An expert make-up artist has revealed which Mecca magnificence merchandise she thinks are ‘over-hyped’ – and what she recommends customers purchase as a substitute.
Bec, from the New South Wales central coast, has been working and doing make-up on the magnificence retailer for 4 and a half years and went viral together with her knowledgeable takes in a TikTok clip.
She stated cult-favourites like Charlotte Tilbury’s sell-out Airbrush Flawless Basis not well worth the hype, known as out MAC’s setting spray for one minor element and revealed which merchandise are the ‘finest’ she’s ‘ever tried’.
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Aussie make-up artist, Bec (pictured) from the Central Coast, NSW, has revealed which magnificence merchandise from Mecca she thinks are over-hyped and what to purchase as a substitute
Controversially Bec does not price the ultra-popular Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Basis and stated to go for the Too Confronted Born This Method Matte basis as a substitute
‘I will present you one thing of the identical product that I do suppose is value it,’ Bec stated within the clip.
‘I will offend some individuals, there are some favourites in right here – it is simply my opinion of what hasn’t labored for me.’
Bec begins with the Stila felt-tip eyeliner which she stated is not perfect for many who put on liner every single day like she does.
‘When you make a mistake and also you go over it, it rubs off. I was an enormous fan, I’ve simply discovered higher issues,’ she added.
She stated to go for Clinique’s liquid liner (proper) which is ‘blacker’ and ‘sleeker’ than Stila’s felt-tip eyeliner (left)
The wonder lover thought Mecca Max’s blush sticks have been over-hyped however stated to as a substitute get the Stila Convertible Blush Cream which is ‘dewier’
As an alternative, Bec stated to go for Clinique’s ‘superb’ liquid liner which she thinks is the perfect Mecca sells including: ‘It has a brush tip so you’ve a lot extra management, it is blacker, it is sleeker, she’s simply the one.’
Controversially, Bec does not price the ultra-popular Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Basis.
‘I am actually sorry, I do not like her. She’s good, she’s wonderful however the shade vary is actually yellow,’ Bec stated.
‘It is fairly thick in consistency, it is nonetheless wonderful, I am being actually choosy right here. It is simply not my favorite.’
The make-up professional beneficial the Too Confronted Born This Method Matte basis as a substitute which she stated is ‘flawless’.
The Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream (left) is simply ‘OK’ in keeping with Bec however she does not suppose it is well worth the $90 value level however prefers Bobbi Brown’s Face Base (proper) which is simply $31
‘I can put on it to work, I can exit after and never have to the touch my face in any respect. Simply superb, bulletproof. Simply makes your pores and skin look silky easy,’ she stated.
Bec apologised once more to magnificence lovers for saying Mecca Max’s blush sticks are over-hyped as they’re too ‘powdery’ and feels extra like a mousse whereas she prefers one thing ‘creamier’.
She stated to purchase the Stila Convertible Blush Cream which is ‘dewier’, not rather more costly, and are available in a ‘actually nice’ vary of shades and colors.
For setting sprays, Bec stated M.A.C’s widespread Repair Plus (left) spray is a ‘nice product’ however her situation is with the sprayer. She stated Charlotte Tilbury’s spray (proper) is the perfect she’s ever tried
The Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream moisturiser is simply ‘OK’ in keeping with Bec however she does not suppose it is well worth the $90 value level and prefers Bobbi Brown’s Face Base which is simply $31.
For setting sprays, Bec stated M.A.C’s widespread Repair Plus spray is a ‘nice product’ however her situation is with the sprayer.
‘Come on, MAC it has been years, all of us hate the sprayer, give us one thing smoother,’ she stated.
‘It leaves little specks in your face and after you have completed your make up you actually are not looking for droplets of water throughout your face.’
Bec’s go-to setting spray is by Charlotte Tilbury which she stated is the perfect she’s ever used.
Bec, who has been working at Mecca for 4 and a half years, did a follow-up video with much more over-hyped and various Mecca magnificence buys which are value their recognition
‘That is unimaginable. It has an awesome spray and it is acquired good longevity and it retains you glowing, most likely the perfect setting spray I’ve ever tried,’ she stated.
In a ‘part-two’ video, Bec gave followers extra over-hyped and various Mecca magnificence buys which are value their recognition and value level after the primary clip went massively viral with virtually 400,000 views.
As an alternative of the Two Confronted Higher Than Intercourse mascara which ‘clumps’ lengthy lashes, she stated to go for M.A.C’s MACStack mascara which is ‘stunning’.
Bec stated Stila Keep All Day liquid lipsticks may be dry until customers have the time to prep their lips correctly however prefers NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment.
‘They’re form of watery in order that they really feel a bit unusual whenever you put them on however after they dry they seem to be a correct stain,’ she stated including they’re excellent for brides who desire a ‘glam look’ however do not wish to contact up all through the evening.
As an alternative of the Two Confronted Higher Than Intercourse mascara (left) which ‘clumps’ lengthy lashes, she stated to go for M.A.C’s MACStack mascara (proper) which is ‘stunning’
‘I’ve labored 9 hours, eaten burritos and talked all day and these do not come off they usually do not feel dry both,’ she stated.
Bec thought the Hourglass vanish concealer is ‘stunning across the face’ however may be ‘thick and dry beneath the eyes for most individuals’.
Alternatively, Bec makes use of the Too Confronted Born This Method Multi-Use Sculpting Concealer because it makes use of ‘hydrating’ coconut water and lasts a very long time.
On Charlotte Tilbury’s Luxurious Palette, Bec stated: ‘For $80 for 4 shades, they need to be superb they usually’re good however they are not superb for my part.’
‘Whereas the Hourglass scattered gentle, you guys know I like these, they’re simply so stunning they final eternally, they make your eyes seems to be so stunning and sparkly. I simply suppose they’re value it,’ she stated.
Whereas Bec ‘does not thoughts’ the Too confronted Hangover Primer she stated she ‘could not love a product extra’ than M.A.C’s studio radiance primer.
Lastly, she stated the Mecca Forehead Gel is sweet for a ‘gentle groom’ however does not maintain whereas M.A.C’s Forehead Set holds ‘for days’.