SPLURGE OR SAVE: Let's Compare Products! (Episode 2)

[@begoa1131]

I just want to say I really appreciate the close-up footage without any filters. I feel like I can actually see the true effect of the make up on your face, and it's incredibly helpful when im considering buying something. Great video altogether, you're always super thorough and informative. Thank you for your good work on this channel!

[@blingbom]

Exactly, that’s why I subbed cuz you feel true and relatable!!

[@pjnkblue]

This is random but I love the rich jewel tone green of your background!

[@thehappyrecluse]

Right? It goes so nicely with her hair and skin tone.

[@AmandaZ]

Thank you ❤️

[@KRfromthePaleozoic]

Me too!

[@jananiethirraj]

It's so pretty!!

[@monicaclasener7942]

Since I'm older (60yrs) cream products are defenitely more flattering on my skin. You always choose just the right colours and your reviews are well thought through. Your channel is a breath a fresh air.

[@AmandaZ]

Thank you Monica❤️❤️

[@adelenewcomb8353]

The nyx butter gloss in Bit of Honey (it’s a newer shade) is a great shade match/dupe for the Fenty cream gloss in Fenty Glow

[@Nopi9]

I’m sorry but I sure hope the formula isn’t comparable. By Chad Greta colours but their formula is awful if you’ve tried anything better

[@FourJaysFour]

@@Nopi9 honestly, I like the NYX butter gloss formula more. I'm one of those odd people doesn't understand the hype behind Fenty gloss or its dupe Liftergloss. Emily Noel commented the same thing.

[@moriikuma]

Woah thanks for sharing! I have Bit of Honey and love it so much 🥰

[@themango9644]

@@FourJaysFour if you don't understand the hype behind the fenty glosses you truly are missing out

[@Nopi9]

@girl with a channel I think it’s because I have a super low tolerance for sticky as I have. Very long wavy curly frizzy hair that’s never tied up and my city can be quite windy. People hyped it up so much and a non sticky formula but I had wipe it off after a couple minutes cause my hair kept sticking to it. So now with glosses I do the hairs stick test which that failed miserably

[@vivian5109]

If you're trying to dupe the Em Cosmetics liquid blush, I'd love to see you try some liquid K-beauty blushes--namely the A'pieu and Holika Holika liquid blushes--I believe that's where Michelle drew her inspiration from. :)

[@midoriyakyun9488]

Yep! I own all the EmCosmetics blushes and will gladly continue to support Michelle’s brand, but for anyone that wants to save some money, the A’Pieu Juicy Pang Blushers are so spot on similar. In specific, the A’Pieu “VL01/Grape” shade is pretty much the EMC Little Lilac shade. Just a tad less glossy looking, but still dewy and you pay just a fraction of the price.

[@Lina-xg2jv]

@@midoriyakyun9488oh thanks for this! do you know what might be a good dupe michelle's magic hour blush?

[@midoriyakyun9488]

@@Lina-xg2jv The closest matches I can think of is the Milani Luminoso baked blush, and or for a k beauty option, 16Brand in shade apricot.

[@TheSim1derful]

I swear at this point I literally click "like" before I've even seen the video because I trust the quality so much!!!

[@AmandaZ]

🥺❤️❤️ty

[@beckyshaknovich7554]

I love that you talk about lip gloss scents! The scent is really a make-or-break thing for me. I had assumed the new gloss bombs had the same smell as the originals. Thank you!!!!

[@keiraontiveros2806]

I’m big on smells as well I don’t too over powering smells I have the new gloss bomb cream and it honestly smells like wine to me but it’s not over powering the sent is not strong at all

[@khenders780]

I know you aren't typically a powder person, but I’d love to see your comparison of the Charlotte Tilbury airbursh flawless finish setting powder vs. No. 7 airbursh away finishing powder. Both are supposed to be amazing to dry skin !

