Hi Lexi, your mid-year favs are a real indicator of performance and worthiness as you put so much thought and effort into everything you review. Love your choices and of course your testaments are making it easier to focus while making it harder to resist hitting that buy button lol. Thank you for all you do for the beauty community. You're a real gem who puts the work, thought and time into your content and always gives a trusted, detailed intelligent pov. ❤️✨💯

@louisesharpy

10 күн бұрын

Feel the same.

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Fude Bobo and Fude Japan are two ladies who are polite, and providing excellent customer services, and shipped very timely.

Your make up look the colours today are amazing on you. Orange is def your colour. Beautiful necklace.

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

Fude BoBo is giving us the best brushes! Different hair combos and beautiful handles. Like you say, she has taken quite a bit of my money this year 💸😆

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

I totally agree!

Lexi your joy is so communicative! You make me smile while I m watching your videos ! Thank you so much I really appreciate your channel and this video in particular 😊

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

DVN lipstick addict here. Love your vids. Thanks for all the work. ❤

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

Yes, please: an updated Addiction Tokyo video would be amazing 🙂. I bought one of their blushes based on your review and absolutely loved it! when do they have a sale?

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

They just had one a couple weeks ago. I'm not sure when they will have another but you can get 10% off with email sign ups.

Thanks for another great video. Your look is amazing.

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Love, love your videos Lexi but especially like your round favorites videos! They actually save me money by making more thoughtful purchases! ❤

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

I'm so glad!

i wld love a video on how you store your brushes

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

I might get to that soon. I am rearranging a bit and just bought a new container for my most used brushes.

My Fude BoBo x Chikuhodo cheek brush is my favorite brush of the year so far. I love it so much. My favorite highlighters are the Surratt cream highlighters in Frou Frou and Lamé and the Bobbi Brown Petal Glow! Omg and the Addiction Tokyo Pearl Reflection! I love it! (My daughter stole the pink one Mauve Sunset) Your look is fantastic this video!!! You picked the perfect lip and eye look with that outfit! You look so summery and I love the necklace!!

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

I love the Surratt highlighters! They almost made my list! Thank you Lisa!

My favorite thing about Fude Bobo is all the truly special limited edition brush collaborations she releases! I just got that blue fox Yoshiki powder brush, and my gosh, it’s heavenly! And thanks to your recent DVN lipstick video, I picked up Favorite Red in the satin formula, and it has quickly become, well, my favorite! I need to revisit that video to see which shade and finish I will add to my collection next. Loved this video, thank you!

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! I'm so glad you are enjoying the DVN!

Thank you for your reviews of products.

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

Glad you like them!

It is the year of the brushes for me as well. Thank you for sharing your favourites.

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

It really is!

Also, when you do these types of videos, I would love it if it would put a little box in the corner that showed us the specific color on your skin or lips, whether it's lipstick, blush, or eyeshadow 😊

Super helpful summary - the best from anyone!! Thanks Lexi! I purchased the necklace -very cute snd I appreciated the 15% discount!

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

I hope you love it!

@maureenturk8578

9 күн бұрын

@@LexiJong Me too!

My favorite has been the new additions to the Dior lip oil line. I’ve always loved the formula and the slightly different tint (there IS a difference!) in the lilac shade is everything I’ve always wanted 😂

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that!

You've reviewed every luxury makeup product that's ever come out - so if there's someone who knows what the best is, it's you! Another great video! 😊 Hope you're doing well, you look a little tired (I don't mean that in a bad way...more as a don't push yourself to put out content for us, if you don't feel completely up to it. We will still be here waiting for you ❤)

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

Thank you! We have just been going back and forth with summer illnesses in my house.

Lexi, great list of your faves for the year!! I should just wait for this list before buying all these other random products 😆. I don’t know how you chose there were a lot of lip products so far. Thanks for making these videos. 😊🌺

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

It's tough! Especially for the lip products.

Thank you Lexi. I do appreciate innovation, especially for lip products. Van Noten has nailed it: the best colour range. I like new thin formulas, but which do deliver. Yes to Sisley sheer lipstick. I have to add the 1 Hermes mat lipstick, what a beauty. Thin, non drying, luminous, staying power, magnificent colours, the price unfortunately is steep. All the best for your daughters and yours health concern. Take care. Kind regards.

