MOST OVERRATED HIGH END MAKEUP?! // All About High End Makeup

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

I still go back to Mel's videos and am so thankful Puffin kept it up. She always had the best recommendations and I love everything I've tried from her. I know you are the most beautiful angel that will always be looking down on us. You are such an inspiration Mel and will ALWAYS be in my heart. I can't wait to do makeup with you in Heaven one day, that would be the ultimate honor just to be in your presence. You are a beautiful person inside and out. Love you 💔

[@judyjudyjudyjascomb]

Mel is still relevant! Her advice is timeless. She is happy to be remembered by all of us, wherever she is...❤

[@JenPhelps]

This is awesome! I love seeing the high-end version of the tag! 🙌🥰

[@melthompson2856]

You’re amazing!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cwynn1547]

MAC was everything in the 90s. I still have a foundation pan from their Professional line. It was a thick pan makeup with such high coverage, for the first time we stage actors could ditch like Ben Nye and clown makeup brands. They made the first truly high pigment lipsticks and shadows, again out with clown makeup brands that stained and irritated eyes. MAC deserves so much credit and I hope they update themselves.

[@cinemaocd1752]

Agreed. They pioneered everything we take for granted now, I think. Makeup tools that weren't from an art store or theatrical supply house that were actually made for makeup artists. I mean did people even use brushes for eyeshadow before mac? Foundation that had lots of shade and a sensible way of classifying shades that is STILL the industry standard. Their foundations are still very good and stand up to the competition, even though they're expensive, they are actually a bargain compared to luxury brands. Their primers and setting sprays are excellent. Their eyehadows that had actual pigment and payoff and lasted longer than a few hours. They brought pro makeup to the regular consumers and they invented the idea of the passionate amateur make-up hobbyist.I don't buy as much from MAC and I think they have had very lackluster collections, but I still stan Mac.

[@sadia77100]

The only lipstick formula that works in my lips is mac. I love their blushes and lipstick. Not to forget they usually come up with most sought after highlights

[@lorrainevanlelyveld8065]

I can't believe that this beautiful honest lady is with us no more. So sad 😭😭 what an amazing woman. Sometimes life just isn't fair

[@lindamack7184]

I love your reviews! RIP Mel! I miss you so much ❤

[@sharontodd7761]

I would love to see your favorite from each brand. Palettes that would be interesting. Have a blessed day XOXOXOXOXO

[@melthompson2856]

I’ve put it on my video list 🥰 XOXOXO

[@robynstrauss9087]

Another vote for ur favorite pallet

[@Goldie9899]

I definitely second that!!

[@СимонаПетрова-ъ8г]

Ill love too see that ! 💖♥️💞

[@selenachan4230]

@@melthompson2856 since your'e fav eye palette is the Tarte, have you ever heard of three custom color? If you have a favorite eye shadow or especially lipstick, send them the tube or compact and they'll duplicate the color for you. They'll keep the "formula" in their archives. They've been around since the 90's. They have a discontinued shades list from Mac (Bardot lip color), Chanel, Lancome, etc. threecustomcolor.com. I've been able to have my fav m/u shades saved and it can be re-created! :)

[@karakookabear]

YEEESSSS! Please do the favorite palette from each brand! I would love to see that! Love ya, Mel!

[@romanovalicky]

Your videos are quickly becoming my favorites. My anxiety-ridden, ADHD, overwhelmed brain loves the fact that there’s not a whole lot of distracting background noise and visual effects. Thank you for that. Truly. 💕

[@melthompson2856]

Thank you so much for watching ❤️ I appreciate you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@themirrorbeauty]

I never thought that way about visual effects! Now I am wondering if my channel has too much of this stuff and might be sometimes annoying to people. 🙈

[@romanovalicky]

@@themirrorbeauty - Oh, no!!! Everyone has their own style. ^_^ And, by the way, I love yours! The one you did on the Sugarpill Capsule made me feel like I was in some kind of 60s film! That was really, really cool! 💕

[@themirrorbeauty]

@@romanovalicky Oh, thank you so much, I appreciate the feedback a lot! I am always torn between adding some more effects while editing or keeping that editing simple. :D And 60's film sounds super cool, I feel like a movie director now!

