MANNYMUA DROPPED BY SPONSOR ⎮THE TRUTH BEHIND UNBOXING VIDEOS

[@stanloona8953]

jeffree: manny wth manny: yeah manny wth

[@harleyjennmc]

Hoseoks Boy this made me laugh too hard

[@kc8724]

harleyjennmua too hard

[@instinctivelychelsea2905]

Hoseoks Boy iconic comment!

[@thefr33kyshow]

Omg. LMFAO!!!

[@leslielove3819]

Hoseoks Boy lmfao!!

[@EllieApperley]

Imagine getting paid thousands for receiving and opening free makeup, ahh

[@janat6501]

Ellie Apperley that would be a fucking dream tbh 😂

[@Dylan.V]

Don't forget you have to take time to film, edit, etc.

[@aoifek9709]

+Dylan Ed Stone but do nothing else...

[@tigana]

pony pops You're paid for your influence that you worked for.

[@CherryTwistXD]

Ellie Apperley pretty sure wherever you work you get perks. Like say you were working at like a retail store you'd get discounts?

[@americiato]

you totally changed the beauty guru world by exposing that they NEVER used to comply with the FTC!!

[@ImJustHereForTheTea]

aww thank you! I appreciate that. Slowly but surely!

[@lovemayc.]

Ana Maria Gamba so true!!

[@NYandAZ]

Michelle Stephanie Me too. The most important words are "used to". I don't trust their opinion. I look at colors, not opinions. They're crooked as they just want to make bank. 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

[@abigailm8772]

Ana Maria Gamba agreed ever since Tati got caught she stopped

[@MysticZanthia]

I used to fall for undisclosed sponsored videos all the time until I realized that something wasn't adding up. Now I find it hard to believe what any influencer says.

[@pretyblkgrl]

The thing that really grinds my gears is when some channels that weren't disclosing their sponsored vids got called out, they tried to turn it around on their subscribers, etc. Either they tried to make it seem like you were trying to take food out of their mouths, or they were gaslighting you with, "Well, if you didn't know [even through they went out of their way to keep it from you], well that is your fault. Do you really think I'm doing this for free?" It's disingenuous and downright shitty to low-key guilt their viewers for keeping them honest.

[@crystalstewart2244]

PBG yes!!!! 100% agree! A certain guru did this a while back and it was awkward af!

[@khadijakennedy2546]

PBG I second your comment! You said exactly what I was going to say!

[@michelleciccone5117]

PBG *cough cough* jackie aina *cough cough*

[@pretyblkgrl]

@Michelle Ciccone Giiirrrrrrrrrrlllllll...

[@hillarygaedtke4735]

Michelle Ciccone cough cough Laura Lee cough 😂

[@heath3rr]

PR unboxings are a lazy influencers guide to turning youtube into the home shopping network.

[@SmittenKitten.]

I'm less likely to buy stuff from sponsored videos, yet I still prefer to be notified that they ARE being sponsored. If I found out someone I like does not disclose, I'm going to lose trust in them, perhaps even stop watching completely, but would be totally fine watching if we are told they are being sponsored. Thanks for the unboxing heads-up!! Your work is getting better and better!

[@juliabauch4083]

I really don't care about the fact that someone has a sponsored video but what upsets me is when a youtuber doesn't even look into the brand they're sponsored by. Like Trisha how she does all those sponsored videos with the shitty clothing companies.. smh

[@ChristinaMagma]

Julia Goolia Or Jaclyn hill with morphe

[@sarahlauer4397]

Julia Goolia omg I love your username 😂 love the wedding singer

[@allyward753]

Rome jaclyn spent years creating a palette with morphe, so she knows them quite well. i'm not her biggest fan and i'm not arguing with you, i just think that's not a fair example

[@isthatjackson]

ShadesOfArmani Descriptive and spot on 😭😂

[@isthatjackson]

ShadesOfArmani Descriptive and accurate 😭😂

[@nikkibeacth]

Last time I was this early Manny still had his real teeth.

[@yvettem83]

Savage lmao

[@lustpink]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Chibiibot]

Nikki Beacth wait whaaaaat?! he has false teeth?

