If you want some starter help on cruelty free status legally and all I recommend you check Cruelty Free Kitty’s guide about it - they comprehensively explain and give sources for your own research too - it’s a good starting point 😊
I take medications that were most definitely tested on animals. I've never understood why people fuss so hard about cosmetics when we all take medicine.
What about children being forced to mind mica and other ingredients even for those "cruelty free" brands? How are products cruelty free if children are being harmed? Unless people think harming children is not cruelty
@afooraamoora5611 if you are using a phone or accessing this channel on any gaget, children probably mined something for it. Precious metals and stones. Literally everything we utilize in this world comes from slavery. It's not just makeup and you're just as guilty
The Jaclyn Cosmetics story is so interesting bc sooooooo many lies were told! I was considered “just a hater or bully” for simply pointing out things that didn’t make sense and asking questions. Nothing like a woman scorned to Easter her money on trash products and lies! 😂
I feel dumb that I purchased on the grounds "It was a family company, the money stayed in the family" 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ I don't even touch that makeup...
My daughter (7) was gifted a kids set of makeup and nail polish and I just let her go crazy with it. She really likes her sparkly green eyeshadow and glitter pink lipgloss. I’m here for it. She’s exploring her creativity and I love it. I remind her every day she’s beautiful, makeup doesn’t define her beauty, and art comes in all forms. I’m not bothered by the green eyeshadow or glitter. Honestly, she motivates me to try bold colors too!! 😂 thanks for the coverage!
Same! My 7 yr old has been using makeup for at least a year. I have a boxy subscription, so she gets whatever I don't want, and I have bought her profusion and wet and wild. She goes CRAZY with it, black eyes and red cheeks. I'm here for it! Explore your creativity, but if we are going somewhere she knows to keep it "calm."
I first started with makeup properly at about 11-12, and I used to do winged eyeliner in all kinds of fun colours. And now everyone's making cake liners! I'm so glad that colourful makeup is more trendy now
I’ve been giving my daughter make up I didn’t want from like my Epsie or boxy charms since she was like five years old. She’s 10 now, and still give her things that I don’t want. I don’t let her wear it outside of the house. But it’s something fun for her and I to do together. She’s been watching me do my make up, so she likes to do it as well. and now that she’s older I can teach her the importance of getting into a routine of washing her face and moisturizing etc. It’s kind of a bonding thing for her and I.
I bought my niece a kids makeup kit. She had the sparkles all over her face. She loved it! 😂 Yeah I’m scared to go bold. I love that you tell her that she’s beautiful, we all need to hear that especially as a child.
When I find that foundations have their shades mixed up, I am more inclined to give up on finding my shade and move to the ones that are in a gradient. It feels like they're trying to confuse us into thinking they have a nice shade range. It doesn't work.
Shout out to Öden’s Eye for making their bundle a discount price for all three palettes. I’ve seen a few Indie brands recently (2022 holiday season) that offered bundles but for the same price as if you had bought of those items individually. IMO, if you’re going to make a bundle and promote buying that bundle, there should be an incentive to do so.
15:24 the concealers formula is dependent on the PH balance and considering no one is experiencing irritation from the acidity of the formula i'm assuming it's simply not high enough to prevent bacterial growth. This is one of the reasons I got really into cosmetic chemistry, I work with probiotic bacteria and I want to understand how to properly formulate probiotic skincare in the future. It's so interesting!
Yeah this is what happens when you stop using parabens and other biocides/preservatives/antifungals that aren't considered "clean." Yes, there are ways to effectively preserve without these materials, but the pH of the formulation and the temperature that you add the preservative are much, much more important.
definitely agree on sorting the foundations in order!! i also personally just wish they'd name them what kind of shade they are. if you want to have all the weird ivory names that's fine (as a very pale person) but just tell me which one is light with neutral undertones so i can know which one to get
The one foundation I wear (L'Oreal True Match) lists shades in W (warm), C (cool) and N (neutral) and it is basically the reason I buy it besides the fact that I barely wear foundation at all
I haven't read the full bankruptcy filings that you're referencing mostly because I'm not sure where to find them, but I'm a CPA and former financial auditor and from a financial accounting standpoint "intercompany receivable from morphe LLC" would actually mean the reverse in that morphe owes Jaclyn cosmetics the $7.5M (if Jaclyn cosmetics shows an interco receivable morphe would show a corresponding interco payable to jaclyn c for the same amount). Usually an intercompany receivable for a retail company with inventory transactions would probably arise if one affiliate company transfers inventory to another affiliate company (i.e. JC transferring inventory to morphe to sell in morphe stores) or if one company makes a purchase from a vendor on behalf of the other. My guess would be that a good portion of the amounts due from morphe to jaclyn cosmetics relate to the first scenario where product was transferred to morphe to stock on morphe retail store shelves but then went unsold as of the bankruptcy filing date. I have zero proof of that course, just going off of things I've seen in practice, but it would make sense to me.
You know people don’t want to believe things about Saint Jaclyn even if it is clear 😂. Also the Auric plush lip balm is DELIGHTFUL. I had an allergic reaction a lip product and this healed the rash that was starting. It also leaves lips very soft. I’m African American so the color of the original isn’t the best for us if applied to heavily but the newer color is perfect.
This is good to know about the auric plush lip Balm. I frequently have allergic reactions to various lip products and hate the rash that comes after it! I'll have to look into this to see if it'll help me too!
