Update! My friend Lauren didn’t like the Merit lipsticks so she’s sending me Fashion and Millennial! Woohoo! My friend Dev said the Violette cream blushes have a lot of citrus fragrance so that’ll be an easy pass for me. A follower Dm’d me that the Theraface changed her life and completely eradicated her TMJ migraines so I’m comfortable buying that for myself. I was supposed to get Botox for TMJ but it’s so expensive I keep putting it off. And lastly, the rare beauty highlighter and merit set are sold out so I don’t have to worry about that anymore.
You may be interested in some of Lisa Eldridge’s reds, palazzo is lovely and bright but the formula is soft, similar to merit, then the velvets are matte and more tenacious but also comfortable. The shades themselves are nuanced and beautiful. You may like Enchantment, it’s a soft, rose of a red for those days where a pop is appropriate
Got all 3 shades of the Auric Plush Rituals recently. Not my fave sadly. They’re not as thick as I hoped. They feel like a thin lip balm. They are quite pigmented and I prefer something more sheer. Ripe is more of a hot pink than sheer red. Haze is pretty. Bare washes me out.
Wahh I keep wanting to try the Merit lipstick but the breaking off thing is my most niche pet peeve. It’s why I don’t get the Lisa Eldridge lipstick hype as both of mine basically fell apart. So bad.
Thank you for talking me out of Theraface-I have Omnilux and Ziip too so only the percussive massage feature interests me to treat TMJ. Hopefully there will be similar, less expensive products soon. Have you tried the massage rollers with metal balls? I have a Refa roller. It really helps my jaw.
if you're looking for a great powder highlighter, you may want to check out Nars Albatross. I used it for years and found it to be super pretty. Only thing is I found it hard panned easily. Wouldn't recommend swatching it with your fingers unless it's a tester. My all time fav powder highlighter though is the discontinued Too Faced Blinding By the Lights highlighter in silver hear shaped packaging, it's very pretty and reminds me of the Spotlight Charlotte Tilbury Wand.
Ooh the best holiday candle is so good! I usually buy the diffuser every year but I’m trying to save this year and I’m really missing it! Love the idea of gifting the ornament candle.
The Violette blushes have quite strong fragrance that does not fade for a long time after they are applied and that I found to be quite offensive. I wrote to them and they told me that they include synthetic as well as botanical fragrance. I'm pretty mad about it because they do not accept returns and because the blush would be great other than that (I have the Louise shade). I do like all the other Violette products that I have tried quite a lot though.
Kait I just bought the rare beauty hilighter in exhilarate and its so pretty. It took me by surprise when I walked into Sephora and it was right up front, I was not able to say no. I am glad I got it
I want that Crown Affair comb too! I also want their sage green scrunchies that I absolutely do not need 🙈 I have the RMS pressed powder highlighter and I think it is a nice blingy one…the packaging is difficult to open though on mine 🥴
Hi Kait! I believe it was me that asked Dev if you tried the Byredo liquid lip balm lipstick! I want to get one too - I’d love to hear your thoughts. It sounds right up my alley and that packaging is just so bougie b - it’s calling me! 😂❤
Super curious to swatch the rare highlight in person. Have you tried the rare beauty mascara? I adore it. Just the most perfect, separated fluttery lashes.
My wishlist: Apple Watch Kindle? Maybe Cricut maker (husband is getting this for me) Jaime Paige doodles stickers Glow recipe papaya sorbet makeup remover London Town Lakers nail polish Satin curler set Btw I have 2 of the crown affair combs, I love them. Get it. They are so cute and they feel really nice in the hair. They don’t tug.
Maybe you could take the color code from the limited edition Merit red lipstick and put that code into a custom lipstick site like Finding Ferdinand to get that perfect red?
I didn’t know there was such a think as a theraface! 🤯 I have straight up used my theragun on a low setting on my jaw before, which I’m sure was just making things worse long term.
It's your lucky (??)😉 day! The Merit set is sold out!! 🤣At least you don't have to worry about making that decision anymore. ETA - I need a dupe of that Auric lip product. The color is **perfection**, but I'm the same as you with the colored lip products in pots. If you find a color dupe, PLEASE let us know!!
Kait, you gotta break the spell on that lipstick lol you don't like the formula, it's so expensive, and I know there's a dupe out there if a formula you'd like better. Maybe try to make it with finding Ferdinand?
I just finished Plush Ritual by Auric. It felt great and smelled lovely but didn’t change my life. I think my lips are perma-dry and nothing really helps on a long term basis. I did use the jade spatula more than I thought.
I tried Plush and ended up throwing it away - which I almost never do. It dried my lips out. I also like thick lip products (ex. Laniege, Vaseline) and need intense hydration/occlusion.
