that you give us an honest opinion. Also you do show us the best of the drug store brands. And I was thinking it in my head but you said it first of all this is your skin it's the only one you're going to have and if we want to do our best we have to invest in it, but as you pointed out exactly what I was going to point out that the higher end products though they may cost a bit more many of them last and last and last. So again I thank you for doing what you do, being honest and making great RUclips posts for we mature women. Thank you also for addressing baking I don't think I would have done that even if I was in my teens or twenties and I have always had oilier skinn. You're doing a great job thanks so much LOL XO
Kelly O'Connor Kelly wow!!!! You have made my night. That you so much for your kind words and for being with me on this journey. You really have touched me tonight. Thank you xoxo
Elle Leary Artistry oh I'm so glad! I love your Channel! I think you are a very genuine person. You are beautiful inside and out. I'm glad that my comment of which I meant every word helped. You just keep doing what you do and be true to yourself. Sorry that I reply to your reply.
hi Elle! I stayed until the end ;) .... thnx for the tips and all the choices you give us... you look very pretty with your hair up :)
Nene G. Yay!!! Thanks for staying. So glad you liked it xoxo
I use the MUFE HD loose powder and I love it. I'm glad I never bought the Laura Mercier one ! Love your eye makeup mixed with your precious advices !
Isal tom thank you so much!!!! Xoxoxo
From the drugstore the best I have found thus far for setting is the NYX HD loose silica powder used minimally (because its VERY absorbent. This one doesnt do anything but set and slightly matiify, it doesnt blur or anything) and for Finishing the Maybelline Fit me loose powder, which I use on the tzone to blur pores and add some brightness exclusively. Sometimes I use the Coty Airspun Extra coverage powder as a finishing powder on my tzone because it has very good oil control. The Maybelline Shine free loose powder is good for setting the face as well, around the eyes its okay, does the job but if overused it quickly settles into lines.
A good blotting powder (and for setting in a pinch) is the Covergirl outlast powder. I like it and youtuber Tati likes it :3
A very good powder foundation to touch up coverage throughout the day on oily/combo skin is the Maybelline Superstay powder foundation. It's as good or slightly better than my Clinique powder foundations.
For setting spray I enjoy the NYX matte setting spray because It doesnt make me super shiny and it's great to remove powderyness, plus it has niacinamide and no fragrance. This it for my recs! I have oily acne prone skin, and dry under eyes with many fine lines, and some not so fine XD.
Im sure none of this will look as good as what you are recommending though. They just get the job done and one end up looking good, but not great, which is fine when budget doesnt allow for anything over $10-15 dollars a piece.
Well, you got your wish! I turned 70 on June 3rd. My olive colored skin I inherited from my mother, who said she was of Black Irish heritage. I did not inherit her black hair and dark brown eyes, but I did her skin, which I feel so blessed to have, because I have very few wrinkles for someone my age.
By the way, I loved your very informative video.
Don't worry about the "heat" you get from others. You do you girl! Love the way you handle yourself on-screen and in life and that's all you need! Haters gonna hate....always...no matter what you do! Love ya girl!
thanks my love!!! xo
Always!!
I just turned 58 in June and thankful for my good genes! I don't have many wrinkles but have tried so many powders to set the under eye. I have been using Elf in small quantities and that works, but the wrinkles above the lip area is my concern. Thanks for this video--I'm going to try Stellar Haze and see how that works!
Kathy McLean yay let me know!!! Use it sparingly like the elf one xoxo
YAAASS!!! 😍👏👏👊 I have been waiting for this video! Lol! This is why I love you, I agree 100% about every powder you mentioned. I don't like the Laura mercier. I don't like the bye bye pores. I think they aren't for us dry skin gals like you said. I have swatched the bye bye pores illumination, I might try that one. BUT thank youuuu I now have a solid list of powders to try. You are the only makeup artist I really can connect with, and trust your opinion and expertise. I love your style, and everything you suggest absolutely works for Me! Thank you for your information and your time on really thinking about ALL of the details of this video. The skin prep, setting powder, and setting spray. Thank you thank you!!!! Your amazing!!😍😘😘
Amy West you know how much I ❤️ you girl!!! Xoxoxo
Elle Leary Artistry so much love!!!😘😘😘😘
Laura Mercier doesn’t work for me, it ages me abt 10 yrs showing lines I didn’t even know I had 😞. I have large pores close to my under eyes. Will the hourglass ambient lighting powder emphasize it? What is the best option for me? Thanks!
