2017 Beauty Needs & Nopes | Contours | Bronzers | Blush | Highlights

[@MsStephNic]

IMPORTANT: At 22:40 & 23:08 I mention Kevyn Aucoin products, in one I have listed Cruelty Free, I didn’t add the bullet point yet because I found conflicting information online, so I emailed the brand to ask them directly. I completely forgot, I should have erased it until I was sure. I will let you know as soon as I hear back. I am not 100% on that one. Sorry about the sound in the second half of the video. I know its annoying. As you can tell from the first part, I now have my microphone back. Back to normal after this video. Thanks for your patience. And again, I just want to reiterate, I am NOT making excuses for brands. The only reason I am explaining is because I have received a lot of messages, Tweets etc. Some people saying they feel like they don’t count, or matter etc. I completely understand. I just wanted to explain the thought process so some people don’t feel bad. I understand it will still happen, you are free to feel however you do. I do think things are changing though. Tarte, although not alone in this, has been made an example of. Change is in the air.

[@cassiele4516]

Stephanie Nicole just so you know you have the price as $10 for the K.A. Contour color

[@destinybutyourdadjustcalls6662]

The feminist comment made me laugh. I love you Stephanie and you look beautiful and glowy ❤️

[@gloriadearing]

I can't stop looking at your hair ..it looks so healthy and smooth and golden. I'm obsessed. Also I very highly respect you and your work.. I'm allergic to citrus contained products ( not citric acid but things like citronella, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol) you're the only person who goes into detail about how certain products contain irritating things in it or things that make it non vegan ( a full breakdown ..thank you for that by the way )..do you think when you break down products you could mention if they have citrus in it too ? It's hard to mainly find setting spray, hair products, and facial care products that don't contain any ...I'm willing to trust you and spend the money on higher end things if you think they will be good ..I just really can't find any that are highly rated that also leave of citrus. Please help. If not I 100 percent understand. Love ya girl !

[@mamefosua]

Stephanie Nicole Thanks for sticking to the facts and not getting emotional about it. You seem to know your stuff. Btw before someone accuses me of being a sell out, I'm nw50 in mac shade.

[@stacyt814]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Tarte situation. I am curious if you have heard that the shape tape is the same as the gel hybrid foundation which seems to no longer be available. I also appreciate that you are honest and not emotional about this topic.

[@ohnana9085]

So many influencers that were calling out tarte are currently on a trip with benefit cosmetics, who has products with 3-5 complexions.

[@marcelaa9498]

NANAKOMAH BEAUTY LOL true

[@mimibernard6603]

Clock it da house bunch of liars

[@kaykay-py4gq]

Omg lol

[@andreathesexy1]

exactly

[@tunnelsunshine]

NANAKOMAH BEAUTY preach!!!

[@tishalopez4169]

I'm a black woman and I've never once been offended with what you've talked about. Shade range has been a problem and I feel bad for tarte because here not the first ones. You've always recommend stuff that's also worked for me! Love your channel and thanks for sticking up for what's right! Love you and your reviews XO

[@XshamosasX]

As a poc I really appreciate your comments about the tarte outrage. While it's definitely a problem, a lot of the bashing from white influencers feels very performative and like they're jumping on the bandwagon because everyone is talking about it and so it's easy for them to do so and get brownie points for it. It's a problem across the industry and doesn't start or end with one brand. And honestly, the extent of calling out racism in the industry (or in general) shouldn't be simply addressing bad shade ranges. For example, people who supported or were mute about J* and yet are acting outraged about one foundation's shade range? Seems like bullshit to me. I always appreciate your authenticity and genuine support of people of color and willingness to learn and speak out. Love you!

[@Thestupidlittlegirl]

XshamosasX I honestly felt the same way. I wanna hope that some of those people are being advocates and want to be supportive of more inclusiveness and that it's not just mentioning it and filming an outrage video for the views and because everybody else is doing it because that's just shameful.

[@ninamarie4291]

Even Jeffree had a video about the Tarte shades. All for show.

[@zoeys1078]

Yup exactly!!!

[@simisran2589]

XshamosasX ❤️❤️❤️ you said it all right there

[@1015SaturdayNight]

Literally just saw someone "boycott" Tarte, then review the Physician's Formula foundation, so yeah

[@colormecarine2498]

I have never said this before to a KZbinr, considering the fact that I don’t know you personally, but I LOVE YOU. I’ve been subscribed to you for about a year (maybe more) and I’ve always lived for your in-depth, unbiased and research based reviews. THIS video though!! Honey!! You literally spoke all of my thoughts. I spend so much time researching the ins and out of how makeup companies work and how they come up with shade ranges. You did amazing by looking at it from all spectrums of the debate (business, consumer, POC, nonPOC, influencer, and even retailers) thank you for not just going on about the crappiness of the shade range just for views, knowing that in 2 weeks you won’t care since it doesn’t directly affect you. I appreciate everything you do and I respect how bold you are!

[@idreamofparis7233]

I do love that you use facts. You take the time to do research and educate yourself then pass that along to others. It does stink that many brands don’t include very fair and very deep shades. We as consumers need to support the brands that have a better variety.

