I filmed this a week ago before more problematic behavior from Ensley Reign came to light. I had not supported the brand or bought anything because something always felt off, then the AI art issues, but felt fine mentioning them because they fit the brief of a lot of hype for that question. It should go without saying as a trans person, but I am really upset by the brands beliefs and online activity and will never buy from them. I know they posted an "apology" to their stories, but it does not actually apologize for anything. I am very thankfully to everyone in the community for calling them out and other creators for cancelling their affiliations. And a huge shout out and thank you to luran.blends, deandranicoleee, and xanderbehr on IG for all they did and said this weekend.
I am not surprised. They always gave me bad vibes which combined with the AI art and overpricing made me not want to buy. I’m glad creators are speaking out, but I’m going to be disappointed by the ones who stay silent or “accept” their apology so they can continue getting PR and have their affiliate codes. They will say they apologized and “it’s just makeup” because it doesn’t impact them. I have empathy for people because I know eventually the authoritarianism will come for me as a Mexican woman who can still bear children. The apology was just them trying to save their brand. That drama plus the tariffs on China that their orange idol might put will sink their AI crap brand.
I bought one palette from ER, and after this drama from them, I was so mad about this, that I threw out the whole palette. Overrated and just ok. Glad I never bought anything else from them. PS…just a consumer who loves eyeshadow.
@@QueerBones yess the transphobic shit, i dont have insta so i didnt see them but its disgusting. as a trans person and artist myself im at least glad influencers support us like you said. cos being transphobic and using AI? pick a struggle, ugh
@@QueerBones Exactly! It’s just an attempt to save their brand. They are only sorry they got caught. We don’t have to give any brand second chances and a chance to do better if we don’t want to do so. They are a for profit business, not a friend or our family. We don’t owe them crap.
I am so ready for makeup (especially eye shadow) to make a comeback! Woot!! I also love the Bean cameo. She is in the Christmas spirit with her red sweater! 💕💕
A very interesting thought on relaunching iconic palettes. Natasha Denona relaunched her Gold and Lila palettes, btw. Too faced must do it with their chocolates.
I wish ND had relaunched Gold as it was or only slightly modified. I like Golden but it's not the same. For Lila, she used a few shades again but never a relaunch. I would love to see her bring the old large palettes back as midi size and updated formulas.
Yess another tag video! I love Angelica Nyquist 💚 yesss the Viseart Sireneuse Étendu is definitely on my wishlist still 💙 OMG 🫘 is so cutee!!! Who is the "S" stocking....you have another pet I don't know about!?! O.o I definitely like that terrier Rare Beauty dog too! Super cute! 🥰🥺 Pat McGrath Labs stuff this year has not interested me either. Good picks as usual Colin! 💚
i bought the hourglass face palette when it came out !! id been eyeing getting one and didnt have the money for the one last year. i rly like it the blushes are really pigmented, which surprised me lol and despite getting the medium palette i feel like the bronzer is a tad too cool :( got all the atla x lethal palettes too and i dont regret it since theyre rly fun and i like the show lol
@@00Saphronics I like that it’s a fairly cool neutral bronzer for sculpt but I can see it being off depending on the skintone. That’s part of why I wanted to try this years lol
…… you’re DEFINITELY SLEEPING on LUMINOUS LEGENDS… I would give it the best of the most usable palettes this year.. Even owning all the quints, you only have 2 shades and the palette only has 3 three repeats, maybe some similar shades, the Golden Muse shade is my Star of the palette, it’s like putting the Gold Allure LustGloss on the lid but without the gloss, so gorgeous and the best mattes she’s ever done! It’s a must have! It’s simple yet extravagant but cool and exciting at the same time. Definitely for the baddies!
I have a monthly budget for all beauty products and then I get PR from a few brands. Generally I know at least a week before if I am getting something sent to me so it helps me plan
Next time I make a Sephora order I'm going to try those Milk jelly blushes. I love a cream or liquid blush , probably my biggest weakness after lip products, and something about the jelly looks really appealing to me. I havent followed Ensley Reign much (or at all) because safe to say I am not their target audience, and I find the AI art thing beyond offputting, just looked up whats been going on lately re: the anti trans stuff and...just ew. Absolutely not.
If you try it I’m curious to hear what you think! I think most people say it’s best to use with a brush vs swiping on the face. Yeah they were off putting before and now it’s a huge easy pass.
Ensley Reign is going to enter its flop era. Not only have they commissioned a problematic artist who uses AI and has dubious political positions but they have been liking transphobia posts.
I saw that yesterday while I was on a drive down to Portland. I posted about it on IG and added a pinned comment here. I am sadly not shocked by the behavior or their bigoted beliefs and really glad I never bought anything
I filmed this a week ago before more problematic behavior from Ensley Reign came to light. I had not supported the brand or bought anything because something always felt off, then the AI art issues, but felt fine mentioning them because they fit the brief of a lot of hype for that question. It should go without saying as a trans person, but I am really upset by the brands beliefs and online activity and will never buy from them. I know they posted an "apology" to their stories, but it does not actually apologize for anything. I am very thankfully to everyone in the community for calling them out and other creators for cancelling their affiliations. And a huge shout out and thank you to luran.blends, deandranicoleee, and xanderbehr on IG for all they did and said this weekend.
