I Bought INFLUENCERS' BRANDS... & TESTED THEM (#3)

[@karincope3019]

I was a nail tech years ago, base coats should stay somewhat tacky to make the polish adhere to the base, no need to let it dry very much . 3 swipes down the nail bed is what we aim for , down each side then middle .

[@dawncarnell7029]

Thank you, helpful.

[@tyv3229]

🤯 Thank you so much for the advice!

[@akaidatenshi]

Omgggg! Thanks!!!

[@roaaba9512]

Holo taco nail polish 0:57 Emma chamberlain’s coffee 6:07 Real techniques brushes 11:11 Blurring foundation brush no. 200 11:52, 17:20 Blend & blur foundation brush 12:10, 17:50 Laura Lee Los Angeles eyeshadows 12:28 Deluxe crease brush 13:34 Pür 4 in 1 foundation & concealer 17:10 NYX bare with me concealer serum 19:04 Highlight & powder brush no. 402 19:58 Too Faced face powder 20:05 Patrick Ta blush (she’s that girl) 20:53 Favorite brushes 21:46 NYX lip liner (nude suede shoes) 22:05 Lip gloss 22:26 Dezi skin overnight moisture mask 23:55

[@lifeblogbyviola7252]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@candykanex3]

Ty for this so I can skip the LL stuff❤️

[@TrillaNilla95]

I love this series and how real you are about your opinions. It’s hard to find someone who isn’t holding back. But yet you do it with grace and remind people everyone is different, and what doesn’t work for you may work for them. I love you Rachel 🥰🥰

[@RachhLoves]

Always lead with kindness! 🥰🥰

[@wendyfoster8680]

Gave a thumbs up for your sister knowing about roast vs caffeine in coffee. I can't remember where I learned that, I think it may have been an episode of How It's Made, but I love passing that info along. I think it's super interesting. LOL

[@Dayxpxp]

For real!

[@bbecca]

You should try Top of the Morning coffee in the next testing influencer brands! I’d be excited to see that

[@LittleWolfies]

I’m so happy you gave Holo Taco another shot!!

[@amandadavis7653]

Emma’s coffee is best if you put cold water in mason jar before bedtime, and add coffee bag. Let sit overnight and drink in morning! That’s way she does it! Way better!!

[@iamkuppykake]

I appreciate the subtle Monty Pythons shirt Christopher had on. I love a good subtle nerd shirt

[@littlejoh713]

Hey there Rachel! If you enjoy Holo Taco but prefer their wider brush, they sell the wider brush as replacements! All the cremes have the wider brush, but the rest is the skinny brush. I'm like you, I prefer the wider brush, so I buy the replacements and add them to the skinny brush polishes instead of the default skinny brushes!

[@RachhLoves]

That's so cool!

[@silverpalm]

Have you used the wide brush on glossy taco? I prefer the wide brush, but I'm worried that it'll be too "bristly" for that formula.

[@littlejoh713]

@@silverpalm I have! It was a game changer. It was actually the first formula I exchanged it in. Do mind I've only changed in the Glossy Taco, not the Super Glossy Taco since it doesn't ship to where I live.

[@silverpalm]

@@littlejoh713 I'm so glad to hear that!! I'll for sure be adding on an order of wide brushes next release.... *hopefully the nail art kit this or next weekend* 😆

[@littlejoh713]

@@silverpalm Oh man I can not wait for the nail art kit 🤣

[@samanthaharris7690]

Just a random FYI. Folgers has been doing the tea bag form of coffee for years.

[@cheyennem4594]

I was just about to say this lol

[@jenniferkntts]

I came to say the same thing! As an avid hiker, the Folgers coffee bags have been a lifesaver!

