Abbey Yung
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“My favorite thinner, more natural looking mascara, which is L'Oréal Lash Paradise Big Deal. That one has great length and just looks so flirty and feminine…”
“I am obsessed with how tiny it is. It really reminds me of my favorite brow pencil of all time from Kosas…”
“This is absolutely incredible…”
“One of the most amazing moisturizers I have ever tried…”
“I have been obsessed with for over a year now…”
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- “The texture of this is extremely similar to the bronzer, if not identical”7:27–7:32
- “I feel like I get that same easy to use, easy blend experience with the blush as well”7:55–8:02
- “This, I would say, has more of like a dewy, juicy skin finish on me”8:02–8:06
- “I did want to see like, can I build this back up on top of powder after I've set it? Does that mess up my makeup underneath? And no, it doesn't. It works really well that way, too”8:24–8:30
- “Definitely brings some life back to the finish that the powder just naturally kind of not takes away but like mattifies a little bit more”8:33–8:37
- “This one actually seemed to hold up really nicely on me without going patchy”8:40–8:44
- “I think this is a formula that just works better built up a bit more”8:44–8:48
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
- “These do not smell or taste like anything”11:13–11:23
- “I would describe the texture as a very thin, watery serum that has a bit of a learning curve if you are using it as a blush”11:20–11:25
- “When I first tried this out, I used the application technique that they showed on their website where they do like one dot at a time spaced out and then blending that out with a brush. But doing that on top of foundation was a patchy mess for me”11:26–11:29
- “I tried this again by adding more product in one central area and blending that out first before adding product to the rest of my cheek where I want to add even more color. And that worked way better”11:45–11:49
- “If I blend a little bit too much, it starts to go patchy and break down the foundation that I have underneath it”
- “I would consider this to be sheer with a natural finish”12:13–12:18
- “I do feel like the color held up well on my cheeks”12:21–12:25
- “As a lip stain, unlike Benitin, I don't have issues applying this and making the pigment look even”12:45–12:49
- “Once it sets, it does feel completely dry. Like there's zero moisturizing properties to this at all”12:57–13:01
- “I think it looks gorgeous. At least the color left on red that is definitely my personal favorite”13:08–13:12
- “I don't think that this stains as intensely as others that I've tried”13:22–13:27
- “If the main thing you're looking for in a lip stain is just budge proof pigment, then this will probably not be for you. But if you don't have an issue reapplying, let's say like once every 6 hours or so, then I think that this is so so beautiful”13:40–13:44
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
Milani$12.99
Baked Blush- “The drugstore option is the Milani baked blush in the shade Berry Amore”32:02–32:07
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “Sleepy mauve is a really cute shade. It's like the perfect blend between mauve and pink”21:22–21:28
- “I actually think it's beautiful”
- “I love Sleepy Mauve and will be keeping this”
- “This is officially a new favorite of mine and for sure something that I would consider to be a top tier drugstore cream blush”
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “Really reminds me of the original NARS Orgasm Liquid Blush that I was obsessed with, but they discontinued”1:35–1:39
- Source: Best drugstore makeup under $20 - Mar 26, 2026
- “This one is really nice and beigey. Doesn't pull orange. Really great option for cool to neutral skin tones”33:54–34:01
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “The Morphe cream blush is definitely glowier than the CoverGirl blush. And it has the same amazing really seamless formula as the cream bronzer”31:27–31:32
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “If you are somebody that feels like you're really trying to minimize the look of pores, then the Tower 28 Beauty get set blush is great”33:07–33:11
- “I love how soft and velvety this is”33:19–33:24
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “I just love how these putty blushes feel. They're so soft and silky”34:23–34:30
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “It has a beautiful soft matte diffused look that wears great”1:11–1:15
- “The colors are just too vibrant for me”1:15–1:18
- Source: Pass or Repurchase: Top 30 New Beauty Launches - Apr 1, 2026
- “I feel like I get questions when I'm wearing this all the time. I think just because it looks the most like a bronzer, but like still is blushy enough to work as a blush”32:46–32:50
- “CL has a really nice soft matte finish”32:57–33:03
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “This one's definitely a little more peachy, but there's still enough pink in it that it doesn't look orange on my face”29:17–29:23
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “This one is too dark for me by itself, but would be perfect for this if you have a darker skin tone than me”29:26–29:29
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “This one is definitely the most pinky out of all of the high-end ones”32:33–32:38
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
Milani$12.99
Baked Bronzer- “I wouldn't categorize this as a light brown. I would say it's definitely a true mid or medium warm toned brown”5:47–5:54
- “It has a balm to powder texture that is thinner and lighter, so it doesn't feel overly wet or creamy or heavy”6:04–6:09
- “The pigment is buildable from sheer to light/medium”6:13–6:19
- “It's supposed to have a luminous finish, but I would say it's more of like a subtle glow”6:25–6:28
- “I don't think that it looks completely seamless. It's not fully patchy. It's just not like seamlessly even”6:37–6:41
- “I feel like that just kind of continued to get a little bit worse with wear”6:43–6:47
- “It's definitely faded quite a bit from my forehead”6:53–6:57
- “Overall, I feel like this one is just a pass for me”6:55–6:59
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
- “I love the undertone of this so much”
- “Such a seamless formula to work with. I absolutely love”7:26–7:30
- “Look at this bronzer. So good”7:18–7:23
- “I'm definitely reaching for this Morphe duo the most”
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “This one is perfect if you want something that's not quite as pigmented as L'Oreal. It's definitely softer and more natural looking”23:13–23:17
- “I really enjoy this, but there's only four shades”23:19–23:25
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “I was not expecting to become such a fast favorite of mine”6:13–6:17
- “I think that this officially beats Nudestix for me”6:24–6:27
- “I really haven't reached for Nudestix since I tested this out, except for to directly compare them”6:25–6:33
- “This is definitely more slippy and more creamy, which I find just makes it more even and seamless to blend”6:33–6:37
- “The glide on my face with this is unlike anything I've tried truly”6:43–6:47
- “It has the perfect amount of pigment”6:53–6:57
- “It lasts all day long”6:56–6:59
- “I do feel like I get slightly better wear with this than I did Nudestix”6:56–7:01
- “I am saying that as someone with oily skin who often struggles to find cream complexion products that work with their oily skin”7:09–7:12
- “The fact that this performs that well for me across the board is truly impressive”7:32–7:39
- Source: 10 Best Makeup Products of 2025 (My Honest Favorites) - Dec 7, 2025
- “L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24-hour Freshwear Bronzer is definitely a really good one if you're looking for a bit of a more pigmented bronzer from the drugstore”22:56–23:02
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “The lightest shade is just too dark and orange”1:01–1:04
- “It really is a beautiful bronzer otherwise”1:05–1:09
- Source: Pass or Repurchase: Top 30 New Beauty Launches - Apr 1, 2026
- “This is also something I would describe as full coverage and flawless and budge proof. This wears so well on my skin”4:23–4:28
- “For a full coverage concealer, surprisingly very light and skin-like. Like I look at this and I'm like, this doesn't look like a heavy cakey full coverage concealer at all”5:16–5:23
- “This packaging is driving me nuts, though. It's definitely getting worse the longer that I use it”5:26–5:29
- “But that's how much I love it. I'm willing to put up with that because it's so good”5:50–5:53
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “Became a favorite of mine in 2021 and it is still a favorite five years later”0:40–0:45
- “Makes my under eyes look so hydrated and glowy”0:45–0:50
- “Melts into my skin in a way that so many other concealers just can't do”0:47–0:54
- Source: Best drugstore makeup under $20 - Mar 26, 2026
- “Has not replaced Tarte Creaseless Creamy for my favorite under eye concealer, but has become my favorite spot concealer”4:52–4:58
- “When I'm trying to cover up a spot, a post acne mark, an active breakout, I want as much coverage as I can get, and this Ciele concealer is amazing for that”5:04–5:09
