Affordable long lasting make up perfect for weddings/proms/date

Products Used
Elf Holy Hydration Gel Yeah Moisturiser
no7 Skin Illuminator liquid highlighter
Elf Camo hydrating CC cream
NYX Micro Brow pencil taupe
No7 Shade and Define Golden Copper shadow stick
Elf Truffles shadow palette
No7 The full 360 ultra mascara
Elf Colour corrector Brightening light/medium
Elf Hydration came concealer
Elf Halo Glow beauty wand Medium/Tan
Elf Halo Glow light/Medium
elf Halo beauty wand
No7 Stay perfect eye pencil Black
Elf Camo powder
Elf Putty blush Turks and Caicos
NYX Nude Beige lip liner
Elf lipstick O Face dirty talk

[@sammy63h]

11 years ago whilst i was a student nurse on a night shift (on my break trying not to fall asleep) i found your videos along with your sister. I was hooked! You taught me how to do my makeup properly....having been qualified for nearly 9 years and having had my babies i still need you to give me tips and tricks.....without you I'm clueless! An idol you truly are Nicola! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and your story with us.

[@patriciaschmidt4786]

Also as a Nurse who just retired, I totally agree!

[@tessabutwithoutnumbers]

1. I just realised that you are one of the few who still does a tutorial actually as a tutorial, as in giving explanation and reasoning for what to do and adapting for different skin types and eye shapes etc. I always learn little tips from listening. 2. I was just standing in front of an ELF display last week knowing that some of their products were great but forgetting which. I'm prepared for next time now. 3. Thank you ❤❤❤

[@leannecaporrella8792]

You and Sam were the first KZbinrs I started watching over 12 years ago. I still love watching both your videos 💜🩷

[@AnnNixon-hg6fy]

Tried it because it looked lovely will keep trying😂

[@Genevieve-ni5el]

Elf’s holy hydration line is really good and it is very hydrating. If that moisturizer doesn’t cut it for you, I’d use their Holy Hydration serum too. You really can’t go wrong with that line. Elf’s CEO came out even acknowledging their goal is to dupe holy grail high end and luxury products while keeping the prices affordable for the majority of us, and so far they’ve done an excellent job. A lot of their dupe products are actually better than the high end/luxury brands. I was not a fan of the Elf original CC cream, but I love that hydrating one. It’s way more natural and it shows how beautiful it is on the skin in this video. Great coverage while still being skin like. You’ve gotta try the Maybelline build a brow and their tattoo styling gel. That styling gel is good proof. You just need to swipe thru and you have a full beautiful, natural looking brow. They nailed it with both those products.

[@insomniiak]

you literally haven’t even aged a bit, it’s insaneee. stunning

[@angelbabymama4705]

I love that u showed us that affordable makeup will give the look that is sought for. It’s the artistry that matters.

[@julieparker6038]

Such a pretty look, nice to see more affordable brands used and advocated. Thank you. Yes please for more tutorials xxx

[@mimi_kt]

I reckon your sister would say "this is a classic Nic look" and i agree. So stunning! Very elegant, a bit sultry, but overall not "too much". Love the colours, you look amazing!

[@arlenenel1365]

I love that eye-look, gorgeous! Also found the explanation of contour really helpful. Stunning!

[@HaydeeSophia]

I know great makeup application when I see it and you are an exceptional makeup artist! 😍

[@Genevieve-ni5el]

She and her sister are amazingly talented, but they also are such sweet souls.

[@mgparis]

Always a pleasure watching you Nic, and thanks for doing affordable looks :) The eyes in particular are so elegant!

[@SarahTyndall-cl2qx]

Absolutely gorgeous look. Thank you for a nice long chatty video xx

[@mavrick6499]

Thank you for pointing out where contour should sit. I have seen so many influencers on KZbin use it the same as bronzer and it always looks ridiculous.

