NO MORE PR: Why I've Taken Myself Off Of Most PR Lists

[@Earsbleeding0203]

I personally feel like it’s no longer about passion in make up. It’s more on OVER CONSUMPTION of products… if you think about it, majority of these products are pretty much the same with different prices/brand BUT YOU JUST HAVE TO HAVE IT BECAUSE of the hype, and it’s the hottest thing one day

[@someonesomewhere22]

I feel bad saying this, but I don’t trust PR reviews. It started with the $600 Dyson airwrap. It’s insane to me how many influencers got it in PR and were “get it” as if it was an accessible item and not something that is potentially a 1/3 of your rent. Or when they promote brands like La Mer and Natasha Denona (back when the palettes were $250)

[@Kayla_P99]

It was the equivalent to my share of rent. To treat it like a basic was really elitist in a way.

[@vickiweber4718]

More than 2/3 of my rent. The most I've spent on a hair tool is $70.

[@vickiweber4718]

@@EnvyBlu most of my name-brand bags come from Ebay and Style Encore. However, I'll never be able to afford Louis Vuitton, Gucci, or anything like that unless I win the lottery or something.

[@janettebolin2991]

I cannot fathom buying that Dyson air wrap. It’s just obscene to me to drop that kind of money on a hair tool.

[@antonmula9625]

You can say the same about 30$ foundations while using essence. There are always cheaper options and everybody knows you pay the name when you buy dyson. At the end no one is pushing you to buy overpriced things

[@streetfamily6909]

I personally feel like influencers that get less pr are more trustworthy and are the ones I tend to watch more. I feel like they are more likely to tell you the truth wheather the product is good or not. Love your channel and trust your reviews on products :)

[@erinstettner1]

I don't think it's about trust, but about value. It's hard to be objective about quality and value, if all the items are free.

[@alleycat1396]

I agree. Jessica Braun cut back on her PR last year and only works with a handful of sponsors of products she actually uses herself. It's easier to trust when they are selective and picky about what they use.

[@katiesmith8900]

I love that you're a responsible and thinking about the impact this has on a lot of different areas. Also, I would love for you to talk about tiktok's influence.

[@KellyGooch]

I’m thinking about doing a separate video about that!

[@katiesmith8900]

@@KellyGooch Would LOVE that!! I really like hearing what you have to say about the beauty industry and marketing!

[@xylemnguyen223]

I used to watch Tati's PR unboxing videos like a way to get a little bit of dopamine, cuz overconsumption. But I realized there's so many brands and products she wouldn't touch because it's too many, and that's really a waste of time. Personally I think a creator should accept PR that's in their capacity of reviewing. You did a great job.

[@bettymaines6305]

Well said , accept PR within the capacity to honestly review.

[@theeluannesantos]

Tati and Laura Lee both do giveaways with most of the stuff they get. If we want a review on something we leave it in a comment and they 98% of the time review it. They both do high end and drugstore products.

[@sandram.d.6164]

Excellent video. Somebody had to say it. I find it interesting that most of the pressure to recycle and minimize waste is put on the consumer. As Kelly said, it's a law in many places. What regulations do they put on those multimillion/billion dollar corporations? We can ALL recycle everyday but until they change their wasteful practices, nothing will change. Thanks for bringing some attention to that.

[@KaylaRobbPoodleQueen]

I guess I'm old because I don't get my beauty content from tiktok lol 😆 I much prefer KZbin and Instagram. Thank you for talking about this.

[@KatieM786]

I'm definitely old, I wouldn't even know how to use TT!

[@lipstickzombie4981]

Hi Old! 🤣 Same here, I'd rather watch my yt creators react to TikTok and those creators get the views and money instead.

[@kayla4702]

I'm this way too

[@kayla4702]

@@KatieM786 I don't know how to use it either. Lol. My son wanted me to do this one feature with him and I'm like, I have no clue how to edit stuff in like that. 🤣🤣🤣

[@streetfamily6909]

I don’t watch TikTok either 😂 the only ones I see are when the KZbinrs I watch react to TikTok videos.

[@taraa4281]

Im a grad student working in bio-materials and will always say, recycling takes up ENERGY and most of what is sent for recycling actually ends up in landfills anyway. compostable (biodegradable means nothing btw) products also still release greenhouse gasses. reduction of waste is the most important thing we can do.

