Luxury Makeup Lowdown - January Favorites, Fails and More // 2025

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[@annakim5589]

I really love this format! It reminds of some roundup videos you’ve done in the past. So much more useful than just favorites. Thank you! ❤

[@Fee___]

Wow michele. I love the blush and the lipstick combination on you. It makes your face more youthful and lively this is really your color.

[@TheMicheleWang]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@Desertmermaid52]

I completely agree!

[@leighAnn76]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@cynthialees2760]

I love these videos!!! Thanks for doing these! Please continue them. You are so knowledgeable about the products and I learn so much. Thank you Michele.

[@optimistnow7491]

Hi there - before you got to the eyebrows I noticed how great they look today !

[@TheMicheleWang]

Oh thank you!

[@LifeWithFavor]

Love this format for makeup review - any review frankly… It’s nice to learn what’s is and is not working and things you’ve tried and changed your mind on or how something is working or not working as you continue to use it. Often I start out loving something then over time it either breaks down and stops being great OR the season changes and it is not great for that season.etc. Just a great way to show items you are using.Thank you!

[@suzannesmith56]

Loved the format. Great information, as always!

[@hattiecc]

Yes omg was waiting for someone to say that about that bloody dior palette and the VB balms!! Had exactly the same issues but no one on youtube seemed to mention when they were released !

[@t.collections5170]

Loooooove this heavy blush look on you! It’s so youthful!! Definitely going to lean-in to using more blush. I may have to try that brow pen too.

[@dlj548]

I like the new format. Please continue with this. It was very helpful!

[@tarski7420]

Yes love this luxury lowdown, great to hear updates! Also, for the Mocha Mousse look, you MUST try the Gucci Glow & Care Shine lipstick in “Peggy Taupe” - it’s the perfect shade! But also the formula is beautiful, like a lip treatment, your lips actually feel better the more you wear it. Highly recommend!! :)

[@wynorawishum5860]

I enjoyed this video and the format was nice. I like knowing about fails and also the products that are just average. Thank you for doing these. I find that I enjoy your presentation as well as content. You do an excellent job.

[@donoghsgirl]

Yes, I really liked this video. I appreciate knowing about other products besides favorites because your analyses are reliable and trusted.

[@alya27092]

Hi Michelle, I like this type of video. I think it is much more useful than fav and fails. 🙂

[@TheMicheleWang]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@pamheid2913]

Yes I like this format and love your delivery. Always like chatting with my friend 😁

[@louisesharpy]

Love when you do these videos. It really helps me decide what is worth the coin

[@virginiajackson8437]

❤ this format 😊 i always wondered about other products youv used. Vey helpful & informative 😊

[@anncornelis5927]

Love this format too! And like your brows a lot. ❤

[@TheMicheleWang]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@jenaiafarah7341]

Love this format and love your makeup in this video. Very pretty. ❤

[@EmmaJeffery-x5r]

Love this format!! Thank you for all the hard work you're doing testing these and saving us money! I'd love to hear what you would compare your favourites to so that I can get a sense of where they fit in the makeup landscape (not a good expression but you get it). For example, does the Dior foundation have more coverage than the Lisa Eldridge skin tint?

[@Sabriel-w1b]

Your brows look so nice and natural. I will give the brow pen a try. I already use the Benefit Brow Wow but the pen might be better at filling in the little spaces. I love the new format, thank you for all the work you put into your videos.

[@TheMicheleWang]

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying the new format!

[@jacquilewis3777]

I'm glad you kept on using the eyebrow pen. When you put it in the first time I really loved the look. And now that you are refining the application it looks amazing. I have to have it now! Your whole look is so gorgeous.

[@lefkostefanos5060]

Hello this is such a great way of letting us know your favorites and what's not so great and what failed just loved it I hope you do more.

