Jen, You have the Best group of people following you! I made a comment about recently losing my son and makeup bringing me a bit of joy in the sadness. So many took time to comment or like and it just touched me so deeply. Thank you for your support and kindness each and every one of you. I love this community , God Bless you all. Lynne
I lost my youngest son last year. He just had his first heavenly birthday. He always complimented me on my makeup and hair so for me, getting up even on sad days and putting my makeup on makes me feel so much better.. even if I’m going to be home all day.
Me, too. I’m 60, and only really got into makeup during 2020, when I was not working and had lots of time, and discovered UA-cam, where I learned a lot about how to choose and apply makeup. But I live in Florida - a lot of the native born Floridians just aren’t into makeup, and the transplant retirees are just done with it. I don’t care - I’m not the only one where I work who wears makeup, but the only other woman who does is 2nd generation Cuban.
I don't wear makeup everyday but I definitely do if I'm leaving the house. I am home most of the time in comfy lounge wear & no makeup, when I leave the house I want to be dressed & have on makeup. I don't care that everyone else is bare faced & wearing bike shorts with tank tops & flipflops. Not my vibe. I want to wear the beautiful clothes & makeup I have invested $$$ on.
Yes me too, I don't wear foundation because I don't like to cover my freckles, but I bronze, blush, eyeshadow, mascara, and especially eyeshadow almost every day specifically when I go to work. No one else does much makeup at all where I work but I just like to do it because it's fun!
I am 72 And I still wear makeup but, I'm in a building with very, very senior people like late. 80s, so I think I'm the only one here that actually wears makeup. They don't even wear a lipstick. I will never give that it up I may now put on a full FACE of makeup like I used to but, I hit the highlights. Thank you, Jen for covering this topic.
I feel like the pendulum is swinging so hard away from that lockdown makeup buying surge and people are buying less and less. It's all about quality over quantity now, and even more than that it's about what works for you, not what egeryone is talking about. This video is such a good reminder of that!
@@scapwell inflation now is nothing compared to what it was in the 70s when I was a teenager first buying make up. Now I’m 61 and I buy a lot of elf products that are really good and cheap as heck! It feels good to have a lot of lower end options that are still decent.
1. Buying things for your fantasy self. 2. Buying colors that don't look good in you. 3. Buying things that don't fit your skintype. 4. Falling for the hype. 5. Buying things that don't fit your lifestyle. 6 . Buying dupes when you have the original. 7. Buying duplicates (100 hot pink blushes). 8. Buying back ups. 9. Buying things because they are on sale. 10. Subscription boxes and sample sets. 11. Buying things you don't like. For people like me who prefer to know what is coming and still watch the vid for explanations ❤
I have a huge eyeshadow collection and as a way to encourage myself to use them all, take one palette out for the week and dabble with looks. Then rotate to another each week. It's my only artistic expression and love it!
I do something similar, except with a "what haven't I used in awhile" strategy, so a couple products are out on the counter for me to use that week. It might only get used once that week, so it's more products being used, just less often. I'm seasonal in the colors I like to use too, so now I feel like it's a big rush to focus on the summer colors before switching over to fall colors.
I love that idea. I've been doing that with my older palettes. My big regret is not using some of my eyeshadow palettes before they expired. I have a growing pile of make-up that has expired, that I can't even give away.
I really appreciate you addressing that sensation fo feeling that you're "overly made up compared to everyone else" around you. I absolutely love makeup, I love wearing makeup, I love experimenting with makeup, and I prefer the way I look in makeup... and all of the women I'm friends with just don't. They think I'm a bit crazy for "doing my face" before I leave the house and sometimes it makes me self-conscious, but at the same time I sometimes look at them and think, "Just a little lipstick, bronzer, etc. would make a world of difference". To each their own, I guess. (Oh... and I love glitter on my eyelids, because they're really hooded and adding that little bit of light makes my eyes pop.)
100% the same! I do fully done eyes and a natural face (altho I wear way more makeup than people think). I love that I can go to town on my deep set, hooded, shadowed eyes because just a little color peeks out. The only time I skip shimmer is when I need to do media, even tho I doubt it matters that much lol.
I’ve always been the girl that wears way more eyeshadow than my friends. I think it suits me tho so I don’t usually mind. At work sometimes I feel a bit self conscious tho, but I’ll get a lot of compliments so 🤷🏼♀️
same. You don't have to look "made up" when you're made up. That's the point. Same with looking put together. It can be accomplished in a comfortable & casual way. Leggings & oversized tees just doesn't scream put together imo.
I have on more to add - "Gift With Purchase". Ulta does a lot of "free gift with any $X purchase" and I am a sucker for those. I know that they most give sample sizes, which are hardly worth the value they ascribe to those gifts, but I still fall for them. In fairness though, I've discovered some of my favorite products across all categories from those gifts, and have also enjoyed the smaller sizes for when I've traveled. But.. I still spend too much just to get the free gift with purchase. It's a real problem.
I really wish that more companies would make travel sized products or allowed us to buy sample cards. It would save them millions of dollars in returns and allow us to try multiple products with less risk. But I also found that sometimes that sample card of a cream blush ends up being better than the stick blush. It's usually more emollient. But at least I can figure out which color works best.
Agree with you on the “dupes”. Just because something is the same color doesn’t mean it’s a dupe. Texture & quality is really important. Thx for mentioning this!
The abuse and total misuse of the word. “dupe” is hugely annoying. It’s gotten to the point where colored water is described as a “dupe” of a real cleanser, or a tube of red wax is a “dupe” for high-quality lipstick.🙄🤦♀️😡
The one that really hit me was the backups! I just recently started to realize just what you said: by the time I would be ready to use it, there’s a real possibility that a better product has come out.
I regret getting swept up into shopping sales and hunting for products the last several years. Now my focus is using my collection of pretty makeup and exploring what I actually like. It takes a lot longer to use up products, and I’ve realized I don’t need to buy, buy, buy like I’m a Beauty UA-camr because I’m not! Great video Jen! 🩷
I lost my mom this year. I've always loved makeup, but I think I really fell into buying products to help make me feel better. I realized what I was doing, and I've really realized what colors/tones look best on me. I overhauled my collection to my taste now. I'm a sahm to a 2yr old and 4yr old. Before they wake up, I love sitting at my vanity and put my makeup on. I live in middle of nowhere Minnesota. I feel like I'm overly done up a lot... but as a part of my therapy, putting on makeup really does help me feel better about myself. Also, a ton of foundations or base products lean yellow on me (cool, pink undertone). A lavender powder has helped cut the yellow (if you don't want to mix a blue color corrector or if you don't have time but love the formula/finish, etc). Love your videos, Jen! ❤Klarissa
I had a devastating loss of my father. We were in a bad spot and said things, he died a week later. That was 2020. I am a teacher so 2021 online crap stressed me out. We lost my Amazing father in law that year. The past years after that have pushed me into horrible depths. All I could do is watch makeup tutorials. Fast forward to today, where I am not working and drowning in makeup I don’t need..
This video makes so much sense. And I have become a much more “aware” consumer. I really really wanted the ND Golden palette. I love her formula, I LOVE the packaging of that palette, but I don’t wear gold eyeshadows. All of my palettes that have a gold color are completely untouched. I would like to think I will wear gold, but in all reality, I will not likely use them. The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. Great video!
That LA Girl blue foundation mixer has saved me a ton of money correcting foundations that are too yellow. I highly recommend people getting one suited for your skin tone to correct wrong shades. It’s saved me hundreds all for what? $6?
Another thing that helps is a lavender powder. I'm fair to light with cool, pink undertones (like Jen). So many foundations lean yellow.... so lavender helps neutralize the yellow.
This video is so timely! I truly was just in the midst of a declutter of my blushes and eyeshadows when this popped up. I got rid of sooo many items -- some that I truly love -- because they are "fantasy self" buys. Colorful eyeshadows, shadows with glitter, things I bought because they were new, things I just don't wear. I will pass many of them along to friends who will enjoy them. Sometimes when I am decluttering and feel regret about the money I have spent, I remind myself that the money is gone, and keeping things in my collection unworn does not change that. Makeup is my hobby and creative outlet...but I only have one face! I always appreciate your realistic perspective on these questions!
Hopefully you donated or passed along rather than into the trash and into landfill! Makeup contains heavy metals and compounds that leak into the ground into our soil therefore our food and into our water!!!
