2015 Beauty Needs & Nopes | Best & Worst Beauty Products of 2015

[@alyssalberry]

I have never commented on a You Tube video or ever. But I had to this time. You are amazing!! It is so refreshing to see someone who isn't 20 and never had a real job, spouting excessive consumerism and general sketchy business ethics to teenagers. Your knowledge and experience should be applauded and something we need more of in the KZbin "beauty world." And the long videos are the best thing to get me through treadmill workouts! Keep it up! So impressive.

[@Erilyn75]

^^^This

[@ashleyalicecullen]

+Alyssa Berry YES!!! My thoughts exactly!

[@cartoonlove523]

I liked the idea of long videos for treadmill workout

[@meowismeify]

+Alyssa Berry I agree.

[@rootsm3]

Yes. So hard finding a beauty tuber my age who is a grown ass woman.

[@lavenderlemons888]

In the sea of young, possibly not 100% honest beauty gurus, Stephanie Nicole is a godsend. I love the honesty, but I also love that you are respectful of other gurus-you disagree but you are mature and adult about it. Your reviews are SO thorough and cover all the bases which really help and actually tell me if a product is good or not and I love it/love you. I love watching your review videos and always turn to you when in doubt about a product.

[@UnearthedPerspective]

My god you did it again!!!! Lol I am becoming obsessed with Stephanie. I keep thinking, ok, this is the video where she changes and gives into the hype and money. That's what almost every other youtuber does..... And I've been watching YT vids since 2008. They all start off cool and tell the truth with their reviews, but change as they grow in views, subscribers, affiliate links, sponsors, etc. This woman is a god sent! She is sooo down to earth, intelligent, beautiful, truly genuine, and honest. She doesn't sugar coat her truth because certain people may be watching and that is the reason I love her videos the most. Thank you Stephanie for being you. You are a badass!! I inspire to be more like you. Keep up the GREAT work.

[@Roguestatus33]

I adore this woman's honesty! I like how she acknowledges that not everything works for everyone, but keeps it real. She by far, the most knowledgable on actual formula and on things that are and aren't good for you. Not only was I able to get yay or nay ideas from her, but I also was truly educated. I don't know why I've been in the dark this long, new sub for sure!

[@emmieluv14]

As a woman of color, I would like to thank you for your comment. I understand it's hard to see past your own skin tone. I am guilty as well. I love your nails!!!

[@jenns8432]

You are the only beauty guru my bf approves of. He's a biomed engineer and whenever he hears the benefits of products from other youtubers he laughs and rolls his eyes. When I started watching your videos he actually nodded and told me he's glad someone actually bothered to read the actual ingredients list. You're the best!

[@JakelovesLevi]

I think I may have misjudged you, and I'm sorry for that. The only content of yours that I've viewed previously to this, the infamous Jeffree Star video, initially skewed my perception of you and your channel. I enjoy Jeffree's videos, and I thought that you were a bit hypercritical of his mistakes. I imagined that you might have allowed your feelings concerning the brand's owner to influence your review of the actual product, and I also assumed that you were potentially negative in most of your reviews based on the titles/thumbnails of your other, recommended videos in the sidebar. However, I do believe that you know your shit regarding cosmetics, and I respect your candor. It is refreshing to see someone discuss and prioritize the ingredients and quality of a product over packaging and hype, and to do so without concern for how your personal/business relationships might be affected by a negative review. I enjoyed this, and I trust your review to be authentic to your actual feelings and beliefs. That's unfortunately scarce in this community. You can expect more, impartial views from me.

[@MsStephNic]

This video is SOOOOO long. If you are early HD is coming, KZbin takes a bit on their end to process. Since this is long, it will take awhile. Markers are in the description bar if you would like to jump ahead

[@MakebyJen]

love your long videos Stephanie they're great

[@mookichanify]

+Stephanie Nicole love your long ass videos !!!! So informative and honest :) Love you! xx

[@MsStephNic]

haha Thanks ladies!

[@charmingfrock101]

+Stephanie Nicole Thank you for the long video! You are thorough...that is why we love you!

[@specialk3021]

No way am I skipping ahead!! I might miss some good info!!

[@lissetterodriguez7794]

This video could've been 3 hours long and I would have been glued to my monitor watching every second. This is one of my favorite videos that I've ever seen in KZbin land you really do an outstanding job with your videos and I appreciate it. I will be watching this again as I have very dry skin and want to make sure I got all the info about the skin care products. Since those Morphe palettes came out I've been debating whether to buy them or not the main reason is because I've been on other websites that sell inexpensive products some palette or colors that look the same or very similar. And I'm always wandering is this the same Crapola (excuse my french) with a different name. Some of their brushes are the same as some inexpensive brushes I've owned. I'm extremely excited for the video you will be doing comparing them with some other companies or brands. I'm so happy I found your channel thanks to my liquid lipstick obsession:):) Have a great day!!! By the way love your new Chanel bag it's gorgeous lol

[@specialk3021]

She's not obnoxious, hyper.. I could listen to her forever! Ll

[@lissetterodriguez7794]

+Kristen clausing yesssssss :)

[@Noralet101]

Honestly, I feel like you're the only opinion on youtube that doesn't care about making money and getting famous, but you just really want to share what works and what doesn't! Please stay the way you are and keep on making those awesome videos :) Ps: and thank you for not behaving like a "quirky" 14 year old...