- “I love that I'm able to use just a little bit of this while still getting a lot of coverage because that's ideally what you want in spot concealing”5:11–5:16
- “This is definitely on the thicker, creamier side”5:23–5:29
- “It holds up great”
- “It's just again a bit too full coverage for my preference for under eyes, but not for spots. Perfect for spots”6:00–6:06
- Source: 10 Best Makeup Products of 2025 (My Honest Favorites) - Dec 7, 2025
- “There's just nothing special about this to me”0:46–0:50
- Source: Pass or Repurchase: Top 30 New Beauty Launches - Apr 1, 2026
- “If you want something that looks a bit more sheer, Tarte's going to be for you”22:55–22:59
- Source: The best new products I've tried in a long time - Apr 26, 2026
- “This has a very strange texture for a concealer, kind of similar to what I was saying about Milani. I don't know that I've ever tried another concealer that feels exactly like this because it's thin but very slippy to the point of feeling greasy”3:53–3:57
- “It claims to be self-setting and I agree that it sets really quickly, but that definitely creates some issues with the blending process for me”4:03–4:09
- “It immediately starts to cling and settle and go patchy in some areas regardless of what I'm using to apply it”4:11–4:15
- “This definitely doesn't completely cover dark circles for me. So, I would say it's more medium coverage with a true matte finish that I don't think looks skin-like at all”4:32–4:37
- “I do think that it looks a little bit dry on me”4:39–4:45
- “Somehow the Amico Skin Melt Powder saved how this looked. So, this strangely looks better after setting it with powder for me”5:04–5:11
- “By the end of the day, it pretty much looks the exact same as when I initially applied it”5:15–5:19
- “Because I just don't enjoy using it at all, it's unfortunately a no for me, too”5:19–5:23
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
- “I just love how this looks, but I love how it wears even better within a couple hours. I feel like it just looks really fresh, but still flawless”3:27–3:33
- “And then at the end of the day, it still looks amazing. It does not budge”3:35–3:42
- “I could not believe how amazing it looked after. It almost looked even better after because the humidity just like brought a glow to it”4:03–4:08
- “It's seriously such an impressive foundation”4:11–4:14
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “This is one of those rare foundations that has a skin perfecting quality to it where it just kind of like blurs and just really makes your skin look nice without looking heavy or too intensely full coverage”3:55–4:01
- “It is buildable up to, I would say, medium/full coverage, but it's not full full”4:05–4:11
- “You can also shear it out to just be more medium in coverage with a natural matte finish”4:11–4:15
- “I just think it looks absolutely beautiful”4:15–4:18
- “It wears so well”4:17–4:21
- “It is one of those rare foundations that doesn't look too greasy on me”4:19–4:22
- “I definitely look glowier by the end of the day, but I don't have to use a mattifying primer or setting spray in order for this to work”4:22–4:26
- “The glow at the end of the day actually looks really nice”4:29–4:33
- “Ever since then it's definitely the complexion product I've reached for the most”4:34–4:40
- “I feel like I'm gonna empty this any day now, which is going to be like the fastest I've emptied a complexion product in a really long time”4:38–4:44
- “It really is just that good. I highly recommend it”4:45–4:50
- Source: 10 Best Makeup Products of 2025 (My Honest Favorites) - Dec 7, 2025
- “Still one of the most gorgeous complexion products I have ever tried at any price point”0:17–0:20
- “Gives just enough coverage without looking too makeupy”0:20–0:26
- “Super lightweight”0:24–0:28
- “Really does feel like a serum foundation hybrid”0:24–0:31
- “The lasting power is so impressive for how skin like this is”0:28–0:33
- “I have used this as my chosen foundation when I am in a wedding and I need to be glam all day and all night and it still looks amazing”0:31–0:36
- Source: Best drugstore makeup under $20 - Mar 26, 2026
- “This can look absolutely beautiful, but it doesn't always mesh well with different bases and setting powders, so it's just too finicky for $69”0:06–0:10
- Source: Pass or Repurchase: Top 30 New Beauty Launches - Apr 1, 2026
- “It doesn't give me the all day shine control that it claims to and it doesn't wear the best”0:16–0:21
- Source: Pass or Repurchase: Top 30 New Beauty Launches - Apr 1, 2026
- “It made me break out”
- “It wears beautifully for a sunscreen makeup hybrid”0:25–0:31
- Source: Pass or Repurchase: Top 30 New Beauty Launches - Apr 1, 2026
- “It can make me look too shiny and it doesn't wear as well as my favorites”0:41–0:44
- Source: Pass or Repurchase: Top 30 New Beauty Launches - Apr 1, 2026
- “It really is flawless and budge proof”0:32–0:36
- Source: Pass or Repurchase: Top 30 New Beauty Launches - Apr 1, 2026
- “It truly has the most gorgeous glassy finish of any complexion product I have ever tried”0:49–0:54
- Source: The drugstore can’t dupe these products from the Sephora Sale… - Apr 10, 2026
- “When I apply this on top of makeup with my finger, it doesn't seem to disrupt or break down the makeup that I have underneath”9:24–9:29
- “The finish is quite frosty and definitely pops on the cheeks”9:32–9:36
- “What I was not expecting and what kind of surprised me was how glittery it looked up close on camera”9:43–9:48
- “By end of day, I do feel like this kind of mostly faded to just look glittery on the cheeks, which does make this a pass for me”9:57–10:01
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
- “To the touch, this feels soft and putty-like. Definitely has a little bit of that bounce like they're describing”28:23–28:30
- “On my cheeks, I feel like it kind of just looks like a regular powder highlight that is a little too glittery for my personal liking”28:43–28:50
- “I don't feel like the finish looks dewy either”28:52–28:56
- “This is not going to be one that I keep in my collection”29:03–29:08
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “It's very bright and reflective. Like this is a pop for highlight”30:02–30:08
- “It's just not something that I feel is like my taste in highlighter at this point in time. In 2016, I would have eaten this up. But now in 2026, I really only reach for highlights that are either very sheer and glossy or really soft and diffused”
- “It's just a bit too bright for me, but if that's what you're looking for, it'll give you that and it wears well”30:54–30:58
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “The texture of this is so unique that I honestly have a hard time describing it”1:20–1:24
- “I was surprised by how soft and silky this felt when I first touched and applied it”1:34–1:38
- “It's like the whipped silkier more velvety version of a classic OG silicone primer”1:44–1:49
- “It actually has great glide across my skin as I'm blending it in”2:05–2:09
- “Makeup applies on top of it really nicely without issue, too”2:07–2:12
- “When I first apply this, it does feel refreshing and have that cooling sensation that they described, but it does cause irritation for me, so it ends up just stinging and burning a bit that does eventually fade”2:10–2:14
- “I have noticed that on days when I wear this, when I remove makeup and start applying my nighttime skin care, those skin care products really sting and burn for me, which is not something that I normally experience when I am not wearing this primer”2:22–2:29
- “I just didn't feel like I was seeing much of a difference in terms of smoothing or blurring”2:46–2:50
- “I do like how my makeup wears with this. I think by end of day, it still looks really good”3:02–3:06
- “That combined with the fact that I don't really see any of the smoothing or blurring like it claims makes this an unfortunate pass for me”2:47–2:51
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
- “With this primer, that does not happen”1:31–1:36
- “This is definitely not the most cosmetically elegant primer I've ever tried”1:33–1:40
- “It's thick. It's stiff. It's tacky”1:46–1:50
- “It's really similar to the original Power Grip Primer that does not have a mattifying effect”1:48–1:54
- “Not only is this something that plays really nicely with makeup I layer on top of it without causing streaking or peeling, it's also something that really helps with all day makeup wear and preventing my skin from looking oily”2:01–2:07
- “If there's a foundation that I really love the look of and love everything about except for how oily my skin looks wearing it at the end of the day, then I can just layer this underneath it before I apply that foundation and it will prevent that from happening”2:09–2:18
- “If you deal with similar issues and are looking for a drugstore solution, I highly recommend this one”2:26–2:32
- Source: 10 Best Makeup Products of 2025 (My Honest Favorites) - Dec 7, 2025
- “Is unmatched for preventing oily skin from looking greasy and keeping makeup locked in place with a full day of wear”1:04–1:09
- Source: The drugstore can’t dupe these products from the Sephora Sale… - Apr 10, 2026
- “Have been absolutely obsessed with this in combination with the Make Wonder Foundation. These two are so good together”8:57–9:01
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “That has definitely been a favorite of mine for covering up breakouts for a while because there's something blurring about it and it gives you a little bit more coverage and it works beautifully with the Ciele concealer”5:38–5:42