I believe companies are mixing up color swatches in an effort to "hope" we miss the holes in the gradient. But we got INSPECTOR JEN on the case, so they struck out on that ruse.
Holy cow! $38 for a single blush?! I thought Haus labs was affordable?? I know everyone has a different idea of what affordable is to them, but $38 for a single blush doesn't seem affordable to me😳
I agree! It’s ridiculous, like for real makeup brands are just milking us, some of these expensive brands are cheap quality. Especially during times like these, I been going cheaper, but better quality.
My 8 year old LOVES to play with makeup! She’s done it since she was 3-4 years old. It’s SO much fun! She doesn’t wear it to school or anything but I do allow her to play with it at home. Who knows, she could be the next Hrush or Mother Pat. Gotta encourage & foster those talents!♥️🎉
I am an attorney who does not do any bankruptcy, but I really like hearing about the financial drama in the forma situation. If you want to know what is really going on in a company, look at the numbers.
She sold a lot more than her name to Morphe (if you get my drift). I don’t understand all the free passes she’s received for botched releases, hairy lipsticks, cheap jewelry, overpriced pjs all sold to her audience peppered with lies. There are other brands to buy from. BTW, it’s so good to see your post. I truly hope all is well 🙏🏽
I side eye incentivized reviews too. What started making me side eye then, when the Charlotte Tilbury beautiful skin foundation came out, one person gave it one star because it wasn’t full coverage. The product description explicitly states it’s MEDIUM coverage. I hate when people post a review without understanding the product details.
I most certainly want to know all the details about the Forma/Morphe/Jaclyn Cosmetics bankruptcy case. I'm a nosy B and I'm glad I have you to do all the digging for me too! You're amazing Jen!
In regards of the kids makeup, i think thats SOOOOO fantastic!!! My younger brother(9) loves when i wear fun makeup and he loves wearing fun face paints, so having this easy to apply/remove product is!!! A game changer honestly
I’m so glad you’re doing the dirty work and breaking down this legal stuff (as you understand it) for us! I love to know the deets but don’t want to read all that mess lol
I always review the items I buy because the incentivised reviews always bug me. I see them at Sephora *a ton* and it's so beyond frustrating when a product that hasn't even launched yet has hundreds of 5* incentivised reviews. I cannot even tell you how many incentivised reviews I've seen where someone says "I haven't used it yet, but it's so pretty! I'm sure I'll love it! 5 stars!" Or "I haven't received it yet, but I know I'm going to love it! 5 stars!" And those are definitely the most annoying/frustrating/irritating/pointless to me. Whenever I look at reviews, I only ever actually take into account the reviews that aren't incentivised, and that are also verified purchases. I've literally seen reviews from people who didn't even buy the product, they just saw their favorite tiktoker talking about it so they "had to leave a review" 😳 😒and no, I'm not lying/joking/exaggerating.
I say give me unclean beauty lol. Idk if my kosas foundation had mold in it but it gave me a horrible skin reaction. I got hives all over that lasted for days and then my skin peeled. It didn’t smell or anything and it started 6-8 months after purchase and the foundation says 12months.
I’m typing this as I’m watching and just wanted to mention. On mobile when you look at the Zara mini artists nail polish they don’t seem to actually have an ingredient list listed, which is sketchy.
I agree. Put the shades in order. And if they’re all doing it, then something tells me it’s intentional to 1) make more money and/or 2) hide how terrible their range is.
The Auric brand is wonderful. The lip treatment the best! And to be honest her lip products are better than all the lip products out in the market & I have tried them all from cheap to high end to luxury… if you get anything from her brand it’s her lip & Glow lust so beautiful… Thanks for the makeup up Jen!
My Kosas cream blush went bad in less than 2 months…and I live in a really dry climate. I don’t buy anything from them anymore. I personally like preservatives, call me crazy 🤷🏻♀️ I tried clean beauty when I got pregnant and ended up with permanent scars on my torso from itching so much…clean beauty is so stupid. As for kids with makeup, my 8 year old already loves it. I gave her my extra Pat McGrath Divine Rose blush; she LOVES blush, lip gloss and highlighter. Oh, and brushing her perfect eyebrows (am legit jealous of her eyebrows and super thick eyelashes, which she obviously didn’t get from me 😂). She does not wear makeup every day, only lip gloss on top of her Coola SPF lip balm (#SunscreenForLife) and she uses K Beauty sunscreen on her face. I have so much fun with her ❤️
My understanding is that the removal of parabens which keep products fresh has resulted in the use of less effective chemicals that reduce the “decay” of products. Companies often hear what consumers want but consumers don’t always understand the consequences.
The story about makeup for children made me remember how I had to beg my mother to let me wear makeup at 15. I have been fascinated and obsessed by it since I can remember. I would watch my mom sit at her pretty dressing table and put on her beautiful. A,up, even putting on her artificial Marilyn Monroe beauty mark with pencil. I even remember vividly her using cake mascara . Now I buy my 7 and 8 year old granddaughters their own makeup and think nothing of it. Nana needs someone to share her art with. 💋🎨
I will not even purchase a foundation or concealer if I have trouble finding my shade. If they can’t set it up in gradient form so it’s easy for the customer then they aren’t getting my money. I’m not working looking through light and dark shades to find mine. I assure you, you are not alone.
Especially because it can get confusing which are actually lighter or darker since theres so many undertones so I’m glad when they do the work for me so I can figure it out easier. It’s already hard enough
Tell me you collected teen bop magazines with posters of Devon Sawa back in the day. Kids these days will never understand how much we lived for those magazines. 🤣 My dad threw out my collection when I went to college. Still mad about that.
