DRUGSTORE Makeup Products That BEAT LUXURY - For Women Over 40

I'm bringing you drugstore alternatives for high end makeup products, cheaper and better, when drugstore makeup does it better, are so much fun for me to find affordable products that have a luxury makeup feel to them, and be able to make a video comparing drugstore makeup to high end products. I hope you enjoy seeing my version of buy this not that.
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Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillow Talk Fair
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Makeup By Mario Lip Liner in Kevin
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Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick in Pillow Talk Fair
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Tarte Fake Awake Waterline Liner
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Charlotte Tilbury Contour Wand in Fair/Medium
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Dior Forever Couture Highlighter in Pink Glow
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Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Cream Blush in Summertime Wine
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Supergoop Glow Screen in Sunrise
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Natasha Denona Retro Glam Palette
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Natasha Denona Glam Palette
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[@jenniferlyons4150]

😊I'm 46 years old and wear makeup everyday at work. It's a Male dominated industry so I don't get to talk about makeup and the things I like so I watch KZbin as much as I can! 😊

[@MrsMelissaM]

I'm so glad you're here with us Jennifer! 💓

[@holbrookski]

I'm 60 and wear it every day for work.

[@Kikithewildling]

Wow! Some lovely working girls! ❤

[@selenachan4230]

Yes talking about makeup is fun!

[@lauracuevas8948]

This blue is you, MrsMelissa! Gorgeous and with the silver, wow!❤😍🤩

[@ckatiej3]

You're amazing. U was googling all products as you continued. I'm excited. Especially for the Natasha dupe palette. Good bless you beautiful. I'm subscribed, did a👍, and commented. Tried to do multiple 👍 but u tube is on to of that, go figure. Btw,I missed what side had high end, dupe product. ❤

[@monicawilson2303]

I really must say the dupes side looks so much better on you. The other side seems really blotchy. Thanks for sharing this and letting us see both sides at once

[@terrimartin6687]

You look so cute with the blond hair. Love you Melissa you inspire me everyday.

[@douxchats2868]

Looking beautiful, thank you so much for this video Mrs. Melissa. Single Mom and now my son is in college...I've bought only drugstore make-up for over 20 years! And...thank you for looking out for us cool-toned girls💜

[@MrsMelissaM]

You are so welcome!

[@heidiu2scrap]

Hi Melissa! I only buy drugstore and very happy with the products i have. I love watching these type of videos!

[@karenhecht2342]

Great video!! Thank you for all your hard work looking for affordable alternatives to high end makeup products!! This woman on a budget appreciates you❤

[@tinat232]

Love these videos! Thanks for the finds!

[@erinwright30]

I love this kind of video!!! Thank you! So many great alternatives!

[@Debbie-Savings]

Thanks Melissa! Thanks for sharing these dupes. 😊

[@DebbieK1107]

Melissa, you look extra beautiful today!! ❤ Hoping you are feeling better each day! ❤

[@miriamleblond9728]

Thanks, Melissa. I love the dupes video!❤

[@mishyd802]

Blue looks so pretty on you !! Another fabulous video 💜💜

[@annettehankins3268]

Great video!! This is my first time watching you & I am sooooo glad I found you!!!

[@Gee-Raf]

Love the blue top and the nail polish is gorgeous!! 💙

[@paulahardin6002]

Wow that blue looks so pretty on you! The whole look is gorgeous! Love the dupes!

[@meckismicki]

Melissa love your look. Love dupes. Love your new hair color.

[@shirleydilleshaw5289]

Great dupes and better than dupes. Thanks Melissa 😊

[@helenanderson2065]

Love your hair today and that greenish eyeshadow is gorgeous! Have a wonderful day🌻

[@christinajohnson2000]

I bought the flower, beauty, naked blush lipstick as you had suggested it in a previous video. I love it! Thanks for the wonderful recommendation.❤

[@Alphameir85]

Melissa please resend the link for the blue top , it shows a nude palate instead of the top . Thank you ! Love all your recommendations!! ❤❤❤

[@connieplumb6066]

That squeaky palette is cracking me up. I always get the squeaky basket too Melissa!! Lol

[@bridgettucker3692]

Hi Melissa !! Thanks 🙏🏾 just ran out of my chantecaille eye brightening pencil so I’m going straight for the L’Oréal one 😊money saved . Love this type of video super helpful ❤🤗

[@sherrifrederick620]

Hi Meiissa, thanks for the video you look beautiful today, Love your new hair color!

