You have taught me to buy quality rather than quantity. I’m now investing in makeup rather than buying every new thing that comes out. The brush tips are fantastic. THANKYOU from Australia 🇦🇺
I don’t usually comment on your videos but I just feel like I have to. I’ve honestly fallen in love with the types of videos you create because you take a different approach to makeup that you’re a gem in the beauty community!! You’re style of approaching and doing makeup is flawless and you give your viewers that opportunity to breath, I love your style and the way you approach makeup and beauty
I love this. This is a great way to include all. The young girls who dont have much money, the busy moms who dont have much time (and possibly much money), the mature ladies who likes a few luxurious products but dont want to get overwhelmed by choices etc. And also its SO much more environmentally friendly if people adopt a mindset of owning what they utilize and not collect to excess. As more and more brands go cruelty free and organic and vegan and so on, there will be market competition to create the better options that will satisfy peoples wish for efficency and ethics and not only the wish for affordability and ability to buy lots and lots of stuff.
Yessss! I have learned less is always more. RU-vid made me buy sooo many things and spend so much money on it. I thought I would need all of this, but I'm happier with good basic products. It's like breathing
Same, I discovered makeup a couple of years ago and was blindly following everyone's recommandations on yt cause I didn't know what to buy back then, and most of them I really didn't liked that much or couldn't make it work cause they were all about full coverage and bold eyeshadow and I prefer barely there makeup
Since I'm a trucker I can relate to keeping my travel makeup minimal. I love this video and would love to see you apply your whole face showing us using the minimal brushes you showed 😁
I agree 100! You should ya what we need. Now show us to apply g/f 🙂🙂! Great video Shelby! I’ve been wanting a minimum makeup routine like this. I’ve been using Burts bee makeup. I LOVE it. It’s like 5 products I use.
Love love love loveee! My goal is to have a minimal makeup collection that I will use over and over rather than hoarding products I’ll use once every or couple months 💕 thank you!!!!!
I actually just use my hands and fingers to apply my bb cream, concealer and cream blush. I know it's not the most sanitary way but hey it works and I find they look better on my skin that way.
I actually find fingers and hands much more sanitary than brushes (although I love brushes). We can just wash our hands quickly before makeup while brushes.. I don’t wash them after every single time I use them and I bet most people don’t too.
The best recommendation I got from youtube in 2019 is Real Techniques Setting Brush. $3 in target. Not only can do full face makeup with it, also easy to wash clean after each use and dry out quickly for next use. I have one in office, one at home, one in Gym bag. Thank you for that video. By the way, I use lipsticks as stick blush.
After seeing Tati's Blendiful I am seriously considering purchasing to see if it would be a good substitute for my complexion brushes, especially for travel. I love your no nonsense, non Instagram approach to makeup.
I'm trying to remember that the word "minimalist" is relative and doesn't denote a set number of products you must own. My goal is to curate a makeup collection that contains the right number of products for me, but I'm having difficulty figuring out how much makeup that actually is. I've never owned loads of makeup or been a maximalist by anyone's definition. But over the past few years, my collection has slowly grown to the point where it's beginning to overwhelm me, even though it's still modest. Part of me enjoys some variety, but another part also craves simplicity and fewer options. If a person can be just as happy with less, why not have less?
I love all makeup but am never the type to switch up my actual routine. I like what I like and what works for me. I wear the same makeup every single day. It is a rare occasion that I change it so I try not to buy makeup too often because I know it will just collect dust. I like your videos because if I am open to a change when one of my products runs out, I will consider your recommendations because your taste is always up my alley. 👌😁 Plus, I trust your opinions. You're very thorough with your explanations of what a product is like and how it performs. I appreciate that!
The Fenty Matchstix are my ABSOLUTE favorite!!! I have 4 total that I use for a full face of makeup (foundation, contour, eyeshadow & highlight). but on a normal no foundation day I use only 2 for quick eyeshadow and highlight. They're awesome!