[@MsStephNic]

+Noralet101 Thank you very much

[@BeautyGuruMel]

I'm a new subbie so I'm late on the watching train here but holy sh*t.... thank you so so so so much for making videos!! From someone who has worked in the beauty industry and in sales & marketing for years ..... YOU are a breath of fresh air..... and giving your 1000% honest opinion. I'm someone who does my homework on products and ingredients....even if the company could care less if you have passion for quality and where price tags are worthy and where they're not. I'm so tired of seeing KZbinrs whom just "monkey see monkey do." There's so much you've said ..... like 98% of your commentary make me wanna jump up and yell "YES!! LORD YES!! FINALLY!!!". So I want to personally thank YOU for being here on KZbin! ♡☆XOXO☆♡

[@BeautyGuruMel]

Clarification ** Formerly worked almost 10 years in sales & marketing for Beauty industry. Except I did a crap ton of homework on ingredients and on skincare.....I was #1 in sales most months but I only recommended products I used and adored for what was inside. Not it's pretty package (which is unbelievably ridiculous) like I hear 85% of KZbinrs say the packaging is what made them buy it. Dear lord what?!?! Anyway preach on please and NEVER stop!! ♡

[@savannahsschiano6968]

This video was a real treat! Your product knowledge is incomparable! You've definitely Italy got me hooked on Sunday Riley and drunk elephant. I'll be making all my 2015 purchase based on you love! It's just again ,wonderful to be an informed consumer but then have you take it to a level to share and research beyond any typical " beauty guru". You are a league of you're own , happy 2015!!!! 👏🏼💋👍🏼😉

[@savannahsschiano6968]

I don't know why it wrote Italy smh 😒😊

[@bkeefe1]

You are so well-spoken and knowledgeable. I never feel like you're trying to sell me something, and always walk away from your videos having learned something new. Thank you!

[@Maaatsi]

I have been on an insane binge of your videos! Lol, literally watched like 50 videos. The entire liquid lipstick series and others. This is such a refreshingly honest and informative channel!

[@23leotarose23]

Thank god. someone honest. I have never owned anything morphe and was thinking about trying them. nope. not now. i dont have alot of money but when i buy something and spend my money, I want it to be worth the money. I dont even want to spend 15 bucks on eyeshadow if its gonna just sit in a drawer because it sucks and I cant use it.

[@GPlusZGaming]

Yes, I feel exactly the same way you do! When I first started watching KZbin videos, I fell for the hype so much and I ended up with way too much stuff (and a lot of junk). Thank goodness for people like Stephanie, that actually tell the truth! I don't honestly know how some of those bigger gurus sleep at night, knowing that they have convinced their loyal subscribers to waste money on a crap product! Those gurus have TONS of makeup, so for them, maybe a bad product here or there isn't a big deal. However, as a mom of two kids, I don't spend hundreds of dollars a month on makeup and I want the money I do spend to go to good products!!!

[@katyc130890]

They sell Viseart eyeshadow palettes on Sephora and Beautylish. Good thing is, if you buy from Sephora (given that you live close enough to one), you can still return it even if you have used it. I'm not sure what the return policy is for Beautylish. Just wanted to throw it out there, if you are looking for a smart option when/if you buy a Viseart palette.

[@Alinaa1293]

I know many below have already made these comments but I would just like to say again that I am such a big fan of yours. I really value your honest opinion and how you don't feel the need to hype a product, brand or person to grow your channel. Almost everything you say is usually backed up by some science which is something I really appreciate. You really take the time to not just get on camera and talk nonsense about something, but really put in the prep work and do research before hand. I know you don't have a million subscribers but in my mind (honestly) you might as well already have them. I know you are not some big KZbinr and this is not your full time job, but to really work a full time job and be able to dedicate this much effort into a hobby is remarkable. Those big name youtubers might have a ton of subscribers but they don't even have 1/100 of the quality content that your videos do.

[@LabNYorkie]

Do you know how refreshing it is to hear an adult review products? Someone who can speak with words containing more than one syllable and who doesn't have a pseudo-high-pitched voice? I'm going through your videos and I'm learning and laughing.

[@Una...]

LabNYorkie THIS!

[@emmm507]

LabNYorkie i wanna like this 2738352630 times

[@elisabellebp]

I love your honesty! You give REAL review based on your knowledge and research and this is rare on KZbin community. Of course there is also your personal preferences, but you give such good arguments on why you like it or not that it's instructive instead of influencing. Good job again Stephanie!!

[@MsStephNic]

+elisabellebp Thank you very much!

[@michaelabee5596]

Thank god I found your videos, somebody on reddit recommended you, I'm forever thankful to them. It's honestly like sifting through crap on KZbin lately, it's so difficult to find someone who's willing to be fully honest and compare products to the best options in that category. That's what viewers need, and it's what I want to know. Most videos, esp from the big you tubers are literally just ads and it's so hard to try to distinguish what's actually worth buying. Thank you so much for all the work you do on your videos! I will recommending you to everyone as well :)

[@TheMimosaChronicles]

I have been telling people this for years. I SWEAR I have. Especially the snooty beauty gurus who shove products down consumers throats that are horrific!!!! They're always talking down about lower priced beauty items because of mass production factories but want you spend $40 for a setting spray that's essentially hair spray. I was screaming the entire video PREACH!!! I always said I wanted to start a YT channel that actually told the truth to consumers. Love you for your realness!!

