Testing Viral TIK TOK BEAUTY HACKS... what's ACTUALLY worth trying??

[@morgansides294]

Rachel's complexion is so flawless, she doesn't even need foundation!

[@kathihaynie3264]

And those lashes!!!

[@lavenderbirds12]

there have been times where i’m like “does she already have foundation on??” then she actually starts applying it lol

[@eloisefh]

im 90% sure she uses a filter, i saw it break when she put her eye concealer on :(

[@urb0tay]

Seriously. Stunning. And a personality to match. Glad I found the channel!

[@giorgimartinez781]

Wow I was so surprised when you preferred the hack for the blush and bronzer! The traditional way is so beautiful!

[@cherylmaclean4349]

Wayne Goss has done the tissue hack for years. I learned that from him and it makes my makeup stay on longer and fresher looking, even with dry skin. Additional tip to save under eyes I learned from a more ‘mature’ tik toker: apply concealer and before applying ‘light’ powder (NOT bake), lightly dab setting spray with finger until dry under eyes, then apply powder under eyes...powder will not go crepey or dry all day. I use it everyday; it’s perfection!!! These work for me with someone who has more mature skin.♥️

[@tianasenn]

Is it a certain setting spray? Don't most have alcohol in them to 'set' everything and dry down? I'm just imagining a drying, alcohol setting spray on my crepey undereyes. 😵 I have contact dermatitis, so I have to be careful.

[@deannailiano4132]

That’s where I learned it too.

[@Alex-fc8xn]

I'm in my 20s but have very dry skin and everything creases under my eyes BADLY. Gotta try this!

[@tinabahena1254]

I’ve been having a rough time lately. One of my best friends passed away recently so I really needed a distraction. Rachel, I just wanted to say that you bring so much happiness to my life. You’re so sweet and so adorable that when I watch your videos I can rest even if it’s just for a few minutes. Thank you so much. Much love from Houston, Texas 💜💜

[@neen42]

I'm so sorry, Tina. ❤️ and hugs to you!

[@roseover340]

Hope you feel better! God bless you

[@lilymcnaughton2932]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[@tinabahena1254]

@@neen42 thank you so much 🙏❤️ I appreciate it ❤️

[@tinabahena1254]

@@roseover340 thank you 🙏❤️

[@Noora_Spruce]

I think the bronzer/blush hack was good but i would not take it to far up the temple. We dont usually blush there so it makes it seem heavy and harsh.

[@makeupsessed7851]

She said she added extra so we could see it. If she just did it normal in front of her lights it would've looked like nothing to us

[@Noora_Spruce]

@@makeupsessed7851 oh that part i did not remember but i have seen others do it like she did but not for filming purposes

[@ashley4290]

@@makeupsessed7851 it still looks odd because people don't generally get flushed in that area. So it looks more makeup-y versus amplifying natural skin. The "traditional" side would also look better without smiling when applying because once you rest your face normally it will make the area that has blush on it lol lower than when you applied it which will make your face look a bit odd as well. Keep face neutral, apply where it works best for your face shape and what you're wanting to emphasize, and it would look better than both sides shown in the video.

[@sonyaamartin]

I think a middle ground would be pretty. Not quite temples, but not on the apples either.

[@Noora_Spruce]

@@sonyaamartin true

[@katarinathomas767]

The blush and bronzer “hack” works best on round faces. It’s meant to elongate the face. So I recommend only using this technique if you have more of a round shaped face.

[@eloisefh]

tbf i have a long rectangular face but i do it anyway, i just love how it looks!

[@jennprice84]

I’m torn with the blush and bronzer - I think it looks amazing from the front but it looks a little strange from the side. I’ll have to try it for myself and see how I feel about it. Great tips!

[@pagecarlee626]

Not a big fan of the blush/bronzer "hack" - maybe it's just on screen but I thought it made you look washed out, almost grey and very flat. Personally I think it would look a lot better if you went lighter on the bronzer and made the blush more prominent & moved it up just slightly. I think the lower blush placement makes people look older. Again it's possible that it's just on screen, makeup looks way different without softbox lighting but I definitely think the "hack" was unflattering.

