MY MAY BEAUTY ROUNDUP | Faves, FAILS & Updates!

Hi lovelies,
Today I'm sharing all of my thoughts on everything's new that I tried throughout May!
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My skincare routine:
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My Eyelash Growth Serum
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BOOKS
I Did it by Fred & Kim Goldman
The Gathering by CJ Tudor
It Ends with Us & It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover
I Will Find You by Harlan Coben
Yellowface by R.F.Kuang
Sandals
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Eylure Brow tint
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Tatcha Silk Sunscreen (GIFTED)
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Ex Nihilo Brompton Immortals
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Armani Prisma Glass lipglosses (GIFTED)
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Mac Fix + foundation (GIFTED)
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Fenty Beauty Soft Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear foundation
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Chanel Healthy Glow Sunkissed Powder (Medium Rose Gold)
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Mac Pro Brow Definer (GIFTED)
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Mac Pro Brow gel (GIFTED)
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Mac Legit lash primer (GIFTED)
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Mac stack mascara (Chestnut) (gifted)
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Lancome Hypnose Drama mascara (GIFTED)
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Lancome cils booster XL mascara primer (GIFTED)
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Suqqu Liquid highlighter ‘Chichi’ (GIFTED)
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Daness Myricks Lowlight ‘Lowkey’
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Whats Up Beauty Lipsticks GIFTED
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Sisley Lip balm (Crush)
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Tatcha Kissu lip tint with SPF (GIFTED)
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**** Makeup Worn ****
Rare Beauty brow gel
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Benefit Precisely My Brow Detailer
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Nars Soft matte concealer (for eye primer)
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Pat McGrath Undereye Powder 'Medium' (to set eye primer)
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Natasha Denona Retro Glam Eyeshadow palette rstyle.me/+CNVIpGSqkcIXgSJFzh... (UK) rstyle.me/+8EkVf7FAMSzUjFylCo... (US)
Mac Legit lash primer (GIFTED)
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Mac stack mascara (Chestnut)
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Tom Ford Soft matte Primer
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Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Foundation
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Haus Labs concealer
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Givenchy Loose powder (03 Voile Rose)
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Chanel Healthy Glow Sunkissed Powder (Medium Rose Gold)
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Lisa Eldridge Baume Embrace lip colour (Epanoui)
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**** What I'm Wearing ****
Top: OLD
Nails: OPI Lavendare to find Courage
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[@91Gazal]

Anyone else immediately saving the book recommendations? I was in the mood for an exciting (mystery/thriller) book, and I am looking forward to the read the recommended books. Thank you, Charlotte, for always giving us honest and down to earth reviews! 😃

[@ShonaMM75]

Me!

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

🥰🥰🥰

[@cailllou25]

I always buy the books recommended by Charlotte, it seems that we have similar taste and I trust her completely.

[@91Gazal]

@@cailllou25 Haha I understand what you mean! After all, I am already trusting her recommendations for everything beauty-related. She really is the best ^^ and now also movies and books? What do we need more?

[@91Gazal]

@@ShonaMM75 Nice! Which one will you read first? 😁

[@desireeohrbeck2282]

I love it when you share the books you have read and your ranking of them as well as the movies you have watched 😊

[@rosannemcguire2514]

You describe fragrances better than anyone I know. Your descriptions just tantalize my brain so much. Well done.

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

Oh thank you!

[@Outsourcingbusinessidea]

Your May Beauty Roundup is so helpful! Love how you share your faves, flops, and updates with such honesty and detail. It’s like chatting with a friend Thanks for the insightful May Beauty Roundup! Your reviews are always on point, and I appreciate the effort you put into testing products and sharing your experiences.

[@tracymcarlson]

Aaaaah your eye look is so beautiful! The OJ book is rough. I highly recommend Another City, Not My Own by Dominick Dunne. A+ from me! I’m old enough to remember watching the white Bronco live on tv, it was crazy. Fisherman sandals are so fab! They’re comfy and they look fantastic! I am SO happy with my Le Beige compact! I swirled the three colors together and wore them yesterday with Lisa Eldridge’s skin tint and the new Dior bronzy blush and I felt GORGEOUS! So summery! Thanks for the fab video, you’re the best! ❤

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

Thank you Tracy!

[@cheryllaws4908]

I love your videos. Can’t understand how you don’t have 1 million followers! You’re adorable!

[@LisaMarlene.]

She will get there 💯

[@janetzak8592]

She’s the best

[@beverlynelson599]

Your current brow color is so flattering!

[@Desertmermaid52]

I just got CJ Tudor The Other People from the library! I also have the Tatcha sunblock and it has not been reformulated they just improved the packaging because the old version peeled off and stuck to your face while handling the bottle. I know this because I sent them an email about the packaging and they said they were going to change it. Tatcha is very responsive to feedback which is one reason I love them.

