Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Hi everyone & Happy Holidays! 🎄❄️
Today we’re putting makeup to the ultimate test - Drugstore vs. High-End! On one side of my face I’m using affordable drugstore products and on the other luxury high-end items.

Which side do you think looks the best? Let me know your thoughts down in the comments!
Thanks for watching!
Love Carmel xx 💕

*HIGH END:*
Glossier Brow Flick (Black)
go.shopmy.us/p-4622566

Benefit Precisely, My Brow Detailer Microfine Eyebrow Pencil (Black/Brown)
go.shopmy.us/p-6115060

Benefit 24-HR Brow Setter Clear Brow Gel
go.shopmy.us/p-9740003

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter (4)
go.shopmy.us/p-11471283

Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow (Space Cowboy)
go.shopmy.us/p-6887967 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-6887965 (US)

Natasha Denona I Need A Warm Eyeshadow Palette
go.shopmy.us/p-7663725

Lisa Eldridge Kitten Lash Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-10101509

Bobbi Brown Skin Corrector Stick (Peach)
go.shopmy.us/p-10571444

Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer (Beech)
go.shopmy.us/p-11471174 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-11471166 (US)

Armani Luminous Silk Foundation (5.75)
go.shopmy.us/p-11471121 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-11471094 (US)

Westman Atelier Face Trace Contour Stick (Biscuit)
go.shopmy.us/p-6683144

Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick (Always Sunny)
go.shopmy.us/p-11471222

Armani Luminous Silk Cheek Tint (Delicate Mauve)
go.shopmy.us/p-6856590 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-7431575 (US)

MAC MACximal Sleek Satin Lipstick (Sitting Pretty)
go.shopmy.us/p-11504011 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-8320665 (US)

Givenchy Prisme Libre Loose Powder (2 Satin Blanc)
go.shopmy.us/p-5750995

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
go.shopmy.us/p-6144622

*DRUGSTORE:*
Maybelline Build-A-Brow 2-In-1 Brow Pen (Black/Brown)
go.shopmy.us/p-4803413

Maybelline Express Brow Ultra Slim Brow Pencil (Black/Brown)
go.shopmy.us/p-11471708

Elf Brow Laminating Gel
go.shopmy.us/p-7765841

Rimmel Multi-Tasker Better Than Filters (Light)
go.shopmy.us/p-5045153

ELF Fine as Fleck Glitter Eyeshadow (Champagne Showers)
go.shopmy.us/p-8420777

Wet n Wild Always Naked Palette
go.shopmy.us/p-11474595

Essence Lash Without Limits Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-11471466 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-11471451 (US)

NYX 3C Color Correcting Concealer Palette
go.shopmy.us/p-10405170 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-10390861

NYX Bare With Me Concealer Serum (Beige)
go.shopmy.us/p-4457074 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-4625952 (US)

Wet n Wild Photo Focus Dewy Foundation (Classic Beige)
go.shopmy.us/p-11265169 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-11265135

ELF Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour (Light Medium)
go.shopmy.us/p-9183347

Essence Baby Got Bronze (Cinnamon Spice)
go.shopmy.us/p-11471387 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-11471366 (US)

Morphe Hot Shot Blush Drops (That Girl)
go.shopmy.us/p-7663802 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-7663800

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick (Asia)
go.shopmy.us/p-11471600

Catrice Prime And Fine Multi Talent Fixing Spray
go.shopmy.us/p-11050610

Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:47 Brows
02:42 Rimmel Primer vs Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter
03:53 Elf vs Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer
04:18 Elf Eyeshadow vs Urban Decay Shadow
05:31 Wet n Wild Vs Natasha Denona Palette
06:52 Essence Mascara vs Lisa Eldridge Mascara
08:09 NYX Color Corrector vs Bobbi Brown Color Corrector
08:39 NYX Concealer vs Hourglass Concealer
10:14 Wet n Wild Foundation vs Armani Foundation
12:30 Elf Contour vs Westman Atelier Contour
13:42 Essence Bronzer vs Rare Beauty Bronzer
15:16 Morphe Blush vs Armani blush
16:44 Catrice Powder vs Givenchy Powder
17:28 Rimmel Lipstick Vs MAC Lipstick
18:58 Catrice vs Charlotte Tilbury Setting Spray
19:20 Finished Look
19:33 Daylight Footage
19:48 End of day check in

*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 normal to dry skin. Light/medium olive skin with muted warm undertones. Hyperpigmentation & broken capillaries.

My foundation preferences: 😊
Light to medium coverage, but has to be buildable. I prefer a luminous, glowy or soft satin finish.

My Foundation Shades:
* Nars Light Reflecting Foundation: Shade Patagonia
* Fenty Soft’lit Naturally Luminous Foundation: Shade 225
* Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation: Shade 210
* L’Oreal True Match Foundation: Shade 3N
* Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation: Shade 7.5
* Makeup Forever HD Skin Hydra Glow Foundation: Shade 1N14