[@casieprice4824]

I appreciate this! I can't stand PR hauls. I love how you have made your channel so real and relatable, and that you don't encourage constant buying. You inspire me to use and love what I already have, with the occasional influence to purchase (love the bare minerals blonzer).

[@crystallineautumn]

I like these chatty videos and hearing your opinions about makeup and makeup industry related topics. I don’t mind when they aren’t very scripted. I appreciate the fact that you are mindful about the waste aspects of these types of things. The makeup look you did looked so pretty too. 💜

[@Jennifer_Ann]

That’s great to hear that you recycle the packaging. ♻️ the amount of packages seems overwhelming, glad you are taking a step back.

[@bethsoule]

Kelly, a creator I watch on KZbin actually did receive a mini fridge in pr. I think it was from Neutrogena, it was about a month and a half ago.

[@pointegal96]

Since your degree is in PR I think it’d be cool to hear how you’d balance the social media need for flash and awe with being more environmentally friendly/sustainable!

[@marbravo7001]

I personally prefer to watch small content creators like you, as I feel the reviews are truthful and honest, as opposed to this huge KZbinrs that you cam clearly tell are just trying to sell you products for commission or to keep in good graces with cosmetic companies.

[@sevothtartesama18]

Thank you for doing this. I find excessive (whether in amounts or packaging) PR obnoxious. I subscribed to your channel relatively recently (past 3-4 months?) exactly *because* you have such creative content that does not depend on “new new new”. I enjoy the fact you keep using favorites. I enjoy that you show older products. I enjoy that you find new content ideas without it having to be a new review. I enjoy that you do not seem to be influenced by what others in your circle are doing with their channel. There is so much I enjoy from you 🥰 I was never here for the PR and new new new anyway.

[@susier318]

Hey Kelly, I agree with you sometimes too much PR can also lead to pressure, also its good to slow down. Becuase we live in a "fast lane " culture. I am happy for you, also I love your channel. I like how you are sincere on in your reviews and in the beauty industry.

[@beckc.d.1813]

You’re such a relatable influencer. Sometimes when you tubers start preferring expensive PR, they become unrealistic and forget what the typical shopping budget is 😔

[@mariar3715]

I think it makes so much sense to limit how much PR you get. It has to be almost a full time job opening packages, breaking down boxes, recycling and then finding homes for so many products. That would make PR so much more of a hassle to receive.

[@KellyGooch]

It really is! I would dedicate a good hour of each day just to opening, organizing and then recycling packages!

[@AlisonInCT1971]

OMG, finally a KZbinr who gets it! Thank you soo much for pointing out that donating makeup to women in shelters is really the last thing that they need. I see so many other KZbinrs justifying their amount of PR by saying they donate to shelters, and I'm always thinking to myself that makeup is the LAST thing on those women's minds. They are struggling for the most basic of needs and also needs for their children, etc . How is makeup going to help these women?? So thank you Kelly for bringing that up.

[@ber1779]

They do enjoy make up but they need neutral make up. I read that the most useful to them is stuff that they can wear in a job interview not some crazy glitter eyeshadow palette.

[@dawngraham2697]

I don’t watch too many TikTok influencers who show a lot of PR packages, but I definitely notice the undisclosed sponsorships. That Saie concealer launch had all of these people using the same talking points, and the same background music 😂

[@KellyGooch]

Yes! The undisclosed sponsorships have gotten sooo bad!

[@pointegal96]

@@KellyGooch could you make a video talking about them? I’m awful at noticing them 😬😭

[@jmevasa]

Mikayla is notorious for not disclosing. I'm not sure how she gets away with it with her following size. Aside from her using filters, the not disclosing the sponsored content is why I stopped supporting her

[@jessicacotillo4115]

First of all... the eye look is super cute! Love the wearable blue. Also, I love hearing your choice on minimizing PR. I realized that part of the reason I like your channel more than others I follow is because you don't go over a million different products and brands so it is easier to know what is good/isn't good because I have a reference point when you say 'this is better than my kosas concealer' or something like that. With other YTers, it's hard for me to know what they actually like and dislike the most because every time they have a new video it's a completely new line up of products I'm seeing for the first time and probably won't ever hear of again.

[@sashaminium]

I love that you keep your collection curated, and you definitely inspire me to stop overconsuming, only keep what I love, and use what I have ❤️ Thanks, Kelly!

