Re-posting from below: Re: Why I'm getting rid of products I still love/like/have recommended: If I kept all of my fave products, I would have 20+ primers, (and that’s just in one category) which to me feels wasteful, as there is no way I can use any of them up by the time they would expire. So for that reason, I’d rather pass them on while they are still good so a woman at a shelter can enjoy them, or a sister/friend/coworker, etc. Otherwise, they’d be going in the garbage partially empty a year or so from now. *My job is not to have a huge collection of makeup.* My job is to review products, share dupes, etc. with you all. If I feel that I have done that, my own personal collection is exactly that: my own PERSONAL collection. What I keep or get rid of is being shared because I know many of you want the inspiration to be less materialistic, to get in a declutter mindset, or simply because you are interested in what I'm keeping. For example....I absolutely LOVE the Physician's Formula Spotlight Primer AND I JUST RECENTLY featured it in some videos, including a dupe video for the Becca Backlight Priming Filter. They are the virtually the SAME product, and I love both! Since I've already featured it in a video (hence doing my job), I know that I won't use BOTH of them up before their expiration date. Why keep both, for one of them to eventually go bad? That seems wasteful to me. I decided to keep the Becca one, as I had spent my own money on both of them (neither were PR), and I wanted to really get my money's worth. I hope that makes sense. Perhaps I will make a video explaining this in more detail. I figured to most of you, this would makes sense. I'm sorry that it bothers some people, but it's *my* collection. :) I talk about this in detail on my Snapchat if you want to hear/know more about my thoughts!
Jessica Braun | JAMbeauty89 Well said and makes perfect sense. You can recommend a product, and decluttering it does not negate your review. I appreciate your decision to downsize your collection; it reminds me I don’t need so much. ❤️
I love that NYX primer! :) I had used almost all of it up - and I actually ended up throwing it on top of my vanity to completely use up after I finished filming this video!
Reading some of the comments I honestly feel like they didn't watch the video and yet throughout the video you were saying you are going to give it away to someone who would actually use it. I love brutal declutters. Yes, you said you loved some of the primers and yes, you are decluttering them. It is what it is. Makeup is changing and saying you love a product doesn't mean you're getting married to it. There are always new primers coming out and these declutter videos show which ones you truly love. You only have one face to put primer on and there is nooo way you could possibly finish all of those. Some of the comments sound like they buy everything you recommend...Everyone has a different face and different preferences. This isn't something to get offended about. I agree with everything you've said and you don't owe anyone an explanation.
Wow... you go girl!! I am a retired teacher, and I know that we must have an organized classroom or we would fumble around all day. So, I have a suggestion... whenever you buy or receive a new product, put a sticker on it with the month/year. Some products have expiration dates, and others don't. This way, you continue to purge because the date of purchase is clearly labeled. Just my teacher brain cells at work!!! Hope you are feeling well and not too uncomfortable. The last trimester can be rough for some.
With 70ish primers, if you wore makeup every day and rotated through them equally, you would use each Primer about 5 times... THATS why decluttering makes sense to me.
The next time you do a declutter video, could you name each product as you go thru them? Most of the print is too small on the bottles in the video & I can't tell what some of them are. Thanks!
Jessica...one of my most favorite things about your videos is that you are so realistic, so unapologetically you, so down to earth. I love that as much as collecting and sharing your opinions on makeup is one of your jobs, you are responsible about it. You recognize that having makeup simply to have makeup is just over the top. You aren't showy, selfish, and/or irrational about owning makeup. I love that you give things a fair shot and then recognize that others could/would really love and appreciate products that may just sit in a drawer if you keep them. Please always continue to be this way. I very much value your channel and content because I've learned to trust you opinions and recognize how responsibly you handle the mass amount of makeup you accumulate!
very selfless of you Jessica. Great video! Imagine how thrilled the recipients will be! The smiles you will put on faces far outweighs the negative comments on this post. So interesting. People listen to RESPOND rather than to UNDERSTAND!
Now, this is a fucking declutter! I hadn't noticed how many subs you've gained, the comments had me suspecting and.. yup! You'll be at half a million in no time!! It's a shame people don't understand how rewarding and helpful it can be to declutter good makeup that you love, but can't possibly give the love it needs. Good on you, sorry the comments got weird.
I enjoy declutters so much. 💕💕Just a tiny request, can you say the whole name of the product as you're going through it? Sometimes I can't identify the product especially when you're going through them so quickly
Jessica has a video from 2014 named why I declutter and a 2015 how to declutter you closet KonMari method.. where she explains every point and method.. not meaning she takes back any recommendation!! this one has been the best... lost of space for more recommendations.❤💪
I really admire you ability to de clutter/purge what you don’t need. It’s inspired me to do better when I de clutter (which I love to do). Thanks for being a reminder that it’s 100% okay to be human and that you don’t need to apologize for it! On a side note, I hope people complaining/throwing shade/hating isn’t getting to you. Last thing you need is added stress during this time. Keep on being you, you’re fantastic! Xo
One of my fav places to donate to is Project Beauty Share. They're one of the only places that takes makeup that isn't brand new. So any lightly used products that I have, I mail to them. (They're in WA). They sanitize and distribute to women's shelters once the products are sanitized by them.
AmyM& Beauty I’ve sent about 3 boxes to them so far! Makes me feel to get rid of things, knowing someone else who needs it will get it. Cause it just makes me happy that there’s a woman out there that has self esteem issues, or is trying to get a job, but doesn’t have the makeup for it, and if I can help in that way in anyway at all, I’m happy.
Sarah Ayers Exactly! That's wonderful that you've done that. I love the fact that @thataylaa is helping raise money for them. Such a good organization! :)
Sarah Ayers I've asked this a few times, and tried researching, but have never found out - while I LOVE Taylor giving a voice to them so others can help and are aware, I'm in WV and kinda prefer seeing where I'm helping, if that makes sense..? Do you know if PBS works mainly locally or if they help various states? There are guidelines for most shelters around me with only taking unopened stuff, but I've usually kept a bin of sanitized products until I hear of someone who might have teens / young women that have had a house fire or talking to people and helping someone trying to get a better job or something like that.. maybe that's weird, IDK, I just haven't sent anything to PBS yet because it is nice to be able to help my local area, ya know. I'm just curious and haven't heard / seen anything addressing it, if you're not sure then no worries but it never hurts to ask!
