I think Revlon isn’t talked about enough. My favorite drugstore brand for lipsticks and nail polish! Some good eyeliners too. The only thing I have by Catrice is the concealer.
Revlon has the absolute best drugstore lipstick formulas- their cream and glass shine balm formulas. They are better than many high end brands as well.
They have a good Revlon Illuminance Foundation. I believe they have a matte option, too, but this one is hydrating and contains squalane & hyaluronic acid. It is touted as makeup & skincare in one.
I've always had hypersensitive skin, and back in the 70's and 80's, Clinique was the only fragrance-free, (mostly) irritant-free option available. My dermatologist at the time recommended one of their foundations. I will always have a special place in my heart for Clinique and always feel nostalgic whenever I see or use their products. They were a "clean" beauty and skincare brand decades before "clean" beauty and skincare were even a thing.
I used their Dramatically Different Moisturiser every day and night for over 50 years. They were my first moisturiser at 15 in 1975 and I never changed it. I don’t use it every day anymore, but I always have a bottle of it in my makeup drawer. I used so many of their products over the years and it made me love and appreciate unscented skincare. And it never bothered my skin. None of it. I love Clinique!
@@dorcasgilbert7029 Clinique doesn't make it anymore. It came in a clear plastic bottle with a silver cap. Looked like half foundation, half water. You needed to shake it prior to applying. It was watery but had a very natural looking light to light medium coverage. He also recommended a moisturizer I loved that Clinique no longer makes. Came in a small, signature green glass bottle with a silver cap.
My dermatologist recommended Almay or Clinique, my mom bought me the Almay, as I got older and bought my own cosmetics, I loved especially Clinique. I’m so glad both were reliable in that way but especially Clinique that has always been great with formulas, shades and variety!
I also love that Revlon still has some older lipstick shades...even a few from the 50's like Fire & Ice red lipstick.....and Pink in the Afternoon from 1983.
This was such a good video chat! I personally get tired of seeing most influencers talk only about brands like Elf or Patrick ta. Let's hear about all the brands. Cuz at this point i feel like I'm rewatching the same videos lol Thank you for bringing light and recognition to these very much loved brands ❤
I never see anyone talk about Laura Geller or Doll 10...Laura Geller's baked blushes are amazing and the Doll 10 Doll Squad eye palettes are awesome. I am loving the new Catrice blush duos and I can't believe I forgot all about the Clinique Touch Base in Canvas...I used to use that religiously as an eye primer. I've used Clinique products since Black Honey lip gloss came in a pot!
I didn’t realize Ulta no longer carried Laura Geller, until this week. It’s a brand I use to buy. I also used to buy Catrice there. I love Ulta has expanded and carries more brands now, but I sure miss some of the oldies but goodies.
I love the Clinique Cheek Pop formula. So smooth and doesn't emphasize the really bad texture I have on my cheeks. I wish it got more love because they discontinued a bunch of shades.
my favorite Milani products are the eyeshadow primer (I use every single time I do my makeup), baked blushes, lipsticks and lip glosses, foundation, concealer, the silky matte bronzer (perfect for my cool skintone), and baked highlighters. The products I've used are all made in Italy so amazing quality and just reliable. I know I'll always get great quality.
Back in the 90s there was no better color line than MAC. They changed the standard for makeup, brushes, artistry, trends. I worked for the brand for a total of 8 years over a span of 11 years. In between, I was a cosmetics manager for Nordstrom in LA. Our MAC counters DOUBLED the revenue of the #2 line in the department. MAC’s downfall began when they were acquired by Estée Lauder. We all cried that day, because we knew the magic, the best line ever, the best job ever, was over.
Totally agree on Nabla! The lipsticks are so comfortable and long lasting, even the jelly ones! I just got a blush from them and it is gorgeous! Would love to see you talk more about their complexion products!
Your Vlogmas intro -- your home, your son, the music, the birds at the feeder -- cheers me every single day! Loved the Black-Capped Chickadee. Sometimes I can get Mountain Chickadees (their slightly less shy cousins) to eat out of my hand. I wish Milani would bring back their eyeshadow singles called Bella Eyes Gel Powder. Remember those from about 10 years ago? Best powder singles ever. Overall Milani is a great drugstore brand! 🌲🌲🌲
Oh, Clinique really is the grand old dame of department store makeup counters. My friends and I would spend money we couldn't really afford on one small product so we could get the bag full of samples. Loved the strawberry fudge eyeshadow duo!
Yes!! My friends and i LIVED for the gift with purchase time where you spent like $20 to get a bunch of freebies. I loved Strawberry Fudge and Beach Please eyeshadows!!
They still make the Touch Base eyeshadow in about three shades. You can find it at Ulta. I am almost 65 now, it I remember my grandmother taking me to the Clinique counter in Higbees when I was in the 8th grade to buy me skin care-the soap, toner, and a few other Clinique products. I have worn lots of brands since then but always have Clinique products in the rotation still. Great stuff!
MAX FACTOR! Why they ever left the U.S. market, I'll never know. I have a friend who travels in the U.K. every year, and she always brings me a surprise treat or two! I tune in to Gemma of Pampered Wolf every so often; she includes Max Factor in some of her videos. Love the video, Jen!
Drugstore priced makeup and skincare brands are killing it! Except for makeup application tips and demonstrations, I rarely watch influencers who use or promote high end makeup products. The only high end product type I have bought on a rare occasion is a foundation. My most used foundations are from L’Oréal. Every other product type with close enough quality to high end can be found for a lot less on line or in the drugstore. I really appreciate it that you feature so many affordable brands in your videos. I only wish I could see products in a store rather than take my chances ordering on line. Also, even if a product from a store doesn’t work for me, returns are easy.
Yessss Clinique is incredible for those of us with incredibly sensitive skin. Their high impact mascara is my favorite of all time and I love that I can always count on the brand not to have any fragrance in it as my skin is sooo sensitive to it.
