It makes me sad to hear your views have gone down. I think you have a unique style. The way you show and swatch products is very helpful. You’ve become my favorite go to for reviews.
Oh yeah definitely it’s the whole community! Tati is always talking about it. I think w the state of the world, the trend towards minimalism, and w the whole clean girl aesthetic there’s really only so many looks u can create
Part of it also seems to be the migration to short form content like TikTok, which I personally have no interest in, so it's sad to see views going that way and creators needing to divide their time between shorts and full videos.
Love your content. You are very thorough and there's a calmness and maturity that many content creators are missing. I don't have tiktok and never will. I enjoy the longer videos.
I just discovered beauty UA-cam last year. I love it. I’m 33 and have never had anybody teach me about makeup. What beauty UA-camrs do is really important. I like hearing your honest thoughts and watching everybody’s techniques. I would never get my content solely from Tik Tok. I much prefer long form to short form. Shop my stash videos are some of my favorite to watch. Beautiful eyeshadow look and that blue is gorgeous on you.
I'm 49 and until I found Beauty UA-cam last year as well, all I knew about makeup unless it was the Cover Girl, Maybelline, WetnWild, or something else from Walmart. Now...I'm addicted to eyeshadow palettes and have a gazillion! 🙂 I love makeup for sure!!!
I'm 58 and just started to learn since watching u tube during covid. I bought way to much in the beginning but Finally curbing my spending a little. everything looks so pretty 😍
Hi Jen! I am definitely not burned out on makeup. I will say what I like about it has changed. One thing about my own viewing that has changed is that with your videos I would rather wait until I can give your video my undivided attention because I really care about what you have to say and you are so comprehensive with your reviews I want to be ‘present.’ I wonder if others feel that same. Also, now that I have a larger collection I am growing more interest in project panning and using makeup up completely. That said, I still enjoy new reviews. What I really enjoy that you do is you compare new items, especially eyeshadow palettes with many others which helps a lot with purchasing decisions. Ultimately, I am trying to slow down how much I purchase. So reusing older palettes and showing new looks, GRWM, rankings, all of it is great! I recommend that you do a broad variety instead of just this or that. Also, your new story time series has been refreshing! As far as influencing the brands that don’t send you PR are crazy because your swatches are amazing! 😀
You do look especially beautiful lately, but you are always. However in addition to changing up your makeup, I think your current hair color is perfect for you and really brings out your skin tone and eyes❤️
I’ve dabbled a little on TikTok but can’t get behind “beauty tok” because their reviews aren’t reviews. There’s no way you can tell how a product performs in a minute or less. I’m 33 and still love YT videos, so I’ll take a nice, lengthy video here than a short one on TikTok. You also get to see how genuine people are-like you!
Thank you for making me feel less crazy for not getting the hype around Pat McGrath's eyeshadow! I chalked up my ambivalence to being 50+ with very hooded lids but it's a relief to hear that you had a similar experience. I bought Lorac's Fairytale Forest based on your recommendation and I love it much more than my PMG (for a fraction of the price!).
I would be interested in a series on how to put a look together,how to chose different shadow combos out of all these palletes we have,and then match a lippie and blush to it.I guess a tutorial on getting more out of what we own.
Jen, I am gonna be 49 this month, and I love your channel! I do not have the TikTok, and I am never gonna have it. I will watch ANY content you put here!
I love your longer videos. If they post when I’m not at work I try to watch right away. Recently I was out of state visiting my sis in Washington and got behind so just now catching up. I found that I was subscribed to too many beauty channels and decided to pare down to just the ones I love the most, yours being #1 💜 I would watch all your content because even if I’m not super interested in the topic, I enjoy your style and the fresh take you bring to any subject. I understand that you are a more private person and don’t want to bring your family into the youtube world, but I think a lot of us feel like we’re your friends as weird as that sounds, and we would love to get a few glimpses into your life, whether that’s a house tour, some favorite recipes, or taking us along on a typical day 😊
I definitely understand that, it makes sense! I did take you guys along on some typical days during my Vlogmas last year. 😊 But I think letting people into your life invites more criticism, for example, commenting on the things you eat, the way you keep your home or raise your children. The influencers who are the biggest targets on the gossip sites are the ones who show more of their life and I don't know if I'm ready to handle that. Even when I got home from my trip and shared some of that back in April during a GRWM,, I mentioned that I got Covid and there were so many people attacking me saying that I must not be vaccinated (I am!) and that I shouldn't have traveled. So it's one of those things that's difficult for me, even though I also think of you guys as friends and would love to share more about my life...there's a reason why I don't. 🥰❤️
@@JenPhelps I’m sorry 😞 I totally get why you would want to stay away from that negativity. I can’t understand why people would feel the need to judge others like that. You’ve been my fav beauty you tuber for years and like I said, I’ll watch anything you post (I had forgotten about Vlogmas) 💕
For what it's worth, I think you have been taking your channel in the right direction. You have been adding in story telling type content and Q&A content. I also think venturing outside of make up some, maybe into face products or gadgets, bath and hair products or even just a haul with some of the makeup, hair, body type products but also including everyday life products you found and love or those you have loved for a long time. Finally, I like to watch makeup videos where old and/or new products alike are used.... Just some ideas. I hope it helps
I watch every video you make….maybe a bit late because I’m busy but you are my favorite. The way you swatch products and describe them are like no one else. I went on a no buy for makeup this year because I took inventory of everything I had and it is ridiculous for the average person. I will say I watch less makeup videos overall because of that and I’ve discovered fragrances and I’m enjoying learning about notes and what I like and don’t on me.
Hi, Jen!! Such a wonderful video!! You always radiate love and kindness!! I still, really enjoy watching long form type content! I really like makeup tutorials still!! I enjoy ANYTHING that has to do with makeup...period!! You are so beautiful!! Take care, Jen. ❤️
I gta say I've been following you for a while, but I've been enjoying your content so much more recently. Especially that you seem to be enjoying it more, and showing more of yourself and your personality ❤️
I agree with a lot of what you said. I'm in my 30s now and just dont have the time to watch everything I want as soon as it comes out, I usually have set days I can catch up on. I appreciate the more in depth reviews, comparisons and with hooded eyes I always like more tutorials. I also feel like many brands seem to release palettes catering more towards the advertising/views potential that what actually makes sense for building wearable looks. More and more I find myself thinking a new release is so visually appealing but as artwork, not anything I could use as makeup.
Hey Jen! I love that you try to answer these questions and you do respond to comments and replies as much as you can! I recently watched one UA-camr tell her huge audience that she just receives too many DMs along with the comments and replies, and I can see how this level of communication could become a big time suck. I mean, you do have a life off-screen too! So, please know that I appreciate every little snippet of info you have to share, and yours is one of my top three choices of the many I subscribe to. Your stuff ain't fluff! Thanks for all your energy and for always providing the best entertainment and information on UA-cam! You raise the bar with every video, short or long!
I just love ALL your videos Jen!! In regards to the UA-cam beauty community: I really just got into makeup and watching UA-cam videos a couple of years ago at age 50. I wore makeup before but didn't have much and didn't try new stuff very often. I do believe that the younger crowd probably watches way more TikTok and Instagram reels and that's two big competitors for viewers. Several of the beauty UA-camrs I watch are starting to post a lot of Vlogs and those don't really interest me very much. Thank you so much for all the great informative videos!