[@Ashleydshaffer]

I think somewhere in between would be perfect. The left side looks more round but it also gives a more youthful, healthy, plump skin effect. The right side looks more “adult” but the blush was too high and looked like an odd placement.

[@alliepoe6011]

I agree, the hack side looks like a giant bruise, like she smacked the side of her head on something. I’d agree on a middle ground.

[@kterhune100]

I agree I don't like it... it just looks...... odd. Yeah something in the middle would be great

[@oxrlm]

She did it too high up in my opinion lol

[@kellybowman6435]

I think it looks like she has a bruise on the side of her face

[@susielifts]

Ahhhh the foundation 🙈 I couldn’t put that much on.. made me think of drywalling.

[@thereseallen6132]

That foundation hack is crazy, I can’t believe it looked so good. I thought for sure it would look insane by the end of the day 😊 thank you for the much needed intermission during remote learning for my 3 boys 😩

[@eloisefh]

she uses a filter which is why it looks good! irl that would look crazy!

[@Isabella-cr2bh]

Anyone else just think her hair is so stunning?! Like the color on her skin completion and the way she styles it!!

[@kellytuck1965]

Sooooo isn't that how we all did our foundation in high school 😅🤣 at least in the early 2000's. I don't remember having a single face brush and definitely no sponges.

[@HeyitsCrystal26]

And it wasn't called foundation, it was called cover up back in 2004 when I was caking it on. That CANNOT be good for anyone's skin. That girl may have skin that bounces back easily, but I wish Rachel would do an update and tell us if she broke out or not. Yeesh.

[@melissacoulter708]

@@HeyitsCrystal26 where I live we called it base. Lol

[@heather36az30]

I think you would look sooooo good with shoulder length hair!!

[@sheilaa5819]

I felt sooooo uncomfortable with how much foundation she was putting on🙈🙈 I couldn’t do it😅 so I’m happy you did it for us, Rachel😃

[@NayukixKisho]

the foundation hack had me cringing

[@sarah_chalk]

I definitely thought you were going to say “Baking is great...especially if you’re baking cookies or brownies!!”

[@QueenKarissa]

I thought the EXACT same thing haha

[@aahwhite]

I LOVE that blush and bronzer hack! You look fantastic!

[@paulamae1983]

Never too early for a second coffee ☕️

[@lilymcnaughton2932]

I was the 20th like!!

[@helenaklassen2313]

Took the words right outta my mouth!

[@kristyfletcher2416]

anyone else wanted to see the clip of her taking off ALL that makeup? I would imagine a very messy sink after that lol

[@juliel8124]

So does the highlighter now go in our eyeballs?!? 😂

[@hali73]

OMG I actually giggled when I read this comment!!! Touché

[@reenajiyong6330]

Nice one

[@amberpease16]

🤣

[@allavery5206]

Precisely my thoughts! And the rest of a face is just bare? Sounds gimmicky... 🤷‍♀️

[@MrsBungle78]

😂

[@archiemodi8843]

The blush bronzer hack looks like a bruise. It looks like someone punched her in her face

[@janna5558]

I was just thinking the same thing. Especially at the end of day check in.

[@leah436]

100%!

[@Carleew1988]

For real! Took the words out of my mouth!

[@Kristina_with_the_K]

I felt so guilty for thinking that because she loved it so much. I said surely if I did this people at work would ask me what did my daughter throw at my face.

[@celestemakara4207]

It may look different on camera versus in person but I havent seen it yet

[@TheShoeboxHero]

More comments! I always use a tissue over the top of my more emollient concealers before I powder to pick up extra oil, I never thought about wrapping it around a sponge, it’s a good idea. I find that it makes it so that my makeup doesn’t crease as much and it doesn’t require so much powder to set it.

[@jennyly8573]

I tried the bronzer and blush back but I didn’t really like it. The rest of my face was just kind of white except for near the eyes

[@atma584]

Yeah , that’s exactly how it looked on her , not a fan .

[@lindsayvlogslife]

I think with some slight modifications it could be a nice way to help lift the cheekbones. I like the blush placement, but I wouldn’t apply the bronzer so close. Like bring the bronzer down a bit so you can actually see it, but not as far down as her original side.

[@Elmo-rx3qx]

I love the blush and bronzer hack! Looks great on you!