I’ve tried the Catrice blurring powder and I love it. If you have oily skin I do recommend it. It blurs and is so pretty. I use it all over my face. Even though it’s a pink powder it doesn’t change my foundation. I’m a very fair golden undertone. I do love so much from Milani. The foundation works for my oily skin. It’s hard to find a drugstore foundation that I love. I’m making a total switch to drugstore. High end brands have been raising their prices since 2016. too faced palettes aren’t worth the price they charge. Some colourpop palettes are just as good or even better. This yr I tried so many products from the drugstore that are so good. So I decided to switch. I love some of my high end eyeshadow palettes but truthfully I can get a similar look with some drugstore palettes I own.
I think MAC is totally underrated. I’ve enjoyed using some classic MAC eyeshadows recently. The Connect in Color palettes are great. Love their lipliners, lipsticks, glosses, the Glow Play blushes, the Mineralize Powder blushes are phenomenal, the regular powder blushes are really good, and I love their new bronzer. They have good solid products with good prices, especially on sale.
I agree with you, my HG lipsticks, lip liners and eyeliners are from MAC ❤. When I started wearing makeup my favourite eyeshadow singles were all from MAC. It would be great if they still made nail polishes!
I completely agree. I’ve been using some of their products since I first got into make up as a teenager and I’m 35 now. And the makeup brushes that I would save up for for my first job I still have and they’re still an excellent condition. And my grandma used Elizabeth Arden and I feel like Elizabeth Arden truly gets slept on. I’m so sick of hearing about weird new celebrity Brands from Sephora instead high-quality brands or amazing European brands that you can order in America. And omg yes black honey was the “lipstick” I was allowed to wear, and I always have a tube in my purse and an extra at my house. It’s my go to.
When I was in my twenties MAC was “the” brand. First makeup artist brand and it was considered a touch above but still affordable. I’m 70 now and have so many of their lipsticks, lipliners and single shadows. They are updating the lipstick formulas and I hope they are as great as the originals. There are so many new brands coming out but MAC is great.
I love Clinique ! I love their blushes, lipsticks, and remove the day balm. Since you like Lavender/ purple colored blushes, you might like their #15 Pansy Pot cheek blushes. It’s so beautiful!
smashbox, flower beauty, mob, and pür also deserve more love! remember when everyone was obsessed with the revolutionary pump/doe foot packaging of mario’s new liquid bronzer but pür had that already for years!
Yesss!! I looove so many PUR products, make up and skincare. I'm big into KBeauty and buy a lot of everything drugstore, indie and luxury. I try dozens of brands but I still love PUR as one of my favourite brands for quality and performance. Their 4 in 1 Skin tint is so underrated, super flattering, great buildable coverage. The selfie foundation is great too. The 4 in 1 bronzer is a very pretty neutral milky shade for fair skin. Their 4 in 1 eyebrow is IMO the best available. The primers are really good too. I have a lot of palettes too and love their mattes and shimmers. Very easy to use and flattering. I often get my prettiest eye looks using PUR
Oh, I'm so glad to hear so much love for Clinique!! They are the OG! Lately, their Quickliner eyeliner is fantastic. That stuff stays PUT!! The only thing that budges it is their Take Off the Day cleansing balm. No other balm works as well IMO and I've tried several at both ends of the spectrum moneywise. Plus it leaves my skin feeling incredibly soft and supple the next day. Great stuff!
I love using Moira Jen, thanks to you. I have used Revlon for years and Maybelline also. Now I will shop more Catrice. I do have a couple of products by them. Thank you Jen for reminding us of other great never talked about brands. Thanks to the Jen Community too. I enjoyed this video and totally agree with you and the community. Many blessings to everyone for a wonderful holiday season.😍❤💚🤎💛💕🙏🌹🌺🥀🌺🌲💐
Milani eyeshadow primer is my HG. I’ve never been able to keep eyeliner on all day. With this, my eyeshadow and liner still look perfect after 10 hours or more. I hope they never stop making this!
I wish Bare Minerals was bigger because back in the day they had so much selection with their powder shadows and blushes. They do have some nice products but they’ve really changed their line a lot. I’m still a fan though.
@ I’m jealous. I regret giving them away to a friend. Back in 2014 I just always thought they’d be available for me to replace but that wasn’t the case unfortunately.
I love catrice but I'm not crazy about buying on line only wish they would come back at ulta or sephora !!! BTW yes those clinique eye primer still exist in fact I use the one in canvas #10
I actually love that they're at Amazon because I can get my order the next day vs at Ulta I had to wait a week. I rarely am in stores anyway so I buy a lot online. 🥰
@ right above the description of the product near the top of the page in blue it will say ‘Visit the xyz store” that’s what you want- they have their own store that matches the product. If it just says “Brand: XYZ” it’s not it- if they have their own store on Amazon it’s for sure correct, otherwise you can’t be sure. Does that make sense? Have never explained it before lol so not sure if that makes sense.
Jen, every time you say an eye look was tough or not your usual, I think it looks amazing! Please dig into what you’d consider your tougher palettes. I was just watching your last palette declutter and there were so many beautiful ones that you said you should use more and I agree!
It's funny because yesterday I wore the same eye and cheek combo you're wearing in this video. I love that Colourpop quad; amazing pigmentation! And the cream and powder blush duos are the first product I've tried from Catrice and I love it. Beautiful peach color that lasts all day. I definitely want to try more from the brand.
Jen I just had to tell you, I am so excited, I finally found the newlybreleased Revlon Glass Shine lipsticks! I picked up the nude and mauve shade. So happy 😊
"Patrick Ta Who?" 😅 This was a great video! I think Clinique is desperately underrated - they continue to crank out so many of my staples, year after year. They still make touch base!
I just tried the black Cupid arrow eyeliner crayon & im in love! So deep & inky, but none of the usual problems with mature eyes. A tiny bit at the corner is WOW
I can’t live without the Catrics pink under eye cream. Clinique was my first skincare go to. Then I discovered the foundation concealer duo that is always in my rotation. I have a few Moira eyeshadow pallets and they are all very good. My mom has used the same Revlon lipstick for over 60 years yet no one ever discusses how reliable they have been.