- Source: 10 Best Makeup Products of 2025 (My Honest Favorites) - Dec 7, 2025
- “For a baked powder this does not feel dry at all. It's very soft and silky”8:36–8:43
- “What I love most about it is that it softly blurs my skin for a bit of an airbrushed finish”8:40–8:47
- “I just feel like there's something skin perfecting about this”8:50–8:54
- “I love the way it lays on top of makeup”8:54–8:57
- “It wears great all day long”
- “It's not the kind of powder that gives me all day like intense mattifying oil control. But in saying that, I don't look greasy with this”8:57–9:01
- “It really is just a beautiful powder that I think would work well for a lot of different skin types”9:03–9:08
- “I've been wearing it with that Benefit Porefessional Foundation non-stop”9:08–9:12
- “Their lightest shade, fair, which is this one right here, is not light enough at all”9:13–9:18
- “I'm really hoping they come out with a shade expansion in the future because this is one of the most beautiful setting powders I've tried in a really long time”9:18–9:21
- Source: 10 Best Makeup Products of 2025 (My Honest Favorites) - Dec 7, 2025
- “It can get patchy and break down with wear”0:55–0:58
- Source: Pass or Repurchase: Top 30 New Beauty Launches - Apr 1, 2026
- “The original loose version is so pretty”1:16–1:22
- “Don't let the word glow in the name throw you off because it's really not highlighter-y at all”1:21–1:25
- “Looks more softly diffused and it locks my makeup in all day”1:25–1:31
- “It's such a pretty base”1:29–1:32
- Source: Best drugstore makeup under $20 - Mar 26, 2026
- “Because these have SPF added, I was worried that that was really going to alter the lip balm formula that I love so much, but it really didn't”25:51–25:55
- “They still have that amazing thick, cushy feel and shiny wet finish”25:58–26:03
- “At first, these do have a pretty strong but sweet mint scent. However, the chemical sunscreen taste does start to come through pretty quickly”26:03–26:07
- “I feel like this is going to really just be up to personal preference depending on your level of tolerance for that chemical sunscreen taste”26:18–26:22
- “If you are okay with it, as long as it's not something that's like overly intense and you really love the Naturium lip balm formula, then this may be right up your alley”26:29–26:33
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
- “Pink vanilla is a very sheer light neutral pink. The color doesn't really show up a ton on my lips, which is fine. It's just like the slightest hint of pink”48:22–48:32
- “This is another great option for just an untinted lip balm from the drugstore, especially if you want something that is lighter than the lip mask because these lip butter balms are definitely more lightweight”48:50–48:54
- “They're still really soft and smooth and comfortable and have just a great texture”
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “Very Vanilla, for whatever reason, this one feels even thinner and more oily to me right away. And also a bit gritty because you can definitely feel the glitters in it”45:31–45:38
- “This one ended up being even less moisturizing for me than cake pop and an immediate no because of that”45:41–45:45
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “Oh my god, it smells so stupid good”26:16–26:21
- “This is finally a shade that I feel is a good match for me”26:27–26:31
- “It's a light soft blushy pink”26:31–26:35
- “It is so cute”
- “It's naturally a favorite”
- Source: The best new products I've tried in a long time - Apr 26, 2026
- “It tastes incredible, has the perfect amount of pigment and shine, and is cushier than summer Fridays”2:22–2:28
- Source: Pass or Repurchase: Top 30 New Beauty Launches - Apr 1, 2026
Maybelline$12.99
Lifter Gloss- “They have a soft balmy texture that is moderately thick, but not heavy at all”24:16–24:21
- “They do actually feel quite light on the lips compared to a lot of other lip products that I enjoy and they have a really pretty glossy finish that's not overly wet”24:20–24:25
- “If you're looking for warmer beigier browns and caramels from this lifter gloss range, then definitely check out the new shades that they dropped”24:34–24:39
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
- “I don't agree that this feels like a lip serum at all. I would say it's one that I would also describe as feeling both kind of a little bit like a jelly and also like a gel”22:47–22:52
- “Compared to Wet N Wild, I would say that this one feels lighter and less tacky on the lips while also just feeling more slick”22:56–23:00
- “I can also build this up to feel moderately thick and cushy”23:01–23:07
- “I do think I prefer the way that Wet N Wild feels, just like that slightly thicker texture is something I definitely gravitate towards”23:05–23:11
- “This has that super plump, juicy looking shine with some line smoothing action”23:13–23:17
- “I think it lasts a little bit longer than Wet N Wild for me”23:17–23:20
- “My lips also feel kind of dry after using it”23:20–23:25
- “Another that I think makes for a really cute gloss, but not necessarily a lip treatment”23:22–23:28
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
- “I freaking love this stuff”16:58–17:01
- “Texture, perfection. It's creamy. It's melty”17:05–17:10
- “I obviously really love this, and already repurchased it”17:12–17:17
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “These kind of have that like crayon-like texture but they don't feel waxy, they're smooth, they're creamy, they're not wet and they have buildable pigment with a soft blurred matte finish”33:01–33:09
- “In terms of application, this is a pretty effortless lip liner. I really love that you can just throw this on and have it look nice without needing to smudge it or blur it out in order to make it look blended”33:12–33:18
- “These definitely last much longer for me than the Rhode Lip Contours”33:46–33:50
- “Worth It Medium is the closest to being a good color match for me, but I do feel like it's just a bit too dark for me to wear on a daily basis”
- “It's definitely a lip liner that I recommend”34:27–34:31
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “Bubble Bath, which is the most perfect light neutral pink of all time. Like, this is going to be in the running for a wedding lip liner for me someday”38:31–38:36
- “Compared to Revlon and L'Oreal, these are definitely less creamy, but for a traditional lip pencil formula, they're definitely not too dry or too pencily”38:57–39:01
- “These are definitely significantly more pigmented than Revlon and even more pigmented than L'Oreal built up. and they are definitely longer wear than L'Oreal and Revlon as well”39:21–39:24
- “I would consider these to be true longwear lip liners”39:30–39:33
- “Bubble Bath will be staying with me”
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “I feel like this is exactly a your lips but better color for me”37:00–37:03
- “This also has kind of a crayon-like texture, but similar to L'Oreal, I would say that it's less creamy and a lot lighter”
- “They still have enough color payoff to add definition for me, but I obviously have very fair skin”37:05–37:10
- “They actually look more flattering on me than a really pigmented lip liner”
- “I was kind of surprised by how much I enjoyed the look of this”
- “If you feel like you often struggle to find a lip liner that doesn't look too harsh against your skin and you want something that is more muted and wearable, then you might love these as much as I've been loving these”37:10–37:14
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “Hands down the best at the drugstore”2:25–2:29
- “The lasting power is absolutely crazy”2:27–2:31
- “I just wish they would come out with more shades”2:29–2:33
- Source: Best drugstore makeup under $20 - Mar 26, 2026
- “It's good, but nothing you can't find at the drugstore for less”1:34–1:40
- Source: Pass or Repurchase: Top 30 New Beauty Launches - Apr 1, 2026
- “I still can run into the issue of this going patchy if I accidentally over blend”15:01–15:05
- “Overall, I feel like these give a similar effect on the cheeks to E.L.F. because I can still see my skin through them. They also have a natural finish, but they have a bit more color payoff”15:14–15:19
- “I'd say I get the same performance in terms of wear as E.L.F. where it holds up well, but doesn't stain so hard that I can't get it off my cheeks”15:26–15:31
- “In terms of texture, this feels really comfy and hydrating when you first apply it”15:56–16:00
- “Once it does dry down, it transforms into more of a true matte feel and finish. So that comfiness and glossiness don't last for me”16:06–16:12
- “The staining power seems to be more intense on my lips as well. So it lasts super long, which I was really impressed by”16:17–16:21
- “CoverGirl is probably going to be best for you if you're looking for a brighter, bolder stain that lasts all day”16:22–16:28
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
- “This has a wet, creamy, whipped texture that is more comparable to CoverGirl than E.L.F., but it's a little bit thicker and less watery, which I think makes it even comfier”17:17–17:21
- “I'm not in love with the Doe Foot. I feel like it's just like too skinny and stiff”17:26–17:31
