I love that you're truly de-influencing and not just doing buy this, not that type videos and calling it de-influencing. Truly looking at your collection and considering your need and preferences and not just hopping on certain trends and products because you see them everywhere.
as a person of color (or just a brown person) SEasian), i love the RB blushes because its so pigmented. i dont put a dot ( a dot is too sheer for me), i need a swipe for it to show! I def agree tho for white/light people it is too much esp if you dont like a blush forward look
Same I’m Dominican and the lighter RB blush I have to legit swipe it across to my cheeks to mimick the babydoll pink blush effect, even the darker shade I think I can get away with 2-3 dots.
I’m pale AF so probably lean toward Kelly on maybe not needing to try this. But I’m soooo glad that my darker skinned sisters have a pigmented product that performs for them! There are so many blushes out there that I can tell wouldn’t work for anyone much darker than me, and it always strikes me how annoying that must be for those folks.
I agree!! I’m a dark skin girlie (Fenty 440/ Nars New Caledonia) and I can’t imagine doing makeup without my Rare Beauty Blushes. This is the only blush at Sephora that shows up on my skin without using a lot of product. So to me the Rare Beauty blush is a must have & I always stock up! Also her shade range is so inclusive to pretty much everyone which I love!!💗💗
thank you for not promoting hyper consumption and conscious shopping! but also please don’t get down on yourself if you do end up buying products you don’t necessarily need sometimes ❤
I love the Rare beauty blushes, but they're not kidding with the one dot rule, although I don't think it applies to every shade and every skin tone. I'm quite fair and I can build up Bliss and Hope without a problem, that not the case with other shades. I would suggest waiting for the holiday minis that they've been putting out every year
@@Emma-se5wmsame. I have a full size one and I wish they sold a sample or travel size one because I don’t think I will ever be able to even halfway finish it
Hi, Kelly. I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your format, here. Rather than disparaging the viral products, you clearly state why you aren't purchasing them and why others might want to pass on them, too. Nicely done!
This is why you are one of the very few makeup RUclipsrs I still watch. You understand the concept of “Go have fun! but I’m not having fun” 😂 and “if you have something similar, it’s really the same”. Thanks for being the voice of reason with overconsumption!
For a Rare Beauty product, I’d recommend the bronzer sticks over the blushes. They are so easy to blend and look so good. I have a cooler undertone so I’m excited to pick up one of the newer cool toned ones. In terms of blushes, my favorite ones are the Melt cosmetics cream blushlights - they are beautiful and last forever on the skin and can be used over powder - highly recommend! ❤
Like others already said not all the shades of the Rare Beauty blushes are extremely pigmented. I have the shade Bliss and I can use like 3 dots of the blush. So if you’re considering getting it, just swatch it in store and see for yourself.
Yes! I was going to say the same thing. I have 4 of them and noticed that Hope and Bliss need more dots to show up on my face (and I’m pretty fair skinned), while Happy and Grace need just 1 dot to give good color. 😊
I couldn’t have said it better myself! Solid advice! And there has to be a reason you keep putting it in your cart haha! You never know it may be a formula you absolutely fall in love with and who knows maybe that’s why you have been so reluctant to try it? The best thing about makeup is experimenting and exploring. At the same time, everyone has different tastes and styles so what might seems like an amazing product to some, might also seem pointless to others. 😊
Yes! I just realized few weeks ago that I tend to dupe my collection, especially with blushes. And now every time I’m tempted to buy a new one I think what’s the point? It helps me a lot at keeping things under control! ❤
I noticed that I do that with eyeshadow. Last fall, I did a major purge and just kept my favorite two of each shade. It seems I only really use 4 or 5 shades 😅 I had a ton of each shade in different Formulas.
I am the same way with the Charlotte Tilbury blush and highlighter. I do have to say though the rare beauty was a good buy for me, will last forever and the color payoff is worth it.
Same about the CT blushI was so close to buying it (I love the look of the originals, but I prefer a matte blush), but thankfully the price made me stop and reconsider. During that time I realized that I already have a ton of liquid blush in practically the same shades.
I’m a brown gal and the d-bronzi pairs really well with any sunscreen that leaves a slight white cast. Gives a beautiful glow. P.s love your videos. You are adorable ❤
Thank you Kelly. It’s so nice to watch an influencer not pushing a product just because, just because. I like to watch influencers that have our best interest at heart. That’s an influencer for my taste. It makes me believe when yo do recommend it’s something I really need to try.
As someone who lives in a country (Brazil) where the local beauty and makeup industry is HUGE (the second one is expanding more and getting better nowadays) and far away more accessable than foreign makeup - ex: you can find Maybelline at some drugstores for R$60-almost R$100, not a really cheap price -, I bought the Rare Beauty blush in the shade Bliss just for having an imported makeup and (somehow) compare to my national blushes. And I have to say: I love it! At least with the Bliss shade, I can build with more than 4 taps (I have medium skin with neutral-warm undertones) and it could look very scary at the beginning, but at the end of the day, it gets subtle and really pretty. As you said it, sometimes you're not the audience or just not get the hype - and nowadays, with *everywhere and everybody* almost saying to you BUY THIS or BUY THAT, it's something important to estabilish for yourself. P.S.: Kelly, if someday in your life you have the chance of trying Brazilian makeup (they're really nice!), I would recommend you Vizzela products. It's a cruelty-free and vegan brand which have many amazing products - I have to say some things are even better than some products in the US hahahaha - and I think you gonna love it. ❤xoxo from Rio de Janeiro!
Regarding Dior, I have LOVED their Lip Glow stick gloss and repurchased multiple times at $38, ugh. Just found the Wet and Wild Rose Comfort glosses and honestly prefer them! They are $5 and are basically the same minus the bulky (but beautiful) packaging!
The holiday sets for the RB Blushes are nice because the deluxe sample sizes are really a better size than the full size. If you are ever inclined to pick them up, get the minis, its plenty of product.
I actually only own the Rare Beauty blush out of these products, and it is a mini. I think I would love the debronzi because I live in Florida, and my body is often darker than my face, but I use the elf halo glow in a darker shade and love it. (For anyone looking for a good alternative.)
