Hair stylist here... The mason Pearson brush is all about the name. It’s JUST A BRUSH. If you guys want to know some good ones, let me know none of them are over like 10.00. I also have been a theater/film wig and hair mistress for 25 years. I’ve been around the block a few times . Make up brushes... Wayne Goss brushes. TOTALLY WORTH IT .
I’ve got naturally curly/chemically treated Afro hair and the mason Pearson changed my life to put it lightly! It allowed for deeper scalp exfoliation and a shine on the hair. Any others you’d recommend? X
I bought the Wayne Goss Eye Brush set, and then I bought the BK Beauty brushes. Lisa J has it all over Wayne Goss. BK brushes, for face and eyes, are the ones I go to again and again.
As a dentist I can say there’s much more than just investment needed for a good tooth brush to be actually beneficial for your teeth. A sonic toothbrush like your Sonicare is worth the investment as an electric one, no matter the price can do more damage than benefit. However a classic toothbrush with soft bristles is just as good as any Sonicare and there’s absolutely no need to splurge on a device for better oral care. Anyhow love the video :)
My number one splurge is definitely single eyeshadows and eyeshadow palettes - they are the most fun to me and I use them the most! Oh, and Lisa Eldridge Lipsticks. I use those every day! 🥰🤗
@@KoriEmerson If you are talking about lipstick, Red Ribbon isn't for me. I have a super cool undertone and red looks ghastly on me. Give me pink, give me plum. Nice and cool.
@@katieosull63 They are all beautiful and unique - depends what colors you love! They work really well as stains and blushes mixed with other creamy products too. I love rosy tones so my favorites are Blush and Myth, but I also really love Jazz out of the reds - they are all beautiful!
I work for a premium beauty brand so nearly all my skin care is free. My mother was a skin care fanatic and she had amazing skin and no wrinkles at all( even though she loved the sun a lot) Her secret was to use something a bit "greasy" as she got older and I have to agree with that. I just turned 50 and I have no wrinkles. I use the Weleda Skin Food only as an eye and lip contour. I do believe most modern formulas for eyecreams do litlle to protect the fine skin around the eyes. I always like to equate it like when you want to keep leather supple, you need to work some grease into it! haha as for shampoos and conditioners I have to disagree. I have very long thick hair and cheaper products are an absolute nightmare for me! I need salon quality ones because in addition the water where I live is quite hard. I use organic castor oil for my eyebrows and eyelashes in my night routine. I like to add almond and/or argain oil to my body lotion and use the argan for my hair applied overnight before I want to wash my hair ( I only wash it every 3 days). The brand Fushi has great organic oils.
I agree on the “greasy” part. Just before I turn in for the night I apply a little bit of pure Shea butter as an eye contour because I find it’s so good for the “crow feet” area. I also use it as lip balm. Perfect.
I’m 22 and starting to look for something for my under eye area. Do you recommend I use Weleda Skin Food beneath the eye as opposed to fancy creams targeted for that?
@@brooklynwaterfield5776 yeah it's thick and oily hard to spread though , the parfum is a bit strong. I bought it last month. I think for greasy one any butter would work or a cream like embryolisse. I would be careful and put just a bit to avoid milia.
I love your philosophy behind why you choose to splurge at the end. The “I don’t know you” part had me laughing and smiling because for so long, RUclips was saturated with “beauty you tubers” that plugged for a product so hard just because they made commission off of a code, but had no value behind it and would stop using it as soon as their new sponsor came in. You talk about these pieces with value highlighted behind them, breaking it down to how important it is to get your money’s worth of a more expensive product. I wish you would have been around when I was 15-20 😭❤️
When I was younger I splurged on skincare. I would never do that again. Most “splurge” lines are over fragranced and therefore bad for skin. I look for effective ingredients and formulas now plus prescription products as needed (retin A for me). I splurge on makeup, clothes, shoes and handbags now. Again, though, I look for quality not price.
I've seen people with amazing skin and after talking to them realise often they use very simple, natural, minimal products, as in yogurt and honey masks, oil for cleansing, etc. I love buying products, but just can't justify the pricey ones.
I couldn’t agree more on the Sisley face mask and on the mascara. I have tried several very high end mascaras, and none have worked better for me than the L’Oréal ones. 👍
Girl, you are one of those people one's got the feeling that knows you forever and can be your friend. Great advice and amazing make up, though. Always a pleasure to watch ❤🧡💜
Rather than investing in expensive Western skincare, invest in Korean mid-price range skincare. The formulations are better & they are often not heavily or not at all fragranced. My favourites are COSRX, IUNIK and Benton.
I’m 65 yrs old and I agree with pretty much everything she has suggested . I do spend on serums from The Abnormal Beauty Company. Years ago my dermatologist asked me what I was using. Andreea is a very smart and talented young woman!
I think she would say for Red: lisa Eldridge velvet Ribbon and Nude... maybe a Makeup forever from the new collection, or Penelope from Charlotte Tilbury
The only time I spend a lot more than normal will be when I look for a specific serum or face cream that I asked for samples before to really make sure it is effective for my eyes.💯🤗
I'm not that much interested in makeup but listening to you in the background is my obsession! You're speaking in a really nice way and so authentic. I am not after the newest trend in makeup, although I really take good care of my skin on daily basis, I watch you like I catch up with my friend. Weird, I know! Take care and stay always safe and beautiful inside and out! ❤️
You're always making the most useful and the most educational videos! We love you and your wonderful personality! You're our girl crush Andreea! You're such a treasure! 🥰
For someone who feels money buys quality, thank you so much for clearing out so much technical stuff you spread your knowledge and it definitely helped me. Love from India
I respectfully disagree on the skincare and haircare sections. Skincare - less is more. I caused contact dermatitis on my face because I used so many serums with active ingredients. Less is more. As dr Grey here on RUclips said, you need prescription retinol in the evening with an affordable cream with no perfume and alcohol (I like the Cerave in the big tub) and sunscreen in the morning (you can skip moisturiser if you don’t need it). I add hyarulonic acid because I’m dry. If you’re in the U.K., I can suggest Skin+Me, they are licensed dermatologists who mix your personalised serum with prescription retinol, and other active ingredients, amping up slowly the prescription retinol in it. It’s delivered monthly to your door for 20£ per month. Haircare: I’m platinum blonde and more expensive shampoos like the Oribe and Olaplex make a big difference for treated hair. I agree with all the others, it’s a great video. 😀
I have been a holistic master esthetician for over thirty years and I am almost 55 and I have no real wrinkles. Your cleanser is SO important and so is your hair care. Just wanted to agree 😉 I do enjoy watching her. Blessings for a great day. 🙌🏻🍑Lisa
But one things is having so many serums and another things is splurging in a specific one that you know is gonna work for you. I think that is what she's trying to say. I totally agree that less is more but that's not the poing of the video imo. I also agree that the shampoo you use is everythig, and for me, is a splurge😉
@@sugarnanana I agree! However serums do not have to be costly. Trust me I develop products. I do see what she means however. Love we can talk with kindness. Blessing ladies 🍑Lisa
@@sugarnanana I wanted to add, I am letting my grey hair Sparkle grow so for me shampoo and conditioner are VERY important. Honestly they always have been 😉🙌🏻🍑
Since I had skin cancer, I am totally willing to splurge on a sunscreen for my face. It's so important that my sunscreen looks good both alone and under makeup.
