Just Me Talking About Makeup // Collections Management Eyeshadows

[@amberscatina2715]

I am probably the only one in the world who thinks a lot of eye looks look better with less lashes. Thanks for all of the wonderful inspiration and creative energy.

[@harloewestwood4223]

Hey, I'm a cosmetic chemist and it sounds to me like you've developed a sensitivity to Carnauba Wax which is very common in eyeshadows, eyeliner, and mascara. It makes up 75% of a lot of mascara formulations. Carnauba Wax (also called Copernicia Cerifera) helps thicken products, adds volume, flexibility, and keeps shadows from sheering out. It could be another component but the fact that you can't tolerate other mascaras but can tolerate Besame, which as a cake mascara doesn't need Carnauba Wax, makes me think it is the culprit. It can also clog the oil ducts around your eyelids and give you dry eyes. Sadly, all the lovely shimmer shades are probably also causing irritation either because they contain something you are reacting to or their crystalline structure is agitating your already sensitive skin. Sadly, sensitisations can just happen out of nowhere even with safe and low allergin ingredients. I would check the ingredients lists on products you know cause a reaction and see if there are any common denominators to avoid. But whatever you do, don't keep applying products that cause irritation. It can get worse over time or cause larger histamine responses because your body thinks it's under attack and freaks out. Make sure your eye area is hydrated and apply a non-reactive priming product to help make a barrier. Be really careful about removing your eye makeup gently and avoiding getting it in your eye. If you use something and get a response take a Benadryl and see if it improves. At least that way you will know if you are just dealing with irrigation or a histamine response. If it continues visit your dermatologist, they can do testing to help narrow down the problem.

[@damogranheart5521]

Very helpful information. Thank you. I find that I have problems with foundations. I will try comparing ingredients and see what the common denominator is. I have noticed that I seem to have less problems with Aveda products. Thanks again for contributing!🦋

[@damogranheart5521]

I just re-read that. I hadn't thought at all about primers! Never tried 'em. Well, you certainly gave me a lot to contemplate. Thank you very much.

[@loretta_3843]

Great information! Thanks for the information and giving some advice 😸

[@Wolfie24v8h]

Thank you very much for sharing this information. The early start of the 20th Century makeup was terrible, mainly due to the dangerous chemicals that the makeup companies had used in their products before having to follow health and safely in the late 20th Century to now. There is a video on KZbin called Hidden Killers where it actually covers the dangers on make up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaTan6uNpch0oas

[@kendall7041]

I haven't worn a lick of makeup in ages, even to weddings including my own, but your many amazing looks have been tempting me to take it up again

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Kendall!

[@nardagates6143]

Yes!! I’ve been dreaming of this!!! It’s not ridiculous, it’s FABULOUS, which I think goes with vintage fashion.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@tiffanydailey8400]

Bianca, I feel your pain, literally. A few years ago, out of the blue, I had a terrible skin reaction on my face. I traced back my reaction to an expired eyeshadow. Who knew?!? Apparently the reaction triggered other allergies. Even after eradicating the offending eyeshadow, I still continued to randomly have reactions. I ended up having to have a patch test at my dermatologist to determine the ingredients that were giving me issues. That’s something I would recommend so you can stay away from products that are irritating to you. It’s super annoying to have to read the ingredient lists all the time, but much less painful! I hope you are not allergic to as many things as I ended up being!

[@marjoleinsmolders1630]

Me: I don't care for make up tutorials Bianca: Look at all the sparkle Me: 😍😍😍😍 yes so pretty!! Sorry to hear about the sensitivity 😓

[@KatherineYoung]

This was fun! I am basic B and wear just natural colors but I LOVE seeing all of these and the artistry you do with them. Also, my condolences for the eye sensitivity. Bodies are very inconsiderate.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Katherine! They can be indeed

[@lilibetp]

I have sensitive eyes, too.

[@waterbitten]

"The historians vanity" cross over we've all been waiting for! 🤩👌🏾

[@manugra100]

I don't wear makeup, I don't buy makeup, but this is so satisfying I'm considering buying the Clionadh multicolor shades just to swatch them on my hand all day.