Thank you, Shelbey! I’ve realized that I only use about 5% of the makeup I own. 😲 Not good! I want to downsize and this video is just in time. As always, you’re amazing! 💗💗
Just to add to your thoughts on primer, if I’m remembering right, it seems like primer really was only created years ago for texture, enlarged pores, oily skin, etc. I feel like brands kind of jumped on primers for dry skin just to have another product to sell 🤷♀️
100% yesss!! I couldn’t agree more and this is exactly what I’ve done over the past year! I’m so much happier with the products I have found! I’ve gone like 90% cream based products and 95% of those are clean! I use the RT foundation brush for me whole base and face! Everything but the eyes and I love how simple and flawless it is👏 love this video and the whole philosophy behind it!👍
It’s like you were reading my mind. I am in the process of simplifying everything in my life, including makeup. And it’s not an easy journey because I have been a cosmetics junkie for decades. Love this content, Shelby. You inspire me in every video.
Oh Yeah my focus this year is to downsize and organize my small space where we live. I just retired and realized the makeup looks you create are up my ally🤓 I have purchased several of your recommendations like brushes, Neutrogena foundation. Do you ever share your entire makeup collection? I plan to start with putting aside anything I have not used since I retired and create my POD and in 3 mos review stuff I set aside and start decluttering 💕 Thanks and please share more easy makeup tutorials- Just love you have a simple but classy look, don’t always want to see latest release but use what we have in fresh and different ways❤️❤️❤️❤️
I usually have those make -up remover wipes around. They work great to swipe clean brushes between shades of color. I pull one out, and keep it handy as I apply my make-up. Keeps my brushes cleaner until I have time do a complete swish and dry overnight routine. Tip: any shampoo works to clean brushes. No need for costly brush cleaners.
I have started condensing down a lot of my eyeshadow palettes. There is just no use for them all. I don't really get the opportunity to wear a lot of makeup. I am also loving the more natural look these days. Thank you for all of your recommendations. I have gotten so much inspiration from your channel xo
Honesty I’m glad to see this as I thought I was the only one. I see so many others out there having so much of the same product. like 10 mascaras!! 10 foundations!! I’m glad I never did this and I have only one foundation that does it all. One mascara, one eyeshadow palette, 5 lipsticks, and like two brushes and a beauty blender. Less is more!!!
I actually fantasize about having a small collection like that, where I'm able to get use out of all or most of the products I own on a daily basis. Yeah, so one item in each category, and maybe a few extra lipsticks ;) Maybe one day. Ironically, the sad thing is the beauty community has made me value makeup LESS because I see it as more disposable now. The encouragement of rampant consumerism and overall excess of the beauty world is one of my least favorite things about it.
Loved this video I’m all about saving room, I would love to have a huge makeup, skincare collection which will never happen, lol but anyway I’m always looking for easier and quicker ways to get ready in the morning before work and I think I can use some of your tips!!❤️
one of my new years’ resolutions is to downsize my makeup collection and transition to a minimal collection, so this video came at the right time! thank you so much ☺️
My boyfriend and I both study and live in different cities (only a couple hours apart by train), thus I noticed that I mostly use my travel friendly makeup products! This is such a great video, so refreshing!
I love your approach to Minimalist makeup - definitely doable. I've been concentrating on finding the least amount of products that I can use for my entire face, perfect for everyday and travel! Thanks Shelbey.
Yesssss!!!! I looove RU-vid and beauty vids but what I hate is that I constantly am looking for my good products. I like trying new things, but I think that I've enjoyed trying new things so much because I haven't found my favorites. This video speaks to my soul! My goal this year is to really nail down my go-to makeup routine.
I so feel this! I love having a minimalist set for busy mornings where I don’t need to think about but can trust to give me a nice put together look for the day.
Thanks so much for this video. I'm not an everyday make-up person. I go out maybe twice a week. Brig disabled makes it hard, but I do like a simple routine. You've definitely given some great ideas!
Another insightful video, thank you! 💕 I love your approach to make up. I have learned a lot from you...Watching your videos helped me curate what products work for me. The tips/recommendations that you share are meant to help the viewers/consumers buy wisely and be practical. You are teaching us smart ways on what make up to use and how. Most of us viewers are consumers who can’t afford to get all the latest releases in make up. Please know that your channel is very special and unique. It’s like it’s tailored for the everyday woman who has very little or no time to do elaborate/instagram make up (not that , that’s wrong). Will always be one of your loyal subs. Looking forward for more upcoming vids... 💕🙌
I'm surprised you didn't mention Bobbie Brown that much. That line was an innovator of the stick foundation, and blush/lip color sticks as well as their eyeshadow sticks. Great review.
