Alright Rare Beauty..we've got a lot to cover...

[@annamikha4660]

I think we should all stop the “it feels cheap” mentality and give priority to move towards ecofriendly packaging. That way companies will not feel obligated to use harmful packaging. We NEED to move towards sustainability.

[@torzvale]

I totally agree!! Except for when the packaging feels "cheap" because it's made out of plastic rather than glass. Saying that, I actually need to properly look into the environmental effects of plastic vs glass 🤔🤗

[@Hippidippimahm]

@@torzvale glass is better it’s not super complicated tbh

[@joanne3330]

@@Hippidippimahm not always... glass is a lot heavier so it takes a lot more carbon to transport the same amount of product units. both have their pitfalls

[@Hippidippimahm]

@@joanne3330 glass can be melted down and reused so much more easily than plastic without off-gassing horrible chemicals. Bioplastics are great too but not many companies are investing in them yet.

[@joanne3330]

@@Hippidippimahm Yes, but the problem of more damaging transportantion still persists... there's no specific material that can work as a perfect solution (though yes, it true that plastic is truly overused and terrible for the environment in its end-of-life). ultimately, reducing and reusing are always the best policies, in my belief

[@LaOjona0w0]

I appreciate you saying “it’s not for me” instead of saying the concealer is bad

[@AlexandraAnele]

I'll put it this way, I WISH I could get away with using this concealer 😂 But the darkness doesn't allow 😕

[@LaOjona0w0]

Alexandra Anele no you’re gorgeous! 🥰

[@taytayqueen7024]

Yeah omg I hate it when people don’t realise different products are made for different people. This concealer is for girls with decent skin who just want some slight brightening underneath the eye. 😂 And it works perfectly at that job. I on the other hand need my Too Faced Born this way coverage

[@Asivemvimbi]

@@taytayqueen7024 😂you guys are soo smart❤

[@LG9618]

@@taytayqueen7024 I agree. My circles aren't bad, but born this way has the thick and creamy formula to fill it up since that part of my face is ever so slightly recessed

[@notdolgutz9728]

Am i the only person who loved the packaging? It was just so pretty and simple to me. A bit vintage looking. Cute.

[@CouchPotatoCrusader]

Yeah I like the minimalistic packaging too. Cute and simple

[@lilymayhead4528]

I mean, compared to most makeup products now a days, it’s very bland and almost looks like medicine packaging

[@AmbieKat]

Ah, a fellow terrified hamster

[@notdolgutz9728]

@@AmbieKat its the best one to be

[@themango9644]

Same. Super vintage and the art deco vibes. I'm obsessed

[@khyatiurfmaya]

Girl, I love how we're literally in your face. It makes it a LOT easier to see how products perform and also the product packaging and stuff... because in every video, these products look lux quality

[@spelake5056]

Yes! ✨

[@HopePhotoG]

100% her quality and willingness to allow us to see up close really has helped me learn. When I try to watch others reviews..they dont show you details and the quality is bad so you cant really judge it properly

[@emilygriffith6702]

I can’t stand other makeup videos because you can’t see anything

[@whyhihigh]

We can see pores, bumps and scars - which shows how a product performs even better, compared to youtubers with filters, making their skin look poreless, therefor making every product look amazing.

[@greenlean8890]

I think the paper packaging should be embraced. This is a single use package that is immediately thrown out! We need to collectively move toward materials & packaging that can easily decompose and isn't harmful on the planet. I am happy Rare Beauty considered our environment when creating packaging and PR, just think about the immense amount of additional plastic trash it could have caused if they went for all plastic instead. We the people decide where companies will put there focus. If we complain that paper packaging feels "too cheap" then companies will stop taking sustainable measures and continue making everything with plastic, since creating with plastic is the cheapest option for the company already. Each one of us has control on the future of our planet. When we voice a desire and demand for sustainable and environmental packaging and products, companies change their practices to provide it. We have been brainwashed into thinking plastic is high-end due to the mass use of plastic, when in reality plastics are extremely cheap materials which is why they have been widely used by companies. We have inherited decades of harmful environmental practices, and now we have to look at the environmental neglect and re-train ourselves to see the benefit of sustainability and environmental responsibility. I know it can take a long time to reduce plastic dependence, but single-use plastics is the best way to start! PS:I recommended paper packages that can decompose since recycling plastics is a myth; less than 9% of all plastics in the world have been recycled!

[@luherroz3240]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@gabrielediksaitiene84]

💯

[@ally2424]

THIS!! YESS!!

[@fussyferret]

I think she meant that she just didn’t like the texture that was on the paper packaging tho not the fact that it was paper 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@maxs8267]

Agree with this but as someone else said it was the texture of the paper plus the font she wasn't a fan of and she did say it was the plastic of the actual product that made it feel cheap to her.

[@ninabanana8706]

She's so chill she cures my Sunday evening anxiety

[@AlexandraAnele]

😩🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@MeredithHammett]

Lol so true.