[@mrscb5303]

Me three 😉

[@lamemechose7072]

I thought everyone had forgotten about Folgers Singles! Glad someone else remembers. I was the only coffee drinker in my house starting at 9. My grandmother- also the troublemaker who got me hooked on coffee in the first place - bought me Folgers Singles coffee bags (decaf, because I was 9) for my house in the mid-90s. They weren’t anything special- I knew regular coffee was MUCH better even at that age - but it was that or nothing for me. I tried them again a few years ago and they’re pretty terrible. Not sure if they’ve gotten worse or I just have real coffee to ruin the curve.

[@sunnyscott4876]

Yes exactly right. I keep some in my cupboard for emergencies.

[@Cee944]

Folgers has coffee tea bags as well! I switched over to decaf a few months ago (bc caffeine triggered my anxiety too much lol) and I use a decaf tea bag every day - I love it! Still the taste of coffee without so much effort lol.

[@silverpalm]

SOOO glad to see Holo Taco again! I've recently been obsessed and I 100% recommend all of the unicorn skins she has. They apply like a dream and look incredible matte or glossy. Love your videos and I'm typically pretty silent, but I can't resist when I see a cross over of another loved creator 😆

[@littlesiren92]

I definitely understand the obsession over Holo Taco.... I went a little nuts and got like 600 bucks of nail polish..... my mom lost her mind when it was delivered.... but how can you just pick one? 🤔

[@silverpalm]

@@littlesiren92 I have forced myself to a limit of like $80 once per month 😂 and if I don’t wear everything that I bought by the next month I wait a bit longer. Someday I will own it all 😈

[@littlesiren92]

@@silverpalm hmmm maybe I should consider that because 600 all at once is painful on the wallet lmao

[@cararule9258]

I really want to try it again but my job is NOT nail polish friendly since I play with acetone all day 😢

[@sws.custom.designs]

My friend owns literally every single polish. I buy my favorites when a new launch comes out...and borrow hers if I need something specific.

[@tzipihausvater2066]

Fun tip for the base coats - you can use them both at the same time to get the benefits of both. First the long lasting and then smoothing. I find that together they give me really long lasting and smooth nails!

[@boatwidow2002]

That's what I do

[@Mannarae]

I do the same thing 💕

[@schanribekker3912]

Hi

[@bellybear8320]

Omg same it’s rain/snowing here in Minnesota and it’s the 21 already

[@Livinglacquered]

Try using the sally hansen cuticle remover gel to help remove some of the staining

[@liannefarquhar3757]

I have tried a few coffee bags, we have one for a French press or plunger. They don't work. End up tearing the coffee out if the bag, in the plunger and good coffee

[@wishiwasriding952]

I worked in a dermatology clinic for a few years. The best product out there for hair growth is minoxidil 5%, or generic Rogaine (you can do Rogaine if you want, it's just way more expensive but the active ingredient is the same). All the labeling says "only for men," but it's perfectly safe for women/people of all genders. It also says to use it twice a day but once is fine. Foam or liquid, whichever you prefer. Liquid is cheaper. It's by far the best and most clinically proven product for teleogen effluvium. Pro tip: change your pillowcase weekly. If the product builds up on your pillow while you sleep and then rubs on your face you can get unwanted hair growth.

[@BullDurham12321]

Thank you for sharing! My hair keeps getting thinner. 😩

[@duaa378]

thank you so much. I agree with you because I use minoxidil 5%. It's the best thing ever. If you don't mind to answer, I have one question. How much product do i need to use if I use it once a day? Should I make up for the amount or just regular one dosage?

[@wishiwasriding952]

@@duaa378 regular amount is perfecf! Doing it twice a day really is just about using more product so you run out and buy more. It doesn't result in additional hair growth. Hope this helps!

[@duaa378]

@@wishiwasriding952 thank you so much. That helps a lot

[@ItsJustLisa]

Would a sleep bonnet help keep it away from your face? I wear a satin night bonnet because I’m a curly girl. The bonnet helps keep my curls from getting knotty when I sleep.

[@heathergonzalez5158]

I use my 200 brush for cream blush or cream bronzer! I love it that way.

