My First Brand Trip Left Me in TEARS! | BEAUTIFUL & BOTHERED with Johnny Ross Ep. 19

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In today’s episode of Beautiful and Bothered, Johnny Ross and Kevin Banzhaf discuss MORE Tarte Cosmetic's Drama, the moment on Johnny's first brand trip that left him in tears, and behind-the-scenes tea on influencer brand deals!
Once again, Tarte has a disastrous brand trip in Miami, filled with allegations of influencer favoritism, racism, and high-school-style drama. They discuss the ethics of smaller influencers being given worse rooms without a WORKING TOILET, more prominent influencers being chosen to stay as others were sent home, and whether these lavish brand trips are relevant. Johnny discusses his own experience on a brand trip with Benefit Cosmetics and how a pivotal moment left him in tears.
Ever wonder what it's like doing a sponsored post as an influencer? Later on, they deep dive behind the scenes into influencer brand deals. Johnny spills the tea about the best and worst brands he's worked with, learning to value his time, getting taken advantage of by brands, and the surprising lack of interest from brands boys in beauty receive.
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[@FeministHeathen]

Men in beauty are the only men who understand women in STEM. 😭

[@younkinsa1]

Came here to say this!!!

[@beautifulandbothered]

100%!!! ❤

[@ErinJayne82]

I work in clinical genetics and I’m very comfortable here 😂

[@lyspaere]

AMEN. YES.

[@FOHaab]

​@@ErinJayne82I don't think that's Stem though?

[@lilladee3407]

Message for all the brands out there: I am a middle aged white upper middle class woman in Oklahoma and I would definitely take Johnnys mascara advice!

[@dianemichelle9222]

Absolutely! I have! I bought almost everything on your drugstore everyday makeup tutorial and I’m gonna try my hand at it! Hope I can get better at it. I feel so lost with makeup.

[@jilljohnson251]

Here here! Johnny can sell beauty products to this middle-aged white woman in small town Pennsylvania anytime!

[@kiki29073]

And, this o e in South Carolina! ❤

[@arobinson8434]

Agreed! He's knowledgeable, and considers all skin types including "mature" skin. So I'll listen to his educated makeup artist opinion over brand propaganda, every day.

[@SurfyFN]

Johnny, I may be the minority but I’m a 40 year old mom that lives in the backwoods of South Georgia and you could absolutely sell me a mascara!! Don’t undervalue yourself, you’re amazing and I absolutely love your honesty!! Love you!!

[@beautifulandbothered]

Thank you!!! ❤️😘

[@ajalondon7578]

Lol! I’m a 42 yo mom in the backwoods of north Georgia and I agree!!

[@kmom9070]

49 in sunny backwoods Florida here [originally from Michigan] and I take his advice! Love him!

[@Astyra26]

Shout-out from South Texas. You could sell me anything! From skincare to motor oil! I was just about to say that you brought me to Moira 🥰 right as I got to that part of the video! Hugs!

[@evolynrayne]

45 yr old from north Texas and I'd rather buy any makeup from you than 99% of the women influencers out there.

[@terrilandry1191]

White, early 50s, female, and I can afford any product I want. I have changed my ENTIRE make up routine because of Johnny and Kevin. I have learned so much. The two young men deserve a good brand deal. I hope they get a real, honest collaboration where they can choose what products to put their name on. I'd also buy a line of Beautiful and Bothered cosmetics.

[@Nikkilou36]

First off, Kevin never looks bad in the thumbnails. People are just being mean. Second, what blush and highlight is Kevin using bc it is so pretty?! This is such an interesting topic bc I never really heard creators talk about brand deals and that aspect of the job. Huge fan of yours! Love your content so much, and I just know you are going to do great things. You are such a beautiful person inside and out. 💚💚💚💚

[@beautifulandbothered]

Thank you so much! ❤ Not sure, I’ll ask him! 😂

[@Nikkilou36]

@Beautiful And Bothered Podcast Thank you, he was glowing and I'm on a mission to find the perfect blush lol 😆

[@Sk8boysGirl]

Yeees please, the blush the highlight, we need to know

[@Nikkilou36]

@@Sk8boysGirl It was so pretty whatever it was.

[@kiki29073]

I remember when Morgan Adam’s went on one of these brand trips several years ago and she was in tears also. It was so bad that she decided not to deal with any of them again. She wasn’t a beauty KZbinr to start with. She’s a blogger but, had gotten into makeup some and started showing some of her tutorials in videos. She is Ryland Adam’s little sister, Shane Dawkins now husband. I think it was her connection to them and through them Jeffree Star that she was invited but, was treated like trash the whole time.