I would love to see a "dupe hunt" video where you show us the process of actually looking for dupes within your collection, swatching different options and finding the best alternatives 😍
I have no interest in TikTok; but I also find myself having less time to watch beauty UA-cam. I didn’t care about makeup until a few years ago, so I used long form videos to learn how to apply and what to buy. Now that I have a ton of makeup, I don’t watch as much; I also watch creators less when they pivot to mostly high end products (which happens a lot as channels grow.). I appreciate your commitment to drugstore and a wide variety of products.
Love your eye look and winged liner today. I would love to see UA-cam go back to more tutorials. Most of us who watch beauty videos have probably amassed a decent amount of makeup. It would be great to see tutorials or inspiration so that it reminds us to pull out those products and use them.
Jen, your videos are always amazing. Thank you for always bringing relevant content to us - your audience. 😍 I'd love to see a "series" for cool-toned women, and one for warm-toned women (or light, medium, and darker skin tones). You could use your own collection and talk dupes!
Just love your videos and content. Loved the story ones(SCAREY & EMBARASSSING) and think it was so fun. I believe that our country is facing inflation and watching their spending so your videos are great about dupes and simplifying routines. For me as an 60+ lady i have found less is more on an aging face. So really appreciate your fun attitude and realistic views. Dont change you are such a naturally beautiful woman and make tasteful choices!!🦋🌻
I come here for you. It would not matter what you review to be honest. I love how down to earth, relatable, and just genuine you are as a person. It is inspiring to me how you stay true to yourself (faith/family) and I am perfectly fine with you not sharing your whole life with the world. I have utmost respect for creators like yourself: Zabrena, Emily Noel and Jessica Braun come to mind. I have learned so much watching your channel, saved so much money😊 and appreciate all that you do and will continue to do in whatever direction life takes you. ❤ And yes sometimes I’m late to the game watching videos❤ I’m guilty of that. Life gets busy but when I have extra time I catch up on your videos and I rarely buy anything if you don’t recommend it as well.
Maybe more videos on great house hold items that are stand out items or that save you time. And maybe special cooking recipes that you love and are timesavers. Also, More make-up and skincare tips and tricks to teach us more effective and efficient ways of using and applying. Thank you Jen. I'm 51 and I enjoy your channel. I am always clicking to listen.
I still watch a lot of beauty UA-cam but I love what Jessica Braun did where she puts lifestyle into her channel now, it’s always fun and interesting when you can see your “UA-cam friends” in their real life. Especially when they love in a different place then you and you feel like your there kinda lol
Thank you so luck for this video !! May I say this hair color on you is so mesmerizing!! It gives you this glow !! I just can’t put into words !!! It looks so so so good on you !!! 🥰☺️❤️✨✨✨✨
HI Jen! First have to say that the color blue is so very pretty on you. Loved your shirt. I loved this style of video. It's like a show and tell with a little bit of a tutorial and for me it made it interesting. I love makeup videos, that's how I got into youtube...and I like long formatted uploads..not into tik tok or Instagram at all. While I love makeup uploads I also love vlogs. I appreciate your efforts and content, please don't get discouraged. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
This was such an interesting video, loved hearing your answers. I think it would be cool if your did a video taking us through your collection, showing us some of your oldest or most interesting products. Whatever stories or memories you have of them.
Wow! You look amazing today, Jen. Your hair has so much body and that blue top and shadow pair looks great, too. Stone Cold Fox is one of my very favorite palettes.
I love UA-cam the most, sometimes I will look at instagram, and never Tik Tok. I never tire of product reviews, dupes, and declutters. I do really enjoy vlogs mixed in as well. Don’t stop doing what you are doing, I love your channel 💕
My interest in makeup will never dwindle! I love your channel ❤️ I’m almost 43 and definitely remember the Electric Youth perfume, gotta love Debbie Gibson :)
I don't think you need to stress about coming up with new content ideas. Your videos (especially the dupes) are the best out there, and I doubt there will be any shortage of new content in the near future. You seemed uncomfortable with the story-telling, and I was glad you took the last one down, it wasn't your brand. You do you, and don't worry, you are so good at it! I suspect the decline in views may also be due to the pandemic. People are back to work and don't have as much time, and the market is probably saturated. BTW, my Hourglass Veil primer dried out, and I figured I'd try the Joah on your recommendation (I found it online at Walmart), and I like it better than the Hourglass. Thank you for the suggestion!
Jessica I am Selective with influencers that I choose to spend my time watching. I’ve been watching you for a few years now and always enjoy watching you. Your channel is one of my top 3 mostly because you are relatable. I never feel you are pushing a product to make a profit. You have never looked better and love the current color/style of your hair. You are beautiful keep doing what your doing, I’m 54 and you have helped me to enjoy makeup again on mature skin. Central Florida here!
I will never get bored with makeup, just sometimes seasonal releases are blah depending on the year. Makeup makes me happy! I hate Tik Tok, and I wish I knew what advice to give you about making exciting UA-cam videos but I honestly don’t know. I’m always still going to watch makeup reviews, etc. on UA-cam. Dupes are always good, tips and tricks are good, and I will always watch new makeup reviews! ❤❤❤
Idk I'm still just as excited about makeup as I ever was. Also I know this doesn't go for everyone but as much as people say they're exhausted with all the makeup but most creators say the videos that get views are the new makeup videos. Which kinda shows that people still want to see new stuff. I think a mix of new stuff, shop your stash, dupe/alternatives and maybe some fun ideas like best & worst of blank brand, best & worst cream blushes, etc. to showcase older products. With a collection as large and varied as yours there's so much that could be done with it that
I do not use TikTok. I actually enjoy YT. I spend more time watching YT than TV. It's not all about makeup. I watch a lot of DIY videos on various things. You can also watch free movies here as well.
@@theresas2520 Idk I tried it, but I get bored with it. Some things actually annoy me on there. I just think its kinda stupid. For me, it's all about relaxation time after getting home from work. I just get on YT and lay there til I fall asleep and then I wake up and watch Jen or some other type of video. I love to learn and so YT really appeals to me more. Whether its learning about makeup products, or learning to apply makeup products, or building something. Otherwise, it's movie time. That's all I want. Oh and I'm kinda into cooking/baking/making videos, too.
UA-cam is the only social media I use and I’m not changing or adding anything else. I still like watching makeup videos even though I buy very little of it.
thank you so much answering my question! you always show products i'm interested in and your reviews and swatches are top notch; thank you for all you do 🙂
Perfect timing on your mini hair tutorial. After you shared in your response last week, I ordered a Nume. It was on sale & I ordered the larger size because my hair would become tight banana curls. Anyway I didn't know what I was doing with it. I'll try again later today. Thanks, as always.
