All these beauties have one thing in common. The trick to mastering effortless glam.

[@AZ-gf4kz]

Firstttt!!!!🤍🤍🤍 Can I get a pin🥹🩷

[@AlexandraAnele]

Hayyyy, sure why the hell not 💕

[@AZ-gf4kz]

@@AlexandraAnelehappy tears🫶

[@AlexandraAnele]

@@AZ-gf4kz 🥹😘

[@Noychooz]

😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

[@BelindaShort]

Did you have something to say about the video?

[@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory]

Really appreciate your content, esp the fact that you dont just churn out reviews of trendy products, and you focus on technique way more than chasing products

[@AlexandraAnele]

🥹 Thank you 🙏🏼

[@KPDanni]

Yessss we stan a content creator with substance 😅 and who actually educates (and entertains) their followers. Slay

[@thepeacefulprof]

Could not agree more! So many other style and makeup channels are simply commercials for products.

[@sophiehamilton1327]

And showing us real skin close ups 🎉

[@jordanxfile]

Well said.

[@jasperspumba3376]

I mean this with the utmost respect - you are the Bob Ross of makeup. Your soothing voice, teaching skills and talent - 10/10 ❤

[@nathy0308]

Yess!! That's exactly right

[@Itsaryuna]

💯💯💯

[@FutureBillionaire1111]

Damn....I don't know who she is but that comparison is a COMPLIMENT😂😂😂😂😂

[@intrepidinvestigator5539]

Totally agree.

[@cass5866]

Yes!! Between this and Lisa Eldridge I always feel so soothed 😂 and I'm learning something

[@Sofia-ej3uo]

This makes so much sense. Now I understand why that harsh black smokey eye doesn't do Britney Spears any favours but looks stunning on someone like Penelope Cruz.

[@Momma_AL]

Britney needs to shock the world with a whole head to toe makeover. Reinvent and update herself.

[@sentienttapioca5409]

​​@@Momma_ALBritney doesn't owe the public eye shit, let's be honest.

[@Momma_AL]

@@sentienttapioca5409 who said she owed the public eye anything??

[@meemoo7]

@@sentienttapioca5409why u so pressed

[@TheLunablackheart]

How tf they pressed? 🗿 There's nothing that indicates that lol.

[@The47thBasement]

It’d be so cool to see you do this on other people. Like personal color analysis but with makeup. I love that you still do tutorials and actually teach us new things weekly. A true master of her craft. *Slow clap*

[@alyson_l27]

That would be amazing because while i understand ber explanations i struggle with the idea of replicating this on myself

[@idkwuzgoinon]

⁠@@alyson_l27same! I would struggle a lot translating this to my face coloring and structure.

[@Rucha2096]

HELL YES!

[@jaidenboucher0]

this is exactly what i was thinking!!!! i would LOVE to see her do this on people with blue eyes, people with darker skin, people with rosacea, etc.

[@lieslnew8247]

Great suggestion.

[@kellyvee9557]

If you have a hard time determining value, take a photo of your face and take a photo of your palettes in the same lighting, then edit them on your phone to be grayscale (black and white). Similar shades of gray are similar values.

[@evas.2261]

I may just try this...

[@Timi1111]

Thank you

[@shinny4070]

Just did that and it worked a charm. It turns out that the pinky/mauve colours I was using to try and bring out my green eyes are not really in my natural colour palette so I was always wondering why as soon as I applied them they muddied up my look. Now I realise I need to use cooler lighter pinks and mid to dark browns to create a nice contrast that suits me. Thanks to you and Alexandra 😊🙏🏼

[@lieeeleeee]

this is exactly what I thought to do when I thinking about values. As an artist that’s literally what your taught to do with digital paintings to see the contrast in values! A great tip!

[@LLawliet-pz1rm]

Clever, thanks for the tip!!

[@marinara5000]

The way you naturally and lowkey integrate and showcase countless people of color... I see you. Excellent, effortless ally.

[@cindy-tron]

Noticed that right away and every time I notice that I'm noticing, I think to myself - it is wild that in 2023 we're still struggling with these basic levels of respect for others, that these things are not necessarily the full norm yet. Idk what we're doing as humans if they're still not, I like to believe we're slowly progressing into the future but sometimes I wonder. In any case, I expected nothing less from Alex, she's one cool chick.