[@Luv2cookify]

Hi Kelly!! 1st...I 100% enjoy your videos most every morning. I watch you while I get ready like getting ready with a girlfriend. I also prefer you background like this showing the wallpaper. It's a gorgeous background and I feel like it makes you stand out better. Plus it's just so pretty .

[@dahliadialup]

these are such great points and remind me of samantha ravndahl‘s no pr video many years ago. At the time it was like who wouldn’t want PR? As a smaaalll nano creator that works with brands, PR is often a tax trap for me if I end up receiving hundreds of dollars of makeup in exchange for reviews and no other compensation. It’s been much easier and more accessible for everyone to learn the pros and cons to receiving free product since nothing is truly *free* love ur content as always and so happy u love ur new place😊😊💖

[@KellyGooch]

Great point! It’s a shame when brands expect an unpaid sponsorship for the exchange of product!

[@dahliadialup]

@@KellyGooch It’s a hard thing to navigate for sure. It puts the brand in a position of power in terms of how honestly the products are reviewed the smaller you are. I am so excited to see how your no pr experience evolves, I have heard almost entirely positive things and that it’s helped creators rediscover their passion for makeup💘

[@mina-ala]

Yes yes yes, great points here! I cannot stand the waste of excessive packaging and PR, I appreciate your thoughts here!

[@bettymaines6305]

Bravo Kelly ! I wish More You Tubers would follow your example. We talk about saving the environment , blah blah blah and then purchase way more make up than we could ever use in this lifetime. How many neutral palettes can a person use or need ?

[@dgcaouette]

I love you Kelly for understanding the waste in the beauty community.

[@kristennickell2161]

I can’t imagine getting that many packages every day. I feel guilty with the amount I order from Amazon, so I completely understand why you’re making this decision. Also, the way your eyeshadow turned out is beautiful! I’m going to give this a try.

[@TracyD2]

Same.

[@allih8021]

Kelly, I think this is such a smart and sensible approach and applaud your decision to be more selective about PR. I feel like the YT beauty influencers I gravitate towards and trust are ones who have a similar ethos to yours because I imagine your content and the products you share and highlight are more carefully curated. I absolutely love your channel and so appreciate how many great products you've introduced me to!

[@flawedfabulous]

I don't watch tik tok, so I do enjoy the KZbinrs trying hyped new things, however I as a small channel for into buying tons of new releases and now I sit here with thousands of dollars in makeup that's irrelevant. I've also stopped buying limited edition. Because I feel weird using it on my channel when it can't be bought, if you know what I mean. Consumerism is outta control and PR should be using their platform to show less is more in some areas. Nobody needs a huge cherry for a palette😂 I agree and I'm glad more KZbinrs are speaking out.. lately shop my stash videos are my favorite.

[@carmensplacebeauty]

So happy that you're helping to stem the tide of over-packaging and waste. We all have to do our part.

[@ingriddryden1607]

Kelly I would like to see more of Nabla, PUR cosmetics, the balm. I feel like they kill it with their quality but don't hear about them 🙂

[@exomake_mehorololo]

Same. I love my PUR products and TheBalm. Great quality. I also love my Stila products for the quality

[@Epz503]

I love your integrity and intentionality here. I find you the most relatable and genuine beauty KZbinr for reasons like this!

[@BritaLong]

I love your transparency on this topic! I used to be on my PR lists when I was still an Instagram influencer, but when I stopped that for my mental health, brands dropped me. I'm still on some because I still have my blog (and a small fun IG account). I've been a brand ambassador for DERMA E since 2015, and I'm glad they've kept me. Their boxes are minimal packaging, with recycled filler. Sometimes I get unexpected boxes, but they often send out surveys about specific products. This is great because my skin doesn't need all of their products, so I can decline products for acne, oily skin, etc. I still get a lot of offers from brands who want to be on my blog, but I've gotten really picky about accepting offers. Same with joining affiliate programs. I only work with companies with ethical and sustainable practices. I know a lot of viewers are skeptical of PR reviews. I get it, but it's important to evaluate on a case-by-case basis. Coming from the influencer side, I can recognize a brand partnership that isn't properly disclosed. I trust creators who are transparent about a PR review, a sponsored post, and a regular review. Like I often create content on DERMA E products I purchased myself, and I still disclose that I've worked with them in the past.

