Makeup you’ll ALWAYS regret buying or returning

[@ellerchu]

If you like this video, it was inspired by multiple creators! You can watch their videos below for the fashion perspective. 🫶 ​⁠ Alexasunshine83: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJaqiKOfqM2lh7M Laini Ozark: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYrXcoiqbqupatE Christina Mychas: kzbin.info/www/bejne/joiVeKGugNOom5Y

[@marainaweyl7384]

I am so guilty of hoarding backups, I have this silly stress about products I love being discontinued or unattainable when I run out of them!

[@ellerchu]

I feel you 😭

[@BlackChamomile]

Real. As I grow up, I realize I should buy products for now because in the future, there will be something else appealing to me at that time.

[@EricaGarcia2000]

Yup. Ditto.

[@itsalldownhill4827]

I’m a “BU Hoarder” as well, and I think it deep seated within Me because for some reason….EVERYTHING I love whether makeup, clothing, FOOD….ends up being discontinued lol it’s like a running joke with My partner and i

[@nharber9837]

I feel you. I’m living that fear right now. I went into a deep depression and stopped caring for my appearance at all when I came out of it all my makeup was several years expired. I was low on my two favorite perfumes when I went in. When I came out both of my favorite perfumes have been discontinued, and a totally different profile is currently popular, so I can’t even find anything similar. I’m not into the clean/soap and vanilla scents that are everywhere right now. I’ve spent more time than I care to admit on Fragrantica trying to pin down what the profiles I like are so I at least have a starting point to look for a replacement. It sucks so hard. I’m basically having to start over entirely, and I’m honestly considering giving up. I really wish I bought like 6 of them when I had the chance, as I wore them every day. It was the one thing I splurged on, and the current lineup most designers have are a huge letdown. But for most products, I feel like they’re pretty interchangeable. I can find a different eyeliner. Black is always available. I can find new eyeshadow - neutral tones have staying power. Or lipstick. Red and berry tones are always findable. I can find a different blush, since brick reds are always around. I might even get tired of mine and be interested in a change. If it’s technique based you’ll probably be able to find something that works for you in the event of a discontinuation.

[@Bestie_Bri]

Never thought of the concept of having a “fantasy self” but this made me realize that I definitely buy for a “fantasy self” that would love bold lips or bright liners/blushes and neverrrr use it lol I definitely need to spotlight that part of my spending and stop while I’m ahead 🤣💸

[@ellerchu]

Same girl 😭

[@mediocrebankai]

I wanna add to this and say even if you loved something in the past, I loved to wear bright unusual color lipstick and eyeshadow when I was younger; it doesn’t mean you have to force yourself to do it or hold on to your past self if you just aren’t into that anymore. I am currently trying to come to terms with this and let go of this idea that I need a lime green eyeshadow (that I don’t want to wear anymore) to be a cool girl still.

[@daphne4983]

Just tone them down!

[@krisismav]

@@mediocrebankaii needed to hear this. I’m much older now than my makeup hayday of 2016. I used to own piles of palettes and buy the latest trendy product. Now i just use blush for everything from eyeshadow to lipstick. I really need to recognize that and that it’s okay to not wanna represent brat summer on your face.

[@carriekennedy5903]

Being an older person, I really miss having things like Avon samples to actually try for a week or so without committing. Those teeny lipstick samples were amazing. I’ve become a trial size first buyer. I’d rather pay a little more per unit for a small amount instead of buying larger more expensive options and feeling obligated to that choice. I just really miss practical purchasing.

[@suzannesteele1275]

Hi! If you have a Sephora or a Dept Store near you, you can ask for a sample of different items. My Bobbie Brown counter always makes me up a sample on the spot (most of the time in a tiny jar or container). Very helpful. PS: I'm 52 and remember those fantastic tiny lipstick samples. ❤💋

[@claudiaprandelli7141]

We still have Avon in Italy, I love them!! The problem is that they are not “tik tok “ worth .. but their products are really good and you get the chances to try them

[@brookewetuski5074]

Avon kid here!!! I inherited all of my mother’s samples and returns. Those were the Good Ole’ Days!!! My classmates would get Avon swag as party favors at sleepovers. ❤

[@sforzando]

for sure! Plus, I also don’t use certain products often enough to get through it before the expiry date - even for products that are tried and true for me 👍

[@deedeedussard]

Some places still give out samples. I was looking for a foundation and couldn't find my shade and I went to a big beauty store (I'm in the UK) and I asked for samples the lady was amazing she tried to match me and gave me 3 and told me to check them in daylight. She also gave me a few other samples too. She was lovely I was with her for an hour didn't buy anything but left with good advice and went back the next week and brought my correct shade from her

[@youngbreadyart]

for me my “fantasy self” is the one that wears neutrals… I do neutral looks like two times a month. maybe two times a week in fall, but grungy ones. so for me buying colorful, especially purple eyeshadow is the smartest thing ahah.

[@ellerchu]

I love that 😆 you are my fantasy self!!