I’ve been decluttering my makeup recently too, and I got really honest with myself and said “what do you actually really love, and what are you just holding onto because you feel guilty about spending money on it?” I keep repeating that mantra that the money is already spent. I’m very frugal, so I tend to get really annoyed with myself when I realize I wasted my money. 😅 But after playing around with a lot of makeup, the upside is that now I do feel confident about my preferences and I’ve been way more discerning with my more recent purchases. No need to waste any more money, because now I know what I like! 😂
My biggest regrets usually are buying X when I really wanted Y but the store was out of Y when I looked, and I wanted to buy SOMETHING, as a treat for myself. Ugh, so stupid! Another one is giving brand A another chance when I already know that their products have never, ever worked for me and never will.
I try not to fall for the hype anymore when new products come out especially when the product is something I don't often use. A good example is liquid blush, I've got some but prefer powder ❤
I will probably never buy liquid blush. As a mature woman, I have grown to really like Jones Road Beauty Miracle Balm as it has skin care qualities along with subtle color on my dry skin. I do use powder blush sometimes.
I am happy to hear I was not the only one who could not make the L’Oréal serum foundation work. In addition to the color being off, it wore terribly on me then made me look dry.
Great video concept! Colour drops in blue and yellow have saved many of my foundations - as a light olive skin tone, it is very rare to find foundations that match.
I’m very fair with a very cool undertone and muted/desaturated, so I use blue or lavender drops to help. I’ve only ever found 2 shade matches I didn’t have to do that with. And I look much better in muted shades and cool toned shades, so I always try to be on the lookout for those and even when the product photos look like they’ll fit that, I wait to see real swatches or try it myself to find out since so often they don’t end up being that!
Same light/medium olive skintone. I only found one foundation that matched me perfectly, YSL LE Teint foundation which sadly they discontinued last year, I only have one bottle left and their other foundations don’t come in the color that matched perfectly.😢
@@BlingyBea The struggle is real. I have bought so many foundations that were supposed to be a match for me, but they were always too yellow or way too pink. Heather Austin has said she keeps a "green" for some of her foundations that don't quite match her skin tone, but I've not heard of using blue or yellow.
@@valerieP1968 I have the blue and I put it foundation that is a bit dark and it neutralizes it where I can wear it. I have the yellow but don’t use it, it makes light foundation a tad darker, more yellow tone to me. I think the green would make it more olive tone, I don’t have that one.
I've started buying foundation in the lightest shade as long as it's not yellow. I then add bronzing drops to get the intensity I need. No more orange or yellow foundations. I'm fair cool toned light olive. The only foundations that have ever matched me are Clarins 2.5 and mac face and body N1, which I th,ink is now discontinued.
Thank you for making me appreciate working in an artsy environment! Three of the four women wear makeup & all have distinctive styles & all of us lean into color, shine, etc, but in different ways. Sometimes I forget that most professional settings aren’t so lackadaisical!
Jen, at 72 years young I plead guilty of several of these offenses🤪🤪 I can’t tell you how many times I have tried a type of lipstick, blush, powder, etc and been dissatisfied….only to realize I had been down that same road (different brand) a few times before. I do think we need to know what really works for and enhances us. Makeup is still so much fun to try, but I too now often decide that something very similar is already in my stash and not to fall for a review, packaging, hype, etc. Thanks for all you do for this community, but mostly for your kind way and honesty.🥰💄
I put waterproof mascara over regular mascara as a second coat and it seals everything in reasonable well like if my eyes watered a bit I’d be fine. It’s easier to remove too because the regular mascara under it buffers and so it’s not totally stuck on your lashes.
I do this, too! I use a regular mascara first that separates and defines my lashes. Then I use a waterproof mascara that volumises and lengthens, and it seals it all in. My lashes are long, and I have very oily skin, so I have to powder my undereyes *and* my browbone (my lashes can brush the skin on my browbones area). But with the powdering and the waterproof mascara as the top layer, I rarely get any kind of smudging. Bonus: my mascara holds up no matter the weather I'm out in!
You know…. You just became my favorite person on here…. I spend WAAAAY too much money, for exactly all these reasons. And no, I cannot afford it. 🤣. I honestly needed this past-due slap in the face. NOT your intention I am aware, but I am taking this video as a much needed wake up call my friend! I absolutely LOVE you Jen!
I loved this video, Jen. I used to buy eyeshadow palettes galore because I was so inspired by UA-camrs’ amazing eye looks. I would get the palettes home and realise that I still have very small eyelid space (like that would magically have changed overnight lol!), and I could never duplicate their looks. I now just enjoy seeing swatches and eye looks but using just one basic palette on me.
This is so relatable!! This past year I’ve gotten a lot more conscious of what I’m buying and why I’m buying it regarding makeup. For example I’ve come to learn I’m always gonna be a matte or natural finish girl, the dewy stuff is just not for me no matter how much it’s trending. And with backups I totally get what you’re saying. I only get backups on powder, mascara, and eyeliner that I know for certain I’m going to use up.
That's was so good! So much truth, thank you! This takes me back to when I started watching beauty youtubers years ago. I was so excited to watch the reviews on products to try to figure out what would work for me and help me save money by not making spending mistakes. At that time I never realized how easily influenced I could be. I thought if someone I trusted said something was good then I would agree with them no doubt. It took time and trial and error to learn what my own preferences are and what works for me in my lifestyle. I realize now that making mistakes is part of that journey. I just hope not to make these mistakes again and to learn from them instead
Be proud of yourself for creating content like this Jen. So many, too many, care more about subscribers and views then they do about the impact of their content. Watching this video makes me realize, I hate lip oils. - LOL! I keep buying them hoping I'll find one I like but it never fails, I hate them. But I love matt lipsticks and you don't so there you have it in a nutshell. Thank you for your honest content.
I love subscription boxes. I like having new items every month for such a low price. I appreciate that you can now customize your Ipsy box to your particular colors and preferences. Also, I have 8 nieces in their teens and twenties and every Christmas I make up personalized make up and skin care bags out of all the products that I don’t use. It’s become such a tradition that they all look forward to it. They’re all different skin colors and have different styles so it works out great.
Great ideal! I don’t have any and a few times I have taken a bag of things to work for my friend and she keeps what she wants and gives to her friends. I always think what a waste of money, but I still buy. I have cut back alot but it’s a process.😊
❤❤❤ I agree with you, there is too many products launch some are just not for me, whether it be makeup, skincare. I miss the days when youtube was just about doing makeup and not about purchasing a lot of things that we don't use.
I bought a brush style hair smoother during the Amazon Days sale. The very next day after the sale was over, it was even cheaper than when I bought it the day before, during the sale. Amazon’s prices do fluctuate depending on popularity and availability, but the very next day cheaper, when not on sale??!!!! $10…not a lot, but I wasn’t happy. You’re right sales can be deceiving or not pay off in the long run.
Hi Jen ; I regret buying dupes; in my experience don’t perform as well and I end up wasting money. In the end it is best for me to save or wait and buy the original product.
Thank you for saying the quiet part out loud. I am so guilty of buying things that don't fit my lifestyle and trying colors that don't look good thinking I will get a different result. I am now making an effort to buy with intention and I am saving money, stream lining my routine, and feeling more confident. I appreciate you reminding me I am not alone.
This is a great video, with many good points! I feel you on the whole buying things you don't like 😂 I have the exact same thing with matte liquid lipsticks! I've decided to just not buy certain makeup items at all. Examples of this are liquid and powder blush, since I only enjoy applying a cream blush with fingers nowadays and foundation products without added SPF, because I always want that extra little sun protection, even in winter.
This video resonates so much for me! I already came to some of the conclusions myself - but not before I have a stuffed makeup bag with way more than I actually use !
YOU ARE SPEAKING TO ME!!! I live in a town of like 700 people, work in a town of 6000…… makeup is not a priority. But I used to live in a town of 1 million+….. NOT the same.
WOW that's a huge change! I've always lived in small towns, except I do live an hour from NYC, so if I go there I don't feel out of place with a lot of makeup on, haha!
Jen, this is why I watch your channel! I absolutely love your honesty. I do the exact same things as you! I love that you truly care about your audience, and you’re not just trying to sell products! Thank you for keeping it real!!!😊
I have one huge regret. It is not buying backups of Clinique’s Angel Red lipstick. It was available year after year and then they changed the formula. The color did not translate like the original. Then I found the original in a Clinique zippered pouch that you get as a gift with purchase. It was full size tube and I will be sad when it is gone. Why can’t they just leave best sellers alone and not try to improve them?
Great topic. I’m guilty of buying back ups and forgetting about them. I also regret the gift with purchase makeup bags with samples. I hardly ever use them.
Great video! I’m curious, other than Stone Cold Fox (which I think is seriously perfect) what other neutral eyeshadow palettes do you consistently reach for?