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

Ooooh thanks for sharing!

[@Notperfecttonya]

Omg that peeling!!! It annoyed me too! 😂

[@kristensockittoem6590]

This happend to me to and couldn't figure out if I just had a bad bottle or what, loved the sunscreen but it wasn't worth using , now I will definitely have to pick a new one up! ❤

[@wendyschwarz9811]

OK, this makeup look you’re wearing is absolutely magical on you❤❤

[@michmellowcat]

I would never complain about you giving a book review video. :)

[@jwb0310]

This eyeshadow is glorious. It's inspired me to use my retro glam.palette tomorrow.

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

🙌🙌🙌

[@jujubella6644]

Your eye look is stunning. We need a tutorial 😍

[@heathernelson4886]

I discovered that eyebrow tint during lockdown and have never looked back, it is so good (high maintenance for low maintenance!)

[@user-fl5jh1ov3p]

You need the Chanel light coral for the highlighter alone.!!! It is beautiful on the brow bone and also I have been using it as a highlighter with the Armani bronzer .Love your videos,,,Becky.

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@MsBNoodle]

I'm so happy you include little short book reviews. I'm always trying to find a new book to read and some of the reviews online are too detailed for me really.

[@bonnie203]

No objections to a book review series!!! :D

[@sarahm3240]

Ok!! I am in love with your eyeshadow look today ❤

[@janicedevereux2839]

My favorite mascara is the Lancôme MONSIEUR big volume. The beautiful and talented Mel Thompson❤ turned me on to that mascara a few years ago . I often have the opportunity to get the mini with my Sephora points or free gift with purchase for rouge members . I am a real lash kind of girl …. It’s a fantastic mascara.

[@glambysophie]

Love your make up look in this video❤

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

Thank you!

[@maireadweaver8952]

I hated the OG Fenty foundation and kind-of liked the foundation stick - so when I bought the new Fenty foundation I wasn't expecting to love it BUT I was desperate to find a foundation that sat really well on my skin ... so after removing my 'peach-fuzz' for the first time (after advice from a friend) .. I have found that every single foundation I hated now sits beautifully ..BUT the new Fenty foundation is particularly GORGEOUS .. I must have been a Yeti without knowing it before the peach-fuzz removal .. every foundation I hated before now looks really good on me ... well, at least I think they do!!! I have taken note of your holiday books - am on for a good read in Croatia this year!! xxx

[@LisaMarlene.]

Charlotte if you love the Danessa Myricks lowlights you would love love love the blushes!!!! Pigmented, so easy to work with tho. I recently bought my first blush of hers and I love it so much I want to buy one for all the important women in my life! I bought the Rose & Brunch ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@brownskinmakeup3532]

Can I ask? The sandals should I size up or size down? I’m in between sizes normally x btw I love your videos. Your sense of humour is fab!

[@AlliWiltshire]

Costing me a fortune again! Ordered the 3 books and the sandals and whilst there ordered a new leather jacket! 😮😅😂. Great video as always. Thank you

[@simsiili5534]

Thank you for showing the Suqqu highlighters. I have been looking for a lilac shifting one, and that looks so promising! Needless to say, I have more cool toned skin. :) Have a happy day, Charlotte!

[@alisonriley6837]

Thank you for this great video. You have become one of my top three trusted reviewers x Just got hold of the Chanel Les Beiges after it sold out. Appears Chanel UK have restocked the light coral ❤🎉

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

Oh thank you!

[@t.collections5170]

Hopeless by Colleen Hoover is the book that hooked me onto this author.

[@cynderella2867]

I went for lunch with my husband today and had my first ever Aperol Spritz. I see why you like them! It's a very refreshing spring/summery drink 🍹

[@lizcross4466]

Harlan Coben never disappoints

[@Thistastesbad]

I loved The Gathering as well! Not what I expected at all!

[@cailllou25]

That old top is so beautiful!

[@marybonome9279]

Great video! Love the variety and impressed you managed to read 6 books while on vacation! I'm currently juggling 2 mysteries with Robert Hardiman's -The Making of a King. Ty Charlotte!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@bratsj1]

Absolutely LOVE your book recommandations!! I started to read C. J. Tudor after you talking about her books in a previous video and I love them! Have swallowed 2 of them already and plan to read them all during summer :-) Thank you!! So I am adding Colleen Hoover to my library reading list ASAP! :-)

[@kareneleanor_]

Hi Charlotte! You sold me on the sandals. Normally I don’t make large purchases like this on a whim but you were going on about how comfortable they are and especially on holidays and places where you walk a lot which I will and do and I don’t have a good sandal for hot weather. This will hopefully be the ticket!!! Thank you!