[@kittenchompers309]

Also id love to see you review the elf halo setting powder too, I hear its a great dupe for the hourglass ambient setting powder

[@andreao5352]

a best powders (high end and drug store) for dry skin video in general would be *chefs kiss* bc the battle to set my face so it doesn't transfer without removing dewiness of foundation / drying or caking up my face is killing me lol

[@sarahwalden178]

Thank you for doing these videos in this format. Dupe videos drive me a little bit nuts, because they’re so cut and dry: Don’t buy the expensive thing if there’s a drugstore dupe, or buy the expensive thing because there isn’t an exact dupe. But really, I want to know the subtle differences to help me decide which is better for me, and I want to know if the price jump from the drugstore to the high end version is worth it-sometimes even if the high end version is better, it’s not better enough for me to want to spend $30 more on it for example. So this video type is far more nuanced and I really appreciate it! Thank you!

[@lisag8463]

Impressed with your pronunciation of L’Occitane! I work for them, and that oil is HG for so many-me included! Try the Almond Supple Skin Oil if you can. It’s sublime 🥰

[@isabelleandrews5381]

I didn't know I needed this video until I saw the notification pop up. Immediately dropped what I was doing and went to watch :)

[@Anasuya87]

I love the way you've applied your eyeshadow!

[@sarah_kt7582]

Jewellery collection please 😍

[@themango9644]

The eye look and the earring had my attention throughout the entire video. Fantastic

[@fumi.s]

Another really great serum blush alternative has been the QUO cosmetics serum blush. Its been really easy to work with and super natural! I bought mine for around 12 dollars

[@megann4415]

Where did you buy yours? I've seen them at shoppers drug mart but it was $22!

[@fumi.s]

@@megann4415 I got mine at shoppers! But I've also seen them at Loblaws too

[@pistaluv]

I love it too and I can’t see it ever finishing lol

[@ArchanaRagu]

I love your background color it's so beautiful and unique!!

[@MissMDoubleE]

I loved this video! Can’t emphasize enough how much i appreciate the video quality and closeups!

[@AmandaZ]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@Michelle-vs9is]

I totally agree about the fact that the internet is littered with ‘fake dupes’! A lot those recommendations seem to be made by people who haven’t even tried the products.

[@AmandaZ]

I would rather splurge than buy a crappy dupe!!!

[@moriikuma]

YES! Eggnog totally tastes like bubblegum to me too!

[@scottcomplex]

I have every product in the thumbnail but still want to see how they compare in your opinion! Your content is so satisfying.

[@daphneerickson2668]

I just found your channel and am binge watching them. These videos are so good and you are an exact foundation match to me so that helps so much too!!! 😍❤️

[@clairedemartin2340]

Love how unbiased your reviews are, whether the product is 5 or 50 dollars. I’m thinking about getting the rare beauty blush. Do you think it’s worth the splurge?

[@sohammadhav3668]

hey would love for you to review the makeup Revolution foil frenzy eyeshadow palette (shade fusion)! I feel they seem like affordable one and done foil eyeshadows! Might not be the best ones like the ones mentioned in your one and done eyeshadows but they might be really good on their own! I really consider your opinion while purchasing makeup! love your stuff!❤️

[@katxfish]

Love everything about the em cosmetics serum blush except for the stupid dropper! I have to tilt the bottle to be able to pump product out. 😒

[@mrskschell]

Homemade egg nog is soooo different than store bought. It’s less sweet and less corn-syrup-y texture. I make it every Christmas, the same recipe I grew up drinking. Let me know if you want the recipe 🙂

[@iamsotiredofliving]

I’d love the recipe!

[@MichP-b4s]

amanda!! loved this video, but really want to know - where are those earrings from?

[@ancadan9935]

Amanda, i love the earrings you're wearing at min 7:27! Where could i get them, please? ❤

[@Tarot.Destiny]

Hi Amanda, I’m a fairly new subscriber, I think I found you in December 2020. I really enjoyed this Splurge or Save. It’s great that you’ve made it a series on your channel. I’m similar to you in that I’m all up for saving, but only if it truly beats my higher end product. I’ve found for me, most often the higher end products hold their #1 spot. Thank you! 💚💜💚

[@AmandaZ]

Thank you for watching janice ☺️!!

[@AvaTheAdventurer]

Thanks for helping me feel more validated in my love for the L’Occitane shower oil! Sometimes I feel crazy paying what I do for it, but truly nothing else compares. Plus, you can buy the bottle with a pump (more expensive up front) and then buy refills going forward to save money and plastic waste over time.

