A lot of Aussies are happy for MCo Beauty because they are not given access to so many brands in the US, Canada, UK and Europe. They just aren't shipped to Australia. For this reason, I feel MCo Beauty is necessary at the moment.🤔
@lish60265 ай бұрын
Agree. And the price point of things down here now. So many foundations now approaching the $100 mark at sephora and mecca. It's crazy. They've gone up so much
@purpleivy91745 ай бұрын
I totally agree. I’ve been saying this for a while, yet no one has chosen to add that to their. It’s getting to the point of being annoying that that information is out there, yet it’s not being taken into consideration.
@mistyvinotango19475 ай бұрын
Came to say this. Also NO ONE in Australia is buying MCo at Woolies or Elf at Priceline and thinking we’re getting Charlotte. Like, the idea that we could be mistakenly buying one of these products believing it’s CT or Drunk Elephant or any other high end brand is just nonsense.
@sonjawilliams9895 ай бұрын
MCo Beauty sold here in Australia is comparatively expensive.
@wombatlittle15 ай бұрын
No it's not @@sonjawilliams989
@UnpurrfectRobyn5 ай бұрын
I'm really happy with my elf dupes. I'm happy with the quality and the money I'm saving. I'm happy for Aussies, who frankly do not have affordable access to a lot of western brands, to have a brand like this.
@aliciarojo33385 ай бұрын
Show us more dupes, please! I love how well you explain all the details and specifics that make or break a product but regular consumers might not realize. Thank you!
@onewhisper220055 ай бұрын
What I noticed with the MCo dupes….the outer packaging looked exact in a lot of cases, but the shades inside were VASTLY different. Personally, I care more about the shade matching and formula being similar than the outer packGing
@LulyTubee5 ай бұрын
No. No. Alexis, let's discuss this eyeshadow on your eyeballs 🤭. IM LOVING IT! but for real Thank you ladies for your work , ❤ you 🍒
@loveit74845 ай бұрын
@@LulyTubee YES! I was struck by how stunning it looked as well. Please tell us what you used. I kept looking at your eyes the entire videp. It was, stunningly beautiful.
@thelipsticklesbians5 ай бұрын
Thank you this was nabla cosmetics actually!
@catherineechevarria89725 ай бұрын
Ok but which one. Please share! @thelipsticklesbians
@yves.saint.lauren5 ай бұрын
loooooving this eye look, just gorgeous! would watch 100 more hours of dupe comparisons :)
@yesseniaflower5 ай бұрын
Just hearing Alexis talk about these products in such detail is so entertaining. Please show more dupes, i love this!❤
@barbarawright91235 ай бұрын
Alexis, I love the patient, thorough way you share your vast database of product knowledge with us! O never miss one of your videos. Thank you so much!!
@alexsummers18974 ай бұрын
I love that you aren’t just going “they look the same” and that you are giving us really amazing detail. Thank you so much for your knowledge
@forreal12765 ай бұрын
Eye make up is gorgeous! You look very rested and youthful! Please we need this look. Inspiring me to start my own channel 😭
@thelipsticklesbians5 ай бұрын
You can do it!
@satiricgames21295 ай бұрын
Australia and nz get screwed over so much with Cosmetic cost so we love any affordable dupes.
@joannataitimu-kidd51585 ай бұрын
I would love to see a comparison of the flawless pressed powder! The Charlotte one is almost $100 in NZ and the MCo is $25. Thank you!!
@monicapatton14055 ай бұрын
I bought the pressed powder. I used it a few times and now it sits in the drawer. I didn’t think it was very special. But maybe others can chime in.
@joannataitimu-kidd51585 ай бұрын
@@monicapatton1405 thank you!!
@ninjajohanna2 ай бұрын
Wow that goes pretty deep, sooo interesting!! You know so well what you're talking about, lots of respect to that!! ❤❤❤
@michelleb86585 ай бұрын
Omg what is on your eyes?! It's gorgeous!