[@klove6149]

I would certainly agree with Charlotte Tilbury!! She has a whole line of AMAZING products...from primer to eyeshadow!!

[@melthompson2856]

Yes! She has such an amazing range 😍

[@dinahweisberg750]

Yeah I've re-discovered her recently and all of the products I've tried are very good!

[@Hannah-iq6ki]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@ruthlogan5354]

Mel! You may not see this,but I wanted to write you just in case. I live in Franklin, TN. I was at Greenhills Mall today and thought of you several times. First of course when I was in the Louis Vuitton Store.😊I then went to Nordstorm. I was so shocked to see that it looks like they are phasing out the MAC department!! Worse than that Hourglass was taking up at least half of the space. I have loved MAC since the 90's. I bought the oil refine product on your recommendation over a year ago. My esthetician can't believe the difference when I get my monthly hydro facials. No blackheads. I also started using the Neulash and Neubrow serum about 8 months ago. I have had NO brows for 40 years. They are growing in bushy and I actually need to trim them now and use your favorite brow gel. My lashes are thick and long. I too get asked about my mascara or if I have extensions. Thank you for all your hard work on your videos and content. I'm trying to find a color that I can use in the Estee Lauder Futurist, but I'm having a hard time. They don't make the shade I used in Double wear. Thanks again.

[@KellyGooch]

So excited that you filmed this!! ❤️

[@melthompson2856]

I loved your video! Sorry I didn’t comment, I tend to listen and then forget to comment sometimes 🥺

[@SwaggyBBeauty]

I definitely think you should do the best palettes from each brand! Thank you for doing these types of videos!

[@brendatompeterson8401]

Yes, please do a video of your favorite palette for each brand. Gorgeous eye look today Mel!

[@melthompson2856]

Thank you! XOXO

[@traceymurphy4804]

Even when I was a starving student, I'd save up to buy lancome foundation and I used it every day. Everything else could come from the drugstore (especially mascara) but my skin had to look good!

[@melthompson2856]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@marywiththelonghair1330]

I can TOTALLY RELATE to this!! I’m the same way! Even used the same foundation!! 😘😘

[@taniafounder306]

I totally agree that the Natasha Denona I need a nude lipsticks are so underrated. The formula is so good, the packaging too. I wish she’d come out with more, like a I need a red line with like all different undertones and stuff of red

[@amysmithssportsandmakeup1397]

Agree with you on Mac. They had the best lipstick range of colors and textures 10 years ago and still do!

[@amarialomry4845]

I love this kind of video 🤩 Thanks Mel! I am belgian and I speak actually French but I watch your videos to improve my English 😅

[@coffeecotton]

Look at you Mel - from being bored of Viseart to crowning them top place for palette! And yes definitely the video on top palette from each brand. Invaluable! X

[@fricative247]

I'm loving the diverse eye looks you're creating with DVR2 palette! Really giving us great ideas, thank you so much Mel! 🤗

[@melthompson2856]

Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@iamjulia9458]

Agreed! Super gorgeous 😍💜

[@Shelle200]

Love to see your favorite from every brand. Also I am color of paper and when someone says this pallet is great because it has such pigment, I'm like that's a pass it would take so long to blend out. But the opposite happens when they are like it's good just need to build up color I get all excited because it will be good for me.

[@Beautyjoy98]

Im so in love with the new viseart violette palette and the minxette. An yes please do favorite palette from every brand!!

[@lesleawitter5534]

I was so glad to hear how much you love the Estée Lauder Futurist foundation. I use Estée Lauder skincare, and have for years, and so has my 87 year old mom. I’ve used Double Wear, Perfectionist and Re-Nutriv, and I love how their shades match perfectly with my skin tone. I really loved the Re-Nutriv, which is their most expensive but also has the Re-Nutriv skincare that I use, but I heard that they reformulated it, and the coverage isn’t as good. So I’m thinking about trying the Futurist. Thanks for sharing the brand information with us, it’s so helpful with so many out there!

[@elenafigueroa7947]

Loved the hourglass rant!😁 yes on fav palette by brand video!

[@evai6783]

Hi Mel, thank you for the great video! Could you make one which explains how you go about matching lipstick colours to eye looks?

[@fishandfloral]

Rewatching and commenting to keep this channel going. Miss you Mel! I’m taking violette as my only palette for my trip to Europe.

