Sephora Kids' Skincare Gone WRONG! + Susan Yara x

[@jenluv]

*NOTE* I wanted clarify what I said about the person who was caught with $12,000 of stolen cosmetics in their car having a $0 bail/bond. I will admit that I'm not well versed in what happens when someone goes to jail and why they are kept or released. I will tell you 100% I was NOT trying to say that bail/bond should be used as a punishment. I do apologize if it came off that way. My concern was that this person was let go to possibly continue to steal. When this person was caught stealing and arrested by police, they were recognized by the employee of the store because they were there the day before for stealing. It didn't say the person even had an upcoming court date to decide if they were going to prison for stealing. It felt like less than a slap on the wrist for a felony crime. BUT keep in mind, I know NOTHING about what it's like to go to jail, work in a jail, or be a part of criminal cases like this, so I could totally be wrong on my opinion. And of course, it's important to let the criminal justice system go through the proper process. Thank you to those of you who do know more for helping me to understand. ALSO regarding the "Sephora and Ulta employees need to be trained" statement, at no point was I trying to imply that they are not trained. I was saying the businesses would be smart to train employees to sell products appropriate for their customers, not that this wasn't happening at all. I can tell you that at my Ulta, the employees I've heard talking to customers, for the most part, have no clue what they're talking about. That's not to say they were never given training, but if they were trained, they don't show it in their recommendations.

[@mouse2390]

If you go to a specialty store it's reasonable to expect the employees to have some knowledge about what they're selling...I worked for years for a landscaping company and a garden center--damn straight I had to know about plants. If I go to an Apple store the workers had better be able to answer my questions if they want me to spend my money. On the flip side, if I go to Target or Walmart I'd be an idiot to ask advice. That said, I doubt these kids ask employees for recommendations since they know it all already haha.

[@montananerd8244]

While thieves def may steal when out, a higher bond doesn’t really prevent that. And there isn’t even room for larcenists (?) to go to jail in Billings MT, I’m sure it’s worse everywhere else. You ask relevant questions, but the system is verrrrry fragile right now, and most of those issues are just “is what it is” material. :(

[@The_Cherokee_Gypsy]

This is why when I go to Sephora or ulta, they ask me do I need any help I’m like nope lol I’m almost 100% positive I know more information than you about skincare and body care lol. I don’t ask anyone’s opinions because I make them myself. That is why when I do a review on a product I make sure it is completely thorough.

[@bigegg1554]

do you own a gd sephora?

[@JuliesManyHats]

If the ringleader was arrested in LA County, she would not have had to pay bail. LA County (and the state of Illinois) have eliminated cash bond; basically, if you're not charged with a violent crime and you're not deemed to be a danger to others, you will be released. This is a controversial topic that's worth reading about if you're interested.

[@Dathomotho]

I work at The Makeup Store (🤫) and kids literally tell us “you just work here” when we tell them NOT to buy Drunk Elephant. It’s crazy

[@leslie1127]

I work at sephora and i got a phone call from an irate parent. She yelled at me about how a Drunk Elephant product ruined her daughter's skin. At one point the daughter got on the phone and told me what her skin looks like. After i explained that Drunk Elephant is not meant for her young skin and return the product to us. She wound up screaming in the phone and hung up on me. Fast foward to yesterday a parent actually asked me what product will work on her 9 year skin. We looked at product ingredients! Yay for mom for being a responsible parent!

[@gemmahardy1871]

My little one is desperate to copy my routines be it beauty skin or hair and I find that at 9 she is very open to learning about stuff. She has very sensitive skin so we naturally look for gentle products low on ingredients alcohol and extras and go for PH neutral hydrating products so she has a gentle face wash and moisturizer. Sometimes a face mask. We talk about how skin changes and why I'm using what I'm using and what she might need in the next few years. Skin care has changed so much and so quickly it is easy to see how this might happen. It is relatively easy to do research it's what I've done to help my poor skin but teaching kids to do patch tests and bee gentle with their skin and hair is absolutely the parents job.

