Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hi everyone, today I’m trying the makeup that everyone seemed to be raving about! From the new Makeup Forever foundation to the viral Refy Water Bronzer and Blush, the Merit Tubing Mascara and Natasha Denona tan palette. I’m sharing my honest thoughts on whether they live up to the hype- and including swatch comparisons too!
Carmel xx
Rhoda's channel: youtube.com/@UCUCzNBRvZEMoDzHxCBeuAUQ
Andreea Ali: tiktok.com/@aliandreeamakeup/video/7652031401029668129
Natasha Denona Tan Eyeshadow Palette
go.shopmy.us/p-72460122 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-72460067 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-72461569 (ND)
Merit Clean Volume - Volumizing Tubing Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-72460187 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-72460155 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-72461592 (Merit)
ILIA - Skin Blur Serum Concealer (10N Mesh)
go.shopmy.us/p-72460236(EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-72460270 (US)
Make Up Forever HD Skin-Balancing & Perfecting Foundation (214N)
go.shopmy.us/p-72460401 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-72461342 (US)
Refy Water Bronzer (Bay)
go.shopmy.us/p-72461401 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-72461417 (US)
Refy Water Blush (Lychee)
go.shopmy.us/p-72461444 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-72461463 (US)
Anastasia Beverly Hills Kiss Theory Glossy Shine Lip Balm (Charm & Daydream)
go.shopmy.us/p-72461492 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-72461508 (US)
Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Highlighter
go.shopmy.us/p-69988391 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-69988042 (US)
Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:51 Natasha Denona Tan Palette
06:15 Merit Tubing Mascara
09:20 Ilia Concealer
13:45 Make Up Forever Foundation
20:37 Refy Bronzer & Blush
27:24 ABH Lipsticks
31:50 CT highlighter
*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
*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
Hi everyone, today I’m trying the makeup that everyone seemed to be raving about! From the new Makeup Forever foundation to the viral Refy Water Bronzer and Blush, the Merit Tubing Mascara and Natasha Denona tan palette. I’m sharing my honest thoughts on whether they live up to the hype- and including swatch comparisons too!
Carmel xx
Rhoda's channel: youtube.com/@UCUCzNBRvZEMoDzHxCBeuAUQ
Andreea Ali: tiktok.com/@aliandreeamakeup/video/7652031401029668129
Natasha Denona Tan Eyeshadow Palette
go.shopmy.us/p-72460122 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-72460067 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-72461569 (ND)
Merit Clean Volume - Volumizing Tubing Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-72460187 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-72460155 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-72461592 (Merit)
ILIA - Skin Blur Serum Concealer (10N Mesh)
go.shopmy.us/p-72460236(EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-72460270 (US)
Make Up Forever HD Skin-Balancing & Perfecting Foundation (214N)
go.shopmy.us/p-72460401 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-72461342 (US)
Refy Water Bronzer (Bay)
go.shopmy.us/p-72461401 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-72461417 (US)
Refy Water Blush (Lychee)
go.shopmy.us/p-72461444 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-72461463 (US)
Anastasia Beverly Hills Kiss Theory Glossy Shine Lip Balm (Charm & Daydream)
go.shopmy.us/p-72461492 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-72461508 (US)
Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Highlighter
go.shopmy.us/p-69988391 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-69988042 (US)
Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:51 Natasha Denona Tan Palette
06:15 Merit Tubing Mascara
09:20 Ilia Concealer
13:45 Make Up Forever Foundation
20:37 Refy Bronzer & Blush
27:24 ABH Lipsticks
31:50 CT highlighter
*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
*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