[@moniquetibble2309]

I don’t watch tik tok and I hardly ever go on instagram for the fact it’s just to much product stimulation. And it makes me want to purchase more.

[@lipstickzombie4981]

With how bad prices are rising this year, no amount of product stimulation can justify a hungry stomach and missed meds for me though. 😅

[@kayla4702]

Same here about tik tok. If I'm on there, it's for a small amount of time and I only follow a small handful of beauty content for those I already watch and trust on KZbin.

[@pajamamama5965]

This was a great video! Very thoughtful. One of my favorite Brands is ELF and their packaging is all cardboard and it goes instantly into my recycle bin. I subscribe to you because of your project pan, drugstore price point and reviews. Something else that's changed is how so many drugstore prices are now more like high-end and that's really annoying.

[@maru45382]

Good morning Kelly! Thank you for sharing with us. Seems like a great decision. 😊

[@PersianPowergirl]

Thank you for mentioning about the women's shelters not really looking forward to makeup. I've always wondered abou that...wouldn't have have other prioritized requirement like items of daily use.

[@alishamyers68]

I like that you have done this it fits i well with your vibe of project panning and not over consuming

[@fionaobrien785]

I love your shop my stash or using older stuff better than new stuff. Its why I subscribed to you

[@azizameow1721]

This is very admirable Kelly. Great video and thanks for your content 🎉

[@PersonaCosmetics]

Love how Georgia looks on you, Kelly! 💗😍

[@dawnr9158]

I've seen 2 videos today on Urban Decay's new liquid lip. The person received 3 shades, not the entire line. I thought that was great! And the 2 videos I watched each had a different set of shades, not the same 3.

[@swissmiss116]

Also, the lighting and proximity to lens/ zoom point in this video is AMAZING !! I can see the MU application very well and as real as if I was there. Not that you have a ton of texture anyways But I can see then it you do even. Amazing !!! I cannot express how exciting this is for me!

[@anitakelling6419]

I really appreciate how much care you take with your content and collection. It has really inspired me to curate my own....well life really. I started consuming beauty content with the intent of finding the things that worked out the best for me at the best price point and spoke to my values. I had no idea where to even start. Now, I have a good mix of drugstore and higher end stuff that works well for me. As a conscientious consumer, thank you so much for your content. It has helped me immensely. I can definitely understand cutting down the clutter of PR. I have one question that is related, but not your main point, can you get a PO box for PR deliveries so you have more privacy surrounding your address and/or less issues if you end up moving yearly? I don't know if that is at all feasible or even a concern of yours, but just a thought I had when you mentioned having to update your info.

[@fuzaylova111]

Yes, thank you. let's be more conscious of waste. I like that you promote using up your makeup rather than constantly trying new new new. And kudos for giving away what you can to shelters :)

[@rachelelwin450]

Your skin looks 😘 today. I also love your new wallpaper and the NYC free sound effects😉

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

I like that you just sit down and talk with us directly Kelly without a script. This subject is interesting to me, because In the woodworking community I have noticed more “advertising “ of products lately. If this is actually driving viewers away from some channels. I was wondering if the same thing is happening in the Beauty Community too.

[@kayla4702]

I appreciate hearing your thoughts and thank you for all your hard work!!

[@KellyGooch]

Thank you for watching!

[@PastelBrushes-n-Donuts]

This is exactly what I thought when I saw the PR box for Mikayla’s 2nd release from Glamlite. It was H.U.G.E. It did put me off. I’m glad you’re standing by your values. I’ve always trusted you to be honest and I know I can trust that you always will be.

[@madeleinep7103]

I tried to remind myself that it was likely a dream come true for her, but I definitely hope as she continues to do collabs it would scale down.

[@isabellacolpo7274]

Hey Kelly! I love your deep dive videos and your makeup look was really beautiful in this video. I have a degree in PR as well; I find this topic fascinating because I also studied environmental science and am passionate about cruelty free beauty. One thing that I think is reminiscent of earlier PR issues with influencers is the brand trips coming back. I've seen a lot of influencer trips hosted by beauty brands popping up again and know that those can pressure good reviews or result in undisclosed sponsorships in later content. Some brands have gotten more creative on presentation (ex: brands sending attractive models with a gift basket full of products to influencers' doors), but definitely just as wasteful as just a few years ago. I wonder if TikTokers will push back on these as well. I love that you gave the example of Urban Decay and how they are successfully listening to influencers and actively trying to reduce waste. I think since you are no longer on as many PR lists, you could try some smaller/indie brands that may not have the resources to send extravagant packages . It would be a great way to spread awareness of sustainable brands that don't get as much visibility! Anyway, I love your content and look forward to watching your videos while I get ready for work!