From what I know, it’s local shelters near Spokane in Washington. The shelters near me are the same. If you go to the PBS website, I think it says the shelters that the products go to. If that helps :)
After all the years I've been watching your channel, I think this may be one of the BEST declutters I've seen you do!! You clearly know which ones you LOVE, just a few more to try to see how you like them, and then all the rest will find new homes (or if expired, into the garbage)... and honestly, there is NO way you could work through ALL of them without some of them expiring... How nice to *share* the love with others, who will love them and use them up! Great job Jess! :)
Thats how you declutter! I dislike when people just keep stuff for no reason and they even say it in the videos! I feel cleansed for you after watching that! Love from Australia 🤗
Loved this! As a teacher on a budget, I’m so happy you film dupes videos & mention favorite primers because it really helps me to narrow down what I buy. This video is totally inspiring for me to go through my *much* smaller collection & only keep what I know I truly love & can realistically use. You go Jessica!
Way to go Jessica! Amazing job. I get so mad at myself when I find expired, hardly used makeup and skincare in my draws. So much better to pass it on for someone else to appreciate. You are inspiring me to declutter rather then create more storage!
Glad to hear some of your favorite primer oils and hydrating primers. I have combo learning toward dry skin and you're one of the only influencers I follow who is in a similar boat. You turned me on to the NYX dupe months ago 😀
YOU GO GIRL! You did awesome. From watching your videos and daily snaps/stories I can tell you truly kept your favorites. I'm sure you feel so much less overwhelmed when opening that drawer :)
For getting rid of lip swatches, I use coconut oil. If it still doesn't come off, add some raw brown sugar to the coconut oil. And make sure to rinse really well. 😊
I make my own scrubs with different sugars & essential oils all the time!! Always w/coconut oil! Fine white sugar for the face and lips, brown sugar (w/vanilla extract..so good) for the body & Demerara sugar for skin that isn’t super sensitive, esp. elbows, knees, feet, etc!
AmyM& Beauty- Glad I gave you an idea!! It’s AMAZING w/the scents of the brown sugar and coconut oil! It goes really well w/the Demerara Sugar also, & if you live in the Midwest, you can get “Watkins” 100% pure vanilla extract for super cheap @ Menards of all places. Last year by accident (ok..I sent my husband & he bought the wrong thing to be honest..🤦🏼♀️) I was making big batches for Christmas gifts, & I needed peppermint oil to go in my white sugar face scrub. So my hubby goes to Whole Foods b/c I told him I needed essential oil, & he comes back w/a 2 pack of peppermint candy flavoring! I was like...ummm, ooookk? I started looking at it though, & it was 100% organic, obviously edible, & not as harsh as most mint essential oils! So I used it, starting out very lightly & adding as I saw fit, threw some organic red food coloring in to make it pale pink & people went NUTS!! So now with my white sugar scrubs, I go to Hobby Lobby or Michaels & use coupons on top of sales & get the candy making extracts! They carry the same organic brand as Whole Foods, & I get 2 bottles in a pack for less than $2.00, (if I time the sales right). It takes using it as a lip scrub to a whole new level, you feel like you’re using crushed up candy to scrub your lips & face, especially butterscotch, lol 😂. Also, I wanted to tell you I appreciated what you wrote to back up Jessica. I wrote a comment & I think it came off snarky, & I am sick at the thought that it was one included w/others that made her feel she had to write an explanation. I wrote an apology comment, but I still feel terrible. I’m glad you shot back at people, there were comments WAY worse than mine, like someone unsubscribing?? WHAT?? Because she cleaned out things she knew she wouldn’t use of all things!! Anyway, I live in the same town but have never met her or Tyler even though I would love to, but I just wanted you to know I appreciate everything you said. Have a great one, & have fun with the Vanilla!! 🤗💜
I love your declutter videos so much! You always get me in the mood to go through and declutter everything I hoard. Maybe an updated makeup collection after all your declutter videos??
You were on a roll & did great! Thanks for giving background info and linking your faves. I've been ready to try something new and your honesty always helps me narrow down what a good choice may be.
I don’t understand why everyone is giving you so much hate for this. You are such a generous person!! Getting rid of things you love so someone else can enjoy them. Instead of being selfish and keeping them all and eventually them going in the trash (bc expired), you are getting rid of them so someone else can love them. I don’t see anything wrong with that. And also it’s YOUR makeup!!!! Why does everyone have such a strong opinion about makeup that isn’t theirs nor did they spend their money on. Makes no sense to me why people think that way lol but love your videos Jessica!! Keep doing you!! ❤️
I love watching your declutter videos because I love to see which products win out over others in the long haul, and which products you actually reach for the most in your daily life. They're just as good, sometimes better, than favorites videos! Sometimes I cringe a little on say the eyeshadow palette declutters (because I don't worry AT ALL about expiration on powder products) but, girl, that's a lot of primers! Half the time I forget to put primer on at all!
I was cheering you on for the entire video! Kudos to you for being so ruthless, especially if others can use what you can't. I am the proud owner of 3 primers. Two are in your keeps. The Guerlain L'Or and the Smashbox oil. Having dry skin in NY, I actually use both of these. A couple of pumps of the L'Or with a drop or two of the oil keeps my skin feeling hydrated and my makeup doesn't budge at all. Thanks so much for this post. I look forward to your new content. Keep it coming!
I'm very proud of you! It's so hard for me to declutter, I feel like I have an emotional attachment to my makeup. I need to work on decluttering. Thank you for the inspiration!
Wow you got rid of an incredible amount!! It's very cool to watch a declutter where decluttering is actually happening! I hope you're loving your smaller collection now
I LOVE that you were ruthless and realistic in your declutter. I see so many people do declutters and only get rid of expired stuff and keep so much stuff. Realistically, no one uses that much makeup unless you’re a working mua and even then, you don’t need 70 of something!
Jessica - I just want to tell you how appreciative I am of how *consistent* you are at uploading content - especially when you're pregnant (and also working!). It's amazing really. I like to watch videos at the end of the day to unwind (or sometimes during the day, who am I kidding?)... And, so many UA-camrs I watch aren't always consistent with new content. But, you always are! (Although, I'm sure and fully expect you to take a break when the baby comes!) So, again, thank you!!