[@jmjkavaluskis]

I prefer your bronzer and blush your "normal" way.....i really didnt like the "hack" but that's just my opinion

[@Trsanchez76]

LOVE THE EDITING WITH THE PHOEBE CLIP! ❤ Friends and Rach in the same video? Yes please!

[@roaaba9512]

3:15 stop creasing of concealer Letting it dry a little bit before blending 8:12 mascara hack Brush lashes down focusing on tip then up 10:25 blush/ bronzer hack Placing the powder higher up the face/ cheekbone 14:15 eliminate cakiness in foundation Taking a sponge wrapped in a paper towel (1 ply) & tap face to remove extra powder 17:40 flawless full face of makeup Products: 4:50 Bite Beauty Change Maker 6:01 Hourglass Veil powder 17:44 NYX Bare With Me Hydrating Jelly Primer 17:57 Maybelline Matte & Poreless Foundation 19:19 Catrice HD Liquid Coverage Foundation 20:35 Elizabeth Arden Blurring Powder

[@helenepatterson5118]

Love these videos, any kind of hacks or your cooking videos. You’re just so pleasant and funny and quirky in the best way possible!! I just love you 😘

[@rinnie.nicole]

Oooof my pores started sympathy clogging for you with all that foundation, but it did look flawless! Re: the blush/bronzer hack, I actually do the bronzer part of it and instead for the blush, I come a bit more in and less on the temples (because it looks like I have a weird sunburn if I don't) and I absolutely love it. No more bronzer on my cheekbones ever!

[@Liliana0188]

Every since I’ve watched this video, the bronzer hack part has been a staple in my routine!! I love it!!!!!

[@robynfitch5951]

The blush/bronzer hack really shows how you can manipulate the shape of your face with placement! I use to feel like my face looks a little saggy and then I realized I was applying my bronzer too low

[@carolynknierim6848]

Hi Rachel! Thanks for testing the hacks for us! I do have a bit of a thing about applying bronzer where you would more naturally put a contour, like underside'ish of cheekbone. A bronzer is supposed to go where the sun would hit and tan (or burn, depending whom you are), so forehead, temples, and along cheekbones and nose. Otherwise, it's contouring (which can certainly be done using a bronzer). Hey! Words matter!

[@Lilyofthevalley27255]

I do a combination of the blush/bronzer back. I apply my bronzer on the top of the cheekbone. Blend it a little bit down into the cheekbone.. and add blush there too and a little into my cheeks. I love it.

[@k8isgr821]

Definitely trying the blush one! And, I’ve always wanted to try the technique of applying setting spray to under eyes only I would use a sponge.

[@JaimeeSander]

I really loved the blush part of the bronzer/blush hack. Reminds me a bit of blush draping (Lauren Mae Beauty has great tutorials). Maybe because I do have a rounder face, it works for me!!

[@kristagarcia1018]

I love the blush and bronzer hack! I think I would use more bronzer and less of a cool toned blush but it definitely lifted your face

[@shawntayaperez3938]

To get mascara off the lid without messing up your eyeshadow..let the mascara dry and use a spoolie to flick it off. :) I do that whenever I get mascara on my eyelids and it works everytime.

[@sayan9566]

ive always done that mascara hack, i didnt know it was a hack but its truly great

[@k.e.M_]

THANK YOU, for showing your up close natural beauty, instead of all these other channels that use major filters to portray to our young kids, that everyone is supposed to have pore free, wrinkle free, perfect skin. Appreciate this and wish more “gurus” would do this

[@eloisefh]

she does use a filter....

[@michaellapage3412]

that small switch you made with the bronzer and blush was EVERYTHINGG on you!!!!

[@sarahfarlee1120]

The fact that she got mascara on her lid...spoke to me. I mean, who puts mascara on without getting a little smudge somewhere!? Her reaction was a pretty solid impression of what I do. :D

[@littleindi9362]

Was just thinking I fancied watching a beauty video of yours and low and behold what pops up in my notifications 😂 the stars aligned and I may happily procrastinate a little longer ❤️😍

[@cotadog143]

I tried the bronzer/blush hack yesterday. Soooooo much better, and looks great!