[@madeinussr7551]

I think she is showing all kinds of ppl. We are all different. It's a good thing. While she respects all, she is all showing differences of colors on different skin tones. That's the point of the video.

[@splattiful]

@@madeinussr7551 yep that's definitely true but many tutorials just don't really show many skin tones outside from fair - medium. there's a lot of different skin tones in that category so they stop there. i think that's what the commenter means.

[@madeinussr7551]

Gotcha It's a great presentation It completely makes sense

[@TheBotInGoldBoots]

The comprehensive way you break down art theory in terms of makeup makes your channel stand out from the rest.

[@safadjaib3572]

I'm very pale and used to try to recreate looks and get inspo from tan people and then wondered why it came out so atrocious 🤣. I'm so happy this is being talked about, it's so important to know what works for YOU and i Iove how articulate you are when you give an in depth explanation for every detail / step you do instead of just showing. this is what a true makeup artist does , I love you and your work.

[@emmachan97]

As someone who has their Masters in art and also loves makeup, I looovveee that you’re talking about this! We all have different tones and values in our skin, so this is such a crucial topic for people who want to perfect their own makeup✨🙏🏼

[@LEbackstage]

The Huda Beauty Brown Toffe palette is that palette for me with all these traits. It has all the brows and yellows I can find on my skin. It always looks kinda natural but still super glam. And thanks to my black brows, black liner on my eyes never looks too much.

[@TinyTitan50]

As a 63 year old with one heavy lidded eye and the other not so much, the way you teach these tips is invaluable! I can get away with a halo eye well but now you’ve introduced a new way… thank you!

[@shhhperry9852]

Monica Bellucci is such a beauty, for me she is the epitome of the 90s babe. Her makeup style is basic 90s, just light cheek bone contour, natural thick brow, black liner and brown lip. I have been wearing my makeup like this since 1993, when I first picked up an eyeliner pencil. It never goes out of style.

[@JMeLuNez]

My favorite look on her was when she had red lips & smoky eyes w/ champagne shimmer eyeshadow. But your right, for most days, her simple look worked great for her as black liner matched her hair color & neutral lips & blush were not too far from her natural lip & skin color. It's too bad black eyeliner doesn't work universally like black mascara usually does.

[@vanessahobbes3072]

Yeah is she is stunning. But also uniquely stunning, these days everyone trying to look the same.

[@nancykerrigan]

​@@JMeLuNez I am curious. Why would black eyeliner not work universally as black mascara?

[@shhhperry9852]

@@vanessahobbes3072 you are so right, in the 90s and early 2000s everyone was an individual, and it was encouraged. Now all the girls want to look like one another, and they all lack creativity and individuality. They’re all trying to fit in…. Which is sad, because the most creative individuals, have gone on to be the most amazing artists of our time in all areas of art. That’s why I watch this channel. I love the individuality and creativity that I find here.

[@shhhperry9852]

@@nancykerrigan Black liner is definitely universal. I’ve seen pale blondes and albino women rocking black liner and black eyelashes and it looks good, and if you do it right, you can get that Priscilla Presley 60s look !

[@WelcometoHell3]

I’ve never seen an MUA explain this and I think it really comes from your artisan abilities, you’re knowledge is incredible thank you for teaching us! ❤

[@maryeveylon]

I _so_ love when painter Alex uses color theory to explain how makeup works. It’s kind of amazing how you name a color and then I’m like, oh, yeah, that is dark teal, not black. I’ve not seen another makeup influence who does this. You’re one of a kind my dear! P.S. Lisa obvs made that eyeliner especially for you!

[@vaishuc518]

The camera quality is so good, also understanding color value for one's face is so interesting.

[@AlexandraAnele]

It's such a huge part of makeup 🙌🏻

[@vaishuc518]

Definitely gonna be focusing on it while experimenting with makeup

[@CatharsisByProxy]

You truly have such a unique format and presentation here online for your makeup/beauty content. You clearly have some sort of formally-educated art background and it definitely shows, (& I hope this comes off as the compliment it is meant to be without seemingly denigrating the legitimacy of other kinds of beauty-content creators out there). I just happen to really gravitate toward your content above all others, especially over the last 2 or so years for whatever reason. You know? Like you just have such a refined skill as an artist, which gives your makeup content a true master-class type of vibe and it makes the art-nerd in me jump for joy every single time ❤