I'm 57 with dry under eyes... I moistuize very well. I just purchased the Fit Me loose powder and so far so good. I've heard good things about this powder so thought I'd give it a try.
laurie nielsen the BEST drugstore loose powder! I use it to set my oily forehead, around the nose, and the undereye. I recently upgraded to the Hourglass ambient palette and it's also amazeballs.
You are going to look back one day and laugh hysterically that you called your skin "mature" in these videos. ;-) I love your content though.
Lynn P. Thanks love!! Co
😂 Other people have told me the same thing when I complain about my makeup issues. It's true not terribly mature but enough so that products don't work like they used to. I love to see more YTers who fall in my age range since so many seem to be in early -mid 20s and use a lot of techniques and products that usually only work for those years.
I have been using the Sephora MicroSmooth powder foundation to set under the eyes for 3 years now and I love it. It doesn’t dry out my under eyes, my concealer doesn’t crease, and it my makes my under eyes look very radiant.
Deena Ali yes!!! Xoxox
Hello! I have to tell you, well first of, that I love your videos and second, I bought the Stellar powder in haze after watching this video and I mix it with other powders and omg , I love it!!! ❤️ it! It’s so nice and I never would have thought to buy it. Thanks!
yay!!! xoxo
I have some trial sizes of hour glass powers, one is a bronze glow, and I have another I believe is the diffuse light. I never thought to use this as an under eye setting powder, so I am excited to try it! I also see you like the Pharmacy skin brand and I have to say, I got a sample size and I am obsessed. I will have to list which one it was, as I ran out a while ago. This Christmas I will treat myself to more!
Jody Araque yes girl!!! That line is very good!! Xoxo
Please do a video on setting and finishing powders when to use them and what brands work best with dry skin .....thanks for this video I feel informed and entertained, what else could I ask for 😍😉😉👍🏼❤
Elizabeth Dickerson hey love!!! I actually have a video on the difference between the two and how Ana when to use them. Check it out when you have a chance xoxo
I'm so happy I discovered your channel. Your tip to use the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder to set the under eyes changed my life. I already had three of the powders and I purchased the Sephora #93 brush. What a difference and I love it! Thank you.
Thank you so much for recommending the Sephora Pro Featherweight Blending Brush. I purchased one to apply setting powder for under eye concealer and it performs beautifully. I have been searching for a brush specifically for this purpose, but had given up. Thanks to you my search has ended!
hai.. your video is great.. as a makeup artist i feel the same.. there are lots of high end product doesnt actually do their job but some of them are great.. especially for the laura mercier translucent powder..it so dried under eye and looks dried.. so i decided to use different loose powder.. and chanel is my favourite right now... i also in love with hour glass ambient powder.. it so fine on top of bride skin after setting the foundation with loose powder..
Love the eye look and love the high bun!!! That's me. I use too much powder sometimes. I touch up through the day a lot! Well ... several times a day. Love diffused light! Never tried the muf or estee or most of these!! I love bright under the eyes- I'm getting the kevyn aucoin. Great tips!! Thank you honey!!
The Milani prep set & glow also looks beautiful under the eyes. Gives a nice natural glow.
Elle, It seems that you are looking younger in every video!!! Thank you always for your valuable reviews, tips & creating a desire for us to learn more about skincare, aging & makeup!
Great info..thanks! I haven't had much luck with any setting powder under my eyes. Older skin just seems to show all the creases. I will try one if these.
Renee DeGrand Same here. I'm losing all hope.😳
Renee and LisaD, just giving you my opinion, I'm 64 yrs old and I personally love IT COSMETICS POWDER, it never cakes under my eyes, in fact Iam in love with all IT COSMETICS things.... ox Denise
I'm willing to try Denise.👍
I do use some IT cosmetics. Maybe i will check into a powder.
Try the urban decay velvitizer. I love that for oily skin. Also can I ask how you are applying it And how much are you using???
I have used 5 of the powders you listed...Hourglass is my favorite. Unbelievable texture, silky smooth. Excellent video...thanks for the extra tips.❤👍
Denise Mcdowell hooray!!! Xoxox
About the $$, I spent years wasting my money trying to find the right product for cheap. I have learned what products you can get on the cheap and ones that you can’t. Go lipstick galore at the drugstore ha!
For me, higher priced foundation, powders, & highlighters pay for themselves!
Also, I’m new to your channel, just watched a few videos & have already learned some new stuff! Can’t wait to binge on them, thanks!!!