[@bridgettew.2284]

Wow I NEED to apply my bronzer and blush like that it looks fabulous! 😍 Everyone is doing that insane foundation hack and if how like I have sensitive skin I would breakout so severely it would be a disaster 😂

[@allthingssweet18]

Ok I absolutely looove the concealer hack! Used it everyday ❤️

[@Jehniferj_4063]

I actually DO like the bronzer/blush hack but a bit different. Most people smile & put blush on the apples of their cheeks, but when your not smiling it drags your face down so smile & apply higher up & out & same w/bronzer. BIG difference. That foundation hack is insane!!!

[@hiitskaitlyn]

That last one reminded me of that GIF of peanut butter baby..

[@gracebenson165]

You are absolutely gorgeous! I love your personality! It makes my day so much better when I watch your videos! I hope you have a wonderful day!!

[@nicnakkk]

just do my concealer like normal and then do the same thing with the veil powder. I have been doing it for years. I honestly think it's just that powder. It's magic.

[@khills]

So that mascara “hack” is actually how you’re supposed to apply any of the tubing mascara formulations-they won’t really work “right” if you don’t. For regular mascara formulas, that hack is gonna be pretty dependent on how thick and strong your lashes are, what direction they grow, and how well they hold curl. If you have thin lashes that can’t take a lot of weight or curl, you can dust and set the tops of your lashes with a dark eyeshadow pigment, instead, with bonus playing with colors fun.

[@kristystankovich8340]

The blush/bronzer 'hack' is straight out of the 1980s beauty playbook! 😅 Not a fan 🚫🙅‍♀️

[@pinksalt89]

I had to check to see the comments to see if someone else thought the same thing!

[@kimpearson496]

I love the traditional bronzer and blush

[@KaitAC]

the matte and poreless foundation is incredible! I don't use nearly that much, but I love the foundation

[@jann3443]

That mascara hack is something I've done for decades. I always put mascara on the "top" of my upper lashes. It really does help. I prefer the tried and true bronzer, blush process. The foundation hack looked amazing on you. 👍🏻

[@EmilyGOODEN0UGH]

A tip to go with the caked on foundation... or any that doesn't quite match: use a q-tip and saw in and out of your hairline to blend out the edges. :) As for the blush bronzer hack... I think the sweet spot is somewhere in between the two.

[@atma584]

Don’t like the blush hack , it looks REALLY strange

[@aprilmott5880]

I think it makes her look bruised every time she turns her head

[@steph77rocks]

Exactly!

[@Noora_Spruce]

Its way to up on the temples, i would bring it down from the temples and have still a lifting look :)

[@daliaserhal3359]

Me neither it looks super weird

[@robjenstreet]

Yep looks like a big bruise on the side if her head

[@sam674]

I love when you do sponsorships because you deserve them girl you really do!

[@petesgal0413]

I tried the excessive foundation hack and even though it did look good, it looked like I had SO much makeup on. It was way better on camera. Also, my skin revolted against being suffocated and I broke out SO bad over the next few days. It's not something I would do in real life.

[@melindajoyful]

I dont like the new blush/bronzer hack....hmm

[@Frinxmodi]

Yesss it does lift it up.. bt looks so weird!!

[@jill3746]

On camera it looks like her temple area is really irritated and red but I like how it isn’t in the center of her face

[@lilymansfield7972]

It works better for fashion/photography rather than everyday wear, I learnt it in makeup school, and it look amazing in photography :)

[@sheilaa5819]

I just kept asking myself- soooo where does the highlight go? Lol

[@styledataltitude]

Definitely going to try that bronzer and blush hack! It looks amazing on you!

[@Accountnolongerexists]

I've been taught to do blush/bronzer like that but also use a brighter maybe even luminous blush on the apples aswell as the darker blush up high on the cheek bones

[@maddiedayton844]

I love your videos so much. Your amazing!!!!!

[@evamcclellan598]

That mascara "hack" is the way I've worn mascara since around 1980. I've never heard of wearing it on one side only.

[@Joy_of_life88]

I would love to see you test out the make up and beauty products from shein 🤗

[@crystalalemay]

Woooow! I used to work for Clarins. I’m so happy for you to be able to work with them. Oh my, Clarins is genuinely an amazing brand. ❤️😊

[@sammibooger4784]

Ahhhhh I’m obsessed with that Peppermint Mocha creamer too!!! I’ll cry when they stop making it because it’s the best!

