Am I The Only One Feeling Like This?! Let's Talk About It!

[@socialliz6805]

Honestly, if a KZbinr gets rid of products because they're limited edition, I think they're betraying the fact that they're more salespeople and less makeup lover. They're not keeping the items they love, they're only keeping the items they can still sell.

[@The_C_Word]

Yep! Absolutely what this means!! I am always really sad when people get rid of what they love for this reason. Ugh

[@AshleyRebecca]

Oh I agree with this!

[@AlejandraLisette]

Yes never thought of it that way

[@ndeluca77]

I hate it when KZbinrs declutter something because it’s not available anymore. Sometimes it’s stuff that I have and I’d LOVE to see someone use it in a video.

[@AlejandraLisette]

Agreed!

[@angelicanoel987]

I completely agree about decluttering limited edition palettes. I've never understood it. Why can't you enjoy a palette on or off camera just because it's no longer available. Were subscribers actually complaining about it back in the day?? If so, I've never seen it.

[@AlejandraLisette]

I think maybe 2 people did for those creators and they took it as the whole community. You know how one negative comment stands out over million positive ones…I think that’s what happened

[@LisaDia14]

I think it’s great that you spend a lot time outdoors with the kids over the summer and teach them things while making it fun! It’s nice to have the kids disconnect from the electronics. I hope that cash never becomes obsolete as well. It’s so easy to use a debit card but I don’t think it’s good to be fully reliant on them and be a cashless society. Decluttering… To me, it does not matter if you no longer support the creator or you can’t buy something anymore. Use the makeup and enjoy it, the money has already been spent. I enjoy seeing older pallettes and the nostalgic feeling of remembering the release! It doesn’t matter to me if I can’t buy it anymore. Duping the vibes of something is fun! But I guess that doesn’t work when you have a big creator trying to sell you on something. But if they declutter, I hope they give their items to family, friends, or donate! I hate the idea of things that could still be useful and someone else would appreciate and enjoy going into the trash!

[@AlejandraLisette]

I’m with you especially since most things they get rid of are basically brand new

[@dinahlizett]

I also dont like when people get rid of stuff because is discontinued, but I think for many youtubers the only reason to keep a product around is if there is content that can be made with/about it and since it is discontinued it serves no purpose in their collection anymore as content creators. But it also rubs me the wrong way when someone raves about a product (limited edition or not) and then a few months later it shows up in their de-clutter video. Like, how great was the product really? and how many people went and bought it based on their recommendation?

[@AlejandraLisette]

Yes! That bugs me too

[@LauraMidwest]

bringing kids up slow is such a lost art. i'm glad you and your husband are among the last of the millenials that remember what it was like to live a lo-tech life.

[@AlejandraLisette]

I get shocked faces when I tell people my kids beg to go outside. They don’t want to stay indoors. They love being outside. They also love it becomes my husband and I are the example. We are always outside gardening cleaning fixing something so they are out with us.

[@Claire-td1ng]

I love that we're getting more diverse blush placements these days as trend. I personally dropped a year ago the lifted kind of blush look because as the years went on I realized that the reason why I wasn't crazy about my blush is because of the placement. It looks flattering on a lot of people, but on me, it just widens my face and makes it look round instead of lifted, even though my face shape isn't even round in the first place. So I've been putting my blush in the center of my cheeks and going up to underneath my eyes so that it makes my face longer and it looks great.

[@AlejandraLisette]

I didn’t like the apples on the cheeks trend for me when it was around and never did it. It caused for my face to look so red 🫣

[@patrices8861]

I agree that it’s silly for people to get rid of makeup they like, just because the audience can’t get it. But it irritates me more when they keep stuff they don’t like or want only because it’s still available. Idk they usually complain about not having room for everything but then they take up space with stuff they won’t use. I feel like if you’re going to do a video where you talk about stuff you don’t like you can just use a picture, you don’t have to physically have the item to hold up and say I hated this.

