EXPOSING the worst makeup MYTHS- what the industry won’t tell you

[@christinamoller4342]

I’m 42 and I wear shimmer/glitter on my eyes everyday and I love seeing older women wearing fun makeup. You’re never too old to enjoy these things.

[@Thetinyfit]

I’m 39 having a midlife crisis about turning 40 😂. Idk why I’m SO fixated but lately I’m like “i need to stop wearing makeup, when do I take my nose ring out, oh man it’s all over for me”. I know, a bit dramatic. I’m very active and I def feel young (in body, not in soul lol) but I’ve been struggling. Today I took a menty day because finals and hosting Christmas has me stressed and as I got ready to run errands I had a VERY RANDOM pull to wear a purple shimmery eye shadow. I have no such thing but now I’m seeing how stupid my thoughts have been. My grandma was a beautiful and fabulous woman and was always with her signature red lip. Why should I give up playing with makeup or trying to feel beautiful. As we get wiser, it’s intimidating to understand we aren’t what we were, but why should that matter!

[@dobcsek]

I’m 44 and doing the same!

[@kg8487]

42-in courtroom everyday and I wear shimmer daily 💅

[@GMW.artist]

I loathe rhe fact that so many creators and MUAs on social media say that a look isn't complete without false lashes. Most of us hate wearing false lashes and mascara and a eyelash cutler, used well, creates a beautiful eye look... 💜

[@Thetinyfit]

Good thing lashes and mascara are “out”. I hate lash extensions! Lashes can look good but the extensions are always overkill

[@VAwitch]

*IF* I were to ever bother with falsies, it'd be for a Very Important event where the lack-of-thick-lashes is more noticeable. I have long & decent-curl lashes, never been blessed w/ thick ones (though not sparse either). I don't have the time to fuss w/ false lashes along w/ the extra time to properly take off & clean them for re-use. My ADD says "Nope, you're getting cleaned up soon as possible, & you're putting on colorful but simple makeup" for 95% of my life.

[@VAwitch]

@@Thetinyfit I didn't think mascara was out unless you mean the combo of falsie + mascara for uber-thickness & length?

[@charlotteharris4825]

This is literally your best video ever, IMO. Super informative, super knowledgeable and great humour to boot. I have been with you since day dot and just love where you have taken your channel and your education of all of us, along the way. Thank you so much for this fabulous content, it's just so good and appreciated x

[@k.popper2620]

58 year old here... I LOVE my shimmer and glitter eyeshadows. Just got the Icy Nude palette and I'm wearing the heck outta it 🎉

[@sandyrice3559]

I agree! I'm 60 and I love my Makeup Geek shimmers and duo chromes!

[@stellaolejar9007]

Marlena, I received the samples of your new perfume line. I can’t praise it enough. It’s exquisite and the smell of each and every one is amazing. To say that you know it’s extremely special when my 24 year old daughter said oh mom what are you wearing because you smell so great? I am so confused about which one to order, I would order a few but I am on a tight budget. Congratulations to you

[@susanloncar5863]

I don’t necessarily look for “natural” or “clean” makeup , but I have started looking into Non-Toxic makeup as they are hormone and endocrine system disruptors, - which I now have a problem with.

[@Kate.g.]

Same I hate the word « clean beauty » lack of preservative and name it! But I have autoimmune disease that causes hormonal problems, I look for product whitout hormone and endocrine system disruptors. I need to prioritize my health before cosmetics. I am happy for people who do not have this problem 💛

[@jbridges9574]

Some of the “rules” around makeup were because of formula issues as much as they were about the look. So, “don’t wear powder if you’re over 50 or have dry skin”- 10 years ago most powders were rather chalky looking and emphasized lines and wrinkles, and exacerbated dry skin. That’s not true now because technology has changed. It’s similar with “don’t wear glitter or shimmer on mature skin”. The formulas were not as good as they are now so if you had crepey eyelids shimmer and glitter formulas would call attention to it and generally didn’t lay down as smoothly. One of the reasons I watch makeup and beauty content is so I see the evolution of the product formulations- not just the changes in makeup looks, and can make changes to my own routine as things change and improve. Several of the products and even the colors I wear now at 50 years old didn’t work for me at 30 years old due to the limitations of makeup development at time.