[@tieiatalks]

chibiibot he had veneers done

[@agapeeternal]

Nikki Beacth DAYUM 😂

[@annalang5687]

when you're supposed to be studying but the tea comes first

[@kyyy359]

I can't trust beauty gurus anymore

[@valeriacalderon7565]

Stassie Andros it's sad bc it's true☹

[@jenf836]

I don't trust the ones that haven't used certain drug store makeup. A true makeup lover has all makeup to try. I work a regular job and buy every foundation that comes out😂

[@eriklundquest5423]

Stassie Andros That's why I watch smaller youtubers. I'm tired of The same old shit. There's so many amazing underrated beauty gurus

[@BeKindToAnimals810]

Emily Noel is completely trustworthy. I adore her.

[@hannahsimms2075]

I trust Tati. She's a tough critic so I think she's honest.

[@faithmyers2435]

The only thing that bothers me about sponsored content is how shady the influencer can be, or how some of them straight up lie about the product to get paid. I don't want to be tricked by an influencer to buy something that ends up sucking.

[@lalotus96]

Faith Myers exactly.

[@amandahaley4963]

Faith Myers yes exactly. Most people don't have a problem with sponsored content just be honest about it. It's not as obvious as a print ad or an ad on tv

[@Gretaly]

True, but this is how all the ads work, even the commercials on TV. You have a company and you want to promote your product. You hire actors, musicians... whatever to say the ready script to promote the product. That's how the industry works. And to be honest, most industries work that way, even small shops. So it makes sense for the influencers to do the same. Free PR is a cheap promotional trick. The free item will get a few seconds of spotlight being featured in a video that many people will watch. But when a company sponsors an influencer, meaning that apart from the free products they also get paid, that means they're getting paid to say particular things or for the influencer to be absolutely positive about the product, after all that's what the money is buying. Some influencers accept only sponsorships for good items because they care about their image, they career and they don't want to trick their audience. Some others just get the money and don't care wether the product is crap or not.

[@amandahaley4963]

ElvinaM again most people don't have a problem with sponsored content. They simply want it disclosed properly. We know an ad on tv is paid for and sponsored so we know that the person is being paid and has a script. So we can choose to believe them or not. With these influencers if they don't disclose that they are sponsored we think they are being honest about their opinions when the truth might be that they aren't being honest. It's really about disclosure.

[@Gretaly]

Amanda Haley, I don't disagree. I was replying to a comment from another person, which is now apparently deleted. Obviously, they didn't understand how sponsorship works and what it really means. But yeah, you can never know when an influencer is telling the truth. Personally I don't take their word for granted, even if they're telling the truth, because skincare and makeup products don't work the same for everybody. The skin types differ and also what everyone wants is different. Some want dewy look, some prefer matte, some want spiderlegs lashes, some want definition, length, volume, cool tones, warm tones, nudes, creamy, silicony, waterbased, powdery products etc etc. So personally, I just go to the store, try out things and choose what I like.

[@mehdigeek]

i'm a sponge bitch im soaking up this tea

[@ImJustHereForTheTea]

LOLLLLLLLLLLLLL

[@isabellaalcide969]

mehdigeek GIRL SAME

[@skeleton5459]

lol @ these comments.

[@Selena22184]

mehdigeek can I just say that your icon is great 👌

[@Toria8806]

mehdigeek I don't know why, but I read this as "I'm a sponge bitch I'm soaking up *that ass*". Where is my mind???

[@catzzzvb]

What bothers me is when a beauty guru is showing/talking about a product a company sent them and they say "Oh this isn't sponsored!". Like no heifer, they sent you $200 worth of products so you would talk about their brand. $200 in cash or $200 in product is the same thing in my mind.

[@tj9813]

catzzzgames exactly

[@NYandAZ]

catzzzgames exactly!

[@JannelJoness]

catzzzgames that's not being sponsored because they aren't being paid to talk about it

[@ElloLoJo]

Hmm wouldn't agree with that... I mean of course it puts a brand at the top of their list for potential reviews/features since they don't have to go out and source the product and pay for it or whatever but they get sent so much stuff that they wouldn't use crap just cause it's free... unless they are offered sponsorship and have no integrity which some don't...

[@ElloLoJo]

catzzzgames and yeah in some cases influencers might be afraid to talk shit about certain brands if they want to stay on or lists/in their good book, but most of the time that means they just won't talk about a product. But I agree loads probably just do whatever will bring themselves the best outcome, but if you find people that are upfront and have integrity you do notice their realness and you don't have to second guess whether you trust them so much... but yeah there are loads and loads of influencers that you have to take their 'opinions' with a grain of salt

[@Pinkpoetry14]

Ugh, I love you. You're like the Gossip Girl of beauty influencers. Thank you for being so upfront and honest with us and for keeping everyone in check. XOXO

[@brandispry576]

I appreciate all the time and effort you put into your videos. It's nice to know you are watching out for the consumers.

