Just real quick. I know I've been stressing that everyone see a derm to understand their skin BUT it can be really expensive for people who don't have insurance. I really loved Curology which I used for a year and if you have general texture and pimples it's an amazing option! ❤️

@mykraZylif3

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I am a current Curology subscriber and have been on the fence. I will continue my journey w/ them and be patient 🤞🏼 slow and steady will win this race 😂

@rupanjanaroy8959

2 жыл бұрын

I also see a derm for my acne ..it's just awesome..people shade us why idk

@nancykerrigan

2 жыл бұрын

@@rupanjanaroy8959 why would they shade you? For seeing a skin doctor? If so, weird. I understand that not everyone can afford to see one but to shade those who can afford to do that instead of following every skinfluencer's advice is just...

@calilove6445

2 жыл бұрын

What treatments does your dermatologist recommend for better texture? Chemical peels?? Retin A? Your skin texture is reeeally smooth without any makeup. I need that. 😍

@CharlisDailyDiary

2 жыл бұрын

I knew I had issues with my skin but I thought it was zits & I was just sensitive. No, I have rosacea and my dermatologist has been helping A Lot. My skin looks so much better. Also, did you know rosacea can be in your eyes?! Yeah, so that’s a thing 🤯

That soothing voice, the sweetest of all sounds is that of the voice of a woman we all love, Alex could narrate a video on paint drying, and we'd all be glued to our screens.

@AlexandraAnele

2 жыл бұрын

😭 Stahhhpppp 🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

@camillecarlson3858

2 жыл бұрын

I'd actually prefer that. That's determined by relative humidity and how thinly/thickly it's applied. So basically universal and not relevant to one persons facial anatomy.

@rrt401

2 жыл бұрын

For real though. I legit can’t go to sleep without her videos

You’ve literally made me love makeup again! ☺️ I’ve been binge watching your videos for the past 3 days 😅

@AlexandraAnele

2 жыл бұрын

😭🙏🏼🙌🏼

@4lovebysara

2 жыл бұрын

I am a MUA & whenever someone wants to watch makeup youtube videos I always recommend Alex! She explains things so well & I love her art background - it helps a ton!

@kaltespopcorn4087

2 жыл бұрын

Same

Thank you milady for delivering us peasants the precious base ✨

@AlexandraAnele

2 жыл бұрын

😂❤️

Yes to the base with drugstore products! Your nose came out nice....looks lightly sun kissed....without the sun damage down the road.

I’ve always identified as heterosexual but how do I reconcile the feelings I have for your eyebrows…. Overwhelming at this point

@AlexandraAnele

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂💀

@laceypurnell5799

2 жыл бұрын

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE how in all of your videos your skin looks like real skin. It makes views feel human...it's so nice that you don't put a filter on your videos 👌

Gorgeous! I’d love to see a full drugstore option 🤩

@celestepiccolo6586

2 жыл бұрын

I second that!

That new nose contour technique is actually genius. It makes a lot of sense and that's actually the reason i think that blush on the bridge of the nose became so popular in the past years; it sets that area back in space and brings the tip foward and makes it look "swoopy" like you said

@kbella5656

Жыл бұрын

Nah

LIVING for this base 💯💯💯 love how you’re real and upfront about going to a dermatologist, rather than just telling “drink water it fixes all”

yes, going to an aesthetician has given me my face back! I don’t know what the deal was for the past 8-10 months but after one week of the right products my skin is healed and is normal. ahhh. skincare and sunscreen are key. makeup is a nice to have and fun to have.

Yes just drugstore and your base is stunning x

I just wanted to say that I discovered you by accident. I actually followed your brother for his Skyrim related videos years ago.. But I've really fallen in love with your content. The way you explain things makes me feel like I'm sitting next to a great friend. Seriously, every video you put out is a video many people will appreciate and which will help us all improve our makeup techniques.

@Katxo1831

2 жыл бұрын

Woaah who's her brother? I've followed so many people for Skyrim lmao

@funktastically

2 жыл бұрын

WAIT I JUST REALIZED IM SUBBED TO THEM BOTH AND NEVER KNEW THEY WERE SIBLINGS IM SHOOK

@rozela123

2 жыл бұрын

@@funktastically Right? I only found out after I saw one video of them together.

@rozela123

2 жыл бұрын

@@Katxo1831 His youtube acc is called Graenolf, I believe.

@Katxo1831

2 жыл бұрын

@@rozela123 omggg I've been following him forever! I didn't know they were siblings!

I would love to see a drugstore version of this makeup. I really love and appreciate how the steps are always explained.

