Love these videos. I too find myself overwhelmed with excess. Been decluttering and simplifying and it feels so good!

I used to judge my sister so hard for having a luxury hairbrush.. until she got me one for my birthday and I’m telling you, I could never go back. The Mason Pearson hairbrush is some kind of magic. I know it sounds insane and the price IS insane.. I could never justify buying one myself but it’s definitely such a nice gift to receive/gift. Costco has them occasionally for like half the price but it’s still a lot 🙃

The best brush cleanser I've ever used is dish soap. It works like magic because it's made to get rid of fat and oils but you have to use the tiniest bit and/or rinse them very well

Liquid and cream blush… or blusher if you’re from the UK, as I am. (Although my Scouse/Liverpudlian Nana always called it Rouge and had a cardboard Bourjois specimen of rosebud powder peachy pink ca.1952, which she wore every day until she passed in 2003.). This obviously influenced me and until recently I was obsessed with liquid and cream blusher, especially Saie Dew Blush. Then I saw Lisa Eldridge mix her lipstick shades on the back of her hand with either her Elevated Glow Highlighter or other complexion products in recent videos. Absolute Game Changer! Mix your lipstick with moisturiser, foundation, concealer or any other appropriate product. You can tailor make your own shades 😊. I remember reading years ago that the waxes put in lipstick can clog your pores. However, I have not found this to be the case. You can also see examples of this technique from Wayne Goss and Katie JaneHughes. Have a great weekend all❤❤❤xxx

I love simplifying everything, as someone who is constantly overwhelmed, it’s the best way🤩🤩🤩

I'm with you on lash curlers. I remember Mary Greenwell talking about how 'dolly' lashes and wide-open eyes aren't right for every look. She gave some love to naturally swoopy lashes and the bedroom eyes they create. Curled lashes look fab on other people, but I look way better low and smouldery 😑

I’m such a fan of deinfluencing when it’s real, thought out videos like this and not just clickbait. I also love shop my stash because it’s real life!

I love this series because it really shows how individual we are. Like my scalp LOVES a scalp scrub. It needs one to thrive. So cool seeing how it’s never a one size fits all and we really need to back up and think about what we like and what works for us as consumers

Oh I love this series! Simplifying your stuff, routines, and life is so liberating, and I’m 💯 with you when it comes to all of the things you’ve mentioned. We don’t need them. But my biggest no are the sets of anything really, I very much prefer buying individual items!

Blue dawn dish soap for brushes and beauty blenders! Excellent degreaser and cleanser. Removes foundation from beauty blender sooooo well!

Deinfluencing - the addicting act of living life better. Thank you for your "influence" to try a better way to embrace what I have.

I have completely stopped using makeup, hair and dressing up (which feels so empowering) but I still love watching you! It's so fun to live vicariously through you and honestly great practice to remind myself of my lifestyle and say hey I am fabulous in my own way. Also, Allana is always here to vibe and show me the fancy lady things. haha! Love this and hope it can stay a series! Thanks for all your hardwork!

Love this series. Simplifying our lives and making them as easy as possible is a must. I now stick to the product types that I love, no point wasting money ❤

I love these videos Allana because it also allows me to simplify and basically declutter. ❤❤❤

Loving every single everyday nei video! You guys are killing it!!🤍

I’ve never bought a specific brush cleanser. I simply use any bar of soap. I lay a washcloth on the bottom of the sink, place the bar of soap on it, run the water next to it, rub my brush on the soap, and rinse in the water. It’s sooo fast and easy. This saves so much time, and it cleans brushes really well. When I’m done, I place the soap in a baggie, and put it in the kitchen drawer for next time 🤷🏻‍♀️😊

As a pro makeup artist for TV and Film I use Beauty So Clean to clean my brushes for 1st cleanse then just use Bromine's baby liquid soap. I also spray all my makeup with the Beauty So Clean Spray. Sanitizes your pallets. I highly suggest it! You will love it. Just a tip!