[@nikkia9506]

I'm the same with watercolour paints. There are loads of people out there hand making metallic, iridescent, shimmer, and colour shift paints. I'm not sure when I'd use them, but I want them all!

[@jirup]

I'd love to get some just to colour polymer clay beads.

[@damogranheart5521]

@@jirup Now there is an interesting idea. Experimental research!

[@damogranheart5521]

@@nikkia9506 I haven't heard about these experiments in water color. Fascinating! I'd love to try those myself.

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

"It's just another canvas to play with," I like that. I sort of treat my very greying hair like that, I'm not dyeing to hide the greys (I earned those bastards!), but I rather like the look of having a few streaks of either unlikely (black or white blonde) or not found in nature (usually blue and purple) just to make things more interesting! And I always like leaving one section that I never dye just so I know what colour my hair actually IS, and since I usually wear my hair braided, I try to position the streaks so that some of the colour shows in the braid tail. I totally love all the shimmer and irridescent and colourchangey stuff, if I could only get that in my hair.... I suppose if I could be arsed to wear makeup, I'd totally go for some of these, but I generally get by with one or two colours of eyeshadow, a few lip colours, some stage makeup for answering the door at Halloween, and a black eyeliner for Alice Cooper concerts. I think I wore mascara once since my wedding 12 years ago... daily scrub with a wet facecloth and liberal application of SPF 50+ sunblock is my thing... removing makeup was always such a disaster for me... although I did discover that the Body Shop's chamomile eye makeup remover is great for removing blood stains from fabric...

[@damogranheart5521]

@@Myjordandsavior I like that 💡!! Thank you!

[@damogranheart5521]

I like my gray hair with its sections of black strands. I've a friend at church who puts purple, pink, or green streaks in her white hair and it is very attractive! I'm going to go for that.

[@AndreaIris86]

Will I have any use from the talk on the brand you mentioned? Most likely not, since I live in Europe and the shipping and customs would be ridiculous. Have I watched everything anyway? Of course, Bianca having fun and nerding on her favourite makeup made for a very satisfying and wholesome content. 10/10

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Andrea!

[@valentinacavalottivelasco9484]

absolutely shocked that you had a beauty channel but also completely unsurprised because you're makeup looks are always stunning

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I had this funny idea that I had time for that too and uh no 😂

[@anniehosking2408]

I always love your makeup. Those multi-chrome eye shadows are amazing.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Annie!

[@kirstenpaff8946]

I have never owned eye shadow in my life, but I enjoyed watching you geek out about your collection.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thanks Kirsten!

[@marielmaxted4287]

I'm a basic makeup wearer, but your makeup videos (and fashion, tbh) have given me the confidence to just wear what I like when it comes to color. I love your approach :)

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Mariel!

[@apollonianeumer3094]

I have never been interested in glittery things but this was very interesting and I quite like the names of these shades.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@cypriennezed5640]

THANK YOU for sharing about your skin sensivity - my kiddo (age 11, coincidentally) has eczema flareups AND wants to "create art" with makeup - we're always on the lookout for effective recovery products 🎨💜

[@SelenaTroyeSL]

❤

[@svenjaj.3520]

Best luck to your little one. I just have eczema on my hands and in my ears canals, but avene can really help with flares. I also had great results with aloe vera when I feel a flare coming up, but it takes some knowledge of one's condition, of the earliest warning signs

[@TheClosetHistorian]

It's odd becuase my skin doesn't /look/ mad in any way, it doesn't get red, or textured or anything, it just stings. Like all makeup is cutting onions that linger 😩

[@damogranheart5521]

@@svenjaj.3520 what is avene please?