[@BlauweWolken]

That’s so relatable! I love bold lips and I’ve definitely bought neutrals in the past hoping that a more ✨demure✨ me would like them, but that day never seems to come lol

[@justprocrastinating5007]

I feel this as well! Based on this type of advice there's a blue green lipstick that I never bought, but it happens all the time where I'm like you know what I want to wear with this look right now?? And I don't have it!! So yeah definitely good to know yourself when buying makeup

[@mistycuz2011]

As a person who has worked in cosmetic sales for years. ANY TIME I did a shade match I would walk my guests over to big windows or even ask them to walk outside to look and pick a shade. And yes! Make a note in your phone your perfect shade of foundation you love. So easy to compare side by side in store if you can’t, or don’t want help.

[@ellerchu]

I’ve never experienced this. They’re usually pretty quick in their shade matching. I have since learned how to shade match myself. 😅

[@lilyrpeace]

I suffer from buyers remorse so often and you make a ton of great points. You really have to be realistic when shopping otherwise you're just pouring money down the drain..

[@ellerchu]

Thank you for watching 💕

[@LiIyyyy]

I regretted the Tatcha dewy skin cream soooo much! Even worse it’s so expensive. It felt so nice on my skin but it broke me out so bad and clogged my pores. Honestly don’t know why I thought I needed a $70 moisturizer. Thankfully I gave it to my mom and it worked great for her. I don’t recommend it if you’re acne prone.

[@ellerchu]

I’ve had a mini of the Tatcha Dewy Skin cream and had a similar experience. 😅

[@Bubbles_123-bubbles]

Fr I don't understand why things are so expensive these days and the cream its self isn't even that good stuff are soooooooooooooooo over rated these days like sure the packaging is AMAZING but the cream is not that good it also broke me out really badly I tried it from my friend btw. And for like 100 dollars.

[@asrah14]

It feels luxurious on the skin, but it's just a thick moisturiser. You really can get exactly the same outcome from a jar of Nivea. I also regretted spending my hard earned money on it!!!

[@daphne4983]

Use it on your hands and feet

[@adjacent2583]

SAME

[@nevaehonrefni]

As an employee at Sephora, the lighting is exactly why I tell people to try at home with samples I'll make for them (Sephora still can do samples just not fragrance anymore) or have me put the product on, if it's not able to be a sample and see if it's truly a good product for you. Most of the time they come back and buy the products that did work, and we try again for the ones that didn't. I want the client to be happy. Irdc about the sale $$$. I'm a makeup artist through and through, the goal is to get the client their needs matched. I often tell people to get the lip treatments from Tower 28 over the Summer Friday balms. They're amazing and so much better. Better hydration, not sticky, gorgeous tints that are actually noticable, and a better price. I have every single one. The Summer Friday balms are over hyped. and T28 is $16 vs $24 for SFs

[@emixze]

What really gets me with some makeup products sometimes is I LIKE the color and I'm drawn to it, but it never looks good on me... but I still like the COLOR 😭

[@jessicaharrison4719]

Maybe use that color in your decor? Nail polish? Clothing? Or stationary? If you like the color and want to be surrounded by it, there are so many other ways to do that besides just using in your makeup, which you can't see without a mirror anyway.

[@yellowplasticsporks]

Makeupby Monica does amazing makeup colour theory videos

[@pineapplecolour255]

Omg same!! Colourpop's Cloudspun was litterly my dream palette but I look like clown wearing it😅

[@MukbangMondays]

As someone who suffers from buyers remorse ALOT your videos are so helpful ❤can’t wait to watch

[@ellerchu]

We’ve all been there 😭

[@laura-yo4es]

Maybe a bit out of topic but liquid blushes and bronzers if you already have the powder version. We don't actually need to layer them, a single step is enough most of the time

[@ellerchu]

This is a valid point that isn’t noted often! I personally layer them because it helps with longevity + it’s fun for me to mix colors. But on days when I’m in a rush, I only use one or the other.

[@stylesalvation]

I was going to add this is genius if you’re doing a project pan 😮 Getting two in one usage when trying to use up both a cream and powder product - although excessive, great for project planners 😅

[@laurelinvanyar]

Since I started keeping all my makeup in a small organizer, I've found that I cut down drastically on impulse purchases. If I buy a product, I have to ask myself "Is this worth the space it's taking? Will it replace something I'm not using? Do I already own something similar?" Also following panning subreddits and youtube vlogs really inspires me to finish up what I have instead of buying more.

[@Moo-2310]

I'm using basically the same strategies! Keeping my makeup in one tiny drawer has really helped me because not only do I not buy more because of the space but also I can see all the stuff I do own much easier. And I'm the same with panning/low consumption channels. They're so helpful, I've started being able to look at the stuff I have as opposed to the stuff I don't.