[@heathermelissa.81]

Rachel- Can u TRY Wayne Goss& Hot n flasy No crease concealer Hack: WHERE U PUT EYELID PRIMER UNDER EYES ECT.

[@HeyitsCrystal26]

Yay hot n flashy! Love Angie!

[@lisahernandez9835]

I actually like the blush/bronzer hack! It probably shows up differently on camera too. But what I do is go a little heavier on the bronzer on the temple and then bring the blush down a little more where people usually put highlight and I love it!

[@aminar89]

She must be trolling everyone with that foundation hack! 😂 THAT CANNOT BE IT. You'd only get 3 uses from your foundation 🥴

[@eloisefh]

she also has a blurring filter on the whole time..... ngl I'm really disappointed she had one on for her "close up"

[@jessicas253]

You could see the creases in her smile lines when she showed the result. Then she put on the blurring powder and they seemed to disappear. I also believe a lot is taken away by a filter. You can only look good with that much foundation on if you have perfect skin without any hair. But I bet that's the way most actors and singers wear their makeup on the red carpet.

[@isabella_falcone]

@@jessicas253 in real life you would looi like a whole bakery even with perfect hairless skin. Besides the waste of product it cannot feel good on your face. And usually nobody needs that much to achieve the same result in real life. Red carpet/photography/film is a different story, but there usually are lights/flashes and retouching 🙈

[@heyyou228]

She also should have shown in natural daylight

[@jessicas253]

Just watched another KZbinr (Stephanie Toms) do this with an HD cam without any filter and it actually didn't look that bad. But she also didn't show a wear test. She said though that it's only looking good in the camera and not in real life.

[@Patti-1962]

This is how I wore foundation in the 80"s.... almost like "stage" makeup. I taught high school and did after school activities, and but dinner time my skin STILL looked flawless. It didn't MOVE!❤️ I guess foundation brands are big fans of this technique🤪

[@rlj626]

Max factor pancake...am I the only ome who remembers that

[@Kiba_g]

I'll def try the blush hack cause the "usual" placement doesn't look so good on me so maybe this will do better ! I live for Rachel's french accent btw

[@halfofmyheart3167]

Love these kind of videos 💕 would definitely love to see more like it 💗

[@melissakurz5961]

I like bringing my blush and bronzer higher, I just don't go that high as it looks like I got hit it something, but I have always found that if I put my foundation on with my fingers and massage it in, then I take a small amount on my sponge to fully blend and any exsesive product and get a much pretty finish and fuller coverage that with just a sponge or a brush, but I don't use that much foundation about half of that.

[@oliviagracekd]

Enjoyed this so much! Thank you for posting x

[@elizabethannferrario7113]

hi yes i have those cleansing products too its loverly recommended !

[@erinkay2254]

It is NEVER too early for a second coffee. I will take coffee anytime. 😂

[@AshleyLamora]

I drink coffee when I wake up at 3am and can still go back to bed. I'm requesting some declutter videos and also a makeup collection video! Please try the new wet and wild launches and the maybelline sky high mascara that went viral on tiktok

[@soylatte3540]

Your skin looks so good omg

[@strgazr04]

That blush hack is similar to how makeup used to be done in the 80s. It's sort of like how I apply it, but I don't bring it so high up the temple. Try a little lower and bring it to the outer corner of the eye to almost half way, instead of keeping it before the corner of the eye. I think Wayne Goss talks about blush placement like that. He usually likes to use a bright pink because on the skin it gives you that "I've been out in the sun" look.

[@tracyhernan8617]

I always pat my concealer on using a setting spray and then after i powder i spray some setting spray on the back of my hand then using a finger tap gently under my eye with the spray, works good for me.

[@mommawilson4277]

The blush/ bronzer “hack” makes it look like you got punched in the temple and have a weird color bruise.

[@emmaschopp6035]

I have a professor that does her makeup like that and this is exactly what I think every time I see her! That she’s looks like she was punched or covering up that she was punched. But she’s beautiful so I suppose it doesn’t matter how she wears her makeup.