I'm willing to splurge on all of these things except the hair brush and the tweezer. That said, there's a lot of good Korean skin care that isn't expensive. Cheap shampoo is a big no for me, my scalp is a diva.
I need to have better hair shampoo and conditioner as a splurge. I have curly hair so it is dryer. And need luxurious and light conditioner to keep it moist. I think we are all different and need to splurge in different ares sometimes but overall this is great council. Love your videos ❤
It’s so refreshing to hear an expert say you can use your moisturiser as a primer! I’ve been using moisturiser then primer then foundation, but maybe I don’t need to!? I have dry skin...
I really appreciate your advice and recommendations, so much so that I follow them, for example now; I ordered a Philips electric toothbrush! :) Good luck in your life with Alex, you are a very beautiful couple!
I have been a holistic master esthetician for over thirty years and I teach beauty and aging naturally in my three holistic skin care salons. I love watching you and with absolute respect your cleanser is SO important and should be like, face food for your skin. I do think if you are a foundation and concealer wearer you should wash twice. I don’t believe in wearing foundation and concealer because I do feel it is the number one cause of acne and aging besides the sun. I know you are a make up artist and I love your work. What I say is simply my professional opinion after taking care of hundreds of thousands of clients over three decades. With absolute respect for all you do. Have a blessed day 🙌🏻🍑Lisa
@@giunaitux I’m glad they’ve worked out for you too. ❤️ Comparing my older brushes to the more recent stuff they’ve released, I feel the handles used to be made of a heavier sturdier metal, but they’re still amazing. No shedding, none have ever fallen apart.
I was just listening to you explaining the importance of taking care of your skin and moisturising your body and I started thinking I should start using my Caudalie body butter- and lo and behold you started speaking about it!!
I have the Mason-Pearson brush and it's one of the best things I ever bought. Seriously. Love that thing. I love your eye look. Can you do a tutorial on that look?
Bonjour Andrea. Merci pour la vidéo. I agree with all the recommendations you say in your video. I am a painter and was an art restorer in Florence Italy and I believe the brushes are THE investment to do and the products that will sit first on the skin should be made of good ingredients. The good brushes have the hairs well glued into the ferrule and the ferrule is well glued on the handle. I used the same rules for my makeup brushes I use for my makeup brushes. Thanks
I splurge on foundation and mascara because that's what I use every day. My eyelashes are super long but there's like a 5-minute pause between them :)) thank God for Lancôme. A yearly splurge would be the whipped blush from Shiseido, everyone thinks I have a lovely natural cheek colour 😅
The body moisturizer I love during the cold and dry winters is Jo Malone Vitamin E Body Balm. You don't need to use a lot, it just melts into the skin. It has a very light honey scent.
Andreea, I loved this video, and it made perfect sense. More like this, please! Re: Mason Pearson brushes, yes, they're ridiculously expensive, BUT they last forever (I've had mine for 40 years!) and it feels SO good on the scalp, and really does a great job pulling the oils through the strands. Just my two cents worth! Julie from NYC
My dentist said that you can use an electric brush unwell and then it won't make a difference. She recommends the classic one, as it requires more effort and therefore you'll always input that one because if you don't, the difference can be felt much harsher than the difference between a not properly used electric cleanings. Not sure if this was coherent, but what I'm trying to get to is I have a classic one and I often feel like I could probably clean my very back teeth better with an electric one. What do you think? P.s I'm also a lazy teeth brusher especially in the evenings ^^"
My daughter is a dentist and gave me one for Christmas several years ago. It truly makes a difference!!! My dentist husband says it’s not important but I feel the difference.
I followed your advice and tried the SURRATT EYELINER. Well... you were avsutely right: it is definitely THE BEST EYELINER I EVER USED and it works incredibly well on 50+ wrinkly eyes! MAGICAL! ✩✩✩ Thank you... ♡♡♡
To be honest, I agree with most but I don't agree with moisturizer, SPF and Shampoo/conditioner. There are tons of great moisturizers in the drugstore and a lot of Asian SPs are cheap and better than those in Sephora. There is no need to spend money there . However, when it comes to shampoos/conditioners, more expensive shampoos are not using Sulfates and other harmful and drying ingredients. I would invest in a good shampoo, nothing in 100-200$ range, that's outrageous but a brand like Purity makes a great shampoo that takes care of your hair. L'oreal and other brands are using a lot of harsh chemicals that are bad for hair, your body, and the environment.
After watching this I went online and bought the Sara Happ Dream Slip. I am obsessed! It’s the best lip balm I’ve ever tried, and I’ve tried a lot of them. It makes my lips feel hydrated and plump, the texture is cushiony, the scent is heavenly. Thank you for recommending this! You were right - you said we would thank you later! 💕
I agree with the Aveene lip balm (the stick, not the one in the jar). I have very dry lips and that's very good. But I would invest in a good lip mask. With regards to shampoo, I would invest in case of scalp issues. Cheap shampoo can damage it!
Love this video! Thank you for posting it! Will you do a follow up video with what your personal favorites are? I would love to see what your recommendations would be! ❤️
I do agree with most of the recommendations here. I use Cetaphil or CereVe to wash after using Burt's Bees oil cleanser. I use a prescription retinoid 5 days a week and my skin looks fantastic. I use sunscreen 365 days a year!! P.S. I love your make-up today and could you do a video on the proper use of brushes? Synthetic vs hair?
Excellent video! Very common sense. I have changed from trying too many products to finding my fav go to products and you know what? Now I don't mind spending money on those, because I will use them over & over again. As fun as the beauty channels are , they often encourage random spending - not targeted spending. If we are not a make up artist , we don't need 12 foundations. (I have 4 fav's) . It is an illusion to buy 8 drugstore foundations and think you are saving money . Buy one or 2 ones you love (in whatever price range). While some things look expensive, if you only buy one, instead of 8 to try, you end up with a great product that suits you & your lifestyle and your money spent is ultimately saved & within budget . Great video!