[@ellacartooness5634]

This video hit so many good points!! I have a plentiful stash of makeup stuff, especially lippies, and it's really dawned on me that makeup takes FOREVER to use up. That's really helped me to not buy stuff just because it's on sale and to not buy backups/replacements, I just have so much stuff XD The one and only thing I buy backups of is my makeup cleansers, I currently have 3 bottles of my oil cleanser because it removes all my makeup perfectly and doesn't irritate my skin (the three pack was also 50% off, so I snagged that deal asap XD) Another thing that's good to keep in mind is that just because you have space/money to buy something new, doesn't always mean you should. For example, I recently finished a whole lip oil, but didn't go out and buy another one because I still have more lip oils in my stash and I want to save my money for a future makeup purchase I really want to try.

[@ellerchu]

Thank you for watching and sharing your experience 🫶

[@luni_kyuu]

i completely agree with you in regards to products that are easier to use. i felt hard for the liquid blush trend only to realize that its such a fuss to deal with- its patchy because you need a certain technique to blend it and its so PIGMENTED (making it hard to build up). SADLY, the same thing calls for loose powders. i've been trying to use up the ones in my collection but these products last forever. both a curse and a blessing sometimes 😤💸

[@ellerchu]

Curse and a blessing is the best way to put it 😅

[@mediocrebankai]

I just want to share with makeup anonymous here on youtube PLEASE stop buying things just because its good. I bought the haus lab’s foundation because it seemed like an amazing product, and it is good, however…I DONT EVEN LIKE FULL COVERAGE FOUNDATION ANYMORE. I already had complexion products I loved and work perfectly for me so whyyy. Just because something is good doesn’t mean you need it, or that it is your style/taste, will suit your body type, skin color, texture ect. I know this and still did it so please, try not to get swept away in the frenzy. Now I am trying to sell an expensive bottle I’ve never tested and wasted money don’t be like me 😂

[@ellerchu]

This is also something I have to remember. Because then you don’t want to get rid of it, but you also don’t get enough use out of it. 😭

[@mediocrebankai]

@@ellerchu EXACTLY 😭

[@elizabethtangora4353]

This is such a good point. I feel like the rise of shopping and makeup videos as a form of relaxation has made me shop in reverse, where instead of thinking about what I need and *then* looking for the best match for that need, I learn about and end up wanting a product before I ever even consider needing it.

[@lindasadler6338]

I recently had my colors done, and found out that I look best in cool tones. It really helps with shade selection, and when I see beautiful warm shades that I am tempted to buy.

[@mediocrebankai]

This. I went through my makeup the other day and saw a trend in my lip shades I used most. They were almost all some variation of the same shade just light or darker or a different format. I got rid of a bunch that I was drawn to but never picked when getting ready.

[@voidbish1812]

Also another hack while shopping for complexion products is testing it on your neck and if you have a possibility going outside or to a window to see it in daylight. I usually shop alone so i go to complexion first and go back and forth to see if it is my shade🙌🏻

[@ellerchu]

I also test on my neck because it won’t interfere with makeup I’m already wearing!

[@Bazibishop]

Finding content creators with similar preferences/ taste to me has helped me massively. if I buy something that someone I trust has recommended, It drastically decreases the likelihood that I will regret the purchase. I only regret products if it’s trend based/ something I’ve chosen at random. I regretted something for the first time this year a few months ago and it’s the worst feeling. I hate not using something I’ve bought.

[@085cur1ty]

ha! i’m the complete opposite with lipsticks! i used to try and try again with nudes but they never suited my skin tone, but a lovely pink or red is what i always come back to! i’ve given up buying nude lipsticks now😌 totally agree with difficult to use/ time consuming products too. if you aren’t going to grab it then there’s no point spending your money on it!

[@ellerchu]

This 🙌

[@sereinwu]

Love this video! I feel like there’s a shift in understanding what is realistic for most vs. influencers and creators.

[@veroniquehill9314]

Elle: 'You don't need the same product in multiple shades' Me looking over at my 14 Rhode peptide lippies and 8 Summer Fridays lip balms: ....... Oops

[@ellerchu]

We are all GUILTY 👨‍⚖️

[@icymaya217]

I’m guilty of this with the rare beauty blushes. But they are the blushes I reach for the most! But… I don’t need 5 🤦‍♀️ I do reach for 3 shades regularly tho

[@AnnaTodorova_piano]

Uh YES I DO because I 100% I’m using them every day. I love Maybelline Vinyl ink lipsticks and I have them in couple of different shades that all suit me and that I use regularly.

[@prachiparte6012]

​​@@AnnaTodorova_pianoare these lipsticks sticky? I was planning to buy it but as we know all influencers dont really tell the exact cons of the product I thought of asking u🙃 Also tell me if they are long lasting

[@Bunijoon]

Same with milani lip oils 🫣

[@Animanimal-si1ci]

I bought the lightest pink shade of the fat oil slick click (02 - Clout - Soft baby pink) from Nyx, and I was so exited to wear it. I thought it would suit my completion, but my heart sank when i tried it on at home and looked in the mirror. It looked so ugly on me, and I completely hated it. It makes me so sad, because if I’ve just bought another shade, it probably would’ve been one of my favorite lip products. Now it just lies on the bottom of my makeup bag, never to be used again:(. Now, every time I see it, it just makes me feel guilty, since I wasted all my money(at the time) on a product I never use🙁

[@ellerchu]

Ugh I’ve done this one too many times 😭 Maybe you could try mixing it with different lip liners?