OMG yes!! I couldn't agree more. Welcome love
Strangely enough, I am 54 and don't have dry undereye, although I do have fine lines from the sun years ago. I get oily during the day and the oil really accentuates the lines. So, I have good luck with the IT Cosmetics bye bye undereye. I also sometimes use the Elf undereye powder for brightness. I am really happy to hear your tips, and watched to the end. I'm going to try a different fluffy brush and maybe give some new products a go, just to see what works best for me. Thank you!
Jan Fox love to hear this Jan!!! Xoxo
When your right your right!!! Loved the advice and product recommendations.
Barbara Jewell thanks love for the support and kind words xoxo
Elle Leary Artistry you are most very welcome!!!❤️
Thank you for this! I see others around my age 50 who bake.. when I do it I look shocking! So pleased to hear it's not just me! Xoxo
Thank you for calling out the elephant in the room. No, mature folks should not bake, not unless they want to look like 110 years old. I love the gurus I watch, but most have yet to see 30, with some exceptions of course. You can watch baking all day long, but these younger gurus are barely touching on the needs of mature skin.
Thank you sister!! Youngsters don't get it!! I'm going to pick up the Ambient diffused light today. I'm excited! My skin and under eyes are much better than they were a few months ago when I first got aggressive about skin care. It works, truly. Use good stuff, listen to Elle and others who know more than you. I used cheap moisturizer at night only til I turned 50 in February. So now I'm not afraid of a LITTLE powder lol.
LOVE your videos, so informative and you put so much into them. Thank you Elle! And yes, you can't go cheap especially as we get older!!
Very helpful! I really enjoyed. I wondered what powder you would recommend for some in their 40’s with combination skin? I seem to have more of a problem with my forehead showing dryness and some fine wrinkles and wondered what powered would be best to blur that area! Thanks for all your great tips and videos 😄
I just turned 47 and only use the Maybelline Mineral Finishing Veil for my under eye, it is a very fine powder and does not crease or emphasize my under eye lines or wrinkles. I have tried the Kat Von D Shade and Light palette to set my under eye as everyone raves about it but it is horrible on me. However, your video gave me an awesome tip to try a different brush that is more lightweight rather than densely packed, with the Kat Von D powder. Great tips, thanks for sharing!!
Oh thank goodness, someone else who agrees that LM is not the alls all ends all! I have tried so much to love each of those powders mentioned and can not get them to look like many of the others you spoke of all of which I absolutely love with the exception of the KE ethereal powder but it looked stunning so I will be placing an order today as I love my under eyes as bright as possible without being glittery. Your makeup looks stunning t6oday I would love to know what you used for this look. Take care. Peace and love xo
I bought the diffused light today based on your reveiw, and it is so beautiful! I used it to set my undereyes and it looks so much better that what I was using before. Thank you for the recommendation and helpful application tips!! :)
yay!!!
Loved this tutorial on the powders and concealers, awesome job and great information . thanks Elle
Love the range of products. Hourglass diffused light is my ultimate undereye go to! Thanks elle!
If you put a matte contour or bronzer like Benefit Hoola on top of the Hourglass powder strategically, will it become a shimmery contour? 😕
i like the No7 loose powder translucent. It doesn't make my undereye look dry but i have to use a damp tiny beauty blender and i don't use a huge amount of either.
eerye70 XOXO right suggestion thanks for it
Thank you so much! I've had problem with structured skin under eyes since I was 22, I have tried so many products and techniqes. Your tips has helped me a lot! 💕
Hi Elle! I'm light complected in the winter time and a faux tan in the summer of course so I'm dying to try this hourglass powder for under the eye illumination. Which one do you recommend? I can't remember because I feel like you said hourglass diffused light and then when I go in there I find some that say other colors such as Illuminating Light. And I'd like to get the mini compact. In the minis there are only three different colors. Which one is it that I want for my under eyes and just to really brighten the high points of the face? I really appreciate any and all advice! I'm also looking to purchase some of the Charlotte Tilbury products. I feel like I just need to do an overhaul and get some much-needed new game-changing products. They are kind of pricey so if you will select a few that you think I will just absolutely love that will be my holy Grails I would really really appreciate it. By the way, I have normal to dry skin.
I love the milani prep set & glow. It gives a glow similar to the hourglass powders without any detectable shimmer
Melissa Huggins yes sounds like it need to look into it!! Thanks love
Elle Leary Artistry 💗 loved your video, as always!
I have a few brushes like this and haven’t for the life of me found a use for them! Duh! Under eyes ....light and airy, doesn’t pick up tooo much product.
Yay for the under eyes!