@dianafry4785 ай бұрын
I would love to see your thoughts on more dupes. Your explanation of the differences makes it easy to understand. One thing you didn't mention is M Co sales. The small price difference disappears at 40 to 50 % off. Please do the Kosa's. I haven't tried them but do love my M Co dupes especially at 50% off 😊
@maryarmstrong22315 ай бұрын
The Elf Halo glow stuff is similar to the Mco in that it has a tad more coverage on me and less translucent pearl than the CT. I love them both and am giving the MCo serious side eye. Plus the ELF is $11-$13 cheaper than the FAUXstralian
@Xtremeraverbaby875 ай бұрын
I like dupes tbh if they're good, i have a couple of alter ego palettes that i couldnt get of ND originals as they're not sold any more and im pleased to be able to have them whatever way i can Your eyeshadow look is gorgeous btw 👌
@wombatlittle15 ай бұрын
@@Xtremeraverbaby87 I love Alter Ego I think they are good quality
@katfayegarrett38725 ай бұрын
Your eyeshadow looks amazing ❤
@thelipsticklesbians5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀 it’s nabla! Will post a video soon on them too
@jennifermolina43965 ай бұрын
I'm glad that you didn't discourage people from buying MCo Beauty. A lot of companies dupe products, and no one says anything. I'm unsure why people were so hard up for this brand. I'm looking forward to trying some of their products.
@Inspired2Bee5 ай бұрын
Alexis, Thank you, for sharing your knowledge. Christina, Thank you, for being behind the camera! Continued success.
@thelipsticklesbians5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@michellenieto29215 ай бұрын
A solid assist 😅I know we’ve all been wondering and curious about the copy righting skirting 😏because we need all the info as you said preferences and budgets drive our purchases and even if your budget is banging it didn’t get that way by buying bogus products
@JM.jackie5 ай бұрын
Can you compare the flawless filter/ mco with the elf version please ❤
@leelee23504 ай бұрын
Excellent video, so much detail, I'm impressed.
@rachelroberts38165 ай бұрын
I need to know exactly what you have on your eyes!!! Love the whole look...❤❤❤❤need that in my life😊
@mandeepkaur26385 ай бұрын
Great review! Please try their version of summer Fridays lip oil
@Sherralyn5 ай бұрын
I have very little sympathy for multiple million/billion dollar companies whose products are way, way overpriced to start with. I just don't pay for a name. I'm over it. Good for Mcobeauty.
@avad886825 күн бұрын
You wouldn't feel that way if it was one of your product being duped.
@frenchiesaparis57414 ай бұрын
Great informative video. I’m Australian, personally don’t use MCo but it’s interesting to see it explained like this. Thank you from a new subscriber 🇦🇺❤️
@-MEL16-A.O.C5 ай бұрын
Awsome those dupes are incredible 😳😉 And we need a short on your makeup pleaaase 😁😊
@thelipsticklesbians5 ай бұрын
Coming soon!
@theRealSara5 ай бұрын
More of these!! Love them!
@bil86474 ай бұрын
The word dupe has two meanings here. To duplicate someone else's products and to dupe people as in to defraud them. Creating a dupe of someone else's products means they don't have to put in time or money for the research for product development and marketing research for packaging. If your product is so good, why make it look like someone else's and not your own? It's lazy at best and immoral at worst. I watched the interview with the founder of MCO. She clearly states she doesn't care how many small brands and independents she puts under.
@Lyvvie5 ай бұрын
Mco has been aggressively marketing in Woolworths grocery stores in Australia with a large area in the aisle and multiple end caps. So many of the dupes are by brands that we cannot get here; why the Aussie hate, brands? I have tried their Dior PH blush dupes and they're interesting but I only ever see 2-3 shades. Their Birthday Cake Butter Balm is quite nice, I don't feel glitter on my lips. I do use the Mega Balm every day and carry one in my bag but it's not a strong dupe of the Kahi Multibalm (If that's who they were copying? They go after K-Beauty, too!) with scent, taste, and longevity in the Kahi is luxe where Megabalm is easy to have everywhere like a giant chapstick I can use on hands and face. If it had sunscreen too I'd have it in my pocket.
@mjw11115 ай бұрын
Yes, please review them all!!!!!