[@pnpn-u6cpn]

use a brown lip liner with it!

[@MishaMohtisham]

Try mixing a lipliner with itttt

[@mediocrebankai]

I am a personal victim of the bunny tongue trend 😢

[@Star-po6gq]

Depot it and put in a lip balm container, add some eye shadow to adjust the colour...that's what I do and it works

[@maddie8415]

Great video! You really did cover every reason I have regretted buying a beauty product, which has sadly been more times than I'd like to think of. I also think it's helpful to just be honest about what happens to beauty products we don't use or want...we usually throw them out. People use the word "de-clutter" to feel better about it, but when you've used a product and had it sitting around for a considerable amount of time it's usually best to pitch it rather than hope that it's safe to give to someone else (who may not really want it, anyway). This kind of honesty does help deter me from buying excessive amounts of products or ones that are redundant to what I already have. I don't want to create unnecessary waste and throw my money away in the process!

[@LydiaReneeDarling]

I hear you, but listen- my makeup expires when I do 😂💀 used to be a makeup artist part time and I’d never do that on a client but on myself I’ll take the risk and get my money’s worth, lol! Great vid per usual ❤

[@ellerchu]

I think we all keep makeup for longer then we should 😅

[@LydiaReneeDarling]

@@ellerchu right, guilty as charged! Glad to see you cover the overconsumption 'trend' going around and chatting about it in more detail xx love your vids!

[@Moo-2310]

Lmao I'm so guilty of this! I absolutely horrified my brother the other day because he found a lipstick in his room (god knows how it got there lol) and I said I thought it was from like 2018.

[@rainbowcat498]

I have makeup from high school (im 24)!!!

[@Marlene_b]

Omg you have no idea how much this changed my perspective I’m still in Highschool and getting up in the morning is challenging enough and once you mention to get products to fit the personal routine it makes so much more sense on why I don’t use most of the products I have 🤦‍♀️💸

[@urfavbrookeeeee]

how does this one have 620 views???? I’ve been a fan of you for so long, you deserve sm more exposure!!

[@ellerchu]

It's okay, we'll get there one day ;)

[@sssa-q8y]

1. Wrong shade 2. Hard to use 3. Not useful 4. Trendy 5. No research 6. Extra shades 7. Palettes 8. Backup 9. Packaging 10. Sales

[@jazwhoaskedforthis]

I'm very guilty of getting backups of a product or duplicates in multiple shades. I've had so many holy grail products discontinued, though. It's a response to that lol. At least it tends to be stuff I'd realistically go through and pan, like a specific face powder or primer or mascara or lip balm. I do go through lip tints as well. Skincare too. I have some backups of things I've used for years, and I don't really try a bunch of skincare so I do use it up in time. I need to never buy eyeshadow again, I almost never wear it. I just like touching it lol

[@TeresaMacOG]

I'm going to leave this on playlist so I can watch everytime I think about shopping - Thank You!

[@ellerchu]

I hope it helps your future self 🫶

[@Vshlynnn]

I do have to say, I love buying for my ‘fantasy self’ & I use that to get me out of my comfort zone. I love red lipstick! I recently bought black lipstick & I’m obsessed!! For me, buying things for my fantasy self & then wearing them boosts my confidence 😌 Anyway, great video! Thank you for the info

[@ellerchu]

I love that!

[@itshope7813]

thank you Elle for once again talking me out of buying unnecessary things!

[@ellerchu]

Thank you for watching again!!

[@saffy771]

Oh yeah, I'm lazy and very simplistic when it comes to makeup, yet I still got 4 of the Rare Beauty liquid blushes. But to be fair, I didn’t expect that they would be harder to use and soo pigmented. In the morning I tend to reach out for a blush stick or sheer cream blush and I only use the liquid blushes when I have more time to get ready. Oh well, I at least learned my lesson now

[@ellerchu]

Sometimes you have to experience things to learn a lesson. 😅

[@lavayuki]

I regretted the multiple shades thing and buying tons of backups for skincare. I remember buying two of the rare beauty lip oils and ended up hating them, and now i am stuck with a product I hate in two shades.... such a waste of money. I just have two face palettes, just the too faced one which I bought years ago, and the ND glam face palette and I only use them for travel or work, as they are quick and easy. I like everything in the ND one so I get really good use of it, not a single bit of it I do not like

[@ellerchu]

I made the exact same mistake with the Rare Beauty lip oils 😭

[@Ducktective-]

The one time I’ve gotten shade matched at Sephora, the woman helping me actually did so good with the shade matching and told me to go outside to see if it worked. ALWAYS CHECK OUTSIDE PLEASE

[@Arbee1000]

This is helpful today b/c I’m trying so hard not to be influenced by all of the Lipstick Day sales. Especially Ulta’s free gifts with purchase today. I have to keep reminding myself that I rarely wear lipstick & I get grossed out by lip glosses (or anything with a wand that you apply to your mouth & put back in the tube). I mainly wear lip balms, and I already have plenty!

