These OVERRATED Makeup Brands Are Making You Mad

[@ChristinePacinda]

I couldn't help but notice that the top five were all makeup artist brands. I heard a theory once that made sense to me regarding makeup artist cosmetic line formulations: They're accustomed to making models look stunning and perfect just long enough for the photoshoot to end, so the makeup they design lacks longevity and real-life applicability. I think there's some truth to that. The complexion products are often disappointing for those of us who need it to last for a full work day, and they seem to put a lot of emphasis on the products that give an immediate "pop", like a super glittery eyeshadow or highlighter, etc. because of how they show up on camera. Real life/real world makeup is much more affordable and practical, and far more worth the money we spend on it.

[@CaseyDreyfuss]

I also noticed they are all MUA brands… I think you might be right

[@JenPhelps]

That is such a thoughtful take! I think you're absolutely right...they've created makeup that photographs well and looks great in the moment.

[@redss111]

Omg

[@lipstickzombie4981]

​@@JenPhelpsSad to see Bobbi Brown's new brand Jones Road fell to this trap as well.

[@QuickWorksBeauty]

@@ChristinePacinda Interesting perspective!

[@susanah1290]

TOM FORD IS RIDICULOUSLY overpriced 😮😂😂😂

[@Queenofcats36]

I was yelling TOM FORD IS STUPIDLY OVERPRICED FOR NO REASON!!!

[@lifespanwellnessbeauty-60i64]

I smelled a Tom Ford scent on a woman at the gym. It smelled fantastic! I asked the name of it. When I looked it up to see the price because I was considering buying it. It was about $300.00. No way will I spent that much for a fragrance. I don't care how good it smells.

[@alfredmeneses5496]

For me, any brand that in 2024 hasn’t expanded or improved their shade ranges to be inclusive to people with deeper skin tones and super fair tones and doesn’t have a variety of undertones available is overrated. With so many brands out there trying to out-dupe each other, I’m moving towards investing my money in brands that are working to make their complexion products inclusive to people of color and have better options for neutral, cool, and olive undertones.

[@snazzyz8886]

I’d love to see an underrated brands video. My vote would be viseart eyeshadows.

[@zizzie4081]

Viseart rules

[@JenPhelps]

Yes!! Mine too!

[@12mooiyrwwtunf]

I’m still using and loving my viseart neutral palette everyday hahaha. Ive hit pan on 3 shades. I have a pretty big collection with colourpop, natasha denona, pat mcgrath, Sydney grace, etc and I keep coming back to this palette. 😂❤

[@christymarks9586]

Yes!

[@vcb9861]

For a non makeup artist you give really good reviews. Your channel is probably the best on you tube for honest makeup reviews. Any product I m interested in I check your channel before buying even though we have totally different skin types , colour and age. You are valued and many thanks for the incredible effort you take in selecting topics , content and production

[@JenPhelps]

Aw thank you, that means a lot to me!

[@peggysmyth6110]

I agree.

[@sharonm.t.2492]

​​@@JenPhelpstis true 👍

[@neneg.4264]

Agreed 💯

[@Happy2Run4Me]

Yes. She has saved me so much $ and so much disappointment from buying subpar products. I am so grateful!

[@thescarletgraywitch8052]

I've been on a strike from expensive makeup for a while. So, I can't really give an opinion on quality anymore, but a lot seems massively overpriced. PS LOVE the hair!!

[@jessicasorensen9938]

When you brought up Nastasha Denona shadows not blending, I remembered watching a Bailey Sarian grwm where she got so frustrated with the palette not blending that she threw it across the room, lol.

[@Hillcountry_Catholic]

lol do you remember which palette? I definitely feel like some are better than others. I love the nude, xenon and retro, but I found the glam, retro glam and yucca just didn’t work for me. And I love greens, but they did not blend, or when they did it just turned muddy, no depth.

[@finallylove13]

Also, I recently ordered a few items that just didn’t work out for me after just one use. The website says you can return gently used items within 30 days. NOPE. They sent me an email saying they were no longer accepting returns of any kind. WTH?? FALSE ADVERTISING.

[@Hillcountry_Catholic]

I gotta go find that video now 😂 was it a Murder, Mystery and Makeup?

[@jackicassidy7798]

​@@Hillcountry_Catholicit was one of her GRWM videos that she used to do on Saturdays.

