If I had 10 faces, I still have enough makeup to last my lifetime. But I still want the holiday sets. They're beautiful, well-curated. I think the eyeshadows are exactly what I expect from EL - they're a legacy brand with an old money aesthetic. Their lipsticks are criminally underrated in the social media crowd, who want to pay an extra $25 for a "designer" name (once it's on your face, nobody knows it's Gucci or YSL).
I totally understand. I have more makeup than I could wear in my lifetime. Thankfully I have 2 teenage kids at home who love makeup too, and help me with my hoard. : ) I agree with you that this set is well curated, and I love the cohesive touches of the design on the lipsticks, glosses, eyeshadows and even on the gift bag zipper pulls. I know that Estee Lauder isn't talked about much on social for more than their foundations, but I really like the lipsticks. Thanks so much for watching today.
I look forward to these videos every year. I think you are the only creator that I watch that reviews these. Thank you for sharing your thoughts every year.
Thanks so much for continuing to watch. I know they're not as trendy as some other holiday sets, but they're the OG sets in my mind, and I still love trying and reviewing them.
Hi Rebecca. Thank you for reviewing this box. I love the mauve shades. The lipsticks look great on you. I got the Lancome one but so tempted to pick this one up. The skincare in it is fantastic and the bag is beautiful. Will you be reviewing any more holiday sets/boxes?
These are the two that I regularly do, but I have picked up a few other holiday items. You'll see those soon. I really like this box, and feel like it's a great value. I LOVE the bag. It's so pretty, and the perfect size for me when I travel. Thanks for watching today.
@@mariabast3412 it's funny how for the same kind of Temptation, for a gift I Was undecided between the One you got (Lancôme) and this, then i saw that the Lancôme One would have never arrived before Christmas so i had to pick this Estèe Lauder. Hope it's still good.
I like both of these. I've been brand loyal to both Estee Lauder and Lancome in my lifetime. (times where that's all I used in skincare and makeup) I really like to cherry pick these days, but I still have nostalgic moments with both these sets. Thanks for watching today. I think they're both great values.
Your reviews of the EL blockbuster last year is how I found you! I love how in-depth you go, and how honest you are. I’m allergic to shimmer lipsticks, and I think their eyeshadow is just meh, but the deals on the skincare might have me coming back! EL can thank you for increased sales!
@@nancyg.3536 thanks so much for continuing to watch. 🤭 I sure do appreciate it. I feel like these traditional holiday boxes are so good, and not many people talk about them. I enjoy taking about makeup and skincare so thanks for making the time to watch.
Ooh, thanks so much. I'm using the new Hourglass Dragon palette and the EM Cosmetics face mist. That's creating the glow on my face today. It's very pretty and skin like. : ) Thanks for watching.
I wish Lancome did the train case in their holiday box like they did in the old days. They were sturdy & functional. This may be the 1st time I pass on either, but if I had to choose, it would probably be Lancome. I wouldn't use the eyeshadow palettes from either. Skincare is more my thing. There are so many holiday offerings, so I will hold off yet. I always enjoy your holiday box reviews.😊😊
@@mztango thanks for watching. ❤️ I also wish Lancome still had their train case instead of this briefcase style bag. The skincare is great in this set.
This is a gorgeous set! Somehow I have never found an Estée Lauder holiday set before. Oh, it would be nice with all the the color in these items! Thank you for the video!💕
That makeup looks really pretty on you. It reminds me of the 1950s with your beautiful hairstyle. I used to love getting fixed up and wearing makeup up but I just go barefaced these days. It’s ironic because I probably need it more now that I’m 52 than when I was younger. 😊❤️
@@pwallace5359 I love the confidence that comes with age. I walk around bare faced almost as often as I put on a full face of makeup. Thanks so much for the kind words. 😊
Oh this is a good one. I love the eye gel cream! I have been using it for night!! I love this box actually I’m getting it this year!! I love the pink cleanser but I’m excited to try this one
@@KMT-jb5mv I hope you like it, I think it's an amazing value for what you get. I've loved these boxes forever, and I'm always excited to see the new one for holiday. Thanks for watching today.