[@CrazyDrG894]

Johnny, you’re right - the comedy skits are what initially caught my attention, and they are WAY undervalued by the industry. When I started looking at your other videos, I was hooked! Your honesty and integrity are so refreshing! Then the podcasts started, and choosing to keep Kevin as your co-host was a great idea - you two work so well together. As someone who never had much interest in learning how to wear or to use makeup until just a few years ago (after I turned 50!), I really appreciate the fact that you include options and techniques for my demographic. I’m so glad I subscribed to your channel! Thank you for all of your hard work, humor, and insight! ❤

[@ManicMommy007]

You have no idea how much that would help boost my spirit to have an influencer do my makeup! I'm a 34 year old mom of two struggling to make it and makeup is the one thing that actually helps me feel good about myself and I'm sure I am not alone in these feelings! This is why you are my favorite, you both seem so down to earth and connected to us non influencers ! Thank you for being real ! 💕

[@danysanerd2383]

I feel it girl. I'm also a single mother of 2. I pretty much just quit bothering to even do makeup a couple years ago personally... Mostly because I just got so overwhelmed with all the different products available, also though it's mostly because my eyebrows don't seem to want to cooperate so I just said forget about it! 😅 I know they're cousins and not identical twins, but I can't ever seem to do them dark enough, without OVER doing them. I've been looking into the "no makeup look" including semi-permenent things like lash extensions and tints, and microblading, lip blush etc..... it's a lot to take in though, so I've been just focusing on getting a good skin care routine consistently for now...

[@danysanerd2383]

I left that comment before watching, I'm half way though 19:43 & they're finally saying exactly what I already thought. These brand trips are just because the tarte lady wants to be close to the 'cool' (mean) 'kids' not to boost sales and actually sell products. She's the farthest thing from cool at this point... (the tarte ceo)

[@ManicMommy007]

@@danysanerd2383 I am right there with you! I tried getting back into doing a whole face of makeup everyday but between color matching every brand for foundation and concealer and I have hooded eyes so eyeshadow barely shows if I don't want to do a bright eye look I now went back to just mascara some eyeshadow just for myself 😂 and maybe blush. But I feel I am now more focused on a good skincare routine as well bringing it back to the basics !

[@jackiestasch8830]

Seriously, collab with a brand and bring a bunch of us mature (53 here) Midwest women (or come here!) and show/teach us everything - from daily skin care to everyday and beyond makeup. I want to learn from an expert, not an influencer.

[@maryeckel9682]

​@@jackiestasch8830 at 62, I am on board! Johnny and Kevin makeup trip!

[@AKbaby89]

I'm neurodivergent and I have really severe social anxiety, so brand trips sound like absolute hell to me too😂 I have to mask in front of my family, so even spending a day with my family is exhausting, spending a day with a bunch of strangers is just waaaaay too much for me. I could never be an influencer for so many reasons tbh😂

[@shannonunruh-hallock2522]

Preach! I’m Autistic and recovering Agoraphobic. Going to one of these sounds like a meltdown.

[@AKbaby89]

@Shannon Unruh-Hallock yeah last year when I went to visit family, I had such a bad breakdown that I actually went home 2 days early because I felt like I couldn't breathe anymore. I'm also disabled with a handful of chronic conditions, and traveling makes a few of them flare up, so that along with my social anxiety makes traveling hell. Traveling with a bunch of people who I don't know when everyone is pretending to be perfect, would honestly be a very good set up for my own personal layer of hell🤣🤷‍♀️

[@AKbaby89]

@Shannon Unruh-Hallock p.s. I'm glad you're in recovery! I don't have that, but I can imagine how frustrating and controlling that kind of fear would be, and im glad youre not having to feel all of that❤️‍🩹❤️❤️

[@Midway2RealityASMR]

Oh I mask with my family too and with kids! Trying to control my own anxiety and my kids behavior

[@Mudkip0408]

Yes!!! As an Autistic person i couldn't even imagine how exhausting a Brand Trip would be

[@inwe2102]

From a girl in Missouri, I've been following your recommendations because you're the only one being truthful.