[@MsStephNic]

I agree. I do think more people are aware thought, now. Obviously POC have been very aware, but sometimes the rest of us can be oblivious. So I am happy we are having the conversation. ❤️

[@mariannetaylor895]

I always appreciate how authentic Stephanie feels when she talks, especially in the first part of this video

[@drobo7]

Bloody hell Steph, you look ruddy gorgeous. No backhanded compliments, just a straight up girl crush. 😍😘 xx

[@lolaf.8594]

I admire this woman!! she absolutely beautiful with or without makeup.. Love it when she tells ppl to fu*k off, when they say unnecessary disgusting comments!!

[@BMS453]

Lola F. I love her too. Been watching her for a while now and she is truly my inspiration. I would love to be able to meet her and spend time with her and just learn from her.

[@lastewart88]

I don’t like that you feel as though you are being selfish or apart of the problem for recommending products that work for you. You can’t help that these companies don’t offer more shades and include more people but that doesn’t mean you can’t review, suggest or recommend the product for those who do look like you. Those people still deserve to get your advice and find products they want. I appreciate that you do your best to find and review as many products as you can that are inclusive, that’s what we need. You use your platform to make people aware of what’s going wrong around us and your intentions are good from what I can see and that’s what matters.

[@niamhheron5587]

Steph you are fantastic! As a black woman I'm obviously pleased as far as makeup goes, but in a greater context I think it's so so important that intelligent people like you just admit to their mistakes; it doesn't even have to be an apology in the end, for me hearing the person articulate what THEY think was wrong about what they did has much more value! Apologies can be so empty. In the entire racism clusterf* I deal with daily I desperately need these little glimpses of light; seeing that there are white people who can put down their ego and realize life is always about making mistakes and processing them- it's called learning stuff and growing up. People need to stop wallowing in shame and self pity instead of admitting how they've been complicit in the oppression of people of color. It's not about YOU just because you feel unsettled by your reality being challenged. It's about racism, the entire system of it, and it's gonna require a lot more people to lay down their entitled, spoiled egos (yeah, I'm not that optimistic recently...) But to you specifically Steph- please don't ever stop doing what you're doing. It can mean so much to just see one voice advocating for my equality.

[@RutaBauzaite]

Finally someone who brings up the point that no one else is mad at any other brand with a small shade range...yes it's a problem and thank goodness people are finally making it an issue, but it's not just Tarte.

[@erikamacias4940]

Wow. That was a really humble, self aware tarte conversation at the beginning. Nicely done!

[@perksoftricia]

Erika Macias I agree!!

[@sherlock1129]

She really brought a lot of information and viewpoints to this issue. I do hope we can get all the big brands to offer more inclusive shade ranges.

[@luluthomas4023]

Agreed!!!

[@lexylex8976]

I appreciate how real you always are , your bluntness, your maturity, intelligence and how articulate you are. I always find you a breath of fresh air on KZbin!!!

[@RavenC1357]

Steph, no. You're not wrong. It's not selfish to use a color that suits you. Ripley says she has one color that's a perfect match. I get the frustration of not finding 12 that match perfectly, but she wouldn't stop using it if it didn't carry a million other colors or under tones. I thought the hate you got was so stupid, you try hard. You said it on Instagram. You can't do it all. Don't let hate and criticism get you down. You do a great job looking for inclusive products. People like to complain. They're just trying to look good by being jerks. Thank you for this, and for standing up for yourself. I completely agree.

[@Hannah-zw9ow]

RavenC1357 you....... completely missed the entire point

[@ashleyc2074]

he/she did. So sad. lol.

[@user-nn2hp6jg2w]

yeah Pam you did miss the point. Stephanie said her mistake was RECOMMENDING products with limited shade ranges, she never apologised for USING them. She even explains why this was a mistake - as a person of influence, she has a responsibility to recommend products that at least 90% of her audience can use.

[@willarosesoaps6090]

RavenC1357 You didn't miss the point, and I completely agree. Brands cater to those that are their largest consumers. Good, or bad, those are the facts. I'm in my forties, and in the last year I finally found my perfect foundation match, in shade and undertone. People forget that it's not just deep skintones that aren't always catered to. Very fair skin tones, and those with less common undertones, struggle to find matches as well. It's not the responsibility of KZbinr's to only recommend products SJW'S find inclusive to all. Would that be nice? Of couse, but in business it isn't feasible, or realistic. I watch Stephanie because of her honesty, and we are similar skintones. I trust, and appreciate her recommendations. She shouldn't apologize for doing her job, and doing it well.

[@janevalentinenyc]

“How can I help this situation?” Your thoughtfulness and consideration are why you are one of my favorite sources for beauty/skincare/KZbin entertainment.

[@auroracid5417]

Thank you so much for your honest opinion on the situation. I completely understand the “business logic” behind the tarte shade range, but a huge problem that I have was the comment they gave popsugar. They said that “people are lighter in winter and darker in summer.” That’s acting like brown people don’t exist. As if the only reason they are extending their shade range is because white people get a tan, instead of to cater to everyone. That was the nail in the coffin for me.

[@meghanwalker8865]

Aurora Cid and not to diminish the lack of shades for POC but they don’t have a shade for me either... I’m on the other end of the spectrum. Nothing light enough or right undertone... I’m NC 10-15 in MAC... and NO tarte, I don’t get darker in winter assholes!