[@UntangledTreasures]

I agree with you Kelly. Just wanted to add that I think some brands have figured out a way to capitalize on FOMO by selling them on their sites.

[@swissmiss116]

Good for her!!! Investing in your brand and its reputation as a trustworthy consumer reviewer and trusted baseline opinion in the MU review / info space is a brilliant decision. The trustworthiness, character being displayed, consciousness and overall image enhancement making Kelly stated opinion impenetrable by big brands and 💰 m is worth more than all the free MU she would ever receive. Plus, for those of us in this space as consumers; Kelly ability to deny free product & make this decision for herself, her brand, the 🌍 ♻️ and us shows a level of success and achievement that is WORKED for. I am someone who will make an effort to watch and like and share EVERY upload from a content creator I love when they make these type of decisions. Especially in a community where the largest creators are STILL clearly bought by brands. I really thought that would kind of die along with the last generation of MU KZbinrs fall off; but not so much. With brand trips and brand events and brand gifts and the big PR packages all coming back with a vengeance, this Gooch ♀announcement is sweet relief…. if only for a moment. Thanks 🙏🏽 mama!!

[@simoneclarke5104]

I love all your videos 🥰, thank you. As for your background, it doesn’t really matter to me except I find it hard on the eyes when the background is blurry.

[@MariaPaula-uw3ds]

I loved so much this video and all the subjects you touched on! It definitely made me respect you even more as a content creator!

[@kathleenkaffeine8696]

thank you for saying the things that we've all been seeing regarding PR. You are such a smart person and you have really interesting video ideas, so I know you and your channel will do great even with less PR products. Looking forward to future videos😀

[@toykeyper8914]

I am especially loving your hair and makeup in this video!!

[@estellehowell4414]

Good for you. I think too much PR doesn't just lead that product being wasted by the influencer testing it but to promoting over buying among watchers of videos. Having that much make up shouldn't be normalised - it goes off eventually (though I don't pay too much attention to expiry dates if the product seems fine). If you really want to collect things because they are beautiful it makes more sense to collect art, beautiful glass, painting etc doesn't go off and need to be thrown away. I know you and Hannah Louise Posten are friends and I have always loved her emphasis on finding new ways to love and use what you already own instead of always buying the next new thing and I enjoy your approach to curating your collection and keeping it under control. It just seems a much more healthy attitude to cultivate.

[@xPeckhamm]

Companies are just overly wasteful for certain. They heard the critique that PR should be limited and more sustainable years back and worried about lower profits if they didn’t. The critique is now gone, so they don’t care. They never cared. It’s too much. Thanks for taking a stand!

[@juliachapman695]

Hey! I notice you have a Daily Harvest link in your description. Have you been following the incidents with their French Lentil crumbles? People have been getting really sick and Daily Harvest fumbled the response really badly. Not sure if they’re a brand you want to be associating with at this point. For a full breakdown, check out Amanda at Swell Entertainment and Swell Shenanigans podcast!

[@dreicher]

It is not the just the excessive packaging. I notice there is a crazy uptick in "reformulations" , which I suspect is done to lure us to buy more product. Got to get the newest and best! How many mascaras, foundations or powders can a regular person go through? I get that you (a professional in marketing beauty products) may need to hold on to a lot of product for reference even if it may not be your favorite but the volume of new companies, collections and reformulations has exploded with the invention of social media. I appreciate your honest reviews.

[@genb_genbeauty]

I respect how responsible you have been with PR and deciding to make that change for yourself! I’m always happy for creators when they get PR but agree it’s gotten excessive again.

[@megananderson3891]

I would love a video on which brands that you want to continue receiving PR from, I think it would be interesting.

[@lorieark4104]

Thank you for this topic. I remember when Samantha Ravendahl did a video where she did the same thing. It’s interesting to hear the “behind the scenes” of a beauty influencer…things we don’t think about. Hope it works out for you. TFS - Lorie

[@caitlin2853]

Just because i'm curious, did you find that you were receiving a lot of non-cruelty free PR too?