[@JMeLuNez]

Well said😊

[@Crystal-yp4mi]

Ye another video I'm so so so so happy ❤🎉 I am 41 years old and have only gotten into makeup in the past 6 months... Alex you have taught me more in less than 6 months - than I learned from the entire 40 years before!! Thank you so much - you are an exquisite artist and an extremely genuine person 💗 because of what I've learned from you, I am working through my anxiety of putting myself out there in social media... so that I could maybe build a career with my newfound love of makeup! It makes me incredibly nervous to say these things publicly, but I have to start somewhere! I just want to say thank you for everything you taught me; and tell you what an incredible inspiration you continue to be for me!

[@AlexandraAnele]

Thank you so much Crystal you have no idea how much this means to me 🙏🏼 I'm proud of you for putting yourself out there! ❤️

[@Crystal-yp4mi]

​@@AlexandraAneleI am not so good at expressing my thoughts but I really wanted you to know what a huge help and inspiration you have been for me... Both with my anxiety and my makeup! I watch Wayne Goss and Robert Welsh and Nikki La Rose.. and they're all obviously stunning makeup artists.. yet I still have learned the most from you! I went to school for art as well (I didn't finish).. and your artistic background gives you a unique insight and ability to teach in a very easy to learn way! Thank God you ended up teaching makeup on your channel instead of teaching in an art school... because you have a true talent for teaching and I am sure you would have been successful with that as well!

[@cindypowell6358]

You are the most DETAILED on KZbin makeup tutorials. I absolutely love all your videos. Thank you so much for all you do. You’re so beautiful inside & out. 💖💖💖

[@Christina_Paz]

Definitely recognize you as an art student! Values! Oh the memories of classes where we squinted as we drew the dreaded chair in the middle of the art room! lol

[@GetWellSoonR.E.M.]

OMG!! Drawing that stupid chair is the BANE of my existence 😂😂

[@Christina_Paz]

😂same!@@GetWellSoonR.E.M.

[@Esoteraeon]

Reading this makes me wish I took art class 🥲

[@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory]

Mature skin ppl: if you have a lot of spots, faded freckles, etc, I've found it helps to think of my skintone as a point between my "base" skintone and my sun damage. When i sheer out blush, i make sure it's darker than my base but lighter than my spots. Covering them doesnt really transform me, ive found it's better to just work with the warmth they add and try to blur them into the background. Once i started paying attention to contrast, my makeup looks so nice and natural and not so garish and tacky or aging. I still wear deep and bold colors but use techniques to soften contrast with color and texture (shine esp).

[@sorry_ariiii]

ive always struggled with "natural" makeup especially the eyeshadow. i would try every neutral color i had but it always looked too dramatic for what i was going for. after watching this, i immediately followed your advice and OMG i actually achieved that effortless look ive been looking for 😭your value/contrast rule made it so easy (id been using shades too dark for me). this should have at least like 50 mil views jus saying thank uuuu

[@MusingOnBeauty]

A true masterclass, not enough people talk about this! Personally, my makeup has never looked better than since I started using colors that have the same intensity as my features, and also I got a color analysis and started sticking to the palette that really suits me instead of following every trend.

[@clairebud]

I used to hate that my natural coloring is twinning with Snow White, but I appreciate it so much now that I have a better understanding of color because I can wear really dark clothing and makeup without it looking overwhelming or intense. Pastels make me look like an actual corpse, but I can go so hard with dark, grungy eyeshadow and look killer in black, so I'll take it!!

[@lauralavro4599]

No one teaches the value of make up and colours like you do! Very much appreciated Alex! For the next look can you do like a sunset eyeshadow look? I saw some amazing looks with Natasha denona's cranberry palette, bit of peach, bit of cranberry, looks amazing!

[@asala6223]

Thank you for this valuable lesson! You're naturally beautiful but your final look is GORGEOUS!!!

[@jennifermarie8979]

These demonstrative teaching videos where you really break shit down, are my FAV. I can't even express how freaking helpful that exercise is when I squint and see what comes forward and what goes back. I love to nerd out over color and makeup. Its so satisfying to be able to execute exactly what I am watching and for that, a big ole thank you! It's your examples and explanations that make that possible. I never leave a video wondering what the hell you were talking about😂🖤

[@AlexandraAnele]

😩 Thank you so much! Literally after filming this I was like, damn I hope that all made sense 😂

[@sunshinexoxo4984]

I have noticed that even if you wear a contrasting color eye shadow, if you wear something with the same shade and tone in either earrings or top you can pull it off too. Very interesting!

