ALL THE INDIE BEAUTY TEA!! with Angelica Nyqvist✨

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

Sorry the audio isn’t the absolute best, this was filmed in a house of almost 40 women 😅😅 but I hope yall enjoy ❤️

[@polianarchy]

No worries, i just switched on the CCs

[@aprillovesjulio]

This video made my heart so happy. Angie and Amy❤❤

[@alice_rabbit8345]

Hope you can get together again and collab. I’m having a hard time watching this.

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

@@alice_rabbit8345 totally understand ❤️

[@janatelfer7283]

Delighted you two took time to film, when it sounds as though the party was in full swing!

[@greenbeauties]

Angie has got a vast business knowledge I could listen to her for hours!

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

SAME!

[@KatrinaBrucke]

I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I found the comments surprising about the noise because I was so focused on what you were saying and so interested in it that I didn't even hear the background noise, so I think you did a great job! ❤️

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

Aww thank you! I felt bad editing but hoped that even with the noise it was still enjoyable ❤️😊

[@ingajeffrey1978]

I have an issue with the prices some indie brands are charging. For instance, Unearthly Cosmetics charges $78 for a palette when their previous pricing used to be affordable. The shimmers are just more sparkly, but that's it. Even Bella Beaute Bar charges $69 for a palette with a lot of multichromes, so I don't see why Unearthly charges such a high price. I find it unwarranted.

[@TracyD2]

I won’t do it. Nope and the shipping prices. Go F yourself with that (I mean them). People are sucked in by the supernatural themes and sparkly swatches. It’s not even unique anymore. Every week another witchy themed makeup company is popping up. Don’t get me wrong I like the “supernatural “ but 🥱 💤 at this point. Some are getting very lazy with their so called duochromes or trichromes formulas. Barely a flip for those prices. Rant over for now. 😬

[@Dinozzzaur]

They went up to $78?!

[@MichyScents]

8 months later and I’m commenting, I totally agree with the fact that Unearthly is charging Bella Beaute and Ensley Reign prices but isn’t giving us the same quality shimmers as those brands. Unearthly has made some beautiful palette releases in 2024 but the price is pretty high! It chokes me to pay $70 for an Ensley Reign or Bella Beaute BUT man the mattes and shimmers are so so good!!! Unique, shifty or just insane impact shimmers!

[@aprilrich807]

This was brilliantly informative! I’m nobody, but there have certainly been a few brands that I was utterly dedicated to, but when the owner started publicly showing her true self, and also randomly discontinuing incredibly popular products, that was it for me. I can find a near dupe for my holy grail products - I don’t need the garbage attitude!

[@LivingLifeOver50]

I LOVED this! I have a new Beauty KZbin for women over 50 and watching ladies like yourselves have a serious, well thought out discussion about the business side of make up is so refreshing! Loved this! You both are fantastic!

[@alexrenee7813]

NO way! Barrett I watch both of your channels since IM 53! SO glad to see you here supporting these ladies. Amy and Angie are also 2 of my faves!

[@shesblessedx3]

A Colab we've been waiting FOREVERRRRRRR for! Haha🫶🏽😍

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

I feel that!! 🤣

[@veronicahayes2635]

So happy y’all got to do a video together. The other ladies are so loud it’s distracting but they sound like they are having fun

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

I’m sorry we did the best we could with the audio ❤️

[@elisepeachey1633]

Love this chat - such an insight into the industry and indie brands more specifically.

[@ilincaw]

Amy I am so excited I have found you through Angie's channel. You are so sweet and kind and beautiful. Happy to be here on your channel. Have a beautiful day. ❤🥰

[@AndreeaC.]

I'm happy you filmed together and that you had a good time ! ❤ It was awesome to hear your thoughts about indie Community!

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

Thank you for watching ❤️❤️

[@alex_gallo_]

I could watch 3 hours of uncut version of you disscusing makup brands/products and I wouldn’t be bored. Thanks for the video ❤ also for sharing your thoughts and experiences. As soon as I saw your Insta posts I knew you got a treat ready for us but damn this was a whole feast.

[@BelleStreetBoyz]

I really hope JD Glow makes a comeback! 🤞🏻🤞🏻 They have such incredible products that would be sorely missed - and if they came back with 26mm pans, I would be over the moon. 💚✨

[@rebecabpg]

They are shutting down the name, but they are coming back with a different name. Legal situation has force them to do that.

[@HeatherAustinmakeup]

OMG so happy to see this! I love you both ❤

[@richardwright9292]

This was so interesting! I still *love* hearing about new indie brands, especially in they are more affordable or have something really unique about them. Btw, your style is so cute and that pink blush looks stunning!

[@CarynHaralson-ji3jl]

This, plus the one on Angie’s channel, was fantabulous. I have followed Angie and others for a while, but am new to your channel. Looking forward to watching your content. Have a great week.

[@arwenives]

I love female friendship energy. It's the best!

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

❤️❤️

[@brittanyrae_beauty]

The duo I never knew I needed!❤🥰 y'all look so pretty!