[@melissakinstlinger4166]

You’re so knowledgeable!

[@tetecalisto]

Ma'am I was in bed, lights out, ready to go to sleep... got up and removed my makeup #doublecleanse ❤

[@mpbeautyinsight]

That is interesting ~ powder foundation as an eye primer. I may try !!

[@MarlenaStell]

It works so well- I don't use regular eye primers anymore

[@TheCameragirl59]

@@MarlenaStell Was that Fenty powder foundation you was using? Great video!

[@s.jensen1492]

Haruharu has been one of my favorite KBeauty brands. I’ve bought the sunscreen you mentioned several times and it’s amazing. Thank you Marlena ❤

[@MFHudson]

You are so good! Not to mention appreciated!!

[@jdhcgeucbdbdhch1338]

You are amazing !!! Thank you for your videos

[@stellaolejar9007]

Omg Marlena are you talking to me specifically about cleaning my makeup brushes? 😂 you got me

[@jackieturner4144]

marlena I have to say i think it's brilliant you started your own purfume brand sorry I'm a bit late congratulating you I have bought many of the fragrances you have reviewed and suggested I'm looking forward to try what you've formulated xx

[@MarlenaStell]

Aww that makes me so so happy to hear!!! Thank you!!!

[@stephaniescofield9433]

Loved this video! I’m 64 and really like shine in my eyes, however finding the right one is a challenge. Thanks so much for your time! Take care and Merry Christmas 🎄

[@amberp5207]

Great video! Thank you!

[@itzeldelgado1586]

I love this video! ❤

[@juliel8124]

Love your videos Marlena ❤. Thank you!

[@LenaSheppard]

This was great. Thanks for doing this. I appreciate you so !

[@evarojak2307]

I need to add. If you don’t have dark circles to cover, just use your foundation under your eyes. Concealer conceals and if you have nothing to conceal then ditch the concealer.

[@nancymccormick7567]

Thank you Marlena! Always enjoy your videos. And I LOVE your perfumes

[@monicapatton1405]

I love Haruharu ❤

[@robinsfrog]

So educational! Thanks

[@marnidillon8659]

I need to try that cleansing oil. The Haru sunscreen is one of my favorites. Thanks for all the great info Marlena?❤

[@noemimatias3729]

Thanks for all the info. 👍🏼

[@el3sjadeya321]

Learnt soooo much from you . Thank you for being so generous with your information, greatly appreciated. Love alll your videos ❤ ur so beautiful

[@donnagarlitz7916]

Thank you so much for this video. First, because I have begged so many people not to store makeup and certain skin care in the bathroom. Secondly, I have been scared to mention this but this summer I started using CosRX based on the suggestion by many influencers, many you know, and my face and neck broke out but not acne after 3 weeks. I had sores that wouldn’t heal. Blisters everywhere. After a visit to my dermatologist and allergist the snail mucin were the suspected culprits. It possibly could’ve been something in the mix but the snail mucin was the only thing I had no previous exposure to. I realize this might not be a popular concept and that’s why I was scared to mention it. I really wanted the individuals that suggested these products, they are professional, so they would no and try to be aware for their other clients. I didn’t. The brand is so popular at the moment and honestly I enjoyed it until the disaster happened. Also, I don’t believe it is because it’s a Korean brand. I don’t care where a product comes from, clean or not clean, I believe any element could cause this. Thank you for giving good advice to keep your body healthy by the care you take with products. I do wonder if this happened to anyone else?

[@marygillespie2028]

I use eyeshadow sticks. The Bobbi Brown and Victoria Beckham eyeshadow sticks need no primer.

