@@marlenegomes4008 ufff, I’m sitting here complaining of getting stuff in Lisbon, I can’t imagine how frustrating it can Azores. I hope some of my tips help. Bom ano! 😘

@@J-Ramos123 you’re so kind, thank you for dropping by! Have a great new year! ♥️

@@skinminimalist yeah, that’s what keeps me from buying their stuff. I’ve seen even powders going bad in under a year (and before the expiration timeframe mentioned in the packaging) for some people… and because I don’t use stuff up easily (a curse for liking variety), it’s a big risk for me… I think I’ll sit it out, even because the thing I’m more tempted to get is the powder bronzer, and I already have the RMS one, which is wonderful.

@@skinminimalist hey, lovely 🥰 from what I remember when I swatched it in store, peau de rose is a more neutral rose-pink shade than peau de peony… peau de peony has a bit more cool tones, slightly more lavender-y. It still is subtle enough to just give a hint of those cool tones, but it’s there. It works wonderfully as a topper with cooler toned blushes. It comes down to what you’re looking for every day wear. Peau de rose may be a bit more neutral, subtle and everyday suitable for how you wear your makeup. The swatches on models on the website are pretty accurate, I’d say (which is surprising nowadays) ;) I hope this helps!

@@thefreevolousthanks 😘

Fingers crossed that 2025 is the launch year of Lisa’s concealer 😊

@@MyOperaHouse yeah, I mentioned it in the video, I’ve seen her using it on her tutorials, and it looks absolutely amazing for my hyperpigmentation and blemishes ;) I’d love it to come out ASAP, since I’m going to London very soon and I’d love to shade match in person for once! It still is a pencil, and she mentioned it’s very long-wearing and waterproof, so I’m guessing it’s more of a “stiff” formula. Those emollient sticks of yore like the Marc Jacobs… still need to make a comeback! 😘😘😘

@@thefreevolous oh sorry didn’t catch that! Yes something to look forward to x

@@GirlRoundTheWorld thank you for your patience and being so graceful about this video mixup! Have a great year! 🥳

@@ruthschambers have a wonderful 2025! 😘

@@MyOperaHouse you’re the sweetest. Thank you for your patience ♥️ have a great new year!!

@@71mjl eheheh no Instagram aludi ao facto de esta sombra dar o efeito dumas que estão muito na berra (e são muito caras, do Patrick Ta). Vou fazer um vídeo sobre isso, mas estas são sombras individuais da Glam Shop.

@@71mjl eu percebo que seja bastante confuso, entrar assim de chapa num vídeo com tanta coisa, mas os pincéis e outras ferramentas de facto podem mudar imenso a forma como a maquilhagem funciona na nossa pele - para melhor. E não é preciso entrar em mega dívida - obviamente que, para o comum dos mortais, não dá para comprar dezenas deles duma vez 😂, mas ter uma listinha e ir comprando aos poucos, esperando por saldos, ajuda muito a ir compondo a colecção. Convém é manter os pincéis limpos. Se continuarmos a usar um pincel sujo, especialmente com cremes que entretanto secaram nas cerdas, vai começar a ficar tudo enlameado e cheio de riscos e texturas. Não vale a pena levar um pincel ao esgotamento 😅 Se precisares de ajuda ou sugestões específicas, manda mensagem no instagram :) Mas os links estão todos no blogue!

@@rosaazevedo6667 you can’t imagine the huge smile that comment made me do :))

@@laghima I confess I have a little YesStyle order underway. I couldn’t find those specific ones I showed on the video, but I got some close ones ;) So glad you like those lip balms, I keep them close to me at all times 😅

@@danyf.1442 loving this Oden’s Eye launch… it’s been really hard to resist them. Lisa’s lipsticks are always a mostly safe bet for a luxury splurge, for sure ♥️

@@greenjewelbeautea1461 tell me about it! I wish they had launched just a tad sooner so I could ask for one a birthday gift 😅

@@nanal1964 it’s lovely, I think she got a wonderful sweet spot in a formula for every day use (no shade to those who wear the velvets on the daily, hats off to them, but my lips can’t handle that eheh). Here’s hoping she comes out with her other formulas in this format, so that everyone can enjoy a slightly more guilt-free version of their faves. 😘

@@rosaazevedo6667 always love having you around!

@@skinminimalist ooooooh Will add it to my list for sure!!! Thanks, sweetie ♥️

@@pepperminttea1 oh, I’ll give those a shot. No dermatologist has ever diagnosed me with SD, but it’s plausible - although I’ve always known myself this oily ever since my hormones kicked in as a teen.

@@hanniehoekstra8511 really?! I had never heard of this, it’s fascinating. I’d heard of using other gels (even ultrassound gel, and aloe vera), but not plain water! Will try it out!

