Here’s my update after using these products a bit longer! The *Collection Translucent Powder* has really impressed me. It’s super blurring and smoothing without feeling heavy or cakey- definitely the best translucent powder I’ve tried from the drugstore and absolutely worth a try! The *17 Brow Gel* is okay; it holds my brows for most of the day but they do drop slightly toward the evening and it leaves a bit of a shiny finish. I’ve been using the *17 Concealer* daily as a colour corrector and it’s been great! It’s lightweight, doesn’t crease and I’ll definitely pick up a true concealer shade as soon as it’s back in stock. The *Sculpted By Aimee Foundation* has continued to perform beautifully, with great longevity despite its dewy finish! Still loving the *Collection Contour/Bronzer* / *SOSU Lipstick* & *Sleek Palette* - they’re staples for me now. (And no, I haven’t dared pick up that blush again 😄)
@michelewenz56922 ай бұрын
I loved the video, you look beautiful Carmel♥️
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
@@michelewenz5692 Hi Michele! How are you? Hope everything’s going great! ☺️ You’re so kind - thank you so much for being here! 🩷
@Katelyn-uk4gp2 ай бұрын
I loved this!! I’m glad you highlighted Irish and UK makeup brands ❤😊
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
@@Katelyn-uk4gp Ah thanks beautiful, really appreciate you being here to watch & support 😘💜
@Katelyn-uk4gp2 ай бұрын
@@CarmelNicoleBeauty You are very welcome ❤😊
@AboutFaceWithMonaBagot2 ай бұрын
Beautiful look. Sorry about the blush but you pulled off a beautiful look. I really enjoyed seeing brands from Ireland and UK. The wand for contour and bronze was beautiful. The foundation looked beautiful too. Thank you 😊. Have a great week. Yes to more ! Mona
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
@@AboutFaceWithMonaBagot Hi Mona! You’re too kind, thank you so much! Ah the blush was a disaster, but it could’ve been worse I suppose 😂 thanks for being here, love hearing your thoughts! 🩷
@MrsMac30992 ай бұрын
I love this concept, I can't wait to watch !
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
@@MrsMac3099 Ah thanks so much for being here, lovely! 🥰🩷
@MrsMac30992 ай бұрын
@@CarmelNicoleBeauty welcome :). Intrigued by the Sculpted by Aimee brand :). I am olive green, neutral and lean warm. My one Grandpa was Southern Italian, and a few other Mediterranean ethnicities mixed in :). I am a melting pot, including 2 lines back to Ireland. The Mahoney is a mystery man who showed up in 1850 in the US. The other is my "Grandma Bessie". In reality my mom's grandma lol. That side is from small little towns in Connacht ❤️. I always wanted to visit one-day. I know I have cousins there... Lol. I have talked to some online.
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
@ Oh my goodness, what a lovely mix, it’s no wonder you’re so beautiful! 😍 That’s super interesting about your connection to Connacht. I really hope you do get to visit here one day 🥰🇮🇪
@MrsMac30992 ай бұрын
@@CarmelNicoleBeauty you are lovey too, your natural ip color is so vivid :).
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
@@MrsMac3099 Ahh don’t be fooled- I always wear a lip balm of some sort 😂 Thank you though, I really appreciate you 🩷
@theprettyintellectual2 ай бұрын
Carmel! My friend, this video was an absolute delight. I loved seeing you use these Ireland and UK brands / and of course you created a gorgeous look. I’m down a rabbit hole learning all about Susanne Jackson and Aimee Connolly. Thank you for sharing this with us!! ❤❤❤
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
@@theprettyintellectual Sara, thank _you_ for the amazing video idea! I think I’ll turn this into a little series. Now, can you come and organise the rest of my life, please? 😄 Thank you for being so wonderful! 💜
@theprettyintellectual2 ай бұрын
@ ❤️Yes! Please make this a series. We all need more of this. And oh my goodness, I’ll organize your life as soon as I get my own together. 😂
@Alanardo19892 ай бұрын
Came from Jan Vann's youtube channel I'll look forward to watching your content you're soooo pretty 🥰
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
@@Alanardo1989 Ah you’re too kind, thank you so much 🥹 Isn’t Jan just the best?! I’m so happy that you’re here! 🥰💜
@fidgetykoala2 ай бұрын
Hi Carmel! Out of all those brands I only knew Sleek, I bought two longwearing lippies for 5 euros on my trusty Notino...also I noticed that quite a few Max Factor products are made in England. I love Max Factor, it's a bit of an old school brand, but it has gained my trust. xo
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
@@fidgetykoala Hi Rosa! It’s so funny that you mention Max Factor. My first thought was a full face of their products, but opted for this mix this time round! I’ll definitely be covering a full face of MF at some point for sure! Notino is great isn’t it? I’m definitely going to check out the lipsticks from Sleek! Thank you so much for sharing ☺️💜xx
@fidgetykoala2 ай бұрын
@@CarmelNicoleBeauty Matte Me XXL I just checked. TBH it's quite long wearing but super matte, so it accentuates the lip lines... Fab, can't wait to see the MF video! I think their hybrid foundation is amazing, light coverage but it has coconut milk and probiotics, my skin feels better after applying. Also their mascara are great! xo
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
@@fidgetykoala Ah, that’s the downside of matte lipsticks! But like you said, they’re usually long lasting - so gotta take the rough with the smooth, I guess! 😄 I used to love the Max Factor mascara in my 20s and 30s…can’t wait to give it another go! Thanks again, Rosa! 😘🩷
@fidgetykoala2 ай бұрын
@@CarmelNicoleBeauty Sorry forgot to mention, yes personally I shop only on Notino. I'm not sure if they have the most cutting edge high end releases because I'm in my drugstore era, so I don't really check on fancy brands. However, it is more convenient than Sephora, Douglas or Lookfantastic. The added bonus is that they stock well-performing brands, but still on the rise in western Europe such as Dermacol from Prague. Unfortunately Milani is not available. The US people are raving about Milani, so I'd like to try some lippies at some point. Xo
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
@@fidgetykoala Yes! I really want to try Milani too, just haven’t got around to it yet! Notino is great, especially when certain drugstore products aren’t available. They usually have great discounts too! ☺️🩷 xx
@mariejoseepitre40929 күн бұрын
I love it when Ytuber from other countries share the brands they have in their country, so cool !!!
