My #1 Product From My FAVORITE Drugstore Brands

[@denilane9189]

Jessica Braun is in love with you too lol i was like yes yes yes go everybody go lol.................. she was like she will speak one word and youll melt. thats lkinda true!!! expect some new subscribers im guessing yay newbies lol

[@libertyjay5580]

The Essence Matt Touch Blush in Blossom me up is my very favorite blush of my many, many high end and drugstore blushes!

[@mmkline1989]

I totally guessed the ELF and Wet n Wild products. I too am not terribly fond of the cover girl products I have tried - I hate the smell of their lipsticks in particular. For Flower the Heatwave bronzer pulls ahead of the foundation for me, the tone is just right for my skin. Loved the video!

[@MandyLeaBeauty]

Thanks Marilee!😁❤️❤️😊

[@CA-bw9vw]

I SO AGREE with the Maybelline Lash Sensational. I bought the Loreal Lash Paradise because everyone kept raving about it, only to get the clumpiest, heaviest (NO curl), flakiest lashes EVER 🤦‍♀️ Meanwhile the Maybelline LS gives a separated, lengthened lash look, it doesn't flake or smudge even when I'm dripping sweat, yet it's easier to remove than the Loreal LP. So yeah, PSA to all beginners out there before they go out and buy the relatively more expensive Loreal LP.

[@larissamartinez6880]

Another channel I really love (besides yours) Jen Phelps does this video every year as her favorites change. I was so excited to see you doing this video too and what your favorites are!

[@rebahensley5323]

Everybody's mentioning Jessica Braun. Hey! I already knew you were special. Lol. But it is nice to get a nod now and then.

[@allthescarves]

You are KILLING it with these videos! Fast becoming my favorite Beauty KZbinr... you have the best energy and we share similar tastes in makeup looks.

[@amysmithssportsandmakeup1397]

OMG you have to try the Flower beauty Jungle Lights 6 shadow palette. The most foiled metallics I have ever used. A bronze, sage green, a reddish bronze, a gold,, a dark purple and a lavender. I use them almost every time and people always ask how I did my make up!

[@rebekahk371]

It finally hit me that you remind me of Meg Ryan in her heyday! You're way more beautiful but with that down-to-earth girl next door vibe. I would love if you did a video on the sneaky drugstore prices, value and packaging like that Milani gloss! Now I don't feel bad for buying my Fenty. 😀

[@irmaris7]

She reminds me of an actress called Monet Mazur. I'm currently watching a series where she's in, and I kept thinking, she reminds me if someone! and I finally made the connection! she reminds me of MandyLea! hahaha :)

[@meganboyles8768]

Rebekah K I totally agree! She is Meg Ryan’s younger doppelgänger!!!

[@meganboyles8768]

Loved this video! You had me laughing so hard when you called the Jordana liner a “poser!” Ha!

[@rebekahk371]

@@irmaris7 I have to check that actress out now!

[@PrincessHeathaB]

OMG yes, I was trying to place it and you are dead on.

[@savanah1407]

Oh heck yeah! The Colourpop Going Coconuts palette is Amazing. Shame on Milani for that over packaging on their gloss!

[@rachelleensor3147]

She called me lovely!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jamietaylor71]

Rachelle Ensor Lol

[@rachelleensor3147]

But I jus realized mandy spelled my name wrong in the description!!! 😭 😂🥰😘

[@davinastacey8738]

Great picks. I live essence long lasting eyeliners and their mascaras aswell. Also the Maybelline lipsticks the did for all skin tones are so nice. My fav is 373 mauve for me, smells so good to xxx

[@KM-im1yl]

When i heard your name in jessica brauns video i was like heck yeaaass you deserve more recognition ❤❤❤

[@evachiofalo4427]

I loved the melted shock shadows☹️ essence always change up their sortiment in spring and fall and often, they definitely discontinue the wrong products...

