Bougie vs Budget: Which Side is Which? Plus 8 Hr Wear Test

You have loved my Bougie-on-a-Budget series and have often asked for my luxury looks to be duplicated using drugstore products so today, Charlotte Tilbury VS elf and drugstore faves. I tried my very best to match products, shades, formulas and even I could barely tell the difference. Stay till the end for my 8 hour wear test, only 3 minutes. Can you tell which is which?
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Links in video but shades below as YT shop doesn't always pull the correct shade.
Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation in Shade 3 Neutral
CT Beautiful Skin Radiant Concealer in 4 Fair
CT Hollywood Flawless Filter in Shade 3
CT Contour Wand in Light/Medium
CT Blush Wand in Pinkgasm
CT Eyeshadow Quad in Exxagereyes
CT Airbrush Flawless Finishing Powder in Shade 1
MAC Stripdown lip pencil
CT Plumpgasm in Pillowtalk
Drugstore:
About Face The Performer Foundation in shade L2 Neutral and M1 Peach
elf Halo Glow Filter in shade 1
elf Halow Glow setting powder
elf HD loose powder
elf creamy camo concealer in Med Peach
elf eyeshadow quads in Berry Bad
elf Lash Xtend tubing mascara BLK
elf brow pencil in blonde
elf eye shadow primer
elf Halo Glow contour wand in Light/Med
elf Halo Glow blush wand in Pink-Me-Up
elf cream glide pencil in Baddest Beige
elf No Budge eyeliner in blk
elf Sun Boss Gloss SPF 25 in Pink Me Girl

[@margiecioci-nangle425]

You're not losing your mind. You have a lot on your plate my friend. Not sleeping well makes it worse. I have a serotonin deficiency and my sleep was awful to say the least. I do take medicine to raise my serotonin levels, but even with that, my sleep is off . I do take melatonin before bed, 2 magnesium supplements and lemon balm drops. I get 8 to 9 hours of sleep. I wish I was closer so we could go get coffee and chips with salsa, guacamole. I loved this tutorial! I love the elf eyeshadow. I'm so addicted to the rosy bridal look you taught us. I have worn it everyday. My husband said my skin looked more glowy and healthy. I appreciate you and I'm praying for you. Love you! ❤

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

That makes me so happy! Thanks Margie❤ yes, we could grab coffee and then chips and guac! 🥑 that is my love language

[@LeighReiki]

Love the Bougie vs Budget series - my favorite of all your videos! As to sleep …. I’m 78, so speaking from experience, once you get all through with menopause, it does get better. But usually because you just get used to the interruptions. I’ve learned not to fight it and to plan for a nap the day after a particularly rough night. But everyone is different. I hope you have an easier time post menopause. 💕

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Good advice! Im definitely post menopause

[@lbnaron]

Beautiful makeup look Michelle! I love hanging out with you while you do your makeup! Thank you for all of your research and for all the info you share with us 💗

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Thanks for hanging out with me ❤

[@ElleSmith-l2s]

You are not alone. I drop everything so much that one of my patients once looked at me in amazement and said, "It's like you have holes in your hands!"

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

I feel that expression😂

[@RebekahLaGrone]

Yes! There is hope. I am 73, and have wonderful sleep. I honestly don’t know if this is a physiological thing. Maybe it has to do with the fact that I am not stressed to the max with a demanding career anymore and my child is grown and independent. There are always family stresses, but your career is huge! Anyway, just here to hand you some hope! LOVE your videos and your precious heart!❤ Rebekah

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Thanks Rebekah for giving us all hope ❤

[@MaryX-cl4mw]

I like the elf eye. It's really pretty.

[@janedelaney4327]

I’m glad you could afford your face lift last year. Your series explaining it was so enlightening. Highly recommend watching to anyone who is considering that type of surgery. Hope your husband’s new opportunity works out happily for your family. Covid was so tough on our economy and turned the world upside down. Corporate greed is still beating the consumer over the head. Fortunately the US is recovering better than the rest of the world.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Well said! Thank you, Jane❤ glad my face lift video was informative

[@Vickie-hj7jv]

Can you film a peel for us? I know you have others I’ve watched , but with new products you try we need your guidance 😊 thanks Michelle!