[@gayleromano3986]

Love the video Michelle monthly round up is a good name for it. I’m so glad you mentioned the Dior duo bronze and highlight because I too cannot pick up any product when I try to apply it. It’s very frustrating and you are should be ashamed of themselves for the price. As for the posh bombs, I love them. I think they stay in place. They don’t migrate off my lips. I just love them. And I think I’m going to try the rodial low lighter.

[@jodieclark4518]

This is a great video, I love that you shared products you have discovered and products that didn’t work, very helpful Michelle

[@klinzer1]

Love this type of video. It helps us make better buying decisions. Thank you ❤

[@gbct2882]

Thank you! I like this format. I have normal combo very sensitive skin and I love the hydra nude foundation too. I put the tiniest brush of powder over my oilest area and it wears wonderful for me all day!

[@virginibab7709]

I love love this formula and your follow up ! It s so useful ! Thank you

[@TheMicheleWang]

I'm so glad! Thanks for the feedback!

[@christinaoconnell8288]

Great format -- it really helps to just hear about your experience with products at all levels of success or not.

[@sherriconley6255]

Love the Recap format. Thanks!

[@shopgrl2002]

I love this format! Thank you for the updates!!

[@GlennBurkett-y2n]

Like the new format! Question for content. Can you please do a video or two on your brush collection. How to use, favorites, travel brushes, organization of brushes. Cleaning and storage. Would be fun to see them by category. Thanks.

[@kendrastacy1476]

Agreed please do this especially the cleaning

[@mariac6759]

I love Addiction Tokyo and my favorite is the Mascara Primer that keeps my eyelashes curled throughout the day without brittleness. It coats my lashes enough that sometimes I do away with mascara.

[@madelynsclosets]

I love the blush and Highlight on you! It's so refreshing, bright and really pretty. It's definitely color rich but not too much over the top and you wear it sooo lovely. I love my WA sticks but this is so alluring. Thanks Michele! You look gorgeous! xo

[@kraszka73]

I love this idea. Thank you and please continue this format.

[@claudiajolig6839]

I find this kind of video where you also mention your fails very helpful. It helps me make a decission on what product to try. Keep them coming. Many thanks!

[@petrapausic4190]

Thank you Michele for your honest opinions! I really like this format ❤

[@missyscarborough8300]

Michele, thank you for sticking with the Benefit brow pen long enough to either find your stride or solidify your distain for it. As many of us Gen-xers are learning, luscious eyebrows and menopause do not play for the same team. I guess my “rub some dirt on it and walk it off” approach to life has come full circle because those eyebrows walked it off alright, right off my eye area and are trying hard to lay claim to my upper lip! Lol

[@TheMicheleWang]

🤣🤣🤣 that damned hair! Never growing where we want it!!!

[@wendybrown3502]

Yes! Loved this Michele!❤😊

[@debbielarabee4560]

I really enjoy this format, thank you!

[@sandijsmith8295]

Love this format!

[@GinaS-i9e]

Love this format! Very helpful

[@kerritotty1844]

I love monthly roundup videos! And I’m so happy with your long videos again ❤️

[@TheMicheleWang]

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying them again! ❤️

[@heartsforcoral]

Hi Michele. I’m just here for all beauty makeup education. I enjoy coming to your channel to learn all things beauty from your POV.

[@FlaviaMacciantelli]

Lovely make up look and loved this video format 👏🏻

[@klinzer1]

Your brows really do look great. I purchased it and although it’s a learning curve it’s a win for me.

[@TheMicheleWang]

It takes a little practice, right?! But so worth it ! 😄

[@HMaron13]

I love these videos & I agree 100% with you about the Victoria Beckham posh balm!!

[@rhondamullins6192]

I love this type of video! Always enjoy spending time with you talking skincare and makeup 💕

[@TheMicheleWang]

I'm so glad you enjoy them!

[@AnneHenry-r3c]

Excellent addition to the favourites list. I love this…

[@angelaterry996]

This is a good format. Really enjoyed it.

[@angelaedwards135]

Absolutely LOVE this format! Keep it up please 🙏🏼🥰

[@CharlisDailyDiary]

Beautiful! Thanks Michele! 💜💜💖

[@TheMicheleWang]

Thanks so much for watching Charli!