Jen I loved this video and really empathize with the evolution of the beauty scene. I refuse to use TikTok bc I want the longer, more detailed reviews. Also agree how UA-cam makeup has shifted from tutorial to products. For me, now that my makeup collection has grown beyond what I’ll use up, I find myself wanting a little more tutorial to help use what I have. I absolutely love your video format, especially how you swatch and the Sunday Hauls are my favorite. I think it might be fun to consider adding some additional tutorial content that still includes your signature swatches. 😍
I will always be much more interested in long form content on UA-cam vs Tik Tok. I love the details and specifics of longer videos. And yes to shop my stash videos and tutorials! I will never tire of those because I still love my makeup stash and they always motivate me to wear my favorites and enjoy sitting at my desk to create something pretty✨
I’ve been really enjoying the youtuber hannah bc she promotes using what you have and being more selective about what you purchase. I think w the minimalist trends and people being more cautious about their spending this kind of video is valuable. I know back in the day everytime I watched a video I’d want to buy something. I’ve gotten much better about that now but I’m sure there’s probably a lot of people who spent way too much on makeup. And are fearful of watching video sfor fear of spending money. So I think videos that promote using what you have are fun. Especially when you have a huge collection
One area that you may not have thought about with regard to the downturn in makeup channel views... I really think the chaos of the last two years has had a huge impact on all things extra... the uncertainty.... the constant talk about food shortages, and the price hikes of every single thing. I know I really put a lot of thought into any extra purchases, so much more than a few years ago. I need to make sure I don’t over spend on anything that isn’t essential. As a result, I don’t watch as many videos focused on products to buy, the “you need this in your life....” videos. I am more interested in going back to shop my stash, and tutorial type videos. Just my thoughts, and mirrored in my makeup loving friends.... I do enjoy your videos, this is just another great Jen video, thanks!
Great video dear 👍 ur so humble, honest & transparent about yourself! That's why I enjoy watching ur channel u don't 'hype' anything but share ur passion of makeup with community 💗 plz do more tutorials for us!
I watch way fewer beauty videos now...you are the only one I watch consistently now. Makeup has gotten so expensive and sooo many new releases it is overwhelming and confusing. Many times I decided to get something at ulta and they were out....my Ulta is always out of stock and the selection is really bad, so not as excited to go anymore.
Wow - loved this video - I always enjoy hearing your opinions, and loved the 'bonus' content (ranking of tubing mascaras, hair curling tutorial and tips for makeup application). I agree with your analysis of beauty content on UA-cam. I find myself continuing to watch the creators I've followed for years as they expand into broader or vlog content. I know for me it has become less about the products and more about the thoughts and opinions of people I like or trust, kind of like how it is with real-life friends.
Hi Jen...I used to get my makeup tips from magazines too. I never could understand what the outer v was until You Tube! I still enjoy seeing new makeup videos...it helps me know what to buy by hearing about the texture, how it wears, is it opaque or sheer, etc. It was so disappointing to but a product that looked good in the package but applied totally differently than what I expected. Still might be a great product , it just may not be for me. I like dupe videos a LOT. I would rather spend less on a product if I can get the same result. Love you and your channel!
Thank you so much for showing your hair stying !! I was one of the people who asked if you could show us. I did watch your other hair video more then once. I will definitely try your method and products. Your hair always looks beautiful 🤩 Ty Jen 💜💜💜
Okay I am just not going to be a Tik Toc watcher, probably ever. I am really glad to see drugstore dupes & shop my stash. I kinda realized a couple years ago that UA-cam had replaced TV commercials for beauty products. I honestly got caught up in the hype of this mentality, every new whatever is so great go buy it immediately. I think that mentality has slowed down after we all started seeing our makeup collections becoming ridiculous. I am 60 and also used to save my allowance/babysitting money for makeup so I will always love it!!! 💄
When I was new to watching YT I fell for believing everything. I would go out and buy a product and wonder why it didn't work like it did for the person in the video. It took me a while to realize how they can use filters, lighting etc.
Usually Jen, if you don't like it I don't buy it. Same with Emily Noel too. I don't buy names either Jen. I will wait to see a dupe for it. I do like the Stone Cold palette too by Colourpop too. When I started watching makeup on UA-cam then I started buying makeup but UA-cam is the only media I watch. I have quite a collection of makeup and now I have decided I don't really need to by any more makeup. I have too much already. I love your dupes video and I really enjoyed this video. I learned so much I knew nothing about. Thank you so much Jen. Be well.
Great video Jen. Loved hearing your answers. You asked for feedback on ideas, so I'll be honest here (no hate mail please). Everybody is doing dupe videos. To get views, new ideas are critical. How about one doing one with your oldest pallete? Doing one with colors you couldn't dupe? Your least favorite, etc
I agree with you Jen on the No7 tubing mascara and the performance it cleans up nicely but it does absolutely nothing to my lashes. I love the brand though - foundations and skincare. The Maybelline fit me foundation was terrible - glad we're both on the same page. thank you for sharing your thoughts. I sure hope the YT cosmetic girls do not go away - I have been watching since 2016 and never tire of makeup reviews. all of you are great! I'm sure it's challenging finding new ways to refresh topics but please don't stop! I think I'll go and try the living proof hair care. I too have very fine hair it's short but challenging keeping the color bright and shiny but also ensuring it does not look limpy....
Jen, I do have a hair product that I've used for many many years and it's the only thing that makes me curls hold. It's called Redken Hotsets. I told me sister in law about it and she has thin, fine hair and she now uses it and it's the only thing that holds curl in her hair. You use it after your hair is dry right before curling that section of your hair (just spray one section at a time). It's worth a try but I swear by it!!
Every single video is fun and soooo interesting to learn sooo much about makeup. I appreciate sooo much each and every single review, explaining and swatches, thanks For all your hard work into amazing so well explained videos about our obsession = Makeup ❤️🥰
I'm in my early 30 and actually like long video. I like to listen while I'm getting ready in the morning or when I'm working and no need a complete silence to concentrate. That is why I don't use tik tok. Pesonally I think bing watching short clip is wasting my time and when I want to relax I still like to watch a reasonably long and detail video. Probably just me. I do respect people who like to watch short video they have their own reason. Plus there are still options for people like me. This video is a good example. I like your channel. 🥰
Very interesting. I'm 54 and cannot imagine ever losing interest in makeup.. but, I have told myself that next year is going to be a NO BUY year.. I'm overwhelmed and am going to clean/purge/shop my stash as I know I have so much I'm actually unaware of. Sad, but true. I want to start using things and playing around with what I do have as I know even when the newest thing comes out, there is close to a 100% chance I have something comparable. So maybe a video like that could be fun?
Agree with you on PMG. I have not gotten any I've tried to work for me. Her eyeshadows crease on me faster than any other brand high or low end. Pretty when swatched but not for all day wear!
I think I will always love makeup I'm 62 and I don't think that's ever going to stop I'm going to rock it until I'm dead. Ask someone that is aging I am starting to watch more UA-cam related to my age. I still love watching makeup application for aging skin products for aging skin and I think there's a niche in that area to be had.
Jen you should try the over night curl method to sleep. It will give you the same curls without the heat. Also on Amazon I found a copy cat for the Huda rose quartz. They tried to copy it. It's $7.99 and it have zero reviews.
I love your eye look today!! I have hooded eyes too and one thing I found that helps is to avoid putting any super dark eye shadow or eyeliner under the eye; I will sometimes add a bit in the outer third to make my eyes look more open. Also, focusing eyeliner on the outer third of the top lid can help too. That way the eyelid is not overpowered or hidden by the eyeliner. And I agree that bright shadows definitely help hooded eyes as well as a good eyeshadow primer to prevent all the creasing!
I think tictok is new and gratifies quickly so people are over there (for now). It’s like mini commercials. I do think people will return to the full format of UA-cam. It’s more informative and interesting. It’s also like a community, it’s more personal. The watcher gets to know who there watching so there’s a strange connection lol. You have a nice variety of content so just keep it up. If your views have dropped I believe watchers will return. I think Tictok views will drop and or people will make room for both.