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

Thank you ❤

[@squeakco]

Great video! I’ve been watching you both for quite awhile, and I credit you for educating me on indie brands. I hardly ever buy makeup at Sephora anymore because mainstream brands seem so behind in their color products.

[@bymiahs]

It was so fun to look at two of you together!

[@milomazli]

OMGGGGG!!! IM so happy to see you two together!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@Melissa_doneinsix]

Love this collab you two greatly influenced me into trying indie brands ❤

[@dubsbeautydiary]

Interesting to hear the ins and outs of indie brands. Glad you had fun!

[@000sparkle000]

Yay!!!! Love you both!!! 💖 I'm so glad you did a video together!!!! 👏👏👏

[@happybeautytoyou]

Yay! 👏🏼 fun to see you two together

[@MakeupJustForFun]

Love this video!! You two are my indie queens so this is a great idea for you 🥰 PS you both look STUNNING!

[@icedlavenders5699]

Looxie would post about a release but the pics on their page made the one set i bought look opaque and they were more topperish.. Also didn’t realize when a creator said hard pan it meant wasnt workable reallllly.. Got the valentines gift box from alien cosmetics but the lippies in the box stung when i put it on never did figure out if they were supposed to i watched a fee videos and no one said anything. I ended up just giving the stuff away.. Ive bought the butterfly set from melt on sale but those lippies prettyy might as well be rocks 😆 cuz they were super hard and hard to make work i just threw those away

[@Sharischreiber451]

I just watched Angie’s version and now it’s yours. Soooo excited! I just feel like you girls are my friends. Watch you both all the time. You’re just beautiful and intelligent women!!!😊

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

You’re too sweet ❤️❤️🥲

[@Booksanddogs7]

I’ve had an issue with unearthly cosmetics where I ordered in august of 2023. They sent part of my order, but they still haven’t sent three palettes and they won’t email me back anymore after they sent the previous part of the order.

[@blaquelove]

Yayyyy. A couple of my faves!

[@meghantaylor9471]

This is such an exciting collab!!!!❤❤

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning Amy happy Tuesday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing

[@blendofdays]

Midas is the perfect example of an indie brand who could've been huge but had no knowledge of how to run a business & ran it into the ground. I think if I could give one piece of advice to anyone thinking about starting a brand (or already has) it's to take a business course!! It's obvious so many indie brand owners haven't & it has only hurt them. As for jdglow, I think they're rebranding since sales have tanked after the owner used the brand acct to comment on prolife content in favor. Yikes.

[@KagomeYasha023]

Omg I completely forgot about Midas cosmetics

[@Andy-xx3tt]

Even before the pro-life comments, the owner was really snarky and unnecessarily rude to people sometimes. I had wanted some of their stuff but then I kept seeing the owner being like that and I just unfollowed. Some people really have no business running a company if they don’t have the money to pay someone to manage their social media. I’ve seen some that try to make being “real” their brand and I’m like girl no, that’s hurting your business! Even on places like Mercari or Poshmark, some sellers are SO rude to people that ask questions or they’re unprofessional in their listings like demanding glowing reviews or trying to set their own rules even though it’s not their platform.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

What a lively and lovely chat you two had. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jeanams07]

I absolutely am living for this collab! I really wish you guys could name the companies that have done you dirty, but I guess we just have to pay attention and realize the brands you no longer talk about are those brands.

[@jennifertriesthat]

I love this so much! I really enjoyed this video. 💖

[@Wmr614]

This was so good! So glad you all were able to get together again. 😊

[@BelleStreetBoyz]

This made my heart so happy!! 💜✨💙✨💚✨

[@shelbythomas8736]

Hi, I’m a new subscriber from Angie’s channel! This video is great, and I love your vibes! 💕

[@nancychristie7567]

Me Too!

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

Thank you for coming over ❤❤

[@amymichele2000]

I am so glad to have found y’all to show me indie brands lol. Now I’m rarely interested in an eyeshadow palette other than Natasha unless it’s indie. My wallet is less grateful to you though lol. And I CAN’T WAIT for singe to come out with color cosmetics!!!

[@AZ_Julie480]

Y’all are the sweetest. ❤ this was super interesting 🤔 Glad you got to get together 🎉

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

I’m glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@polianarchy]

Ahhh! So cute!!!

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

🥹🥹

[@yensid4294]

Pretty sure I found Angie's channel thru watching you Amy ❤

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

I love that ❤

[@BougeeRougee]

This was a fun conversation!

[@stacys.7094]

You two are awesome!

[@Catmom4life]

Loved this video with both of you! Such great information, thanks for sharing. Indie brands who produce foundations or concealers?