[@hillaryhoshaw]

I have no idea how you pull off a silvery eye, soft pink lip and an orange shirt... but here we are and you look fabulous! Loved this video and I appreciate you taking the time to swatch the products. 😊

[@ajeanne1000]

Thank you Mandy! I find your content so informative and fun. I enjoy your very real down-to-earth self-deprecating humor. You're my favorite "more mature" KZbin makeup guru. Thanks and be well.

[@thetterich36]

Thanks! Always great to get new ideas for affordable makeup :). Was surprised not to have you mention Physician’s Formula Butter Bronzer. Probably my all time fave drugstore item.

[@MandyLeaBeauty]

Thanks Teri!❤️ I do so love the butter bronzer, but I don’t love a lot of other things from Physicians Formula so they aren’t really a brand favorite:) It’s tough to narrow things down!😄

[@melissaann8602]

So from Mabelline I love the falsies lash lift mascara!! From colourpop the flexitarian highlighter, Milani i love their blushes! From elf it’s the halo powder it’s perfect for my dry skin, from essence their brow gel is amazing! From J cat beauty their aquasurance powder foundation with the Catrice dewy setting spray (a match made in heaven! Lol) L’Oréal for me is the true match super blendable foundation! It’s gorgeous on dry skin babes! From revlon I absolutely love their skin lights prismatic highlight in daybreak glimmer!!!! Wet n wild i have two the Dewey photofocus foundation for my dry skin is just the right amount of dew and it lasts , but also the photofocus eyeshadow primer! It’s the bomb!!!! Ty for doing this! You should do a video using our worst makeup !!! Stuff that we hate! A full face of it!! Lol!

[@MrsMelissaM]

Great idea from your viewer & great job on your picks Mandy! I had a few that would be the same!

[@kekkelpenneypeckeltoot5700]

I’ve seen 3 or 4 people mentioning you and I’m so glad because you deserve it so much!!! I’m 43 and I’m guessing I’m about 10 or so years older than you and I miss having skin as lovely as yours! Deceitful packaging is completely annoying, you’re so right!

[@rachaelhutchinsonmua]

The essence satin touch blush in the shade satin love is my all-time favorite, most used blush.

[@birdmad9]

Agreed - such a great blush

[@skygods89ify]

New to your channel, recommended from Jessica Braun i think. Gonna binge your videos lol

[@melissamorello1700]

Lori Coocen same!

[@ksandoval84]

This is great! I was late to the game & just discovered Colourpop palettes in the last 6 months. I own 5 now🤦🏼‍♀️😂 Did you see Jessica Braun shout you out as one of her favorite YTers?👏🏻

[@majaosland1335]

ksandoval84 it was so awesome to see Mandy recommended by Jessica. She also talked about Julia Adams which made me so happy. Check her out! She’s a fellow Canadian which made me so happy

[@patriciapaquette3700]

I was so happy to hear Jessica Braun mention your. You deserve it and more. I just love your videos

[@MandyLeaBeauty]

Thank you Patricia!😊❤️❤️❤️☺️

[@KeepBeautyReal1]

Great vid, Mandy! I totally agree-I’ve really been paying attention to net weight of products because sometimes it’s shocking how expensive some drugstore items really are when you break down the cost per oz!

[@MandyLeaBeauty]

Thanks Kelly! Glad to know I’m not the only one!😄

[@Patti-1962]

I LOVE this video. I used to use high end makeup, but due to chronic health problems, I had to retire early.... which meant I could no longer afford these. So I literally gave myself a year to try affordable products to find replacements for my expensive ones. These kinds of videos are what helped me find these. I am happy to say I have achieved this goal. I relied on videos like this one to find these products! Congratualtions on making Jessica Braun's favorite KZbinr list. And you were FIRST❤

[@meredithklika503]

Subscribed today because you are the first person I’ve heard who loves the Flower Beauty foundation 💜

[@thehonestbeautyreview]

I love this idea! Aw man I would have a tough time narrowing it down too 🙈

[@MonLis76]

Yessss, oh great vid idea! Thanks for continuing to create! 🙌🏻

[@jessesgirl096]

Makeup revolution conceal & define concealer. It's been my favorite for spot concealing. Maybelline age rewind concealer in brightening for under the eyes. Agreed on Colourpop going coconuts but would have to add lilac you a lot and mint to be in there.