[@beautifulandbothered]

Aw thank you!! ❤

[@dianemichelle9222]

Amen, sister friend! 😊

[@chelsey_drake]

Holy crap. Johnny. "If I'm going to endure this.... I'm going to be the best human I can be." You just shifted my entire life perspective. I appreciate you so freaking much!💗

[@ManicMommy007]

It honestly breaks my heart that you can bring joy, laughter, hope to so many people and yet your facing sexism still in 2023 ! This needs more attention brought to it , in all honesty I follow mostly male influencers because you all put your heart and soul into your makeup looks, you all seem to care about the followers/consumers ! You and Kevin need your own brand I'd wait in line in the rain to be the first to buy it ❤ You both seriously make my day and open my eyes to many things 💕

[@beautifulandbothered]

Aw thank you so much for this! ❤

[@Namri]

Exactly my thoughts too, Angela!!! I’ll take the spot behind you in line for their brand… with cookies and an iPad to watch Johnny’s videos and the podcast while waiting.

[@ManicMommy007]

@@Namri you bring the cookies I'll bring the flavored water and tent ⛺ !

[@virgoprismatix]

I find myself never wanting these episodes to end. I’m a fellow introvert, and it just feels like kiki with friends without any pressure to participate 😂 I can be the fly on the wall I always hope to be in social situations 🙈

[@JACKIElovesBLUE]

I'd buy the Beautiful and Bothered makeup brand!! Especially if it teaches you how to use it at the same time. I'm not good at makeup and I'd need *all* the lessons.

[@KatieKitty2003]

Johnny is giving glam Eugene Levy, which is a little Dan Levy and I'm here for it 🤩

[@barbarat5729]

I know I am late to this, but I recently found you and have been binging. Your sincerity and honesty kept me binging. (Both you and Kevin) I was fed up when I realized one of my favorite cream blushes is now over $30. I just can't justify paying that anymore, and was BLOWN AWAY with your affordable, REALISTIC recommendations. Bless you both. I have been taking notes for days!

[@spoonlessvalkyrie7514]

Brand trips are absolutely work! My husband works in the restaurant industry. So conferences are a must. Yes we get to go to luxury hotels, eat at nice restaurants and attend parties on the vendors dime but he literally works from 8am until he crashes around 11pm. It is NOT relaxing at all! Good for you for making a stance!!

[@lexvirgilio]

Obsessed with this podcast, the quality, the consistency, the conversations are too damn good💯💯

[@beautifulandbothered]

Thank you so much!!! ❤

[@tink5337]

Okay...I have never thought about what you said about being a boy in beauty. That is so upsetting. You are incredible for pushing through that. Also, i was the SAME WAY with Phantom of the Opera in kindergarten-3rd grade 😂 glad to hear I'm not the only one.

[@tink5337]

If a brand had influencers Give makeovers to people who are struggling And wanted to feel beautiful I would buy their products in a heartbeat Just to support their ability to do kindness again.. I think we would all rather see love in the beauty community than drama.

[@emilycostner]

I love listening to the two of you and your transparency. Brand trips are probably a free vacation with a tax write off to the CEOs

[@janettewong9900]

Are we talking Frederic Chen? He is fabulous and I think your audience that doesn’t already know him will love him As a musical theatre nerd, the fact that you admitted you loved the Phantom movie is enough to know that you were not kidding about it being shameful 😅. We love you and crafting the chandelier out of garbage? Theatre kid brilliance and ingenuity ❤

[@amandachurch4503]

From this elder millennial female Southern Christian buying Maybelline mascara.... Johnny, you are my favorite beauty influencer!! Keep going! Keep shining your light! Keep telling us about the brands that support you and we will support them!

[@JennTheDuck]

Stunning lovely people , love it when Kevin is on the podcast ( love them all anyway but he makes them extra special ) you both bounce off each other so well

[@beautifulandbothered]

He’s the best!!! ❤ thank you!!

[@JennTheDuck]

@Beautiful And Bothered Podcast omg you replied ( heart palpitations) I've loved your youtube for a while, I love long videos so the podcasts are perfect.

[@warrentronica]

Sorry my defence of Kevin’s photo came across offensive. I didn’t mean for it to. I meant “that’s just how he looks at the camera”

[@adamplatt3174]

I'm not in the beauty or makeup, but i genuinely love listening to you both. You're so passionate about the industry, and i adore the honesty. I started listening to the comedy sketches a while ago, but I'm staying for this deep dive into an alien world for me with two beautiful, bothered, awesomely creative guys. Don't let the haters get to you. They're just jealous that you have more creativity and originality in your pinkies than their entire existence.