- “When I just apply this without blotting it, it's very pigmented and has a moderately glossy finish”17:35–17:42
- “After blotting, it transforms into having light to medium levels of pigment with a slight glow to the finish, which I think is pretty”17:42–17:45
- “It's definitely not after it. I mean, it's just kind of that classic thinner, drier lip stain feel, but maybe with a tiny bit of tack”17:52–17:56
- “This one doesn't last as long as CoverGirl, and I feel like it fades a little bit patchier than E.L.F”18:09–18:13
- “I feel like these are kind of just a pass for me because they don't do anything special for me that my other favorite lip stains and tints do”18:21–18:27
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
- “This has that wet feel that most lip stains have, but it's not as thin and watery as something like Benetint. It still feels lightweight, but it has more viscosity and cush than Benetint and is more like a gel cream”40:06–40:12
- “It has light to medium pigment and a really gorgeous glossy glazed finish”40:19–40:24
- “In a shocking surprise to no one, I love how this looks”40:24–40:28
- “This is just giving me life”40:35–40:37
- “If you are looking for something that is softer and more wearable that you can just pick up at the drugstore, I would definitely recommend checking this out”
- “It's my favorite kind of look”41:26–41:30
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “It dries out too quickly”
- Source: Pass or Repurchase: Top 30 New Beauty Launches - Apr 1, 2026
- “I really enjoy how these feel when I first apply them. They're rich, they're creamy, they're buttery, they're not too thin, not too thick”19:03–19:06
- “These do start to have that minty cooling sensation on me”19:08–19:14
- “I think they look really pretty, though. They can go from to perfectly glossy depending on how much you want to layer these up”19:36–19:40
- “They wear well”19:41–19:43
- “Overall, I would say that these continued to look nice with wear. They continued to feel comfy with wear”20:06–20:09
- “I don't think I'm going to keep either of these. I feel like this is one of those products that I'm like, it's pretty for sure, but when I think about the collection of lip products that I have, is there anything that I would want to replace with these? And the answer to that is no”20:08–20:16
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
Laneige$24.00
Lip Sleeping Mask- “Laneige is maybe just a little bit thicker and creamier and has a bit of a glossier finish, but overall the experience is pretty similar”
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
Wet n Wild$5.99
Lip Oil- “It's definitely not to the level of any of the lip stains that we just reviewed, but something that I noticed for sure, like every time I had this on a few hours later, I was like, 'Why are my lips still bright pink?' Oh, she stains”21:08–21:14
- “It smells yummy. It's like a subtly sweet scent that I feel like is like a little bit vanilla, a little bit mint”21:21–21:28
- “It does burn on my lips a little bit, but this is not one that lasts the entire time that I wear it”21:30–21:34
- “The texture of this is like a little bit jelly like and a little bit gel-like”21:36–21:40
- “It's lightweight. It's soft. It's smooth. It's a little bit tacky, and it's something that can be built up to feel moderately thick and cushy”21:48–21:52
- “This has that wet diamondy shine that fills in the look of lines”21:32–21:36
- “It does kind of start to get gummy with wear”
- “I would say that it lasts for an average amount of time and is probably average to below average for how moisturizing it is. My lips do feel kind of dry after I have this on”
- “It's one of those that I would categorize as being very cute for a gloss, but not something that's like the most amazing for a lip treatment”21:50–21:54
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
- “What I really enjoy about these is that unlike a lot of other lip scrubs I've tried, they don't just feel like super dry, scratchy sugar crystals”28:13–28:17
- “It's more like a scrub put into a balm. They just have this like thick softness to them in addition to that scratchiness, which I like”28:23–28:30
- “They exfoliated really nicely”28:32–28:35
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
- “The texture of these, they're thick, they're melty, they're creamy, they're balmy all at the same time”28:46–28:51
- “I actually feel like they're pretty comparable. Laneige is maybe just a little bit thicker and creamier and has a bit of a glossier finish, but overall the experience is pretty similar”28:54–29:00
- “These ones do have a little hint of whatever color the mask is, but they're very, very sheer”29:04–29:09
- “In addition to these feeling really nice and smelling amazing, these last well on me and end up leaving my lips feeling very nourished”29:14–29:18
- “These are a win for me and really surprised me”
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
- “I officially like the Experiment Lip Treatment better, and that one is more affordable, as well”16:38–16:42
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “This has a gel balm texture that isn't too thin or thick. It's somewhere in between. I really like the texture”14:40–14:46
- “It provides really nice lightweight moisturizing”14:50–14:53
- “It's not something that I feel fades really fast or makes my lips feel like they're dry while I'm wearing it”14:52–14:57
- “This was one of my top favorites, but not like my tippy-top”15:04–15:09
- “It's not something that I'm going to repurchase because I have replaced it with a more affordable option”15:10–15:15
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “It's a really thick, soft, balmy ointment. It feels amazing. It's super nourishing”16:26–16:34
- “It's really a great lip balm”16:32–16:36
- “I am also no longer going to repurchase this because I officially like the Experiment Lip Treatment better”16:14–16:17
- “I don't have anything bad to say. I've just found upgrades”16:48–16:54
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “This has a vanilla smell and taste that is subtle but also like a tiny bit plasticky”41:52–41:59
- “This looks like a fluid gel, but once it settles on my lips, at least at first, it feels thick and tacky”42:05–42:11
- “Within the first 30 minutes or so of wearing it, it definitely does start to get sticky”42:18–42:22
- “I don't really feel like this fills in lines as much as some other lip products I've tried”42:56–43:02
- “I don't think that it plumps over time either”43:15–43:18
- “It's certainly not a bad product or anything. I just don't feel like this does anything for me really across the board”43:35–43:40
- “I'm not going to repurchase”
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “I can confirm that this no longer tastes like plastic”46:58–47:03
- “Oh my gosh, I feel like now that I've been able to do wear tests with this, I can appreciate it even more”47:09–47:12
- “It's thick. It's creamy. It's plush. It's very smooth with a little tack. It lasts well. It's very moisturizing for me”47:20–47:27
- “It's my new favorite drugstore lip mask”
- “These have really, really nice shine. They make your lips just look plump and juicy”
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “It smells so good. Feels amazing”
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “It felt nice at first, but within a few uses, it became grainy for me”2:53–2:58
- Source: Pass or Repurchase: Top 30 New Beauty Launches - Apr 1, 2026
- “It's strong, but I really like the gourmand scent”1:55–1:59
- Source: Pass or Repurchase: Top 30 New Beauty Launches - Apr 1, 2026
- “I am not a fan of this applicator. I feel like it just pushes up too much product and then makes it difficult to control the amount of product that I'm applying to my brows”35:12–35:17
- “That combined with just these like short, stiff, plasticky bristles makes it easy for it to get flaky, too”35:21–35:28
- “I can get it to work better if I wipe a lot of the excess product off with my finger, but then I feel like that kind of defeats the purpose of this”35:30–35:34
- “It does really create that laminated look and keeps my brows lifted more than a lot of other gels I've tried, especially from the drugstore”35:35–35:41
- “It performs for sure, but the issue with the applicator just doesn't make it worth it for me to keep”35:43–35:49
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
- “I am obsessed with how tiny it is. It really reminds me of my favorite brow pencil of all time from Kosas”34:21–34:25
- “That is something that really helps to prevent my brows from looking super harsh or pencily or overly filled in”34:25–34:34
- “That is a huge, huge, huge win for me from the drugstore because if you have watched my new at the drugstore videos for the past several years, then you will know that this is a category I really struggle with”34:34–34:40
- “Officially my new favorite drugstore brow pencil”34:50–34:55
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
- “It is teeny tiny. Oh my gosh, so good”24:02–24:08
- “I just feel like a super small pencil like that looks the most natural”
- “The pencil itself is a little bit on the drier side, which I also feel allows me to create a little bit more of a natural look as well”24:15–24:19
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “One of the only brow glues at any price point that actually keeps my brow hairs lifted”1:59–2:04
