"THE BEST" Affordable Makeup

[@binkyandgunther]

i love that you said “i’m not a brand; i’ll try anything!” much respect 💕

[@advogadadireitodigital]

I’ve enjoyed your channel for a while now, just because of all the content, BUT I think you just won me over for life with the last couple of videos, just because you really being honest, helpful and thoughtful content for everyone, you don’t just out and buy “random cheap makeup to show on a video”. It shows that are things that you use and that are great quality on a budget. Thank you for being so authentic! 🙌🏻❤️

[@kaleighcleveland7897]

Right!! It’s so nice to watch a drugstore favorites video that’s not a promotion for a new product that they clearly haven’t used for a long time lol.

[@thechositosgirl]

Can you also link your mirror please ?

[@randompatterned]

Thank you for demonstrating how to apply the elf brow wow, made all the difference.

[@LoveMyGSDs]

That NYX brow pen and ELF wow brow are 2 of the only 5 drugstore products I own in my pretty extensive make up collection. I’m definitely a high-end and luxury girl, but those two products are amazing!!

[@shanrshan1]

I love that you wear natural nails. It’s so beautiful and refreshing to see.

[@tammy3458]

The NYX LIFT & SNATCH IS SO AWESOME!!! 👍🏻

[@denisebiendarra5996]

Good quality products! I use the ELF Brow Wow in Neutral Brown and the ColourPop eyeshadow palette in Of Quartz. Both products were recently recommended by another makeup artist/influencer too.

[@jamilekribeiro]

I always learn a loooooot with you!!! Your KZbin channel is soooo necessary! Thanks for sharing all your makeup knowledge with us 🥰❤️🥰❤️

[@naturetrend7808]

Love this! Who doesn’t like Elf,Essence,NYX and ColourPop! Thank you for making us aware of great products with low cost!

[@amygretchenstudio]

So happy to have found your channel! Thank you for these videos.

[@jncoltin]

Ok, I went to Ulta this morning and bought the Elf Wow Brow. I have Alopecia and use Latisse which has started eyebrow and lash regrowth. I used it as soon as I got home and what a difference. I also picked up the last Carmel Color Stay. This will be my summer 100 degree mainstay.

[@jennifermolina4396]

Agreed in reference to the Super Shock shadows and Colourpop formula. They are so phenomenal and budget friendly. I just ordered some off of their website and am excited to use them. I also just got in Ritz and Stone Cold Fox today. Very excited.

[@aoyhan5757]

Hi Nikki and Mitch ! Happy 4th! Can't wait for tomorrow morning!!! Love you guys

[@bethsoule]

I love those elf shimmer/glitter shadows. They dry down really well and don't crease or fade.❤

[@amberfreitag42]

Thanks for caring Nikki I appreciate that you care enough to make a video so much fun and inspiring

[@k.hayden7826]

GREAT suggestions❤ The brow wow and pencil are the truth.

[@CA164530]

Nikki.! You’re the best… you’re videos just keep getting better and better. Thank you ❤

[@angelarose5770]

Have you ever tried NILLIONAIRE Super Shock eyeshadow? It’s my absolute favorite

[@Makeupbynikkilarose]

Omg you just brought back so many memories with this!! YES!!! I use to love that one! I’ll have to buy it again thank you for reminding me of it!

[@mochacola72]

Love love the Revlon shadows...got them for $2 at Big Lots here in Pa. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@jchoi2588]

I love using the nyx brow pen as my eyeliner too!

