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@@ramos-victorchristinajosie6705 you’re so kind. Thank you, I’m glad I could provide some useful information ♥️

@@ramos-victorchristinajosie6705 thank you for stopping by :) I have a few good videos planned, but there’s a been another “life plot twist” I have to deal with right now… 😅

Oh this is so ancient :) I think there’s a couple of products that still exist :) sadly companies still don’t make much in the way of undertones for olive skins, not much has changed in that department. Thanks for stopping by!

You’re very kind, thank you!

It makes total sense! I should have added some gloss comparisons, but I only focused on glossy balm formulas. But yes, the glosses provide similar finish and feel to the lips, actually, without the awkward “hit or miss” scent and flavour (provided you don’t prefer a stick to a gloss formula, of course). The only thing may be that I don’t think there aren’t direct matches for the colours… but that’s about that.

@@thefreevolous happily, some of the gloss shades do interest me more than the colors the baumes come in. I'll definitely try the lip gloss the next time I can order from LE. thank you for your honest and thorough review!

Hey! Thank you for stopping by :) I’m wearing Violette FR Yeux Paint in Dieu Bleu. I’m in love with the colour, but I must warn you it’s not the easiest liquid eyeshadow/liner to apply. It’s a bit watery and can get patchy. The applicator is a bit too thick and doesn’t give even application, you’ll need a brush, and you’ll have to layer the product a bit and finesse it for a while to get an even coverage. It flakes off in some places, throughout the day (if you look closely you can see there’s a bit of a chip off on one of my eyes lol), and it also can collect on your lashes making them crunchy, so you’ll have to clean them off as you go (once it sets, it’s very hard to remove from the lashes, although it comes off easily from the skin with any makeup remover or balm). But it’s a very unique colour I haven’t found in any other formulas, so it’s worth it for me :)

@@thefreevolous thank you so much for answering! It sounds a bit too finicky but omg that color is really unique...hard to decide what to do lol! Just subscribed btw 😊

@@danyf.1442 aww thank you! I don't have a regular schedule, because I don't do this for a living, but I try to post a few times a month. I hope I'll see you soon!

I always try to be helpful and see all the variables for people to make informed choices. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!

Absolutely, it’s very likely that’s a variable. I also went on a full explanation showing my Romand packaging because it has a very slow twist-up system that helps you control the amount of product whilst being able to wind it down again, but I cut it for time eheh at the end of the day, I like the packaging, it feels effective and there’s no flaw in my eyes in that department, although I can see some people may miss the magnetised closure and some of the weight. But then again, I think people will use these up so quickly, I honestly hope they can be fully recyclable this way ;)

Agree, some of her formulas are really really good, but the packaging… listen, I’m all for antique-looking, art deco design. But when you pick it up it’s always so light, plasticky and cheap, and there are always some finishing touches that take it down a notch… but hey, different strokes for different folks, I guess :)

@@thefreevolous so true. It takes all sorts I guess! Just not my bag, baby. :)

Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment ❤️ I’m happy my videos can be somewhat helpful!

Yeah, I show the ingredients list on my video. It’s identified as “aroma” (which is a volatile compound that stimulates the taste buds through smell, like what we experience in culinary with stuff like aromatic herbs). It’s probably a vanilla derived product. I think she wanted to add a flavour to it, but I find the actual taste super unpleasant. I personally like the vanillary scent, but I have other vanilla smelling lipsticks that don’t have this weird bitter taste to them - other ingredients would have to be used to mask the bitterness. People are not used to her line having fragrance (aroma is in the fragrance category with essential oils et al), so for me it felt a bit disingenuous that she wouldn’t warn her customers off the bat on her video - many people have used her products specifically because they’re luxury but don’t have fragrance/taste, and this can be sensitising for some.

The answer from Lisa’s wonderful team: “Lisa and the Product Development team have used a synthetic vanilla aroma / flavor within Baume Embrace to enhance the user experience of the product. The formula contains a high proportion of natural waxes which can have their own odour. The aroma endures there is consistency and the waxes don’t overpower the scent. Therefore, the Baume Embrace formula is not classed as fragrance free”.