[@bchastings07]

Stephanie Nicole, I wish you would create a makeup line.

[@dalhousieDream]

Who's re-watching this Dec 2016?

[@amymccall5263]

You are the best! You're the Bernie sanders of you tubers! I love that you had no qualms about mentioning your age. I'm 35 and I hate how all these 20 year olds don't want to say there age and then act like they're so old.

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

Or the ones that are older and try to talk like teens

[@geekNchic]

How come you don't have many more subscribers? There are no words to describe how much I love that you are such an active part of the KZbin land! There needs to be more people reflecting brands and their strategies rather than people selling stuff until there's no tomorrow!

[@ronni7167]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Thank you so much. Loved it. You are refreshingly honest, thorough and very knowledgeable. We have the same skin type so your videos are extremely helpful to me. Glad the skincare remained the same as I bought most of it lol. Do you still like the Alginest Peel? My only problem is where I live. It's frustrating for me when I am unable to get products that you use and love that I know will work for me and I can't get it. Then I have to try and find an alternative and I don't know what I'm doing lol. As always Stephanie GREAT VIDEO.

[@ronni7167]

Oh BTW thank you for discussing the curling irons. I hate mine. I like the fact that the one you have has a cool tip. Again do they sell them in Canada? Can you give me a link. Oh I hope they do. I've been looking for ages and I'm always spending money and then don't use it. Thanks Stef!!

[@MsStephNic]

+Ronni Fay Hi Ronni! I do still love the Algenist! I like to rotate between the Good Genes, Dr Gross Pads & the Algenist. Its expensive in Canada to get product approval, so I think a lot back out. They need to increase their prices so much to pay tariffs, as well as still turning a profit. Sorry its a pain for you :(

[@MsStephNic]

+Ronni Fay We do sell in Canada. We have a whole team in Canada that sells Helen of Troy (HOT Tools for short). I will ask my Canadian team where you can find them.

[@ronni7167]

+Stephanie Nicole thank you so much. Much appreciated. 😘

[@megandewar5688]

@ronnifay I feel your struggle of living in Canada when we have a limited selection of products :(

[@laurenauburnsol]

As much as I loved the Tatcha dewy skin mist and as much as I loved the glow it gave me under my matte foundation, I stopped using it after watching her descriptive video on the Tatcha dewy skin mist review. I have to say, after a couple of weeks of not using this, my skin has improved, I'm not sure how or why, but the texture my pores and everything improved. I'm not sure why I didn't notice the damage this product was doing to my skin. Also I noticed I don't experience any breakouts anymore. I'm so thankful I found Stephanie on youtube. Her knowledge on the formula of these products and her honesty on her reviews is a blessing from the God's above because I swear most beauty gurus seem to lack honesty when it comes down to reviews on products.

[@jessicahontz9985]

Anytime I watch other KZbinrs rant and rave about products I run to your channel and watch your videos on the products. You have saved me so much money and time. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@emmm507]

Jessica Hontz SAME I LOVE HER

[@susanstradley5294]

I have never left a KZbin comment or even really ever felt that engaged with a KZbinr at all until I stumbled across your videos. I just wanted to drop in and tell you that as weird as it may sound, I really feel like I know you, even though I just watch your videos. It is so refreshing to see someone reviewing products with intelligence, informed opinions, and logic. I am in law school and when the stress is just too much, I pour myself a glass of wine and put on one of your videos and it just relaxes me, and I honestly feel like we're just hanging out talking beauty products. Please don't ever stop making videos! You are one of the only sane ones on here. I am such a fan.

Thank you so much for telling the truth about Colourpop. I trusted Kathleen Light and I went on spending $50 not include tax and other 20% tax to Vietnam and I hate every single things I have. The blush doesn't show up smoothly, the ones show up gave me block of color and doesn't blend well. The liners sting my eyeballs, the lipstick numb my lips and made me has butthole lips for two days peeling. I was so sad and I thought I was such an idiot to ever trust those reviews. $50 isn't much to many people but to get a bunch of crap , I rather pay for one single cream eyeshadow from Tom Ford that I know I would love till the last bit than collecting bunch of shit. I'm so mad , so sorry. Now I stick to high end make up even it means I have to save and wait for a longer time, I wouldn't mind it at all.

And Makeup Geek makes much better eyeshadows to work with so why Colourpop?

[@hw7348]

I agree. I bought some highlighters and lipsticks a few months ago. I don't mind the lipstick personally because I don't really care how it feels on my mouth. I can put up with it if I like the color. but the highlighters and eyeshadow I got were so bad. I don't even touch them. I hated the colors, and they were so hard to apply with a sponge or a brush, even a stipple brush despite the product being a cream. I have to use my fingers to put that stuff on, but it looks chunky and just sits on my skin and is easily wiped right off. I hate the idea of sticking my hands inside a product.. transferring bacteria and then allowing it to build up inside the container. So unhygienic. I'm so sick of all these beauty KZbinrs with their stupid affiliate codes and stupid sponsorships. I just won't listen to them anymore.

[@briannaprice4024]

Yeah, I have a colour pop highlighter in Double Dip that does nothing for my skin. Their ultra matte liquid lipsticks are unbearably drying, but I own one colour that looks amazing on my skin tone so I just top it with a gloss. I have 3 shadows I like, and I like their Ultra Satin formula. I find Colourpop very hit or miss personally.