[@11lizzie9]

came as soon as it dropped. so excited to watch!!

[@ellerchu]

You’re the best 🫶🥹

[@11lizzie9]

@@ellerchu yw 💝

[@simplysarah5833]

I love your earrings!! And your makeup looks so pretty in this video. 🎀❤️💸

[@ellerchu]

You're so kind, thank you

[@nalee4189]

This really open my eyes on how I DO SETTLE for less caz the one i want was out of stock or how I get things because of packageing. Im so happy in do this thing where i can only buy a new product if I hit pan of use up 2 other products!!

[@hannahysabelle]

I’m so guilty of settling for something when what I was looking for was out of stock 😭 as soon as I swipe my card I’m already feeling buyers remorse and yet I STILL DO IT

[@xvii2268]

i only buy my backups when the im running out of the original product(like a week or two left). i noticed that if i do that earlier the excitement of unpacking a new product tends to get the best of me, and then i only want to use the newer one cuz pretty shiny packaging. hope this helps!

[@sasamafrass]

Not buying for my fantasy self is a huge one, I have saved so much money

[@angelsnaiilz]

i learned the hard to use / fantasy self thing pretty quick!! my routine is pretty short: i almost only ever use black shadow, i never use complexion products and rarely touch lipstick (i prefer glosses) and realizing all of that has saved me a lot of wasted product and money! :”)

[@ellerchu]

For someone who has a small routine, what time of makeup videos do you tend to watch?

[@TheLilyGraceLife]

The only one I personally disagree with is the different shades. Personally, when buying new shades of the same product, what tends to happen with me (and this is mostly with lip products), they have different purposes (school, weekend, and going out) or I prefer the new shade. For example: I had the charlotte tilbury pillowtalk mini lipstick, and I wore it daily until I bought the pillowtalk fair shade. Pillowtalk fair is an overall better shade for me as it's my natural shade and it's perfect to layer over lip liners for a different finish, but it didn’t exist at the time, and even if it did, it wasn’t in my budget at the time where the mini was. Same with the e.l.f liquid blush, I initially had the dusty rose blush, which worked really well with my pillowtalk lipstick. However, it often looks too peach with the pillowtalk fair lipstick, so I bought the shade suave mauve, which I prefer overall. I also have only one of every other product (bar eyeshadow and eyeliner (My friend got me one extra when I already owned one.)) Personally, I think different shades (or different formulas) are ok if they're for different purposes (situations or parts in a routine) that are often occurrences.

[@ellerchu]

Fair points! I personally also have the same experience for certain things, especially as someone who switches my look constantly. But I’m also speaking from experience where the rule of buying in a different color doesn’t always apply. 😅

[@zhouming6694]

(Sorry if bad English, it's not my first language 😭) For regret #1, I agree with foundations and concealers, but for blushes and eyeshadows, no matter how much I don't like them when I look at them separately, I found that with clothes, wigs, accessories and stuffs, there are always ways to make it look nice to your preferences :D

[@ellerchu]

Your English is great! You are right though, there are many ways to save products.

[@mlwtennessee322]

Your English is beautiful. I admire you for being able to speak two languages so well.

[@-Radical.Ed-]

I agree except on the part of extra shades. If a formula is good, you might want to try other colors, I stick to very fee brands but try different tones so far I have some tints and I use all of them.

[@glitterbubbleworm]

LOVE THIS KIND OF CONTENT!!!

[@ellerchu]

♥️♥️♥️

[@callmesere]

I always watch your videos before thinking of buying something, this one has sooo many good points, thanks!!

[@ebulliently]

girl where have you BEEN my whole life? i have never been called out so accurately, it’s like you’re in my brain. instantly subscribed 💸

[@vivianlui7851]

ive finally realized i like foundations that are more matte to satin, after years of buying the more glowy formulas and wondering why i dont wear them

[@minmoonnightcore570]

Honestly i’ve bought many bad products but I don’t regret it. It was mostly cheap, and so I could learn techniques, the colours I like on my skin, styles, etc. Did that for about 3 years and I have so many product I stopped using within a month. But now I’m finally ready to commit to better brands and more expensive make up :)

[@ellerchu]

I think we all go through that phase - it helps to learn what we like!

[@StoneSaysHello]

For the foundation/colour matching one, you can also swatch a bunch of shades that look like they match, write down what they are, than leave the Sephora for a bit to look at them in different lighting. You could go so far as to go home, or just hang out in your car/the mall before going back in.

[@ifyouabandonmeilltrackyoudown]

can you please do a video recommending skincare for different skin types? tysm!!

