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  • @Alex-vx1ty
    @Alex-vx1ty Рік тому +22

    Your honesty is what separates you from other beauty youtubers.

  • @lifeofspite
    @lifeofspite Рік тому +16

    I have been flooded with Gen See ads lately and was intrigued, so I came across your video and channel searching for reviews. Really love your perspective and honesty, so I’m now a subscriber!

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait Рік тому +1

      Awww, thanks for being here!

  • @Hello-Stoiko
    @Hello-Stoiko Рік тому +12

    Didn’t know where to comment this - my teen loves Moira eyeshadows so much! Especially the hot pink, green, blue and sparkly ones. And she put it on her bf since Moira is vegan and he’s vegan. And the price is teen friendly. I’m such a cool mom! Thanks Kait! ❤

  • @HaleyMorganB
    @HaleyMorganB 10 місяців тому +3

    Super appreciate this honest review! So far I’ve loved the gen see products, as someone who doesn’t wear a lot of makeup I feel like they make it easy to add just a little pop. I also thought the blush looked so good on you! I have the apple color and I’ve been really happy with it :)

  • @rasolomonwrites
    @rasolomonwrites Рік тому +11

    Honestly, as a fellow blue-eyed person, I think that lipstick really made your eyes pop and looked so good on you that I want it now!

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait Рік тому +1

      Thanks! It’s a lovely formula

  • @aviianna
    @aviianna Рік тому +10

    Wow the eyeshadow looks really pretty on you! I know you don’t love the shade but I actually feel like it compliments you well.

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait Рік тому +1

      Oh thank you! I do love the formula

  • @RawVeganMetalhead
    @RawVeganMetalhead 8 місяців тому +1

    As an Animal Rights Activist & Vegan, I’m grateful Gen See Beauty exists. Vegan, Cruelty-Free & Clean. I’m hooked! I’ve tried their Mixed Media Liquid Shadow in Plush & their eye liners in NYC & Milano. I adore them & can’t wait to try more of their products.
    Everything looked beautiful on you! 🌱💗

  • @Lina4peace
    @Lina4peace 10 місяців тому +2

    You are really good at this! I loved your review & love that I found you. I value your honesty. I am bombarded with makeup ads & I hesitate to buy online bc I have no idea if I’m going to like the product. I subscribed & I look forward to checking out more of your reviews! I hate wasting money on makeup I end up not liking!

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait 10 місяців тому

      Thanks! I hope you enjoy the rest of my content ❤️

  • @melaniedonnachie
    @melaniedonnachie Рік тому +6

    I think your makeup looks amazing, funny you said you didn’t like the colors I think they all look really good. I was hesitant to buy that shade of eye shadow but because I also have blue eyes and think it looks so good on you I’m going to try it. I was also hesitant about the coconut shade as a blush but love that on you as well. Thanks for the review.:)

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait Рік тому +1

      The eyeshadow formula is lovely, I think I just need to try one of the matte ones or a different shade! The blush is a hard pass though

  • @goodluckwiththatmakeup
    @goodluckwiththatmakeup Рік тому +5

    I had the same problem with the brow product and my brows are black! It just deposited too much pigment no matter what I did. I will say I like the look of the mascara (although I agree that the brush is too big) and I have the apricot shade in the cheek product and it’s a fave for me, although I don’t generally wear a lot of foundation AND I didn’t do a wear test! I really liked this review and I appreciate your more critical look at makeup!

  • @themusetrap
    @themusetrap Рік тому +1

    Thanks for saving me some money. I keep seeing their ads on Facebook and was ready to buy.

  • @wendyholdenpierrepicot5473
    @wendyholdenpierrepicot5473 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for the extremely straightforward review! Vanilla flavored eyeshadow, ew! I must say that I think you looked beautiful with that brownish blush and lip stain with the gold eyeshadow! I swear, watch the video and look at yourself like you are a stranger and see what you think! I always like it when I am surprised by a color or product that I would not ordinarily wear! You are just gorgeous and I love your voice, I will be back!