I am happy to see companies work to end animal testing. Thank you for finding out all this information! I’m with you it’s hard to understand where the cruelty free line is
I wish people would also work to end Child labour.. Even the "cruelty free" brands are not cruelty free if children are being harmed in any way shape or form during making the products
@@afooraamoora5611 I have seen work by companies to source Mica more ethically because of that issue, I can't remember the name of the organization who focuses on this, right off the top of my head.
I have to add that I absolutely LOVE the Auric lip treatment! The formula is sooo good and the color Bare is the most beautiful sheer nude color that works so almost every skin tone! I also picked up the colors Haze )sheer plum) and Ripe (sheer cherry) and I can't wait to wear Ripe in the summer! Haze was my go to fall lip product. They also come with a little jade spatula to scoop out and apply the product
Completely agree - it is beyond annoying when shades are presented all over the place rather than dark to light or light to dark. It makes it so much harder to find your shade. It makes me think they are hiding something in their shade range.
You're such a winter, i hope you know that! Jewel tones in clothing and makeup probably would make you shine 😍 The other day you were wearing a warm-toned eyeshadow look and didn't look quite right. Now I've figured out why
Odens Eye collab - I would have liked one melanated person (like Tina last time) Too Much mouth or Kelsee Brianna or Alicia or a whole host of Indian beauty creators in the UK! That way I feel more confident of the colour schemes. I don’t care for token ‘diversity’ but in makeup I like to see someone like me.
Forma/Morphe/Jaclyn might be doing something shady regarding the bankruptcy? Shocking. I wouldn’t be surprised if they were trying to get it done asap in an attempt to hide assets or debts. And the judge clearly doesn’t know anything about Morphe if she thinks they’re going to be honest without being threatened with legal repercussions. I definitely want to hear more about the bankruptcy, and I’m wondering how Jaclyn is going to spin the fact that she doesn’t own Jaclyn Cosmetics. I’m sure her stans will believe anything she says, even though there is solid proof that she doesn’t.
What I’m hearing about the FB bankruptcy is basically the lawyers are concerned that people already involved with the brand and known for shady practices are the only ones really interested in buying the brand.
I was thinking how stunning your hair was looking at the beginning of the video - that stuff clearly works - also I love the in the weeds stuff thank you for bringing it to us!
OHHHH MYYYY GGGOOOODDD! I think I told you before, but it really feels like we are part of CSI 🤣🤣🤣 and you are the main investigator putting all the pieces together and revealing all the lies and all the details until we get the final answer! That’s fascinating!
I do think it’s super weird that Melt released ONE brow shade, but as someone who has actually black brows it’s encouraging to see more brands make black brow products 😂 like, I don’t care how deep or universal the brown is, it looks weird in my brows!
I loved makeup since I was really young! My parents were not strict about it.. I remember being SUPER young and my Aunts (my moms 2 younger sisters) coming over for me to do their makeup before they went out or for special occasions! 😂 I would do their hair too! I started doing that prob in 6th grade! I was always doing friends makeup and hair too! I should have went to school and did it professionally because I loved it so much! This was way before the beauty influencers! 😂
Ooh, my daughter will LOVE the Zara makeup. She loves getting creative with makeup and I'm consistently blown away with her artistry and talent. Even my son loves to play with makeup and the idea of easily washed off products makes this mama's heart happy!
Honestly I think a lot of the foundation misordering is so people won't analyze the shade range and call them out. People won't make the effort but when it's a gradient it's obvious when the range sucks but this way it tricks the eye. I also prefer a gradient bc its easier to follow
I agree with you about the skin gradient charts online! I range from fair to almost medium; depending upon season. Not being able to compare your shade on a computer monitor is hard enough. But then, to add insult to injury; these companies have mixed it all up. What a mess! 🤷♀️
The Zara kids makeup sounds like a wonderful kit even for a grownup who needs some good primary color cosmetics! Hate Zara, but this idea is inspired. :)
I would have loved that Zara makeup when I was a kid. The freedom to use color and make designs? I would have played with it until middle school. Then I would have started with simple makeup- lip gloss and skincare. Then towards the end of middle school and beginning of high school- lipsticks, mascara, maybe some eyeliner. Then I would have started with the artistic, fun stuff for night’s out at my friend’s house in late high school/ college. I’m a fan of brands doing this.
I want to mention something from one of your videos regarding BK Beauty brushes. BK Beauty is very generous with their PR to make-up focused content creators. They gift them to us, we genuinely love them and she gives us a commission if our links are used. I haven't made a penny from the links but I continue to use them all the time because they're so good. :-) Since they're so generous with their PR, I have no issues supporting the brand without pay. I know that was a question from a viewer and you were wondering what was up. Plus I love Lisa J. She's a fellow pro artist and I want to see her do well.
I like hearing your weeds about beautyworld legal matters. It’s interesting & I learn more about how the industry & brands work. Watched every episode of your Morphe saga.
I started my paralegal career in bankruptcy, so I find this story eye-opening and your enthusiasm is infectious, lol. I enjoyed the sleuthing, too. Following the money in any endeavor can lead you to fascinating and frightening things 🙂
FYI, receivable means Morphe owes money to Jaclyn cosmetics :) A receivable is an asset on the books that says a company (in this case Jaclyn cosmetics) has a receivable (money owed to it) from Morphe. It remains a receivable until it's settled, or paid. This could happen if, for example, Morphe sold Jaclyn cosmetics on its site but then didn't pay whatever percentage was owed to Jaclyn cosmetics. Not saying that's the case here, that's just an example.