[@crimbleland]

Same

[@marcwyant1217]

So oddly specific yet true

[@aparna2701]

What is Sunday evening anxiety I'm curious

[@linaaanah]

I believe she focused her brand to be eco-friendly or green, if I'm not mistaken. I think they're meant to be recyclable (: which would probably give that papery feel because some prints and inks aren't as biodegradable so that could be a factor. To each their own, I think it's pretty cool for the brand to be eco-friendly. I feel like many of the beauty companies focus too much on packaging and PR packages that I toss or gets tossed anyway. It's a waste and I feel bad for the environment when I toss it out. Personally, I think more companies should be more eco-friendly with their packages and products! (:

[@greeleyestateslove]

Hey sorry but please don't spread anything false. Vegan and cruelty free DOES NOT mean green or sustainable. I havent read anything green about rare beauty, I looked. If they want to showcase that, it should be easy to find good things the brand is doing around sustaimability. Prove me wrong!

[@renneallison]

plantgal it’s in their press release that everything is recyclable. That’s why they went with plastic vs glass.

[@jlew3275]

You can recycle ♻️ stuff you know

[@Happygurlforeva]

I was thinking the same thing, actually, about the packaging! I haven’t looked into the brand much in terms of materials used but it would make sense since many plastics used for packaging are not accepted by local recycling companies or just can not be recycled period (based on the kind of plastic it’s made of).

[@venera4981]

renneallison glass is infinitely recyclable though

[@AlexandraAnele]

Oh so I realized I bought the mini primer 😂 DUMB. Also, is that the worst eyeliner application you've ever seen?? 🤣 Clearly I'd given up at that point. ALSO ALSO..the scent from the lip cream literally lingered WELLLLLL after I removed it 😳 Which I didn't not like at all. Probably took like an hour to actually fade...UPDATES. Word? Word. UPDATE: Super confused...I'm seeing all these people saying the packaging was designed to be easy to open...and just as many people saying that's not true..? Robert Welsh apparently reached out to the brand to ask if this was true and the brand confirmed it was NOT intentionally designed to be easy to open.... Does anyone have any more info on this? How did this rumor begin? ANOTHER UPDATE: You guys, help...the Selena stans are here 😳

[@ruchakshatriya2173]

Your lips steal the show though. That was a very nice formula... Wish it was unscented :(

[@ruchakshatriya2173]

Also maybe you should give the highlighter another try, looks so pretty on you if you ever wanna go for a dewy look ❤️

[@whogreen992]

U find that concealer brush to be like the pat mcgrath or the zoeva one

[@LauraFagelman]

Can you keep us updated on how the foundation held up

[@HopePhotoG]

Thank you so much for sharing when a product has a strong scent..I cannot use scents and you cant smell products you buy online lol.

[@patriciamoradamacabulos8506]

HAHAHA this entire review is literally the product of everyone asking Alex to review a product she wasn't interested in to begin with, and we got her FULL honesty. This is exactly what we wanted.

[@AlexandraAnele]

😂🤣 LITERALLY

[@AlexandraAnele]

You're my new favorite, just so you know

[@patriciamoradamacabulos8506]

@@AlexandraAnele IM DYINNGGGG

[@Madithemuggle]

The entire time, I was like “this is going to be negative. I know Alex is going to hate this. Why am I watching this? 😂😂”

[@sandraalmaguer6]

Honesty is great there's alot of other products ir brands she has tried that she likes and I didn't like them. We are all different and that's ok.

[@katgibbs]

The paper texture is called the “tooth”. As a full-time designer, I quite like the packaging. But of course, everyone has different tastes. 🥳

[@RealElongatedMuskrat]

Tooth! That's so interesting, the more you know! Thanks for sharing

[@LilyElkind]

i like it too

[@eliseaucoin]

Agreed, I actually like the font on the upper packaging better than the "Rare Beauty" sans-serif. And I like the toothiness of the paper.

[@micharellano67]

I feel like this needs to be a go to look for you, it's so flattering, that big wing and lip *chef's kiss

[@Tata-uj3tl]

imagine that thin and elegant typeface on matte tubes instead of that sans serif

[@mai2015]

The lack of background music makes these videos so nice to watch, I utterly hate being bombarded by the same obnoxious royalty free music on each video

[@nostalgia_kills]

I just want packaging to be easy to recycle. I don’t care if it looks pretty.

[@greeleyestateslove]

Same!!!!! I recommend nudi goods. Even if mainstream makeup items are recyclable it also needs to be easy to get the product remnants out when its gone. Rare beauty products aren't recyclable, that I read. What could be worse is her base is saying its eco friendly or sustainable or green when it is just cruelty free and vegan. Cruelty free and vegan is great but is the minimum she could do? The thousands of products will go to landfill, that is not eco friendly lol. Lots of brands have been CF for years. Also I was reading but don't quote me that all chemicals are tested in some way on animals but after it gets approved its in a special approved category, and people claim that to be cruelty free/vegan even though AT ONE TIME previously it WAS being tested on animals. So she is benefitting from labs who tested it in the past but now claiming its not tested on animals.

