Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hi everyone, today I’m putting affordable makeup brushes to the test to see if they’re actually worth it! I’m reviewing brushes from Morphe and Real Techniques- and using my holy grail drugstore makeup to keep things fair 🙂 At the end of the video I'll be showing you how I clean my own makeup brushes too!
What do think of these brushes? Let me know!
Carmel xx
*Morphe Eye Want It All 7-Piece Eye Brush Set*
go.shopmy.us/p-42995788 (Look Fantastic)
go.shopmy.us/p-42995941 (Cult Beauty)
go.shopmy.us/p-42995982 (Ulta)
*Morphe Portrait Mode 5-Piece Face Brush Set*
go.shopmy.us/p-42996296 (Look Fantastic)
go.shopmy.us/p-42996392 (Cult Beauty)
go.shopmy.us/p-42996469 (Ulta)
*Real Techniques Au Naturale Complete Brush Kit*
go.shopmy.us/p-42996528 (Look Fantastic)
go.shopmy.us/p-42996570 (Boots)
go.shopmy.us/p-42996806 (Amazon USA)
*Makeup Applied:*
Morphe Rose Frequency Eyeshadow Palette
go.shopmy.us/p-38653873 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-42997009 (US)
Maybelline Lash Sensational Body Full Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-36299732 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-33018901 (US)
Morphe Wakeup Artist Corrector Concealer (Peach 02)
go.shopmy.us/p-40205336 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-23920421 (US)
Maybelline Lifter Full Coverage Serum Concealer (35)
go.shopmy.us/p-37102236 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-34175556 (US)
Maybelline Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation (112 & 120)
go.shopmy.us/p-42997398 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-33627579 (US)
L'Oreal Lumi Bronze Le Stick Soleil Bronzer (Toasted Sunlight)
go.shopmy.us/p-40040896 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-40041036 (US)
Physicians Formula Butter Glow & Go Multiuse Stick (Sunkissed Rose)
go.shopmy.us/p-27856222 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-27856105 (US)
NYX Buttermelt Highlight (Glaze it Butta)
go.shopmy.us/p-42997763 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-18590546 (US)
Maybelline Lifter Liner Lip (Upstate)
go.shopmy.us/p-38250560 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-25317145 (US)
Catrice Glass Like Gloss Stick (Bare Ambition)
go.shopmy.us/p-42998024
Wet n Wild Photo Focus Loose Setting Powder (Soft Pink)
go.shopmy.us/p-32296995 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-21106620 (US)
Sigma Express Brush Cleaning Matte
go.shopmy.us/p-43254532 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-43254895 (US)
Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:46 Real Techniques Brush Set Overview
01:56 Morphe Brush Set Overview
03:52 Primer
06:19 Eyeshadow
15:45 Concealer & Foundation
22:52 Bronzer & Blush
26:54 Powder & Highlight
30:26 Finishing Touches
32:03 Final look & Final Thoughts
33:27 How I Wash My Makeup Brushes!
*This video is NOT sponsored, but the video description contains affiliate links. I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through these links, at no added cost to yourself. Your support is truly appreciated ☺️ Please be assured that every product recommendation is absolutely genuine and bought with my own money - unless specifically marked as GIFTED.*
*DISCOUNT CODES:*
*BK BEAUTY Brushes 10% Discount Code: CARMEL10*
go.shopmy.us/p-13182696
*ZIIP Halo 10% Discount Code: CARMEL*
go.shopmy.us/p-28807619
*QURE LED Light Therapy Mask 10% discount link*
qureskincare.com/CARMEL75417
*CALECIM 15% Discount Code: CARMEL*
go.shopmy.us/p-23725894
*U Beauty 20% Discount Code: CARMELNICOLEBEAUTY20*
Banish Skincare Discount: banish.com/CARMEL (Code Carmel)
*Dreame AirStyle Pro US 10% Discount Code: CARMEL* dreamebeauty.sjv.io/OeNdXn
My Skin Information: 🙋♀️
Age 43 with dry skin. Light/medium olive skin with muted warm undertones. Hyperpigmentation, rosacea & broken capillaries.
My foundation preferences: 😊
Light to medium coverage, has to be buildable. I prefer a luminous, glowy or soft satin finish.
My Foundation Shades:
* Nars Light Reflecting Foundation: Shade Patagonia
* ELF Soft Glam Satin Foundation: Shade 25
* Maybelline Lumi Matte Foundation: Shade 128
* Fenty Soft’lit Naturally Luminous Foundation: Shade 225
* Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation: Shade 210
* Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation: Shade 5N
* L’Oreal True Match Foundation: Shade 3N
* Armani Luminous Silk: Shade 5.3
* Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Skin Foundation: Shade B30
* Makeup Forever HD Skin Hydra Glow Foundation: Shade 1N14
*Enquiries: carmelnicolebeauty@gmail.com*
Hi everyone, today I’m putting affordable makeup brushes to the test to see if they’re actually worth it! I’m reviewing brushes from Morphe and Real Techniques- and using my holy grail drugstore makeup to keep things fair 🙂 At the end of the video I'll be showing you how I clean my own makeup brushes too!