[@kimscott7269]

I want to say that Tati recommended using that Essence blush Blooming (the super fair one) as an all over face powder! I just picked it up during the 21 days of beauty too to try this out, but I haven’t done it yet. Just wanted to mention it!

[@MandyLeaBeauty]

Thanks Kim! I’ll have to try that!❤️😁

[@kimscott7269]

MandyLea I tried it today and I really like it!

[@TanikaJaun]

I'm new to your our channel thanks to Jessica Braun mentioning you in one of her videos. Loved this video and getting to know what your faves are 🥰

[@margaretkeefe1924]

YES. Elf brow pen in taupe is a godsend, although I hate how little product is in it!

[@aileenbell6750]

Yea! Madeline from NYX is my FAVE lip gloss. Although Tiramisu is a close second. Let me recommend LA Girl. I have been blown away by the quality of their products (especially eyeshadow and concealer). When the Q is over, order directly from the website...my packages are always impeccably wrapped. I was super impressed. ❤️

[@makeupjunkie6790]

A break from the joy of lock down. Thank you!

[@alexyoung6753]

Breaking down the amount of product is so important! Love when KZbinrs break that down ❤️🥰 such a great video ❤️

[@MandyLeaBeauty]

Thanks Alex!😁❤️❤️

[@krisleonard1428]

Great video idea! You are always so happy! I enjoy each video!

[@biogirl1381]

i’ve been binge watching your channel since i discovered your channel. i know, i must’ve been living under a rock for soooo long. 💖

[@meganohanrahan3854]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 For this video! PLEASE do more! ❤️❤️ Also, you’re gorgeous.

[@natnguyen4052]

I bought the Milani lip gloss and lip liners, Maybelline mascara and covergirl concealer because of you. Not only are the products good but are exactly how you described them! I have finally found someone I can trust!

[@olenna1987]

I just love this video idea and now I want all youtubers to do it, too! I also love your sense of humour!

[@rachelleensor3147]

Me too!

[@amandadelatorre3790]

I see I'm not the only one who raced to your comments to say I squealed with joy when Jessica Braun mentioned u!!!!! You're a total gem and u deserve a million subs!!!!

[@MariasJournal__]

To add another comment, regarding the L'oreal 24H Freshwear foundation, I totally agree. I am a part time makeup artist and used this on brides in a very hot humid climate, and it lasts so well while remaining fresh-looking. It's perfect!

[@tamarasparks8065]

Elf makes a perfect brown/black neutral eyebrow pencil. Always have several around.

[@wendyoldaker5177]

Neutrogena healthy volume mascara & almay eyeliner crayon in black brown are 2 drugstore products that I keep repurchasing. Even when I have other eyeliners or mascaras that I want to try, I always feel like these need to stay in my collection!

[@juliannetardella7045]

Oh, you are so right about the Milano Keep in Full! There is a tube within the lipgloss tube...there is not a lot of product within that tube....I wondered why I went through it so fast!!!! Might be the last tube I purchase!!!!!

[@MandyLeaBeauty]

I agree- I really did love them but not at that price!😉

[@jcs137]

Oh my you are right on Milani. I bought it and thought the other day it sure went down quick. Interesting size comparison with. NYX.

[@bridgetnorris3025]

Love milani spice lip liner! Good to know about the fenty glosses- I think then I’ll get those next time instead of milani!

[@melissaann8602]

I love fortune cookie in the NYX butter glosses!!!’

[@mistytells]

Yes! Maybelline bullet lipsticks!

