WORST LUXURY MAKEUP OF 2020: FAILS & REGRETS!

[@lizabethhuntley9360]

The main reason I appreciate the fails videos is that a lot of brands heavily discounted their poor selling products during the holiday sales so it’s good to have it in my mind ahead of time what was disappointing so I’m not tempted by the low prices.

[@msjones2352]

Yes, this is so true!!

[@winniedai3067]

Erin, your videos are always so incredibly set up and filmed. You've easily become one of my favorite KZbinrs!

[@AshleyLamora]

She is great

[@lisbetsoda4874]

And so well-spoken

[@sukhilatif5431]

It's interesting to see what your fails are Erin and your reasons for considering them so. Great video!

[@hwingo35]

I love a fail video, only because that’ll keep me from buying crap.

[@marydonovan4174]

Well said

[@susanmccarthy7048]

Erin, I have always loved how honest you are when reviewing products! Thank you so much!😇

[@callsgirl22]

This was INCREDIBLY helpful! The main reason I watch makeup channels is to determine how to spend my beauty budget. I had fomo over a few items you mentioned (CT super blue, Dior concealer & Byredo) after hearing your opinion I feel validated for not purchasing; and now I know about customer service & return policies for companies I have little experience with. TY!! You’re a class act through & through, felt like you navigated this unnecessarily touchy subject with finesse and sweetness ❤️ 👍🏽💄

[@aliciabrodie3494]

Thank you for telling us all about your fails! I find the info SO useful. Who wants to waste their money? It's nice to know all of the details you add, because it makes it so easy to guess if the product would be a fail for myself personally as well as for you!

[@AshleyLamora]

I can't wait to see your best of beauty 2020

[@OnTheRightEconomics]

Thank you for your honesty and balance - definitely helps me in avoiding being wasteful!

[@tanyawood275]

No need to apologize to anyone for a makeup or skincare product! They are so personal to everyone. What works for some will not work for others and of course share what works well and what is "average" or a complete" No" for you. It will help us make better decisions on some of what we purchase. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@michellemccartney7559]

I love watching all your videos! This type of video is helpful just as much as the best buys and things you love. Beauty products can be so expensive so knowing what works or doesn’t work can help you weigh up what to avoid especially shopping online. Looking forward to the next video! Happy holidays! Ps just bought my first ever pat McGrath haul, loving your lipstick 💕

[@neenubains5270]

Erin, you're stunning! And you're so well spoken and put together. My biggest regret is the C/Tilbury e/s palette in Golden Goddess. You have to REALLY work at it to make the colours appear. The e/s are nothing like how they market them! I'm with you 100%.

[@Shoshana_Grace]

I would LOVE it if you did a tutorial using the Bobbi Brown High Bar palette. I just got it, and am intimidated, but every time you wear it in your videos I love it!

[@literallyheather]

Great video. You give us such great information and even with a negative review, you are so gracious.💖

[@vcolozzi]

I love your hair and turtleneck! I also love fails videos. It’s a great way to know if our taste in makeup is similar. I don’t think this is too negative at all!

[@monicavedani5190]

Erin, I love this kind of video and really appreciate your sincerity and your attitude. In any kind video, really. It would be great if you could also do a video on your skincare product fails (if any, of course) ❤️

[@Bonbon-zl4eb]

Great video Erin! Thanks for all your honesty on products.

[@leidisflores4040]

Thanks for your honesty. I agree with a lot of your fails and regrets especially with the CT walk of no shame eye pot. It was such a disappointment, very little product for the price. It looked great online but in person, it lacked luster.

[@pursefixation8995]

Erin, you look gorgeous in pink!:-) I like this kind of videos of fails and regrets. I have four of the products you mentioned. The Dior concealer works for me as a spot touch-up. I actually like the look I created with the CT blue palette, but I agree that the dark blue is not easy to work with, and it can be patchy. I took the PML palette with my on my trip, and I am glad I did because it's just perfect for travel. The quality is fine, but yes, it's another "pink" palette from PML, so it is definitely redundant if you have the other ones. The ND bronze Face Glow palette is pretty although I haven't reached for it as much as I would wish. I still hope I will use it more next summer season. I guess you're right it would look much prettier on somebody with deeper complexion. xx

[@Rigs268]

I love the Dior concealer. It’s my second favorite after Pat’s lol I’ve also had great customer service with By Terry and had no issues with returning. It’s amazing how it’s different for others.