Thank you for an informative video. I have 2 super expensive (for my budget) products in my skincare. They are both Sensai products. One is the Silk Peeling Powder, and the other is Total Lip Treatment. I used to use budget to mid-range exfoliants that ,I'm sorry to say, destroyed my skin. The Silk Peeling Powder gives me a nice exfoliation without destroying the skin barrier and leaving me with a dry, tight face. The lip treatment has saved my lips last winter, and this one! I use it as a night mask, and put it on in the morning as a base. During the day I might top up with an EOS stick.
Totally agree with this. I do invest in my clothes...nice natural fabrics, timeless design, and long term investment. I love all my high end makeup...but especially foundation, eyeshadow, bronzer and lipsticks. For mascaras..Tom Ford and Chantecaille for me. And for blushes, Chanel are the best. In skincare, I have become strategic. There are fabulous Japanese and Korean products that are reasonably priced...and I looove Avene lip balms. I have repurchased them many times...used to be hard to get but not any longer. I no longer use luxury.
Agreed with everything you said! Except mascara! Chanel thickening mascara comes in brown (redhead black sucks on me) 2 coats natural looking lengthening
Thanks for the tips Andreea. You are sharing which products are good and your experience. I get the main tips are, good quality, what work for the person, and how often we use it. I now use shampoo of no harsh chemicals because my scalp is very sensitive, so they are not mainstream brands and thus more expensive. I use mid range priced tools, because I’d rather keep the styling simple. Xxx
I'm so glad you released this video, it is SO helpful!! I completely agree with eyeshadows...I was so scared to use it when I was younger because I had the cheapest brands and they were very difficult to apply--very chalky and hard to blend. I finally got myself Naked2 from Urban Decay and the difference was NIGHT and DAY! Sooo much easier to use and the colors are beautiful.
Love this!! I have a Booda Organics bar soap that works perfectly for my hair, face, and body and gives me extra budget for good moisturizers and serums! Loving all of the skincare from Krave right now and still reasonably priced in my opinion. Completely agree on the lipsticks!!
I looove Andreea and all her makeup and hair tips, BUT for skincare, just go to your dermatologist (one you really trust) and splurge on what they recommend after the evaluation of YOUR skin. The needs of every skin are SOOOO different depending on your age, your genes, where you live in, your hormones, etc. The WORSE mistake you could make is go out and buy whatever you see someone else recommending, even if you feel related with their speech, they describe your skin type problems or give a testimony on how they used to have skin problems that are now gone....you could be damaging your skin or/and making your skin look worse.
The point is you do not need to spend so much. I did the same mistake investing in La mer, sisley, guerlain. Most of the cosmetics she mentioned are full with ingredients which are not good for the skin. I have checked the products she mentioned with an app called "Codecheck". Everybody can download it for free and check. Personally, I like products without harmful ingredients for my skin, such as Lavera, which are very very affordable. The others you pay for the name.
I invested into haircare and it changed my life. I have superfine hair. So often things dried it out or pulled it down. My skincare is a true mix. I use everything from the drugstore to all the way high end. I like to try very similar products in different companies. Makeup: colours I love and often use: splurge. Colours I love but not use often: save. I have super fair but super olive skin. My complexion colour product availability is limited and I do not care or look at formula or price anymore. First comes colour :D Tools: with my superfine hair I barely use any tool. I don't even brush my hair for half of the week, cuz detangling with my fingers is enough. Brushes: the lottery comparison is very good! I got a set from the Lidl isle.... My best brushes ever even compared to KvD and IT ... So I always try my luck ;) I hope however that one day I can actually afford and invest into some big labels. Once I learnt how to use brushes it was a game changer how my makeup looked and now I can also tell the difference if I'm using my bad eyebrushes or the good ones!
It is so Kind of You to do these Videos. You are Beautiful and so is Your voice ! And this one is especially helpful. Thank You so Much ! And also for listing all of the products You Reccomend ! 💕
Loved this video Andreea and totally agree about the Weleda skin food and the lip balm both very dissatisfying on my skin and lips. My skin still felt dry underneath it and it’s so thick!!
While most expensive products are good, more than once I’ve been disappointed because some of these products didn’t respond well enough, that’s why I have a theory that the best way to find out is to test them before buying than regretting later. One example that taught me the lesson was the Charlotte tilbury finishing powder: all my friends were super happy with it and when I finally got it, my skin would get very shiny in a couple of hours and for a 50 euro powder that was just unacceptable. I now use a finishing powder from makeup revolution pro and it blurs and keep my skin beautifully for a good 8 hours. So yes, I no longer keep the philosophy that an expensive product will do wonders and a cheaper one won’t.
This is such an amazing guide and I think you are spot on! Love your style and work! Thank you! One thing that is kinda small but a big deal to me is hair ties/scrunchies, I can’t use rubber bands or “regular” hair ties. My hair needs silky hair ties or the plastic ones that don’t leave lines in my hair and help against frizz and tangles!
I bought the Weleda Skin Food Light! It is amazing! Especially with Retin A! Works so well together, no peeling or flaking! You should've tried the light formula. Sorry you didn't like the lip treatment. It works for me. I hated the Avenel lip treatment. Did nothing for my lips it was too dry for me. Sorry.
Great video! I used to save on nail polish until I purchased Chanel nail polish. I definitely think it’s worth the splurge. Also agree with hair tools. I purchased the Dyson hairdryer 3 years ago and my hair has doubled in volume and actually grows because it’s not damaged.
I do agree with everything you said, apart from shampoo. I spend not huge amount on my shampoo and conditioner, but way more than ones you can buy in supermarket, and I can see a big difference ;)
I absolutely love that you did this vide!. It is always useful to get an opinion from a professional makeup artist, as you work with these products all the time. I have spent so much money on makeup products and I'm just a regular person who got over enthusiastic watching YT videos. I will never use all the makeup I have in a lifetime and I am starting to take the approach of quality over quantity is what I'm going to embrace going forward, while only buying the products I NEED and not just what I WANT. Thanks for doing this video! It was enjoyable to watch.
I disagree on 1 thing only - the hair care, WHEN you are curly girl. I think most of curly girls know, that cheap products are damaging our hair. That is the area we usually HAVE TO splurge on, unfortunately.