[@katherineseymour6239]

She makes them sound divine and thought I’d try them too.

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

Can't wait to hear how you get on! I'm living in mine 🤣

[@kareneleanor_]

@@CharlotteHoldcroft I will definitely update you when I get them and wear them 🥰🩷🩷

[@karenferrer1461]

I love the book reviews Charlotte....please keep them coming!! Great video!

[@leahbsly]

Wearing the ND Retro Glam Palette today after seeing this video yesterday ❤

[@kathybrou1340]

Love your book reviews! We have the same taste in books. I read Chalkman. You won me over. I loved it.

[@gwynzz54]

I always enjoy and look forward to your videos. Thank you 💜K

[@wendygricken3369]

Love your videos and always look forward to them. I have so many books here to read but added a couple to my Amazon list.

[@MaryConahan]

I started with medium coral and loved it so much I got medium rose gold and then I did get light coral but I am not using it yet. I had to have it though for fair skin.

[@meeta_c]

Thank you for your video, I like the inclusion of books and fashion too. I bought the MAC stack brown mascara and the eyebrow definer and love them both. I really like the look of the Armani gloss too. I've been on the search for a gloss that's similar to the old Burberry glosses, so will check these out.

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@kellywatts6227]

Never clicked so fast! 3:30 am Aussie time😘 So worth it lovely!

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@Desertmermaid52]

Yay! I’m excited for this!❤❤❤❤

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

🥰🥰🥰

[@xpnn]

I adore the Chanel sunkissed powder, it has quickly become a favourite

[@DominskiPropps]

And YES, The kislux Tote! I have in Candy Pink and I've been rocking my bag all summer. Yay!

[@gbct2882]

I actually didn’t try much in May, I got the new Chanel single purple eyeshadow, Valentino blush in shade 1 and the lancome idole mascara. And love them all. I feel like no one talks about Valentino blush, I have multiple shades and love them all. And I love Lancome mascaras so it’s not a surprise I like this one although I usually don’t like plastic wands. Thanks for the video!! I wanted to love the Chanel powder as I had the medium rose gold as well but my face do not like fragrance and it reacted to it.

[@mariamalvarez2159]

You look always so pretty!!!

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

Oh thank you!

[@beautybycolour]

Thanks for the review.

[@Sambolina]

Hello, loving your work as ever. Morgan Turner turned the brow gel wand the other way around eg used the flat side to laminate the brow hairs to her face. Maybe that might work for you?

[@monipui]

I love the tatcha sunscreen I just wish it was cheaper. It's only available on their website and spacenk and so far I haven't seen any offers on it. Be careful about travelling with it, the cap is not travel friendly, it popped open and smeared on everything in my washbag. It's better kept in the cabin luggage I think. It is the best mineral spf 50 sunscreen I ever used.

[@tamizilla]

Oh I love the Mac Stack, wearing the brown today

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

You look gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.

[@mariyazaba]

I just read It Ends with us and liked it a lot :).

[@lavonray6752]

Try I liked my life - Abby Fabiashi - not on a radar but fab book

[@bugsybaby4944]

Ok you’ve sold me on C J Tudor and it’s a vampire book?! Hoooh I know I will love this thank you

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

🙌🙌🙌

[@bugsybaby4944]

@@CharlotteHoldcroft Thank you for replying to me I’m so excited 😆 it’s a special moment for me. I love watching your videos! You really are the kindest person.

[@garnwalkerstables]

I love the tatcha sunscreen primer❤

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

🥰🥰🥰

[@bevyoung2009]

Charlotte, your makeup looks gorgeous today!!

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

Thank you so much!

[@Hundredacredaycare]

Love your look today

[@mariabarradas4235]

Funny, I was just telling my husband I needed to do a search for books to read this summer...thanks Charlotte

[@barbgrossmeyer925]

Hello from the States! Have you tried books by Freida McFadden? Try The Ex and The Perfect son....she has a lot out there..but those 2 are just top notch. Best author ever

[@petshopgirl39]

I bought the All Saints Nelly sandals. They’re fab and the leather is so buttery soft - comfort straight out of the box. Sorry I didn’t use your link - Avios had a pretty good points deal - 832 Avios for the sandals so I shopped through that instead.

[@chicame2]

You look beautiful!

[@arianalunsford836]

Lisa Eldridge dried my lips out

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

Oh no!!

[@reneegrace7965]

Your new Chanel palette is lined up correctly!