[@cmreader]

All I had back in the day was MAC. I still have 6-7 brushes that are over 15 years old now. I still love the studio fix fluid foundation, fix plus, and most recently the glow play. But I think they need to do some type of change, just not sure what.

[@themirrorbeauty]

I love their Pro Longwear foundation, but I hated the Studio Fix - somehow it looked and felt horrible on me. I guess it works differently for everyone.

[@glitter7777]

Love their fix + and yeah I don’t know what they need to do. Every time they try to do some gimmicky it falls flat. But they have the perfect pinky nude in blankety and no matter what I buy I always go back to it. They did do a great job on those highlight palettes. Called “get real” maybe. Something like that. They had the light one with a champagne look and a darker one gold and they are perfect!!!!

[@perlabarajas85]

I still love watching Mel. I can binge watch her. Love u so much Angel!!!! ❤

[@starflash2230]

Yes would love to see your favourite palettes from all brands and also limited edition makeup u would like to come back 💕

[@kaliya02]

I’ve been using NULash for 3 months by now and I starting to see that my lashes are growing. Thanks Mel.💕

[@melthompson2856]

I’m so happy to hear that 😍😍😍😍

[@Eve_Y]

The viseart palette has such cute packaging. Miss you, Mel 💕

[@paofacu]

Good morning lady! Charlotte Tilbury! My favorite!!!! Yes yes yes!! Her formulas are incredible!

[@denorakuschel2473]

Mel totally agree with your favs, Charlotte Tilbury, but no on the setting powder, yes on the foundations lipsticks and setting spray etc. Love your honesty⭐ I am into purples on my dark brown eyes.

[@clairesweetman3338]

Hi Mel,would love to see a project pan video and what you plan to use more of. I did one last year and found it great to use the products I already have. 😁👍👍

[@Mmmelisssa]

It's my favorite time of day when I see a video from MEL!

[@melthompson2856]

Thank you!! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@robinswan5831]

Totally would love to see favorites from different brands!

[@TexasChick-pq3dl]

The video quality is amazing!!! You look flawless Mel💖💖💖

[@mariabutters7724]

I REALLY want to see the favorite palette from each brand. That would be so amazing!!

[@raechevlin4439]

Years ago I purchased a Chanel powdered blush. The color was simply red. For some reason it was impossible to pick up the tint with my brushe. When I brought it back to Norman Marcus the woman at the counter said that some blushes were like that and I had to scrape it to bring up the color. She should have exchanged it. I didn’t buy Chanel again for the longest time (years actually). Since then, I’m happy to say that it never happened again. I don’t use Chanel exclusively anymore. Mostly, it’s Lancome, Chanel, Tom Ford, Charlotte Tilbury, and Clarins for skin care.

[@melissadavis3847]

Yes, please do your favorite from each brand!! Great job on this one!!

[@agatakonopka1945]

Absolutely show your favorite palette from each brand!

[@lauras2129]

I would totally love to see your favorite palettes from each brand.

[@Silviaexcuchuflus]

Of course yes to the best palette of each brand, always a pleasure to listen to your opinions 😘😘😘

[@becm963]

I purchased the Mac prep + prime skin refined zone treatment because of you Mel. It comes in handy on my T zone in the summertime. I watch my son play baseball and this product helps my makeup stay in place in 90+ degrees weather.

[@poppylopez5233]

I love MAC and always will. Collections aside, their products are really good. And yes, they’ve always had an amazing, super-inclusive foundation range, long before many brands even thought about putting foundation shades darker than tan.

[@LoudieD123]

I have been loving purple eyeshadow looks as well, my favorites have been from the fade into hue palette and the BPerfect palette from Stacey Marie!

[@falsiesnflannel375]

I bought the MAC skin refined zone because of you and it became an instant holy grail / daily user product for me. It is amazing on my combo skin with pores/oil around my nose. I’ll never stop buying it now.

[@_Shawne]

Also, yes, I would love to see a video of your favorite palettes from each brand!

[@deeseverlastingbeauty9991]

Visiart is great too. I need to try Charlotte Tilsbury

[@donnal.7366]

I agree - CT a is my pick for fave luxury brand.