[@sandraalmaguer6]

I care more of the products. Dont care of the packaging cause im throwing it away anyway. even tho I liked it..I wear rare beauty maybe cause i like the natural look..

[@austinmonroe5551]

For me personally, I couldn’t care less about the packaging. I’m just going to throw the box away or recycle it. And as far and the packaging of the product itself, I don’t really care about that also. I’m buying the product for the product inside. As long as that’s great. I’m happy. Also, can we as a community push for biodegradable packing? All of this plastic is going into penguins stomachs basically. The beauty community puts out SO much waste. I wish we would make a demand for biodegradable packaging. We can do better!❤️ EDIT: Also I didn’t mean my comment in a rude or snarky way towards Alexandria or anyone. I understand that many people care about the packaging because they feel like it should be nice for their money’s worth. I Totally understand that.

[@whoanelly8342]

Same, I don't understand why people spend so long talking about packaging, literally doesnt matter. 😂😂

[@materialgirl4896]

Agreed

[@angelicsailor1st]

I know and when it is pretty packaging then I feel bad for throwing it away I much prefer a cardboard/ biodegradable package that's plain let your products speak for themselves or glass for sure ! But usually glass bottles or pots still come in some type of plastic or paper box the good thing that I like about paper is I burn my trash so I like natural paper products without dyes or flammable chemicals in them

[@wranglergirl5]

I would prefer glass, metals, ceramics.... things that actually break down naturally. Biodegradable is just another greenwashing gimmick that makes us feel good about ourselves while it actually still isn’t good for the environment

[@rachaeldbmiller]

Thank you for this comment

[@Rikkilover17]

I’m always confused when people say something has “too much pigment” like with the brow products. I’d rather train myself to have a softer hand then use up half the product trying to get a look for my eyebrows. Maybe it’s because I’m a darker skin toned but I run through Benefit eyebrow products in less than 2 months and I have full eyebrows. And that’s with not using it everyday

I understand the complaining. I don't like blush with too much pigment or contour, and it doesn't mean you have to "use up half the product etc", the ideal product has balance.

[@anabittencourt1097]

Adriele Aragão having a lot of pigment is very important for dark complexions!!!! A lot of products don’t show on their skin without that much pigment

[@Rikkilover17]

Ana Bittencourt exactly

[@SamTTrevino]

Yesss ana. Very important for deeper tones

[@nyxinyx]

@@anabittencourt1097 that's the whole point, then. if you're black, you'll prefer/need more pigment then white people, so that's where they run into the "i don't like this much pigment". skin complexions.

[@keishasutherland2829]

I love how unbiased this review is! Especially how you address how products don’t work for you and WHY they don’t work for you and how they might work for others. Honestly you’re so refreshing and your feedback is always so informative and actually helpful. New spotlight is STUNNING and yes. That motorbike was LOUD.

[@thetardyowlvg9155]

Twenty-seven minutes and she says, "This is too long; let's wrap it up." It felt like ten minutes! You're so engaging! I love your reviews and tutorials and that look? Totally fierce

[@AlexandraAnele]

😭 Thank you so much love! ❤️❤️❤️

[@HopePhotoG]

Agreed. I've tried watching others and even their 10 minutes videos seem so long but hers I seem to blast through

[@elizabethmontano3700]

I agree! I think it's because she just talks to us. Like her videos feel like we are sitting watching one of our friends do their makeup while chatting and they are interjecting their commentary as they use their products instead of the super structured, bubbly, OMG HI GUYS THIS IS MY REVIEW!!!!!! style of other KZbinrs. It's so refreshing and relaxing and real.

[@Jucyphruit]

That was 27 minutes!?

[@HopePhotoG]

@@elizabethmontano3700 I agree i think that's a huge part of it and a huge reason I love her videos and I'm not one to watch a lot of youtubers haha. Shes unique and educational.

[@HopePhotoG]

I've hardly noticed any background noises in your videos and love that you dont put music on your videos. Seriously one of the best youtubers with sound quality and how you edit etc,I really appreciate that I dont have to constantly change my volume lol.

[@K_i_t_t_y84]

We as a community need to stop being sucked into pointlessly fancy, expensive packaging that's just going to get tossed into the trash once it's empty no matter how pretty and bougie it is on the outside. We're drowning our planet in plastic and trash. We need to start caring about the future of our planet for the next generation instead of how expensive looking a bottle of foundation you're going to throw away looks.

[@MsHelloerz]

The packaging is already plastic so i dont understand the point of your comment? If anything glass packaging (considered to be more luxurious) is better for the environment. If you mean her comment on the outer packaging she just said she doesn’t like the look of it and the kind of paper they used not that they should start using plastic.

[@msspringtime99]

Your comment seems a bit contradictory. On one hand you are against other types of packaging (non-plastic), and on the other hand you are arguing that we drown our planet in plastic... and she is saying she doesn’t like the plastic packaging ? So wouldn’t you be for a fancier, maybe glass packaging???