The red box is super cute! The skin care is a great deal. The eyeshadow looks good on you. Very pretty red lip. I think it is worth it. I am a pass just because my skin is so sensitive. Have a wonderful weekend ❌️ ⭕️
I wouldn't recommend this box for sensitive skin. You wouldn't be able to use the skincare because of the fragrance, and you might get irritated by the makeup too. I wish these legacy brands would skip fragrance in the makeup and skincare. Thanks for watching today!
I think this year Blockbuster is beautiful, I love the two lipsticks shades, more on the cool side, I can’t wait to get mine! Thank you so much for your review!!! your makeup today looks great! ❤
Thanks for the compliment. I really like the lipstick shades this year. I love that they're on the cool side. I hope you enjoy the box as much as I do. Thanks for watching.
I just received this gift from my husband for Christmas. I have only one lipgloss and a lip liner instead. Are there 2 versions of this set? Thanks for the video.
the versions I saw of this set had different full sized face creams. Everything else was the same. I'm on the west coast, so there might be a difference elsewhere. (especially if you're in a different country)
Same. Was undecided between this and the Lancôme One (but the Lancôme delivery before Christmas was not guaranteed so i picked this). Hope i have purchased the best One 😅
@@megabeautyonabudget all the details are in the description box. I'm sure the radiance comes from the Hourglass finishing powder plus the EM Cosmetics facial mist. It's one of my new favorite discoveries.
Loved your Video. I just ordered the Set here in Germany. ❤😊 Sadly the German Version is missing the gold Gloss. 😢 But it is still a good deal. Love all the Blockbuster Sets companies bring out for the holidays. Last year I got the Lancome one. This year I was deciding between EL and Shiseido Blockbuster. 😊
I'm glad that you were able to pick up the EL Holiday blockbuster. I really like the set, and have been enjoying the skincare. I do love these types of box sets. They're such a great value. Thanks for watching today.
I really like ANR too, I just wish it wasn't so expensive. It's gone up $10 since last year. I feel like that's true for almost everything these days. : ( I hope you like your box, and thanks for watching.
Thanks so much! I love reviewing this box. It's still a favorite of mine all these years later. I feel like this is the best palette we've gotten from EL in several years.
Thanks so much. This is tons of gel, and a palm full of leave in moisturizer. I have very dry hair, and it's prone to frizz. I also feel like my hair does best when I lean into my natural curls. Thanks so much for the compliment.
I love how you use the products and you transition beautifully ❤️ I also love Estee Lauder, I have the Advance Night repair and lip gloss that really love. I just hope the price is same, in EU the blockbluster retails at 190€
@@vernicemendoza661 wow, what an expensive price. I don't know that I'd spend that much for the set. When we needed to spend a specific amount to be able to purchase the box, it could run $160+. Now that it's "a purchase of any item" I spent $130 on the box. A much better deal in my opinion. I've always enjoyed the Estee Lauder skincare & lip products. That's my favorite part of the box. Thanks so much for watching today.
I got this blockbuster this year and the Lancôme box is being shipped too. I think these blockbusters are worth it. Love the red lipstick on you with your dark hair!
@@Kbm198 thanks so much. I really think the Estee Lauder blockbuster is so good this year. (The Lancome Holiday box too) I feel like it's a great value and worth it if you're an Estee Lauder fan. I love the cool red lipstick. So pretty.
Ugh, I wanted to purchase this for my mother for Christmas this year, but I don’t think she would use any of the makeup products, as they are not really her style, but I know she would love the skincare and gift box!
I am so tempted for this bonus box. In the last few years, I've started purchasing the ES holiday stuff for the good deals. I don't normally use their makeup (have a bunch still from last year unused). However I do love alot of their skincare. I agree on the eye gel, it doesn't work for dark circles, but I like it otherwise. I'm sad the geleé is in there instead of the cleansing foam. That is my FAVORITE ES item. I've actually repurchased it. I might use that as my OG purchase to then buy this bonus box 😂.