[@ashc6520]

It doesn't bother me when they do sponsored videos, I just like them to have at least one or two videos of real/unsponsored content in between.

[@isabellehuang920]

Ash C don't ever watch jacksfilms

[@ashc6520]

Nandi 😘😘😘

[@mirrorsandhaze]

It's so true with what you said- influencers who do disclose a video is sponsored get shamed, unfollowed or disliked on KZbin. When another peer is doing the exact same sponsorship and not disclosing. It's so twisted!

[@crystalstewart2244]

Sponsored videos don't bother me, mainly because I know people need to make money and it's part of a job. However, hiding what they're doing does bother me. I have more respect for someone who is up front about it and am more willing to try a product.

[@rosieposey4493]

So did anyone else hear him say how he doesn't do alot of sponsored videos because it's usually alot of brands he doesn't want to use... Probably Skindinavia got upset about that. I'd take it as shade of I were them

[@AliceNsWonderland]

and he said a minute later that "...it takes a really awesome company to want to sponsor me..."

[@PinkElevator]

All this shit is sponsored! Am I the only one who watches just cause I like makeup?o don't give a damn what's sponsored and what's not because it's ALWAYS sponsored! If I buy this shit it's cause o wanted to, not because I was convinced too!

[@kyyy359]

PinkElevator me too

[@miajessaggirl]

PinkElevator SAME GIRL SAME

[@Jadedkittenx]

PinkElevator I rarely buy any product I see in videos. I just like listening to other people talk about them.

[@chiqui0816]

👏👏👏Yess, one of the best comments I've seen!!😉

[@lelnope30]

Some people are more easily influenced though, especially because a lot of these youtubers have a very young audience. That's why you should care about people lying about sponsored videos, they're exploiting their young, impressionable audience.

[@BeccaGracex]

Tired of the PR unboximgs. I don't give a shit about all the free shit I have to pay for.

[@discontinued5491]

Becca Grace totally agree! Every time I see one I get salty af. It's annoying.

[@emilywilcox1317]

So true omfg

[@laurenashley8563]

Becca Grace SAME!!!!!!!!! So annoying. Im tired of seeing youtubers get 16 shades of foundation and 100 lipsticks that are gonna sit in their Alex drawers until they expire 😂😂😂😂

[@MsRadicalReviews]

TooFaced ( I think?? ) Just sent a bunch of Influencers a box full of makeup plus a pair of bedazzled ROLLER SKATES. How much of that promotional shit just ends up in the garbage? Disgusting waste.

[@amandaw1136]

Becca Grace yes girl!! 👏💯

[@sophroniel]

I hate that new title "Unboxing free PR" or "free stuff beauty gurus get". For some reason it rubs me the wrong way, like, we know you get free stuff, ,, ? Unboxings are fine but tagging it as "free stuff" comes across as stuck up to me idk

[@alifelesslived]

Safiye Grey Same! I just posted a comment about this and now I see yours! So glad others think this as well. It just seems so tacky to me. I never watch videos if they're titled like that, even from YTers that I love and feel are pretty genuine/down to earth.

[@sophroniel]

Jessica Leigh Right! I hate it and more and more of them seem to be doing it! I know it's their job and I don't begrudge them the "free stuff" per se, but it seems to just rub it in the nose of us normal people that we would never be able to afford that much stuff as most hauls are more than my paycheck! I have angry people that are saying I'm just jealous or butt-hurt, but it isn't that, it's just that it leaves a bad taste in my mouth to be so flippant about having so much when so many people have so little? idk

[@kelliraes]

Safiye Grey the companies want them to show off all of the free stuff. Haven't you noticed how all of these PR unboxings all kind of got super popular all at once ? I find it strange and truly think the companies want them to do it, so we feel inadequate as consumers and strive to "keep up" and keep buying , even when we don't need more products 😊

[@sophroniel]

Kelli Spaulding That's why I'm digging the concurrent anti-haul uptick! We are rebuking their tomfoolery 😉

[@WOOFDAYOOF]

Safiye Grey and then they're like "it's not free stuff we've worked for it it's offensive when people say free stuff" like Laura lee 🐸 no tea no shade tho

[@restrad1]

Stephanie Nicole is one of the few trustworthy gurus out there now. I also like totalmakeupjunkie101. They seem pretty honest and well-informed on product. Most others are shady af.