Completely agreed on the Rare Beauty Blush. I'm somewhat interested, but would only cave if they came out with a mini. I don't need my liquid blush to last me 10 years, or well after it will expire!
i went to sephora just an hour ago planning on getting the RB blush, when i saw it , it was giant lol. i might use that one for forever. waiting for mini's to come out ,for now i will just use my free tarte blush powder 😂😂
I have a few shades of the rare beauty blushes, and they’re great. They look pretty natural, they don’t emphasise texture, and they last all day. That being said, I’ve only got three, I won’t buy anymore - I have enough blush to last a life time now (5 in total)
I tried the rare beauty blush in the shade ‘happy’ and found it to be way too pigmented, but then I tried the shade ‘hope’ and it’s perfect for us fair skin girlies. I can apply more than just the one dot on my cheek and it blends in beautifully, gives me a flush from within glow, and the color does not overwhelm me as much as the viral bright pink 🤗
The Rare Beauty blush almost gets me everytime but I think I like sheer ones better, like Flower Beauty. What foundations have you been loving lately? I'm looking for some new ones and I always trust your recommendations.
Try the rare beauty blush. I’m putting the dot on my hand and then put the blush with a brush on my cheek. It isn’t as pigmented as people make it seem.
I refuse to buy products from celebrity lines. No Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez or Selena Gomez, to name a few. I figure they've already made their fortune on other things. They are in the business of beauty for the money and not the passion. Fragrances are ditto.
Honestly I really needed to see this style of video. It’s been so hard to not buy everything right now with all the sales and hype. So thank you 😊 I agree with you on certain categories you don’t need to spend a high end price for a good product. Probably the only category I disagree with is eyeshadow. I’ve only found one drug store brand with good eyeshadow profusion. I used to say color pop but I feel like those expire after only a year or two. I have high end palettes that have lasted 5+ years which makes it more worth it for me. I also think the Charlotte Tilbury brow pencil is worth it because you can buy refills for a decent price plus it’s a beautiful product. 😊
I love the points you are making! Trying to remind myself the same every day. I am like when you are done with the one you truly love then you can replace with one of these things if you still want them... but love the things you love first.
Great video! Per D-Bronzi I'd recommend this product for anyone who wants to adjust/ customize their foundation shade to a darker shade for summer time or vacation trip and not just when you self tan. Useful for a makeup lover who maybe likes to splurge and buy high end foundations but wants to save some money and go custom shade route instead of going and buying a new darker shade. You only need a few tiny drops and it blends well with foundations and skin tints.
I like the de bronzi for a mix in in my foundations. I use this in the summer, so I don’t have to buy another shade of foundation. You could take a matte powder blush and make it a cream by mixing in a lotion. The rare blushes are the best in the mini size. Best to get them during the holidays when you can get minis.
I caved and got the rare beauty blush a month ago... and I find it very difficult to work with. I have been wearing makeup for almost a decade, and I consider myself quite good. I also have pretty decent skin - I am 23 and spend a lot of time taking care of it. All of that being said, the blush just does not look good on me. The color is gorgeous (happy) and I want it to look good so bad... I just can't get myself to love it! I have applied it in every way imaginable and it does not want to blend well, looks patchy, and does not layer over or under other products without so much time spent making it work. Some people swear by it, but I was SO let down. I still try to use it because I bought it, but man, I am soooo disappointed!
I bought bliss early on when people were starting to rave about that blush and I returned it. The Matte formulas are not that easy to work with. It's a pretty color but it's not unique.
I just got one and have been liking it - but I would like a different shade. I even swatched them all in the store twice before buying it. A sponge works better for me than a brush, putting it on my hand first than dabbing the sponge lighting in, and it does look better when I do a powder blush over top. But still - shades are not my fav
Great video! I refuse to spend big bucks on any cosmetics when the drugstore exists. I adore blushes it's a weakness, but I really only reach for about five shades of peach, coral, bright pink, lavender, and Rosie Brown. The ones I have will probably last me for a decade LOL and I'm heavy-handed. I think fomo motivates a lot of people's purchases whether they know it or not
Totally understand your take on the rare blush (although it’s a shame hahahah), but it’s not that bad with the pigmentation if you get a lighter and dewy shade. Try Hope in store! Not scary at all.
Flower Beauty makes an alternative for the DBronzi actually in case your friend still needs one 🤣 1 bottle lasted me like two years using it almost every day, and I only got rid of it because I was worried about the expiration. And back when I was interested in the DBronzi, it had wheat germ in it and I can’t have products with gluten in it, and Flower Beauty’s is gluten free.
The Rare Beauty blushes are gorgeous. I just remove some of the product before I put a dot on my face and I find it can be sheer and build able from there. That said, they're the only liquid blushes I own, so I can't compare them to any other brand as far as quality or performance.
yes! I’ve been trying to pair down my makeup collection because it’s just gotten out of control and I’m moving to college where I won’t have room for all of it. Switching to the mindset of if I have one bronzer for example that I really like I don’t need to try a new one.
No girl, you are not wrong… The rare beauty blush‘s are beautiful, but dang are they hard to use? I was trying to put one on while I was watching this video and I had to remove it. I tell myself it’s because I have mature skin, and I need a more emollient blush, which may be true, but my profusion liquid blushes are more forgiving and they’re only five dollars.
Thanks for setting me straight! Lately I've been splurging on Korean skincare and makeup, some I actually need, but mainly cause I've been stressed! You reminded me that I don't have to buy what's trending cause I might have something similiar or it might not suit my preference 👍🏻And I also thought the pink under the eye was overdone!
I adore the Rare Beauty blushes. They are so pigmented and last all day. I get that you have lots of choices so isn't what you need, but I love it. I have very fair skin and use my fingers to blend the Rare Beauty blush and it works every time.
I love d bronzi - I’m super fair, don’t tan & don’t use foundation & it’s the only bronzer I can wear. One dot gives such a light natural glow - I love it. Always going out of stock through which is super annoying! I agree about the rare beauty blushes - i also prefer sheer buildable, too pigmented puts me off. Great video Kelly ❤
I genuinely think Rare Beauty’s dewy liquid blush formula isn’t pigmented, definitely more buildable. Not sure on the matte ones. I’m very fair and want to get the DE D Bronzi but I am so torn on so I get it do I don’t. So expensive in Australia 😢
I love when you share tips on how to use the makeup we have to achieve a certain look! I hate buying a product for one specific look like I need it to pull its weight lol!