Yes to drugstore please. 🙌🏻 the new nose technique makes it look like you’ve been in the sun and got a little tan. Cute.

Alex, I’m dying with the way you say “cle de peau” every time you say it I think of inspector Clouseau from the Pink Panther movies🤣 (which you are probably wayyy too young to know!) love ya🥰

@teacheschem

2 жыл бұрын

Love Clouseau!

The nose technique is not ridiculous! Been doing it for years. It’s quick and looks natural.

On blemishes I started applaying the concealer underneath the foundation/tinted balm, gently pressing the second over the first, so that the texture is cohesive and there isn't a visible layer over the base! Leaving it here, in case someone needs this tip :)

Alex is the guru we've all needed and deserved. No BS, no phoniness, no cutesyness. Just solid technique, advice, options, and delicious snark and sarcasm. I don't just stan; I worship.

BEST CONTENT IN THE GAME 🤯 You're so beautiful ❤️ love your videos so much!!

@AlexandraAnele

2 жыл бұрын

😭 Thank you so much love 🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

I just started using tretinoin about almost two weeks ago and I have been able to use it everyday. I've had peeling but no irritation. I've using the Dr. Jart ceramidin liquid, sheet masks, and Cicapair serum and I find it helps alot to avoid irritation. Also, try putting Vaseline or cerave healing ointment around the eyes, sides of the nose and corners of the mouth to avoid the tretinoin from traveling to those areas and causing irritation.

@melodramatique

2 жыл бұрын

What I coincidence I’d stumble across this comment, after recently having read and since been toying with the idea of using the Cetaphil Healing Ointment as more or less a naturally highlighting dewy skin balm in high points. Have you utilized it for this similar purpose and if so, found good results?

@mariatapia5122

2 жыл бұрын

@@melodramatique HI!👋 I have not used the healing ointment for that purpose. My skin is oily so I cannot use it during the day. I started using tretinoin for my blackheads and my derm said it would help with oil production but since I just started, it hasn't done anything for that yet. Therefore, I need to use more oil free or non-heavy products during the day. Although, I find that when I use the healing ointment around my eyes when I apply tret at night, the next morning my eyes look more supple and I think it has to do with it being occlusive due to the petrolatum but also the hydrating ingredients of hyaluronic acid and ceramides. Eventhough is lightweight, it's still to heavy for me during the day.

@2kmerz

2 жыл бұрын

I also use ceravie healing ointment on the eyelids to avoid retinol irritation, and it works great! Got the tip from Dr Dray- highly recommend watching her videos

@ali_marotta

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been using a retinoid and it really dries out the skin around my eyes! Do y’all use vaseline/healing ointment before or after applying retinoid/retinol?

@afouri

2 жыл бұрын

@@melodramatique I’ve used the aquaphor balm from eucerin too if you need another option! Super amazing for dry skin, I have eczema and it helped be seal all the moisture in. But in reference to your idea, I realised it gives my face such a glow, so I think it would work but your foundation might slide

Alex deserves so much more here on KZread. Never uses ckkckbait, always to the point, sacrificing it all just to keep it real which is why I always watch the ads through to support

@rebeccashaw3603

2 жыл бұрын

Oh is that how it works? You don’t skip ads? I’d do anything to help Alex.

Vaseline applied on the eyelids or any sensitive area really helps minimise transfer of tretinoin while one is sleeping, so you can try that to prevent transfer and peeling. I do the same.

You’re very glowy today. Thank you for tying everything together. I’ve watched each of your basics videos, but I wanted to see how the steps flow from one to the next. Seriously, your skin looks fabulous. Keep that sh*t up!

I’m so glad you do basic makeup videos with actual explanations. It’s much easier for me to try to perfect one thing at a time.

Would you consider doing a no makeup routine with sunscreens. Like a tinted one to replace foundation and something like the Colorscience color balms for brozer, blush, lip and eye? I think it would be really interesting. Edit: I loooove the result you have been getting with your new base😍😍

Fork. Me! Thats the most gorgeous base I’ve ever seen. I’d wear that and nothing else! Now I just have to rewatch this 55 times to try to learn how to do it 🤣

Dude, your videos are therapy sessions to me. Love the way you pronounced Clé de peau, so cute haha

@AlexandraAnele

2 жыл бұрын

😂😭🙏🏼

I would love to see a video that all about face brushes. I am so interested, and I almost digged out all your face makup/GRWM videos to see what face brushes you used.

Dude, the nose thing is WORKING! That's so cool!