PMG is my fav. But I think it's how I put my makeup on. Hers stays on all day w/o fading or shedding. When I wear Huda it's gone by evening and ND mattes shed all down my face. I use the PMG mattes as eyeliner and punch it on and it stays. Just love it.
I haven't jumped into the TikTok trend yet. YT is still a platform that I like more because I see it as a place where yters can be creative in their talents and skills that is more than 1 minute. I just enjoy a good talk (girl talk, lady talk, friend talk), use any makeup you have (new or old), and create a look that you want. I want to see your creativity shine and not follow new tiktok trneds that gets old by tomorrow. I want to play a video that plays for 5 or more minutes and listen as if I'm listening to a friend. GL!
I am 54 & have loved makeup since I was a child. I prefer glamour looks, but love it all. My skin used to be very oily, but since I've gotten older my skin has gotten dry. I fear powder now but feel like I need to set my under eye routine. (Hiding bags with contour colors, then foundation). What is the difference between setting powder & finishing powder? And what is your preference & favorites?
@jenphelps maybe more Q&A and podcast style videos. I’ve been watching those on UA-cam during lunch breaks, while cleaning, eating, even showering listening to podcasts about makeup. Just an idea!
I like be what you do. Don’t change a thing. Question about color pop. With all the stupid amount of makeup I have I’ve always wanted to try cp but still haven’t which is crazy because the brand is so inexpensive. Everyone talks about the super shock eyeshadow but they seem so glittery. Can you suggest any not so glittery ones?
Hi Jen, I’m a somewhat new subscriber maybe the last 6 mos, could be a year, lol...time goes so fast these days I just can’t keep track. I’m 54 and have worn make up since my teens but I never had more than what would squish into a cosmetic bag, maybe a few lipsticks. Then in 2015 I had a hysterectomy I knew I was going to be laid Up for 6 weeks so I bought myself my first iPad and after some serious down time and not even getting out of bed I finally decide I was going to see what this “you tube” was all about. At that time I thought it was a weird platform for people to upload silly videos of people taking their horses thru the drive thru and cat videos I had NO idea the envy of videos on beauty, skin care, hair care, fashion, home decor and on and on and on...I can honestly say that the enjoyment that I get from these videos is unmatched to much else I do for entertainment in my life. I now have a fairly large make up collection and I do see it as a collection. I buy things that are pretty and I like to just look at, to me there is no difference between collecting makeup or collecting china figures. I used to LOVE Lisa Stevens “ shop my stash” videos but she no longer makes beauty related content. I’d love for you to take that up, I feel the big huge gap in the content that I wish I saw a whole lot more of is, using products that are not new. As someone else said, many of us have quite a large collection at this point, I suggested to someone who has a pretty large following on IG and TT that she do a throwback series, put it out to her followers and ask them to send in pallet ideas to be used in the the series. I guess she liked the idea as she has done it a couple times, I’d love to see someone on you tube do this as a weekly video, subscribers can suggest products that are not current and would love to see a new look using that pallet ( I’d say mostly these are eye shadow pallets and face pallets ). I think this would be a really great way to interact with your viewers and also help us think about those products we invested in and are still great, but we don’t see influencers use anymore. I suggested this to a few woman I watch here on YT and no one has seemed interested then someone said to me that the main reason no one is really that interested is because if it’s something people already have for the most part...then there is nothing for the influencer to sell in the video. That really kinda sat me back a bit. I guess I’m just not with it enough I thought influencers where still making a pretty good amount on views/ clicks ads. I truly appreciate affiliate links and if someone has taken the time to use a product then give an honest review then I am more than happy to use their affiliate links So I guess for me I’d love to see more content using what we already have and showing new and interesting things without investing quite as much money, into new new new. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still gonna buy new and keep looking for reports on what new what’s hot and what’s not. Sorry this has turned into a novel, i can’t imagine getting the same entertainment value from vids on tic tok. I do go there occasionally but it’s mostly for dance videos, lol.
Jen, I’m late to the UA-cam world, but I love your videos. My favorites are your hauls, dupes, and your Christmas/holiday ones. With your videos, I always feel like sitting down with a cuppa, and watching a friend do her thing, kinda thing. It’s why I love your page, and Emily Noel’s page so much. It’s relaxing, it’s fun, and i learn! have been slowly going thru all of your videos and have purchased so much based on your recommendation, and never once being disappointed. Not just on makeup, but the lalalicious (sp?), the ILNP nail polish, and now I’m going to have to look up that curling iron. Have you ever done videos like blush collection, or bronzer collection, etc? I love all your eyeshadow collections, but what about individual collections? I wouldn’t know how that would be for ratings, views and such, but for me, that would be fun.
Aw thanks Erin! :) I actually did an entire makeup collection series last year. This is the playlist, I separated it into drugstore and then high-end : ua-cam.com/play/PLWmXR7zJS6r4MiCzOrobpgRIYXNTP937h.html
I hope that you and a couple of others always stay with the long form content. We have attached ourselves to you for your personality. Shorts and tiktok and Instagram reels don't give any sense of the person that's creating them.
I love all your videos, especially the dupes. Since watching your videos I’ve bought and used some great makeup such as elf and color pop which I had never tried before. I’ve learned some great subtle eyeshadow techniques from you as well. Wish I found you sooner. Keep up the great work! You are looking beautiful!
This was a great video and I'm glad I watched your hair tutorial. It's so doable, thank you. Just to share my two cents FYI, I only watch UA-cam not tick tock. I love your shorts they're very good compared with others. If a video is about 12 minutes or less I will stop when I'm doing and watch it ASAP. If it's more than that I usually wait until bedtime to watch or I skip it altogether. I've heard creators say that it's better not to start watching a video and then quit part way through due to the algorithm, so that's why I may choose not to watch a long form one
It makes me sad to hear your views have gone down. I think you have a unique style. The way you show and swatch products is very helpful. You’ve become my favorite go to for reviews.
Aw thank you! I think it's everyone in general across the board. I hear the same thing from others here on UA-cam also!
Oh yeah definitely it’s the whole community! Tati is always talking about it. I think w the state of the world, the trend towards minimalism, and w the whole clean girl aesthetic there’s really only so many looks u can create
Same
Part of it also seems to be the migration to short form content like TikTok, which I personally have no interest in, so it's sad to see views going that way and creators needing to divide their time between shorts and full videos.
Love your content. You are very thorough and there's a calmness and maturity that many content creators are missing.
I don't have tiktok and never will. I enjoy the longer videos.
I just discovered beauty UA-cam last year. I love it. I’m 33 and have never had anybody teach me about makeup. What beauty UA-camrs do is really important. I like hearing your honest thoughts and watching everybody’s techniques. I would never get my content solely from Tik Tok. I much prefer long form to short form. Shop my stash videos are some of my favorite to watch.
Beautiful eyeshadow look and that blue is gorgeous on you.
I'm 49 and until I found Beauty UA-cam last year as well, all I knew about makeup unless it was the Cover Girl, Maybelline, WetnWild, or something else from Walmart. Now...I'm addicted to eyeshadow palettes and have a gazillion! 🙂 I love makeup for sure!!!
I'm 58 and just started to learn since watching u tube during covid. I bought way to much in the beginning but Finally curbing my spending a little. everything looks so pretty 😍
@@lngislgirl it is hard not to buy all the new products that come out. Especially if you watch the folks on here and see it...then ya wanna snag it..😁
I feel like almost every video I watched that you’ve created, I learn something that I really want to remember! Thank you for your hard work ❤️
Eye makeup with that blue shirt is poppin!
