Why Use Makeup Primers?

Why Use Makeup Primers?

Hydrating Primers: High-End: Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base – Skincare-meets-primer. Rich, luxe, and creates a smooth canvas. Affordable: Revolution Superbase Hydra Primer – Lightweight, hydrating, no greasiness. Mattifying Primers: High-End: Tatcha The Silk Canvas – A beautiful balm that controls oil and blurs like a dream. Affordable: The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer – Affordable and effective. A cult classic for a reason. Blurring & Pore-Filling Primers: High-End: Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer – Luxe texture, velvety finish. Great under foundation. Affordable: Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser – Old-school, but it still holds up. Gripping Primers: High-End: Milk Hydro Grip Primer – Locks everything in with a dewy finish. Affordable: e.l.f. Power Grip Primer (Niacinamide version) – Sticky, but in the best way. Gives foundation something to hold on to. Colour-Correcting Primers: High-End: Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Primer – Green-toned and calms redness like a charm. Affordable: L.A. Girl Pro Prep Colour Correcting Primers – Come in various tones for different skin concerns. Other Mentions: Urban Decay All Nighter Primer Elf Putty Primer FIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentfordTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vincent.ford

Makeup Dupes: Beauty on a Budget

Skincare Dupes Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream (£79) → NIVEA Soft Moisturizing Cream (£5-£10) Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream ($68) → e.l.f. Holy Hydration Face Cream ($12) Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream ($72) → Revolution Pro Miracle Cream ($12) Foundation Dupes Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk (£45) → L’Oreal True Match (£12.99) NARS Sheer Glow ($50) → Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth ($9.99) Estée Lauder Double Wear ($48) → L’Oréal Infallible 24H Fresh Wear ($14.99) Concealer Dupes Tarte Shape Tape (£28) → e.l.f. 16HR Camo Concealer (£6) YSL Touche Éclat ($40) → Maybelline Instant Age Rewind ($10.99) Blush & Bronzer Dupes NARS Orgasm Blush (£30) → Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso (£10.99) Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Blush ($42) → Revlon Powder Blush in Apricute ($9.99) Chanel Les Beiges Bronzer ($60) → e.l.f. Putty Bronzer ($7) Mascara Dupes Too Faced Better Than Sex ($28) → L’Oreal Lash Paradise ($11.99) Benefit Bad Gal Bang ($29) → Maybelline Sky High ($12.99) Lipstick & Lip Gloss Dupes Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick ($34) → Maybelline Color Sensational in Almond Rose ($8.99) Dior Lip Glow Oil ($40) → NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip ($9.99) Fenty Gloss Bomb ($21) → NYX Butter Gloss ($5.99) Setting Spray & Powder Dupes Urban Decay All Nighter ($36) → Milani Make It Last ($12.99) Laura Mercier Translucent Powder ($43) → Coty Airspun Loose Powder ($8.99) FIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWN3ejUyRmU5MlZqTFVpeXNJR0NCOF9YelZqd3xBQ3Jtc0ttYzJQdHlkc2FxNU5jVkNIQjcwekZwV01tSEtGdTNPR3F1dnR5RHRiRmloUEJvOWg5Q1F6R2o4dkNFZnNnZHRVRWxjZ3NpUS1jdnR3MmwzSW5WQW13eFFVR3RHZ1VQWUFpbUFZa3lURzd0OUQzOVJ0Zw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facesbyvf.com%2F&v=bPvLd799SWU] Instagram:   / vincentford   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazZFdkxPSzlWZ2syVXBqZFcwRllmT05HVHozZ3xBQ3Jtc0tteHlSdkxaTUMwVHdCcWk0RWFLZkt5RFlaLUhCTmd4bjZUQ0tQWTJpMTlYaFpDZjVrZ1BZc2NUTk0tLW5vcGFNRGUxdlc3WEg4eGw0OHBtX01EdUVUS3U1WEF0VlF3UmdRczh5TjM0cElCMjFYdk0yQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fvincentford&v=bPvLd799SWU] Tik Tok:   / vincent.ford   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazM0aTJTSW5UZU5WTHdiQ2VJamlQTmowT0NIZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttRGFSZFFxb3hJbkRneXFSeFFXSE5QaGZva0wyTGhvUGhrMDF6dFRfUzdieXBiUVZnTnpKdllNbm9ldzZvSUZfbVlicVpyendtaXZGbnZabmRMdkVtd29VdnpZQ05oMVhZUUZPeDlTczkyQ0hpMkRBbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40vincent.ford&v=bPvLd799SWU]

