This did NOT END WELL! | *NEW* Zeesea Subscription Unboxing & Try On!

[@Alexandria-Ryan]

Hey guys! So this unboxing and try on did not end as I hoped! I was really excited for this subscription because of the cute packaging the brand has but I was a little disappointed in the value of the box. HOWEVER, the biggest disappointment comes from how the makeup performed. The eyeshadow was patchy and not very pigmented, the glitter mascara was crunchy and super hard to get off my lashes, and the foundation ended up breaking up on my face and not looking very good at all. You can see what it looks like just after a little bit of wear at the end of the video and things were NOT looking good. But I would love to know what you think! Love ya💖

[@andreatalamantez6000]

Maybe they made the makeup for display purposes?!?!?😮😂😊

[@jordansarjeant7888]

Aurora is Dawn in Italian.

[@xladycaosx]

In terms of shade, Asian foundations usually come in two or three shades only, so you don’t have much of a choice anyway (which is perfectly normal here, most of the population has the same skin shade). Same with eyebrow products, basically almost no one in the general population has light eyebrows naturally. So even without personalization you would have been lucky since you have dark hair. Also, most foundations do include SPF. Personally I never had problems with Asian foundations, even cheap ones, and for my skin they’re far superior to any Western brand (and I can actually find my dead white ghost color 😂) but it will depend on the skin type and how used it is to products with SPF. Also they like the “shiny” and light look here. Can’t talk about the eyeshadow as I don’t use it cos I’m terrible at make up 😂 but I do have a colored mascara from Zeesea and it’s hard to take it off, but that’s true of every single mascara I own from Asian brands -I wonder if the glitter makes it even worse. As for price, here Zeesea is sold in shops regularly and the subscription price is not worth it at all, but in the West with import fees it might be!

[@SimplySteph]

When it comes to Zeesea. Their formulas are very hit-or-miss. Each collection has their standout items. It is a asian brand & Their make up aesthetic is different Then let's say here in the u s. I've gotten some great palettes from them .. I did notice that the items you received in Both subscriptions were from much older Collections. Imo they have improved on their formulas since those collections came out. Not everything mind you, but a lot has improved. It's one of the reasons I didn't grab the subscription bucks but we'll purchase from the site itself.

[@DinkyInky2]

I have had to use the Alice primer, a cushion foundation sponge and a brush to get their liquid foundations to lay nicely, then powder over it with their powder foundation, which makes it look so pretty. I'm rather jelly(yet thankful), as none of my powders have those beautiful embossings(or I'd have had problems using it too!😸😹🎻). The Alice powder compacts are the only ones I'm missing of their special ones, and I hope they and the AiW palettes return soon, though if they're showing up in the mystery boxes, I may have to get one for myself, and save my wallet some grief!😸😹🎻 I'm tempted to say the foundation made the eyeshadows patchy, though I don't have any of the the Maya palettes to compare it with, only some of the Enchanting Egypt British Museum palettes and Kitty/Puppy quads, and they are nicely buildable, and the putty glitters don't move once I put them on, and that's on bare skin. I'm so sad they didn't work on you, as that palette looks so pretty!

[@taradavis2634]

You should get disposable lip brushes so you can try without contamination!!

[@lindatannock]

Great idea!!

[@BamaFreak132009]

Yes!!!

[@carolynsteele9929]

Wonderful idea - I’d really like to see the colors swatched

[@emilymulcahy]

To be fair just opening them they are contaminated, it starts their shelf life and allows any airborne germs to start growing, plus she's talking around them which means aerosolized saliva, etc

[@katherine5797]

Laughing because you think she wouldn’t immediately lose all of them

[@Crckt136]

I immediate thought Alice is Wonderland when she said bunny, teapot, and cake. I think the whole second bag was themed. Beautiful packaging throughout.