[@conjestion]

Kim Châu me too! I hate/despise the ultra matte liquid lipsticks. Good thing I only bought 1 full size and the 1 pack of the small size. I only liked 1 of the 6 colorpop liquid lipstick I have. They flake soooooo bad. If they don't flake, they bleed sooooo bad and are streaky. My Sleek liquid lipsticks perform so much better. Even if I eat oily food, they don't bleed and fade easily.

[@veronicagonzalez2815]

I can't look at youtubers the same now after watching your videos, thank you though I appreciate your honesty. 😊

[@luxyzy]

I never buy products without Stephanie approving it 😂

[@Xtine_628]

Thank you for pointing out Sephora filtering reviews. I wrote one bad review and could not find it, mind you there was only maybe 10 reviews on this specific product. What was crazy is I was going to edit my review because after using it longer I felt it worked better for me. I appreciate your honesty your one of my go to KZbinr for skin care products or anything I want to splurge on. Thank you for being so brutally honest and having the knowledge to back it up! Keep it up girl! 😘

[@stephndstuff]

Everytime I watch a video of yours. I can't help but appreciate you even more. Thank you Stephanie!!!

[@LifeOfCherryJane]

That Chanel bag you made made me burst out laughing. I can't with you. hahahaha.

[@redheaded4trubl]

New subscriber here. I love your review style! Just wanted to say THANK YOU for calling out Paula's Choice. If MAC launched a website tomorrow tearing up all of their competitors' products we'd all be outraged. So why is it ok when Paula does it. Most of her reviews boil down to "This product may have great reviews and works really well but it does contain 1/100th of a drop of alcohol so we don't recommend anyone ever use it ever! 2/5 stars! Try this Paula's Choice product instead that is exactly the same but with no alcohol and cost $30 more."

[@rian6858]

now THIS was the yearly wrap up i was waiting for, yay! thank you so much for all the hard work you put into this video. i dont think people realize how much effort,research,and checking you do in order to put something this very informative out for your subscribers. thats why your my "lip lady" (what my bf calls you,lol). thank you so much for all your hard work and you look lovely (per usual)!💄👍💄

[@MsStephNic]

🙏🏻❤️😘 thanks beautiful. Lip lady, I like that! 😁

[@AC-qo8oq]

You're so funny to have made that faux Chanel bag 😄 This was such an informative and an enjoyable video. You and emilynoel are my favorite KZbinrs.

[@hojuz]

Binge-watching your videos now xD cracking up at the Chanel bag lol

[@tkoval75]

totally agree with the whole Morphe hype... I'm a grown ass woman who has tried a lot. With that being said hands down Viseart is superior in comparison! "No...Just No!" I love that you speak from the heart, are knowledgeable and not afraid to say what needs to be said. Love you girl! 💋

[@MsStephNic]

+Trina Koval Thanks Trina! Those videos I saw comparing the two saying they were equal, I almost died. I wanted to choke them lol

[@beautybygita2917]

+Stephanie Nicole I heard someone say that recently and I was appalled 😭 I can't imagine anyone who has actually tried both would think that lol. Viseart shadows are amazing!

[@MsStephNic]

+Beauty by Gita Someone with affiliate codes? bahahaha! :)

[@swiftiemaddie]

I didn't even realize how long this video was until i cleaned and organized my make up vanity while watching/listening to this video in the background

[@crystalma170]

the fact that coola sponsored this and u still gave ur honest review. I officially trust u with my life now.

[@lucifersmother]

Wait where does it say it was sponsored by them?

[@AmazinGraceXOXO1]

Kelli B it doesn't. Girl be bugging. It specifically says it's not a sponsored video. Besides I highly doubt we will ever see a sponsored video on this channel. Thank God.

[@katejordan3851]

Stephanie, the pro community was super pissed about Morphe trying to rip off Viseart and its awesome to see an HONEST review b/c there is no comparison. Thanks for keeping it real! I also love the skincare hauls!

[@littlemiss131]

I can't believe how much work and effort you put in your videos!! Great work!

[@elizawillis6269]

You're so informed and honest, you deserve so many more subscribers than you have! I'm so glad I found you.

[@kristynauger3046]

I'm glad somebody said something about morphe's customer service. How long can they pull off the "because of high demand..." thing?? I mean you're always "in high demand" hire more people, order higher quantities from crown brush; do what you have to do. If you email them they immediately send one back saying it may take a while to respond. I wish everyone could be Beautylish customer service with Sephora or Ulta's rewards

[@Rstetsonssss]

I love how shes like favorites every month are forced BUT LIKE we would be down to just hear what you are STILL loving and just vlog life :)

[@meowismeify]

Omg I love your videos! I can listen to you for hours! You are so knowledgeable and you tell it like it is. You do your research on all of the products and the ingredients in them. I trust your reviews. There is no bulls*it in your videos and I appreciate that! I'm definitely suscribing!

[@anastesia21]

Never thought I would watch an hour long video of someone talking about skin care and make up, but you are such a joy to watch! Really appreciate how much effort you put into your videos and how much you research and how much knowledge you have... Its really refreshing to see! Please don't ever change that! :)

[@jembeauty478]

Just stumbled across your channel and I've been binge watching. Sucks that the Drunk Elephant serum was no good for you. That stuff is my holy grail but I use a hydrating serum on top because I'm dry. I love the Sunday Riley Juno oil too :) I'm excited to see your future videos you're so easy to watch!