[@hangingtrends640]

Im fair! They didnt have a shade for me! In the summer, i burn, peel and turn into a pale skinned person again. Unfortunately, they werent thinking of the pale people who dont tan AT ALL! Its unfortunate and its definitely something that they should fix, but being the pale girl i am, i feel like we were just left out completely. Stef was the first one to actually have a voice for us pale skin girls as well! Theres alot of people suffering from this and i know it sucks, but hopefully at the end of the day, someone understands and starts thinking of us pale women, as well as the darker women. We got a raw deal:(

[@michadawn234]

Olive skinned people are often left out. I have yet to find a foundation that has the finish, the color match, the lasting power that I want. Anyone have suggestions? I want a dewy to natural finish that lasts all day without transfer or fading. Long wear AF and yes olive undertones.

[@lisathomson3057]

Also black people do get darker in summer too..... (if they go in the sun that is)

[@NancyWolfsonBraintracksAudio]

Best hair EVER. It looks richer and healthier and thick to the ends and the lowlights compliment your skin tone and ... what a dear Puppy mommy you are.

[@mrssabre2946]

Most real KZbinr out there. Thank you for always speaking the truth and standing up for what's right.

[@Jennifermwb]

While I understand what you are saying about shade range being a financial decision.....the biggest mistakes Tarte made came AFTER the launch. Remarks about how people are more pale in the winter so that is why they came out with the pale shades now and will have darker shades in summer are fucking ridiculous. Black people are still black in winter. Turning off comments on Instagram and their response to the entire thing is the problem. Their response is what told everyone that they don't care about people of color.

[@np1114]

Jennifermwb black people are still black in the winter. No truer words have been said haha 🙌🏽

[@breaksyourface1364]

She’s such a professional yet a bad ass lol

[@LizTaylorfitnessblondie]

Linda Montes yup

[@sunnyday_lemonbars]

Professional badass.

[@Rickerov]

I cannot express to you how much I appreciate how informative your videos are. ALL of them. It’s so helpful and I feel like I’m not wasting money on things people just say they “like” with zero explanation about the product. You do so much work and I can’t imagine how time consuming and tedious it may be but it’s incredible how informative/helpful all the information is. So thank you!

[@tracelynh15]

Stef, I know you don't need validation but I just want you to know how much you mean to the beauty community. You are a wealth of knowledge and someone that isn't afraid to speak their truth. Thank you for your honesty and consideration of all women and men regardless of their background and complexion. You are beautiful inside and out and I am glad that you continue to produce content for us all.

[@legaleagletay3592]

I love you the more I watch you, Stephanie. You are easily the most impartial, honest, rational and articulate beauty blogger I have ever followed in the last 7 years. I am so pleased your subscribers are increasing every day. Please never ever change. xx

[@sandynegron939]

Thank you for considering those of us who are *cruelty free* ❤️

[@lcrn5218]

me too!!

[@ambercotrone]

Sandy Negron Yes! Thank you 🐰💗

[@madeupname3008]

Sandy Negron You make us sound like vegans when you say it like that lol

[@suetomfordlaw6673]

You're not part of the problem Stephanie, you are part of the cure. You work hard in your videos to include everyone...that is obvious. You use your platform for good and that is so important. And your hair looks beautiful no matter what color or what length. You rock it!

[@Moca-Mist]

Hey Steph! So in response to the Tarte ordeal, so what really sealed the deal for me about this issue was when they were deleting comments from consumers, then they disabled their comments altogether and finally, the attempt to insult our intelligence by saying “that our shade lightens in the winter and darkens in the summer”. I’m the same skintone all year round. It took an abundance of backlash before they offered a sincere statement. The series of events from Tarte to address this situation was shady and its indicative to how they view people of color. Nonetheless the theory of them being ignorant went out the window for me. YSL and Guerlain might be ignorant but Tarte is racist.

[@kiara_7822]

Lory D their PR team is shit

[@Mel-pb5xw]

Lory D FWIW I’m fair & I agree 100%! Their behavior was IMO inexcusable.

[@hangingtrends640]

There isnt a shade for me either. Im the lightest on the spectrum and it definitely isnt fair. I agree 100 percent with Steph, its not a racist thing because if it was, there would be a shade for me. Its a money thing! Fair skinned people and dark skin people were both left out! It sucks being left out, but at the end of the day, they are the ones losing out! Ill just take my fair ass to another brand who respects my skin color! Good luck to all of you and i hope Tarte releases your correct shades, but i for one wont be buying from them!

[@ceecee7879]

Kay Boogie Their customer service, HORRIFIC, the Asian Slur last year on Instagram, Clay Play 2 palette fiasco, and the ignorant last straw was the winter/summer skin change. Shoddy, shady ignorance.

[@thatsyoya]

They also did a giveaway on their Instagram right after the backlash. They asked everyone to put 🌴emojis on every post within 24hrs of the giveaway to enter. I’m sure to drown out the negative comments. Thattttttttttt was disgusting.

[@andrewscourtney1]

I love how much time and consideration you put into what you do. It's so great to have a real informed voice who isn't afraid to speak up. Go Stef.

