Uploaded July 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

NYX Wonder Snatch Concealer (11 Neutral Beige)
go.shopmy.us/p-67371455 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-63981071 (US)

Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Complexion Perfector (02 Light)
go.shopmy.us/p-64988783 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-64988740 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-64988823 (LM)

Milani Baked Bronzer (02 Tuscan Tan)
go.shopmy.us/p-63982303 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-63982289 (US)

Fenty Sun Stalk’r Soufflé Pressed Mousse Cream Bronzer
go.shopmy.us/p-64988924 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-64988865 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-64988948 (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)

Milani Baked Blush (Luminoso)
go.shopmy.us/p-63982328 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-63982315 (US)

Nars Insatiable Liquid Blush (Que Calor)
go.shopmy.us/p-64988986 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-64989340 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-64989062 (Nars)

Milani Baked Highlighter (Dolce Perla)
go.shopmy.us/p-63982358 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-63982346 (US)

Rimmel Free Blur It Out Mattifying Skin (Vanilla)
go.shopmy.us/p-63981216 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-65253839 (US)

Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Easy Eyeshadow Sticks (Oyster Twilight)
go.shopmy.us/p-64988390 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-64988450 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-64988538 (CT)

Revlon Glimmer Liquid Eye Shadow (On Cloud Shine)
go.shopmy.us/p-63982386 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-63982404 (US)

Maybelline Super Stay Peel-Off Lip Liner (Haze)
go.shopmy.us/p-61315869 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-61315603 (US)

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

Revlon ColorStay Full Time Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-63982443 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-63982427 (US)

Too Faced Ribbon Wrapped Lash Tubing Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-64988589 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-64988616 (US)

Maybelline New York Fit Me Loose Powder (Brightening Pink)
go.shopmy.us/p-63982547 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-63982579 (Original)

Maybelline Grippy Setting Spray Mist
go.shopmy.us/p-63982472 (Look Fantastic)
go.shopmy.us/p-63982528 (Boots)

Dior Backstage Airflash Setting Mist
go.shopmy.us/p-63155879 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-63156006 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-63155969 (Dior)



Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:22 Little Update
01:41 Concealers
05:01 Bronzers
08:22 Blushers
12:51 Highlighter
14:59 Skin Tint
16:48 Eyeshadow
19:43 Lip Products
23:22 Mascaras
26:17 Powder
27:30 Setting Sprays

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go.shopmy.us/p-63985015

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