I appreciate a gradient for any cosmetics but especially complexion products! I’m like you, I don’t care what order, I just need to see how light your lightest goes. Copy paper white? Yes please! The Fat Oil lip oil reminds me of like the oil leftover at McD’s for some reason. It doesn’t appeal to me 😂
Hi Jen, I don't have all the details, but if it's says Intercompany Receivable from Morphe, then Morphe owes them the money. It it's a receivable on the JC side, and then JC is owed the money. I also hate how brands don't put shades in gradient order, it drives me nuts 🤣
I’ve noticed that with brands too. They are mixing up every shade of foundation!! It’s so irritating. I want the foundation lined up in a gradient so if one looks too light I could look at the next one over to see if it might match my skin better. Maybe they are doing it so you pick the wrong shade choice and have to buy another one? I will not buy one at all if I see them doing the foundation shades like this. It’s hard enough for me to find a shade that matches as it is. I feel sorry for people who are new to foundation and trying to find their shade!!
Jen you should have millions of subscribers. You do all the research and hard work then the drama channels use your fact based content to create their own content. They should be paying you and that’s the real piping hot tea! 🍵 🫖
I love makeup designed for kids! It’s a great way to let them express themselves and learn how to apply makeup. Then when they get old enough to wear makeup out - if they choose to - they aren’t completely lost.
My grandson is now 9. He was about 3 or 4. He would ask what does this or that do? Regarding makeup. I let him play with it. He would end up looking like a member of KISS, buy he had fun..His father didn't much like it. Liked it less when he asked me" why does my son know who Jeffree Star is?" When IT came out, it scared him ( he saw a preview. I found Glam and Gore to show him- it's just someone with makeup on. Makeup can be a teaching tool, in more ways than we realize. Have a great one, everyone!
I completely agree with you on the gradient of shades being confusing. I feel like it’s done on purpose. If they’re not in a gradient then you can’t really tell the quantity of tones under each shade(if that makes sense). I don’t know…. it could be nothing but it’s certainly annoying.
YES to shade gradient, including eyeshadow palettes! I simply CAN’T with patchwork shade arrangements; I cannot understand the purpose behind this, unless it’s the old “baffle them with BS” merchandising practice!
My 8 year old niece loves makeup and nail polish. I gave her a Colourpop Frozen set which she uses, and lip glosses from Bath and Body Works and Philosophy. This kids makeup looks right up her alley.
I love the idea of kids being able to play with make up that can be washed off easily. Both boys and girls should be able to get creative. Kids love to get their faces painted at fairs and carnivals. My mother would put a few pieces of her unwanted make up in a bag for me to play with. We had some of her old clothes to play dress up with as well. Then we'd put on plays for ourselves. So much fun. And it didn't cost a penny.
Hey Jen! I am with you on complexion shades being in some sort of logical order. I also appreciate how Ulta has shade descriptions on lots of different products.
*NOTE* Lots of comments about people seeing Simon Cowell in the paperwork. This is NOT the American Idol guy! It's a totally different dude. Thanks!
😂😂😂 That's so funny.
what are the odds of having the same name as the American Idol guy?! that’s too funny 😂
@@TEDDYBEAR99ify Honestly, higher than you'd think. The man who founded and runs Wildlife Aid on UA-cam is also Simon Cowell. A wonderful man.
If you want some starter help on cruelty free status legally and all I recommend you check Cruelty Free Kitty’s guide about it - they comprehensively explain and give sources for your own research too - it’s a good starting point 😊
I had to do a double take on reading that list for a second. I was like 'Nah I doubt the arsehole X Factor judge is in the make up world' ahaha
Jacqlyn Hill doesn't own her own company? Color me shocked. 😂
I am so over deception from content creators on social media
Right she was so convincing lol 🤭🤭
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I appreciate that you are speaking out about trying to make all cosmetics cruelty free! We MUST get this ball rolling.
I really don't understand how u can test stuff on animals.
I take medications that were most definitely tested on animals. I've never understood why people fuss so hard about cosmetics when we all take medicine.
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What about children being forced to mind mica and other ingredients even for those "cruelty free" brands? How are products cruelty free if children are being harmed? Unless people think harming children is not cruelty
@afooraamoora5611 if you are using a phone or accessing this channel on any gaget, children probably mined something for it. Precious metals and stones. Literally everything we utilize in this world comes from slavery. It's not just makeup and you're just as guilty
The Jaclyn Cosmetics story is so interesting bc sooooooo many lies were told! I was considered “just a hater or bully” for simply pointing out things that didn’t make sense and asking questions. Nothing like a woman scorned to Easter her money on trash products and lies! 😂
all of these make up gurus have super fans that go too hard
I feel dumb that I purchased on the grounds "It was a family company, the money stayed in the family" 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ I don't even touch that makeup...
My daughter (7) was gifted a kids set of makeup and nail polish and I just let her go crazy with it. She really likes her sparkly green eyeshadow and glitter pink lipgloss. I’m here for it. She’s exploring her creativity and I love it. I remind her every day she’s beautiful, makeup doesn’t define her beauty, and art comes in all forms. I’m not bothered by the green eyeshadow or glitter. Honestly, she motivates me to try bold colors too!! 😂 thanks for the coverage!