[@agapeeternal]

That's the main problem, when they HIDE shit. Idgaf if it's sponsored, or if you do them often, just don't hide it. That makes you untrustworthy and that makes me unsubscribe.

[@bunnyyboo]

I am more shook by the fact that my YT notifications are working then the fact that Manny is involved in some kind of shady sponsoring downward spiral tbh XD

[@ImJustHereForTheTea]

LOLLLLL

[@MelyEli03]

Ruth O'Donoghue so am I

[@amandahaley4963]

Ruth O'Donoghue omg 😂😂

[@opinionatedlibra1934]

Ruth O'Donoghue A lot of his friends are too I believe.... a KZbinr I watched did a video on it or I remember it from somewhere.

[@aoifek9709]

mine aren't ughh

[@sagda7893]

props to manny for consistently disclosing his sponsorships

[@bunnys9539]

Girl, you need to look into Amelia Liana. She's a British youtuber and NEVER discloses affiliate links which violates quite a few laws in the UK. You made such a difference in how the US youtubers conduct their videos by exposing them and I feel that it is only fair that we help out our fellow consumers who only watch British gurus. I've called Amelia out in her comments sections a few times but I don't have a platform like you do. She tends to make a lot of 'haul' videos and 'current favourites' videos and EVERY SINGLE LINK is an affiliate, which makes it obvious that the entire purpose of the video is for her to make money without disclosing it. And the other half of her videos are outright sponsored. Please consider and keep up the good work :)

[@mariekevee4501]

Never noticed she doesn't disclose! She probably uses r.style links which give it away but that's not enough. Did you catch the tea on her extremely photoshopped instagram pictures? Oh man that was funny. The same flock of birds appearing in three different countries.. Bad copy+pasting of candles...

[@bunnys9539]

Lmao, I don't follow her on insta for that reason, her photos look ridiculously unrealistic.

[@mariekevee4501]

Alisha S here you go www.newstatesman.com/science-tech/social-media/2017/07/fake-kids-instagram-behind-backlash-against-internet-famous

[@bunnys9539]

I'm all for photo editing to enhance pictures (if they need it) but hers are way too deceitful, especially when there is money and sponsorships involved.

[@takada5743]

Why does she have such a high subscriber to number of views ratio? Did she buy those subscribers or do people just not bother to watch her?

[@allisont9107]

I love how professional you are. From your choice of words , research to your presentation. I really appreciate the hard work you put into your videos.

[@susanrodriguez684]

Personally sponsored videos don't bother me unless the influencer doesn't disclose that it's sponsored or they aren't truthful about how they feel about the product because the company that is sponsoring them says they have to give a positive review.

[@Bubbles2cute4u]

I love your voice your tea channel is one of the few I can actually watch haha and you mostly cover beauty stuff so it’s a win win

[@perfectlyyoubeauty]

Girl yes! I'm ready to soak up all of your tea! 🍵

[@oakfrost6420]

Perfectly You Beauty haha 😂

[@gin8237]

BRING ME THE HORIZON TWENTY ONE PILOTS CRY BABIES i see you everywhere lmao

[@soccerchic265]

I used to be a sucker for beauty gurus and trusted their opinions and bought the stuff they recommended (which usually turned out to be super shitty stuff) then I found out that a lot of them are sponsored and don't disclose or they say ya I only partner with people I like (which usually means a shit ton of money or it doesn't interfere with current partnerships because a lot of makeup companies are run by similar parent companies) So I usually just watch these beauty gurus for inspiration on makeup looks not products. Nothing beauty gurus recommend or tell you is amazing is real. Especially when you're a Kathleen Lights, Manny MUA, Laura Lee, Nikkie Tutorials etc. When you're at that level no promo is free. A lot of them make deals that are way more detailed than you would think. Like ok we'll send you the PR package and then you need to include it in a favorites video and use it in 3 tutorials and a feature on instagram. The way that these gurus get around by not telling you about sponsorships is unreal.

[@IMD13]

With all this tea I'm SHOOKED that I haven't dropped more weight. ☕️

[@flaxoil5]

IMD that's gold!!!😂

[@fyrelilly72]

Manny has my respect & I've never questioned his integrity in this regard. I hate it when people don't disclose their video was sponsored because it feels so disingenous & deceitful (honestly!)...