[@callysto11]

I knew someone would point that out 😄❤️

[@lindatannock]

I thought that too lol 😆

[@traceymurphy4804]

I actually have one of the Alice in wonderland palettes and, yes, I bought it for the packaging. I agree with the review, so I just keep it to look at

[@buffybrowncoat]

The eyeshadow palette WAS Alice in Wonderland…… I wonder about the lip gloss 🤷‍♀️

[@NoYeahNah]

The palette was Alice in Wonderland theme, and I believe the imprint in the pans forms the White Rabbit's watch. I own palettes from their collaboration with the British History Museum, it is very beautiful (I don't think it was ever marketed or shipped to the US). EDIT: Apparently they are now available on their American website.

[@sadwhitewolf]

You really should order some of those disposable doefoot applicators so that you can try things without contaminating them. They are super cheap

[@nikitatavernitilitvynova]

Or she can do it for cheaper by just scooping some product on her clean hand and use a lip brush or finger. If the hand is clean there's no risk for contamination. Makeup artists do that too.

[@sadwhitewolf]

Those disposable applicators run anywhere between 1 to 2 cents per. So yeah her hand would be cheaper but.... honestly I'm sure she washes her hands frequently but between the dogs and all the product testing she does on the back of them (her hands not the dogs) it might just be a little better to use a disposable applicator if she wants to see what it looks like but still regift it later.

[@rebexxxca6727]

I’ve gotten a lot of Zeesea eyeshadows before and I actually really like them. Most Chinese brands have very low pigment eyeshadows with the idea being you have to build up the color. It makes them more beginner friendly. I’ve personally never had issues with patchiness, so maybe that was the foundation? In general, you kind of have to use Chinese palettes differently from most western palettes

[@theMMAdhatter]

Same, I have the Gayer-Anderson cat palette and it performs like standard Asian beauty eye makeup (light on colour but no problems with patchiness). Just my experience, though!

[@lordvoldemort9132]

I got about 10 from them as well and I don’t have any problem with patchiness

[@cindyholloway8939]

Now your eyes sparkle as much as your wonderful personality. You always bring so much joy

[@Lizard_roses]

I once saw a meme that said that eating boba was "like slurping tadpoles from a pond through a straw" so now you get to be cursed with that too 🤣 I feel the same way, the texture is weird!

[@TheTork66]

🤢

[@queencelestyna]

I will say that different brands have different consistency haha there are some shops I like their teas but not the boba for sure, and others that have great boba texture but limited drink flavors

[@emberynn]

I can't handle boba. Chewy flavorless balls of slime.😂

[@Lisa-je5bb]

They are tapioca pearls..used in tapioca pudding..I only like the pudding

[@sam4lotr]

Oh noooo 😂

[@purpleivy9174]

I have the Sugar Skull palette and really like it. But eyeshadow primer is a must then glitter glue.

[@Naomi-pq6tv]

The moment you described the eyeshadow palette I instantly thought "Alive in Wonderland" I was thinking of the Mad Hatters tea party with the March Hare and the white rabbit The blue eyes look amazing on you

[@smarttechaddict]

The spelling error suited the pallette better 😂

[@michellelasher280]

"Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes....silver white winters that melt into spring....these are a few of my favorite things." 😂

[@kayliharig]

If you'd like to get some use out of those intense lip products, you should try doing a blotted/ ombre lip! Very popular in Asia, it's very flattering and a great way to have some more intense color but less intense! I will usually apply as normal but only to the inner half of each lip and press them together to blend. Give it a shot! Have a great day!!

[@lindsaymarie1984]

I tried this recently & loved the look of it

[@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory]

Lol I had no idea this was trendy to do, it's been my go-to move for years. So many crazy bright or dark lippies look amazing like this. Also, a lip balm high in dimethicone will create a beautiful finish that goes really well with blotted color, kind of the "velvet" look. Palmer's makes both mineral & chemical spf balms with this formula. It always looks gorgeous over a blotted intense shade.

[@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory]

When you say "inner," do you mean vertically or horizontally?