@@StateofKait I have the OG plush ritual and I really like it. Idk if I’d like it pigmented tho but I don’t think the formula is drying it’s very comfortable and saved my lips a few weeks ago after a particularly aggressive makeout session lmao
Speaking of White Lotus, something on my holiday list is the season 1 soundtrack on vinyl, but it doesn't come out until the end of January! 😩Maybe this time next year they'll finally have season 2 available, haha. I have a VERY random wish list that includes a really nice memory foam cushion for my desk chair (since I work from home), some art supplies, and a cordless vacuum. Beauty-wise I keep looking at that Gucci eyeshadow palette that is way overpriced but soooo pretty. Trying to bring less *stuff* into my apartment, though... I'd much rather have experiences, meals, date nights, that sort of thing if someone is generously giving me a gift!
So I had been eyeing those headbands forever. My husband snores like a train and we weren't able to sleep together. He shelled out WAY too much for the Bose sleep buds that were a HUGE disappointment. Of all of the products that needed their noise cancelling technology, they didn't include it in the sleep buds. 🤷 So during Amazon's sale I bought one of these headbands for under $15 and Never.... Looked... Back! I later bought a second one for travel for under $13. It has been the best purchase of 2022 for me BY FAR! I only wish I would have bought it sooner.
Please let me be a cautionary tale about overuse of those headband-style sleep headphones! I used them for months, until I finally realized that wearing them night after night had WORN THE TOP/FRONT PART OF MY HAIR COMPLETELY OFF. I am now going through the awkward and slow regrowth period, which has been 100x worse than any bangs grow-out I’d ever endured. I’m not saying not to use them (because they really are great). I’m just saying to be vigilant about early signs of your hair wearing away. It was truly tragic (and also kind of hilarious).
I’ve been putting off my jaw botox for a long time because I can’t find a practitioner that understands EDS. Sadly my connective tissue disease doesn’t allow me to book regular practitioners since out skin and collagen are different than normal people :/
Kackie also reviewed the shade Fashion from Merit. I have it and was disappointed, the pigmentation is inconsistent and can’t really be blotted. If you get the lipstick though, I hope you enjoy it! Also Saks Fifth Ave is having a Beauty sale and the Byredo vinyl lipstick you mention is on sale!
i think the Rare beauty highlighter looks pretty bad, very textured and more of an eyeshadow. if you want a more glossy powder highlighter, the Nars ones are great. my all time favourite is the Hourglass Metallic strobe trio, but it was limited edition and their permanent Strobe lighting powder is't the same formula.
Update! My friend Lauren didn’t like the Merit lipsticks so she’s sending me Fashion and Millennial! Woohoo!
My friend Dev said the Violette cream blushes have a lot of citrus fragrance so that’ll be an easy pass for me.
A follower Dm’d me that the Theraface changed her life and completely eradicated her TMJ migraines so I’m comfortable buying that for myself. I was supposed to get Botox for TMJ but it’s so expensive I keep putting it off.
And lastly, the rare beauty highlighter and merit set are sold out so I don’t have to worry about that anymore.
6:05 Kait: You might want to check out Burberry's lipstick in "Military Red"
I definitely notice that you've been implementing more bold lip colors into your makeup and it looks so good!
Oh thank you!
You may be interested in some of Lisa Eldridge’s reds, palazzo is lovely and bright but the formula is soft, similar to merit, then the velvets are matte and more tenacious but also comfortable. The shades themselves are nuanced and beautiful. You may like Enchantment, it’s a soft, rose of a red for those days where a pop is appropriate
I totally support buying a fancy comb! My handmade Swiss comb is something like 20 years old and feels nice to use every single time!
Got all 3 shades of the Auric Plush Rituals recently. Not my fave sadly. They’re not as thick as I hoped. They feel like a thin lip balm. They are quite pigmented and I prefer something more sheer. Ripe is more of a hot pink than sheer red. Haze is pretty. Bare washes me out.
Thank you for talking me out of buying them!
Merit makes my favorite highlighter!
I have Cava and would highly recommend it!
That red Merit lipstick is really pretty and leans warm, and I think it would be good on you. I did a TikTok video showing it on me.
Wahh I keep wanting to try the Merit lipstick but the breaking off thing is my most niche pet peeve. It’s why I don’t get the Lisa Eldridge lipstick hype as both of mine basically fell apart. So bad.
Love Symphonique! it’s very cozy, slightly nutty and sweet but also woodsy. has an apple cider/cinnamon vibe to it.
Yay, I bought it when I purchased the Byredo liquid lip!
@@StateofKait 6:05 You might want to check out Burberry's lipstick in "Military Red No. 109"
Thank you for talking me out of Theraface-I have Omnilux and Ziip too so only the percussive massage feature interests me to treat TMJ. Hopefully there will be similar, less expensive products soon. Have you tried the massage rollers with metal balls? I have a Refa roller. It really helps my jaw.