I have used Revlon for years. I have every lipstick they make. I also sold Clinic and started using their 7 day scrub in my 30’s. I get so many compliments on my skin and I’m 77 now. I use otc chemical peals now but I know the 7 day scrub was a huge part of keeping my skin glowing. I also used Lancome starting in my 50’s. I try all sorts of things now since watching you and other content creators 😘☺️🥰
I agree with the comments about clinique. Your son is darling and is making brilliant makeup choices. Your place is lovely as well. Happy holidays Jen.
Received my Moira order today from the 75% off sale... I could not be happier! Phenomenal eyeshadows and colors! I picked up a blsck snd brown felt tip eyeliner I'm looking forward to trying after my current ones stop performing! Great subject... some affordable things I will definitely try in the future! Thank you💜
@mrp8190 I got the Diamond Daze Liquid eyeshadow in Mermaid, but already had green Paradise. I've worn my the later to pilates class and it didn't budge... it's great!
I am a minimalist “look” makeup wearer. I have loved makeup since I was way too early to wear it. 😮I’m 58 years old now.😊 (I used to be a cosmetologist / esthetician pre children.) I have been consistently going back to my long time favorites. This year I added a brand I can’t live without now. Merit. Love everything I have from them. But my tried a true brands are Revlon ( fyi it used to be sold at the makeup counters in department stores when it was first launched back in the 50’s???) I’ve worn the lipsticks since my mom said I could!!! 😍Pink in the Afternoon is my pink shade and nothing could compare for over 40 years using it. I also love the new color Whiskey Business!!! I have back ups of both. I own around 40 shades from the Revlon lipstick lines 😊 I don’t wear foundation. But I do love the Revlon illumination foundation. I use it sparingly. Clinique was the first “professional “ skin care and makeup my mom let me buy! I received a free gift with purchase of Black honey almost lipstick in 1982? And have worn it ever since . I totally got the viral status of this lip product! The lip glosses are amazing in Clinique as well ! The Lip Balm in the pink tube will change your life! 😂 ELF is another newer staple for me . The liquid blushes are amazing . And I love the Curl up mascara and the lengthening mascara and both come in brown.
Yes mam... 💚 Clinique still makes the Touch Base Eyeshadow primer... in 3 colors!😊 I just ordered a new one from Ulta!🧡 My Momma, who didn't wear eyeshadow, it was what she wore in the '80's & '90's as her "eyeshadow"!!! Im loving Vlogmas, Jen!🎅🎄🎁💄💋
I knew Clinique would make the list! Am anticipating my Clinique order arriving soon (hubby complained at the almost 25$ shipping fee but really, even with that shipping fee I got them cheaper at their BF sale and my daughter needs their clean makeup ... her friend made her up and she immediately got 3 big pimples!) ... as to Catrice, they're widely available here in the Middle East and compared to other known brands that perform the same they are quite cheap. Its cheaper sister is Essence (which I think has eye pencils made in China or Taiwan), they're both owned by Cosnova, a German company. I can't believe that -- for the price -- their foundation, concealer and setting powder (at least the ones I have) are made in Italy. Their eye products are -- just like most expensive eye pencils -- are of course made in Germany though their kajal is made in Czech Republic. Thanks, Jen, for this video! I would not have looked at Catrice had I not learned about it here so when I saw it in Europe, I immediately snapped up an eyeliner for my daughter to try and she liked it and we went on from there to buy other Catrice makeup.
MAC really does bring it. I mostly think of clinique for skincare, and just kind of forget they have make-up, too. Love videos like this and loving Vlogmas this year!
Yes, clinique still makes their eyeshadow base. I just bought it. It's better than the urban Decay. It's better than any other eyeshadow base I've ever used. My eyeshadow last allll day, and I have oily lids.
Clinique has so many shades of foundations. The only one that is a true match for me is one of theirs. I have a very ruddy complexion and struggle with every other brand
Really enjoyed this video 😊 I love watching you bc you are just about the only influencer that talks about really good brands that don’t get enough attention. A lot of them are drugstore (or if they aren’t you provide a drugstore alternative usually APPRECIATED) I love that you love hearing from your viewers as well. You try all the products and spend your $$ so we don’t have to. You give honest reviews and recommendations. We see you! We appreciate you and love you for it ❤ Love the eye look 😊 your son hit a home run again with his pick! Have a great weekend. Hugs 💖
Milani’s stay put eyeliner is the best! Way better than any high end’s I’ve tried and really does last all day. My fave eyeliner for my waterline. Clinique’s skin products will always be my fave, especially if you have more dry sensitive skin like me. A bit pricey, but worth it.
Buxom, Anastasia, Too Faced, and It cosmetics are my most favorite under hyped high brands because they make good makeup that's cruelty free and often it's not stupidly priced or goes on really good sales often. I do still reach for my Mac Studio Fix, though. And probably always will. Mac and Clinique and Revlon would be up there as favorites, but I try to use as much cruelty free as possible, although if it works better than anything else on me, I will purchase it regardless. But I have as much cruelty free makeup as possible. As for drugstores, all the brands I like are already hyped except for Essense and Milani.
Come to think of it I think that’s why i also don’t have any Mac products except the paint pot😂 I hate when people talk to me when im shopping. Just let me spend money irresponsibly in peace lol
I was so glad Catrice made it! I commented many times on your channel how underrated Catrice is. It's my top fav drugstore makeup brand. I even love their skincare products. Haven't tried anything I didn't like thus far.
I found a Catrice eyeshadow palette at TJ Maxx recently and it’s amazing! I already loved the foundation, concealer and brightening pink powder so I knew it was worth checking out especially for $5 ❤
Nabla's eyebrow pencil in Neptune (which is described as a "cold medium brown") used to be sold at Ulta. Not anymore. Now I have to order directly from their website, where it ships from Italy, so I order 3 pencils at a time -- SO GOOD!!!
I'm in Vancouver, BC, and have not seen Catrice in stores since 2021. It's a shame. My adult sister had alot of Clinique in the 80s when I was a kid. the packaging looked so scientific/lab-like. then my college girlfriends loved the chubby stick in the early and mid 90s.
Bare Minerals powder concealer should be promoted more for touch ups or if a blemish you covered needs a bit of help even when you're otherwise finished with your face. The lightest shade is a bit dark, and I think it's just okay on its own, but when the coverage on a blemish is just "off" or not quite right, it adds a little boost in coverage.