I couldn't agree more with the Rare blushes. I got the shade Bliss sometime last year and I ended up getting rid of it to someone who was going to be able to get use out of it. Firstly I'm not much of a blush girl as I already deal with redness on my cheeks, secondly I also want a blush that's sheer but buildable! I can't stand those super pigmented blushes you really have to be careful when putting on! And also, people keep saying "Omg you need so little it's going to last forever" when the issue with that is that makeup actually EXPIRES! You can't use a makeup product, and especially a liquid/cream one for months and years as it's going to expire a lot sooner than powder ones so I'd not even be close to finishing half the bottle once it expires and that just isn't worth it to me. I think it's just yet another "viral" product that people love right now but then get sick of it. I mean no one wants to really use the same shade for weeks and months and owning more than one of these is a waste of money imo. I do also agree though that if they came out with them in a mini I'd possibly consider getting another one.
As a. Make up enthusiast, I have tried the new blushes from CT. beautiful and so easy to use, I find myself reaching for it all the time. Rare beauty blushes. Tried both formulas. If you don’t like them very pigmented, try the dewy formula and go for the colour hope. Not so pigmented and easier to blend as well. But there are products I like more from them such as the mascara and the powder, the tinted moisturiser, which i recommend to my friends instead of the blushes. They are not bad but they are not very user friendly. And as for the glossed and the lip liners, girl I rarely splurge on them, no need. Agreed.
I love drugstore dupes so I REFUSE to buy any Charlotte Tilbury, Fenty, Makeup by Mario and most other expensive brands. I did finally cave after months and bought the Rare Beauty highlighter Exhilirate 😅🤦🏽♀️
In case there are more Dutch people watching: I haven't tried the Dior lip oil myself, but I heard that the HEMA lip oil (€ 4 or so) is a spot on dupe for it!
I would buy the Rare Beauty blushes if they came in mini sizes. I think they’re very pretty but I know I wouldn’t be able to use it up and I worry about it going bad in the future.
I actually have a mini of the rare beauty bliss blush, and I’m so glad I didn’t get the full size! (It was a holiday trio 2 years ago) I thought it was an everyday neutral, but it’s actually very peachy, which I hate. I do like the formula despite also being a sheer/buildable blush person, but that shade is a huge miss for me.
Girl I’m telling u eventually u should try rare beauty bliss 😂 I’m fair and I use more than one dot. What I love the most is that it’s so smoothing of my pores and I have large pores, oily skin and it’s so great. I used the whole thing, when I had it that’s all I used every single day. Sooo smoothing on the cheeks
I love the Rare Beauty blush because it is very pigmented, I don't have time to build up layers of blush haha. That being said, I got one of the holiday kits with mini sizes, which is the way to go in my opinion.
Agree. I’d return the rare beauty blush I got as a gift if I could. It’s so pigmented I use it under my foundation. Build it more after that if need more.
I agree with you about the Rare Beauty blush. I have never used it, but it seems to be highly pigmented and made to go "under" foundation. I rarely wear foundation, so it seems like it'll be clownish on my pale face. I rather use something sheer and natural, and I could build it up if necessary. I have more control of it that way. I want their new tinted lip oil. That seems like a product made for me.
I do agree about pigmented blushes, I use the korean brand a'pieu liquid blush and even with that one ( which is much more sheer and buildable) putting more than too dots is too much for me and I'm not even as fair as you! I think pigmented blushes work well for darker skintones or people who like their blushes be very bold and visible.
I got the rare beauty mini birthday gift from Sephora like a year or 2 ago. It is so good! However, I’m pretty light skinned and I use more than 1 dot. I think because it’s more of the dewy formula and a lighter shade. It is so pretty though
My thoughts. . . the Rare Beauty mini blushes are super nice, but I need drugstore alternatives. Please keep them coming. I'm retiring and I need to cut makeup costs,
Thanks for doing these videos as a reminder to shop our stashes! I personally have oily skin and I don’t love liquid or cream blushes outside of the CP super shock formula. I don’t need those formulas on my face in humid FL. I have the Dior lip oil. It’s not really a lip oil-it’s a pretty sticky product. I prefer my Milani.
I love my jason wu cream blush & makeup revolution cream bronzer, they're easily blended & build- able , I think the Rare beauty blush while they look 😍 definitely something I'd probably go overboard with😂.
I have two of the Rare beauty blushes, and while I like them, I don't use them nearly as much as others because I'm so fair (probably a shade or two lighter than you)! And I'd say I usually wear very heavy blush. Looking back, i wish I'd saved my money because I already own so many blushes. However-- if ur someone who struggles with the pigment of the rare beauty blushes, I find putting it on the back of my hand and picking up with a wet sponge is much easier! It works for both the matte and dewy formulas.
I've had my eye on the Rare beauty blushes but never bought any because 1) I already have a similar product I enjoy using 2) I usually buy the same color blush in everything be it liquid or powder and 3) I don't wear makeup often enough to feasibly use it before it expires.
Your reasoning helps me to not buy another blush. I have plenty already. However, I do love the rare beauty blush because it lasts forever on my oily skin.
Honestly, I have the Dior lip oil, and I prefer the Colourpop lip oil. It feels better on, lasts longer, and wears down more gracefully. The Dior one is fussy and only looks good for a short amount of time
An alternative to D Bronze drops is Indeed Labs nano bronzing drops available at Ulta. Love this video concept. It took me growing out of my 20s to realize I wasn't the audience for every viral makeup product 😅 I have saved so much money since that revelation.
i remember watching a tiktok where someone compared the dior lip oil ingredients to drugstore glosses and the drugstore glosses had more noteworthy skincare ingredients
This is why I love you! There are million dupes out there dude it’s the fun of makeup and it’s hard to remember with all the info out there but you always remind us to chill for a second and save our bread lol
I have been using the D-Bronzi for years, well before it went viral. I am a Florida native and wear sunscreen everyday to prevent skin damage, but I miss having a slight tan. Even though I am also fair, I love this product. I mix it with moisturizer and it’s not too dark, it’s just a little glowy the best way. I use it every day, and now I can’t find it in stock. Hoping it will be back for Sephora VIB sale, that’s when I stock up.