[@TheFaro2011]

Natasha de- NO NO. I genuinely think she's overrated. her packaging and marketing is on point especially when she did the midis. But screams morphe circa 2017. A lot of repeating in same palette and across palettes

[@debrairvin9776]

I love your channel so much. I enjoy a mix of luxury and drugstore brands. I have so much respect that you don’t do sponsored videos. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas! 🎄 🎄🎄⛄️⛄️

[@BaileyBailey-t1s]

I think you are so amazing and brave for reading these comments and asking the hard questions about these brands. I remember a time when I shared my disfavorable opinion about a brand and I was suddenly revoked from making comments on the channel I made the comment on. And my comments were exactly like these ones. I learned to shut my mouth over my opinions, and it made me sad that differing opinions were being actively suppressed (it still goes on). Thank you for not doing that and actually asking for different opinions.

[@k.popper2620]

I've had that happen to me too. It's disappointing.

[@sevinjaa655]

I would report that youtuber's channel😂 who he/she is to think that they can silence people. they are here on youtube because of our views and comments.

[@treasurefields1619]

Cle de Peau, Sisley, La Mer! Way overpriced for products that are are just ok if that .

[@lipstickzombie4981]

Clea De Peau, because Shiseido isn't overpriced enough.🤣

[@elizabethwiegers774]

I've never been able to invest in some of these brands. When I finally had some extra money I bought WAY TOO MUCH Charlotte Tilbury and regret it now. Her products work fine, but when I pick up my elf, Maybelline, L'Oréal ect. and find that they work just as good , if not better; I'm left wanting to kick my own butt for being stupid and so regrettably influenced.

[@tiradomaribel9436]

Exactly. I can't expense that kind of money ever.

[@imagineitqll]

Seeing everyone say ND is so hard to blend is so funny to me because it’s the only eyeshadow I can get to blend right 😂

[@qimzel]

Agreed! It's one of those brands that make me feel like a pro when I do my eyeshadow 😁

[@Evoks036]

That is the only eyeshadow I like one. It's so easy to blend for me. Currently I use only her formula. I recently tried Charlotte Tilbury face palette and I fell in love with it. The only bronzer that doesn't look bad on me. I feel like everybody else about the price of this items. They are creazy expensive but I never had issues qualitywise. I am doing pan that palette on IG with ND eyeshadoes which I love so much that I am commiting of using exclusively for a year.

[@sandilang3845]

Me too

[@emilycolangelo1876]

Another great video! You are absolutely wonderful!

[@wingsin3215]

For me it’s Merit. Totally overrated overpriced. Those KZbinrs who promote them are of the similar type, pretentious, ‘minimalist’, and cannot even create different looks, every look is brown, nude etc. boring zzz

[@CaseyDreyfuss]

TOTALLY AGREE. Merit is bad lol

[@JenPhelps]

Yes, that one is on my list too!

[@AbigailFaulkner-kv3ei]

There are a few pretty solid merit products (the complexion stick-thing is really nice for my skin) but overall, merit is a pretty average product. Glossier did it first and still does it better!

[@cathygiuliana9089]

Your vlogmas brings so much joy to my day no matter what time I watch it! Wonderful diversion for this lonely 72 yr old! Love your content and your home is so festive! What are you feeding your boy? He’s grown so much in past year! Ouch the growing pains! God love and bless him! Hope and pray you have an amazing holiday season , like this one you share with your viewers! I am a forever fan Jen!🙏🏻♥️⛄️🎄❄️🎅🤶🧑‍🎄

[@JenPhelps]

Aw thank you so much! He is growing right before my eyes it's hard to believe he's almost my height at 11 years old! 🥰❤️ Happy Holidays to you as well. 🙏🏻

[@anandeztvseries8498]

To mention overrated brands, I would also put Drunk Elephants and Glow Recipe in the list although they are skin care products. They are overrated and I would rather choose sth like Cetaphile or CeraVe.

[@AmandajConley]

I love vlogmas every year!!! You always make my day but even.more this time of year when we get to see you everyday! Thanks Jen, i hope your season is great so far!!

[@lisaerickson9510]

I agree it really does make my day better.