[@LeticiaGarcia-wo5zf]

I tried the hack with the Estée Lauder double wear foundation!! And oh my god my skin was flawless, pórteles etc! I did this for Christmas dinner and pictures! I would definitely only do this hack only for special occasions and pictures!

[@catedavies4102]

Rachel I would love if U would review the pure Fiji face products.. they are absolutely beautiful and no one reviews them.. I have such sensitive skin & there face care range is amazing and the soap is to die for.. especially the lime and coconut one

[@p.williams]

I believe the blush technique is from the 80s and called blush draping. I recently read an article about it. I've tried it, but it's not quite for me. I watched a Scott Barnes video on blush application, and I find his technique really flatters my face.

[@ellajando-saul2493]

I'll be interested to see if the bronzer and blush hack sticks around. I feel like I'd need to see it on both sides to get a good idea of it. Perhaps something between the traditional and hack way would be good, since the hack does lift the face, but I think it went a bit too high into the temple.

[@sandrabradner0813]

New fan here... you’re hilarious... I’m really enjoying your content!

[@michelitasc]

I love Rachel and I laughed so hard when she was putting the 2 lbs of foundation on 🤣 but, am I the only one that hated the blush/bronzer hack?

[@mikenmar]

You cracked me up pouring that foundation on ! When u put a cake on your face. I lost it lol

[@Devila103]

Lol! I’ve tried quite a few of those hacks... back in high school in the 80’s! That’s how many of us did our makeup - or similar anyway - thanks to fashion magazines. Mascara hack - The mascara trick has been around for ages as a way to thicken and lengthen lashes. Bronzer hack - We didn’t have bronzer at all. We just used blush along our cheekbones and up along the temple (the hack), the a darker color blush called the contour under the cheekbones (your bronzer). Foundation - We used only one shade of foundation (praying it matched our skin tone), rubbed in with our fingers. Just not as much as the hack. Only enough to cover our face, but not past the jawline. I don’t remember anyone covering their lips like that hack, just stopped at the lip line. Concealer - Concealer was set with translucent powder, but since it was either used under foundation or on top, everything but our mascara was brushed or patted with powder. Concealer and foundation were our “base”. Our routine was base, sometimes powder, cheeks, eyes (minus the mascara), powder (which was a good way to tone down heavy handed blush applications), mascara, and lastly lip. Fake lashes weren’t a makeup staple, just used for fancy occasions.

[@sarinefersari7462]

Love this kind of video!

[@carolinelapano4615]

Idk I don’t like that blush bronzer hack. Sticking to traditional for me!

[@Likelymeesk]

I think the blush hack would look better kind of combined with the traditional way. Maybe just placing the blush/bronzer higher than normal but not as far back as the hack side. Maybe placing the bronzer right into the cheekbone, and the blush a little higher

[@meilingjenskat]

Hi Rachel,, Whats the most dramatic look you've ever done on yourself? Im new to your channel and love watching you, 👀 that doesn't sound creepy at all lol, anyway you are so funny please keep doing these videos, we definitely learn alot and you are so thorough 😁

[@RachhLoves]

Thank you so much 😍 hmm - probably the blues and purples look I did when Julia picked my makeup. Among my most dramatic ones haha

[@emiliemorgan3259]

You don’t have your second coffee at 7am after you’ve shot-gunned the first cup? Pffff, amateur... 🤣

[@xoxostaci]

It is NEVER too early or too late for coffee 😉 Peppermint mocha is my FAVORITE for coffee. I created my own recipe 😍

[@ajanthikakarunaharan7841]

To get more product from it elf concealer, try taking off the stopper. You'll get a few more uses out of it!

[@dianepelletierviau1201]

10/10 for tye prononciation of Domaine Clarins, bravo ! ☺

[@rowanbrown2542]

I love your terrariums in the background in the video.😊

[@marciwhitman3513]

I think Rachel looks perfectly fine without makeup and she doesn't need it because she has a very beautiful face and all of this stuff on your face is just going to age you and dry out your skin and clog up all of your pores. And the extra effort that you have to take to get it off of your skin is going to cause wrinkles. I think we would all be better off if people were less makeup or no makeup at all.

[@victoriaschei2931]

I use the blush hack, and realy like it! But i bring the blush forward a lot more then she did. Almost as forward as you normally woud with blush, but just higher up.