- Source: Best drugstore makeup under $20 - Mar 26, 2026
- “This is seriously the best stuff ever. Love it”27:07–27:13
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
Clio$49.90
Pro Eye Palette Air- “This is the Clio Senior Latte Palette, which truly is the best fair skin eyeshadow palette I have ever tried”13:07–13:14
- “We do not have anything that even comes close to this in the States”13:14–13:19
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “Another brand to try that also has a lot of wearable shades and a lot of different color combinations is Wakemake”13:29–13:33
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “This is definitely a little bit more wet than CoverGirl, but also on the thinner side, so I can't really build this up well”31:48–31:53
- “I definitely can't get much volume with this. So, it's just more of a natural looking mascara”31:53–31:59
- “Overall I would say is decent. There's just not enough length or really anything about the way that this looks that I'm obsessed with”31:59–32:03
- “I picked this up in the shade brown, but I feel like on my lashes, it just looks a bit more like a soft black”32:20–32:25
- “No issues with wear. I think that it held up fine”32:25–32:29
- “Definitely not something that I'm keeping”
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
- “This leans wet, but not overly so. However, it's definitely more of like a thicker, stiffer formula”32:47–32:55
- “I find that it kind of like makes my lashes stick and clump together when I'm applying it”32:55–33:01
- “It does have really pretty curl”33:01–33:03
- “I feel like there's just something kind of spidery about how this looks”33:03–33:06
- “It did hold up well with wear”33:06–33:09
- “Another that I'm not keeping”32:32–32:36
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
- “The formula is on the drier, thinner side, but I'm still able to build this up”30:55–31:01
- “I would say that it's more of like a feathery, fluttery look that I think is pretty for sure”30:59–31:05
- “It has good separation and volume”31:05–31:08
- “It's just not as long as my favorite mascaras”31:07–31:11
- “With wear, this does flake on me a little bit, but the flakes are small enough where I'm like, it's not super noticeable”31:09–31:13
- “Because I don't love the length, I have mascaras that definitely give me a longer, more lifted look. I won't keep this”31:17–31:25
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
- “My favorite thinner, more natural looking mascara, which is L'Oréal Lash Paradise Big Deal. That one has great length and just looks so flirty and feminine”32:07–32:13
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
- “This is what I like to add for more volume”18:48–18:55
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “For even more volume, I like to top it off with the Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara”
- Source: Best drugstore makeup under $20 - Mar 26, 2026
- “Does not give me the all day lifted curl that it claims to”1:30–1:34
- Source: Pass or Repurchase: Top 30 New Beauty Launches - Apr 1, 2026
- “The texture of this is very watery. There's really no slip at all”1:05–1:12
- “It removes makeup really well. It doesn't leave my skin feeling dry or irritated”1:19–1:26
- “It does unfortunately sting my eyes quite a bit”1:23–1:28
- “I actually ended up really enjoying that”2:08–2:12
- “This one works great for that”2:42–2:44
- “It's not too pricey, which is a must for me”
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “This has a true gel texture that to me feels lighter and more airy than something like the Cerave foaming facial cleanser”4:55–5:02
- “It's just really easy to swipe and rinse away, and it gives me a great clean”5:33–5:39
- “If you are looking for a gel cleanser from the drugstore that is more elevated than Cerave, but stronger cleaning than Prequel, then I would definitely recommend checking this out. I'm really liking it”5:45–5:49
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “This has a pretty thick cream texture that honestly is not like the nicest or most luxe of all time. It kind of reminds me of putty a little bit”7:23–7:31
- “Once I do, it glides and slides really nicely. It's smooth. It's soft. It's not something that feels like it's heavy or sticky or suffocating my skin”7:45–7:51
- “I have absolutely noticed a difference in my skin when it is feeling dry and reactive in using this”7:54–7:58
- “When I felt like my skin was extra reactive and just the thought of a gel or foaming cleanser made my skin burn, I would reach for this and I absolutely felt a difference”8:06–8:13
- “I have continued to reach for this when I feel like, oh, my skin's starting to feel a little bit more tight than normal or if I feel a breakout coming on or have an active breakout, of course”8:20–8:27
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “I definitely don't agree that this feels like a buttery balm. It kind of just has that coconut oil like texture and that it's a little bit hard at first and then when you kind of like press into it, it starts to melt down and transform into an oil”2:06–2:11
- “That oil meltdown does feel a little bit too greasy for my personal preference”2:20–2:24
- “It does remove my makeup well, so no complaints there”2:36–2:39
- “I'll definitely finish this up because I don't absolutely hate it. I just don't love it enough to repurchase it”2:37–2:43
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “The texture of this is very soft, smooth, and balmy. It's thick, but not so thick that it feels heavy. It's not greasy. It's not waxy. It's really, really nice”3:13–3:20
- “In my opinion, much more cosmetically elegant than NYX”3:25–3:29
- “It also does a great job removing makeup. It doesn't leave any sort of filmy residue”3:54–3:57
- “All in all, I think that this is a great product”
- “My only complaint is that there's not much product in here”3:59–4:07
- “I did also already repurchase it because I really enjoy it”4:26–4:30
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “This cleanser has a whipped airy foam consistency”4:09–4:14
- “It's plush, it's soft, it's super lightweight”4:14–4:19
- “I love how this feels”4:19–4:21
- Source: The PM Skincare Routine That Gave Me the Best Skin of My Life - May 3, 2026
- “They both have that light whipped airy consistency that feels very soft and plush and foamy upon application”2:01–2:05
- “Soon Jung seems to be just a little bit stronger when it comes to decreasing my skin”2:16–2:22
- “It just makes my skin feel super clean”2:36–2:41
- “I think that you would love this if you have really oily skin”2:39–2:43
- “When I was testing this and using it both morning and night, I did feel like it made my skin feel a little bit too tight and dry”2:41–2:47
- Source: The best new products I've tried in a long time - Apr 26, 2026
- “Some of my longer-term favorites for makeup removal are... the Prequel, Haruharu Wonder, and Skin 1004 Centella Cleansing Oils”3:41–3:44
- Source: The PM Skincare Routine That Gave Me the Best Skin of My Life - May 3, 2026
- “Some of my longer-term favorites for makeup removal are... the Garnier Micellar Waters”3:41–3:44
- Source: The PM Skincare Routine That Gave Me the Best Skin of My Life - May 3, 2026
- “Some of my longer-term favorites for makeup removal are... the prequel Haruharu Wonder and SKIN1004 Centella Cleansing Oils”3:41–3:44
- Source: The PM Skincare Routine That Gave Me the Best Skin of My Life - May 3, 2026
- “I can officially call this a favorite”3:20–3:24
- “It has a true waterlike consistency that dries down to feel like nothing”3:53–3:59
- “It doesn't add shine. It doesn't mess up my makeup. It doesn't cause peeling with skin care that I put on top of it”3:57–4:02
- “It's so so light that it doesn't feel like I'm layering more and more product on top of my skin”4:00–4:08
- “This meshes into my skincare routine seamlessly”4:20–4:24
- “I think it's a great option for a gentler exfoliant for oily, acne prone skin”4:22–4:28
- Source: The best new products I've tried in a long time - Apr 26, 2026
- “My BYOMA barrier repair eye cream is just perfect for me and a lot less money”11:26–11:34
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “It has a really nice, rich, creamy texture. It definitely feels elevated”10:42–10:47
- “It's something that I really enjoyed putting on”10:47–10:52
- “It also has a luminous, kind of brightening finish that isn't glittery”10:49–10:54
- “I don't feel like it's necessary for me to repurchase for $52”10:58–11:03
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “This has a really really nice texture. It feels almost kind of whipped. It's rich but not something that feels overly heavy”
- “The brightening effect is definitely pretty. It's like a soft pearlescence, a soft luminance. It's not something that looks glittery or shimmery or anything like that”14:31–14:38
- “This is not something I would ever wear under makeup”14:45–14:48
- “I just don't personally see myself repurchasing something like this”
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
Therabody$379.99
TheraFace Mask Glo- “Therabody does allow you to isolate blue light”4:59–5:06
- “Compared to a lot of other brands, there seems to be more light coverage around the mouth”5:07–5:11
- “It's more lightweight”
- “It doesn't have those metal plates under the eyes that just felt really heavy”5:32–5:37
