BEST Drugstore Makeup of ALL TIME: beauty industry expert chimes in

[@MarlenaStell]

Which drugstore makeup products do you love the most? Do you have any that you've been using for many years and stood the test of time?

[@lumal06]

My fave is the wet n wild foundation I love that they still kept their price to less than $10 a true drugstore gem! Even Tati loves it too so I know how good it is my holy grail when I am broke!

[@RaeRae1100]

@@MarlenaStell I'm obsessed with Milanis lip oils!!

[@SharrellKline]

Maybelline City Bronzer Powder in light rivals my high-end products (undertone and fine powder) and the NYX Wonder Stick in universal light is the perfect neutral undertone for my neutral skin, and it spreads so easily.

[@itsjistjessa]

The Essence highlighter is amazing, so are the blushes and mascara. I do think you may have linked the wrong one though. You showed the 'The Highlighter' line but the link was for the 'Pure Nude' line. Not being mean just wanted to point it out. We're all human ❤😊😂

[@MarlenaStell]

@@RaeRae1100 ooh yes!!! Those are good too!! I almost added those in the video

[@Nimuetootoo]

Thank goodness you included the L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum Foundation! It has absolutely SAVED this old lady makeup lover's face! Over the years, I've used (probably) dozens of foundations and loved most of them. Once I turned 60, everything started turning on me: cracking, flaking, drying into lines, just looking AWFUL! Not this one. This one truly is like skin care and looks amazing on my mature skin. It's a life saver and no other high-end brand can beat it! It's just THAT GOOD.

[@lynettefinnigan9540]

Yes..its great on older skin...I love it too.👍👍❤️👌

[@petsittingpro7808]

They aren’t cruelty free if that matters to you

[@kristentrep5038]

Since Marlena knows all about makeup development.., we know she’s got all the goods on what products work best!! Thank you for all your knowledge!

[@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens]

Milani has been making killer baked blushes for over a decade, way more shades and they are GORGEOUS.

[@MFHudson]

Your approach, demeanor, and candor are so refreshing! It screams trustworthiness making your videos such a welcome perspective. Thank you!

[@rosyharo6872]

We need an eye makeup tutorial for the look you did in this video. Magic!

[@SharrellKline]

Finally, someone sharing that the Amazon triangle puffs can be put in the washer and dryer! They clean up perfectly and I've seen people saying, "they're cheap, I just toss them."

[@MarlenaStell]

Really? I’m trying to save the earth so I’m throwing them in the wash with my other dark clothes - they clean up perfectly

[@mademoisellem3529]

I give mine a little scrub with a nail brush (not used for nails), then pop them in the wash. Perfect. I rotate between the 6 I own.

[@kristinasportal]

I love them. I was planning to wash mine by hand with maybe some cleanser. Let them hang dry so they don’t get too beat up. I’m glad to know they will work out for me!

[@semirelatablesarah]

Yes! I put mine in a little net bag too and it works perfectly. I also use mini beauty blenders and they wash quite well too

[@lucielucielulu]

Marlena, this is PURE GOLD! I love that you include every major makeup product and share, from your perspective as a beauty product developper, how and why each product made the cut. I appreciate that you share your insight, knowledge and experience. I can’t thank you enough for sharing with the average consumer and makeup enthusiast!

[@laraffinee]

Great video, great choices! I used to pay insane amounts of money for makeup (Clé de Eau foundation, Dior, Chanel, Guerlain), but when traveling about a year or two ago, I arrived and realized that my makeup bag was still on my bathroom vanity at home. I went to the drugstore nearby and bought some drugstore makeup - and was blown away at how good most of it was! I now use Revlon Illuminance foundation of L"Oreal Age Perfect foundation, Essence or Milani blushes, L"Oreal eye pencils and mascara and Revlon or L"Oreal lipsticks. I do still have some favorite MAC eyeshadows, and Bobbi Brown shadow sticks, Clinique lipstick, but I am mostly drugstore now, and It's not a cost issue, but a quality issue. I have found that some high end (Looking at you Chanel) are declining in quality, while drugstore has greatly improved in quality.

[@MsAudreyDavis]

Girl go get you some more of that loreal age perfect serum foundation, they just discontinued it 😭 😭 😭 my holy grail I was able to purchase several if you go now until stock is gone

[@AndreeaC.]