Same! My 7 yr old has been using makeup for at least a year. I have a boxy subscription, so she gets whatever I don't want, and I have bought her profusion and wet and wild. She goes CRAZY with it, black eyes and red cheeks. I'm here for it! Explore your creativity, but if we are going somewhere she knows to keep it "calm."
I first started with makeup properly at about 11-12, and I used to do winged eyeliner in all kinds of fun colours. And now everyone's making cake liners! I'm so glad that colourful makeup is more trendy now
I’ve been giving my daughter make up I didn’t want from like my Epsie or boxy charms since she was like five years old. She’s 10 now, and still give her things that I don’t want. I don’t let her wear it outside of the house. But it’s something fun for her and I to do together. She’s been watching me do my make up, so she likes to do it as well. and now that she’s older I can teach her the importance of getting into a routine of washing her face and moisturizing etc. It’s kind of a bonding thing for her and I.
Same! My daughter is 7 and loves makeup. She's really good at doing ombre lips. She taught me how to do it. 💚🖤
I bought my niece a kids makeup kit. She had the sparkles all over her face. She loved it! 😂 Yeah I’m scared to go bold. I love that you tell her that she’s beautiful, we all need to hear that especially as a child.
When I find that foundations have their shades mixed up, I am more inclined to give up on finding my shade and move to the ones that are in a gradient. It feels like they're trying to confuse us into thinking they have a nice shade range. It doesn't work.
Shout out to Öden’s Eye for making their bundle a discount price for all three palettes. I’ve seen a few Indie brands recently (2022 holiday season) that offered bundles but for the same price as if you had bought of those items individually. IMO, if you’re going to make a bundle and promote buying that bundle, there should be an incentive to do so.
15:24 the concealers formula is dependent on the PH balance and considering no one is experiencing irritation from the acidity of the formula i'm assuming it's simply not high enough to prevent bacterial growth. This is one of the reasons I got really into cosmetic chemistry, I work with probiotic bacteria and I want to understand how to properly formulate probiotic skincare in the future. It's so interesting!
Yeah this is what happens when you stop using parabens and other biocides/preservatives/antifungals that aren't considered "clean." Yes, there are ways to effectively preserve without these materials, but the pH of the formulation and the temperature that you add the preservative are much, much more important.
definitely agree on sorting the foundations in order!! i also personally just wish they'd name them what kind of shade they are. if you want to have all the weird ivory names that's fine (as a very pale person) but just tell me which one is light with neutral undertones so i can know which one to get
The one foundation I wear (L'Oreal True Match) lists shades in W (warm), C (cool) and N (neutral) and it is basically the reason I buy it besides the fact that I barely wear foundation at all
I haven't read the full bankruptcy filings that you're referencing mostly because I'm not sure where to find them, but I'm a CPA and former financial auditor and from a financial accounting standpoint "intercompany receivable from morphe LLC" would actually mean the reverse in that morphe owes Jaclyn cosmetics the $7.5M (if Jaclyn cosmetics shows an interco receivable morphe would show a corresponding interco payable to jaclyn c for the same amount). Usually an intercompany receivable for a retail company with inventory transactions would probably arise if one affiliate company transfers inventory to another affiliate company (i.e. JC transferring inventory to morphe to sell in morphe stores) or if one company makes a purchase from a vendor on behalf of the other. My guess would be that a good portion of the amounts due from morphe to jaclyn cosmetics relate to the first scenario where product was transferred to morphe to stock on morphe retail store shelves but then went unsold as of the bankruptcy filing date. I have zero proof of that course, just going off of things I've seen in practice, but it would make sense to me.
You know people don’t want to believe things about Saint Jaclyn even if it is clear 😂. Also the Auric plush lip balm is DELIGHTFUL. I had an allergic reaction a lip product and this healed the rash that was starting. It also leaves lips very soft. I’m African American so the color of the original isn’t the best for us if applied to heavily but the newer color is perfect.
This is good to know about the auric plush lip Balm. I frequently have allergic reactions to various lip products and hate the rash that comes after it! I'll have to look into this to see if it'll help me too!
I believe companies are mixing up color swatches in an effort to "hope" we miss the holes in the gradient. But we got INSPECTOR JEN on the case, so they struck out on that ruse.
It’s EXACTLY that
Exactly
Exactly what I was thinking
Holy cow! $38 for a single blush?! I thought Haus labs was affordable?? I know everyone has a different idea of what affordable is to them, but $38 for a single blush doesn't seem affordable to me😳
I agree! It’s ridiculous, like for real makeup brands are just milking us, some of these expensive brands are cheap quality. Especially during times like these, I been going cheaper, but better quality.
My 8 year old LOVES to play with makeup! She’s done it since she was 3-4 years old. It’s SO much fun! She doesn’t wear it to school or anything but I do allow her to play with it at home. Who knows, she could be the next Hrush or Mother Pat. Gotta encourage & foster those talents!♥️🎉
I am an attorney who does not do any bankruptcy, but I really like hearing about the financial drama in the forma situation. If you want to know what is really going on in a company, look at the numbers.
Follow the money 😂
I said it years ago, she sold her name to Morphe, ala Phan (she sold her name to L’Oreal). She doesn’t owe her name (cosmetics).
She sold a lot more than her name to Morphe (if you get my drift). I don’t understand all the free passes she’s received for botched releases, hairy lipsticks, cheap jewelry, overpriced pjs all sold to her audience peppered with lies. There are other brands to buy from.
