Recent Beauty Hits & Misses! skincare, makeup, fragrance | ttsandra

[@stacmnx8241]

Lovely choices. Thank you for the various comparison swatches. It is really helpful. Looking forward to Sephora sale recommendations.

[@ttsandra]

Thank you for watching!!

[@freckledklutz]

I love that you call out brands for reformulations and so many of your faves are discontinued but you always give us the tea if you find something similar. I love gourmands but they don't always last on me so learning to dip my toes into things that are spicier and have different note blends. I recently bought Diptyque duelle after wanting it for ages and was so happy and have been going through samples just to use them for fun instead of having a little box that is just sitting. BDK gris charnel is something I was afraid of it and I tried it once and damn do I want to try it more. It's honestly so satisfying just to use what you have and not to want new things constantly.

[@ttsandra]

You are so right! I’ve had a lot of fun going through my fragrance samples this year too - I think to entertain myself in December I’ll do a little DIY advent calendar just with fragrance samples so I can try something new each day (and save money in the process lol). Spicy scents are definitely the way to go for longevity - and you can often layer your gourmands on top for added complexity

[@firnheledien]

Ooh could you compare the formulas of the liquid lurex vs the liquid silk eye shadows? I have the liquid lurex in 2 shades but unsure if i should get the liquid silk.

[@ttsandra]

Liquid silk is matte! liquid lurex are all shimmery. I find liquid silk to be more long wearing on my eyelids 🙂

[@firnheledien]

@ttsandra is the spreadability and dry down similar between the lurex and silk formulas?

[@ttsandra]

@ you get a little bit more time to blend with liquid silk, they don’t set down quite as fast. but equally as easy to spread and blend with fingers or brush

[@nka30]

I’ve never been into glossier You either. We have similar taste so I would probably like the Deux version.

[@ttsandra]

Definitely worth trying and see how you like it on your skin!! I find it delightful. I wish it was stronger but if they ever do travel sizes it’s absolutely something I’d carry around in my bag to reapply lol

[@089eva]

I ordered Gaia a couple days ago and I can't wait to try! The three shades you have looked very pretty as well.

[@ttsandra]

Great choice!!

[@roxananastor8729]

Love your videos! 🥰 I still have the Burberry Body fragrance I bought last year inspired by you and I find it so perfect for the fall time. 🍂

[@ttsandra]

It's so good! I still have a bottle too, one of my all time favorite scents

[@queens6583]

Hi Sandra, I saw the LE lipsticks and they look beautiful, but I'll wait to see your impression of them. What shade did you choose? Six months ago I bought PHLUR perfume in Somebody Wood and I love it, especially now in the Fall. I wear Father Figure which is another favorite of mine. I have to say I never understood why people spray their clothes with a fragrance instead of their skin. I always worry that the oils in the perfume could stain. I can't believe it's time for the Sephora sale already. I do want to buy the INN Beauty Extreme Calm moisturizer and repurchase some brow products and possibly the CT Beautiful Skin foundation or the Dior stick foundation. Which would you recommend? Hope you have a good week.

[@ttsandra]

I loooove the extreme cream moisturizer! I ordered the lipstick shade Lisa because it looks similar to Kitten Mischief but more pink and I find myself wishing Kitten Mischief was more pink in the fall/winter when I wear it 😄 kind of felt like it was meant to be! I haven’t tried the CT beautiful skin foundation but from what I can gather is it’s more dewy? I know lots of people with dry skin seem to love it. I love the Dior foundation stick for my combo/oily skin but it you struggle with dryness/dry patches/dehydration it can emphasize those issues in which case the CT could be a better option! Regarding the perfume - I don’t spray it directly on my clothes I spray it in the air and then walk in it. Never had an issue with stains that way 🙂 obvs most stuff I spray on my skin but some fragrances work nicely as they sit on clothes especially in cold weather!

[@sharonhansen2935]

I always love these hit and miss videos. So helpful! I tried the Glossier Doux and while I love it, it doesn't seem to love me. My body chemistry must have an effect on it. It is nice when I first apply, but after a while it takes on a sharp note that isn't very pleasant. I'll be passing it on to a friend. I'm also waiting for the Sephora sale with my small wishlist. I'd like to get a few of the new Ciele items and colors. Wish Lisa Eldridge was available on Sephora!