Hi Jen! I am definitely not burned out on makeup. I will say what I like about it has changed. One thing about my own viewing that has changed is that with your videos I would rather wait until I can give your video my undivided attention because I really care about what you have to say and you are so comprehensive with your reviews I want to be ‘present.’ I wonder if others feel that same. Also, now that I have a larger collection I am growing more interest in project panning and using makeup up completely. That said, I still enjoy new reviews. What I really enjoy that you do is you compare new items, especially eyeshadow palettes with many others which helps a lot with purchasing decisions. Ultimately, I am trying to slow down how much I purchase. So reusing older palettes and showing new looks, GRWM, rankings, all of it is great! I recommend that you do a broad variety instead of just this or that. Also, your new story time series has been refreshing! As far as influencing the brands that don’t send you PR are crazy because your swatches are amazing! 😀
PS, I just ordered 6 Moira items…all on your recommendation!!! 😄
You do look especially beautiful lately, but you are always. However in addition to changing up your makeup, I think your current hair color is perfect for you and really brings out your skin tone and eyes❤️
I’ve dabbled a little on TikTok but can’t get behind “beauty tok” because their reviews aren’t reviews. There’s no way you can tell how a product performs in a minute or less. I’m 33 and still love YT videos, so I’ll take a nice, lengthy video here than a short one on TikTok. You also get to see how genuine people are-like you!
Thank you for making me feel less crazy for not getting the hype around Pat McGrath's eyeshadow! I chalked up my ambivalence to being 50+ with very hooded lids but it's a relief to hear that you had a similar experience. I bought Lorac's Fairytale Forest based on your recommendation and I love it much more than my PMG (for a fraction of the price!).
I love that one too!!
Jen, I love your content. I don’t think you need to change a thing. I especially love your dupes videos. You are the queen of dupes!
I would be interested in a series on how to put a look together,how to chose different shadow combos out of all these palletes we have,and then match a lippie and blush to it.I guess a tutorial on getting more out of what we own.
Jen, I am gonna be 49 this month, and I love your channel! I do not have the TikTok, and I am never gonna have it. I will watch ANY content you put here!
Hello, how're you.?
Same.
Me too! I don't have tik tok either, and will never get it. It's spyware.
I love your longer videos. If they post when I’m not at work I try to watch right away. Recently I was out of state visiting my sis in Washington and got behind so just now catching up. I found that I was subscribed to too many beauty channels and decided to pare down to just the ones I love the most, yours being #1 💜 I would watch all your content because even if I’m not super interested in the topic, I enjoy your style and the fresh take you bring to any subject. I understand that you are a more private person and don’t want to bring your family into the youtube world, but I think a lot of us feel like we’re your friends as weird as that sounds, and we would love to get a few glimpses into your life, whether that’s a house tour, some favorite recipes, or taking us along on a typical day 😊
I definitely understand that, it makes sense! I did take you guys along on some typical days during my Vlogmas last year. 😊 But I think letting people into your life invites more criticism, for example, commenting on the things you eat, the way you keep your home or raise your children. The influencers who are the biggest targets on the gossip sites are the ones who show more of their life and I don't know if I'm ready to handle that. Even when I got home from my trip and shared some of that back in April during a GRWM,, I mentioned that I got Covid and there were so many people attacking me saying that I must not be vaccinated (I am!) and that I shouldn't have traveled. So it's one of those things that's difficult for me, even though I also think of you guys as friends and would love to share more about my life...there's a reason why I don't. 🥰❤️
@@JenPhelps I’m sorry 😞 I totally get why you would want to stay away from that negativity. I can’t understand why people would feel the need to judge others like that. You’ve been my fav beauty you tuber for years and like I said, I’ll watch anything you post (I had forgotten about Vlogmas) 💕
For what it's worth, I think you have been taking your channel in the right direction. You have been adding in story telling type content and Q&A content. I also think venturing outside of make up some, maybe into face products or gadgets, bath and hair products or even just a haul with some of the makeup, hair, body type products but also including everyday life products you found and love or those you have loved for a long time. Finally, I like to watch makeup videos where old and/or new products alike are used.... Just some ideas. I hope it helps
I watch every video you make….maybe a bit late because I’m busy but you are my favorite. The way you swatch products and describe them are like no one else. I went on a no buy for makeup this year because I took inventory of everything I had and it is ridiculous for the average person. I will say I watch less makeup videos overall because of that and I’ve discovered fragrances and I’m enjoying learning about notes and what I like and don’t on me.
Great video, Jen!!! I love your Q and A’s videos!!! Who am I kidding? I love ALL of your videos❣️❣️❣️
Hi, Jen!! Such a wonderful video!! You always radiate love and kindness!! I still, really enjoy watching long form type content! I really like makeup tutorials still!! I enjoy ANYTHING that has to do with makeup...period!! You are so beautiful!! Take care, Jen. ❤️
Hello, how're you.?
Yesssss!!!!! ❤
I just love how knowledgeable you are abt makeup.
Thank you for being here for us !
I gta say I've been following you for a while, but I've been enjoying your content so much more recently. Especially that you seem to be enjoying it more, and showing more of yourself and your personality ❤️
I agree with a lot of what you said. I'm in my 30s now and just dont have the time to watch everything I want as soon as it comes out, I usually have set days I can catch up on. I appreciate the more in depth reviews, comparisons and with hooded eyes I always like more tutorials. I also feel like many brands seem to release palettes catering more towards the advertising/views potential that what actually makes sense for building wearable looks. More and more I find myself thinking a new release is so visually appealing but as artwork, not anything I could use as makeup.
Hey Jen! I love that you try to answer these questions and you do respond to comments and replies as much as you can! I recently watched one UA-camr tell her huge audience that she just receives too many DMs along with the comments and replies, and I can see how this level of communication could become a big time suck. I mean, you do have a life off-screen too! So, please know that I appreciate every little snippet of info you have to share, and yours is one of my top three choices of the many I subscribe to. Your stuff ain't fluff! Thanks for all your energy and for always providing the best entertainment and information on UA-cam! You raise the bar with every video, short or long!
I just love ALL your videos Jen!! In regards to the UA-cam beauty community: I really just got into makeup and watching UA-cam videos a couple of years ago at age 50. I wore makeup before but didn't have much and didn't try new stuff very often. I do believe that the younger crowd probably watches way more TikTok and Instagram reels and that's two big competitors for viewers. Several of the beauty UA-camrs I watch are starting to post a lot of Vlogs and those don't really interest me very much. Thank you so much for all the great informative videos!
I would love to see a "dupe hunt" video where you show us the process of actually looking for dupes within your collection, swatching different options and finding the best alternatives 😍
That is an excellent idea! 🥰
I have no interest in TikTok; but I also find myself having less time to watch beauty UA-cam. I didn’t care about makeup until a few years ago, so I used long form videos to learn how to apply and what to buy. Now that I have a ton of makeup, I don’t watch as much; I also watch creators less when they pivot to mostly high end products (which happens a lot as channels grow.). I appreciate your commitment to drugstore and a wide variety of products.
Love your eye look and winged liner today. I would love to see UA-cam go back to more tutorials. Most of us who watch beauty videos have probably amassed a decent amount of makeup. It would be great to see tutorials or inspiration so that it reminds us to pull out those products and use them.