[@lisapetitpas9476]

NAILED IT!! I will stick mostly (95%) to drugstore. Even tho drugstore prices are getting up there! Beautiful as always Jen❤

[@christinecho779]

Me too! I stick to drugstore and mid range products that are proven to be good. Luxury for me is for once in awhile, if something really really is up my alley. I can’t imagine buying only Luxury makeup.

[@andmoreagain7]

Over the years I've learned to buy from the already established brands (decades old) when it comes to high end/luxury ones and to go with Lancome (great mascaras, complexion products, eyeshadows), for example. I also love and adore two very underrated brands: Kiko Milano and Inglot. They almost never disappoint.

[@bevyoung2009]

Your Christmas decorations are gorgeous 😍

[@louisesharpy]

Vlogmas at its finest ❤❤❤❤always great. And I look forward to the advent calendar

[@lindsyehagens1373]

My most overrated that I have tried is Kosas. I got their concealer and foundation a few years ago and they were just terrible for me. Not flattering at all. The Tower 28 concealer is so much better. I really think Hourglass is worth it on the other hand. I just got my second of their holiday face palettes because I loved my first one to the point of panning the bronzer. I also just got their Scattered Light eyeshadow in Ray and it is stunning with almost no glitter fallout like most other glitters I have. I agree with you that ABH has a better formula for eyeshadow than a lot of the others. I have one of hers from years ago before I got into a lot of makeup brands and panned most of the shades. Such a good formula and her black friday sale was great so I had to get some more.

[@AmyKaylasVegas]

You're right! Kosas powder is a dome-shape and it broke off week one! All that powder: trash. The eyebrow gel looked so cute in the pinky-purple packaging but did nothing for my brows. Never purchased anything else from them after that.

[@emilykim7610]

I love makeup KZbin so much. No one would dare to post something like this so thank you for doing the work and cultivating such an honest and safe place for us❤

[@dianamann8798]

I am at a point in my life that I can afford those more high end brands, but when we have such a great resource in your drugstore videos, I just don't feel the need. There are so many great drugstore brands that I never would have tried without your reviews! Moira foundation is absolutely fantastic for my skin type. ColourPop where have you been all my life?! ShopMissA has my absolute favorite foundation ever. I never would have tried any of these brands without your channel. I am a subscriber because you are real, honest, and focus on affordability. Thank you!

[@socialliz6805]

Which ShopMissA foundation is your favorite? Looking for recommendations. Thanks in advance! :)

[@dianamann8798]

@@socialliz6805 I like the Dewy Blend Foundation. It's not too dewy. I have combination skin and it's not too much for my t zone.

[@monz]

Shop Miss A? Wow. That company is all exploitative child labour in 3rd world countries. It’s been long known… How can you support that with your dollar?

[@wyline53]

Same for me, I can afford it but hate that feeling like I’ve been “had”. I’d rather use Wet N Wild foundation than Dior!

[@mariselav2682]

Also would love to see the most underrated makeup brands would be. I think It cosmetics is one and Revlon.

[@barbthegreat586]

Revlon is great!

[@tanyad7073]

I am a HUGE fan of Undone Beauty! Especially their Water Blushes and, I feel like no one talks about them! They actually did the gel-blushes way before (and SO much better IMO) than the high end brands!

[@Royalbliss206]

I love Revlon their Colorstay foundation ,lipsticks and lip liners are fantastic

[@lipstickzombie4981]

Revlon's powder eyeshadows and blushes have been disappointing after the 2000's. Their pencil liners (lip and eye), lip products and base products have been solid if not outright the gold standard.

[@aleigha9141]

Not me hurrying to click on the video and ‘liking’ it before vlogmas even starts 😂

[@TraXs.]

I'm only "splurging" on complexion products (I have one skin tint one foundation and one cream palette from Danessa Myricks) because I have the hardest time finding a good shade that matches my skin tone and my undertone (and I bought them when they were 50% off) The rest of my collection is 95% drugstore and I feel good keeping it that way. I got two Haus Labs blushes that I paid full price for, and I'm so mad at myself for getting them. The formula is mid, the longevity is poor and I love my drugstore options way more. I don't see myself buying PMG or Natasha Denona or any mainstream expensive brands now that I have solid products from my favorite indie brands (Cosmic Brushes, Blend Bunny, Sydney Grace, Glamshop, Lethal and Fantasy Cosmetica) for a fraction of the price. Beauty Bay is also a great contender for eyeshadow palettes considering their prices (and their recurrent deals).