You are missing out with Rare Beauty blush! 💞 Shades Hope and Bliss and foolproof. Bliss is super sheer and very difficult to over-apply. I have a similar skin tone to you. Try the Bliss sample next time you're at Sephora!
Haha RIGHT AFTER I wrote this you said that your followers would say you should get Bliss! 😂 But you should! It's not terrifyingly overpigmented, especially when mixed with a little drop of liquid highlight and used with the rare beauty blush brush.
Omg finally someone said it 😂 i got the rare blush in 2021 and i was so disappointed! I do my makeup quickly in the morning and i cant deal with pigmented products, i did get bliss but it was just annoying to blend for me! My favorite blushes ever are from essence. they’re so cheap and forgiving to apply on a rush
I'm not sure this would make a difference to you, but what I really like about the Rare beauty blushes is that, for me, they're the one true multitaskers (I haven't tried as many products as you tho lol). I love them on my lids, I can use them almost as a lipstick, which I prefer to apply just a bit and sheer out with my fingers. I don't find them to be as finicky as some ppl do and I'm someone who loves to apply and blend makeup with my fingers. In conclusion, the most interesting part about these blushes for me is the variety of ways you can use them. Most cream/liquid products that are supposed to be lip + cheek + eyes never work well in all three areas on me, except for this one, which isn't even marketed as such. You might have some other product that does the same, but I hope this helps.
The Milani lip oil is amazing!!! I refuse to buy the Dior one as well. I want to try the new NYX Fat Oil ones, since they have a wider shade range. As for the bright/light pink blush trend, i admit to wanting to try a few different ones to get the closest dupe to the Dior (I also refuse to pay $42 for a tiny blush). I have the Too Faced one, but I am dying to try the Persona and Tarte versions. Trying to talk myself off the ledge here and just use what I have until the trend passes 😂. I already own more blush than I can ever conceivably use in a lifetime. Thanks for the amazing content and honest opinions!
Girl… I am SO happy to see your account get the love it deserves!! I heavily trust your opinion on products, especially since we have similar skin types and preferences! Keep it up!! Love love love 🥹💕
The problem I have with all these makeup brands releasing the pink bubblegum blush in powder, cream and all other formulas is that it does not show up on brown and black skin, yet Dior charges almost $80 for one and it’s not even buildable on paler skin tones let alone on more melanated skin tones. I love the color but I get the same pink bubblegum cheeks from using one powder blush I bought from Benefit cosmetics in 2022 summer. It was in the shade Shelle and it looks so natural on my medium - tan brown skin tone and lasts me 24 hours. The thing with this pink blush shade is that it’s not complimentary on woc tbh but a purple or peachy blush will give you the same effect yet I see everyone on tiktok including brown influencers promoting these pink blush shade and they are purchasing every one from every single brand out there lol. What a waste of women of colors money meanwhile it doesn’t even give you the same effect it’s supposed to give.
I do agree on not spending much on liners, lipgloss etc. but I do find really good mascaras from Lancôme and Laura Mericer. Any drugstore recommendations?
I feel like what makes rare beauty blush unique for me is the lasting power and not needing to cake on the product to get both pigment and lasting power. As a health care worker who works long shifts this is the one blush that stay my whole work day! I will say I have the shade hope and I apply a lot more than one dot with a sponge to get it the way I like it. I do think the one dot rule is not as important for lighter shades. The shade truth ( terracotta color) that I have I definitely do one dot. So I get the hype but I don’t know if it worth it for everyone. Also Dior lip oil is not even close to tempting for me 😂. Way to expensive for something. I think the drug store can do just as well.
OMG saaaame to me, I don’t spend a ton of money on things like mascara, brow pencils, eyeliners and lip pencils, I bought most or all of these products from Korea sites, their prices are so reasonable and working (to me) just as good as any high end products, especially their mascara and eyeliners!
I am not familiar with those first two items mentioned. I considered buying the Dior lip oils. But after swatching them in store, I changed my mind. The shades that appear brighter or darker in the tubes swatch with little or no pigment. I agree about the Rare Beauty blushes. They can be overwhelming. A sheer and buildable blush is definitely much better. I considered the Charlotte Tilbury blushes, but took them off my list after watching this video. I’ll save my money for something else.
I don’t love the rare beauty blush. It dries super quick and makes it hard to blend out. Plus it’s just way too pigmented. I guess I’m old school and just prefer a powder blush.
I think you phrased it perfectly with “if you already own one, you own them all.”
I love that you're truly de-influencing and not just doing buy this, not that type videos and calling it de-influencing. Truly looking at your collection and considering your need and preferences and not just hopping on certain trends and products because you see them everywhere.
as a person of color (or just a brown person) SEasian), i love the RB blushes because its so pigmented. i dont put a dot ( a dot is too sheer for me), i need a swipe for it to show! I def agree tho for white/light people it is too much esp if you dont like a blush forward look
Same I’m Dominican and the lighter RB blush I have to legit swipe it across to my cheeks to mimick the babydoll pink blush effect, even the darker shade I think I can get away with 2-3 dots.
I’m pale AF so probably lean toward Kelly on maybe not needing to try this. But I’m soooo glad that my darker skinned sisters have a pigmented product that performs for them! There are so many blushes out there that I can tell wouldn’t work for anyone much darker than me, and it always strikes me how annoying that must be for those folks.
I agree!! I’m a dark skin girlie (Fenty 440/ Nars New Caledonia) and I can’t imagine doing makeup without my Rare Beauty Blushes. This is the only blush at Sephora that shows up on my skin without using a lot of product. So to me the Rare Beauty blush is a must have & I always stock up! Also her shade range is so inclusive to pretty much everyone which I love!!💗💗
thank you for not promoting hyper consumption and conscious shopping! but also please don’t get down on yourself if you do end up buying products you don’t necessarily need sometimes ❤
I love the Rare beauty blushes, but they're not kidding with the one dot rule, although I don't think it applies to every shade and every skin tone. I'm quite fair and I can build up Bliss and Hope without a problem, that not the case with other shades. I would suggest waiting for the holiday minis that they've been putting out every year
Agree!! Specially with the dewy shades, if it’s a lighter one it’s not scary at all, i usually use more than one dot and i’m very VERY pale
Waiting for a mini or value set is a good idea! They do tempt me but I worry I'd not get enough use out of a full size before it would expire.