What I’d like is a signature day casual look and when I have loads of products I reach for this look or that look which takes so much longer. I thought I was looking for what I liked best but from one morning to the next I couldn’t remember every detail and started on sub-category B. Omg I’m sick of it. I want to simplify! I’m definitely going to banish the realm! Thank you. Too much just isn’t fun anymore.
I'm so happy to have come across your channel again! I have followed you years back and somehow I couldn't find you, but then RU-vid recommended you and now i'm here haha. You have made me view makeup differently and I thank you for that. Makeup is a tool to be used, not to collect and I'm not sure how I got to the part having so much because I rarely use any makeup.
It doesn’t matter how much makeup I purchase, I always gravitate to the same things. My only variances are foundation and that changes between spring/summer and fall/winter. That’s it! Everything else is the same ALL year.
What I did to decrease the amount of base products I had was actually get a full coverage foundation that I can sheer down whenever I need to. I even use it as concealer since I don't really like my undereye to be lighter than the rest of my face.
Love love love! Thank you for this! Finally someone who isn’t pushing every product under the sun! I appreciate the approach and tips. So practical for everyday. Thank you ♥️
I bought a 4-in-1 Transforming Super Shadow and Liner brush.on the one end, the brush can be set to smudge,crease and all over level. On the other, it’s for the liner! Cool! Thank you for sharing super makeup tips!
At first I really hated that mac concealer pot and was ready to throw it out cause it really didn't work for me but after seeing you rave about it in like every video I gave it another chance, using it on top of the mac face and body and it gave me that perfect healthy look and now it's my favorite! But I wish it came in a different shade cause it's a bit too light and the darker shade is way too dark
Love this video! I am 57 and am minimizing my makeup, basically to what this video is about. I use a CC cream which is buildable, a liquid concealer, 4 cream eye sticks, a few sheer lip colors and OMG I bought the Daniel Sandler Watercolor Blush Kit the BEST blush I have ever used- it looks so natural and worth the $! Also a brow kit and a pressed powder that I use for setting my concealer and when I just go “natural” with my eyes- just on my lids. I literally have a useless makeup case because of minimizing my “war paint”- I just throw my make up in a clear quart sized travel bag and still have room for my skin care products when traveling!
Shelbey you make everything so easy to follow. You are definitely inspiring me to buy and try stick and cream products. If you had to get any four caviar sticks from Laura Mercier which four? I have hazel eyes that are not hooded, and brown hair if that matters at all. Would love some recommendations 😊😉. Thanks so much. Really enjoyed this. Plus already got two of your brush recommendations!!!
I linked a set that's $35 for 4 shades in the info box - the shades it includes are nice! My 4 picks would be Cocoa + Metallic Taupe and Plum + Amethyst (or Intense Amethyst) If you're not into shimmer then Cocoa + Au Naturale and Plum + Fog
I have combination/oily skin and have found that primers make my oil worse. My base products hold quite well with proper moisturizer and light powder. Also, I layer products for a more full coverage look: tinted bb cream followed by a tinted mineral setting powdergive me a nice medium coverage. I can use them alone or together. Great video!
Enjoyed this video. Very enlightening for an older women trying to get my overwhelming products whittled down. Traveling can be a nightmare when deciding what to take. But minimizing overall for everyday will make this a streamline process now.. Thanks
Yes to you trying Trinnys stacks. I have been super intrigued by her products and I would love to hear your thoughts on the brand.😃 I'm now a cream product fan, mainly due to you and the fact that I'm now 46 and my "face"is changing slightly.
Yes absolutely I have tons of makeup I mean it's wonderfuland I love it all but I do lately have been trying to create a minimalist makeup bag that I can just grab or just go to on my days I'm in a time crunch
I wish you made this video 6 years ago when I started collecting makeup products 😩 I have a huge collection now, which overwhelms me most of the time, but I will keep your recommendations in mind from now on and will replace my used up products with the ones that you mention here.