- “I do feel like it really helps me if I have a breakout”
- “I noticed that it just helps it to heal much more quickly”
- “I feel like I end up using this like three to four times a week”
- “I'm really glad I purchased it”
- “I honestly wish I started doing blue light sooner”4:42–4:45
- Source: The best new products I've tried in a long time - Apr 26, 2026
- “The texture of this is perfect for anyone that, number one, has really oily skin that can't handle the weight of a heavier cream during the day”8:44–8:48
- “Anyone who's looking for a more weightless option that layers well under sunscreen and makeup and isn't going to make your skin look more shiny when it's really hot and humid out”8:52–8:57
- “Is it the most beautiful, amazing moisturizer I've ever tried? No, but does it get the job done without breaking the bank? Yes”9:03–9:08
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “It's definitely similar, but it's not identical”7:46–7:50
- “It's a little more watery, while also having a little more slip”8:03–8:08
- “I definitely liked it, but not better than Numbuzin”8:05–8:12
- “Definitely a nice moisturizer that I don't think you would be disappointed in if you did end up purchasing it”8:16–8:19
- “It's not going to be added to my skincare routine”8:21–8:24
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “It feels plush. It's creamy. It's soft. It's smooth. But it's definitely not something that's light enough for me to reach for it in the daytime”13:14–13:17
- “It's definitely on the thicker side”
- “I don't think that I'll repurchase it after I use it up, at least for the time being”13:09–13:14
- “It's definitely something that I would recommend if you are looking for a moisturizer that kind of has that level of thickness because it's super nice”13:15–13:19
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “I like dew better”
- “I think it's more moisturizing”12:33–12:35
- “It has a nicer texture”12:34–12:38
- “I bought a full size so that I can continue to test it”12:41–12:47
- “So far so good”
- Source: The PM Skincare Routine That Gave Me the Best Skin of My Life - May 3, 2026
- “I have gone through two full bottles now”5:37–5:42
- “I am still using and enjoying this and I am working on another bottle as we speak”7:03–7:09
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “The IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Breakout Serum is incredible for helping with texture and blackheads”0:28–0:32
- Source: Beauty products I will always repurchase - Feb 1, 2024
- “The texture is honestly really amazing. It doesn't feel greasy. It doesn't have that like vitamin C slip that some vitamin C serums can have”10:12–10:16
- “Once it does fully dry down, it definitely gives you a nice glow boost”10:20–10:24
- “I actually have a new favorite vitamin C serum to add to my lineup of favorite vitamin C serums”10:50–10:54
- “I've been wearing this every single day and it really is something that I think a lot of different skin types would enjoy”10:55–10:59
- “I do get excited to reach for this, which is not something that I can say about every vitamin C I've ever tried”11:15–11:18
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “This has a little bit of a jelly-like texture that is light and spreads and applies really nicely. Like I very much enjoy how it feels when I'm rubbing it on”49:57–50:07
- “The immediate dry down is definitely pretty sticky, and that's something that I just really do not like in body care products”50:13–50:17
- “The stickiness does fade eventually, but then I feel like my skin's just kind of dry and tight”50:19–50:28
- “This is definitely not moisturizing enough for me to use in place of a lotion”50:36–50:40
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “I've been using this for years now for general anti-aging and skin health, and I just love how bright and glowy it makes my skin”0:39–0:44
- Source: The drugstore can’t dupe these products from the Sephora Sale… - Apr 10, 2026
- “I'm absolutely loving this. It's like a milky serum hybrid and it definitely makes my skin look nice and glowy”0:58–1:04
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “I really liked seeing that I was able to get more benefits than just the azelaic acid alone”3:45–3:51
- “The texture of this is really nice. It's a very light fluid milky lotion”4:06–4:12
- “Definitely much nicer than my prescription azelaic acid”4:14–4:20
- “I really enjoyed this and was excited to recommend it for those that don't want to get a prescription for azelaic acid”4:25–4:30
- “Something is going on with this. I don't know if it's just due to US shipping, because I was seeing that this brand stopped shipping to the US, but I feel like they also discontinued it”4:30–4:37
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “Definitely one of my favorite Korean sunscreens”11:39–11:43
- “If we're talking about like a top 10, this definitely makes the cut”11:49–11:55
- “The texture of this is super nice. It's like a velvety, milky, hydrating, lightweight lotion”12:17–12:23
- “It dries down to have a natural finish and kind of a satin feel to the touch”12:21–12:26
- “If you are someone that does not want a sunscreen that makes your skin look super glowy or super dewy, but you want one that is a little bit more moisturizing than some of the ultra, ultra light Asian sunscreens out there, then this would be a really great one to try”12:26–12:30
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “This is one that again is thicker than Make Prem. I would describe this as a silky lotion cream hybrid”13:49–13:53
- “It's perfectly moisturizing without feeling too heavy”14:02–14:06
- “It dries down to just feel like a moisturizer on your skin and it has a naturally glowy finish”14:05–14:09
- “Another sunscreen that I think is really really nice. I would definitely recommend it”14:11–14:14
- “Just not something that I reach for every single day because I don't always want something that is that moisturizing every single day”14:14–14:19
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “It is so so nice and also gives my skin a little bit of a glow without looking greasy”1:11–1:17
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “Oh my god, the texture of it is incredible. I prefer the texture of that to this, it's just so silky”6:30–6:33
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “It is extremely silky and slippy, but really not oily at all for a shower oil. Like, to me, it feels more like glycerin, but not slimy. It's so lightweight”54:58–55:08
- “Oh my gosh, the way that this applies and then lathers up and rinses away”55:13–55:18
- “This is one of those products where I'm like, how is this affordable?”55:15–55:22
- “It's elevated. It's next level. That is how I feel about this. I love it”55:24–55:31
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “The one that I am obsessed with is Fresh and Cozy”36:41–36:46
- “The fragrance notes are morning light, dewy casses, and sheer musk. And it just comes together perfectly. It really is fresh and cozy”36:57–37:02
- “The texture of this is like a moderately thick pearlescent gel that feels just like plush to use”37:11–37:16
- “I really, really enjoy the entire experience of using this as a body wash. From the texture, the feel, the way my skin feels after, the smell”37:16–37:22
- “I'm excited to see what other fragrances they continue to come out with in this cuz I will definitely purchase more”37:24–37:29
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
- “I was really excited to try out”
- “It's not for me for some reason. I can't quite pinpoint why”30:20–30:24
- “Maybe a little more artificial. Like it just doesn't smell quite as nice to me as the other one”30:24–30:34
- “I'll stick with the other one”30:34–30:37
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “The texture of this is so nice. Creamy but not heavy. It's super soft. It glides and lathers well. It's really really nice and just different than like your standard either gel or like slightly creamy body wash”53:55–54:00
- “It really feels luxe and I'm impressed”54:07–54:13
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “I have had these sitting at my sink in my kitchen and in my bathroom for months now. I'm like, I don't ever want to use anything else again”29:07–29:13
- “They smell so good”29:14–29:16
- “The scent profile or the notes are amber, bergamot, and white musk”29:32–29:36
- “I just cannot get enough of it”29:36–29:40
- “It is the most perfect, clean, comfortable, cozy scent ever”29:38–29:43
- Source: The best new products I've tried in a long time - Apr 26, 2026
- “First blush has notes of juicy pear, honeysuckle, and sandalwood. And it's really nice. It smells like spring”52:40–52:46
- “I don't love it as much as golden vanilla or love letter, but it's really, really nice”52:48–52:54
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “It does smell really good. I really like the smell”38:03–38:07
- “I think it is just a bit more woodsy than I was expecting”38:07–38:11
- “I can appreciate that it's not overly sweet to the point of being like sickly sweet”38:11–38:15
- “I just don't think it was like exactly what I was expecting”38:15–38:21
- “If you were seeing that all over Tik Tok like I was and you were hoping that this would just be like the EOS lotion version of Sol de Janeiro, it's definitely not”38:36–38:39