[@svenjaj.3520]

@@damogranheart5521 a French skincare brand, that is not medicine but uses highly mineral spring water to create a healing cream. You also have similar products by la roche Posay and uriage, each water being unique they work for different people. I have heard that you can buy these brands in drugstores in the US, they are available all over Europe, but for the rest of the world I don't know if / where to get them

[@VeretenoVids]

I have to confess that I've been living vicariously through you--not just in sewing ability, but in makeup application as well. I'm sorry to hear about your eye woes. When I was about your age (yes, I'm an old fart--when I was a teen we were trying to emulate Siouxsie Sioux's eye makeup) I had to give up eye makeup entirely. I hope that doesn't happen to you!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! ❤

[@corysteiger354]

You’re my favorite person ever- the eye look is so freaking good

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@LadyInWaking]

This was a blast. Love seeing you gab about offbeat makeup as a vintage girl. I don't believe in retro rules either. 😁

[@caoimhenimhuireadhaigh1303]

I love looking at videos of duo chromes and multi chromes, they are JUST. SO. PRETTY!!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Mesmerizing indeed 🤩

[@tiffanytantrum1385]

I love indie makeup and have found some really amazing makeup brands. I love Kaleidos, Fyrinnae, Notoriously Morbid, Geek Chic Cosmetics, Devinah, Black Moon Cosmetics, Apocalyptic Beauty, Chaos Cosmetics, there are just too many to name them all! Your collection of eyeshadows is beautiful and I love how you pair them together. ✨

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Tiffany!

[@TracyLynnAP]

I had my eyes rebel against eyeshadow and mascara. So I shall live vicariously through you and your love of colour and fun looks.

[@airwavesintheair]

I love seeing your makeup looks! I think they're really what make your vintage outfits *yours*, if that makes sense. ICONIC! Also, Besame making you feel like a '20s burlesque star is a vibe that I'm here for! Also Also (sorry I know it's redundant lol,) have you considered a tubing mascara? I know a lot of sensitive-eyed ladies who recommend them!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I wear makeup rarely enough now that I don't really want to spend money trying yet more mascaras I'm afraid 😅

[@Notlost-lj9qt]

I love how the colors of your eyeshadow pick up the colors of your beetle. So pretty!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@tiamatmichellehart6821]

Based on your previous video introductions (and this one), you are definitely the person to go to regarding eyeshadow! Also, I have a bit of ``vintage`` makeup myself; some of it going all the way back to the *mid-2010s!* ;)

[@damogranheart5521]

If I am recalling correctly, in the Dragon Lance series a dragon was named Tiamat. Very cool!

[@elisabethverte7061]

You have inspired me to brush off my embroidery skills and I'm working on a basic candlewicking pattern to refresh my stitches! I don't wear much makeup except for when I'm on camera for work (so I associate makeup with work so it's not much fun!) Love to see/hear others play with it though! So sorry for the sensitivity to makeup- so frustrating when it is something you enjoy so much.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Elisabeth!

[@Kelli.Hicks.5]

The shades, pigments, and formulas are so impactful. I don't mind splurging, when I know a pan will last forever, because you need so little of it.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

These really are super pigmented too so I barely have to touch them 🤩

[@dawnssful]

Oh an entire video from you on makeup. I can't wait to watch this.

[@mandycollins8795]

I love the juxtaposition of your colorful makeup with vintage styles!

[@Foxiepawstotti]

Yes the expiry dates are beyond ridiculous...perfume for instance, your nose tells you if it has turned bad but floral essences in alcohol are not going to go off despite the manufacturer wanting us to believe they do! I keep my eyeshadow for a long time and, if you are really woried about microbes you can sterilize it by repottinng it with some isopropyl alcohol. Which again, doesnt go off readily. I think you make great videos, your dry sense of humour really lends to the topics you speak about and I enjoy every one. Thats not something I can say for many other channels, I appreciate hearing an American using English properly (no Ts on the end of 'across' here!) and you always have interesting little side topics too...Love it Bianca, youre my absolute favourite Vintage channel...well along with Rachael Maksy and Bernadette Banner both of whom have similar, content but very different, but equally likeable personalities (Although I would love to do what Bernadette Banner does I think my oafishness precludes me from her kind of project! not that I am saying yours and Rachels are more geared to the oaf) Its good that most vintage looks dont go heavy on the eyeshadow if it hurts you. You really need to research a good hypoallergenic mascara (and in this case stick stringently to the Use By dates in order to be able to keep using mascara.) and see how you get along with that, I would go for a pretty simple one because the less chemicals, the better.