[@makeuplynzz]

Also ticks me off when they say oh i’ll keep it for comparison but they don’t compare anything to it!!

[@The_C_Word]

@@makeuplynzzhahaha yesss I can here to say that. I don’t think anyone will be that upset if you don’t have a comparison piece for something. Just take a picture of the palette with swatches just to have on hand

[@AlejandraLisette]

Yes!!! Completely agree

[@classicashley3925]

I like to play makeup declutter videos while I nap! Love to hear that they have the same affect on you.

[@AlejandraLisette]

Right!! I thought it was just me 😂

[@MyNewObsession2017]

I mean, I have declutters but I keep, and use on my channel, what I like. I do mention that they can’t get it but I also give options, if I have them in my knowledge bank. I pay good ol’ actual money for my stuff so… I’m not just throwing that money away, lol Great topic! I hear this a lot also and roll my eyes every time.

[@AlejandraLisette]

Yes! I’m with you.

[@hayitscass]

My pet peeve with declutters is when people say they don’t like something or it doesn’t work or it’s old… but they’re keeping it. Like you don’t even like it what’s the point?? And also I think blush is so fun and love to play with the placement

[@AlejandraLisette]

Yes!!! I try my best to not do that. I find someone that will enjoy it

[@violettriespanning]

You explain a good point on decluttering LE palettes and when a YTer says that I literally have not cared nor ever will. You threw out the palette because YOU wanted to not because thousands of your viewers were pressuring you into it. If you didn't like the palette, brand or color story then so be it, but if you're putting blame on your community for not being able to use it is a problem. What's wrong with keeping a LE palette you still love? Beauty YT has changed so much. lol

[@AlejandraLisette]

I feel like we as the viewers are the excuse

[@violettriespanning]

@AlejandraLisette I agree and reading back my comment sounded very much it was directed at you and not my intention. The "you" was just the general community of people who do these declutters.

[@slr_beauty_and_makeup]

I agree with you. Personally, I dont pay attention to trends or draw inspiration from them. Glitter Fallout does videos using products and just describing the type of product (purple matte, dewy) without showing brand. I would never get rid of anything unless it has gone off or caused a reaction for me.

[@AlejandraLisette]

Same here. I enjoy what I own

[@thelizfizz1]

It’s so fun hearing about your kids. I’m still in the littles stage, all four of mine are under 6 and I definitely am trying to enjoy this stage but am looking forward to all the stuff you guys are doing like sports and helping in the garden and at the store etc. bc right now it’s just all on me and they’re so tiny.

[@AlejandraLisette]

Enjoy them. I miss their funny dances and silly talks but am happy they are in a stage where they can cuddle and watch something with me, take hikes, ride bikes, cook with me etc. Every stage is special

[@JessicaLee.3]

I work with my kids like that too, all year long. It's a fun way for them to learn without realizing they are learning. I want to see what you are growing in your garden! I tend to cycle through what I plant each year based on what is running low in my canning stash. This year it will be a LOT of tomatillos and peppers since I'm sadly out of my salsa verde. 😭 Boyfriend blush...eh...not thanks. I honestly do not understand the decluttering mentality. At. All. I get if something has gone bad, if something just doesn't work for you, or even if a friend wants something that you are happy to give them. But getting rid of things just for the sake of getting rid of things, only to go and buy more stuff that is practically the same as what you just "decluttered" is just bonkers to me. Hey! Don't hate on the 80s!!! 🤣

[@AlejandraLisette]

My kids love it. We do basically a no technology summer. Unless it’s raining and we can’t play in it we do our best to not be on any iPads or phones. It’s such a good change

[@Neonoglow]

I completely agree about the decluttering palettes just because people couldn’t get it. It has always bothered me too. I’ve never been upset seeing someone using a palette I can’t get. And back in the day I couldn’t get a lot of stuff because I didn’t have the money. I’m glad you don’t do that. It made me more upset that they’d get rid of something because it’s limited edition.