[@kayliharig]

@@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory horizontally, just just where your lips meet

[@brookecharbonneau6842]

Love that you tried out the glitter mascara and blue/glitter eyeshadow palette - too bad it didn't end up working out great (though you had a really cool 2000s vibe). I'd be happy to see a couple more tries of this box, but totally understand if you decide to cancel

[@stefanielucu7365]

I really appreciate that you give us an update because loads of time when I try makeup it looks good but five minutes later, it melts

[@KimQ1425]

My favorite part of this video was the aftermath you filmed! You should definitely put that in the rest of your videos! “Here’s how durable or not these products are” You still looked so good with the blue! That iridescent mascara and eyeshadow were so pretty!!

[@staceyburge8598]

For lipstick try-ons, you can buy disposable single use applicators, so that you could try it on but still keep it germ free so that it could be used by someone else.

[@abbywittkopp4674]

As you're getting ready for the advent calendar season, I would LOVE to see a nail polish calendar!

[@Siriastimeflies]

I'm glad you tried it! I got this subscription for 3 months, and I enjoyed receiving items I normally would not have bought, with very pretty packaging. Maybe I'll rarely use them, but I like owning them. I also have a hard time working with the eyeshadows (and it's a shame bc their palettes are so pretty!) but everything else works fine. I'm fairly confident you did not fill in a questionnaire with your colors, they just have a very small range when it comes to skin products. Fair with dark hair, you fit in their standards. I'd like to see a few more of these! Maybe 6 months?

[@karina.moraga]

@alexandriaryan you should just get a metal makeup palette, put a bit of the lip stuff on the palette and use a lip brush if you are unsure. Then you can still give it away because it isnt used. Just a thought!

[@Areananight]

To complete the look you need blue lipstick. Complete the frosty look. I think it all would look really cute if put together differently.

[@RodneyAndMeVideos]

Glitter mascara on the bottom lashes was such a good idea! I wasn't sold on that mascara until then. Now I need it. Looked amazing on top of the black!

[@oreosandacid]

The color is absolutely BEAUTIFUL on you!! I agree the quality is not great but the color really makes your eyes pop😍

[@aurelijabud]

1. Use flat brushes 2. Dab the color. 3. Reaply the first color after puting on color on the moving part of the lid. 4. A little cleanlines is needed in your technique 😊

[@mayleneguerrero]

I really enjoyed this subscription box for about 6 months, then the amount of items went down and so did the size of things, for example getting the larger pallets and lip kits with 4 colors vs the little pallets that are either in the acrylic clear cases or a travel size quads. I did email them one month because I received 4 very small items and thought something was missing, but nope that's all I was supposed to get. I decided it wasn't worth the price so I let it go.

[@aly5784]

Given the video title I was expecting more of a train wreck, but I felt like your cool tone look was AMAZING! Until the update 😢 I'd love to see you do a similar look with a better formula and some eyeshadow primer. Especially with Halloween coming up your look was giving me some inspiration.

[@MsEpilady]

A lot of the Zeesea items are available on Amazon with prices ranging all over the place, but at least you could get an idea of some of the products they have available. Have you ever tried Google lens for translating? It actually works pretty well. 🤗

[@lucifera1456]

Eyeshadow primer really does make a big difference! A lot of people think that its the same as putting concealer or foundation on there but it really performs totally different. Robert Welsh has a video explaining it. Also for glitters always use glitter glue!

[@WillSing4TP]

Yes yes yes. What you said. Eyeshadow primer definitely makes a difference.

[@CarolineB655]

I use black mascara and do my eyelash tips with color. Actually looks good!

[@MollyMcCarthy8]

I don't know if you'll ever see this, but after hearing on a few different videos how you're not feeling well and your eyes are feeling heavy, and a few other things. If you haven't had your thyroid checked I highly reccomend it. You've described so many things I suffered with before being diagnosed with hypothyroidism and thyroid eye disease.

[@margieryne6220]

Hi sweet girl, that looked so uncomfortable that my eyes were hurting! I just enjoy watching your videos because you’re so darn cute & funny! Pray your fur babies are doing well! Sending prayers, love and hugs!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🐾🐾❤️

[@keepsmiling1460]

Hope you feel better soon, Sending love and hugs from England. I Love when you do make up looks that are outside your comfort zone Ally. I normally think they suit you even though you don't seem to like it. Was great to see a new subscription box today however after watching the full video don't think this one's worth keeping for the price the quality wasn't there. It's a shame because it all looked nice. As always love when you do try on. Look forward to your next video.