I am barely listening to what you are saying ! I am mesmerized by the flawlessness of your makeup 😵‍💫😍

Love these deinfluencing videos!!! So realistic!

Totally agree! The only brush set I bought recently was BK Beauty X Nikki Makeup because it was a smaller curated set (no additional pointless brushes)! I love cream bronzer but I do occasionally dabble with the Jones Road bronzing gel (with the IT cosmetics brush) - it's SO natural 👍 thanks for your content, always informative and engaging ❤️

The lighting and aesthetics in this video are ✨✨✨😍 love love love it

I can't with how you match your cabinets 💕

100% agree with brush sets. Fantastic for starting out and finding what you like but after that not needed

I blimming love this series! 👏

Love this series, such a nice counterbalance 🤩 Getting rid of the eyelash curler is such a privilege I will never know lol bc I have straight, downward pointing lashes

absolutely loved this, and truly a cream makeup girly these days, it is just elite 😌

For me it’s colorful eyeliners! I need a brown and black liquid liner, brown and black pencil, and a brightening waterline pencil. That’s it. I’m always attracted to fun colors, but I NEVER end up using them

Love this series...hilarious commentary on the hair brush and comb! lol

Love these vids-really make me thing before I buy anything x

I am glad to say that we are 100 % aligned, Allana! I never use eyelash curlers ( I tried a couple of times), but not for me. I've never worn any kind of lashes. Quite frankly, they scare me lol, plus yes I was blessed with very long lashes. I also have bought brush cleaners and never use them! Just some mild shampoo like you said & I'm good to go. I stopped buying brush sets, too, bc it's just easier to find individual ones that you actually need. I use the hair/scalp brush with shampooing bc the scrubs do the same thing to me. Hair brush for $100 😖🧐my oh my...heck no! I'll stick to my regular brushes that do the same thing. Now, I must go watch yesterday's video bc I was on a field trip with my little girl to the Erie Canal ( which was a great time :) & missed EVERYDAYMAY 🥹. Love this video series! There are just so many products that they push now that just aren't needed. However, I also love me a good GRWM using some new products 😊. You are always so on point, Lan. Take care xoxo 😘 🤗

Omg! You brought me on to the tarte under eye corrector and it has been a dream! Have been using it for years and still love it 😂🙈. Sorry to hear that you do not use it anymore but appreciative that you introduced me to it :)

Always appreciate the deinfluencing!

And the laura mercier moisturizer bronzer is my favorite. When you apply it with a smaller dense brush it’s super easy and very natural ❤

a case for the $100 hair brush (i have a mason pearson): they are the best. simply, the best. they last forever. you never replace them. you get insane compliments on your hair, and it is essential for hair health. grab a mason pearson. you'll never look back. it's a one and done kind of purchase. i just bought my niece her first mason pearson--i'm hooked!

I hear you on the liquid bronzer, BUT.. the bare minerals is actually perfect for underpainting! I go ham on my bare face, then concealer, a little foundation to buff it all together and it’s the most gorgeous natural tanned look. I get so many compliments on my skin when I do this

Yep I agree on the hair brush! And listen I try every under eye correct I can get my hands on grabbing the Huda today and I’ll let you know if a wonder comes out. Lol. Love waking up to your videos!❤

Hey Allana! Can you do an updated everyday jewelry collection? Your rings and bracelets are so pretty.

Omg all of these I agree with! Especially the brush shampoo. I just use dawn dish soap and it works wonders!

These are like beauty confessions. I’m with you on all of these, including deep cleaning my brushes basically never. 😂

Love these videos!❤

Fully agree about the eyelash curler!! I don’t think they are necessary for everyone. I have wonky eyelashes to begin with- curling them puts me in circus territory

I definitely agree about the hair scrubs. And I was a sucker for the Mason Pearson brush. I like my Amazon brush much more.