[@Gothlite-i1l]

OK, I'll admit I love your vintage clothing, your hair, your collections, even your wall, for goddess sake. However, the reason I watch EVERY video is.. wait for it... your EYESHADOW! The irony, I know, since I haven't worn makeup since I turned 50 and became a crone. You are you and I love it, and I'm glad to hear that you do too.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Rachelle! ✨

[@sarahlongshore2605]

You are by far one of my favorite channels!!! Don't ever change!!!!!

[@TheZeyre]

Decided to just let myself sit back, enjoy and watch this fascinating array of multichrome colors! Thx!

[@donnat3744]

I learned about eye shadow I didn't even know existed! I'm not a big makeup wearer so I think I'll stick to enjoying your awesome artistic eye shadow! Gourgeous!🇨🇦

[@runaroundsue2199]

That deep mossy green in the oceanic pallet is the berries! 💚😍😍😍😍

[@moxiebombshell]

PS had to add that those multichromes are literally jaw-dropping. (and you absolutely were capturing those color shifts like WHOA)

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I had to break out the phone flashlight to help me out! 😂

[@sewcialanxietea1021]

I feel you on the sensitivity! Lately for me, any liquid base product is irritating my skin. Powder foundation is fine, but.... I have incredibly dry skin. Add that to the fact that I'm paler than almost every brand's shade range and we've got a problem.

[@lizzaturnbull]

I love your vibe! I am right with you - I wear makeup because I love playing with it, not necessarily to ‘improve’ myself. I resonate with you as I am also not a particularly girly person, I was always called a tomboy when I was younger, but I absolutely love clothes, shoes and makeup! I love deciding on a different look when I feel like it and trying out different eras. 🥰

[@sherrysenf-mcginn7693]

So sorry that your eyes are reacting to your eye products. That is so sad. I really enjoyed this video. The colors are amazing. I will be adding multichrome eyeshadows to my makeup palettes. Thank you again. 😊

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sherry!

[@ReinaElizondo]

I love all the shiny colors! So tempting lol.

[@buggieclub]

If you want to incorporate falsies back into your eye look - I might know something that can work! I found these false eyelashes at TJ Maxx a couple of years ago and they are great. They don't take any glue or liner. It is a false eyelash top and also a false eyelash bottom - and both have magnets on them. So you sit the top lashes above your lash line where you want them to go and then you take the bottom lashes and put them underneath your top lashes - positioning them so that the magnets stick together. I have sensitive eyes too and these don't seem to bother me (bc it really is the glue that I have a hard time with). I haven't tried wearing them out in public for long periods of time, but they might work well for your videos or photos. I tried to find the exact name of the ones I have but I don't remember. Instead, I found a different brand with a similar concept online so you can at least check it out to see what I mean. One is called Three Second Lash and another is called Magnetic Lash by Kiss model number 76667 KEML04. It's been awhile since posted this video, but I am hoping that your sensitivity has started to improve!

[@mysfitdolls3360]

I thoroughly enjoy your whole vibe. Allergy to false lashes, try the magnetic lashes. Some work with an eyeliner and you want to avoid those but there are brands that do a magnetic sandwich with falsies. You can still enjoy big, fluffy eyelash looks without having to deal with the allergy!

[@lisetvillalta9678]

I’m loving that most of your faves are indie!!!

[@MiddlingSewist]

Yes! I have hoped for this video for ages! You have sent me down quite the phenomenal rabbit hole! Thank you for taking the all time and effort to put this all together!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@NoDecaf7]

I love this! Thank you for sharing your eyeshadow collection :) These are stunning!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Rebecca!