[@CherrieWells]

The industry is fascinating and horrifying at the same time. Thank you for the transparency and honesty!

[@dmiller5765]

Johnny, you're terrific. Keep being you. I respect the advice & reviews you give. Value yourself & the work you do.

[@beautifulandbothered]

Thank you!!! ❤

[@sidexyz5971]

Okay I see you Johnny with the glasses and the clean shaven look.. ❤️😌 You both look gorgeous as always

[@beautifulandbothered]

😍❤️😘

[@auriserian263]

I’m well beyond the age that would be your target demographic, but I fell in love with your Sephora skits. Even though I have no idea how to do makeup, they crack me up and the artistry involved in what you do just fascinated me. I’m old, way past where it was “fashionable” to have gay friends, and frankly I don’t give a damn. I watch your podcast (BTW I looked at some of Kevin’s looks on IG and that boggled my mind!) after I found the Sephora skits. You entertain me and I’ve learned that some of the ethics of the industry makes me cringe. It’s a shame that you men in beauty aren’t given more credit…if I could help I would, but all I can do is like and subscribe!

[@jilljohnson251]

Johnny you look sooo handsome today! Kevin, your face is flawless, as always. Have you heard of a marrying couple inviting some guests to the wedding ONLY and NOT the reception? Or vice versa, NOT inviting someone to the ceremony and ONLY to the reception afterward? I guess this is a thing, and it's completely tacky. So tasteless. That is what these Tarte brand trips remind me of. Other than their newer eyeshadow palettes being ridiculously unoriginal, I love Tarte products for the most part. However, hearing some of the things going with this brand make me really uneasy. I'm still going to wear what products I have, but thank you for opening our eyes to some of the issues us regular customers don't get to see. I appreciate your honesty.

[@jeniphirs]

I would DIE to see a collab video w you and Trixie Mattel! You had her makeup DOWN!!!!

[@myvillagehasnoelders]

Johnny is the difference between beauty influencer and makeup lover. He's not in the business of influencing, he's in the business of beauty. Ughhhh, Johnny by the end the of this podcast, I love you even more than I did when this podcast started. ❤️ You are a fantastic human!!!

[@vanessafrigon]

This podcast is the absolute best!! Well thought out and bursting with truth! It is very refreshing in this industry! ❤❤❤

[@badapplebettie]

These brands should be BEGGING you to work with them and paying you top dollar. Here's a list of things I've bought because you either raved about a specific product, noted that a brand's products worked well with mature skin (I'm 51), or spoke highly of a brand in general. Some of these brands I'd never even heard of before following you! * GXVE by Gwen Stefani Mascara (to replace my Tarte Maneater, because I'm never buying from them again) * Hourglass lipstick (I give you and Kevin equal credit on that one), Ambient Light Finishing Powder, and Veil Translucent Setting Powder * Natasha Denona's My Dream Palette (which subsequently led to me purchasing several of her mini palettes) * Kokie blushes * Sigma Switch * Jessup brush set * Rare Beauty eyeshadow primer * e.l.f. Camo Concealer (waaaaay better than Shape Tape on my mature under eye area & another Tarte product I can ditch) and blending sponge * L.A. Girl Perfect Precision lipliners and Ultimate Intense Stay eyeliners * Makeup Revolution IRL Soft Focus 2-in-1 translucent setting powder And I'm sure I'm forgetting some. You are the ONLY make up artist/influencer I trust completely.

[@HustlinPickle]

I watch you two every episode, I literally follow 0 women beauty influencers except my daughter (who isn’t an influencer). You two are inspiring and make it happen. Johnny I laugh, cry and love everything you do! I’m sorry people treat you crappy! ❤❤❤

[@terrilandry1191]

I watch two other beauty boys as well . Actually, they've both been on here. James and Robert Welsh. James is really into skin care, and his brother Robert is more cosmetics. They're very good, too.

[@Darbster]

I'm listening to this while working, and the bit about you not being able to sell a woman in Missouri mascara caught my ear-I happen to be a woman in Missouri lol granted, I'm not from here, I moved here lol but I've been paying attention to yours and Robert Welsh's recommendations for a while! I found you through Instagram while scrolling through reels lol ❤you guys and the transparency!

