Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Hi everyone, today I’m sharing makeup products I regret buying and explaining why they didn’t work for me. These are just honest reviews based on my experience of both drugstore & high-end makeup, it doesn't mean they're bad products! I’ll actually be giving you alternatives to these, which I hope is helpful!
What makeup regrets do you have? Let us know in the comments!
Thanks for watching 💕
Carmel xx

L'Oréal Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint (200)
go.shopmy.us/p-25309479

Merit The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick Foundation (Sand)
go.shopmy.us/p-25309588

NYX Buttermelt Powder Bronzer (Deserve Butta)
go.shopmy.us/p-25309669

ELF Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand (Berry Radiant)
go.shopmy.us/p-25309766

Charlotte Tilbury Beautifying Eye Trends Palette (Digital Lilac)
go.shopmy.us/p-13303936

Essence I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-25309920

Wet n Wild Photo Focus Loose Setting Powder
go.shopmy.us/p-25310031

Huda Beauty Easy Bake Setting Spray
go.shopmy.us/p-17557973

NYX Professional Make Duck Plump Plumping Lip Liner (Pinkjection)
go.shopmy.us/p-15484429

Catrice Shine Bomb (Good Taste)
go.shopmy.us/p-25310189

My recommended alternatives:
L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer
go.shopmy.us/p-25315204

Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick
go.shopmy.us/p-25315376

Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi Use Face Stick
go.shopmy.us/p-18548547

Essence Baby Got Blush
go.shopmy.us/p-25315441

Maybelline Lifter Liner Lip Liner
go.shopmy.us/p-23252510

Wet n Wild Photo Focus Loose Setting Powder (Soft Pink)
go.shopmy.us/p-21106613

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
go.shopmy.us/p-23725210

Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:23 Disclaimer!
01:05 Foundation
03:34 Concealer
07:14 Bronzer
09:38 Blush
11:32 Eyeshadow
15:37 Mascara
17:22 Powder
19:08 Setting Spray
20:37 Lips
23:12 Alternative Recommendations!

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*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*