Hello Ali! I really agreed with you on almost everything. Only since I am a natural redhead I like exotic light brown or auburn mascaras which I can get from Chanel. and redhead sites and not _on the cheap_ ! Great video discussion! 👏🏻
Completely agree on Sara Happ for chronic dry lips-life saver but don’t agree on spendy moisturizers. The serum is vital & worth $$ but the moisturizer just locks it in; doesn’t supply any “special” pricey ingredients & too many are loaded w/fragrance which is bad for skin! Retin A & daily sunscreen are the true suspenders of aging face, neck & hands💕
One week ago I finally received my Tom Ford Soleil Bronzer in Terra and I can't stop using it! I'm a huge fan of bronzers but this one...ohh, I've watched so many reviews about it and finally purchased it with my eyes closed. Now I want to apply it everyday, everywhere, all over the body, I want to be this bronzer😂 Thank you for this video, Andreea, I admire you❤️
I really like good highlighters, when there is no visible sparkle on it, a lot of colours, natural looking :)) I think the most important thought from the video - splurge on the products that you like and use a lot:)
Yes, I love her eye look. Of course she's probably 20 years younger than me but I'm going to try that on my eyes tomorrow. So many videos talk about cutting the crease and making a wing, but I seriously LOVE the eye look Andreea has here. Very sculptural.
This a great video! Thank you. PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! Do a tutorial on your make up look in this video. It is so pretty and refreshing. Your eye make up is gorgeous and I LOVE your lip color. Thank you again.
I appreciate this, thanks Andreea! Got answers to some of the products I've always questioned myself and some eye-opener here and there. Alex is so cute at the end there, love you both 😍❤️
Hi Andrea, I love your videos and how you explain little things which such details. Please could you make a video on beginners make up requirements like which foundation, conclears, blush, etc with few options of the makeup brands please please it's a request
Totally agree about mascara, lipbalm, foundation and concealer, hair brushes. Not agree about shampoo and conditionner. It has really been a game changer to me when I splurge on good ones. Not agree about body balm. There are really good products in drugstore, pharmacy etc. We have amazing french little brands that don't cost too much, are clean, fragrance free (this is the real point to my sensitive skin)... but as you say, this is a personnal point of view 💛
Thank You so much. I do like this philosophy when you invest in a quality knowing that it will save your money at the end of the day. But I can’t agree on one thing - for my belief- you have to splurge on a good hair products. If you have damaged hair as I do, you know the struggle. You just need to find that one good product that is totally worth the investment.
Mostly agree with your ranking ! I don’t spend much on body and hair but I do about skincare, and I started spending on more quality makeup products this year thanks to some of your pieces of advice and I don’t regret it ! I bought the Chanel soleil tan and a Channel red lipstick and I love them both, they look pretty on my counter, they look absolutely beautiful. I may splurge on makeup brushes for my birthday 🙌🏻
funny that you said we should splurge on make-up brushes! I thought that, too! But now I am a firm believer, that you actually don't have to spend that much money for a single brush (for example 50$). I recently bought the rephr brush for bronzer (actually because of your recommendation :) ) and at first I LOVED it. But I have to say that it shed EVERY TIME I use it :( I don't know why. It's not a crazy amount, but it will always loose one to two hairs and that's crazy for a brush on that prize level! Whereas my Real Technique brushes never shed and are actually very soft and do their job as well! ZOEVA brushes, too! So you don't actually have to spend that much money for one brush in my opinion.
Hi! I LOVE your channel. Decades ago (in my 20’s and 30’s) I only wore lancome products that I bought at the department store. I never hear anyone talk about lancome or clinique or prescriptives or so many other department store offerings. Why is that? And I really wish I had a Sephora store within a hundred miles of me - it sounds like an amazing place! Thank you.
Maybe a separate video on your favorite perfumes?
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Hair stylist here... The mason Pearson brush is all about the name. It’s JUST A BRUSH. If you guys want to know some good ones, let me know none of them are over like 10.00. I also have been a theater/film wig and hair mistress for 25 years. I’ve been around the block a few times . Make up brushes... Wayne Goss brushes. TOTALLY WORTH IT .
Which hair brushes are the best? I have curly hair and find so much hair falls out when i brush
Are you Caucasian?
I’ve got naturally curly/chemically treated Afro hair and the mason Pearson changed my life to put it lightly! It allowed for deeper scalp exfoliation and a shine on the hair. Any others you’d recommend? X
do you have a recommendation for straight hair that breaks easily? thanks for offering your input 🥰
I bought the Wayne Goss Eye Brush set, and then I bought the BK Beauty brushes. Lisa J has it all over Wayne Goss. BK brushes, for face and eyes, are the ones I go to again and again.
As a dentist I can say there’s much more than just investment needed for a good tooth brush to be actually beneficial for your teeth. A sonic toothbrush like your Sonicare is worth the investment as an electric one, no matter the price can do more damage than benefit. However a classic toothbrush with soft bristles is just as good as any Sonicare and there’s absolutely no need to splurge on a device for better oral care. Anyhow love the video :)
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My number one splurge is definitely single eyeshadows and eyeshadow palettes - they are the most fun to me and I use them the most! Oh, and Lisa Eldridge Lipsticks. I use those every day! 🥰🤗
Yes, during the pandemic I went nuts buying eye shadow palettes!
Thats my next “spoil me” purchase. I want to get the red ribbon .
@@KoriEmerson If you are talking about lipstick, Red Ribbon isn't for me. I have a super cool undertone and red looks ghastly on me. Give me pink, give me plum. Nice and cool.
What Lisa Eldridge lipsticks are the best? ❤️ I need to buy one ❤️
@@katieosull63 They are all beautiful and unique - depends what colors you love! They work really well as stains and blushes mixed with other creamy products too. I love rosy tones so my favorites are Blush and Myth, but I also really love Jazz out of the reds - they are all beautiful!
I work for a premium beauty brand so nearly all my skin care is free. My mother was a skin care fanatic and she had amazing skin and no wrinkles at all( even though she loved the sun a lot) Her secret was to use something a bit "greasy" as she got older and I have to agree with that. I just turned 50 and I have no wrinkles. I use the Weleda Skin Food only as an eye and lip contour. I do believe most modern formulas for eyecreams do litlle to protect the fine skin around the eyes. I always like to equate it like when you want to keep leather supple, you need to work some grease into it! haha as for shampoos and conditioners I have to disagree. I have very long thick hair and cheaper products are an absolute nightmare for me! I need salon quality ones because in addition the water where I live is quite hard. I use organic castor oil for my eyebrows and eyelashes in my night routine. I like to add almond and/or argain oil to my body lotion and use the argan for my hair applied overnight before I want to wash my hair ( I only wash it every 3 days). The brand Fushi has great organic oils.