[@najetteroberts5553]

I loved this. Just what I needed. I love the loreal foundation age perfect radiant serum foundation. I also love voluminous mascara and lash paradise. But I really like nyx on the rise liftscara mascara. It's in a pink tube with black top. It's so good. Bare minerals blurred buff blush is beyond perfect!!! Always love your videos and bloopers. Your kids are too cute. Love Charlie. Such a cutie!! Take care and stay healthy 😘.

[@lorihavers6283]

On the rise is my favorite mascara too. I don't hear many people talking about it except Allie Glines( who i also love)

[@najetteroberts5553]

Same Lori. I love it!!! It is amazing! Actually found it because of Allie Glines. Love both of these women. Always solid recommendations from Mandy and Allie!! Keep safe and healthy ❤️.

[@valerietodd2024]

Najette Roberts ooh I need to try the L’Oréal foundation! I love the nyx on the rise mascara as well. One of my favorites!

[@mysticalmermaid3650]

that loreal infallible foundation is my favorite! i am not dry, but not necessarily oily,,i just lean slightly oily..and it looks so good on my skin

[@docm5314]

For a nice dewy setting spray, try 2 tsp glycerin in 4oz distilled water. I use Amber glass spray bottle from Amazon. Shake and mist away! I use this on my face when I get out of shower right after a peptide serum to help keep skin moist until I can put the moisturizer on. I also use it to refresh my foundation 👍🏻

[@keithcuarteros9844]

Have you not tried the L.A. Girl Just Blushing blushes? I love Just Bare and Just Playful 💕

[@kristenjoy7159]

Loreal Bambi Eye mascara is great, too!

[@skygods89ify]

Honestly, that l'oreal foundation is a God send for me. I'm a flight attendant and can work up to 15hr days and it lasts all day on me

[@MegaZachari]

I just bought the nyx butter gloss - tiramisu. Thanks for your recommendations!

[@Smellywax77]

Awesome idea. Going to snag some.

[@staceynoffke]

Yea! You've just justified my Fenty gloss purchase... when I finally buy it! lol

[@valerietodd2024]

Stacey Noffke I finally bought my first one and they are nice. They feel good and smell delicious too 😍 you won’t regret it 😂

[@ra0003]

My favorite butter glosses are Eclair and tiramisu. I also LOVE the milani lip liners .

[@indigoangel258]

I love several of the same products! I'll have to check out the Covergirl: Concealer, NYX: Butter Glosses, Wet n Wild: Kohl Pencils. I'd also add: Essense: Extreme Lasting Eye Pencils Rimmel: Exaggerate Eye Pencils Milani: Silky Matte Bronzers Wet n Wild: Photo Focus Stick Foundation Your hair is *everything* BTW!! Loooove it! :)

[@sherribrooker4119]

Love the Flower Beauty foundation! My order came in last week and I can’t believe how good it is!

[@kathybrou1340]

Covergirl-eye primer Essence-blush ( ha, I typed blush and then you said it) Elf- eyeshadow palletes 18 pans colourpop- can not choose flower-blush bombs loreal- mascara , Nyx glosses are perfect, milani- the old eye shadow palletes, maybelline-lipstick!, This was fun! Louisiana here- we already have a tan . Hot here.

[@lollytude]

I just found your channel at the beginning of the quarantine and I really enjoy your videos!!! I live in Canada and drugstore wise the products that work for my almost 50 year old face are: physicians formula butter bronzer in sun kissed bronze as well as the butter blush in plum rose. One of my most favourite nude lip sticks is from Revlon HD gel lip colour in 700 sand, Flower Beauty blush bomb in Pinched, Marcelle accent eyebrow crayon in Granite (it works with my salt and pepper hair), and lastly my L’Oréal Lash Paradise; Ive tried so many other mascaras but I always come back to lash paradise; I tell it I’m sorry and that I will never wander to another mascara again lol. The essence pure nude highlighter is fantastic too. If I could find the drugstore equivalent of it in a liquid highlighter I’d have it made in the shade.