[@bobbiewilliams5101]

Meliss! Thanks for all of the great reviews, content, and honest talk. I hope that you are feeling every bit as great as you look today. Have a great week, be well! 💄❤

[@remysplace]

Thank you!

[@amymccreary6413]

Thank you for this amazing video!❤

[@MrsMelissaM]

Glad you liked it!

[@aadolan3347]

The best of the best! Thanks Melissa!

[@MrsMelissaM]

My pleasure girlfriend 😘

[@aliciasturdevant3024]

I just love your videos 😍 Thank you for what you do 😊

[@MrsMelissaM]

I'm so glad Alicia!

[@Alice-fr1ef]

Hi Melissa, hope you are feeling well and much better. We appreciate all of the hard work you do to bring us the best content. My budget loves you too. Your jewelry is so pretty but I always love what you wear and your jewelry. I really didn't know you had on different makeup on each side until you told us. It looked the same to me. Great job and I have really enjoyed this video as usual. Take care and be well Melissa and we love you. I got an Alter Ego palette and I love it too thanks to Jen Phelps.

[@janetmiralla7113]

Melissa, you look great. Love the hair color. Thanks for sharing this information. ❤😊

[@kimnarveson5190]

I do love when you do this type of video!

[@MultiChelsable]

I have been scouring the Internet for a pillow talk fair dupe (lipstick and liner) for a month and finally I found your video! Thank you 😅 I can't wait to try!

[@MrsMelissaM]

I'm so glad! I hope you love them.

[@marisolserrano4326]

Thank you Melissa. You look beautiful....your my favorite channel.....😊

[@deann3621]

Thanks for the video, you look great Mrs. M! I always learn something from you. Going to try the light powder trick for the softer lip liners for longevity! TY

[@MrsMelissaM]

I hope it works well for you.

[@jeanjacobs9965]

Greetings Melissa! It's always so good to see you! I think these are my favorite types of videos. Thank you so much for finding the best products for us. How are you feeling these days? Love and blessings ♥️🙏

[@LenaSheppard]

Awesome! They all seem so similar. I appreciate you bringing these to us. You're beautiful. Thank you for being here for us !

[@marla4041]

what is a good drugstore foundation and concealer

[@ginadavidson9536]

Thank you Melissa I love these videos and Jen is great I watch her all the time also you look so pretty in that blue tfs.❤

[@godsgirl0019]

Wow!!!! You look gorgeous!

[@momma5095]

Always love your dupe (alternate) videos, but you knocked it out of the park with this one! I'm going to order the Alter Ego pallette and Maybelline lip liner. Both are exactly what I need 😊

[@MrsMelissaM]

Hope you enjoy them.

[@cmeyummy]

You are amazing. Thank you for doing all the work for us. Have you tried our Australian MCo beauty products yet?

[@jillanemckinney3358]

This was a fabulous video! I would LOVE for you to do more just like it. Thank you Melisa for all of your hard work you put into making these videos. It does not go unnoticed. 💕👏🏼👍🏼😍

[@MrsMelissaM]

You are so welcome! I sure appreciate that.

[@aprilwest254]

You look so pretty!!… I always enjoying seeing what you’re wearing as far as jewelry makeup 💄 etc! ❤❤

[@MrsMelissaM]

Oh thank you!

[@naturalPaths]

I’m so glad you mentioned the ELF moisturizer/sunscreen. When I bought it, there was only one shade, and it pulls slightly yellow. I can make it work .. a drop of this, etc. . I look forward to testing the ‘pulling more neutral one you’re illustrating. Edit to mention: I don’t wear foundation, so color matters!