[@madokaor3611]

I love these fails & regrets videos 😊

[@lee_lora32]

Erin, I like to watch fail videos and know it’s just opinion. . I always appreciate your honest reviews!!😊❤️

[@mzs7502]

Nobody should be angry about make up anyway! Even if they loved something in your list. I adore your channel and honesty. The fact that you are always so positive and kind, I really enjoy this type of video from you to hear the other side. I could listen to you talk for hours, I think I’m addicted!! Xx

[@msjones2352]

Really helpful to hear your perspective since you review so much. It helps me with my shopping budget. Thank you!

[@merisavizcarra6648]

Loved this video, thanks! I have so many of the same feelings. PM Labs I got that same cardboard palette (my first also) I regret it. So I didn’t get the holiday stuff out the gate. I waited for reviews from many trusted favs, and I got the 2 quads. Then I caved and got the LARGE cardboard palette. I can say I LOVE THEM ALL!! So glad I have them in my collection. I’m obsessed with them. I want to say you will LOVE the quads and should get them. You won’t regret the blue one at all. Interstellar Icon & Risqué Rose. They perform beautifully and that blue, since you were disappointed with the CT like I was, get this one. 💙💙💜💜 Much love to you! Happy Holidays 🥰🥂💓🎄

[@Natalia91]

Just bought a timeless beige lipstick from Chanel because of you 😄 it’s going to be my Christmas gift to myself.

[@AshleyLamora]

I love that lipstick as well its beautiful

[@Kiki-fe2le]

Me too! Lol

[@KaraChapman]

I've just discovered your channel and I'm hooked! I love how you express yourself. I'm looking forward to watching more of your content. ♥

[@jackiesullivan5638]

I love how positive you are about negativity. i love product regret or product fail videos just because typically the person will say or show why it didnt work for them. If i see enough people saying a product isnt good then i wont purchase it. I totally understand when you said some things may not work for you but others may love it. Just like the natasha denona glam palette. Thats one of my go to palettes because i look good in cool neutral colors (even tho i pop in some glittery pink usually). Heck the stila eye liner was on tati’s worst of the year a few years back and i was like well thats my holy grail eyeliner. I guess i love crummy eyeliner but on the plus side i wont sell out! Lol

[@nadiadncr]

Erin you are always a positive force but at the same time I appreciate and count on your honesty 💕 thank you 😊

[@lgempet2869]

Agree with you about wasting in general: I don’t mind spending more on luxury products if I enjoy & use them but if don’t, it doesn’t matter how much I’ve spent....wasting money simply infuriates me!

[@jailynnu3881]

Hey Erin! We are all tempted by multi use products! That’s how they get us!! Haha! I agree with you on most of your fails but the Dior concealer. It’s the only one I use! Also there is nothing wrong with doing fails. We all watch reviews so we know what to buy and appreciate knowing what doesn’t work. So thank you for doing this video!

[@AlyseRachel]

Omg finally someone that doesn't like that Dior concealer! I also don't love the shade range and this looks SO greasy on me by the end of the day! Such a bummer because I like it initially but it just does not hold up on me and, as you said, creases terribly. Ugh! Well, at least I'm not alone haha!

[@MandyDavisMUA]

Yes girl! I didn't like the Rare Beauty highlight, Dior concealer or the ND bronze palette! You look gorgeous as always....love you in pink! 💞

[@tiny5385]

Fails are very welcome... thats what youtube is for or should be for... to help each other! Loved your take on it all! You cannot offend😁

[@sallylerchefriisandersen1673]

Thank you for this video❤ For me this was very helpfull and I feel absolutely no negativeness just honesty and that can really not be a bad thing as long as you do it so desent. You (along with a few subscribers) just saved me from buying the By Terry foundation, I have been looking at it for a while and have been very close to make the purchase, so glad I've been stallin. I think i'll stick to Chanel and experiment whitin their foundations, if I need to try out something new.

[@nikkifba8519]

Here in the UK we can't return any opened make up or skincare - wish we had the ability to, particularly at the moment with all the online shopping! By the way, your hair looks amazing in this video!

[@zosemabubble7825]

We can, I returned a bottle of foundation to YSL in House of Fraser a couple of years ago. It was when YSL reformulated their Touche Eclat foundation - I hated it so I returned it there was no problem getting a refund. Many years ago I returned some Dior loose powder at John Lewis as it oxidised on my skin when I used it.

[@EllynLeRoux]

Omg thats crazy - I LOVE the dior concealer! I'm so sad it didn't work for you!