What a great video!!! Thank you Jen!🎉🎉🎉😂 I have spent alot of money knowing that some of these products aren't going to work! Here are my top 3 regrets: 1. Buyng the wrong shade especially (when trying to choose a shade online) 2. Falling for the Hype 3. Buying things you don't like 😂
All very good points. It boils down to practicing a little self-discipline, and just saying no! It really isn’t that hard, and the more you do it, the easier it gets. Truly.
I agree with you on so many points. I do avoid dupes because I really don't want to risk my eyes or skin breaking out. I buy it than I end up passing it along out of regret, I am trying very hard to not be influenced when I have products I know work and don't bother me.
Love this... it's so much about learning to know yourself and your own preferences/needs and just being true to that. Though it may take a lot of sampling before you figure it out 😁 Speaking of sampling, one thing I have liked about samples is that it's helpful to really get an idea of how long it takes to use something up. A sample bottle of perfume or shampoo or cleanser isn't a single 'serving'. For me it helped me understand how long it would reasonably take me to use up a full sized product, and helped with reducing the impulse to buy another and another...
Agreed! I’ve actually started buying sample or mini versions of products that I don’t go through very fast. I don’t wear makeup every day so it doesn’t make any sense to have full sizes of everything, especially if it’s expensive or has a shorter shelf life.
I m in a small town sorta too. I notice the same thing when I go out in public, like today in a restaurant with my bestie, she and I were the only ones wearing makeup. But everywhere I go in town I notice some women wear makeup but minimally. I'll wear what I want and I don't compare my makeup wearing to others. But I definitely have noticed the same thing as you in your town. I'm also guilty of buying something due to being caught up in the hype or being influenced. I've really been trying hard to be conscious of my spending $ on things I truly am interested in or what I know I'll use consistently
I don't care if other people don't wear makeup. I wear what I like ! Who cares if you don't look like everyone else. It's sad to think you wear makeup that makes you fit in. ☹
I'm not saying I don't wear it...I mentioned in the video that I pick up my son from school often wearing a full face of heavy makeup. But I do get stared at sometimes and it makes me feel uncomfortable.
I appreciate your help on all this stuff. I'm 60 and I like the next thing going Viral. But half of time I seem to go to ELF cosmetic because most likely dupes. Plus cheaper, so easy to get. ❤
I was intrigued by the Haus Labs blush sticks because they look beautiful on so many people but I refuse to buy it because I don't like the glassy look on my oily skin, it's also why I stopped buying highlighters. I also stopped buying eyeshadow palettes because there's always shades I don't use and there tends to be repeat shades in most palettes (I don't need 20 of the same neutral browns). I'm much happier with single shadows because of the customization. There is a lot of good advice in this video! Of course, people can buy whatever they want but it's important that we take the time to reflect on what we actually use so that we aren't wasting money.
Great video, Jen! 😇👍💕 I can totally relate to your comment about being aware of wearing more makeup than most women in general (especially those my age) in any given setting, as I live in a small town as well, & I DEFINITELY fit that description. I pretty much always wear a full face, often including iridescent highlighter & 3 or more colors of eyeshadow with sparkly duo-chromes on my lids, whether it’s going to Walmart or to church on Sunday! ✨🤩✨But what’s interesting is that I will frequently get compliments on my makeup from both random strangers as well as people I know, & I noticed I don’t get weird looks so much these days, as I think most people are used to seeing me with the whole nine yards & they kinda’ expect it. A friend at church told me once that she could never get away with wearing colorful or sparkly makeup, but that mine always looked fabulous & I pull it off brilliantly because it fits my artistic & confident personality. I had never really considered that aspect, as I said she could certainly wear colorful makeup as much as the next person if she so desired, but she explained that by her having a more reserved personality, it would make her feel uncomfortable. I guess mindset really can play more of a role in our relationship with makeup & the choices we make regarding what we purchase/wear. 🤔💭 (But I do love wearing some neutrals too, so don’t worry!) 😉 I’m bad about purchasing backups & then I forget that I have them, & then purchase even more (especially when it comes to favorite foundation products online that often go out of stock in my shade), so I’ll end-up with tons of excess that take forever to use. Nothing like having memory like a sieve! 😂🤣😁
Love this video! Dupes really resonated with me - I’ve wasted so much money trying to dupe. I should have bought the original in most cases. It also helps realizing that I don’t need any more eyeshadow palettes or blushes…
It took me years to realize that I don’t like most lip products or foundations. I kept trying new ones thinking the right formula would magically change my mind, but I hate being able to feel stuff on my face/lips. It always felt weird to admit that because those are staples of so many people’s makeup routine. But I now know that I have like 3 lipstick formulas that I don’t hate and the occasional tinted moisturizer to just even out my skin tone a bit. No matter how pretty it looks on a UA-camr, I know that lip gloss or full-coverage foundation will just be a sensory nightmare for me and it’s an easy pass.
This is one of those necessary kick in the pants topics. I definitely can relate as I've regretted trying trendy things I know I won't use. Or like you said with foundation shades, forcing a shade just because I wanted to try the formula. And then getting a million of the same color lipstick or eyeshadow!
As someone with dry, very sensitive, mature skin, I would love a video, or even a short, listing the top 5 ingredients that should make us think twice before buying a product. Things like alcohol for dry skin or fragrance for sensitive skin. Just a thought ❤
For me, I find that cool based fuchsia leaning blue purple toned blushes are some of the only ones that will appear to be a true, cool pink on my very cool toned, fair skin tone. I can relate to buying so called cool toned pink blushes and lipsticks that look very peach! It’s really interesting how one person can think something is cool toned but on me, it’s straight up orange! The NYX Butter Blush in My Butta Half and RMS Beauty blush in Bermuda Rose look very bright in the pan but they blend out so beautifully and give that cool toned tone pop! I love these two! I have a few other cool toned more neutral blushes, but those tend to lean towards mauve, instead of that pure, bright pink that we all crave sometimes! Blush is a lot more complicated than I imagined- but I finally think I have found cool toned options for a neutral look, a bright pop of pure color or a natural look. In each category I have at least a few! Loving the blush life lately!
Fantastic video so me at age 60 I am finally starting to just use what works for me (only watch you and a few other u tubers) you are one of my Favorites I have wasted so much money chasing the next big thing … Love all your videos Jen
Thank you so much for this video. I love de-influencing makeup. I have a HUGE makeup collection and have recently been purging everything that doesn’t work for me or I just don’t reach for. I’ve wasted sooo much money on stuff that’s not used. My daughter took some of it, but a lot ended up in the trash and it’s sad how much I’ve wasted. I’ve realized that I have a VERY warm olive skin tone, and even though cool tones are very trendy, popular and beautiful, they just don’t work for me. So I can no longer buy a cool toned palette no matter what. All cool tones look grey on me and do not look like the pan at all. I’ve learned!! I’m done buying eyeshadow palettes and blushes except in my personal very specific shades now! I’m learning about color analysis and my “personal palette” of favorite shades that actually look good on me is very small, but I’m excited about how much money I’m going to save, and I know that I will always look good from now on. 😊
Wow! Thanks for doing this. Oh I am just so guilty of a lot of those. I just love makeup, just so deeply in love!!! I love putting on & wearing makeup. I rarely buy hi-end but still... I appreciate you immensely for being with us !
I have a PS to my long post below, I forgot the main message. Jen your points in this video really hit home and gave me ideas and guidelines to overcome my addiction. Thanks so much. I appreciate you so much and will still be watching regularly. You offer so much more than other influencers. Bless you. ❤
I’m particularly always buying mascaras because I can’t find anything I’m in love with! I cannot find d the perfect mascara! I’m old and my lasher are almost non existent so hard to find any that make them look thick and long!
I so regret buying Natasha Denona Glam when I passed through the US on my way to live in Mexico. I believe I would like the I Need a Nude palette, but the Glam palette isn't for me. I went into Sephora and bought a bunch of stuff in December 2022 that influencers were raving about AND I DIDN'T EVEN OPEN IT AND LOOK AT IT BEFORE I BOUGHT IT!!! That's a sign of being too heavily "influenced". I regret it so much because I've only used it once and I have no way to even sell it or pass it along. Ugh!
I regret the glam too, but I have repotted my favourite shades and got rid of the rest now I use it much more. I really dislike the darker shimmers and that yellow gold and I was forcing myself to use them because I felt guilty.
I completely agree with you on everything - I made all the mistakes: backups that have expired; sale items I would not pay FP on; hyped/FOMO items that didn’t suit me; etc. Great advice!
I just went to work yesterday with a full face of makeup. Usually, I don't have time, but yesterday I did. Oh my gosh, you are so right. I felt so made up. I actually went to the bathroom and wiped most of it off. I'm not a foundation, bronzer, highlighter, or concealer girl. Just give me a little lipstick, blush, eyeshadow, mascara, and a little brow wiz, and I'm golden.