  • @debifier
    @debifier Рік тому +1

    Great video. I’m also a fan of the mission and ethics behind the company, and I’m intrigued enough that I’ll keep following their evolution closely. I have the blush in Apple and really like it. I haven’t had a problem with it picking up my base products, but I also struggle with the squeezy tube dispenser. I also have one of their lipsticks and one of their liquid eyeshadows, and I like them but don’t love them. There are so many “love”-worthy products out there these days that I rarely reach for my “like” products anymore. The bar is high, and I hope GenSee reaches it with future launches because I really love the idea of supporting them!

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait Рік тому +1

      Exactly, I own SO many products that are perfect 10/10’s, I’ll never reach for a product that isn’t perfect. But I admire Gensee as a brand and hope their formulas improve!

  • @ElizabethFlorence-n1w
    @ElizabethFlorence-n1w 9 місяців тому +1

    I actually really liked the look on you…just needed to blend that blush a bit more. But you looked lovely IMO.

  • @the.foxglove
    @the.foxglove Рік тому +2

    Bummed because I ordered the Gen See lipstick and it arrived broken out of the container today - BUT just wanted to say the eyeshadow and lipstick look gorgeous on you!

  • @devanjesmer
    @devanjesmer Рік тому +1

    I feel like you would loveeee the Shi lipstick. That’s my favorite berry ever. I also love Naomi which I actually think is one of the most nuanced red lipsticks I own. I didn’t love any of the other shades! I also love their matte brown eye shadow but those were the only standouts to me.

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait Рік тому

      Ahhhhh ok I really liked the lipstick formula so maybe I’ll buy those shades with the matte eyeshadow! That way I at least have some products I like from the brand because I love their mission and values

  • @cornellfoodie
    @cornellfoodie Рік тому +3

    I totally get why you didn’t love any of these products on you…………. But, I enjoyed seeing a bit of an outside-the-box look for you. I thought the gold eyes with the dark lip actually was a lovely change for you.

  • @feliciasmith5402
    @feliciasmith5402 9 місяців тому +1

    I’m glad I watched your video bc I definitely almost checked out my $160 cart!

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait 9 місяців тому

      Take my review with a grain of salt, beauty is subjective and we all have different perferences!

  • @SRoberts815
    @SRoberts815 Рік тому +5

    I too appreciate the sustainability part of “clean” beauty instead of pseudo scientific fear mongering. I hate that a whole long list of ingredients have been lumped together as equally bad, when different ingredients have different pros/cons. For example essential oils use SO much of a plant to get so little-mass produced inexpensive essential oils just can’t be that sustainable but they are certainly “natural.” I’ve been interested in what I call “eco” beauty for years, especially skincare products made from sustainably produced ingredients from places like Laurel Skin. Having dug in to the research on cosmetic ingredient safety, I really appreciate Gen See’s call out of no pthlalates because scientific consensus does seem to be growing that they can act as hormone disrupters. I’m not as concerned about parabens-I’m a bit concerned about their bio persistence but “clean” beauty in hard to recycle plastic bothers me much more than, say, Lush’s paraben-preserved products in sustainable packaging.
    My thoughts on Kosas are complicated. I don’t mind that they use milder preservatives for people who really care about that, but something with such a short shelf life just doesn’t belong at Sephora unless there is a lot of consumer education about how they are getting a different kind of product than you expect from Sephora. Originally “clean” beauty focused on waterless products like the original RMS pot concealer, which allowed them to avoid preservatives without risking mold so quickly. The problem imho came when they tried to create products that absolutely mimic the experience of standard beauty without acknowledging everything requires trade offs. Sorry for the long comment, I just think about this stuff all the time.

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait Рік тому +5

      I LOVE your comment, and I totally agree. We've got to find a middle ground with clean beauty. I am totally fine with parabens - in fact, I want preservatives in my products because I'm sick of buying from kosas, tower 28, etc and having my products expire and go rancid quickly. Mold isn't clean! There has to be a middle ground. But when it comes to Gensee, I really admire their commitment to ethical beauty in all aspects of the product and process. That's dope.