[@MsStephNic]

+jembeauty Juno rules! lol thanks for watching!

[@dinahweisberg750]

Just found your channel...holy crap where have you been all my life?!?! Watching your videos has taught me a ton (a month ago I didn't even know what a "transition shade" was...ugh). I love your frank, honest, and humorous approach to your reviews and instructions.

[@AmazinGraceXOXO1]

You are so well spoken. I like that. I like hearing an intelligent woman speak.

[@carmelayochim853]

Hi! I'm another fan who doesn't usually comment but felt compelled to tell you how much I appreciate your videos. I couldn't wait to watch this when I saw your Instagram post. I've seen multiple 2015 favorites videos, and felt like I was hearing a regurgitated script! Like everyone has said, your honesty is so refreshing and I share your videos with my daughter and friends all the time. Just wanted you to know you have become an invaluable and trusted resource.

[@MsStephNic]

+Carmela Yochim Thank you so much Carmela! I appreciate your support

[@janek9638]

I think every single one of Jaclyn Hill's followers need to watch this video on repeat.

[@Stiiggy]

+Jane K I did. And thank God because I was seriously on the verge of buying the Morphe 35O palette. I like Jaclyn Hill, a lot. I believe she is well-intended and extremely talented, but I believe she kind of falls in love with almost anything she puts on her face so long as it feels nice and smells nice, without doing too much research to take into account the quality and long term effects.

[@x0alicia756]

+Stiiggy or she's just getting paid.. loved her to honestly up until I watched all these videos and man, now alot of those youtubers I liked I can't trust and that to me is pointless to watch them if there word is crap.. anyway

[@Stiiggy]

X0 alicia I totally understand how you feel. I'm sure money definitely plays a role in some KZbinrs but in the end we just have to remember it all goes back to conflicting opinions. Do I believe everybody who says that Morphe shadows are really good for $2 is lying? Nah. But do I believe many youtubers are overhyping them, some even intentionally just for the money? Sure. I do believe Jaclyn is fond of the company and the shadows. How much she actually loves it, I guess we'll never know. She doesn't strike me as a fraud.

[@janek9638]

Stiiggy She claims she can't use drugstore products because of mineral oil, yet ALL Morphe shadows AND Champagne Pop contain mineral oil. That screams "fraud" to me.

[@x0alicia756]

+Jane K lol GOOD point! up until last night when I was watching a lot and then this video and everything she loved was the garbage in this video I was a big fan of hers but... I can't watch her anymore honestly... after the gerard cosmetics insident now morphe seems like she hypes alot of garbage up to make profit off her viewers who believes so much in her ): it honestly hurts my heart but there's nothing I can do...

[@faelovecraft]

Love your videos. *Love* your videos. I like that you do a lot of research into ingredients and you really seem to be unbiased in your reviews. I like that there aren't a hundred thousand jump cuts or flailing around or a high-pitched voice shrieking about how you're "obsessed" with this product that so-and-so company sent you for free (discount code in the description). I really, really like your approach to makeup. A lot of people don't seem to understand the difference between film makeup and in person makeup, and while I support everyone doing their makeup as they'd like, I'm very done with the stress so many youtubers/instagramers put on heavy contouring and baking and strobing and everything else... It's just not presented in a way that goes beyond the filming aspect and transitions into every day life. I'm not here for erasing every imperfection I have. I'm not here for wearing a mask of makeup. And I feel like the fun part of makeup gets lost in everyone's pursuit of the most perfect and unsustainable versions of themselves. I just feel like we should take a step back and reevaluate why we do the things that we do, and why we put so much emphasis on this particular aspect of makeup. /end rant, love your videos, and can't wait to see more!

[@tf560]

Omg I agree with the Morphe review! I got my head bitten off for being honest about them by the minions!! I'm with you all the way!!

[@MsStephNic]

+Tiffany Zona Idiots. They have no idea of quality then. lol

[@tf560]

No they do not! And the you tubers who say they are just as good as let's say NARS should have their privileges revoked lol!

[@kathyh3843]

I just started watching your videos, and I'm seriously addicted now!!! You are seriously one of the few people that actually give out totally unbiased reviews, and I completely love how you explain all about the ingredients and give such great facts/stats!!! thanks for the great videos and all the helpful information! !!

[@samarahvonk]

Hands down you are my favorite youtuber! Yes, please make the video about Morphe. You have no idea how tempted I have been on their palettes but something told me they weren't worth it. would love to hear your thoughts more in depth.

[@MsStephNic]

Thanks Samarah! I will work on that video on my flight for work this weekend & film it when I get back in 9 days. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@hollybennett7570]

I don't normally comment on you tubers videos but I had to comment on yours. It is so refreshing to have someone give an honest opinion on products. I love your channel and appreciate your honesty. I have recently in the last two years become more interested in skin care and beauty. Like you I have very dry skin. I was looking to narrow my product search by watching reviews but found I was having to wade through the mud to find the gems like yourself. I am really disappointed by the number of people on here who are giving bad information to people are just looking for a little advice. Thank you for having integrity where others do not. The information you have given me has been incredibly helpful.