I was nodding along to every single point. I remember making a video chatting about taking advice from people who don’t share your preferences/style/skin tone, but you brought up a lot more good points. Great video, Jen - thank you!
I started following Christina Mychas about six months before I started following you. I agree she has great content, as do her fellow podcasters Alyssa Beltempo and Signe from Use Less. I did a "Low Buy July" inspired by you and my credit score went up 30 points in 3 weeks! When I'm tempted to buy a back-up, a dupe, or the latest thing, I make myself toss something I already have - whether it's clothing, makeup or home decor. It makes me really question how badly I need it. I'm a CT girl too, but it seems most of the US is still in super casual mode. Sometimes you've just got to wear what makes you happy!
Great content! I have a select few creators that I feel like we have a similar agenda, I look to you and the handful of other creators I follow to guide me in purchase. I am a bartender who loves makeup, but I do not have the luxury of spending Tom Ford prices without an endorsement from trusted creator, with that said a few things do not apply to me like having back ups, but what resonates with me is the hype purchase. I get so excited for a product, put it in my cart and if I am able to go a week and not purchase, its about the noise and not the desire. Thank you Jen, I love how you go from color pop to Denona with honest thoughts!
What helps is looking through my makeup and asking myself how many times I've used each shade or done the looks i thought I'd get out of them. Usually it's a wake up call. What do I wear the most? You can get inspired to try new things sometimes or challenge yourself to try using every shade of a thing you have. I do love some colors so much, but do i want them on my lips or eyes? Or do i maybe want it in a garment instead? Or decor? Nail polish? Because not everything needs to be on my face lol
When all of my makeup went up in smoke, I over bought because I didn’t have a clear idea of what I wanted and needed. It wouldn’t be so bad if I knew people that I could give the makeup to when I got something that didn’t work for me but I knew would work for someone. One practice I adopted long ago is sticking with what I know works until it doesn’t anymore or is discontinued. It’s fun (or annoying) to find a replacement, but it can be an opportunity to explore the available options if you are so inclined, have the resources, and it’s important to you. Also, if you don’t use or need a type of product very often, why have multiple choices? A drawer full of blush is pretty but completely impractical if you rarely wear blush.
I feel so convicted. 😂 I do every one of these things, and I know better. 🤦🏻♀️ As Alice in Wonderland said, “I give myself very good advice, but I very seldom follow it.” Thanks for the reminder to do better! ❤
Great video. Thanks! One way I keep from regretting my purchases is to only buy one color of a product. If I find that I love it, I can buy more colors or finishes later. Not listening to my intuition about a product is invariably a mistake as is discounting past negative experience with a product or brand. Whenever I don’t read the label first, I risk getting something I’m going to react badly to or can’t try let alone use.
I have permabanned several brands both high-end and drugstore with mishaps relating to even just one of their products. Saves me a lot of money and trouble (Rimmel's Scandaleyes mascara sent me to ER, never again)
this is such a great video idea! Totally agree on these points. At first, I did buy different products just to experiment, but once I learned what I like, I don't buy, even though I get tempted (e.g., cool toned palettes. They look beautiful, but those shades make me look like a zombie!)
I’m glad you said that about the pink blushes- they never show up pink on me either! I think we have a similar skin tone. Which blushes and shades actually show up pink on you??
I literally just cancelled my Boxycharm subscription yesterday. I realized I haven’t gotten one item I’ve loved or could even use in about a year. I end up posting them on Poshmark for a fraction of what I paid, or giving them away for free, or Storting them away thinking I’ll use it later. I love getting that cute pink box in the mail but all excitement wains after the first 60 seconds when I realize I’ve wasted another $38 on stuff I can’t use. I’m also proud that even though I’ve been waiting for the new Givenchy powder to be released today, I only bought the mini size and not the full size. I have a full and mini size of the original, and it does not work for me, so I used some restraint and bought the mini only in hopes the new formula will work for me, without having FOMO of not having the full size. Makeup is so fun but you have to be smart, especially in this recent world of influencers, social media, and FOMO.
I love all your content you put out honestly never stop being honest and genuine, it’s really refreshing to hear your make up opinions❤❤❤. Also ps I love the top it’s really pretty and reminds me of something similar mum used to wear!❤❤❤
Before I found out I was extremely cool toned and muted/desaturated, I would buy things I saw that looked pretty and I thought I’d really like based on the look of them or hearing about them. But, since I’ve found out what works well for me, it’s helped me so much! It can stink sometimes because there’s not a ton of options that fit my specific wants BUT that saves me money too AND when I DO find things that actually do fit my specific wants I get so excited! Unlike before when 99% of the time I’d be so disappointed because it would look awful on me or the shade would look completely different on me because of my cool/desaturated skin! For foundations not matching, it’s pretty rare for me to find a perfect match that’s fair enough, cool enough, and muted. I’ve only found 2 perfect matches. Some that are close but not perfect. So I use white, blue, and lavender mixers! Game changer! Now if I love a foundation formula but can’t get a perfect shade match, I can add some mixers to make it perfect for me!
@@marianekalis1533 LA girl and Shop Miss A (AOA brand) have mixers that work really well. I haven’t found a lavender in the drops, so I have to get lavender color corrector in a tube (Nyx has one, physicians formula has one, and LA girl but there’s has a brush tip applicator so doefoot is usually easier than that)
Definitely agree with the subscription boxes! So much that I have given away from the boxes. Decided to unsubscribe and now put that money towards splurge luxury makeup. Much happier with this decision
I'm in Los Angeles...the range of no makeup to full glam is on display everyday. :) This video is spot on about makeup (and clothes). I watched all the way thru because every tip spoke to me.
Thanks for this video! I have so much makeup that I got out of curiosity and recommendations from youtubers. Now I'm taking that step back and using what I have :)
Jen, You have the Best group of people following you! I made a comment about recently losing my son and makeup bringing me a bit of joy in the sadness. So many took time to comment or like and it just touched me so deeply. Thank you for your support and kindness each and every one of you. I love this community , God Bless you all. Lynne
I lost my youngest son last year. He just had his first heavenly birthday. He always complimented me on my makeup and hair so for me, getting up even on sad days and putting my makeup on makes me feel so much better.. even if I’m going to be home all day.
I’m so sorry for your loss. 😢
So sorry you lost your boy. ❤
Bless you, so sorry for the loss of your precious son. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you🙏🏻❤️
@@BlingyBea if it weren’t for God’s love and grace the loss would be unbearable. We serve an awesome God. Bless all who commented.
My heart hurts for you. 💔
I don’t see a lot of people wearing as much makeup as me where I live, but it never puts me off. I love makeup.
Me, too. I’m 60, and only really got into makeup during 2020, when I was not working and had lots of time, and discovered UA-cam, where I learned a lot about how to choose and apply makeup. But I live in Florida - a lot of the native born Floridians just aren’t into makeup, and the transplant retirees are just done with it. I don’t care - I’m not the only one where I work who wears makeup, but the only other woman who does is 2nd generation Cuban.
@@JeanieD I’m 58.👍
I don't wear makeup everyday but I definitely do if I'm leaving the house. I am home most of the time in comfy lounge wear & no makeup, when I leave the house I want to be dressed & have on makeup. I don't care that everyone else is bare faced & wearing bike shorts with tank tops & flipflops. Not my vibe. I want to wear the beautiful clothes & makeup I have invested $$$ on.
Yes me too, I don't wear foundation because I don't like to cover my freckles, but I bronze, blush, eyeshadow, mascara, and especially eyeshadow almost every day specifically when I go to work. No one else does much makeup at all where I work but I just like to do it because it's fun!
I am 72 And I still wear makeup but, I'm in a building with very, very senior people like late. 80s, so I think I'm the only one here that actually wears makeup. They don't even wear a lipstick. I will never give that it up I may now put on a full FACE of makeup like I used to but, I hit the highlights. Thank you, Jen for covering this topic.
I feel like the pendulum is swinging so hard away from that lockdown makeup buying surge and people are buying less and less. It's all about quality over quantity now, and even more than that it's about what works for you, not what egeryone is talking about. This video is such a good reminder of that!
Applying a full look now is trying to makeup for the 3 yrs lost due to lockdown
Tbf, current makeup prices have been going through the roof and a lot of us can't afford to buy new stuff. Sad reality of inflation!
@@scapwell inflation now is nothing compared to what it was in the 70s when I was a teenager first buying make up. Now I’m 61 and I buy a lot of elf products that are really good and cheap as heck! It feels good to have a lot of lower end options that are still decent.
I think we all bought more in covid shutdown, had time to play with make-up, but real life is back . ..
