MY OLD DRUGSTORE HOLY GRAILS: Are they as good as I remember?

Today's video is so much fun - revisiting my old favorites from the drugstore, and seeing if they're still as good as I remember! I'm trying out oldies but goodies such as L'Oreal True Match LUMI Foundation, Maybelline Undereye Eraser, MILANI Luminoso blush, L'Oreal Infallible eyeshadows. and MORE!
Products mentioned:
L'Oreal True Match LUMI Foundation (LW-1): shop-links.co/cfYl9A4PYat
L'Oreal Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation (10 Ivory): shop-links.co/cfYmr9Sorhs
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Concealer (110 Fair): shop-links.co/cfYmwso6k0o
Physician's Formula Multi-Colored Custom Light Bronzer (Warm Beige): shop-links.co/cfYmv1GXsA3
ALMAY Healthy Hue Blush (100 Nearly Nude): shop-links.co/cfYmuKuo088
MILANI Baked Blush (Luminoso): shop-links.co/cfYmukONlIG
Maybelline Cheek Heat (15 Nude Burn): shop-links.co/cfYmt5GaJHr
Revlon ColorStay Creme Eyeshadow (Chocolate, Praline): shop-links.co/cfYmtseKFBW
L'Oreal Infallible Eye Shadow (Iced Latte, Amber Rush): shop-links.co/cfYmcJptpFV
L'Oreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara (Blackest Black): shop-links.co/cfYmrUnCfuD
Maybelline Lifter Gloss (Ice, Stone): shop-links.co/cfYmsquKb7B

[@neresq]

After trying, being disappointed by, and returning so many higher end concealers, I finally trusted all the content creators who sang the praises of the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Concealer, and I am so glad I did. My 66 year old skin, especially my under eye area, is very happy with it. Thanks for doing this video for us.

[@johnnycharles319]

Hi 👋 Nancy how are you doing?

[@cjaneg97]

Part of me wishes that brands would stop putting SPF in foundations (it barely does anything, gives people a false sense of "security", and excludes a lot of people), but the other part of me doesn't care because they don't make a shade for me anyway. Also my brain wants to thank you for the song 😑

[@lyndaplancarte4895]

Thank you for thinking that not all of us can afford or want to pay $75 for a quad of eye shadows, or $100 so we can say we use La Mer!!....some on You Tube only discuss high price/luxury cosmetics and it's my own opinion that there are some less expensive brands that probably can be almost comparable, but no one wants to use the words Maybelline, Almay or Physicans Formula as it is beneath them...thank you for being down to earth re what is still out there for us.

[@emmetran27]

I love Kackie’s channel! I also love Kelly Gooch’s channel since she reviews cruelty-free and mostly drugstore makeup

[@AshleyLamora]

Iced latte is a dupe for Stila kitten and amber rush is a dupe for Mac shadow in tan. Love both of them

[@hrdillon1980]

The Lifter gloss in Stone is a dupe for Tower 28's Cashew! And, it's very similar to the Fenty Gloss Bomb Cream in Fenty Glow. I use them all interchangeably. Loved this drugstore treat! Thanks for mixing it up! 💜

[@naliasimri7676]

That's great! I will try that one. I couldn't get on with tower 28, it is great and really pretty but I didn't like the smell and for some strange reason it causes my lips to tingle everytime I put it on.

[@tammyeaton4791]

I do enjoy the Lifter Gloss and the L’Oréal tubing mascara. The only thing I don’t like about it is the mascara half has a chunky wand that makes it a little difficult to get in the inner corner. Foundations and concealers from the drugstore are a NO from me because of the shade range-OR LACK thereof. If it isn’t the tone it’s the undertone. And if it’s not that it’s the formula altogether. I know a lot of people like the Age Rewind Concealer but it just does not work for me-TOO DRY. If I did try and use a drugstore foundation it would either be Revlon color stay or the candid formula or No. 7. Revlon makes some beautiful blushes that last well and have flattering finishes.

[@kiwords]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen you look at a blush without exclaiming about how pretty the color is. Your enthusiasm for all things blush is endearing.

[@threadsketch7267]

This is wild - I think you're the first person here on KZbin who's actually liked the Maybelline Cheek Heat, LOL, or at least it feels that way. Everyone else I watched when these were newer who tried them out wound up hating them, mostly for being way too sheer. Maybe there's something magical about your application technique...or maybe it's because you put it on top of powder and that gave the formula a chance to actually grab on?? In any case, just goes to show how different products can perform on us.

[@daphne-bai]

Discovering that you’re a Starkid person brings me so much joy

[@pchen88]

The L'oreal Infallible shadows and colour riche shine lipsticks are my OG holy grails.