I am 35 and this year i've brought the Revlon Colorstay for Combo Skin and i am still in shock how good it is, so i open it in May and i have used 3/4 of it, i believe till December will be gone! I also love highend, but drugstore has some really awesome hidden gems, so why not save some money ?😅

[@melissapiontek3886]

yes drugstore makeup has really changed in the last 10 years and now I only buy brand name for very very select things

[@HappywifeTaylor]

Those Milani blushes are so good. Shows up so well on my deep skin tone.

[@alfredmeneses5496]

I noticed all the prices you were showing were from Ulta’s website, and it should be noted that Ulta, Walgreens, and CVS will up the prices on select brands like Maybelline, L’Oréal, Covergirl, Revlon (just to name a few), while Target, Walmart, and sometimes Amazon will sell them for a lower price-point. E.L.F, NYX, Essence, ColourPop, Revolution, and maybe Milani and WetnWild are the brands that seem to have no big price differences between stores. But great video! I’m currently on a month-long no-buy but you’ve given me some things to keep in mind when I’m done. lol

[@cindywharton5558]

Nyx butter glosses are so underrated, I've got quite a few and I love them. No one talks about them anymore

[@MarlenaStell]

I know! They’re still so amazing

[@leeannbaxter]

The holidays are the best time to score collections of butter glosses too, if you love them!

[@PanfiSequeiro]

to be honest. If you produce at cost and remove the logo, the luxury market really isn't that expensive. The listed price is approximately 80% of the actual price. But the fact that you are *jklux* buying images and showing off your taste to make them think you are richer than you are is a very good thing

[@tammystiletto]

Idk if anyone cares but Halloween is here so I stock up on all my more Goth choices for makeup and the black NYX butter gloss is pigmented and GOOD! I’ve never experienced anything like it. My lip lingerie black lip had expired and the black butter gloss saved my life at a 6 hr shoot the other day.

[@laurarenta6114]

⁠@@tammystiletto absolutely agree,it’s the best time to find the dark shades in stores. I just got the black butter gloss too!

[@jilla8503]

I’m 47 and you listed a lot of my holy grail products I love. The L’Oréal serum foundation is my favorite. I find it very similar to Armani Luminous Silk. It’s beautiful on mature skin. I also love NYX can’t stop won’t stop pressed powder. It’s so blurring but not drying or cakey. A good Charlotte Tillbury dupe❤

[@omomo202]

Great! I’ve wanted to try the L’Oréal serum foundation but I’m 45 and didn’t know if it would work! Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@muta_othernames]

Is the NYX powder you're referring to the one in square packaging?

[@Thetinyfit]

Does that foundation have a scent of oxidize? Ive been wanting to try but there are never testers and smell is a deal breaker. TIA!

[@maggiereedy4079]

I’ve not tried this, but I absolutely love Armani luminous silk! I can’t afford it at this juncture of my life, so I cannot wait to run out and find that L’Oreal foundation!

[@FreedomAndJustice4All]

​@@Thetinyfit no mine has no scent. I'm 44, just wore the L'Oréal a couple nights ago & my skin looked gorgeous & could breathe... I loved it

[@BeeKay4444]

I would LOVE a tutorial on this eyeshadow look. Gorgeous!

[@MariaSofia-yr3vh]

I agree! 😁

[@cjinpa5713]

‘I have a very big head and look how big this blush is!’ 🤣 you’re too much and you are a true beauty in every way. I also picked up the dermablend flawless creator that you were so thoughtful to answer back to me in the comments a few weeks ago Ms back in an unrelated video. I still have to try it but I used to love that brand to cover up my acne scars on my back when I competed in ballroom competitions.

[@MarlenaStell]

Yes! Let me know how you like it. OK, so it's REALLY pigmented so I use as a concealer. If it's too pigmentation, just mix with another foundation or a little bit of moisturizer

[@stepheniemcglaughn6988]

I’m so glad that you and a few others are keeping the makeup community alive on YT. I just love your content.

[@ChristinePacinda]

That ColourPop concealer has become my hands-down favorite. (I'm 54, and it definitely doesn't settle into lines.)

[@Allyson6C]

Milani very easily could’ve been a high end brand. That’s one drugstore brand that knows how to make cosmetics so well! I just wish they would step up their launches etc. I’ve loved them for so long!!