@cmaden785 ай бұрын
I am super grateful for your channel! Thank u so much for the knowledge y'all bless us with. It was/is so needed. You explain it so well. Thank u❤✨
@thelipsticklesbians5 ай бұрын
So sweet thank you!
@Diana-fg2vy5 ай бұрын
Being in NZ it took a full year to get an MmCo filter foundation I mix with a light wet n wild foundation. Its hard to find Elf here maybe in Auckland or some rando pharmacy
@joshprice87675 ай бұрын
you need to do more of there. Genius.
@jenn84595 ай бұрын
I used to love CT until I discovered the L'oreal Glotion 😁
@stephgreen30705 ай бұрын
Elf Halo Glow is a really nice product as well, for the price point.
@krissymc70854 ай бұрын
Love the glowtion...how is Charlotte Tilbury's one compared to glowtion?
@pepper50145 ай бұрын
I LOVE your videos!! Could you please let us know what is on your eyes??? LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Maybe a tutorial on it!!???
@wombatlittle15 ай бұрын
Your eye makeup is stunning 😍
@heatherhouse83115 ай бұрын
Question, KVD gel contour used to be a HG for me. Now when I wear it, it just looks like a huge dark patch. I know there are a lot of variables, but what’s your opinion on what’s happening?
@GLAMGENX5 ай бұрын
I think MCo has a glassier look than CT flawless .. I like them both.. just used them both today, was happy with final look.
@rachjade87855 ай бұрын
As long as the dupe is a really good product I have no problem with dupes. Life is expensive (thank you cost of living crisis) and no one knows whether I’m wearing CT or Elf so why would I buy something I can’t afford when I can get a cheaper version?
@lisasuurmeyer46685 ай бұрын
Thank you Alexis. Not a m co product, but could you please do a review of the catrice flawless filter dupe of the Charlotte tilbury HFF. I loved the Charlotte version pre inflation but it is not in my budget anymore. I’d also like less pearl as I have more lines now that I’m in my late 40’s. Thank you for all the education you provide!❤ great job as always!
@chickadee8185 ай бұрын
I love your videos! Such great information ❤
@thelipsticklesbians5 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@sallygreer56785 ай бұрын
I want to see the other dupes!!!
@JeannetteRiquelhmeMUA5 ай бұрын
Very good video! Very informative and interesting ❤
@aliciarojo33385 ай бұрын
Whats on your eyes? Everyone else seems to love it, too!!!❤
@beckstairs5 ай бұрын
What color and brand is your eyeshadow? It’s stunning !
@thelipsticklesbians5 ай бұрын
It’s nabla!! I will do a video soon on them too ❤️
@kuromameshiba44185 ай бұрын
beautiful eye makeup today
@blushy30015 ай бұрын
I use the elf. Love that one.
@Fish_FL.5 ай бұрын
Oooh, is there a dupe for Drunk Elephant’s “Pro-Tini” or whatever it’s called? I was given a sample and the fragrance… OMG!, the perfume-y scent does NOT fade. I think it’s the lilies extract or what ever essential oil, flower product(s) that are in there.
@loveit74845 ай бұрын
I love these type of videos. QUESTION: Im so over the metallic sheen highlighters. Could you do a video on these? Could you suggest a highlighter that does not look robot metallic?
@monicapatton14055 ай бұрын
Have you tried Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips All-in-1 Custom Nude Palette for Face & Eyes, Warm Nude?
@loveit74845 ай бұрын
@@monicapatton1405 I havent. Thank you for the suggestion! I'll look into it.
@monicapatton14055 ай бұрын
@@loveit7484 it’s a continued recommendation of Tati’s. I finally bought it 6mos-a year ago after hearing her talk about it yet again. It’s really gorgeous.
@brianbenitez-qo2ck5 ай бұрын
I thought you were gonna talk about the ingredients 😭 and perhaps if they were similar. For me what’s most important when comparing a cheaper more affordable option vs a higher end product, is the skincare or ingredients that are inside the product. I want my makeup now to have skincare in it and I’m willing to fork out extra coin if the product has more benefits in it the way higher end makeup tends to be marketed as. I would have loved to have known if the mco also had skincare benefits inside too
@dashaw5 ай бұрын
The mascara !!!