[@sandrapaul4828]

Hello Amanda. Thanks for your video. Really like your taste in makeup and close-up shot you make on the products. The description as well, the words you choose to explane and describe them. I have my eyes on some Em cosmetic products but other than their own web site, I don't know where I could purchase them in Canada other than from their web site. I would like to try some products but 68$US dollars for shipping is too much.

[@hs223justin]

That's crazy because the tower28 blushes blend so well for me 🥺

[@AmandaZ]

There are so many ppl who love n they look amazing 🥺😩

[@KRfromthePaleozoic]

@@AmandaZ I find the Honest Beauty cream blush is very stiff for me whereas most people describe it as balmy?? I feel you.

[@StateofKait]

Ok gotta get my hands on the Milani blush because I also didn’t like the Tower 28 blushes but I loved the Happy Hour shade

[@SkippackCougar]

hi! i love your taste in makeup- i think i'm your biggest, oldest fan! keep recording- i'll watch and learn from them all!

[@evietruchok4097]

Can you do a review of the Florence by mills cream blushes?

[@corinovelli604]

Few things: 1. Brilliant video. Thank you. 2. YOUR SKIN IS MY DREAM DEWY SKIN. At least what foundation/concealer combo is this? 3. THOSE EARRINGS. I need them. Where might they be from?!

[@kent_7274]

Ughh, i really want to know the title of the intro song I've been humming that song for days now😬

[@AmandaZ]

les joies éphémères

[@kent_7274]

@@AmandaZ thank you😍

[@jennijkim3]

I love your thick hoop earrings in your lip gloss try on shots. Please tell me where you got them! Thanks for the informative video!

[@monicavargas5320]

Hearing you describe the fenty gloss makes me think of the Undone Beauty Big Poppa gloss, it is also sort of a liquified balm, v plush in texture.

[@dianalam85]

I came along this video when typing in cream blushes and I'm so glad I stayed to the very end . I remember I had a sample from sephora of the l'occitane shower oil and omg I fell in love, but it's expensive! I never took the plunge to go buy it, and now I just remembered it because I stumbled upon this video. And yes girl that lather is luxurious! I thought the shower oil from trader Joe's might work but from your review but I guess I should splurge instead lol. It was nice to revisit the item that I haven't used in like 5 years ago since I got the sample but still can remember vividly how much i loved the product because a little goes a long way with the shower oil. Mother's day just passed so I sh poi could go out and splurge in that shower oil to treat myself 😂😂😂 Anyways I digress, you are always looking glowy and beautiful like a goddess. Thanks for the alternatives, I love these videos! Love ya girl❤💘

[@ayishafarhana786]

I want to know ur 2020 beauty picks 🙆 pls do it asap so I can buy them during sale plssss

[@sandypalmer4071]

Love the L’Occitane almond Best ever!!! Worth the money

[@AmandaZ]

Totally agree!!

[@clevername763]

OMG I just discovered the Trader Joe's dupe and I actually like it better! I loved the L'Occitane but the price is painful. The Vitabath Cucumber shower oil has great lather. The packaging could use some help on the Vitabath one though

[@AmandaZ]

Oooh ill need to check out the cucumber!

[@cilo.03]

Have you done a tutorial on this look?? I love it!

[@razzberryt]

Love your videos as always! Also where are your earrings from! They're so chic!

[@irtausman280]

Your videos are so therapeutic to watch

[@allarab2612]

Love your detailed videos!

[@Brendindie]

Waiting impatiently for the makeup tutorial you are using 🙌🏻

[@Djk8263]

Thanks! And where are your earrings from?!

[@janicetubman8378]

I finally bought a NYX butter gloss and was so excited but the applicator snapped off after like 3 applications 😒 so now I have to use a Q-tip if I want to get product out.

[@AmandaZ]

😩😩

[@kristixie4678]

This is a great video! Would love to see more comparisons

[@chevy547]

ELF LIP GLOSS. $6. ONE OF THE BEST

[@peacockphotography]

I’m struggling with seeing the difference in using a cream blush versus just using a lip stick/lip product. I get amazing results with the lip products that are really long lasting plus they easily blend into skin. Very little transfer onto masks. What’s your take on this? Would love to know.