@@scapwellfor sure
1. Buying things for your fantasy self.
2. Buying colors that don't look good in you.
3. Buying things that don't fit your skintype.
4. Falling for the hype.
5. Buying things that don't fit your lifestyle.
6 . Buying dupes when you have the original.
7. Buying duplicates (100 hot pink blushes).
8. Buying back ups.
9. Buying things because they are on sale.
10. Subscription boxes and sample sets.
11. Buying things you don't like.
For people like me who prefer to know what is coming and still watch the vid for explanations ❤
Thank you
Need to stop buying eye shadow that looks good on a creator w/ a large eye that's has a lot of space. My eye is drooping and hooded ans small😢
Or like me who likes to watch in "Fast Forward " mode by holding my finger down on the video to make play faster .🤣
Great video
I’ve purchased a backup I Need a Nude palette. I figure if I don’t use it before I die, my daughter will take it. 😂
This is one of the reasons why I watch all of your videos. You're one of the most realistic beauty UA-camrs there are. I appreciate you Jen! 🥰
Same here! Jen is the best❤
Me too! She is very much appreciated ❤
I have a huge eyeshadow collection and as a way to encourage myself to use them all, take one palette out for the week and dabble with looks. Then rotate to another each week. It's my only artistic expression and love it!
That's such a great idea! I need to start doing something like that.
I do the same, but in all products. Bronzer, blush, powder. It's fun, and everything gets used.
I do something similar, except with a "what haven't I used in awhile" strategy, so a couple products are out on the counter for me to use that week. It might only get used once that week, so it's more products being used, just less often. I'm seasonal in the colors I like to use too, so now I feel like it's a big rush to focus on the summer colors before switching over to fall colors.
Yes I pick 3 palettes for the week and just play around.
I love that idea. I've been doing that with my older palettes. My big regret is not using some of my eyeshadow palettes before they expired. I have a growing pile of make-up that has expired, that I can't even give away.
I really appreciate you addressing that sensation fo feeling that you're "overly made up compared to everyone else" around you. I absolutely love makeup, I love wearing makeup, I love experimenting with makeup, and I prefer the way I look in makeup... and all of the women I'm friends with just don't. They think I'm a bit crazy for "doing my face" before I leave the house and sometimes it makes me self-conscious, but at the same time I sometimes look at them and think, "Just a little lipstick, bronzer, etc. would make a world of difference". To each their own, I guess. (Oh... and I love glitter on my eyelids, because they're really hooded and adding that little bit of light makes my eyes pop.)
100% the same! I do fully done eyes and a natural face (altho I wear way more makeup than people think). I love that I can go to town on my deep set, hooded, shadowed eyes because just a little color peeks out. The only time I skip shimmer is when I need to do media, even tho I doubt it matters that much lol.
I’ve always been the girl that wears way more eyeshadow than my friends. I think it suits me tho so I don’t usually mind. At work sometimes I feel a bit self conscious tho, but I’ll get a lot of compliments so 🤷🏼♀️
same
same. You don't have to look "made up" when you're made up. That's the point. Same with looking put together. It can be accomplished in a comfortable & casual way. Leggings & oversized tees just doesn't scream put together imo.
Same. I'll even do a bit of makeup before hitting the gym .. lol.
I have on more to add - "Gift With Purchase". Ulta does a lot of "free gift with any $X purchase" and I am a sucker for those. I know that they most give sample sizes, which are hardly worth the value they ascribe to those gifts, but I still fall for them. In fairness though, I've discovered some of my favorite products across all categories from those gifts, and have also enjoyed the smaller sizes for when I've traveled. But.. I still spend too much just to get the free gift with purchase. It's a real problem.
I dropped so much money at department store counters for those darn GWPs. 😅
i do the same but you can return the original product and keep the gift so why keep a product you arent gonna use?
I really wish that more companies would make travel sized products or allowed us to buy sample cards. It would save them millions of dollars in returns and allow us to try multiple products with less risk. But I also found that sometimes that sample card of a cream blush ends up being better than the stick blush. It's usually more emollient. But at least I can figure out which color works best.
Agree with you on the “dupes”. Just because something is the same color doesn’t mean it’s a dupe. Texture & quality is really important. Thx for mentioning this!
The abuse and total misuse of the word. “dupe” is hugely annoying.
It’s gotten to the point where colored water is described as a “dupe” of a real cleanser, or a tube of red wax is a “dupe” for high-quality lipstick.🙄🤦♀️😡
The one that really hit me was the backups! I just recently started to realize just what you said: by the time I would be ready to use it, there’s a real possibility that a better product has come out.
Not to mention how old the back up would be by then!
Oh boy I’m a backup queen! If I love something I immediately buy a second one. And it takes me forever to even get to the second one if I ever do!!
I still have 3 Stila black stay all day eye liners put away. Already found others I like and always forget to reach for the stored Stila’s.
This was a much needed reminder to so many of us.😂
It's easier said than done, haha! But I try to follow these tips as much as I can. :)
Heck yes!
I regret getting swept up into shopping sales and hunting for products the last several years. Now my focus is using my collection of pretty makeup and exploring what I actually like. It takes a lot longer to use up products, and I’ve realized I don’t need to buy, buy, buy like I’m a Beauty UA-camr because I’m not! Great video Jen! 🩷
I lost my mom this year. I've always loved makeup, but I think I really fell into buying products to help make me feel better. I realized what I was doing, and I've really realized what colors/tones look best on me. I overhauled my collection to my taste now. I'm a sahm to a 2yr old and 4yr old. Before they wake up, I love sitting at my vanity and put my makeup on. I live in middle of nowhere Minnesota. I feel like I'm overly done up a lot... but as a part of my therapy, putting on makeup really does help me feel better about myself. Also, a ton of foundations or base products lean yellow on me (cool, pink undertone). A lavender powder has helped cut the yellow (if you don't want to mix a blue color corrector or if you don't have time but love the formula/finish, etc). Love your videos, Jen!
❤Klarissa
So sorry the loss of your mom🙏🏻❤️
The lavender powder to counter yellow tones is genius! ❤
@@katfayegarrett3872 where do you get it?
I had a devastating loss of my father. We were in a bad spot and said things, he died a week later. That was 2020. I am a teacher so 2021 online crap stressed me out. We lost my Amazing father in law that year. The past years after that have pushed me into horrible depths. All I could do is watch makeup tutorials. Fast forward to today, where I am not working and drowning in makeup I don’t need..
@@rwalkerboys 🙏🏻🙏🏻
This video makes so much sense. And I have become a much more “aware” consumer. I really really wanted the ND Golden palette. I love her formula, I LOVE the packaging of that palette, but I don’t wear gold eyeshadows. All of my palettes that have a gold color are completely untouched. I would like to think I will wear gold, but in all reality, I will not likely use them. The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior.
Great video!
That LA Girl blue foundation mixer has saved me a ton of money correcting foundations that are too yellow. I highly recommend people getting one suited for your skin tone to correct wrong shades. It’s saved me hundreds all for what? $6?
Yes!! I should have mentioned that...I have it and it really works well.
Another thing that helps is a lavender powder. I'm fair to light with cool, pink undertones (like Jen). So many foundations lean yellow.... so lavender helps neutralize the yellow.
I didn't like the way adjusters messed with the formula of the foundation.
Tyfs
I don’t think you should regret any of your make up because you’re reviewing them for us, so it’s part of your UA-cam channel!
This video is so timely! I truly was just in the midst of a declutter of my blushes and eyeshadows when this popped up. I got rid of sooo many items -- some that I truly love -- because they are "fantasy self" buys. Colorful eyeshadows, shadows with glitter, things I bought because they were new, things I just don't wear. I will pass many of them along to friends who will enjoy them. Sometimes when I am decluttering and feel regret about the money I have spent, I remind myself that the money is gone, and keeping things in my collection unworn does not change that. Makeup is my hobby and creative outlet...but I only have one face! I always appreciate your realistic perspective on these questions!
Hopefully you donated or passed along rather than into the trash and into landfill! Makeup contains heavy metals and compounds that leak into the ground into our soil therefore our food and into our water!!!
I’ve been decluttering my makeup recently too, and I got really honest with myself and said “what do you actually really love, and what are you just holding onto because you feel guilty about spending money on it?” I keep repeating that mantra that the money is already spent. I’m very frugal, so I tend to get really annoyed with myself when I realize I wasted my money. 😅
But after playing around with a lot of makeup, the upside is that now I do feel confident about my preferences and I’ve been way more discerning with my more recent purchases. No need to waste any more money, because now I know what I like! 😂
My biggest regrets usually are buying X when I really wanted Y but the store was out of Y when I looked, and I wanted to buy SOMETHING, as a treat for myself. Ugh, so stupid! Another one is giving brand A another chance when I already know that their products have never, ever worked for me and never will.