I haven't tried many of the Estee cleansers, but I love the new one just for the scent. : ) I really appreciate that they don't have a specified amount you need to spend before being eligible for the box this year. I like that it's "any" purchase from Estee Lauder. Even if you don't use the makeup, but love the skincare, it's still a great set. See if there's a makeup person you know who would love the rest of the set as a gift. It's pretty good this year. Thanks for watching.
I had a bad experience some of the face cream were not what they said they were and I would know I worked for Estée Lauder for years ,the Supreme creams was for younger skin so dissatisfied
I'm not sure why the shimmer doesn't translate... They definitely can do pretty shimmers. I have one of their lunar new year palettes from 2023 and it has very pretty sparkly shimmers and the mattes are very nice too
I really like the matte formula, but I feel like they might not use the same formula in their holiday palettes as they do in the regular $60 quads. I know they can do a lovely shimmer, but I'm sad to not see it here in this palette. It's a great set despite the lack of shimmers in the palette.
I bought the Blockbuster in 2022 and loved all the skincare, but the eyeshadow (loved the colors) developed a type of hardened coat on the top and I was unable to get much pigment.... I was wondering if you have ever encountered this with EL? Great content ~~~!!!
@@melk.175 there are various powder products that develop hard pan. You can either scrape it off with a stiff brush like a spoolie, or you can take a piece of scotch tape and press it over the hard pan. That should help remove it. Some formulas are prone to develop hard pan, but there are ways around it.
Hi new subscriber here! Could I please ask your opinion about the difference between the Lancôme gift set and this one , which would you get if you could only get one ! Also which set do you feel has the best most effective skincare in ? Thank you xx
Thanks for subscribing! I appreciate that. As for which box to get. . . it depends. If you're looking for makeup removal, Lancome has a full sized face wash and the eye makeup remover. Estee Lauder has the full size face cream, and Lancome only has a half sized one. I like the lip products more in the Estee Lauder box, but prefer the eyeshadows from the Lancome box. I've used both serums and eye creams regularly in the past, and I prefer the ones from Estee Lauder. That's my personal preference. I feel like you get more from the Lancome box at a lower price, but you have to spend $45 to qualify to purchase the beauty box. It's really a toss up for me depending on what you're looking for. Keep in mind that both brands have fragrance in the skincare. That's a deal breaker for some people. If push came to shove, and I could only pick one . . . I'd probably get the Estee Lauder box because I would wear the lip products more, and I love the red bag. I also prefer the Estee skincare just a bit more. Lancome has the best palette if you're in it for the makeup.
@@patriciagilheaney7272 I understand that the cleanser won't work for everyone. I'm sorry it's an irritant. My combo skin loves it. 🤷♀️ I hope you get some great use out of the Lancome set. Thanks for watching today.
In Malaysia it is priced at rm375 but all the skincare are travel sizes. Rm375 is about usd90. 2 lipsticks here are rm340 but if you buy the set of 5.. it's about rm60 each. So i deduce rm120 for lipsticks, rm100 for gloss, rm50 for the palette and rm105 for the travel size skincare n bag. 😂😂rm375 just nice😅
@@Randilynn66 interesting. During the holidays, my local department store (Macy's) sells sets that are travel or sample size. I don't often see these sets during other times of the year, but they're plentiful around the holidays.
@@thelipstickgal Whoops, I meant that I purchased this 90.00 purchase with purchase, but I had to buy a full size something on the estee lauder website. I had a 15.00 travel size in my cart, but this large 90.00 set didn't work with the 15.00 item.
I gave this mascara to my youngest. I know my needs are different, and with all the hydrating products I wear under the eyes, it makes this mascara racoon on me.
I got mine and there was something on both of the lipsticks.. It seems like a glue(?) or it could be a moisturizing ingredient being solid.. but I'm afraid to put it on my lips. Never seen this kind of flaw from any cheap brands. I think they manufactured it sloppy bc it's a value set. Such a disappointment.
I'll get it for the skincare with the makeup as nice extra's. Love the mascara and lipsticks and will get the use out of it. The eyeshadow I'll gift to a colleague who's (in her own words) shit at eyeshadow, but eager to learn how to apply.
