Uploaded July 2026 | 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:*
No 7 Pro Artist Finishing Touch Fixing Spray
go.shopmy.us/p-43694195 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-65824690 (US)
No7 Pro Artist Instant Impact Volumising Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-45124623
No7 Pro Artist Eyeshadow Palette (Lights Camera Action)
go.shopmy.us/p-19515059 (Boots)
go.shopmy.us/p-19703875 (No7)
Rimmel Free Blur It Out Mattifying Skin
go.shopmy.us/p-63981216 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-65253839 (US)
L'oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm (2.5)
go.shopmy.us/p-56923826 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-63984085 (US)
Morphe Liplock Glossy Lipstick
go.shopmy.us/p-56719715 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-56719605 (US)
Morphe 'Rose Frequency' Eyeshadow Palette
go.shopmy.us/p-58058605 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-58058580 (US)
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky Tubes Tubing Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-53474062 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-56234689 (US)
Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
01:28 Favourite Brand
02:37 Underrated Brand
04:20 Overrated Brand
05:55 Fave Product Under $5
07:07 Hidden Gem?
08:31 Favourite Foundation?
10:31 Favoured Categories Drugstore Vs High End
11:59 Overpriced Brand
13:27 Favourite Dupe
15:13 Best Eyeshadow Formula
16:29 Worst Eyeshadow Formula
18:37 Brand I Used to Love
21:35 Product That Wowed me
24:27 Fave Palette
24:18 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
Milli: youtube.com/@UCu88dJuII5pzNSxR_BBHMig
*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.*
*Enquiries: carmelnicolebeauty@gmail.com*
*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
*Colourpop 10% Discount code: CARMELNICOLEBEAUTY10*
go.shopmy.us/p-63985015
*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 neutral undertones. Hyperpigmentation, rosacea & broken capillaries.
My foundation preferences: 😊
Light to medium coverage, 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
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:*
No 7 Pro Artist Finishing Touch Fixing Spray
go.shopmy.us/p-43694195 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-65824690 (US)
No7 Pro Artist Instant Impact Volumising Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-45124623
No7 Pro Artist Eyeshadow Palette (Lights Camera Action)
go.shopmy.us/p-19515059 (Boots)
go.shopmy.us/p-19703875 (No7)
Rimmel Free Blur It Out Mattifying Skin
go.shopmy.us/p-63981216 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-65253839 (US)
L'oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm (2.5)
go.shopmy.us/p-56923826 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-63984085 (US)
Morphe Liplock Glossy Lipstick
go.shopmy.us/p-56719715 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-56719605 (US)
Morphe 'Rose Frequency' Eyeshadow Palette
go.shopmy.us/p-58058605 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-58058580 (US)
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky Tubes Tubing Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-53474062 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-56234689 (US)
Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
01:28 Favourite Brand
02:37 Underrated Brand
04:20 Overrated Brand
05:55 Fave Product Under $5
07:07 Hidden Gem?
08:31 Favourite Foundation?
10:31 Favoured Categories Drugstore Vs High End
11:59 Overpriced Brand
13:27 Favourite Dupe
15:13 Best Eyeshadow Formula
16:29 Worst Eyeshadow Formula
18:37 Brand I Used to Love
21:35 Product That Wowed me
24:27 Fave Palette
24:18 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
Milli: youtube.com/@UCu88dJuII5pzNSxR_BBHMig
*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.*
*Enquiries: carmelnicolebeauty@gmail.com*
*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
*Colourpop 10% Discount code: CARMELNICOLEBEAUTY10*
go.shopmy.us/p-63985015
*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 neutral undertones. Hyperpigmentation, rosacea & broken capillaries.
My foundation preferences: 😊
Light to medium coverage, 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