@CarmelNicoleBeauty25 күн бұрын
You’re so kind Marie! Thank you so much 😘🩷
@deboraho67792 ай бұрын
A very lovely look. Everything looks cohesive, regardless of how the blush failed, everything still looks beautiful both on screen as well as your outdoor footage. Enjoying your content! 💐💕
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
@@deboraho6779 Thank you so much Deborah, that is so kind of you! ☺️ Thank you for watching! 🩷
@heartmumblr2 ай бұрын
Ooh I loved this Carmel! I love seeing different brands from different parts of the world! For what it's worth, i couldnt tell that the blush was patchy on camera, but i understand, we all have those moment where we want to wash it all off and start over 🤡 Everything looked gorgeous on you! Thanks for sharing these brands! have a great week ahead!❤
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
Hi Sharon 💜 Oh gosh, it was horrible! I genuinely don’t know how I resisted wiping it all off…but I’m glad it didn’t look too terrible on camera 🙈 Thanks for being so kind! Hope you’re having a really wonderful week 😘💜
@wwfarmhouse90552 ай бұрын
Sorry I am slow to watch been busy busy 😊 Great concept for a video. Loved the whole look. You are beautiful with or without makeup. The foundation looks gorgeous on your skin and a great colour match. I love that you included the footage of the blush - very real. A lot of KZbinrs seem to love everything they try. I really love that lipstick colour 😍
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
Aw Sally, please don’t ever feel like you have to catch up on my videos! You have much better and more important things to be doing & I’m just eternally grateful to have you here at any time! Thanks for being so wonderfully supportive, I hope you know how much it means to me 🥰💜
@katemurphy57732 ай бұрын
Hi beauty! I loved this mix of your local brands... On camera, even the awful blush looked pretty, 😂 You're such a natural beauty, everything looks pretty on you! I'm still resting until my dr's appt. and getting bored to tears, but this perked me right up! ❤❤❤
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
@@katemurphy5773 Hi Kate, it’s so great to hear from you! 🩷 I’m glad you’re taking it easy until you see the doctor - that’s exactly what you need right now. I really appreciate you being here & watching - I’m so happy to know it lifted your spirits a little! Sending you so much love, big hugs and all the healing vibes in the world. Take care of yourself and know I’m thinking of you! 🥰💜
@jillianpurdy25422 ай бұрын
Gorgeous finished look Carmel thank you for sharing these brands. Hadn't heard of any of the Irish brands but they were beautiful products. Trip down memory lane with 'natural collection' and I remember when 'collection' was 'collection 2000'. 😂 Would love to see a video exploring more of the Irish cosmetic brands. Thank you as always and special thanksfor bringing something new to the table with this video! Xx❤
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh yes, Collection 2000! It’s only recently that I’ve trained myself to stop saying that 😂 Will definitely aim to include some more lesser known Irish brands, they definitely deserve the recognition! 🇮🇪 Thanks for being here, Jillian. Have an amazing weekend! 😘💜 xx
@jillianpurdy25422 ай бұрын
@CarmelNicoleBeauty Always here, sometimes takes me a beat though!! Shame we can't purchase the Irish brands here!!🥺 Lovely to see what's out there though! Please have a wonderful weekend!! Xx🥰
@AngelissimaASMR2 ай бұрын
This is the type of video I've been waiting for! Oh my gosh, Sleek! I remember wanting the Sleek blushes and eyeshadow palettes because ladies like Pixiwoo used them and they looked so cool. It was interesting to hear about Sosu and Sculpted by Aimee because I have never heard of them here in the States! Hope you're having the most beautiful week ✨💖
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
Hi Annie! Oh my goodness, Nicola & Sam Chapman are such an inspiration to me, love them so much! Wish they’d both come back to KZbin properly, but think they focus on instagram more now ☹️ Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for being here, lovely 😘💜
@AngelissimaASMR2 ай бұрын
@@CarmelNicoleBeauty yes I agree, I do watch Sam's videos when she does do them.