[@alishainc]

love your hair and liked that you pointed out that people buy their own shades and forget that other peoples' shades have been missed. Guilty of that too even though I'm on the darker end of the spectrurm. I'm grateful when they carry my shade but cosmetic lines have to do better. There are so many gorgeous shades and undertones that are left out

[@b2h316]

I'm very fair skinned with yellow undertones and its so hard to find foundation. They all assume that if you are white AF that you have pink undertones

[@maevescully5290]

Brittany de Brentani Same! i'm pretty fair but I have an olive/slightly yellow undertone and those foundations basically don't exist. Every time I go to get shade matched anywhere they're always pushing a pink foundation on me. Companies really need to work on shade range expansion AND undertone expansion. Like Stephanie said, if you're pushing out a huge range of foundations but the undertones are wrong, what's the point?

[@karenwilliams5941]

Brittany de Brentani really I find it's the opposite I'm very fair with pink undertones , but most foundations I've used started with there most fair shade being yellow then later introduced a pink one

[@nabilaalam6560]

I also feel like an important part of having the shade range is to also include those ranges in ad campaigns, which is why I feel like Fenty did so well with that. Cause like I know MUFE also has a comparable shade range but I've never really felt like they've tried to appeal to deeper skin tones if that makes sense? Like I feel like there's quite a difference in just making the shades to make them because it's the trend and actually including people of those shades in the campaign and appealing to them, which I feel like Tarte has never done. I think that's why subconsciously I never really bought that much from Tarte in the first place lol

[@dorissaclaire]

As a white person who does have a large amount foundation options, I choose not to support brands that aren't inclusive. I don't buy from Physician's Formula or It Cosmetics because of their shade ranges. I have never even considered buying one of those Korean Beauty foundations that only have a couple pale ass shades. It's really important for me to speak with my money. Actions speak louder than words.

[@cnudollAKTF]

Considering Korea is a very homogenous country it won't make sense for them to produce darker foundation when only a very small minority will buy them

[@sunny5357]

That's is so ridiculous. So many snowflakes who look for stupid things to feel offended. yawnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[@nichelle9234]

I'm so glad you spoke out about other non-poc KZbinrs who have made videos! There's absolutely nothing new about this situation and I feel like the vast majority only made videos because it would be good pr and they could easily get views. You've always spoken on this and it's always refreshing.

[@kagitsune]

Stephanie, I am really proud of you for learning from the Tarte brouhaha about your own part in systemic colorism. Most other people in your position just dug in their heels and blamed the people who were left out for being "offended". Glad to have you on our side. 💕

[@clarinetpride55]

Naomi PR Stephanie Nicole is truly what an ally in the beauty world should be :)

[@lelnope30]

Naomi PR Yes. I can't be friends with other white people who refuse to learn from their mistakes. I know people don't like admitting when they're wrong, but you're a straight up piece of shit if you can't open up your mind when it comes to such a serious issue that hurts millions of people.

[@zohraqureshi8184]

You look incredible and THANK you for being consistently honest and a 100% transparent in all your reviews/videos. Your hard work and commitment is really, really appreciated! 🌟❤️

[@bethfoble2463]

Girl you are always gorgeous!!!! Seriously women need to uplift each other instead of passive aggressively putting each other down!

[@TheFaro2011]

Beth Foble righhhttt

[@hbhooooihbbgvv]

Totally agree, women can be very bitchy towards eachother, hate those head to toe glares! Try to catch myself when I'm being judgemental and tell that jealous part of me to bugger off.

[@LiquidShivaz]

True that!

[@LondynBrielle]

I think Tartes biggest mistake was not in the lack of initial shades, but in their ignorant and telling, "darker in the summer lighter in the winter," response. That response was not a mistake or poor decision making that was from a childs mouth unfilered truth. If they had just said, "POC shades dont sell as well so we we're testing the financial waters before a full launch," ppl would've been mad, but most would've understood or at least supported them when the full launch happened. Now as it stands they showed their asses.....and somethings you can't unsee.

[@madisonsierra8663]

hour long video? FUCK YEAH! let me grab a four course meal, a 32 oz gatorade, some advil and my hamster.

[@shannovi4565]

Madison Sierra You had me at advil then knocked me flat with your hamster. I'm dead. Future comedy star right here, people.

[@gimmeproof]

that made me laugh out loud. thank u.

[@monicagabriela5347]

Me too, but I have my cat with me! 😂

[@madisonsierra8663]

Shan Novi thanks, i'll let Britney Spears (my hamsters name. or BS for short. please don't laugh) know what you said!

[@honeyg1018]

Madison Sierra 😂😂

[@HYBRED4pt6]

I absolutely love how you always bring logic and facts into these discussions, and can so easily see things from several sides to come up with the best explanation for the way some things go down. So many people jump to a negative opinion because they don't have the ability to see another side, or don't have the facts needed to truly keep it real and have a rational discussion. Business is so rarely about personal issues, it's a numbers game, so taking things personally just doesn't make sense. Thank you for everything you do.

[@irisk934]

The most informative, thoughtful, and balance discussion on the controversy to date. Yet another reason why you and your reviews are pure gold. Love you Steph! 🤤😍😍💖💖💖

[@ME-jv7hn]

I appreciate your levelheaded perspective on things without getting wrapped up in blindly jumping on bandwagons. And yes, the new hair absolutely looks amazing.