[@Jennifer_Ann]

Tantrums are normal for toddler since they cannot express their emotions well. Staying calm is hard but helps them to calm down. It might get worse before it gets better. My son is 2.5 and has finally learned to calm him down some what.

[@karolynanderson2033]

Yessss, give us the down-low on the cheap champs!🏆

[@thejulietocean]

Luminoso is a major throwback for me. If I ever wore powder blush, I would buy it again 😂 but I’m such a cream blush girl now.

[@lisadgingersnaps9843]

Oh, I like that Almay bronzer/blush. Pretty.

[@annetteprice]

Love seeing both ends of the spectrum and things in between on your channel! ❤️

[@amylage4054]

Thank you so much for this video.!! I love love your style of makeup but am not a luxury gal. I was convinced I wanted that L’Oréal serum foundation bc every other KZbinr said it is amazing but they all ALWAYS wear powder which is something I don’t want to HAVE to do so now I know that isn’t the foundation for me. Thanks Kackie!

[@katietetzloff9248]

I highly recommend the flower beauty Baked Bronzers!!!!!!

[@RachelDee]

Ditto. And that's coming from a Fitzpatrick 1 super pale girl.

[@kirstymckenzie1253]

I find I like higher end complexion products. I want my foundation and concealer to be like skin care, something that is good for my skin. I just can’t go back to drugstore cheaper options for that. I don’t like paying lots for lip products and mascara though, I feel drugstore does a good job on those! The lifter gloss in topaz is gorg and I believe it’s a dupe for one of the fenty ones

[@lemonrose1254]

I dont know, maybe i used the cheek heat wrong. But when I used it I found it never showed up on my skin, I put on like 2-3 layers but it just never showed up. And I have a medium skintone so i was surprised to find it just didnt show up. I also found that when I put on one layer and blended that there were places the pigment became streaky while others there was none. I used my fingers, so i dont know if it works better with other tools, but that was my experience. Sadly a bad one, but Im glad it worked for you kackie! Hope this helps anyone thinking about this blush.

[@jazzandchocolat]

My favorite drugstore foundation is the Covergirl Simply Ageless (the cream one in the round compact, NOT, in the bottle!). It's just sooooo good! It applies like a dream, sets and won't budgebut is great for dry skin! I also loooove (and I mean LOVE), the L'Oreal Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Ink, which is a dupe for YSL Lips stain and Lancôme L'Absolu Lacquer. I found that product 2 years ago and I have it in several colors and it is so perfect!!! You HAVE to try them!! 😘

[@saranpratt]

I really enjoy a balance of content about high end and affordable makeup. So thanks for doing this video!

[@aa0821]

Those Revlon colorstay cream shadows are the best and they do not crease or fade at all. I have a few and caramel is my favorite. It's a gorgeous bronzy shade. I'm curious to know how the staying power compares to let's say, Laura Mercier Caviar sticks which I've thought about purchasing. But in all honesty there are way too many good options for cream and liquid shadows in the drugstore category. Another drugstore brand with really good liquid shadows is Kokie.

[@liftbakelove]

This intro is such a mood 😂

[@natnguyen4052]

I used to love the Revlon cream shadows but they all dried out on my after a year. I have never had the urge to repurchase but wow, that chocolate shade looks stunning on you! May try it out again.

[@livchapman8051]

Pacifica's collagen line has been an absolutely lifesaver for my dry skin!

[@playingtime24]

I've been eyeing that! Which products do you like best?

[@livchapman8051]

@@playingtime24 I have the serum, the night cream and the day cream with spf. All great and work well together. The night cream is rich and takes some working in but 100% worth it.

[@waffleshouse]

I loved the original L’Oréal tru match foundation when I was younger I remember buying it when it just came out. I haven’t used it in probably a decade though cause I went through a minimal make up faze in my 20’s. I still don’t use foundation daily so a more luxury brand last me a long time so I don’t mind paying a little more since it lasts me such a long time. Right now I my favorite drug store product is the wet n wild megastain lipgloss. It leaves my lips feeling really nourished unlike most stains that dry my lips a little. It wears in beautifully, so I don’t usually even reapply after I have eaten. The warning I would give to you it is HIGHLY pigmented so always wipe off the doe foot so you don’t get messy, it is definitely suited more for the bold lip wearer.

[@Jacqueline_R]

I love Loreal Age Rewind blush in berry. Formula and color so good:)

[@ethaniegood8686]

I beg you, try the mascara without the primer!! I see so many people hating on it because they use it with the primer. Just the black side is my number one go-to and works better for me than Thrive 🥰

[@daphnebarfield1341]

Thank you for this, Kackie - this was so much fun! Very pretty look, and makes me feel better about drugstore makeup.