Jen, your videos are always amazing. Thank you for always bringing relevant content to us - your audience. 😍 I'd love to see a "series" for cool-toned women, and one for warm-toned women (or light, medium, and darker skin tones). You could use your own collection and talk dupes!
Your one of my favorite to watch as so down to earth and relatable.
Just love your videos and content. Loved the story ones(SCAREY & EMBARASSSING) and think it was so fun. I believe that our country is facing inflation and watching their spending so your videos are great about dupes and simplifying routines. For me as an 60+ lady i have found less is more on an aging face. So really appreciate your fun attitude and realistic views. Dont change you are such a naturally beautiful woman and make tasteful choices!!🦋🌻
I come here for you. It would not matter what you review to be honest. I love how down to earth, relatable, and just genuine you are as a person. It is inspiring to me how you stay true to yourself (faith/family) and I am perfectly fine with you not sharing your whole life with the world. I have utmost respect for creators like yourself: Zabrena, Emily Noel and Jessica Braun come to mind. I have learned so much watching your channel, saved so much money😊 and appreciate all that you do and will continue to do in whatever direction life takes you. ❤
And yes sometimes I’m late to the game watching videos❤ I’m guilty of that. Life gets busy but when I have extra time I catch up on your videos and I rarely buy anything if you don’t recommend it as well.
I loved this video. Feel I got to know u better and saw you are truly knowledgeable. Please don’t stop you are so good and so so honest.
Maybe more videos on great house hold items that are stand out items or that save you time. And maybe special cooking recipes that you love and are timesavers. Also, More make-up and skincare tips and tricks to teach us more effective and efficient ways of using and applying. Thank you Jen. I'm 51 and I enjoy your channel. I am always clicking to listen.
Thank you so much, I appreciate that! :)
I still watch a lot of beauty UA-cam but I love what Jessica Braun did where she puts lifestyle into her channel now, it’s always fun and interesting when you can see your “UA-cam friends” in their real life. Especially when they love in a different place then you and you feel like your there kinda lol
Thank you so luck for this video !!
May I say this hair color on you is so mesmerizing!! It gives you this glow !! I just can’t put into words !!! It looks so so so good on you !!! 🥰☺️❤️✨✨✨✨
Aw thank you so much!!
HI Jen! First have to say that the color blue is so very pretty on you. Loved your shirt. I loved this style of video. It's like a show and tell with a little bit of a tutorial and for me it made it interesting. I love makeup videos, that's how I got into youtube...and I like long formatted uploads..not into tik tok or Instagram at all. While I love makeup uploads I also love vlogs. I appreciate your efforts and content, please don't get discouraged. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
This was such an interesting video, loved hearing your answers. I think it would be cool if your did a video taking us through your collection, showing us some of your oldest or most interesting products. Whatever stories or memories you have of them.
I actually did a series on that last year! Here's the playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLWmXR7zJS6r4MiCzOrobpgRIYXNTP937h.html
Wow! You look amazing today, Jen. Your hair has so much body and that blue top and shadow pair looks great, too. Stone Cold Fox is one of my very favorite palettes.
I agree you look so pretty. I also love your content and appreciate all the work you put in. I'm so glad you hit 100k😊. Have a great weekend!
I love UA-cam the most, sometimes I will look at instagram, and never Tik Tok. I never tire of product reviews, dupes, and declutters. I do really enjoy vlogs mixed in as well. Don’t stop doing what you are doing, I love your channel 💕
My interest in makeup will never dwindle! I love your channel ❤️ I’m almost 43 and definitely remember the Electric Youth perfume, gotta love Debbie Gibson :)
I don't think you need to stress about coming up with new content ideas. Your videos (especially the dupes) are the best out there, and I doubt there will be any shortage of new content in the near future. You seemed uncomfortable with the story-telling, and I was glad you took the last one down, it wasn't your brand. You do you, and don't worry, you are so good at it!
I suspect the decline in views may also be due to the pandemic. People are back to work and don't have as much time, and the market is probably saturated.
BTW, my Hourglass Veil primer dried out, and I figured I'd try the Joah on your recommendation (I found it online at Walmart), and I like it better than the Hourglass. Thank you for the suggestion!
Jessica I am
Selective with influencers that I choose to spend my time watching. I’ve been watching you for a few years now and always enjoy watching you. Your channel is one of my top 3 mostly because you are relatable. I never feel you are pushing a product to make a profit. You have never looked better and love the current color/style of your hair. You are beautiful keep doing what your doing, I’m 54 and you have helped me to enjoy makeup again on mature skin. Central Florida here!
Love your look today! Thanks for taking the time to put together these fun videos 😊💫
I will never get bored with makeup, just sometimes seasonal releases are blah depending on the year. Makeup makes me happy! I hate Tik Tok, and I wish I knew what advice to give you about making exciting UA-cam videos but I honestly don’t know. I’m always still going to watch makeup reviews, etc. on UA-cam. Dupes are always good, tips and tricks are good, and I will always watch new makeup reviews! ❤❤❤
Thank you for the hair tutorial! It was definitely helpful for me! You look prettier than ever these days 🥰
Idk I'm still just as excited about makeup as I ever was. Also I know this doesn't go for everyone but as much as people say they're exhausted with all the makeup but most creators say the videos that get views are the new makeup videos. Which kinda shows that people still want to see new stuff. I think a mix of new stuff, shop your stash, dupe/alternatives and maybe some fun ideas like best & worst of blank brand, best & worst cream blushes, etc. to showcase older products. With a collection as large and varied as yours there's so much that could be done with it that
I do not use TikTok. I actually enjoy YT. I spend more time watching YT than TV. It's not all about makeup. I watch a lot of DIY videos on various things. You can also watch free movies here as well.
Tiktok is toxic anyway
@@theresas2520 Idk I tried it, but I get bored with it. Some things actually annoy me on there. I just think its kinda stupid. For me, it's all about relaxation time after getting home from work. I just get on YT and lay there til I fall asleep and then I wake up and watch Jen or some other type of video. I love to learn and so YT really appeals to me more. Whether its learning about makeup products, or learning to apply makeup products, or building something. Otherwise, it's movie time. That's all I want. Oh and I'm kinda into cooking/baking/making videos, too.
Im 44. My favorite perfume as a teen into my 20s was Sunflowers 🌻 by Elizabeth Arden.
Or Clinique Happy lol that a was big one for me
UA-cam is the only social media I use and I’m not changing or adding anything else. I still like watching makeup videos even though I buy very little of it.
thank you so much answering my question! you always show products i'm interested in and your reviews and swatches are top notch; thank you for all you do 🙂
Perfect timing on your mini hair tutorial. After you shared in your response last week, I ordered a Nume. It was on sale & I ordered the larger size because my hair would become tight banana curls. Anyway I didn't know what I was doing with it. I'll try again later today. Thanks, as always.
I love how genuine you are!!! Ty
Jen...I do love to watch ur videos...any kind of videos ya make with my fav being the Sunday hauls!!! Thanks for all ur hard work!!
Thank you for being so genuine!