[@khills]

Wonder if that was the parent I saw trying to buy a passioni for their kid. 🙄 (The manager of the Sephora I was at refused the sale, but the parent just screamed they were going elsewhere… so hey, if you’re in MA or NH, I might have seen the first act of that show!)

[@maryeckel9682]

It's not like anyone forced her to buy it for her kid.

[@AccidentallyOnPurpose]

Some drunk elephant products are okay for children to use, the problem is they are using ones with the wrong ingredients.

[@BarbaraT.]

Why do children have to use products at all cost? Just wait a little longer! Jeez..

[@caseynoble9292]

I luv ya Jen. As a black and white stripe employee, we are trained. We do know our products. These kids come in swarms and laugh at us (and sometimes film us) when we try and educate them. its not our job to be babysitters. Its the parents.

[@sheepylamby7320]

Good point. I do think employees know the products, though don’t have the same perspective as a derm for example. Either way about it, I completely agree that parents need to take responsibility.

[@tamikopoole]

I'm so thankful I work in a store that's not in a mall.

[@martylovellmusic.]

Which means you are the adult in this situation and you should clearly and loudly say no. You have a right to refuse sale to customers. No matter how much their parents can afford, you have the upper hand, not those bratty kids

[@alittlebittired20201]

@@martylovellmusic.I don’t think Sephora employees have the right to refuse a sale. They’re not a mom and pop shop. It still doesn’t fall on the responsibility of the employee.

[@Stephaniemickle]

And I absolutely don’t think your entire shift should involved wrangling children, nor explaining why it’s wrong to kids that literally give ZERO fuggs what anyone has to say, but they’re not there to learn from you genuinely and purchase, they’re there to eff around and it’s absolutely ridiculous honestly.

[@absynthefaerie]

I’m about 90% sure no employees at Sephora or Ulta said those were good for kids

[@cornichonsgrrrl]

As one, I can tell you that os true. And we are tired of doing what guardians should be doing. This is different than regular customer education on ingredients and their benefits and draw backs.

[@TiaNichole17]

In fact everyone that was talking about how drunk elephant wasn’t good for kids, we were told were jealous of the kids.

[@lunabunnii]

These parents are 100% at fault for allowing their children to buy these skincare products without research or educating themselves first for what they're purchasing for their kids. From what I've seen is these kids either see these products being used by children their age or young adult influencers on TikTok in those daily skincare routine videos. In other videos covering this topic, some of these children say they'll use these acids or retinols 2x a day EVERYDAY! Some can't even read or pronounce the product names. I think it's even more insane that some parents join in on their kids TikTok videos to do their skincare routine together and never question what products their children are using or read the directions just following what their kids says to do.

[@aphreyst4551]

Parents should only blame themselves. Don't rely on a Sephora salesperson, they're not dermatologists. Use your brain for even one moment and you'll realize your nine year old doesn't need acid-based skincare. A nice, gentle facewash, a light moisturizer, and SPF. It's common sense.

[@jennifermelmore4147]

Not just that, but how many Sephora employees were posting TikToks about how parents totally ignored what they were told when they did have the expertise to tell them. But then, I feel the kind of parent that buys their kid whatever they want because of what’s trending on an app they shouldn’t have access to til they’re 13 is not big on personal responsibility.

[@ChatMort69420]

We’ve also seen how many times a Sephora employee tries to warn a parent as tactfully as possible that their child shouldn’t be using a certain product and the moms will completely bite their heads off and try to get them in trouble with their managers. They do what they can to warn people but they’re in a really bad situation.

[@peachxtaehyung]

Absolutely like even the freaking videos of kids doing blackface! The employee was just saying it wasn't ok to do and the you could tell the mom didn't care and just walked away! 🙄🤬 ​@@jennifermelmore4147

[@glitterberserker1029]

I would argue it's not common sense. I don't think the general public would know an exfoliating acid from a humectant. Not saying they are stupid just that it isn't information everyone cares about. Not knowing anything about skin care doesn't mean you should just assume it's safe for your kids though. Especially when they are warned by employees.