[@TheCrazyNinjaChick]

Saw Manny on snapchat saying how he ran out of his Dr Jart moisturiser and was all "boo hoo feel sorry for me". The next day Dr Jart sent him a new moisturiser. It was so obvious he wanted a freebie. If I'm running low on moisturiser I get a new one before it is finished....

[@sarahissomewhere]

I really appreciate you givin us the tea but also using this example to point out a bigger conversation of sponsored content for beauty bloggers! IMO, I kinda like how sponsored content will work like personalized ads - introducing me to businesses/products that I may not have before and could enjoy! But the disclosure of sponsorship is super necessary, it seriously would've helped inform younger-me that was getting all her style inspo from youtubers

[@1kimey2]

I honestly don't get why people get so offended when videos are sponsored if anything Im glad people are able to do this. It's a win win for everyone. If a product is bad then that influencer is jeopardizing their trust in their viewers. All they're doing is talking about a product. It's your choice if you want it or not.

[@sadia1740]

I've been binge watching your videos all night so far. 😂

[@marcgil4488]

Girl, the tea is always scalding!!! love your videos.

[@rosegold2205]

I know that maybe it's too much to ask but I just want people to be honest I want to feel like I'm getting a genuine and informative opinion not that I'm being talked to by a sales person

[@emilygarza8640]

SPILLETH THINE TEA

[@iyahnaedwards4178]

I gotta be the only person that honestly DOES NOT give a flying fuck about whether or not they disclose they are sponsored. I take eveyones review on anything with a grain of salt.

[@stonedorchidvlogs1287]

Iyahna Edwards same

[@_tonya_]

there's just something about Manny I can't get on board with. I don't know him at all and haven't watched very many of his videos but he just seems like drama and shady. As for the sponsorship thing, I don't think most people would have a problem with their favorite influencers doing sponsored videos IF THEY WOULD ALWAYS HONESTLY DISCLOSE IT!

[@alifelesslived]

Tonya Same. He also feels very insincere and disingenuous. He also has this "everything should be handed to me on a silver plate" attitude.

[@alifelesslived]

I just hate how these PR unboxing videos are all titled "free makeup beauty gurus get." It's so off-putting, and I feel like most of these gurus don't review/ talk about the products they get, which is the purpose of PR in the first place. Or if they do it's usually biased. Just a little side rant lol

[@faithb.6501]

What beauty influencers are NOT disclosing? I would love to know the specific people who are being dishonest.

[@LulyTubee]

GURL..... YOU DONT SKIPP A BEAT LOL! YOU ARE ON IT ! Good work baby girl

[@bebecthulhu6434]

My cups are shaking on their saucers

[@spektader5607]

Peodbear Hiver cups shaking > titties shaking

[@MamaSue]

I watch mostly for the tutorials. But Tati has influenced my decision about NOT purchasing some products. She seems very sincere.

[@ShelbieKnight]

They're also recording these videos suddenly as it shows each product, giving them air time without having to record an entire video surrounding the product(s). The benefit of this is that it encourages companies to (continue to) send them PR; the point of PR is to show it, after all. In my opinion, it's a lazy ass way for "influencers" to show products that are sent to them. I understand that several top "influencers" receive a lot of PR - too much, in my opinion - and that they don't have, or make, the time to record videos using/demonstrating all of the products. Of course, as a small channel, I wish that companies would see this as an opportunity; every big channel started small and, since we're not receiving loads of PR, what we do receive (most likely) gets air time...not simply a quick flash, but a full video. I know it's what I do. If a company takes the time and confidence in me and our channel to send me PR, I ALWAYS display/review the products in a video. It doesn't mean that I have to like the product, but I will always show them. And boy, I would be thrilled if a company like Skindinavia wanted to sponsor a video with me! After all, mature women not only benefit from products such as theirs, but it's a product that (I believe) is a necessity, as mature skin doesn't hold makeup as well as younger. As for Manny, I think he is going to have a very critical decision to make - if he wants to have sponsorships, which honestly, is needed to be successful, he is going to have to not only take a look at the way in which he talks/acts in his videos, but what and who is doing/hanging out with. I'm not criticizing, just pointing out reality. In my experience, companies don't want negative PR associated with them and they don't want cussing and talks of sex in them, either. But, it's his choice, clearly. The "unboxing trend," in my opinion, is just lazy, as I said; a quick way to glom every PR product into one video. The vlogger can say that they displayed the product, even though it only had 10-20 seconds of air time. If I was a company, I wouldn't be happy with this, as they invest a lot of money sending PR out and they need a return on that investment - i.e. air time. As for sponsored videos, I don't have an issue with them, so long as it's not one after the other. It's reality and viewers need to realize that, in order to be successful and earn money, you need, at some point, to post sponsored content. Otherwise, there's no way to make it a full-time job, which a successful channel requires. It's the non-disclosure that offends the heck out of me. I've watched videos that I darn well knew were sponsored - watched one just today by a top "influencer." But, it's their reputation...and a display of how they are willing to skirt the law and deceive their viewers. Not something I would ever do. Much love to you, sweetie! Shelbie =) 💋 BeautyDaughtMom 💜