[@themango9644]

The world is gonna end anyways

[@msspringtime99]

@@themango9644 hahaha true

[@themango9644]

@@msspringtime99 🙂

[@violethill_]

Alex: uh it's all made in Italy, it looks fancy. Me, an italian, instantly feeling fancy

[@JuIietaASMR]

I’ll watch literally anything you post. XO

[@AlexandraAnele]

😭🙏🏼❤️

[@sarahdavis7706]

Same

[@yasmimrodrigues6760]

Same

[@anushkalols]

I absolutely love the minimalistic vibe Selena went w/ her products tho.

[@supkowideo]

Raise your hand if you held your breath as commanded during the eyeliner application. 👁️👄👁️ 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@AlexandraAnele]

😂😂😂

[@roxypicasso66]

👁💧👄💧👁 🤚

[@duetopersonalreasonsaaaaaa]

ok bottom

[@janicebuster1327]

I did.

[@kadburycream]

I def did hahaha I was like ah yes the universal eyeliner application technique - don’t breathe

[@crushedlittlestars7]

I personally loooooooove how sensitive your mic is, it's almost ASMR-level lovely to listen to :)

[@krislea9483]

Me too!!

[@valentinabegic3050]

Me too, please dont fix it

Yeees! I love watching her videos when I'm anxious, they always always calm me down.

[@dmarlesoso]

Gross

@@dmarlesoso people who don't respect other person's opinion? Yeah, you're right. Gross.

[@weinerprincess]

i feel like a lot of the products are definitely more geared towards dryer skin. i have pretty dry skin but these products make my skin look so healthy and glowy. there’s a really pretty golden shade in the highlight that i think would look really great on you ! i use the shade enlighten and i really like the way it looks on my skin (granted i am a bit lighter than you and i don’t have olive skin) but i love the highlighters, blushes, and primer ! and the packaging was designed to be more eco friendly so that’s why the boxes are made from that material

[@ms_katia2267]

I love her personality ,she tells it like it is,which is so refreshing. I love her hair and she has the features for really short hair.

[@AlexandraAnele]

😭 Thank you so much Diane 🙏🏼

[@shelsC]

I've seen a lot of Selena stans going around creators reviews of this line saying things like "this is for natural people" "this is for someone who doesn't cake their face" "this is for people that are pretty", like, dismissing the purpose of reviews and thinking that wear a full face of makeup is something to be ashamed of rather than be proud of. THANK YOU for this review, you are so straight yo the point, and a lot of people trust you because you can not be bought. Love from México 💜💜💜

[@myFrigidLand]

Not a selena fan, but I think some makeup brands are lost in translation. Alot of companies such as it cosmetics, glossier and korean makeups are not intended for a full face glam, these brands are specifically marketed to the "natural makeup" women and although a review should validate a products effectivity, product description should also be taken into consideration. Sorry if this is such a long descriptive comment, I just felt the need to explain this as I just finished a long tedious thesis paper on different makeup brands

[@Nick-dx2pt]

Yesss I agree with the people here saying we should stop the "it feels cheap" mentality, the other day I bought a lipstick from a local brand here and the lipstick packaging is made out of hard carton/paper and I saw a lot of people saying that they hate it because it looks and feels cheap, for me I am actually proud that the company is doing this instead of using plastic which can be more damaging to the environment, since in the end of the day I love the lipstick color and formula and that's all I really care about since that's what I really paid for.periodt.

[@Aloggna]

Take a shot every time she says “I’m not wild about that.”

[@HopePhotoG]

Or not a huge fan. Although I don't drink lol

[@barbi1079]

This comment was totally unnecessary.

[@bukettaslak2726]

@@barbi1079 why is that even?

[@kyliehanza3102]

@@barbi1079 welcome to the internet

[@Idkgurl123]

When I got the lip soufflé my first thought was that it smells amazing and Selena needs to release a perfume that smells exactly like that. And now I was randomly binge watching your videos and I saw you saying that it smells like Alien by Mugler, guess who is going to buy Alien now.

[@shahidluvr27]

I saw Robert Welsh post an email exchange with someone from the Rare team which stated that whole rumour about Selena designing the packaging like that intentionally for people with disabilities is FALSE

[@AlexandraAnele]

Ok, so...do we know where these rumors came from?? Is it Selena stans who didn't like that people were criticizing the packaging? 🤔

[@shahidluvr27]

@@AlexandraAnele wouldn't be surprised 👀

[@stephanieramirez2769]

Alexandra Anele Selena stans in general kept harassing every beauty KZbinr who gave slight criticism to the brand.

[@ayushisinha8487]

@@AlexandraAnele apparently someone one Twitter just mentioned it and then everyone picked it up

[@macy6012]

Ayushi Sinha yes, Mandela effect

[@Mondlerrrr]

I don’t understand how people apply foundation with a brush. I’ve tried so many times with different brushes and techniques. All I get is streaking or it just sits weird on my skin.

[@catarina624]

My thoughts! But there are probably some good brushes out there.