Girl!!! That byredo candle!!!! I may need that as well!!!
Will review soon! I bought it :)
@@StateofKait come through, queen!!!
if you're looking for a great powder highlighter, you may want to check out Nars Albatross. I used it for years and found it to be super pretty. Only thing is I found it hard panned easily. Wouldn't recommend swatching it with your fingers unless it's a tester. My all time fav powder highlighter though is the discontinued Too Faced Blinding By the Lights highlighter in silver hear shaped packaging, it's very pretty and reminds me of the Spotlight Charlotte Tilbury Wand.
Ooh the best holiday candle is so good! I usually buy the diffuser every year but I’m trying to save this year and I’m really missing it! Love the idea of gifting the ornament candle.
My order just came and it smells sooooooooo good
Yes please review the liquid lipstick!!!
I suggest the MOB Beauty powder highlight.
The Violette blushes have quite strong fragrance that does not fade for a long time after they are applied and that I found to be quite offensive. I wrote to them and they told me that they include synthetic as well as botanical fragrance. I'm pretty mad about it because they do not accept returns and because the blush would be great other than that (I have the Louise shade). I do like all the other Violette products that I have tried quite a lot though.
Ahhhh good to know
Kait I just bought the rare beauty hilighter in exhilarate and its so pretty. It took me by surprise when I walked into Sephora and it was right up front, I was not able to say no. I am glad I got it
I want that Crown Affair comb too! I also want their sage green scrunchies that I absolutely do not need 🙈 I have the RMS pressed powder highlighter and I think it is a nice blingy one…the packaging is difficult to open though on mine 🥴
"I like my lip products like I like my men" 😂
Literally LOL’d
6:05 Kait: You might want to check out Burberry's lipstick in "Military Red"
Hi Kait! I believe it was me that asked Dev if you tried the Byredo liquid lip balm lipstick! I want to get one too - I’d love to hear your thoughts. It sounds right up my alley and that packaging is just so bougie b - it’s calling me! 😂❤
I bought it!
@@StateofKait yay - which shade? Thanks!!! ❤️💗
Hi girl 👋🏼 the pressure is ON right now if kait spent her coins and hates this 😅😅
@@devanjesmer 🤣😂💗❤️💗
@@devanjesmer bahahahhaahha if I hate it it's going straight to youuuuuuuu
Super curious to swatch the rare highlight in person. Have you tried the rare beauty mascara? I adore it. Just the most perfect, separated fluttery lashes.
No I haven’t! If it’s not a tubing mascara that’s why. I just use tubing formulas
I also bought two more Byredo lip vinyls today 🫠
When you showed the missoma earrings I did a double take because I thought they were the ones you were wearing 😂 fabulous video as always ❤
My wishlist:
Apple Watch
Kindle? Maybe
Cricut maker (husband is getting this for me)
Jaime Paige doodles stickers
Glow recipe papaya sorbet makeup remover
London Town Lakers nail polish
Satin curler set
Btw I have 2 of the crown affair combs, I love them. Get it. They are so cute and they feel really nice in the hair. They don’t tug.
Ooooo I love London Town polishes! They’ll be in my best of 2022 videos
Maybe you could take the color code from the limited edition Merit red lipstick and put that code into a custom lipstick site like Finding Ferdinand to get that perfect red?
I like the way you think
I think the rare beauty highlighter is gorgeous. And blinding. I think it's smooth, like silky smooth. But I do not think it's "smoothing".
You made my Christmas shopping so easy!
Haha we said no presents this year! You can’t sneak any in!
I didn’t know there was such a think as a theraface! 🤯 I have straight up used my theragun on a low setting on my jaw before, which I’m sure was just making things worse long term.
Hahahahahah I’ve done that too!
It's your lucky (??)😉 day! The Merit set is sold out!! 🤣At least you don't have to worry about making that decision anymore. ETA - I need a dupe of that Auric lip product. The color is **perfection**, but I'm the same as you with the colored lip products in pots. If you find a color dupe, PLEASE let us know!!
Kait, you gotta break the spell on that lipstick lol you don't like the formula, it's so expensive, and I know there's a dupe out there if a formula you'd like better. Maybe try to make it with finding Ferdinand?
Not sure if you heard the part of the video but I said I really like the formula in the l’avenue shade. It’s great
I just finished Plush Ritual by Auric. It felt great and smelled lovely but didn’t change my life. I think my lips are perma-dry and nothing really helps on a long term basis. I did use the jade spatula more than I thought.
I love your sweater where is it from? Also this video had such a cozy vibe I LOVED it!
Aw thanks, it's old from Revolve
You mentioned that you figured out some camera settings and I just want to see this video looks great!
So funny, this isn’t the video with the good setting! Haha. So thank you! The good lighting will start in Friday’s video
@@StateofKait I don’t care! You look great in every video!