[@marcellarosa211]

Question about the books you love (don’t laugh I know I’m a grown woman 😅)…Are they more “who done it” type mysteries? Or scary/horror leaning mysteries? I would love recs on mystery books that are not scary 😆🙈

[@zipperdidoodah5411]

Very interesting thanks Charlotte! I’m curious do any lipsticks/lip products normally contain SPF? That’s a first for me knowing of one 🤔 But that blue packaging of those matt lipsticks oooooohff yes please! Love your eye shadow btw - suits you so well 👍😁

[@ShonaMM75]

Absolutely loved It Ends with Us. Now I don’t feel as excited for it starts with us. 😱Agree on yellow face. I’m on the way to the airport and may pick up I will find you and The Gathering. Fab recommendations!

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

Definitely not as good but still enjoyable!

[@katherineseymour6239]

The Colleen Hoover books were good. The movie comes out August 9. I think I may get to the theatre for a change.

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

I'm excited for it!

[@KhaNguyen-qs2dq]

I tried listening to Tanya and got medium coral. Lo and behold I got light coral the minute it came back in stock

[@lavayuki]

Id like to try that new MAC pencil, as I do like the Benefit one and also the ABH and Huda, so want to see how that compares. I wonder if that Surratt highlighter in chichi is a reference to fathers day, as "chichi" means dad in Japanese, with it being a Japanese brand and fathers day is in june

[@bevyoung2009]

I bought Ombre Brows 2 years ago. 2-3 touch-ups with my Beauty Artist and I am good.

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

🙌🙌

[@vtcs1963]

Since everyone else is giving you book recommendations, I’m going to recommend Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera and The Only One Left by Riley Sager. Just read those two and was very impressed!!

[@sandrajayandran]

Hi Charlotte, what shade are you using in the newly formulated MAC foundation?

[@melindagenitempo2359]

I want to read a roller coaster thriller , gripping and well written. Which should I start with ??

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

Anything CJ Tudor! Or the Harlan Coben x

[@ibsunshinesu6011]

Oh my, w the Chanel harmony glow trio, I got medium rose gold. Then light coral. Do I need medium coral? I LOVE light coral. The highlight is so soft and nice!

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

They're gorgeous!

[@kimberlyfouche8119]

Try Verity by Colleen Hoover.

[@periwinklestar9100]

Has anyone doing that nail color in the States?? The link goes to Ulta, but I fail to find it there. Love your hair color! Best yet!

[@lisaerickson9510]

Do u hsve to read it starts with us first before it ends with us

[@Balletbabe485]

Immediately ordered a decant, so much for no buy June. It’s no longer a Harrod’s exclusive. US buyers can buy at Bloomingdale’s. It’s quite the splurge, but if you put in a link, then we can put it on our gifting wish list 😉

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

It's not online at Bloomingdales as far as I can see!

[@Balletbabe485]

@@CharlotteHoldcroftMy mistake, thanks for double checking

[@diamondsgal76]

I can’t agree more about reformulations of classic favourites, I dread them. This year, a reformulation ruined my favourite sunscreen, the Shiseido Face&Body Lotion. The silky texture that sinks into your skin is replaced with kebab grease. My makeup slides off my face and it makes my pores look like a medical condition. The scorching Istanbul sun and a greasy sunscreen are not a good combination. There. Rant ranted.

[@preetibhatia9795]

🥰🥰

[@bevyoung2009]

Hello beautiful Charlotte 😍

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

Hello 😊

[@heathernelson4886]

IMHO, brown mascara needs to be a dark, cool shade cos anything else looks odd, even on me with fair skin. It's like brows, warm shades look odd (on me at least).

[@jenniferteters7931]

I have dry lips and skin. I tried the Tatcha lip balms and they didn’t work on me. They dried out quickly and didn’t layer well through the day.

[@jillpotts7472]

❤

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

🥰🥰🥰

[@melindagenitempo2359]

My fail in May was the GIve lipgloss. So thick and gloppy. Just disappointing Also Ouai glassing treatment. No extra shine and makes your hair feel greasy. Yuk. Loves are the ND golden pallette and Tower 28 lip balms. Perfect for the barn and not heavy.

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

Ooooh hope mine arrives soon!

[@melindagenitempo2359]

@@CharlotteHoldcroft yay!!!

[@piercingtheveil40]

In regards to Tatcha sunscreen it says it has only 10% zinc and it’s supposed to be 15% MINIMUM to get a 30 spf so you should not recommend that. I don’t know why these stupid companies do that and charge $64 to boot!! It’s insulting to people I think.

[@nikkibeacth]

Did you get the nose job??

[@cristinalungu5157]

I was seaching the eyeshadow that you've used for this video ( lovely look), I was surprised to see that was Retro glam 🫨 never got my attention that palette but you've made it interesting for me 😉

[@katariina4702]

❤

[@CharlotteHoldcroft]

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