[@christinegraham2579]

Thank you for a clear, concise explanation of why young children do not have skin that is mature enough & is not thick enough to handle these skincare products. Young children should not be exposed to this sort of content. Unfortunately, they are, because of their parents who give their children an electronic babysitter. Many parents give in to their children who clamber for the latest & greatest electronic gadgets. Why? Because their little friends have these useless toys. The fault lies squarely with the parents. Parents, please do not try to be your child’s best friend. “Do not handicap your children by making their lives too easy”. This is a quote from the late author Robert Heinline. It comes from a lovely softcover book titled The Notebooks of Lazarus Long. This is where parents make their first & biggest mistake. You are your child’s guardian, their defender, their teacher & the one who sets down the rules. Some rules are carved in stone. Some rules need to be refined. And lastly some rules need to be reexamined and sometimes tossed out. You are there to make sure your child grows into a good & productive adult. Holy Crap! Did I get off on a tangent? I’m very sorry.

[@Annie_Annie__]

I bought my teen a gentle facial cleanser and a moisturizer with 30SPF in it. That’s his entire morning skin care routine. He wanted all the serums and creams and everything else, but we sat down, looked up the ingredients and what they do and discussed whether he actually needs them or not. We also talked about whether he thought using harsh ingredients might cause his psoriasis to flare up. He agreed that a good gentle face wash and a moisturizer were all he needed (I insisted on the SPF). Especially since he doesn’t really have an issue with acne (knock wood). He still watches skin care and makeup content, and I’m fine with him wearing makeup (I just want him to start with a clean face and wash his face at the end of the day), but he’s a bit more discerning now and tries not to believe things just because an influencer said so.

[@khills]

That’s awesome - I’m so glad you were open to that conversation with him.

[@Annie_Annie__]

@@khills I really just wanted him to start out better than I did at his age. When I was a teen, I was using harsh astringent multiple times a day, covering my face in salicylic acid creams even if I just had one zit (or using tips from magazines like using hemorrhoid cream, toothpaste, and/or lemon juice on acne), sleeping in my makeup, and never wearing sunscreen (I don’t usually burn, so everyone said it was a waste of money for me to use it). I’m hoping if he not only starts off with a good skincare routine, but also _understands_ why he’s doing it, and how to tell a good source from a bad, he’ll be miles ahead of me. (And won’t have to get a mole biopsied at 35-years-old because skin cancer runs in the family.)

[@Zelda00Gamer]

If he decides to wear makeup you need to make sure he has a good remover or he’ll age his skin or eyelashes. Micellar water is SO gentle and works like magic. I can’t use a lot of products because of my rosacea and it’s always been so gentle to me. Labmuffinbeautyscience has a great video on the science and why micellar water works!

[@cornichonsgrrrl]

Jen, I work at Sephora and we do have education on these ingredients. Most of us have decades of experience. Several times a shift I get the stink eye from a tween for telling her guardian or her that these products are damaging. The Guardian usually listens as I give advice on appropriate skincare. Sometimes, the guardians don't listen and buys the products anyway. Sometimes the child is alone and won't listen to reason and buys the products. At a certain point, exhaustion sets in and we just have to let the people learn from mistakes. I am no one's parent. I can only educate. Love You Jen. I have referred some parents to your deep dive video.

[@Graphicbitchery]

As someone who is a MUA at one of these larger cosmetic chains, I can assure you most if not ALL of us who are employed by these companies understand the basic dos and don'ts of what should be used on a child's skin. In fact, we do our best to hint to the parents/children what not to use. However, I cannot begin to tell you how many times my coworkers or entry level associates have been chastised for insinuating a customer shouldn't use a product. Both by corporate/management and the parents themselves.

[@kagitsune]

Anything for the almighty dollar (or customer whims 🙄)

[@clo_beanery]

Seriously!! I was just under another comment saying the same thing. I would have legit gotten fired if the managers found out I was trying to REFUSE a sale lol

[@codilee6962]

AGREED!!

[@eileenblowes4078]

The choke hold Jen Luv has on my sunday mornings is impressive

[@GirtheAlienGoldfish]

We tried to warn their parents and the kids before they fucked up their skin. That's on them, not everyone else.