[@mysoulcalledlife]

You’re like a makeup scientist from above. I’ll be pulling out all my makeup this weekend and squinting at them one my one in preparation for a trip in a couple weeks. I’m realizing value has been an issue. Thank you, Alex!🫶

[@AlexandraAnele]

The take away from this video, you gotta squint at stuff 😂😂😂

[@mysoulcalledlife]

@@AlexandraAnele😂😑😘🙏

[@lorraine_life]

BRILLIANTLY presented. A principal that is buried by cosmetic companies to sell, sell, sell. I love your skill set and I know it is based in art.

[@GetWellSoonR.E.M.]

I so appreciate as an artist that you talk about nuanced topics like value! It’s so important to talk about and I rarely see beauty people on KZbin discussing it, when understanding value can make or break your makeup looks!

[@unfilthy]

This is incredible. Just the other day I was trying out an eyeshadow look I saw on Emma Stone, because we have similarly hooded eyes (quite a bit of smooth real estate on the hood, very little visible mobile lid), and I figured it could work for my eye shape, and I matched it pretty well, but it ended up looking so effing extra and dramatic and OTT on me, and kinda like I was using double the space and color she was, and it took me a while but I came to the conclusion that the shape was good but the colors were wrong, and now I understand *why* the colors were all wrong for me and how to potentially fix it. Tomorrow I'm definitely giving it another try. Thank you so much!

[@Tailored_Talons]

I learned something today. I am grateful for the lesson; it is rare for viewers to be told to cater to themselves. Many people show us to mimic their techniques, placement etc. it’s so refreshing to hear the opposite of that!

[@idalarsson4729]

Thank you for being on YT! You are incredibly talented and extremely good at teaching and explaining why you place shadow in a specific place, and teaching us about the value in the colour. Your background in painting shines through in a beautiful way. Thank you for sharing your valuable knowledge and time, so we can look our best! I’m extremely grateful. From a fellow cat mon in Sweden! 💕

[@tameradefreitas1428]

You're so damn considerate of literally EVERYONE'S POSSIBLE APPEARANCE IN THE ENTIRE WORLD!!!! From face shape, to skin color, to people's different style preferences!!! It's SO EXTRA AWESOME!!! THANK YOUUUUU!!😅❤

[@RoseTheOver70MakeupArtist]

Thank you so much‼️ I'm 75 years old ex makeup artist and can still learn from beauty professionals like yourself‼️❤

[@haroldobrien9852]

This video deserves an Oscar! On a subject that's so easy to overlook! Thanks so much, Donna

[@alyxharper6642]

This is one of the most helpful makeup videos I've EVER seen. You explain so well!

[@carmeneirakoze9597]

I'm a brown girlie and when I like a mua look, I adapt it with colors I knooow flatter my dark eyes and olive undertone. You put it so well into words, yesss

[@RachelDee]

Same. I mean except im super pale and cool toned. The revelation was a game changer

[@Sasfierce45.67]

Alex you are providing content that no one else is. You are carving/carved a lane for yourself that’s incredible. Its so refreshing to come on youtube and see stuff I’ve never seen before from someone so genuine and relatable. Its actually shocking lol ❤ Awesome job. I enjoyed this !!!!!

[@Crystal-yp4mi]

You said that so much better than I could! Yes!! ❤

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

An absolutely perfect approach to flattering makeup. Thank you for keeping it simple and doable. The technique is as important as choosing your colour values.

[@MTB603]

Love this! I have blue eyes and always wanted to wear blue eyeshadow but it never looked right. I realized I needed a blue that's a similar tone to my eye color and the fact that I need a little warm transition to keep it balanced.

[@Iamhaleyanne]

Thank you so much for the diversity of beauties included ❤️

[@amiberg1991]

Alex and Lisa Eldridge; the two beauties I still really learn new things from🙏🏽🙏🏽🥰🥰 my makeup game is gonna be on point !😅

[@callioscope]

Fantastic tutorial! Thank you. Watching YT for 10 years only proves what I already knew: sheer desaturated shades are best for my pale skin, particularly now that my eyelids have all but fallen. I tend to prefer my natural round eye shape and am fine with not wearing a smokey eye … ever. The darkest I can manage is a light mid-tone. Anything darker and I look like a clown. This is what YT and TikTok don’t tell you. Also that it’s not always eye color that determines what color eyeshadow to wear.