[@Kikithewildling]

Looking beautiful as usual!

[@faithhopelove894]

Fantastic thank you 😊

[@MrsMelissaM]

You’re welcome 😊

[@marlenekerrmarlene1259]

love the blue on you -you are looking good and healthy

[@vlink4071]

Great video. Your hair is a beautiful color, and the high end and dupes look the same. Amazing!

[@MrsMelissaM]

Thank you so much!!

[@tiffanysadlertlc]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@MrsMelissaM]

You are so welcome

[@heidispringer3931]

I absolutely love your videos, and I always order something from them. Lol.❤

[@MrsMelissaM]

Glad you like them Heidi! 💜

[@Tj-TrustJESUS]

Great info Mrs Melissa!! Really appreciate learning about the affordable products!! As always you look BEAUTIFUL!! 🥰❤️

[@MrsMelissaM]

Thanks so much!

[@julieligon8177]

Love your hair color! It is very flattering!!!

[@MrsMelissaM]

Thank you so much

[@crucitasquillace5072]

You look great. You changed the haircolor. Looks so nice. Thanks for all your tips and tricks. Great product dupes. Thank you.

[@MrsMelissaM]

You are so welcome!

[@nancybass1962]

Your hair color is beautiful !

[@deejohnson827]

I bought the Alter Ego dupe palette and love it! Thanks for all your hard work, Melissa! ❤

[@MrsMelissaM]

I'm so glad you shared your experience with us Dee!

[@deejohnson827]

@@MrsMelissaM 🥰

[@Melissa55]

Awww you look so pretty. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ I need a cool toned lip liner so I’m going to try the maybelline one. Everything is just great dupes. Thank you. Take care and have a good week. ♥️♥️♥️

[@user-zd6qd6sb9u]

Your substitutions are quite affordable , thanks

[@beverlynelson599]

I love these videos, Melissa! You look beautiful, I hope you are feeling better. 😊❤

[@MrsMelissaM]

Thank you so much Beverly 💓

[@ninathomson4716]

Just subscribed Melissa! Been watching you a while and thought I already was !😮😮😊😊. You look lovely girl ❤. Best wishes from Scotland ❤❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿xxx

[@claudiarbmermayd1195]

Hi Melissa! I like your squeaky ND palette LOL. I bought the "I need a nude" dupe. It's very nice! I also love the elf Whoa Glow SPF.

[@MrsMelissaM]

Wasn't that crazy Claudia!?! Leave it to me to get the squeaky one! Lol

[@layacohen]

I have that alter ego pallete and it's great!

[@MrsMelissaM]

I'm so glad!

[@irenejackson5276]

I like CT but thank you for giving us some options that are not so expensive!

[@latherandlace]

You changed your hair, and it looks great with the blue top! I love these videos! So good to see you this afternoon, but I had to wait until I got home from work to watch!!!! Hope you are doing better ❤ ~lori PS - I'm gaga over the I Need A Nude palette!

[@MrsMelissaM]

It's such a great color story in that palette for sure!

[@lowrider419fly]

You're blonde again! I love it! And I'm with you when it comes to the Charlotte Tilbury colors.....they are just too warm/peach for me.

[@MrsMelissaM]

Exactly!!

[@janeashton2027]

Hi Melissa, l love the Dior products, l have the highlighter and the bronzer too, actually l have bought 4 of both of them, the blushes l love are from Makeup by Mario, and I also love Makeup by Mario eyeshadow palettes too, l also have the other 1, that he came out before Christmas, hugsssss ❤❤❤

[@noemimatias3729]

You look so pretty. I love your drugstore videos. They are my favorite to watch. ❤👍🏼

[@MrsMelissaM]

Glad you like them!

[@robynaronna9381]

I love your new hair color and the blue blouse in you. It looks great! I pray 🙏 you’re feeling better ❤

[@MrsMelissaM]

Thank you so much!