[@FabiolaRVela]

💯 we knew this would happen

[@raaid22]

Why is it so hard for parents to. Say, NO. kids are going to want what's advertised to them, what they see their friends have, and what older people have. It's your job as a parent to Say, hold up, what is this. Let me find out more and then make a choice which may be no.

[@corvidsRcool]

Right? My granddaughter and her bestie went through a stage where they decided they needed to "do their skincare" so she started begging me and her mom to use our facemasks and other things and we both shut that down quick. She's 8. Her skin care is washing her face and wearing sunscreen.

[@zfyreangel]

I went to a dermatologist as a teenager for my acne and the items they prescribed me tore up my skin so badly. High % benzoyl peroxide cream (had to be kept in the fridge) and Retin A. I stopped using it because it was just stripping my skin like the girl in the picture. Granted, this was back in the very early 90s and much more is known about these products - but at some point the parent and the child need to step up and say "this isn't right for me" and take corrective steps. Even as an adult there are things that irritate my skin that on paper should not. Its all a learning process and we just need to educate ourselves more.

[@unityslife1828]

Had a very similar experience. The derm prescribed me differin at 12; it made my skin peel off in sheets like the worst sunburn you’ve ever seen and was so incredibly painful and embarrassing. And when my mom complained to them they were just like “well she said she didn’t want acne” (plot twist: i still had horrible cystic acne too) fortunately I was able to stop using it and now almost 15 years later my skin has mellowed out but it made me distrustful of the derm even to this day 🥴

[@rebeccaleegabbard]

I’ve been an esthetician for over 20 years. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been in a beauty store and heard an associate give horrible skin care advice, not all of them obviously. It’s not the brands responsibility to oversee what your child uses, that’s your job as a parent. Do research, learn ingredients and skin health. At 9, the LAST thing you need is an exfoliant! What a great opportunity to SET THEM UP for understanding why to use each product and how.

[@LullabyeLaura]

Beauty store employee here! I always tell kids and their parents that if they *really* want an exfoliant, use a baby washcloth as gently as possible. Gentle cleanser, moisturizer, SPF. Maybe a spot treatment if they're having breakouts. Non-medicated pimple patches are amazing too and would have made such a big difference when I was a kid.

[@Makeuplovingphotographer]

I started my daughter at 9 with a gentle cleaner and light moisturizer. I can’t believe that parents aren’t doing their own research and just letting their kids use products without learning about them. Always blows my mind.

[@chelsey8737]

It is ultimately on parents but also companies need to stop leaning into the kids skin care thing. I shouldn't walk into a beauty and see a display about kids skin care because most kids don't need skin care. Parents need to do more research and not be so ignorant but companies need to stop praying on people's trust

[@angelbabymama4705]

As a beauty retailer I know they are trained to know the products and what it does and who it’s for. I’ve been trained by estheticians, skincare brand reps, and watched hundreds of training videos from the brands. It’s unfair to say that we’re not knowledgeable. I’ve warned many parents against letting their tweens using acid based skin care products. I’ve also told many tweens that they’re too young and they have beautiful skin. I would not sell them any skincare.

[@Nothereforgames]

As someone who worked at Sephora before we were taught skincare basics and had certain staff that had more skincare knowledge. But I doubt kids are asking for help, it seems they think they know what they need.

[@benettanorthern9586]

Thank you for your story on teens. I took my grand daughter to Ulta , she struggles with acne.. and her skin is doing well. When we returned to purchase more, the employee quizzed her on her regime. He was surprised that she knew how to use it and told us that most teens and tweens do not know that they need not slather the products on and like you said, they don’t need a 10 step regime. They also should not need to repurchase every month. We had started purchasing before your story but I see your concerns as being valid…thank you again….

[@Xengaa]

In regards to Pamela Anderson X Smashbox: I'm all for it. I'm really glad they didn't overdo her makeup or airbrushed/ altered her appearance in any way.

[@kaylachatterton]

I worked at Sephora inside JCPenney for six years & we used to get a lot of education on skin care, makeup & hair products. Before 2020 it was in person education & then it all went to educational videos we were required to watch on new launches. I remember watching so many videos in my training as well that went over the basics of skin care.

