People's misplaced expectations in reviews drive me NUTS. Can't tell you how many times I see people complain about CREAM LIPSTICKS not being "transfer-proof" lol my god
I remember seeing someone complain about a hydrating products first ingredient being water. I was blown away. I forget what exactly it was but it was supposed to be water.
I agree 100%. Still, I also think that misleading marketing and shady reviews have a thing to play. As careful as one wants to be with the products, sometimes you just can't read every single label 👋
There was a face mask with a lot of bad reviews saying "I only left it on for 10 or 15 minutes and it burned my face" The instructions were to leave it on for 3-5 minutes. This was many years back and it was my Favorite of all time but I haven't seen it in years and I blame those people.
Sephora makes these great moisturizing foot masks (they’re essentially just lotion in disposable socks). There are so many reviewers that say that they’re disappointed the foot masks didn’t exfoliate… It feels like it’s getting harder and harder to find honest reviews from knowledge people!
@@YeaNo. most products, hydrating or not, have water as a first ingredient, that's very common. I too hate it when people complain about something they obviously know not a lot about.
I don’t trust Sephora reviews because I remember reading one where someone said they gave this product 1 star solely because it was sold out. The rating system is flawed.
People also leave negative reviews when something is discontinued, even when they love the product. One of the hardest things to sift through is when a product goes through a formula change, and there are older glowing reviews, then newer negative reviews, or the other way around-like the average amount of stars is low, but all the new reviews are 5 star because the product changed for the better.
It was at Ulta but the review that sticks in my head is someone buying the fenty blotting roll and saying that it's a terrible blotting paper but it makes a good rolling paper and they gave it like five stars.
I think you need to do this experiment with Ulta. Because they’ve got drugstore items, I guarantee you that you can build a whole face with items that are 2 stars and below. But I also bet you could find at least one product in there that’s actually decent. I think people are more critical with cheaper makeup that doesn’t have the sort of brand loyalty attached. And when you spend 45 bucks on something, it can be harder to admit it’s hot garbage. 😂
I totally agree. I think the only way to really have an unbiased review would be a “blind” test, for people to not know what brand they’re using. Of course the logistics of making that happen are a bit unrealistic. But yes, folks will be way more loyal to their ridiculously overpriced CT eyeshadow quad than a less expensive product. God forbid they admit that they way overpaid just because of brand name and fancy packaging. Charlotte thanks y’all for her new house in Tuscany!!! 😂
I’m pretty sure the mlm lipstick was called Lipsense. My friend sold it and got upset when I tried it and told her I thought it smelled like nail polish. They also had a liquid eyeshadow that would burn your eyelids. Fun times.
Yep - Lipsense by Senegence. I got some of them to help out a couple of friends before I really learned how terrible MLMs were and became staunchly against them. It burned going on and was sticky. It lasted but you could always feel it on your lips. I actually just threw them all in the trash a couple weeks ago. I hadn't worn them in years.
@@kelliintexas3575 nope. Avon and Mary Kay absolutely are MLMs. I'm not falling for your propaganda. Mary Kay is actually one of the worst. Go check out Pink Truth.
Oh my goodness we can see your real skin!!!! Tysm for not using crazy lighting and filters. We can actually see what the product is doing on the skin! Perfect way to review
people forget they should buy products tailored to their skin needs 😭😂😂 my fave spf has bad reviews because "it's sticky" "feels heavy on oily skin" and it's for normal to dry skin🤦🏻♀️
TY for letting us know when packaging would be difficult for people with arthritis or poor fine motor skills. I have severe arthritis in both my hands so I definitely appreciate when you let us know💖
The biggest problems with makeup reviews is not everyone is an expert and skin prep is so important before applying your makeup. If you apply makeup on a dry or uneven canvas you can’t expect your complexion to look flawless lol
Don't even get me started on reviews left by people who randomly mixed clay-based, silica-based and oil products. Naturally, nothing works for them, so they bash good products.
That Tarte creaseless concealer gets a lot of hate. I actually really love it as a person with very dry skin. I don’t use it for everything, but it’s great under the eyes or anywhere I’m experiencing dryness. It does crease around my crows feet - which normally I do not crease there at all…. So I use a thinner more brightening concealer for areas like that. There is no single concealer that works for everything on everyone. Different formulas have different applications.
I have very dry under eyes and it is my favorite. It does take a minute to "set". I only use a dot, like Jen. People who start with a big triangle probably do have creasing, it's just too much. I also agree that where you live makes a difference in how makeup performs... as someone who moved from the Vegas area to the Seattle area
I like it too! I think the shape tape concealer is better, but I've bought the creaseless one when they've been sold out of my shade, and I've found if you use it sparingly, it actually does a great job!
I LOVE that tarte concealer!! I am 55 with very dry under eyes. Use only a small amount, works best with being blended in with a warm finger or a damp sponge. I think more people would like it if they use less product, not the huge swipes that many CZcams creators use
I second this. I have been using it for years on my mature skin AND living in a very dry climate. At my age, nothing will be "creaseless". I tried all of the concealers and this was definitely the winner.
46:30 it is perfectly OK with me that you don’t spend $30 of your hard earned money for magnetic lashes! I had a terrible experience with magnetic liner and I always get nervous watching people try it. Some of the liner dripped into my eye and while that wouldn’t be a huge deal for a regular liner, for a magnetic liner, it was a nightmare! I had to be rushed to an emergency eye doctor where they treated me for chemical burns to my eye.
Thank you for sharing this. I already have eye problems and this would be a nightmare for me. As someone who acquired vision impairment as an adult I cannot emphasise enough how precious your eyes are and people abuse them so much with many beauty treatments.
@@blondesense1708 I am glad my story helped you. I was very traumatized. I can’t take the risk. It is just too dangerous. I have seen many people online have no problem at all with them, but I just can’t. For me, it isn’t that much of a problem to take the extra step to glue the lashes to my eye, if I really want it that bad.