The Revlon Super Lustrous The Gloss is one of the best lip glosses I’ve ever used. It’s moisturizing, line smoothing (but not “plumping”), glassy, and comfortable. Fatal Apple is a beautiful sheer red that looks amazing on my fair skin. Indulge in It is a great black honey alternative if you find black honey too purple, since it leans more brown than purple.
Thanks Jen for sharing this fun video 😊 In Canada, the Catrice brand isn't available here any longer - the Essence brand is quite popular here. I do like the Essence mascara's - Call me Queen is one of my favorites 🥰 I also like their Eyelash primer and some of the blush shades. Sadly, I don't think Almay gets enough love - their products are good quality too. Take care everyone 🌹
I love the Nabla eyeshadow sticks, even though I got basic colors they blend so easily. I love the palette I got that was suggested on this channel, especially for the "one and done" gray shadow in it.
Mine didn’t make it but I didn’t expect it to 😅. I use subtle beauty. They come in customisable stacks that are perfect for travel or just lifestyles. They focus on reduced packing and opt for refill pans that have the perfect amount product you can realistically use before expiring. They don’t melt if they get forgotten in the car and are tsa friendly. I wish more people would talk about the brand. Its affordable especially in the long run.
Catrice makeup is still available for purchase at Walmart, at very good prices. Many smaller towns even have Walmarts near them these days. My local store carries a large variety of Cartice Products in their stores and for delivery/shipping. When getting items in (or delivered from) the store, you just have to be careful to make sure that your items have not been opened, swatched, or otherwise tampered with. Of course, this is true anywhere. You can never be too careful these days. ❤❤❤
Clinique was my 1st higher end makeup purchase when I was 18. I keep Clinique even better, dark spot corrector in my skincare routine. I do purchase from a discount store. I want to try their newer mascara in the dark green tube.
If you want to revisit the Clinique touch base eyeshadow primers, they are having 30% off on their website today 12/12. I think they only have 3 colors now. I use the nude rose shade sometimes instead of painterly if you want to try something with a little pink. Just have to keep the foil top and close them securely so they don't dry out. They came out in the 80's so way ahead of their time. If you join the rewards program you get free shipping and they don't bombard you with emails. Definitely my favorite department store brand but the prices have gone up so I try to shop sales and discount stores.
Hi Jen, one brand that isn’t mentioned a lot by creators is MAX FACTOR, I love their mascaras and their lipsticks are equally great. Love Katherine xoxo
Really like my Catrice foundation and just got the blush you're wearing a couple of weeks ago, it's great, especially for travel. Another underrated brand Moria!
I'm 66 and have been using Revlon for 50 years!
And our Moms used it before us! My mother's signature lipstick shade was Revlon's "Love That Pink."
Age 63 same!!!
Age 70 same!
I think Revlon isn’t talked about enough. My favorite drugstore brand for lipsticks and nail polish! Some good eyeliners too. The only thing I have by Catrice is the concealer.
I love the Revlon Illuminance Foundation!
I have a wonderful hydrating foundation from revlon. I love it.
I have a nail polish from Revlon that I love. It has duo chrome.
Revlon has the absolute best drugstore lipstick formulas- their cream and glass shine balm formulas. They are better than many high end brands as well.
They have a good Revlon Illuminance Foundation. I believe they have a matte option, too, but this one is hydrating and contains squalane & hyaluronic acid. It is touted as makeup & skincare in one.
"Patrick Ta who?" 🤣😂
Lol😂😂
Outstanding
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Love this!
I've always had hypersensitive skin, and back in the 70's and 80's, Clinique was the only fragrance-free, (mostly) irritant-free option available. My dermatologist at the time recommended one of their foundations. I will always have a special place in my heart for Clinique and always feel nostalgic whenever I see or use their products. They were a "clean" beauty and skincare brand decades before "clean" beauty and skincare were even a thing.
I used their Dramatically Different Moisturiser every day and night for over 50 years. They were my first moisturiser at 15 in 1975 and I never changed it. I don’t use it every day anymore, but I always have a bottle of it in my makeup drawer. I used so many of their products over the years and it made me love and appreciate unscented skincare. And it never bothered my skin. None of it. I love Clinique!
My mom has used their facial cleanser and the yellow moisturizer for more than 50 years. She is 80 and has beautiful skin!
3:46 what foundation did your dr recommend?
@@dorcasgilbert7029 Clinique doesn't make it anymore. It came in a clear plastic bottle with a silver cap. Looked like half foundation, half water. You needed to shake it prior to applying. It was watery but had a very natural looking light to light medium coverage. He also recommended a moisturizer I loved that Clinique no longer makes. Came in a small, signature green glass bottle with a silver cap.
My dermatologist recommended Almay or Clinique, my mom bought me the Almay, as I got older and bought my own cosmetics, I loved especially Clinique.
I’m so glad both were reliable in that way but especially Clinique that has always been great with formulas, shades and variety!
I also love that Revlon still has some older lipstick shades...even a few from the 50's like Fire & Ice red lipstick.....and Pink in the Afternoon from 1983.
Revlon’s “Cherries in the Snow” is my all-time favorite shade name for a lipstick! I know that really dates me.
I wear Pink in the Afternoon and I love it!
They have a peachy shade I really dig!
nothing makes me happier than finding a dupe for higher end products in a cheaper option!!
This was such a good video chat! I personally get tired of seeing most influencers talk only about brands like Elf or Patrick ta. Let's hear about all the brands. Cuz at this point i feel like I'm rewatching the same videos lol Thank you for bringing light and recognition to these very much loved brands ❤
I hear ya, I'm so tired of seeing the same brands over and over again, I'm glad you liked it!
Let's be real, we only hear about the brands that pay the influencers.
@@mippa 💯 exactly
@@Casualphilosopher-db9gy facts 👌
Yes, Revlon lipsticks are some of my faves. I just love them, especially the cream formula.
I never see anyone talk about Laura Geller or Doll 10...Laura Geller's baked blushes are amazing and the Doll 10 Doll Squad eye palettes are awesome. I am loving the new Catrice blush duos and I can't believe I forgot all about the Clinique Touch Base in Canvas...I used to use that religiously as an eye primer. I've used Clinique products since Black Honey lip gloss came in a pot!