Listening to you these last few months had me re-evaluating my makeup. Your videos and many stick products stomp on the notion that makeup is a delivery form of pigment. It all led me to RCMA, which makes highly concentrated foundations and blushes. I've tried and now ordered the foundation; I'm waiting for their blush palette. Powdered blush on my older, drier skin just seems to sit on top. We'll see how this goes. If you try it, you have to break down the pigment before application (much like you do with the Daniel Sandler blushes), and it really must be set. Oddly, their no color powder seems to melt into the foundation and skin and sets imperceptibly -- I think. One irony and maybe good thing about aging is that you do look different -- but your close-up vision is so awful that you can't see it, LOL! Thank you, as ever, for the advice!
Awesome video as always! I know this isn't super related, but I would love to see you do a review of Beauty Pie, and more specifically their cream eyeshadow sticks! They seem like the sort of brand you would like, and I know you're always looking for more affordable caviar stick dupes, so I would be interested in seeing your opinions on them!
Hello pretty girl! What eye shadow do you have on this video please? This look, looks beautiful on you! Thank you for your time! Much love from Kentucky.
Hello all. Just saying the real techniques setting brush is on sale at Amazon right now for $4 only. Run! JK. I got one. Great price points. Thanks for the new brush idea love it!!
I started mixing my Revlon photo ready candid foundation with moisturizer to make it sheerer. Also I method to use to have a more versatile foundation.
I love this! I want 2020 to be a year I actually use my makeup and stop hoarding! Can you so more videos about how to get a softer look with very out there more intense products? I think many of us start to prefer a more daylight friendly look :). I would love to get more use out of the products that RU-vid made me buy.
Loved this video! Of course lipsticks are hard to include in this :p I don't wear much makeup but I just keep buying lipsticks. Have managed to control buying one for almost 6 months though!
The new Tati Beauty Blendiful would definitely be a multiuse product that would help minimize your brushes and sponges...especially in a makeup bag! The Blendiful is the multi tool of complexion tools.
Great video! I really struggle with the amount of makeup brushes I have. Once I week I say well today I am going to Marie condo my brush collection. And nothing ever changes. I can’t seem to do it. I did get two of the RT setting brushes and I love them! Use them everyday.
Love this concept. I’m a (willing) victim of YT beauty over consumption and have been ruthlessly going through my makeup to pare it down. Does something make me happy or stress me out - that’s my first question when I am going through ala Marie Kondo. Videos like this I so enjoy. Thank you for this content.
Great video, my collection is taking over the house, waaayyyy to much! Bet there’s 8 unused foundations that look horrid on me, thank you for teaching me that older skin and matte foundations are not friendly! Neutragena foundation is amazing, I even got Mac FB for Christmas and still prefer neutragena over it. The cream stick shadows, well, Im not dong so good with them 😬. The brown is great in the TBcollection but the others I have barely even show up on my skin. Any way, Thank You!!! You 🤘🤘🤘
I no longer own eyeshadow palettes. Currently the only thing I have for eye looks is one large base color, one sample of a brown matte natasha denona, two blushes (one peach one purple) and three eye sticks, peach, turquoise and brown. That's all I need I discovered. Having less really makes me realize just how long it takes to use up a product before it expires. Eg: the natasha denona is about half the size of a single pan in a mini palette and I've been using it daily in my crease for a month or two and there is not even a dip or a dent in it. The base color I've been using as my sole base since april and there is pan but I'm willing to bet it will take me another 2 years to finish it with daily use (even though it says 12 months on the open jar icon).
Yours is my favourite US channel. Regarding Trinny London, Pampered Wolf and Caroline Barnes both have nice videos using their products if you wanted to see colours in action :)
I picked up the caviar sticks holiday set last month and love how little room they take up. I do have a question on continued use of them - would using cream stick shadows over time create crepe-y saggy lids? Maybe I’m still learning to blend them, but I feel like I’m blending and tugging much harder with the caviar sticks than I do with powder shadows.
I don‘t know if this is available in the usa or the uk but a german youtuber (hatice schmidt) released brushes with real techniques and they are so practical, because you can adjust them the way you want them to be! So the bristles can be moved very tight for foundation or loose like a powder brush for example But its all in one brush
I’m off to sort through my brushes now! I know I have several that I’ve never used cause I’m not sure what they are really for 🤔 I also stopped using primer after you mentioned in in a previous video. I’ve not noticed any difference in my makeup look - also a great money saver 👍🏻
I love that makeup bag that you have your stick shadows in. I've been searching for a clear bag and just can''t find one. Where did you get it? I so wish you could do my makeup. You always look fantastic!