[@dionline88]

I've tried that L'Oreal carbon black mascara and while it's good, in my opinion, the blackest black mascara has got to be Lancome's Monsieur Big mascara. Every time I apply that it catches me by surprise with the depth of pigment. I totally agree about the Essence products, so good at such a low price, it blows my mind! I usually buy items from them just because I feel they have to make their profit so I'll help them!!

[@marilynmasterson9099]

I really wish drugstores foundations catered more to we cool toned skin ladies. I have literally spent hundreds if not thousands of pounds over the years to end up looking yellow or orange.

[@ladidaohoh3168]

Get a blue mix in 😊, shop miss a even has one, that is how I fix my orange foundations, hope that helps, and saves some of your foundations.

[@Common_Sense_With_Auntie]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nobody ever talks about the Loreal Voluminous mascara and I love it in blue and plum because I have brown eyes, it really helps with my fine lashes!

[@stardresser1]

Love it as well! The best! I use the black brown, it is a softer color and SOOOO much more flattering on me than black. And you can build it sky high if you want. For days!

[@smithpaulina8]

My very favorite drugstore product that I can’t do without is Revlon Colorstay foundation. I’ve used it for probably 20 years, and over those 20 years I sometimes get curious about other foundations, both high-end and drugstore, but I have never liked anything more than Colorstay.

[@VirtuallyVasha]

My favorite drugstore foundation ❤

[@nataliegian]

It is a dupe for Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation 😊

[@bonnieleffel9571]

Still smells like paint but it doesn’t budge and I love it too

[@annettelaterra3908]

I absolutely love that loreal skin tint but HATED the dropper … searched on Amazon for a make up pump and use that on it now 😮 fits and works perfectly!

[@melissapiontek3886]

link the pump that fits please?

[@susanjacobsen4567]

Love your videos as they are always informative. My favorite mascara is the Loreal Voluminous & have been using it ever since it first came out.I tried all different ones from high end to low end audits still my favorite and recommend it and use it everyday.I also love Loreal Colour Riche lipsticks and have many colors(even though the staying power isn't the longest),Loreal True Match Tinted Serum Foundation(wish it was a pump not dropper), Colourpop Stone Cold Fox Eyeshadow Palette can't be beat and the Elf Halo Glow can't be beat. I'm 76 yrs old and have tried most things out there and these items are my very favorites.I look forward to more of your videos!

[@jazzi630]

I've been watching you since you 1st started on KZbin and you have not aged at all. Yes I understand there's lighting and things that help hide aging, but there's only so much those things can do. You're definitely kicking aging's ass ❤

[@tlzxoxo]

The elf tubing mascara is actually legit. I’m a mascara snob plus I only use cruelty free products so it’s not easy to find great ones. Def suggest it. Nikki uses it too!

[@fluffyhuggsy]

YES people are sleeping on Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless!! With all the newer foundations at the drugstore, it’s so easy to overlook such an oldie but a goodie!

[@dreamscape405]

Agreed ❤ 🥂❤

[@mystrength5640]

Does this foundation have a smell to it please? Going to try it🎉

[@fluffyhuggsy]

@@mystrength5640it smells like plain foundation, no particular scent/perfume added to it. If you have dry skin, try applying with a sponge. It’s a solid medium coverage. Hope you like it! 😊

[@fluffyhuggsy]

@@mystrength5640 it smells like plain regular foundation, no added scent or perfume. Enjoy!😊

[@Kc-dq7zj]

​@@mystrength5640 It does have a very light smell. It goes away as soon as it dries down though.

[@aubrie_morgan]

I love these over 40 videos ❤

[@michelleyork7647]

CG Lash Blast Volume Mascara. No matter how many mascaras I try I always go back to this one.

[@Allyson6C]

Milani has these 3 wood sharpenable lip pencils, the shades are Natural, Spice & Nude. They’re like $8. Here we are over a decade later, I still love & wear 2 shades regularly. Spice is my favorite ❤

[@donalpaccio4233]

The best Bronzer I've ever used is Bahama Mama by The Balm The best shade. I'm unable to find a dupe for this product. It has the perfect shade for fair skin. Not orange, right amount of pigments. It's gorgeous

[@RaeRae1100]

Milani has such great products. So underrated!

[@MarlenaStell]

Right? I almost added their bronzer too but I had to choose between theirs and Loreal

[@latongelajohnson]

Yes I love their products too 💯 love you bye ❤

[@Persefone94]

Are they underrated, though? Isn’t it merely that people in the US don’t know about Milani? Loads of people here use Milani😊.