[@arlakennedy6517]

Nikki, I have been following you for about 4 months now and I have learned more from you than MUA's I've been following for years! You are real, down to earth and I love the content! Your recommendations are spot on and exactly what I was looking for! I purchased your bundle from Girlaktic and it was the ONLY THING I took with me on vacay! It's perfect and has everything. The products you mentioned in this vid I have in my arsenal and love! Thanks Nikki. I have recommended you to all my friends and especially my oily skin girls!! Love the Lives on Sunday! Keep this coming!!! ❤❤❤

[@gracetaylor7620]

I love the color pop pallets so much! They have such a huge variety and the colors are so gorgeous. I have a muted, warm, and light complexion and the “wild nothing” pallet is so great. I absolutely love your content Nikki! You are such a good teacher. I feel like you’ve helped me improve my makeup skills more than any other KZbinr. You’re right up there with Lisa Eldridge! 💘🤍💓

[@jo78jo76jo70]

What do you think of KIKO MILANO? these look great but for people in Europe it's really hard to get elf and colour pop! 😢

[@nijelpeoples9203]

Thank you so much. This is great. I needed affordable options. ❤

[@nikisoules6486]

What’s so different about you is I truly trust your opinion! I know if you recommend something (luxury or affordable) If you’re vetting it, I don’t have to think twice. It’s so refreshing! So so glad to have found your channel! ❤

[@paulahardin6002]

Thank you for your reviews. I have been searching for affordable brow makeup and didn’t consider Elf.

[@CheyenneRosero]

I just found your videos and have been obsessed! I really appreciate how you review products, thank you!

[@hollytoddy]

I look forward to every upload from you! I have learned new techniques and tips that have seriously upped my game! ❤🎉

[@danigirl1318]

I absolutely love hearing makeup artists share their favorite products at any price but all affordable is just a huge added bonus. Love this series💛🙌

[@teri2466]

I love this series idea! I have the elf wow brow & the nyx lift & snatch & love them both. The wow brow is great for covering the few white hairs sprinkled amongst the brown. 😊 Thanks for the mini-tutorials. ❤

[@nataliequiroga2222]

Omg I love the elf liquid glitter eyeshadow. That’s my favorite shade in the world flirty, bridly it’s so beautiful 😻 that’s the eyeshadow I want to wear for my wedding 🥰

[@daor775]

Yes Nikki..Elf Brow Wow is my favorite eyebrow product! For the price it is incredibly good!

[@lakershaolivarez1034]

You’re definitely the best Nikki 💗

[@HayleyMarie111]

Ty for the brow demo. Ive just been starting using pens. And i need the nyx one !

[@MariaCristina-zb1gh]

I ONLY use drugstore for my brows. No need to go high end IMO! My go-tos are the elf instant life brow pencil ($3!), LA girl shady slim brow pencil, NYX brow pen, and NYX thick it stick it brow gel. I use them all in different combos and situations and am never without them.

[@barbaramiller7057]

Love! ❤️❤️I love your tutorials! I have purchased several of your recommendations and will get some new ones today 😊

[@monicapatton1405]

Definitely try the Milani eye shadow base if you want something clear. Or in general. It’s fabulous and you can’t beat the price-you use such a small amount it lasts forever

[@najetteroberts5553]

Great list. Love listening to you. You have a very calming voice.

[@DeanaElkins]

A brow tech ripped the tail of my brow off and I can't wait to try your recommendations ❤❤❤

[@aishamusa1983]

Love love love. Pocket friendly yet high end looking. ! And I too can't live without elf brow wow. I don't need to use anything else on my brows anymore. Looking forward to blushes and bronzers! Thank you so much nikki! ❤

[@gloriafloreva]

Thank you, Nikki! Great recommendations. ❤ Elf I have to see where I can find here in Bulgaria (Sephora probably), but I will try all things brow you suggested. And I will report back when I get my hands on them. 😊❤

[@Grimalkin987]

Thanks Nikki! I appreciate you 😻

[@donnadonner5744]

I love the NYX lift & Snatch brow pencil

[@luciaayaso2260]

I find it more important to have a ultra fine eyebrow penicil because i have FULL brows. I only need a tiny bit of perfecting and it can easily become way too much and look crazy overdone. I like everything to be natural looking even when i want to be done up. Love the recommendations ❤❤❤ xoxox

[@dylanwalsh2574]

I love affordable makeup videos from people who also use a lot of high end stuff because it really shows how some more accessible brands stack up against high end competitors rather than just other drugstore products.