Makeup forever ultra HD is soooooo underrated! There’s a reason almost every Pro/celeb MUA Packs in it their kit!
I powder with a damp sponge(I only powder my nose, chin&under eye) this makes it set without looking like I've got powder on.# stay till the end😉👍🏻💋💕edit: yes talk about the good products if they're "high end"or not. My opinion - cheap often looks it so I spend that lil extra &end up not having to buy as much bc they are made better. I hate this culture where ppl feel they have to be apologetic if they're recommending something that cost a more than a coffee. Also when it cost a lil more it's nice to see a review b4 u buy as with cheap products who cares if u end up not using it it didn't cost u much. Do please keep recommending what u really feel is worth trying Elle💋❤💙💕
Thank you Elle, sooo helpful;-) Keep the videos coming, we LOVE them 💕Em
Your approach with powder is great, as well as helpful. I feel too many women have fallen victim to the “baking” trend lol
You also look chic as hell 😁
Lindsay Witmer even some of the gurus are moving away from baking like Laura Lee and Tati. I think they're starting to realize how drying it is OR they're realizing they no longer have 20 year old skin. I thought I was doing something wrong every time I tried baking, my under eyes aged 15 years each time. So happy to learn it wasn't something I was doing, it was just a horrible technique for 40 year old skin.
I use HG ambient in luminosity dim and diffused. Can’t live without them. They have been a game changer for me.
Great video I'm 39 and very oily but my under eyes are dry. Took me a while to figure out a regimen that worked. I use Cover fx matte setting powder on my face but I've stopped baking because it made me look 90! No 7 loose powder is pretty good and I'm going to try out the hourglass as I love their dim light setting powder. I use Tarte's Maracuja concealer which is more emolliant and doesn't crease as much, sometimes I can get away without setting it at all. Totally agree about Laura Mercier powders they are good for face but not under eyes. Was great to get some confirmation Elle, thank you!
OMG Elle this video was a game changer for me. My concealer was creasing and settling in my “areas of concern” 😂, I realized, after watching, that I was using the wrong brush and using too much powder....Thank you so much 💕❤️🙏🏻!
I always get the best tips from you! Going to try the Stellar Haze powder - sounds like just what I need. Do you like/have you reviewed the Stellar foundations? Thank you for the video!!! 💖
I stumbled across you today and love your style! New subbie for sure & cant wait for more!!! Question...I'm 41 & just starting to deal with dry undereye. I would like to invest in one of the illuminating powders for setting but I love brightness like you do. I have combo/oily t zone skin. Should I go for the hourglass combo illuminating powders, hourglass single illuminating powder, or Kevin aquan unique powder (matte to illuminating)? My Skin color is light. Thank you! Can't wait to watch all your videos!
I've gone through 2 of the Hourglass diffused light! Love, love, love it 💕
kylieD omg yes!!!! Oxo
Hi Elle! What do you think about it cosmetics bye bye pores silk powder? You’ve become my go to girl because you always respond. As always, thanks so muck. Love ya!!
Thanks Elle! Love the tips at the end.
MsClassylatina ❤️😘🙌🏻
I have not had much luck with cheaper drugstore powders. I bought the Coty, Flower& Elf undereye setting powder which irritated my skin. I love Hourglass & Lancome Absolute in Peches; however, I seem to be using it less & less. The Stellar in Haze may be the next I try & that brush you mentioned really is what I need. This was a great video Elle. Going to re watch again. Oh goodness...it's almost 2:00 am here in GA. I'll be in trouble tomorrow . Love you Elle😘
Jane Warrick love you back girl!!! Thank you for your suggestions xoxo
Wow you look stunning with your hair up and I absolutely love your eyeshadow! Great video as always!! 😊 Their is nothing wrong with investing in good quality makeup and skincare I appreciate all of your tips and recommendations I don’t know about other women but when it comes to my skin I don’t want to just put anything and everything on it I want good quality products that are good for me not bad. So thank you for all you do! I use the NYX Set It & Don’t Fret It and it’s pretty good.
I just discovered the Cle de Peau translucent powder. I was apprehensive because it is super expensive. But now I am glad I bought it. It is so finely milled, you cannot feel it! I use a natural hair brush (gray squirrel) and that applies just the right amount.
I appreciate your honesty. That's why I became a recent subscriber.
Great video! I love that Sephora #93 brush. Gotta have it.