BTW, it’s so good to see your post. I truly hope all is well 🙏🏽
I side eye incentivized reviews too. What started making me side eye then, when the Charlotte Tilbury beautiful skin foundation came out, one person gave it one star because it wasn’t full coverage. The product description explicitly states it’s MEDIUM coverage. I hate when people post a review without understanding the product details.
I most certainly want to know all the details about the Forma/Morphe/Jaclyn Cosmetics bankruptcy case. I'm a nosy B and I'm glad I have you to do all the digging for me too! You're amazing Jen!
In regards of the kids makeup, i think thats SOOOOO fantastic!!!
My younger brother(9) loves when i wear fun makeup and he loves wearing fun face paints, so having this easy to apply/remove product is!!! A game changer honestly
I’m so glad you’re doing the dirty work and breaking down this legal stuff (as you understand it) for us! I love to know the deets but don’t want to read all that mess lol
I always review the items I buy because the incentivised reviews always bug me. I see them at Sephora *a ton* and it's so beyond frustrating when a product that hasn't even launched yet has hundreds of 5* incentivised reviews. I cannot even tell you how many incentivised reviews I've seen where someone says "I haven't used it yet, but it's so pretty! I'm sure I'll love it! 5 stars!" Or "I haven't received it yet, but I know I'm going to love it! 5 stars!" And those are definitely the most annoying/frustrating/irritating/pointless to me.
Whenever I look at reviews, I only ever actually take into account the reviews that aren't incentivised, and that are also verified purchases. I've literally seen reviews from people who didn't even buy the product, they just saw their favorite tiktoker talking about it so they "had to leave a review" 😳 😒and no, I'm not lying/joking/exaggerating.
I say give me unclean beauty lol. Idk if my kosas foundation had mold in it but it gave me a horrible skin reaction. I got hives all over that lasted for days and then my skin peeled. It didn’t smell or anything and it started 6-8 months after purchase and the foundation says 12months.
I’m done with the “clean beauty” myself. We need the preservatives in our skincare so we won’t have mold.
I’m typing this as I’m watching and just wanted to mention. On mobile when you look at the Zara mini artists nail polish they don’t seem to actually have an ingredient list listed, which is sketchy.
Thank you for keeping up with the Beauty News. Not that many channels have an unbiased approach to the news.
I agree. Put the shades in order. And if they’re all doing it, then something tells me it’s intentional to 1) make more money and/or 2) hide how terrible their range is.
The Auric brand is wonderful. The lip treatment the best! And to be honest her lip products are better than all the lip products out in the market & I have tried them all from cheap to high end to luxury… if you get anything from her brand it’s her lip & Glow lust so beautiful… Thanks for the makeup up Jen!
Agreed! It’s so publicly underrated but perfect little secret weapon products!
I've been wanting the Glow Lust for awhile. I have 2 minis in the CT HFF that I want to finish but might get it anyway. This is my sign! 😁
My Kosas cream blush went bad in less than 2 months…and I live in a really dry climate. I don’t buy anything from them anymore. I personally like preservatives, call me crazy 🤷🏻♀️ I tried clean beauty when I got pregnant and ended up with permanent scars on my torso from itching so much…clean beauty is so stupid.
As for kids with makeup, my 8 year old already loves it. I gave her my extra Pat McGrath Divine Rose blush; she LOVES blush, lip gloss and highlighter. Oh, and brushing her perfect eyebrows (am legit jealous of her eyebrows and super thick eyelashes, which she obviously didn’t get from me 😂). She does not wear makeup every day, only lip gloss on top of her Coola SPF lip balm (#SunscreenForLife) and she uses K Beauty sunscreen on her face. I have so much fun with her ❤️
I continue to be shocked at the prices of makeup now days. Yikes.
My understanding is that the removal of parabens which keep products fresh has resulted in the use of less effective chemicals that reduce the “decay” of products. Companies often hear what consumers want but consumers don’t always understand the consequences.
Jen your haircut looks gorgeous! Colour, cut and style is on point!
You’re a great investigative reporter. Bravo and thanks for all the interesting info 👍😉
The story about makeup for children made me remember how I had to beg my mother to let me wear makeup at 15. I have been fascinated and obsessed by it since I can remember. I would watch my mom sit at her pretty dressing table and put on her beautiful. A,up, even putting on her artificial Marilyn Monroe beauty mark with pencil. I even remember vividly her using cake mascara . Now I buy my 7 and 8 year old granddaughters their own makeup and think nothing of it. Nana needs someone to share her art with. 💋🎨
Yay Jen, look at your channel growing over the last few weeks! I love it! Mad love. 💜
Yes! Thank you!
Thank you for this deep dive, it allowed me to clean my whole house and get my makeup tea for the week
I will not even purchase a foundation or concealer if I have trouble finding my shade. If they can’t set it up in gradient form so it’s easy for the customer then they aren’t getting my money. I’m not working looking through light and dark shades to find mine. I assure you, you are not alone.
Especially because it can get confusing which are actually lighter or darker since theres so many undertones so I’m glad when they do the work for me so I can figure it out easier. It’s already hard enough
Tell me you collected teen bop magazines with posters of Devon Sawa back in the day. Kids these days will never understand how much we lived for those magazines. 🤣 My dad threw out my collection when I went to college. Still mad about that.
YES! I still have them!!!