@DeborahCrotti2 ай бұрын
Beautiful colors brown and bronze 🤩🤎
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Deborah ☺️💜
@leslieryalls5662 ай бұрын
I think Sleek used to be available in the USA; maybe at Kohl's.....
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
@@leslieryalls566 Hi Leslie! That’s very interesting and I’m sure they’ll be available to the US somewhere! Possibly via their website? Thanks for sharing! 🩷
@audreyso12012 ай бұрын
Have a good day Carmel and thanks for this vidéo🤩🤩🤩
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
@@audreyso1201 Bonjour Audrey! Thanks for being here, my lovely friend! Hope you have the most wonderful week 💜☺️
@jesskenealy30342 ай бұрын
Omg same I don’t have any brow hairs 😅 so gorgeous even without make up!
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
Jess! You have absolutely amazing brows! I always had brow envy around you! Love you xx
@TracyD22 ай бұрын
I think we are the same shade and undertones. I also see this foundation is sold in the USA for $26USD. I might consider this. Olive undertones are hard to find albeit better nowadays.
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
@@TracyD2 Hi Tracy! You’re so right, olive friendly foundations are very hard to come by! I actually think I could’ve gone a shade deeper with this, but it’ll be perfect as we go into winter. It’s a great foundation, I’m really enjoying it! 💜☺️
@DoraSometimes2 ай бұрын
Just saying "hi" and enjoying watching. It's so interesting that we're not that far away, but we don't have any of those brands in Croatia. Oh no, we have Sleek makeup. Have tried 3in1 hyaluron serum foundation from "Nivea"? I've tried couple of their products and wasn't impressed, but this foundation is...wow! Frankly, it's not a foundation, as it comes in 3 shades- light, medium and dark(01, 02 and 03). Yeah, terrible, but its purpose is not to cover perfectly. It gives incredible glow, I'd say it looks like the foundation you've tried in this video. I've never been able to "compare notes" as I don't know anyone who has tried it. Jeez, this was quite extensive question 😂 😘
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
@@DoraSometimes Hey Dora! So lovely to hear from you ☺️ No I haven’t tried that foundation! Just googled it- is it the cushion foundation? Or a liquid? I will most definitely give it a try if I can get my hands on it! I love getting such great recommendations! 😃 Hope you’re having a wonderful week 😘💜
@DoraSometimes2 ай бұрын
@CarmelNicoleBeauty Thank you for answering and your kindness. It's a normal foundation, but I think they've replaced it with a cushion one. The cushion one is the replacement for the normal, bottle, one. I'd like to know if they have the same texture, I can't find that info anywhere. I've heard that "Revolution" has a product similar to this one. It's called "Skin silk". Have you tried that one? I don't like anything matte😂 Thank you for the amazing videos. Your effort is visible and I'm so happy for finding you. I'm looking forward to every new one😊
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
I don’t like anything matte either- we have very similar tastes! 😃 I haven’t tried the Revolution, it’s honestly not a brand that I generally reach for. I probably should though, because I’ve heard great things! Thank you for being so kind, it really is a joy to talk to you 😘💜
@DoraSometimes2 ай бұрын
@@CarmelNicoleBeauty I'll try not to become insufferable 😅 Do you have any suggestions for dewy skin tints cause I don't like anything full coverage. I don't have problematic skin (I'm waiting for the menopause 😭, good genes won't help me then), so I've never strived to foundations with that amount of coverage. Thank you! 😊😘
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
Never insufferable! 🥰 I don’t use many skin tints, but my favourites would be the Maybelline skin tint (medium coverage) and the L’Oreal skin tint- which is more of a light/sheer coverage. Both really beautiful! I’m waiting for the big M (menopause) too! Don’t worry, we’ll be okay 😘🩷
@janvann83862 ай бұрын
You are absolutely beautiful 😍. Your makeup looked so nice… until the blush😩. How dare that blush try to ruin your makeup! When you said it reminded you of the elf blush I had a bad feeling… I really like the elf bronzer (it is NOT a contour) but I wasn’t a fan of the blush. You definitely pulled it all together and made it work in the end 🤩😘
@CarmelNicoleBeauty2 ай бұрын
Hi beautiful friend! 🩷 Ahhh Jan, I really wanted to cry at one point 😭 However one thing is certain, I’ll spot that formula again from a mile off 😂 I really appreciate your kind & lovely words. You’re the best 💜😘
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