[@julian6664]

You're the first youtuber I've seen who has given a negative review of something from Tatcha and holy hell is that refreshing. I tried their entire line.... the ENTIRE line and it was a gigantic waste of money. My breakouts tripled, cystic acne went nuts. My skin was soft, sure, but lumpy and red and irritated. Don't buy this line. Just don't do it. My skin isn't dry, more oily-combination, but their products are freaking useless and your skin conditions will probably be exacerbated.

[@nightcourt2839]

Thank you so much for consciously being inclusive of women of colour, it really means a lot, as often we have to rely on those the same colour as us to be reliable, but you are definitely an exception! Keep up the amazing content xo

[@stephanie_1120]

"Cat pee's natural too!" :D I'm dying!

[@MsStephNic]

😽 lol 😂

[@mhall2184]

Stephanie from the beginning your realness is what caught my attention...i love your knowledge and i love that you don't mind standing alone

[@MsStephNic]

+Donna Stack I'd rather us do something different here. The internet is saturated with a bunch of "me toos", it doesn't need one more in me. Thanks for watching

[@Molochai]

I died when you showed your handmade Chanel bag hahaha, absolutely love your beautiful sarcastic self

[@Monica_M85]

Love love love how refreshingly honest you are. I can always count on you to give a truthful opinion! You are the best!!!

[@tropicalfruitLALALA]

Omg the Chanel bag comparison...

[@winterfIowers]

Damn. Just when I thought I couldn't love your content enough for how informative and well researched it is, I found myself loving it even more because you took the time to acknowledge the spectrum of colors your viewers are. It's one thing to review a product based on your own experience, but it really is going the extra mile to be inclusive to women of color. You and Samantha Ravndahl are the only few that I've seen to address that. In addition, of course, to the ladies of color that I follow. :) I'm also really impressed with Becca's efforts to make beautiful highlights for all skin tones!

[@Una...]

I am so freakin thankful that i randomly bumped into one of your videos! Im newer to falling into the KZbin hole for hours, however the last few weeks have been marathon after marathon. I was inspired by a random nikkitutorial someone posted on fb, which lead to js (he who shall not be named here), and several others. The more i watched, the more i really longed to find someone who hadn't been bought, wasnt too negative/positive without merit, and who backed up their opinions with facts/reason. YOU! Holy hell i wish i wouldve found you sooner because i may have shed a tear once the realization hit me as to how many hours i had wasted on others.... :| My first video was the review of KVD metal/matte, you were recovering from the plague, and your eyelids were gorgeous! Ive been ill for about 5 days (literally bed ridden), and you have not only provided an interesting distraction, but also well informed, personable, and not once did i feel like you were trying to convince me that you liked something that you genuinely hated. The second video i watched was a q/a with your mom. i watched every single minute, and could've watched more! There were several times i thought "i wanna spend a holiday with these Ladies, that would be a freakin hoot, with plenty of good debates, 'war stories' of make-up/men/life, and tips n tricks of making my 46yo face look 21 again (jk)... Anyhoo, i want to thank you, (and your mom) for being such awesome, strong, intelligent, fun Women, and for sharing your collective knowledge with us! Also, ive got hooded eyes, and now 46yo lines/wrinkles. i know matte is my new shimmer (sad face), but i still want shiny, fun, colour, and drama sometimes. ive yet to find anyone who can really give good info on this. You did mention the $80 pallet that was amazing and worth every penny (and i drooled at the colours!), however i dont have that kind of money in my eyeshadow budget currently. Could you recommend a decent "drug store" brand that would be good for someone who is trying to figure out flattering make-up for 46yo+ but still fun, and affordable to play around with and find my new groove? you may have already made a video of this, i have lots more of them to get thru. If so, would you please let me know how to find said video, or could you recommend another youtuber who may be a good one for me to check out in regards to affore mentioned needs/wants/desires? Alrighty, rambling on... Thank you again, you rock as does your mom!

[@ladyblakeney]

If you're still looking for affordable, good quality makeup, might I suggest Makeup Revolution? I have three eye shadow palates and a blush palate from them (that I found in my local Ulta), and they have good color selection while staying in the drugstore price range. If you buy directly from their website I believe they do have more color selection and more types of product than just what's offered at Ulta (at least at my Ulta it's a fairly limited range), but I'd probably suggest checking at Ulta first, since you'll be able to get an accurate gauge of what colors you're buying. Also, Emily of emilynoel83 did a fairly recent review of the palates available at Ulta if you're wanting more specific recommendations. Good luck!

[@milkglassfairy7641]

Sundi 7Stars makeup revolution and I heart makeup are good! I actually like a lot of colourpop eyeshadows but be wary. Also the Balm is a bit pricier than drugstore but still not incredibly expensive compared to many brands and they're pretty good! And Sleek! Definitely try Sleek. Some things are hit or miss but they're amazing for the price and they're just really great.

[@Una...]

ladyblakeney Thank you!

[@faaea13]

I went through 2 years of cosmetology school and before that I became an esthetician so about 3 years of beauty school...I do makeup for television and have worked in salons and medical spas...but I learn so much from you about products and I really enjoy watching your videos. keep up the great work!!!!