[@cassidycarpenter3488]

Hi, I just stumbled across your channel a couple of months ago, but I just wanted to say that I love your personality so much!! I've totally been binging your videos and I always look forward to every Thursday when you post a new one! You're just so funny, so real, and so likable :) I appreciate your honesty and realness, especially about motherhood, and I just appreciate your content :) Thanks for bringing some joy to my week!

[@kristineolver3268]

I love the eye look you did.. and I love that huge fluffy brush so much that I have like 6..2 are still in the packaging

[@munciemeg]

I’m the same way with mirrors. I only use a close up mirror when I’m plucking my brows, but for makeup application, I typically just use my bathroom mirror.

[@nocturnalizzie]

You can combine the base coats if you want! Just make sure you use the long-lasting one first and put smoothing on top of it. Long-lasting needs to be touching the nail itself in order to do its job but the smoothing one just evens out the texture so it can go on top of other base coats. The creme polishes from HT have the wider brush in them and everything else (so far) has the skinny brushes, but she does sell both sizes of brush separately if you really hate one or the other. I'm personally on team skinny brushes because my nails are very curved and a bit narrow so the wide brushes tend to make a mess on me. But then I also rarely buy cremes, so it isn't too much of a problem. And the Super Glossy Taco has an extra ingredient that can't be shipped internationally, so it's only available in the US since her polishes are made here. I'm kind of bummed you didn't do the "build your own bundle" feature since you were so close to having the bundle already! You pick a base, creme, topper, and top coat (glossy or matte) and save a little bit on the bundle. If you order from them again, I *hiiiiighly* recommend Everything Taco. It looks like the floor after a school dance (as in confetti and sparkles everywhere, not litter lol). Cremes look so much more interesting when you add a topper! Also thought I'd share some anti-chip tips! If you can, wear gloves while doing the dishes and other cleaning chores. Try not to use your nails as tools for things (scratching off stickers, prying stuff open, etc.) since that wears away at the polish. Wrapping each layer of polish along the free edge of the nail does help with wear time, though it is definitely harder to do if your nails are short. And the more you paint your nails, the better your nails get at holding onto polish in general. I used to not paint my toes much and so when I did, sometimes the polish would just completely pop off as if I'd used a peel-off base. As I kept putting polish on them more often, they've gotten a lot better at staying polished! The polish on them right now has been there for a couple of weeks and it looks new aside from where it's grown out a little! Sorry for the massive comment! I'm really passionate about nail stuff. 😅

[@divinelyengineered]

everyone talks about how to get long lasting nail polish and I appreciate the tips, but I also get SO BORED of my color after like day 4 so it ends up coming off anyways 😂

[@nocturnalizzie]

@@divinelyengineered Hah, I use Peely Base every time because I redo my nails at least once a week. Too many nail art ideas, not enough time! But when I do leave my polish on for over a week, it still doesn't chip. 😎

[@Thistastesbad]

I love that crease brush for applying my paint pot.

[@lisabush6078]

Now I need you to try Lunar Beauty's new launch from Manny Mua the nude prism and moon prism blush

[@kyleechristensen2217]

I'm PRETTY SURE you are supposed to put cleansing balm on your dry face of makeup... You rub it in and THEN apply water to emulsify and rub some more before rinsing off. Just thought I'd throw that out there 😉

[@kyleechristensen2217]

Yah I just read the directions... Definitely dry... Give it a try! 😁

[@kirstenhall1523]

You had sleet in April, in Regina we had 15 cm of snow! 😱

[@Krysb107]

I’m always surprised so many people think the Emma Chamberlain coffee bags are a new thing. Folgers has been doing that for years! It used to be our go to for camping and long road trips. They aren’t amazing but for the price I’d go for Folgers anyday😅😂

[@casey54321]

I was just thinking how those would be perfect for camping trips!

[@xoemilee99]

My nail tech told me to make sure to file and dehydrate the nail before you do the base coat and color. It makes it adhere more

[@mhong0717]

Essie couture nail polish and the top coat!!! It's a must for 5-7 day no chip nails!