@katdabrat552622 күн бұрын
I find it really strange that American beauty influencers are angry about a product being duped. Corporations don't care about us lol. MCO beauty has been a game changer in Australia. They make extremely good dupes of makeup that is unavailable in our country. Sure they can change the packaging, but personally it helps me understand which product it is a dupe of. I am going to keep buying MCO products because why would I pay more for the exact same ingredients? Im curious though why do the beauty influencers care so much about MCO beauty existing?
@MissReneeMichelle5 ай бұрын
This is fascinating. 👁️👄👁️
@AnhNPham-dz2cvАй бұрын
People get mad about copies and doups... But if you have a shirt that's $200, and a shirt that's $50... your gonna go for the $50 shirt.😂 It's instinctual! I have both.. CT is expensive. That's for sure.. if you can't afford, you know what yo buy. There's definitely a slight difference, of course. For lips, I'm ride or die with CT. 😂
@aarontheabc5 ай бұрын
💙💙💙
@zayn1815 ай бұрын
There’s dupes then there’s just ripping off someone’s original idea
@sallyfields23855 ай бұрын
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@empresswu70595 ай бұрын
I find MCO obnoxious.im not attracted to their products at all.
@J_monii5 ай бұрын
Did you change the name of your channel? I swear on here you went with lipstick lesbians? Am I wrong? ❤❤
@thelipsticklesbians5 ай бұрын
The lipstick lesbians ❤️
@justanotherfraghead5 ай бұрын
Cosmetic elegance and sophistication 🙄 MCo is making types of products that are not easily available in AU. So yes I don’t really think it’s something to create such a fuss about. Nobody here in AU is confusing MCo for anything else especially for these prices 🤷🏽♀️ Can’t believe people are b**thurt about this lol
@susanagomez9555 ай бұрын
Australian products are not aviable without 35% Customs + Custom taxes + Customs handling so, one product that is 50 $ in USA you will pay around 75 to 80 $ in the European Union Countries...as brands like Charlotte Tilbury have a warehouse in a European Union Country we don't pay those high custom taxes and custom rights so at the end yes, CT is expensive but MCo will be as expensive if not more....will you pay more or the same for a "dupe" of a product if this "dupe" holds a lower quality? Obviously NO, thanks. Elf mini palettes costs like 5 $ and if you want one here you will pay around 18 $. So for us here in European Union Countries it has become more of what is aviable and how foreigner brands think on us or not (remember UK is not an EU country so anything you buy there you will pay a lot). I know EU is protecting the European brands (not only about makeup) but even for brands sold by Sephora like Natasha Denona. Natasha Denona midi palettes are 68$ in USA and the same palette in Sephora Spain is 75€ and that is 81$ for the same exact product. Remember when people bought alcohol and tobacco in the duty free or when travelling? I do exactly the same with makeup products when I travel to USA. Stack like 5 mascaras, 3 palettes, 4 blushes etc etc. If I'm going to pay the same...and being a 61woman who already tried SO many "dupes" and knows that the quality has a price (and never found any amazing, excellent and perfec "dupe") ...no, I'm using my money in the products that are the best for me and not interested in "dupes" from people that are NOT using the highest quality. I can understand AU consumers that would pay so much for the originals and if I couldn't get the original and wanted to try something, maybe that would be a good option. For us in EU is quite the contrary, cheapest to buy good quality ONLY if the brand has a warehouse in any EU country. Weirdest thing is... there are a lot of BIG brands that prefer not to open a warehouse in EU and loose millions of customers.
@trishamarie5 ай бұрын
I feel like that brand is theft, not dupes. Stealing isn’t cute, no matter how big or small your brand is.
@singerdude19925 ай бұрын
Part of me agrees, but part of me feels like certain LUXURY brands are just being elitist and need to be knocked down a peg. Also, these luxury brands aren't carried in numerous countries so it fills a market that Charlotte and others haven't gotten to.