[@tammyherrera7262]

Is Sigma one of the select few you are keeping?

[@KellyGooch]

Yes!!

[@angelag669]

I love that you are trying to downsize. So many of us need to. I know I do and it is a challenge.

[@paulakittyodriscoll999]

I love you create content with things you love, and not just because it was free or you were paid to do. I'm not so trusting of reviews that are sponsored or creator's who mainly do paid work.

[@jenfarina1892]

I dont watch a ton of Tik Tok and no one i watch really does a whole lot of PR unboxing type things anymore so I havent really noticed just being a KZbin viewer but what you said about Tik Tok definitely makes sense. I know Jessica Braun did the same thing a few years ago and just kept herself on her favorite brands PR lists. I feel like getting a ton of packages would also be more inconvenient for you just with living in an apartment and having to haul packages and trash/recycle up and down an elevator or stairs all the time and sharing a space vs someone who lives in a house and has more storage space as well.

[@alexthompson2574]

Do you have to pay taxes on all PR or only large amounts?

[@ginar3442]

I prefer less pr products generally. I don't watch pr hauls and I don't have the TikTok app. Beautiful look btw! Have a great day!♥️

[@kaitlinlewis2450]

Kelly I would like to see a Comparison to the Beauty Content and the Craft Content. I am interested in seeing how similar but also how different they are from each other. You can also do one in person because Knitty Natty is also in New York.

[@theonlycma]

I think this goes along with a slower consumption lifestyle which is great. Just like a no but encourages you to wait and see if you really want something, we don’t need to know everything about every product before it even comes out. I like a wait and see approach.

[@KellyGooch]

I agree! Love that approach!

[@StaciLeaBeauty]

Thank you for addressing the fact that it would be hard for a small youtube channel to try as much as possible without PR

[@clcarrer3038]

I, personally, don't like videos where ppl show SO MUCH PR. It’s uncomfortable to watch, not only is super wasteful but also they treat the products like nothing at times, when there are so many ppl who could never even afford them. I end up finding it disrespectful. I get they give it away to relatives and such, but at this point, you could even do weekly giveaways to your followers, lol. I also feel similarly about super duper declutter videos. Like, your decluttering 100 palettes? No, just no.

[@lovelimelody]

Love this idea! However, please make sure that you are sticking to it. I have seen some influencers who claims to take themselves off PR lists, and say they are becoming very "selective" of who can send PR to them, and to only show quality products to viewers. However, It ends up that it seems that they are receiving more PR products from companies, as the companies wants to show they are "worth" to be shown on the channel.

[@danisarmi30]

This conversation of "it's too much for me to use" reminded me of one time Manny MUA did a giveaway of makeup he coudln't use that he'd gotten in PR, and an indie brand got really mad because one of their products was in that giveaway. The brand was going on a rant on their ig stories about "does he know how much effort it takes to send those packages?!", and mentally I was thinking "do they know that he could recieve multiple packages per day, yet only has one face?". Tati once upon a time did PR unboxing videos, and it was shocking to see the hundreds of boxes she had to open, and I wouldn't be surprised if only a tenth of those made it through editing. And even less of those to her own face for testing. And just by how many products big influencers recieve, most of the time the most they can do is first impression videos, because there'a always new hyped up thing they need to try to bring the views in. Every brand wants a piece in the content pie, and if some influencers manage to funnel what they showcase by giving things they won't use away, others (like you) do so by not getting the things that might simply not get used at all.

[@snehamishra2702]

you have become my new favourite

[@KellyGooch]

I hope that I can finish it up too!

[@itsamandasuarse8524]

I am a super small creator and just a beginner here on YT I have gotten some PR it’s a lot for me like 5 boxes a month and I feel like that is great! People trust me more . Eventually id like to work with bigger brands but curated as you say to my audience and my taste so my review is just more genuine.

[@bchrista139]

Do you get PR from Pacifica or is that one of the brands you buy yourself? I just recently started trying their products and they are pretty great, but I was wondering if you were interested in testing out their new mascara (Activist Volume) that they launched? I got the vegan collagen mascara per your recommendation and I LOVE it 🥰 much lighter and less clumpy than the essence lash princess (green) which I had been using previously but wasn’t loving. I was hoping to see you compare the two Pacifica mascaras, but I completely respect you only wanting to test brands that you are interested in! I could imagine pr becoming overwhelming quite quickly. Love your content 💜

[@morganymona]

If you're looking for a place to donate, Project Beauty Share takes cosmetics among other items!