[@AlejandraLisette]

Yes same here. I felt like the appreciation wasn’t there

[@melissanaydelline]

I’m not getting rid of anything I love if I spent money on it 😅 I don’t care if people use discontinued products as long as they love it. But I could see some getting lots of comments about it and people being babies.

[@AlejandraLisette]

Agreed.

[@kathleendeluca7140]

I thought they got rid of discontinued items because if it isn't currently for sale then they can't make money from a referral link. This has always bothered me. To me, this is tipping their hand a little bit. Like, are you passionate about beauty products or are you just a sales lady? It makes me feel like they think my makeup collection is worthless. I like that about you that you value the old stuff.

[@AlejandraLisette]

I never thought of that!!!!!! 😳

[@beebes1]

I believe in “waste not, want not”. I would rather see a creator use up the products and remind me to use mine. I can look through my stuff if I want a similar look. Like why push people to purchase something only to turn around and throw it away?

[@makeuplynzz]

I started a series of “IG inspiration” i don’t own these products but I sure as heck get the same or very similar look with what I have! I think YT is so commercialized and to “business-y” because you hear these people say “it’s my job to review a product” so once they review it, their time is done with it and they move on

[@AlejandraLisette]

Yup!

[@MakeupwithMariela1]

I watched a few videos were ppl were getting rid of a lot of stuff cuz we couldn’t get it anymore I did comment and was like you have it if you like it just keep it 😂 but also was like it’s also up to you it’s your collection but yeah I’m not getting rid of stuff others can’t get.. oop 😂

[@AlejandraLisette]

Some may have other motives behind it as well

[@LCx829]

Im not bothered with items I can’t buy because my collection is massive. With almost 400 eyeshadow palettes I’m sure I have the shade.

[@AlejandraLisette]

That’s how I feel as well

[@Alohaalondra]

I’ve never been bothered to see people use discontinued makeup I kinda like when they still use it bc im inclined to think they really like the product. I have a small collection, also. Not always looking to be convinced to buy a product

[@AlejandraLisette]

I hear ya. I have been the same lately. I just love that I own and am ok with what others have

[@sarahwebb2875]

Yeah I don't get blush trends we used want perfect skin now we blush where ever. Decluttering I don't get

[@AlejandraLisette]

Boredom from the makeup industry. Can’t be content

[@anjulirivera9332]

Loved the look. I also watch declutter videos and fall asleep lol. I agree, it’s a pet peeve of mine when items get decluttered because they’re LE but the person loves it so much. My makeup is for me and some of it should be let go because it’s a bit old, but I still use them 🥴

[@AlejandraLisette]

Yes! Things are no longer that unique

[@sovannynom]

I also do educational activities with my son and love when it expels his energy so he sleeps all night ☺️ we have our own vegetable garden and he loves seeing the progress of the veggies he plants. As for the declutter videos, I also like to have them on to help me nap 😅 I'm glad I'm not alone. It irks me as well when people get rid of limited edition stuff because we can no longer get it. Especially if they express how much they love it. I agree with you that it's an opportunity for the youtuber to potentially find something similar to recommend which is why I love your channel. Your comparison videos help me out a lot and even if I can no longer purchase something, you do a great job of recommending something with a similar vibe.

[@AlejandraLisette]

Thank you appreciate that. I try my best knowing we all don’t or can’t have the latest

[@veggierunner79]

I think the blush trends are fun! I like that it isn't about a certain product and I am a heavy blush person so I'm here for it!

[@AlejandraLisette]

Woohoo!!

[@anneliesefreiny3432]

I hadn’t thought of that perspective when it comes to limited edition declutters. But I think you hit the nail on the head when you mentioned review channels. If you’re reviewing literally hundreds of palettes a year, your main audience probably doesn’t see as much value in content with limited edition items. And if you’re reviewing that much makeup, you can’t use the older items you have.