[@ValiantVicuna]

I always love how you are teaching us how to be iconic in our own lives and in our own skin/hair/bodies You are so real and so good

[@MillieMaa]

The shape of features (+skin tone) is also important. I'm a very fair redhead with soft features, totally pale eyebrows and eyelashes and hooded/close set/slightly protruding eyes with significant undereye circles. It makes me sad but I just cannot do any bold eye looks - they are too overwhelming for my eyes and coloring. I used to be able do do a nice cat eye with green or navy liner on the top of my eyes and it would open them up, but as I've aged and my eyes have gotten more hooded, it just makes them look smaller. Here's what works for me now: always emphasize my eyebrows, use mascara only on my upper lashes, a light concealer or skin tint on the lid, super light taupe eyeshadow on the outer part of my eye and sometimes a little shimmer right in the middle of the eye. It's such a drag, bc I wish I could do all the eye looks I see folks with bigger/more open eyes do. Boo hoo. But it is freeing knowing what looks good on you and why. This was really helpful and at some point it'd be great to see you do this with women in their 40s-50s.

[@amyward8861]

As a white white blonde girl, thank you for explaining why i hate dark colors on me beyond "it looks dramatic"

[@teri2466]

💯

[@sebumpostmortem]

I always struggle to tell apart when the harmony comes from value, intensity or saturation but I totally get your point and I' m able to notice unbalance and clashing situations. Amaaaaazing video, as always, especially the fact of how different they are and look. 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤

[@sarahfruin6414]

This is GOLD, ALEX! California gold rush GOLD.

[@Bamgeutcutiepie]

looking flawless, and "perfect" and "effortless" gives me so much anxiety😭 lol .... once i have put myself together and spent HOURS to get flawless, to walk around and hold that look, brings me so much anxiety. idk why. the idea of perfection makes my skin crawl 😄

[@therealJamieJoy]

Because "perfection" doesn't exist. It is a fleeting moment in time. Don't put so much pressure on yourself. Beauty is not flawless IRL.

[@Bamgeutcutiepie]

yes, i'm aware. but that doesn't change my feelings. thanks though 💕@@therealJamieJoy

[@treintaysiete4146]

PLEASE. Do a Blue eye makeup look. Looove how it looks on brown eyes and I need some inspo. Also, if you could make it look ethereal, not super sticking I would love you for it.

[@urm8mandy]

Seriously such great insight. It’s like you put into words something I’ve subconsciously noticed for awhile now in these makeup looks. Seems like such a subtle yet impactful concept to point out that’s actually going to change the way I look at makeup for myself.

[@missyme2673]

You hit the nail on the head by saying do what suits you and don't copy someone else's look. You should get that quote framed! ❤

[@ThamLiShan]

I'd be excited to see you educate us on how to choose and apply effortless makeup on other girls, such as a black haired Asian, Black girl etc. It'd help me a lot Alex 🍒

[@kagitsune]

More about hue and saturation, but this is why I love using colors from within the face to do my makeup. Emphasizing one of my undertones or overtones, etc. Means I end up with a lot of green, mauve, and orange looks, but they're always gorgeous 😅

[@humolovesjessie185]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the level of analysis and depth that you bring to your channel. Thank youuu for the way you respect your audience, never dumbing down your content. You offer real education, grounded in reality. I love the humanity you center here.

[@overworkedcna412]

Okay now THIS makes so much sense!!! I think I'm using deep cool tones where I need to actually be using more mid-value warms!

[@priyasinha3889]

Your artist's eye makes such a difference!! I get so excited for every one of your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, perspective, and personality :) I love everything

[@pappyone6062]

You’re seriously amazing! This all makes so much sense. I am 55, love makeup, have been wearing it for 40 years, and I am good with doing it. I am light to light/med olive with very dark brown eyes and lashes and brows - Almost black. And with med-dark brown hair. My eyes and brows are much darker than my hair. In general we always hear that black eyeliner is too dark or ages people. I look best in black. Not brown. Now I see why it doesn’t look harsh or out of place on my face. Love your videos and the way you teach!