@glittersloth115 ай бұрын
From a legal standpoint, it is not unlawful for third party competitors to create the same, or a similar, product. So long as any intellectual property rights or protections aren't being infringed, it isn't theft. If a brand has not obtained a patent, copyright or trademark for various elements of a product, it's usually because a particular aspect of the product is not sufficiently new, original or innovative. This is actually a good thing as it prevents any one brand or company from having a monopoly over a specific area of the industry. Imagine how unfair it would be to both the industry and the consumers if only one brand were allowed to make a blurring primer or a satin finish foundation. It allows the industry as a whole to thrive, rather than just a few major brands, and also allows for consumers to choose which brands/products suit their needs and budget.
@FoxxyFire-HellFrost5 ай бұрын
I find it absurd that some brands will charge you $50+ and a lot of that is for packaging and for the name. In fact, some reviewers try these expensive products and tell you it isn't worth the price and the quality isn't actually that good. So why would I not go for a more affordable product with similar, if not better, results? It isn't stealing. It's creating a more affordable alternative. It is not okay to gatekeep makeup because most people can't afford a $50 concealer or a $70 powder. Besides, this is how the world works. A new invention or innovation enters the market, then whatever isn't patented is imitated because it is profitable. This isn't unique to cosmetics. It happens with anything and everything you purchase in life.
@jenc40165 ай бұрын
MCo products are fantastic quality. You are reaching in these reviews. I have literally never heard anyone use the term “cosmetic elegance” sounds like a fancy way of saying “overpriced products with less pigment”
@thelipsticklesbians5 ай бұрын
Cosmetic elegance is a real term not something made up. Perhaps it’s not something you’ve seen used by influencers, but it is used in the development of beauty products describing texture and sensation. And it’s not just for dupes. For example, prescription products at a derms are not so cosmetically elegant regarding texture, packaging, sensations. You can make a base that’s functional, but the sensation may not be so elegant, or the packaging. So there is a price to sensations and packaging that are elevated. Think five star hotel vs two star hotels. Hope this helps ❤️
@abigailsara5 ай бұрын
I don't purchase counterfeit designer bags or knocks off because I believe it's wrong to steal someone else's designs and work, I wouldn't purchase a counterfeit or knock off Lexus. Same with getting makeup from temu that's a knock off of a brand. Dupes are one thing, like e.l.f coming out with blush wands and tarte then following, they aren't trying to pretend to be the real product. No one would ever confuse e.l.f with Charlotte Tilbury but these Mco products are the more expensive version of temu products, almost exact copies, intended to make people think they are the real deal, whether the brand will acknowledge it or not. My mom, for instance, doesn't know anything about makeup, if I sent her a picture of a Drunk Elephant product as something I wanted for my birthday, if she was in store and saw the Mco, she would most likely think she was buying the real Drunk Elephant. Yes, it's up to consumers to know what they are buying but it's also up to brands to have integrity and not almost completely copy another brand. I know Benefit sued e.l.f over one of their mascaras and e.l.f argued that no one would reasonably think that they wrre the same, price wise and packaging wise, they were somewhat similar but no where near this level of copying. Dupes are fine but knock offs are not.
@glittersloth115 ай бұрын
The thing is..whether you use the term "dupe" or "knockoff" the topic is subjective. Brands are not legally (or otherwise) bound to have any integrity (as nice as that would be). Just as consumers are not forced to be loyal to one brand only. There are many legal freedoms afforded within the beauty industry - one of which is that it is not unlawful for a third party competitor to create a similar or exact product based on another brand's product. Unless there is clear infringement of copyrights, trademarks or patents, the waters can get extremely muddy when trying to prove theft of something that has not been legally deemed as sufficiently original, new or innovative.
@scooby1970m5 ай бұрын
It is just make-up plagiarism. Let the real artist do all the quality formulation and then dive in and take advantage of the work while offering very little to the mix. Quality will always speak no matter what.
@mystic_mimi215 ай бұрын
Maybe instead of the word ‘sophisticated’ use complex or evolved? sophisticated I think has a bias particularly when paired with an expensive price.