[@AmandaZ]

I think a lipstick is awesome!!! I think there are some really cool and innovative new formulas for cream cheeks that blur the skin or give them an extra dewy look,.or just offer something new in a formula! I just love makeup...all of it...is my conclusion 😍

[@FA1THXX-e2m]

Great earrings. May I ask where you got them?

[@elizatreaty2643]

Omg! I also don't like bubblegum flavors, and that's exactly why I don't like eggnog! I've never met anyone else who feels the same way I do about eggnog :o

[@jordanclick5791]

these earrings are great! where are they from?

[@sublimelemon5444]

I've never heard of shower oils! do you use it instead of or in conjunction with another cleanser?

[@robinmorelli8759]

Were have you been all my life! Thank you so much for all your knowledge...saves me from buying 20 lip glosses until I find that right one! Happy holidays ps...loving my Tom Ford creme eyeshadow in platinum I have been on a search for a long time for a beautiful "one and done" eyeshadow!

[@jeanapark2252]

Thank you for helping me justify my money spending LOL but this was such an informative video thank you !!

[@reading_paiges]

If you are looking for some more drugstore gloss options that don’t have glitter but aren’t too opaque of a cream I discovered the Milani keep it full nourishing lip gloss and the Milani ludicrous lip gloss. A few of the shades fall into that perfect glitter free but not overly pigmented cream finish and the formulas hold up to a lot of my higher end glosses. Highly recommend the shades teen spirit and champagne :)

[@SaucerJess]

Love this series! 💙

[@flutosan7764]

I hope you review the focallure liquid blush

[@lindajohnson.]

I have used the Loccitane Almond Shower Gel for many years, love it. I have found nothing to compare to it.... have you tried the Loccitane Liquid Hand Soap? I purchase the Verbena, very minimal fragrance , It is the best, have used it for over 17 years...even my husband likes it! For the perfect hand experience try the Honest Company fragrance free antibacterial gel with a drop of the hand soap, leaves your hands so soft. Their hand sanitizer is plant based, best one I have found....Have a wonderful holiday!

[@shelleyflinn4634]

I love those earrings!

[@michellematrale5840]

What do you use as your backdrop? I love the shade of green and how it works with your skin tone/makeup.

[@washoletep2284]

First one yay😁 N yes u slay in all ur videos😭💘

[@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens]

*Amanda, have you tried the Josie Maran Argan Sugar Balm Body scrub?? If not, you MUST. Get it from QVC's website. Better prices on products and shipping!*

[@erinnswan7063]

Love this series!

[@scribbles92]

I have a q about the em cosmetics blushes-I have a lottt of peach fuzz on my cheeks, do u think this formula is compatible w peach fuzz? Sometimes super liquidy formulas seperate or apply patchily on top of hair. Just wondering what ur thoughts were!!

[@ev69able]

That’s what I thought when I first tried eggnog it has a bubble gum taste didn’t know homemade would taste different thought that bubble gum taste was the eggnog taste?

[@carinamueller687]

Amanda, I wish you a merry Christmas! Thank you so much. I thought I was crazy, because everyone loved the nyx butter glosses and I really thought they felt nice on the lips, BUT it always looked as if I was too dumb to apply it ;-)

[@norabolles713]

I am so here for this !!!!

[@janebarnette6548]

love the earrings! are they heavy? can you share the brand/style?? great video :)

[@dottyroads46]

Almond is my everything. I guess I need to go to trader Joe's.

[@beatrixpo1956]

I wonder how the Em True Gloss formula compares. I’m getting Magic Hour vibes( gloss)

[@erinnswan7063]

What is a good beginner blush that is sheer and not pink but really natural? Something that not bright for someone whois a bit blush phobic.

[@natnguyen4052]

I find the Maybelline fit me blushes are a great place to start. Not too pigmented, a lot of shade options and not expensive.

[@its_me_jen_jen9204]

If you want a cream option, the Honest Beauty blushes are sheer unless built up and v beginner friendly.

[@AmandaZ]

Check out my cream blush beginners guide!!

[@Hippidippimahm]

Tarte amazonian clay blush in exposed is such a nice buildable nude, not pink but not a bronzer.

