Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Hi everyone, today I’m joining forces with Rhoda from Painttheface to share our top makeup picks of the year so far!
Rhoda: youtube.com/@UCUCzNBRvZEMoDzHxCBeuAUQ
We've chosen a full face of standout products that have genuinely impressed us and earned a place in our makeup collections.
What has been your top makeup picks of 2026 so far?
Carmel 🩷

*Products Used/Mentioned:*
Maybelline Brow Inserts Brow Pen (Black/Brown)
go.shopmy.us/p-58058166 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-56204324 (US)

Essence Brow Lift & Freeze Glue
go.shopmy.us/p-48661145 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-48659743 (US)

Patrick TA Major Skin Soft Blur Concealer (Light Peachy Neutral 2)
go.shopmy.us/p-44631515 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-44631409 (US)

L'oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm (2.5)
go.shopmy.us/p-56923826 (UK)
go.shopmy.us/p-63984085 (US)

Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation (2.5N)
go.shopmy.us/p-46374278 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-46374205 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-46374312 (Dior)

Morphe Cheek Thrills Bronze & Tone Duo (Maui Surf)
go.shopmy.us/p-56719739 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-56719768 (US)

Dior Forever Skin Bronze (03 Light Medium)
go.shopmy.us/p-63153539 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-63153630 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-37335983 (Dior)

Morphe Dual Ended Brushes
go.shopmy.us/p-65823031 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-65822522 (US)

Fenty Shake 'N Play Liquid Blush (Wild'Berry Whip)
go.shopmy.us/p-56718949 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-56718891 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-56719285 (Fenty)

Dior Backstage Rosy Glow (107 Dragonfruit)
go.shopmy.us/p-63154008 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-63154176 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-63153866 (Dior)

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette
go.shopmy.us/p-51427412 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-51427396 (US)

MAC Multi Sculpt Liquid Eye Shadow (Cool Spice)
go.shopmy.us/p-48037041(EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-48037333 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-65823569 (MAC)

Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky Tubes Tubing Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-53474062 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-56234689 (US)

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Customisable Quad (Unavailable but I've linked alternatives!)
go.shopmy.us/p-59902489 (Sephora)
go.shopmy.us/p-59902209 (Space NK)

Essence Poutline Soft Glide Lip Pencil (Bare Affair)
go.shopmy.us/p-48660784 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-65824377 (US)

Dior Addict Glass Lipstick Ultra-Shine Lip Gloss Stick (504 Dior Sweet)
go.shopmy.us/p-59005532 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-59004471 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-59004612 (Dior)

MAC Powder Kiss Hazy Matte Lipsticks
go.shopmy.us/p-39548057 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-39546233 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-39546307 (MAC)

Maybelline Lifter Gel Oil-in-Gel Lip Gloss (Shake Strawberry)
go.shopmy.us/p-63982648 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-63982656 (US)

No 7 Pro Artist Finishing Touch Fixing Spray
go.shopmy.us/p-43694195 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-65824690 (US)

Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
01:50 Brows
03:49 Concealer
06:03 Foundation
10:21 Bronzer
15:05 Blush
18:58 Eyeshadow
23:51 Mascara
25:56 Highlight/Powder
27:45 Lips
30:14 Setting Spray

*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*

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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