[@jbbb7418]

Ooo the jumping video is making me dizzy! 😂😂😂😂. Another great one Mel!!

[@kristinkerr5774]

OBSESSED with Fenty powder foundation, I can’t put it down! It’s hands down the best for those quick makeup days. It’s effortless

[@lubazak636]

Please do best pallet from each brand. I love purples. So happy I got the violette pallet and the Nude pop because of you. I really respect your opinion and love the distract from the crazy times we are living in. Happy New Year🎊, Beauty!!!

[@MItiRIonAM]

You are missed, Mel, your in depth reviews and your opinions are missed ❣️

[@sarahv311]

I would love to see the fav palette from each brand video! Yes please! 💟

[@cindyb7087]

Yes!!! Favorite palette from each brand!

[@Viv-no-pain-no-gain]

YES I would LOVE to see which is your favourite palette from each brand 😍😍😍

[@nichirure]

Yes! I wanna see which palette is your fave from each brand!

[@inked222]

Yes!!!! That MAC primer is amazing.

[@reneklein6049]

This is such a great video! It's because of you that my husband surprised me with the Aspyn Ovard palette. He even paid double on ebay for it. I need to pull it back out and start using it again. So subtle, great for a quick eye look. MAC used to be my go to makeup brand, but since I only use cruelty free now, they are no longer an option. This was so much fun. Definitely do your favorite palette from each brand. Love you! ❤❤💖💖

[@melthompson2856]

You have an amazing husband! 😍

[@reneklein6049]

@@melthompson2856 debatable! 😉

[@Vlogssbyviv]

I absolutely love the Estée Lauder futurist. I am on my 4th one because of your initial recommendation! I also love the Aspyn Ovard palette. I should have gotten a back up! And CT is def my favorite luxury brand.

[@lorenasalomon]

Yes please 🙏 your favorite palette on each of your favorite brands ❤ You look stunning as always 😍

[@vickycorey8195]

YES, please. The best of each palette would be awesome!!

[@mitziwagner2522]

I completely agree with your Chanel products review. There was a time when I wouldn’t pass up a collection, but it has been YEARs that I buy anything Chanel.They are stuck, not exciting at all! ( But I must say , that when decluttering lipsticks, theirs last the longest).

[@twosmallbears2180]

Would love to see your favourite eyeshadow palette from each brand!

[@carolynlindenmayer3577]

Yes pls, favourite palette from each brand would be an awesome, thanks.

[@cindypltnm]

I have to agree with regarding the mac refined primer. It’s small but amazing and you only need a little

[@vanessaellen1375]

Yes!!! Would love to see your fave palette from each brand!! X

[@MariaMadeleine2809]

Hi Mel. 🥰 Could you perhaps make a video where you show HOW you use the mattifying T zone-thingy from MAC? 🥰 Much love from Denmark, Scandinavia ❤️

[@sarahpenz3739]

Mel you are such a pro. Thanks for sharing your expertise with your subscribers. I just wanted to comment that I have noticed the improvement in your video quality. Your lighting and audio is ideal and makes your videos next level. Also wanted to mention that you are a great dresser and it is fun to see what you are wearing each time. Even your most casual t-shirts and sweatshirts are designer pieces. Quick question for you: I bought the Milk Boss liner and while I love it, I find it to be very difficult to remove - there are still black smudges that appear on my face the next day. Do you have a good technique for removing the eyeliner at the end of the day? Thank you, Sarah

[@mollzz]

totally agree about MAC.. they are one of the few lines that i have several products that i use daily for literally over a decade! i'll never get rid of my soft ochre paint pot or studio fix powder ❤️

[@bkysiu]

Hi Mel! I would def love to hear what your favourite palette is from each brand ❤️❤️

[@vy012]

Yassss please!!! Favorite palette from brands! Including indie!

[@tracylitton8774]

Yes, please do a video of your favorite from each brand

[@inkedone7781]

I knew Knew KNEW the Violette palette would win!!!!! Wish I could afford one !!! Luv ya Mel!!!

[@GlitzyFritzy]

I remember being one of those "if you aren't wearing MAC" girls LOL Love you xoxo

[@sairyvideos]

I need to give those Natasha Denona lipsticks another try. I purchased two, and they both had a really unflattering grayish undertone! Wish I could swatch a couple different colors, because I did love the formula.