What do think of these brushes? Let me know!
Carmel xx
*Morphe Eye Want It All 7-Piece Eye Brush Set*
go.shopmy.us/p-42995788 (Look Fantastic)
go.shopmy.us/p-42995941 (Cult Beauty)
go.shopmy.us/p-42995982 (Ulta)
*Morphe Portrait Mode 5-Piece Face Brush Set*
go.shopmy.us/p-42996296 (Look Fantastic)
go.shopmy.us/p-42996392 (Cult Beauty)
go.shopmy.us/p-42996469 (Ulta)
*Real Techniques Au Naturale Complete Brush Kit*
go.shopmy.us/p-42996528 (Look Fantastic)
go.shopmy.us/p-42996570 (Boots)
go.shopmy.us/p-42996806 (Amazon USA)
*Makeup Applied:*
Morphe Rose Frequency Eyeshadow Palette
go.shopmy.us/p-38653873 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-42997009 (US)
Maybelline Lash Sensational Body Full Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-36299732 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-33018901 (US)
Morphe Wakeup Artist Corrector Concealer (Peach 02)
go.shopmy.us/p-40205336 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-23920421 (US)
Maybelline Lifter Full Coverage Serum Concealer (35)
go.shopmy.us/p-37102236 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-34175556 (US)
Maybelline Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation (112 & 120)
go.shopmy.us/p-42997398 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-33627579 (US)
L'Oreal Lumi Bronze Le Stick Soleil Bronzer (Toasted Sunlight)
go.shopmy.us/p-40040896 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-40041036 (US)
Physicians Formula Butter Glow & Go Multiuse Stick (Sunkissed Rose)
go.shopmy.us/p-27856222 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-27856105 (US)
NYX Buttermelt Highlight (Glaze it Butta)
go.shopmy.us/p-42997763 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-18590546 (US)
Maybelline Lifter Liner Lip (Upstate)
go.shopmy.us/p-38250560 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-25317145 (US)
Catrice Glass Like Gloss Stick (Bare Ambition)
go.shopmy.us/p-42998024
Wet n Wild Photo Focus Loose Setting Powder (Soft Pink)
go.shopmy.us/p-32296995 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-21106620 (US)
Sigma Express Brush Cleaning Matte
go.shopmy.us/p-43254532 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-43254895 (US)
Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:46 Real Techniques Brush Set Overview
01:56 Morphe Brush Set Overview
03:52 Primer
06:19 Eyeshadow
15:45 Concealer & Foundation
22:52 Bronzer & Blush
26:54 Powder & Highlight
30:26 Finishing Touches
32:03 Final look & Final Thoughts
33:27 How I Wash My Makeup Brushes!
*This video is NOT sponsored, but the video description contains affiliate links. I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through these links, at no added cost to yourself. Your support is truly appreciated ☺️ Please be assured that every product recommendation is absolutely genuine and bought with my own money - unless specifically marked as GIFTED.*
*DISCOUNT CODES:*
*BK BEAUTY Brushes 10% Discount Code: CARMEL10*
go.shopmy.us/p-13182696
*ZIIP Halo 10% Discount Code: CARMEL*
go.shopmy.us/p-28807619
*QURE LED Light Therapy Mask 10% discount link*
qureskincare.com/CARMEL75417
*CALECIM 15% Discount Code: CARMEL*
go.shopmy.us/p-23725894
*U Beauty 20% Discount Code: CARMELNICOLEBEAUTY20*
Banish Skincare Discount: banish.com/CARMEL (Code Carmel)
*Dreame AirStyle Pro US 10% Discount Code: CARMEL* dreamebeauty.sjv.io/OeNdXn
My Skin Information: 🙋♀️
Age 43 with dry skin. Light/medium olive skin with muted warm undertones. Hyperpigmentation, rosacea & broken capillaries.
My foundation preferences: 😊
Light to medium coverage, has to be buildable. I prefer a luminous, glowy or soft satin finish.
My Foundation Shades:
* Nars Light Reflecting Foundation: Shade Patagonia
* ELF Soft Glam Satin Foundation: Shade 25
* Maybelline Lumi Matte Foundation: Shade 128
* Fenty Soft’lit Naturally Luminous Foundation: Shade 225
* Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation: Shade 210
* Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation: Shade 5N
* L’Oreal True Match Foundation: Shade 3N
* Armani Luminous Silk: Shade 5.3
* Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Skin Foundation: Shade B30
* Makeup Forever HD Skin Hydra Glow Foundation: Shade 1N14
*Enquiries: carmelnicolebeauty@gmail.com*