I was gonna say the same thing, I’m fair and I have to use much more of bliss than a dot
@@Crystal0139 yep, bliss, hope and encourage are all multiple dots for me and I’m super fair!
@@Emma-se5wmsame. I have a full size one and I wish they sold a sample or travel size one because I don’t think I will ever be able to even halfway finish it
Hi, Kelly. I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your format, here. Rather than disparaging the viral products, you clearly state why you aren't purchasing them and why others might want to pass on them, too. Nicely done!
This is why you are one of the very few makeup RUclipsrs I still watch. You understand the concept of “Go have fun! but I’m not having fun” 😂 and “if you have something similar, it’s really the same”. Thanks for being the voice of reason with overconsumption!
For a Rare Beauty product, I’d recommend the bronzer sticks over the blushes. They are so easy to blend and look so good. I have a cooler undertone so I’m excited to pick up one of the newer cool toned ones. In terms of blushes, my favorite ones are the Melt cosmetics cream blushlights - they are beautiful and last forever on the skin and can be used over powder - highly recommend! ❤
Like others already said not all the shades of the Rare Beauty blushes are extremely pigmented. I have the shade Bliss and I can use like 3 dots of the blush. So if you’re considering getting it, just swatch it in store and see for yourself.
Yes! I was going to say the same thing. I have 4 of them and noticed that Hope and Bliss need more dots to show up on my face (and I’m pretty fair skinned), while Happy and Grace need just 1 dot to give good color. 😊
I couldn’t have said it better myself! Solid advice! And there has to be a reason you keep putting it in your cart haha! You never know it may be a formula you absolutely fall in love with and who knows maybe that’s why you have been so reluctant to try it? The best thing about makeup is experimenting and exploring. At the same time, everyone has different tastes and styles so what might seems like an amazing product to some, might also seem pointless to others. 😊
Yes! I just realized few weeks ago that I tend to dupe my collection, especially with blushes. And now every time I’m tempted to buy a new one I think what’s the point? It helps me a lot at keeping things under control! ❤
I noticed that I do that with eyeshadow. Last fall, I did a major purge and just kept my favorite two of each shade. It seems I only really use 4 or 5 shades 😅 I had a ton of each shade in different Formulas.
I am the same way with the Charlotte Tilbury blush and highlighter. I do have to say though the rare beauty was a good buy for me, will last forever and the color payoff is worth it.
Same about the CT blushI was so close to buying it (I love the look of the originals, but I prefer a matte blush), but thankfully the price made me stop and reconsider. During that time I realized that I already have a ton of liquid blush in practically the same shades.
I’m a brown gal and the d-bronzi pairs really well with any sunscreen that leaves a slight white cast. Gives a beautiful glow. P.s love your videos. You are adorable ❤
Thank you Kelly. It’s so nice to watch an influencer not pushing a product just because, just because. I like to watch influencers that have our best interest at heart. That’s an influencer for my taste. It makes me believe when yo do recommend it’s something I really need to try.
As someone who lives in a country (Brazil) where the local beauty and makeup industry is HUGE (the second one is expanding more and getting better nowadays) and far away more accessable than foreign makeup - ex: you can find Maybelline at some drugstores for R$60-almost R$100, not a really cheap price -, I bought the Rare Beauty blush in the shade Bliss just for having an imported makeup and (somehow) compare to my national blushes. And I have to say: I love it! At least with the Bliss shade, I can build with more than 4 taps (I have medium skin with neutral-warm undertones) and it could look very scary at the beginning, but at the end of the day, it gets subtle and really pretty. As you said it, sometimes you're not the audience or just not get the hype - and nowadays, with *everywhere and everybody* almost saying to you BUY THIS or BUY THAT, it's something important to estabilish for yourself.
P.S.: Kelly, if someday in your life you have the chance of trying Brazilian makeup (they're really nice!), I would recommend you Vizzela products. It's a cruelty-free and vegan brand which have many amazing products - I have to say some things are even better than some products in the US hahahaha - and I think you gonna love it. ❤xoxo from Rio de Janeiro!
The blushes are pretty pigmented, but mixed with the liquid highlighter they’re amazing 😻
Regarding Dior, I have LOVED their Lip Glow stick gloss and repurchased multiple times at $38, ugh. Just found the Wet and Wild Rose Comfort glosses and honestly prefer them! They are $5 and are basically the same minus the bulky (but beautiful) packaging!
I love the concept of this video. I'd enjoy it as a series! Or maybe incorporate the idea into a Purchase or Pass kind of video.
The holiday sets for the RB Blushes are nice because the deluxe sample sizes are really a better size than the full size. If you are ever inclined to pick them up, get the minis, its plenty of product.
I actually only own the Rare Beauty blush out of these products, and it is a mini.
I think I would love the debronzi because I live in Florida, and my body is often darker than my face, but I use the elf halo glow in a darker shade and love it. (For anyone looking for a good alternative.)
Same on the RB blushes. I don’t like being super careful during application 😅
Completely agreed on the Rare Beauty Blush. I'm somewhat interested, but would only cave if they came out with a mini. I don't need my liquid blush to last me 10 years, or well after it will expire!
i went to sephora just an hour ago planning on getting the RB blush, when i saw it , it was giant lol. i might use that one for forever. waiting for mini's to come out ,for now i will just use my free tarte blush powder 😂😂
I have a few shades of the rare beauty blushes, and they’re great. They look pretty natural, they don’t emphasise texture, and they last all day. That being said, I’ve only got three, I won’t buy anymore - I have enough blush to last a life time now (5 in total)
I tried the rare beauty blush in the shade ‘happy’ and found it to be way too pigmented, but then I tried the shade ‘hope’ and it’s perfect for us fair skin girlies. I can apply more than just the one dot on my cheek and it blends in beautifully, gives me a flush from within glow, and the color does not overwhelm me as much as the viral bright pink 🤗
Good to know! And happily that’s the color I was most interested 😊
@@Rain_Reign Yes - I have that one and feel the same way! Bliss is also not as pigmented and needs more than 1 dot for me 👍🏻
I tried hope, and it still looked crazy on me 😭
Your eyeshadow makes your eyes pop so much. Gorgeous!