[@Nicola.Chapman]

Pleasure xx

[@user-xe4vc4qp3v]

Love it Nicola. And love that you have a bumble bee ❤

[@pampratt3702]

I am so excited that you and Sam are back! I love your raw unfiltered hilarious and witty senses of humor and your obvious love of all things beauty, makeup, skincare, life, etc…. 😎✌🏼

[@Mater_Lachrymarum]

Always genuinely so pleased to see a new video from Nic!

[@MartinaMcDonagh]

Always, gorgeous looking colours..

[@rickyjenkins06]

Love elf products. Love the eyes. Looks stunning 😍

[@Genevieve-ni5el]

Your power pigment shape shifter brush is one of a kind and so freaking good! I bought 3 of them after buying it and always grabbing for it for so many products. The short handle bubble shape shifter is another good one, but man, can’t say enough about the power pigment bullet shape one. Great job! We need more uniquely shaped brushes in your line and that one hits every need.

[@MaeMae-wh7in]

I got it too and also need to get more because I always incorporate it in my every day makeup routine. And it’s so soft and the shape shifter name is so fitting because it really does form to the face despite it being a bigger brush. I love that thing so much!

[@sussannekeith5676]

I absolutely adore your tutorials… so clear to see how it’s done.. brilliant.❤

[@mohnblume11]

This is so useful. I'm going to be a bridesmaid this summer and I (rashly) opted to do my own makeup. Also, a reason I love longer form videos: "ooh, my bumblebee's back!"

[@MoreenWuite]

❤ I really like your tutorials! Especially because we are the same age and I learn how to do make up on slightly mature skin. Not putting a ton on but still looking beautiful and youthful❤

[@bioniclaura]

Love to see you back here! I am about your age and I’m back in college and my graduation is soon. I’ll be doing this look!

[@maureenormston8356]

Such a pretty look and nice to see you back 😊

[@katrionamurray7798]

Just when you think you can’t learn anything more from a makeup tutorial! Thank you for these tips. Great video! 👍🏻💕

[@tracybrowne4665]

Absolutely love this make up Nicola you’re just fabulous.

[@kayebathe9186]

Stunning look. Watching you bring it all together is mesmerizing! You're a great teacher. Thank you.

[@delanahealey4862]

Thank you, Nic, for this great video using affordable long-lasting makeup. It is really appreciated. ❤❤😊

[@kathleenphipps2532]

🐝 how sweet that your bumble bee came to see you 💖😊

[@mavrick6499]

I thought at first she said "bumbly" bee. What a perfect name for it.

[@MaeMae-wh7in]

Those bite size shadows of Elf I love so much. I can’t believe they are as good as they are and sold for $3. Revolution has done the same as the bite size. They also have these minis at Walmart that are $5 or under and the serum foundation for $5 and the lip glosses and lip tints are so good! The glosses are pigmented and gorgeous. The rings are moe of a satin matte formula that lasts an extremely long time, even after eating and drinking throughout the day. They also are so small they take up no room at all to store at work, in purse, travel or gym bag, in your car as a backup should you need to replenish a lip color. I’m amazed by those particular products. The serum foundation is a lot like the Dermablend Flawless Creator foundation.

[@deannamaio9667]

Fabulous tutorial and I’m so glad you’re doing videos again after your hiatus. We all missed you so much. Been following you since the beginning. Today I felt proud when you said n 210 and I almost screamed out loud in the nail salon because that’s what I wear too. ❤

[@uteliebl542]

Thank you for this tutorial! So many details and affordable products! We really need more of these videos!

[@CaraK809]

This look is beautiful. I adore your tutorials and approach to makeup. Thank you for walking through every detail step. I have learned so much from you throughout the years!

[@nathalielandry5194]

Love this...getting married in Feb. 2025 and was looking for an eye palette....thank you for sharing.

[@caitybelle]

This is a beautiful look - thank you for talking us through it because I feel like i can actually apply the advice when i try to do this tomorrow (particularly about contour explanation - i don’t tend to use that much, but I’m interested now since you made it look easy)

[@katemurphy5773]

Beautiful, easy look! Thanks!