[@moonlightstaystray]

I have the rare beauty blush in the hope shade and I blend it in 10 seconds max. The trick is to just put a very small drop on each check

[@lilbean941]

loved this! i try to be as conscious as possible so I love this kind of deinfluencing videos

[@ellerchu]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@lapetitefleur3482]

I still have makeup from Middle school and the only makeup item i keep thinking about is a white/cream eyeliner for my waterline. But i keep holding out because im EXTREMELY frugal.

[@ellerchu]

My makeup would be over 10 years old if I kept it from middle school 🫣

[@jiminsaccident7234]

I have a bad habit of over-consuming things like lip products and body mists. Most of the time I land up hating it or having something just like it.. 😭 thank you so much for these videos, it brings me down to reality!

[@pompom2621]

Another product I wouldn't buy often are makeup brushes. You don't need expensive ones to work either, sometimes it's all about your skills in makeup and understanding of a product. I still use the same 4 morphe brushes for eyeshadow which I bought 5 years ago. I have a variety of other brushes for liquid and powder products, but I definitely won't buy a similar brush in a different brand. You shouldn't buy a brush just for a product either. You either already have a brush at home that will do the same job or you end up hating the product you bought and will rarely use it.

[@mountain85]

The makeup is on point, you look great! And very good advices.

[@Milenaskoczen-o1u]

I absolutely love your videos and was in shock when I seen you only had about 15k followers because GIRL you deserve so much more before I want to make a makeup purchase I watch one or two of your videos thanks so much for the videos you make ❤️

[@ellerchu]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it, thank you for watching ♥️

[@jusatoo]

omg I genuinely think rare beauty blush is so easy to apply, although you need to be light handed

[@ellerchu]

I think people just don’t like the fuss, which I understand

[@xperoxysm]

My art teacher said I have a collectors mentality and he was right, not only with arts supplies but also with makeup. I tend to buy whole collections or multiple colours of formulas I like even when I only use the one I brought first.. eventhough I use all my makeup, I have to much to use it up before it expires. And I tend to keep things waaaaay past their use date 😢

[@xperoxysm]

I have forced myself to rotate my full face, every week I change up my eyeshadow pallete, blush and lipstick selection so I use more of my makeup

[@theecoedit]

It’s hard for me because i’m a beauty youtuber (a very small one) and one of the premises i have for my channel is that i want to try things so my followers can decide if it’s good for them or not

[@LadyAltaria]

People find the Rare blushes difficult?? I love it & it’s my daily go-to because it’s so easy to just slap on and blend in 20 seconds?,,

[@duck1831]

Liquid blushes are hard for me to use because they’re so pigmented. I’m very pale and I like very light pink blushes, and no liquid blushes ever look how I want on me! The only blush that dose is the lightest one in the elf blush palette

[@bedgown]

Love the video! Would love if you made a dedicated video on your makeup, what you wear and a tutorial on your looks. I didnt see one on your channel and i absolutely love ur makeup style

[@ellerchu]

I have a tutorial called "how to look like a filter in real life" which shows how I do my makeup in most videos. 😊

[@katieblendermann1567]

Good point, buying things for your "fantasy self" isn't practical. But how do you differentiate between buying something for your fantasy self vs buying something to try a new thing/get out of your comfort zone? For example, I like colorful makeup and want to get into it more, but I don't do rainbow eyeshadow everyday. I do simpler/natural makeup much more often!

[@ellerchu]

I think it's up to you to determine your limits! As someone who plays with makeup for fun, I personally allow SOME room for this, but I try not to go overboard. Example: In the past i've bought a few colorful palettes for the moments I want to experiment! But I don't continue buying them because I don't get much use out of it. This also allows room for me to grow and change my preferences. But other people who are more minimal or practical won't even bother. I would base it on your lifestyle and relationship with makeup!

[@sleepyheadsarah]

The makeup item I always regret buying is clear brow gels. Truly none of them has ever worked for me (my brow hairs are simply too powerful, I guess). And yet I keep lying to myself thinking.

[@heatherkitty3782]

I relate to number 1 so much. I got a tower28 concealer in the totally wrong shade, way too dark and all the concealers dont fit my tone and were too warm (olive tone girlie sob) so I bought it and ended up throwing it out bc I just couldn’t use it. Nobody I know who wears makeup is that tone, so while I hate to have wasted it, I kinda had no choice. And #3/#4 makes total sense, so what I do to try to make sure I’m not buying smth just for trends or getting a certain look is to try it in store/wait on it a little b4 buying. Stopped myself from buying viral halo glow that way bc I found my skin reacted poorly to it and again, there was no shade that matched me well

[@sourlimerick]

I feel you as an olive toned girlie who just started wearing makeup and hasn’t found the perfect shade match yet. You can try mixing with colour correcting concealers or green primer next time you end up with a shade that doesn’t match - that way it’s not wasted :)

[@ellerchu]

Yes, shades play a huge role in if you like a product. If it’s a bad shade, I can’t even enjoy the formula. 😭

[@heatherkitty3782]

@@sourlimerick omg I did not know that😭 thx for the tip!