[@kagitsune]

Pamala looks STUNNING in the mature red carpet look in the ad. Good for her! Makeup is decoration, she should decorate her life whenever and however she wants!

[@abhimac27]

I feel like the Great California Cosmetic Hustle would make a great Lifetime movie.

[@jenniferlyons4150]

I live in San Diego and never heard of the ring. 😊

[@ElishaMais]

Agreed !

[@maisy4675]

Jen saying “It’s a teachable moment !” Is the most relatable thing I have seen in a while!! Thank you for your hard work and research always ❤ I love this channel

[@lezlimuse]

Robert and James Welsh are the examples all influencers should emulate when disclosing sponsorships/ads/bought/gifted (PR) items.

[@notjustanotherbrickinthewall]

I think skin care can be such a fun mother - daughter quality time. While moms do their skin care, a kid can do her own and moms can show how to get it done. Be your kid’s favourite influencer! Watch other influencers together and provide your opinions on what the influencer is saying good or what is bad. My little cousins are all obsessed with their mom! They all wanna do whatever their mom does and they keep talking about their mom a lot in a positive light. I also remember watching my mom getting ready to go out and I still remember the smell of the makeup and her makeup brush. My mom had me young so I would stand on the bathtub and watch her doing makeup, asking her questions etc.

[@christinegraham2579]

I would sit on the toilet lid & watch my mother apply her makeup when she was getting ready to go out with my dad for an evening. I enjoyed watching & chatting with her. It was kind of “Our Time” when I was a kid.

[@ericainbloom]

my 3 year old daughter loves "doing her skincare" with me. I pretend to put my products on her and she is happy to pretend to "pat pat pat" it into her skin lol

[@christinegraham2579]

@@ericainbloom that’s great! Showing how you put your products on is great & gives you both quality time together!

[@kagitsune]

This is so wholesome, aww 🥹🥰

[@MelodyInTheChaos]

I wish my daughter was interested. She's 12 now and I struggle to just get her to use micelier water to clean her face. She has never wanted anything to do with makeup or skincare. 😢

[@beautybykaykay]

Ulta employees are trained, its up to the individual in what they retain from the trainings to be able to reiterate that information correctly to the customer. However when i worked there half of my customers could care less about information on the product and are more concerned about purchasing it asap because TikTok told them they needed it

[@missdenisebee]

I just spent 3 days this week listening to all 50 parts of Reesa’s story, and…DAYUM. My ADHD hasn’t let me pay attention to anything that long & involved in years. She’s such a great storyteller, and really good at explaining things in a way that I (and from the comments, others with ADHD) were able to remember & keep track of. I was listening to the end of it the other night & my partner overheard. He asked me, obliviously, “so did she divorce him because he lied a few times?” I was like, “BOY YOU HAVE NO IDEA!!!”😂 I’m happy she’s getting so much positive attention from this, and finally getting her London & Paris trip!

[@MephistoAngel]

The baby goat was adorable! Precious little baby! I didn’t know Beekman had a baby goat cam in the spring! How cute!

[@ThereAre4Lights]

I too can't bring myself to say "X" instead of twitter 😂

[@CharleneDSK]

I’m 30 seconds into hearing this Reesa story and the list of stuff this guy is going to provide and “if it seems too good to be true…” is ringing in my head.

[@alice_rabbit8345]

I have no idea about this story. I don’t understand why she’s handed a trip and other things now.

[@petra1995]

​@@alice_rabbit8345It's good PR for the company

[@sharonharris9782]

​@@alice_rabbit8345well then it sounds like you need to watch her fifty part story. She deserves everything after dealing with an insane, compulsive liar.

[@CharleneDSK]

@@alice_rabbit8345Exactly. If she “deserves” these trips for being naive and making horrible choices, what do we get for being smart and cautious?

[@use_ur_brain4good]

Reesa Teesa is clueless.