[@jordanblack5608]

Thanks so much for diving into the drugstore arena! I find our tastes are really similar, but I can't always go for the higher price points, so it's so nice to hear your opinions on these kinds of products. I'd be really interested to hear you talk about Flower Beauty - I've been really curious about a lot of their products, too. Love you, Kackie!

[@secarvalho1]

Afterthoughts! That brought me back. My second holes are so uneven, it drives me crazy. I also remember saving my pennies to buy the exciting "new technology" lash primer/mascara duo. OH AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE GLITTER EYE ROLL-ON CAN WE GET AN RIP.

[@playingtime24]

😄

[@erinkenyon3550]

I’m not a huge eyeshadow person. I want to be but my eyes are deep set and I can never seem to get it right unless it’s a one a done. So I really appreciate some less expensive eyeshadow options. I just picked up the L’Oréal 24 hr in a plum color and the revlon palate Amanda Z just recommended. ❤️

[@playingtime24]

Loved it! Was really ready for some drugstore from you 😊 So so many great products that are more affordable and more readily available!

[@christendiel5847]

Love this kind of content from you! Keep it coming!

[@elisebrisson]

Omg amber rush and luminoso blush were my absolute go tos for YEARS

[@starlitmoon1212]

I think those pressed loreal infallible eyeshadows were my gateway eyeshadows, I was OBSESSED! I'm gonna pull them out and see if I still love them!

[@nenjaboots]

Your impressions on the Cheek Heat made me so happy! I think they immediately make any makeup look more natural due to the finish and colors. They’ve got a lilac-y pink that I’ve always imagined would be right up your alley. I always have wanted to hear you review it because I’ve been hoping that there is a dupe with better packaging…because I’m that person. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@kackie]

😂😂😂

[@kellya8267]

I'm so glad you did this video! 👏 I think you're the only person I've heard being favorable to the Cheek Heats lol! I can't use octinoxate in anything either. It breaks me out and makes my skin sore. I've also loved all of the products you mentioned at one point or another.

[@cesm3527]

Great vid. Fun and informative. An important thesis statement for our times. Thanks!

[@veronicaguadalupe9684]

True match lumi was my fave in high school!!!! I would wear it and everyone would compliment my skin, now I want to try it out again

[@ShanrellsStash]

I love the thesis at the end about drugstore makeup ❤️

[@baileydubs]

Revlon colorstay foundation for dry skin is my holy grail. I use other stuff but always come back to it! I also love the age rewind concealer, I just don’t like the applicator, I wish it had a doe foot!!

[@TheClairelikescats]

Yessss Revlon's cream eyeshadow formulas are *chef's kiss*

[@theprousteffect9717]

I love the Physician's Formula Eye Booster Waterproof Ultra-Fine Liquid Eyeliner. I have slightly hooded lids and I'm able to consistency get even winged liner with this product.

[@kristinj6298]

Thank you so much for this review! I had been eyeing that foundation for months, because so many people like it. But why would i bother if it won't stay on!!!? Also, just want to say thank you for shouting out and sharing the love of other youtubers. I appreicate that sense of community!

[@Genevieve1023]

Fun fact - corallina is the luminoso of Black girls.

[@juliascamp2175]

This is a really good drugstore video, Kackie! I love your high end reviews but I still wear a lot of drugstore makeup, too. I want to try those lip glosses next! And the Luminoso blush?!? I’ve never picked it up before.

[@sarahbradshaw665]

My current drugstore holy grails are both from Nyx. I love the Jumbo Eye Pencils, and the Lift & Snatch Brow Tint Pen! The eye pencils do require a primer, yes, but they wear in incredibly well, and punch way above their weight. Amanda actually gave them a shout out in one of her recent videos, fwiw. They've got a kit full of them on sale at Ulta right now, and I'm trying to restrain myself!

[@lisamariepagliei3945]

I don't think it's not letting them throw tantrums, I think really sensitive communication with our children is everything.

[@sprinkleandsprout]

This was so fun would love to see more!

[@kristenrm7119]

Thank you for the Revlon chocolate recommendation! It’s become a favorite. By happy accident, I found it’s also a great brow product for me (we have similar coloring).

[@Jacqueline_R]

Have wanted to try Cheek Heat blush:) thx for review! And, the eyeshadow looks beautiful too:)

[@tammystewart7059]

Essence Bye Bye Panda eyes is a tubing formula😉

[@dominiquebright4790]

I know u love a brush but I blend mine out with a beauty blender and its looks flawless!