[@ximenaduarte6504]

This is one of the few things I like about Manny, he seems really honest and nonchalant about the pr and sponsored videos, and he also doesn't hide the fact that he's being sponsored or it's an ad.

[@emmibruce]

I like watching the unboxing, doesnt matter to me if its on YT, IG stories or Snapchat. What really bothers me is when influencers don't disclose sponsorships.

[@vanessarayfox]

Amrezy, Nicol Concilio, & Serein Wu are three people whose entire feeds are sponsored (Amrezy had 12 in one week), yet none of them ever disclose. I was thinking the other day how I've NEVER seen Tati disclose a sponsored video, yet the money she makes shows that she has to be doing them. As long as people are honest, I'm 100 percent cool w/ sponsored content. I'm grateful for people like Samantha Ravndahl, who did a periscope on what to watch for. She's the one who brought these PR unboxings being sponsored content to my attention.

[@AWLJewelry]

I've never been a fan of unboxing videos. I like detailed tutorials and reviews because they are much more informative than seeing a product in it's packaging. I always skip these type of videos, no matter who does them. As for sponsored content, I appreciate the full disclosure. No need to hide it!

[@EHCBunny4real]

Partnerships are reviews where the channel asks for products and the corporation gives it in return for using the review for a fee or share

[@arianarose96]

I love your videos! Literally clicked immediately after I saw you uploaded lol so here for this tea!!

[@tigana]

That tea scalded my throat

[@malpal777]

there is not youtuber whose videos I click on faster my throat is dry and I'm ready for some tea

[@ImJustHereForTheTea]

LOL OMG!!

[@starsheen1]

Thank god for notifications!! Just what I needed today, my girl helping lift my spirits 😍😍😍

[@jenniferlynn120]

Does using the term "partnered" with comply with the FTC regs? Bc that's almost always the term used lately, both in the video and the description box...

[@ImJustHereForTheTea]

no. I spoke about this in the video. xo

[@ooohlalaandrea]

Stephanie lange is a great influence that's genuine, relatable, honest about sponsorship but won't partner with a brand she doesn't like/use herself. She's for sure my favorite and worth checking out if that's what you're looking for in a youtuber. #StephanieLange #langefam

[@mishyminton]

I love unboxing videos, because it's like I'm there unwrapping all the items myself without having to pay for them, lol. They're similar to general haul videos imo, and I love those as well. I like seeing what other people buy, as well as entire collection videos. I have nothing against spons videos, unless it's left undisclosed. I also find that I'm more tolerant of some influencers having spons'd videos than others. For example, I don't think Kathleen Lights can do no wrong. I think she's upfront and genuine. She rarely does spons videos, and when she does, she's very transparent about it, and plus she uploads an additional (unspons'd) video that week to make up for the fact she did a spons'd video. It's the influencers who do video after video of sponsored items. Also, it's super obvious that certain videos are spons'd bc a handful of the same influencers have a video on the exact same topic, like a concealer or how you're doing your makeup wrong. I find that annoying, tbh. Idk, I guess I'm just more tolerant of spons videos from influencers I find more genuine compared to others who I don't believe to be. :)

[@lovemayc.]

I have to admit, before you channel, I believed everything these beauty gurus told me. Now, thanks to your channel, I approach all this differently. Thank you for educating us on them.

[@chasedbyvvolves9256]

shooketh by thy lady of thy tea

[@lavenderlemons888]

its funny that they do not disclose or hide it out of fear...because generally, people are more likely to like, buy, and support the people who are just straight up and honest about it. In fact, the more upfront and vocal you are (description box vs saying it in the video), the more people cheer you on for making money. KZbinrs will even spin it positively in that regard. The problem doesn't seem to be with the fact that people do sponsored vids/paid videos. Its the nondisclosure that gets them. So being very upfront about it works in their favor.