[@myvillagehasnoelders]

I already loved Johnny so much for the laughs he gives me with his skits. But this right here... this right here...made me fall in love with HIM! You sir are one of a kind. This is my first episode, and today I'm going binge watch. You are what the beauty community, and the content creator community needed. ❤

[@Julietteliggs]

I think with taste the Bria situation was the final straw of tartes lack of inclusion. They have an awful foundation shade range

[@shareiceclick]

OMG I would LOVE to see what kind of innovative creative stuff you and Kevin would come out with! The amount of creativity you put out already, I couldn’t imagine what is swirling around in your head! 🖤🖤🖤

[@UghManda]

Hello from North Dakota! This podcast is so entertaining! I First found you through your comedy content and love it! Johnny, I wish you all the best and mega future success and you deserve it!

[@melissayoung7451]

Another interesting podcast. As I’m not in the beauty industry, I’m not aware of these shady happenings. I admire your strength & resilience Johnny. You have the confidence to move forward & know your worth. Prejudices are still prevalent in all businesses 😡

[@AKbaby89]

So I'm disabled with a heaping handful of chronic conditions and disorders, and im ngl I've had a pretty hard life and I've been through a lot of things nobody should ever have to endure. The one thing I love about myself, is my sense of humor. The first time I was in a coma, when I wokeup and they took out my tube and everything, the first sentence I said was a joke and my mom started crying and laughing saying I look like shit but atleast I still have my sense of humor, and ever since then I've held onto my sense of humor more than anything. That's why I love and appreciate you so much, you don't even understand how many times ive been vomiting nonstop for days and im miserable and literally just want everything to end, and then I'll watch one of your videos and I'll start laughing and forget my BS for a while. You've helped me in very dark times, and I just have such an appreciation for you and everything you do. You have an amazing way of making people laugh, but you're still able to have serious talks about real things. ❤ thank you for everything you do, you really do make a bigger difference than you even know❤

[@amysammons2146]

Johnny, you are literally the only reason that I am wearing makeup to this day! Ulta and Sephora would have zero sales to me without you! ❤ signed a Middle aged woman from OH. 😊😘 love you and Kevin so much!!! You keep me company on my drives to work and it’s honestly the best company!!!!! Thanks for being real and authentic! ❤❤❤

[@LothlorienOH]

💜O-H!

[@amysammons2146]

@@LothlorienOH I - O!

[@bethareed22]

That whole thing with Tarte. Dear gawd, where to begin. I feel like Tarte is one of those companies that thinks ALL PR is good PR. Like, they're just hoping that someone doesn't remember all the horribleness and drama and only remembers their name when they go in somewhere looking for makeup. What a crappy, disingenuous company they are. :( Johnny, I would come to you for makeup advice before I EVER went to a female influencer. I feel like the women are like, "wanna look like me? here's how to do it." Lady, I couldn't look like you if I wanted to and tried. You are SO genuine and real and have so much integrity!!! I respect you so much and this planet doesn't deserve you, but I'm so glad you're here!! Keep up the great work and know you're super appreciated and loved.

[@sweigh72]

Johnny and Robert Welsh are two of my favourite influencers in the beauty space. I would take them any day of the clone Regina George’s. It breaks my heart that Johnny isn’t getting the opportunities that less talented people get. Sending you both Love from the Uk 🫶

[@Whimsicaldreams8]

I’m only 6 mins in but Kevin’s shocked face to camera was GOLD (6:09)! Ok going to keep watching…

[@sirdidymus24]

Johnny-I cannot tell you how freakishly talented you are. I honestly see you being in movies in the future (if you want that). You have that “thing.” The “it factor.” It makes me sick how under appreciated your are with all you have and do. Our society doesn’t address or talk enough about homophobia. Sorry, you shouldn’t have pay for a bigot’s hateful, prehistoric opinion … THEY should. People in this day and age shouldn’t get to be so comfortable in their homophobic opinions. I think you’re about to blow up big time Johnny. You’re talented, creative, consistent, kind, professional,and honest. So glad I found you and your work! 💖💖💖

[@autumnpiper60]

Johnny...I know I've said this in other Comment Sections of your content, but I 'found you' via your "Working at Sephora" shorts...I gave up on makeup several years ago, but I immediately subscribed to your channel because of your aura...your essence. Your BEAUTY - inside and out - combined with your humor, honesty, and humility is THE perfect storm. I told my daughter, who is a few years older than you, that I'd never seen anyone (male or female) who was more BEAUTIFUL. You contiuously confirm in your videos and podcasts why this is so...because life IS hard...and you refuse to sell out to the users and vultures in your quest to be the BEST at it that you can be. You do it your way...and the genuiness of that and the vulnerability that comes with it, only enhances all-that-is-you. It took me more time than I will admit to realize that you were playing all the characters in your skits...because your ability to transform is phenominal. ...there is so much hypocrisy and ugliness in the world right now...we need more BEAUTIFUL (yet Bothered - LOL) people like you (and Kevin!) to life us up! Don't stop, don't change ~ you are the beauty and change we need in the world. 💛

[@beautifulandbothered]

Wow, I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to write this 🥹❤️ I means the world. Thank you!