The tarte concealer is best used by rubbing ring fingers together to warm up. It melts into the skin with the warmth of your skin. Then followed by lightly buffing with brush to make sure all is buffed and pressed in well. Finish setting with the a talc-free powder.
I read sephora reviews to determine if I might want to buy an item. Lots of times people won't like it but do explain why. If it's not a deal breaker for me, or if they talk about their skin type being a factor I pay attention. If the review trashes the brand or the product for 0 reasons I disregard the review. I've found some surprising HGs this way.
I had so high hopes going in at the beginning but your mid-day check-in was just hilarious! I don't know why I find bad makeup products so entertaining but I loved your honest, unfiltered review!
@@mandyschelldorf7448 - I used to work for them at events (Southern Christmas Show, Southern Women’s Show) and different malls in North and South Carolina, so I am biased, just a little. Lol
I bought a lot of Lipsense (the MLM you're referring to) before I found out more about MLMs. There were pros and cons but I loved that it lasted 12 hours on me (you had to apply a gloss on top). When I got pregnant though, I was nauseous all day and the smell of the product turned me off. But yes, definitely sticky if you don't regularly apply the gloss on top!
Yeah I’d say many times people don’t read fully how something supposed to work. Like I’ll be shaking my head when I read reviews there even Ulta. Like no it wasn’t meant for dry skin … no it didn’t say it was to blur 😆 also there’s so many different platforms that send the products out for reviews now so that’s hard too
I don't trust Sephora reviews because they keep deleting my negative reviews! I leave 1 star, they don't even tell me they're never going to post it or they come back and delete it later. That's why you can't find really low-rated stuff. They're lying. Also, is it bad that I kind of love that you hate the same lipstick issues I hate?? NO STICKY! STICKY BAD!
I hate how people don't look or read how much product is in it. They get it and they freak out. I always look and compare the amounts with prices. Look at reviews look at the photos. Don't go on leaving a review bc it's smaller than what u expected. It drives me nuts.
I love that creaseless concealer. It works consistently on my very inconsistent skin. With a variety of skincare products. It certainly creases less than all the others I am not allergic to.
I would love if sites like ulta or Sephora do what Reddit does that way you know what's ever up voted the most is at the top was the highest rated and the lowest up votes is the worst and their should be human verification because some Sephora reviews are definitely from bots
I've been using the Glamnetic lashes and liner for a bit now. My biggest gripe with the liner is that the product flow is inconsistent. Some days, the pen is working, and others are a fight because it's kind of dry difficult to get a good line. Maybe it's the magnetic formula since I have had this with nearly every pen. I have tried other magnetic pens and didn't have as much of the problem. And if you really are inclined to try the lashes, the brand site has sales constantly, and you can usually get several styles for 50% off (or more).
Thanks for the feedback. I'm new to magnetic lashes and trying to find a liner that works for me. What's your favorite magnetic liner? Thanks in advance 😊
@@pam1905 liner unfortunately seems to be specific to the lash brand (I have not fully tested this but I have had nominally played but haven't yet found anything to be interchangeable)Eyelure is best for the price that has a pen version. As far as liner in general, Velour has the best hold/ease of use, it's just a learning curve because it's not a pen. I would like the Glamnetic more if the pen wasn't finicky as they have a lot more subtle styles than other brands.
I have magnetic lashes. They came with a really goopy liner that I have a hard time applying. I do better with a traditional pencil or pen type liner. I recently bought the magnetic liner you reviewed but am awaiting on arrival. I am anxious to see if it really holds the lashes on. Thanks for reviewing these products!
Maybelline has a version of that lipstick, the Vinyl Ink, and it has a lot of the same reviews! In fact Kat from kitschsnitch did a review that dropped today too.
I think the bb cream, the first product you used made your skin look really pretty, I can't afford to pay that for a tiny product but I do really like the look of it.
Try the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind 10 in 1. I use a pea size amount and my fingers. It dries down almost velvety. Don't use it as a moisturizer like it says you can, though. I have very oily skin, so it doesn't stay matte very long, but the light coverage does. It's $10 at the drugstore and I think there's more product in it. I've gone through 2 tubes and have another opened.
Oh man, this eye look took me straight back to high school and early adulthood. This purplish and metallic eye look is so similar to one of the 3 pan little shadows, there was a blue version, brown, and pink. Purple and pinks were my 'thing' it was part of who I was, I still lean into deep berry and purple tones. Go figure. lol
Ye gods, Jen! Showing us that photo took guts. If it were me I would be rage crying. But my biggest take away today is just how far you'll go to help us not buy crap. You're a treasure!
49:48 yes there was an MLM who had a lip product like that. I didn't know at the time it was an MLM but since being into anti MLM stuff I learned lol it was called senegence lipsense
I reeeeeally loved this style of video! If only more reviews on CZcams could be this honest and thorough! Lipsense is the one you were thinking of. It had a base that dried to your lips and then you used a gloss to keep it from being sticky. I tried adding gloss to the Lady Gaga one (2nd time I used it) to see if it helped…it didn’t. I returned it! Hated it too!