[@thefoxyscentury]

I like this format. Thank you!

[@Mtns4]

Agree with you on the Mario product ~ a very dark light!

[@minniemadonmakeup]

Complexion looks so fresh, loving the blusher & fuller brows!

[@TheMicheleWang]

Thank you!!

[@joycekerensky6880]

Yes, I like this format.

[@hollydean4274]

This vid is awesome/love the format!

[@TheMicheleWang]

Great! Thank you for the feedback!

[@hannaNorway]

Love this way of doing your favorites 🙂🙂

[@TheMicheleWang]

Ok great - thank you so much!!

[@aspencorner2654]

I like this type of video a lot! I have a very small, but very DARK, freckle/sunspot right on the tip of my nose. If I don't pinpoint conceal it, I notice people being distracted by it when they're talking to me. So I was very interested in Lisa's pencil. However, when Wayne Goss pointed out that you only get a tiny amount of product in the pencil, I was disappointed. I can't afford that, when there are other products out there that work "just fine."

[@MaxineV]

Great video, Michele. :)

[@catherinecarreiro3955]

Love the reviews of all the products.

[@user-fe4bn7dq7x]

I like this new format because I want to know what works and what is just “ok” and what didn’t work for you.

[@ronniedalgaard1381]

I like this style of videos, and you mentioned that it's not a failed product. More of an update on products that have been in your rotation, which is nice. Sometimes I feel like we're missing an update on products you've been using and sometimes we also need to use products for more than a month to really see what happens with our skin and the products when using them.

[@erinstricklin2117]

Thanks for sharing your favorites! I recently discovered your channel and am really enjoying your content. The videos are informative and full of useful information that will aid me in deciding if I want to purchase products you've mentioned. I truly look forward to more posts from you in the future!

[@karlarentz7694]

Love this ❤

[@janedoherty4468]

I love the brows so much.

[@TheMicheleWang]

Thanks Jane!!

[@jillbraun9395]

Yes, again I love your brows. You have it down. Because of you, I purchased both the Stick and hydra nude Dior foundations and the stick is my GO TO! I can’t thank you enough for the research and money you put into these videos. ❤

[@EmmaLBartley]

Hi Michele love again from across the pond in the UK 🇬🇧 ❤. I absolutely love these roundups. You've really got me back into Dior again. I love my Dior lip maximisers. It's a shame as I think my skin tone is slightly darker than yours so the Chanel highlighters and Kosas corrector's would probably work on me. It just shows that high end brands really need to focus on diversity in their products when they're looking at undertones & shades. I recently bought the ye olde too faced concealer that everyone raves about and bought the second to lightest shade as everyone was talking about how warm they run - guess what, the undertone was still too yellow! That's £32 I'll never get back as we can't exchange or get a refund on products here in the UK 😮😢.

[@carriehicks1961]

I do enjoy this type of video content.

[@StephanieSanchez-o9i]

I so love the ysl blushes. They are my fave!

[@sydeezy17]

I absolutely love and appreciate follow ups! I want to hear after thoughts! What was meh? What will likely be forgotten in a few months? 😅 ❤ Thanks Michelle!!

[@jackivacha]

Michele-my barrel leg sweatpants came in and they’re so comfortable! I’m going to order more for sure!

[@TheMicheleWang]

Yay! So glad you’re loving them!!

[@lee_lora32]

Yes like this format! Love to hear your favorites & fails or products that you like but not using like the big Chanel highlighter palette.

[@michellea2827]

Omg that blush looks incredible!!! Thats going in my shopping cart asap 😂

[@ellieschmoll824]

Totally agree with you on the VB posh balmsl So annoying!

[@Desertmermaid52]

Your skin looks beautiful in this video!🎉

[@katyalk751]

I debated about the Chanel palette for a bit and then decided to get it and I love it. But I really like warmer tones on my skin. I use it for my eyes and as both blush and highlighter. I love it but if you don’t like warmer, glowy shades like that, it’s probably not for you.