[@Liora.y]

Stopped everything for this! And now my sephora cart is at about $500 :) & counting! haha

[@MsStephNic]

❤️

[@angelatobias1499]

#GOALS

[@ItsmeLNR]

Liorasmakeuploves52 another good channel!!! Xoxo

[@TracyD2]

Liorasmakeuploves52 Nice!

[@lcrn5218]

hehe

[@IvyCat44]

Steph, you are the epitome of beauty AND brains! You always do so much research about products you review and more importantly, you give your own honest opinion, despite what other beauty influencers say about a product. You are able to form your own opinion based on what YOU think, not what others think. That is so hard to find nowadays and I find it so refreshing to see that there are some people in this fucked up world who can still think for themselves! Keep up the hard work girl because you're doing great! ❤️

[@dreamichele2323]

Even though tarte is getting all the heat right now, but I always felt left out with shade ranges with a lot of brands, I remember going to a Chanel counter wanting to try a foundation which I heard so many people talking about years ago & the shade range wz ridiculous & wz just told they going to “relaunch” more shades!🤔🤷🏾‍♀️ everybody need to hold all brands accountable, but some brands get a pass like Charlotte Tilbury, I don’t think her brand is inculsive & many more like her, I’m only using brands that are inclusive

[@jillhorton4210]

Everytime i watch your videos, i am amazed by the amount of information you give and time and consideration you take in the creation of them. Especially considering this isnt your full time job. Your realness is inspiring. Thank you for everything you do - makeup rookies like myself appreciate it very much.

[@uluvsherbear1104]

I do agree with most of what you said, Stef. I do think its hypocritical to bash tarte for there limited shade range but will recommend a product or praise a brand that also has limited shades/range as well. My issue with Tarte wasn't so much the initial launch and lack of shades, although of course I didn't think it was okay. But I did take issue with the way they handled the situation. Had they just admitted the lack of darker shades, said they were going to suspend the launch while in the meantime work on the additional 10 shades, and then re-release it, i think everyone would have respected them more. However, they disabled there comments, never issued a real apology (issued a lame apology on there insta stories) and issued some really ignorant statements (saying that the lighter range was because people are lighter in the winter vs. the summer). It was just all across bad.

[@kiara_7822]

uluvsherbear yeah they fail in the PR dept. Stephanie Nicole probably isn’t aware of that

[@MsStephNic]

I completely understand. Again, shows their ignorance.

[@Westgirl277]

You read my mind

[@joyt.3982]

You are the BEST! I appreciate that you used the Shape Tape situation as a time for self reflection AND research. I've unsubscribed from so many channels because they seemed hypocritical and used the situation as a way to gain subscribers. Well done! You've addressed this situation with civility, compassion, and logic.

[@jessicalopez6913]

I’m glad you called out the fact that people are getting so mad at tarte but yet they promote other foundations/brands that don’t have enough darker shade tones in their line. Btw Your makeup and skin looks amazing. Tutorial this look 💕😊

[@mjacobson2858]

Jessica Vodicka exactly! Jackie Aina went crazy on tarte, but she is promoting too faced and making money from too faced who has been creating poor shade ranges for ages!! I don't understand the selective outrage. It seems so fake

[@teemgee8605]

M Jacobson SMH, you should have done your research. Too Faced came to her and she is working with them to expand their shade range

[@vanessawhite5125]

You will forever be my favorite KZbinr. As a colored woman it's so hard to find foundations or a lot of make productions, and I'm not even that dark. To know that someone that doesn't look like me cares about something I go through is such a big deal. It seems so small, but it means the world to know that I'm noticed. Thank you for everything you do Stephanie ❤❤❤

[@d0loresh4ze11]

I love the new hair color! It looks great on you. No backhanded compliments here, you look fabulous as usual Stef. 😊

[@MsStephNic]

Thank you, Alicia ❤️

[@gillianmuspic2337]

I really appreciate how carefully and practically you explain situations. You really are very wise. And of course companies don't do things maliciously. They are in business to make money and keep their customers happy.

[@nancysaint-fort9208]

Thank you Stephanie! I truly sincerely appreciate you. I’m glad I subscribed to you. You bring light to this world we call KZbin. Thank you for considering all your subscribers.

[@KateMaddy]

It's so sad how women are often tearing each other down. Imagine how great it would be if we supported each other instead of judging and giving opinions that aren't asked for. Love you and your honesty Stephanie 💖

[@katie3740]

I am Hispanic woman of color with a light-medium skin tone with golden/olive/warm undertones that change depending on the lighting. I have started to just give up on finding foundation. Matches for my shade are few and far between unless I want to look way too pink, grey, or orange.

[@sheenasilva9591]

Katie Ledesma same! To boot so many makeup brands oxidized on my skin! Good luck on the hunt for the perfect color.

[@b2h316]

I feel you! I'm the lightest shade they make now that I swear sunscreen year round but I too have olive undertones. If you're pale they assume you have pink undertones, not sure why. I've just given up all together

[@camilab1121]

We’re on the same exact boat! Nothing matches, and god forbid I go out in the sun for 10 mins, I’ll get back home being a completely different color. I have to buy at least 3 different foundations every year 😭

[@mistytells]

Me too!