[@weportilloh]

Thank you Nikki! Lately all the make up/skincare that I have selected have being from your recommendations, and I must say that your expertise translates so well to your choices and recommendations. I’ve loved them all and have worked so well that I haven’t felt like I’m wasting my money on products that end up not working, that’s something that I felt all the time before. Thank you for helping spend my money wisely

[@Petra-beta]

Same

[@ereniaguardado]

😊😊😊

[@leoraa.6179]

Wow wow the Revlon caramel shade is beyond!!! Ran out to get it!!! Love it thank you for the recommendation! Huge fan of yours! ❤️

[@daneetaran8784]

Love Revlon caramel eyeshadow and the Elf brow has been a favorite for years

[@wyldlyon9217]

Love you and love your passion for your craft 💜

[@SongmakersCry]

That super shock shadow that you put on your eyes is absolutely gorgeous. I have to have it now.

[@beccatrigger]

finally have caught the videos soon! love ur content!! lots of love 🫶

[@FoxxyFire-HellFrost]

I still use the Stila Kitten shadow for the inner corners of my eyes. It's a classic! Also, glad to hear your opinion on Colourpop since a lot of your videos mostly highlight products from Sephora. They are one of my favorite brands so I was interested on your opinion on them.

[@melissabridge5687]

Love this video! ❤❤❤ I need a cool gray color from elf brow wow. I’m 57 with sparse gray brows. The black is too dark and the others show reddish on my brows. I use Benefit gimmie brow in grey. So good.the NYX brow pens and pencils👩🏻‍🍳😚❤ . Revlon cream shadows are my favorite shimmer shadows I love Caramel, Praline, and Espresso.

[@melissabridge5687]

Loved this one!!! ❤ I checked and NYX makes the brow lift and snatch in black gray so excited for my “mature” brows to have more “hairs”

[@PerkiPerkins]

I need to pick up the NYX brow pen. I’ve never used one but would love to have better dimension on my brows without the product being so pricey. I’m typically a benefit brow fan. But wait to buy during 50% off sales. Thank you Nikki for your amazing recommendation ❤

[@carolbethel1244]

Thanks. Definitely going to try the Elf liquid glitter shadows❤

[@midlifemom5829]

You are the best! Your authenticity and sincerity shines through! I love the NYX brow pen!!! It has the finest, softest tip . I have to use it with a lightest , feathery touch and it mimics brow hair without looking thick. Could u recommend an eyeshadow primer for mature crepey eyes to even out discoloration?

[@elliRaav]

Can you please come out with a full face product recommendation video? Would love to learn, and btw thanks so much for your videos! Love'em!!

[@pwallace5359]

I think the Essence Make me Brow is pretty good too. I buy them $8 for three on Amazon or $3 each at Ulta. I’ve never tied the ELF but I’m sure it’s wonderful and I’ll be trying it next time. 😊

[@Maggie_Mayhem]

Great video Nikki! I just bought the elf thrift shop shadow stick because of a previous video of yours. I ordered it online and waiting for it in the mail. Def going to try the nyx brow pen.

[@yuliaromanov8756]

Thank you so much Nikki!!! What a wonderful video, so informative!!! Loved the Revlon and Charlotte Tilbury eye shadows. Will try them with Shiseido MicroLiner Ink in Plum. 🥰❤

[@leyla7129]

You should definitely try the milani eyeshadow primer. My eyeshadow lasts all day without creasing! You only need a pea size amount (I honestly use less than that) and it’s only $10. If you use too much it will make you crease so make sure to only use a little.

[@little_brother_yam]

I've just got my hand on the You're golden pallete.Thanks to you i know which palette to buy during the Colourpop sale.Oh and i also bought a half lash curler from Mac.It's incredible and works perfectly.I only know that half lash curler exists after your Sunday live.Thanks a lot Nikki 😘😘😘

[@carolynpeters5706]

Thanks so much for an affordable video! Loved it! Would love to see another affordable video with other products!

[@tjeannine99]

Wow Elf Brow Wow!!! Yes. $5. Wonderful.!

