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I am a cosmetic brand owner, former makeup artist, and have worked in cosmetic product development for over 14 years so all opinions are based on my background in these areas. The products I use in these videos are either purchased by me or sent to me by companies which I will always disclose. Some of the links in this description box are affiliated. My opinions reflected in these videos are 100% my own.

[@therealdonnawagner]

The white cast on that lip pencil is wax bloom and indicates the pencils were stored at too high a temperature at some point before purchase. This isn't difficult to believe since their place of origin is Mexico. You can also see this phenomenon on chocolate that is stored in temps high enough to allow some waxes to come out of the crystalline structure without being hot enough to liquefy it completely. Wax bloom is harmless, but the loss of wax in the structure can change the textures of things slightly.

[@phyllistallent4149]

I’ve had the white cast before- as you pointed out, most likely from temperature exposure

[@kfemme68]

Yes, I remember buying lip pencils and maybe eye pencils in the past that had the wax bloom. I don't know that I've had one like that in quite a few years but I'm 54 so I've been wearing makeup for a long time. 😜 Thanks for the information. Take care all and big hugs, k

[@MarlenaStell]

Great info! I had feeling it was wax bloom but I’ve never seen on a pencil like that before so it was concerning. The texture on that one vs the Italy one was much different though. The one with wax bloom was super dry

[@carla8687]

Like on reeses cups?

[@jmk1413]

I was coming to say the layman's version of this, thank you! I've had wax bloom on my Colourpop liners (eye & lip)... I'm surprised so many people don't know or are unsure what this phenomena is when they see it. Thank you for dropping the science knowledge!

[@DanaFruit]

Marlena, your content lately has been impeccable! Thank you so much!

[@MarlenaStell]

Glad you're enjoying it! If you have any types of videos you want to see, let me know :)

[@blazingstar9638]

Love Marlena!❤

[@707tich]

RIGHT! Always have but yes loving this 100000%🔥👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💓🔥

[@Aleena8700]

DanaFruit agree 💯

[@AlwaysAnnie1]

I was about to comment the same! I've really been enjoying them :)

[@Aleena8700]

Im loving loving these break downs. No one else has done this and im so interested in ingredients. Can you do a foundation section on this series as well? awesome content,

[@MarlenaStell]

Yep! I’ll do some foundation videos starting next week

[@Aleena8700]

@@MarlenaStell omg thank you so much! I'm such a fan of yours! Makeup geek was my first ever eyeshadow brand I ever bought! Hugs.

[@Loffia]

@@MarlenaStell Can't wait!

[@trishamarie]

I need a tutorial on your eye look. It’s so beautiful, Marlena!

[@StormSongs7]

I think it was last year or the one before, she gave tutorials (LIVE, ifrc), on eyeshadow placement for various shaped eyes. She had umm, cards with various shapes & color combinations. I KNOW there had to have been a ton of planning to make the presentation. *whispers, I took screenshots of a few that I thought would work for myself*.

[@thedhufty]

Also taking in consideration that eyeliners, mascara and lipgloss should be changed every so often. I wouldn’t drop a lot of money on those.

[@EmorettaRobinson]

I'm so glad that you are doing this series. You knowledge of the ingredients and where the products are made is very helpful.

[@prettyacct]

Years ago Wayne Goss said there were only 3-4 companies that made lip liners. I've seen a white cast plenty of time on lip pencils. I've always found it to be a slightly drier pencil and that's the only difference.

[@josenieves3843]

You’re quite literally the GOAT, please keep doing these kind of videos, you should be on a major brand’s team to elevate them. PERIODT! 😂

[@myshittyreviews]

Love your integrity and honesty…we need more of this in the beauty community.♥️

[@MadTeacher]

This KZbinr is absolutely underrated. She should have a lot more followers and reach than what she has rn.

[@jenem9618]

Because she actually knows what she's talking about, and isn't just a glorified salesperson like most of the beauty community. Sad that the salespeople seem to get the most views.

[@asena1181]

Very very interesting! Thank you Marlena for the work gone into making a video like this. You’re the only one I see doing videos like this and I just want to thank you for that and the education!

[@MarlenaStell]

Thanks for such a sweet comment! ❤

[@Katzku]

Can't wait for that talc free video! I try to avoid talc but it's everywhere 😩

[@PersianPowergirl]

You were made for public speaking. I love the way your speak. So loud, crisp and precise. ❤

[@CheyenneRosero]

For me, I really only splurge because of color preference that I can’t find in the drugstore. Basically what you were saying when you got to lip liners. Love this video, super informative!