@@Daimaomao awwwww, you're so sweet. Thanks 😘
I tried Plush and ended up throwing it away - which I almost never do. It dried my lips out. I also like thick lip products (ex. Laniege, Vaseline) and need intense hydration/occlusion.
Ordering those headphones, STAT! Great idea for those who don’t want to wake their partner when we have insomnia at 3am.
Hi Kait! Can I ask what eyeshadow you’re wearing? It’s so pretty! Lovely video as always!!!❤
Kaja's eyeshadow trio in spiked ginger! I'm posting a reel applying all three shades tomorrow :)
JUSTICE FOR ORANGE BLUSH LOL
Neverrrrrrrrrrrr. It makes me look so dull!
@@StateofKait I have the OG plush ritual and I really like it. Idk if I’d like it pigmented tho but I don’t think the formula is drying it’s very comfortable and saved my lips a few weeks ago after a particularly aggressive makeout session lmao
@@hautemesstom HAHAHAHAHAHAAHH that is what we call a real wear test. If it saves makeout lips it's gotta be good
Speaking of White Lotus, something on my holiday list is the season 1 soundtrack on vinyl, but it doesn't come out until the end of January! 😩Maybe this time next year they'll finally have season 2 available, haha. I have a VERY random wish list that includes a really nice memory foam cushion for my desk chair (since I work from home), some art supplies, and a cordless vacuum. Beauty-wise I keep looking at that Gucci eyeshadow palette that is way overpriced but soooo pretty. Trying to bring less *stuff* into my apartment, though... I'd much rather have experiences, meals, date nights, that sort of thing if someone is generously giving me a gift!
WHOA now I want the White Lotus vinyl sound track too
@@StateofKait RIGHT??
What is the lipstick you are wearing? So pretty!
Chantecaille's lip chic in ceylon!
So I had been eyeing those headbands forever. My husband snores like a train and we weren't able to sleep together. He shelled out WAY too much for the Bose sleep buds that were a HUGE disappointment. Of all of the products that needed their noise cancelling technology, they didn't include it in the sleep buds. 🤷 So during Amazon's sale I bought one of these headbands for under $15 and Never.... Looked... Back! I later bought a second one for travel for under $13. It has been the best purchase of 2022 for me BY FAR! I only wish I would have bought it sooner.
No way, that’s awesome! Jon also snores a lot, I have to sleep with a noise machine and ear plugs
What’s on your eyes in this video?? So pretty
Could Mimi from Westman Atelier be similar to Violette Louise?
Yes, they look so similar! But I didn't like that formula, it was so dewy and faded in 5 minutes
Please let me be a cautionary tale about overuse of those headband-style sleep headphones! I used them for months, until I finally realized that wearing them night after night had WORN THE TOP/FRONT PART OF MY HAIR COMPLETELY OFF. I am now going through the awkward and slow regrowth period, which has been 100x worse than any bangs grow-out I’d ever endured. I’m not saying not to use them (because they really are great). I’m just saying to be vigilant about early signs of your hair wearing away. It was truly tragic (and also kind of hilarious).
Wow, I’m so sorry you experienced that
UGH I WANT POP SO BAD. Also pls get La fete and just send me the mascara you need aperitif!!
It’s freaking sold out now!!!! Aperitif will never be miiiiiiine 😭😭😭😭😭
🤣I created a 2nd account to use the 20% at sephora too
Gotta do what we gotta do!
Regarding clenching and grinding Next time you get Botox get your jawline injected too. It has worked wonders for me !!!
I’ve been putting off my jaw botox for a long time because I can’t find a practitioner that understands EDS. Sadly my connective tissue disease doesn’t allow me to book regular practitioners since out skin and collagen are different than normal people :/
@@StateofKait okay. Sorry to hear that. I figured you already knew about it getting it in your jaw. Good luck and happy holidays
@@gcal65 you too!
Kackie also reviewed the shade Fashion from Merit. I have it and was disappointed, the pigmentation is inconsistent and can’t really be blotted. If you get the lipstick though, I hope you enjoy it!
Also Saks Fifth Ave is having a Beauty sale and the Byredo vinyl lipstick you mention is on sale!
I swatched the rare beauty highlighter and it was nowhere near as pretty as haus labs moonstone or colourpop flexitarian
ooooooo I'll look into Haus Labs
i think the Rare beauty highlighter looks pretty bad, very textured and more of an eyeshadow. if you want a more glossy powder highlighter, the Nars ones are great. my all time favourite is the Hourglass Metallic strobe trio, but it was limited edition and their permanent Strobe lighting powder is't the same formula.
The Nars ones looked super chunky on me for some reason! It was SO weird
@@StateofKait oh, that's too bad.
That color is Rose, Tan with a pinky tone.