[@rebeccawilson7953]

My 8yr old daughter needed deodorant so I had her use mine. She broke out so we worked at finding one that worked well for her. It is my job as her parent to figure that out. She is now 9, has had no problems with the deodorant and we have gotten elf holy hydration cleanser and moisturizer for her as I was trying to find something simple. It has worked well for my kid. That said my daughter has a reaction to zinc oxide so we are really careful about the spf we chose for her. This is all called being a parent.

[@chercruz9344]

These parents need to realize that it’s the influencers and Sephora workers jobs to sell products. Not to protect their kids. Plus they don’t want to argue and fight with peoples kids because they want what they want.

[@angelbabymama4705]

I’ve committed a few times and as a beauty retailer I can say we are trained on skincare ingredients. I’ve been trained by estheticians, skincare brand reps, and watched hundreds of training videos from the brands on their products. It’s been done and training is continuing. If a new product launches we are trained on what it is and what it does. We have told many parents and tweens not to use harsh anti-aging skincare. Honestly, I blame TikTok. Every time a TikTok short about a product went viral people would flock to the store to buy said product out. It would literally sell out everywhere.

[@215juliusgirl]

I love it when good things come out of awful things. It gives me hope for my own life and just makes me so happy for deserving people. I hope Reesa has a blast in Europe.

[@BlingyBea]

Way to go The Ordinary ❤❤ Awe the baby goat so adorable, I wanna hold it.💖

[@tdsollog]

I love baby goats too! Honestly, people need more media literacy with a dose of skepticism. The mom posting the picture of the nine year old should use this as a moment to educate herself and her child about responsibility with shopping and with skincare.

[@courtneylane7639]

People coming together to help Risa live out her dreams restore my faith in humanity. I haven't even seen the series, but hearing what everyone is doing for her just made me tear up a bit.

[@PC1989]

I live in Snohomish County where the jail is (Lynnwood is in Snohomish County.) There are a few reasons why the alleged major retail thief could've been released. Our jail is overflowing and in order to prioritize violent offenders, most people with nonviolent offenses are released without bail. There have also been multiple deaths at the jail in recent years, mostly because of opiates (either through deadly withdrawal or overdose) and the jail is reluctant to hold anyone with substance use disorders. So what might look like "soft on crime" at first is really down to logistics. Can't hold people if you don't have the space or proper medical personnel to monitor drug/alcohol withdrawal.

[@septimaserpent]

Oh. Weird. Lynnwood Jail Is Where I Went To Jail In LA.🤷🏻‍♀️

[@tzoe875]

I love that Pamela Anderson is in the limelight. 50 over 50 pro-aging!

[@susanpeltier3333]

Omg Jen you are just the cutest dork…I mean this in all the best ways…the lil giggle, look ya get when ya hit the legal hammer thing! Too adorable! 😅

[@coffee8599]

The parents who would buy anything their kids ask for, wouldn't give a crap about anything salespeople said, lol.

[@babyblue3353]

I went to Sephora Saturday. Everything I bought had nasty packaging. With lip gloss smeared on it n foundation. I was completely out of stuff n next time I will not wait until I run out so I can order on line. Everything was just dirty.

[@susanpeltier3333]

Lol the baby goat bleating made my pups run around looking for the cause of that sound! They seem disappointed that there is not a baby goat here to play with! 😂

[@JKyall]

I have no idea why your videos haven't been appearing in my feed, but I'm glad they've started popping up again. I haven't watched beauty videos in years. This was like catching up with an old friend. I love your approach and format.

[@IamSnowbird]

I love this more in-depth format. This was always my favorite part of the videos. Plus it gives me another video on Mondays. I shared your original Sephora kids video with my niece and a friend. They both have 10 year olds who are into skincare and makeup. I hope they are being careful.

[@lauriedaniele5967]

I pray that her skin heals and she’s learned a lesson and will ask what is good for her skin. And I pray that More parents put more kids that have damaged their skin from using skincare they shouldn’t be using.

[@sailuna9195]

I watched Reesa's story in 2 days and I was amazed, I'm so glad shes getting everything she wished for and some.