@@Brilliantnash 😉 sounds like every part of the set will get good use. I always love the skincare from the set and the lip products. Thanks so much for making the time to watch today and have a fantastic weekend.
This morning I noticed the Estee Lauder Blockbuster is marked down to $72 from $90. The box was a huge disappointment this year. Shrinkflation has had its ugly way with this promotion. Bare bones *minimum.* When the products are placed in the train case it looks like a whole lot of sad. So much empty space! No lip liner. No eye liner. No primer. No blush. Estee is apparently feeling the economy and making some truly awful marketing decisions, further cheapening their brand. After a decade of Blockbusters, I’ll be taking a hard pass going forward.
@@annhutcheson5770 I'm sorry you didn't like it. With the exception of the eyeshadow palette, I thought it was a great deal, especially since you didn't have to spend $75+ before being eligible for the set. It was available with a purchase at any price. This is the first year I can remember them doing that. I hope we see it again next year. Thanks for watching.
That isn’t the face cream I got in the kit I got at Dillard’s. I thought $90 for all the skincare & makeup was worth it to me. I needed new everything. Big mistake. Huge. This is the ugliest eyeshadow palette imaginable. Dry & really bad colors. Very disappointed. The eye cream is causing swelling & puffiness. Save your money.
@@dianegibbs3716 I love the nostalgia of it all. I've been getting these for years, and I agree that it's an amazing option. This year, Estee Lauder had options for the cream. Either a night cream or a day cream. Perhaps you got the other option.
If I had 10 faces, I still have enough makeup to last my lifetime. But I still want the holiday sets. They're beautiful, well-curated. I think the eyeshadows are exactly what I expect from EL - they're a legacy brand with an old money aesthetic. Their lipsticks are criminally underrated in the social media crowd, who want to pay an extra $25 for a "designer" name (once it's on your face, nobody knows it's Gucci or YSL).
I totally understand. I have more makeup than I could wear in my lifetime. Thankfully I have 2 teenage kids at home who love makeup too, and help me with my hoard. : ) I agree with you that this set is well curated, and I love the cohesive touches of the design on the lipsticks, glosses, eyeshadows and even on the gift bag zipper pulls. I know that Estee Lauder isn't talked about much on social for more than their foundations, but I really like the lipsticks. Thanks so much for watching today.
I look forward to these videos every year. I think you are the only creator that I watch that reviews these. Thank you for sharing your thoughts every year.
Thanks so much for continuing to watch. I know they're not as trendy as some other holiday sets, but they're the OG sets in my mind, and I still love trying and reviewing them.
You have such natural beauty, great review, thanks
@@thelotus11 thanks so much.
Hi Rebecca. Thank you for reviewing this box. I love the mauve shades. The lipsticks look great on you. I got the Lancome one but so tempted to pick this one up. The skincare in it is fantastic and the bag is beautiful. Will you be reviewing any more holiday sets/boxes?
These are the two that I regularly do, but I have picked up a few other holiday items. You'll see those soon. I really like this box, and feel like it's a great value. I LOVE the bag. It's so pretty, and the perfect size for me when I travel. Thanks for watching today.
@@mariabast3412 it's funny how for the same kind of Temptation, for a gift I Was undecided between the One you got (Lancôme) and this, then i saw that the Lancôme One would have never arrived before Christmas so i had to pick this Estèe Lauder. Hope it's still good.
I love getting these every year. Beautiful look💕
@@ClaraBarrerabeautyisageless55 thanks so much for watching, these holiday boxes are fun.
I miss the old school holiday boxes as a good ole department store. 😊 This one I like much better than the Lancome
I like both of these. I've been brand loyal to both Estee Lauder and Lancome in my lifetime. (times where that's all I used in skincare and makeup) I really like to cherry pick these days, but I still have nostalgic moments with both these sets. Thanks for watching today. I think they're both great values.
Your reviews of the EL blockbuster last year is how I found you! I love how in-depth you go, and how honest you are. I’m allergic to shimmer lipsticks, and I think their eyeshadow is just meh, but the deals on the skincare might have me coming back! EL can thank you for increased sales!