I agree on the “greasy” part. Just before I turn in for the night I apply a little bit of pure Shea butter as an eye contour because I find it’s so good for the “crow feet” area. I also use it as lip balm. Perfect.
I’m 22 and starting to look for something for my under eye area. Do you recommend I use Weleda Skin Food beneath the eye as opposed to fancy creams targeted for that?
@@brooklynwaterfield5776 yeah it's thick and oily hard to spread though , the parfum is a bit strong. I bought it last month. I think for greasy one any butter would work or a cream like embryolisse. I would be careful and put just a bit to avoid milia.
What hair products do you use? I also have to deal with hard water which is really damaging my hair 😩
I love your philosophy behind why you choose to splurge at the end. The “I don’t know you” part had me laughing and smiling because for so long, RUclips was saturated with “beauty you tubers” that plugged for a product so hard just because they made commission off of a code, but had no value behind it and would stop using it as soon as their new sponsor came in. You talk about these pieces with value highlighted behind them, breaking it down to how important it is to get your money’s worth of a more expensive product. I wish you would have been around when I was 15-20 😭❤️
When I was younger I splurged on skincare. I would never do that again. Most “splurge” lines are over fragranced and therefore bad for skin. I look for effective ingredients and formulas now plus prescription products as needed (retin A for me). I splurge on makeup, clothes, shoes and handbags now. Again, though, I look for quality not price.
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Exactly
Fragrance isn't bad for the skin
I've seen people with amazing skin and after talking to them realise often they use very simple, natural, minimal products, as in yogurt and honey masks, oil for cleansing, etc. I love buying products, but just can't justify the pricey ones.
A prescription Retin A is a splurge for me. Going to the doctor in order to get a prescription is a huge splurge.
I couldn’t agree more on the Sisley face mask and on the mascara. I have tried several very high end mascaras, and none have worked better for me than the L’Oréal ones. 👍
Specially the l’oreal feline... it’s exceptional
Girl, you are one of those people one's got the feeling that knows you forever and can be your friend. Great advice and amazing make up, though. Always a pleasure to watch ❤🧡💜
Rather than investing in expensive Western skincare, invest in Korean mid-price range skincare. The formulations are better & they are often not heavily or not at all fragranced. My favourites are COSRX, IUNIK and Benton.
I’m 65 yrs old and I agree with pretty much everything she has suggested . I do spend on serums from The Abnormal Beauty Company. Years ago my dermatologist asked me what I was using. Andreea is a very smart and talented young woman!
What is your “good red” and “good nude” lipstick that you can always count on??? Love this video! Thanks for sharing your expertise!!! 💕🙏
I think she would say for Red: lisa Eldridge velvet Ribbon and Nude... maybe a Makeup forever from the new collection, or Penelope from Charlotte Tilbury
I like to splurge on good shampoo and body lotion such as Aveda and Clarins. My fav lipstick is Adrienne by Chanel.
I’m sure she did a video on this only a few weeks ago, it’s really good! She goes from nude through to red. “14 Iconic Lipsticks” is the title.
@@pinellafranich6007 Which is that lipstick by Chanel, I can't find it......
@@CM-yo9jk 402 Adrienne, Coco Flash by Chanel
The only time I spend a lot more than normal will be when I look for a specific serum or face cream that I asked for samples before to really make sure it is effective for my eyes.💯🤗
I'm not that much interested in makeup but listening to you in the background is my obsession! You're speaking in a really nice way and so authentic. I am not after the newest trend in makeup, although I really take good care of my skin on daily basis, I watch you like I catch up with my friend. Weird, I know! Take care and stay always safe and beautiful inside and out! ❤️
I really like your work and all that you give off
caring empathy and you are so talented!
You're always making the most useful and the most educational videos! We love you and your wonderful personality! You're our girl crush Andreea! You're such a treasure! 🥰
For someone who feels money buys quality, thank you so much for clearing out so much technical stuff you spread your knowledge and it definitely helped me. Love from India
Neha, Dr Dray is excellent for explaining what product ingredients and formulations to look for regardless of brand or price.
I respectfully disagree on the skincare and haircare sections.
Skincare - less is more. I caused contact dermatitis on my face because I used so many serums with active ingredients. Less is more. As dr Grey here on RUclips said, you need prescription retinol in the evening with an affordable cream with no perfume and alcohol (I like the Cerave in the big tub) and sunscreen in the morning (you can skip moisturiser if you don’t need it). I add hyarulonic acid because I’m dry. If you’re in the U.K., I can suggest Skin+Me, they are licensed dermatologists who mix your personalised serum with prescription retinol, and other active ingredients, amping up slowly the prescription retinol in it. It’s delivered monthly to your door for 20£ per month.
Haircare: I’m platinum blonde and more expensive shampoos like the Oribe and Olaplex make a big difference for treated hair.
I agree with all the others, it’s a great video. 😀
I have been a holistic master esthetician for over thirty years and I am almost 55 and I have no real wrinkles. Your cleanser is SO important and so is your hair care. Just wanted to agree 😉 I do enjoy watching her. Blessings for a great day. 🙌🏻🍑Lisa
But one things is having so many serums and another things is splurging in a specific one that you know is gonna work for you. I think that is what she's trying to say. I totally agree that less is more but that's not the poing of the video imo.
I also agree that the shampoo you use is everythig, and for me, is a splurge😉
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I agree! However serums do not have to be costly. Trust me I develop products. I do see what she means however.
Love we can talk with kindness. Blessing ladies 🍑Lisa
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I wanted to add, I am letting my grey hair Sparkle grow so for me shampoo and conditioner are VERY important. Honestly they always have been 😉🙌🏻🍑
@@PeachesSkinCare Yes I totally agree on that too! I use the ordinary and many farmacy brands that are not very expensive (at least in Europe)😅
Since I had skin cancer, I am totally willing to splurge on a sunscreen for my face. It's so important that my sunscreen looks good both alone and under makeup.
Can you do a video of how and what make up use for women older than 50's? Pls
Clinique even better glow or by-terry-hyaluronic-Hydra-foundation. cheaper : l‘oreal perfect match
I'm willing to splurge on all of these things except the hair brush and the tweezer. That said, there's a lot of good Korean skin care that isn't expensive. Cheap shampoo is a big no for me, my scalp is a diva.