[@BettyBarnyard]

Love the idea of brands hosting makeovers instead of these lavish trips, also speaks to remembering that for both influencers and brands consumers are the reason for success!!!!

[@katrinaperez5254]

I’m a high school art teacher who talks to my students about not under minding their self worth while selling their art! ❤thank you for being so transparent with your audience! This is very helpful! 😊

[@angelbabs2330]

26 queer chick here from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 I’m obsessed with yall and my skincare/ makeup steps and products have changed for the better thanks you guys! ❤

[@petrinastiller3040]

I admire your integrity. I am more influenced by your take on beauty products because of your honesty. I would follow your lead over any female in the beauty industry any day, and I'm a female.

[@GenerallyIrritable]

Dude... I'm a Conservative Christian and I LOVE your content! I'm also a comedian and I just started really getting into makeup. I was tomboy and missed the makeup phase. I actually relate alot to Trevor 😂 Your videos are grounded, not all crazy girly and ACTUALLY HELPFUL and relatable Your comedy is hysterical! You make fun of everyone and it's absolutely delightful! Hubbs and I are also business incubators, perhaps we can also help figuring out how to profit off your niche.

[@laurenc.572]

The best part of my Sundays =) love you guys and this show! Keep up the fantastic work! ❤

[@beautifulandbothered]

Thank you!!! ❤

[@michelleevolving]

Johnny, this midwestern 30-something mom is buying whatever you recommend! Keep doing what you are doing and the right people will continue to find you ❤

[@maryeckel9682]

As someone who worked retail for way too long, your skits let me laugh at the memories of both toxic and endearing customers. And I trust you and Robert Welsh on makeup before anyone else. 62 in Illinois.

[@patallagreen7539]

Johnny I love all your videos. Grandma in Michigan. I'm 73 years old. You make my day.❤

[@Wendy-jy5zp]

Johnny, I just want you to know how much I appreciate you. The way you apply make-up is totally phenomenal! I totally trust your opinions and when you say something is good and works, I know it does! If you ever come out with your own line, I'm buying it! Take care of yourself and always make decisions that are good for yourself and your family.💖💖💖

[@rhondajohnson2725]

I'm an older woman living in middle America and have bought a bunch of makeup and I bought all of it because of Johnny. I haven't bought any makeup based on advice from female influencers. Johnny's advice always seems much more genuine and he hasn't steered me wrong yet.

[@leeshaolivier9298]

I totally understand the introvert aspect. I teach all day and then go to a second job (where I tutor). I don’t want to talk to anybody after that!

[@JennyReadsALot]

👋 Jenny in Iowa here. I have bought so many things because YOU say “this would be good for oily/combination/mature skin. Johnny, I am spreading the word about you to everyone I know.

[@evilfluff2646]

I'd like to see you name a whole collection of Nars 😅 in a collab

[@maryeckel9682]

With the tagline: "I came up with these names!"

[@umassigkap]

I hope that isn't the brand that short changed him.

[@curlysue29]

MOIRA…….heeerrreeee’sssss Johnnnnyyyyyy ❤ hi from HK I am such a fan ever since you started. 56 year old woman here loving all your tips. Thank you for being honest about everything coz it’s refreshing in the beauty world.

[@nixnoxnax]

You, Robert, and Fredrick are the only beauty influencers I watch. I enjoy your creativity and honesty, its a breath of fresh air in the rancid cesspool of boring repetition that the beauty industry tends to have. As one introvert fed up and tired with the world to another- may you recieve just payment for all your hard work and ingenuity. It's well deserved

[@theladyinblack3055]

You're the ONLY beauty influencer I follow, so any brand that skips over you misses out on my views! And I do view everything you post - I actively search out what the people I follow post. You're amazing!! And Kevin is too! I wish all the success in the world for you - you deserve it!!