@@jenluv I'm so jealous! Please show a couple of them in an upcoming video. 🙏
Omg I still love Devon sawa! Such a great actor, I just loved him in casper when I was a kid
Jen, your hair and makeup look today is really working for you, beautiful!
I am happy to see companies work to end animal testing. Thank you for finding out all this information! I’m with you it’s hard to understand where the cruelty free line is
I wish people would also work to end Child labour.. Even the "cruelty free" brands are not cruelty free if children are being harmed in any way shape or form during making the products
@@afooraamoora5611 I agree with this as well!
@@afooraamoora5611 I have seen work by companies to source Mica more ethically because of that issue, I can't remember the name of the organization who focuses on this, right off the top of my head.
I have to add that I absolutely LOVE the Auric lip treatment! The formula is sooo good and the color Bare is the most beautiful sheer nude color that works so almost every skin tone! I also picked up the colors Haze )sheer plum) and Ripe (sheer cherry) and I can't wait to wear Ripe in the summer! Haze was my go to fall lip product. They also come with a little jade spatula to scoop out and apply the product
I love the Auric lip balms too. They’re the only balm that helped solve my issue with a crusty patch on my lower lip. ❤
Thank you so much for addressing the crueltyfree cosmetic issues. I am fascinated with the whole Forma brand debacle!
My 4 year old daughter plays with my Colourpop shadows, she has so much fun. I don’t care what others say. She loves it.
That’s wonderful I love the children artistry line 🤗💜💜💜
Looking natural and stunning! Love these behind the scenes videos!
Completely agree - it is beyond annoying when shades are presented all over the place rather than dark to light or light to dark. It makes it so much harder to find your shade. It makes me think they are hiding something in their shade range.
You're such a winter, i hope you know that! Jewel tones in clothing and makeup probably would make you shine 😍
The other day you were wearing a warm-toned eyeshadow look and didn't look quite right. Now I've figured out why
Odens Eye collab - I would have liked one melanated person (like Tina last time) Too Much mouth or Kelsee Brianna or Alicia or a whole host of Indian beauty creators in the UK! That way I feel more confident of the colour schemes. I don’t care for token ‘diversity’ but in makeup I like to see someone like me.
Agreed 👍🏿 Happy for the ladies (I follow them all), but won't be purchasing.
Forma/Morphe/Jaclyn might be doing something shady regarding the bankruptcy? Shocking. I wouldn’t be surprised if they were trying to get it done asap in an attempt to hide assets or debts. And the judge clearly doesn’t know anything about Morphe if she thinks they’re going to be honest without being threatened with legal repercussions. I definitely want to hear more about the bankruptcy, and I’m wondering how Jaclyn is going to spin the fact that she doesn’t own Jaclyn Cosmetics. I’m sure her stans will believe anything she says, even though there is solid proof that she doesn’t.
What I’m hearing about the FB bankruptcy is basically the lawyers are concerned that people already involved with the brand and known for shady practices are the only ones really interested in buying the brand.
I was thinking how stunning your hair was looking at the beginning of the video - that stuff clearly works - also I love the in the weeds stuff thank you for bringing it to us!
I am so glad your educating us about the Morphe mess
OHHHH MYYYY GGGOOOODDD! I think I told you before, but it really feels like we are part of CSI 🤣🤣🤣 and you are the main investigator putting all the pieces together and revealing all the lies and all the details until we get the final answer! That’s fascinating!
I do think it’s super weird that Melt released ONE brow shade, but as someone who has actually black brows it’s encouraging to see more brands make black brow products 😂 like, I don’t care how deep or universal the brown is, it looks weird in my brows!
Omg I just love your vibe! And yes regarding foundations & concealers put it in gradient order. My eyes hurt just looking at that chaos!
I loved makeup since I was really young! My parents were not strict about it.. I remember being SUPER young and my Aunts (my moms 2 younger sisters) coming over for me to do their makeup before they went out or for special occasions! 😂 I would do their hair too! I started doing that prob in 6th grade! I was always doing friends makeup and hair too! I should have went to school and did it professionally because I loved it so much! This was way before the beauty influencers! 😂
☕️My Sunday is now complete. Thank you @jenluv for keeping us updated. ✌🏻💖💄
Ooh, my daughter will LOVE the Zara makeup. She loves getting creative with makeup and I'm consistently blown away with her artistry and talent. Even my son loves to play with makeup and the idea of easily washed off products makes this mama's heart happy!
Honestly I think a lot of the foundation misordering is so people won't analyze the shade range and call them out. People won't make the effort but when it's a gradient it's obvious when the range sucks but this way it tricks the eye. I also prefer a gradient bc its easier to follow
I agree with you about the skin gradient charts online! I range from fair to almost medium; depending upon season. Not being able to compare your shade on a computer monitor is hard enough. But then, to add insult to injury; these companies have mixed it all up. What a mess! 🤷♀️
I agree with you I love this line and I think children of all ages should be able too create in this way as well !
Jen you look very youth today! I dont know if you’ve been doing something different you’re glowing!!!
Jen you killed this episode this week!!! Fantastic video
Love your hair today, so pretty 🥰
Your hair looks so good today!! The style, the color…chef’s kiss 😚
Your hair looks so good Jen ❤️😍❤️
The Zara kids makeup sounds like a wonderful kit even for a grownup who needs some good primary color cosmetics! Hate Zara, but this idea is inspired. :)
I would have loved that Zara makeup when I was a kid. The freedom to use color and make designs? I would have played with it until middle school. Then I would have started with simple makeup- lip gloss and skincare. Then towards the end of middle school and beginning of high school- lipsticks, mascara, maybe some eyeliner. Then I would have started with the artistic, fun stuff for night’s out at my friend’s house in late high school/ college. I’m a fan of brands doing this.