Been there, done that, too. I second your “ugh”.
It's like dating an ex: "Maybe they've changed."
I try not to fall for the hype anymore when new products come out especially when the product is something I don't often use. A good example is liquid blush, I've got some but prefer powder ❤
I will probably never buy liquid blush. As a mature woman, I have grown to really like Jones Road Beauty Miracle Balm as it has skin care qualities along with subtle color on my dry skin. I do use powder blush sometimes.
I am happy to hear I was not the only one who could not make the L’Oréal serum foundation work. In addition to the color being off, it wore terribly on me then made me look dry.
Great video concept!
Colour drops in blue and yellow have saved many of my foundations - as a light olive skin tone, it is very rare to find foundations that match.
I’m very fair with a very cool undertone and muted/desaturated, so I use blue or lavender drops to help. I’ve only ever found 2 shade matches I didn’t have to do that with. And I look much better in muted shades and cool toned shades, so I always try to be on the lookout for those and even when the product photos look like they’ll fit that, I wait to see real swatches or try it myself to find out since so often they don’t end up being that!
Same light/medium olive skintone. I only found one foundation that matched me perfectly, YSL LE Teint foundation which sadly they discontinued last year, I only have one bottle left and their other foundations don’t come in the color that matched perfectly.😢
@@BlingyBea The struggle is real. I have bought so many foundations that were supposed to be a match for me, but they were always too yellow or way too pink. Heather Austin has said she keeps a "green" for some of her foundations that don't quite match her skin tone, but I've not heard of using blue or yellow.
@@valerieP1968 I have the blue and I put it foundation that is a bit dark and it neutralizes it where I can wear it. I have the yellow but don’t use it, it makes light foundation a tad darker, more yellow tone to me. I think the green would make it more olive tone, I don’t have that one.
I've started buying foundation in the lightest shade as long as it's not yellow. I then add bronzing drops to get the intensity I need. No more orange or yellow foundations. I'm fair cool toned light olive. The only foundations that have ever matched me are Clarins 2.5 and mac face and body N1, which I th,ink is now discontinued.
Thank you for making me appreciate working in an artsy environment! Three of the four women wear makeup & all have distinctive styles & all of us lean into color, shine, etc, but in different ways. Sometimes I forget that most professional settings aren’t so lackadaisical!
Jen, at 72 years young I plead guilty of several of these offenses🤪🤪 I can’t tell you how many times I have tried a type of lipstick, blush, powder, etc and been dissatisfied….only to realize I had been down that same road (different brand) a few times before. I do think we need to know what really works for and enhances us. Makeup is still so much fun to try, but I too now often decide that something very similar is already in my stash and not to fall for a review, packaging, hype, etc. Thanks for all you do for this community, but mostly for your kind way and honesty.🥰💄
I put waterproof mascara over regular mascara as a second coat and it seals everything in reasonable well like if my eyes watered a bit I’d be fine. It’s easier to remove too because the regular mascara under it buffers and so it’s not totally stuck on your lashes.
Great tip, trying tomorrow!
I do this, too! I use a regular mascara first that separates and defines my lashes. Then I use a waterproof mascara that volumises and lengthens, and it seals it all in. My lashes are long, and I have very oily skin, so I have to powder my undereyes *and* my browbone (my lashes can brush the skin on my browbones area). But with the powdering and the waterproof mascara as the top layer, I rarely get any kind of smudging. Bonus: my mascara holds up no matter the weather I'm out in!
That top is adorable omg
Aw thank you! 🥰
You know…. You just became my favorite person on here…. I spend WAAAAY too much money, for exactly all these reasons. And no, I cannot afford it. 🤣. I honestly needed this past-due slap in the face. NOT your intention I am aware, but I am taking this video as a much needed wake up call my friend! I absolutely LOVE you Jen!
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I loved this video, Jen. I used to buy eyeshadow palettes galore because I was so inspired by UA-camrs’ amazing eye looks. I would get the palettes home and realise that I still have very small eyelid space (like that would magically have changed overnight lol!), and I could never duplicate their looks. I now just enjoy seeing swatches and eye looks but using just one basic palette on me.
I've always enjoyed your content, but I think you really shine in these conversational, opinion videos.
This is so relatable!! This past year I’ve gotten a lot more conscious of what I’m buying and why I’m buying it regarding makeup. For example I’ve come to learn I’m always gonna be a matte or natural finish girl, the dewy stuff is just not for me no matter how much it’s trending. And with backups I totally get what you’re saying. I only get backups on powder, mascara, and eyeliner that I know for certain I’m going to use up.
That's was so good! So much truth, thank you! This takes me back to when I started watching beauty youtubers years ago. I was so excited to watch the reviews on products to try to figure out what would work for me and help me save money by not making spending mistakes. At that time I never realized how easily influenced I could be. I thought if someone I trusted said something was good then I would agree with them no doubt. It took time and trial and error to learn what my own preferences are and what works for me in my lifestyle. I realize now that making mistakes is part of that journey. I just hope not to make these mistakes again and to learn from them instead
Be proud of yourself for creating content like this Jen. So many, too many, care more about subscribers and views then they do about the impact of their content. Watching this video makes me realize, I hate lip oils. - LOL! I keep buying them hoping I'll find one I like but it never fails, I hate them. But I love matt lipsticks and you don't so there you have it in a nutshell. Thank you for your honest content.
This is a great video topic! Thanks, Jen for sharing your wealth of knowledge!❤
I love subscription boxes. I like having new items every month for such a low price. I appreciate that you can now customize your Ipsy box to your particular colors and preferences. Also, I have 8 nieces in their teens and twenties and every Christmas I make up personalized make up and skin care bags out of all the products that I don’t use. It’s become such a tradition that they all look forward to it. They’re all different skin colors and have different styles so it works out great.
Great ideal! I don’t have any and a few times I have taken a bag of things to work for my friend and she keeps what she wants and gives to her friends. I always think what a waste of money, but I still buy. I have cut back alot but it’s a process.😊
I love how down-to-earth and honest you are. Thank you for being such a breath of fresh air! Sending love from France ❤
❤❤❤ I agree with you, there is too many products launch some are just not for me, whether it be makeup, skincare. I miss the days when youtube was just about doing makeup and not about purchasing a lot of things that we don't use.
I agree about buying duplicates. I call it the search for the perfect brown eye shadow 😊
Or search for the perfect pink lipstick 😊
I have so many "my lips but better" balms 😅
I bought a brush style hair smoother during the Amazon Days sale. The very next day after the sale was over, it was even cheaper than when I bought it the day before, during the sale. Amazon’s prices do fluctuate depending on popularity and availability, but the very next day cheaper, when not on sale??!!!! $10…not a lot, but I wasn’t happy. You’re right sales can be deceiving or not pay off in the long run.
That’s just not right, I would have sent it back then ordered the cheaper price😊
@@BlingyBea that’s what I immediately thought I’d do, but within a couple of days before I could get it sent back, it went up $12. 😒
Usually, prices drop during the night. Just so you know. For most products on Amazon.
@@drina4706 makes sense, but I won’t pay much attention to their sale next time.
@@carrielassiter8455 now that really is not right.
Hi Jen ; I regret buying dupes; in my experience don’t perform as well and I end up wasting money. In the end it is best for me to save or wait and buy the original product.
Thank you for saying the quiet part out loud. I am so guilty of buying things that don't fit my lifestyle and trying colors that don't look good thinking I will get a different result. I am now making an effort to buy with intention and I am saving money, stream lining my routine, and feeling more confident. I appreciate you reminding me I am not alone.
Ms Jen Phelps, you are the voice of reason that everyone needs to hear. Thank you for making this video.
Your hair looks amazing parted this way! The slight volume and curl looks so flattering! Love the color as well.
This is a great video, with many good points! I feel you on the whole buying things you don't like 😂 I have the exact same thing with matte liquid lipsticks! I've decided to just not buy certain makeup items at all. Examples of this are liquid and powder blush, since I only enjoy applying a cream blush with fingers nowadays and foundation products without added SPF, because I always want that extra little sun protection, even in winter.
This video resonates so much for me! I already came to some of the conclusions myself - but not before I have a stuffed makeup bag with way more than I actually use !
YOU ARE SPEAKING TO ME!!! I live in a town of like 700 people, work in a town of 6000…… makeup is not a priority. But I used to live in a town of 1 million+….. NOT the same.
WOW that's a huge change! I've always lived in small towns, except I do live an hour from NYC, so if I go there I don't feel out of place with a lot of makeup on, haha!