[@RaeRae1100]

@@Persefone94 I have no idea

[@latongelajohnson]

@@Persefone94 I know about them because they start out making makeup for black women 💯 but now they make make up for everyone 🥰

[@loladaniellebutte7001]

Thankyou. You’re one of the few influencers I trust. You’re so informative without ever being annoying. I’m going to shop for some of these! Thanks again

[@Kris_Si2]

I wish drugstore makeup could do a better job of olive undertones. They assume olive is warm green but I’m cool olive and I know I’m not the only one and it’s SO hard to find. Even in higher end. But I understand it would be near impossible to achieve everyone’s undertones. Just about everything else in my makeup drawer is ELF and L’Oréal except my foundation. And my makeup geek palette. I don’t care if it’s 6 years old I will use all of it and never get rid of it 🥹lol Have you tried NYX serum concealer? I love it and it’s in a little pump tube which I feel like you never see with concealer

[@Clovergirl7934]

I am also cool olive and finally found About Face Foundation in L2 Olive and it’s fantastic! Try it!

[@bkgardmadsen983]

Bourjois 123 is foundation who is olivish. good pricepoint (iam in Europe)

[@RaeRae1100]

I also have a cool olive undertone. I have very fair skin as well. The only brand I've had luck with is Estee Lauder. Drug store brands either make me look pink or orange!! I have to only use super sheer drug store foundation products to make it look okay

[@HaydeeSophia]

Holy, I'm cool olive also. I literally need to mix & customize all my foundations.

[@Jan-kf7bt]

Same 😭

[@PamelaH_HappyVibes]

I’m not sleeping on the Milani Stay Put liner. I saw a creator that used it and it did last. The Essence blush didn’t work great for me at first but, then I realized it was the top layer that acted weird. Thank you, Marlena

[@Patti-1962]

I'm a huge fan of the Elf Soft Glam foundation, the L'Oreal Fresh Wear Foundation, and the Wet n Wild Tinted Hydrator. For concealer, the NYX Bare With Me concealer is just as good as any high end product! I also just discovered my holy grail mascara, the Essence Lash Without Limits in brown!

[@tedoymisojos]

I find Nyx bare with me doesn't stay put as well when sweating as say Dior Forever concealer, but I like it for winter and fall.

[@Patti-1962]

@@tedoymisojos I can see where that would be a problem. I don't have dark circles, so in the summer, I just use a more matte foundation as concealer!

[@unabella]

I love your product recommendations. You are one of the few I trust in this industry.

[@tedoymisojos]

The --> Loreal Brow Stylist Definer Waterproof Eyebrow Pencil definitively belongs here and the --> Revlon Colorstay lipliners where longevity is concerned although the best texture is from the --> Maybelline Lifter Lip liners. Super creamy and pigmented if they both had a baby it would be perfection. For people not prone to breakouts, the --> Revlon Full cover foundation is amazing, especially if you need overage for an event; super smooth.

[@saraconci3511]

i have very very oily skin (and very sensitive) and i’m 40 and the best foundation ever for me is the Revlon Colorstay Longwear for oily-combination skin. I have high end foundations (ysl all hours, este lauder dw, Lancome Ultrawear idol etc.) and i can tell you, the Revlon one tops all the longwear foundations i’ve tried...It is just better, the tones and undertones, the performance, the longevity, the look it gives...Everything and it is 10€ (in Europe)

[@geraldinelafayette1838]

Yes I loved that one!!! I have a few high end I’ve got to use up first then I’m going back to my tried and true!! And a little goes a loooong way!! I remember it doing very well On my textured skin (bc of past acne.)

[@kreysas]

Finally someone talked about Maybelline Fit Me Matt and Poreless foundation. It is one of the most beautiful foundations ever. No matter what I use, high end or drugstore foundations, I always come back to Fit Me foundation. It is so timeless, beautiful satin finish and affordable. Always my number one!!

[@sternenstaub7250]

The Milani pencil is great it stays in the waterline perfect 💙

[@megansmakeupmusings]

I'm an advanced makeup consumer and i have recently subbed to your channel. You're quickly becoming a favorite! I love all of the education and professionalism that you bring to your videos. There is so much on YT that is the same and it's boring. You always come out here with honest opinions and so much knowledge. Its so engaging!

[@FilipinaGambina]

Just wanted to say that I’ve been a subbie of yours since the beginning. When you, Enkore and Pursebuzz were my go to makeup channels ❤ it’s so great to see you still giving us the best drugstore recs! Especially for us over 40 ladies!! Much love!