The Rare Beauty blush almost gets me everytime but I think I like sheer ones better, like Flower Beauty. What foundations have you been loving lately? I'm looking for some new ones and I always trust your recommendations.
Try the rare beauty blush. I’m putting the dot on my hand and then put the blush with a brush on my cheek. It isn’t as pigmented as people make it seem.
I refuse to buy products from celebrity lines. No Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez or Selena Gomez, to name a few. I figure they've already made their fortune on other things. They are in the business of beauty for the money and not the passion. Fragrances are ditto.
Loveeee this look! The hair and eye look, they’re amazing!
Your hair and your makeup are beautiful 😍. Thanks for reminding us we don’t need anything 😩😩
Honestly I really needed to see this style of video. It’s been so hard to not buy everything right now with all the sales and hype. So thank you 😊 I agree with you on certain categories you don’t need to spend a high end price for a good product. Probably the only category I disagree with is eyeshadow. I’ve only found one drug store brand with good eyeshadow profusion. I used to say color pop but I feel like those expire after only a year or two. I have high end palettes that have lasted 5+ years which makes it more worth it for me. I also think the Charlotte Tilbury brow pencil is worth it because you can buy refills for a decent price plus it’s a beautiful product. 😊
I love the points you are making! Trying to remind myself the same every day. I am like when you are done with the one you truly love then you can replace with one of these things if you still want them... but love the things you love first.
Great video! Per D-Bronzi I'd recommend this product for anyone who wants to adjust/ customize their foundation shade to a darker shade for summer time or vacation trip and not just when you self tan. Useful for a makeup lover who maybe likes to splurge and buy high end foundations but wants to save some money and go custom shade route instead of going and buying a new darker shade. You only need a few tiny drops and it blends well with foundations and skin tints.
Kelly you are so BEAUTIFUL! The hair & makeup are goals
I like the de bronzi for a mix in in my foundations. I use this in the summer, so I don’t have to buy another shade of foundation. You could take a matte powder blush and make it a cream by mixing in a lotion. The rare blushes are the best in the mini size. Best to get them during the holidays when you can get minis.
This is exactly how I use it too!
I caved and got the rare beauty blush a month ago... and I find it very difficult to work with. I have been wearing makeup for almost a decade, and I consider myself quite good. I also have pretty decent skin - I am 23 and spend a lot of time taking care of it. All of that being said, the blush just does not look good on me. The color is gorgeous (happy) and I want it to look good so bad... I just can't get myself to love it! I have applied it in every way imaginable and it does not want to blend well, looks patchy, and does not layer over or under other products without so much time spent making it work. Some people swear by it, but I was SO let down. I still try to use it because I bought it, but man, I am soooo disappointed!
I bought bliss early on when people were starting to rave about that blush and I returned it. The Matte formulas are not that easy to work with. It's a pretty color but it's not unique.
I just got one and have been liking it - but I would like a different shade. I even swatched them all in the store twice before buying it. A sponge works better for me than a brush, putting it on my hand first than dabbing the sponge lighting in, and it does look better when I do a powder blush over top. But still - shades are not my fav
Great video! I refuse to spend big bucks on any cosmetics when the drugstore exists. I adore blushes it's a weakness, but I really only reach for about five shades of peach, coral, bright pink, lavender, and Rosie Brown. The ones I have will probably last me for a decade LOL and I'm heavy-handed. I think fomo motivates a lot of people's purchases whether they know it or not
Totally understand your take on the rare blush (although it’s a shame hahahah), but it’s not that bad with the pigmentation if you get a lighter and dewy shade. Try Hope in store! Not scary at all.
Flower Beauty makes an alternative for the DBronzi actually in case your friend still needs one 🤣 1 bottle lasted me like two years using it almost every day, and I only got rid of it because I was worried about the expiration. And back when I was interested in the DBronzi, it had wheat germ in it and I can’t have products with gluten in it, and Flower Beauty’s is gluten free.
I love your approach to this video. Both the content and your reasoning behind not getting these products.
The Rare Beauty blushes are gorgeous. I just remove some of the product before I put a dot on my face and I find it can be sheer and build able from there. That said, they're the only liquid blushes I own, so I can't compare them to any other brand as far as quality or performance.
Persona Bubble is on sale this Sunday with Ulta’s 21 days sale 🎉💜
yes! I’ve been trying to pair down my makeup collection because it’s just gotten out of control and I’m moving to college where I won’t have room for all of it. Switching to the mindset of if I have one bronzer for example that I really like I don’t need to try a new one.
Bliss is the most buildable shade
You can actually use more than a dot and it looks so beautiful! 💖
No girl, you are not wrong… The rare beauty blush‘s are beautiful, but dang are they hard to use? I was trying to put one on while I was watching this video and I had to remove it. I tell myself it’s because I have mature skin, and I need a more emollient blush, which may be true, but my profusion liquid blushes are more forgiving and they’re only five dollars.
Thanks for setting me straight! Lately I've been splurging on Korean skincare and makeup, some I actually need, but mainly cause I've been stressed! You reminded me that I don't have to buy what's trending cause I might have something similiar or it might not suit my preference 👍🏻And I also thought the pink under the eye was overdone!
I adore the Rare Beauty blushes. They are so pigmented and last all day. I get that you have lots of choices so isn't what you need, but I love it. I have very fair skin and use my fingers to blend the Rare Beauty blush and it works every time.
I love d bronzi - I’m super fair, don’t tan & don’t use foundation & it’s the only bronzer I can wear. One dot gives such a light natural glow - I love it. Always going out of stock through which is super annoying! I agree about the rare beauty blushes - i also prefer sheer buildable, too pigmented puts me off. Great video Kelly ❤
I genuinely think Rare Beauty’s dewy liquid blush formula isn’t pigmented, definitely more buildable. Not sure on the matte ones. I’m very fair and want to get the DE D Bronzi but I am so torn on so I get it do I don’t. So expensive in Australia 😢
I love when you share tips on how to use the makeup we have to achieve a certain look! I hate buying a product for one specific look like I need it to pull its weight lol!