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Sure! Next time I do a peel I will show you

[@ArenCunia]

For a long time, as the price of Chanel increased, I no longer thought I could afford it. I think I'll be happy that I have the kislux as my travel bag that I don't have to take care of. By the way, I'm sure no one will have a hard time telling the difference. Thanks for the comparison.

[@donnasmith3728]

Have you tried taking specific types of Magnesium at night and use a grounding mat? Also magnesium location / cream on your legs at night. After I started using 8 sheet organic sleepy body lotion on my legs, I have been sleeping much better. This is pretty thick and a bit greasy in a way. If you don't use too much it will soak in a bit. It is more "messy' but it works so well to make my legs feel better and I sleep better that I will deal with the thickness of it. I started using a grounding mat about a month a go. It also makes my body feel better. I really notice it if I have some muscle soreness, the next morning that is gone. After using it for so many nights, there were some days that I specifically didn't use it so that I can compare. I noticed that my body is "more calm" when I first get up. The morning aches that I have had for years, are not there first thing when I get up. Some of them gradually come back over the day. The grounding mat that I have works for me. I haven't really noticed that my sleep is greatly improved, but I body feels better in the morning. The magnesium location on my legs at night has been a game changer for me.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

I sleep on a grounding mat and I’ve tried all types of magnesium. I never have insomnia and I fall asleep easily, I just wake up about a dozen times a night

[@jennifermoss8684]

Great comparison video! Loved spending the morning with you! ❤

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Thanks Jen ❤

[@maryjovujasin7157]

Always love watching you put on different kinds of make up.😍 I'd be interested in watching a Dysport & Botox video.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Noted! Thanks for being here

[@reginasimon8784]

Yes, please do a video about dysport/ Botox/ neurotoxins.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Ok!

[@gloriacalloway6908]

Love watching the comparisons! Its funny how some of less expensive looks better than more expensive and vice versa! Love to see more of these!!❤❤

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

You got it! Unfortunately the budget side wore off quicker and got a little patchy but initially, you can hardly tell the difference ❤

[@gloriacalloway6908]

I know the budget side wears off sooner but if you know it going in you know when and were to wear it right? Love your videos

[@user-go3vs5lz4d]

Thank you Michelle. I hope you have a restful sleep and start to feel better real soon.your videos are awesome! Love the elf side the best! That eyeshadow color is amazing on the green eyes!

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Thank you!

[@ChristinePacinda]

If you want a really beautiful, really affordable liquid blush in the squeeze tube with that poof on top, check out the new Essence blushes (Baby Got Blush!). The colors are beautiful and the formula is phenomenal. And on me, in spite of having oily skin, they really, really last... though I do set them with powder blush. (I always set my cream/liquid formulas with powder and powder blush, because I'm so oily even at 54 years of age.)

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Ok! Great advice ❤

[@shannonwhite7605]

Regarding your Botox question... I'd love to see your thoughts/application bc I have had the same issues with it around my eyes causing more hoodedness after botox... after mine wore off, I went back & had her do specific areas, avoiding over my brows & other areas but now it looks weird!! 😒 Definitely do a video, Michelle.. PLEASE!🥰❤💄👑 Ohhh, the makeup is gorgeous.. thank you for doing both!👏🏻💐🩷😊

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

You got it, Shannon ❤

[@dalebarnes3913]

Elf makes a matte setting spray as well as a glossier one. Like them both, but the Charlotte Tilbury is still my favorite

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Yes! I have them ❤

[@sandragill714]

Can you do more of these!! Love this video🤩

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Of course!!

[@AA-cp8ry]

You should put a link to your drinking straw...