I want to mention something from one of your videos regarding BK Beauty brushes. BK Beauty is very generous with their PR to make-up focused content creators. They gift them to us, we genuinely love them and she gives us a commission if our links are used. I haven't made a penny from the links but I continue to use them all the time because they're so good. :-) Since they're so generous with their PR, I have no issues supporting the brand without pay. I know that was a question from a viewer and you were wondering what was up. Plus I love Lisa J. She's a fellow pro artist and I want to see her do well.
Your hair looks great today 💜💜💜
Your hair is gorgeous! Can you do a haircare/fav products video? ❤
I like hearing your weeds about beautyworld legal matters. It’s interesting & I learn more about how the industry & brands work.
Watched every episode of your Morphe saga.
Even though Im not so into makeup anymore I watch all your videos because I could listen to you talk about anything!
Thank you Jen!
Gimme parabens already!
Haha! Amen!
I started my paralegal career in bankruptcy, so I find this story eye-opening and your enthusiasm is infectious, lol. I enjoyed the sleuthing, too. Following the money in any endeavor can lead you to fascinating and frightening things 🙂
FYI, receivable means Morphe owes money to Jaclyn cosmetics :) A receivable is an asset on the books that says a company (in this case Jaclyn cosmetics) has a receivable (money owed to it) from Morphe. It remains a receivable until it's settled, or paid.
This could happen if, for example, Morphe sold Jaclyn cosmetics on its site but then didn't pay whatever percentage was owed to Jaclyn cosmetics. Not saying that's the case here, that's just an example.
Your makeup looks stunning!
I appreciate a gradient for any cosmetics but especially complexion products! I’m like you, I don’t care what order, I just need to see how light your lightest goes. Copy paper white? Yes please! The Fat Oil lip oil reminds me of like the oil leftover at McD’s for some reason. It doesn’t appeal to me 😂
Hi Jen, I don't have all the details, but if it's says Intercompany Receivable from Morphe, then Morphe owes them the money. It it's a receivable on the JC side, and then JC is owed the money.
I also hate how brands don't put shades in gradient order, it drives me nuts 🤣
I’ve noticed that with brands too. They are mixing up every shade of foundation!! It’s so irritating. I want the foundation lined up in a gradient so if one looks too light I could look at the next one over to see if it might match my skin better. Maybe they are doing it so you pick the wrong shade choice and have to buy another one? I will not buy one at all if I see them doing the foundation shades like this. It’s hard enough for me to find a shade that matches as it is. I feel sorry for people who are new to foundation and trying to find their shade!!
Jen you should have millions of subscribers. You do all the research and hard work then the drama channels use your fact based content to create their own content. They should be paying you and that’s the real piping hot tea! 🍵 🫖
I love makeup designed for kids! It’s a great way to let them express themselves and learn how to apply makeup. Then when they get old enough to wear makeup out - if they choose to - they aren’t completely lost.
My grandson is now 9. He was about 3 or 4. He would ask what does this or that do? Regarding makeup. I let him play with it. He would end up looking like a member of KISS, buy he had fun..His father didn't much like it. Liked it less when he asked me" why does my son know who Jeffree Star is?"
When IT came out, it scared him ( he saw a preview. I found Glam and Gore to show him- it's just someone with makeup on.
Makeup can be a teaching tool, in more ways than we realize.
Have a great one, everyone!
and thank you for being honest
I completely agree with you on the gradient of shades being confusing. I feel like it’s done on purpose. If they’re not in a gradient then you can’t really tell the quantity of tones under each shade(if that makes sense). I don’t know…. it could be nothing but it’s certainly annoying.
❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you for the Video
It's about time we make fun safe make up for kids. Love this
Girl I’m right there with you with Devon Sawa! He was my first celebrity crush!!
Jen, you love for Devon Sawa is hilarious… and also shared! 😂
YES to shade gradient, including eyeshadow palettes! I simply CAN’T with patchwork shade arrangements; I cannot understand the purpose behind this, unless it’s the old “baffle them with BS” merchandising practice!
Thank you!
My 8 year old niece loves makeup and nail polish. I gave her a Colourpop Frozen set which she uses, and lip glosses from Bath and Body Works and Philosophy. This kids makeup looks right up her alley.
thank you so much
Have a great week. Mad love ❌️ ⭕️
I have 2 kids, and my Phoenix also lovessssss to draw on themselves ! ❤❤
I love the idea of kids being able to play with make up that can be washed off easily. Both boys and girls should be able to get creative. Kids love to get their faces painted at fairs and carnivals. My mother would put a few pieces of her unwanted make up in a bag for me to play with. We had some of her old clothes to play dress up with as well. Then we'd put on plays for ourselves. So much fun. And it didn't cost a penny.
Hey Jen! I am with you on complexion shades being in some sort of logical order. I also appreciate how Ulta has shade descriptions on lots of different products.
Mad love for you Jen
Thank you for another amazing video
Sending prayers and love to you and your family
Auric plush ritual is INSANELY GOOD! You have to try them! Great shades too
33:21 yeah Jen I agree with you! I feel it’s contradicting and may confuse some people with those claims.
Thanks for doing these in depth videos!