[@Madnessmakes]

I always loved make up but I recently went through hating it. I watch some other beauty KZbinrs but you are the only one that got me back to loving makeup again. I’m sooo grateful for you and your channels! Btw you both always look AMAZING!!! Johnny if you start your own brand I would love to be the first to purchase everything! Love you both soooo much!!!💜💜💜😊

[@teresamulhern]

I so appreciate the fact that you have the integrity to not accept their PR and say you wouldn't go on a brand trip. I'm autistic, and although I love making content on my channel, I just wouldn't be able to do a brand trip. It would be way too much for me.

[@lizsahu9344]

You guys could absolutely sell me any beauty products! I love this podcast ❤❤❤❤

[@BekaWrekaT90]

I truly appreciate this show. As well as your other channel. Your skits helped me laugh when I was in a dark place and didn't really find anything funny. So thank you and please keep creating.

[@laurenmartin1019]

As an Ohio gal, I am not pissed off. I am so glad you are out here for us!!

[@LothlorienOH]

💜O-H!

[@laurenmartin1019]

@@LothlorienOH I-O

[@angelelliott4895]

Samantha march with another creator did a trip with Some content creators and that trip was so good. They planed the trip themswlf and after that Some brands Joined. But the trip,was for the creators.

[@havenschuyler]

I'm 1 month from graduating cosmetology school and yall are fr getting me thru it with this podcast 😭💜

[@michellebressette2210]

FWIW, YOU are THE reason this 56 yo queer lady has decided to invest more in makeup and taking care of herself. Thank you for putting all of your content out there. You are an amazing talent, and you are very appreciated!!

[@BratCatPottery]

The random girl in Oklahoma didn’t put me on the right path of what is the best makeup technique for my 45 year old drier than a lizard in New Mexico skin. You guys did that. The knowledge you guys share …From TWO makeup artists.??!!!! Kevin: I just incorporated the KimChi Chic Lavender face powder into setting/brightening my under eyes.. GAME CHANGER. ❤❤❤❤Drag Queen wisdom/product! Johnny: your recommendations on affordable drugstore for mature skin. Again, changed my makeup game. But beyond all of that you both are an absolute delight. Never stop being you.

[@brandyharris7239]

I have reached a whole new level of respect for you, Johnny. And not just you but all of the men in beauty.

[@janiceh4521]

Johnny, would love to see you in a make up collaboration making your line. Using not just your knowledge but the skin issues, shiny, breakdown, smoothness.. all the things you look for in that flawless face! And YAS to Kevin’s saying Not yet! On brands I LOVE this realness, open honest.

[@Sammy-sm4yg]

To all the brands out there, I will take Jhonny's advice over any other dancer or fake gasping influencer. I have utmost respect for him for the kind of content and quality of content he makes. 100% deserve that recognition.

[@milkaaaa]

Ok I had to comment on this- no one, NO ONE other than you Johnny has convinced me to buy a make up product for a long long time. And just to give you the context, I am a working mum of 2 living in London so in terms of demographics, we are not even in the same ‘pot’. I came across your working at Sephora skits and I loved your make up and has been following you since (and a kind of a big fan too 😃). Then I realised how much I trust you because you have always been open, showed your integrity. So, yeah, some people may not like seeing boys in make up (hello hello 2023, wake up people), i could not care less as. AND more importantly I am willing to spend my money on everything you recommend. a bit of a long winded comment but keep up all your good work Johnny, there are lots of people who appreciate you! Ps. The meeting of beauty brands skit, I have lost the county of times I watched it. It is my go to pick me up TikTok ❤❤❤

[@noellemonette1]

Men in beauty is a whole vibe… more than that because it should always be a thing!!! You inspire me! Never ever quit this❤

[@debbiegraham9454]

What eye-opening info!! Most folks don't realize what goes on BTS with various brands!! For what it's worth, you have THIS mid-America (Illinois) , middle-aged girl's heart and loyalty!!

[@SongBirdie92]

I've been binge-watching your podcasts since I was brought over from Allie Glines' videos and you are wonderful! I love that you suggest products for multiple skin types whenever you talk about them. Not all content creators in the beauty space do that so candidly, plus you do it at multiple price points! Love from Canada!