[@sourlimerick]

⁠@@heatherkitty3782 np! It’s tough for us olive tones, so I recommend looking up products recommended by ppl who are of a similar shade since there’s various olive toned shades too (light to dark, mute, warm to cool etc.), and wishing you the best on your shade matching journey 😊

[@PreppyvolleyballScrumdiddlyump]

Hiii this video gave me some really good advice ❤

[@ellerchu]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@kimpoirier236]

i think a lot of makeup lovers may have some degree of shopping addiction. whenever they're feeling down about themselves, they convince themselves the solution to their unhappiness is that YSL lipstick or rare beauty blush -- buying items in the wrong shade in the deluded hope they can somehow become that "fantasy self" with the right purchase. while i definitely believe in treating yourself occasionally, your first instinct when you feel sad or hopeless should never be to pick up your credit card.

[@lizstyla88]

I think buying a back up when you see it on sale is good if you are in the same position as me where you wear the same foundation and loose powder everyday and don't try different ones. However, one as a back up when it's on sale to save a couple of dollars is helpful. However, if you have multiple back ups then I can understand the issue because it could expire before you use it

[@sarahyoung6759]

💵 thank you for what you do! I cannot buy anything anymore without watching multiple beauty content creator videos on it and reading about it on Reddit lol. I did take a risk and buy the One Size oil sucker primer this week without seeing many reviews and no regrets!

[@ellerchu]

Woo! I'm glad the purchase worked out for you.

[@MakeupCleaningAndCats]

I have the apricot bésame cosmetics blush and I liked it so much that I bought the other 2 colors.. but still like the first one more. Lately have been using one of the other shades more though. I also bought the colourpop sailor moon blush just for the packaging because of the black cat lol.. trying to use it more too

[@ellerchu]

I like to rotate the shades weekly to make sure I’m getting use out of each color!

[@tatianamichelle4617]

Just so y’all know. Ulta has a 60 day return policy on almost everything even if it is used

[@bloodymary9404]

Pretty packaging is why I buy crème shop.

[@loralaig]

i'm into makeup since last year and thank god i did so many researches and i didn't regret buying almost all of my products, i do regret buying rare beauty's silky touch highlighter though

[@therealmykag]

Lmao super helpful getting this during the Ulta sales haha

[@LadyInJuly96]

This also made me realize I do have products that are finicky/messy to use that I have been avoiding. I have the nars orgasm liquid blush and its not messy per se but its just kind of inconvenient to use as i have to put it on the back of my hand first before applying, and I haven’t used it at all since I’ve gotten a cream blush that I much prefer. Such a shame cause it is a nice color but I definitely prefer something that is easier to apply

[@ellerchu]

Would using a makeup palette get you to use it more? I’ve been feeling this way about loose powder lately. 😭

[@jkc8407]

I always research ingredients in anything that goes on my face! I'm oily and breakout prone, so there is no way I could just pick up whatever and slap it on without anxiety! I did impulse buy Alastin A-Luminate Brightening Serum. Those of you familiar with that brand you know how expensive it is. It's still sitting in my cabinet. I was bummed. My skin doesn't like something in it. I usually NEVER play with skincare, and that is why. Always get on an ingredient finder site to make sure your skin will be more likely to respond in a way that you won't want to put a pillow case over your head! One thing I don't understand is the people who buy 200.00 retinol when you can get Tretinoin (gold standard in skincare) for maybe 40.00 with insurance and usually 78.00 tops without. You don't even need to go to a dermatologist. There are online providers that will prescribe and mail you effective skincare. It's been a huge money saver and I get results!!!

[@s0ficaaa]

love the video!!! you worded your points so perfectly, really helpful. the makeup brush as the mic is so cute hahahah

[@nahdeshiko]

Yes, I regret purchasing PH lip balms... I got a whole set and now I don't know what do to with them! 😭

[@IshitaTewari]

This is so much needed for me ❤ working in a beauty company. We always have a 30% and even 50% off on most of the high-end brands so because of that I have ordered so much of really higher products like Gucci, CharlotteTilbury ,YSL that it just seems like a burden to me, whenever I use them . Also because using a beauty product takes me forever. 😅

[@ellerchu]

If I had that discount.. I wouldn’t be able to control myself either 😅

[@jasminetruong733]

I bought a black honey lipstick dupe and I absolutely hated it 😭 I regret buying it and I literally ended up getting the Clinique one

[@ellerchu]

This is why dupes are not my favorite. I think they’re only great if you don’t plan on ever buying the high-end version or want to try before committing (bc that’s when you truly save money)!

[@erinobrien8453]

Great video...the brush as a microphone tho.....EPIC!! ❤ GREAT JOB

[@rachelmoskowitz3184]

I loved this video, getting to the sales one, I do a lot of research and I know which brands and which products never go on sale and when they go on sale I get it.