[@LeannSerao]

I guess everything is perspective. As a small creator who wants to grow and receives minimal PR, it's hard yo grow without receiving new releases. That being said, I agree with the excessive packaging.

[@dawnr9158]

I wish those companies would send these massive PR packages to growing channels. They would actually show the products and it would help their channels grow. A win for both sides I think.

[@LeannSerao]

@@dawnr9158 for the companies it's all about money and a creator with 3500 subs wouldn't sell as much as the larger creators.😐

[@dawnr9158]

@@LeannSerao it's really too bad too, because I've been making a point to watch smaller channels first, and I do buy products I see them talk about. I love that Nomad Cosmetics sends PR to smaller channels.

[@LeannSerao]

@@dawnr9158 thank you for giving us smaller channels a chance!. I don't receive nomad PR, but I love them !❤️❤️❤️

[@dawnr9158]

@@LeannSerao I just subscribed to your channel. 😍

[@gwhitcom]

6 or 7 packages a day???? I'm so shocked. Little ol me figured it was 6 or 7 a week! Good plan to cut back.

[@KellyGooch]

6-7 a week was what I was receiving about a year ago. But lately it has multiplied A LOT!

[@13cindys]

love the eye look!

[@KBlushes]

I’m a new creator.. and been hoping for PR to help with my platforms.. any suggestions on how to get PR?

[@GruvyGrlz]

Appreciate your commenting on the wasteful packaging of PR.

[@JLeigh75309]

I haven't researched this, but there is probably less petroleum based material in the box within a box than in those dent resistant mailing envelopes. 😯

[@Wolkjewrites]

Love this decision. Also: can you tell me what foundation brush that is? It looks awesome!

[@KellyGooch]

BK Beauty 101 :)

[@Wolkjewrites]

@@KellyGooch thanks so much!

[@emilylerman9028]

@@KellyGooch is that the brush you're using at 1:22? it looks wayyy more dense on the website.

[@KellyGooch]

@@emilylerman9028 Yes! It's the 101!

[@dubsbeautydiary]

I hate big packaging. I just recycle it anyway. I don’t keep any sleeves or anything so any time I make an order anywhere, after I open everything I have to stop at the recycling center because it won’t all fit in my can. I might be exaggerating a bit but it’s excessive.

[@kathymathiesen7436]

I am more likely to order from a company if they are known for environmentally friendly packaging.

[@tasujakhmola7695]

I love the way you think ❤

[@TracyD2]

Ok I’m not crazy. I was noticing Pr becoming larger and more wasteful. Especially when I seen recently an influencer receive a Pr package that was a dresser drawer and the drawers were filled with the latest launch. That took me aback. I did think companies were getting on board and being more conscientious. I should of known. I side eye everyone and everything now.

[@maiden411]

It’s not true that you have to be a big company to send out an email asking the KZbinr if they want to receive a product. There are companies like MailChimp that help businesses with email campaigns and analytics. Or you can do it with Excel. As long as the data is digital, it’s easy to reach out to your customers.

[@shannonshank8442]

Beautiful hair!!!

[@Kara-feathertututiara]

I think it's great that some companies ask if you want it. As one of the consumers paying for it through product purchases I don't like seeing the huge packages because they would never send it as a surprise or gift to non-influencers. It's a reminder that we aren't treated as important. I also don't want to see a bunch of stuff gifted to people who don't use it or give real reviews. How about these companies giving back to the "normal" consumer? That would be awesome! That being said, I keep pretty packaging or containers and make artwork out of them like Makeup by Cheryl.

[@Alex-kn3dg]

I appreciate you for this!

[@GlamorousTre]

Amazon also do the same thing

[@homemadecatstew]

Your hair looks amazing

[@SabzAhamedbeautyfyingbeauty]

Before I would think why would you take yourself off PR when it's one of the perks of your job but yesterday after watching hannah Louise's video on decluttering makeup on the economic/financial relationship with makeup in comparison to us readers...

[@phyllisgoddard24]

I don’t have TikTok and follow any influencers on that platform so I can’t even begin to relate, I’ll follow them on KZbin and some on Instagram but never TikTok..