[@janineblaze3417]

You are amazingly talented you deserve all the brand deals and Collaborations your heart desires I rarely find myself tempted to buy make up from influencer recommendations but I find you more credible than any of the women influencers out there as you are so honest and I appreciate that so much.I adore these podcasts I’m really enjoying them thanks for all you do .🥰

[@pocketminxuk112]

We never realise our own worth until they drain us Wishing you every future success!🎉

[@barbaraurquhart3190]

I look forward for your post every Sunday...Johnny you and Kevin always looks Amazing. I love your content every week you talk about something different every week. Love both you guys you are Amazing I have so much respect for both of you!!❤❤😊

[@dianemichelle9222]

Oh boy, you have sold much more than mascara to this girl in Missouri! I love love love your channel, your content, advice, attitude and honesty. I think your authenticity shows through in all our content. Keep doing you and know that there are many of us behind you in middle America!!!

[@younkinsa1]

Quickly becoming my favorite Sunday tradition to listen to you two! Thanks for sharing. It takes a lot of time to develop and know your worth, and I’m sure you’re encouraging others to do so!

[@samantha200]

Brands please sponsor these wonderful people!!! I bought moira after watching your video!!! I love them!!!

[@Jordyb33123]

Honestly never learnt so much about make up than I have from you and Kevin. I stopped wearing it as I just didn’t know how to do it properly but your podcasts I have been binging whilst I’m stuck in bed and so entertained and learning so much! I’ve been wearing makeup full face for the first time in years just because I like doing it and loving how I feel and I’ve never felt that before. Thank you so much!

[@RobinGH]

I don't know about Missouri, but you've absolutely sold mascara to this gramma in small-town Kansas.

[@CARATMom]

On TicTok quite a few marketing directors chimed in and they all pointed out that this type of “brand trip” is played out for the same reasons you listed.

[@faeriewhispers2031]

I want to protect these two with everything I have ❤❤❤❤

[@denacrescini1990]

I live in Missouri and I LOVE watching you and seeing what you come up with. If you or Robert Welsh suggest a product you can bet I buy it!

[@susanegley4149]

Honeeeeeeey, the fact that you're a badass makeup artis AND so damn funny as a comedian doesn't make you weird, or an oddball who doesn't fit in! It means you're elevated, and MORE valuable!! You offer more than the other makeup artists! Don't undersell yourself! You are a diamond in the crown of the makeup community! Demand more! Honestly, the fact that you have integrity is a selling point as well!! I would rather buy products or spend time watching you because I know if you say a product is good, it's GOOD. You're the real deal. 👑🫶

[@KBlo21]

Me*planting my garden and listening to Johnny talk about his saddnesses SOBBING*

[@MyCleverHandle]

Your reportage of the Tarte "Brand Trip to Hell" is the most complete I've heard. I would guess that it might bring out any social anxiety anyone has, and uneven treatment would be very noticeable. Glad to hear someone tried (?) to apologize, no matter how weakly or the media outlet chosen. It would have been so easy for them to blow it off. I appreciate the willingness to tell of your experiences, Johnny. I have to wonder if Tarte invited any of the male influencers for this trip? PS: Johnny, you do know you can rent a private mailbox? That way, you'd have a shipping address that reads like a street address, and someone to hold your packages for you to pickup so you don't have them stacking up on the front porch if you're not home. It costs a bit, but I don't think that's a worry for you now. Try a UPS storefront shipping center.

[@maisy4675]

Johnny : SPF lip oil in a breadth of colors … Easy contouring palettes for those of us with no skills…eyelashes…Serum/base/primer/spf…all of these are in need. Make a makeup line. I’ll buy it 💯

[@jennifermarchant2038]

I am a 47 y/o woman originally from Oklahoma and I love watching you! I watch all the time and I love laughing myself silly! I buy the makeup you recommend all the time. Please don't listen to the naysayers. YOU. ARE. AMAZING!!!

[@katrinahough290]

I hope you know how much I appreciate your podcast. I hope you do collaberate with someone wonderful and you're able to gather to do 'make overs for those in need'. I know how much breast cancer patients would appreciate the gift of feeling beautiful as they're going through their journey. Much love!

[@Kikidevo1966]

Johnny…time will TELL! You’re going to BLOW UP ~ just you keep doing what you’re doing, and you’re going places that none of the other “influencers” are going. Your acting and writing are Next level. Consider Miss Benny in Glamorous. He’s great. You’re FABULOUS!! Hang in there. We LOVE You!!

[@Kikidevo1966]

And Kevin too!!! So awesome!!!! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@debramiller9383]

Johnny, I am a 67-year-old conservative….and I love you. You do not demean women. You do not detract from women’s success. You promote makeup for all ages. You are amazing!

[@beautifulandbothered]

Aw thank you ❤️

[@debramiller9383]

You are most welcome ❣️