[@ellerchu]

Same! It helps to figure out the common sale patterns for brands too.

[@rachelmoskowitz3184]

@@ellerchu exactly

[@rachelmoskowitz3184]

@@ellerchu I love your videos

[@ancavandermerwe3618]

i love your editing style it is so great your literally my fave youtuber!

[@ellerchu]

Ahhhhh, I’m so honored. 🫶

[@terrineumann5223]

Using a credit card is ok depending on how you use it. I have used a credit card many times. I have always had the money to buy it. There are benefits to do so, cash back improving credit score etc.

[@ellerchu]

I was saying it in the context of going into debt. If you can use it responsibly, then do what works for you. 😊

[@Sherralyn]

The last time I was shade matched at Ulta, the set up was just a few feet from the hige front windows, so natural the light was right there. The match was great as was the makeup sales person. Money emoji!!

[@ellerchu]

That's great! I'm glad it worked out for you.

[@ccc4sc4sh1ee__]

this video popped up in my recommended after i made a purchase 😭

[@wendyfrench8042]

My worst habit is buying because it’s on so. I had an unhealthy relationship with makeup, before it was clothes, before that was shoes (didn’t wear 90% of what I bought!) but now it’s perfume - I can’t seem not to have a vice.

[@ellerchu]

This might be obvious, but replacing shopping with a hobby that you enjoy more could help! I’ve found reading, play games, walks, etc has been helpful for me.

[@mollywalker1354]

The SACHEU lip stain is something I will buy again and again for my makeup bag I love it so much and literally use it for every makeup look

[@ellerchu]

interesting!

[@ajz1205]

The makeup brush microphone 😂

[@ellerchu]

🤪

[@thegurl729]

My fantasy self is wearing nude lipstick. As much as I want to wear it but I don't feel confident and beautiful. On the other hand, I feel so confident when I have red lipstick on. I feel like I can pull off any shade of red. But I have a lot of nude lipstick as well but I cannot wear it always.

[@lillyk721]

One thing I learnt, no point of trying product new product if what you have does the job alr. Especially if its more expensive!!

[@GLAMGENX]

I’ve bought on impulse and I just return it. I’m a big proponent of retuning if didn’t work out- whether impulse or curiously buy.

[@ellerchu]

I’m not against it and have returned my fair share. But I hate that it gets thrown out!

[@GLAMGENX]

@@ellerchu true that

[@LadyInJuly96]

This was a hard watch cause I am GUILTY! lol especially of buying different shades of the same product. My biggest makeup purchase regret to date is buying a whole collection of color pop blushes, and I don’t even use them! This is also guilty of buying for the packaging, because they were those heart shaped blushes… At the time the previous release had sold out so that was another thing, the scarcity or limited-edition-ness of it all. Thankfully colorpop is on the more affordable side but still, such a waste!

[@ellerchu]

I had the same feelings with the colourpop heart shape blushes! I haven’t bought them but always consider it lol

[@magnolia7832]

One thing that never worked for me was the Too faced Born This Way foundation. I mostly got it since it was one of the only brands that had my shade since I’m extremely pale. No matter what I did, it always looked so cakey. I read up about it online and other people were saying the same thing.

[@Coral-Buddy]

If you're decluttering makeup and skincare that you don't like but you can't return as it's used, you can either sell it on eBay as "lightly used" or donate to a charity shop or a women's shelter. For pump type makeup, it's the most sanitary. For powder products like eyeshadows and tube products lipsticks, wipe off the top layer that has came in contact with your face or makeup brush. I'm not sure whether liquid products like lip gloss or creams in pots can be donated, but there's no harm asking if they would accept them. Face creams can be repurposed as a hand body cream if it doesn't work well with your face.

[@ellerchu]

All good tips! Thanks for sharing with us. :)

[@elizabethtangora4353]

Man, I am so weak for the value sets. I think it has to do with the mindset that I’m getting myself a fun present, so one semi-reasonably priced box with one or two things I want gets me too excited to think about the fact that I’m never going to wear that super pigmented, orange-red lipstick. 💸

[@ellerchu]

I’m the opposite! I’d rather buy one good thing I’ll love than a value set of okay items (with maybe something I’ll like).

[@elizabethtangora4353]

@@ellerchu I’m definitely trying to remind myself that buying the one thing I actually want instead of the 5 things I sort of want will make me happier in the long run. I’ve been value set free for years but I have them all saved on my wishlist.

[@laramauss1948]

my downfall are almost always mystery beauty boxes. When i open them i find a lot of strange products in color (which nobody wanted) or the 10th cleanser or fixing spray (both are very cheap to produce) or a nude lipstick for everyone, but I am not everyone. And I hate absolutely the 2 ml shisedo face cream samples etc. It doesn’t matter if it is the most expensive sample, I hate these little things.

[@ellerchu]

Mystery boxes are a big no for me, I like to know what I'm buying!