I love the length of this video. The longer the video, for me, the better 😌 I absolutely subscribed and I’m hyped to binge your videos as this is the first one I have seen before 😊 You’re personality is refreshing and I love how rational and logical you are in describing and communicating :3
The MLM I think you were thinking of was LipSense by Senegence. They looked beautiful (did settle into the lines of the lips), also a pain in the butt to apply because of the directions. Lasted five-ever…however was HELL to remove even with their remover thing. Oh and it also destroyed your lips and sucked the life out of them. Also overpriced and as all MLMs are, predatory garbage
The MLM is lip sense. SO dry but it does last ALL day if you don't mind having dry, shedding, cracked lips... I refuse to put a dime of my money into MLMs though. It's a shame cuz I love color street nail strips 😒
If you haven't, try Dashing Diva. Last I checked you can get them at Ulta. No MLM.association (unlike Incoco which is the same company as Color Street) :)
Also my daughter and I had a phase of magnetic lashes, we noticed we did better with the smaller tubes of the liners because larger tubes dried out quickly. And it was annoying to realize the liner was completely useless 😑
Great video as always Jen! It’s always crazy to me how much people hate that Tarte Creaseless Concealer, it’s been my absolute favorite for years! It’s probably because my skin is so dry. It’s also perfect for concealing red spots/pimples because the coverage is great and it doesn’t create that dry crusty texture on top
I'm glad it works for somebody, because on my oily skin it wrinkles and separates like nobody's business! (I got it as a sample, so I'm not too fussed about it)
I actually love that concealer, in part because I have been able to get a good shade match (I'm very, very pale and don't like wearing foundation). I put it on and blend it under my eyes, apply it to other places on my face, and then blend the creased part under my eyes again before putting powder on. I realize most folks probably don't like doing that extra step, but I've found that if I do that, it doesn't crease throughout the day.
I have used the Glamnetics eyeliner and lashes. While it's hard to remove it, it's better to use micellar water. However, it's best not to use the remover as soon as you apply it. I found that applying the water to a cotton pad, hold it for 30 seconds and then swipe it away, it comes off pretty easy.
Hey Jen! I buy a white buttondown shirt every year or so and wear it while I'm applying new-to-me makeup. Especially for liquid foundation/base/sunscreens and liquid blushes, bronzers and lipcolors. I buy cheap; the men's shirt section at Goodwill usually has at least one that fits and will work. Perfect test for fallout from powder products, too! Also it's a good test for laundry detergents and stain removers. Never wear a favorite on camera if you're going to be applying makeup. Dark Heather Gray works well for those makeup days! PS That concealer did nothing for the darkness under your eyes. Maybe you should try a color corrector before the concealer -? Or maybe it's just the image on my phone screen?
This is genius. I’ll definitely pick one up when I go thrifting. I’m vision impaired and have ruined so many clothes! Obviously it’s a bad idea to wear fancy clothes before makeup, but ruining work clothes or nice pjs sucks too.
The Tarte concealer is my absolute favorite and has been since I was 22 years old (10+ year title). I feel like the majority of the poor reviews are due to user error. The trick is to put it where you want it, and LET IT SIT on your skin for 1-3 minutes (I normally put on lash primer & mascara in the interim). After a few minutes, pounce it into your skin with a sponge. Then complete the rest of your makeup and come back to the concealer at the end, pat away the creases, and set. It will initially crease (as all concealers do on women 30+) but if you tap it out and immediately set it, it will remain creaseless all day. Sometimes I don't even set it (after initially patting it out) and it still doesn't crease on me throughout the day (I have very dry skin).
or as other people are saying, tap it in with your fingers. the warmth of your fingers helps blend out the product beautfully. Definitely wouldn't recommend a brush though.
I actually LIKE the tarte creaseless concealer. I wear minimal makeup daily and save the glam stuff for speacial occasions What i like about it is if you use a MINIMAL amount - and a small amount goes a long way! - it is the glowiest, beautifuly smooth, creaseless undereye concealer i own Just brightens my face amd makes my undereyes look so fresg
A lot of times people aren't using the products correctly either. Like you can't pack powder on a foundation and expect it to not crease or look not powdery. Make it make sense.
The mlm I believe you’re talking about is Lipsense by Senegence. I personally like it and still wear it. I’ve tried other long lasting and I’ve noticed the differences so I tend to go back to my lipsense. I’m not exclusive to it, I wear lots of different lip brands and products. I’ve noticed as I’ve gotten older (I’m 41 soon to be 42) my face needs and likes have changed. I’ve never trusted the reviews because I feel like people don’t always read the instructions and post complaints that make no sense. Also I’ve been on the hunt for a new mascara, apparently at 40 my eyes just started to tear more and I have major mascara running issues, including waterproof. I’m a desperate person looking for a good mascara!
Great video! Love how you included cleansing...I can't live without my Makeup Eraser...I have at least 10 LOL. Looking forward to the Ulta Version of this!
You might be interested in the new spring Sephora lip kit… full size Charlotte Tilbury thick and sticky gloss, rare beauty liner in Fun, Nars Laguna shiny balm, @ Clinique’s black honey. I love minis for my handbag!
darn, i love the Tarte creaseless concealer!!! yeah def not creaseless, but the coverage is so good. And I agree, applying it with a sponge the way you did is the way to go!
Cheap alternative to dampening or mixing medium...a very tiny amount of most regular eye drops - not a full drop, just dampen the brush. High impact, and a bottle lasts forever...
I had some of the Lipsecse products - with that one you did three thin layers of the lip colour (letting it dry for about 5 seconds between each layer) and then you topped it with one of their glosses. It was quite drying on it's own (without the gloss) but wasn't bad overall for me. I did like mixing colours - two layers this, one layer that etc. as it helped me work out what tones worked for my colouring.
I look at the 3 star reviews for any product I buy, not just at Sephora. Most 3 star reviews seem more balanced. Then I determine if their reason for not liking a product applies to me.
The best magnetic lashes I've found is the Model Rock one's. The magnets are so teeny tiny and so many along the band. And the liner is easy to use black as black and easy removal.
Yeah there was a lipstick a few years back that everyone on CZcams was trying, which had similar instructions to the Haus labs one. I remember that you had to reapply a sealant after eating oily foods
oh my gosh Jen ten out ten for your ability to be able to try these awful products as i know i truly couldn’t, but i must say you deserve a gold award for the punishment your poor face from these dreadful products , i truly thank you for testing these so called products for us , but don’t put yourself through this too often save your skin and your sanctity ! ,but laughing aside no please don’t do this too often as your skin will bite you back ! but a big thank you for all your efforts my love liz xxxx and an extra hug for the pain !