[@Ggoddess77]

Haha comparing Viseart with Morphe lmao 😂😂😂 Love your vids Stephanie, i grew up in Europe and I love Viseart makeup and the integrity of the company, I also feel that colour pop and Morphe brushes make up are maybe for a younger audience, like in high school, I am a grown woman I need make up to suits my needs. xo xo

[@MsStephNic]

+Carol T Beauty Inspirations I agree. I feel like a caveman using my fingers to apply makeup. Nope. Not for me :)

[@KLM113]

Your videos are amazing. It's like a breath of fresh air. I just found your videos last week and have been going through them! It's amazing that you're actually knowledgable and I love that you give honest reviews. You're not afraid to give a negative review.

[@pamelafoster3585]

I'm very new to you tube videos but absolutely love your channel. Informative, unbiased reviews. Keep it up!

[@fabulousddd]

I truly appreciate your stated commitment to consider the entire spectrum of skin hues. So refreshing. Thank you!

[@daniellem555]

The bite agave lip mask 1st ingredient is lanolin, you can get lanolin cream for breastfeeding for a fraction of the cost of the bite and it's made to be digested as well.

[@Blacktundras]

Okay, I'm a little blown away by this video. I watched the whole thing and I'm amazing that your not saying how amazing every dame thing is and how horrible products just somehow may be okay (lord). So basically, I wasn't so..... annoyed! Its so refreshing how informational and pleasant this was to watch someone doing a video like a youtube video and not a fucking commercial. Thank you.

[@synful1969]

holy crap you hit the nail on the head....i kept thinking does everybody put all crap on everyday. highlighters, bronzers, contours, primers, setting spray. jesus my face would have 3 inches of crap on it.....i love the fact u keep it real. i am just a normal everyday woman. foundation, concealor (if needed) powder and blush. You know i always thought setting spray was very similar to hairspray....i even had someone tell me in high school to spray aqua net on my face....i was like ummmmm no...lol

[@joellem3705]

Thank you for providing the info on morphe. I knew something was off with them, but wasn't able to find much information. Thank you for always being transparent and so extremely well-versed in the products you discuss.

[@GlitzyFritzy]

You are not going to believe this but I watched this twice LOL it's almost an hour long and I watched it twice LOL...it was good stuff and then I went and watched the brushes 101 and of course your Wayne Goss brushes and then I remembered I don't think I ever thanked you for the personal recommendation on the WG brushes. I got the #2 and #3 AND I LOVE them so much so thank you thank you :) Love you Stephanie! xoxox Mary

[@melodayyy]

I'm sorry I'm commenting again but honestly the more I watch you the more you're becoming my favorite youtuber and I only discovered you today lol you are so trustworthy and it really does show when you review products. I own/owned some of the things you've compared or talked about both high end and affordable and I'm just sitting here thinking to myself holy shit she is right about all of it! I really trust you now when it comes to advice and reviews simply because I felt the same about 90% of the things you mentioned in this video, even the ones I thought I was completely alone on because they were so hyped up and I thought something was wrong with me when I hated some of those products. You're a real eye opener and so honest.

[@foots02401]

OMG I totally agree with u on the Morphe garbage shadows. And yes people, I called them garbage because that is what they are. Remember you get what you pay for !! Thanks for an amazing video Steph !!😘

[@MsStephNic]

+melissa smith :) Thanks for watching!

[@ElloLoJo]

I LOVE THAT YOU MADE THE BAG JUST TO MAKE A POINT ABOUT MORPHE 😂😂😂😂 agh I adore you and your no-shit honest opinion and the obvious thought and work you put into every video, thanks gal x

[@LucindaR]

Just gimme a hour long video once a week...we'll call it Stephanie TV 😁 😍😍😍😍😍

[@MsStephNic]

+Lucinda Robinson

[@stephanieesposito5751]

So refreshing to see a favorites that I haven't seen all the same items 50 times already. Also, thank you for sharing all your knowledge, it's great to learn new things in regards to beauty. Plus, you're beautiful! ♡

[@mayangirl3757]

I just found your channel....and I LOVE it...not only you are beautiful...but very smart!...PLEASE dont change your style..I love learning the science behind the product..I feel I can make a better choice now..Thanks so much for all your hard work :)

[@ricki1613]

I'm a 41 year old make up and skincare virgin lol, I absolutely love watching your videos I find them so informative and helpful, I can say that being new to watching beauty bloggers, I believe alot are influenced by big corporations. so your honesty and unbiased reviews are very refreshing.

[@wimpy8690]

Where can I buy that Chanel bag? 😂

[@emmm507]

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[@corinacotter6606]

There is no one better than you on anti aging! I get so much information from your videos. Thank you!

[@TheLuxuryHybrid]

"Cat pee is natural too. That doesn't help" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 QUOTE OF THE YEAR!!!

[@starlasuzannerutan7624]

Hi Stephanie, I am new to your channel. I love love love your brutal honesty, and straight from the hip reviews. You and my husband would get along great lol! I am 52 years old, and am so tired of KZbin influencing me to buy crap, that does not work for me. Please keep us informed about the stuff that does not work, and what does. Can you do a video for older skin gals? You are a breath of fresh air!!!! 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸👍🏼

[@FuriedHearts]

I fully 100% trust your opinions. I'm now skeptical of other youtubers like Manny and Jaclyn Hill It sucks that they have so many subscribers and are able to convince people to buy average products

[@MsStephNic]

+Stephen Bailey I feel the same. I don't think they do it maliciously, I think they are just not informed about a lot of stuff, & don't care to learn. KZbin is a job for some people, most of us wouldn't go into our jobs & talk shit about our companies to our customers, even if it was true lol. I hope they don't knowingly recommend stuff thats less than good.