Laura’s lip oils are so very good!
I love Laura Geller foundation!
I didn’t realize Ulta no longer carried Laura Geller, until this week. It’s a brand I use to buy. I also used to buy Catrice there. I love Ulta has expanded and carries more brands now, but I sure miss some of the oldies but goodies.
I love the Clinique Cheek Pop formula. So smooth and doesn't emphasize the really bad texture I have on my cheeks. I wish it got more love because they discontinued a bunch of shades.
my favorite Milani products are the eyeshadow primer (I use every single time I do my makeup), baked blushes, lipsticks and lip glosses, foundation, concealer, the silky matte bronzer (perfect for my cool skintone), and baked highlighters. The products I've used are all made in Italy so amazing quality and just reliable. I know I'll always get great quality.
Yes I love Milani too
I was using Revlon everything for about 40 years. RUclips helped me branch into other brands, not all things worked out for me. I do love Rimmel.
Back in the 90s there was no better color line than MAC. They changed the standard for makeup, brushes, artistry, trends. I worked for the brand for a total of 8 years over a span of 11 years. In between, I was a cosmetics manager for Nordstrom in LA. Our MAC counters DOUBLED the revenue of the #2 line in the department. MAC’s downfall began when they were acquired by Estée Lauder. We all cried that day, because we knew the magic, the best line ever, the best job ever, was over.
Totally agree on Nabla! The lipsticks are so comfortable and long lasting, even the jelly ones! I just got a blush from them and it is gorgeous! Would love to see you talk more about their complexion products!
They have amaaaazing cheek products (i LOVE the SkinGlazing line, really delivers on its name!) (edited for spelling mistakes 😅)
Your Vlogmas intro -- your home, your son, the music, the birds at the feeder -- cheers me every single day! Loved the Black-Capped Chickadee. Sometimes I can get Mountain Chickadees (their slightly less shy cousins) to eat out of my hand. I wish Milani would bring back their eyeshadow singles called Bella Eyes Gel Powder. Remember those from about 10 years ago? Best powder singles ever. Overall Milani is a great drugstore brand! 🌲🌲🌲
I agree with Clinique! I've loved them since they came out in the 1960s. The Super Powder is like nothing else on my skin.
I also like that the vlogmas intro is not exactly the same but slightly different each time, so cozy and pretty !
I agree, it's so cozy feeling!😊
Not really a huge fun of Catrice, but Juvia's Place eyeshadow and lipstick are phenomenal and underrated.
Agreed.
Agree!
Oh, Clinique really is the grand old dame of department store makeup counters. My friends and I would spend money we couldn't really afford on one small product so we could get the bag full of samples. Loved the strawberry fudge eyeshadow duo!
Yes!! My friends and i LIVED for the gift with purchase time where you spent like $20 to get a bunch of freebies. I loved Strawberry Fudge and Beach Please eyeshadows!!
I love the idea of a shop-my-stash advent calendar! That sounds really fun and creative.
Jen: "Patrick Ta who?"
Me: Sh0ts fired!! 🤠😆
🤣🤣🤣
They still make the Touch Base eyeshadow in about three shades. You can find it at Ulta. I am almost 65 now, it I remember my grandmother taking me to the Clinique counter in Higbees when I was in the 8th grade to buy me skin care-the soap, toner, and a few other Clinique products. I have worn lots of brands since then but always have Clinique products in the rotation still. Great stuff!
I spent precious money on the Touch Base primer after getting it in a sample bag and loved it. Man, I haven't used Clinique in YEARS.
I still wear the Touch Base as a primer. Know they won't irritate my sensitive skin.
I love Touch Base! I still use it!
Thank you, I just added one to my cart, never tried it.
I love the Canvas touch base primer and it’s the only one I can use. Have not found another that doesn’t irritate my skin and eyes or make them water.
MAX FACTOR! Why they ever left the U.S. market, I'll never know. I have a friend who travels in the U.K. every year, and she always brings me a surprise treat or two! I tune in to Gemma of Pampered Wolf every so often; she includes Max Factor in some of her videos. Love the video, Jen!
Yes!! The 2000 calorie mascara was great!!
@@valerietodd2024miss that mascara …. Was may favorite since high school until they left the US😩
I did a video on Max Factor a while back. You can get a lot of their stuff on Amazon now. 🥰
@JenPhelps Thank You for this update!
The brand took a dig hit when the founder’s grandson was convicted of rape.
Drugstore priced makeup and skincare brands are killing it! Except for makeup application tips and demonstrations, I rarely watch influencers who use or promote high end makeup products. The only high end product type I have bought on a rare occasion is a foundation. My most used foundations are from L’Oréal. Every other product type with close enough quality to high end can be found for a lot less on line or in the drugstore. I really appreciate it that you feature so many affordable brands in your videos. I only wish I could see products in a store rather than take my chances ordering on line. Also, even if a product from a store doesn’t work for me, returns are easy.
Yessss Clinique is incredible for those of us with incredibly sensitive skin. Their high impact mascara is my favorite of all time and I love that I can always count on the brand not to have any fragrance in it as my skin is sooo sensitive to it.
Oh this was fun! I had to giggle on the patrick ta who comment. Good on you!
Thank you so very much for being with us !
I’ve tried the Catrice blurring powder and I love it. If you have oily skin I do recommend it. It blurs and is so pretty. I use it all over my face. Even though it’s a pink powder it doesn’t change my foundation. I’m a very fair golden undertone. I do love so much from Milani. The foundation works for my oily skin. It’s hard to find a drugstore foundation that I love. I’m making a total switch to drugstore. High end brands have been raising their prices since 2016. too faced palettes aren’t worth the price they charge. Some colourpop palettes are just as good or even better. This yr I tried so many products from the drugstore that are so good. So I decided to switch. I love some of my high end eyeshadow palettes but truthfully I can get a similar look with some drugstore palettes I own.