[@sylviaeneriz4808]

I completely agree with the NYX brow snatch pen, it allows you to do fine brow hair strokes with ease. I’m going to have to try the Ardell Winks lashes now. Do they last more than one use?

[@rainbowcat498]

That Maybelline Fit Me Foundation is my fav!!! It takes me AGES to finish a bottle but its been my go to forever!

[@stellaolejar9007]

Marlena I truly appreciate your informative tutorials. Thank you for always keeping it real with your inside knowledge of the makeup industry.

[@dawnnoble1689]

The cold stone pallet is the best thing I’ve ever bought

[@janicecrosby1986]

Stone Cold Fox by Colourpop

[@jillradcliffe1648]

I’m so excited you like my Milani eyeliner. I use semi-sweet. Have backups at all times. It does not budge!💄💋

[@dandoonyboon]

That Essence baked blush is so blurring and amazing-needs more hype because it definitely blows high end out of the water!

[@maryarmstrong2231]

I’m a huge fan of the wet n wild tinted hydrator.

[@DDee-oi6kn]

One of the best! And so cheap!

[@DeerCanyonLyd]

Great information! Which drugstore foundation that is cruelty-free have you found to be very good?

[@Allyson6C]

ELF has a cream bronzer palette❤. It used to be $5 for 4 very large pans. Now over a decade later it’s $8 or $10. They have a light & dark version & it’s fantastic bcz each pan is huge, a different shade & undertone, making the palette easily customizable! The formula is super creamy & pigmented, blends like a dream, sets nicely & no patchy finish. I used to use their cream blush palette just like this bronzer one in conjunction. I think I need a new one ❤

[@sarahcabbara5124]

Some of my favorite drugstore products are: L’Oreal Infallible Foundation, Maybelline Fit Me powder for on the go, Maybelline Baby Lips, Milani baked blushes, wet and wild brow pencil, Elf pore putty liquid primer, NYX Matte Setting Spray, Wet N Wild Highlighter, Elf liquid eyeshadows, Rimmel Bronzer, Maybelline Colorstay Lip Pencils, NYX Suede Lipstick, NYX lipliners and Essence gel eyeliners.

[@tspencer661]

I love my Wet n Wild highlighters.

[@belle.m]

Revlon Colorstay???

[@suzanneholman1203]

L'Oréal Infallible Pro Glow. Love, love, love! Also, NYX Can't Stop, Won't Stop concealer for blemishes. So good.

[@LeeC-t2w]

Can't get enough of your videos and product reviews! Pure genius! Thanks Marlena, another excellent presentation.

[@Dancethedecay]

i want this video but with high end makeup! the best products at sephora in all categories! ❤

[@jacquelinewinney8877]

Great tips. Love your warm autumnal look . You look beautiful and your eyeshadow really enhances your eyes. What did you use?

[@CaliVibez111]

I prefer revlon color stay over the fit me foundation. It lasts longer, stays matte longer and it doesn’t look cakey like the fit me one.

[@pajamamama5965]

same

[@IvelisseEP]

Thank you Marlena. You’ve been my reference MUA for looks, makeup advice and recommendations.

[@kathleenstoin671]

I love the L'Oreal Freshwear powder foundation, a similar product to the bronzer. It covers beautifully! I don't use it as my regular foundation, but the powder foundation goes on fast and easy, just what I need when I'm headed out the door for a quick errand and don't want a bare face. I have just discovered e.l.f. Lash Xtend Mascara. It lengthens amazingly! Thanks for these recommendations. I'm sure I'll refer to this video again and again when I need to buy new products.

[@pennythomas2016]

The NYX lip liners with the butter gloss is also a great combo.

[@lilianazubyk4086]

I buy a mix of drugstore and prestige makeup. The reason why some of us are afraid of drugstore makeup is because we can’t test them or return them. So it is a “budget” option, but not if you can’t use it and up throwing it away.