[@RAINtears91]

love love love this collab 🎉

[@clem59.b]

You two together ❤ the dream team will be with badtothebrow 🎉🎉🎉🎉 3 together ❤

[@tamizilla]

loved this

[@neptuneenergy123]

I've spent $1000s on indie shadows for them to go bad

[@livialynnlynn]

Too fun 🎉

[@slickjumpedoverthelazydog]

Good video

[@tiffanykennedybeauty]

Amy, you looked so happy in this video! Your smile was contagious while I watched ❤

[@KarenHarrismakeup]

Hiiiiii…. Just fashionably late to this party 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

Yayyyy ❤️

[@BeautyAndHerBeasts]

Adept is on that list for me. Years ago they 'refused' to ship my pallets, after waiting 3 months for a pre order that I had already paid for. All this simply because I inquired about a prior order that was missing several individual shades, via email. They were nasty and dismissive. Needless to say I haven't ordered from them since. Honestly their quality is great, but several other indie brands have 'exactly' the same formula, and comes out of the same lab as several other indie brands. It's just not right to treat loyal customers like that, and I won't support brands that treat anyone that way.

[@alice_rabbit8345]

I don’t have anything from the brand, too pricey for me.

[@KagomeYasha023]

I’ve heard a lot about adept having the sh*ttiest most defensive and rude customer service

[@BeautyAndHerBeasts]

@@KagomeYasha023 Yeah it was CRAZY! They were completely nasty, because they messed up my order!? Then refused to fix it, and then refunded my pre-order I had been waiting three months for at that point. I was so upset. Never ever again. I still have a few of their pallets and their over rated and over priced.

[@aiquinn]

Oof. You won't like Amy's new collab then

[@Kate-jk6pf]

I also feel like some smaller indie brands that were hand pressing and then stopped started pushing out new color stories faster. The faster releases of color stories haven't helped them. The quality is better, but the quality of the color story isn't there.

[@chicame2]

So I can share my Coloured Reign order that had taken as of today more than 9 months!!! I still don’t have the Queen palette. I will be more cautious in ordering from overseas and a small indie brand. I don’t want to go through again. Sorry indies, but you need to be better when you’re reaching large swath of consumers via KZbin!!! Figure it out!

[@kerriwright4593]

I didn't know anything about indie makeup until 2019.

[@kerriwright4593]

The brand killer queens really struggled with keeping up with orders lying to everyone about shipments, always blaming ups, so on and so forth. I ordered 1 palette from them that said it would take 6 weeks. It took 9 months or something crazy like that. Other people's comments were that they never even received items or refunds. Idk that was a hot mess. I understand getting overwhelmed but then stop releasing shit and get caught up and don't lie to people. Most people are reasonable.

[@candy_morningstar]

Ooooo I wanna know who was talkin shit about my girl!

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

🤣👀

[@jldunn7791]

Legal help is different than 10-100’s of thousands of dollars of legal litigation expenses

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

Totally understand that but there’s a possibility it could have all been avoided had they had the correct ingredients on the website

[@jldunn7791]

@@AmyLovesMakeup​​⁠I agree that is true, but there have also been instances where small brands get see frivolously in order to sink the brand or take it over, and I’m not convinced this suit isn’t that type of attack

[@Dinozzzaur]

I feel like it's helpful for influencers to name brands that aren't fulfilling orders. The silence from Shroud and Uoma this last year have been very loud. I guess I just want a warning passed throughout the indie community. "Such and such hasn't sent any orders out or posted on social media for three months. Don't buy from them until we see some movement on their side." Your channel was one of the few that said anything about Shroud Cosmetics and I wish there were more non-gossipy warnings from influencers.

[@onewhisper22005]

JD Glow in the comments said they were going to represent themselves but had to do paperwork for it and it was too much for them to deal with. Like what? You can’t handle some paperwork but can run a brand? 🥴

[@Breighyn]

One is something they learned as they went over time and is something they're passionate about and one is something people go to several years of school to learn to do and is only legal for a layman to take on themselves because forcing people to pay for services would be punishing the poor. Acting like its weird to find one thing easier than another is a bizarre take, especially knowing how stressful legal stuff is for anyone.

[@onewhisper22005]

@@Breighyn not really. You don’t need to go to law school to be able to fill out the paperwork. There’s a ton of info online telling exactly how to do it and to follow the guidelines for the state it’s in. Of course, it’s stressful, especially when it’s not something you’re familiar with. I never said it was weird one thing is easier for them than the other. But trying to say it’s easier to just close down your brand completely and start a new one than to file some paperwork to see how it shakes out in court is what’s weird.

[@tianiortiz8529]

❤❤

[@borgessa3]

Things are pretty bad when ya buddy starts looking like a Chicken wing!! Better feed her Angelica before you end up becoming dinner :) Interesting video, enjoyed it.

[@tdsollog]

😍😎

[@happinin07]

Very good video. Too much chatting in the background

[@inespenella1376]

I love both you and Angie but i feel like she talked a lot compares to you 😅 lol idk if you felt that way too. Anyways, glad you got to collab, hugs ❤

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

She was sharing knowledge that she has as a now indie brand owner. I was fascinated listening to her ☺️

[@louisec7905]

❤❤❤

[@annaleander]

💖💖💖