[@TheHHilton]

I'be only recently discovered you, and I'm so glad I did. I LOVE makeup, but I'm not fond of the instagram makeup that has been taking over. I love how real and honest you are.

[@Luizaxoxox]

Lmao "Cat pee is natural too" xox

[@IamaDanish]

That was so brilliant! 😂 Think I'm gonna have to steal that for the next time some SA is trying to push a product on me I know my skin won't tolerate.

[@fraschagh5306]

I can't believe I didn't find your channel sooner! I discovered it a couple of days ago when I was searching for HELPFUL tips on choosing the right foundation, and I have been a fan from minute 1

[@tubab4169]

Tati and you're the only ones in KZbin that I trust because you stay true to yourself and I love how detailed you're in ever Video of yours and I just found your chanel last month (I'm going trough all of your videos. ... again 😅) I wanted to ask if you know about ZOEVA brushes and eyeshadow Palettes? I heard many things about them and would love to know your opinion on them. You're awesome ❤👍 PS: sorry for any grammar mistakes, English is my third language

[@tubab4169]

And Jackie Aina she is great to

[@emmm507]

Tugba Bulut Your English is great😄

[@hamtaro7590]

Hi Steph, I'm pretty sure you won't see this comment but hey, maybe one day you will and then I want you to know how much I appreciate your videos! While watching this and hearing you talking about skin care I realized how much my make-up/skin care routine and perception has changed since I discovered your channel (around march). I used to buy a lot of the hype stuff that i.e. Nikkie was raving about. I always thought it was the coolest thing ever how she put all of that foundation stick on her skin and how her skin was unrecognizable afterwards. So I went and bought it. I've seen Jeffree Star tell me how great his eyeshadow palette is going to be, Nikkie said that too. So I went and bought it. Also Nikkie (and I do believe that worked for her) told me how great that Nivea men's balm is as a primer. Well I went and bought that too. Then I went and put that on my face - I broke out and thought it was 'normal'. I had that weird idea in my head that I'd just need extreme coverage so that it would look great (I really thought I could hide texture/blemishes/pimples under foundation). Yeah. I used the MUFE foundation stick - my dry skin looked horrible and pretty much dead. I tried the palette - the eyeshadows were patchy and didn't blend. And that's when I began to REALLY put your advice into consideration. I found out about my undertone and got a foundation that has that undertone and made sure it's good for dry skin. I watched your skin care videos and learned how to take care of my dry, sensitive skin. I waited for your reviews before I purchased anything that was hyped up. Now I have a skin care routine that works good for me (not that it's complete yet, but I have to save money as a student) and I saved a shit ton of money (because of your honest reviews - Nikkie palette!) that I'd rather invest in skin care/priming products than my 10000th palette/lipstick. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Please don't ever stop ❤️

[@LorrieB330]

I laughed so loud over the Courtney Love comment that I woke up my son, lol. I'm glad I'm no longer the only person hating the Morphe palettes. I gave the 3 I bought to my 13yr old cousin. All of my loves this year are thanks to you, two of my favs are, of course, the Tarte primer and the Sunday Riley. My biggest hate this year is the Tarte Amazonian clay foundation. I cannot make it work for me, despite trying numerous primers, moisturizers, and application techniques. It looks like it just sits on the top of my skin, enlarging my pores and doing other weird stuff I cannot explain. Oh! You might want to consider trying the Marc Jacobs Remarcable foundation if you ever need medium to full coverage. It's officially replaced my other holy grail foundations. Sorry for the long response but I will end it with this; if no one has told you lately, thank you. Just thank you. I don't know what I would do without you.

[@specialk3021]

Omg I can thank Steph too for the Tarte pore filler jar. Lol

[@hking1721]

One of the many things that I love about Stephanie is that she knows her shit and does her research. She has articles and notes from reputable sites to help back it up and gives her honest opinion bluntly but professionally. She really has opened my eyes to certain you tubers who try and get everyone to drink the "kool aid" but she doesn't believe the bull. I think she's amazing and to keep up the amazing work that her followers really appreciate!

[@Danielavarcasia]

P.S can't wait for that MORPHIE makeup palette review and dupe video!!! Ever since I saw this I've been holding on to buying eyeshadow palettes because I want to know more about those other companies with similar/same formula and maybe try them instead!!!

[@MsStephNic]

+Daniela Varcasia I am working on that soon :) Thanks for watching

[@andidax3468]

Between work and a four-hour power outage I was finally able to watch tonight and it was worth the wait. You put so much work into your videos and it shows in the quality. You not only had great information but it was very entertaining and your Morphe/Viseart palette comparison with the Chanel bag had me laughing out loud. Great video!

[@MsStephNic]

+Andi Dax Thanks so much Andi! :)

[@AGothicWitch]

"Cat pee is natural too." Im dyinggggggggg hahahahahaha

[@vgomez1996]

Yes, this video was long but I watched the whole thing and honestly, I thoroughly enjoyed it. THANK YOU for being so real and honest. You're making me think about the things I put on my face instead of just trying to sell me a product. I look forward to your upcoming videos!

[@MsStephNic]

+Vanessa G Thanks for watching Vanessa!