@thefreevolous Make sure your face is wet, not damp. I guess the manufacturers don’t want you to know as they earn big money selling serums etc. Simple tapwater contains electrolytes that conduct the current.

@@GirlRoundTheWorld it’s so nice to have you around!

@@megl2562 it’s an absolute beast of a show. I only heard about it through Lindsay Ellis, many years ago. It was in NY, but had already been in London and left. I was ecstatic when I heard it was coming back to London. For sure one of my all-time favourite. I hope it stays there for many years to come! Thank you for the warm re-welcome ;)

@@ScandinavianAffair it was a great tip! Loved it soooo much :)

@@rosaazevedo6667 eu não disse, logo ao início? Confesso que na maioria das vezes me esqueço, até porque a maioria das pessoas que vem ca parar é porque me conhece, mas ia jurar que neste vídeo me tinha voltado a apresentar 😅

@@thefreevolous Tem razão! espero que corra tudo bem com a sua vida profissional !Obrigada!

@@MyOperaHouse ahahahah! I have a preference for ramble videos, too ♥️

@@matejaz3705 thank you! It’s so nice to have you around. I’ll do my best to keep new videos coming. ;) With this huge flow of new products all the time, for someone who doesn’t get PR, it’s hard to feel relevant.

@@danyf.1442 thank you so much for the kind words. I hope everything goes well for you :) in my case, word on the street is that they are really investing in kicking us out of the production process. And in my country, this line of work is not protected at all. They’re working hard on making it easier (and cheaper) to scale up the models. When it gets to a point where it’s realistic enough, they don’t care about some loss in quality, sadly. It’s all about the money for the investors… we’ll see. Not fancying a 180 change and letting go of what I’ve always loved to do at this stage in life, I must confess. We’ll just have to go with the flow, for now. On a happier note, can’t recommend Hadestown enough, do go see it if you can, it’s wonderful! Lots of love to you ♥️

@@skinminimalist it’s always a joy to have you around, my sweet friend ♥️ yes, although I haven’t been in a bronzer mood, especially because they seem to keep ignoring olive undertones and it always ends up a bit off, the MUBM has been a fun product to play with :)

@@kaitlynbaldwin2638 hey! I find that, for the Ursolic Acid and Retinal I usually use half a fpump per evening for face and neck and that feels more than enough (I can’t saturate my face too much either, because I’m on the oilier side), so for me it does last almost 6 months. The pigmentation corrector depends on how you use it: if once a day, it’ll last basically as much, but if you’d like to use it twice a day (they can be paired with each other), it will last you less, of course. They have a very standard amount, and a quite thin texture that spreads very easily. It’s a matter of the size of your face and how heavy handed you usually are with your products.

@@J-Ramos123 you’re so kind. Thank you, I’m glad I could provide some useful information ♥️

@@J-Ramos123 thank you for stopping by :) I have a few good videos planned, but there’s a been another “life plot twist” I have to deal with right now… 😅

Oh this is so ancient :) I think there’s a couple of products that still exist :) sadly companies still don’t make much in the way of undertones for olive skins, not much has changed in that department. Thanks for stopping by!

You’re very kind, thank you!

It makes total sense! I should have added some gloss comparisons, but I only focused on glossy balm formulas. But yes, the glosses provide similar finish and feel to the lips, actually, without the awkward “hit or miss” scent and flavour (provided you don’t prefer a stick to a gloss formula, of course). The only thing may be that I don’t think there aren’t direct matches for the colours… but that’s about that.

@@thefreevolous happily, some of the gloss shades do interest me more than the colors the baumes come in. I'll definitely try the lip gloss the next time I can order from LE. thank you for your honest and thorough review!

Hey! Thank you for stopping by :) I’m wearing Violette FR Yeux Paint in Dieu Bleu. I’m in love with the colour, but I must warn you it’s not the easiest liquid eyeshadow/liner to apply. It’s a bit watery and can get patchy. The applicator is a bit too thick and doesn’t give even application, you’ll need a brush, and you’ll have to layer the product a bit and finesse it for a while to get an even coverage. It flakes off in some places, throughout the day (if you look closely you can see there’s a bit of a chip off on one of my eyes lol), and it also can collect on your lashes making them crunchy, so you’ll have to clean them off as you go (once it sets, it’s very hard to remove from the lashes, although it comes off easily from the skin with any makeup remover or balm). But it’s a very unique colour I haven’t found in any other formulas, so it’s worth it for me :)

@@thefreevolous thank you so much for answering! It sounds a bit too finicky but omg that color is really unique...hard to decide what to do lol! Just subscribed btw 😊

@@danyf.1442 aww thank you! I don't have a regular schedule, because I don't do this for a living, but I try to post a few times a month. I hope I'll see you soon!

I always try to be helpful and see all the variables for people to make informed choices. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!