[@ttsandra]

Oh man I am LONGING for the day Lisa Eldridge makeup is available to shop in person in North America!! I stopped by one of her counters at Liberty in London and it was magical. Her staff was really nice and so well informed! Ciele is another lovely new brand. I have enjoyed everything I’ve tried from them! and I totally get what you mean regarding the perfume - that’s kind of how I felt with the original Glossier You! something just went weird on my skin. It’s so funny and interesting how fragrances can react with our unique body chemistry. but I think it’s great if you’re able to pass it along to a friend that can enjoy it 🥰

[@denisediamond9313]

I just got the Fawn palette and just used it for the first time this morning. I like subtle, but like you, I wish the shimmers gave a little bit more. I was wondering if it was just me. I wish I got one of the liquids instead. But I also agree with you on that Armani color! Coincidentally, I got the same one and it doesn’t work for me either. The new Replica was a bit too sweet for me when I tried it in store, however, now that you have it, maybe try to layer it on one of your more woody fragrances so you have just a hint of it!

[@ttsandra]

Layering is absolutely going to be the way to get more use out of it!! ugh frustrating experiences with the shadows but glad I’m not alone. It sucks because I have been buying that particular Armani shade for YEARS, through three different reformulations and it never performed so poorly as my most recent bottle 😭😭😭

[@ttsandra]

Hopefully Lisa brings out some more fun duochromes in her Liquid Lurex line because that formula is lovely too. manifesting something similar to our beloved Armani 11 lol

[@ivaja2393]

​@@ttsandrai wish for same thing, I love the new silks, but I really wish for new shades of Lurex....some new fun colors and I am hoping for that Debutante shade in Fawn palette, but in Lurex

[@ttsandra]

@@ivaja2393 that would be the dream!!

[@mvan3446]

Have you tried the Glossier lip liner? I think you might like it, if you prefer a waxy smooth formula

[@mvan3446]

Hated the longevity of Reve-- I could not smell it though I loved the scent. But Doux (though not my scent preference) lasted alll day on skin, def a skin scent

[@ttsandra]

I haven’t tried the Glossier lip liners!! but I hear amazing things. I’m on a self imposed lip liner ban until I use up a few 😂😂 I keep buying the same colors over and over again

[@BlowinFree]

After lusting after the vega palette I finally bought it as a birthday present for myself. The fall out was unreal. I had grey sparkle power down to my cheeks. Why nobody mentions this is beyond me ❤

[@ttsandra]

omg noooo! Definitely contact their customer service team because this shouldn’t be happening! Sounds like something is off with the “Moonswirl” shade in the palette.

[@BlowinFree]

@ thanks for your reply 💕I passed it on to my mother and I’m not sure how she’s getting on with it. Another thing I didn’t like was that the black shade in the palette I was intending to use as an eyeliner, it’s advertised as being a matte black but it has sparkles in it too and wasn’t black enough to use as an eyeliner. New sub btw 💕🫶

[@ttsandra]

@ thank you so much being here!! I rarely reach for black eye shadows nowadays as I’m much more attracted to browns but I did do a more in depth video of the Vega palette when I first bought it, perhaps it’s helpful and you can gauge whether the palette you got is defective. I hope you’re able to get a replacement or a refund if the quality of what you purchased isn’t meeting expectations!! ❤️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/jovTn6Slh9WsntUsi=ju-eatmBIz6gU8Se

[@findsmiles9282]

I wonder if wetting the LE shadows will make them more impactful. I'll try it on the palette I purchased. Great reviews, just found and subscribed to your channel. Best of luck!

[@ttsandra]

I’m too afraid to try!! 😂😭

[@ttsandra]

also - thank you so much for being here and for subscribing!!

[@ilariama82]

I also got the Fawn palette and I was a bit disappointed (it's the first LE eyeshadow I ever got). I was wondering if I should just get some single eyeshadows and change it up but what if I still don't like them 😅 I then got the Chantecaille Cheetah trio and absolutely love it 🤷

[@ttsandra]

there are some gems in the singles! honestly Fawn was more lackluster than Vega, when I first got Vega it excited me! the shimmery shades (Moonswirl and Supernova) packed more of a punch than the shimmers in Fawn. how do you feel about the matte shadows? are you liking how they build up and blend or are they not your thing?

[@ilariama82]

@@ttsandra I quite like the mattes though they are not the "best formula" I have ever tried, I prefer the (old) Lorac, Viseart and (surprisingly) the Charlotte Tilbury ones!

[@ivaja2393]

I ❤ your approach to makeup, similar to mine ....I adore most of the products yoy mentioned...

[@ttsandra]

Yay! Thank you! 🥰🥰

[@lois4tee599]

Hi. Did you see on the other end of the Glossier brow pencil, there's a little sandpaper-ish strip to use as a sharpener? I got it last week. Love the Cool Brown shade.

[@ttsandra]

I saw that!! I haven’t used it yet but what a brilliant idea for a sharpening tool

[@taiyo18-03]

Hi Sandra, would you share details of your two bracelets you are wearing in this video!

[@ttsandra]

The silk scrunchie is from Crown Affair and the gold chain bracelet is from Lisa Gozlan!