[@erikamaria2875]

I absolutely agree on PT, CT and Pat Mc Grath but ND is my favorite brand as for eyeshadows. I never had any issue with blending. I like more impactful formulas on my warm olive skin tone. I never tried Chantechaille and I love Hourglass products a lot. By the way I love your intro so much, your son is so sweet and he reminds me of my son because he also loved his Dinosaurs when he was little, now he is a grown man and to be honest sometimes I miss these old days when we went to the Lego store full of excitement to choose more sets he would build. Thank you for bringing back such sweet memories! I love your content so much Jen, you are a bright light here in the KZbin community! ❤🎉

[@valerietodd2024]

I agree with you. ND palettes never let me down. They are my favorite and for me they are worth the money. Same with Hourglass. On my 43 year old skin I do think the finishing powders especially are worth the hype and money.

[@erikamaria2875]

@valerietodd2024 absolutely agree! These products are so kind to my 61 years old skin!

[@CranberryStrawberry]

@@valerietodd2024oh thank goodness. I just bought the Yucca on cyber monday and I was seeing some negative comments and getting nervous… going to choose to believe I’ll have the same experience as you

[@maria_bun7]

@@CranberryStrawberryYucca is one of the most flattering palettes on me, and I love the quality as well😊

[@Gnv-q2m]

I agree. I have a smaller collection of ND and Hourglass and use the shadows and I have no issue with blending. I am 60. Tried Colourpop once and passed it on to my daughter.

[@patriciabochko367]

Thanks for the interesting insight!!

[@nadiazanchetta1388]

I am loving your vlogmas Jen! Great vlog 👍 ❤❤❤

[@miriamleblond9728]

Jen, what a good video. You are really thinking outside the box.❤

[@corajohnson9802]

Yes Charlotte Tilbury I agree

[@samanthamorales-carroll4037]

You're my #1 youtuber! I buy some of your recommendations even if we do not have the same skin tone. Im nore med/tan with olive skin tone!

[@onlytruth247]

Same here & completely agree!!

[@smeag9280]

I’ve been enjoying this vlogmas series, Jen. Thank you 💛

[@stormcloudgathering]

I wonder, if in the interests of balance, you might do a “most exceptional drugstore range/product” 😊 I do love how engaged your community is and how important you deem their opinions to be. We are, like you, the people whose opinions actually matter. 😊

[@JenPhelps]

I will definitely be putting out videos like that this month. :)

[@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory]

I would love that content but feel compelled to point out that no one, not influencers or consumers, owe that kind of “balance” to corporate America. This kind of thinking frustrates me beyond belief - why?!?!?! Why does she need to create balance among the brands she discusses? It’s so disheartening to see how social media has guided so many to put the interests of corporations first, even at their own expense. And there’s no way to be an ethical person if you’re that worried about fairness to brands. That’s just…wrong.

[@myaccount99006]

@@standdownrobots_ihaveoldgloryI may be reading their comment incorrectly but I think they are just asking Jen to do a top 5 we loved from the drugstore

[@stormcloudgathering]

@@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory It was a lighthearted suggestion; I do apologise if I have offended anyone with it.

[@auntiedramey3855]

Right now I'm spending my money on Indie Brands! Indie is so much nicer than luxury brands

[@tyishastephen]

I bought one palette from Unearthly. The shimmers crease no matter what I do. I am very wary of indie brands now. They are just as expensive as mainstream and some of the shadows are not good quality

[@LydiaReneeDarling]

Stooop the little holiday montage with your son was so cute! How wholesome. Happy happy holidays ✨

[@shannonwhite7605]

Thank you for bringing me back down to earth, Jen!! Now I know I'm not really missing out... and i can empty my carts!🤭 We love you!♥️🥰💄💋👑

[@heirloomacres7445]

I'm always loading, waiting, and unloading carts 😂

[@shannonwhite7605]

@@heirloomacres7445 🙋🏻‍♀️ guilty as charged...

[@domenicadee5480]

I swear you tube would be so boring without you. Thanks for making videos all the time!!

[@rabbiroz3806]

I LOVE that you had your son pick out the items for your Advent Calendar from your stash! Such an awesome DIY idea!