@LexiJong

5 күн бұрын

Thank you!

I have the Fude BoBo Koyudo Yoshiki Cheek Brush and it is my favorite brush of all time, dare I say?? The design is gorgeous, the hair is silky soft yet full of direction. I wish I could get the powder brush but the duties and taxes from Japan to the EU were a killer (thanks, DHL) Oooo the Addiction Glow Stick and their powder are high on my wishlist! Love this video, thank you as always, Lexi!

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

Wow! That is a high compliment! I'm glad you love the brush!

I'm really interested in the tom Ford blush. I've been eyeing it since its released!!

@LexiJong

2 күн бұрын

It's a beautiful product!

I have to agree about the Eclat de Nuit and Mineralscapes being good palettes. I have no regrets about owning either of these. If I had one minor quibble about Mineralscapes, it would be that some of the shades are gravitating slightly into the adjoining shades due to the design of the palette and the softness of the shadows. These things happen when you use something alot: it can get a bit messy. Apart from that, I am enjoying using the palette and it has made me want to try other Byredo makeup products. Thanks for sharing.

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

I'm so glad you love them both!

Very enjoyable video, Lexi -- thank you! ❤

@LexiJong

8 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

thanks for the mention Lexi, I adore BoboDo and all the options Bobo offers on her store. I bought the longer handles of the Eihodo silver fox brushes, aren't they neat, i was tempted to get the shorter handles but the matte black with red kanji won out. I see Chikuhodo have released them as well under their name and regular series. I'll have to checkout some of those base products you favoured, your makeup looks beautiful, the finish looks so smooth.

@LexiJong

7 күн бұрын

Thank you! Those are some beautiful brushes!

Really enjoyed seeing your favourites and seeing some things I want to try.

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

Thank you for doing your mid-year favorited Lexi!! I was so excited to watch. I definitely want to try so many things from Addiction, Tom Ford, and Dior. The favorites you shared from these lines have me interested. Thank you for such a tremendous video!! ❤

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

Thank you Yulia! I hope you are enjoying the summer!

Excited to see your choices, thank you for sharing! Hope you're well :)

@LexiJong

8 күн бұрын

Thank you! You too!

I bought Tom Ford's Rose Irise after you reviewed it last year and it's one of my favorite highlights! I can't wear warm tones and I despise glittery highlighters so it's never been easy to find one in a pale cool/neutral shade with a glitter/sparkle free glassy shine but this ticks every box. I was so worried it would sell out before Sephora's winter VIB sale so I paid the full $90 but I regret nothing!

@LexiJong

7 күн бұрын

I'm so glad you love it!

Great list! We share quite a few favorites! I recently got the 2 new Chantecaille blushes, which I had been resisting due to the price, but I was able to get them during the Blue Mercury sale for 25% off. Despite not liking the cheapo packaging with the miniscule mirror, I have to admit the formulation is top notch and imparts a lovely wash of color with a light sheen. I also find myself reaching for them constantly.

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

I'm glad you are enjoying them! I wish they would upgrade their packaging.

@Cara-39

8 күн бұрын

I have the same problem with Chantecaille and only buy during 20% off or more sales. If I'm paying luxury prices I want the full luxury experience but everything I've purchased from them, which includes cheek, eye, face and lip products comes in cheap lightweight plastic packaging that breaks easily.

Was waiting for this one, dear Lexi, beautiful list, thank you!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩Interesting, these Addicton powders as well, hope the brand will come to EU! Wishing you a wonderful day!!!😘😘😘😘

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

Thank you Annemarie! I really hope AT is able to expand further soon. I know they are working on shade expansions for their complexion products now before they bring them to the US.

Love your makeup look today . Thanks for all your hard work and fantastic reviews . I totally 💯 trust your opinions and reviews. I’m looking forward to picking up some of your products in this video . Especially the Rms powder for when my Givenchy powder runs out . I would like to try the Esum liner but not available in the UK . So will be picking up the Ysl as I love a brown liner too . What finish is the Prada foundation please My favourite blush is the Sisley L’orchidee 1 plus WA cream blush , So I would like to try the powder now ❤🤗

@LexiJong

7 күн бұрын

Thank you! The prada foundation is a satin matte finish. It has a natural elegance imo.

