Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hi everyone, today I’m sharing my opinion on what's good & what’s bad at the drugstore by completing the Drugstore Makeup Tag - created by Jen Phelps! I'll be talking through the best and worst affordable products & brands- all in my experience and opinion!
Did you have a go at the questions? Let me know!
Thanks for watching 💕
Love Carmel xx
Jen's Video: youtu.be/HuanrRkv3bA?si=nnrinTacx29ipSAm
*Some Products mentioned:*
Elf Soft Glam Satin Foundation (25)
go.shopmy.us/p-18765143 (ELF)
go.shopmy.us/p-20578139 (Ulta)
Morphe Cheek Thrills Multi Finish Face Trio (Blind Date)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548494 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548470 (US)
Morphe Chromaplus 12 Pan Eyeshadow Palette (Rose Frequency)
go.shopmy.us/p-20018692 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-20018647 (US)
Maybelline Super Stay Lumi Matte Foundation (128)
go.shopmy.us/p-20123136 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-12854709 (US)
Essence Lash Without Limits Mascara (Black)
go.shopmy.us/p-17279393 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-17279385 (US)
Wet n Wild Always Naked Palette
go.shopmy.us/p-20578383
ELF Halo Glow Skin Tint SPF 50 (Shade 6)
go.shopmy.us/p-19315589 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-19315540 (US)
ELF Cream Glide Lip Liner (Truth or Bare)
go.shopmy.us/p-14648619
Shop Catrice here:
go.shopmy.us/p-20597169
Shop Maybelline here:
go.shopmy.us/p-20597204 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-20577639 (US)
*Makeup Worn:*
Morphe Chromaplus 12 Pan Eyeshadow Palette (Rose Frequency)
*Linked Above*
Essence Lash Without Limits Mascara (Black)
*Linked Above*
L'Oreal Infallible Concealer (Cashew)
go.shopmy.us/p-20599030
go.shopmy.us/p-20599297
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)
*Linked Above*
ELF Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm (Strawberry Shortcake) & Truth or Bare Liner
go.shopmy.us/p-17148412 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-15947537 (US)
Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
01:20 Favourite Brand?
02:44 Underrated Brand?
04:57 Overrated Brand?
06:52 Fave Product Under $5
08:42 Hidden Gem?
10:39 Favourite Foundation?
12:00 Favoured Categories Drugstore Vs High End
13:51 Overpriced Brand?
16:27 Favourite Dupe?
17:58 Best Eyeshadow Formula
20:04 Worst Eyeshadow Formula
21:10 Brand I Used to Love
23:00 Product That Wowed me
24:24 Fave Palette
26:30 Tagged Creators
*Questions:*
1. If you could only use one drugstore/affordable brand, what would it be?
2. What’s the most underrated drugstore/affordable brand?
3. What’s the most overrated drugstore/affordable brand?
4. What is your favourite drugstore product under $5?
5. What is a hidden gem from the drugstore that no one talks about?
6. What’s your favourite drugstore foundation?
7. What products do you tend to buy more at the drugstore vs. high-end?
8. What drugstore brand do you think is overpriced?
9. What’s your favourite drugstore dupe?
10. What’s the best drugstore eyeshadow formula?
11. What’s the worst drugstore eyeshadow formula?
12. Drugstore brand you used to love but aren’t crazy about anymore?
13. Drugstore product you didn’t expect to like but totally wowed you?
14. Favourite affordable eyeshadow palette right now?
*Tags:*
Clara: youtube.com/@UCrgFYk1Dr8gYMW8JKQxVRZA
Jenn: youtube.com/@UCECxf0jKN9iCbOSmZzrtWQg
Fiona: youtube.com/@UCjIce4vOgO41ptIO0ynJhyQ
*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, mild 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*
Hi everyone, today I’m sharing my opinion on what's good & what’s bad at the drugstore by completing the Drugstore Makeup Tag - created by Jen Phelps! I'll be talking through the best and worst affordable products & brands- all in my experience and opinion!
Did you have a go at the questions? Let me know!
Thanks for watching 💕
Love Carmel xx
Jen's Video: youtu.be/HuanrRkv3bA?si=nnrinTacx29ipSAm
*Some Products mentioned:*
Elf Soft Glam Satin Foundation (25)
go.shopmy.us/p-18765143 (ELF)
go.shopmy.us/p-20578139 (Ulta)
Morphe Cheek Thrills Multi Finish Face Trio (Blind Date)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548494 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548470 (US)
Morphe Chromaplus 12 Pan Eyeshadow Palette (Rose Frequency)
go.shopmy.us/p-20018692 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-20018647 (US)
Maybelline Super Stay Lumi Matte Foundation (128)
go.shopmy.us/p-20123136 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-12854709 (US)
Essence Lash Without Limits Mascara (Black)
go.shopmy.us/p-17279393 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-17279385 (US)
Wet n Wild Always Naked Palette
go.shopmy.us/p-20578383
ELF Halo Glow Skin Tint SPF 50 (Shade 6)
go.shopmy.us/p-19315589 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-19315540 (US)
ELF Cream Glide Lip Liner (Truth or Bare)
go.shopmy.us/p-14648619
Shop Catrice here:
go.shopmy.us/p-20597169
Shop Maybelline here:
go.shopmy.us/p-20597204 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-20577639 (US)
*Makeup Worn:*
Morphe Chromaplus 12 Pan Eyeshadow Palette (Rose Frequency)
*Linked Above*
Essence Lash Without Limits Mascara (Black)
*Linked Above*
L'Oreal Infallible Concealer (Cashew)
go.shopmy.us/p-20599030
go.shopmy.us/p-20599297
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)
*Linked Above*
ELF Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm (Strawberry Shortcake) & Truth or Bare Liner
go.shopmy.us/p-17148412 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-15947537 (US)
Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
01:20 Favourite Brand?
02:44 Underrated Brand?
04:57 Overrated Brand?
06:52 Fave Product Under $5
08:42 Hidden Gem?
10:39 Favourite Foundation?
12:00 Favoured Categories Drugstore Vs High End
13:51 Overpriced Brand?
16:27 Favourite Dupe?
17:58 Best Eyeshadow Formula
20:04 Worst Eyeshadow Formula
21:10 Brand I Used to Love
23:00 Product That Wowed me
24:24 Fave Palette
26:30 Tagged Creators
*Questions:*
1. If you could only use one drugstore/affordable brand, what would it be?
2. What’s the most underrated drugstore/affordable brand?
3. What’s the most overrated drugstore/affordable brand?
4. What is your favourite drugstore product under $5?
5. What is a hidden gem from the drugstore that no one talks about?
6. What’s your favourite drugstore foundation?
7. What products do you tend to buy more at the drugstore vs. high-end?
8. What drugstore brand do you think is overpriced?
9. What’s your favourite drugstore dupe?
10. What’s the best drugstore eyeshadow formula?
11. What’s the worst drugstore eyeshadow formula?
12. Drugstore brand you used to love but aren’t crazy about anymore?
13. Drugstore product you didn’t expect to like but totally wowed you?
14. Favourite affordable eyeshadow palette right now?
*Tags:*
Clara: youtube.com/@UCrgFYk1Dr8gYMW8JKQxVRZA
Jenn: youtube.com/@UCECxf0jKN9iCbOSmZzrtWQg
Fiona: youtube.com/@UCjIce4vOgO41ptIO0ynJhyQ
*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, mild 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*