[@katiebrunner4376]

Westman atelier is pretty pricey. Don’t plan on purchasing anything from them

[@stacypatterson5641]

I thought for sure Jones Road would be on here. I guess if you call something a miracle, it is pretty hard to deliver on that. 😅

[@JenPhelps]

YES!! That would have been on my list for sure...I didn't like anything I tried from them.

[@lipstickzombie4981]

​@@JenPhelpsSad to see this turn from Bobbi Brown.

[@janetzak8592]

Outstanding video I really enjoyed this very much and I think you nailed it on all points. Happy holidays from Dallas, Texas.

[@KellyMorganRealEstate]

Charlotte Tilbury - Pat McGrath - Trish McAvoy - Anastasia Beverly Hills - Too Faced - NO THANKS!!

[@paulahardin6002]

Now that we know what most feel are overrated brands, I would love to know what your subscribers really love.

[@meitalkabeli509]

I agree about Charlotte Tilbury, Pat McGrath, and Patrick Ta. Price is so expensive, packaging does not feel lux for the price point and the products are not worth the cost. I still like ND lipsticks as well as Makeup by Mario lipsticks, and blushes.

[@rainyfincher4293]

Great video! I'd love an "appropriately hyped" video. One that shows some of the more expensive items that are worth it. 😊

[@JenPhelps]

Great idea!

[@flowerfinder-f1e]

Please do a underrated brands video please! I vote stila. When you made a video showing the cream blush in Lillium I was so excited. I didn’t realize that the blush has been around for ever. I found it a couple years ago and have repurchased. Without a doubt every time I wear it I get told I look so pretty, even if the blush is the only makeup I wear that day!❤

[@buyerbware25]

I see your Stila and raise you Catrice.

[@JenPhelps]

I actually did a "best of" Stila video a few months ago! This is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqvbnoBvjc-hj6Msi=32CS813Pljz88S18 I'll have to do more videos on underrated brands. :)

[@flowerfinder-f1e]

@@buyerbware25 oo! Does Ulta carry catrice?

[@JenPhelps]

Not anymore, Catrice is only available on Amazon now (and their website).

[@andmoreagain7]

Inglot and Kiko! 🩷

[@bonelessmang_0]

woww throwback to the master mario palette, i had that in college and lost it unfortunately and i still think about how beautiful that palette is. i wish mario would bring back something like that in his line! great video as always ❤

[@ShirleyCoddington]

I love what you said: eye shadow is just colored dust. 🤣 so true!!

[@asphaltsally]

Love this video! ELF and Beauty Bay have my favorite eyeshadows and I own lots of different high end palettes.

[@bawkbawkbakaw]

Yes! The Beauty Bay line, especially the eyeshadows are so nice!

[@AdinaRadu-n4c]

I appreciate your honesty and the fact that you're not trying to sell us anything. Thank you so much!

[@SandyTraeder]

It’s incredibly disappointing when someone you follow and like watching promotes a bad product for the $. I’ve become very skeptical and wait and check with a few others and even then, just not buying much makeup these days. I watched and ordered so much during COVID that I’m still working thru all that. I love your channel and don’t feel that you promote products just for the $

[@Kbm198]

I stick to Tarte, Estée Lauder, and Lancôme mostly. I’m never disappointed with them, so I don’t waste money when I buy them.

[@Magenta10144]

How do you think tarte compares to Lancôme??

[@lethabrooks9112]

Estee Lauder Foundation, Mascaras and perfumes are the best.

[@EXOmakemeHorololo]

I like those too. Especially Tarte. But EL and Lancome definitely have good quality for sure.

[@scarlettlav]

I disagree on pat mcgrath regarding luxury, she literally was formulating luxury producs aka Georgia Armani before she founded her own brand, yes I agree on the pricing but her makeup eyeshadow is very unique to her though, I can touch and feel it and know it’s her formula. On whether one personally enjoys or not or find very brand overrated is up to one person and it’s valid but she deserves her title as she does her makeup on Taylor Swift as well.