Back to the 80s – Makeup Memories

This episode is such a fun one because we’re diving into the wild, bold, electric world of 1980s makeup. Products: Eyeshadow - High-end: Huda Beauty Color Block Obsessions Palette (perfect for neon blues, purples, and pinks) Drugstore: NYX Ultimate Brights Palette (all the 80s rainbow vibes) Eyeliner – High-end: Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner in Navy Noir (deep blue but creamy and modern) Drugstore: Max Factor Kohl Pencil in Azure (retro blue, very affordable) Blush High-end: NARS Blush in Exhibit A (the ultimate bold red-orange, perfect for draping) Drugstore: Milani Baked Blush in Bella Rosa (that vivid 80s flush) Lips High-end: Pat McGrath Lust Gloss in Blitz Gold (for that 80s frosted metallic finish) Drugstore: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Cherries in the Snow (a cult 80s shade still going strong) Brows High-end: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz (for controlled, skinny 80s brows) Drugstore: Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim Pencil (budget-friendly for precision shaping) FIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentford Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vincent.ford

The Beauty Shift: How the Makeup Industry is Changing

The beauty industry is changing—FAST. Trends that dominated for years are being replaced with fresh, innovative styles, and the way we buy and wear makeup has completely evolvedProducts:SkinHigh-End: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & GlowDrugstore: L’Oreal True Match Nude SerumMulti-UseHigh-End: Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow BronzerDrugstore: e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid FilterPowdersHigh-End: Dior Backstage Powder-No-PowderDrugstore: Maybelline SuperStay Hybrid Powder FoundationLipsHigh-End: MAC Powder Kiss LipstickDrugstore: NYX Soft Matte Lip CreamClean BeautyHigh-End: Estée Lauder Futurist Skin TintDrugstore: Revlon Illuminance Skin-Caring FoundationBeauty of Joseon Tinted Fluid SunscreenFIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentfordTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vincent.ford

Filters in the Beauty Industry

Products to get that Filtered Look in Real Life:1. Pore-Blurring Primers:High-End: Tatcha The Silk Canvas Primer – beloved for its velvety texture that fills in pores.Drugstore: e.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer – a budget-friendly dupe offering impressive smoothing effects.2. Skin-Perfecting Foundations:High-End: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation – known for a radiant yet natural finish.Drugstore: Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless or Dewy + Smooth – a cult favorite for its variety in finishes and shades.3. Color Correctors & Concealers:High-End: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer – brightens under-eyes and blurs discoloration.Drugstore: L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealers – come in various corrective shades for a fraction of the price.4. Finishing Powders/Blurring Powders:High-End: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish – micro-fine powder that diffuses texture.Drugstore: Maybelline Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder – great for setting and reducing the look of pores.5. Setting Sprays:High-End: Urban Decay All Nighter – locks in makeup and gives a smooth finish without caking.Drugstore: NYX Professional Makeup Setting Spray (Matte or Dewy) – versatile options for different skin types.FIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXFWNHFDUEQwbWpVZ240M3pXeWVxMnNhZEwxd3xBQ3Jtc0ttdGxtZS12bWFFUHBuWXdfOFY0NFFxMmlrbUYyQkgwVjItWkNHQ3B6N25xUDN0RTJ0S2d4UndhSFpudnd6TElzcHVETkNiYmdTUW0zdTRtM1NQck9OWmtVMzBET0EyRWFHV1I3d1lNMG9oN2VrdjVRcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facesbyvf.com%2F&v=2tVHl72_AMs]Instagram:   / vincentford   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTJ6VUtzTWx0TF9yS2pDSG5TTWNVcmgtNnNWUXxBQ3Jtc0tuenJJSUs4VzlXbk9oM0ZqLXBKLWhjMzJHU3VZdnlLTW1uVExTMm1RVEE1WmJEeDE1OGpYeTF5V3VMNVRfeEtBc3JBcFo1blluaWlZYVR2MWl2eHZXOHE4aER6VUk3Ym5MdHUwYXJNVVl5d1JBU0w5aw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fvincentford&v=2tVHl72_AMs]Tik Tok:   / vincent.ford   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0wtdUtLdVFmeURucnJiQ1p2YmZNc24tSURxd3xBQ3Jtc0trSHNlNGZiUDJTbFZPMW9RbXdBTUVOcU55TXZkWEZqYmlPQnhBUHB4WTZRbUpycmE5ZFYzNloydlhMVV9WbXdFSk5XcWhHR25waWFfVmhETnpfeHB3TzlOcl95TG9PQWNaVDZpeFQ5dUdtaVpENUFqMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40vincent.ford&v=2tVHl72_AMs]