[@daylanelnaamani139]

Try applying your foundation with a dense brush (buff, don't swipe), and then going back to perfect with a damp sponge. Like really pushing it in and blending. In my opinion, this always looks best ☺

[@grimeeeeey]

I used to think like this until i found the kabuki sigma brush. Amazing! I still use sponge though. Especially when using matte foundation which is the one i usually use because I'm oily skin.

[@leeslyrose]

I like to divide my face in half and the “tap” the foundation outwardly, not “sweep it;” Jackie Aina helped me with this technique

[@jo_jo-dt9sl]

I can only use a brush. I feel like when I use a sponge, it doesn't cover as much. Maybe I don't know how to use it right lol

[@kimberlyoldschool]

I have very oily skin, even though I’m post-menopause, and I never buy liquid or cream blushes because they’re meant for dry skin & they just melt away in me. I did buy a Rare Beauty one, though, and I am impressed at the staying power! You have to layer it on, but it sticks to my skin better than any other cream blush I’ve tried.

[@deedranicolehooks]

I like the honesty of this review.... it seems like lots of creators are afraid to say what they really think because the Selena stans are NUTS. It's just makeup, people!!! It's ok to still like Selena and NOT like her brand. I seriously doubt she will take it as personally as some of the people haunting the comment section.

[@miguelsubrumuny2856]

I actually disagree. So many influencers and people let it be known that they didn't want rare beauty because they thought it was another cash grab. But after the reviews they seemed to actually like it. So it was the opposite

[@lilymayhead4528]

@@esperanzaygracia2191 it’s not rude, the fandom is fucking mental

[@nyupurin]

I used to be a huge stan of Selena back then in 2013 I think? I don't know girlie have gone thru a lot so yes fans are kind of over protecting?? idk

[@cutienerdgirl]

Tbh, when most people heard she was dropping a make-up line, they pre-judged it and said it was just a cash grab. Now KZbinrs and MUAs are trying it and actually liking it. People of color also tend to like the products more because it's so pigmented and like that they don't have to use half the bottle on their face to get color payoff, seems like the reason why these products aren't suited for Alexandra is because she's very pale and doesn't like much pigment on her skin

[@tiahnarodriguez3809]

The funny thing for me is I dislike Selena, but I really like her makeup line 😅

[@yuitachibana6145]

I actually love the packaging, as someone in graphic design I think it stands out with its plainness. Is that just me? I don’t think this makeup feels cheap at all..

[@nyxinyx]

are you also a selena stan? that would explain a lot of things.

[@cutienerdgirl]

@@nyxinyx They just probably like minimalistic packaging.

[@dailyanimalshortsplanet_27]

@@nyxinyx someone likes the packaging that doesn't mean she is a selena stan...Why people are so dumb. Nd ur comment also dumb

[@quackitytheasker9977]

@@nyxinyx Bruh not everyone stans/stalks celebrities. It was a comment made by this person's preference. This was unnecessary

[@tiahnarodriguez3809]

@@quackitytheasker9977 Fr. Weird how people think only stans have good things to say about celebs. I actually do not like Selena… like at all, but imo her brand doesn’t feel cheap, and I genuinely think she did a good job. I have two of her lipsticks and lip liners and I absolutely love them.

[@amandafox992]

Beauty Blender makes the best tiny sponges to precisely blend out concealer under the eye without disturbing the color corrector underneath. So much better than a normal size sponge! Love you and your videos! 🖤

[@lesbiyoun]

selena does state several times in her tutorials that you should definitely shake her products before using!

[@joeyp7431]

Not sure why people moan about packaging so much. I dont want a product to cost shit loads just because the packaging costs so much.....you only lob it in the bin anyway 🤣

[@jennmars]

it’s human nature to judge things based on looks

[@joeyp7431]

@Amanda most packaging can be recycled these days and yes I recycle everything!

[@V66912]

its a part of the brand design, it has to be, if it didn't look as good it wouldn't match the brand quality

[@bonitabanana9342]

I think people only complain about the packaging if the price is not on the drugstore level. To be honest, if its midrange or luxury item then buyers expect nice and beautiful packaging.

[@Jessica-wt2sm]

I love watching your videos and appreciate how concise and to-the-point your reviews are!

[@AlexandraAnele]

Thank you love ❤️❤️❤️

[@saracrouchfernandez7956]

Am I the only one who feels like the packaging reminds them of their grandmother's soap and make up packages? (In spain at least). I kind of love it. I love minimalist vintage style stuff

[@wakingupinsurgery6466]

she’s not trying to be funny but she is and it’s so entertaining, i love the quietness lol. definitely subscribed

[@makeupyourmind4737]

RIP the lightbulb behind Alex: you will be missed, but it was finally your time. Also, compliments on the audio. The mic muff must be helping, and you can always play around with a lo-pass filter in post (or while shooting if you record audio on a dedicated recorder that has a lo-pass filter). Can't hear the fan too much. One thing I will say is that I've always appreciated your channel for not using background music. Not that I hate background music, but I think a lot of KZbinrs use it unecessarily, and it only complicates the editing and publishing process (i.e., sourcing copyright free content/avoiding copyright strikes). Anyways, love the spotlight! Love the review! Thanks and luv ya, as always ☺️

[@star2463]

i was helping my aunt with her make up and she was like you're sooo good how did u learn this stuff and i was like haha Alex ofc. Thank u you're amazing ❤

[@AlexandraAnele]

😂😭 So glad my videos actually help! ❤️❤️❤️

[@amnashah575]

This eyeliner with no shadow looks so pretty . And the red lip. 😍 love this look!