[@mims2582]

@@scarlettlavI agree with you I have all her motherships and still good to this day

[@Lori-e2z]

Hi ! Jen I just love watching you and listening to you. Because you and I have similar "coloring" I find that most helpful in all aspects of my makeup choices. I think you're beautiful with or without makeup 💄

[@mellyblush8416]

I love your vlogmas! It gets me through my days until my Christmas vacation. I love that you mentioned the Anastasia palette! I have it to too and I feel like Anastasia eyeshadows aren’t talked about anymore. The best eyeshadow formula, easy to blend and stays on all day. Love what you do! ❤

[@KSmom802]

I love Vlogmas! Great content as always!

[@rebelgirl9436]

Laura Geller baked eyeshadow! Absolutely no payoff!

[@JenPhelps]

Yes!! Love her baked blushes but not the eyeshadows.

[@buyerbware25]

How on earth does Laura Geller even want to sell eyeshadow that compares unfavorably with 1980s drugstore brands? Nobody should have to work, then work some more to get eyeshadow to show up on white eye primer.

[@TheBOG3]

@@buyerbware25I never had a problem with 1980s drugstore brand eyeshadows. L’Oréal was super pigmented, and a lot of high end brands nowadays are the same or less when it comes to pigmentation. Maybelline, Cover Girl and Revlon were really good then, too.

[@EmilySmith-et2cq]

I would love your thoughts on the Colourpop fresh kiss glossy lip balm if you end up getting them! They’re more in my price range than something like Summer Fridays! ❤️💚

[@Urban-Mooose_Mom]

We should send a pallet to a lab for science

[@midlifemom5829]

As a 57yo consumer with mature , combo/oily, tan skin, most products are underwhelming. I am a skeptic to all the outrageous marketing claims these days. Anything glowy, radiant, dewy, etc is a hard pass for me. Most eyeshadow palettes always have heavy shimmer/glitter that I will never ever wear. Never purchased CT , PT . But I have been quite impressed with the several Fenty products I have purchased. I continue to buy from OG brands like Estee Lauder, Lancome, BBrown, Laura Mercier, Dior, and have started buying Cle duPeau eyeshadow (which is the same price as 2-PTa duos btw). CdP eyeshadow is stellar

[@mavrick6499]

Definitely agree that Charlotte Tilbury is over-rated, yet so many influencers rave about her products. Based on their reviews I have picked up a number of items and have been very disappointed. The setting spray is nothing magical - and I hate the smell. The original Wet and Wild setting spray is just as good. Her powder is also underwhelming - if you are going to spend some money for powder I would go with Laura Mercier. The Hollywood Flawless Filter and Cheek to Chic are both "meh". Because of my experience with Charlotte Tilbury, I have actually gone through my notes and unsubscribed from every influencer who recommended the Charlotte Tilbury items I have bought. If they were so wrong - or so motivated by free makeup, etc. - then I can't trust their judgment on anything.

[@vskob1234]

Same here!!!!!!! They really need to understand there’s a pretty smart audience watching them and they shouldn’t lie and fool us for their own personal benefit, CT as a company feels to me they “bought” a lot of influencers and that’s another unethical toxic marketing trait

[@lisaellis5951]

Great video! Loved this.

[@Yeye_2506]

What a blessing to be able to listen to your video in my language, you don't know how much I thank you, I send you a hug with great affection! 💄🤗💐

[@JenPhelps]

I'm so glad you enjoy the videos! 🥰

[@Yeye_2506]

@JenPhelps You're so sweet, thank you!🥰

[@sarahhamaker94]

I love the ND eyeshadow formula, I tried the Alter Ego dupe and it hardpanned in 4 months. Her sparkle/shimmer/metallic formula is perfect for me.

[@valerietodd2024]

Same. I own quite a few of her palettes and they never let me down. And the older ones are still as good today as when I bought them. I can’t say the same for my Alter Ego or Colorpop ones.

[@carolynnettles3767]

You calling eye shadow colored dust made me crack up! 😂 Thank you! I needed that! ❤

[@beverlynelson599]

I rediscovered Clinique Foundation, and I am so happy with it. Also, I did order the BK Beauty foundation brush and the Angie Hot & Flasy Kitten Paw Concersler Brush. These brushes are special & the hype is real. Akso, I duscovered the Real Techniques brushes. I love them!

[@lipstickzombie4981]

This is the most 'unrelatable' video of you that I've watched until now because nothing from these brands appealed to me. Hooray for being old, smart and frugal I guess. 😆😅

[@monicawall778]

Jones Road. I have never tried it, but it looks ridiculously glittery on others

[@yesssanibelle]

Love the festive intro Jen ♥️ road to 500K!

