Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Hi everyone, today I'm sharing the best & worst makeup & beauty products I tried this month. I tested a lot of drugstore and high-end makeup…and it wasn't all good!
Carmel xx

Dior Forever Skin Veil Primer
go.shopmy.us/p-82828070
go.shopmy.us/p-82828348
go.shopmy.us/p-82828509

Rhode Highlight Milk (02)
go.shopmy.us/p-78607100 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-78607127 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-78607147 (Rhode)

Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation (L2)
go.shopmy.us/p-80102026 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-80101859 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-80102412 (WA)

Tarte CC Tinted Serum (Medium)
go.shopmy.us/p-78606821 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-78606778 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-78606901 (Tarte)

L'Oréal Infallible Fresh Wear Cushion Foundation (127)
go.shopmy.us/p-76434784 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-76434758 (US)

Rhode Pocket Bronze (Sip)
go.shopmy.us/p-78607027 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-78606993 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-78607070 (Rhode)

Rimmel Cream Crush Bronzer (Cappuccino)
go.shopmy.us/p-76434893

Colourpop Bronze Stix (La Jolla Cove) (CARMELNICOLEBEAUTY10 for 10% off)
go.shopmy.us/p-79393156 (CP)
go.shopmy.us/p-79476906 (Ulta)

Wet n Wild Mother Fluffer Cloud Blush, Rose the Roof,
go.shopmy.us/p-76435061 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-76434998 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-76435071 (Wet n Wild)

Kosas Impressionist Multistick Cream Cheek + Lip Color (Nuance)
go.shopmy.us/p-78607209 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-78607242 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-78607269 (Kosas)

Colourpop Blush Stix (Cool It) (CARMELNICOLEBEAUTY10 for 10% off)
go.shopmy.us/p-79391590
go.shopmy.us/p-79477006 (Ulta)

NYX Lid Lingerie Cream Eye Pigment (Risky Rosé)
go.shopmy.us/p-76434393 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-76434355 (US)

Rimmel Thrill Seeker Mega Lift Mascara (Black)
go.shopmy.us/p-76434414 (Look Fantastic)
go.shopmy.us/p-76434553 (Boots)

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Lip Oil Stick (Dream)
go.shopmy.us/p-78607298 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-78607364 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-78607381 (Rare Beauty)

NYX Fat Matte Lipstick (Rose Robe)
go.shopmy.us/p-76438241 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-76438208 (US)

Colourpop Lippie Pencil (Beeper) (CARMELNICOLEBEAUTY10 for 10% off)
go.shopmy.us/p-79392669
go.shopmy.us/p-79477313 (Ulta)

Colourpop Lippie Stix (Oh Snap)
go.shopmy.us/p-79392829

Colourpop Ultra Glossy Lip (Pasadena)
go.shopmy.us/p-82831516

Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:47 Primers
03:32 Foundations
11:25 Bronzers
16:00 Blushers
19:55 Eyes
23:12 Lips

*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

*U Beauty 20% Discount Code: CARMELNICOLEBEAUTY20*

Banish Skincare Discount: banish.com/CARMEL (Code Carmel)

*Dreame AirStyle Pro US 10% Discount Code: CARMEL* go.shopmy.us/p-48698542

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
* Makeup Forever HD Skin Hydra Glow Foundation: Shade 1N14