[@VAwitch]

I have no idea how anyone who regularly wears makeup doesn't have at least 2 of each brush/sponge, especially if it's for something that you use for a wide variety of colors (like eye shadow brushes for main, crease or blending since most folks don't use just a single palette). My blushes are all cool-toned, so I only have 1 blush brush; but have 2 foundation brushes + several sponges so none are used more than 2x before a wash; and I probably have too many eye brushes but since I might wear cool tones on Monday & more neutral tones on Tuesday, it's easier to have multiples than keep washing the same one daily or muddy the colors. Worked fine during the 16 yrs I sold Avon before it became K-beauty themed & not much of a discount for customers; mom briefly sold MK before that; I've been wearing makeup for almost 40 yrs on my still oily & occasional acne-prone 51 y/o skin.

[@victori8586]

I double and triple cleanse!😂😂

[@MarlenaStell]

Same! It works SO amazing!!

[@victori8586]

Love Korean skincare ❤️

[@MarlenaStell]

It's SO good right?!

[@seriously.....]

Marlena can you recommend a brush wash that is unscented? And maybe a cleansing oil thats scent free? that would excellent as well.. Everything has to be scent free for me or i get hives or break out.. its aweful. My daughter as well shes somehow worse than me. All lotions, body soap, laundry soap, fabric softener and the list goes on.

[@Thetinyfit]

I’m not Marlena but I use the Eucerin miscellaneous water in a dish for my brushes. Prob an expensive way but I have two brushes so it doesn’t take much. Or I use my face wash (vanicream is VERY gentle and has no fragrance). Maybe warm water suds’ed up with a face wash you know works for you?

[@luvzdogz]

Cerave has a hydrating foaming oil cleanser that I love. Fragrance free, not greasy, not drying.

[@BrittanyElenaRemo]

I got my boyfriend to use the cleansing oil he likes it because he has super oily skin so he likes that it feels clean without stripping his skin.

[@CorneliaS0308]

I use the tatcha oil to take makeup off and then cleanse with another cleanser ❤

[@Bri4nG]

After cleaning. What about using a bit of rubbing alcohol to clean/wipe the bristles of the brush?

[@Thetinyfit]

I love HaruHaru spf! Some of my favorite makeup items (granted, I have a very small collection like 12 things) and my k beauty bb cream is chef’s kiss. It LOOKS LIKE SKIN! And it has no fragrance! I’m def guilty of sleeping in mascara… I am a back sleeper and I prefer to remove my tubing mascara in the shower but I do remove spf and my bb before bed…my 20s was a totally different story ooooops

[@elainebines6803]

Makeup protects the skin, imo

[@lindaraviv5228]

Thank you!!

[@irmaradinson2320]

I am 64 and love shimmer

[@tammihunter5913]

I'm almost 60 and I still like a pop of shimmer on my lids.

[@mellys9775]

What about the theory that you can only wear certain colors and/or should never wear certain colors based on your eye color (I think this has gotten better but I always remember "You should never wear blue eyeshadow b/c you have blue eyes") Not to say that certain colors won't make them pop more but I think we should stop saying that you can't wear certain shadows or should only wear certain eye color shadows b/c of your eye color.

[@Bri4nG]

Marlena what do you think about at home micro needling?

[@goeshen4359]

Love you channel and all the expert information ❤ But I must say that picture if the icky eye is well icky lol😂

[@MarlenaStell]

Thank you- I appreciate this so much! xoxo

[@karenweinberg5585]

Jen Luv does lots of videos on clean makeup. She is so annoyed at people who claim to make statements on clean makeup. And Jenn also mentioned you quite a while back, and that led me to your channel.

[@kimbi3170]

45 yes old. Shimmer and glitter all day every day

[@marywilliams6339]

I've been watching you for a few months now and you are one of my favorites! I have seen you appear with others (friends) who are also content creators, and I also watch them :) I will confess that I have always uses "wipes" ... lol ... but not anymore!! Promise!! Now to find a good cleansing product ... I'm off to do some online shopping! :)

[@luvzdogz]

Cerave has some of the best! Their prices have definitely crept up the last few years but I still think they're worth it.

