Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Hi everyone, today I'm sharing the best drugstore makeup, from foundation & concealer to blush, bronzer, mascara & more! *Please note: this video was filmed before the recent ELF controversy, but I’ve chosen not to include links to those products- explanation in pinned comment.*
Thanks for watching 💕
Carmel xx

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Faux Brow (Dark Brunette)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548415 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548385 (US)

Maybelline Express Brow (Black Brown)
go.shopmy.us/p-23252912 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-23252187 (US)

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré
go.shopmy.us/p-17287831 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-23252216 (US)

Rimmel Multi-Tasker Better Than Filters (Light)
go.shopmy.us/p-23252200

Milani Conceal + Perfect Longwear Concealer (130)
go.shopmy.us/p-21524420 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-21083918 (US)

L'Oréal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation (3N)
go.shopmy.us/p-23252247 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-23252266 (US)

L'Oréal Paris True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum (3/4)
go.shopmy.us/p-17279434

Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi Use Face Stick (65)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548547 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548545 (US)

Morphe Cheek Thrills Multi Finish Face Trio (Blind Date)
go.shopmy.us/p-23252339 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548470 (US)

NYX Buttermelt Highlight (Glaze it Butta)
go.shopmy.us/p-18590564 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18590546 (US)

L'Oréal Paris Lumi Le Glass Glow Highlighter Stick (Pearl Eclat)
go.shopmy.us/p-17279479 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-17279486 (US)

Morphe Eyeshadow Palette (Rose Frequency)
go.shopmy.us/p-23252430 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-20018647 (US)

L'Oréal Le Shadow Stick (Magnetic Bronze, Mesmerising Gold)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548440 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548444 (US)

Revlon ColorStay Creme Eye Shadow (Caramel)
go.shopmy.us/p-17279380 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-17279373 (US)

Essence Long-Lasting Eye Pencil (Hot chocolate)
go.shopmy.us/p-13936836 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-15345673 (US)

Essence Lash Without Limits Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-17279393 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-17279385 (US)

Maybelline Lifter Liner Lip Liner (On It)
go.shopmy.us/p-23252510 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18590916 (US)

L'oreal Colour Riche Lipstick (Worth It)
go.shopmy.us/p-18004529 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-23252559 (US)

L'Oréal Plump Ambition Lip Oil (Worth It)
go.shopmy.us/p-15484656 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-15484534 (US)

Maybelline Lifter Gloss (Stone)
go.shopmy.us/p-20108813 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-20108809 (US)

NYX Color Correcting Palette
go.shopmy.us/p-23252646

L'Oréal Infallible Blur-Fection Loose Powder (Translucent Light) *US Only*
go.shopmy.us/p-18548552

Wet n Wild Photo Focus Powder (Soft Pink)
go.shopmy.us/p-21106613 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-21106620 (US)

Loreal Paris True Match Powder (N4) *UK Only?*
go.shopmy.us/p-23252698

Maybelline Matte + Poreless Powder (Classic Ivory)
go.shopmy.us/p-17279504 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-17279494 (US)

Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:33 Brows
02:59 Primers
05:08 Concealer
06:31 Foundations
08:59 Skin Tint
10:09 Contour
11:43 Bronzer
12:46 Blush
15:03 Highlighters
17:33 Eyeshadow Primer
18:15 Eyeshadow
22:09 Eyeliner & Mascara
24:49 Lips
29:23 Powders
32:16 Setting Sprays

*DISCOUNT CODES:*
*BK BEAUTY Brushes 10% Discount Code: CARMEL10*
go.shopmy.us/p-13182696

*QURE LED Light Therapy Mask 10% discount link*
qureskincare.com/CARMEL75417

*CALECIM 15% Discount Code: CARMEL*

*This video is NOT sponsored, but the video description may contain 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.*

My Skin Information: 🙋‍♀️
Age 42 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
* Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation: Shade 7.5
* Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Skin Foundation: Shade B30
* Makeup Forever HD Skin Hydra Glow Foundation: Shade 1N14

*Enquiries: carmelnicolebeauty​⁠@gmail.com*