[@dreamscape405]

Colourpop definitely has top quality for affordable pricing. Also, their eyeshadow formula doesn't crease on my oil slick eyelids😅 (yes, I wear primer, and most eyeshadow formulas still crease a bit, but not Colourpop 😅) . Also agreed milani products. I'm really enjoying their antigravity mascara, and their new primer, in the lilac colored tub. That stuff is Amazing, and I don't really wear primers that often. It smoothes out my skin, and blurs pores, to the point that I could almost go without foundation. Speaking of foundation, yes! Maybelline Matte and Poreless, and also their Dewey version are both really nice looking base products. For me, it looks better the longer I wear it. I never thought I could wear lashes, but those look really easy to use, I may have to try them❤

[@shaynaleann1054]

I love the Maybelline matte & poreless! Been using it for years and find myself reaching for it over my high end foundations. I also have 3 of the Essence baked blushes they are phenomenal

[@timothysherreyehler5095]

Another epic video that I will reference often! I'm off to try the L'Oréal serum foundation; I'm still at my Mom's (going on 3 1/2 months), and I had only brought a 'bare bones' collection of make up for a two week trip. Hope all is well with you, and yours, Beautiful! Love, and hugs, Marlena, Sherrey🩷🍁🩷

[@noemimatias3729]

I love drugstore makeup. Thanks for sharing your picks with us. 👍🏼

[@MsAudreyDavis]

This video comes right on time for my drugstore makeup haul! ❤ 💄. Love you and all of your information and recommendations 💕 💗!!!!!!

[@betsybabf748]

I always use the Stone Cold Fox palette. I would add the Revlon Candid Foundation. I hate most foundations on me since I became over 40, especially anything heavy coverage but Candid is amazing, looks extremely natural and stays that way all day. I apply lightly with a sponge, and it looks like skin, while covering.

[@deena681]

Wasn’t Candid discontinued?

[@missbry7]

Loved this type of video! Can we get a drugstore skincare video?

[@kavithakasturi4898]

Great video! Love the LA girl proconceal concealer and correctors. They have the best formula!

[@NYtoNC]

Have followed you for decades❤ Thank you for being you!!!!🔆

[@beckyjohnsen3128]

Butter glosses really are the best. I also use and love Maybelline matte and poreless. I'm 48 and oily and it's great! Just use a little powder and perfection!❤️

[@mdpatton1318]

LOVE your videos. I rely on your expertise. And you look especially beautiful and refreshed today!

[@ChristinePacinda]

I honeslty did not realize you're over forty. I pegged you for no older than 33. And your eye look in this video is killer good! Love it!

[@pennythomas2016]

Milani and Essence have great products. I also just purchased the L’Oreal Infallible bronzer and it’s amazing.

[@rhondahundley2042]

I so appreciate your knowledge and honesty when giving us information. Love your channel!!

[@jolex8131]

I've always wanted that Colorpop Palette ! Now with your approval! I might just go get her today!

[@SammiJN1991]

Hi Marlena! Great video, I'm on ny journey to go pro and videos like this are super helpful in knowing great products to try and to potentially add to my kit on a budget ❤ I'd really love to see your review of some of the newer Estee Lauder foundations and their other products. Generally I've loved their foundations over the years starting with double wear light but I didn't like their reformulation. I now use hydra rescue and it's beautiful on everyone I've used it on... wonder what you'd think! Looking forward to your next one! 🎉❤

[@bandteesnblazers]

The Queen is back with recs! I’m a mom on a budget, so I’ll definitely be checking these out! ✌🏼 and ❤ from Texas

[@nicolemannes567]

Hi Marlena, love your videos and your honesty! Forgive me if you have already done this but I need help! Love using cream blushes (would love to try the milani ones) and highlighter but I wear glasses and can never get them to stay put through the day. Any tips? X

[@user-mp8qn1kt5t]

You had made a lot of videos but sincerely definitely this is one of the best if not the best. You even give good advice on what goes well with skin colors perfectly well explained. More videos like this please. Pleased any recommendations on mascara for volume hold the curl and definitely smudge proof please.

[@LenaSheppard]

Thanks for doing this. You're just all-around perfect. I appreciate you so, so much !

[@melissaready3547]

I would love to know what eyeshadows you are wearing they look amazing!??

[@carriewilson2104]

Love your eye look!!! What are you wearing??❤

[@lindakiser1349]

I also love the Loreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum. The light-medium is the PERFECT color for my skin tone. Lately, I have been loving the Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream. It's a light coverage that evens and smooths out my complexion. I also like Makeup Revolution's Eye Bright Concealer. It provides light coverage, and doesn't cake on my 62 year old dry undereyes.

[@dianeorr7442]

You are a rockstar. You really really explain and breakdown formulation, application etc. Love you.