@@nancyg.3536 thanks so much for continuing to watch. 🤭 I sure do appreciate it. I feel like these traditional holiday boxes are so good, and not many people talk about them. I enjoy taking about makeup and skincare so thanks for making the time to watch.
That last red liostick was so beautiful on you especially with that eye look!! I purchased this and feel like i will get a lot of use out of it!
I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do. I really love a red lipstick, it's one of my favorite shades to wear. Thanks for watching.
Your videos are always so thoughtful, detailed , thorough and helpful. Thank you.
@@Esther_1223_SD how kind of you too say so. Thanks so much for making the time to watch.
I think this might be one of my favorite make-ups for you! You look extra radiant!
Ooh, thanks so much. I'm using the new Hourglass Dragon palette and the EM Cosmetics face mist. That's creating the glow on my face today. It's very pretty and skin like. : ) Thanks for watching.
That box is gorgeous!
Yes it sure it! I'm so glad I picked it up.
I wish Lancome did the train case in their holiday box like they did in the old days. They were sturdy & functional. This may be the 1st time I pass on either, but if I had to choose, it would probably be Lancome. I wouldn't use the eyeshadow palettes from either. Skincare is more my thing. There are so many holiday offerings, so I will hold off yet. I always enjoy your holiday box reviews.😊😊
@@mztango thanks for watching. ❤️ I also wish Lancome still had their train case instead of this briefcase style bag. The skincare is great in this set.
This is a gorgeous set! Somehow I have never found an Estée Lauder holiday set before. Oh, it would be nice with all the the color in these items! Thank you for the video!💕
@@christinawhite9256 thanks so much for watching. I'm not sure where you live. Here in the US, they're at every major department store.
This is on my wish list. 💗 You are gorgeous with and without makeup!
@@MountainMama1 oh, you're to kind. This is a really great gift set.
That makeup looks really pretty on you. It reminds me of the 1950s with your beautiful hairstyle. I used to love getting fixed up and wearing makeup up but I just go barefaced these days. It’s ironic because I probably need it more now that I’m 52 than when I was younger. 😊❤️
@@pwallace5359 I love the confidence that comes with age. I walk around bare faced almost as often as I put on a full face of makeup. Thanks so much for the kind words. 😊
Oh this is a good one. I love the eye gel cream! I have been using it for night!! I love this box actually I’m getting it this year!! I love the pink cleanser but I’m excited to try this one
@@KMT-jb5mv I hope you like it, I think it's an amazing value for what you get. I've loved these boxes forever, and I'm always excited to see the new one for holiday. Thanks for watching today.
The red box is super cute! The skin care is a great deal. The eyeshadow looks good on you. Very pretty red lip. I think it is worth it. I am a pass just because my skin is so sensitive. Have a wonderful weekend ❌️ ⭕️
I wouldn't recommend this box for sensitive skin. You wouldn't be able to use the skincare because of the fragrance, and you might get irritated by the makeup too. I wish these legacy brands would skip fragrance in the makeup and skincare.
Thanks for watching today!
I think this year Blockbuster is beautiful, I love the two lipsticks shades, more on the cool side, I can’t wait to get mine! Thank you so much for your review!!! your makeup today looks great! ❤
Thanks for the compliment. I really like the lipstick shades this year. I love that they're on the cool side. I hope you enjoy the box as much as I do. Thanks for watching.
Just found your channel and love it. Your description of products are wonderful. Subscribed ❤
@@TarinaRose-Watson thanks so much for subscribing. I really enjoy talking about makeup and skincare. Thanks for making the time to watch today.
I just received this gift from my husband for Christmas. I have only one lipgloss and a lip liner instead. Are there 2 versions of this set? Thanks for the video.
the versions I saw of this set had different full sized face creams. Everything else was the same. I'm on the west coast, so there might be a difference elsewhere. (especially if you're in a different country)
👍🏾 Got the Blockbuster with the night cream. 😀❤️
I forgot to mention that there is an option of day cream or night cream. Oops. Thanks so much for watching today.