I can tell you that the Glamnetic lashes/liquid liner are the best I have ever tried. Highly recommend them. I'm going to try the liner pen next time. Totally worth it !
Can't decide which is worse, people not reading the directions/descriptions or people reviewing BEFORE they try them. Ugh, I've read so many 5 star reviews saying something like "Just ordered this today. Can't wait to try it!!!".
I’ll watch anything you post. Your vlogs are the only vlogs I watch and enjoy. You truly have a knack for them. See how when you listen to your gut somehow everything, even the unexpected falls right into place??
I love the Benifit California Kissing colourbalm. Doesn't get good reviews either because of the word balm. They say it gives to much colour payoff to be a balm... But if you judge it for what it does, I think it's a lovely product. So for reviews I think it's important to use different sources: online reviews on different platforms, content creators, your own experience...
I find that the minis that have a separate listing always get much lower ratings than the full size of the same product. I guess people like to rate the value not the product
I loved the Benefit powder years ago. It fell off when Benefit changed the formula. I used it as my foundation, and under my eyes w/ out concealer. It looked amazing and was easy to apply. I used the enclosed sponge and brush. It suited my skin extremely well. With the new formula, I can’t achieve the same look. It doesn’t give me the same coverage, and looks cakey. Now I use it as a light powder over my liquid foundation. My disappointment is real.
The atomic shake on me was weightless and not sticky at all with a thin layer at first BUT once I got it wet from either eating or anything else it got sticky
I don’t really trust Sephora reviews because there are so many where people obviously don’t understand what the product is supposed to do or how to use it. Or people will review things they haven’t actually tried. I used to use that Tarte BB cream, I have super oily skin so it worked well for me. My only complaint and the reason I stopped buying it is because the shade selection is not great and I had to buy two shades and mix them together to get a decent shade match.
The tarte bb cream works well for my combination mature skin when topped with Laura Geller balance and bright foundation. It is quite a unique product and is a better value when purchasing full size
I love seeing where test expecially and eyeshadows I feel like we get so many eyeshadow reviews but nobody says if they last a long time or I think Kris or if you end up with a disco ball on your face or not I love that you do a end of the day check in whenever you do reviews I think it is so important
Love the interesting take on the primer/mascara duo. If someone typically has flaking and smudging how would they know it was caused by this duo? Looking forward to your reviews on these products once they have been tested with other combinations.
Supreme Nudes is one of my all time favourite palettes. I bought Supreme Mauves and it was the first palette I ever returned. Super dry, some have barely any pigment and there about only 3 shades that worked ok but not long lasting. I was extremely disappointed. 100% agree with the reviews on this one from personal experience
I’ve got the KVD eyeshadow primer. I got it when it first came out. It’s more for natural looks. It’s super sticky and I suspect all reviewers didn’t follow directions. A little goes a very long way. It creases because they used far too much. It’s not really one I grab because I don’t generally do natural eyeshadow looks.
What gets me is when you read reviews of anything ordered online and sent to you, and the bad review is because of shipping issues. Not because of a flaw with the actual product. Or the other one i've seen is a bad review because of bad customer service.
I wanted to love all of the Milk mascaras. They go on so nice BUT all of them have the worst flakes. I’d spend most of the day fishing out pieces of black from my eyeballs.
I use the tarte creaseless concealer, I apply it thinly and set it with powder, I don't tend to crease but my skin is a little dry and I like putting a little in hollow areas without powder for luminosity. Maybe people apply too much.
I bought that KVD primer b/c of Manny's video (it was sponsored and disclosed) but I HATED it. It messed up my eyeshadow look and made my oily lids a freaking mess!
People's misplaced expectations in reviews drive me NUTS. Can't tell you how many times I see people complain about CREAM LIPSTICKS not being "transfer-proof" lol my god
I remember seeing someone complain about a hydrating products first ingredient being water. I was blown away. I forget what exactly it was but it was supposed to be water.
I agree 100%. Still, I also think that misleading marketing and shady reviews have a thing to play. As careful as one wants to be with the products, sometimes you just can't read every single label 👋
There was a face mask with a lot of bad reviews saying "I only left it on for 10 or 15 minutes and it burned my face" The instructions were to leave it on for 3-5 minutes. This was many years back and it was my Favorite of all time but I haven't seen it in years and I blame those people.
Sephora makes these great moisturizing foot masks (they’re essentially just lotion in disposable socks). There are so many reviewers that say that they’re disappointed the foot masks didn’t exfoliate… It feels like it’s getting harder and harder to find honest reviews from knowledge people!
@@YeaNo. most products, hydrating or not, have water as a first ingredient, that's very common. I too hate it when people complain about something they obviously know not a lot about.
I don’t trust Sephora reviews because I remember reading one where someone said they gave this product 1 star solely because it was sold out.
The rating system is flawed.
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Or 5 stars saying "Can't wait to try!" Or 1 star, but the review is glowing. I just don't get people.
@@mmt2667 yep that too. Or sponsored reviews.
People also leave negative reviews when something is discontinued, even when they love the product. One of the hardest things to sift through is when a product goes through a formula change, and there are older glowing reviews, then newer negative reviews, or the other way around-like the average amount of stars is low, but all the new reviews are 5 star because the product changed for the better.
It was at Ulta but the review that sticks in my head is someone buying the fenty blotting roll and saying that it's a terrible blotting paper but it makes a good rolling paper and they gave it like five stars.
I think you need to do this experiment with Ulta. Because they’ve got drugstore items, I guarantee you that you can build a whole face with items that are 2 stars and below.