[@kiddos35]

Folgers makes teabag style coffee for an individual cups. We use it when we go camping.

[@DanielaMiszezun]

Coffee in a tea bag.. in Argentina you can find them, they're somewhat cheap and been here for many years... I'm surprised that those weren't there before...

[@SkullsLuvbugs]

I use the smaller foundation brush that you were using today as like a concealer brush I think it works much better

[@SkullsLuvbugs]

I also by the way I use a sponge just to make sure there are no brush marks but that’s because I’m picky and kind of crazy

[@mualevi1402]

The delux crease brush is a good concealer brush too

[@ebbaclaesson]

The brushes brought me back sooo many years! I feel like RT was THE makeup brush brand going back 8-10 years. I have most of the brushes mentioned in the video and also a few others. The deluxe crease one is a dream, and the blush brush makes an excellent powder brush if you wanna be more "careful" or precise with application. I am so curious about the second foundation brush mentioned here!

[@meagenb4968]

I am glad you are sleeping better. Have you tried the Hairmax band for hair regrowth? I use it, 3x's/ week (for last 8 mos) and my hair is regrowing! I have non- scarring alopecia from autoimmune disease.

[@raeperonneau4941]

Oh Rachel, I live in Denver and we have the threat of snow until mid to late May. 😂 Every inch of my California soul wants to start planting but I’ve learned to wait until late May. Any other choice may be costly. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@nhendphotog]

You HAVE GOT to try the brushes from Center of Attention Makeup by Courtney Hollins, the brush set is called Blend Me Over!

[@emilyradeka7895]

Holo taco sells the wide brushes like the one in the blue polish separately if you ever want to swap the brush styles, also to combat the chopped nails/hair washing situation, have you thought of using a silicone washing brush?

[@Carlika]

Mildly interesting fact: in Argentina we have the “cheap” store brands doing a version of their coffee in tea (or coffee) bags, it’s common to see them in the supermarket (great for traveling if you, like me, can’t stand instant coffee and that’s all they have where you’re staying, and it’s overall mostly targeted to travelers, as it’s cheaper to buy the normal pack of coffee if you have a coffee machine or a filter). And it does make sense that the bag acts like a filter. I was inspired by that for my technique for doing cold brew like in bulk. I take a nut milk filter bag, put a whole packet of coffee in there and submerge it in a lot of water, then I have cold brew for like a week.

[@poppy2443]

Just wondering, did you squeeze the bag of coffee when you took it out? I do it with my tea bags at the end of steeping and it always gives way more flavor I learned. So maybe that would help.

[@cOnnEticUt18]

Giiiirrrrlllllll, could relate with snow in APRIL. We had a blizzard here last week and now it's raining... 😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@kalena7126]

I was bummed there were no product links in your description box. I loved the video though! Wear tests are my favorite. :)

[@rosacanisalba]

In the UK we have quite a variety of coffee bags.

[@MommaNic95]

I love to use that first foundation brush for my cream contour blends so nice!

[@juliawiggs746]

I'm interested to know if you can reuse the tea coffee bag and same or different

[@carveylover]

I'm sure Emma has stronger roasts, the fancy mouse is probably the lightest. But Lo was right the lighter the roast the more caffeine you will get. Steeping it longer won't get you more flavor( I don't think, but I could be wrong) it will just "burn"your coffee and make it bitter.

[@cristinandservicedoggunner4523]

Girl we had 4 inches a few weeks ago in Alabama… A friggin Deep South State, Wtheck is up with this weather

[@themountain5630]

The TONE ON YOUR HAIR is PERFECTION on you. Absolutely obsessed!

[@MrsChristineSNorth]

Would love your opinion on all the magnetic/no glue lashes products all over social media these days!!

[@AliciaLynn2]

I use the Real Techniques blurring foundation brush for cream bronzers/contours and it’s great for that. It’s too small for me as a foundation brush but perfect for the cheeks.