[@SyedaHussain]

This makes so much sense because whenever I try to do a dramatic smoky brown look it looks blended and natural on me since I have dark features- always wondered why

[@josiezee]

This is so spot-on!! It's why I have all the bright beautiful palettes and never use them!!! Thank you!!!

[@pipperskips51]

You are so informative and educational! You make things (such as this topic) make sense and when you’re doing a tutorial, you really explain/show detail that a lot of others don’t. I just wanna say you’re so very appreciated and I’ve learned a lot from you over the past couple years. Thank you for what you do!! 🫶🏽

[@MamaW30]

Wow! Duh! Makes total sense! This is why I feel by best when I use my contour bronzer and highlights as eyeshadow. It’s so cohesive. If I just expand on that for events I’m golden. Thank you!

[@ChristinePacinda]

Love the look! Love the insight! With Halloween just a month away, but about being a bit more playful in making some unexpected costume-ish looks, like Carnival glam meets walking dead, or modern day daughter of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, etc. Halloween is such a fun time for those of us who love makeup, and I'd love to see how we can use products we already have to create looks that reflect this enormously fun holiday.

[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

I finally understood what “values” were when shown pictures in B&W. Then you don’t see colours any longer but gradients of greys, i.e. values.

[@mnktfn]

I love this video! It makes so much sense. Dark colours look terrible on me and when you said a black liner would look "disconnected" it just made so much sense. At least for these kind of looks. Would you do more picture analysis in the future? You have such a great eye and I love understanding why something works on a specific face and not on another. It makes adapting a look to yourself so much easier!

[@michalsimpson9988]

Really interesting points. It DOES look effortless on you! I’ll have to try this sometime.

[@tjeannine99]

Yes! A bright red smokey eye - Pat McGrath Bronze Seduction!

[@Laire183]

I am LONGING for some bright purples and blues. Like give me all the saturated hues of the colours people say are difficult to wear, thats my jam. And I'd love to see you do that honestly

[@Isabella-kh8qi]

DO IT ❤ pls do a bright red smoky eye! I'd loooove to see it! Also, I'd like a tutorial on how to incorporate shades that aren't very flattering to your skin tone in a look, I have warm skin and was gifted THE MOST GORGEOUS pressed glitter that's kind of lilac/lavender and I'd just love to wear it all over my lid, but it makes me look dead, so I wanted ideas on how to incorporate it into my makeup

[@n4ttybo143]

This is probably my favorite video of yours. I am still very much a beginner at makeup, and sometimes when I want to try a more bold look it looks too heavy on me especially in contrast with my day to day makeup that Im used to. This makes so much more sense! I feel like this is really helpful for people like me who want to explore new techniques without wearing anything that is too bold or heavy yet. Thank you 🙌🏽

[@norak8080]

you've perfectly explained sth I've been doing intuitively for years. colors that are "too light" look clownish on me and colors that are "too dark" look way too intense for everyday wear. It took ages for me to figure that out and now, I finally know the reason lol. this will be my guideline in the future when shopping for eyeshadow.

[@brockit79]

You're an expert in your field, colour theory made easy to understand :)

[@joyhaave6151]

A couple of minutes in and Alex is explaining how come her NYE look from a year or two ago was soooo stunning with only subtle champagne colors!

[@sylviaeneriz4808]

This is insanely helpful, seriously one of the most useful and informative makeup tutorials that I have seen. Thank you for showing several different examples to break down the concept of value and for them showing us a tutorial demonstrating the concept on yourself. This one-two punch of visual examples on various skin tones (not just mentioning names which not everyone will recognize) and then hands on instruction is just what I needed. I remember you saying once on a video that if you hadn’t been a makeup artist/influencer, you were interested in being an art professor and this is exactly what you are doing here. This was the professor teaching. Thank you.❤

[@patchworkgutterpup]

The way that you explain makeup theory is so easy to digest and understand and I appreciate it so much!

[@DrinkwaterMindurbznz]

TY for this. You've explained many natural & classic looks, how about updated tutorials on the other essences: romantic, gamine, dramatic, angelic?