[@polythewicked]

I feel you. I have a huge bin of eyeshadow palettes and mineral shadows and yet have pain when I wear shadow. It’s almost like an allergic reaction. But *the colors* Gosh, those CC whites are painfully beautiful

[@doloresgreen1563]

Bianca, you do You. 💖 You are such a glamourous lady who withstands any era. 💖 Mascara, eyeliners, and many eye shadows irritate my eyes as well. Love the Beetle! Thank you for sharing 💖

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Dolores!

[@hedgerow.homestead]

I cannot wear many mascaras either. I have been ok with Blinc mascara - don’t know if you are willing to try something else but that might be an option. You can also get magnetic lashes that don’t use glue - I don’t know how practical they are for everyday wear but I want to get a pair for filming

[@nikkia9506]

I haven't worn make up in years, and my poor face is older than it was then, now I'm in my *cough cough* 50s. I'd probably lose all the shadow in the saggy hooded eyes 😆 Loved this video, because so few people have this level of fun with their faces. It's almost tempting to have a go, just for a chuckle, and then hide it behind my glasses 😉

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Nikki!

[@emilythomas6776]

So sorry to hear that the eye makeup hurts your eyes! Thank you for sharing this, though. It was so much fun!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Emily!

[@lelaniadam]

Bianca, Amazon should have disposable doe-foot applicators. It is what make-up artists use to keep their lip products hygienic in their kits.

[@JessMirrkat]

They indeed do! They’re very useful, they even sell packs of mascara wands

[@damogranheart5521]

I saw a mention that you had done this demonstration so I had to go looking for this as I had put in a request for it! Glad to have found it but sad to hear that you have developed a sensitivity to your makeup. Grateful to hear about the varieties of makeup. You have opened my eyes to the possibilities. Blessings on you and your family!

[@sephestra.]

Omg, I absolutely love sparkly eyeshadow. I'm not really sure I should say how big my stash is, but it's bigger than a breadbox. This was a treat and a half!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Ha! It's well worth collecting in my opinion, but I may be biased...

[@anonymousperson4214]

Well, I'm a happy magpie over here! So many shiny, pretty colors! I really love the look of these kinds of makeup looks, I just don't like how it looks on me, so I have to enjoy it on others instead. That was a lot of times saying "look", but in my defense I am very tired

[@obsidianrosestudio2663]

My husband/spouse recognizes you when I mention your eye shadow looks. 😁 I choose to believe it is a good thing because I love your eye looks! My own eyes water a lot when I do my eyes but I just keep experimenting.

[@nikita7804]

I loved this! Makes me want to empty my bank account. Also you did a really good job I found that when I stopped caring about it being perfect is when I actually improved.

[@loretta_3843]

Oh no, mascara is a must have for me, glad you found one you can use!

[@m.v.1230]

I'm sorry for your situation. So many lovely colors. Your style is amazing. Enjoy all the videos you make. If you have a niece I'm sure she adores you.

[@LMB925]

I loved doing eye makeup too, and have also developed an allergy to it as I've gotten older and my skin is more sensitive, although I've always had bad allergies and shift throughout life. However, I have found that I can wear matte shadows without problems. It's just the fund metallic colors that cause issues. I still wear metallics but not usually two days in a row and I'm careful with not leaving it on too long and in how I remove it. It does stink to love doing makeup and having to deal with changes. I'm 45 and dealing with sagging eyelids. I'm far from vain and more an age natural kind of woman, but I do think about having something done just because I've enjoyed eye makeup and miss how it used to be.

[@nevem5010]

Oh no, developing a sensitivity like that is horrible, it's so frustrating. Your collection is beautiful; thanks for talking us through it ✨.

[@spikehere5866]

Your eyes always look stunning to me.

[@janiceboothtuten5327]

Awe ❣️ I love your color pops, but I love eye candy 🤗...am so glad I ran across your channel. I can appreciate your love for individualality....thanks for sharing...🤗🙌🥰

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Janice!