Ooof that’s so annoying. I think Lisa should have disclosed the addition of the aroma on her video, because all her other makeup doesn’t have fragrances and people naturally think they can rely on that. By the way it coats my throat, I can see how many people with higher sensitivity can have nausea. I’m sorry ❤️there aren’t many unscented lip products out there, sadly. I’m happy you got a refund. Their customer service is usually very quick and caring.

@@thefreevolous I agree 😔 I’m so happy, I found your channel. Thank you for detailed review.

@@Majspiir you’re so kind, thank you. Oh, and that “aroma” talk is all so going around in circles, trying to make it look like it’s something different and more “healthy” or whatever. It’s just another word for fragrance. It’s very common in Latin-descending languages, so we spot it a mile away, but it’s also present in English, like in aromatherapy and aromatic herbs lol. They’re bending over backwards unnecessarily and it ends up coming across a bit disingenuous. It’s a well known type of ingredient in the cosmetic world - it comes with the risk of some people being sensitive to it, the same way as when a product doesn’t have fragrance having the risk of not being perceived as luxurious as its counterparts. At the end of the day it’s just a market placement decision - although in this brand’s case it comes off odd because they have been quite vocal about not adding fragrance to their products. It’s ok change strategies, but especially if your customer based it not expecting fragrance, just disclose it up front with no beating around the bush so that people can make an informed decision.

No other product from the Lisa Eldridge line contain fragrance, but these balms do. It’s on the ingredients list as “aroma”, which is a highly volatile fragrance compound that is used in cosmetics to add a smell and taste (because they are always connected) - aroma is a Latin origin word, but in English you’ll recognise it from “aromatic herbs” and “aromatherapy”, for example. She may have decided to just add vanilla to give flavour to the product, but this inherently makes them smell of vanilla. It’s always connected. I personally like the scent, but the flavour is quite bitter and overpowering. There’s a screenshot of the ingredient list on my video, but you can go on her website and look up the full ingredient list page and check for yourself. None of her other lipsticks have any taste or smell, these are the first (and I personally believe she should have warned people of this, because her customers are not expecting it from her products). You can see from other comments here they are even refunding some customers because the fragrance they chose is causing some sensitivity issues in some people.

@@thefreevolous I have checked now and see that it is stated that Baume Embrace Melting Lip Colour contains a food-grade, soft vanilla flavouring, that does not contain any allergens. I didn't check before. I saw her answer on Instagram (I cannot find it now 'cause lots of comments are hidden) where she said that that the flavor comes from the oils in the balm. At first, I didn't like the taste of that balm, but now I'm used to it. I prefer the Lucent formula though.

É mesmo bonito :)

Ahaha! We’re not alone in our delusions, then 😂

Já encomendei ;) darei notícias muito em breve... MAS... não sei bem quantos níveis consegue estar acima dos meus Glasting Melting Balms da Romand... é que a diferença de preço é violenta lol

I hear you :) I believe Lisa mentioned in her video that shade 5 is a true light olive. Maybe you could check that one out (and her video) if you’re in the market for this product :) I think her shade range is truly very inclusive, and she does have olives in her catalogue, but I’m not as fair so I can’t speak to how it works in practise. Alexandra Anele does great videos about the struggles of very light olive skins and always has great suggestions too :))

@@thefreevolous Thank you for your time. I’ll take a look at #5. Yes I follow Alexandra! Unfortunately many products are in USA & I’m in U.K. but I’ve tried a couple. The Kosas she recommended I’ve been waiting many months for the lighter olive to become available. Ive always championed deeper shades for dark-skinned people, I had no idea us olives were so underrepresented!

Yay, it’s so satisfying when a beauty purchase is a hit!

Hey! I’m sorry it’s been a good while since I recorded and I can’t remember which blush I used. But of I had to bet, it would be maybe the Armani Neo Nude blush in 50, pink :)

@@thefreevolous thank you :) hope to seeing you here again :)

I’m sorry if I said Tarte. I meant Tower 28 Make Waves Mascara

Awww that’s so sweet. And yes, this has the sheerest touch of coverage, it does even out the skin a bit, but there’s not much beyond that :)

You’re too sweet! Thank you. I have to do a lip one, and maybe an update on stuff I kept but I’m actually decluttering soon… I just need time to film, these take a while ;)

Hey, Katherine. Skim chemistry is something I struggle with a lot, too. Many things that look beautiful on others just pill, or start moving around my face, melting off, enhancing texture or just snuggling inside my pores and wrinkles and making me look massively pruny AND shiny, and overall incompetent in makeup application 😅 I can absolutely relate. I hope my long-winded descriptions of the products can give you more information for your purchases. That being said, and although I’m absolutely addicted to trying new things, just remember that if you’ve found things that work for you, there’s no need to keep on looking around for the next best thing. We sometimes get so caught up on this world of hype and trends and newness that we forget our baseline, in a way.