But I also bet you could find at least one product in there that’s actually decent. I think people are more critical with cheaper makeup that doesn’t have the sort of brand loyalty attached. And when you spend 45 bucks on something, it can be harder to admit it’s hot garbage. 😂
I totally agree. I think the only way to really have an unbiased review would be a “blind” test, for people to not know what brand they’re using. Of course the logistics of making that happen are a bit unrealistic. But yes, folks will be way more loyal to their ridiculously overpriced CT eyeshadow quad than a less expensive product. God forbid they admit that they way overpaid just because of brand name and fancy packaging. Charlotte thanks y’all for her new house in Tuscany!!! 😂
I’m pretty sure the mlm lipstick was called Lipsense. My friend sold it and got upset when I tried it and told her I thought it smelled like nail polish. They also had a liquid eyeshadow that would burn your eyelids. Fun times.
Yep - Lipsense by Senegence. I got some of them to help out a couple of friends before I really learned how terrible MLMs were and became staunchly against them. It burned going on and was sticky. It lasted but you could always feel it on your lips.
I actually just threw them all in the trash a couple weeks ago. I hadn't worn them in years.
A totally normal thing for your eyeshadow to burn your eyelids lmao
@@kelliintexas3575 nope. Avon and Mary Kay absolutely are MLMs. I'm not falling for your propaganda. Mary Kay is actually one of the worst. Go check out Pink Truth.
Oh my goodness we can see your real skin!!!! Tysm for not using crazy lighting and filters. We can actually see what the product is doing on the skin! Perfect way to review
people forget they should buy products tailored to their skin needs 😭😂😂 my fave spf has bad reviews because "it's sticky" "feels heavy on oily skin" and it's for normal to dry skin🤦🏻♀️
TY for letting us know when packaging would be difficult for people with arthritis or poor fine motor skills. I have severe arthritis in both my hands so I definitely appreciate when you let us know💖
You're very welcome!!
I'm sorry for you. That is such a terrible disease.
Dang you really put all those timestamps in the description. You work so hard, Jen! I appreciate you.
Yea, I'm not spending $24 on a full-size lip product, so that mini is hysterical to me 🤣
The biggest problems with makeup reviews is not everyone is an expert and skin prep is so important before applying your makeup. If you apply makeup on a dry or uneven canvas you can’t expect your complexion to look flawless lol
Don't even get me started on reviews left by people who randomly mixed clay-based, silica-based and oil products. Naturally, nothing works for them, so they bash good products.
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That Tarte creaseless concealer gets a lot of hate. I actually really love it as a person with very dry skin. I don’t use it for everything, but it’s great under the eyes or anywhere I’m experiencing dryness. It does crease around my crows feet - which normally I do not crease there at all…. So I use a thinner more brightening concealer for areas like that. There is no single concealer that works for everything on everyone. Different formulas have different applications.
I hated it when I lived in the Midwest. It's amazing in the Southwest.
I have very dry under eyes and it is my favorite. It does take a minute to "set". I only use a dot, like Jen. People who start with a big triangle probably do have creasing, it's just too much.
I also agree that where you live makes a difference in how makeup performs... as someone who moved from the Vegas area to the Seattle area
I like it too! I think the shape tape concealer is better, but I've bought the creaseless one when they've been sold out of my shade, and I've found if you use it sparingly, it actually does a great job!
I LOVE that tarte concealer!! I am 55 with very dry under eyes. Use only a small amount, works best with being blended in with a warm finger or a damp sponge. I think more people would like it if they use less product, not the huge swipes that many CZcams creators use
I second this. I have been using it for years on my mature skin AND living in a very dry climate. At my age, nothing will be "creaseless". I tried all of the concealers and this was definitely the winner.
I too love the Tarte concealer and use it for under my eyes where my skin is very dry.
46:30 it is perfectly OK with me that you don’t spend $30 of your hard earned money for magnetic lashes! I had a terrible experience with magnetic liner and I always get nervous watching people try it. Some of the liner dripped into my eye and while that wouldn’t be a huge deal for a regular liner, for a magnetic liner, it was a nightmare! I had to be rushed to an emergency eye doctor where they treated me for chemical burns to my eye.
Wow. That's terrible but very good to know!
Magnetic lashes are always the worse no matter what brand I use I always end up losing a lash. 😂.
Thank you for sharing this. I already have eye problems and this would be a nightmare for me. As someone who acquired vision impairment as an adult I cannot emphasise enough how precious your eyes are and people abuse them so much with many beauty treatments.
OMG! How scary!! Im so nervous about my eyes I rarely wear mascara let alone liquid liner types. This is nightmare fuel for me.
@@blondesense1708 I am glad my story helped you. I was very traumatized. I can’t take the risk. It is just too dangerous. I have seen many people online have no problem at all with them, but I just can’t. For me, it isn’t that much of a problem to take the extra step to glue the lashes to my eye, if I really want it that bad.
The tarte concealer is best used by rubbing ring fingers together to warm up. It melts into the skin with the warmth of your skin. Then followed by lightly buffing with brush to make sure all is buffed and pressed in well. Finish setting with the a talc-free powder.
YES!! Was so thankful I had a MUA tech me that awhile ago. I'd NEVER thought of that if not.
Absolutely, it’s one of my favorite concealers of all time, not drying, very full coverage and sits well under my eyes
This is brilliant!!! *Takes notes*
Yes. I love this concealer bc it's so brightening!
I read sephora reviews to determine if I might want to buy an item. Lots of times people won't like it but do explain why. If it's not a deal breaker for me, or if they talk about their skin type being a factor I pay attention.
If the review trashes the brand or the product for 0 reasons I disregard the review. I've found some surprising HGs this way.
I had someone tech me how to correctly use the Tart Concealer. On my mature skin it is REALLY nice. No settling in my lines & it doesn't crease.
I had so high hopes going in at the beginning but your mid-day check-in was just hilarious! I don't know why I find bad makeup products so entertaining but I loved your honest, unfiltered review!
”Oh no my boob!!” Might become my new favourite quote ❤❤❤ love your videos Jen, you always make me laugh ❤❤
I’m so happy you used the OG Clinique Take The Day Off! That stuff is magic. Lol This was a fun video. Great idea!