Good morning Kelly! Thank you for the variety in content! ❤
I couldn't agree more with the Rare blushes. I got the shade Bliss sometime last year and I ended up getting rid of it to someone who was going to be able to get use out of it. Firstly I'm not much of a blush girl as I already deal with redness on my cheeks, secondly I also want a blush that's sheer but buildable! I can't stand those super pigmented blushes you really have to be careful when putting on! And also, people keep saying "Omg you need so little it's going to last forever" when the issue with that is that makeup actually EXPIRES! You can't use a makeup product, and especially a liquid/cream one for months and years as it's going to expire a lot sooner than powder ones so I'd not even be close to finishing half the bottle once it expires and that just isn't worth it to me. I think it's just yet another "viral" product that people love right now but then get sick of it. I mean no one wants to really use the same shade for weeks and months and owning more than one of these is a waste of money imo. I do also agree though that if they came out with them in a mini I'd possibly consider getting another one.
As a. Make up enthusiast, I have tried the new blushes from CT. beautiful and so easy to use, I find myself reaching for it all the time. Rare beauty blushes. Tried both formulas. If you don’t like them very pigmented, try the dewy formula and go for the colour hope. Not so pigmented and easier to blend as well. But there are products I like more from them such as the mascara and the powder, the tinted moisturiser, which i recommend to my friends instead of the blushes. They are not bad but they are not very user friendly. And as for the glossed and the lip liners, girl I rarely splurge on them, no need. Agreed.
I love drugstore dupes so I REFUSE to buy any Charlotte Tilbury, Fenty, Makeup by Mario and most other expensive brands. I did finally cave after months and bought the Rare Beauty highlighter Exhilirate 😅🤦🏽♀️
Is there an exact dupe for pillow talk? Cause I like the color but the price doesn't worth it for me
In case there are more Dutch people watching: I haven't tried the Dior lip oil myself, but I heard that the HEMA lip oil (€ 4 or so) is a spot on dupe for it!
I would buy the Rare Beauty blushes if they came in mini sizes. I think they’re very pretty but I know I wouldn’t be able to use it up and I worry about it going bad in the future.
I also refuse to buy the rare beauty blushes, I am paper white 💀 i would probably be annoyed by it after one use
Love the tip for the pink under eye
I actually have a mini of the rare beauty bliss blush, and I’m so glad I didn’t get the full size! (It was a holiday trio 2 years ago) I thought it was an everyday neutral, but it’s actually very peachy, which I hate. I do like the formula despite also being a sheer/buildable blush person, but that shade is a huge miss for me.
Girl I’m telling u eventually u should try rare beauty bliss 😂 I’m fair and I use more than one dot. What I love the most is that it’s so smoothing of my pores and I have large pores, oily skin and it’s so great. I used the whole thing, when I had it that’s all I used every single day. Sooo smoothing on the cheeks
I love the Rare Beauty blush because it is very pigmented, I don't have time to build up layers of blush haha. That being said, I got one of the holiday kits with mini sizes, which is the way to go in my opinion.
I love the minis! I’m never going to get a full size one, I can’t believe how enormous they are!
It probably takes the same amount of time to build up blush as it does to blend out the overly pigmented rare beauty blush.
Agree. I’d return the rare beauty blush I got as a gift if I could. It’s so pigmented I use it under my foundation. Build it more after that if need more.
I wish I own it am from India and we don't have rare beauty here 🥺and honestly I can't afford it too but one day i will save up and buy it 🥰🥺
Loved the mindset in this video!
Girl! You look gorgeous! This look gave me Charlotte Tilbury model's vibes 😍 Your eyes your hair, your blush 💓💕 Which blush are you wearing?
I agree with you about the Rare Beauty blush. I have never used it, but it seems to be highly pigmented and made to go "under" foundation. I rarely wear foundation, so it seems like it'll be clownish on my pale face. I rather use something sheer and natural, and I could build it up if necessary. I have more control of it that way. I want their new tinted lip oil. That seems like a product made for me.
I definitely agree with you about blush and the d bronzi.
I do agree about pigmented blushes, I use the korean brand a'pieu liquid blush and even with that one ( which is much more sheer and buildable) putting more than too dots is too much for me and I'm not even as fair as you! I think pigmented blushes work well for darker skintones or people who like their blushes be very bold and visible.
I got the rare beauty mini birthday gift from Sephora like a year or 2 ago. It is so good! However, I’m pretty light skinned and I use more than 1 dot. I think because it’s more of the dewy formula and a lighter shade. It is so pretty though
My thoughts. . . the Rare Beauty mini blushes are super nice, but I need drugstore alternatives. Please keep them coming. I'm retiring and I need to cut makeup costs,
Thanks for doing these videos as a reminder to shop our stashes! I personally have oily skin and I don’t love liquid or cream blushes outside of the CP super shock formula. I don’t need those formulas on my face in humid FL.
I have the Dior lip oil. It’s not really a lip oil-it’s a pretty sticky product. I prefer my Milani.
I love my jason wu cream blush & makeup revolution cream bronzer, they're easily blended & build- able , I think the Rare beauty blush while they look 😍 definitely something I'd probably go overboard with😂.
I have two of the Rare beauty blushes, and while I like them, I don't use them nearly as much as others because I'm so fair (probably a shade or two lighter than you)! And I'd say I usually wear very heavy blush. Looking back, i wish I'd saved my money because I already own so many blushes.
However-- if ur someone who struggles with the pigment of the rare beauty blushes, I find putting it on the back of my hand and picking up with a wet sponge is much easier! It works for both the matte and dewy formulas.
I'd love more anti-haul and truly de-influencing videos to window shop and still use what we currently have!
Yes! This is the way👆
I've had my eye on the Rare beauty blushes but never bought any because 1) I already have a similar product I enjoy using 2) I usually buy the same color blush in everything be it liquid or powder and 3) I don't wear makeup often enough to feasibly use it before it expires.
Your reasoning helps me to not buy another blush. I have plenty already. However, I do love the rare beauty blush because it lasts forever on my oily skin.
Honestly, I have the Dior lip oil, and I prefer the Colourpop lip oil. It feels better on, lasts longer, and wears down more gracefully. The Dior one is fussy and only looks good for a short amount of time
An alternative to D Bronze drops is Indeed Labs nano bronzing drops available at Ulta.
