Sometimes an experiment goes sideways — and that's exactly the point of sharing it. In this follow-up to last week's video, Nikol Johnson revisits the Hermes eyeshadow palette, admits what turned out to be a bad idea, and shows how she course-corrects in real time. The founder of Nikol Beauty also drops exciting news: a BB Cream Sampling program is coming, announced first through the newsletter at nikolbeauty.com.
Key Takeaways
- This is the honest follow-up to last week's video — watch that one first for the full context of why this was a bad idea.
- Not every luxury product or technique earns its place, and testing on camera means showing the misses too.
- Course-correcting a look beats starting over: Nikol demonstrates the fix step by step.
- A BB Cream Sampling program is coming — sign up for the newsletter at nikolbeauty.com to be notified when it's available.
- The reliable routine underneath is what makes experimentation low-risk.
What Was the Bad Idea?
Nikol tells it best in the video — it ties directly to last week's experiment with the Hermes palette, which she puts to the test again at the start of this one. The takeaway isn't "never try things"; it's that price doesn't guarantee performance on mature lids, and an honest reviewer reports both. Her benchmark remains a crease-proof base: the #1 Eye Primer under everything, with the Le Bottled Blonde Eyeshadow Palette as the trusted comparison point.
How Does She Fix the Look?
Methodically, without starting over. Makeup remover pads handle the targeted cleanup, then she rebuilds: the waterproof Dark Chocolate eyeliner (sharpened with the Pencil Sharpener), the Lash Curler, Volume Up Mascara, and brows defined with the Brow Mascara and Skinny Brow Pencil, all blended with the Essential Makeup Brush Kit.
What Is the BB Cream Sampling Program?
A way to try the Nikol Beauty BB Cream before committing to a full size. At the time of this video it isn't available yet — the launch will be announced through the newsletter, so signing up at nikolbeauty.com is the way to get first access. The base routine it anchors: Creamy Concealer, Fiercely Smooth Face Primer, BB Cream via the Foundation Buffing Brush, then St Barths and Paris Cream Blush, the Creme Brulee Bronzing Hybrid, and Nikita Banana powder.
How Does the Look Finish?
With her spring pairing: the waterproof Cameo lip liner, Figure it Out lipstick, and Good Vibes lip gloss — worn with a vintage Chanel Spring 2008 jacket, because a bad idea on the lids never ruined a good outfit.
FAQ
Do I need to watch last week's video first?
It makes the payoff land better — this is a direct follow-up — but Nikol recaps enough to follow along.
Is the BB Cream Sampling program available now?
Not at the time of this video — it will be announced via the newsletter at nikolbeauty.com when it launches.
What's the lesson from the bad idea?
Test before you trust — even luxury. And keep a proven base routine so experiments stay low-stakes.
Where can I watch the full video?
It's embedded above.