@@thefreevolous Thanks for your thoughtful reply.

They were ahead for their time. It happens at times. My biggest reference is always Becca. All the glowy things they came up with are still for the most part unparalleled, but they went down before it was an actual trend that could keep them afloat.

@@thefreevolous Certain things are pulled from the market with no explanation shared, and what IS put out is PR that's been carefully vetted by in-house legal. The consultants were all told over and over never to talk about it. They were not told the real reason this product had such a bumpy, controversial and short lived lifespan. I can't say much more in public.

It was a quite average longevity. If you pair it with a more moisturising lip product, like a gloss or a shiny lipstick, it will fade rather quickly, and it’ll last more with a matte one, similarly to most lip liners I have. They’re very good and wear nicely, but nothing outstanding in terms of longevity (unlike the other formula from Lisa, or even Charlotte Tilbury). This is good one if you have a great shade match that you can’t find elsewhere. Otherwise, you can stick to whatever you already have :)

Hey, sorry for the late response. I have several of them, but I think in this video I was wearing Kaya Fig :)

@@thefreevolous thanks! They came out with nude shades 👀

@@laurendempers1315 yeah, I know… I may have bought one 😅

I believe it was Fleurtatious blush from Pat McGrath and Emily eye lured from Lisa Eldridge. I didn’t do much because I wanted to show the products without much interference.

I really like the lip liners, too. These shades have a high likelihood of being amazing matches for so many people. I use them with different lipsticks and they all go on really well. I wish Lisa would expand her lipstick range to match these new colours ;)

Thanks, I also feel videos like those are more helpful. I almost did also a swatch comparison with other skin tints, but the video was already so long…

Yep, I’m Portuguese :)

I’m really so happy this was helpful! Thank you so much for letting me know :) and yay, olive crew!

Oh my word, I have no idea how you found me in this little corner of the internet, but… thank you so much. And I love your work ❤️

Oh, it’s the normal 30ml! The packaging is super portable and tiny, but it’s all in there :)

@@thefreevolous thank you!

Hey! So glad I could help! I don’t like filters either :) we can’t see how something actually works on the skin. Hello from Portugal! Your English is fine, I understood perfectly.

Unfortunately, from my experience, neutral foundations look peachy on me. Warm foundations look straight orange. The best colour matches I have have some light olive mixed in, because they bring a more cool yellow shade that matches me the best. It’s not unusual to reflect more brightly green on camera, though, especially before they set, because my lights are cool toned. In person, it’s a spot on match. But I think with this tint I could have gotten a neutral undertone and it would still look great, since it’s very forgiving.

Thanks for stopping by!

You can't tell it's green. It just looks too warm for her.

I mentioned it’s something that happens on camera. But in person you can’t see it, it blends in seamlessly with my neck. My lights are very cool toned, they reflect the green very intensely, especially when I get too close. Neutral foundations look peachy on me, and warm ones look orange. I’m a difficult shade of moss…

@@thefreevolous I actually don't see it reflecting green, I see it as if it has too much golden compared to your neck. Perhaps it is, as you said, the cool tone of your filming lights playing tricks with our eyes, but this skin tint does not look as "seamless" as it should be.

Obrigada, Rosa! Beijinho

The mascara is pretty great, too! I think you’ll love it 🥰

Obrigada por tomares tempo para ver ❤️

I get it from Revolve. All taxes are included in the purchase and they’re quite quick in the shipping (unless something is not in stock)

Stupidly I forgot to sign up for the Lisa&Me, so I’ll only get to it tomorrow with the rest of the mere mortals. We’ll see if my shade doesn’t sell out in the meantime ;) I thought of you when I saw all those pinky bronzers, here’s to hoping next up will be olive toned ones 😂 I know I can always count on you to roll our eyes to dumb products ❤️

Yay! Happy to hear that and I’ll try to do that for sure. It’s super fun to film (not so much to edit, but hey 😅)