[@stephaniescofield9433]

I have yet to find success on any makeup for this 64 year old skin. Your eyes are AMAZING!!!! Love your videos! Thanks so much!

[@MarlenaStell]

What products are you having a hard time finding to work? I can try to help

[@stephaniescofield9433]

@@MarlenaStell you’re so sweet. I’ve bought many drugstore products, it would be a long list. I feel like they sit on my skin and line my wrinkles. I watch tons of videos and they what different women are doing, but it just doesn’t look right. Even my blush, yes I have many for me, don’t seem to go on right. I can go from barely there to holy smokes that’s a lot of blush with just a slight more😁🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ If it’s one product, it’s the foundations, which I have many.

[@MarlenaStell]

@@stephaniescofield9433 foundations I would aim to get either cream ones or a lightweight liquid like a serum foundation and the key is using a buffing brush to work the product into the skin so it doesn’t sit on top. For my mature beauties, I always recommend a cream blush as it’s more forgiving to blend and tap on the cheeks with your fingers or a beauty blender Let me know if any of that helps at all! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lindakiser1349]

I am 62. What kind of coverage are you looking for? I am in love with the Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream. It's very light coverage, very moisturizing. I feel like it just smooths out my skin tones...very flattering. I use the color medium (my normal foundation color is light/medium cool or neutral.

[@stephaniescofield9433]

@@MarlenaStell thanks so much for responding. Would you suggest exfoliating and if so, what would you recommend for aging dry skin?

[@lindabrown5940]

Awesome video Marlena. Can't wait to purchase many of youe suggested items. So appreciated❤

[@genietillery878]

It's hard to beat L'Oreal mascara. I've been using it for years too. Every once in a while I'll buy a higher end one but I always go back to L'oreal. I also love Milani products too. Maybelline build a brow is my favorite brow product.

[@latongelajohnson]

Yes I have always brought L'Oreal eye products too 💯 their so good ❤️ their better than high-end eye products ❤ I love Milani products too 💯 their so good ❤️ love you bye 💚

[@Brenda_Leigh57]

Great video , Marlena! I really trust your expertise!💕😊🙋‍♀️🇨🇦

[@CleggabyteReviews]

What eyeshadow is that?? It looks so pretty!!

[@MariaSofia-yr3vh]

Thank you Marlena for another informative video I have lots of those products 😁

[@LynneConnolly]

ELF is solid. They now have very few outright horrible products, so if you're on holiday and you forget something (as I did recently - left my brow pencil at home!) you can pretty much pick up what you're missing and carry on with your holiday. I love Essence's Lash Princess mascaras. I'm in Europe, so I use a lot of Beauty Bay makeup, but you won't find it in the drugstore, it's on their website. Those huge eyeshadow palettes are amazing, and at the price they charge, can't be beat. And I love them partly because you get a huge mirror with them, too. You can depot pretty easily if you don't want that size of palette.

[@elinatsinavou8288]

I love love love loreal nude tinted serum, I don’t know how many bottles i used and will always buy it!! Bite all high end foundations,thank you for your video.

[@CherryRussellTraffanstedt]

I’ve been a follower of yours since you started your channel. You have many years of experience in also creating products so I trust your opinions. I will say I personally think the Maybelline skin tint is just a tad better than the one, but so close! I still have not ever tried the Maybelline Matte and Poreless, (probably the only one on the planet that hasn’t) but I may have to now that you’ve compared it to EL’s Double Wear, which is my favorite. ❤

[@akeshachapa]

I own all the products mentioned except the volumous carbon black mascara so I’ll be buying it soon!! Thanks Marlena🩵 Please do more videos like this one!! Please!!🙏🏻

[@jennifermolina4396]

I always immediately click on your videos. Anything L'oreal is phenomenal. Love that brand. And that Maybelline foundation is amazing. I have it and love it. It's a really good one. And I buy my pumps from Amazon. I have it for the Maybelline and the L'oreal one with the dropper. Those 2 are my favorite foundations.

[@petsittingpro7808]

They test on animal so they aren’t phenomenal

[@locki_moki]

Are the elf bite size Eyeshadows good? Especially the blue one? Are there formulas in the eyeshadow consistent?

[@Teodor974]

Thank you for a wonderful presentation! I just wonder how the skin reacts over an extended period of time when one uses the drugstore products.

[@chisanainoris5364]

Thank you for the recommendations! Anything you can recommend for a good setting powder?