I need to have better hair shampoo and conditioner as a splurge. I have curly hair so it is dryer. And need luxurious and light conditioner to keep it moist. I think we are all different and need to splurge in different ares sometimes but overall this is great council. Love your videos ❤
That´s what she said at the end
Curly girl here, second that!
It’s so refreshing to hear an expert say you can use your moisturiser as a primer! I’ve been using moisturiser then primer then foundation, but maybe I don’t need to!? I have dry skin...
If you have dry skin you don't need a primer. Just a good moisturizer and then foundation
You should make a follow up video suggesting more products with each category!
I really appreciate your advice and recommendations, so much so that I follow them, for example now; I ordered a Philips electric toothbrush! :) Good luck in your life with Alex, you are a very beautiful couple!
I have been a holistic master esthetician for over thirty years and I teach beauty and aging naturally in my three holistic skin care salons. I love watching you and with absolute respect your cleanser is SO important and should be like, face food for your skin. I do think if you are a foundation and concealer wearer you should wash twice. I don’t believe in wearing foundation and concealer because I do feel it is the number one cause of acne and aging besides the sun. I know you are a make up artist and I love your work. What I say is simply my professional opinion after taking care of hundreds of thousands of clients over three decades.
With absolute respect for all you do.
Have a blessed day 🙌🏻🍑Lisa
Although I feel the quality has gone a bit down since, I’ve had some of my real technique brushes (from the core line) for over 10 years now. ❤️
for me real techniques brushes are really good and i don`t want to buy any expensive one :))
@@giunaitux I’m glad they’ve worked out for you too. ❤️ Comparing my older brushes to the more recent stuff they’ve released, I feel the handles used to be made of a heavier sturdier metal, but they’re still amazing. No shedding, none have ever fallen apart.
I was just listening to you explaining the importance of taking care of your skin and moisturising your body and I started thinking I should start using my Caudalie body butter- and lo and behold you started speaking about it!!
She is so special! non judgemental! so love this
I have the Mason-Pearson brush and it's one of the best things I ever bought. Seriously. Love that thing. I love your eye look. Can you do a tutorial on that look?
So do I and it is a game changer
Me too! Ever since I started using it, about three years ago, I haven't had any split ends.
@@tatianabarrantes8981 Yes, I love the scalp massage it gives me. I only wash my hair once a week, and this brush is great at distributing scalp oil.
Bonjour Andrea. Merci pour la vidéo. I agree with all the recommendations you say in your video. I am a painter and was an art restorer in Florence Italy and I believe the brushes are THE investment to do and the products that will sit first on the skin should be made of good ingredients. The good brushes have the hairs well glued into the ferrule and the ferrule is well glued on the handle. I used the same rules for my makeup brushes I use for my makeup brushes. Thanks
I splurge on foundation and mascara because that's what I use every day. My eyelashes are super long but there's like a 5-minute pause between them :)) thank God for Lancôme. A yearly splurge would be the whipped blush from Shiseido, everyone thinks I have a lovely natural cheek colour 😅
The body moisturizer I love during the cold and dry winters is Jo Malone Vitamin E Body Balm. You don't need to use a lot, it just melts into the skin. It has a very light honey scent.
Andreea, I loved this video, and it made perfect sense. More like this, please!
Re: Mason Pearson brushes, yes, they're ridiculously expensive, BUT they last forever (I've had mine for 40 years!) and it feels SO good on the scalp, and really does a great job pulling the oils through the strands. Just my two cents worth!
Julie from NYC
Hello from Southern California!Thank you for the video! Has anyone ever told u you look like a young Catherine Deneuve (even though she is blond)?😊
I see what you mean. 👍🙂
I would LOVE to know the makeup brand/s and colours you used in this video! So pretty! 😍
I’m a dentist and I definitely agree: get an electric toothbrush!
My dentist said that you can use an electric brush unwell and then it won't make a difference. She recommends the classic one, as it requires more effort and therefore you'll always input that one because if you don't, the difference can be felt much harsher than the difference between a not properly used electric cleanings. Not sure if this was coherent, but what I'm trying to get to is I have a classic one and I often feel like I could probably clean my very back teeth better with an electric one. What do you think? P.s I'm also a lazy teeth brusher especially in the evenings ^^"
My daughter is a dentist and gave me one for Christmas several years ago. It truly makes a difference!!! My dentist husband says it’s not important but I feel the difference.
I wash my hair everyday. salon shampoo and conditioner are really different from supermarket ones.
How so?
Where can I find that beautiful headband you’re wearing? Stunning!!
Thank you for this informative video! Please make a tutorial of this great make up look! Love this Eyeshadow!!!
This is very helpful - great way to look at each and every category. You are absolutely right. Thank you
I followed your advice and tried the SURRATT EYELINER. Well... you were avsutely right: it is definitely THE BEST EYELINER I EVER USED and it works incredibly well on 50+ wrinkly eyes! MAGICAL! ✩✩✩
Thank you... ♡♡♡
You just do the best videos...thats it! Oh and i love those behind the scenes at the end...so funny ;D
btw i got Nuface mini cause of you and i looove it, big hug from Croatia
To be honest, I agree with most but I don't agree with moisturizer, SPF and Shampoo/conditioner. There are tons of great moisturizers in the drugstore and a lot of Asian SPs are cheap and better than those in Sephora. There is no need to spend money there . However, when it comes to shampoos/conditioners, more expensive shampoos are not using Sulfates and other harmful and drying ingredients. I would invest in a good shampoo, nothing in 100-200$ range, that's outrageous but a brand like Purity makes a great shampoo that takes care of your hair. L'oreal and other brands are using a lot of harsh chemicals that are bad for hair, your body, and the environment.
Many drugstore hair care products have sulfate free options here in Canada.
After watching this I went online and bought the Sara Happ Dream Slip. I am obsessed! It’s the best lip balm I’ve ever tried, and I’ve tried a lot of them. It makes my lips feel hydrated and plump, the texture is cushiony, the scent is heavenly. Thank you for recommending this! You were right - you said we would thank you later! 💕
I agree with the Aveene lip balm (the stick, not the one in the jar). I have very dry lips and that's very good. But I would invest in a good lip mask. With regards to shampoo, I would invest in case of scalp issues. Cheap shampoo can damage it!
I agree on everything except the Mascara: I was never happy with L'oreal. Max Factor Masterpiece is my go-to.