Love this video concept. It took me growing out of my 20s to realize I wasn't the audience for every viral makeup product 😅 I have saved so much money since that revelation.
i remember watching a tiktok where someone compared the dior lip oil ingredients to drugstore glosses and the drugstore glosses had more noteworthy skincare ingredients
Loved the video. Your hair looked great today!
Love your eye look very pretty ❤
This is why I love you! There are million dupes out there dude it’s the fun of makeup and it’s hard to remember with all the info out there but you always remind us to chill for a second and save our bread lol
girl soft pink eye make up looks stunning u look like a the flower fairy from tinkerbell
perfect timing as always. ur videos are always so soothing and peaceful❤
I agree, hot pink blush is a lot like black eyeshadow. If you have one, you have them all.
TRUE!
I have been using the D-Bronzi for years, well before it went viral. I am a Florida native and wear sunscreen everyday to prevent skin damage, but I miss having a slight tan. Even though I am also fair, I love this product. I mix it with moisturizer and it’s not too dark, it’s just a little glowy the best way. I use it every day, and now I can’t find it in stock. Hoping it will be back for Sephora VIB sale, that’s when I stock up.
You are missing out with Rare Beauty blush! 💞 Shades Hope and Bliss and foolproof. Bliss is super sheer and very difficult to over-apply. I have a similar skin tone to you. Try the Bliss sample next time you're at Sephora!
Haha RIGHT AFTER I wrote this you said that your followers would say you should get Bliss! 😂 But you should! It's not terrifyingly overpigmented, especially when mixed with a little drop of liquid highlight and used with the rare beauty blush brush.
Omg finally someone said it 😂 i got the rare blush in 2021 and i was so disappointed! I do my makeup quickly in the morning and i cant deal with pigmented products, i did get bliss but it was just annoying to blend for me! My favorite blushes ever are from essence. they’re so cheap and forgiving to apply on a rush
I got the mini rare beauty blushes in a couple sets and def worth it and will last a lifetime
I'm not sure this would make a difference to you, but what I really like about the Rare beauty blushes is that, for me, they're the one true multitaskers (I haven't tried as many products as you tho lol). I love them on my lids, I can use them almost as a lipstick, which I prefer to apply just a bit and sheer out with my fingers. I don't find them to be as finicky as some ppl do and I'm someone who loves to apply and blend makeup with my fingers. In conclusion, the most interesting part about these blushes for me is the variety of ways you can use them. Most cream/liquid products that are supposed to be lip + cheek + eyes never work well in all three areas on me, except for this one, which isn't even marketed as such. You might have some other product that does the same, but I hope this helps.
The Milani lip oil is amazing!!! I refuse to buy the Dior one as well. I want to try the new NYX Fat Oil ones, since they have a wider shade range. As for the bright/light pink blush trend, i admit to wanting to try a few different ones to get the closest dupe to the Dior (I also refuse to pay $42 for a tiny blush). I have the Too Faced one, but I am dying to try the Persona and Tarte versions. Trying to talk myself off the ledge here and just use what I have until the trend passes 😂. I already own more blush than I can ever conceivably use in a lifetime. Thanks for the amazing content and honest opinions!
I agree with you . If you own one you own them all. Such great video ❤❤.
Kelly, any bronzy color of a glowy lotion would closley dupe the effect of the Drunk Elephant product. Like the Loreal glowy lotion in bronze. 👍
Girl… I am SO happy to see your account get the love it deserves!! I heavily trust your opinion on products, especially since we have similar skin types and preferences! Keep it up!! Love love love 🥹💕
Also can you PLEASE do a cruelty free video for things that people
Might not think about, like deodorant and body/shower products? 🐰
You are correct with the rare beauty blush! I was so excited to get it. However, it's so pigmented that it becomes blotchy...so disappointing!
I love using my pale pink blush on my under eyes. I didn't have a use for it before until now!
The problem I have with all these makeup brands releasing the pink bubblegum blush in powder, cream and all other formulas is that it does not show up on brown and black skin, yet Dior charges almost $80 for one and it’s not even buildable on paler skin tones let alone on more melanated skin tones. I love the color but I get the same pink bubblegum cheeks from using one powder blush I bought from Benefit cosmetics in 2022 summer. It was in the shade Shelle and it looks so natural on my medium - tan brown skin tone and lasts me 24 hours. The thing with this pink blush shade is that it’s not complimentary on woc tbh but a purple or peachy blush will give you the same effect yet I see everyone on tiktok including brown influencers promoting these pink blush shade and they are purchasing every one from every single brand out there lol. What a waste of women of colors money meanwhile it doesn’t even give you the same effect it’s supposed to give.
I do agree on not spending much on liners, lipgloss etc. but I do find really good mascaras from Lancôme and Laura Mericer. Any drugstore recommendations?
I feel like what makes rare beauty blush unique for me is the lasting power and not needing to cake on the product to get both pigment and lasting power. As a health care worker who works long shifts this is the one blush that stay my whole work day! I will say I have the shade hope and I apply a lot more than one dot with a sponge to get it the way I like it. I do think the one dot rule is not as important for lighter shades. The shade truth ( terracotta color) that I have I definitely do one dot. So I get the hype but I don’t know if it worth it for everyone.
Also Dior lip oil is not even close to tempting for me 😂. Way to expensive for something. I think the drug store can do just as well.
OMG saaaame to me, I don’t spend a ton of money on things like mascara, brow pencils, eyeliners and lip pencils, I bought most or all of these products from Korea sites, their prices are so reasonable and working (to me) just as good as any high end products, especially their mascara and eyeliners!
I can't watch RUclipsrs with lip fillers, you are one of the few resistents, continue like that ! That will be the new era of influencers, I hope!
I am not familiar with those first two items mentioned. I considered buying the Dior lip oils. But after swatching them in store, I changed my mind. The shades that appear brighter or darker in the tubes swatch with little or no pigment. I agree about the Rare Beauty blushes. They can be overwhelming. A sheer and buildable blush is definitely much better. I considered the Charlotte Tilbury blushes, but took them off my list after watching this video. I’ll save my money for something else.
I don’t love the rare beauty blush. It dries super quick and makes it hard to blend out. Plus it’s just way too pigmented. I guess I’m old school and just prefer a powder blush.