[@nicolaoffert4006]

Absolutely brilliant tutorial (as always) and you look beautiful 💕

[@jaspalbhangra4609]

Loved this look. Will try it out...love your down to earth tutorials...x

[@lizroberts1569]

Beautiful make up love the foundation and the lipstick is so pretty.

[@JenniferRoss-kl6dw]

Thanks Nic, absolutely love a tutorial, and on a platform that I can pause and go back easily to as well

[@fionabanyai4971]

I have been using the NYX micro brow for decades,,, it’s fabulous…. And hi from Australia ❤❤❤

[@leilanicash3274]

I love your tutorials! Your energy is amazing and always have great tips

[@audreyso1201]

Perfect Nicola makeup with low priced products. Very classy and intense as I like. Thanks for this tutorial❤❤❤

[@bethsearch3125]

Love this Nic. Really beautiful and wearable makeup for a special occasion. Accentuating beauty rather than a mask ❤

[@ciocia400]

This look is amazing, I love it. I definitely want to try and recreate it on me. Thank you Nicola

[@shennai]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@AmyJacksonslovinglife]

U r simply gorgeous!

[@MissDee4420]

I’ve always loved your approach to makeup. You are lovely ❤️

[@annwilliams8483]

Gorgeous look!

[@stephmmcbride9197]

Very nice make up x

[@EmmyN1310]

This is why we still absolutely value your expertise and skills - a true make up artist who is so talented! Beautiful 🐝🤍

[@NasiaGeorgakopoulou]

Stunning suggestions!!!

[@fannoulasantourtzoglou3892]

Stunning!

[@AnnNixon-hg6fy]

Tried it out - going to keep trying!

[@balaajwaqas4217]

The whole look is amazing 😻

[@kimberlykennedy7296]

Lovely look!

[@zsadeghi777]

Love it!

[@SalvationSoulBeautiful]

Love love love this look your eye look turned out amazing thank you for sharing with us💜✝️💟🙏

[@jennyo9120]

Love love love your videos!

[@MeLlamoJane]

Gorgeous make up look! I’ve been looking forward to this ever since you showed a preview on IG!

[@rosamariav_09]

Love the look! Gorgeous ❤

[@christinemack2153]

Lovely!

[@shaleighreynolds3494]

Love the video. But also really loved the brush you used for the foundation!

[@charmaynejoe5792]

Amazing as usual! ✨✨👏🏾👏🏾

[@ayalashoshani986]

I really liked the video, great look! Thank you Nic😍😍

[@mcrmagatjedmund]

beautiful!

[@giselleschmid]

Beautiful makeup! Greetings from Germany!

[@cathysandy3986]

Love your videos. I think you are so beautiful and such fun to watch.

[@DorothyN]

Super beautiful look! 😍

[@burkies8273]

Stunning as always Nic! ❤

[@sussannekeith5676]

I love this look, your eyes are exquisite. ❤

[@rosetarotrealm]

Unbelievably stunning 🤩 Don’t mind me, off to the boots website 😂❤❤

[@Agnaevi]

Thank you. Just tried to do the eyes and they came out pretty good👍😆

[@jenn1eharr1s10]

Thank you, definitely worth the wait ❤❤. Could you please re-create a look with the other Elf eye palette? Gorgeous colours. Thank you again, now off to Boots to purchase the mascara xx

[@LoriKlu]

Beautiful

[@MJLGEE]

Awesome video - thank you!