Hi Alex!! Love your base looking fab as always, was wondering if you could do a series where you show us what eye looks you would do for different lip colours eg cool/warm red, bright pink, soft pink, cool/warm nude, coral, peach etc. I feel like sometimes I can’t make my eyeshadow complement my lip colour

a drugstore version would b ammmmmazing, your skin looks flawless 😍

Omg please I’ve been looking for a good glowy base tutorial, you’re a mind reader!

@AlexandraAnele

2 жыл бұрын

Hope this helps love 😘❤️

@cristi4n.anderson

2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried using lipgloss as highlighter? It changed my base!

Yes to the drugstore version!

YES YES please do this base using only drugstore faves!!!

Since I started seeing your videos my makeup technique has improved a lot . I have been experimenting with placement as you do and it completely changed the game . Thanks for your advices , love to see someone who really cares about how makeup is seen in person.

That blush is just... wow

Liked the detail and logic u gave for each little step

Skin care is everything people! Your nose contour looks good! Love the skin and the highlight!!! 🤎💋

Gotta say, your videos have allowed me to have so much more fun with my makeup. I was never creative with my base, let alone all the fun eyeshadow looks I’ve tried from you. Game changer!!

Watching you do your makeup and listening to you talk is SO satisfying

I love how you are just you, no apologies. I have gotten into a nighttime skin care routine, but have 2 kids under 2, so makeup is not even always possible, but when I do it's rushed! But I love just to pick up quick tips.

You are so freaking talented. I’m going to practice this every day 💫

Spot treating tret flaking with a facial oil is pretty effective. I'd forgotten about it until Dr. Dray mentioned it recently. I used squalane because it is lightweight & easily absorbed. Then I'd blot off when I was ready to do my make up. Skin would appear much smoother.

Try putting Vaseline on top and around your eyes before putting on retinols/ retinods. This helped me so much especially with peeling skin on the eyelids xx

You look so pretty and fresh. Just radiant.

Brilliant! I paint, and having been formally trained, I can see that your awareness of light and shadows and their relation to bringing things forward and back, are exactly how concepts of portraiture are taught. Re tretinoin, during my 40+ years of using, I've always used it close to my eyes... now very close. No issues... no wrinkles. Thanks so very much for your vids... you're a great role model for all women. ♥️

You are so naturally beautiful -- love your tutorials. I typically cant find foundations that match me well, but the Revlon Candid & Color Stay buff shades work well, so THANK YOU!!!

You’re so genuine and hilarious 💓🌟😂 love your commentary. Gorgeous as always!

@AlexandraAnele

2 жыл бұрын

😭🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

I’ve watched you for a while now and watched old videos of yours. I’ve noticed your skin improvement lately and its truly in the texture change. I’m glad you’re getting it figured out w/a professional team. I used to struggle but only in my late 20s for like 10 years off and on. Finally got professional help and K feel like I hsve pretty flawless skin now. A professional facial including microplaning has been amazing. Good luck and thank you for your videos!

Yes! I would love to watch how you do your base with only drugstore products 💕

Dude that concealer is so bomb. The cle de peau stick one. Ugh. So good. Never used the wand tho. And now I’m going to have to buy that Revlon foundation because it looks beautiful. Great vid, Alex! ♥️♥️

I would love to see a video for a glowy skin base with just drugstore! I love all your videos so much, you are awesome Alex!

Your skin is looking gorgeous! Yay for you girl!

Yes drugstore version would be fun!

OH MY GOD!! Just couple of weeks ago I started applying bronzer first, then contour - I find it looks a lot better and much easier to really focus contour where you need it, and blends better. Now I see you doing it!!! 😲😲🤩❤

How is it possible that your brows keeps on improving to perception!!!!!! Ugghhhh 😩❤

I appreciate you trying new techniques and sharing them with us. The nose looks great. All of it does.

I do my nose contour like that too! It works for my nose shape. Your skin looks amazing!

The brows look *perfect*

That GLOW 😍

@AlexandraAnele

2 жыл бұрын

😘

You’re so pretty! Ty for sharing. Your skin looks so amazing 😘

Love that foundation!

Neutrogena has new creamy color corrector that I am loving

I know how you feel. I'm also on Retin A and if i get it too high on my forehead my scalp starts peeling and looks like i have dandruff. I will say the longer you use it, your skin will get used to it. I have horrible pitted scars on my face from hormonal acne that popped up when I turned 26. I can't live without now. I've been using it for about 3 years now. Good luck on your skin journey and thanks for putting your beautiful face out here for us ☺️💕

Literally commented on your undertone video a couple days ago about realizing I may lean towards fair olive and this is my first time watching this video and I had JUST bought the same foundation In the same shade and it matches like a dream. THANK YOU 💕😭

Had to watch your base video to chill back out 😱😱😱😱. Your skin just keeps looking better and better!