[@katesloan1063]

Hehe We do coffee bags here in Australia by a company called Robert Timms and is sooooo much cheaper than the one you bought, not a new invention

[@alyssaanne7]

Been using Real Techniques for years - the blush brush is my fave!

[@sarahmargaret3502]

Curious are the bags worth the wait time? Like versus using a pod that takes less than 2 minutes? Is the taste/caffeine content drastically different enough to switch

[@valerie6335]

BEAUTIFUL eye look!!!

[@maeganw.6567]

I definitely relate when you said you don’t use an up close mirror when applying makeup! I do not as well, you are not alone.

[@BullDurham12321]

I’m using Bondi Boost’s hair growth system and really like it!

[@tonigrant2295]

I really love to use RT’s deluxe crease brush to apply my under eye concealer. It blends it out perfectly!

[@amyconrad4108]

Have you tried divi for hair growth? It’s been really great for my post pardum hair loss!

[@everogersdownunder1242]

The RT blush brush I use for loose powder over the face. It's my favourite powder brush even over my Hourglass powder brush. It's the best.

[@sandyn812]

Hi☺️ Folgers has had a coffee t bag thing for a while. It’s not strong enough for me but it’s a great thing to take camping and stuff. I believe there is another product called Santos coffee cubes that is a cube( of course) it’s better than the bags

[@msSweeTae]

I love Real Techniques brushes, especially the "Tapered Cheek Makeup Brush", "Ultra Plush Blush Makeup Brush" and the "Makeup Setting Brush", which was my first brush ever.

[@briannanicole5760]

@@frankied.roosevelt6232 It was funny seeing them in this video, because I'm so used to seeing them at Walmart. You can find them there!

[@Blondie00716]

Have you ever tried colorstreet nails yet? I used to have trouble with painting my nails, and when I found that I instantly fell in love and only is that anymore

[@jennifergrove2368]

That crease brush is great for concealer. When it comes to that blush brush, it's okay, but I prefer it for setting powder. There is a different blush brush I use from Real Techniques that I find much better that has a slant to it, and is more dense. Also, I like that smaller foundation brush. I find it blends foundation way quicker than any other foundation brush I've tried.

[@hannahbanana6261]

Coffee bags have been a thing here in the UK for ages. They’re not very strong but good for travelling. Also, I put 2 in a mug and leave them in. Still not as strong as I’d like, but better than nothing

[@skyebabi7040]

The bagged coffee is something we have in Australia through a brand called Robert Timms.

[@amycooper639]

Try Divi for hair loss! I have seen some great testimonials

[@cadams3rd]

Real techniques has a beauty sponge that I use exclusively. It’s amazing. The orange one tho.

[@karincope3019]

LOVE Real Technique brushes , I love the small dense brush it has a purple handle, I use for primer on my eyes or cream shadows.

[@brooklyn1116]

Happy Tuesday! Lynn

[@carolbutler4924]

I use the buffing brush to put on my primer and I feel like it makes such an amazing base

[@Carlika]

Could you share the colors of your concealer? I have a similar tone to yours and I always get my concealer either a little too light (good for illuminating, but not for the rest of the face) or too orange. I’m really struggling to find one that is the same color as my face, if that makes sense

[@heather36az30]

Have you ever thought of doing a fiery red for your hair color?

[@anncannaday3760]

Love your ombre coffee mugs, where did you find them?

[@GalacticGoddess46]

I live in Australia and you can get coffee in teabags, have been able to for a long as I remember

[@foreverlostinabook]

Robert Timms and Vittoria have both had coffee tea bags for years. They're so good to take when you go travelling.