I am not surprised. They always gave me bad vibes which combined with the AI art and overpricing made me not want to buy. I’m glad creators are speaking out, but I’m going to be disappointed by the ones who stay silent or “accept” their apology so they can continue getting PR and have their affiliate codes. They will say they apologized and “it’s just makeup” because it doesn’t impact them. I have empathy for people because I know eventually the authoritarianism will come for me as a Mexican woman who can still bear children. The apology was just them trying to save their brand. That drama plus the tariffs on China that their orange idol might put will sink their AI crap brand.
I bought one palette from ER, and after this drama from them, I was so mad about this, that I threw out the whole palette.
Overrated and just ok. Glad I never bought anything else from them.
PS…just a consumer who loves eyeshadow.
@@celestecelestial90 the “apology” was trash and basically did nothing. They are just upset they got caught
@@QueerBones yess the transphobic shit, i dont have insta so i didnt see them but its disgusting. as a trans person and artist myself im at least glad influencers support us like you said. cos being transphobic and using AI? pick a struggle, ugh
@@QueerBones Exactly! It’s just an attempt to save their brand. They are only sorry they got caught. We don’t have to give any brand second chances and a chance to do better if we don’t want to do so. They are a for profit business, not a friend or our family. We don’t owe them crap.
I am so ready for makeup (especially eye shadow) to make a comeback! Woot!!
I also love the Bean cameo. She is in the Christmas spirit with her red sweater! 💕💕
I’ve def been in the mood for a smoky eye and sparkle lol
awe Bean is on the couch so cute ❤love his little sweater too
A very interesting thought on relaunching iconic palettes. Natasha Denona relaunched her Gold and Lila palettes, btw. Too faced must do it with their chocolates.
I wish ND had relaunched Gold as it was or only slightly modified. I like Golden but it's not the same. For Lila, she used a few shades again but never a relaunch. I would love to see her bring the old large palettes back as midi size and updated formulas.
have a goodnight 🙋🏼♀️
You too. Happy Christmas Eve
@ Merry Christmas enjoy the day..🙏🏻❤️⭐️😊🙋🏼♀️
Yess another tag video! I love Angelica Nyquist 💚 yesss the Viseart Sireneuse Étendu is definitely on my wishlist still 💙
OMG 🫘 is so cutee!!! Who is the "S" stocking....you have another pet I don't know about!?! O.o I definitely like that terrier Rare Beauty dog too! Super cute! 🥰🥺
Pat McGrath Labs stuff this year has not interested me either. Good picks as usual Colin! 💚
Thanks!
The S was for Sophie our last puppy. We lost her back in NYC and kept her stocking
i bought the hourglass face palette when it came out !! id been eyeing getting one and didnt have the money for the one last year. i rly like it the blushes are really pigmented, which surprised me lol and despite getting the medium palette i feel like the bronzer is a tad too cool :(
got all the atla x lethal palettes too and i dont regret it since theyre rly fun and i like the show lol
@@00Saphronics I like that it’s a fairly cool neutral bronzer for sculpt but I can see it being off depending on the skintone. That’s part of why I wanted to try this years lol
@QueerBones oh yeah, for my skin it's def not a bronzer (i get red -not sunburnt!- when i tan) but it's cooler than hoola so it's a good contour lol
…… you’re DEFINITELY SLEEPING on LUMINOUS LEGENDS… I would give it the best of the most usable palettes this year.. Even owning all the quints, you only have 2 shades and the palette only has 3 three repeats, maybe some similar shades, the Golden Muse shade is my Star of the palette, it’s like putting the Gold Allure LustGloss on the lid but without the gloss, so gorgeous and the best mattes she’s ever done! It’s a must have! It’s simple yet extravagant but cool and exciting at the same time. Definitely for the baddies!
I might grab it on a sale. The colors are pretty but I feel like I have them all is the problem.
Do you have a monthly budget when it comes to eyeshadows or do you wait to see if you will be getting it in PR first?
I have a monthly budget for all beauty products and then I get PR from a few brands. Generally I know at least a week before if I am getting something sent to me so it helps me plan
hello…❤
My sister was telling me that Chantecaille was sold to a German company. Did you see that?
Oh wow I didn’t see that. Looks like it was in 2022. That happens a lot so not surprising but I am surprised it wasn’t to LVMH or something
seems like this year the pallets were slim this year, some are great other are ummm no so. a lot of nudes and no makeup makeup looks.
Next time I make a Sephora order I'm going to try those Milk jelly blushes. I love a cream or liquid blush , probably my biggest weakness after lip products, and something about the jelly looks really appealing to me.
I havent followed Ensley Reign much (or at all) because safe to say I am not their target audience, and I find the AI art thing beyond offputting, just looked up whats been going on lately re: the anti trans stuff and...just ew. Absolutely not.
If you try it I’m curious to hear what you think! I think most people say it’s best to use with a brush vs swiping on the face.
Yeah they were off putting before and now it’s a huge easy pass.
Ensley Reign is going to enter its flop era. Not only have they commissioned a problematic artist who uses AI and has dubious political positions but they have been liking transphobia posts.
I saw that yesterday while I was on a drive down to Portland. I posted about it on IG and added a pinned comment here. I am sadly not shocked by the behavior or their bigoted beliefs and really glad I never bought anything