[@lexvirgilio]

You’ve been killing it with the content girl!!!! Love love love it!!!

[@dionline88]

I always appreciate your videos, especially when someone with the inside scoop tells me where to spend my $$ and what to save it on. Thank you!! I'll be waiting for the next one!!!!

[@lauracorral3594]

Tha white cast is wax bloom. It is harmless. There is a Mexican makeup brand made completely in Mexico and believe me it is pretty good. 🥰

[@mehreenjaved5636]

The content is always good, but holy crap this makeup look is 🔥🔥🔥 Clean, glamorous, classic all at once!

[@yukikowu5695]

“$9.99….just say $10, why do we keep doing this bullsh*t” 😂😂😂 I love her

[@nikiholman5740]

Omg this explains why the NYX lipliners I have some feel dry and some creamy. Just checked and YUP I never would have noticed on my own I thought they had QA issues so I stopped buying it

[@jessicacollins9033]

I’ve worn the Loreal Voluminous mascara for 35 years!!!❤ It’s the best!

[@Patti-1962]

These kinds of videos are so valuable to me. Having retired very early due to chronic health issues, I had to start buying more affordable products. Since I was stuck at home, I started learning about ingredients and I can honestly say that my makeup collection is almost all affordable products! The most difficult product for me to find was face powder. But the Elf Halo Glow powder is working beautifully~ LOVING your content!!☺

[@b.k8051]

You are the godmother of all things beauty and cosmetics

[@cherisenunez2530]

You are the perfect bridge between cosmetic chemist and ingredient geek and I am loving it. While I love watching the chemists go into the molecular formation and break down sometimes my brain loses the plot and I don't bring it back around to the product in my hand. This is fantastic for spring to my 12yr old budding mua - she's just like me and interacts with things based on how they work and less of what label they're wearing. Thank you 😊

[@jennmeninno44]

Love these makeup shopping tips lately!!!

[@eligefashion]

I always look forward to your videos so much Marlena 💖

[@deborah_zapala]

I've been loving your videos! Thank you Marlena.

[@allarotar2206]

YASSS!!! Love these videos! Thanks Marlena ❤

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Love all these new formats and videos… thank you for making these… ❤❤❤

[@bnb0510]

Keep these videos coming please! Amazing work! ❤

[@billiebruce7446]

I’m loving your content girl! This is excellent information.

[@blazingstar9638]

This is awesome information, as always. Thank you Marlena!

[@kayanataslam1766]

Can we please have a similar video, but for skincare?

[@andressadevad9411]

Marlena you are killin it! Love it!

[@mammabear8774]

Can u please do a video on the higher price luxury brands that own drugstore brands? Would be so interesting to know who owns who. Love your bravery on your new video line up!!!❤❤

[@carolinabock2453]

I’m loving all this info Marlena! Amazing content

[@julsz528]

Marlena you are amazing on helping us get the best, good products for our money ❤. You let us know what to get and what to stay far far away from ❤.. I can’t wait to see what your next venture is and to support an honest, caring person that wants the best for us !

[@fashionableb7984]

Love this series so much! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@zarahevangelista8176]

Love your contents!! ❤

[@chrissy3742]

Love love love these kind of videos your doing!!!! Keep em coming!❤❤❤❤❤

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Marlena we love you sooo muchhh ,loving your content soo much ❤

[@smitadass468]

So helpful Marlena. Thanks for your videos! ❤

[@Crystal0139]

Love these kind of videos so much!! They’re so helpful and informative ❤❤

[@Nini-tj6se]

You are becoming one of my favorites! Thank you

[@MLLL1234]

This is so informative!!! Wish more beauty KZbinrs did this!!!

[@wildflowers100]

Love you so much, Marlena! Thanks for posting these helpful tips. ❤

[@kimberlywilles8343]

Loving your videos! Thank you for sharing with us. 👍🏻💛

[@simple_naildesigns]

Always enjoy these videos! So educational ❤

[@saidacadena9685]

Loving your content Marlena👏🏽

[@sherleyann1]

I love these informative videos, please keep them coming ❤😊

[@joannecava2418]

Love your content lately!

[@MariaRodriguez-xm3je]

I love these type of videos ! So informative and she makes easy to understand! Thank you 😊

[@stephaniesmetana4096]

I love this series, so helpful, thank you!! Also, your makeup 🔥 ❤

[@Becca415fly]

I’m so happy you’re back ❤

[@kathleenp3135]

LOVE these videos! So educational! Looking forward to more. Thank you so much! ❤

[@vcr6854]

I LOVE this series!!! It’s super interesting to know and compare the products and ingredients in a different way

[@cavlizzy]

Great info Marlena! Thank you!😊

[@kelly_nd2134]

Marlena! You are awesome 👏🏼 🎉 Thank you for all these recent “behind the scenes” videos. Such great info!