[@AlejandraLisette]

Yes 100%

[@IllyDragonfly]

I am doing okay, thanks for asking XD I had been sick a week because of bad cold (here the weather is one day hot and summery and then suddenly it's cold and rainy, for all May), I went to a Pride Parade and getting ready for three more events, 2 comiccons and 1 medieval fair, before the fun ends and I have to wait September to have some more comiccons.

[@AlejandraLisette]

I’m happy you are feeling better. It’s no fun being sick

[@melrose985]

I don't really think it's a slap in the face. I feel like the blush trend allows me to embrace it? I'm also bias because of my face shape 😂

[@AlejandraLisette]

Embrace and love it! I think I would look like I missed my mouth with the ketchup bottle 🤣🤣🤣

[@pambach6839]

I also fall asleep to decluters and I always thought that was a stupid reason to get rid of a product.

[@AlejandraLisette]

Yes!!!

[@platinumkushbeauty7891]

I agree with you on a lot of this and this is the first I’ve heard of “boyfriend” blush but to me it looks like they got punched and or slapped in the face by their boyfriend idk if that’s the intent but I don’t get it either and I can get not understanding why people would get rid of palettes that are either discontinued or they don’t like it like I don’t care if it’s discontinued I want to see people use things like that if I want any discontinued palettes I’ll just get them secondhand but I don’t think people should get rid of makeup if it’s discontinued I still have bh cosmetics products and one old school morphe palette and they’re still good

[@AlejandraLisette]

I love going down memory lane with things no longer around.

[@kathleenmoortel5449]

What a beautiful eye look, Alex!

[@AlejandraLisette]

Thank you

[@alexmorgan8562]

Vacation Bible School!!! Such fun memories

[@AlejandraLisette]

Right!!! My kids love it

[@celestecelestial90]

Certain makeup colors and styles suit different face shapes, eye shapes, skin tones, etc. I know things are not flattering on my face. Certain things are trendy online, but when you walk into church, to pick up the kids, or grocery store, we will get stares from some of these TikTok makeup trends. 😂I think Gen Z and Gen alpha really want to go viral on TikTok so they come up with all these random trends. My partner’s daughter has softball until the end of June and he’s going to keep her home too. He works from home 100% remote which is good because it saves on babysitting or having to drop her off with a relative in the summer months.

[@AlejandraLisette]

😂😂 you may be right

[@IllyDragonfly]

If I discontinue something it's because it doesn't work with my skin/makeup or it's broken/smelly. I have limited editions I have been using and even panning since I stocked them up yers agp (not a word about how expired they are okay???) because how much I like them. Like metallic lipsticks Kiko had a while ago for their anniversary, or the Unicor tears from Too Faced or those Fenty Christmas themed frosty lipsticks in that weird cigarette kind of case which for some reason had a mirror inside even if the three products were very different colors (like deep grey, blue and gold... who uses a kit like that? It's not like they are a pencil, a matte and a lip topper all in similar shades XDDD)... they are still functional, I still enjoy them and I'm not going to get rid of them until they try to run away from my makeup bag, start smelling bad or I find an identical color/finish of a product which works better than those!

[@AlejandraLisette]

Some of my favorite stuff is LE or discontinued

[@LeanneGonsalves]

That is a great idea about having the kids tally up and pay for the groceries. Oh and you aren’t alone in the hopes they aren’t getting rid of cash. We are a family of the same thinking.

[@AlejandraLisette]

The kids love to get involved and they can be entertained while I get my shopping done 😂

[@Lovely-sv1ye]

In my opinion, they don’t want to feature discontinued items because they would rather push something that they can “link in the description” - why waste a perfectly good chance to make money, right? 🙄 Some of these beauty KZbinrs are like watching an infomercial! I also like falling asleep to declutters! It never fails to put me to sleep just as well as ASMR. Oh and I searched up the cashless thing on a fact checking site and fortunately it was just a falsehood pushed by conspiracy theorists online, based on the misrepresentation of an executive order… so we’re all good with cash for now! :)

[@AlejandraLisette]