Love this video! Thank you for posting it! Will you do a follow up video with what your personal favorites are? I would love to see what your recommendations would be! ❤️
I do agree with most of the recommendations here. I use Cetaphil or CereVe to wash after using Burt's Bees oil cleanser. I use a prescription retinoid 5 days a week and my skin looks fantastic. I use sunscreen 365 days a year!! P.S. I love your make-up today and could you do a video on the proper use of brushes? Synthetic vs hair?
Excellent video! Very common sense. I have changed from trying too many products to finding my fav go to products and you know what? Now I don't mind spending money on those, because I will use them over & over again. As fun as the beauty channels are , they often encourage random spending - not targeted spending. If we are not a make up artist , we don't need 12 foundations. (I have 4 fav's) . It is an illusion to buy 8 drugstore foundations and think you are saving money . Buy one or 2 ones you love (in whatever price range). While some things look expensive, if you only buy one, instead of 8 to try, you end up with a great product that suits you & your lifestyle and your money spent is ultimately saved & within budget . Great video!
Thank you for an informative video. I have 2 super expensive (for my budget) products in my skincare. They are both Sensai products. One is the Silk Peeling Powder, and the other is Total Lip Treatment. I used to use budget to mid-range exfoliants that ,I'm sorry to say, destroyed my skin. The Silk Peeling Powder gives me a nice exfoliation without destroying the skin barrier and leaving me with a dry, tight face. The lip treatment has saved my lips last winter, and this one! I use it as a night mask, and put it on in the morning as a base. During the day I might top up with an EOS stick.
Totally agree with this. I do invest in my clothes...nice natural fabrics, timeless design, and long term investment.
I love all my high end makeup...but especially foundation, eyeshadow, bronzer and lipsticks. For mascaras..Tom Ford and Chantecaille for me. And for blushes, Chanel are the best.
In skincare, I have become strategic. There are fabulous Japanese and Korean products that are reasonably priced...and I looove Avene lip balms. I have repurchased them many times...used to be hard to get but not any longer. I no longer use luxury.
Agreed with everything you said! Except mascara! Chanel thickening mascara comes in brown (redhead black sucks on me) 2 coats natural looking lengthening
I'm a redhead too and black looks awful on me
Thanks for the tips Andreea. You are sharing which products are good and your experience. I get the main tips are, good quality, what work for the person, and how often we use it. I now use shampoo of no harsh chemicals because my scalp is very sensitive, so they are not mainstream brands and thus more expensive. I use mid range priced tools, because I’d rather keep the styling simple. Xxx
I'm so glad you released this video, it is SO helpful!! I completely agree with eyeshadows...I was so scared to use it when I was younger because I had the cheapest brands and they were very difficult to apply--very chalky and hard to blend. I finally got myself Naked2 from Urban Decay and the difference was NIGHT and DAY! Sooo much easier to use and the colors are beautiful.
Love this!! I have a Booda Organics bar soap that works perfectly for my hair, face, and body and gives me extra budget for good moisturizers and serums! Loving all of the skincare from Krave right now and still reasonably priced in my opinion. Completely agree on the lipsticks!!
Omg that was so cute take out the death of shoes on my feets I never heard such a cute line.
I looove Andreea and all her makeup and hair tips, BUT for skincare, just go to your dermatologist (one you really trust) and splurge on what they recommend after the evaluation of YOUR skin. The needs of every skin are SOOOO different depending on your age, your genes, where you live in, your hormones, etc. The WORSE mistake you could make is go out and buy whatever you see someone else recommending, even if you feel related with their speech, they describe your skin type problems or give a testimony on how they used to have skin problems that are now gone....you could be damaging your skin or/and making your skin look worse.
The point is you do not need to spend so much. I did the same mistake investing in La mer, sisley, guerlain. Most of the cosmetics she mentioned are full with ingredients which are not good for the skin. I have checked the products she mentioned with an app called "Codecheck". Everybody can download it for free and check. Personally, I like products without harmful ingredients for my skin, such as Lavera, which are very very affordable. The others you pay for the name.
I invested into haircare and it changed my life. I have superfine hair. So often things dried it out or pulled it down.
My skincare is a true mix. I use everything from the drugstore to all the way high end. I like to try very similar products in different companies.
Makeup: colours I love and often use: splurge. Colours I love but not use often: save.
I have super fair but super olive skin. My complexion colour product availability is limited and I do not care or look at formula or price anymore. First comes colour :D
Tools: with my superfine hair I barely use any tool. I don't even brush my hair for half of the week, cuz detangling with my fingers is enough. Brushes: the lottery comparison is very good! I got a set from the Lidl isle.... My best brushes ever even compared to KvD and IT ... So I always try my luck ;) I hope however that one day I can actually afford and invest into some big labels. Once I learnt how to use brushes it was a game changer how my makeup looked and now I can also tell the difference if I'm using my bad eyebrushes or the good ones!
30 seconds into the clip and i must pause to say YOU LOOK AMAZING! make-up and hair!
Loved every minute of this very informative video - got my priorities right!
Can listen and watch u everyday.
Thank u super lady Andreea
Would love to see what you would buy first-ride or die-if you moved and all your makeup and skincare was lost!
You missed eyebrow products! But I think you would recommend we splurge w Glossier and Anastasia BH🤗
Loved your down to earth approach re what and why to spend or splurge on . Also your sharing product names. New to your site - love it! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing. I learn a lot ,. I know now where to invest and to save. Love ur Blogs.❤️Watching from Germany.☺️
I got a sample of the Sisley Rose Mask, and I loved it! so I totally agree with you!
It is so Kind of You to do these Videos. You are Beautiful and so is Your voice ! And this one is especially helpful. Thank You so Much ! And also for listing all of the products You Reccomend ! 💕
Loved this video Andreea and totally agree about the Weleda skin food and the lip balm both very dissatisfying on my skin and lips. My skin still felt dry underneath it and it’s so thick!!
Love this video. Very enlightening. Thank you, you are so wise!
While most expensive products are good, more than once I’ve been disappointed because some of these products didn’t respond well enough, that’s why I have a theory that the best way to find out is to test them before buying than regretting later. One example that taught me the lesson was the Charlotte tilbury finishing powder: all my friends were super happy with it and when I finally got it, my skin would get very shiny in a couple of hours and for a 50 euro powder that was just unacceptable. I now use a finishing powder from makeup revolution pro and it blurs and keep my skin beautifully for a good 8 hours. So yes, I no longer keep the philosophy that an expensive product will do wonders and a cheaper one won’t.
This is such an amazing guide and I think you are spot on! Love your style and work! Thank you!
One thing that is kinda small but a big deal to me is hair ties/scrunchies, I can’t use rubber bands or “regular” hair ties. My hair needs silky hair ties or the plastic ones that don’t leave lines in my hair and help against frizz and tangles!