I think MAC is totally underrated. I’ve enjoyed using some classic MAC eyeshadows recently. The Connect in Color palettes are great. Love their lipliners, lipsticks, glosses, the Glow Play blushes, the Mineralize Powder blushes are phenomenal, the regular powder blushes are really good, and I love their new bronzer. They have good solid products with good prices, especially on sale.
I agree with you, my HG lipsticks, lip liners and eyeliners are from MAC ❤. When I started wearing makeup my favourite eyeshadow singles were all from MAC. It would be great if they still made nail polishes!
I completely agree. I’ve been using some of their products since I first got into make up as a teenager and I’m 35 now. And the makeup brushes that I would save up for for my first job I still have and they’re still an excellent condition.
And my grandma used Elizabeth Arden and I feel like Elizabeth Arden truly gets slept on. I’m so sick of hearing about weird new celebrity Brands from Sephora instead high-quality brands or amazing European brands that you can order in America.
And omg yes black honey was the “lipstick” I was allowed to wear, and I always have a tube in my purse and an extra at my house. It’s my go to.
When I was in my twenties MAC was “the” brand. First makeup artist brand and it was considered a touch above but still affordable. I’m 70 now and have so many of their lipsticks, lipliners and single shadows. They are updating the lipstick formulas and I hope they are as great as the originals. There are so many new brands coming out but MAC is great.
I love Clinique ! I love their blushes, lipsticks, and remove the day balm. Since you like Lavender/ purple colored blushes, you might like their #15 Pansy Pot cheek blushes. It’s so beautiful!
smashbox, flower beauty, mob, and pür also deserve more love!
remember when everyone was obsessed with the revolutionary pump/doe foot packaging of mario’s new liquid bronzer but pür had that already for years!
ooh yes, I never hear about Pür Beauty!
Yesss!! I looove so many PUR products, make up and skincare. I'm big into KBeauty and buy a lot of everything drugstore, indie and luxury. I try dozens of brands but I still love PUR as one of my favourite brands for quality and performance. Their 4 in 1 Skin tint is so underrated, super flattering, great buildable coverage. The selfie foundation is great too. The 4 in 1 bronzer is a very pretty neutral milky shade for fair skin. Their 4 in 1 eyebrow is IMO the best available. The primers are really good too. I have a lot of palettes too and love their mattes and shimmers. Very easy to use and flattering. I often get my prettiest eye looks using PUR
You can't get Smashbox Flower Beauty or MOB in the UK... 🥺💔
I really like flower, as well.
@@julesbee6249I always hear about people raving about the brand but out of about 6 products purchased only really loved one....
Oh, I'm so glad to hear so much love for Clinique!! They are the OG! Lately, their Quickliner eyeliner is fantastic. That stuff stays PUT!! The only thing that budges it is their Take Off the Day cleansing balm. No other balm works as well IMO and I've tried several at both ends of the spectrum moneywise. Plus it leaves my skin feeling incredibly soft and supple the next day. Great stuff!
I love using Moira Jen, thanks to you. I have used Revlon for years and Maybelline also. Now I will shop more Catrice. I do have a couple of products by them. Thank you Jen for reminding us of other great never talked about brands. Thanks to the Jen Community too. I enjoyed this video and totally agree with you and the community. Many blessings to everyone for a wonderful holiday season.😍❤💚🤎💛💕🙏🌹🌺🥀🌺🌲💐
Milani eyeshadow primer is my HG. I’ve never been able to keep eyeliner on all day. With this, my eyeshadow and liner still look perfect after 10 hours or more. I hope they never stop making this!
I’m loving this vlogmas series. 🎅🏻🎄
Yes to Nabla!! They have an incredible eyeshadow formula! The mattes blend way better than Natasha Denona and I keep going back to them over and over.
I wish Bare Minerals was bigger because back in the day they had so much selection with their powder shadows and blushes. They do have some nice products but they’ve really changed their line a lot. I’m still a fan though.
I must have at least 30 of their eyeshadow. Still great.
@ I’m jealous. I regret giving them away to a friend. Back in 2014 I just always thought they’d be available for me to replace but that wasn’t the case unfortunately.
The original formula foundation will always be “that girl” for me. It’s so easy to use, and comfortable on my skin.
The intro you made for vlogmas is magical ❤ 🎄
I feel like cover girl and bare minerals aren’t talked about as much. Ya bare minerals is a little pricy but the foundation is good
Nabla cupids arrow liners are the best for soft looks
That is such a cute sweater. I have said it before but you really nail your makeup and outfit combinations. 😊
Aww thank you!!
I love catrice but I'm not crazy about buying on line only wish they would come back at ulta or sephora !!!
BTW yes those clinique eye primer still exist in fact I use the one in canvas #10
I actually love that they're at Amazon because I can get my order the next day vs at Ulta I had to wait a week. I rarely am in stores anyway so I buy a lot online. 🥰
@@JenPhelps true I do too ...but always a bit worried buying makeup on Amazon 😕
@@sibylleacatosif you make sure it’s from the brand it’s ok 😊
@monicapatton1405 yes but how do you know it's from the brand when you order it ??
@ right above the description of the product near the top of the page in blue it will say ‘Visit the xyz store” that’s what you want- they have their own store that matches the product. If it just says “Brand: XYZ” it’s not it- if they have their own store on Amazon it’s for sure correct, otherwise you can’t be sure. Does that make sense? Have never explained it before lol so not sure if that makes sense.
Jen, every time you say an eye look was tough or not your usual, I think it looks amazing! Please dig into what you’d consider your tougher palettes. I was just watching your last palette declutter and there were so many beautiful ones that you said you should use more and I agree!
Definitely a goal for 2025!
Your Christmas opening is so sweet and I love seeing it.
Revlon has always had the best lipsticks at the drugstore
It's funny because yesterday I wore the same eye and cheek combo you're wearing in this video. I love that Colourpop quad; amazing pigmentation! And the cream and powder blush duos are the first product I've tried from Catrice and I love it. Beautiful peach color that lasts all day. I definitely want to try more from the brand.
Jen I just had to tell you, I am so excited, I finally found the newlybreleased Revlon Glass Shine lipsticks! I picked up the nude and mauve shade. So happy 😊
"Patrick Ta Who?" 😅 This was a great video! I think Clinique is desperately underrated - they continue to crank out so many of my staples, year after year. They still make touch base!