- “This is more woodsy for sure. Sol de Janeiro is sweeter, a little more tropical”38:41–38:49
- “Smells nice, but not my new favorite scent from Sol de Janeiro. My favorite in the body lotion is still strawberry milkshake by a landslide”38:51–38:54
- Source: I tried 22 overhyped new drugstore beauty launches... save your money - Aug 17, 2025
- “This one is really, really nice”32:07–32:11
- “I like that it's not your typical really sweet vanilla because it's balanced with that saltiness. Like it's just different, which I appreciate”32:09–32:14
- “The texture of these Sol de Janeiro body butters is disturbingly good”32:17–32:21
- “Highly recommend”
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “This scent I wasn't obsessed with”51:16–51:20
- “I liked it. I just didn't want to reach for it over the Golden Hour fragrance or the saltwater vanilla”51:25–51:29
- “It's just not going to be a new favorite for me”51:31–51:35
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “I have had these sitting at my sink in my kitchen and in my bathroom for months now. I'm like, I don't ever want to use anything else again”29:07–29:13
- “They smell so good”29:14–29:16
- “The scent profile or the notes are amber, bergamot, and white musk”29:32–29:36
- “I just cannot get enough of it”29:36–29:40
- “It is the most perfect, clean, comfortable, cozy scent ever”29:38–29:43
- Source: The best new products I've tried in a long time - Apr 26, 2026
- “It smells so good. Oh my gosh”29:01–29:05
- “I was wearing this on my friend Christine's bachelorette party, and everyone was like, 'What are you wearing that smells so good?' And it was this body lotion”29:08–29:13
- “The texture of it is super nice. It's rich, but not so rich that it feels heavy. It's kind of like whipped and soft”29:23–29:27
- “It also has a bit of an illuminating effect. So nice. It's like the perfect vacation body lotion”29:45–29:50
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “I've been using the Redken Acidic Bond Concentrate Conditioner for over 3 years now because it's so so good”0:01–0:07
- “I love it for the damage repair benefits but I also just love how well this conditions my hair”0:09–0:12
- Source: Beauty products I will always repurchase - Feb 1, 2024
- “This system was one of the best options for finer, thinner hair types”21:53–21:58
- “I feel like I saw so many comments from people saying that this system is one of the only ones that didn't weigh their hair down”21:56–22:01
- “I'm sad that it's gone”
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “I was not disappointed. I understand why there's so much hype around this. It really is great”27:43–27:46
- “It's a dry shampoo that I would describe as feeling completely weightless. It's not powdery at all. It doesn't make my roots look dry or dull. It doesn't feel like I have anything in my hair”27:46–27:50
- “It performs up there with my favorites in terms of oil absorption”28:09–28:14
- “I do feel like I have to use more of this than my favorites to get to that point”28:11–28:19
- “I don't know that I'll repurchase this at this point in time”28:16–28:23
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “It has a powdery texture, but it's very light”19:06–19:10
- “It does have a white cast at first, but it absorbs really well for me after massaging it in with my fingers and brushing and then especially blow drying”19:12–19:18
- “It does such a good job at absorbing oil without looking like a really heavy, dull, dry powder”19:24–19:32
- “My roots just look refreshed”19:32–19:36
- “After blow drying, I feel like I just have that nice like clean looking shine”19:34–19:40
- “It also adds a nice boost of volume”19:38–19:43
- “How light it feels in my hair”19:43–19:46
- “When I touch my roots, they feel soft and it doesn't feel like it's heavy with product”19:45–19:49
- “I'm super impressed by this”
- “I feel like this is up there with some of my higher-end favorites like from AMA and Living Proof”35:07–35:13
- Source: The best new products I've tried in a long time - Apr 26, 2026
K18$48.00
AirWash Dry Shampoo- “I freaking love this stuff”26:16–26:18
- “It's so good for anyone that's just looking for a bit of a boost and also style hold”26:22–26:28
- “My curls always last longer when I have this in. They always look more defined”26:28–26:34
- “I feel like that's the most underrated part about this”26:32–26:38
- “When I want lightweight volume and extra curl hold and the best smell ever. Oh my god, I love that. This is what I reach for”26:55–27:02
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “When I first tried the Am perk up plus dry shampoo I really liked it but it wasn't until I started blow drying my roots after applying it that I fell in love”0:32–0:38
- “A lot of dry shampoos will make my hair look really dull and dry and matte but when I blow dry my hair after applying this it actually looks refreshed”0:38–0:46
- Source: Beauty products I will always repurchase - Feb 1, 2024
- “I really love the packaging, like this click pen is great”24:48–24:52
- “The texture is so nice. It's very light. It's hydrating. It's residue-free”24:52–24:56
- “I really love everything about this from an application and experience perspective. It's just the price that deterred me”24:54–24:59
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “I have gone through so many of these Pantene Abundant and Strong serums. So many”22:35–22:42
- “These have obviously become part of my nightly scalp care regimen”22:45–22:52
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “The formula is perfect for post-wash because of how lightweight it is. It's super liquidy and watery. It doesn't add any weight to my hair”25:17–25:23
- “It is one of the lightest strengthening options that I recommend”25:27–25:32
- “I am not obsessed with this packaging”25:34–25:37
- “Huge fan”
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “This has a very light, watery consistency”15:55–15:59
- “It's not something that's going to easily weigh down fine, thin hair types”16:08–16:11
- “It still does give me enough slip for detangling”16:11–16:14
- “It makes my hair feel really nice and smooth”16:13–16:17
- “When I did a humidity test with an actual steamer on my hair, it held up really well”16:14–16:21
- “I think it's a really great affordable alternative if ColorWow is not something that you are able to or want to splurge on”16:30–16:36
- “This smells so good too”16:38–16:41
- Source: The best new products I've tried in a long time - Apr 26, 2026
- “The way that this just instantly makes my hair softer and smoother and more manageable is just so amazing”9:16–9:28
- “This is exactly what I want in a hair serum”9:28–9:31
- “For a serum that is more milky than it is gel-like, it still feels very light in my hair”9:31–9:37
- “This one I like so much better than that”9:51–9:58
- Source: Top 10 Haircare Products I Actually Recommend (Best of 2025!) - Dec 21, 2025
- “These are the two right now that I have been consistently using the most”9:29–9:32
- Source: The best new products I've tried in a long time - Apr 26, 2026
- “Out of all of the leave-in conditioning sprays that I recommend from the drugstore, I feel like the Bond Protein Repair Heat Protect Spray is a really nice in-between”4:35–4:39
- “It's not as lightweight as Pantene Miracle Rescue or Tresemme Heat Tamer, but it's also not as thick and creamy as something like L'Oreal 21 and 1”4:41–4:49
- Source: Top 10 Haircare Products I Actually Recommend (Best of 2025!) - Dec 21, 2025
- “I love that this is a thicker, creamier option from the drugstore that leaves my hair perfectly soft, but not heavy at all”4:17–4:19
- “If you want hair that feels soft and smooth, but also with a lot of volume and balance, then you will definitely like this one better”4:29–4:31
- Source: Top 10 Haircare Products I Actually Recommend (Best of 2025!) - Dec 21, 2025
- “They were planning on launching a reformulated version of Intensive Repair, making it officially the most advanced repair system they have”1:52–2:02
- “Intensive Repair also has an additional technology added on top of that, which they call their Glutamic Amino Serum”2:07–2:20
- “With Intensive Repair, that effect is not so intense”2:49–2:51
- “I also get a bit of a longer lasting clean with the Intensive Repair shampoo than I do with Bond Strength”2:52–3:04
- Source: Top 10 Haircare Products I Actually Recommend (Best of 2025!) - Dec 21, 2025
- “There is not a single other bond repair treatment out there that has the exact same repair technology as this because the technology is patented by K18”0:05–0:16
- “So you're just not going to find a product with that K18 peptide sitting on the shelf at the drugstore for less”0:16–0:21
- Source: The drugstore can’t dupe these products from the Sephora Sale… - Apr 10, 2026
- “I liked it. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it”27:16–27:22
- “For me it does not feel worth it to splurge on it when there are so many other leave-in sprays that I really love that are significantly less money”27:20–27:24
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “Gives a really nice residue free clean”19:13–19:18
- “I think it's great, but I could see this being replaced in the future with something that offers a little bit more”19:37–19:45
- “It still is a great shampoo for those of you looking for something that cleans really well, but isn't too intense”