[@jaimeemg5038]

Katie Ledesma I’m not Hispanic, but I am also light-medium with golden-olive- warm undertone. So I understand the struggle! When I enter my color IQ on the Sephora site, there a only 4 actually foundation results. Here are a few recommendations of brands /colors worth considering. 😀 Clinique (cream chamois), MUFE stick (soft sand or sand), Hourglass foundation stick (warm ivory, golden natural, sand), Revlon Color Stay (can’t find mine for the shade), L’Oreal True Match (natural beige). Good luck!

[@crystaleswager7745]

I am super fair I'm basicly see thru and any brand that has a fair shade seems to think it needs to be pink. It is very hard to find my shade in anything and forget a undereyes concealer that actually highlights. I can totally understand how frustrated it makes anyone. People.forget about us super fair folks but we have the same frustrations

[@arozeisarozie]

Crystale Swager Have you had any luck? Lol, another see through person here!

[@rn3augustine4]

That was the best explanation of the “Tarte” but really all brand issue I have seen. Thank you for being a logical voice.

[@elenalovesvamnps]

The color of your hair makes you look so glowy 💕 what a queen!

[@madisonl3401]

Yay I'm so excited for this! I love your long videos, they really make my night Stephanie. I hope you are doing good with your new consulting firm 👏🏼 You work so hard for us and for yourself and we definitely appreciate it!

[@trishanacw]

Madison L ikr!

[@jacqueline6407]

I was very touched by your humbleness and willingness to admit a past error. Thank you for that, if more people were willing to do that the world would be a much better place. You are a great role model and I love how honest you are and how you consider your whole audience. Thank you!

[@latricia2906]

I appreciate your sensitivity to the recent Tarte controversy and thoughtfulness towards the POC struggling to find cosmetics that work for them. I’m a light skinned WOC and rarely find the right undertone 💁🏽‍♀️ (does not really compare to the plight of deeper skin tones!) Respect paid to you! 🤩 Love your video and feistiness as always! Your hair looks great whatever color 😘🤗 ......hoping there’s a skincare video in the not so far future 😋

[@LiquidShivaz]

I could listen to you for days Stef! I admire how well spoken and educated you are. I love learning from you, you've been a game changer in make up and skincare. Being a mom of a mixed baby (she's 32 now, but still my baby), I got to learn how difficult is is for poc to get their shades and colours. I'm happy we are progressing to an inclusive world, it's so much needed. I love your hair, although, that being said, you still would look gorgeous with a plastic bag, because you are such a beauty!

[@marissajaramillo430]

“Cool it Pam” LMFAO

[@nutosquishy3832]

Marissa Jaramillo Hi, Im new to her channel and just LOVE her honesty. I have heard her mention "PAM" in MANY of her videos.Would you mind just in short who she is? I know it must be someone she doesn't like lol... Thank you!

[@DeborahSutherlandDebinPei]

The best talk out there regarding the issue of Tarte AND the rest of the industry, thank you for expressing it in a fair and realistic way

[@genny_elmo9465]

THIS!!! Your integrity is everything Steph!

[@RachelSeunxo]

I'm a MAC NC45 - Fashion Fair Blush in Chocolate Chip can be used as a bronzer, I use Nars Contour Blush Kit in Gienah as a bronzer also and I can use the shade Melina to contour. The Covergirl Queen Bronzer in Ebony I use to bronze and I use the Becca Multitasking Powder in deep bronze to contour. The Sleek contour kit in dark is an affordable option and even comes with highlighters x

[@briirene3156]

I have something to watch while I fold the laundry I really don't want to fold! Love you Steph! You look gorgeous as usual! As a woman of color, NC45 to be exact, I will not support an brand that's not inclusive. That means from the palest of pale to the deepest of dark. Okay, back to the video.

[@electric6131]

Lazy Eye is that you in your profile pic? Girlll you are stunning!☺️🌸

[@ashleylea959]

YESSSSS exactly what I'm doing while I watch lol.

[@LeoGirl80]

Lazy Eye I swear you and I watch all the same people. I see you in the comments section all the time so I had to say hey girl hey this time lol.

[@denise8791]

Ditto. I'm folding so slow 😂

[@lalasparkles9278]

Also folding laundry 🙋‍♀️

[@dlo1210]

Thank you! Finally a KZbinr not afraid to point out that TARTE is most definitely NOT the only brand that has limited shade range!

[@skylerl4052]

I️ wasn’t upset about tarte not having my shade honestly they never had I️t. I was upset about the way they handled I️t. To me I️t wasn’t professional

[@AD-hq2uz]

Skyler L yes this.

[@lacyjc2183]

There are people in my life who I love, but still couldn’t listen to for an hr. You, through, you’re awesome.

[@SociallyUnique21]

That thumbnail tho. Me when I look at the price of all the things in my sephora shopping cart

[@gtfojuliaaa]

I haven't even gotten to the recommendation part of the video and I'm already just flooded with gratitude. You spend so much time doing careful research into everything you discuss. You listen to communities that are so often underrepresented. You're simply a class act, Stephanie. The world would be a better place if more people were as thoughtful and empathetic as you ❤️

[@gtfojuliaaa]

Not to mention your hair looks great and I'm particularly loving the way you've been doing your contour/highlight lately!