Haha you guys are really confused by decluttering? If I had a product that I liked or even loved but I had ten more that were virtually the same thing, why would I keep them all? Just to say I have them or what? Because no one person could ever use that much makeup. So if it's a good product, why wouldn't I want to be generous and give it to someone who is going to use it before it expires? If she isn't doing things like this than wouldn't that just be wasteful? Why keep 50 good products, knowing that you yourself could not possibly use all of them? Personally I'd rather share them so they don't go to waste. Her job is to review products, not be wasteful with them. I mean do you guys realize how many products she would have if she kept every single product she thought was good? So great, she'd have all this makeup that is good makeup and she'd be able to say she had it, but than it would just sit there not getting used, so whats the point? To gloat? She's not the type if you haven't noticed. If people really have a problem with that than you should probably evaluate your priorities in life because it makes perfect sense to me. And she doesn't have to explain her reasoning any more than because she feels like passing some good product on to people who might not be able to get things like that. It's a pretty simple concept. Great video jess!
Jessica Braun | JAMbeauty89 haha you're welcome. I kind of went off in the comments section but you don't deserve people saying you're dishonest about your work. It's rude and offensive. Especially when declutters are such an easy concept to understand lol. But well, happy monday haha ;)
She said she'd be ruthless and ruthless she was! I do like watching these because I get into the mindset of keeping what I'll actually use, and I'm not just talking about makeup.
I wish you'd do a video on some of these and cover more details about them before you get rid of them (maybe an all about primers video??) I've not seen any videos on a lot of them such as the Derma E or the Farsali or the Kevyn Aucoin etc and it would be so wonderful to learn more about them from someone I trust, especially since you said you liked them.
This was so wonderful to watch! I also wanted to tell you, in the case of SPF, to use enough to REALLY protect your skin, you need about a teaspoon on your face and neck for enough coverage. So don't let SPF hold you back when buying and decluttering face products (since the amount you'd be using would only be a small boost). If you really want to protect your skin, putting a sunscreen on your face would be the best route to go. (Korean brands have ones that feel light and moisturizing, as opposed to the oily mask feeling sunscreens we're all used to)
Jess I love your declutters. They make so much sense. Keep them coming. They inspire us to declutter and be more organized. ❤️❤️ ps you have the BEST declutter videos
🙌❤️ This was amazing to watch! Letting go of something you don’t need to bring someone else joy is the best feeling. I love decluttering for that reason, especially when I’ve got someone in mind that I know will love or appreciate a particular product. You’ve also totally got my sold on the new Tatcha Primer!
I'm rewatching....binging all ur declutter series and damn......love this one and all of them....just the way u talk through it and explain the products.
Kind of unrelated to the declutter, but I have to say I really appreciate that you attach a sound to your on-screen notes. That assures I’ll notice it and not miss any info!!! 👍🏻
I was kind of happy to see that The Ordinary high-adherence primer in your collection! I really like it a lot and never hear any of the UA-camrs I follow talk about it. I was curious to see what you thought about it. Paired with their serum foundation, it's realy even more amazing!
For the items that are older, one of things I always do that helps me keep track of how long I have something: Get a fine line permanent marker and make note of the month/year I open it (ex: 4/18) somewhere on the package (the tube seal, or the cap, etc.). That way I never have to guess how old they are. And thanks to this video, I can toss out the extra primers I've been hesitant to finally get rid of up to now!
That Too Faced peach primer is my all-time favorite. I've repurchased already twice. I can't explain it but it somehow evens out my skin, making it look flawless, sits perfectly under every foundation, and fills in my lines and pores. I don't understand it but it IS magic and I'm not even a too faced fan at all!
Your declutters are my favorite! My makeup collection isn’t nearly this large, but I’m always motivated to really clear out my rejects after watching your videos!
I don't understand how people don't understand! It's so simple, you, by the nature your job, have more than you need. Why should you not pass things along to others who can use? The very nature of declutters & minimalism is to only have what you will use. Consume less, waste less. If you let things expire in your drawer just because you like it, what's the point? Sigh, you do you momma!
Great job holding yourself to the task! I use the Derma E oil at night instead of a primer under makeup and it is great for my dry skin. The primer I am currently half way through a HUGE tube of is Laura Geller Hydrating Spackle, I purchased the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation and when I use that primer with it you can see every line Wrinkle and orange peel texture that I have on my face. I tried it with Urban Decay Optical Illusion but that primer breaks me out terribly. I don’t like the foundation but fortunately I got it through QVC on easy pay and it came with a great foundation brush, it’s 3-D like the Sigma one and I love the brush I wish I could say the same about that foundation. I’m a medium in IT Cosmetics Foundations but the medium in that foundation is too dark. I’m sorry I got off topic but anyway great job on your declutter 👍🏼 love your channel 💜
Great video! I love declutter videos one of my favorites to watch. I feel like you explained yourself well in the video as to why you were keeping this one over that one and didn't have to re explain yourself if people only paid more attention to what you were saying over the fact you were getting rid of them.
You did a great job and understood the point of the video, and all of your other declutter videos. For me, it's a quick way to know your opinion on products too. Which I respect and trust. I love that you recognize that you don't need so much. I know all of people who kept things just to have them. And you're right, its wasteful when someone else can use it.
Jessica you seriously make my day when you upload! I'm always so excited for your videos. They help me relax and you really have great recommendations always :)! Thanks girl!
Watching this has solidified that we look for and like the same kind of things! I have like four of the ones you kept. Going to come back to this for reference next time i am looking for a new one!