I bought the Weleda Skin Food Light! It is amazing! Especially with Retin A! Works so well together, no peeling or flaking! You should've tried the light formula. Sorry you didn't like the lip treatment. It works for me. I hated the Avenel lip treatment. Did nothing for my lips it was too dry for me. Sorry.
I love Burts Bees Red Dahlia lip balm 😍
Great video! I used to save on nail polish until I purchased Chanel nail polish. I definitely think it’s worth the splurge. Also agree with hair tools. I purchased the Dyson hairdryer 3 years ago and my hair has doubled in volume and actually grows because it’s not damaged.
I do agree with everything you said, apart from shampoo. I spend not huge amount on my shampoo and conditioner, but way more than ones you can buy in supermarket, and I can see a big difference ;)
Definitely! Agree with everything! Thank you, and you look stunning by the way!
I absolutely love that you did this vide!. It is always useful to get an opinion from a professional makeup artist, as you work with these products all the time. I have spent so much money on makeup products and I'm just a regular person who got over enthusiastic watching YT videos. I will never use all the makeup I have in a lifetime and I am starting to take the approach of quality over quantity is what I'm going to embrace going forward, while only buying the products I NEED and not just what I WANT. Thanks for doing this video! It was enjoyable to watch.
I disagree on 1 thing only - the hair care, WHEN you are curly girl. I think most of curly girls know, that cheap products are damaging our hair. That is the area we usually HAVE TO splurge on, unfortunately.
Agree. I got Christophe Robin products in an advent calendar and my life will never be the same.
Hello Ali! I really agreed with you on almost everything. Only since I am a natural redhead I like exotic light brown or auburn mascaras which I can get from Chanel. and redhead sites and not _on the cheap_ ! Great video discussion! 👏🏻
Me too!
Completely agree on Sara Happ for chronic dry lips-life saver but don’t agree on spendy moisturizers. The serum is vital & worth $$ but the moisturizer just locks it in; doesn’t supply any “special” pricey ingredients & too many are loaded w/fragrance which is bad for skin! Retin A & daily sunscreen are the true suspenders of aging face, neck & hands💕
This topic never gets old! Thank you for this video 🙏🏻
One week ago I finally received my Tom Ford Soleil Bronzer in Terra and I can't stop using it! I'm a huge fan of bronzers but this one...ohh, I've watched so many reviews about it and finally purchased it with my eyes closed. Now I want to apply it everyday, everywhere, all over the body, I want to be this bronzer😂
Thank you for this video, Andreea, I admire you❤️
Like you said: skincare is a must, foundation, lipstick and eyeliner for me! Loved this video💕 oh, and hair tools😅
I really like good highlighters, when there is no visible sparkle on it, a lot of colours, natural looking :)) I think the most important thought from the video - splurge on the products that you like and use a lot:)
I am agree with you on the most! Skincare is the most important investment you can do. I am an estheticien and I told my clients every day!
I have an "off brand" Mason pearson brush and its just as good 👍 $8 can't beat it
I planned on buying some new make-up soon, but then I learnt of this video and I just waited for it to come out and I'm so happy now thank you ❤
ANDREEA, THIS WAS A VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO. I WOULD LOVE TO KNOEW WHAT YOU’RE WEARING ON YOUR EYES. IT’S BEAUTIFUL.
Yes, I love her eye look. Of course she's probably 20 years younger than me but I'm going to try that on my eyes tomorrow. So many videos talk about cutting the crease and making a wing, but I seriously LOVE the eye look Andreea has here. Very sculptural.
The lipstick is gorgeous, what is it Andrea?💋😘😍
I would definitely splurge on highlighter. I am obsessed with them 🥺 I have to shine. Kisses from România and thank you so much for what you’re doing
Maria T beautiful name❤️
This a great video! Thank you. PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! Do a tutorial on your make up look in this video. It is so pretty and refreshing. Your eye make up is gorgeous and I LOVE your lip color. Thank you again.
What a great video!! Can you do a video with your top 2 items for each category.
I appreciate this, thanks Andreea! Got answers to some of the products I've always questioned myself and some eye-opener here and there. Alex is so cute at the end there, love you both 😍❤️
Hi Andrea, I love your videos and how you explain little things which such details. Please could you make a video on beginners make up requirements like which foundation, conclears, blush, etc with few options of the makeup brands please please it's a request
I juse make up every day, high end makes me happy(every dupe I tryed, I was dissapointed)
Totally agree about mascara, lipbalm, foundation and concealer, hair brushes. Not agree about shampoo and conditionner. It has really been a game changer to me when I splurge on good ones. Not agree about body balm. There are really good products in drugstore, pharmacy etc. We have amazing french little brands that don't cost too much, are clean, fragrance free (this is the real point to my sensitive skin)... but as you say, this is a personnal point of view 💛
Thank You so much. I do like this philosophy when you invest in a quality knowing that it will save your money at the end of the day. But I can’t agree on one thing - for my belief- you have to splurge on a good hair products. If you have damaged hair as I do, you know the struggle. You just need to find that one good product that is totally worth the investment.
Hi, you have very informative videos, and you are naturally pretty. would love a video for products to use in your 50's. Thank you.
👍 That would be great!
Mostly agree with your ranking ! I don’t spend much on body and hair but I do about skincare, and I started spending on more quality makeup products this year thanks to some of your pieces of advice and I don’t regret it ! I bought the Chanel soleil tan and a Channel red lipstick and I love them both, they look pretty on my counter, they look absolutely beautiful. I may splurge on makeup brushes for my birthday 🙌🏻
funny that you said we should splurge on make-up brushes! I thought that, too! But now I am a firm believer, that you actually don't have to spend that much money for a single brush (for example 50$). I recently bought the rephr brush for bronzer (actually because of your recommendation :) ) and at first I LOVED it. But I have to say that it shed EVERY TIME I use it :( I don't know why. It's not a crazy amount, but it will always loose one to two hairs and that's crazy for a brush on that prize level! Whereas my Real Technique brushes never shed and are actually very soft and do their job as well! ZOEVA brushes, too! So you don't actually have to spend that much money for one brush in my opinion.
Hi! I LOVE your channel. Decades ago (in my 20’s and 30’s) I only wore lancome products that I bought at the department store. I never hear anyone talk about lancome or clinique or prescriptives or so many other department store offerings. Why is that? And I really wish I had a Sephora store within a hundred miles of me - it sounds like an amazing place! Thank you.