[@annlidslot8212]

Hi, I feel your pain. I have it too, so I'm going to share the one that works for me, maybe it's interesting to you maybe it's not, but I'll find it remiss of me if I don't. I'm supersensitive with allergies and one thing I shouldn't do with allergies is to go natural makeup. The mast cell histamine reaction is caused by proteins so no proteins in my eye makeup, or to be avoided in any makeup, really. The one mascara that works for me is Lancôme Hypnôse Waterproof. The waterproof part is essential. I'm like you have thrown out a bunch of expensive ones, and you know that sometimes brands give you a small mascara as a gift. I just can't wear them. Luckily I have a sister... For other eye makeup, I found that I tolerate gel eyeshadows better than dry so if I need something that will stay on for a while I have Laura Mercier Caviar and Lancôme fat pencil shaped gels. I even have some Linda Hallberg Flash Crayon that works okay. For eyeliner the waterproof Sephora one works, believe it or not. The thing they have in common is that they are all waterproof. For Foundation I can use bareMineral's powder foundation and have used it since it was introduced. I know that you will get a lot of suggestions on things that might work so take this as it's given. Try it or not, now at least I know that told you my good ones. Yours, Ann P.S. I also carry antihistamine eye drops and even Clarityn (?) (antihistamine tablets) if I wear the colors out. D.S. P.P.S Lip brush could be good? D.S.

[@frugalfemmecarole6517]

I wear nothing but cake mascara for the same reason! Out of nowhere I started to have a reaction where my eyelash follicles would swell and hurt. It would take days for the swelling to go down. Fortunately for me, I love cake mascara even better, so there’s my silver lining. I sometimes think it is a combo of fewer ingredients, water solubility, and having to clean your brush after every use. I even use mine as eyeliner now so that I don’t have issues anymore. There are people on Etsy that make different color cake mascara than just brown and black. As a redhead, plum is my favorite. 🥰.

[@PaleLady]

I've just spent the last couple of hours tearing apart my eyeshadow palettes to put the ones I love in my magnetic pallette. I love colors and the creative process every day. I have sensitive eyes as well and had to try different mascaras and eyeliners til I found one that wouldn't give me headaches. I find that using a eye primer helps with the irritation of shadows too. Love your videos and enjoy your thoughts and opinions 🙂

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Cecelia!

[@IDoDeclareify]

Love love all those gold/green shifts!!!

[@rebeccathomas3031]

I wish I could just prance around looking fabulous like you with your amazing makeup and clothing. Your style is amazing and ill live vicariously through you. ☺😉 thankyou for showing your pretty stuffs

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Rebecca!

[@7ADGr8]

Thank you so much for the video, I was waiting for this one after you told me that you are preparing it in the DMs 😅 so glad to watch and prepare my growing wishlist….. I definitely need to get The cosmos as soon as possible, I would say Terra Moon is my favorite eyeshadow formula ever! I LOVE zero gravity and red giant.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I waited weeks on preorder for The Cosmos, and it was worth it!!!

[@panacheluxury4262]

You have beautiful lashes, Bianca, why would you ever need any? I am in heaven with all of the palettes. Shimmers and glitters are favorites. JD Glow has become a new obsession. Will have to check out the Channel recommendations.

[@heatherthrone9999]

I admire how you can add that dramatic shadow & look so great. I can only tolerate Almay mascara and no purple ever.

[@crystilmurch5659]

I love how fun your makeup looks always are. This was super informative and new information for me (I am a 40yo lady who is just now learning about makeup-y things), so thank you for the introduction to such neat cosmetics and their respective companies. This is also the first time I have caught a video where you are wearing only base layer makeup and may I say, you are absolutely stunning.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Crystil!

[@tinajohnston8139]

I enjoy eye shadow as an art form. I love seeing colourful eye looks on other people. But I have come to realize that I have decidedly hooded eyes. I have no visible lid space when my eyes are open, and my crease sits on my lash line. I like my eyes, but the only eye makeup that will even be seen on me is mascara. I spent a lot of money on eyeshadow and eyeliner to come to that realization, but I’m glad I finally got there. I love seeing how you create eye looks, and it was interesting seeing all the pretty colours, even if they aren’t for me.