Loved the 2 mins hair tutorial! Super helpful
Jen I loved this video and really empathize with the evolution of the beauty scene. I refuse to use TikTok bc I want the longer, more detailed reviews. Also agree how UA-cam makeup has shifted from tutorial to products. For me, now that my makeup collection has grown beyond what I’ll use up, I find myself wanting a little more tutorial to help use what I have. I absolutely love your video format, especially how you swatch and the Sunday Hauls are my favorite. I think it might be fun to consider adding some additional tutorial content that still includes your signature swatches. 😍
I will always be much more interested in long form content on UA-cam vs Tik Tok. I love the details and specifics of longer videos. And yes to shop my stash videos and tutorials! I will never tire of those because I still love my makeup stash and they always motivate me to wear my favorites and enjoy sitting at my desk to create something pretty✨
I’ve been really enjoying the youtuber hannah bc she promotes using what you have and being more selective about what you purchase. I think w the minimalist trends and people being more cautious about their spending this kind of video is valuable. I know back in the day everytime I watched a video I’d want to buy something. I’ve gotten much better about that now but I’m sure there’s probably a lot of people who spent way too much on makeup. And are fearful of watching video sfor fear of spending money. So I think videos that promote using what you have are fun. Especially when you have a huge collection
Thoroughly enjoying your Q&A videos!
One area that you may not have thought about with regard to the downturn in makeup channel views... I really think the chaos of the last two years has had a huge impact on all things extra... the uncertainty.... the constant talk about food shortages, and the price hikes of every single thing. I know I really put a lot of thought into any extra purchases, so much more than a few years ago. I need to make sure I don’t over spend on anything that isn’t essential. As a result, I don’t watch as many videos focused on products to buy, the “you need this in your life....” videos. I am more interested in going back to shop my stash, and tutorial type videos. Just my thoughts, and mirrored in my makeup loving friends.... I do enjoy your videos, this is just another great Jen video, thanks!
Great video dear 👍 ur so humble, honest & transparent about yourself! That's why I enjoy watching ur channel u don't 'hype' anything but share ur passion of makeup with community 💗 plz do more tutorials for us!
I watch way fewer beauty videos now...you are the only one I watch consistently now.
Makeup has gotten so expensive and sooo many new releases it is overwhelming and confusing. Many times I decided to get something at ulta and they were out....my Ulta is always out of stock and the selection is really bad, so not as excited to go anymore.
Wow - loved this video - I always enjoy hearing your opinions, and loved the 'bonus' content (ranking of tubing mascaras, hair curling tutorial and tips for makeup application). I agree with your analysis of beauty content on UA-cam. I find myself continuing to watch the creators I've followed for years as they expand into broader or vlog content. I know for me it has become less about the products and more about the thoughts and opinions of people I like or trust, kind of like how it is with real-life friends.
Hi Jen...I used to get my makeup tips from magazines too. I never could understand what the outer v was until You Tube! I still enjoy seeing new makeup videos...it helps me know what to buy by hearing about the texture, how it wears, is it opaque or sheer, etc. It was so disappointing to but a product that looked good in the package but applied totally differently than what I expected. Still might be a great product , it just may not be for me. I like dupe videos a LOT. I would rather spend less on a product if I can get the same result. Love you and your channel!
Thank you so much for showing your hair stying !! I was one of the people who asked if you could show us. I did watch your other hair video more then once. I will definitely try your method and products. Your hair always looks beautiful 🤩 Ty Jen 💜💜💜
For the body glow, I’ve been using the Fenty Body Sauce with my body moisturizer. It’s nice!
Okay I am just not going to be a Tik Toc watcher, probably ever. I am really glad to see drugstore dupes & shop my stash. I kinda realized a couple years ago that UA-cam had replaced TV commercials for beauty products. I honestly got caught up in the hype of this mentality, every new whatever is so great go buy it immediately. I think that mentality has slowed down after we all started seeing our makeup collections becoming ridiculous. I am 60 and also used to save my allowance/babysitting money for makeup so I will always love it!!! 💄
When I was new to watching YT I fell for believing everything. I would go out and buy a product and wonder why it didn't work like it did for the person in the video. It took me a while to realize how they can use filters, lighting etc.
@@theresas2520 you are absolutely correct! This goes with the “commercial “ effect, we saw all this amazing results which were not always authentic.
Usually Jen, if you don't like it I don't buy it. Same with Emily Noel too. I don't buy names either Jen. I will wait to see a dupe for it. I do like the Stone Cold palette too by Colourpop too. When I started watching makeup on UA-cam then I started buying makeup but UA-cam is the only media I watch. I have quite a collection of makeup and now I have decided I don't really need to by any more makeup. I have too much already. I love your dupes video and I really enjoyed this video. I learned so much I knew nothing about. Thank you so much Jen. Be well.
Great video Jen. Loved hearing your answers. You asked for feedback on ideas, so I'll be honest here (no hate mail please). Everybody is doing dupe videos. To get views, new ideas are critical. How about one doing one with your oldest pallete? Doing one with colors you couldn't dupe? Your least favorite, etc
I agree, you’re looking extra beautiful lately. 💖
I agree with you Jen on the No7 tubing mascara and the performance it cleans up nicely but it does absolutely nothing to my lashes. I love the brand though - foundations and skincare. The Maybelline fit me foundation was terrible - glad we're both on the same page. thank you for sharing your thoughts. I sure hope the YT cosmetic girls do not go away - I have been watching since 2016 and never tire of makeup reviews. all of you are great! I'm sure it's challenging finding new ways to refresh topics but please don't stop! I think I'll go and try the living proof hair care. I too have very fine hair it's short but challenging keeping the color bright and shiny but also ensuring it does not look limpy....
Jen, I do have a hair product that I've used for many many years and it's the only thing that makes me curls hold. It's called Redken Hotsets. I told me sister in law about it and she has thin, fine hair and she now uses it and it's the only thing that holds curl in her hair. You use it after your hair is dry right before curling that section of your hair (just spray one section at a time). It's worth a try but I swear by it!!
Every single video is fun and soooo interesting to learn sooo much about makeup. I appreciate sooo much each and every single review, explaining and swatches, thanks For all your hard work into amazing so well explained videos about our obsession = Makeup ❤️🥰
That blue looks so so pretty on you!!
I agree you have been looking especially lovely lately! Personally, I think your hair color has added to your glow!😁
I particularly liked the part of this video on tubing mascaras.
Congratulations on your 100k Jen 🥰💕
I'm in my early 30 and actually like long video. I like to listen while I'm getting ready in the morning or when I'm working and no need a complete silence to concentrate. That is why I don't use tik tok. Pesonally I think bing watching short clip is wasting my time and when I want to relax I still like to watch a reasonably long and detail video. Probably just me. I do respect people who like to watch short video they have their own reason. Plus there are still options for people like me. This video is a good example. I like your channel. 🥰
Coming from someone who needs makeup application for dummies I LOVE tutorials
Very interesting. I'm 54 and cannot imagine ever losing interest in makeup.. but, I have told myself that next year is going to be a NO BUY year.. I'm overwhelmed and am going to clean/purge/shop my stash as I know I have so much I'm actually unaware of. Sad, but true. I want to start using things and playing around with what I do have as I know even when the newest thing comes out, there is close to a 100% chance I have something comparable. So maybe a video like that could be fun?
Yes! I used to do a "duping new makeup releases" video every month but I haven't done one in a while. I should start again!
Agree with you on PMG. I have not gotten any I've tried to work for me. Her eyeshadows crease on me faster than any other brand high or low end. Pretty when swatched but not for all day wear!