[@user-Carrie3601]

Great information. Thank you

[@selinawells9901]

More like this please! ❤

[@lisanott7]

I love these long teaching videos Nic I could listen to you teaching all day you’re so full of knowledge and give such great tips and absolutely beautiful look 👏🏻👏🏻xx

[@Nicola.Chapman]

Thanks Lisa xx

[@michellethornton6133]

Best look I’ve seen in so long! I could watch you for hours! I’ve never tried any No 7 products but now I am definitely going to!!!! I’m so glad I saw you on my feed today. I forgot how much I loved watching your videos!❤ sending love from the US🫶🥰💕🫶

[@Nicola.Chapman]

Sending love back at ya. X

[@elviradegast6286]

Love the look! Can you make a summer tutorial? Something with a pop off colour....

[@MaeMae-wh7in]

This is a beautiful look. You skin looks divine and that eye look is captivating. I don’t even find it necessary to buy high end products anymore because you can find quality, gorgeous makeup and great brushes at the drugstore that is so good you can not tell the difference between high end and drugstore. Some of the drugstore brands have lost their damn mind though as far as their pricing. Revlon being one, Cover Girl another. Every few years they test the boundaries by jacking prices up to Ulta prices for high end to see how that works out- and shortly after those new products are all in the clearance bins.😂 Physicians Formula and Neutrogena has always been crazy with their pricing.

[@lizmccarthy4368]

Gorgeous makeup ❤

[@LeeYouTube2024]

Nicola that Elf blush putty is such a brilliant dupe for the Channel pot of blush….😊

[@raafiaahmad4454]

So happy to see you back here. I would request you to do a full face of No7 makeup. I can hardly figure out what are the best products especially in the foundation category. Have a lovely day ahead.❤❤

[@Nicola.Chapman]

I sure can. X

[@katesmith8424]

Hi Nic 👋 great video as always. Would you consider doing a video on your favourite foundations? Theres so many new ones on the market. I always appreciate your recommendations because you and your sis have dry skin, like me 😅

[@geofftab6224]

Loved this! I'm desperate to get my paws on Tower 28. Have you tried? X

[@Lw77596]

I'm with you for the ELF setting spray, love the smell and know it but don't know it!😂

[@idalarsson4729]

Such a stunning look! Sadly I can’t find much of no7 makeup here in Sweden, but I’ve heard good things about it. What colour is the elf lipstick in? I think that O Face is just the name of the lipstick “ group “. Always lovely to get a video from you, thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge with us! 💕

[@Nicola.Chapman]

It’s dirty talk xxx

[@niagara1919]

hello cutie! love ur videos, watching u since first videos ! god bless u

[@angelajanelomax5540]

❤❤❤

[@daisyc9320]

Great video, thank you! One question, the Elf foundation base you used has SPF - would this cause flashback in photographs?

[@gingerbreadloverjulie8609]

I think it smells of green tea the elf spray so reminds me of Elizabeth Arden green tea perfume

[@elisabettapistis2948]

Sei semplicemente bellissima e molto brava , il makeup mi piace molto ❤ un saluto dalla Sardegna ❤

[@dawnlittmoden5345]

Love the tutorial. Can you say what colour the lipstick is? I believe the range is O Face not the colour. Thank you.

[@poppylover6492]

Hi Nic. Could you maybe do a real close up of eye make up? Maybe a smoky eye. Xx

[@Hillcountry_Catholic]

lol girl yeeesss I was a 90s teen. I once shaved my brows because I wanted to be like Gwen Stefani 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’m hoping to get some microblading or something soon. But until then I’m gonna try your technique with the gel and see how that works for me.

[@Hillcountry_Catholic]

Ok real talk can we get a video about the colonic and acupuncture? I am managing tow autoimmune illnesses and I’m all about trying the extra stuff.

[@evamoran2101]

❤

[@salwaw]

Thank you ❤

[@balaajwaqas4217]

Can you do a affordable lip gloss or lip bombs swatches or tutorial thanks

[@annemariefarina5336]

❤❤❤❤

[@kimc555]

Elf has 2 other moisturizers you will prolly like, @Nic. Holy hydration face cream and HH daily moisturizer. Face cream is jar packaging and the daily one is in a pump. I use the daily moisturizer - it’s such a beautiful texture.