Absolutely, it’s very likely that’s a variable. I also went on a full explanation showing my Romand packaging because it has a very slow twist-up system that helps you control the amount of product whilst being able to wind it down again, but I cut it for time eheh at the end of the day, I like the packaging, it feels effective and there’s no flaw in my eyes in that department, although I can see some people may miss the magnetised closure and some of the weight. But then again, I think people will use these up so quickly, I honestly hope they can be fully recyclable this way ;)

Agree, some of her formulas are really really good, but the packaging… listen, I’m all for antique-looking, art deco design. But when you pick it up it’s always so light, plasticky and cheap, and there are always some finishing touches that take it down a notch… but hey, different strokes for different folks, I guess :)

@@thefreevolous so true. It takes all sorts I guess! Just not my bag, baby. :)

Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment ❤️ I’m happy my videos can be somewhat helpful!

The answer from Lisa’s wonderful team: “Lisa and the Product Development team have used a synthetic vanilla aroma / flavor within Baume Embrace to enhance the user experience of the product. The formula contains a high proportion of natural waxes which can have their own odour. The aroma endures there is consistency and the waxes don’t overpower the scent. Therefore, the Baume Embrace formula is not classed as fragrance free”.

Ooof that’s so annoying. I think Lisa should have disclosed the addition of the aroma on her video, because all her other makeup doesn’t have fragrances and people naturally think they can rely on that. By the way it coats my throat, I can see how many people with higher sensitivity can have nausea. I’m sorry ❤️there aren’t many unscented lip products out there, sadly. I’m happy you got a refund. Their customer service is usually very quick and caring.

@@thefreevolous I agree 😔 I’m so happy, I found your channel. Thank you for detailed review.

@@Majspiir you’re so kind, thank you. Oh, and that “aroma” talk is all so going around in circles, trying to make it look like it’s something different and more “healthy” or whatever. It’s just another word for fragrance. It’s very common in Latin-descending languages, so we spot it a mile away, but it’s also present in English, like in aromatherapy and aromatic herbs lol. They’re bending over backwards unnecessarily and it ends up coming across a bit disingenuous. It’s a well known type of ingredient in the cosmetic world - it comes with the risk of some people being sensitive to it, the same way as when a product doesn’t have fragrance having the risk of not being perceived as luxurious as its counterparts. At the end of the day it’s just a market placement decision - although in this brand’s case it comes off odd because they have been quite vocal about not adding fragrance to their products. It’s ok change strategies, but especially if your customer based it not expecting fragrance, just disclose it up front with no beating around the bush so that people can make an informed decision.

No other product from the Lisa Eldridge line contain fragrance, but these balms do. It’s on the ingredients list as “aroma”, which is a highly volatile fragrance compound that is used in cosmetics to add a smell and taste (because they are always connected) - aroma is a Latin origin word, but in English you’ll recognise it from “aromatic herbs” and “aromatherapy”, for example. She may have decided to just add vanilla to give flavour to the product, but this inherently makes them smell of vanilla. It’s always connected. I personally like the scent, but the flavour is quite bitter and overpowering. There’s a screenshot of the ingredient list on my video, but you can go on her website and look up the full ingredient list page and check for yourself. None of her other lipsticks have any taste or smell, these are the first (and I personally believe she should have warned people of this, because her customers are not expecting it from her products). You can see from other comments here they are even refunding some customers because the fragrance they chose is causing some sensitivity issues in some people.

@@thefreevolous I have checked now and see that it is stated that Baume Embrace Melting Lip Colour contains a food-grade, soft vanilla flavouring, that does not contain any allergens. I didn't check before. I saw her answer on Instagram (I cannot find it now 'cause lots of comments are hidden) where she said that that the flavor comes from the oils in the balm. At first, I didn't like the taste of that balm, but now I'm used to it. I prefer the Lucent formula though.

É mesmo bonito :)

Ahaha! We’re not alone in our delusions, then 😂

Já encomendei ;) darei notícias muito em breve... MAS... não sei bem quantos níveis consegue estar acima dos meus Glasting Melting Balms da Romand... é que a diferença de preço é violenta lol

I hear you :) I believe Lisa mentioned in her video that shade 5 is a true light olive. Maybe you could check that one out (and her video) if you’re in the market for this product :) I think her shade range is truly very inclusive, and she does have olives in her catalogue, but I’m not as fair so I can’t speak to how it works in practise. Alexandra Anele does great videos about the struggles of very light olive skins and always has great suggestions too :))

@@thefreevolous Thank you for your time. I’ll take a look at #5. Yes I follow Alexandra! Unfortunately many products are in USA & I’m in U.K. but I’ve tried a couple. The Kosas she recommended I’ve been waiting many months for the lighter olive to become available. Ive always championed deeper shades for dark-skinned people, I had no idea us olives were so underrepresented!

Yay, it’s so satisfying when a beauty purchase is a hit!