The best
@@mandyschelldorf7448 - I used to work for them at events (Southern Christmas Show, Southern Women’s Show) and different malls in North and South Carolina, so I am biased, just a little. Lol
I bought a lot of Lipsense (the MLM you're referring to) before I found out more about MLMs. There were pros and cons but I loved that it lasted 12 hours on me (you had to apply a gloss on top). When I got pregnant though, I was nauseous all day and the smell of the product turned me off. But yes, definitely sticky if you don't regularly apply the gloss on top!
Yeah I’d say many times people don’t read fully how something supposed to work. Like I’ll be shaking my head when I read reviews there even Ulta. Like no it wasn’t meant for dry skin … no it didn’t say it was to blur 😆 also there’s so many different platforms that send the products out for reviews now so that’s hard too
I don't trust Sephora reviews because they keep deleting my negative reviews! I leave 1 star, they don't even tell me they're never going to post it or they come back and delete it later. That's why you can't find really low-rated stuff. They're lying. Also, is it bad that I kind of love that you hate the same lipstick issues I hate?? NO STICKY! STICKY BAD!
I hate how people don't look or read how much product is in it. They get it and they freak out. I always look and compare the amounts with prices. Look at reviews look at the photos. Don't go on leaving a review bc it's smaller than what u expected. It drives me nuts.
I love that creaseless concealer. It works consistently on my very inconsistent skin. With a variety of skincare products. It certainly creases less than all the others I am not allergic to.
I would love if sites like ulta or Sephora do what Reddit does that way you know what's ever up voted the most is at the top was the highest rated and the lowest up votes is the worst and their should be human verification because some Sephora reviews are definitely from bots
I've been using the Glamnetic lashes and liner for a bit now. My biggest gripe with the liner is that the product flow is inconsistent. Some days, the pen is working, and others are a fight because it's kind of dry difficult to get a good line. Maybe it's the magnetic formula since I have had this with nearly every pen. I have tried other magnetic pens and didn't have as much of the problem.
And if you really are inclined to try the lashes, the brand site has sales constantly, and you can usually get several styles for 50% off (or more).
Thanks for the feedback. I'm new to magnetic lashes and trying to find a liner that works for me. What's your favorite magnetic liner? Thanks in advance 😊
@@pam1905 liner unfortunately seems to be specific to the lash brand (I have not fully tested this but I have had nominally played but haven't yet found anything to be interchangeable)Eyelure is best for the price that has a pen version. As far as liner in general, Velour has the best hold/ease of use, it's just a learning curve because it's not a pen. I would like the Glamnetic more if the pen wasn't finicky as they have a lot more subtle styles than other brands.
loved this video! would be cool to see a skin care version or an Ulta version
I have magnetic lashes. They came with a really goopy liner that I have a hard time applying. I do better with a traditional pencil or pen type liner. I recently bought the magnetic liner you reviewed but am awaiting on arrival. I am anxious to see if it really holds the lashes on. Thanks for reviewing these products!
Please consider suggestions for satin finish eyeshadows for us boomers who want a bit of shine but not the blinding effect!
I love satin finish too for an age appropriate lid highlight.
You do the most thorough reviews of anyone I've seen on youtube and I really, really appreciate that. Thank you Jen.
Maybelline has a version of that lipstick, the Vinyl Ink, and it has a lot of the same reviews! In fact Kat from kitschsnitch did a review that dropped today too.
I think the bb cream, the first product you used made your skin look really pretty, I can't afford to pay that for a tiny product but I do really like the look of it.
I can't see paying thar much for a small lipstick
It is a better value for the full size and I really like it
Try the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind 10 in 1. I use a pea size amount and my fingers. It dries down almost velvety. Don't use it as a moisturizer like it says you can, though. I have very oily skin, so it doesn't stay matte very long, but the light coverage does. It's $10 at the drugstore and I think there's more product in it. I've gone through 2 tubes and have another opened.
Oh man, this eye look took me straight back to high school and early adulthood. This purplish and metallic eye look is so similar to one of the 3 pan little shadows, there was a blue version, brown, and pink. Purple and pinks were my 'thing' it was part of who I was, I still lean into deep berry and purple tones. Go figure. lol
Ye gods, Jen! Showing us that photo took guts. If it were me I would be rage crying. But my biggest take away today is just how far you'll go to help us not buy crap. You're a treasure!
49:48 yes there was an MLM who had a lip product like that. I didn't know at the time it was an MLM but since being into anti MLM stuff I learned lol it was called senegence lipsense
I reeeeeally loved this style of video! If only more reviews on CZcams could be this honest and thorough! Lipsense is the one you were thinking of. It had a base that dried to your lips and then you used a gloss to keep it from being sticky. I tried adding gloss to the Lady Gaga one (2nd time I used it) to see if it helped…it didn’t. I returned it! Hated it too!
I definitely want to see a Ulta Beauty version of this video please!❤️
I love the length of this video. The longer the video, for me, the better 😌
I absolutely subscribed and I’m hyped to binge your videos as this is the first one I have seen before 😊
You’re personality is refreshing and I love how rational and logical you are in describing and communicating :3
The MLM I think you were thinking of was LipSense by Senegence. They looked beautiful (did settle into the lines of the lips), also a pain in the butt to apply because of the directions. Lasted five-ever…however was HELL to remove even with their remover thing. Oh and it also destroyed your lips and sucked the life out of them. Also overpriced and as all MLMs are, predatory garbage
The MLM is lip sense. SO dry but it does last ALL day if you don't mind having dry, shedding, cracked lips... I refuse to put a dime of my money into MLMs though. It's a shame cuz I love color street nail strips 😒
If you haven't, try Dashing Diva. Last I checked you can get them at Ulta. No MLM.association (unlike Incoco which is the same company as Color Street) :)
Also my daughter and I had a phase of magnetic lashes, we noticed we did better with the smaller tubes of the liners because larger tubes dried out quickly. And it was annoying to realize the liner was completely useless 😑
This was such a fun video! Thank you, Jen 😊💜
Great video as always Jen! It’s always crazy to me how much people hate that Tarte Creaseless Concealer, it’s been my absolute favorite for years! It’s probably because my skin is so dry. It’s also perfect for concealing red spots/pimples because the coverage is great and it doesn’t create that dry crusty texture on top
I'm glad it works for somebody, because on my oily skin it wrinkles and separates like nobody's business! (I got it as a sample, so I'm not too fussed about it)
The mlm was lipsense! There was a gloss you had to constantly apply to keep the sticky feeling at bay.