[@nicolelavigne1700]

I also keep my nails pretty short and find wrapping the tip challenging. Don't add more polish (or base/top coat) to the brush cause you'll have way too much and with shorties you probably have enough left on the brush. I focus more on getting on the edge of the nail than wrapping the underside, even sometimes just dabbing the edge (especially with the colour coats). Sometimes I will turn my hand around so my fingertips are pointing up (not resting on a table) and I can see the underside of my nail and gently pull back on the skin with my thumb when I am trying to really wrap the tips as best as I can. I generally try to wrap the tip more with my base and top coats and don't worry as much with the colour cause with short nails that will just make an insane mess.

[@sarahprather4109]

Yessss please!!! Let us know all the hair hacks! I’m on the struggle bus 😔

[@xanderjosephsmom]

they used to make coffee "teabags" it was called maxwell house coffee on the go or something. I used to get them 20 years ago when i worked hoot owl shift.

[@corbitt61]

I was shocked to find Versed stuff at my Walmart last night. I want to pick up some when I run out of my current stuff.

[@RachhLoves]

ITS SO GOOD

[@aliciabillings6169]

I have been wanting to get some of the microfiber face wash towels. Is there a brand you prefer?

[@alyssaaikema2258]

The expert face brush is my favorite for applying powder foundation!

[@PaulaCrisp]

I'm on the same team as you with the overlining. But I think it looks awful on everyone. It doesn't make people's lips look bigger, but like they messed up their lip liner.

[@barbarajean426]

I love Holo Taco. Their polishes are amazing. Best nail polish I have ever used.

[@melissanelson1975]

I think the mint green in the inner corner would have looked incredible with that look.

[@MilliDavison]

I love the smaller real techniques brush for cream contour and liquid blush products, I use it all the time in my videos! 😍

[@CJTAS]

Hi lovely, I know you have told us this previously, but where did you get your big bronzer brush?

[@gracechow2623]

I grew up with coffee bags here in Malaysia! Thought it was a common thing everywhere, super convenient and tastes good too!

[@lydiakahler2870]

I use the first real techniques brush you used for cream Blush and Bronzer, it works perfectly for that part of your face💯

[@itstia552]

Really fun upload sweetie Love Tia xxx

[@kristenkeaveney7760]

I love to use the smaller foundation brush for my cream contour. I find for my preferences it’s the perfect shape and blends it so well!!! Also obsessed with the pur foundation because of you!!!!

[@shannonbenton3564]

RT brushes are amazing! The expert face brush is a staple, I have about 8 of them.

[@myslie5641]

When will you do a new declutter video? 😍

[@NicoleLovesNails]

Just some tips on getting your nail polish to last, 1) dishwashing gloves for obviously doing dishes but also when doing laundry and other housework 2) Using a shampoo brush when you wash your hair so that you’re not using the tips of your nails to scrub 3) Cleanup helps a ton. After you finish painting your nails (before top coating) , if you use a cleanup brush dipped in remover/acetone ( I use ones from TwinkledT but Holo Taco also sells one) around the edges of your nails and leave a *tiny* gap and then apply your top coat to seal in everything. 4) After you top coat just make sure no polish is touching your skin. The oils from our skin will make polish more likely to peel off so no skin contact = polish lasting longer.

[@jenzerr8856]

I’m old and remember the folgers coffee “tea bags” from the early 90’s 😂 and I think they’re still around even.

[@sunnyscott4876]

They are. I keep some in my cupboard for emergencies.

[@maddithesmalltowngirl7951]

I finally bought the Holo taco nail polish and this is for sure the best nail polish on the planet!!! Thank u for sharing it 😊

[@heatherbachwansky9411]

You and Laura are my top two favorite KZbinrs! Love you ladies!! ❤❤❤❤

[@krishughes4003]

Can’t wait to hear your hair growth products and hacks! 😁

[@kimberleewells7421]

Have you ever tried the coffee from a company in Huntsville, ON called Muskoka coffee. My sister lives in Huntsville and on my birthday she sends me a bag. So yummy!

[@danskerenflomme]

Will you please test out the real technique cashmere brushes?? It sound so deluxe, and I'm curious

[@MamaMamba]

I love the Laura Lee eye shadows! They are soooo pigmented