Thank you so much for this video! I was curious to know how you felt about the Lisa Eldridge skin tint compared to the chantecaille skin tint in terms of texture and finish. The chantecaille is also recently reformulated

@LexiJong

5 күн бұрын

I haven't tried the new formula of the Chantecaille but the Lisa Eldridge offers more coverage and a bit more of a satin finish than the previous version.

Thank Lexi I was waiting for this video , I am eyeing the LE skin tint and now after your demo I would like to pick up addiction Tokyo glow stick , could you please do a swatch comparisons between the above the moon glow stick and surratt stick highlighters including shade diamanté and rose diamonte ?? Also I have some textured skin in my cheeks , does addiction tokyo or surratt one emphasize the skin texture??? Looking forward your feedback Have a lovely day ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

I like to pat them gently on my skin using my finger and neither of them emphasize texture that way. If you swipe them on the skin directly, the Surratt isn't as smooth but I wouldn't say it emphasizes texture.

and a tour of them

I have on my to buy. THE LE skin tint for sure. Off topic , but the 2new rephr brushes are really nice. I have used them all week, of course not as nice as Fudu I love your favs. You go over the explanations and That’s important to me. I can’t believe your collection of all your brushes. Wow !!!! 🤩 that’s some investment

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

Thank you! I am considering the brushes as heirlooms to pass to my daughters when they grow up so I definitely splurged on all the dragon ones this year in particular.

I'm contemplating the idea of mandating by law that cosmetic companies label products cool warm or neutral tone. These categories are equivalent to size categories. Too many consumers are buying products online that look good on the website but don't work for their skin tone when it arrives. This costs consumers a fortune as they replace items. This applies to luxury brands ordered in the U.S.

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

That would be a nice idea!

Fantastic review, Lexi, thank you! I spent this time with pleasure 😅 Can’t decide between Viseart petits fours Lilas AND same with “deux” in the end. I have green eyes, both shades would go good 😊 I love sparkles, but some people say Viseart have too “big”, unmanageable sparkles. Don’t know if they are right, cause this is gonna be my first Viseart purchase

@peanutbutter1614

7 күн бұрын

Also this year I enjoy Sisley deep brown mascara “so intense”, absolutely amazing mascara ❤ Sisley also deeply disappointed me recently with their Les phyto ombrés, particularly shade 13 is totally unseen on the lids. Money wasted

@LexiJong

7 күн бұрын

I personally like Viseart's shimmers but there have been a few shades over the years that are a bit "chunkier." Most are not though ime.

@LexiJong

7 күн бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear about that one!

@peanutbutter1614

7 күн бұрын

@@LexiJong thanks a lot for the answer, I’ll definitely try the most sparkling shadows 💕

Can you tell me what the shipping is like with Fude Bobo? Do you get your brushes shipped with DHL or Japan Post? Do you have to pay extra fees and duty? Thanks in advance!

@louisesharpy

10 күн бұрын

Iwas wondering the same. And conversion prices like in USD

@Dream.K

10 күн бұрын

I just received my first order from Fude Bobo. They shipped via DHL, super quick, arrived in a few days. However, they did charge me 3,000 Yen for shipping.

@r17l

9 күн бұрын

Fude BoBo charges 3000 yen for shipping, irrespective of the order amount. If you place multiple orders and she has not yet shipped the other(s), she will refund the shipping for the additional orders. The exchange rate is the daily rate, so you could probably Google W.r.t. duty, I *believe* that the US would allow upto $800 and the UK would allow upto £130 as duty free. Fude Beauty gives free shipping, but I think you need to purchase a pretty big amount (Around $250). They also show the Yen-USD conversion. Both great sites!

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

Thank you for answering! One thing to add: if you are trying to see the conversion price on your cart, you can click paypal at the checkout and it will show you the total that would be charged to your card in your currency and just hit cancel if you want to pay with a different method.