@@thelipstickgal 👍🏾 I wasn't just blowing smoke... Your videos *are* great! 😀 Thanks for posting! ❤️☺️
I bought this online yesterday and it will be my first one.
@@tracyc.1005 I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. It's such a classic gift set during the holidays.
Watching this, i just bought it as a christmas gift for my wife. I know nothing about make up. But i hope its good enough.
@@jonas2265 I'm sure she'll enjoy it. Especially if she's an Estee Lauder fan. Thanks for watching today.
Same. Was undecided between this and the Lancôme One (but the Lancôme delivery before Christmas was not guaranteed so i picked this). Hope i have purchased the best One 😅
I need the double wear foundation and I'm contemplating getting this. I may wait a while longer to see if other offers that are better suited to me.
Always get the best offer you can. Save as much as possible. Thanks so much for watching today.
I ordered this holiday Blockbuster. The colors look beautiful on you. What foundation did you use for this video? You look radiant!
@@megabeautyonabudget all the details are in the description box. I'm sure the radiance comes from the Hourglass finishing powder plus the EM Cosmetics facial mist. It's one of my new favorite discoveries.
Loved your Video. I just ordered the Set here in Germany. ❤😊 Sadly the German Version is missing the gold Gloss. 😢 But it is still a good deal.
Love all the Blockbuster Sets companies bring out for the holidays. Last year I got the Lancome one. This year I was deciding between EL and Shiseido Blockbuster. 😊
I'm glad that you were able to pick up the EL Holiday blockbuster. I really like the set, and have been enjoying the skincare. I do love these types of box sets. They're such a great value. Thanks for watching today.
I ordered this Friday morning. I got last year’s, too. I love ANR.
I really like ANR too, I just wish it wasn't so expensive. It's gone up $10 since last year. I feel like that's true for almost everything these days. : ( I hope you like your box, and thanks for watching.
Loved yr review! Tysm ❤ new sub
@@elizabethr4107 thanks so much for subscribing and making the time to watch today.
3rd year I am watching your video!
Thanks so much! I love reviewing this box. It's still a favorite of mine all these years later. I feel like this is the best palette we've gotten from EL in several years.
I love your hair! How do you get so beautiful ?
Thanks so much. This is tons of gel, and a palm full of leave in moisturizer. I have very dry hair, and it's prone to frizz. I also feel like my hair does best when I lean into my natural curls. Thanks so much for the compliment.
I love how you use the products and you transition beautifully ❤️ I also love Estee Lauder, I have the Advance Night repair and lip gloss that really love. I just hope the price is same, in EU the blockbluster retails at 190€
@@vernicemendoza661 wow, what an expensive price. I don't know that I'd spend that much for the set. When we needed to spend a specific amount to be able to purchase the box, it could run $160+. Now that it's "a purchase of any item" I spent $130 on the box. A much better deal in my opinion. I've always enjoyed the Estee Lauder skincare & lip products. That's my favorite part of the box. Thanks so much for watching today.
I got this blockbuster this year and the Lancôme box is being shipped too. I think these blockbusters are worth it. Love the red lipstick on you with your dark hair!
@@Kbm198 thanks so much. I really think the Estee Lauder blockbuster is so good this year. (The Lancome Holiday box too) I feel like it's a great value and worth it if you're an Estee Lauder fan. I love the cool red lipstick. So pretty.
Price for the bag
For anyone in the UK you can purchase this from Harrods online and you don't have to make an additional purchase.
I love that you don't have to make an additional purchase in the UK. That's awesome. Thanks so much for watching today.
Ugh, I wanted to purchase this for my mother for Christmas this year, but I don’t think she would use any of the makeup products, as they are not really her style, but I know she would love the skincare and gift box!
She can always give the makeup to someone else. It's a great buy just for the skincare and the velvet bag. IMO.
@ That’s exactly what I ended up doing, it is too good of a deal to pass up! I’m so excited to gift it to her!
I got both even though I am not make up crazy but absolutely skin care crazy 😜
@@srisawkhainet3766 ooh, I hope you enjoy them. Thanks for watching today.