I just recently decluttered my collection by about half, and I was so proud of myself. When my friends were going through my collection they were so confused why I got rid of so many products (I'd comment and be like this is amazing/this is great for this/you'll love it), and asked me why I'd get rid of them then. People seem to think it's reasonable to own 20 primers. Like, I could use primer every day this year and I still wouldn't use them all, or even a fraction. It's not happening. I had 30 palettes, 14 primers, 12 foundations, ect. I now have 5 primers, 4 foundations, ect. It's much more pleasant to do your makeup when you aren't fretting about using products up or being overwhelmed by 100+ choices every time you do your makeup (though, i will probably always hoard blush...). I get it. Good for you
Imagine if you tubers kept every single product they either bought or received in PR. They would have to have a house for just products. It's ridiculous people try to make them feel bad for decluttering makeup Why keep it if you won't use it.?? I find it so odd how invested people get in these UA-camrs lives. They are people just like you and I. If I don't use something whether it be makeup, clothes, whatever I pass it to someone who will. That's just the right thing to do, why waste it just to have it.
It's very strange that people get offended by her decluttering a product they like or a product they purchased based on her recommendation. It's like they're sad if they don't have the exact same makeup as her or scared that if she gets rid of it it will stop working for them. So illogical...
nich0lee it really did get weird in these comments, LOL, I am not a big fan of primers but gave the NYX hydratouch a shot because of Jess and it's nice! One of very few I don't loathe [I'm trying to work all the ones workable out of my life now, it'll be nice to only have the two or three I genuinely like] and it's effectiveness hasn't changed one bit. Yeah, came back from another comment response but this comment section was brutal the other day!
YOU ARE NESTING MOMMA! I went through almost everything in my house when I was pregnant and I was due around the same time as you! My baby girl will be 3 at the end of May! I know you want to get so much done before your baby girl arrives but try to take it easy because growing a human is hard! Lol. Much love from my home to yours! Xoxo
Hi Jessica! 💚 So I recently bought the Physicians Formula Spotlight Primer because I had my eye on it then saw that you highly recommended it. I must admit, I was rooting for you to keep it just bc I was excited to actually own it (I'm a stay at home mom & can't really justify buying the Becca one) when you decided to pass it on, I got a little bummed BUT I definitely understand your reasoning. ☺️ Thank you for introducing me to a new product bc I really am enjoying it. ✨ XOXO
You did an AMAZING job hun! My husband says I'm too much of a MAKEUP hoarder and will PROBABLY still have ALL the same makeup in 10 years. lol I hope I can do like you and clear out at least 1/3rd of my makeup! Love LOVE LOVE this
This is an awesome video Jessica! Love a good declutter and love to see someone donate to a shelter or someone in need! So many women that are homeless and want to look beautiful and trying to find employment and need some good makeup to lift their spirits!
I love your declutter videos. You've got me to start decluttering as well. I used to just hoard everything but now I'm much stricter after watching your videos. It was stupid that I was holding onto things I don't even like or use.
Wow!! You were brutal!! My only thought is you are HARD CORE nesting right now, & I would hate for you to look at your collection in a couple months & think, “Oh no, what did I do?”! Don’t get me wrong, super proud of how generous you are to your friends & our community, just be sure you are getting rid of things that are going to go bad, don’t work for you, etc. It is part of your job as you say!! Much love from Plum Creek! 🤗💕😘
You are an inspiration! I was wondering if you purchase a spare of the things you like in anticipation of not being able to purchase when you run out? I love your declutters. I am 59 so don’t say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks!
Good job for being so ruthless!!! Having that much would give me makeup anxiety. I recently got the tatcha primer and am obsessed with it, makes my makeup blend sooooo amazingly!!!
When I get close to the expiration date of a face product with spf, I start using it on my body, neck and chest to use it up. Usually two or three uses of a product in that way use the remains up and, on top of the extra blur or sheen, I get a little body spf.
I really like how even though you like some of the ones you tossed you still tossed them. I need to really get going on a useable makeup collection I only gave 1 of a couple things and I don’t love them which makes me not do my makeup often.
Love your declutter videos. I’m a hoarder & hate to throw anything out but this helps me! I love seeing all that you try. I try a lot of things you recommend. I love the dermaE facial oil but I use it every day as part of my skin care regimen. ❤️❤️😘
I love the L'Or primer! Always have beautiful makeup days with it. Try the strobe (or a different glowy one) with it. It'll look gorgeous! Guaranteed!! ❤💋🌹
Re-posting from below:
Re: Why I'm getting rid of products I still love/like/have recommended:
If I kept all of my fave products, I would have 20+ primers, (and that’s just in one category) which to me feels wasteful, as there is no way I can use any of them up by the time they would expire. So for that reason, I’d rather pass them on while they are still good so a woman at a shelter can enjoy them, or a sister/friend/coworker, etc. Otherwise, they’d be going in the garbage partially empty a year or so from now.
*My job is not to have a huge collection of makeup.* My job is to review products, share dupes, etc. with you all. If I feel that I have done that, my own personal collection is exactly that: my own PERSONAL collection. What I keep or get rid of is being shared because I know many of you want the inspiration to be less materialistic, to get in a declutter mindset, or simply because you are interested in what I'm keeping.
For example....I absolutely LOVE the Physician's Formula Spotlight Primer AND I JUST RECENTLY featured it in some videos, including a dupe video for the Becca Backlight Priming Filter. They are the virtually the SAME product, and I love both! Since I've already featured it in a video (hence doing my job), I know that I won't use BOTH of them up before their expiration date. Why keep both, for one of them to eventually go bad? That seems wasteful to me. I decided to keep the Becca one, as I had spent my own money on both of them (neither were PR), and I wanted to really get my money's worth.
I hope that makes sense. Perhaps I will make a video explaining this in more detail. I figured to most of you, this would makes sense. I'm sorry that it bothers some people, but it's *my* collection. :)
I talk about this in detail on my Snapchat if you want to hear/know more about my thoughts!
Jessica Braun | JAMbeauty89 Well said and makes perfect sense. You can recommend a product, and decluttering it does not negate your review. I appreciate your decision to downsize your collection; it reminds me I don’t need so much. ❤️
Jessica Braun | JAMbeauty89 I bought the NYX hydrating primer at your recommendation, and I love it under my powder foundation. It works great!
Jessica Braun | JAMbeauty89 you can still buy the catrice prime and fine primer on ULTA’s website!
I love that NYX primer! :) I had used almost all of it up - and I actually ended up throwing it on top of my vanity to completely use up after I finished filming this video!