[@pamandrade0759]

I agree with the dupe word! Sometimes it is just not possible!!!

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Precisely ❤

[@MsFlamingFlamer]

The ELF eyeshadow looks more pigmented than the bougie side.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

They aren’t more pigmented but they are brighter ❤

[@KHC2023]

This was an incredible video ❤. You are my favorite KZbinr hands down! Beautiful sweet friend ❤

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Wow, thank you!

[@cathystein1285]

I went to a menopause specialist MD and nurse practioner. I used progesterone and estrogen topically as a cream for years. It was bioidentical which means it matches to the cell receptor site and bypasses the liver. My nurse practioner always said the estrogen is the gas pedal on a car and the progesterone the brake pedal. They should balance each other out. I mention this because you may want to find someone in your area who specializes in menopause. Not all OB/GYNs are the same

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

So true. i do need a menopause doctor ❤

[@katsm-wo9704]

I new here and I like what I see in here. Really looking forward to the corrector video you mentioned I can imagine it would take a lot of time as it is such a fussy procedure really glad to have found your channel!

[@Show-me-pugs]

Hey Michelle, just a thought - you might be sluggish from the after effects of covid. I have it, no fun! Praying for you and your husband’s job. ❤🙏🏼

[@margiecioci-nangle425]

That is true and a good point. It took me 6 months to get over the covid fatigue.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Oh, such a good point! That makes sense ❤

[@Show-me-pugs]

And don’t just take one elderly woman’s opinion about sleeping. Although I hate that for her, you can’t generalize about age and sleep. I know plenty of older people that sleep just fine. You will sleep again. We will be praying about that too.❤🙏🏼

[@SuzanneWyss-h3t]

I think cumulative lack of good sleep makes us drop things, feel like we're losing our minds, cause more irratibilty and adds to stress. I wish I had a solution for you. I'm 11 years older than you and don't sleep as long as I used to. Hopefully, taking enough Progesterone will help. I think the CT side looks softer and more beautiful. The Elf is pretty but to my eye CT looks better. You really do look younger with your copper haircolor and wearing your makeup and clothing from your Spring pallette. I've been praying Rob gets a job 🙏 ❤.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Thank you so much! I agree, CT side has more of a filter effect and definitely still looked good after 8 hrs where the budget side wore off a bit

[@carebear8146]

Also if you are consuming caffeine after 2 pm (ideally 12 as we age) it can greatly disrupt our deep and rem sleep. ps love the comparison of high and low end.😀

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

So true and I know caffeine is bad after lunch and drink it anyway. Im going to cut myself off after 1 pm ❤

[@Esposito3827]

Yes Botox video!! Bring it!

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Ok!

[@annwalker9556]

Hi again, have you ever done a video on eyelash growth serums?

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Ive talked about them but havent devoted a video to it so great idea!!

[@cherylgriffin9242]

What is your opinion on a woman that doesn't have eyelashes because of alopecia but wants to do fake eyelashes but can't seem to do it should I pay somebody to teach me or what do I do

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Ive done makeup on women with alopecia and even did a national commercial with a gal who had it. Yes, lashes work! I would definitely pay someone to teach you! There will be some trial and error but you will get a good system down

[@monicapatton1405]

Speaking of color corrector, have you tried the Bobbi Brown under eye corrector?

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Yes! Its not good, leaves texture.

[@monicapatton1405]

@@maturemakeupmasterclass thank you! That’s exactly what I don’t want! So hard to find a good one.

[@christinescott5002]

I love your integrity! Yes, just like in a real study, they give both sides the same starting point. I hope your husband’s job opportunity works out! Sending big hugs.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Yes! Thank you!