I had the exact same experience with the Glamnetic eyeliner. I was hoping it would be a product I could rely on since I struggle with lashes.
I actually love that concealer, in part because I have been able to get a good shade match (I'm very, very pale and don't like wearing foundation). I put it on and blend it under my eyes, apply it to other places on my face, and then blend the creased part under my eyes again before putting powder on. I realize most folks probably don't like doing that extra step, but I've found that if I do that, it doesn't crease throughout the day.
I have used the Glamnetics eyeliner and lashes. While it's hard to remove it, it's better to use micellar water. However, it's best not to use the remover as soon as you apply it. I found that applying the water to a cotton pad, hold it for 30 seconds and then swipe it away, it comes off pretty easy.
Yes, to the lipstick problem. I had that issue too and the foundation 👎. The coloring is so pretty on you.
Put some Dawn dish soap on the stain and then throw it in the washer. Dawn dish soap remove make up stains.
Hey Jen! I buy a white buttondown shirt every year or so and wear it while I'm applying new-to-me makeup. Especially for liquid foundation/base/sunscreens and liquid blushes, bronzers and lipcolors. I buy cheap; the men's shirt section at Goodwill usually has at least one that fits and will work. Perfect test for fallout from powder products, too! Also it's a good test for laundry detergents and stain removers. Never wear a favorite on camera if you're going to be applying makeup. Dark Heather Gray works well for those makeup days! PS That concealer did nothing for the darkness under your eyes. Maybe you should try a color corrector before the concealer -? Or maybe it's just the image on my phone screen?
This is genius. I’ll definitely pick one up when I go thrifting. I’m vision impaired and have ruined so many clothes! Obviously it’s a bad idea to wear fancy clothes before makeup, but ruining work clothes or nice pjs sucks too.
yess! an hour long Jen video!
i loved this video, but i could not stop thinking about how amazing you would be on the news. youve got the PERFECT voice for it
The Tarte concealer is my absolute favorite and has been since I was 22 years old (10+ year title). I feel like the majority of the poor reviews are due to user error. The trick is to put it where you want it, and LET IT SIT on your skin for 1-3 minutes (I normally put on lash primer & mascara in the interim). After a few minutes, pounce it into your skin with a sponge. Then complete the rest of your makeup and come back to the concealer at the end, pat away the creases, and set. It will initially crease (as all concealers do on women 30+) but if you tap it out and immediately set it, it will remain creaseless all day. Sometimes I don't even set it (after initially patting it out) and it still doesn't crease on me throughout the day (I have very dry skin).
or as other people are saying, tap it in with your fingers. the warmth of your fingers helps blend out the product beautfully. Definitely wouldn't recommend a brush though.
I actually LIKE the tarte creaseless concealer. I wear minimal makeup daily and save the glam stuff for speacial occasions
What i like about it is if you use a MINIMAL amount - and a small amount goes a long way! - it is the glowiest, beautifuly smooth, creaseless undereye concealer i own
Just brightens my face amd makes my undereyes look so fresg
A lot of times people aren't using the products correctly either. Like you can't pack powder on a foundation and expect it to not crease or look not powdery. Make it make sense.
The mlm I believe you’re talking about is Lipsense by Senegence. I personally like it and still wear it. I’ve tried other long lasting and I’ve noticed the differences so I tend to go back to my lipsense. I’m not exclusive to it, I wear lots of different lip brands and products. I’ve noticed as I’ve gotten older (I’m 41 soon to be 42) my face needs and likes have changed. I’ve never trusted the reviews because I feel like people don’t always read the instructions and post complaints that make no sense. Also I’ve been on the hunt for a new mascara, apparently at 40 my eyes just started to tear more and I have major mascara running issues, including waterproof. I’m a desperate person looking for a good mascara!
Great video! Love how you included cleansing...I can't live without my Makeup Eraser...I have at least 10 LOL. Looking forward to the Ulta Version of this!
Yes! I remember that mlm lipstick it was every where. Was it lip sense?
Yes it was lipsense they used to have the catalogs in the bathroom at my work 😂
You might be interested in the new spring Sephora lip kit… full size Charlotte Tilbury thick and sticky gloss, rare beauty liner in Fun, Nars Laguna shiny balm, @ Clinique’s black honey. I love minis for my handbag!
darn, i love the Tarte creaseless concealer!!! yeah def not creaseless, but the coverage is so good. And I agree, applying it with a sponge the way you did is the way to go!
Cheap alternative to dampening or mixing medium...a very tiny amount of most regular eye drops - not a full drop, just dampen the brush. High impact, and a bottle lasts forever...
I had some of the Lipsecse products - with that one you did three thin layers of the lip colour (letting it dry for about 5 seconds between each layer) and then you topped it with one of their glosses. It was quite drying on it's own (without the gloss) but wasn't bad overall for me. I did like mixing colours - two layers this, one layer that etc. as it helped me work out what tones worked for my colouring.
I actually really enjoy the tarte maracuja concealer! I don't know if it's totally creaseless, but I don't think any concealer can be!
Almost all of tarte’s concealers are awesome!
I look at the 3 star reviews for any product I buy, not just at Sephora. Most 3 star reviews seem more balanced. Then I determine if their reason for not liking a product applies to me.