[@user-ut4xt1dy8y]

Your hair looks fabulous!😊

[@MrsMelissaM]

Oh thank you!

[@debbiewalker273]

Love your hair color Melissa ! Maybe a little darker blonde than you had before you went to brunette ? Complements your skin tone. Thanks for the great dupes ! 😃💜😃

[@josiekoerner5345]

I have a found a dupe for the Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable lip gloss in Nearly Mauve it's the Revlon The Gloss in shade 306 Taupe Luster, they are a cool soft Mauve color. The Rare Beauty was my favorite gloss until I tried this one. Their not the exact color one is a little more pinker than the other. But I think you would look great in that color as well.

[@lorismith9006]

I agree it is hard to find a cool toned lip pencil that doesn’t lol orange! The only one I have found is maybelline gone greige. It is beautiful!

[@MrsMelissaM]

I love that one too Lori.

[@ladymeringue9870]

I really enjoyed this video and the dupes are great. Can I ask if you would mind mentioning if the brand or product is cruelty-free? It makes such a difference to me when I’m choosing products. Thank you x

[@suksma108]

SUBSCRIBED just now 🎉

[@patkern185]

Melissa, I literally laughed out loud when you said you needed WD40 for your squeaky ND palette! Your alternatives are so impressive. Great video! XXOO ❤

[@MrsMelissaM]

Leave it to me to get the one that squeaks! 🥴

[@marthaj67]

I just found your channel and I have to say you did a great job finding these "dupes". _Thank you!_ I haven't looked through all of your videos, but if you haven't done anything like it, how about a "Brush Dupes" video? I don't know about anyone else, but I'd really love to find some good, less expensive makeup brushes. I can't believe how expensive some of the higher-end brushes are 😳😲 Plus, I don't even know what _I don't know_ about beauty tools, ESPECIALLY brushes 😂

[@MrsMelissaM]

Hi Martha. I'm so happy you're here. Here's a video on brushes I did a few years ago & I think it still has some gems. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIaZoXqkhr6Kfacsi=tkbbwcrAdqKylGxI

[@CowGirlKat8691]

Oh, I miss your darker hair! It made your eyes 👀👀POP! SO MUCH! Blue is another great color on y'all & the silver Jewelry is always beautiful on too! I am a cool toned gal as well so I LOVE your content over gals that only use warm tones... AND, I'm a conscientious buyer, or one who doesn't like to spend exorbitant amounts on 1 product. [Guess it's the Scot in me!] I enjoy a drugstore price for my wallet! Thankx! for always bringing us great products for lower price lines. I also don't get FOMO at all!

[@MrsMelissaM]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it Kat.

[@shannonwhite7605]

You look amazing & happy!!🩷🤗💐 I love you & your videos sweet friend!💟💓🩵💓💟 I hope you're enjoying this warmer weather... 🐦🌞🦋🌷 STAY BLESSED!!🙏🏻🥰❤️💄💋😘👑👏🏻

[@MrsMelissaM]

Yes! I'm so tired of rain!!! Love you girl!

[@janeashton2027]

Hi Melissa, l all the eyeliners from Charlotte Tilbury blushes and her lipsticks 💄, l have all the pink ones and the red ones too, hugsssss ❤❤❤

[@MrsMelissaM]

Oh wow! Awesome!

[@janeashton2027]

❤️❤️❤️

[@lisaswords1582]

Hi, Melissa!! You know I think you look beautiful always and really like the blonder hair again! I am so use to you having blonde hair all these years, but you always look awesome no matter what!! ❤️

[@MrsMelissaM]

Oh thank you Lisa

[@MusicLover-sb7mo]

Back to blonde! You keep us guessing, Mrs. M! 😊 Is it true blondes have more fun? Your energy is radiating today! ❤

[@MrsMelissaM]

Lol...not sure. But I hope so!

[@paulineellis2369]

I love the blue top. Wanted to look it up. Not sure if it’s just me, but eyeshadow pallet shows up and not the top.

[@bethallen7723]

Yes... I was going to say that too..can you double check the link Melissa...thanks!