@@JenPhelps it was SUCH a hard change. It took YEARS to adjust. I can’t imagine raising our kids anywhere else though.
Jen, this is why I watch your channel! I absolutely love your honesty. I do the exact same things as you! I love that you truly care about your audience, and you’re not just trying to sell products! Thank you for keeping it real!!!😊
I have one huge regret. It is not buying backups of Clinique’s Angel Red lipstick. It was available year after year and then they changed the formula. The color did not translate like the original. Then I found the original in a Clinique zippered pouch that you get as a gift with purchase. It was full size tube and I will be sad when it is gone. Why can’t they just leave best sellers alone and not try to improve them?
Maybe you can take it with you and swatch lipsticks in store and try to find something comparable
@@jazwhoaskedforthis Good point! I may have to do this when I finish the tube.
Great topic. I’m guilty of buying back ups and forgetting about them. I also regret the gift with purchase makeup bags with samples. I hardly ever use them.
Great video! I’m curious, other than Stone Cold Fox (which I think is seriously perfect) what other neutral eyeshadow palettes do you consistently reach for?
For what it’s worth, I love when you deep dive into the formula of products!! I don’t skip over that part :)
This is one of the reasons I'm so grateful to you. You try things for me and then I decide if I need to get it. ❤
What a great video!!! Thank you Jen!🎉🎉🎉😂 I have spent alot of money knowing that some of these products aren't going to work! Here are my top 3 regrets:
1. Buyng the wrong shade especially (when trying to choose a shade online)
2. Falling for the Hype
3. Buying things you don't like 😂
You make some excellent points here. I have to stop myself often from buying something I don’t need. Now I will hear your voice when I am tempted 😊
All very good points. It boils down to practicing a little self-discipline, and just saying no! It really isn’t that hard, and the more you do it, the easier it gets. Truly.
I agree with you on so many points. I do avoid dupes because I really don't want to risk my eyes or skin breaking out. I buy it than I end up passing it along out of regret, I am trying very hard to not be influenced when I have products I know work and don't bother me.
My problem is buying all kinds of skin care hoping for some fabulous flaw corrector results!
Love this... it's so much about learning to know yourself and your own preferences/needs and just being true to that. Though it may take a lot of sampling before you figure it out 😁 Speaking of sampling, one thing I have liked about samples is that it's helpful to really get an idea of how long it takes to use something up. A sample bottle of perfume or shampoo or cleanser isn't a single 'serving'. For me it helped me understand how long it would reasonably take me to use up a full sized product, and helped with reducing the impulse to buy another and another...
Agreed! I’ve actually started buying sample or mini versions of products that I don’t go through very fast. I don’t wear makeup every day so it doesn’t make any sense to have full sizes of everything, especially if it’s expensive or has a shorter shelf life.
Thank you Jen! You are a beautiful soul inside and out. We all appreciate your honesty...so rare these days. God bless! ♥
I m in a small town sorta too. I notice the same thing when I go out in public, like today in a restaurant with my bestie, she and I were the only ones wearing makeup. But everywhere I go in town I notice some women wear makeup but minimally. I'll wear what I want and I don't compare my makeup wearing to others. But I definitely have noticed the same thing as you in your town. I'm also guilty of buying something due to being caught up in the hype or being influenced. I've really been trying hard to be conscious of my spending $ on things I truly am interested in or what I know I'll use consistently
Your look in this video really suit you - hair, makeup and shirt color…. Chef’s kiss!
I don't care if other people don't wear makeup. I wear what I like ! Who cares if you don't look like everyone else. It's sad to think you wear makeup that makes you fit in. ☹
I'm not saying I don't wear it...I mentioned in the video that I pick up my son from school often wearing a full face of heavy makeup. But I do get stared at sometimes and it makes me feel uncomfortable.
@@JenPhelps I just stare back and give them a huge smile.
I appreciate your help on all this stuff. I'm 60 and I like the next thing going Viral. But half of time I seem to go to ELF cosmetic because most likely dupes. Plus cheaper, so easy to get. ❤
I’ve been buying makeup of higher quality, and have less quantity overall. ❤
I was intrigued by the Haus Labs blush sticks because they look beautiful on so many people but I refuse to buy it because I don't like the glassy look on my oily skin, it's also why I stopped buying highlighters. I also stopped buying eyeshadow palettes because there's always shades I don't use and there tends to be repeat shades in most palettes (I don't need 20 of the same neutral browns). I'm much happier with single shadows because of the customization. There is a lot of good advice in this video! Of course, people can buy whatever they want but it's important that we take the time to reflect on what we actually use so that we aren't wasting money.
Great video, Jen! 😇👍💕 I can totally relate to your comment about being aware of wearing more makeup than most women in general (especially those my age) in any given setting, as I live in a small town as well, & I DEFINITELY fit that description. I pretty much always wear a full face, often including iridescent highlighter & 3 or more colors of eyeshadow with sparkly duo-chromes on my lids, whether it’s going to Walmart or to church on Sunday! ✨🤩✨But what’s interesting is that I will frequently get compliments on my makeup from both random strangers as well as people I know, & I noticed I don’t get weird looks so much these days, as I think most people are used to seeing me with the whole nine yards & they kinda’ expect it. A friend at church told me once that she could never get away with wearing colorful or sparkly makeup, but that mine always looked fabulous & I pull it off brilliantly because it fits my artistic & confident personality. I had never really considered that aspect, as I said she could certainly wear colorful makeup as much as the next person if she so desired, but she explained that by her having a more reserved personality, it would make her feel uncomfortable. I guess mindset really can play more of a role in our relationship with makeup & the choices we make regarding what we purchase/wear. 🤔💭 (But I do love wearing some neutrals too, so don’t worry!) 😉 I’m bad about purchasing backups & then I forget that I have them, & then purchase even more (especially when it comes to favorite foundation products online that often go out of stock in my shade), so I’ll end-up with tons of excess that take forever to use. Nothing like having memory like a sieve! 😂🤣😁
Love this video! Dupes really resonated with me - I’ve wasted so much money trying to dupe. I should have bought the original in most cases. It also helps realizing that I don’t need any more eyeshadow palettes or blushes…
It took me years to realize that I don’t like most lip products or foundations. I kept trying new ones thinking the right formula would magically change my mind, but I hate being able to feel stuff on my face/lips. It always felt weird to admit that because those are staples of so many people’s makeup routine. But I now know that I have like 3 lipstick formulas that I don’t hate and the occasional tinted moisturizer to just even out my skin tone a bit. No matter how pretty it looks on a UA-camr, I know that lip gloss or full-coverage foundation will just be a sensory nightmare for me and it’s an easy pass.
This is one of those necessary kick in the pants topics. I definitely can relate as I've regretted trying trendy things I know I won't use. Or like you said with foundation shades, forcing a shade just because I wanted to try the formula. And then getting a million of the same color lipstick or eyeshadow!
As someone with dry, very sensitive, mature skin, I would love a video, or even a short, listing the top 5 ingredients that should make us think twice before buying a product. Things like alcohol for dry skin or fragrance for sensitive skin. Just a thought ❤
For me, I find that cool based fuchsia leaning blue purple toned blushes are some of the only ones that will appear to be a true, cool pink on my very cool toned, fair skin tone. I can relate to buying so called cool toned pink blushes and lipsticks that look very peach! It’s really interesting how one person can think something is cool toned but on me, it’s straight up orange! The NYX Butter Blush in My Butta Half and RMS Beauty blush in Bermuda Rose look very bright in the pan but they blend out so beautifully and give that cool toned tone pop! I love these two! I have a few other cool toned more neutral blushes, but those tend to lean towards mauve, instead of that pure, bright pink that we all crave sometimes!
Blush is a lot more complicated than I imagined- but I finally think I have found cool toned options for a neutral look, a bright pop of pure color or a natural look. In each category I have at least a few! Loving the blush life lately!
Fantastic video so me at age 60 I am finally starting to just use what works for me (only watch you and a few other u tubers) you are one of my Favorites I have wasted so much money chasing the next big thing … Love all your videos Jen
Thank you so much for this video. I love de-influencing makeup. I have a HUGE makeup collection and have recently been purging everything that doesn’t work for me or I just don’t reach for. I’ve wasted sooo much money on stuff that’s not used. My daughter took some of it, but a lot ended up in the trash and it’s sad how much I’ve wasted. I’ve realized that I have a VERY warm olive skin tone, and even though cool tones are very trendy, popular and beautiful, they just don’t work for me. So I can no longer buy a cool toned palette no matter what. All cool tones look grey on me and do not look like the pan at all. I’ve learned!! I’m done buying eyeshadow palettes and blushes except in my personal very specific shades now! I’m learning about color analysis and my “personal palette” of favorite shades that actually look good on me is very small, but I’m excited about how much money I’m going to save, and I know that I will always look good from now on. 😊
Wow! Thanks for doing this. Oh I am just so guilty of a lot of those. I just love makeup, just so deeply in love!!! I love putting on & wearing makeup. I rarely buy hi-end but still...