[@sprrringtime]

This makes so much sense! I feel like it kind of goes hand in hand with color seasons because that takes into account your overall contrast, coloring, warmth, etc. to make everything cohesive and bring out each persons natural beauty! Like im a soft summer, and I’ve noticed over the years I hate super bold looks on myself because the contrast is very jarring on me (I’m also very pale lol). I look much better with softer cooler colors but I can still wear warm colors if they’re not too bold, bright, etc. Unless of course I wanted to go for a bold look Love love your video 😊

[@alyssadeltorre1897]

You’re so stunning I just watch your videos to admire your beauty and how stunning your hair, skin, and style is and how perfect it all comes together on you! And as education goes- you’re top notch on details! Brava darling! ❤

[@jeanams07]

You have been putting out some of the absolute best makeup content for as long as I can remember, and I can not tell you how much I really appreciate that you have stayed true to that. ❤

[@AlexandraAnele]

😭 Thank you so much!

[@Birdbrain02]

I appreciate how you tackle makeup coming from a different perspective than myself, so I always learn something new. Love your videos! ❤

[@LEbackstage]

The Huda Beauty Brown Toffe palette is that palette for me with all these traits. It has all the brows and yellows I can find on my skin. It always looks kinda natural but still super glam. In some way it's even a bit to light/monochromatic. And thanks to my black brows, black liner on my eyes never looks too much. It also has the light desaturation that, I recently found out, I need.

[@alexandragrace8164]

Girl your channel has changed my life, and this was one of the most enlightening so far! Would you ever consider doing a similar video but for choosing hair colour ?

[@SamiraWyld]

Stunning look on you Alex and I just love your videos. They are so helpful and I always learn something new. 💜

[@debrajane7622]

This was so well-explained!!! Thank you, Alex!! You are a star!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@usagimimi5378]

Appreciate the new perspective on makeup that you bring, these videos are amazing, keep 'em coming..! ❤😊

[@evam4182]

Alex I have loved your channel for several years now and I highly recommend you go down the fascinating rabbit hole of Kibbe body/face types. It’s so much more in depth than just saying “hourglass” or “pear”, and the same concept can be applied to face shapes and there’s a whole world of makeup artistry and exploration open for business here. I know I’d LOVE to see a “soft gamine makeup” video from you cause tbh you’re the only one I trust nowadays, everyone on YT is so money grubby and they obviously don’t practice what they preach and you’re super above board with the stuff you do off camera. Love you!

[@jenayani]

you literally give the best makeup advices and everything. like are you a makeup artist yourself too, im not sure but if you’re not you definitely should be! whenever i want to step up my makeup i’ll come to you always. thank you so much for these incredible contents. they’re like real talent, love you🤍

[@themarissarivera]

Love this breakdown, had so many “Ah ha!” moments, thank you!!

[@elsieglue1328]

Watched this last night and then did a lot of squinting as I put on my make up this morning. The compliments have been rolling in!

[@blackrosenuk]

You are so good at explaining and teaching! Thank you!

[@terisherrin6102]

You are a fabulous teacher! Love this tutorial. Also I have those Smith brushes. Love them!

[@Yinwavve]

I absolutely love how you speak about makeup ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚ It feels like I’m in an art class learning valuable lessons haha

[@francinemonteleon8259]

You are absolutely awesome Alex! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us in such a beautiful way. Bravo my friend. I loved this video!

[@rizzart66]

This makes so much sense. I think I can see how to modify my colors to work for me.

[@marico1473]

You look beautiful! These colors are perfect on you.

[@TheAqqamak]

This is so educational ! I learn to draw recently and thus I am aware of the impact of colour contrast and value but I remember times when I was trying to copy someone's makeup and it failed exactly as you explain it and I didn't know why. I think only Lisa Eldritch is mentioning this often that some colors she uses shoud be different for different skin tones. But you explained it in much systematic way pointing not only to skin tones but also hair and eyes. And you mention the technique of squinting ! Squinting is crucial for artists to asses tones in the picture and the same applies to face makeup but I believe you are first saying this.

[@danicadickison]

would LOVE a smokey dark red eye look! I cannot find dark rich red eye shadows anywhere - would love your recommendations and application tips

[@BelindaShort]

This is pretty much the advice that I give people for makeup travel. If you have multi use items like highlighter that can also be used on eyes/etc it helps. You can do a full look with just 4 colors

[@brooklyntyrrell6823]

“Squint at me right now” 😂 yes ma’am. I love you, you’re so smart and talented! ❤