[@sandrabrown6326]

I think your make up looks great! I am way too old to wear the beautiful colors you wear. But I enjoy seeing yours. The teals and blues are my favorite. I wear more the pales. So, I say you wear them just the way that pleases you while you are in the age of life that you can. Thanks for the video.

[@draughtoflethe]

Of course you should only do what makes you feel comfortable and happy, but I'm of the opinion that there's no such thing as "too old" for pretty colors or sparkles. If it makes you happy, you should go as bold as you like! Make-up is art and self-expression, and you can't "age out" of either of those things. I hope you'll wear whatever makes you feel good. :)

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sandra!

[@Gweynavere]

These are so lovely! After hearing your story and a few others, this must be why I've been discouraged from makeup. My eyes burn after wearing them for too long and even after cleansing. I'll definitely have to give that cake a try. I'm also tempted to buy a couple multi chromes now and wear them as a "single shade" look for everyday. I love colour and this sounds like a fun way to have a bit with me everywhere I go.

[@johannahayhtio8608]

Oh, so sorry to hear that! Im bit older and very allergic to fish and other seafood and in 80's and even in 90's most blue/green/sparkly eyeshadows had such "fishy" things in them to make that glitter that I could not wear them, only brand I could ever wear was japanese Kanebo that had silk in their colors. So all this made that I was 20 when I first tried to wear daily some mascara but could not, and today I am 51 years and look more like real "re-enactor" cause no other make up, just my red lipstick like in that profilepic there 🙂 You look so beautiful and I like these tutorials soooo much. I love make up on others even though I never can use it myself ❤

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Johanna!

[@ShannonLambert]

This is super fun, thank you! You got me tuned in to JD Glow a while back, and I love their colors so much. Looking forward to trying some of these others as well.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Shannon!

[@rebeccasabourin6193]

This made me vary happy. I really miss your other channel. I also am very sensitive to eye makeup. Gluten-free makeup al I use now.

[@ReneePowell]

Having the doe foot come off an applicator is maddening, but that lipstick is gorgeous! I ended up buying a pack of disposable doe foot applicator several years ago for a different application, but they do exist! (You can of course clean them too, and just keep with your other brushes.) I think I got mine on Amazon. Right now my favorite eyeshadow palette is actually Urban Decay’s Ultraviolet, from their Naked line. I’d been lusting after it, and then a dear friend got it for me for Christmas in 2020. Ever since it’s been practically the only palette I use on the very few occasions I actually go out or have a reason to dress up these days.

[@shalinitahiliani5325]

I love eyeshadows. I'm getting more and more into indie shadows now. I have some JD glow, looxi, pretties for your face, devinah. I havent tried many other small indie brands yet but i plan to. I also have a couple of beauty bay palettes including nikki tutorials collab. I would love to hear more about eyeshadows from you.

[@TheZeyre]

Hmmm. Turns out I have makeup anger! Who knew? I used to love doing makeup but with all the masking it is hardly worth it! However, it does look great and is very interesting but I will need to wait for spring. Beautiful palettes though! Especially those jungle ones and the other " age of ....? Have a great week! I could however bead a bug ...best wishes from above zero, melting the f. snow Canada, Joanne

[@evereichmann4716]

For eyeliner, I just wet a liner brush with water and use black eyeshadow to draw on my wings. I have a problem with eye sensitivity with my eyes and makeup too and that seems to be fine for me.

[@princemarcreative]

thank you so much for making this video!! I find your makeup style inspiring!

[@marylyn5965]

I haven't worn any eye makeup since 1993. I went from having normal eyes and a matter of one year to severe dry eyes. And when you have dry eyes you can't handle any chemicals around the eyes. Like you I like to wear it but no longer can. The only thing that goes in or around my eyes these days is ointments and artificial tears. Thanks for another great video. Your makeup looks fabulous!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Marylyn!

[@gillianstapleton7741]

That was great - how beautiful the iridescent shadow looks, and goes perfectly with your beetle brooch!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Gillian!