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “I actually like the texture of that detox cleanser better, believe it or not”18:23–18:30
- “I still think that it's a really great option for an exfoliating shampoo”18:43–18:47
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “I really liked this just as an exfoliating option”17:51–17:56
- “It gave me a really nice clean”18:00–18:03
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “Pantene volume and body is the best clarifying shampoo ever”0:18–0:22
- Source: Beauty products I will always repurchase - Feb 1, 2024
- “This has a clear gel texture that honestly just feels cosmetically elegant to me”11:23–11:30
- “It's super soft. It's silky. It's not too thick and dense and sticky, but it's not super thin and slippy”11:28–11:35
- “It just feels really nice to lather and use”11:35–11:38
- “I do notice that cooling sensation with the Dr. Groot shampoo”11:52–12:00
- “The fragrance of this one, I feel like I smell citrus, cucumber, and a little mint”12:08–12:13
- “It does a great job cleaning but it's not a super intense clean”12:21–12:25
- “Every time I use it both my scalp and hair feel perfectly clean and refreshed”12:30–12:36
- Source: The best new products I've tried in a long time - Apr 26, 2026
- “I also love the texture of this”13:53–13:56
- “It just has the perfect kind of consistency for a clear gel shampoo”13:56–14:03
- “The glide is just they nailed it with this”14:07–14:11
- “This one, I like the smell of this even better”14:10–14:13
- “It's a subtle, fresh, clean scent”14:13–14:18
- “The clean is comparable to Dr. Groot where it's not a shampoo that I would put in my most deep cleaning shampoo of all time category, but it refreshes perfectly”14:16–14:21
- Source: The best new products I've tried in a long time - Apr 26, 2026
- “Both of these systems utilize the exact same key ingredient, glycolic acid, to deliver boosted shine”0:33–0:39
- “I really feel like both of these systems give me the exact same amount of shine”0:39–0:46
- “When I use Everpure, those benefits are just amplified”0:59–1:02
- “Everpure does win for me”
- Source: Top 10 Haircare Products I Actually Recommend (Best of 2025!) - Dec 21, 2025
- “Both of these systems utilize the exact same key ingredient, glycolic acid, to deliver boosted shine”0:33–0:39
- “I really feel like both of these systems give me the exact same amount of shine”0:33–0:46
- “The result that I get with Alviv is definitely a bit lighter and fluffier in my hair”1:09–1:15
- “When it comes to having a more voluminous final result that's not so smooth and sleek that it's weighed down a bit, Alviv does win”1:15–1:18
- Source: Top 10 Haircare Products I Actually Recommend (Best of 2025!) - Dec 21, 2025
- “This used to be a top top favorite for me, but after testing out more options, it bumped down to I forget where I ranked it, maybe fifth or sixth”22:21–22:28
- “Still a great option for sure. I just found that there were others that I liked even better”22:30–22:35
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: haircare, skincare, bodycare, and makeup products I've used up - Jun 7, 2026
- “I have yet to find a dry heat protectant from the drugstore that makes my hair feel as soft and weightless as this or any of my top favorites for that matter”0:16–0:29
- Source: The drugstore can’t dupe these products from the Sephora Sale… - Apr 10, 2026
- “This is for sure my new favorite”20:21–20:24
- “It works better for me than the TG Tigi”20:27–20:33
- “I like this even better”20:33–20:36
- “It just does such a good job at smoothing little baby sprouts, flyaways, whatever you need, and helping it to actually like stick and lock in place”20:35–20:42
- “If you just do like a light amount, the stick is so good”20:49–20:53
- Source: The best new products I've tried in a long time - Apr 26, 2026
- “This is also a weightless spray and really like out of all the volumizing products that I enjoy and recommend the most lightweight possible option”8:12–8:23
- “This is not meant to give you extreme volume”8:23–8:25
- “I love that this gives me an option for something that's a bit softer with again no gross residue”8:28–8:38
- “This also as a bonus I realized makes my curls last longer”8:38–8:42
- “Out of all of the different fragrances that K18 has for their products, this is my favorite”
- Source: Top 10 Haircare Products I Actually Recommend (Best of 2025!) - Dec 21, 2025
- “this is a dry aerosol heat protectant that also offers UV protection”10:11–10:16
- “out of all of the dry heat protectants I tried I pretty sure this was the only one that offered that”10:17–10:28
- “the residue was very, very light, barely noticeable”10:41–10:44
- “my hair still feels super soft with it in”
- “it also was one of the very few that did not make my hair more susceptible to tangling as the day went on”10:47–10:55
- “this has humidity protection as well, whereas a lot of the ones I tested don't”
- Source: Top 10 Haircare Products I Actually Recommend (Best of 2025!) - Dec 21, 2025
- “My curls were much more defined”18:09–18:16
- “They lasted longer”
- “I just felt like it really took my results to the next level”18:14–18:19
- “It's such a good styling product”18:16–18:20
- “It's not something that's crazy expensive”18:22–18:26
- “It's quite thick, so it's going to last you a while”18:29–18:32
- “With a mousse, like those two products together, dream team”18:34–18:39
- Source: The best new products I've tried in a long time - Apr 26, 2026
- “I immediately was like, this is a new favorite”10:28–10:34
- “It just allows you to lightly lay it and because it's flat, it just doesn't disrupt my base”11:17–11:21
- “This one also feels softer than some of the other Morphe brushes I got”11:26–11:30
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “I feel like it is just perfectly shaped for my under eye area”9:15–9:20
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “I'm really enjoying this liquid bronzer brush. I think it's so nice”
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “I just love this for powder blush so much. I feel like it's the perfect size and shape”35:27–35:37
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “I feel like the brush that I use for eyeshadow, actually the BK Beauty Angie hot and flashy A506 would give a similar effect if you already have it”9:40–9:49
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “I also really like the size and shape of this”21:40–21:45
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “This is what I typically use for this and have been for like over a year”15:48–15:52
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “I went back to very quickly after my last makeup tutorial again like 3 years ago”1:42–1:47
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
Shiseido$28.00
Eyelash Curler- “This is the Shiseido lash curler, which is so good”17:08–17:13
- Source: Everyday drugstore makeup routine - Jun 14, 2026
- “I have never used another towel that speeds up the drying process for me as much as this one”11:51–12:05
- “You will not catch me using another towel on wash day”12:06–12:09
- “I refuse to wash day without this”
- Source: Top 10 Haircare Products I Actually Recommend (Best of 2025!) - Dec 21, 2025
- “I am such a huge fan of Future Society. I love everything they do”31:34–31:43
- “It's really beautiful”
- “I don't have anything else like it in my collection”32:39–32:45
- “I have been wearing it by itself and then I'll sometimes add in something that's a little bit sweeter to help to balance it”32:43–32:47
- “It just perfectly blends clean with woodsy with a little bit of spice”32:50–32:56
- “It really is up there with my all-time favorite fragrances in terms of just how layered and special this is”32:55–32:58
- “I love it”
- Source: The best new products I've tried in a long time - Apr 26, 2026
- “Like if I could bottle up the perfect cozy date night fragrance, it would be this”1:15–1:18
- Source: The drugstore can’t dupe these products from the Sephora Sale… - Apr 10, 2026
- “I have been spraying this on our sheets”31:12–31:17
- “This has plenty of fragrance”31:10–31:14
- Source: The best new products I've tried in a long time - Apr 26, 2026
CeraVe$20.99
Healing Ointment- “Oh, she is so thick. Holy cow. I'm kind of obsessed”
- “I wish I could have used this back when I had severe barrier damage in like 2020 because oh my god, like I feel like this would have just sped up healing even more”16:34–16:40
- “This formula will certainly do that. There's no doubt about that. Like, this is going to create the most occlusive seal on your skin”
- “Because of that, it is no longer something that works for me as an eye cream. It is just too thick”17:18–17:25
- “I'll definitely keep this new formula in the event that I need it for healing purposes, but it's no longer something that I will be reaching for on a nightly basis”17:25–17:28
- Source: I tried 27 new drugstore beauty launches - May 17, 2026
- “I am also using 15% azelaic acid every single night”11:13–11:18
- “That is what my derm recommended and that's working out well for me”11:16–11:22
- “I feel like this duo match made in freaking heaven”11:33–11:41
- “Retinoid plus azelaic acid equals love”11:38–11:42
- Source: The PM Skincare Routine That Gave Me the Best Skin of My Life - May 3, 2026
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