@AlexandraAnele

2 жыл бұрын

😭🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

Yes would love to see a drugstore version or best drugstore foundations

You are an incredible artist and look beautiful!

ur skin is literally glowing

@AlexandraAnele

2 жыл бұрын

😭🙏🏼❤️

I like the new subtle nose contour

I have to dig out my Vespa highlighter. Looks amazing. Thanks for the nose contour tips. Like it!

Love the hack on contouring last 👌🏾💯✨

You're glowing as always! ❤️✨✨

You influenced me to try the Revlon Colorstay Foundation and I love it. I have tried 3 other foundations and this one worker best for me. Plus it’s a total bonus that it’s affordable. I will continue to watch your channel for more tips. You rock

I have to try that nose bump thing. I have one in the same area. Great vid!

Cle de Peau...”clay” as in bentonite, “duh” as in no shit, “poe” as in says the raven never more. 🖤 I do use the CDP concealer and it does an amazing job, it’s almost too heavy for me, but it does last forever. I use this with Valmont de Glaciers foundation and it’s a killer combo, underneath growth factor serum, retin A, and Auteur’s Definitive Density cream (I believe this was about 350$). I found that Auteur looked very similar to Medical Beauty Research products, such as the Liquid Surgery Serum, but Auteur is less expensive and actually works much better. Highly recommend. This is probably the best skin care product I’ve ever used. Another excellent product by Auteur is the Composition No. 1 serum, which is about 1k$ but still far less expensive than MBRs Liquid Surgery (which is like 1900$-something).

Ahhhh … I just love your videos & YOU. Loved your ‘banter’ as you were applying blush 😂💞✨😂💞✨

Love 💕 so many tips! Thank you

I too have crocked side of the nose and constantly try to figure out the best way to match it to the other side. I know my theory but I still try different shapes, bc I like to experiment

Omg 😱 I’ve always done powder contouring after bronzing and blush

you make all our sundays better!! stunning as always!😫

@AlexandraAnele

2 жыл бұрын

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i don’t remember what i use to do but ever since i seen her do the thing of rubbing fingers to distribute product evenly between hand … my life has changed

Thank you for posting this. I'm so happy I found your channel, it's really helped me get back into makeup. I love how your videos are no BS and really easy to listen to. I can't stand certain tones of voice and yours is great. PS: nose looks great and my middle of nowhere ass would love a drug store version of this.

YESSS😭 My base routine has improved because of you. Your videos are so helpful🦋

Commenting for engagement!! Thank you for always being INFORMATIVE and for always being consistent! We appreciate you (yes, even without tons of fake smiles 😉)🥰💜🌸

@AlexandraAnele

2 жыл бұрын

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In the nicest way I love watching your videos to help me sleep, I love the content and I do watch them all lol but your voice is so soothing 😊💜

have you tried slugging? it’s putting something thick like vaseline or the cerave healing ointment all over your eyes and around your nose and lips/mouth as a final step to help prevent peeling!

RE: peeling from the tret. I started getting peeling around my eyes after I started using retinol (1%). What I found helps is to apply a super super super thin layer of Aquaphor on top of my skin care at night before I go to bed. I just pat a tiny tiny bit into my skin and it really helped with the peeling. YMMV of course and not everyone's skin will like something that occlusive on top of their skin care, but I'm very very light handed and it doesn't cause any breakouts.

I like this hair color!

Thank you. So classic and fresh♥️.

You're stunningly beautiful. Don't even notice any lump on nose!

Thank you for the tutorial! I think the contour looks good and also would love to see a drugstore version :)

You are so gentle with the sponge!!! I am now realising that I literally fuckin punch myself in the face

That manicure is so pretty that I did my nails like that yesterday just saying 💖

Thank you so much for the video I was actually looking for a good powder highlighter I'll try the vesca on ps would love to see a drugstore version 🙏🥰

LOVE the new nose contouring!

This SO satisfying to watch! Wow😍😍😍😍👌

Big yes to the drugstore version please.

Revlon colorstay was my go to for years. But…over the past few years they changed the formula. It’s more liquid, covers less, and doesn’t have the,”flex” aspect to the product. My make up never used to transfer when I used the earlier formulation. I just tried it again after 2 years, and had these same negative issues. I think because you’re young, and your skins texture is what it is, I could see how the less pigmented, thinner product would be okay. I’m a mature skin type now, stinks, but it is what it is. Beautiful outcome as usual! 🥰

Dude! Your skin looks exquisite!

@AlexandraAnele

2 жыл бұрын

😩 Thank you love 🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️