WORST MAKEUP OF 2023! ❌ Trust Me…Save Your Money

Today I'm sharing some of the worst makeup I've tried lately! Check my description box & pinned comment for alternatives I recommend instead.

➜ PRODUCTS MENTIONED (affiliate links)
-Foundation alternatives
Catrice (long-wearing but same smooth finish)
ColourPop (more hydrating but still skin-like)
ColourPop (light, fresh look)
Covergirl (skin tint feel, light coverage)

-Brow alternatives
NYX (good color payoff and hold)

-Highlighter alternatives
essence (not as pink but softer, more natural)
ColourPop (cream to powder, easy to use)

-Liquid eyeshadow alternatives
e.l.f. (unique shades & long-wearing)
NYX (so many shades, glowy & pretty)

-Liquid eyeliner alternatives
NYX (easy glide, dark & dramatic)
ColourPop (stays in place & colorful options)

-Liquid blush alternatives
Flower Beauty (dewy & nice gel-cream texture)
Profusion (matte & long-wearing)

-Cream blush alternatives
-e.l.f. (glowy, natural looking)
-Milani (dewy look, easy to apply, buildable)

-Lip oil alternatives
e.l.f. (lightweight and moisturizing)
Milani (sheer and comfortable)
L.A. Girl (similar texture but better scents)

-Loose powder alternatives
e.l.f. (super light and soft)
Milani (very blurring & smooth)

-Concealer alternatives
Catrice (hydrating, lightweight, good coverage)
Flower Beauty (thinner, more hydrating)

➜ WHAT I’M WEARING
-Too Faced Natural Nudes Palette
-Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Palette (second shimmer on the lid)
-ColourPop Lippie Pencil in BFF
-Too Faced Buttercream Lipstick
-Lawless Forget the Filler Gloss in George

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➜ DISCLAIMER
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[AndreaMatillano]

I would to know the worst drugstore product you tried this year. 👀 I’ll be sharing my favorite drugstore makeup launches next! 🥰💗

[Halfthepaddle]

With the Elf blush/contour wands, do people like them because they are that good or do people convince themselves they are good because the are an inexpensive option? I love drug store makeup and it has come a long way but, I think sometimes we fall into the trap of convincing ourselves something is good because it is “ affordable “

[chericoffman]

Colourpop needs to colourstop. They launch collections so quickly it’s not surprising they’ve gone down hill a bit. Maybe concentrate on quality instead of quantity, Colourpop.

[shanak]

I LOVE worst product videos...lol I also love how tactful you are when telling us how bad something is. Thanks for another fun and informative video. Hope things are good with you.💕

[vanessahinds]

Colourpop has really taken a nosedive, sadly. I'm finished checking their website because it just gets more childish, and more disappointing.

[meganivan]

I wish the Essence Pure Nude highlighter had more shades. I need a lighter one 😅 and pink toned would be nice too

[teukbook]

I'm just getting back into makeup after a very long hiatus so I haven't done much purchasing this year, but I am so appreciative of videos like this! Also I love your makeup look today!

[slytherinlibrarian]

You're not mistaken! Essence used to have a Be My Spacelighter highlighter, which was a purple/green shift. I was actually looking for it earlier this week on their site, but they don't seem to make it anymore.

[vickiweber]

I know you love it, but I absolutely hated the Milani tubing mascara. It was so wet. I tried pumping the wand a bunch of times to try to dry it out. It took forever to dry.

Also, the CoverGirl loose powder has always sucked. It's one I used back in high school in the late 90s. The cap would even crack and break on me. Fortunately, these days I can afford the Fenty loose powder.

[maureenl]

I actually loved the new colourpop powder blushes. The 2 i have are kind of dusty pinks and they're just super easy to use and go with anything

[d.]

I love your eyeshadow look today, it's captivating!

[christinalaska]

Colourpop 11:11 set was very nice. I was pleased. I don’t do a lot of palettes because I’m pretty neutral and nothing flashy lol. I also liked the eye shadow crayons/sticks they released as well. Creamy, nice pigment and easy to blend ❤

[janfromseattle]

Andrea, thank you very much for your candid and honest reviews. You have saved me a lot of money over the years. Hoping you and yours have a wonderful holiday! Love you!❤

[Fluxcin]

Love your makeup in this video! Your eyeshadow looks stunning and is so cohesive with your hair

[aliespice]

I really missed watching your videos. You're so informative without rambling or being over the top. I love your comments on all the items you covered. ❤️

[jansikwe]

I had the same experience with the elf wands. It looks so patchy on top of foundation especially. It looks okay on bare skin if you want a very slight touch of glowy blush but it’s not great.

[Deblovesgoth]

I was a teen from the 80’s that used Noxema to remove makeup, I, then bought the Covergirl powder & foundation that had the same scent I never used them again, as far as lips products I can’t deal if it has a scent because your lips are below your nose you get that smell that unfortunately can’t get rid of after the product has disappeared.

[laur]

omg i adore my essence baby got blush blush sticks! especially shade tickle me pink. even bought a backup as they were selling out everywhere where i live. they’re not heavy for me but they’re thick, so i do see that. the way i apply it to make it work is either stippling it onto a brush straight from the tube, or rubbing some between my fingers to warm it up to make it easier to blend over the cheeks.

[aleigha]

GREAT video! You are soooo right in that not all products work for all people. I am an ELF lover as well! I was so excited for the halo blush wands as well. As soon as they came out I bought all the colors. And then I tried them 😳 BIG FAIL. Allll the things you said and more. The ONLY way I can wear them is if I go very heavy handed and go with underpainting. But it’s not my preferred method of applying my makeup. I’m no MUA. But I just don’t use them. It was a huge letdown. You definitely are not alone with the blush wands. I don’t like the contour wand either. The highlight I can use but I cannot apply directly to my face. I rarely do with these types of products anyway.

[tarahommel]

I never usually make comments but watch you religiously. This is the most flattering eye look I’ve ever seen on you. These shades are perfection on you. ❤️👂