[@Alexandrajayne]

I absolutely love how you structure your video, how clear you are and just non bitchy - your the best!! X

[@ImJustHereForTheTea]

thank you hunny!

[@Alexandrajayne]

L2 I second this!! 😁

[@TubeYousped]

I clicked on this so fast! You always are informative and non biased! Love that tea! ☕️

[@effy_kujo]

pr unboxing videos make me extremely jealous and envious. I know they aren't doing it to shove it in our faces but, still. knowing most of those products will go unused and/or get trashed, just makes me sad and angry. I know they do some giveaways but, not for the stuff they swatch once, I know Laura Lee says she donates the stuff she swatches, which is nice but, I doubt all of them do that. 😧

[@JannaxThexGreat]

niki c yeah I can't watch pr unboxings. So infuriating

[@alifelesslived]

niki c Some are probably doing it to run it in...just a little lol

[@effy_kujo]

Ovary Fruit oh, nooo! I love Tati but, yeah, that's the one thing I don't care for about her or any beauty gurus. 😔😳😡

[@effy_kujo]

Jessica Leigh lol, yeah, maybe

[@dliz4019]

couldn't agree more.

[@catalinawilsonc]

Here for the tea is like that one friend who can get the info on someone quicker than the fbi ,while my other favorite drama channel rick lux is that one friend who spills the tea on the most dramatic way I live for 💖 i love both channels :)

[@caleballen4295]

I'm honestly too fucking early but oh well here I am...drama

[@jesscorner6381]

Couldn't watch this until the boy I nanny fell asleep 🙃 sooo worth the wait! Keep up the great work!

[@Tisiphone2]

See, I assumed that when they say partnering it means they are sponsored. I just keep that in mind when they review stuff.

[@amandakesterson224]

I love unboxing videos. I like knowing what they get and seeing all the cool packaging for complete sets and how they theme boxes.

[@AlexisGucci2015]

Yaaasss girl. Come thru with the tea. I can count on you ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Love you girl.

[@moth8390]

YAAAASSSS I MISSED YOU GIRL even tho I literally watched you on you now a few days ago 😂❤️

[@ambergeorge5223]

My mind is blown. I never even considered this. Wow. This is why you're on top and a force to be reckoned with, you have brains. You think outside the box. 🤔 💭 📦

[@katyacepeda7002]

YAAAAAS TEEEEEEA! this is exactly what i needed after a long as day. love you girrrrrrrl!

[@yayrandomnness11]

I'm at the beach with my toes in the sand but I gotta get my tea

[@milkant_3533]

Jackie actually tells in her video if she's sponsored or not. She mentions and thanks the company or brand for supporting said video, I find her very honest and I trust her tbh

[@TinaMarie]

Spill it! I do sponsored videos and I full disclosure it. I also receive products for free and disclosure it as well.

[@roelin360]

Tina Marie you mean "disclose it" and "fully" or "I do a full disclosure". Your wonky grammar made me have to double take.

[@xInwex]

this is why I really appreciate the beauty guru called "Tati". she never has affiliate codes and is never sponsored.

[@awesomegirl9714]

Okay but I'm legit getting informed I had no idea that's why they chose Instagram stories or that unboxing videos could be adds.

[@squiddzticks]

I don't have anything against sponsored videos. I enjoy the content of the people I subscribe to, and I am happy for someone to sponsor them so they can keep making stuff I like to watch. But yes, not disclosing it, especially if you are endorsing the sponsor, is shady. I need to know how much I can take someone's review at face value. So yeah, I don't resent any content creator taking on sponsorships, but I need them to be transparent about it.

[@Anamilkk]

why does manny always sound like the video is on double speed? -____-

[@sincerelyempress]

As an up & coming beauty vlogger I don't see a problem with sponsored unboxing videos. For some, this pays a bill or 2. Do what you have to do but remain yourself in the mean time. I wouldn't give my viewers FAKE reviews just because they're sponsored. I'd simply only partner with brands that have stuff I actually like. I would always let viewers know that it's sponsored. It's only right. So yes, I don't like that some people hide their sponsorships. Honestly as a Viewer I'm not going to buy everything my favorite beauty VLOGGER posts because I have common sense & because I know she may not be paying for all of that. At the end of the day the viewer has the last call on whether he/she wants to purchase or not.