What shade was the Hourglass lighting powder? When I go to the web site it pops up a very dark color for under the eyes. Thanks this helped me so much. Those of us in the 70 range know we have to use under eye cream morning noon & night. LOL😍
Sue Cone honestly it depends on your skin tone. I use dim light most of the time but go into a store to check out which one is best for you xoxo
It is available in Sephora? I don’t know a lot in make up but I really loved the way u did!excellent! Thanks a lot ❤️❤️❤️
nerri ali yes! They are carried in most, if not all Sephora stores. FWIW, I’m quite fair w/ neutral to slightly warm undertones & I use Diffused Light under the eye, which has a subtle yellow undertone. It works wonderfully & on me it’s a bit brightening but not dramatically so. Hope that helps!
I use high end powders to set my under eye and also love the CG Advanced Radiance powder. Their Advanced Radiance foundation is my holy grail over Armani, Hourglass, Nars sheer glow etc. It is a unique product and I always have people comment on my skin when I wear it.
Thanks so much for such an informative video, great tips! I’m 52 and use Laura Mercier secret brightening powder under my eyes and it works very well to brighten up my under eye area.
Angela Smith I’m 49 and use the LM Secret Brightening Powder, too. It works well for me.
Angela Smith oh good glad it works for you!! Thanks for the kind words xoxo
Elle, what eyeshadow(s) are you using in this? The eye look is gorgeous!
this is by far your best look....gorgeous!
I’m 48 now, I avoid powder under my eyes because it gives it the look of a puckered anus. I press on a wee bit of argan oil, a bit of primer, then my concealer. It stays well without setting, if it happens to crease at all during the day, I just gently tap my ring finger over the area. As an aside, I bought the Pixi rose caviar essence and added it to my routine. I LOVE IT! It’s just beautiful. 💜💜💜
Andra Ruscoe a puckered anus! Laughed my a$$ OFF! Thanks for that Andra
Joey Bunbury you and me both!!!! Lol
Andra Ruscoe I just love all of this!!! So glad you like the essence xoxo ❤️
Lol!
Joey Bunbury i know..im over here cracking up...id have just went ahead and said a**hole but thats me..take it or leave it. I never was one to hold back lol
Elle some of the links you have listed are not for the product listed such as the “Kat Von D” lip liner. Enjoyed the video! I have dry & combination skin & had no idea there was a powder I could use! So thanks for your help!❤️
Your skin is flawless! Thnx for the tips.
You are so Awesome Elle! I'm a fairly new subscriber and have learned so much from you, I'm hooked on your videos!
No need to justify how much you spend on product recommendations, because there are some who choose not to create enough income to buy what they what.
Btw, your hair looks adorable!
Will try spritzing the beauty blender with setting spray. What about putting facial oil or serum on skin under the foundation before powdering would that work for mature skin keeping it hydrated? I need to get that brush, it's perfect for applying these products. I will look for that cover girl radiance compact. Thanks.
Nothing wrong with high end products. Especially if they work . Ya get what ya pay for in my experience. I’ve spent SO much money buying cheap products that didn’t work , only to finally splurge on the high end product out of frustration. You actually spend less if you go ahead and buy the good stuff from the start. I love your videos. I trust your opinion too . I have a travel size Hourglass Veil Setting Powder on the way thanks to you . Big hugs 😊
Mac mineralized skin finish has been a game changer for me. I'm 56 and all the other powders I tried made me look even older. I use the Mac product and then press it in after applying setting spray with a sponge. I'm still on the hunt for an under eye powder. I will try the Hourglass one. Thanks!
Charlotte Embry ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Would you please tell me what kind and colors of eyeshadow that you used on your eyes? You look so beautiful as always!
Sephora carries mini sizes of the Hourglass powder compacts.
Jhw Webster yes I just saw that!! Hooray that would totally last you forever xoxo
How much are they? Maybe I can afford them in the mini size lol
I love makeup school! I don't currently have a setting powder so this was perfect! You look gorgeous Elle! xoxo
Amelia Ellington thanks love!!! You are so kind xoox
Fabulous video- thanks! I agree with you about the Laura Mercier brightening powder. I bought it 3-4 months ago and it's the worst! I use marula oil under my eyes before Nars creamy concealer and the powder is a hot, caked mess from the beginning 😕. I'm definitely going to try Hourglass next. Your video was just the push I needed lol
Amy Lebeau 😘😘😘
Yea! I find diffused light to be above all others. It’s amazing on my 52 yo skin under my eyes and t zone.
I never thought about using the ambient hourglass powder under eyes, but will def give it a go, thankyou
This has been one best and most informative video about the under thank you so very much I will implement a lot of what you have done many thank yous 😘
Elle, any chance of a tutorial on your hair? Love it!