[@MeritzaWasNOThere]

When she said “nobody breathe” I literally started holding my breath for her.

[@boruj7930]

I love love love that you showed your eyeliner application for BOTH eyes. I feel like that is usually skipped in most tutorials, even if they’re testing eyeliners.

[@valerievictoria1012]

I suffer from horrible under eye circles and have thought about filler. I would love to see a video on that experience for you.

[@joanaceddiasavocado2157]

It's not cheap it's just made like these so it can be eco friendly and recyclable

[@louselman]

I opted out of buying anything from the brand...however, I may pick up the concealer brush and red lippie 🤔🤔. Happy Sunday 😘😘

[@AlexandraAnele]

Hope you love them if you decide to pick them up!

[@ruanmendes9369]

The brows actually looked amazing, very simple and easy to apply lol The products looked very natural, good to use day to day, not very glamour and/or cakey

[@rosenzl6043]

The colour of the red lipstick is gorgeous

[@melanieviering4849]

Packaging is probably either canvas or linen cardstock (or something similar like felt). Other end of textures would be gloss, smooth, etc. I like to think of it as paint types for smooth papers and fabric types for textured paper. Designed stationary for a wedding one time, and now I have this vocabulary jangling around in my head for life ✨

[@raspberryvisionary9031]

Your videos are so helpful re: troubleshooting what makeup does specifically. So much of the time when I watch a makeup tutorial style of video, it is just a repetition of the same steps without explaining the purpose of each, and how it effects the face. You do a great job of explaining those things, while also thoroughly showing up close what each does. I have learned so much about application, and it seems the foundational purpose of each step-- I understand the purpose of contour now! Thank you for sharing your knowlege with us in such a friendly, honest manner 😊

[@any1218]

I like her packaging because it’s recyclable so to me, purpose is more important than design😊.

[@Garglicious]

I honestly trust only you with the reviews.. even tho i hardly wear makeup i still watch you lmao

[@AlexandraAnele]

😂 ❤️❤️❤️

[@emilyfest6186]

Totally agree. My new COVID obsession is watching other people do makeup. I've really learned a lot - thank you!

[@annaheath5232]

Maybe the packaging is supposed to be simple and eco friendly since what’s inside is the most important and maybe also to make it as affordable as possible

[@marissagrilli1076]

I’m dying 😆. Quickly becoming my favorite to watch!! I mean, where else do you get great reviews with such a raw personality on KZbin?! Unapologetic and honest. Love!!

[@littleme7089]

HOLD.. I'll get snacks Y'all want anything?

[@AlexandraAnele]

Peanut m&m’s please!

[@amoreaisha]

Famous Amos mini cookies and lightly salted cashew nuts

[@mandar66]

Extra toasty cheese its!

[@mandar66]

@@AlexandraAnele The king of m&ms.

[@littleme7089]

Sorry i did not find those cookies but i got your chashews and everything else!

[@ariellegrahamcracker5111]

Well sometimes in order to make products more affordable and accessible, brands can't spend alot of money in packaging... some of us are broke out here lol

[@Mumeng2024]

I went to check out her line in Sephora. It’s definitely more targeted towards younger crowd than my age group. I tried a few products... not working for me who is in 35+ group.

[@SOYFELIPEDIAZ]

Honestly these products are so good for any age, specially grown woman’s with a bit of wrinkles because all of these products moisturize the skin to make it look fluffy and healthy. Powder products tend to sit on wrinkles btw. My mom loves this brand, the new tint moisturizing is amazing and the blush, she uses it for her eyes cheeks and lips MULTI-USE

[@dancinggold17]

What kind of packaging would be better? Glass or more luxe looking plastic? I'm not a big packaging person though- if it's recyclable and not wasteful I like it.

[@teehee5115]

Idk I personally like the packaging I think it’s so nice and minimalistic

[@WendyM7307]

I love applying with brushes then I go over it with a sponge just to make sure it's all cohesive and I love it!

[@NicoleKah97]

It is such a shame that we both have wonderful boyfriends who we love bc damn. I like you.

[@AlexandraAnele]

😂🤣

[@ggultraps]

The concealer layers nice and works well with the powder I use (Aritaum Pore Master) so it stays matte under my eyes all day. No creasing. I know I wouldn't like the foundation so I didn't get it but I love the concealer a lot!

[@RoxanneLatulippe]

You’re so lucky that the concealer works on you! I feel like no concealer ever works under my eyes 😊

[@ggultraps]

@@RoxanneLatulippe so few concealers work for me too! I totally get the struggle. I don't have a ton to cover fwiw, my issue is creasing cos I'm not 14 anymore 😂

[@boop4904]

I love paper packaging. It’s recyclable. Not enough is, and we are permanently drowning our world in packaging meant to function very temporarily for us.