Reading some of the comments I honestly feel like they didn't watch the video and yet throughout the video you were saying you are going to give it away to someone who would actually use it. I love brutal declutters. Yes, you said you loved some of the primers and yes, you are decluttering them. It is what it is. Makeup is changing and saying you love a product doesn't mean you're getting married to it. There are always new primers coming out and these declutter videos show which ones you truly love. You only have one face to put primer on and there is nooo way you could possibly finish all of those. Some of the comments sound like they buy everything you recommend...Everyone has a different face and different preferences. This isn't something to get offended about. I agree with everything you've said and you don't owe anyone an explanation.
It's like Christmas morning in the teachers lounge, the day after one of Jessica's declutters. 😀
Wow... you go girl!! I am a retired teacher, and I know that we must have an organized classroom or we would fumble around all day. So, I have a suggestion... whenever you buy or receive a new product, put a sticker on it with the month/year. Some products have expiration dates, and others don't. This way, you continue to purge because the date of purchase is clearly labeled. Just my teacher brain cells at work!!! Hope you are feeling well and not too uncomfortable. The last trimester can be rough for some.
Patti 1962 I do this and it helps so much!
This is a great idea! I need to do this with my whole life! Haha, or at least with all of the stuff I own.
Love this idea! Thanks for the suggestion
I use a sharpie and right the date I purchased it on
That's such a good idea!
WOW!! You SLAYED this declutter!! One of the best declutters I've ever seen. You go girl!
Thanks Lucia!
Gasp legends supporting legends
Why did you turn off your comments
jess always has the best declutters, she's truly ruthless & doesn't make excuses for keeping things she doesn't really need or want xD
agreed
With 70ish primers, if you wore makeup every day and rotated through them equally, you would use each Primer about 5 times... THATS why decluttering makes sense to me.
The next time you do a declutter video, could you name each product as you go thru them? Most of the print is too small on the bottles in the video & I can't tell what some of them are. Thanks!
Jessica...one of my most favorite things about your videos is that you are so realistic, so unapologetically you, so down to earth. I love that as much as collecting and sharing your opinions on makeup is one of your jobs, you are responsible about it. You recognize that having makeup simply to have makeup is just over the top. You aren't showy, selfish, and/or irrational about owning makeup. I love that you give things a fair shot and then recognize that others could/would really love and appreciate products that may just sit in a drawer if you keep them. Please always continue to be this way. I very much value your channel and content because I've learned to trust you opinions and recognize how responsibly you handle the mass amount of makeup you accumulate!
It's an honor to be a part of your collection!
Your declutter videos are my FAVORITE! So helpful!! ♥️
very selfless of you Jessica. Great video! Imagine how thrilled the recipients will be! The smiles you will put on faces far outweighs the negative comments on this post. So interesting. People listen to RESPOND rather than to UNDERSTAND!
Calley Love Yes Exactly! :)
Now, this is a fucking declutter! I hadn't noticed how many subs you've gained, the comments had me suspecting and.. yup! You'll be at half a million in no time!! It's a shame people don't understand how rewarding and helpful it can be to declutter good makeup that you love, but can't possibly give the love it needs. Good on you, sorry the comments got weird.
I enjoy declutters so much. 💕💕Just a tiny request, can you say the whole name of the product as you're going through it? Sometimes I can't identify the product especially when you're going through them so quickly
Jessica has a video from 2014 named why I declutter and a 2015 how to declutter you closet KonMari method.. where she explains every point and method.. not meaning she takes back any recommendation!! this one has been the best... lost of space for more recommendations.❤💪
I really admire you ability to de clutter/purge what you don’t need. It’s inspired me to do better when I de clutter (which I love to do).
Thanks for being a reminder that it’s 100% okay to be human and that you don’t need to apologize for it!
On a side note, I hope people complaining/throwing shade/hating isn’t getting to you. Last thing you need is added stress during this time. Keep on being you, you’re fantastic!
Xo
One of my fav places to donate to is Project Beauty Share. They're one of the only places that takes makeup that isn't brand new. So any lightly used products that I have, I mail to them. (They're in WA). They sanitize and distribute to women's shelters once the products are sanitized by them.
Sarah Ayers Yes! And they're in my city which makes me so proud! Such a good organization!
AmyM& Beauty I’ve sent about 3 boxes to them so far! Makes me feel to get rid of things, knowing someone else who needs it will get it. Cause it just makes me happy that there’s a woman out there that has self esteem issues, or is trying to get a job, but doesn’t have the makeup for it, and if I can help in that way in anyway at all, I’m happy.
Sarah Ayers Exactly! That's wonderful that you've done that. I love the fact that @thataylaa is helping raise money for them. Such a good organization! :)
Sarah Ayers I've asked this a few times, and tried researching, but have never found out - while I LOVE Taylor giving a voice to them so others can help and are aware, I'm in WV and kinda prefer seeing where I'm helping, if that makes sense..? Do you know if PBS works mainly locally or if they help various states? There are guidelines for most shelters around me with only taking unopened stuff, but I've usually kept a bin of sanitized products until I hear of someone who might have teens / young women that have had a house fire or talking to people and helping someone trying to get a better job or something like that.. maybe that's weird, IDK, I just haven't sent anything to PBS yet because it is nice to be able to help my local area, ya know. I'm just curious and haven't heard / seen anything addressing it, if you're not sure then no worries but it never hurts to ask!
From what I know, it’s local shelters near Spokane in Washington. The shelters near me are the same. If you go to the PBS website, I think it says the shelters that the products go to. If that helps :)
Proud of you Jessica, this was your best declutter yet!
After all the years I've been watching your channel, I think this may be one of the BEST declutters I've seen you do!! You clearly know which ones you LOVE, just a few more to try to see how you like them, and then all the rest will find new homes (or if expired, into the garbage)... and honestly, there is NO way you could work through ALL of them without some of them expiring... How nice to *share* the love with others, who will love them and use them up! Great job Jess! :)
Thats how you declutter! I dislike when people just keep stuff for no reason and they even say it in the videos! I feel cleansed for you after watching that! Love from Australia 🤗
I think it’s so cool how generous you are with products you know you won’t use! That’s such a sweet way to use your platform to help others too ☺️💕
Loved this! As a teacher on a budget, I’m so happy you film dupes videos & mention favorite primers because it really helps me to narrow down what I buy. This video is totally inspiring for me to go through my *much* smaller collection & only keep what I know I truly love & can realistically use. You go Jessica!