    • @SRoberts815
      @SRoberts815 Рік тому

      @@StateofKait the funny thing is kosas doesn’t need to use parabens-the vast majority of products at Sephora are parabens free these days, they just use Phenoxyethanol (considered “clean” by many though maybe? a potential irritant for some people). I’m willing to give the brand slack for a the fact that the concealer does seem to last for its stated 6 month shelf life… I’m just not sure it’s realistic to expect the average modern consumer to read that fine print. And the vast majority of people would, like you, choose more preservatives for a longer lasting product.
      While I’m on my soap box I thought of one more thing. As annoying as many “clean” beauty brands are, I credit that movement with the fact that it’s so much easier for me to find soaps and shampoos free of sulfates-not that SLS is “toxic” it’s just an irritating surfactant compared to better options these days. I also love the increased market for reef safe and 100% mineral sunscreen! Just leave my dimethicone alone lol

    • @aviianna
      @aviianna Рік тому +2

      I bought a saie blush from Sephora and it expired before the 6 months. I put it on then noticed a weird smell, then I noticed that the rotten smell was coming from the blush. The next day I had a rash on my cheek. I haven’t had the same issue with Kosas, but honestly I’m pretty tired of the short shelf life of so many clean brands.

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait Рік тому +1

      @@SRoberts815 Yes don't touch my dimethicone!

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait Рік тому

      @@aviianna totally agree.

  • @Plantmom115
    @Plantmom115 9 місяців тому

    I think the makeup and the color look great on you! Sure, maybe the liquid texture of the makeup is not for everyone. You just have to be more careful when squeezing it out.
    But I definitely see some positive in this brand. My order will be arriving soon and I’m so excited about it!

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait 9 місяців тому

      Definitely positives in the brand! There are just formulas I prefer over these

  • @LotteLane
    @LotteLane Рік тому +2

    Omg the honesty! Immediate follow, thank you

  • @evakurl
    @evakurl Рік тому

    Sound quality, camera quality, descriptions- top notch! That’s really interesting, when you explained your experience with the brow product I could clearly see why exactly it wasn’t the best for you (or would not be the best for me- I have quite sparse eyebrows). However, another reviewer that I love and trust actually liked arch support a lot - she just had darker haircolor. I think it’s important to consider how complimentary colours or formulas are to our appearance or skin type, rather than the reviewer that we’re watching 🤭 that’s easy to be influenced like that

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait Рік тому +2

      Yes, nuance and context are very important. That’s why I said it’s a great formula, I just didn’t like the color. ❤️

  • @sunshineday3668
    @sunshineday3668 Рік тому +1

    I love your nail polish, so pretty when you were swatching in direct sunlight! Could you please share the name/brand? So pretty! ✨

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait Рік тому +3

      Olive and June strawberry scone! rstyle.me/+Ko65r5uek6C-jxcmtLR-Rg

    • @sunshineday3668
      @sunshineday3668 Рік тому

      @@StateofKait thank you! 🌷

  • @daniellen.soranno5710
    @daniellen.soranno5710 Рік тому

    Do you use 100% pure? They are my favorite! I've been using them for years, they last a while, their lipsticks are my all time favorite, have incredible colors and are only pigmented by fruits and vegetables. They last too, at least a year.

  • @maddiegrayce288
    @maddiegrayce288 Рік тому +1

    Yeah the eyeshadow looks pretty, but I agree it looks a little odd on your cool-toned skin. I think it would look really flattering on someone with medium-olive skin, though! Great review per usual😙😙

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait Рік тому +1

      Totally! It's a gorgeous color for someone else, which is why I wish they would've sent me the shades I was most interested in. As much as I wish shades didn't influence my experience with products, they do.