[@Imelda47]

ND: absolutely no issues with application and blending, but feel let down by very poor longevity, fading and creasing. (despite eyeshadow base) CT: sublime eyeshadow formula with exquisite shimmers, however, complete disappearance from the mobile lid after just a few hours. Not so bad on lower lashline or inner corner. PT: mattes can be somewhat difficult to blend, but absolutely stunning eyeshadow with amazing longevity. My favourite (as far as motherships are concerned). Some recent subpar releases, but the motherships are great!

[@20thcenturyrelic]

Hi Jen, thanks for the video! I love the top you're wearing here. I don't know that I have an entire brand that I can say I don't like. I do think that a lot of brands, including the ones named in your poll, are ridiculously overpriced. And I also think that there are an awful lot of brands that seem very similar. I think we're probably heading into a period where there will be a shakeout, and a lot of those brands will go out of business.

[@girlwhomustnotbenamed4139]

I feel like when you get to the price point of Patrick Ta, Pat McGrath, Chantecaille or Hourglass, it's pretty difficult to deliver any product that would feel "worth the price". I do, however, agree that these brands are not even close. Unless there is a product that somehow caters to a specific individual need (shade match, suitability for skin type etc.), you can always find something just as good or even better for a fraction of the price.

[@katherinekelly9689]

Hi Jen, I enjoyed watching this video, some very interesting comments on these brands considering they are globally popular. Love Katherine xoxo

[@itsnitadas]

For me, it's YSL! The foundation is so thick and heavy, the concealer creases easily, the lipsticks are nice but there are tons of affordable options out there that give even better result. Don't even get me started with their eyeshadow!! I recently tried their bronzer that retails for $65! It was nothing special! My $12 Loreal Bronzer is far better than that one. I lover their perfumes though but for makeup, NO THANK YOU!

[@trishamarie]

Everyone is out here whining about the price of the Patrick Ta eyeshadow duos, when Too Faved is charging $30 for ONE single eyeshadow that leaves fallout all over your face. Let’s not forget Hourglass, Urban Decay, etc. It’s okay for them to charge that much for ONE shadow, but he is just being greedy. If you watch Marlena Stell, she explains why some brands have higher price points. If you don’t like the price, go buy something else. I like mid range to higher end makeup for myself, because it actually stays on my face all day. I didn’t wear anything but drugstore until 2020 when I started watching KZbin, so I have worn both sides of the makeup spectrum. Same with skincare, drugstore skincare is ridiculous in price for some products, but it’s okay for them to do it.🙄

[@JenPhelps]

I actually think the price of the Too Faced shadows is ludicrous also. I have one and you're right it has crazy amounts of fallout and isn't worth the price. I think both things can be true...they're both overpriced IMO.

[@tonidavie3635]

Enjoyed hearing from everyone

[@mgabrielle1]

Love those Sephora single eyeshadows!

[@khill6510]

Love this video idea..

[@elizabethnachman2557]

Great video as usual! I agree with all of them except…Natasha Denona. I love her palettes-the color stories, the formulas, the packaging, everything. I also like a bunch of her other products: concealer, lip pencils.

[@stereotypea123]

Personally I think Pat McGrath can charge whatever she wants 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ She’s an actually iconic makeup artist who worked for decades in the industry and is responsible for many iconic runway looks and editorials. I have much more of an issue when influencer or celebrity brands charge an arm and a leg when they just slap their name on something a lot of the time. I agree about getting repetitive but at the same time being known for rosy shades isn’t any different than Charlotte being known for glowy face products or Natasha being known for eyeshadow palettes. (I also love today’s advent pick. Could it also be a dupe for a shade in the Patrick Ta duos??😅)

[@genevievebonenfant]

Hi Jen! Love love your channel❤️you are such an honest and lovely person Tank you

[@Jboudr1]

Love your honestly and channel. You are one of the very few makeup channels I still watch and trust.

[@laurastr1]

Patrick Ta is clean, so the products aren’t gonna last as long as other brands. I have the blush and I believe it’s good for 12 months per the label.

[@drina4706]

No such thing as "clean" beauty.