I love the "boppp boppp" sound effects 😆
Yay!🎉 what’s 🆙 in 💄 is a video I watch weekly && a Sunday morning ritual I truly look forward to all week. 💖💘💝😅
I agree that the tart creaseless is not creaseless,. Its not good for us olders who have crepey under eyes
I truly believe that every woman over 21 needs at least two concealers: one for around and under the eyes, and one for everywhere else!
I love these videos. Really interesting and of course highly entertaining.
The best magnetic lashes I've found is the Model Rock one's. The magnets are so teeny tiny and so many along the band. And the liner is easy to use black as black and easy removal.
Jen out here having a bad makeup day so we don't have to! Mad love to you, Jen!
Yeah there was a lipstick a few years back that everyone on CZcams was trying, which had similar instructions to the Haus labs one. I remember that you had to reapply a sealant after eating oily foods
oh my gosh Jen ten out ten for your ability to be able to try these awful products as i know i truly couldn’t, but i must say you deserve a gold award for the punishment your poor face from these dreadful products , i truly thank you for testing these so called products for us , but don’t put yourself through this too often save your skin and your sanctity ! ,but laughing aside no please don’t do this too often as your skin will bite you back ! but a big thank you for all your efforts my love liz xxxx and an extra hug for the pain !
I can tell you that the Glamnetic lashes/liquid liner are the best I have ever tried. Highly recommend them. I'm going to try the liner pen next time. Totally worth it !
Can't decide which is worse, people not reading the directions/descriptions or people reviewing BEFORE they try them. Ugh, I've read so many 5 star reviews saying something like "Just ordered this today. Can't wait to try it!!!".
The Tarte Creaseless Concealer color range is COMICAL!! I have fine lines and hereditary dark circles- couldn’t find a good shade for me 🥺
I’ll watch anything you post. Your vlogs are the only vlogs I watch and enjoy. You truly have a knack for them. See how when you listen to your gut somehow everything, even the unexpected falls right into place??
I also purchased magnetic liner and no lashes to go with…. Good to know I’m not alone!
I love the Benifit California Kissing colourbalm. Doesn't get good reviews either because of the word balm. They say it gives to much colour payoff to be a balm... But if you judge it for what it does, I think it's a lovely product.
So for reviews I think it's important to use different sources: online reviews on different platforms, content creators, your own experience...
I find that the minis that have a separate listing always get much lower ratings than the full size of the same product. I guess people like to rate the value not the product
I loved the Benefit powder years ago. It fell off when Benefit changed the formula. I used it as my foundation, and under my eyes w/ out concealer. It looked amazing and was easy to apply. I used the enclosed sponge and brush. It suited my skin extremely well. With the new formula, I can’t achieve the same look. It doesn’t give me the same coverage, and looks cakey. Now I use it as a light powder over my liquid foundation. My disappointment is real.
I love the Milk Makeup lash primer!
The atomic shake on me was weightless and not sticky at all with a thin layer at first BUT once I got it wet from either eating or anything else it got sticky
This video was so thorough! It brings me back to your in depth palette reviews!
I don’t really trust Sephora reviews because there are so many where people obviously don’t understand what the product is supposed to do or how to use it. Or people will review things they haven’t actually tried. I used to use that Tarte BB cream, I have super oily skin so it worked well for me. My only complaint and the reason I stopped buying it is because the shade selection is not great and I had to buy two shades and mix them together to get a decent shade match.
The tarte bb cream works well for my combination mature skin when topped with Laura Geller balance and bright foundation. It is quite a unique product and is a better value when purchasing full size
I love seeing where test expecially and eyeshadows I feel like we get so many eyeshadow reviews but nobody says if they last a long time or I think Kris or if you end up with a disco ball on your face or not I love that you do a end of the day check in whenever you do reviews I think it is so important
Jen Phelps also does wear tests!
Love the interesting take on the primer/mascara duo. If someone typically has flaking and smudging how would they know it was caused by this duo? Looking forward to your reviews on these products once they have been tested with other combinations.
I agree so much with your choices!! Sultry and JH have been my #1s for so long
That makeup is definitely Wicked Witch of the North! Save that stuff for Halloween; buy a black hat and you are done!
Jen was such a trooper especially with that horrible lipgloss. IDC how long this video was, I had fun watching.
Supreme Nudes is one of my all time favourite palettes. I bought Supreme Mauves and it was the first palette I ever returned. Super dry, some have barely any pigment and there about only 3 shades that worked ok but not long lasting. I was extremely disappointed. 100% agree with the reviews on this one from personal experience
I live in the Netherlands, most houses here have one bathroom. Such a shame, it can come to be so convenient to have two. Or three.
I’ve got the KVD eyeshadow primer. I got it when it first came out. It’s more for natural looks. It’s super sticky and I suspect all reviewers didn’t follow directions. A little goes a very long way. It creases because they used far too much. It’s not really one I grab because I don’t generally do natural eyeshadow looks.
What I found with the Lady Gaga lipstick is if I put a thin layer (wipe the applicator off on bottle opening) it works better, less sticky.
What gets me is when you read reviews of anything ordered online and sent to you, and the bad review is because of shipping issues. Not because of a flaw with the actual product. Or the other one i've seen is a bad review because of bad customer service.
"I don't have a custom anything." 😆
I wanted to love all of the Milk mascaras. They go on so nice BUT all of them have the worst flakes. I’d spend most of the day fishing out pieces of black from my eyeballs.
I use the tarte creaseless concealer, I apply it thinly and set it with powder, I don't tend to crease but my skin is a little dry and I like putting a little in hollow areas without powder for luminosity. Maybe people apply too much.
I love your energy. You got a new suscriber I haven't finish the intro yet. 😆💕
I bought that KVD primer b/c of Manny's video (it was sponsored and disclosed) but I HATED it. It messed up my eyeshadow look and made my oily lids a freaking mess!