Hey Lexi, thank you for another great video! 🤗😊 Can you please tell me/us how you store your fude brushes? :) I recently moved and I have big storage problems and concerns, so I'm looking for ideas and solutions.❤

@LexiJong

8 күн бұрын

I just bought something new to try but my general organization is that I keep my foundation brushes and large powder brushes in drawers (in box lids) and then I use the rephr cube organizers to store most of my other brushes, organized by type. I keep my shorter handle brushes in a sonia g holder. In addition, I have one of those silicone holders that I use for brushes that I need to review and a decorative cup for brushes that are currently in use / need to be washed.

@petrapausic4190

8 күн бұрын

@LexiJong Thank you very much for your answer. It helps a lot. ❤️🙂

My favs so far have been the Dior rosey glow blush in Bronze , LE skintint , LE new lip liners i have 0n,1n and 2n the ND mini my dream because i have used it a ton not new products but products i bought this year CDP quads 1, 3,4 . I realized I have been slowing down on makeup purchases lately because I have not worn a ton a little bronzer blush and mascara with bronzer or a brown shadow on the eyes lip liner and a balm . I haven't even worn complexion and if I do it's LE skintint. I live at the beach where it's very hot and humid so I have been doing the least . Dont get me wrong I have bought makeup and new releases but idk if anything recent has been absolutely favs like what I mentioned up top but I have purchased some SG brushes and love them the jumbo bronzer , smooth buffer , base 2 and mini base and some eye crease brushes love them and repher brushes that I love that I purchase this year. I have been on a brush kick lately starting my collection.

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

The brush releases really have been the best this year!

Btw Dior Star Filter depends on the color. I got 1 and it is amazing as a skin tint. Usually I hate putting heavy glow everywhere but it looks super beautiful and not greasy!

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

Oh that's great to hear! Thanks for sharing!

What’s on your eyes Lexi? It looks gorgeous ❤

@LexiJong

8 күн бұрын

Thank you! It's the prada palette in pulse 03.

Hi Lexi, I love your makeup in this video. However, heart broken that my beloved CDP powder didn’t make the list. I hit pan on this powder and plan to buy 2 extra to save them in case they discontinue.

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

I think it's a really great powder but it just didn't beat these for me.

Very Helpful video. Thank you Lexi.

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Did I hear you say waterline? Man! That get's my attention. I have the hardest time finding a pencil that gives me any mileage. I have some older ESUM pencils. Maybe I should try them again. The YSL looks intriguing. Same with Dior. And I've been very happy with that Viseart eye palette. So light and pretty for Summer. Plus multiple looks! Great recommendation. You know I love blushlighters. I haven't tried the Dior. I did notice both Addiction and Armani. Which is better? Suqqu Moisture Glaze is such a great product. Can't wait for their fall colors. You also have me wanting to try Dior lips again. I was curious about two shades in the soon to be released in the US Fall collection. Plan de Paris. On the UK site already. Haven't tried Icone and they have an LE shade called Champs de Roses. Beautiful embossing. Plus they have a new lip balm coming in Midnight. Did Dior wreck their nail polishes? Chanel did, so I wondered. They (Dior) have a deep purple polish for fall. Great product reviews.! Also I love getting your videos on a Sunday morning. It feels luxurious watching you and shopping for makeup in bed. Thanks for the video.💚

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

I personally love the AT cheek polishes more than the Armani but they were limited edition. The Armani are very nice but just seem a little thinner. I really like them though! I'm very curious to see how the YSL ones will compare. The Dior polishes have been ok but just not stellar. I don't really buy them often so I'm not sure if the new ones are ok or not. Have a great day Deborah!

@DeborahCarlston

9 күн бұрын

@@LexiJong Thanks, Lexi. You too.

Hi Lexi! Thanks for a great video. Do you know if mineralscapes is coming back? Even the product page is gone on the Byredo site.

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

I think we might see a few random ones pop up periodically when more stock is found but I think they have stopped production.

Hi Lexi, please tell me name lipstick DVN , I like so much colour. Have a great day.

@LexiJong

9 күн бұрын

I swatched the 17 Matte Cool Brown and 06 Sheer Abstract Red which are both new.

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