Way to go Jessica! Amazing job.
I get so mad at myself when I find expired, hardly used makeup and skincare in my draws. So much better to pass it on for someone else to appreciate. You are inspiring me to declutter rather then create more storage!
I always enjoy watching your declutter videos. Organizing goals.
Nesting at its finest! I am actually very proud of you! This was practical and you had a great reason for passing on everything you did. Great job!
Good job girl! I know everyone that is blessed by you passing on those items will be thankful!
Glad to hear some of your favorite primer oils and hydrating primers. I have combo learning toward dry skin and you're one of the only influencers I follow who is in a similar boat. You turned me on to the NYX dupe months ago 😀
YOU GO GIRL! You did awesome. From watching your videos and daily snaps/stories I can tell you truly kept your favorites. I'm sure you feel so much less overwhelmed when opening that drawer :)
Hi Jess - Great declutter! Only keeping the things you love creates a vibrant and healthy environment (for you and for your family). ♥️
For getting rid of lip swatches, I use coconut oil. If it still doesn't come off, add some raw brown sugar to the coconut oil. And make sure to rinse really well. 😊
Izzy C Really good body scrub too :)
I make my own scrubs with different sugars & essential oils all the time!! Always w/coconut oil! Fine white sugar for the face and lips, brown sugar (w/vanilla extract..so good) for the body & Demerara sugar for skin that isn’t super sensitive, esp. elbows, knees, feet, etc!
Rebecca Ude Ooo I'll have to try with adding vanilla! Great idea! :)
AmyM& Beauty- Glad I gave you an idea!! It’s AMAZING w/the scents of the brown sugar and coconut oil! It goes really well w/the Demerara Sugar also, & if you live in the Midwest, you can get “Watkins” 100% pure vanilla extract for super cheap @ Menards of all places. Last year by accident (ok..I sent my husband & he bought the wrong thing to be honest..🤦🏼♀️) I was making big batches for Christmas gifts, & I needed peppermint oil to go in my white sugar face scrub. So my hubby goes to Whole Foods b/c I told him I needed essential oil, & he comes back w/a 2 pack of peppermint candy flavoring! I was like...ummm, ooookk? I started looking at it though, & it was 100% organic, obviously edible, & not as harsh as most mint essential oils! So I used it, starting out very lightly & adding as I saw fit, threw some organic red food coloring in to make it pale pink & people went NUTS!! So now with my white sugar scrubs, I go to Hobby Lobby or Michaels & use coupons on top of sales & get the candy making extracts! They carry the same organic brand as Whole Foods, & I get 2 bottles in a pack for less than $2.00, (if I time the sales right). It takes using it as a lip scrub to a whole new level, you feel like you’re using crushed up candy to scrub your lips & face, especially butterscotch, lol 😂. Also, I wanted to tell you I appreciated what you wrote to back up Jessica. I wrote a comment & I think it came off snarky, & I am sick at the thought that it was one included w/others that made her feel she had to write an explanation. I wrote an apology comment, but I still feel terrible. I’m glad you shot back at people, there were comments WAY worse than mine, like someone unsubscribing?? WHAT?? Because she cleaned out things she knew she wouldn’t use of all things!! Anyway, I live in the same town but have never met her or Tyler even though I would love to, but I just wanted you to know I appreciate everything you said. Have a great one, & have fun with the Vanilla!! 🤗💜
I love your declutter videos so much! You always get me in the mood to go through and declutter everything I hoard. Maybe an updated makeup collection after all your declutter videos??
Clearly you were in a huge decluttering mood!! Way to go Jessica, that was awesome to watch!!
You were on a roll & did great! Thanks for giving background info and linking your faves. I've been ready to try something new and your honesty always helps me narrow down what a good choice may be.
I don’t understand why everyone is giving you so much hate for this. You are such a generous person!! Getting rid of things you love so someone else can enjoy them. Instead of being selfish and keeping them all and eventually them going in the trash (bc expired), you are getting rid of them so someone else can love them. I don’t see anything wrong with that. And also it’s YOUR makeup!!!! Why does everyone have such a strong opinion about makeup that isn’t theirs nor did they spend their money on. Makes no sense to me why people think that way lol but love your videos Jessica!! Keep doing you!! ❤️
I love watching your declutter videos because I love to see which products win out over others in the long haul, and which products you actually reach for the most in your daily life. They're just as good, sometimes better, than favorites videos! Sometimes I cringe a little on say the eyeshadow palette declutters (because I don't worry AT ALL about expiration on powder products) but, girl, that's a lot of primers! Half the time I forget to put primer on at all!
I was cheering you on for the entire video! Kudos to you for being so ruthless, especially if others can use what you can't. I am the proud owner of 3 primers. Two are in your keeps. The Guerlain L'Or and the Smashbox oil. Having dry skin in NY, I actually use both of these. A couple of pumps of the L'Or with a drop or two of the oil keeps my skin feeling hydrated and my makeup doesn't budge at all. Thanks so much for this post. I look forward to your new content. Keep it coming!
I'm very proud of you! It's so hard for me to declutter, I feel like I have an emotional attachment to my makeup. I need to work on decluttering. Thank you for the inspiration!
Wow you got rid of an incredible amount!! It's very cool to watch a declutter where decluttering is actually happening! I hope you're loving your smaller collection now
I LOVE that you were ruthless and realistic in your declutter. I see so many people do declutters and only get rid of expired stuff and keep so much stuff. Realistically, no one uses that much makeup unless you’re a working mua and even then, you don’t need 70 of something!
Jessica - I just want to tell you how appreciative I am of how *consistent* you are at uploading content - especially when you're pregnant (and also working!). It's amazing really. I like to watch videos at the end of the day to unwind (or sometimes during the day, who am I kidding?)... And, so many UA-camrs I watch aren't always consistent with new content. But, you always are! (Although, I'm sure and fully expect you to take a break when the baby comes!) So, again, thank you!!