[@jenniferhowell79]

The nyx brow pencil is my jam. I've tried expensive pencils... nothing beats the nyx pencil fr

[@BritTellstheTruth]

Nikki! Love you for so many reasons but you tell the TRuth!! I’m a big fan of color pop super shock eyeshadows and their palettes! I was so excited when I tried the brand, I was a late bloomer discovering them. 🎉

[@SciroccoGTS4Life]

Hi Nikki, first of all I wanna thank you from the bottom of my heart! I discovered you some days ago and subscribed right away! 😊 I never found a chanel with such a nice and talented person who can explain the topics because she knows her profession like you! Thank you, thank you, thank you ❤ I tested out your 'Humidity-Proof Make-Up' at the beginning of last week and never stopped it! And last weekend I went to SEPHORA and one of the staff complimented me for my professional looking Make-Up! 😊❤ Never ever did I got a compliment like this! Will follow you as a big fan from now on. ❤ Greetings and a big hug from Germany. Katrin

[@RaelNikolaidis]

Just wanted to add- Martina from Makeup Geek suggests Colourpop as well. She’s seen their labs and workers and approves it. I am really careful about where my makeup is made and how the ingredients are sourced, so that’s important to me.😊

[@FoxxyFire-HellFrost]

I am obsessed with Colourpop. The majority of my palettes are from them because their colors are gorgeous, the pigment load is outstanding, and the formula is so nice. Colourpop is also high quality and affordable while also being cruelty free. That is a huge reason why I love them.

[@paulinecrawford139]

Love it Nikki as always 💕

[@tanhome7]

Great recommendations!! I love ColourPop so much. Would you consider doing a CP swatch video of all the super shock shadow shades you own?

[@sherihays4559]

Could you please include the colors you use for each product? Thank you so much❤

[@marianner6871]

I also love brow wow, have gone through tubes, but I have replaced it with the Nyx Thick it Stick it brow mascara. It has a lot more hold

[@annabeltemple230]

Love these kit-building, practical, useful, affordable, 'best of' kind of videos. My Mom was a stage make-up artist, when I was growing up, so I really appreciate you putting yourself on YT. Thank-you for your brow product recs. I'm a life-long blonde, with those indeterminate, barely there, sparse brows.They make me cray!. I just added ELF's brow wow to my Amazon cart, and am so excited to try it!. Thank-you, again. Truly!.

[@shondrahoude5279]

Awesome video! I do love the high end makeup….I am a sucker either way! These were great options to save some $$, you are quickly becoming a FAV of mine. I watch all your videos and love them all! ❤️💋💄

[@readingsbycara]

Affordable features.. 💯 ‼️ ❤ love. *Please* feature more drugstore/ Affordable winners. ❤ 😊

[@readingsbycara]

Would love Skincare too...

[@readingsbycara]

Lip products 😊 that are affordable gems.. please share your picks. ❤

[@avishkhareddy4833]

Need more of your affordable makeup videos!! I love watching and learning from you ❤

[@fifimsp]

I like the individual eyeshadow idea. Like I use Ingot because you can build your own pallet. So that's sort of the same idea. I like that if you run out of a color you can replace just that color. I really don't buy premade pallets. I should look into some of their individual colors. Not that I need any with my big ingot pallet but..whatever. LOL.

[@Leza1121]

Hi Nikki! Thank you for sharing these budget friendly options. I've been a ColourPop fan for years (thanks to my niece). And e.l.f. has grown so much. I can't say enough good things about them. I hope that you, Mitch and your fur babies enjoy the weekend. 😊

[@khatimba]

Thanks for making this video Nikki!!!

[@Rachel-lo6if]

This video is a lifesaver, and I hope you turn this into a series so we can see your affordable makeup recommendations for every makeup item type!