[@tiffanysadlertlc]

I think you should try the other pallet and maybe one more box??? The packaging is so cute and the foundation looks really good. Get well sweetie!

[@kanadiangurl]

You could get a q-tip and just get a small amount of items you're not sure if you will like so you aren't contaminating the product but can still swatch it

[@jackiemillerjustjaxs2]

Yes there was an Alice eye shadow that's sold out now. You can choose your colors. And disposable lip or eyeshadow brushs will help

[@rachela2727]

That look is amazing!! Super proud of you for trying something different ❤

[@nfcapps]

Alex, you really must have a glitter glue for these types of eyeshadows. It's specifically formulated for the eyes and "locks" the glitter into place. Give it another try with the correct supporting tools.

[@debedout34]

Love love love “glitter to the rescue“!

[@PaganPunk]

I'm sure that glittery mascara just goes onto the tips of your lashes....After black mascara is applied!....Ive seen my youngest daughter do that with different colours! ❤

[@Ashiesylver]

Hey Alexandria! Looking forward to the video! Btw, have you cancelled the past disappointing subscriptions?! Dont let the ADHD tax get you! x

[@lShishkaBerryl]

Lol ADHD tax, I love it. Well the phrase, not the actual thing 😅

[@fuzzyporcupine181]

90s have came back around in fashion and makeup 😂 it was bound to happen I had the glitter mascara and loved it

[@Jessica-ov4dj]

There were supposed to be five items in the second one: there was a second powder (Zeesea x The British Museum Silky Powder), judging by another user's unboxing

[@mercedesvelasquez8781]

That stabby star shape bit at the end of the mascare is to maoe it easier to separate your eye lashes especially at the those iner corners so having this shape it helps avoid spider looking lashes...

[@letdanielletellyou]

You knock yourself to much because you always find away to make it work even if it shotty stuff. We live ya ❤

[@solopolitica]

You could apply the lip colors with a q-tip instead of the doe foot. No transfer and it should stay sanitary!

[@zarennaangel1198]

You can use your phone to translate the packaging

[@celinamckenzie8658]

I think the blue eyeshadow made your green eyes pop 😍

[@rjohnson5853]

Bunny+teapot+cake, I'm thinking, is along the Alice in Wonderland theme, but I don't know where the spaceship comes in 😂

[@jasmirris]

I'm thinking it's supposed to be a clock.

[@christinacrump6881]

I would try at least one more box of that subscription. That way you get a second chance to maybe like the products.

[@cylversprings]

The best thing I think you got was the inside plastic of the candy skull plastic. I have a killer craft I can make with that.

[@jenknight761]

You should get some disposable spoolies/doughfoot/lip brushes/eye brow brushes to still be able to swatch them, and pass along as well

[@FrizzyFranny82]

There is an Ailce in Wonderland eyeshadow pallette and it's the colours you love

[@kamanama3671]

You can use a Q-tip to try items on by touching the day if it was a clean Q-tip and then applying it to your lips it’ll be fine

[@danasaley2025]

I actually think that make up look is adorable. Looks like the quality of dollar store makeup.

[@TabithaYouTube]

I love brown sugar black boba milk tea with extra boba (not the popping boba, the chewy boba) it’s so good! 😍 I always get zero sugar too because it’s sweet enough on its own.

[@jenniferdevinney541]

I dont want to impose medical advice where it wasn't requested, because i know thats a pet peeve of mine. But you remind menof me when my Ehlers Danlos Syndrome started bothering me. It took me 10 years for docs to find out what was going on with me. If the symptoms look like you it might be something to look into! I wish you luck!