[@sandybedard269]

Thanks BEAUTIFUL lady. AGAIN pink is my FAVORITE COLOR 💗 and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR SWEATER

[@ladyesther]

I think my spouse would say we are encouraged to buy out of emotion. Which is one of the reasons I have not liked marketing & sales. The game is to convince us we NEED it. That is how they make money. What we need is food, clothing, and shelter. We don't really NEED makeup per say. Sometimes we buy to "feel" better or a slight high. I am noticing this to reevaluate my purchases. Kind of like that cat that likes to chase the shiney red laser pointer light. But it eludes us. We can never really catch that red spot of light.

[@preetibhatia9795]

Hey erin u look gorgeous 🥰🥰nd I love ur honesty 👌👌👍Lovely video ❤️

[@BobbiRees]

I love that Chanel brow compact. I find it easy to use which I appreciate because I hate taking the time to fill in my brows everyday

[@Jbal8924]

Great video Erin! I think that blue Charlotte Tilbury palette is the only one I’ve (ever) skipped of hers, so it’s good to know I didn’t miss much! And I agree about that Becca no-tint foundation. Who was that supposed to appeal to?? If you like makeup then you probably wouldn’t buy it, and I doubt anyone who doesn’t like makeup would use it either. I never understood that launch at all 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@annemarietimmerman7213]

Hi Erin, loved the video, thanks!!!!👍🤩🤩🤩🤩 The PMG Rose Decadence Palette is.....so so indeed! Like very much the big celestial one that came after it! CT Jewel Pot Eyeshadow, love both of them! Offending anyone, why? Love these type of video's, there are a few brands i don't know/can't get here to The Netherlands, but yes, did see negative reviews about the By Terry foundation, so i am happy to watch here first! Biggest failure of the entire year for me is the TF Arabesque quad, and we may not return here in Europe, so that was a waist! So happy that i could get my hands on the TF First Frost quad, which is gorgeous!!! Thanks again, and have a wonderful day!!!🖐😘😘😘😘

[@gr8lady147]

Your critiques were spot on, thanks so much for your honesty.

[@karargyri]

Love the video and your pink top you look gorgeous, as always! 💖💖💖 I actually liked the Chanel brow palette, I even liked the tiny tools it came with- you are so right, we are all so different! 😘😘😘

[@22claire]

I actually like the terry foundation but I use a radiance primer so it works well with it. I bought those Becca duo eyeshadow sticks! What a waste! Honestly, do more fail videos!! They are great!

[@truonghuynhnhat8291]

Happy to see your opinion 😍 But the brow palette is quite popular in Asian countries. I'm also like it maybe it's so convinient and easy to bring around. I also argee with you about the wax, it's little bit disappointed but the powder is good (right shades of course)

[@kristebowen1710]

Completely agree with your opinion of the Dior concealer! Didn’t work for me either🙂

[@paulabollers6396]

I think these videos are very helpful. It is refreshing to hear someone talking about wasting money. Sometimes we need that reality check. The truth is so many of us have bought mediocre or terrible products either cause we saw a glowing review or it is a new release from a trusted brand. I also did not have luck with the Dior concealer. I returned mine. I would have prefered getting Divine Rose for $39 that it is now than the price I paid for it. Lol.

[@redzgirl2476]

Ive been eyeing the by Terry foundation, Im glad you let me know before I wasted my money!!!

[@SkylerBouchard]

Im very into these fail videos !

[@ritamarie2976]

Honesty is always the best policy. I think reasonable person will take into consideration that we are different. That being said, watching some other KZbinrs rave about a product. “This is the only product I use, I love the owner, blah, blah, blah”. Then they do an empties video and they do not use the product/products they’re hawking. I’m insulted that they think we are foolish enough to see what they are doing. Thanks for the honesty!

[@LRB9498]

I really liked this video. It's very fair and honest but not mean. I always appreciate your positivity and diplomacy when talking about make up that just didn't work for you. No major fails this year, but I was slightly disappointed in my Fenty lipsticks. The colors are great and they feel OK, not as hydrating as some of the Chanel or YSL lipsticks, but the Fenty packaging is so cheap and flimsy! Very disappointing!

[@cwynn1547]

This was a fun video to watch, thanks! I’m one of the rare birds who likes the Becca Zero. It’s really a fine product for oily skin. Through the controversy around the product, I’ve met other oily skinned women and we chuckled that we "get it." It holds back oil so well and mattifies the skin. I’m so oily I don’t even need moisturizer with it, just sunscreen, a dash of powder over it, some blusher or bronzer and I’m good to go for hours and hours. I agree that the Chanel Eau de Teint is a better product, but it also costs almost twice the money and therefore it should rightly be better. 😉

[@50plusluxurystyle]

Hi Erin, great video. Agree with you on the PM. I bought Dinine Rose I and II and as tempted as I have been to buying more of her palettes I have held back.💕

[@RB-hx6xq]

I agree, with your comments on the pop shade in the super blue palette. The first two shades are much better.