[@mudbug8997]

id love to see a part two with like revlon candid foundation, wet n wild sunset striptease bronzer, omg even the elf baked highlighter and blush!! that was my first ever makeup product and i’m thinking about repurchasing because i miss it haha

[@nonone347]

The Candid foundation looks great but has a terrible, strong fragrance that sinks into skin and wont wash off. Deal breaker for me.

[@mudbug8997]

@@nonone347 oof yeah that sounds like a deal breaker for me too, i loved the missha bb cream but the fragrance burned my delicate baby skin ✨

[@augustmoonrae5407]

I’ve always been such a lux makeup person but some of my favorite products I’ve found this year have been from the drugstore. The L’Oreal infallible foundation is like soooo good I’ll never need another foundation. And the maybelline color tattoo eyeshadow pots I love but now I will try those revlon ones too!

[@johnnycharles319]

Hi 👋 Rachel how are you doing?

[@annetteprice]

Kackie, this creepy dude here is spamming this same comment all over the place. :/ I would love to just block him but YT blocking is pretty much useless for most of us. Maybe you can do something about him?

[@stephaniecano9968]

Drugstore Kackie content 🙌🙌🙌❤️

[@marlbboro8091]

I am so happy to see Revlon getting love , even in the comments section. I am so sad about Revlons bankruptcy and really dont want them to go 😢 . That brush worked so well for me when I used their cream shadow, something my other brushes couldn’t do 🤣. Truly excellent cream formula. I love the lifter glosses but the Revlon gloss is also really good. I picked up the last one on the shelf and was immediately anxious like ‘omg Revlon is gone, finito!’ Anyway I don’t miss my fav Fenty gloss bomb. I don’t feel any of them on my lips. I hate that thick gloopy feeling . Example The Milani gloss definitely felt like that -heavy gloopy feeling. Note - I have matured dehydrated lips. Even cream lipsticks make my lips flake and peel. So these glosses are a lifesaver.

[@dominiquebright4790]

UR HAIR LOOKS AWESOME

[@dominiquebright4790]

I love the loreal age perfect thats one of my FAVS its stunning and I got that because of alanna also lmao I love her ❤

[@liz54321]

I love the intro song so much! I often sing it at home...then husband gets as far away as possible. 😅 he doesn't appreciate quality 😬

[@Boriquapearlnn]

Watched this as I got ready for work this a.m., stopped after work and got the Maybelline Cheek Heat blush after work. Uhm, thank you!

[@cindicleee]

You are stuningggg

[@catherinefrink7701]

As a frightfully (read: ghost) pale girl, I struggled so much with finding a match with drugstore foundations and concealers in my teen years. Even the Ivory 110! Everything would oxidize and I’d end up with that dreaded orange tint face and lighter neck no matter what I did. When The Ordinary came out with their line of liquid foundation, I was over the moon because it was so so SO affordable and the shade range is HUGE.

[@rosedillon6645]

When I used to use the double extend I put the mascara on while the primer was still wet and it worked fine, just saying.

[@lisaha5565]

Yeah I’m on my last tube of this stuff before I’m splurging on the Thrive and I have to do one eye at a time because if I let the primer dry it’s a nightmare to put on the black mascara.

[@kackie]

This is valuable info

[@kathyoneil648]

Dare I say, this make-up looks much more natural vs. the luxury brands you often use.

[@jillkelly6230]

Not a huge fan of that L'Oreal mascar, but a great drugstore option is the No. 7 Stay Perfect Mascara. I think it performs like the Mac Gigablast one.

[@erinnswan7063]

State of Kait wears Amber Rush a lot and I want to pick it up. She uses as a one and done and it’s beautiful. I bought Cheek Heat. My FIRST BLUSH PURCHASE! I already have pink cheeks naturally so I got the peachy shade. Just order that and the Flower beauty Desert Light State of Kait’s recommendation and Amanda Z’s recommendation of ulta creamy matte shadows for nice bases for cream and powder. No Amber Rush at Ulta so I will try to find it at Walmart. Love ya.

[@kackie]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cathi6520]

That serum foundation went on beautifully… I can’t justify due to my foundation collection that I need to use up… but hey it was nice Oddly I like the scent of the physician formula bronzer! The maybelline cream blush is actually pretty good and lives next to more spendy blushes in my cupboard

[@johnnycharles319]

Hi Cathy how are you doing?

[@beaherzberg]

Everyone loves that freaking butter bronzer smell. People adored it so much physicians formula made a body splash of it. It just smelled horrendously synthetic not-sure-what. Relieved you feel the same!