I am so tempted for this bonus box. In the last few years, I've started purchasing the ES holiday stuff for the good deals. I don't normally use their makeup (have a bunch still from last year unused). However I do love alot of their skincare.
I agree on the eye gel, it doesn't work for dark circles, but I like it otherwise. I'm sad the geleé is in there instead of the cleansing foam. That is my FAVORITE ES item. I've actually repurchased it. I might use that as my OG purchase to then buy this bonus box 😂.
I haven't tried many of the Estee cleansers, but I love the new one just for the scent. : ) I really appreciate that they don't have a specified amount you need to spend before being eligible for the box this year. I like that it's "any" purchase from Estee Lauder. Even if you don't use the makeup, but love the skincare, it's still a great set. See if there's a makeup person you know who would love the rest of the set as a gift. It's pretty good this year. Thanks for watching.
It's 90$ with ANY purchase. I ordered mine on ULTA website and my qualifying item was the $13 foundation pump.
@@Sela_27_ I love that they changed it this year. I spent so much less than the last few years. Thanks for watching.
I had a bad experience some of the face cream were not what they said they were and I would know I worked for Estée Lauder for years ,the Supreme creams was for younger skin so dissatisfied
I'm so sorry. I normally love this set for the skincare.
I'm not sure why the shimmer doesn't translate... They definitely can do pretty shimmers. I have one of their lunar new year palettes from 2023 and it has very pretty sparkly shimmers and the mattes are very nice too
I really like the matte formula, but I feel like they might not use the same formula in their holiday palettes as they do in the regular $60 quads. I know they can do a lovely shimmer, but I'm sad to not see it here in this palette. It's a great set despite the lack of shimmers in the palette.
I bought the Blockbuster in 2022 and loved all the skincare, but the eyeshadow (loved the colors) developed a type of hardened coat on the top and I was unable to get much pigment.... I was wondering if you have ever encountered this with EL? Great content ~~~!!!
@@melk.175 there are various powder products that develop hard pan. You can either scrape it off with a stiff brush like a spoolie, or you can take a piece of scotch tape and press it over the hard pan. That should help remove it. Some formulas are prone to develop hard pan, but there are ways around it.
@@thelipstickgal Thank you so much, I will try these! I tend to use my fingers w/ my eyeshadow and wonder if that contributed...
Hi new subscriber here! Could I please ask your opinion about the difference between the Lancôme gift set and this one , which would you get if you could only get one ! Also which set do you feel has the best most effective skincare in ? Thank you xx
Thanks for subscribing! I appreciate that. As for which box to get. . . it depends. If you're looking for makeup removal, Lancome has a full sized face wash and the eye makeup remover. Estee Lauder has the full size face cream, and Lancome only has a half sized one. I like the lip products more in the Estee Lauder box, but prefer the eyeshadows from the Lancome box.
I've used both serums and eye creams regularly in the past, and I prefer the ones from Estee Lauder. That's my personal preference. I feel like you get more from the Lancome box at a lower price, but you have to spend $45 to qualify to purchase the beauty box. It's really a toss up for me depending on what you're looking for. Keep in mind that both brands have fragrance in the skincare. That's a deal breaker for some people.
If push came to shove, and I could only pick one . . . I'd probably get the Estee Lauder box because I would wear the lip products more, and I love the red bag. I also prefer the Estee skincare just a bit more. Lancome has the best palette if you're in it for the makeup.
gonna get this for my new sister in law and also for myself, I'm a bit worried about the lip shades
@@mero2627 I hope you both enjoy it. You can always blot the lipsticks down. They don't need to be that bold.
I love the blue night cream.
Sadly it is not included in the europe version.
I'm sorry. I always wish I could be the one to curate the blockbuster. Then I'd load it up with all my favorites.
What a great deal. I use Estée Lauder skincare, and it works well with Lancôme foundations.
It's a fantastic deal, and I also really like Estee Lauder skincare. Thanks for watching today.
I do it the other way around: Lancôme skincare, EL foundation.
this mascara is smuggled on me as well.
I wish I didn't smudge on me, but I found someone who will love it.