[@KRfromthePaleozoic]

I like the Han powder blush in the shade Bloom. Very subtle, neutral nude pink my fair olive-toned skin. And it's talc-free which I recently switched to!

[@somewhereinrimini]

Loved this video. Thanks!

[@tracygarcia3771]

What eye shadow are you wearing in the one and done eyeshadow video?

[@AmandaZ]

Oyster pearl in the 1st half of the video and then space cowboy in the second half (when my hair is down)

[@nhamdan4434]

Hi Amanda, love your videos and vibe :) Can you tell us what the intro song you use is by an chance? Thanks!!

[@ericka8958]

It’s called les joies éphémères i believe!

[@kelliebennett9932]

Great video!!!

[@alyssajames98]

I used to work at an ice cream store and we had an eggnog flavor and when I first tasted it I swore it tasted like bubblegum and no one agreed with me! You make me feel like I’m not crazy! 😂 I have had vanilla spiced eggnog I liked at the grocery store that comes in a carton that didn’t taste like bubblegum, it tasted like melted ice cream. Tell your boyfriend your subscribers know what you mean about the bubblegum/eggnog flavor 😂👏🏻

[@rainyafternooncafe]

I thought I was the only person who feels eggnog tastes just like bubble gum! I say this all the time and no one ever agrees. Yay, validation! 😂

[@canary177]

I've never noticed a bubble gum flavor in egg nog which is strange because I absolutely hate bubble gum 🤔 but this year I bought Kemp's Vanilla Egg Nog and it was definitely the best egg nog I've ever tried!

[@KRfromthePaleozoic]

I'm from the East Coast and miss Golden Hood eggnog so much!! Kemp's Golden is the closest I have found

[@BethaneyLilly]

I wonder if I can order that shower oil? You sold me at no residue, omg some shower oils are hazardous with how slippery they make my tub...lol

[@jyn88]

Unfortunately I had to return the fenty glow cream. It smells better (more subtle) than the original luminizer but it somehow leaves a perfume taste in my mouth. How strange is that? Smells better yet tastes worse. The color also faded too quickly on my lips. It doesn't feel like gel on my lips. It's kind of oily. Not my favorite consistency. It's comfortable though.

[@mintzyflor]

I would still wanna know what intro song is this lol

[@niamh3610]

The tower 28 blends amazing for me though?!

[@AmandaZ]

I know people who love love it, which is why I was sad it didn't blend well on me 🥺

[@SJ-dl6uc]

mood: thumbnail of this vid ❤

[@KRfromthePaleozoic]

I'm trying to find a talc-free dupe for Em Cosmetics' Faded Clementine blush... If anyone has suggestions I'm dying to know!

[@Josh-pe5pl]

Homemade eggnog smells very diff fm bottled. Homemade typically calls for (real) vanilla extract, and the egg yolk smell is a bit stronger. AND no predervatives. SO much tastier and lighter, esp if u whip the egg whites to a very light fluffy texture (lighter than a meringue on pie) and fold the whites in to the yolk mixture.

[@buffalobeautyboy]

Omg I’m a bubblegum bb but I totally get that egg nog bubble gum flavor 100% I hate that I love it but also egg nog is gross, but kinda good 👀

[@karenzxc100]

I find the fenty glow colour too orange even though I enjoy warm nudes and corals. Strange hey? Love your video, I’ve been enjoying your channel so much. A recent find!

[@leo0986]

Has anyone else noticed a slight grittiness in the new fenty cream gloss or do I have a weird one?

[@lechewga]

Amanda pleeasse what are you wearing on your eyes?!

[@ericka8958]

She said it’s the Em cosmetics faded clementine pallette :)

[@lechewga]

ericka thanks!

[@takeoutbox2921]

omg what are you wearing on your eyes 😍

[@Artliker1234]

Ok thank you! There are SO many fake dupes

[@farsta8]

Its so refreshing to see thin lips being embraced, beautiful! 💕

[@Hiimjess8]

You think egg nog tastes like...bubble gum? 🧐

[@SaucerJess]

💙❄️💙

[@glorias.2930]

All the Fenty product names irritate me.

[@erinnswan7063]

I didn’t get a notification🙁.

[@AmandaZ]

Dang it 😭😭😭😭