[@angelwings1979]

I just checked and it now directs to the top.

[@bethallen7723]

@@angelwings1979 thanks!

[@jeanniesmith3705]

Natasha Denona eyeshadow can be popped out of the palette and rearranged. I can't see the difference from one side of your face to the other. Great video. I pray for you❤

[@MrsMelissaM]

Good point Jeannie! I'm so glad you shared!

[@holbrookski]

I know this isn't drugstore, but you must try the new MAC Tinted Moisturizer. It's beautiful (of course, my opinion). And I finally found a way to use that waxy pan in the Huda Beauty palettes. I pat it with my finger on top of a shimmer/glitter, and it kind of melts the specks together and gives it a sheen.

[@acph3nv894]

Thanks Melissa for sharing a great video. I am unable to work with Altar Ego palettes, I am not sure what is in their product that irritates my eyes. Maybe because it is a dryer formula. Oh and thanks, now I am on Amazon buying earrings!! LOL!! Have a great day!!

[@MrsMelissaM]

Oh no! Definitely steer clear then!

[@wychambala9698]

Love your hair color. Makes you look younger. ❤

[@MrsMelissaM]

Oh thank you!

[@janreding9384]

Natrium 50 new sunscreen I just received from Target and I love it it's very glowy and it has other very good ingredients in it I think you should give it a try if you haven't it cost me $20 and the sunscreen is a plus plus plus plus

[@MrsMelissaM]

Nice! Thanks so much Jan. I sure will

[@sweethomealamanda]

I'm very fair toned and with the Charlotte Tilbury Contour Stick, you ( I ) have to go down one shade to the medium, and at first you're going to think that looks really dark, but remember those blend out completely and in my opinion the medium is more of a contour shade, it's not so warm, so if you want to take another go at in future, try in medium! 😉

[@MrsMelissaM]

Thanks for sharing!! That's really helpful for sure!

[@pollylambdin9414]

Melissa I've been watching you for about 8 yrs, would you recommend some makeup for a women age 73? Thank you, love you😊

[@bevyoung2009]

Hello beautiful Melissa 😍

[@karenweinberg5585]

As I write this, the sephora sale is over. But their in-house brand when during the sale, is 30% off. I just bought the separate collection 12 hour contour pencil eyeliner in the color coconut for my underwear waterline. It was recommended by Nikki LA Rose. It's fabulous and only cost $7.00. Can't beat that. Even at full price $11.00, it's a bargain.

[@shawnawallace6376]

supergoop is so much better than the Elf "dupe" on my skin but it looks good on you !

[@MrsMelissaM]

I'm so glad you shared Shawna. I love hearing different opinions.

[@sweethomealamanda]

You are such a beauty ❤

[@MrsMelissaM]

Thanks so much. 😘

[@ksf1]

Love the blonde can you do a hair color video.

[@sabrinacastermans9043]

I was looking voor a real good dupe for the nude eyeliner from Charlotte tilbury for the waterline. That one deposits so much color on the watery waterline and stays put. However It is a bit pricey. Then I saw your reccomendation the L’Oreal infallible eye pencil. Tried it on the hand and indeed after letting it dry it stays put. However when applying it on my waterline it didn’t do anything. I kept swiping but nothing. I think it’s a good eyeliner just not for the waterline. Wanted to mention that. Have a great dat 😀

[@leannsmith6516]

Of course the Alter Ego palette is now sold out :(. I'm getting on their email list. I love my ND palettes but I do love a good alternative too!! Save some cash!

[@MrsMelissaM]

I think you'll love it.

[@loribecchi8819]

I just got used to the dark hair and I liked it on you! Why did you go back? I thought it made you look younger!

[@remysplace]

Is there a dupe for the biba palette?

[@cynthiatenorio9842]

WD-40 😂 love you! ❤️🌺🦒

[@louisortiz1073]

Love you with my lighter hair. You beautiful either way of course.

[@MrsMelissaM]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@ivanavaskova9458]

❤❤❤