Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hi everyone, today I’m sharing my honest thoughts on makeup I’ve been testing in May! I’ve found some new favourites & others I’m not so sure about. We have a good mix of high-end/ luxury & affordable beauty - but drugstore makeup may have stolen the spotlight this month!
What have been your favourites in May?
Thanks for watching 💕
Carmel xx
ELF Holy Hydration Thirst Burst Drops
go.shopmy.us/p-19106522 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-19106468 (US)
Kevyn Aucoin The Eyelash Curler
go.shopmy.us/p-19106399 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-19106326 (US)
Maybelline Colossal Bubble Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-18548451 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548456 (US)
L'Oréal Le Shadow Stick (Magnetic Bronze & Twinkly Rose)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548440 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548444 (US)
IT Cosmetics Do It All Radiant Concealer (230)
go.shopmy.us/p-18323822 (Sephora)
go.shopmy.us/p-18324021 (Ulta)
L'Oréal Infallible Skin Ink Foundcealer (100 Warm)
go.shopmy.us/p-17783383 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18381973 (US)
Merit Beauty The Uniform Tinted Mineral Sunscreen (22)
go.shopmy.us/p-18930855 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18930893 (US)
Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF 50
go.shopmy.us/p-17557089 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-17557187 (US)
Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi Use Face Stick (65)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548547 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548545 (US)
Makeup by Mario Softsculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer (Light Medium)
go.shopmy.us/p-17557908 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-17557929 (US)
Morphe Cheek Thrills Multi Finish Face Trio (Blind Date)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548494 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548470 (US)
YSL Make Me Blush Powder Blush (93 Restless Rose)
go.shopmy.us/p-17557862 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-17557874 (US)
Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Soft Blur Setting Powder (Light Neutral)
go.shopmy.us/p-19112013 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18326654 (US)
L'Oréal Infallible Blur-Fection Loose Setting Powder (Translucent Light)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548552
Florasis Blooming Rouge Engraved Lipstick (Sweet Guava Worn) *Gifted*
go.shopmy.us/p-18940801
Westman Atelier Lip Shape Lip Liner (Petal)
go.shopmy.us/p-19112195 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-19112252 (US)
Maybelline Lifter Glaze Oil Balm (Peach Quench)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548577 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548566 (US)
NYX Buttermelt Highlight (Glaze it Butta)
go.shopmy.us/p-18590564 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18590546 (US)
Maybelline Superfluff Brow Mousse (Black Brown)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548420 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548403 (US)
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze Gel
go.shopmy.us/p-17557381(UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-17557206 (US)
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Setting Spray
go.shopmy.us/p-17557968 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-17557973 (US)
TirTir Mask Fit Make Up Fixer
go.shopmy.us/p-19112473
Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:21 ELF Thirst Burst Drops
02:28 Kevin Aucoin Lash Curlers
04:23 Maybelline Bubble Mascara
06:20 L'Oreal Shadow Sticks
08:12 IT Cosmetics Concealer
10:40 L'oreal Skin Ink
12:53 Merit Tinted Suncreen
15:11 Maybelline Lifter Stix
16:29 Mario Skin Enhancer
17:23 Morphe Cream Blush
19:39 YSL Blush
20:56 Mario & L'Oreal Loose Powders
23:15 Florasis Lipsticks
25:15 Westman Atelier Lip Liner
27:06 Maybelline Lip Glaze
28:17 NYX Highlighter
29:32 Maybelline Brow Mousse
30:41 ABH Brow Freeze Gel
31:38 Huda Beauty & Tirtir 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
*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 honest thoughts on makeup I’ve been testing in May! I’ve found some new favourites & others I’m not so sure about. We have a good mix of high-end/ luxury & affordable beauty - but drugstore makeup may have stolen the spotlight this month!
What have been your favourites in May?
Thanks for watching 💕
Carmel xx
ELF Holy Hydration Thirst Burst Drops
go.shopmy.us/p-19106522 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-19106468 (US)
Kevyn Aucoin The Eyelash Curler
go.shopmy.us/p-19106399 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-19106326 (US)
Maybelline Colossal Bubble Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-18548451 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548456 (US)
L'Oréal Le Shadow Stick (Magnetic Bronze & Twinkly Rose)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548440 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548444 (US)
IT Cosmetics Do It All Radiant Concealer (230)
go.shopmy.us/p-18323822 (Sephora)
go.shopmy.us/p-18324021 (Ulta)
L'Oréal Infallible Skin Ink Foundcealer (100 Warm)
go.shopmy.us/p-17783383 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18381973 (US)
Merit Beauty The Uniform Tinted Mineral Sunscreen (22)
go.shopmy.us/p-18930855 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18930893 (US)
Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF 50
go.shopmy.us/p-17557089 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-17557187 (US)
Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi Use Face Stick (65)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548547 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548545 (US)
Makeup by Mario Softsculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer (Light Medium)
go.shopmy.us/p-17557908 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-17557929 (US)
Morphe Cheek Thrills Multi Finish Face Trio (Blind Date)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548494 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548470 (US)
YSL Make Me Blush Powder Blush (93 Restless Rose)
go.shopmy.us/p-17557862 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-17557874 (US)
Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Soft Blur Setting Powder (Light Neutral)
go.shopmy.us/p-19112013 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18326654 (US)
L'Oréal Infallible Blur-Fection Loose Setting Powder (Translucent Light)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548552
Florasis Blooming Rouge Engraved Lipstick (Sweet Guava Worn) *Gifted*
go.shopmy.us/p-18940801
Westman Atelier Lip Shape Lip Liner (Petal)
go.shopmy.us/p-19112195 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-19112252 (US)
Maybelline Lifter Glaze Oil Balm (Peach Quench)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548577 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548566 (US)
NYX Buttermelt Highlight (Glaze it Butta)
go.shopmy.us/p-18590564 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18590546 (US)
Maybelline Superfluff Brow Mousse (Black Brown)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548420 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-18548403 (US)
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze Gel
go.shopmy.us/p-17557381(UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-17557206 (US)
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Setting Spray
go.shopmy.us/p-17557968 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-17557973 (US)
TirTir Mask Fit Make Up Fixer
go.shopmy.us/p-19112473
Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:21 ELF Thirst Burst Drops
02:28 Kevin Aucoin Lash Curlers
04:23 Maybelline Bubble Mascara
06:20 L'Oreal Shadow Sticks
08:12 IT Cosmetics Concealer
10:40 L'oreal Skin Ink
12:53 Merit Tinted Suncreen
15:11 Maybelline Lifter Stix
16:29 Mario Skin Enhancer
17:23 Morphe Cream Blush
19:39 YSL Blush
20:56 Mario & L'Oreal Loose Powders
23:15 Florasis Lipsticks
25:15 Westman Atelier Lip Liner
27:06 Maybelline Lip Glaze
28:17 NYX Highlighter
29:32 Maybelline Brow Mousse
30:41 ABH Brow Freeze Gel
31:38 Huda Beauty & Tirtir 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
*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*