I appreciate you immensely for being with us !
I never buy back up anymore. When it's gone, it's gone. Plus, as you mentioned, once one product is gone ~ I've already found my new fav!!
I have a PS to my long post below, I forgot the main message. Jen your points in this video really hit home and gave me ideas and guidelines to overcome my addiction. Thanks so much. I appreciate you so much and will still be watching regularly. You offer so much more than other influencers. Bless you. ❤
I’m particularly always buying mascaras because I can’t find anything I’m in love with! I cannot find d the perfect mascara! I’m old and my lasher are almost non existent so hard to find any that make them look thick and long!
I so regret buying Natasha Denona Glam when I passed through the US on my way to live in Mexico. I believe I would like the I Need a Nude palette, but the Glam palette isn't for me. I went into Sephora and bought a bunch of stuff in December 2022 that influencers were raving about AND I DIDN'T EVEN OPEN IT AND LOOK AT IT BEFORE I BOUGHT IT!!! That's a sign of being too heavily "influenced". I regret it so much because I've only used it once and I have no way to even sell it or pass it along. Ugh!
I regret the glam too, but I have repotted my favourite shades and got rid of the rest now I use it much more. I really dislike the darker shimmers and that yellow gold and I was forcing myself to use them because I felt guilty.
I regret buying things shown by young influencers - they never look the same on older skin.
Oh my goodness I do all of these things! Thank you for bringing attention to it!
I completely agree with you on everything - I made all the mistakes: backups that have expired; sale items I would not pay FP on; hyped/FOMO items that didn’t suit me; etc. Great advice!
I just went to work yesterday with a full face of makeup. Usually, I don't have time, but yesterday I did. Oh my gosh, you are so right. I felt so made up. I actually went to the bathroom and wiped most of it off. I'm not a foundation, bronzer, highlighter, or concealer girl. Just give me a little lipstick, blush, eyeshadow, mascara, and a little brow wiz, and I'm golden.
I can relate to all of this. For me, it’s buying things that looked good on my younger self, but not anymore (purple or dark eyeshadows/liner). 💜
Just don’t buy high end and you don’t have to worry about buying the dupes!! Or just watch videos before buying things!
I was nodding along to every single point. I remember making a video chatting about taking advice from people who don’t share your preferences/style/skin tone, but you brought up a lot more good points. Great video, Jen - thank you!
This so spoke to me! I never thought how much I might have bought for my fantasy self or because it’s a trend.
I started following Christina Mychas about six months before I started following you. I agree she has great content, as do her fellow podcasters Alyssa Beltempo and Signe from Use Less. I did a "Low Buy July" inspired by you and my credit score went up 30 points in 3 weeks! When I'm tempted to buy a back-up, a dupe, or the latest thing, I make myself toss something I already have - whether it's clothing, makeup or home decor. It makes me really question how badly I need it. I'm a CT girl too, but it seems most of the US is still in super casual mode. Sometimes you've just got to wear what makes you happy!
Great content! I have a select few creators that I feel like we have a similar agenda, I look to you and the handful of other creators I follow to guide me in purchase. I am a bartender who loves makeup, but I do not have the luxury of spending Tom Ford prices without an endorsement from trusted creator, with that said a few things do not apply to me like having back ups, but what resonates with me is the hype purchase. I get so excited for a product, put it in my cart and if I am able to go a week and not purchase, its about the noise and not the desire. Thank you Jen, I love how you go from color pop to Denona with honest thoughts!
What helps is looking through my makeup and asking myself how many times I've used each shade or done the looks i thought I'd get out of them. Usually it's a wake up call. What do I wear the most? You can get inspired to try new things sometimes or challenge yourself to try using every shade of a thing you have. I do love some colors so much, but do i want them on my lips or eyes? Or do i maybe want it in a garment instead? Or decor? Nail polish? Because not everything needs to be on my face lol
When all of my makeup went up in smoke, I over bought because I didn’t have a clear idea of what I wanted and needed. It wouldn’t be so bad if I knew people that I could give the makeup to when I got something that didn’t work for me but I knew would work for someone.
One practice I adopted long ago is sticking with what I know works until it doesn’t anymore or is discontinued. It’s fun (or annoying) to find a replacement, but it can be an opportunity to explore the available options if you are so inclined, have the resources, and it’s important to you. Also, if you don’t use or need a type of product very often, why have multiple choices? A drawer full of blush is pretty but completely impractical if you rarely wear blush.
I feel so convicted. 😂 I do every one of these things, and I know better. 🤦🏻♀️ As Alice in Wonderland said, “I give myself very good advice, but I very seldom follow it.”
Thanks for the reminder to do better! ❤
Ugh. Everything you say is true. I just love makeup and the next great thing! Thank you for a much needed reminder!
Great video. Thanks!
One way I keep from regretting my purchases is to only buy one color of a product. If I find that I love it, I can buy more colors or finishes later.
Not listening to my intuition about a product is invariably a mistake as is discounting past negative experience with a product or brand.
Whenever I don’t read the label first, I risk getting something I’m going to react badly to or can’t try let alone use.
I have permabanned several brands both high-end and drugstore with mishaps relating to even just one of their products. Saves me a lot of money and trouble (Rimmel's Scandaleyes mascara sent me to ER, never again)
this is such a great video idea! Totally agree on these points. At first, I did buy different products just to experiment, but once I learned what I like, I don't buy, even though I get tempted (e.g., cool toned palettes. They look beautiful, but those shades make me look like a zombie!)
I’m glad you said that about the pink blushes- they never show up pink on me either! I think we have a similar skin tone. Which blushes and shades actually show up pink on you??
I literally just cancelled my Boxycharm subscription yesterday. I realized I haven’t gotten one item I’ve loved or could even use in about a year. I end up posting them on Poshmark for a fraction of what I paid, or giving them away for free, or Storting them away thinking I’ll use it later. I love getting that cute pink box in the mail but all excitement wains after the first 60 seconds when I realize I’ve wasted another $38 on stuff I can’t use.
I’m also proud that even though I’ve been waiting for the new Givenchy powder to be released today, I only bought the mini size and not the full size. I have a full and mini size of the original, and it does not work for me, so I used some restraint and bought the mini only in hopes the new formula will work for me, without having FOMO of not having the full size. Makeup is so fun but you have to be smart, especially in this recent world of influencers, social media, and FOMO.
I love all your content you put out honestly never stop being honest and genuine, it’s really refreshing to hear your make up opinions❤❤❤. Also ps I love the top it’s really pretty and reminds me of something similar mum used to wear!❤❤❤
Before I found out I was extremely cool toned and muted/desaturated, I would buy things I saw that looked pretty and I thought I’d really like based on the look of them or hearing about them. But, since I’ve found out what works well for me, it’s helped me so much! It can stink sometimes because there’s not a ton of options that fit my specific wants BUT that saves me money too AND when I DO find things that actually do fit my specific wants I get so excited! Unlike before when 99% of the time I’d be so disappointed because it would look awful on me or the shade would look completely different on me because of my cool/desaturated skin!
For foundations not matching, it’s pretty rare for me to find a perfect match that’s fair enough, cool enough, and muted. I’ve only found 2 perfect matches. Some that are close but not perfect. So I use white, blue, and lavender mixers! Game changer! Now if I love a foundation formula but can’t get a perfect shade match, I can add some mixers to make it perfect for me!
What brand are the mixers?
What is the lavender mixer?
What is the lavender color used for, I’ve never seen that color.
@@BlingyBea it makes it more muted for me ☺️ (it helps with foundations that lean too yellow to cancel that out)
@@marianekalis1533 LA girl and Shop Miss A (AOA brand) have mixers that work really well. I haven’t found a lavender in the drops, so I have to get lavender color corrector in a tube (Nyx has one, physicians formula has one, and LA girl but there’s has a brush tip applicator so doefoot is usually easier than that)
Definitely agree with the subscription boxes! So much that I have given away from the boxes. Decided to unsubscribe and now put that money towards splurge luxury makeup. Much happier with this decision
I'm in Los Angeles...the range of no makeup to full glam is on display everyday. :) This video is spot on about makeup (and clothes). I watched all the way thru because every tip spoke to me.
Thanks for this video! I have so much makeup that I got out of curiosity and recommendations from youtubers. Now I'm taking that step back and using what I have :)