[@cphtec]

Marlena for me. And I know im going to hear about it. That about sleeping in makeup for me. I've been doing it for 50 years. Not nightly. On and off when I'm to tired (old age lol) or get in late (younger & partying lol) and just want to get to be. I've been lucky to have never gotten an infection of any kind. Eyes or skin. No acne. Thank God. I'm glad you started your business again. I've been with you since your first separation when you where letting us know. You were wearing real pretty green eyeshadow. Oh and your baby is gorgeous. God bless your family.

[@prettyacct]

Sleeping in your makeup doesn't cause eye infections. Just like using mascara past 3 months doesn't cause eye infections. Sleeping in your makeup may cause you to break out and sure as hell messes up your sheets,but other than that, nothing tragic will occur.

[@sueemmelheinz9701]

Hi Marlena! I am dying to try your fragrances. Can you tell me when I can purchase them? I live in Australia. Much love Sue😘🌹

[@Bri4nG]

What is the best SPF? I use Fenty.

[@BeautyBySage]

I'm in a full everyday face every time I'm in the gym... I ain't going there without makeup😂

[@theresastrayer1259]

I still use my Makeup Geek brushes.

[@teresalehtonen8499]

Imagine Charlotte Tilbury sleeps FULL makeup on EVERY night😂 imagine that. I could never

[@Thetinyfit]

She wants to be ready for the sexy firemen if her flat catches fire 😂

[@bevyoung2009]

Hello beautiful Marlena 😍

[@lauralopez4893]

I still use my eyeshadow palettes that are over 5 years old. 😬

[@NormaLilia24]

7:47 what about skin care products? Are those ok to keep in the bathroom? P.s always close my toilet lif before flushing so particles or“float” lol

[@ladyvent]

I recently bought a very high-end makeup pallette (a budget buster for me!) from one of the discount chains that I frequent, man I grabbed that pallette so fast! A beautiful presentation & It even has a mirror! After working with it off an on for a week, I closed it up & put it back in the box. Sooooo disappointed! I might take it on vacation because of the mirror. Another brand that is moderately priced, (at Ulta) I use regularly beats it hands down! Price is not always a guide. I recently threw out my white wet & wild makeup brushes after YEARS of use, they were never going to wear out 😅 & I have sooo many others.

[@sig9girl]

I don’t like when brands use plastic! Bad for our planet. I’m not an advocate for sponsored products.

[@susanebailey]

❤❤❤

[@zazm1456]

The aren't fda approved fwiw

[@Thetinyfit]

I’ve been using Korean spf for years and I have zero sun damage (Arizona). I forgot it ONCE on a trip and I burned immediately. It works VERY well

[@daletracht9577]

It’s a razor

[@yanjelizperez8729]

So, I spent MY hard earned money to get the sample set of your new perfumes, and once I got them, I was greatly disappointed. I was only in love with one of them....the vanilla one, and it sucks because I can get any vanilla perfume for a FRACTION of the price. This is unacceptable. I didn't spend my money on a sampler set just to get use out of just one. I seriously want my money back. Honest feedback, go back to the drawing board and do better. There's no reason I can't get any use out of a sampler I paid for. Get it together, seriously.

[@teresalehtonen8499]

Wow, i hope you feel better after that 🎉

[@elizabethsmith583]

Perfume is so subjective. What you obviously dislike, others will love. Everyone is entitled to an opinion-good or bad, but no need to be so rude. I hope you are ok because apart from the perfume thing, something must be going on in your life that’s hurt you to make you think such a comment is ok.

[@StormSongs_58]

I bet you're the kind of person who takes a bite of each chocolate in the box until you find one out of the dozen you like and would still pass the box around.

[@luvzdogz]

Why not just contact customer service and request a return and refund!? Commenting on KZbin seems pointless.

[@alejandrav5790]

Wow who hurt you? All you need to do is email customer service and request a refund. It's really no biggie. Don't like it? Don't buy it. Not hard at all.