[@josiebrooke8182]

I think your right,,,I wonder if Mac is discontinuing the skin refined zone. I l was pushed to try something else when I asked for it in December. I hope not... I would love a favourite palette/brand video!!!

[@VeronicaSays]

I thought for sure you would say your face product under $50 was the Becca Anti-fatigue Under Eye Primer! 😁 You turned me on to it and I can't stop using it. It makes SUCH a difference! Fun video. Thank you!

[@breonnaevans6372]

Girl you are glowing! Stunning 🤩

[@lindag5274]

I loved hearing all of your answers!

[@silviamarsh2467]

Yes!!! I just discovered the YSL foundation, and I love it. The lash serum really does work. I do the same thing and buy it during the Anniversary sale at Nordstrom.

[@emilykazmierski9069]

Yes! I'd love a video of fave palettes from each brand.

[@EnglishProfStyle]

I loved this! You are one of the luxury queens!

[@LittleMakeupChannel]

ohhhh this is so smart. I always use the Blur Stick and I'll try this Mel Duh on me not thinking about it before. I don't know why we don't seem to have any of the lash growing thingies here 🇨🇦 Mel, I have an almost brand new Aspen Ovard palette sitting in my drawer. It's not my fav. I don't think I'll use it at all. 🤷‍♀️ Fun video 👍🏻

[@alitar9330]

Love the eye look! And yes I would love to see a video of your high end favs and possibly just favs high end and budget 🥰

[@Aloha745]

Yes please, I’d love to see your favorite palettes from each brand!!

[@_Shawne]

I love that you said the only review that matters is your own! That’s so true! There are channels that I like that I know we have different opinions on products and that’s okay

[@katietetzloff9248]

Omg yes! Fav palette from each brand would be awesome!!!

[@melanieresutek1403]

I wish they would bring back the Charlotte Tilbury Fire Rose palette. I want it so badly! A few years ago I bought the Green quad from her and I was so disappointed. I didnt like the formula. You have convinced me to try her more recent products.

[@melthompson2856]

Yes, she has definitely made a lot of improvements. If there was a brand that I could give an award for best glow up, it would be Charlotte❤️

[@iamjulia9458]

Fire Rose didn't even reached my town! 😭 I only heard of how great it is from KZbin

[@jenniferk1941]

Yes!!! We would like to see that video-Best palette from each brand:))) Yes!!!! Jenxoxox!

[@sharonkelly2086]

Hi Mel. I’m really glad to hear someone talk about Mac being so inclusive. Toronto where Mac is from is the most culturally diverse city in the world and regardless of if MAC is presently in vogue or no I do think that they were trailblazers in a lot of ways back in the day- It would be great for them to do all of the things that more fairly represent the quality and diversity that the brand offers-I got off the train with everyone else but it doesn’t have anything to do with the quality-probably at the same time we changed over from singles to palettes. Ps those ND Nudes are just the very best

[@joleenludwig3005]

Yessss! I’m going to use the hourglass I have but I will never spend another cent. I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt but not no more. That was the final straw.

[@madelyn374]

I would love to see your best and worst from each palette 🎨.

[@naomilasby7744]

The actual shades in the palette in the hourglass promo pic totallyyyyy look darker than they actually are imo too. 😔 Like totally no question.

[@melthompson2856]

Absolutely 💔

[@Heather_isms]

Yes, Neulash has been a lash game changer for me. Favorite lipstick formula: Lisa Eldridge's (thanks to you). ❤ you Mel

[@eka6878]

Love you! And Yes, please- Favorite palette from each brand video!😘😘😘

[@Junerockstarrr]

Please do a tutorial on your makeup in this video!!! Love it!

[@deeseverlastingbeauty9991]

Cyndney grace shadows and sigma pallettes and signa brushes. But I need derailed brushes because of my small but heavily hooded eyes

[@amandawright9790]

Check out rephr #13 #14 #15 are perfect for us hooded eyes

[@mariacovarrubias9747]

Ms.Mel you look fabulous in every video! I really enjoyed this video❤

[@mircas1964]

Great products to try out, I can't wait to buy some of them! Btw Mel your laugh makes me laugh every time, lol!!