[@nezzie8408]

Your skin looks awesome 😊

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Wow, thanks ❤😊

[@katechipata9934]

Is the About Face medium coverage? It recently came to my local drugstore in Canada a few months ago and I plan to go visit the store to see the products available. I prefer to shop in-person for most cosmetics.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Yes, medium buildable coverage. I build up in areas I need more coverage and keep it light everywhere else ❤❤❤

[@catherinebaril8490]

You must try the Rare beauty mascara. It is amazing. No flake at all….it makes fabulous eyes….love the elf eyeshadow on you!😉

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Awesome! Love a good pick

[@dianehluch6665]

Very nice! You did a great job on your bangs!

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Awww, thanks!❤

[@MarcellaChancey]

Michelle ❤ I think gravity exists more in the room wherever we do our makeup than anywhere else! QUESTION, should we as mature women round out the bow of our top lip? Or is it better to follow the countour of thhe lip?

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

I saw do the lip however you feel cutest. If you have a rounded bow, round it! Pointy hasnt been the fashion in decades but rounded and slightly overdrawn is fine ❤

[@MarcellaChancey]

​@maturemakeupmasterclass thanks friend!

[@ChristinePacinda]

The eyeshade color really is the only major difference I see between the two sides. I think the CT colors are just more natural looking.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Correct ❤

[@katm5903]

I'm 42 but notorious for not sleeping my entire life, but now that I'm older it's harder on me if I don't. I've been taking Trazadone (antidepressant) at night for sleep for a few years and it works like a charm. I get hot flashes but my hormones are fine, so I don't know what's going on with me lol.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Hot flashes at 42 sound like perimenopause. You are normal ❤

[@self-carewithsoo4104]

I know that,you didn't ask...but, try magnesium to help you sleep! It has been a game changer for me.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

I have and I dont notice a difference but there are many types of

[@Vickie-hj7jv]

I’m 61 & have been a fan of Ambien since the menopause era hit. I know peeps may be afraid of it, but I get my sleep.

[@Smphil1113]

What is link for makeup sponge please?

[@lilimcfarland690]

Love you Michelle! You have taught me alot!

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Happy to help!

[@shirleydilleshaw5289]

Great comparisons. I couldn’t see any difference and for the price I’d definitely pick the ELF. As far as the hormones symptoms they will be get much better. All mine went away at 60 which is when they were recommending you stop the hormone therapy. I still get flushed in my face some, but nothing compared to the way before. I’d gone to the doctor shortly after turning 60 and he said now we need to talk about getting off the HRT. I said oh I quit them on my 60th birthday. Maybe I was one of the luckier ones, but I did great. I’d been on HRT for 22 years. Best of luck and I’m sure once you’ve been taking the right dose you’ll feel much better. 😊

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Thanks for sharing that you quit HRT cold turkey! 😂❤

[@goldie4245]

Good morning!

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Morning!

[@yvetteflores3307]

I take progesterone, magnesium and hydrochlorothiazide at bedtime and it has been life changing. I’m not exaggerating. I didn’t sleep regularly for 5 years and now most nights I can sleep through the night. If you want more info, I am happy to share with you.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Wow! Thank you tou so much.

[@nezzie8408]

Prayers for you and your family 😊🙏🏽

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Thank you so much!

[@monicapatton1405]

Good morning Michelle. ❤ Have you tried Falscara? Picked some up for an event next weekend and did a trial run last night. As usual one eye went great and the other not so much 😂 I’ve never done the underneath before. I used to be a whiz at popping lashes on, takes me a bit longer and a magnifying mirror now at 47. Might pick up the Impress and see if they’re better. 20 minutes in so will comment again after finished look but looking good so far! ❤

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Yes, Lashify if my favorite but there are many good systems and Ive tried most! ❤

[@Smphil1113]

I’ve had insomnia ever since I was perimenopauseal. In my mid forties is when I started the peri menopause. Ironically I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at same time. Had my last period at 57! I’m 71 now and I still battle with insomnia. On going for me. I don’t sleep if I don’t take sleep meds and I know how bad that is for us. So I’m at a loss, We need our sleep. I go some night that I don’t take anything and it’s 5 am before falling asleep. Roller coaster. But I do have a lot of stress in my life and my mind doesn’t shut down. I adore yo, I am your Seint customer. I said in previous video I ordered recently and received no thank you that you normally send out. I wonder with revamping if you are getting credit for these sales. Another customer commented the same. 💕🥰

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Its so frustrating. We are finally past child raising and we deserve sleep

[@JaimieMcqueen]

I ordered the Cammy blender!❤

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

It's so good!