[@KimBarboo]

Same on the smell of the Butter Bronzer. Like... who asked for that?? Why do they think that's okay?

[@kackie]

No one!!!

[@annetteprice]

I am growing sooooo tired of scents - especially cloying, OTT ones - in makeup, skincare, and hair care products. It’s obnoxious and adds a completely unnecessary extra step to finding things that will work for us. Vexing.

[@wendigo1919]

@@annetteprice So very vexing!

[@KimBarboo]

@@annetteprice Yes!! such an unnecessary thing I don't want to pay for with my dollars or health of my skin!

[@stephaniecano9968]

I really appreciated getting some Phisicians Formula and Milani in this one ❤️ I would love to make a request for some drugstore Cruelty-Free videos if you please, pretty please 🙏

[@RachelDee]

You might want to watch her video on cruelty free status a couple months ago.

[@catxo694]

My KZbin crush! Can't wait to see your drugstore recs!

[@lisamariepagliei3945]

I love your asthetic and the "less- is- more" approach. I just discovered you and I think you're a doll!

[@saranpratt]

How does the Maybelline gel blush compare to the Daniel Sandler gel blushes?

[@srkra_]

Oh man, true match lumi was my SHIT, I totally forgot about it! Gonna go buy a bottle and pretend it's 2011 again 💁🏻

[@madlo2458]

Why let the mascara primer dry? It's my holy grail but I just go in right after the primer or skip the primer if I'm in a rush. So cheap. So good!

[@kackie]

Thought maybe that was the tubing technology? I dunno lol

[@nataliec.9524]

Hey what setting spray did you use?

[@midtownbrownstyle321]

Milani Sunset Passione is the ultimate Fjords shade.

[@wendigo1919]

Annnnd, it's a pretty close dupe for the now discontinued Chanel Golden Sun blush. Glorious.

[@graceordung4680]

My only issue with the Milani blush is how bulky that packaging is.

[@brittleighjo]

Unfortunately, The Revlon Colorstay single eyeshadows cause dermatitis on my eyelids after just one wear... and I don't have very sensitive skin. Just want to warn folks in case you do have sensitive eyelids. It was too bad too... it was so beautiful and I loved it. Especially that caramel color. Amanda Z influenced me 😂

[@addictedtoelf]

I wonder if the foundation would sit better without a serum underneath?

[@sophieedelsohn9391]

Theater kids unite!

[@jo4vt]

I wish KZbinrs would do videos like this more often.

[@ojaigirl]

That mascara reminds me as well of a fancy tampon. 😂

[@dolittler]

There’s something wrong with me. I’ve bought all of those products (same colors, mostly) over the past year and really loved them. (Especially the Cheek Heat.) I wore them once. I never reached for them after that. I think it comes down to some deeply ingrained snobbery, pure and simple, because they’re better than some of the other formulas I keep trying to get to work. (Tom Ford, I’m talking to you.) What the F is wrong with me??????? (OK but I still use the Flower blushes for some reason, along w the Milani blushes that look like they’re dupes for the Ilia blushes. Not sure why they get a pass from my brain.)

[@ericaohmg95]

Why is the phrase "white girl holy grail" so funny to me

[@kackie]

Hahahahaha I dunno but it makes me giggle too

[@maggiecleary4529]

kackie knows firebringer (starkid)... omg

[@kackie]

I’m a fake fan I only know that one video because we’ve all been there, man

[@tammystewart7059]

Do one eye at a time, you don’t want the mascara primer to dry.

[@tammyeaton4791]

The Butter Bronzer is SOOOOOOO not my jam: it’s OFFENSIVELY FRAGRANT, the packaging is HELLA BULKY, and a BIT too WARM. I ended up giving it away but I like the two-faced milk chocolate Bronzer a lot better because it smells like chocolate and it’s not too warm. I am now not really sure why I declared that I might re-purchase.

[@cesm3527]

Quick question: I’m new to your channel… what’s with the fjords 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@kackie]

Fjords! Short for Nordic children running through the fjords, and it is a dumb expression I made once to describe how I want my cheeks to look when I put on blush, like I just took a lap in cold weather. Fjords are bodies of water. Running on them would be hard. But it stuck 😂

[@cesm3527]

@@kackie Love it! Tks

[@jillkelly6230]

The Lifter glosses are BEAUTIFUL but the smell is disgusting. Overly cloying vanilla.

[@barnes-md7mf]

And I think the packaging is awkward. Big and square. I dunno, not ergonomic in my hand.

[@nonone347]

oh, thanks for the heads up!