[@Livelaughlove1968]

I really love your Vlogmas jingle! I’m finding that it’s running through my head throughout the day and I just love it!🎄💕

[@JenPhelps]

Me too, haha! When I hear it during editing then I'm whistling it the rest of the day. 🤣

[@Rue100]

JEFFREY STARRR, CHARLOTTE TILBURY ARE COMPLETELY OVERRATED

[@1981jsk]

I would love to see the flip side of this - polling followers to see what everyone feels is underrated! Maybe that's in the works already but if it isn't, just a suggestion! 😉 Totally agree with most of these, though. Especially Natasha Denona - I bought one palette and was so hyped to finally see what all the fuss was about, only to be underwhelmed. For that price point, I'll just stick with my Huda palettes (my favorite formula ever!).

[@stefaniesimmons9640]

I agree with the commenter who disliked the Chantacaille foundation. I kept hearing people saying how great it was and I bought it. It was absolutely horrible! That was over $60 right in the trash. It was goopy and heavy.

[@stacyhahn1506]

Another great video Jen! Makeup lover for years (never tried any of these brands but have been curious about them I would never pay that much for these products I have seen many reviews on these products good and BAD . I do love Estée Lauder foundations, and Too faced coco bold lipsticks and Too faced Blushes other then that my go to are drug store …. And color pop

[@DIVAABY]

Good topic for a video FOR SURE!

[@bevyoung2009]

I will not buy another Too Faced eyeshadow palette again. Didn't work for me.

[@lipstickzombie4981]

Even at the brand's peak, perfumed eyeshadows are a big no no to me no matter how good it performs.

[@Kimbyroseh]

Patrick ta isn’t my favorite either. His first two palettes are pretty but I found the deep shades fade on me, especially if I don’t use one of the creams. And his blushes, I have one. It’s ok. It’s also too pigmented. But the packaging just seems bulky. It just doesn’t appeal to me.

[@monicapatton1405]

TirTir is 1000000% the most overhyped products of 2024. I don’t personally have issue with Patrick Ta. I’ve only tried the setting spray from CT (purchased 4xs and think it’s lovely) pillow talk lipstick and & lipliner mini in a gift set, liked them all very much. Would totally try the CT pressed powder but can’t justify the price when Physicians Formula works great & I use pressed for touch ups so go through it. I don’t think CT is that interesting but also have liked what I’ve tried. Haven’t tried Pat McGrath. Just so pricey and I have so much eye shadow. Had a mini of ND and it was very nice but didn’t inspire me to buy a full size and those prices. Haven’t tried MUBM 😂 I am absolutely going to buy his new loose powder though, but not til I’m out of my current powders though so it definitely won’t be soon. But it’s allegedly the best on the market right now. My 2 cents.

[@bawkbawkbakaw]

Gotta agree with your 😂. I read MUBM like Mubb umm in the Law and Order theme song. I think Might need a nap!

[@monicapatton1405]

@ hehe 🙃

[@Ashr2123]

I am in India and honestly all these brands are overpriced and really pisses me off when influencers hype them. I was deciding between Huda beauty and Natasha Denona for a palette and I got my answers, thanks!

[@teresalong9136]

Oh my gosh Jen, I still have that old Mario pallette and still love it. It was one of my first high end purchases. It was awesome to see you still have it too.

[@theresatumidajski5219]

Maybe the real issue here is that in today's troubled world no makeup is worth 100 bucks - that's scandalous.

[@pinksparkle258]

I must be in the Twilight Zone...Natasha Denona's I Need a Nude & Roxa palettes are my two favorite purchases I've made!! They blend like a dream 😊

[@JenPhelps]

I love I Need a Nude also! I use mine pretty frequently. Like I said, I don't agree with everything that was mentioned in the poll, but in some cases I do.

[@kellyharper367]

Very informative!

[@angeliarossett5934]

Ta:I got 2 of the duos and 3 formulas. You aren’t missing anything Pat McGrath: she has lost the plot. This past year it has nose dived. I only bought 4 items all year. Historically I bought every eyeshadow. I easily have 45/50 palettes. Very disappointed

[@KatDenWV]

I really like Estee Lauder. I really like the concealer, it’s my holy grail. Patrick Ta is a definite NO for me. I’ve even gotten more cautious with drugstore brands. If the claim doesn’t match the performance I take it back and don’t waste my money.