[@draughtoflethe]

Thank you for sharing your makeup favorites and recommendations with us! I have three new tabs open now just for eyeshadow... Multichrome is pretty much my favorite thing, and I feel about purple the way you feel about green, so I foresee some splurging in my future ^_^ I'm also sorry to hear about your eye sensitivity issues, but I'm relieved to know that you've been able to find a few products that don't cause you problems.

[@joannaerhardt7294]

I'm sorry to hear about your eye sensitivity! But I'm glad that you found a mascara that won't irritate your eyes. Your makeup is so beautiful!!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Joanna!

[@jsunshines1026]

Ah, this was so beautiful and fun! Thank you! 😍 I have layered highlighters over darker eye shadow in an effort to achieve a similar effect, but sadly it's just not as stunning.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! Depends on the highlighter in question I suppose!

[@yvettet9855]

I don't know if you've had an allergy panel done, but I had a similar thing happen to me, and it turned out to be an acrylate allergy. Acrylates are basically liquid plastics and are in most mascaras, liquid eyeliner, etc. Now I just look for acrylatefree eye makeup, and it all good.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Alas I have not, I have to be at a like 8 on the pain scale to even think about making an appointment in life 😅

[@khl0rine]

Not sure if you would like it since they are loose pigments and all of yours seem pressed, but my favourite brand is MyPrettyZombie cosmetics! Seriously beautiful duochrome/multichrome powders and pretty great prices for how much you get. If you have never checked them out and don't mind that they're loose I highly recommend! I'll definitely be checking out some of these brands.

[@tamaraelfkin]

I am the same as you with eye makeup, over time and experimentation i have found that I can only wear tubing mascara and cream shadows,(they dont seem to migrate into my eyes the same way) that are very clean. My favorite brand is Ritual de Fille, they are amazing.

[@22mendonca]

Gorgeous make up look! I am obsessed with these eye shadows! Such a shame re your eyes reaction to eye make up doll....You really create wonderful looks Xx

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jo! 💜

[@vikkizoo1]

As in Art, there are no rules. Creative is just that. I don’t wear makeup anymore but I do like all your shimmer shadows. I thought of you the other day as we passed The Brass Armadillo. Have you been in? The Hubs and I had a 20th anniversary road trip that mirrored you B-day trip. We started in Central CA...well I started in S OR. We went to the Stanley, where the pipes froze and construction woke us 😂. We went up one way and back the other, staying a night in Vegas at The El Cortez. It was much needed time together. 🌈🌈🦋🦋

[@naturalcambion3747]

I used to wear liquid mascara when I modeled for a friends black & white photography. I also had the same searing pain when I wore it. Oddly enough it turned out that I was allergic to a chemical they use in almost all of them that keeps it from clumping. That might be the problem and definitely something to look into.

[@Mysmichelle69]

Thank you for this! Totally enjoyed it.

[@Celcey24]

I recommend reading the ingrediant lists of the products that irritate you and see if you can find the common denominator. And know that hypoallergenic makeup does exist! For example, if the lash glue you used to use contained formaldehyde, maybe that was the problem? I've heard of it happening before.

[@moonmonster1000]

Oh my actual God!? Yessssss this is exactly what I need tonight. Never clicked so fast!! I bought some Terra Moons in the Black Friday sale. They were expensive as I had to pay postage to the UK but I just said to myself, ' Ah fuck it!?' I haven't properly played with them yet but you have inspired me!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

The Terra Moons are sooo good!

[@BliffleSplick]

(you probably already know this, but if not) if you ever want to sanitise your pressed powders, getting some 99% alcohol (ethanol, ideally, one "good" thing that came out of the plague is no one blinks an eye when you look at the alcohol content) and soaking it in there and letting it evaporate out does the trick the above is also how you fix the ones that get broken from being dropped

[@laurierogers8538]

Loved this video. I didn't know about these brands so I've checked them out. Next you should show your lipstick collection. There are several reds i ve wondered what brands you used.

[@TheMiss1928]

I adore you and your channel. Thank you for teaching me so much about the chrome shadows. Not that I think you need them, but I wonder if you've tried magnetic false eyelashes. They work without glue and might help your eyes if you want that really big lash look.