[@Klawrence512]

I’ve been binge watching your videos after Jessica Braun mentioned you. Love them. I get excited when I see a video from you now.

[@SHANGRILAAA333]

🤣🤣🤣 I busted out laughing when you called the Jordana eye pencil a poser. Too funny !!! I have started buying more drugstore make up lately. Sometimes you just need a shopping fix and dropping $50, $60, $70 bucks on an eyeshadow palette is not in the cards. On your recco, I picked up the Essence eyeshadows. Ulta's having a sale for Essence, buy two get one free. I got three eyeshadow palettes for under $10 !!! Thank you for your entertaining and informative videos.💜💜💜

[@gigi1687]

The NYX butter gloss is a great gloss, especially b/c it's not sticky at all. For eyebrows, Elf got it right. The NYX precise brow pencil is also a great dupe for the Anastasia at half the price. Fun video & your hair looks great.

[@ElleIsForLiving]

I loved this....and that you break your own rules lol! "Older and drier skin" - girl, I hate to break it to you but wait 20 years :-) Totally agree about CG. ♥ Elle PS - What is on your eyes!

[@kristentrep5038]

Elle Is For Living I see she hasn’t answered, but my bet is the Sydney grace enduring love palette. You could get the look with either the milani soft and sultry palette , or maybe ABH Sultry.. they both have those cooler taupe shades.

[@kerrysmith887]

Love love love this wideo! Great suggestions!!

[@shalinibhagat1918]

Congratulations on the shout out from Jessica. You deserve it and much more. Of course no surprise, I have a lot of your recommendations

[@lanaj1107]

I love, love, love your sense of humor!

[@aislinallen45]

You deserve so many more subscribers, my fave KZbinr! The flower beauty foundation is my favorite but they are sold out of my shade everywhere.

[@laragold2279]

I was excited to hear Jessica Braun mention you in her latest video. I discovered her from watching your channel.

[@AdventuresWithCarissa]

Thank You for sharing about Packaging Deception. Who knew that Fenty would be cheaper. This is the BEST makeup tip I got this week and it's just Monday, but checking the net weight is sooo important.

[@MandyLeaBeauty]

Thanks Carissa! I was shocked!😮❤️❤️

[@emilyvanniewerburgh1666]

Love the essence blush trick! Thanks :-) I just got that light shade, and have wondering how to use it.

[@aislinallen45]

❤️ love this video idea. I would love a grwm or 3 looks with the Nubian 3 from juvias place.

[@brittanyrobbins4720]

I agree! A GRWM would be awesome!!

[@suzannetalbert8799]

🍄 Morning joy!! Love seeing your videos. Love that you have an additional 3K subscribers since Jessica gave you a shout out just a few days ago~ was so happy when she mentioned you! I LOVE the colourpop setting spray & Loreal one. My daughter is going to cut my hair today 😊🍄

[@MandyLeaBeauty]

Thanks Suzanne!😁❤️❤️ So exciting!☺️

[@shannonsuper2913]

I love the $2 ELF brow pencil. Like you said for the price, I cannot beat it and it also helps that I found a shade I really liked!!

[@thepollettsloseit1427]

I'm a new subscriber (came from Jessica Braun's channel) and I already love your vibe and personality so do much! Also, I too have a daughter named Charlie❤

[@stefh9248]

Fantastic idea! Really, really enjoyed this video! Thanks Mandy!

[@leslieryalls566]

Try the WnW lip pencil in Brandy Wine. It's an unsung classic. (and don't go by the shade name; it's not that dark. It's like a deep nude.)

[@stephaniejones2605]

Great picks! Maybelline lash sensational is one of my most used makeup products!

[@nujamnella5967]

Love your rant about Milani lipgloss tube; always look at the fine print.

[@KKira07]

That’s crazy you mentioned mixing the two shades of essence blushes I have done the same exact thing with those two shades since I got them ... your right they’re beautiful together 💜💜💜

[@dressupyourlife2010]

Such a fun video! Enjoyed Melissa’s too!