Haha you guys are really confused by decluttering? If I had a product that I liked or even loved but I had ten more that were virtually the same thing, why would I keep them all? Just to say I have them or what? Because no one person could ever use that much makeup. So if it's a good product, why wouldn't I want to be generous and give it to someone who is going to use it before it expires? If she isn't doing things like this than wouldn't that just be wasteful? Why keep 50 good products, knowing that you yourself could not possibly use all of them? Personally I'd rather share them so they don't go to waste. Her job is to review products, not be wasteful with them. I mean do you guys realize how many products she would have if she kept every single product she thought was good? So great, she'd have all this makeup that is good makeup and she'd be able to say she had it, but than it would just sit there not getting used, so whats the point? To gloat? She's not the type if you haven't noticed. If people really have a problem with that than you should probably evaluate your priorities in life because it makes perfect sense to me. And she doesn't have to explain her reasoning any more than because she feels like passing some good product on to people who might not be able to get things like that. It's a pretty simple concept. Great video jess!
haha Very well worded. :) Thanks girl!
Jessica Braun | JAMbeauty89 haha you're welcome. I kind of went off in the comments section but you don't deserve people saying you're dishonest about your work. It's rude and offensive. Especially when declutters are such an easy concept to understand lol. But well, happy monday haha ;)
agree 100%!!
She said she'd be ruthless and ruthless she was! I do like watching these because I get into the mindset of keeping what I'll actually use, and I'm not just talking about makeup.
I wish you'd do a video on some of these and cover more details about them before you get rid of them (maybe an all about primers video??) I've not seen any videos on a lot of them such as the Derma E or the Farsali or the Kevyn Aucoin etc and it would be so wonderful to learn more about them from someone I trust, especially since you said you liked them.
Sarah Kalnajs she talked about the derma e in an oils video :)
This was so wonderful to watch! I also wanted to tell you, in the case of SPF, to use enough to REALLY protect your skin, you need about a teaspoon on your face and neck for enough coverage. So don't let SPF hold you back when buying and decluttering face products (since the amount you'd be using would only be a small boost). If you really want to protect your skin, putting a sunscreen on your face would be the best route to go. (Korean brands have ones that feel light and moisturizing, as opposed to the oily mask feeling sunscreens we're all used to)
My favourite beauty channel I love how honest she is
Jess I love your declutters. They make so much sense. Keep them coming. They inspire us to declutter and be more organized. ❤️❤️ ps you have the BEST declutter videos
I didn’t think I would like the farsali unicorn drops but that stuff works some kind of magic under my eyes...definitely a keeper!
I usually hate declutter videos but I love yours! So organized🙌🏻
🙌❤️ This was amazing to watch! Letting go of something you don’t need to bring someone else joy is the best feeling. I love decluttering for that reason, especially when I’ve got someone in mind that I know will love or appreciate a particular product. You’ve also totally got my sold on the new Tatcha Primer!
Jessica your decluttering videos are my favorite things to watch! Ok now back to the video.
I'm rewatching....binging all ur declutter series and damn......love this one and all of them....just the way u talk through it and explain the products.
I love watching your declutters because you actually get rid of things!
10 months later and I am still watching this series once a week! It’s so good and cathartic!
Kind of unrelated to the declutter, but I have to say I really appreciate that you attach a sound to your on-screen notes. That assures I’ll notice it and not miss any info!!! 👍🏻
This was SO satisfying to watch, haha! Love your videos bc you're super genuine & to the point. ♡
I was kind of happy to see that The Ordinary high-adherence primer in your collection! I really like it a lot and never hear any of the UA-camrs I follow talk about it. I was curious to see what you thought about it. Paired with their serum foundation, it's realy even more amazing!
For the items that are older, one of things I always do that helps me keep track of how long I have something: Get a fine line permanent marker and make note of the month/year I open it (ex: 4/18) somewhere on the package (the tube seal, or the cap, etc.). That way I never have to guess how old they are. And thanks to this video, I can toss out the extra primers I've been hesitant to finally get rid of up to now!
That Too Faced peach primer is my all-time favorite. I've repurchased already twice. I can't explain it but it somehow evens out my skin, making it look flawless, sits perfectly under every foundation, and fills in my lines and pores. I don't understand it but it IS magic and I'm not even a too faced fan at all!
Your declutters are my favorite! My makeup collection isn’t nearly this large, but I’m always motivated to really clear out my rejects after watching your videos!
your declutters are my favorite and so relaxing! much needed for the cruddy monday i’ve had. hope you and Tyler had a wonderful Easter!❤️
Basically the best declutter I have ever seen! Good job and great video jess!
I love these videos. They seriously show what is great in your collection & has stood the test of time. Thanks!
I don't understand how people don't understand! It's so simple, you, by the nature your job, have more than you need. Why should you not pass things along to others who can use? The very nature of declutters & minimalism is to only have what you will use. Consume less, waste less. If you let things expire in your drawer just because you like it, what's the point? Sigh, you do you momma!
Great job holding yourself to the task! I use the Derma E oil at night instead of a primer under makeup and it is great for my dry skin. The primer I am currently half way through a HUGE tube of is Laura Geller Hydrating Spackle, I purchased the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation and when I use that primer with it you can see every line Wrinkle and orange peel texture that I have on my face. I tried it with Urban Decay Optical Illusion but that primer breaks me out terribly. I don’t like the foundation but fortunately I got it through QVC on easy pay and it came with a great foundation brush, it’s 3-D like the Sigma one and I love the brush I wish I could say the same about that foundation. I’m a medium in IT Cosmetics Foundations but the medium in that foundation is too dark. I’m sorry I got off topic but anyway great job on your declutter 👍🏼 love your channel 💜
Great video! I love declutter videos one of my favorites to watch. I feel like you explained yourself well in the video as to why you were keeping this one over that one and didn't have to re explain yourself if people only paid more attention to what you were saying over the fact you were getting rid of them.
You did a great job and understood the point of the video, and all of your other declutter videos. For me, it's a quick way to know your opinion on products too. Which I respect and trust. I love that you recognize that you don't need so much. I know all of people who kept things just to have them. And you're right, its wasteful when someone else can use it.
Jessica you seriously make my day when you upload! I'm always so excited for your videos. They help me relax and you really have great recommendations always :)! Thanks girl!