[@marymcpherson3693]

thumbs up on the brows!

[@yuliabudd4401]

You look superb Michele!! ❤

[@TheMicheleWang]

Aw, thanks!! 🥰

[@janedoherty4468]

I loved when you said “gloss” sounded so NY/LI. ❤❤❤

[@TheMicheleWang]

😁😁😁

[@premeyumlife443]

Thanks for sharing. ❤️😘😘😘Sandy

[@SueK2001]

Good morning Michele!❤

[@TheMicheleWang]

Good morning!! 😊

[@zino1806]

Min 32:11 I had exactly same problem with the Dior Backstage Powder 😢❗ Best regards from Germany 😊

[@LettyIsOkay]

MAC recently has a face palette for contour/bronzer/highlight, a quad, you might enjoy!

[@SoulmateVK]

Those blushes and lips products looks SO gorgeous on you 😍

[@TheMicheleWang]

Thank you so much!!

[@annakim5589]

I’m going to have to try that brow product ! 😊

[@taramccrawlutz7684]

I’ve used scotch tape to remove hard pan in the past. It might work on your contour duo.

[@bettydantzler5862]

Really like how the pen so subtly fills in the front if your brow!

[@jacquelinebarone766]

Your makeup looks amazing your skin looks beautiful and I love your brows

[@MB-ed6wi]

Thank you Michele. I will be trying the Dior foundation. I agree with your take on the Lisa Eldridge spot concealer, and I am disappointed in the small amount you get for the price.

[@donnafrei8062]

I enjoy all of your videos but yes, this is a nice format. I’m going into my 70’s so I have different skin issues than those under 60 but I do have normal to dry skin & dark under eyes. I have been using tinted moisturizers rather than foundations as they don’t accentuate or settle in my fine lines. I think that Dior Forever Hydra & Rodial Lowlighter might be worth a try! Tu for describing your results

[@TheMicheleWang]

Thank you Donna! Hope it works for you!

[@donnafrei8062]

Knowing how busy you are, your response is much appreciated. Thank u for all you do for us

[@elvirabroekhuizen8718]

I am going to buy this brow pennnnn!

[@fortinbralothar82]

This is definitely far better format.

[@kathleenhorn792]

“Afterburn”such a great description 😂as always love your videos

[@TheMicheleWang]

😂😂😂 Glad you enjoyed!

[@annemarietimmerman7213]

Hi dear Michele, i love this type of video, thank you for making it for us!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩Dior: only now and than i purchase something makeup from them, mostly disappointing, aslo this bronze/highlighter palette from last summer, hard pan in a minute indeed, Michele, i also switched to another bronzer. I purchase less and less from them. Well, a lilacmania highlighter lately, this product is super beautiful, such a pity that the shelf life is so short, that holds me back to purchase more from them. That foundation, a maybe. I purchased the foundation stick last summer from them, but my skin is so sensitive, too much fragrance, i gave it away. Suqqu 14: finallyh a cute, not too cool colour story from them again, and permanent colour, on the wish list when it comes to Selfridges!!! Wishing you a wonderful day!!!😘😘😘😘

[@handeeksi3772]

I really love your videos

[@missyscarborough8300]

Viseart has promised to restock this pallet and the praline pallet - can’t wait I’ve been wanting them both so much!!

[@SheriMorgan]

Thank you for the awesome video Michelle! Same thing happens to me with certain shadows( when you talk about the Addiction to Tokyo) the Surrat & Suqqu are usually perfect for no irritation… I always wonder how that happens … sorrry to ramble appreciate you! Love&Light from California 🤍🤍

[@dianehluch6665]

Have one of the blushes and it hard panned immediately!

[@gingerhalo123]

Uh oh… those Dior lip products are tempting 😂

[@jackietobin2949]

michele, what skin care prep product(s) do you love applying before your foundation/skin tint?