[@mistytells]

I need to try thay mascara I like separated lashes, not clumpy thick ones.

[@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens]

You should try the Lily Lashes mascara. I prefer separated, natural looking lashes and it's the most beautiful mascara. My drugstore favorite is Lash Sensational from Maybelline. It's excellent, too.

[@allisonwhisler4149]

I love the Milani glosses and have every color and always go back to them even over my Pat McGrath ones! But yes they do run out quickly.

[@melindaleiva8947]

Ha! My curls are lackluster in that exact same area. Hello curling iron! Thanks for the Milani tip! I am also a NYX butter gloss addict! Soooo moisturizing! You can often find them for around $2 on the NYX website and Ulta has them discounted quite often! Let's hear it for Madeleine!

[@MandyLeaBeauty]

YES!😁❤️😄😉 Thanks Melinda!😊

[@michaldror5126]

Hi You were very convincing. I think i'll try the coconuts palette.

[@shelbygrover6414]

Im here from Jessica Braun I can see why she loves you!

[@sureiseeyou]

I really want to try more flower products. I really dont have anything of theirs but lipstick. Been wanting to try their face products for forever

[@jocelyngelms4117]

Just found you through the eye shadow palette tag! It's fun to see moms who are youtubers because I am late to the makeup game and am a mom with 5 kiddos. Truly don't know how its quiet enough in your house to record videos! Mine is a zoo! Thanks for the great affordable recommendations!

[@carriemroczkowski9409]

Loved this! How does the CP spray compare to the MAC Fix Plus? My #1 CP’s still the Fame palette. Revlon’s Balm Stain in Romantic. Catrice’s Dewy Setting Spray. Milani’s Soft Focus Glow. NYX’s HD Finishing Powder in Banana. Essence Luminous Matt Bronzing Powder (THE LUMINOUS!, Lol). Thanks so much, girlie🍃🌸

[@MandyLeaBeauty]

Thanks Carrie!😁❤️❤️ Believe it it not but I have never tried Fix+😮😁

[@carriemroczkowski9409]

MandyLea It actually had taken me a while to try it. Have you tried Catrice’s dewy one? Wondering how that compares. Either way I’ll have to pick up CP’s:))

[@antiviral13]

100% agree with that elf brow pencil. I also use Taupe and it’s perfect.

[@yvonnedohoney3243]

Hi mandy..your beautiful...but I'm craving your 7 looks videos...Sydney grace....viseart edit pallets...cor de rosa pallet by sigma...thanks..so enjoy your videos

[@Jackcowan1123]

Love all your favorites are mostly mine too!

[@cassieharmer1968]

Just discovered your channel and am in love. Your down to earth style and humor and the outtakes, so excited to now be a subscriber! 👍🏻👏🏻👍🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@ramonarichenberg8163]

Love love the elf brow pencil, I have three right now in my house. And love the foundation from L’Oréal it’s awesome. ☺️ This was a fun video to watch. I also love the revlon volumazing mascara.

[@MandyLeaBeauty]

Thanks Ramona!😁❤️❤️

[@laurahopkinson5138]

Totally agree with your love of Colourpop! They are amazing palettes for the price. I had a few more palettes on order but they are on hold in California pending resolution of an unwanted intruder (yes, I mean you Covid). Need to find these Essence blushes. Not sure if we have them here in Canada yet - will do some research. Hope you and your family are well. Thanks for your videos. I love your outtakes! So funny, but real.

[@elenamarino2715]

Hi Mandy! You should try Maybelline lipstick in “Pink for Me” I believe it’s number 373, but I’m not 100% on that number. I love that shade and for a bit deeper shade, “Mauve for Me” is another one of my favorites! That number, again I’m not 100% sure on, I think is 375. Thank you for this video! Another fantastic job!❤️

[@MandyLeaBeauty]

Thanks Elena! I’m always up for grabbing more shades!😁❤️❤️