Watching this has solidified that we look for and like the same kind of things! I have like four of the ones you kept. Going to come back to this for reference next time i am looking for a new one!
Please do a review of your top primers! I'm really interested in what specifically you like about them and the different effects on your skin.
Man, you went hardcore in this declutter. Proud of you Jess!
I just recently decluttered my collection by about half, and I was so proud of myself. When my friends were going through my collection they were so confused why I got rid of so many products (I'd comment and be like this is amazing/this is great for this/you'll love it), and asked me why I'd get rid of them then. People seem to think it's reasonable to own 20 primers. Like, I could use primer every day this year and I still wouldn't use them all, or even a fraction. It's not happening. I had 30 palettes, 14 primers, 12 foundations, ect. I now have 5 primers, 4 foundations, ect. It's much more pleasant to do your makeup when you aren't fretting about using products up or being overwhelmed by 100+ choices every time you do your makeup (though, i will probably always hoard blush...). I get it. Good for you
Imagine if you tubers kept every single product they either bought or received in PR. They would have to have a house for just products. It's ridiculous people try to make them feel bad for decluttering makeup
Why keep it if you won't use it.?? I find it so odd how invested people get in these UA-camrs lives. They are people just like you and I. If I don't use something whether it be makeup, clothes, whatever I pass it to someone who will. That's just the right thing to do, why waste it just to have it.
It's very strange that people get offended by her decluttering a product they like or a product they purchased based on her recommendation. It's like they're sad if they don't have the exact same makeup as her or scared that if she gets rid of it it will stop working for them. So illogical...
nich0lee it really did get weird in these comments, LOL, I am not a big fan of primers but gave the NYX hydratouch a shot because of Jess and it's nice! One of very few I don't loathe [I'm trying to work all the ones workable out of my life now, it'll be nice to only have the two or three I genuinely like] and it's effectiveness hasn't changed one bit. Yeah, came back from another comment response but this comment section was brutal the other day!
Three days of Jessica videos in a row! Wow! ☺ You did a great job on the primers.
Loved your April Fools video yesterday. He was so funny and he captured you so well!
I love your decluttering videos and hearing your thought process as you go through each product. It helps me make better decisions when buying makeup.
YOU ARE NESTING MOMMA! I went through almost everything in my house when I was pregnant and I was due around the same time as you! My baby girl will be 3 at the end of May! I know you want to get so much done before your baby girl arrives but try to take it easy because growing a human is hard! Lol. Much love from my home to yours! Xoxo
Wow, you're ruthless! I'm still trying to find the perfect primer.
This declutter was super duper satisfying
Hi Jessica! 💚 So I recently bought the Physicians Formula Spotlight Primer because I had my eye on it then saw that you highly recommended it. I must admit, I was rooting for you to keep it just bc I was excited to actually own it (I'm a stay at home mom & can't really justify buying the Becca one) when you decided to pass it on, I got a little bummed BUT I definitely understand your reasoning. ☺️ Thank you for introducing me to a new product bc I really am enjoying it. ✨ XOXO
You did an AMAZING job hun! My husband says I'm too much of a MAKEUP hoarder and will PROBABLY still have ALL the same makeup in 10 years. lol
I hope I can do like you and clear out at least 1/3rd of my makeup! Love LOVE LOVE this
This is an awesome video Jessica! Love a good declutter and love to see someone donate to a shelter or someone in need! So many women that are homeless and want to look beautiful and trying to find employment and need some good makeup to lift their spirits!
I love your declutter videos. You've got me to start decluttering as well. I used to just hoard everything but now I'm much stricter after watching your videos. It was stupid that I was holding onto things I don't even like or use.
Wow!! You were brutal!! My only thought is you are HARD CORE nesting right now, & I would hate for you to look at your collection in a couple months & think, “Oh no, what did I do?”! Don’t get me wrong, super proud of how generous you are to your friends & our community, just be sure you are getting rid of things that are going to go bad, don’t work for you, etc. It is part of your job as you say!! Much love from Plum Creek! 🤗💕😘
Don’t worry she will get more to try out for us!!!
You are big time nesting. Loved this video.
I love your declutters!!! What’s the next declutter you are filming? Can’t wait!!! Love you Jess❤️
You are an inspiration! I was wondering if you purchase a spare of the things you like in anticipation of not being able to purchase when you run out? I love your declutters. I am 59 so don’t say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks!
Good job for being so ruthless!!! Having that much would give me makeup anxiety. I recently got the tatcha primer and am obsessed with it, makes my makeup blend sooooo amazingly!!!
I love crazy declutters!! This one was so satisfying
When I get close to the expiration date of a face product with spf, I start using it on my body, neck and chest to use it up. Usually two or three uses of a product in that way use the remains up and, on top of the extra blur or sheen, I get a little body spf.
I'd never be able to do that. Way to go, Jess. My heart breaks at the Farsali Rose Gold Oil, I love that stuff!
YAAAAAS girl. What a satisfying declutter - loved it. Keep it up!!
I watched your snaps. I understand why you declutter and I think it's great that you give them away!
I really like how even though you like some of the ones you tossed you still tossed them. I need to really get going on a useable makeup collection I only gave 1 of a couple things and I don’t love them which makes me not do my makeup often.
Ruthless girl! Great declutter!
Love your declutter videos. I’m a hoarder & hate to throw anything out but this helps me! I love seeing all that you try. I try a lot of things you recommend. I love the dermaE facial oil but I use it every day as part of my skin care regimen. ❤️❤️😘
The Biore one is a bomb-ass sunscreen that works well under makeup, so I would recommend rebuying and maybe reclassifying it as skincare
Little tip whenever you open new products write the day month and year you opened it so you know when it expires i do find it helps
The smashbox primerizer is the BEST. It's my all time favorite and is the only high end primer I've bought.
That Biore UV Aqua is my fave SPF atm, it's just absorb inside the skin so quickly and not greasy.
That's a huge success on decluttering your primers! You did well 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I love the L'Or primer! Always have beautiful makeup days with it. Try the strobe (or a different glowy one) with it. It'll look gorgeous! Guaranteed!! ❤💋🌹
I’m so glad you couldn’t get rid of the Tacha, I just ordered it and haven’t even tried it yet.
This is your best declutter yet!