  • @katjesjess7305
    @katjesjess7305 6 місяців тому

    Great video, thank you for the genuine review! May I ask where your earrings are from?

  • @rebeccab3537
    @rebeccab3537 Рік тому +1

    Appreciate your review and demos. The brand does interest me but for right now I don’t think any of these are what I’m looking for/would suit my preferences. They’ll stay on my radar, though.

  • @teefreakinghee
    @teefreakinghee 9 місяців тому

    I am obsessed with your earrings and necklace! Could you share where you got them? ❤

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait 9 місяців тому

      Earrings are old Ana Luisa dagger earrings and necklace is Missoma Lucy Williams T-Bar Chunky Chain Necklace. Looks like the clasp is a little different now though rstyle.me/+V26_nXKTtU67IB5xKS0VNg

  • @AM-ry4px
    @AM-ry4px Рік тому +1

    Never heard of the brand before. The gel blushes seems interesting, that Coconut shade looks scary on the back of your hand but then blended out really pretty, kinda reminds me of Benefit’s Terra. I think ima give it a shot lol. I feel like this kinda texture works best with a beauty sponge.

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait Рік тому +1

      I tried with a sponge and it soaked up all the product. I think you can get much better formulas for that price but you do you!

    • @AM-ry4px
      @AM-ry4px Рік тому

      @@StateofKait Thanks for the info! I thought a sponge would work, little did I know 🫠🫠🫠

  • @tatumblanks3682
    @tatumblanks3682 Рік тому

    Thank you for the review! This is unrelated to that..but I love your earrings :). I’ve seen you wear them before on here and was just wondering where you got them?!

  • @cms4229
    @cms4229 Рік тому +1

    One thing that I read is that most packaging that is tube need some room in case the product inside exosnds during shipping (as well as user’s travels). Hopefully they left enough room otherwise won’t be fun to open your makeup bag after a long flight.

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait Рік тому

      I thought about that too! I wonder how they accounted for that

  • @moodycheese9621
    @moodycheese9621 7 місяців тому +1

    I keep getting ads for this and I needed somebody to talk me down so thank you 🙏 (and I barely wear the makeup I have, why do I need more?? Lol)

  • @elizabethjacobs7390
    @elizabethjacobs7390 Рік тому

    You just saved me some money! I was so intrigued by their products, and now I can see how patchy they are-- it definitely wouldn't work for me. Thank you!!

  • @butterFlhigh1031
    @butterFlhigh1031 Рік тому +1

    This was so thorough and helpful

  • @SRoberts815
    @SRoberts815 Рік тому +1

    P.s. I know you are sensitive to chemical sunscreens like me-I’m tempted to try a spf lip balm I saw new at Sephora, the “MINERAL ALLY HYDRA LIP MASQUE SPF 15” by Soleil Toujours. Someone in the reviews said the texture reminded them of the og Bite Beauty mask and I did the immediate Add to Cart thing 😂

  • @juleekim2096
    @juleekim2096 Рік тому

    Thank you for this. FYI... your skin looks AMAZING!

  • @isadearvLe7274
    @isadearvLe7274 Рік тому +2

    Hi Kait,
    My name is Isabel and I am writing to you from Madrid (Spain). I came to your channel by coincidence when looking for a review about Saie Slip Tint ,and since then I follow your channel faithfully (both of them), for several reasons, but especially for the objectivity with which you analyze in detail each product from all multiple points of view that a buyer, without being an expert in makeup, would take into account. I have bought many of the products you have mentioned and most of them have been a success, unfortunately many others like fitglow are not sold in Spain, so well life is like that.
    Today I am writing to ask you something very specific: it would be a great help if you could show in a video the best way to find the ideal shade of foundation. I am also a blonde with fairly fair skin, maybe with a similar tone to yours or a bit lighter, and still I have a hard time knowing what my skin tone is and find the foundation option that fits, there are too many options (warm, cool, neutral, olive, rossy neutral ...) honestly it's a chaos and I think that probably this cal also be a doubt for other women. What to consider when choosing a foundation shade? what were yoru first experiences? maybe a video with a sample of hits and fails would be good example for foundation and concealer.
    I know it's a lot, so anything you can tell about this would be much appreciated.
    Thank you very much and congrats for your channels.