I never thought of that until you guys mentioned it. It makes sense

[@marlenegomes4008]

I laughed out loud with the boyfriend blush thingy and the rosacea because that’s me!!!!! I’ve had what I call butterfly red cheeks all my life. My grandpa used to tell me that I was born with what other women put on their faces and I would say, yes but not here not like this and now, when I m forty tadahhhhhhh you’re naturally trendy ! Like?! 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@AlejandraLisette]

Awwww your grandpa has a heart of gold

[@makeuplynzz]

As someone with redness on my cheeks… boyfriend blush is SO questionable but I suppose it is the same with freckles!! So many people were self conscious about them and covered them up just for people to draw those suckers on 🙃 Declutters and Collection videos also put my to sleep!!! But when i do watch them… sometimes they tick me the wrong way!

[@AlejandraLisette]

Yes freckles!!!!

[@rapunzel2357]

I don't mind people using older products in videos. If you're decluttering it's cool if you pass it on to someone if it's still okay or to just move it to your personal not for filming makeup. But straight up throwing it iut is a waste. I try not to buy too much anymore because I want to be able to go through my makeup. The blush thing looks pretty but I'll stick with how I do mine cause it won't look good on me.

[@AlejandraLisette]

I don’t buy as often either

[@leaj3799]

I just started watching and don’t have anything to say about the content yet but I wanted to hop in the comments and just say that I really like your haircut. Reminds me I have to make an appointment now that summer has begun.

[@AlejandraLisette]

You reminded me I need to make an appointment for a trim 😂😂

[@amberneitzel8201]

Nothing wrong with the 80s! Lol I think you look great as usual! I don't like when people just get rid of stuff. If you enjoy something and brought it into your life. Then why can't you keep enjoying it? Just because it's no longer available? Nope, doesn't make sense to me.

[@AlejandraLisette]

I feel the same

[@christineb.1043]

If someone has a large review channel, I can see why they wouldn't want to hold on to something limited edition. If they are putting out several videos a week, they may not have many makeup wearing days where they are not filming. And they cannot make money on an affiliate link for that product if the product is discontinued. Also, they may have gotten the item for free or written it off as a business expense, so it might not have as much value to them as it would to someone who is not in that situation. Not sure why smaller creators do that though.

[@The_C_Word]

I think though when the creator is like oh I love this item so much but it’s limited edition so I don’t think I should keep it because I can’t show it in my channel. And then they debate with themselves and end up getting rid of it!!

[@AlejandraLisette]

It’s more of the selling the viewer as the best thing since sliced bread then gettin rid of it 2 months later cause we as viewers can’t get it

[@celestecelestial90]

I would just use the product off camera if I was a creator or still use it on camera because there’s so many dupes available, even is we have to shop our stash and combine palettes. It’s kind of annoying when they brag about having something limited edition, like I saw some people do with muerte palette, but I don’t mind if they keep using limited edition things on camera personally.

[@AlejandraLisette]

Same here

[@GabriellaFrances]

Never heard of this trend 😂

[@AlejandraLisette]

😂😂 it’s new

[@lindacuadros1881]

The question is are they really getting rid of it??? Or they just use this to make a video. Who knows what is real or not.

[@AlejandraLisette]

I never thought of that!! 😳 my mind is now wondering….

[@makeuplynzz]

for the people who get rid of 100s of products… there is no way you know that many people in your real life!! Hell, i struggle to give away like 3 products 😅

[@The_C_Word]

@@makeuplynzzright?? I am very lucky to have nieces who are 18 and 21 so they take stuff I don’t want. But it’s still a lot and even they don’t want everything!

[@kathleenmoortel5449]

I could care less if KZbinrs use products I can’t get. I don’t feel the need to have what everybody else has. In fact I think it’s really stupid when I hear content creators say they are getting rid of something because people can’t get it.

[@AlejandraLisette]

I felt the same. Ok so I’m not in the minority

[@kathleenmoortel5449]

@@AlejandraLisette definitely not