[@AshleyLamora]

The first 2 shades look identical to the fire rose quad that just came out

[@RB-hx6xq]

@@AshleyLamora I will have to compare the quads, although from memory I think the prime shade in fire rose is a pinky colour rather than a gold in the super blue.

[@EmilysMakeupBag1]

I returned the Rare Beauty highlighter too! I agree, it wasn't that great. Also, that Pat McGrath palette was on sale at Sephora and I debated purchasing it, but changed my mind and I'm glad I did!

[@brunaoliveira4941]

I love your videos because I'm from Brazil and here we don't have a lot a makeup brands as in USA so I really need to be sure about what I'm buying. We have very different makeup styles, I'm more into to no makeup kinda look (and that's why I love the Charlotte Tilbury lip & cheek glow) but everyone loves and need sgood quality, no matter the price or the style, and you are all about that! Really professional and informed videos.

[@gr8lady147]

You are so right, the Dior concealer cracks and looks like a dry desert sitting under my eyes. It’s good to use in the nasal labia area but that’s it. The best concealers I use is Chanel 20 Beige or Sisley eclat concealer, both are fabulous looking all day.

[@erinkelley1432]

Erin where is your shirt from ! 💕💕💕💕

[@heatherk6445]

Idea for the Dior concealer... since it's too light for you to use on its own, what if you use it as a mix-in to adjust any foundations you may have that are too dark? I'm with you...I hate wasting products so I'm always trying to use up whatever I can, even if I don't like the item!

[@elainebines6803]

Pleased you are doing this video a little earlier - so much more useful to us, your subscribers

[@Lakeisha2560]

You are so pretty and funny, LOL!🤩 "I hate it!' LOL 🤣🤣🤣 I was disappointed with Clinique"s mascara, that was the worse! It transferred everywhere! I looked like a spider 😓 I was also disappointed with Chanel matte lipstick. It wasn't the color but the transference of color and it dried my lips out. But I love their lip gloss, it is everything! I will stick with my go to's for eye shadow, Urban Decay, Dior, and Morphe.

[@mandyincolo]

Great and very well thought out video. Thank you for doing it. How?? And I mean How can people get mad?? Really??? We ALL purchase something makeup, skincare, furniture, clothing, shoes.. Anything that don't work out. Why would that make someone else mad? That someone else has an issue. 😬 Happy holidays.

[@maggiemay570]

Love your honesty 😍😍😍

[@judithbaron1298]

I agree with you on the CT and Becca products! The PML palette was surprisingly “average” too, it’s on sale at Sephora but it’s still not worth it.😅

[@catnip4587]

I think the whole Becca clear line was a complete failure If you don’t like to wear foundation. Concentrate on good skincare so you do not need coverage

[@vrylarmakzie]

I love this video! You should make a video where you show your top 10 favorite fragrances! Like if you could only have 10, which would you keep?

[@leeadu]

I appreciate your luxury fails. After all, these things are expensive. It's nice to have a heads-up.

[@priyankanpatel_]

Haha taking a lunch break and just the video to give me good company! I love your videos and that top makes you look like a Barbie in the best way possible! Love the color where is it from if you don't mind sharing?

[@nicolekryzhan3442]

Completely agree about the Dior concealer. I hated it! It creases and the colors are not good. I returned mine to Sephora after one use. I also bought the Gucci limited edition lipstick this summer that was a weird bright pink and I wish that I had returned that too! Thanks for the video! 😊

[@jennycooper4282]

I bought the CT blue eyeliner last month. And then I researched and found about the blue palette, sure enough it wasn’t available in November 2020. Thank God for that! The shadow swatch is horrible. The eyeliner is awesome though!

[@carolliskovice7250]

Have you ever tried Sigma Beauty. They just offered a new palette, the Warm Neutrals. It looks beautiful. I have a few of the others and really enjoy the quality of the shadows.

[@elizabethsoontobemrsg7060]

Love all reviews! But can we know where your shirt is from?! I love it!!!

[@hollydean4274]

Thanks for this. I figure there is always an upside and a downside so there's no harm in keeping it real. So many products are hyped up and it's nice to see objective opions. My disappointment was a single Pat McGrath eyeshadow that I bought. It was on sale so that was good but it was incredibly underwhelming. I found that I have very inexpensive shadows that have performed better. Not the end the world but there you have it.

[@bibicheknauf4163]

Michele Wang loves the Dior Forever Concealer as a light foundation and not specially as a concealer. That’s why I bought it and love it as a light foundation. Of course, your shade is too,light to use it in this manner.