I totally agree with the eyelash curler. I already have quite a curl to my lashes so I have stopped buying them. The same goes for big brush collections, I’ve got my favourite face brushes and I prefer small eye brushes so there’s not a collection out there for me. I have never used false eye lashes ( strip lashes ) and I think that they have a tendency to take over a look. Thanks for the deinfluensing session! 💕

I totally agree about the scalp scrubs and expensive brushes. Same thing happened to me with the scrub, did not dissolve and had it in my hair for days. i'm guilty of buying a $150 hair brush as as a celebrity was raving about it. Total waste of money. Never again. Thanks sweetie for remind us not to waste our time, money and energy on things we don't need. xxoo

I, too, never got in to wearing strip lashes. I also wash by sponges and brushes with soap or shampoo...and they work! ♡

No to the lash curler…totally agree. I use my pinky finger when you first apply while it’s still wet and it does wonders to curl. I got the best hair brush for $4 at Walgreens. This was so fun and helpful Alana

I hate the eyelash curlers i agree so much with you!!!I adore these videos!!!

You reminded me that I really need to deep clean my brushes 😅 I just use a shower oil from the drugsture, which works great 😊

Ok so those reviews on Beautylish almost got me... I went back and forth over that Smith Brush for weeks because of them. I am so glad that I listened to you and not the reviews! The brush is not poky at all! It has become my favorite brush of all time! Seriously the most perfect application for cream bronzer. I just pulled the trigger on the Rephr 04 brush because that Smith brush was such a good recommendation!

My smith brush (which I got because of you in 2021 or 2022) has never failed me. Is my daily bronzer brush and it’s not poky. Idk if they changed it since then but…. I love it. I remember when you first mentioned it and bought it as soon as they restocked it. Loooooovvveeeeeeee it.

This was my favourite of the 3. Agree with everything!

Allana I really appreciate this discussion, I am very guilty of wanting to jump on every bandwagon of the new. I am trying to stop myself as many times I already have the same products from a different brand, namely recently bronzing drops, we do not need them all.

Love this video and series idea! Do you have a breakdown video of the brushes you use?

As a black women i HATE false eyelashes on us. In my opinion it looks so tacky but I will say individual eyelashes I’ve seen aren’t too bad and can be chic if done properly and correctly 🤙🏾💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️… Great video BTW ♥️

I use baby shampoo for brushes and sponges etc. Gentle but effective. They're cheap and the wait/drying time isn't too bad.

Fully agree about eyelash curlers!

Big agree on all but the lash curler, I need mine for my stubs 😂 my friend wears strip lashes almost every day and has since high school! I stopped a few years ago and feel so much more confident. I was like like “these just don’t look right on me”. I feel ya. Some things I’ve stopped purchasing are self tanner, actual foundation, and nail polish because they just sit and rot :/ too lazy to tan or try new nail shades, I’m a soft-pink nail gal. And I just use a tint or a touch up. Can’t stand the feeling of foundation anymore! I splurged using points at ulta for the Chanel Les Beiges Water Fresh Tint (per your req) and I love love loveee it.

Great video! Would you consider doing a video showing your curated brushes that you use now?

Omg yes on the scalp scrubs it’s not just me!

Dish soap works so well for cleaning makeup brushes!!

I have never even tried eyelash curler, I would probably hurt myself 😅 plus I have very sensitive eyes, so I don’t ever buy eyeliners either, eyeshadow is enough for me. I don’t buy liquid foundation or really liquid anything, except for concealer, I have oily skin and mineral foundations is it for me, the same goes for bronzer and blush, prefer mineral or pressed. Also agree with you on the makeup brush sets, I rather pick and choose only those I would actually use, and with my small face the giant powder brushes are an automatic no. I enjoy my curated makeup and brush collection and try no to buy unnecessary things, that will only give my anxiety taking over space in my makeup bag. Too much of anything can become overwhelming very quickly. I have to say, I enjoy your videos, and the everyday ones in May are a perfect companion for the morning coffee 😊 Have an amazing day ❤

loving this background ... It is somehow very fresh

Oh my! Are you an angel? Lovely glow and outfit ✨️ 😍 sorry but I have to say I can't live without my eyelash curler. 😅 I agree for the undereye corrector, they add layer and cakiness that I don't need! You need to try BK brushes though, they're so so amazing 👏 🤩