[@TaraLynnbeauty]

I'm such a luxury girl, this video was INCREDIBLY insightful and having your background, I appreciate these types of videos❤ Thank you so so much, as always, you're amazing ❤

[@lindareeves7779]

Marlene is so beautiful! I have always respected her opinion because she’s always been honest with us and she explains things so that I am able to understand also she has so many good videos showing us how to put on our makeup. I started buying her products over 10 years ago and they were always top quality and so low priced

[@pinkTonya24]

Fantastic video as always Marlena!!

[@ChristopherJMUA]

Thanks for this!!

[@LAOM3423]

You are the OG when it comes to make up! Keep these videos coming!

[@janelambley807]

Marlena, these videos are so informative! Thank you for all you share with us ❤

[@nicole_a_11]

Love these educational videos! You have so much knowledge on this stuff, it's so helpful to us, thank you!!

[@jessgcar9543]

Thank you for taking the time to open our eyes! Love you girl

[@gena_unknown]

Oh my I want a video on this makeup look! It’s so pretty

[@AlisonInCT1971]

Love that you're giving us insider tips! I would never have looked at where something was made before this video. Great advice! Thank you!

[@FIFII]

Thanks Marlena!

[@GumiGoblin]

Im soooo happy to have you back Marlena

[@MarlenaStell]

Thank you so much!!

[@cinachandler6097]

You are such an invaluable resource! Thank you for educating us! ❤

[@biogirl1381]

i’m loving your content, and i’m learning soooo much throughout your series!!! thank you so much!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@MiaHessMusic]

Thank you so much Marlena!!!

[@schabs1]

These videos are so great and informative and just help me so much ! Love your makeup look especially your lip combo. ❤

[@meganryan9945]

Great review Marlena! Thanks!❤️

[@laur83]

please keep up this style of content. your experience and knowledge is invaluable ❤

[@Dominique129]

Marlena thank you! Your videos are always helpful to me as I still navigate what I am doing with makeup lol I am also looking forward to seeing your next projects. Kudos to you for also always speaking your truth and saying what you mean 👏🏽

[@1015SaturdayNight]

You’re in a very live room with an echo, slapping a rug down and a pop filter on your mic will help so much

[@Mara2210]

Yes 👍

[@joni4taz]

Woaaa such excellent nuggets of info!

[@sophiegautron2838]

Thanks you so much Marlena !!! ❤

[@carrie7610]

LOVING THESE VIDEOS!!!❤💄

[@erinlee7216]

Soooo thankful I found you!❤❤❤

[@sgreene2058]

Thank you. Loving all of these videos.

[@JennWillis-nr1tw]

We ❤ you Marlena!! We trust you! I love the content and educational directive of your new video’s! Thank you 🙏

[@frosting6439]

LOVING your videos.

[@brandymeridith4307]

Thank you so much for such helpful info!!

[@Loffia]

Can't give enough thumbs up for this! Thank you Marlena

[@IrishsusieO]

Marlena, YOU are my hero!

[@LenaSheppard]

Thanks for sharing such great advice. I appreciate you so very much !

[@carolynsteele9929]

So, so happy you are sharing all your amazing knowledge once again!

[@shinebright833]

Thank you Marlena! Have a beautiful day 🙏

[@beckyf5507]

Thank you for your awesome knowledgeable videos!!! Your explanation makes it so easy to understand what we're buying. I cannot wait to see what your next business venture is!! I'm still loving my MUG eyeshadows ❤

[@cpartida33]

❤these videos keep them coming. Ty 4 ur time

[@dmg8211]

THANK YOU! For educating us viewers Marlena. Truly appreciate the HONESTY 😊

[@SouthernBelleReviews]

Thanks for sharing another one ❤

[@gloriacalloway6908]

Thanks so much for the information! It's really important great makeup look too❤

[@lindabrown5940]

Wonderful,informative video Marlena. Thank you so much🙏

[@poppyk4708]

Thank you Marlena with these very informative videos, i will be checking everything from now on. 🙏🙂

[@bci905]

Thank you so much Marlena! Look forward to seeing comparisons with setting sprays😅

[@jillbravo5252]

Loving this content lately 🙂