[@donnadrane4977]

I regret buying the Charlotte Tilbury airbrush bronzer in medium. Not enough color. I’m sure I need the tan, but since mask wearing and not really going anywhere I think I’ll hold off.

[@Natalia91]

I found your channel because of your Dior forever concealer review 😂 I never bought it because of you.

[@patriciamejia1873]

OMG, I love the Dior concealer.

[@cheyennemassey6402]

I loved this video! Very informative without bashing the brands or putting them down. Very well done and tasteful. Fail videos can become very negative and hate videos every quickly. I can’t wait for your best of 2020 video! We have similar skin types and styles so I have yet to dislike something you’ve recommended to me! ❤️❤️❤️ thank you!!!

[@susansandler8429]

Thanks for your candor! Sooooooooooooooooooo appreciated.

[@jennycooper4282]

This is why I watch your channel - information. I’m very reluctant to order from Chanel.com, now I know why should be so reluctant. I really can’t decide a product without having to test them first. Thank you for your invaluable advice on what to order from Chanel.com. It really helps.

[@ladyestyle5313]

Thank you so much. I loved Chanel's original eyebrow product. The 2nd palette was awful. Good to know the current palette isn't great either.

[@jamhuman2499]

Hey Erin do you think the Chanel le lift creme la main is a nice Christmas present

[@kaaliina2]

I agree on the By Terry foundation, super dry and I’m combo/oily🙈 And the shades are terrible! The Denselisse is soooo much better

[@dimitragerogianni3989]

Great video! The only product i have from your failed list is the CT eye jewels and i kinda like it i use it. I think it was overpriced for what it is but cute on the eyes... I love the eye look you have on this video do you have a tutorial on this? If not could you do one? its pretty!!

[@dortethomas7147]

Don’t regret the blue quard from PM 😘 I was sensible like you and only got that quard 🤩 and it is nothing special 🥸

[@Joyce.671]

Great video Erin

[@alisasepe6098]

Love these videos it helps us save some coin thx

[@miamitesla5500]

Agree with all your fails. They were my fails oo.

[@carengurwitz5773]

I have ordered from Chanel over the years and they have always allowed returns of gently used products without any hassle.

[@catnip4587]

Feel the same about the Dior concealer plus I also had to exchange for a lighter shade to try to get it to work. Couldn’t get a shade match and would not blend. Just my opinion I have normal to dry skin. I can mix it with moisturizer and use as a touch up but disappointed

[@lisbetsoda4874]

I have recommended you on a few channels whenever people ask for a good makeup person. I think you should do some collabs to get more exposure. You really deserve it. Getting close to the magic 50,000 subscribers.

[@Giannas1096]

Welcome to our world. You can’t return any makeup in Australia no matter the price. It sucks, especially when you pay a lot of money. I’m glad you did this video so we can know what not to buy. Thank you.

[@beckypiel8795]

Wow, the Charlotte Tilbury pallet.......the blue that you swatched turned GREY!!!

[@victoriamyst4742]

The Dior forever skin corrector though... if you get the right shade and use just a smidge- it’s a fabulous product, one of my products of the year, I have two shades even. Now this is going to be an unpopular opinion, I think this year’s Chanel holiday collection sucks...😞 I must admit I love the nail polish. But the lipstick- dry and cracks, unlike the regular creamy Rouge Allure formula... the eyeshadows - dry and fall out... I mean a single eyeshadow should be mind blowing for the price... like their regular singles or cream eyeshadows! And so unlike the last year’s collection. Ahh. So sorry I spent the money. Usually never the case with Chanel. All of this year’s collections were exceptional- spring, cruise/summer, fall. I wish they came out with more nail polishes, shiny eyeliners, gold mascara topper or something for the holidays!

[@becm963]

I have dry skin underneath my eyes and on my face. I am 47. I struggle with most concealers, especially with concealers that provide coverage. The Dior concealer doesn’t crease on me. I also use the concealer on non make up days to spot conceal. If a concealer does crease, I spray a makeup sponge with Skindinavia or Urban Decay setting spray (or another brand) and blot my under eyes.

[@leyyadjoma6880]

Great video 👍🏻 Love it ❤️

[@2009socalgal]

I love these types of videos and am happy I did not purchase anything on your fails list! #win

[@26Nadinka]

The CT blue palette looks like a major fail. It looked terrible when you swatched it. I'm happy to put some foundations on this list because I'm looking around for a foundation for my weird combo and very dry in places skin so at least I will know what to avoid.

[@rosamariav_09]

I love love love your look ❤️