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait Рік тому +1

      Thank you for the love, I really appreciate it!
      I'd love to help, but I don't feel knowledgeable enough to speak on color theory and foundation matching. I used to model in college and a few makeup artists told me I had cool skin, that's how I figured it out.
      I found this video and it really helped me: ua-cam.com/video/vuRdMAJwTak/v-deo.html

    • @isadearvLe7274
      @isadearvLe7274 Рік тому

      @@StateofKait I understand your point and I appreciate it. Thanks a lot for your honesty in all your videos.

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait Рік тому

      @@isadearvLe7274 Thank you for understanding me and my approach!

  • @MelissaLeakey-qe9sf
    @MelissaLeakey-qe9sf 4 місяці тому

    I kinda felt the same way about them. Their packaging is pretty cool but I felt the same way about the blush and eyeshadows. Also the lipsticks are not very varied. I did not like the lipgloss. It did not last very long. Also there mascara won’t stay if you have tearing in your eyes. It’s not long lasting. I think I just got hooked on the packaging. It seems hard to find cool packaging for clean beauty. Also I was asking for a refund because I wasn’t 100 percent happy with it and they said that I had to send it back when their website says they will refund you without you having to send it back.

  • @maeganmchugh
    @maeganmchugh Рік тому +1

    You saved me some money today! Thank you 😋

  • @PamperedWife
    @PamperedWife Рік тому +1

    Another great, honest review!

  • @s.w.9182
    @s.w.9182 3 місяці тому

    Thank you! It makes my decision easier!😊

  • @riven799
    @riven799 Рік тому

    I love the color of that raspberry lippie on you.

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait Рік тому +1

      It’s a great shade! I’ve been blotting it on and adding a gloss on top and it’s a nice brightening color

  • @AdrienneLovell
    @AdrienneLovell 10 місяців тому

    I love your earrings. Will you share a link to them, please?

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait 10 місяців тому

      I don’t think they make them anymore, they’re from Ana Luisa

  • @inmytravelstoday
    @inmytravelstoday Рік тому +1

    Everything that you used EXCEPT the cheek stain was great on you.

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait Рік тому

      It’s all just about personal preferences :)

  • @Buttercuppppppppppp
    @Buttercuppppppppppp Рік тому

    GREAT review! Thank you!

  • @cindyb9830
    @cindyb9830 Рік тому +2

    Oh my! Not a good Oh my! The positive is when you first put on the liquid eyeshadow it really brought out the blue in your eyes. Not so positive, the blush and eyebrow make up looks like dirt on your face, meaning that you were in a garden and accidently wiped your face with a dirty glove. Not a good thing for you and your very pretty face!! Thanks for sharing!💚

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait Рік тому +2

      I do really enjoy the eyeshadow formula, I think I just need to try one of the matte ones! But the rest was a clear fail :/

    • @cindyb9830
      @cindyb9830 Рік тому

      @@StateofKait Hopefully the company will see this feedback and work on their formula, it definitely seems like they are trying to make a very clean product.

  • @dogcoachbrit
    @dogcoachbrit 9 місяців тому

    Unfortunately I don’t think they are fully vegan as they use beeswax in their lip products.

  • @cindicleee
    @cindicleee Рік тому +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @tweetle92
    @tweetle92 8 місяців тому

    I don’t understand how you read about it and read verbatim that they put an ingredient in the eyeshadow that is used in cooking and then right after say “it smells like vanilla. I have no idea why”

    • @StateofKait
      @StateofKait 8 місяців тому +1

      No, I mean WHY did they flavor an eyeshadow in the first place.

  • @louisec7905
    @louisec7905 Рік тому +1

    ❤❤❤