[@alicjakozowska1535]

i love your videos, i'm not really into beauty content anymore but i can easily watch you talk about makeup products for half an hour, it's so chill :)

[@catalinastlv]

I love the fact that you show your skin just the way it is🖤 that gives me more confidence about your reviews😊

[@beachnerbum710]

I think that shade of blush looks super nice. I agree about anything darker being far too much for anyone paler than you. I have no olive at all, just pale pale and I can't do much beyond light pinks without it looking crazy.

[@gayathri3527]

Alex: * uploads * Me: * stops everything *

[@AlexandraAnele]

😩❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@patriciadukes5987]

I think the highlight looks beautiful on you. The red lip stunning!

[@beckaronibean]

The contrast between the foundation and the concealer is how some people genuinely do their makeup 😂

[@yuzufrio]

great review. the descriptions and explanations for why you did or didn't like something were very clear and thorough. and you were still open to contrary opinions in your comments! a fun, honest, and chill make-up review video. also, you are SO cool and stunning, alex!! thanks for doing what you do.

[@briannar3200]

It is so refreshing to see a KZbinr with the same creasing eyelids, and under eye discoloration as me. In a world full of fake, airbrushed beauty, it is refreshing to see someone who shares the same perfectly imperfect features. I like that your under eye filler is dissolving because you’re the only KZbinr that I can use for reference to see if a product will cover up under eye darkness before purchasing (like this concealer, for example; hard pass). Thank you for being you. 🖤

[@raeanne6014]

Just a little info on the packaging the little ball on the top was made with the intent of people with lupus/arthritis/ms (anyone who has a hard time opening things) using it so it’s easier for them to grab and hold onto and was made to make it easier to open.

[@Juno-nw9cw]

Buuuutttt it is not.

[@raeanne6014]

@@Juno-nw9cw but it is literally just google it

[@ivanya1645]

Robert Welsh literally emailed them to ask if it was true and they said no, it's just a coincidence

[@raeanne6014]

@@ivanya1645 Selena Gomez herself said that’s the purpose of the ball on the cap

[@celeste_xo]

@@raeanne6014 no she didn’t, it was a theory made by a fan from twitter that went viral and rare beauty denied it too

[@jerryryan3703]

Alex, you're the ONLY KZbinr i can watch for over 30 mins and not get bored with!

[@courtneycullen6289]

I converted to brushes for my undereye concealer about 3-6 months ago. And it takes getting used to, because I use less concealer but because of the precision, I get better coverage and it's way less likely to get cakey and that's true across the board. I fully switched to brush for foundation (but I always finish with a sponge, when I got natural hair foundation brushes. Except for a couple of higher coverage matte foundations for which I still use a beauty blender. And somehow, despite using brushes for concealer and foundation, I still manage to use 2 beauty blenders every time I do my makeup. Well, one beauty blender and one super porous Elf.

[@SarahsNailSecrets]

I always think your mic is perfect! Mine is always giving a weird static sound 😒

[@rebekahgalang6917]

I love her primer and foundation because I have dry skin. I also love her blush because it's so pigmented.

[@CWall-tv7gm]

Random question: how do you know if you are on the PR list? Do you assume you’re not and just go out and buy it? But that seems like such a waste. I know you can just donate whatever you get. Or do you wait and see if you get PR? But then you gamble on not getting it then having to purchase it yourself and you’re behind everyone else in reviewing it. Maybe I’m overthinking it🤪🧐

[@AlexandraAnele]

So typically the brand will reach out ahead of time, or if some pr team gives them my address (which I'm not a fan of)..then I'll get the products a least a week or so before they launch. They actually did reach out in my DM's but I didn't see it until after I bought this stuff. I honestly wasn't interested in these products but people kept asking me for a review, and that's what I'm here for soooo 😂

[@Rania-vh7wg]

I dont think makeup donations are a thing rn during covid?

[@CWall-tv7gm]

Rania ooooo good point

[@aufemkopf787]

Loved this review. It was actually quite relaxing. I don't know a lot about makeup but the way you articulate yourself while talking about the products really makes me understand everything. Thank you Alexandra!!!

[@AlexandraAnele]

Thank you so muc! 🙏🏼

[@aufemkopf787]

Alexandra Anele 🥺💞💞💞

[@Magdalinikrd]

I loooved the eyeliner with those lashes on you! You look great!💕

[@neko-tamachan2596]

Hi Girl - if you’re finding that you’re skin is becoming oily, it might be because you’re drying out you’re skin too much and this makes it produce more oil. Try a rose hip oil or jojoba- something that’s ph balanced and non comadonagenic. - I’ve got oily skin and if I use too many products at once it makes the problem worse.