[@Cecee97]

Could you please do a video dedicated to your collection of colourpop super shock shadows 😁💕

[@staceyrybka5496]

Never had my eyebrows waxed or have I over tweezed them over the years I’m 47 and I have no brows left a couple light hairs on the right side I have to just guess and draw them on daily it’s a struggle I love your video on affordable makeup being at a very low poverty level it’s really great for me so thanks ❤

[@kathybrou1340]

I saw you on shorts and wanted to watch the rest of the video. I subscribed. I find that I pick up application tips without you even trying to show us. Like you tap your revlon cream eye shadow on. It works so much better. You also used the end othe brow wow at first to apply. I have only seen a couple of videos but picked up tips. I watch a lot of videos so this is impressive! Thanks!

[@luciaayaso2260]

Tip for brows, if one always comes out fuller, do that one first to then match the other one to it. Nikki has mentioned one of her brows being fuller and always coming out thicker because it is naturally.

[@karenbintz669]

Loved your video darlin!! Been looking at the NYX pen for a bit but I just may have to go grab it on my next shopping trip ❤ For liquid Eyeliner, I HIGHLY recommend Rimmel's Wonder Ink liquid Eyeliner felt tip pen. Super precise tip and once it dries down, it stays and the black is blackhole black. 😊

[@agneskraiss5789]

Would you be able to do a video on affordable makeup tools? Or ones worth spending the money? My biggest struggle with buying the "right one" is an eye lash curler - I have short, dead straight lashes just can't find the right curler. I've already tried 4 different ones of varying price points with no luck. Any (preferably affordable) recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

[@murrrrr12]

nikki i was wondering as a makeup artist do you ever experience products (foundation/concealer) that work really well on you dont work so well on a client? as i know base products vary from person to person

[@christinemack2153]

Yay, this was so helpful and you're just the BEST!

[@michellelesko2674]

Nikki, picked up the NYX brow unexpectedly yesterday. I didn’t think I could manage one of those ink brow pens on myself, but watching you work with it a few times now, I decided to try. I LOVE IT! I’m going to just use this for now, it took less time and I didn’t have to work as hard to get the look I wanted.... thank you, so much. I love your channel and think you are just the best!

[@cinziapaolini6133]

Hi Nikki! Another great video with some great affordable products!

[@carlagrist5471]

Going coconuts is a beautiful 9 palette from Colourpop.

[@ramonaandtheholysmokes]

Hi Nikki, what cream color do you have on your eyes before you put the color pop on? It's such a beautiful shade! Thank you so much 🙏

[@staceyrybka5496]

For my brows I love nyx brow glue and brow pen works great on my non existent brows 😊

[@Bibagodiva55]

You are sooo right, Nikki ❣️ The "exclusive", luxurious Brands (you named them) have not all "better" Products....WE pay only for their Names, the Packaging and the Feeling, which they try to give to us! I was working in Labs after my Education in Chemie&Physics, before I studied Medicine...these Prices are a "Joke" to our Costs! I love some high-price Cosmetics, too - because I love the Packaging and also the Product itself - and I bought it, because it looks so nice on my Table...😂😊😍! But I know, that there are many other very good formulated and best working Products I could buy! But: We are Women and we love to buy expensive and beautiful looking Cosmetic-Products! 😍👏💖🤗❣️✌🏼 And these Brands know that...😏🫣..💝🤩

[@sherrifoster8992]

You are always beautiful and these videos showing affordable options in eye make up shows us how intelligent you are as well. Thank you!! ❤

[@tammyeaton4791]

I like the shades Cool Beans, Rose Gold and the teal one in the Elf shadow sticks, the Colourpop shadows(powder and Supershock)and the Revlon cream eyeshadow. I also use a light cool brown eyeshadow in the L’Oréal single eyeshadows as a contour.

[@starwilde4252]

Can’t wait for the other affordable recommendations xx

[@carlagrist5471]

Color stay had a purple that I used as an eyeliner on a bride with a light champagne color that had a slight duo chrome pink flip - it was magical. She couldn’t stop looking at herself she was so pleased.

[@salmomo14]

Oh I was waiting for the mascara at the end! 🤣 Anyway, thank you for the recommendations. Great video!