[@KassandraQuiseng]

I actually really like unboxing pr vids because I enjoy seeing what they've gotten. I never understood the hate or jealousy that comes after in the comments. It reminds me of those kids on the playground and would watch other kids get a juice from their mom and scream because they don't have one.

[@KassandraQuiseng]

@@destinyrexya I’m poor too lol, I made this comment 3 years ago and I’m still poor 😂 but I still enjoy unboxings and pr hauls. It’s like Christmas at a friends house.

[@Lynsey17]

I love the youtubers (someone in particular comes immediately to mind) who are over the top with saying they received product in PR/the video is sponsored but NO MATTER WHAT I'M ALWAYS HONEST WITH YOU GUYS!!!!!!! Like, if that were true you wouldn't need to plead with us to believe you... Some people are so easy to spot. Oh, you just got the whole collection in PR and wanted to review it for us so we know what to buy? And you just happened to think the concept is so unique, like everything, LOVE some things, and upload this video the day the collection released with everyone else who did a sponsored review? What a coincidence!!!!

[@oof7488]

I hate how beauty gurus get free makeup. They have the money to buy anything they want but people like me with that can't even afford to go grocery shopping has to pay hundreds of dollars for makeup. It's ridiculous

[@heythereimholly1090]

Sofia aifoS it's literally their job and it's a way for brands to advertise their new products. If a beauty guru even speaks about a new product, the brand is getting the coverage they need. You don't get that?

[@elizabethcarmichael7745]

I feel like Tati always has integrity. Thoughts?

[@queenofsuffering8291]

The only beauty youtuber I can watch anymore is Stephanie Nicole. There's never a question if she's being honest during her reviews, and she calls others out on their bullshit.

[@queenofsuffering8291]

Kalie Hoover I love Jackie Aina too. I've never watched Kathleen Lights though, I'll have to check her out.

[@emmelyni7596]

Spill the tea girl, love your videos ! Havent been subscribed for too long but i already love your detective instincts 😉

[@ImJustHereForTheTea]

aww thank you for subscribing!

[@chiqui0816]

AS A SMALL KZbinR WHO IS JUST STARTING OUT, I'VE GOTTA SAY, THIS IS SOME PRETTY SCARY SHIT! HOW CAN PEOPLE EVER BELIEVE YOU WHEN YOU'RE TRYING TO RECOMMEND A PRODUCT NOW?!🤔🤔

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

build your reputation and stay true to yourself!

[@chiqui0816]

Alice S 👏👏Best advise Ever! Thank you! Just subbed to your channel Love😊😚😉

[@raquelrampersad8903]

Same here

[@JonesysMomma]

Emily is the only reviewer I trust anyway.

[@montana1080]

When you click off one video to rush to this tea. I hate PR in boxing videos

[@kookootrix1978]

My pet peeve is the terminology "partnered with", and I'm glad you addressed it. It seems to me those words don't meet compliance with FTC rules. I mean, if there require you to be clear about what affiliate links mean (that using the link causes the poster to earn commission when a purchase is made), why would they allow do-it-yourself euphemisms for Sponsored and related terms. Jackie Aina's has said partnered and not used the word sponsored in several videos and that's when I first noticed it.

[@aylayzrianne]

im starting to feel like beauty gurus who claim they buy their makeup should post the actual receipt of the purchase. idk if that would be too extreme though 🤔

[@DizzyChainsaw]

I'm just curious does youtube/google place the ads or do creators place them?

[@EllaEmersonMermaid]

So swearing makes you unique? They want a professional sponsoring their products, not some kid who swears like a sailor. I swear but I know when I shouldn't be, like at my job.

[@ben_jamin4529]

Love your brutal honesty. I used to blindly follow these gurus and buy their recommended shit and would be SO DISAPPOINTED afterwards when the product turned out to be terrible. After your videos I realized how much videos were clearly sponsored. I've unfollowed so many huge guru's and followed smaller KZbinr's and so far if you haven't checked her out Zabrena is one of the best and most honest makeup youtuber out there her recomendations have been pretty outstanding so far.

[@fawnabell]

I feel like I'm the only one who doesn't care about if a video is sponsored or not.

[@mitchykinsxx]

I really can’t stand these influencers who talk... LIKE THIS. Like we always have to wait and anticipate what they ARE gonna say. You guuyysss. Love you SO SO ssssooo much. Everyone sounds like a broken record.