[@RebeccaJackson-u1e]

Fawn, that is the palette. I really love the look of that palette. Just gorgeous 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ttsandra]

It’s very pretty ☺️

[@ratherbquiltn]

My feelings are your feelings about Lisa’s liquid mattes and the Fawn palette.

[@ttsandra]

Glad we’re on the same wavelength 😄😄 I am dreaming of the day we get some more fun shades in the Liquid Lurex range

[@lyndafdz]

Hi Sandra I always love your recommendations, we have similar skin tone & oily, I also have a very curated make up collection, I love the Sylvie Chantacaille eyeshadow, that’s kind of my daily go to, however I would love to try the Lisa Eldridge eyeshadows, can pls be so kind to do a swatch of the vs Silvie? ❤❤ thanks.

[@ttsandra]

Sylvie is most similar to Phoebe but not exactly the same, I'd say Phoebe is just a touch warmer. Ione and Irene have different tones altogether so not really comparable in terms of colour in terms of finish, Sylvie has a soft sheen to it whereas the Lisa Eldridge liquid silk shadows have a soft matte finish. from my experience the Lisa Eldridge eyeshadows have better lasting power than the Chantecaille - i definitely get more creasing with the chantecaille formula. it doesn't bother me because it's easy to just blend out, but it's worth noting!

[@ttsandra]

DM me on Instagram and I can send you a comparison swatch photo ❤

[@sparklefarter]

You've sold me on Glossier You Doux. I need to go smell the collection. I have some scents that match up with yours and I trust your taste on things 😊 Sad to know the Merit cream shadows don't last very long. Tbh, They're a little hard to blend, even brand new but, I guess that makes them super long wearing! Thank you for sharing!

[@ttsandra]

i wonder if anyone is able to actually get through one of the pots of the merit shades in time before they get too dry lol i hope you end up loving Doux as much as I do. it's definitely worth getting a sample if you can!

[@melissastarbuck7553]

Are you by chance wearing Lisa E earrings? If yes, which ones? I’ve been stalking them…

[@ttsandra]

Yes! The small hoops with Nicole charms!

[@mb4490]

Love your nail polish. Can you please share the brand and shade?

[@ttsandra]

thank you! Static Nails "Milky Pink" the best sheer milky pink polish I have ever tried.

[@mb4490]

@@ttsandra Thank you for sharing! 🥰

[@dloganable]

When is Lisa going to offer a build your own palette option? It's such a no brainer.

[@ttsandra]

I know!! Was hoping we’d have this option by now

[@RebeccaJackson-u1e]

Oh I love skin care, I think of the name but it is newish from Clarins - well by newish I mean probs 12 months but it is a gel but not a gel gel it turns into a oil slightly and it is in a pump these days. I love Lisa Eldridge and the eye tints look beautiful . I really love the cinnabar palette by Lisa and I also like her new palette, I just don't remember the name. I just love these kind of videos, I can find out about new products that I want to try ❤❤❤

[@kathleen5800]

loved this video 🫶🏽

[@ttsandra]

Thank you so much for watching

[@Eden_Rivers]

The MM fragrances do not work on me!! I spray them and they just disappear almost immediately. And I know how popular they are. Looking forward to your Lisa Eldridge lipstick ranking!

[@ttsandra]

They are hit or miss for me!

[@pinkabuki]

When were the armani eye tint reformulated?

[@ttsandra]

Last year fall-ish if I remember correctly

[@pinkabuki]

@@ttsandra oh mine are from april-may so Ive got the new ones, all the matte ones though, wasnt a fan of the shimmers.

[@ttsandra]

@@pinkabuki SO disappointed by the shimmer i swear they used to be much better

[@xxChattexx]

Sandra, would you consider selling any of the PR items you do not love on Poshmark? I would love to buy some of the items you’re not crazy about.

[@ttsandra]

I don’t sell products but I always manage to find better homes for them if they are still fresh and performing well! send me a message on IG if there is something in particular you're interested in

[@kscheffer9038]

I love the formula of the Glossier eyebrow pencil but the packaging is terrible. The white outer coating started flaking off and getting all over my hands and face just a couple of weeks after I bought it. I managed to wipe the loose layer off with acetone nail polish remover, but it’s still annoying!

[@ttsandra]

omg that sounds so annoying!! that will drive me crazy if it happens to mine too lol

[@B..103]

😊

[@ayakasato935]

Can we be best friends so I can get your unwanted makeup? Haha JK!

[@ttsandra]

Always happy to have more beauty loving friends!! haha

[@caliinthevalley24681]

I don’t normally purchase blind buys with fragrance but you pretty much sold me on that Glossier You Doux ❤

[@ttsandra]

It's so good! Try to get your hands on a sample!