“Clinique sun kissed face gelee” is an amazing summer/sport liquid bronzer tho if you’re active. It’s a gel-stain. Like a Benetint but a bit more forgiving. I blend in with a brush but fingers work. I feel like I can wear it to the gym with mascara and it’s perfect.

So on with your deep brush cleansers and eyelash curler… but girl for a brown a girl like me with dark circles… Bobbi brown correctors are life saving! True, over packing under eye does give wrinkly aged look…but tiny bit, makes the magic!

I also stop using my color correctors and I have really dark circles. Btw I bought the morphe brush and I love it! Thanks!!

I always used a regular shampoo after the scalp scrub. You can also skip body scrubs and dry brush!

I’m not buying anything! lol I’m attempting to use up the items I have before purchasing new ones. ❤️ loved this video!

You are so right on many of these items and practices. I, too, never fell for the lasher curler in my 30$ years of make up application. And I feel the same way about cleaning my brushes, just seems a bit gimmicky for me. Like why pay so much money for a particular cleanser when there just so many other options that can perform effectively and efficiently? I have to comment that you’re being smart and frugal with the changes you are implementing. Plus, it’s a great way to encourage others in saving their hard earned cash! Great content, keep sharing chick!

I love your little brush holder. Can you share what it is? Also, I’m sure you’ve mentioned why you love that morphie x Ariel a14 but it would be fun to hear you do a dedicated brush video where you talk though your current favorites. (And love when there are brushes like the a14 you have loved and used for ages)

Lash curler def out for me also. Always!!

I use dawn dish soap for my makeup brushes. it’s gentle for the ducks and it removes everything.

Love the deinfluencing, Lan. I'm 100% over strip lashes. I have hooded eyes, and they don't suit me. I also never purchased full-coverage foundation, I prefer using skin tints, a bit of concealer, or a tinted sunscreen. 🥰

Generally, I’m just not buying anything new unless I’ve used up the product it is replacing. And even then, I almost always buy an exact replacement because I can’t be bothered to try something new and not like it

I love my lash curler! I use the Shu Uemura one. It curls my long lashes perfectly and gives a wide-eye look. But I get that they aren’t for everyone. 😊

Try an aquafor stick under the eye under concealer! It supposedly helps creasy under eyes!

I have the crown affair brush 😅 BUT HEAR ME OUT I have oily, silkier hair and the boar bristles help disperse the oil really well. I think bc I was only using a wet brush then introduced this one, it felt like such a difference on dry hair. There are def less expensive bristle brushes on the market, I just got this one as a fun little treat during a milestone - but yes it’s ridiculous 😂 love your video as always!! ❤

I do not like liquid bronzers either, but that makeup by mario is sooooo good, i have the cream pan as well and they are very very similar. Just obsessed with everything he creates

Something I would LOVE to see is a full face of your favorite makeup from the golden age of KZfaq AKA the 2015’s glam!!! What does 2024 𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 think of 2015 𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀’s choices??

Have you tried Basma's Cream Blush in the shade Bubble Gum Pink? It's a cool toned baby pink and I was wondering what your thought are on it?

Your no-buy list makes total sense, appreciate your reasoning through all of them. I was thinking the same thing about those super expensive hair brushes! How different could they be from a good ol' drugstore brush?