[@janedelaney4327]

On my screen the eye shadow colors look different. Elf shadow looks deeper and more orange-pink. BTW.. you look phenom in that deep lavender top.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Agreed. I couldnt find an exact match.

[@joycolli2023]

Chelle you are not losing your mind my friend. It’s the relentless heat and the hormones!! BEEN THERE😂😂 I wish I could say at 74 it gets better but it does a bit! Hang in there! This is a gorgeous look!! Thank you for all you do for us!! Take care of you my friend. We all continuously evolve and we have good days and bad days but we just keep going forward my friend!! The economy is draining all of us! I pray for a new and better future for our country🙏🙏it is affecting all of us believe me. Keep doing good things for yourself and take breaks when you need. This look is unbelievable in two different product brands!! It’s BEAUTIFUL ON YOU ❤❤ hang in there my Chelle😘😘love you much!! I cannot believe the lips look so beautiful also!! Exactly the same!! Only you my friend l🎉🎉🎉❤🙏🙋‍♀️

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Thanks Joyce, you always encourage me ❤to

[@sairralax8215]

Love neurotoxin video

[@JaimieMcqueen]

You’re incredible ❤

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

So are you! Thanks for being here

[@Justbu462]

Great video….i really enjoyed it. I totally have those dropsy everything takes more effort kinda days and it just blows😂😂🩷

[@mariamartides2580]

You look beautiful as usual you can use the Alternative instead of dupe love you millions love Maria from Cyprus ❤xxxxxxx

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Love you all the way to Greece and back! ❤

[@janedelaney4327]

The word dupe is way overused. Agree with what you say. Even ‘dupe’ colors are never the same so why say it is a dupe 😜

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Ugh! So true ❤

[@1m0nik1]

Where's your top from?

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Macy’s and I got it back in April ❤

[@Olgaeetlajohanna]

I really liked you today!

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Thank you ❤

[@pamandrade0759]

Drugstore packaging is awful!!!! Anything with a plastic cover breaks! Hard to travel with it, i have to tape the lids on!

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Yes! I have to tape lids sometimes too

[@sairralax8215]

For best sleep take 320-420 mg magnesium glycinate an hour before sleep. Your welcome

[@cathystein1285]

PS. You probably know no technology at least one hour prior to sleep. Reading is extremely peaceful

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

I do know this fact and YET, use my phone up till sleep time. 😮

[@carebear8146]

Has your dr given you testosterone? Really elevates your mood and energy. I take 2mg melatonin, trasi color liposomal gaba and magnesium, 10 mg DHEA. my progesterone at night. Unfortunately as we age (I'm 61) our bodies just don't produce what we need for optimal health. Im sleeping well these days.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Ive never been given testosterone

[@oscarsmommy2289]

Yes, to the Botox video

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Ok!

[@JenLee77]

Wow… I watched your TicTick version the other day when you didn’t say which side was “ bougie or budget.” I was trying to decide and I honestly couldn’t 😂😂 Love this 🩷🩷 I’ve been feeling the same way lately… forgetful, tired, etc… hang in there! Praying for your husband 🙏

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Thanks so much, Jen ❤

[@cindydevries2077]

If you are feeling sluggish and kind of “MEH” I would suggest getting your Testosterone checked. I’ve been learning how important Testosterone is in Post Menopause.

[@maturemakeupmasterclass]

Ive thought about that so thanks for the nudge ❤

[@cherylgriffin9242]

I don't like dupe either

[@pamandrade0759]

Ok, sleeping normal again…. Nope!😢