Scents- I gave away the too faced ethereal palette without using because of the smell. That’s also why I can’t use Kiko Milano
I think I will always love makeup I'm 62 and I don't think that's ever going to stop I'm going to rock it until I'm dead. Ask someone that is aging I am starting to watch more UA-cam related to my age. I still love watching makeup application for aging skin products for aging skin and I think there's a niche in that area to be had.
I do enjoy tutorials and shop my stash. Your reviews and dupes are the best.
Jen you should try the over night curl method to sleep. It will give you the same curls without the heat. Also on Amazon I found a copy cat for the Huda rose quartz. They tried to copy it. It's $7.99 and it have zero reviews.
I love your eye look today!! I have hooded eyes too and one thing I found that helps is to avoid putting any super dark eye shadow or eyeliner under the eye; I will sometimes add a bit in the outer third to make my eyes look more open. Also, focusing eyeliner on the outer third of the top lid can help too. That way the eyelid is not overpowered or hidden by the eyeliner. And I agree that bright shadows definitely help hooded eyes as well as a good eyeshadow primer to prevent all the creasing!
WOW! I’ll be trying that eyeshadow primer on the nose tip!!
I think tictok is new and gratifies quickly so people are over there (for now). It’s like mini commercials. I do think people will return to the full format of UA-cam. It’s more informative and interesting. It’s also like a community, it’s more personal. The watcher gets to know who there watching so there’s a strange connection lol. You have a nice variety of content so just keep it up. If your views have dropped I believe watchers will return. I think Tictok views will drop and or people will make room for both.
PMG is my fav. But I think it's how I put my makeup on. Hers stays on all day w/o fading or shedding. When I wear Huda it's gone by evening and ND mattes shed all down my face. I use the PMG mattes as eyeliner and punch it on and it stays. Just love it.
I haven't jumped into the TikTok trend yet. YT is still a platform that I like more because I see it as a place where yters can be creative in their talents and skills that is more than 1 minute. I just enjoy a good talk (girl talk, lady talk, friend talk), use any makeup you have (new or old), and create a look that you want. I want to see your creativity shine and not follow new tiktok trneds that gets old by tomorrow. I want to play a video that plays for 5 or more minutes and listen as if I'm listening to a friend. GL!
I am 54 & have loved makeup since I was a child. I prefer glamour looks, but love it all. My skin used to be very oily, but since I've gotten older my skin has gotten dry. I fear powder now but feel like I need to set my under eye routine. (Hiding bags with contour colors, then foundation). What is the difference between setting powder & finishing powder? And what is your preference & favorites?
@jenphelps maybe more Q&A and podcast style videos. I’ve been watching those on UA-cam during lunch breaks, while cleaning, eating, even showering listening to podcasts about makeup. Just an idea!
This was fun!! I love you tube! The younger folks need to learn to chill a bit.
I like be what you do. Don’t change a thing. Question about color pop. With all the stupid amount of makeup I have I’ve always wanted to try cp but still haven’t which is crazy because the brand is so inexpensive. Everyone talks about the super shock eyeshadow but they seem so glittery. Can you suggest any not so glittery ones?
Hi Jen, I’m a somewhat new subscriber maybe the last 6 mos, could be a year, lol...time goes so fast these days I just can’t keep track. I’m 54 and have worn make up since my teens but I never had more than what would squish into a cosmetic bag, maybe a few lipsticks. Then in 2015 I had a hysterectomy I knew I was going to be laid Up for 6 weeks so I bought myself my first iPad and after some serious down time and not even getting out of bed I finally decide I was going to see what this “you tube” was all about. At that time I thought it was a weird platform for people to upload silly videos of people taking their horses thru the drive thru and cat videos I had NO idea the envy of videos on beauty, skin care, hair care, fashion, home decor and on and on and on...I can honestly say that the enjoyment that I get from these videos is unmatched to much else I do for entertainment in my life. I now have a fairly large make up collection and I do see it as a collection. I buy things that are pretty and I like to just look at, to me there is no difference between collecting makeup or collecting china figures.
I used to LOVE Lisa Stevens “ shop my stash” videos but she no longer makes beauty related content. I’d love for you to take that up, I feel the big huge gap in the content that I wish I saw a whole lot more of is, using products that are not new. As someone else said, many of us have quite a large collection at this point, I suggested to someone who has a pretty large following on IG and TT that she do a throwback series, put it out to her followers and ask them to send in pallet ideas to be used in the the series. I guess she liked the idea as she has done it a couple times, I’d love to see someone on you tube do this as a weekly video, subscribers can suggest products that are not current and would love to see a new look using that pallet ( I’d say mostly these are eye shadow pallets and face pallets ). I think this would be a really great way to interact with your viewers and also help us think about those products we invested in and are still great, but we don’t see influencers use anymore. I suggested this to a few woman I watch here on YT and no one has seemed interested then someone said to me that the main reason no one is really that interested is because if it’s something people already have for the most part...then there is nothing for the influencer to sell in the video. That really kinda sat me back a bit. I guess I’m just not with it enough I thought influencers where still making a pretty good amount on views/ clicks ads. I truly appreciate affiliate links and if someone has taken the time to use a product then give an honest review then I am more than happy to use their affiliate links
So I guess for me I’d love to see more content using what we already have and showing new and interesting things without investing quite as much money, into new new new. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still gonna buy new and keep looking for reports on what new what’s hot and what’s not. Sorry this has turned into a novel, i can’t imagine getting the same entertainment value from vids on tic tok. I do go there occasionally but it’s mostly for dance videos, lol.
Jen, I’m late to the UA-cam world, but I love your videos. My favorites are your hauls, dupes, and your Christmas/holiday ones. With your videos, I always feel like sitting down with a cuppa, and watching a friend do her thing, kinda thing. It’s why I love your page, and Emily Noel’s page so much. It’s relaxing, it’s fun, and i learn! have been slowly going thru all of your videos and have purchased so much based on your recommendation, and never once being disappointed. Not just on makeup, but the lalalicious (sp?), the ILNP nail polish, and now I’m going to have to look up that curling iron. Have you ever done videos like blush collection, or bronzer collection, etc? I love all your eyeshadow collections, but what about individual collections? I wouldn’t know how that would be for ratings, views and such, but for me, that would be fun.
Aw thanks Erin! :) I actually did an entire makeup collection series last year. This is the playlist, I separated it into drugstore and then high-end : ua-cam.com/play/PLWmXR7zJS6r4MiCzOrobpgRIYXNTP937h.html
Your skin looks gorgeous!!
I hope that you and a couple of others always stay with the long form content. We have attached ourselves to you for your personality. Shorts and tiktok and Instagram reels don't give any sense of the person that's creating them.
I love all your videos, especially the dupes. Since watching your videos I’ve bought and used some great makeup such as elf and color pop which I had never tried before. I’ve learned some great subtle eyeshadow techniques from you as well. Wish I found you sooner. Keep up the great work! You are looking beautiful!
This was a great video and I'm glad I watched your hair tutorial. It's so doable, thank you. Just to share my two cents FYI, I only watch UA-cam not tick tock. I love your shorts they're very good compared with others. If a video is about 12 minutes or less I will stop when I'm doing and watch it ASAP. If it's more than that I usually wait until bedtime to watch or I skip it altogether. I've heard creators say that it's better not to start watching a video and then quit part way through due to the algorithm, so that's why I may choose not to watch a long form one
You look stunning as always but your eye look is next level. Happy weekend 💐.