[@northernbeautygal]

You pulled off a great look 👀! I do really like it. I have to tell you that I seen a few other content creators that use to get this Zeesea subscription and they stopped because the makeup was awful. Believe me when I say it did not get better. There may be a hit or miss product here and there in the boxes but it definitely is not worth the price. Especially with the shipping. I would just cancel to be honest. There are far more subscription options that you could get that would be well worth it. Thanks for sharing Alexandria and I am so glad you showed us what happened right after you filming this video. ♥️

[@Qu33nSmil3y]

9:20 this drives me insane! I think you should use a clean brush and get the product on there to see if it will actually work for you! Or swipe the doe foot on a clean plate and then use your finger to swatch, that way you aren’t contaminating the product but you’re also trying it.

[@jennicadelgado220]

There is a whole Alice & Wonderland collection with them!! It’s sooo adorable! They have a few collabs that are gorgeously done

[@madmudd96]

Your lashes look like Tinsel!! 🤩

[@WonderKitty24]

I want that mascara!! I like to put on a base of black before colors like that.

[@sarahdraxler2739]

I think you should try some more months before deciding. Definitely would recommend using a primer from a previous box/calendar for these eye looks though. It was totally Claire’s 2000s fairy princess look before it started melting. Middle school me is very jealous! Watching you unbox these is so fun and wholesome. Love it

[@kamanama3671]

oh yeah, so many interesting luxe you could do for winter with that mascara. Please combine it with some snowflake facial stickers.

[@jicolourist]

You should try eye primer before doing your eye powder. The shadow really does stick better.

[@Ardentbluesky89]

I love your unboxing and advent calendars! My daughter in law and I love your content 💕

[@melissagardner6701]

Hi Alexandria. I was told awhile ago that the reason for my thinning hair could potentially be from coloring it. I stopped immediately. And finally after a year its starting to feel fuller again.

[@ayazenoria8781]

Thank you for showing this set! I've seen the Sugar skull palette and debated gifting it to my friend who adores sugar skulls but it seems like the packaging is the best part of it. Not worth the $30 on Amazon that it would cost when I've seen better quality from cheaper brands. Still a cute package!

[@Hera_Aphrodite]

The “fresh” look I do like, saying that I would also never realistically wear it as I’m now in my mid 30’s but for teens 20’s it would be a eye catching look. The 2mins update though 😬, yeah not so great. Perhaps a primer would of helped with that but the mascara not drying? Not sure how one would tackle that.

[@AnnemarieFL]

I wonder what things would look like layered over their primer. I know you don’t typically use it but it might help in your dry clingy areas or under the eyeshadow!

[@lordvoldemort9132]

I got nearly zeesea palettes (except 2 I believe) and I don’t have a problem when i prime(with color) that makes bold colors pop and less patchy since colorful eyeshadow are harder to make than neutrals

[@pellweasley6935]

I wonder if the shiny mascara would look cool with a dark smokey shadow look!

[@brittanymaynor6355]

It might just be the camera but your hair and brows look cool toned and it looks great. You can totally do cool tone! I almost wonder if you’re neutral

[@alyssiar1]

oh! i have a full eyeshadow pallet and i like a lipstick from the same brand as the primer

[@marilynng2877]

You can use the Aurora mascara in your hair for some Spice Girls kind of look😉

[@creselin3029]

The packaging on the Alice in Wonderland palettes are super super cute! I almost bought one for packaging alone! It's too bad that one of those palettes weren't included in this.

[@meganclow6959]

For your eyebrow hairs you should get some GrandeBrow, that crap is EXPENSIVE, but my eyebrows are so big and full and glorious now! I just wait for sales to stock up on it 😅

[@rebeccamassey5176]

The first thing I thought of when you showed the second eyeshadow pallet was Alice in Wonderland. ❤️

[@IAmTheOnlyChanel]

I liked this boxes! There So cute I’ve wanted to try this brand for years and just haven’t. There like a middle end Chinese brand their packaging is gorgeous on everything

[@musiclove4635]

I think using an eyeshadow primer would work best. There is one specifically for glitter shades by NYX that i use for both matte and glitter shadows. That probably would solve the problem. They're definitely fun colors but im like you Alex where i typically don't venture i to the wild side either.