I absolutely agree! Let me shop in peace, sometimes it’s my only alone time I can get!
Yes!! 💯
we, Italians, LOVE all Nabla products. No products are a fail whatsoever especially the lose glitters, STUNNING!!! Even on mature eye lids
I just tried the black Cupid arrow eyeliner crayon & im in love! So deep & inky, but none of the usual problems with mature eyes. A tiny bit at the corner is WOW
Yes, the CupidsArrow are insanely good!
I can’t live without the Catrics pink under eye cream. Clinique was my first skincare go to. Then I discovered the foundation concealer duo that is always in my rotation. I have a few Moira eyeshadow pallets and they are all very good. My mom has used the same Revlon lipstick for over 60 years yet no one ever discusses how reliable they have been.
I have used Revlon for years. I have every lipstick they make. I also sold Clinic and started using their 7 day scrub in my 30’s. I get so many compliments on my skin and I’m 77 now. I use otc chemical peals now but I know the 7 day scrub was a huge part of keeping my skin glowing. I also used Lancome starting in my 50’s. I try all sorts of things now since watching you and other content creators 😘☺️🥰
Moira is phenomenal! Love their eyeshadows!!!
I agree with the comments about clinique. Your son is darling and is making brilliant makeup choices. Your place is lovely as well. Happy holidays Jen.
I love Catrice, I just got an order last week. I appreciate their points, I always get about $5 off.💚
Received my Moira order today from the 75% off sale... I could not be happier! Phenomenal eyeshadows and colors! I picked up a blsck snd brown felt tip eyeliner I'm looking forward to trying after my current ones stop performing! Great subject... some affordable things I will definitely try in the future! Thank you💜
Hi! Did you get a liquid eyeshadow or those singles in a squared pan? 🌸 I would like to know if the liquid ones last well 😢
@mrp8190 I got the Diamond Daze Liquid eyeshadow in Mermaid, but already had green Paradise. I've worn my the later to pilates class and it didn't budge... it's great!
@mrp8190 also... I love the square pan the most. So easy to use, blend and last well. I'd pick them over most Natasha Denona shadows for sure!
I am a minimalist “look” makeup wearer. I have loved makeup since I was way too early to wear it. 😮I’m 58 years old now.😊 (I used to be a cosmetologist / esthetician pre children.) I have been consistently going back to my long time favorites. This year I added a brand I can’t live without now. Merit. Love everything I have from them. But my tried a true brands are Revlon ( fyi it used to be sold at the makeup counters in department stores when it was first launched back in the 50’s???) I’ve worn the lipsticks since my mom said I could!!! 😍Pink in the Afternoon is my pink shade and nothing could compare for over 40 years using it. I also love the new color Whiskey Business!!! I have back ups of both. I own around 40 shades from the Revlon lipstick lines 😊 I don’t wear foundation. But I do love the Revlon illumination foundation. I use it sparingly.
Clinique was the first “professional “ skin care and makeup my mom let me buy! I received a free gift with purchase of Black honey almost lipstick in 1982? And have worn it ever since . I totally got the viral status of this lip product! The lip glosses are amazing in Clinique as well ! The Lip Balm in the pink tube will change your life! 😂
ELF is another newer staple for me . The liquid blushes are amazing . And I love the Curl up mascara and the lengthening mascara and both come in brown.
Yes mam... 💚 Clinique still makes the Touch Base Eyeshadow primer... in 3 colors!😊 I just ordered a new one from Ulta!🧡 My Momma, who didn't wear eyeshadow, it was what she wore in the '80's & '90's as her "eyeshadow"!!! Im loving Vlogmas, Jen!🎅🎄🎁💄💋
I knew Clinique would make the list! Am anticipating my Clinique order arriving soon (hubby complained at the almost 25$ shipping fee but really, even with that shipping fee I got them cheaper at their BF sale and my daughter needs their clean makeup ... her friend made her up and she immediately got 3 big pimples!) ... as to Catrice, they're widely available here in the Middle East and compared to other known brands that perform the same they are quite cheap. Its cheaper sister is Essence (which I think has eye pencils made in China or Taiwan), they're both owned by Cosnova, a German company. I can't believe that -- for the price -- their foundation, concealer and setting powder (at least the ones I have) are made in Italy. Their eye products are -- just like most expensive eye pencils -- are of course made in Germany though their kajal is made in Czech Republic. Thanks, Jen, for this video! I would not have looked at Catrice had I not learned about it here so when I saw it in Europe, I immediately snapped up an eyeliner for my daughter to try and she liked it and we went on from there to buy other Catrice makeup.
MAC really does bring it. I mostly think of clinique for skincare, and just kind of forget they have make-up, too. Love videos like this and loving Vlogmas this year!
Yes, clinique still makes their eyeshadow base. I just bought it. It's better than the urban Decay. It's better than any other eyeshadow base I've ever used. My eyeshadow last allll day, and I have oily lids.
Clinique has so many shades of foundations. The only one that is a true match for me is one of theirs. I have a very ruddy complexion and struggle with every other brand
my LARGE orders to Revolution Beauty is in the UK right now and my HUGE Coloured Raine and Juvias place orders are on their way. so excited
Hi Jen! I finally broke down and got stone cold fox, had been holding off, but I love it!
Me too! I did my first ever Colourpop order on Black Friday
The Catrice Advent calendar was terrific this year!
Really enjoyed this video 😊 I love watching you bc you are just about the only influencer that talks about really good brands that don’t get enough attention. A lot of them are drugstore (or if they aren’t you provide a drugstore alternative usually APPRECIATED) I love that you love hearing from your viewers as well. You try all the products and spend your $$ so we don’t have to. You give honest reviews and recommendations. We see you! We appreciate you and love you for it ❤ Love the eye look 😊 your son hit a home run again with his pick! Have a great weekend. Hugs 💖
Milani’s stay put eyeliner is the best! Way better than any high end’s I’ve tried and really does last all day. My fave eyeliner for my waterline. Clinique’s skin products will always be my fave, especially if you have more dry sensitive skin like me. A bit pricey, but worth it.