[@amelianannette972]

* is end of of January 2018 * Stef: I'mma make the third hour of my 2017 favorites

[@MsStephNic]

Oh. Just wait. There’s more to come. I have eyeshadows, brushes, Tools etc. as the kids say, yolo 😂 I’m on my own time lol

[@katiegirl4585]

Omg I love your hair! It’s gorgeous and a nice change for the season. It’s making you look so bronzey and radiant! ✨✨✨

[@theresellersedit6517]

Dead on!!! Speak Stephanie!!! Some only talking about shade range for views and a come up!!!

[@myskinandstyle1263]

I'm so blown away by the first 16 minutes , thank you for sharing your views in such an honest way. Loved the whole video !!!!

[@waurennn]

oh my god that feminist comment took me OUT 😂😭 if you ever want to make a side channel roasting subs and haters I will happily watch

[@Elleb96]

This hair, this makeup, everything is just incredible wow you always blow me away but even more now than before! 😍😍😍

[@-------8019]

OMG the feminist comment LOVE IT!!!! Love you even more now!!!!!! Even though it made me spew Dr Pepper out of my nose from laughing so hard!!!!! ❤

[@witchmoonstone444]

English is not my first language and i didn’t quite understood what she said could you tell me pls :)?

[@MsStephNic]

I am all for women's rights. I will never understand how another woman can claim to be, as well, yet tell me how I should dress or wear my hair, makeup, look in general....ummmmmm. Weird lol. Thanks for watching.

[@-------8019]

Stephanie Nicole yep, I always got shamed for choosing to be a stay at home mom, until my boys were like 7 & 8 and even then I world school hours and at their school..always was told I wasn't living up to my potential as a woman...But I have 2 young adults almost 20 and 19 that live on their own, know how to take care of themselves 100% and are extremely productive adults! KEEP BEING YOU!!!!!

[@lt.2992]

Stephanie Nicole what if a hairstylist makes you a suggestion would you take it or expect the hairstylist do whatever you ask them to without questioning?

[@lavendyrchi]

Disability Dish aka April Boyd Gray Weird, when i persued my law degree i was told by HUNDREDS of men in my class that i should just stay at home and have children, law isn’t for women, i’ll never be successful, etc. It’s so vile how society is to women’s choices. Feminism is about the opportunity to choose what makes you happy; mine was never staying home, and maybe yours was! Feminism isn’t shaming women at all. 😖

[@digitalispurpea9156]

Steph always puts things into a better perspective ! This is the best, most well rounded , realistic ,and genuinely respectful view on the tarte fiasco i have yet to hear ! I love the way she looks at things, she just seems to really know and understand this industry better than anyone else ive ever seen or watched and i will always respect and probably ALWAYS TRUST stephs opinion ! If u see this steph .......i love you! and just want to say thank you for all of the information and insight you have already givin me and all the wisdom to come from listening to you 😍

[@gio_graphy]

I dont even wear face makeup but I still gotta watch every video you put out!

[@akezia8829]

Aside from how beautiful your hair looks, I want to thank you for how well spoken and well versed you are in the beauty world. Your videos are always done so great.. I love to listen to you talk about something you’re passionate about. You are the best in the industry.

[@junkochama]

idk what it is but i could listen to u talk for hours i love that ur videos are long format

[@casseyelsie2824]

I believe you will always be my TOP Fav you tuber. I just don’t understand how anyone can give nasty/negative her hair or appearance or whatever. She’s not only pretty, she’s so smart, talented and sincere! Sending Stephanie ❤️ from Malaysia.

[@Judirox]

I completely understand companies producing products for the middle majority financially but why not formulate the products for the ends of the spectrum but produce less stock? Also tarte can afford to produce shades for the ends of the spectrum. They’re not an indie brand they can afford trips for influencers. I just can’t support them they don’t even try with any of their foundations.

[@katebattista7400]

Or make mixers to lighten or darken the brand's foundation...I know some do it but it seems the exception and not the rule.

[@MissKrisTV]

How would making less stock help? "They have a shade for me, it's just hardly in stock!" Happening with Fenty...

[@angelarouth2712]

I really respect how you addressed the Tarte scandal and showed multiple sides of the argument from the retail and marketing side to the fact that some You tubers are coming strongly for only Tarte yet support other brands that do the same thing. I support every person is allowed to his or her own values and beliefs and you always seem to say your point while trying not to be biased or ridicule others views. You are what I think beauty influencers should aspire to be... honest, factual, and supportive. Thank you for such great content and being “that” influencer who really addresses all beauty issues and products.

[@kelseyj789]

Your new hair color is so flattering👍🏼

[@evabeck3348]

I so love your channel and your straight up honesty as you seem to be one of a very few, and I mean very few, woman who stand by what they say and the equality of should be in place for all people of any color. The fact the you placed yourself in saying that being the beauty field community of the importance of addressing all people of color from the extremist of the lightest skin color to the darkest of skin colors and all other color in-between reflects on your wonderful heart...thank you. I’m a woman who is just now beginning to dabble in makeup as I’m recently divorced and beginning a new chapter in my life I so enjoyed watching you, Wayne Goss, and some others as you educate and explain products and so thank you for for doing that. What was saddening and straight up B.S. from Tarte was that it’s a company knew better as the company who created their concealer, ShapeTape, in an array of several/multiple of different colors/shades knew what to do from the onset. In fact creating the ShapeTape foundation should have been very easy, easier than it was for Fenty Beauty as I stated before. Tarte already had a template of all the shades due to their color shades that Tarte created for their ShapeTape. It’s really very difficult for me, a woman who is now learning about makeup, and I am My Own Color (caucasian) 1st generation Hungarian/Austrian/German to understand Tarte’s ridiculousness of being outright stupid about their ShapeTape foundation, as I stated before, the foundation color shades would have been so damn easy as Tarte already had a fantastic template to work from to create they ShapeTape foundation. It really saddens me and my daughter that Tarte did a major fail. I would’ve possibly given Tarte an forgiving thought for their sad action, was after their poor release to pull off the foundation and re-release the ShapeTape foundation once they created a more complete line of color shades.