[@kimcuret4800]

Came here to say I’m 56 and LOVE that mascara!!! Must. Find. Some!

[@jl98469]

The purple colour you put on first, was pretty on you!

[@IllyDragonfly]

Yeah, bubble tea is a bit weird, sometimes I feel like I'm drinking sweet tea while chewing on fish eggs 0.o BUT I do like a lot hot chocolate milky tea with tapioca balls, they do melt a bit and the constistency is less bizarre.

[@catherinepearson1282]

For trying on lip product you could always use a little cotton bud that way it's still clean in case it's not something you like but you still get a try on ❤

[@TheGreenTulips]

Advent Calendars ❤❤ Could you please try the Ulta - All I Want advent calendar and more food advent calendars this year 🥰

[@kategrossi8717]

I saw the other day on the walmart app that they now have a beauty subscription box too. I think its just trial size items.. but might be something to look into..

[@adl2624]

I actually really like the blue make up look you created. You are definitely an inspiration. Even if you don’t think you are you still help me I’m worse than you are lol you say you’re bad at making up but I must be 10 times worse or 100 times worse who knows. I love watching your videos, though Even the old ones that have nothing to do with today.

[@margaretriley9146]

Hope you'll feel better real soon..!! 🙏

[@Lnbks1]

Alexandria!! The FABFITFUN advent calendar is on sale now! I hope you get that one and unbox it! I’m so excited! 😍

[@Alexandria-Ryan]

It’s in my cart!🥰

[@Lnbks1]

@@Alexandria-Ryan I knew you’d be right on top of it! Totally digging all of your content and can’t wait for advent calendar season! 💗💗 xoxo!

[@kerrywood407]

I love the blue look on you I want to try blue now haha but not sure i have any. Hope you feel better soon xx

[@ys1876]

Id love if you’d try a cool toned neutral look, like with cooler browns than you normally do and a cooler bronzer & blush and even just gloss or a coolish brown lippy. One day! Lol always love watching you and unfortunately I think that box is a no go.. I wouldn’t trust the shadows either but def not worth it!

[@Hey_there_its_hanna]

That mascara looks like so much fun. I had a silver one once I'd gotten through Avon in the early 2000s and loved it. The duochrome is a really nice update to that kind of thing. Also obsessed with boba - there's a place near me that does a brown sugar milk tea latte and it's so good! Yes, the tapioca take a bit to get used to but if you had Orbitz soda when you were a kid it's kinda similar (yes, I was also obsessed with that lol). I get the texture thing tho - I hate the jelly teas for the same reason 😅

[@Its_me_Debi]

They do have a wonderful setting powder

[@theseinstrumentals]

Omg I absolutely had a mascara like that and I loved it. I saw the blue and I was like oh it’s probably not glittery though like mine and it was lol. I got mine from Claire’s and wore it when I was 13/14 and have pined for it since it dried

[@arleneg1813]

I had one of their glitter mascara but it didn’t show at all. Looks like they have a couple of Alice eye palettes, but they used to have some other more beautiful palettes.

[@cbjk2929]

You should get some disposable 1 time use wands so you can try something one time without contamination

[@brandiandersen5273]

I love boba ❤ the texture is so good

[@sarahweber7005]

Have you ever considered downloading a translate app just to see what the product says it is? i know you can just scan the packaging and it’ll give a rough idea what it says :)

[@lordvoldemort9132]

You need to prime with most colorful eyeshadow to get the full color and make it less patchy, foundation have moisture and shouldn’t the mixed with eyeshadow. Same with concealer

[@ritafoster8625]

I thought it was going to be a mess, but somehow, you make it look good

[@jenniferwestover9834]

I would at least try the other eye shadow pallet you received before I cancelled, but I am a huge sucker for cute packaging. 😂

[@aponinaapu2973]

goldfish, yea thats fit

[@mommagoody4]

Bless your heart punkin 😮 that was difficult. Looked pretty good once on but wow not worth it if it has that much fallout. Love your videos!