I bought the Lancôme set instead. I’ve never been that big on Estée Lauder.
@@LCx829 I hope you like the Lancome set, it's so good this year!
Mi sono fatta oggi questo regalo. 🎉
I bought the Lancôme set. Love Estée Lauder but not that keen on the new cleanser. Not great on my sensitive skin.
@@patriciagilheaney7272 I understand that the cleanser won't work for everyone. I'm sorry it's an irritant. My combo skin loves it. 🤷♀️ I hope you get some great use out of the Lancome set. Thanks for watching today.
I see they omitted the makeup remover since the last years kit.
@@KS0102 yes, my oldest is lamenting that. She loved using it, but was sad to not have it in the box this year. 🤷♀️
In Malaysia it is priced at rm375 but all the skincare are travel sizes. Rm375 is about usd90. 2 lipsticks here are rm340 but if you buy the set of 5.. it's about rm60 each. So i deduce rm120 for lipsticks, rm100 for gloss, rm50 for the palette and rm105 for the travel size skincare n bag. 😂😂rm375 just nice😅
@@karinphua9415 I'm so glad it's still on track with US prices. I think it's a lovely gift for someone or yourself.
You can't purchase any travel sizes. I tried to do that and was not able to so I had to buy a full size of something
@@Randilynn66 interesting. During the holidays, my local department store (Macy's) sells sets that are travel or sample size. I don't often see these sets during other times of the year, but they're plentiful around the holidays.
@@thelipstickgal Whoops, I meant that I purchased this 90.00 purchase with purchase, but I had to buy a full size something on the estee lauder website. I had a 15.00 travel size in my cart, but this large 90.00 set didn't work with the 15.00 item.
$40.00 for lipstick?!
Yes, Estee Lauder lipsticks can be expensive.
I also give the mascara away to my friend. I cannot wear it. Seems to affect my eyes. My friend doesn't have any problems with it.
I gave this mascara to my youngest. I know my needs are different, and with all the hydrating products I wear under the eyes, it makes this mascara racoon on me.
I got mine and there was something on both of the lipsticks.. It seems like a glue(?) or it could be a moisturizing ingredient being solid.. but I'm afraid to put it on my lips. Never seen this kind of flaw from any cheap brands. I think they manufactured it sloppy bc it's a value set. Such a disappointment.
@@뿌링언니 I'd return it as flawed. They should have to replace it.
I'll get it for the skincare with the makeup as nice extra's. Love the mascara and lipsticks and will get the use out of it. The eyeshadow I'll gift to a colleague who's (in her own words) shit at eyeshadow, but eager to learn how to apply.
@@Brilliantnash 😉 sounds like every part of the set will get good use. I always love the skincare from the set and the lip products. Thanks so much for making the time to watch today and have a fantastic weekend.
This morning I noticed the Estee Lauder Blockbuster is marked down to $72 from $90. The box was a huge disappointment this year. Shrinkflation has had its ugly way with this promotion. Bare bones *minimum.*
When the products are placed in the train case it looks like a whole lot of sad. So much empty space! No lip liner. No eye liner. No primer. No blush. Estee is apparently feeling the economy and making some truly awful marketing decisions, further cheapening their brand. After a decade of Blockbusters, I’ll be taking a hard pass going forward.
@@annhutcheson5770 I'm sorry you didn't like it. With the exception of the eyeshadow palette, I thought it was a great deal, especially since you didn't have to spend $75+ before being eligible for the set. It was available with a purchase at any price. This is the first year I can remember them doing that. I hope we see it again next year. Thanks for watching.
That isn’t the face cream I got in the kit I got at Dillard’s. I thought $90 for all the skincare & makeup was worth it to me. I needed new everything. Big mistake. Huge. This is the ugliest eyeshadow palette imaginable. Dry & really bad colors.
Very disappointed.
The eye cream is causing swelling & puffiness. Save your money.
@@dianegibbs3716 I love the nostalgia of it all. I've been getting these for years, and I agree that it's an amazing option. This year, Estee Lauder had options for the cream. Either a night cream or a day cream. Perhaps you got the other option.