Buxom, Anastasia, Too Faced, and It cosmetics are my most favorite under hyped high brands because they make good makeup that's cruelty free and often it's not stupidly priced or goes on really good sales often. I do still reach for my Mac Studio Fix, though. And probably always will. Mac and Clinique and Revlon would be up there as favorites, but I try to use as much cruelty free as possible, although if it works better than anything else on me, I will purchase it regardless. But I have as much cruelty free makeup as possible. As for drugstores, all the brands I like are already hyped except for Essense and Milani.
I am really loving your vlogmas!! every video is so great! Very grateful for your hard work!! ❤
Come to think of it I think that’s why i also don’t have any Mac products except the paint pot😂 I hate when people talk to me when im shopping. Just let me spend money irresponsibly in peace lol
Clinique almost powder and Pansy Pop blush, and Revlon color stay liquid eyeliner are holy grails for me.
I was so glad Catrice made it! I commented many times on your channel how underrated Catrice is. It's my top fav drugstore makeup brand. I even love their skincare products. Haven't tried anything I didn't like thus far.
I found a Catrice eyeshadow palette at TJ Maxx recently and it’s amazing! I already loved the foundation, concealer and brightening pink powder so I knew it was worth checking out especially for $5 ❤
Great tip! I’ll start watching for this brand at the TJX stores, ty!
Love seeing your surrounds..I’m in Australia, so very different this time of year
Love Doll 10 eye shadows, I was hoping they would have come out with a new one, still holding out for a pink/mauve/purple one.🌲🎄💖
Clinique blushes are so under rated! Love their blushes!
Hey Jen Mac have always been a fantastic brand love them ❤
Nabla's eyebrow pencil in Neptune (which is described as a "cold medium brown") used to be sold at Ulta. Not anymore. Now I have to order directly from their website, where it ships from Italy, so I order 3 pencils at a time -- SO GOOD!!!
I actually love your eyeshadow. I feel like it matches your lipstick with the little bit of gold in the lip gloss (I think) :) Great job to your son!
I'm in Vancouver, BC, and have not seen Catrice in stores since 2021. It's a shame. My adult sister had alot of Clinique in the 80s when I was a kid. the packaging looked so scientific/lab-like. then my college girlfriends loved the chubby stick in the early and mid 90s.
Bare Minerals powder concealer should be promoted more for touch ups or if a blemish you covered needs a bit of help even when you're otherwise finished with your face. The lightest shade is a bit dark, and I think it's just okay on its own, but when the coverage on a blemish is just "off" or not quite right, it adds a little boost in coverage.
The Revlon Super Lustrous The Gloss is one of the best lip glosses I’ve ever used. It’s moisturizing, line smoothing (but not “plumping”), glassy, and comfortable. Fatal Apple is a beautiful sheer red that looks amazing on my fair skin. Indulge in It is a great black honey alternative if you find black honey too purple, since it leans more brown than purple.
cover girl classic blushes- natural glow and soft mink are the best!!
Thanks Jen for sharing this fun video 😊 In Canada, the Catrice brand isn't available here any longer - the Essence brand is quite popular here. I do like the Essence mascara's - Call me Queen is one of my favorites 🥰 I also like their Eyelash primer and some of the blush shades. Sadly, I don't think Almay gets enough love - their products are good quality too. Take care everyone 🌹
I love the Nabla eyeshadow sticks, even though I got basic colors they blend so easily. I love the palette I got that was suggested on this channel, especially for the "one and done" gray shadow in it.
Agree with all of this! Clinique high impact mascara is such a good everyday mascara
I’m so picky about mascara and this one shocked me at how great it is! The length it gives without clumps is ❤
Revlon eyeshadows in the little pots are amazing!!
There are so many products from Catrice I love and I have mature skin!!
Mine didn’t make it but I didn’t expect it to 😅. I use subtle beauty. They come in customisable stacks that are perfect for travel or just lifestyles.
They focus on reduced packing and opt for refill pans that have the perfect amount product you can realistically use before expiring. They don’t melt if they get forgotten in the car and are tsa friendly.
I wish more people would talk about the brand. Its affordable especially in the long run.
Excellent video!!! Yes, I have the Nabla Jelly lips in every color with backups!!
Catrice makeup is still available for purchase at Walmart, at very good prices. Many smaller towns even have Walmarts near them these days. My local store carries a large variety of Cartice Products in their stores and for delivery/shipping.
When getting items in (or delivered from) the store, you just have to be careful to make sure that your items have not been opened, swatched, or otherwise tampered with. Of course, this is true anywhere. You can never be too careful these days. ❤❤❤
Clinique was my 1st higher end makeup purchase when I was 18. I keep Clinique even better, dark spot corrector in my skincare routine. I do purchase from a discount store. I want to try their newer mascara in the dark green tube.
Milani powder, blush, lip oil
The boutique in the salon where I get my nails done carries Moira! I've purchased 2 eyeshadow palettes, and I love them!
Oh wow that's so cool!
I'm loving the Colorpop shawdows. I also like the Revlon blushes.
I really loved the angled kajal 3-in-1 eyeliner with the angled tip. It means the perfect winged eyeliner
OMG I agree… catrice is my FAVORITE non drugstore drugstore brand. Love love love their foundation
If you want to revisit the Clinique touch base eyeshadow primers, they are having 30% off on their website today 12/12. I think they only have 3 colors now. I use the nude rose shade sometimes instead of painterly if you want to try something with a little pink. Just have to keep the foil top and close them securely so they don't dry out. They came out in the 80's so way ahead of their time. If you join the rewards program you get free shipping and they don't bombard you with emails. Definitely my favorite department store brand but the prices have gone up so I try to shop sales and discount stores.
I just recently discovered discovered buxom eyeshadow and i never hear anyone talking those. The shadow is so smooth and pigmented.
Hi Jen, one brand that isn’t mentioned a lot by creators is MAX FACTOR, I love their mascaras and their lipsticks are equally great. Love Katherine xoxo
Really like my Catrice foundation and just got the blush you're wearing a couple of weeks ago, it's great, especially for travel. Another underrated brand Moria!