[@k4t]

Love how you hated the concealer a year ago and now use it constantly

[@quackitytheasker9977]

Ikr 😭

[@patriciayarisselpereyra6276]

Gonna sound weird but your actual dude and overall series keep me so entertained and in love with your channel that I didn't even thought about the late review of these productsss, like you have your own branding✨

[@xF3ARL3SSx43VR]

you're such a great start to my day because you're so genuine and goofy and kind that it relaxes me

[@AlexandraAnele]

😭🙏🏼❤️

[@xF3ARL3SSx43VR]

@@AlexandraAnele I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day!! xxx 💕💕

[@jenniferburgett8328]

The foundation & primer + the blush look really great on you. That blush is def your shade! I love your honesty too. I can always count on your reviews

[@JDlovescats979]

I'm surprised to hear that people are mad about your review, it seems really fair to me? People have different taste when it comes to packaging so idk why anyone would be mad that someone doesn't like the aesthetic/feel of packaging. The rest of your critiques were also clearly based on what you subjectively look for in a product, you need higher coverage concealer which this one wasn't, you prefer a more precise liner which this one isn't, that one lip product sat weirdly and was strongly fragranced. These all seem like run of the mill concerns that people have with products so idk why people are getting butthurt about them? You were direct but professional, which is (imo) the best way to deliver critiques.

[@SuperPiper27]

The only things I like are the blush and the red/orange lip. I waited for your review and now I can order. I love your no bs approach!

[@laurakurkowski4413]

The new back spotlight looks nice! 💡

[@AlexandraAnele]

Thank you!

[@msbellydancagirl]

You have the travel primer. So glad you didn't load your face with foundation like others have, refreshing!!!

[@wranglergrrl]

Prestige pricing with cheap feeling packaging is such a no. The only reasoning is maybe the weight and tactile feeling is connected to wanting the packaging to be inclusive for people with disabilities? Like that’s the reason for the knob-like caps and how other reviewers mentioned how “loose” the caps feel.

[@AlexandraAnele]

I saw someone else comment this. It's interesting, I need to look into it. I didn't think the cap felt loose but it would explain the knob

[@luccianadavilacastello5362]

the packaging being inclusive for ppl with disabilities is fake,,, some weird Selena stan made that up

[@electrictwilight]

The disability-friendly packaging is a myth. Someone made it up and started spreading it on KZbin, but Rare responded to inquiries and said the design was for purely aesthetic reasons.

[@humanormachine2936]

@@electrictwilight That's actually really disappointing as they had a golden opportunity here to make inclusive packaging. At least 1% of their profits go toward disability causes.

[@finn7520]

@@humanormachine2936 Personally, I'm glad they didn't since there's no one size fits all approach to disability-friendly packaging, and if they designed and marketed it as such it would just alienate people with disabilities who didn't find it to be compatible with their needs. It can be demoralizing to use something allegedly made with you in mind that doesn't help you after all. People with Parkinson's have different needs than those with MS who have different needs than those with arthritis, et al. I hope the ball-topped packaging makes application easier for some folks, though!

[@SamanthaPotvin]

I loved the brow color on you honestly!

[@bukettaslak2726]

thanks for being truly honest, i was so sick of all those lies that overrating all the products. i thought i was the only person didn't actually like %40 of it.

[@raivanframpton5408]

Those liquid blushes are BOMB!!! Seriously my absolute favorite and they last ALL day. Both finishes are beautiful. ❤️❤️

[@JoanKSX]

Try using waterproof mascara on eyebrow? Actually using Japanese brand Kiss Me waterproof mascara actually work on making the eyebrows stand-up and look 'wild' =)

[@AlexandraAnele]

Like a waterproof clear mascara? I feel like I wouldn't be able to find the right one if it has color 🤔

[@JoanKSX]

@@AlexandraAnele I think Daiso has something that hmmmmm not sure. Japanese-brand stuff has to be explored and sometimes you find gems because Asian hair usually is stiffer and coarser so if the holding ability is weak, none of the mascara will work for us because it will go 'asleep' in seconds just after application XD

[@theindoorkites]

I actually really like light coverage, sheer and nude products and brands.. but i think the blush is the only thing i liked from rare beauty it was gorgeous

[@brandiwest554]

I’m really considering getting the foundation now. Thank you for the review ❤️

[@AlexandraAnele]

Hope it helps!

[@vaishnavishukla3586]

OMG!! I love ur lighting! U can ACTUALLY see the product on the face .... dude u r damn HONEST! LOVEEE THAT

[@Tata-uj3tl]

I can't be the only one thinking this lol IMAGINE that thin and elegant typeface on its matte packaging tho! (It's my personal taste) I'm a designer and I think their packaging goes pretty well with the identity they are representing, it's a vintage feel and I'd appreciate a decent typeface like that. tbh the only thing that throws this off for me is their logo (i know lol), I'd love this design more if Rare Beauty is in a different typeface that actually goes with its nolstalgia. Also just saying but everything in the world is going sans serif ughhh. ps I enjoy watching her videos and def no hate or crit just offering some thoughts and showing love for burgundy.

[@kerukei1]

I have been watching your videos for awhile now and i just want to let you know that I am a fan. I enjoy your whole process. I also love that every video is seemingly unedited.