I bought the Smith 157 because of you and LOVE IT!! Not pokey 😅

Love this! It’s nit that I mind influencing, I just wish people recommended the products when they are halfway through the bottle. I would trust it more than after 1st 30 seconds 😅

Never cared about using an eyelash curler till I was pregnant last year. Always had nice and lifted lashes, but since then they not only went straight but now droop down! Never thought I’d be the person to use a curler and waterproof mascara just to hold my lashes up, but here I am 😅

The Smyth brush is pokey but I do like it. I just got the A14 because of your recommendation and I hate it! It leaves crazy brush lines! I don’t know if it’s because it’s new but it’s much easier just to use my fingers than the brush.

I agree with the comb and brush, I saw those on Sephora as well and thought they were cute, especially the comb, but my money will go elsewhere 😂

You should try the Kiss press on falsies!!! They are little lash clusters you just press on with an applicator they give you- no glue and stay all day! I could NEVER make strip lashes work and the press ons literally changed my life!!

I totally agree with you when it comes to makeup brushes set and I don’t buy no more lipstick and I do not buy any more highlighters and I use the dove soap towash my makeup brushes. Everyone be safe and I love your videos❤❤

I use my lash curler only on special occasions 😜

Lan I agree with this entire list for much the same reasons. I really loved this series. It would be great to see the list revisited in 6 months or a year to see if the list remains the same or there've been changes/additions. Loving #EDM shout out from Spain

I don’t use eyelash curlers either. I just don’t like them. I do like liquid bronzers as I mix it with moisturizer and use it as a base. Love these vids. Thank you. ❤❤

I use lash curler bc my outter corner lashes are floppy and very straight but i think i just need a good mascara (so maybe you can help me, i need a mascara that give volume and separated the lashes=drugstore if possible). I didn't buy blushes/highlighter bc i didn't use them (i have some in my collection and i almost never used them anymore). To wash my brushes i use a big block of soap "Marseille" soap (that you supposed to use to wash clothes with, the block of soap is less expensive and i find it more effective to remove foundation on the face brushes or green/blue spots on your eyes brushes).

Hi Allana! Been enjoying EDM so much! ❤ I was wondering if you would do a video on different eyeliner styles you like. Like your classic Smokey, the thin wing you wore on the last video, etc.

Lash curler doesn’t work on me either. However I find that s-curler from shu emura is great for pressing individual lashes. They get better grip with this one.

Love these videos. Sames with eye lash curlers! Bent lashes.. totes. Love EDM e seeing you each day. Uggh I have been oversleeping! Adore ❤x Psst. I ordered Mario liquid. Rut Roh! E I love the Dior.. should have watched you last evening! Because I didn’t need. Ordered Wayne Goss new face set, not eyes, just gold white synthetic e pretty, if it sparkles!! e ordered original his F4 foundation brush, that’s mi fav! Ok setting alarm so I don’t miss your vlog, you are very right…dang I got caught up in the Mario.. luv him but I have full compacts never opened. I have alot of same thoughts as you. Love EDM. Ty again Allana❤x

Brush cleaners, yes to shampoo but the exception, for me anyway, is ISOCLEAN (a spray on instant cleaner that removes cream makeup so much quicker and easier than shampoo / any liquid brush cleanser). Never got to grips with eyelash curlers or lash stripes either!

omg i was the one that asked about the smith brush 😅 thanks for mentioning because the videos move so fast and comments get lost/ignored if you dont post them the same day you post the video. ok so saw a few comments here and most of them where on they pokey side 😂 so .... i am torn 😅 also agree about brush sets but that ariel one is amazing!!! i use every single one of them except one i havent used YET! i even use the sponge girl! plus i love most of my brushes to look the same 🤪

I bought that Smith brush too, and it is indeed pokey 😂

Where is your watch from? I would love a video on how you mix metal jewelry! Thank you for the clothing, make up, and health tips!

Hahah so funny how some of the things you said are my holy grails! I COULD NEVER part ways with my eyelash curlers being a straight lash gal and I wear the bobbi brown corrector on a daily instead of concealer!