[@amelianannette972]

My opinion on Tarte, is that your "economics lesson" makes sense. But Tarte is lacking neither money nor demographic. They are based in a country with a diverse range of skin tones, and they are a huge brand. They are not some kitchen-made indie brand. They can afford it. Can you imagine how much hype the Shape Tape foundation would have brought if it had had 30 shades in both formulas? Everyone would have been all over that shit.

[@kiara_7822]

DancesWithBeauty did you miss what she said about retailers and shelf space?

[@LadyPhoenix7777]

I agree. Not to mention they have enough money to send tons of women to tropical islands and provide them with free goodies. They have more than enough cash to provide more shades

[@beirness]

I think however you also need to consider big brands and companies like this are always looking to turn a larger profit, flat sales aren't good sales. How do you do this? You discontinue products and shades that don't sell as well to make room for products and shades that will do better. And like Steph said unfortunately in America and countries where Tarte is sold, while yes there are a lot of people of colour they still are not the majority compared to fairer skin tones so financially it may not make sense to even originally launch these shades. Not saying it's right but it all feeds into a larger discussion of why and how do we change this.

[@RardTangler]

My opinion on the shape tape is this. They had 15 shades with the launch. 12 of those shades catered a lighter skin tone. People of darker skin tones had /three/ shades to choose from. Women of color make up almost half of the American women demographic, yet only 20% of Tartes launch were for them. I think that it should've been 3 shades for light, 3 for medium/dark and 3 for deep/dark. Then, when they announced the 10 extra shades, they could've dispersed those 10 shades throughout the range instead of having it marketed towards women of deeper skin tones making them feel like an afterthought.

[@katykalyptra9825]

They exist to make money.

[@sheenaldeo]

This was literally the response that was necessary but EVERYONE ELSE MISSED THE MARK! You are woman GOALS STEPH! You just enlighten me, educate me, and all through such a blunt, objective scope. LOVE YA GIRL! You are the breath of fresh air that I needed on YT. 😘❤️

[@Tisiphone2]

The funny thing with IT cosmetics is watching the sale on QVC, the medium tones are the ones that sell out first, then tan and rich. You would think that would encourage them to be more diverse in their offerings. I'll say though, even being fair, their shades don't work for my skin, either too light or too dark, and have oxidized.

[@Sophie-jn6qq]

I love the hair, the colour is fantastic, whoever dyes it is very talented! Also loving the needs and notes, I really enjoy your long videos

[@danielled5883]

Woohoo! 500K subscribers! 😁🙌

[@Z0mb1es]

Your hair looks absolutely amazing! I always admire how put together you are. You rock Stephanie 😊

[@laurenwhicker6612]

the THUMBNAIL i'm dying

[@professionaldogtrainer968]

Your hair looks beautiful, but I had a hard time even noticing. I couldn't stop looking at how amazing your skin looks. it reminded of me of why I take your advice on skin care. Also, it's a real pleasure to watch your videos because I so appreciate how fair and balanced you are when talking about various subject matter. Today was no exception. You definitely don't pull any punches, but neither do you just randomly jump on the bandwagon when the "tube" is blowing up about a problem that has been in existence for a long time. Damn that's refreshing.

[@kathyabeauty]

I agree about shades. My view of it all is that it's better for us "non-color" gals to slam the companies that limit shades than to remain silent just because they carry my shade. 🤗 Always love your reviews.

[@Suburbanhellion]

Stephanie, I love your heart and character. You are so very kind and thoughtful, you give me hope! Your hair looks great, the color blend is gorgeous! If I had not watched you with other colors I would have thought you were born with it! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to your audience, I am always so excited when I see you have a new video.

[@sdnicholls]

I love your videos Stephanie!! As an “older” subscriber with 15 year old twins girls, who have loved makeup since they were toddlers, I appreciate your honesty!! Thank you😉

[@MsStephNic]

How cool! You must have been a busy Momma. My friend just had triplets & hasn't slept in months. You ladies are amazing. Thanks for watching

[@sdnicholls]

Stephanie Nicole My bff’s older sister had triplets, two girls and a boy a year after my girls. I can’t imagine having three. My son was 2 1/2 when Madeline and Mackenzie were born and I thought I was going to end up in a padded room!! God bless your friend!!

[@AEK113]

I love you, Stephanie! You’re just so honest but in a genuine way, if that makes sense! I get so excited to see your videos. I know they’re going to be so informative and real. Thank you!! 😌

[@honeycaramel13]

I feel normal again! The SN is Back! And might I add you look breathtakingly beautiful!

[@roneyroman8935]

I cant never get enough of your videos and the amount of knowledge I gain from you!! Keep it up!! I love how real and down to earth you are!! 💕💕💕