[@NaomiR51]

So I was 5 minutes into this video, heard about Reesa from you, watched all 50 parts, and came back😂 And yes it was worth it, Reesa defenitely seems like such a great person.

[@analinsaturria6845]

Ah Jen! This is why I love coming here for your insight. You’re a parent, a teacher, and a knowledgeable person about ingredients! As a middle school teacher that can confirm kids are buying everything they see trending on TT, it is essential that parents are having conversations with their children about what’s healthy especially with skincare. It’s not the brands’ responsibility (the brands’ fiduciary responsibility is to make money for their shareholders and stay out of trouble lol), it’s not the employees’ responsibility, it’s the responsibility of who is legally responsible for the child, the parents! The law itself agrees that children are not ready to make adult choices, that’s why they have guardians!!!

[@juliahannon7226]

I work at Ulta, the theft is insane!!!!

[@maryeckel9682]

I always feel so awkward there, because I know that my disability based shopping behavior looks suspicious. (35 years in the retail trenches here) I have sensory issues to begin with, so if I shop in store, it's because I need to see/feel/fragrance check products. (I hate ordering and returning stuff, too). I also have to sit down before too long, which means on the floor if I'm really in a bad overwhelm and can't reach MAC or the brow bar. I understand why the smaller store near me can't have carts; there's just no space. I also have asthma and a perpetual runny nose, so I'm often digging for Kleenex or my inhaler. I do try to watch for actually shady people and eye them hard! I need to just get used to online shopping and returning and make it easier for everyone 😅

[@Kristen10-22]

Ooh I’m liking the sound of “Proven”

[@noewil8392]

35:16 I can't speak for Sephora employees, but at Ulta we do get education about ingredients in skin care so we can speak to what products will be helpful for individual needs. We have what are called DMT's videos produced buy the companies that explain the products, what and who they are for that we watch weekly. We also have venders that come in to the stores that are more than willing to educate us on their brands, as well as other educational opportunities. We can't flat out refuse to sell a product to a minor because the law doesn't age restrict ingredients (I wish it did) but we can gently steer kids and parents away from things we know can be harmful to young people's skin. Ultimately we live in a free market economy and it is buyer beware.

[@MToThe3rdPower]

GM everyone!! I can finally get my Sunday started 🎉

[@CarynHaralson-ji3jl]

I wouldn’t trust someone who doesn’t like baby goats 🐐, they’re awesome. Great video darling girl❣️😊

[@cindymarin4393]

I just finished the 50 parts of ReesaTeesa and since minute 1 she got me hooked. Such genuine and incredible storyteller she is. She definitely deserves a TV show and juicy contract.

[@MorganVsTheInternet]

I'm so happy for Reesa Teesa! She dropped a story that was juicier than anything Netflix made in years!

[@britbc4461]

Holo Taco also sponsors a Curling Team. I know you don't talk about nail polish much but thought I'd add :)

[@khills]

That’s so delightfully Canadian of Cristine and Ben. 😂

[@engleln]

Ulta employee here! I’m exhausted and tired of getting yelled at by clueless children and parents who don’t understand the effects of retinols/retinals on skin. They refuse to listen to us when we tell them that retinol without sunscreen can cause chemical burning and permanent scarring. I had one teen who told me she wanted to start a retinol and then mentioned she wanted to book a brow wax. I let her know that once she starts a retinol she’ll have to reduce her waxes because it can pull the skin apart. She rolled her eyes at me and laughed saying I was making it up

[@trac6009]

I'm so happy you're doing these stories...Happy Sunday Jen

[@nancymccormick7567]

So happy for Reesa!!

[@rangerghostriley]

i keep coming back to your channel to random videos cause youre like the mom friend who keeps everyone up to date on things and like you give off good vibes and energy ♥ i love listenin to you while i make little charms for me n my brothers

[@alicialatour]

as someone who previously worked at Sephora.. we had a whole day of skincare training when we did our new hire training ! We were expected to know skin types, ingredients, brands, etc. And we also had consistent training weekly in all beauty realms. And consistent brand training with brand reps ! Training all around ! :)

[@Iquey]

I have a huda palette that is full of the coral reds when i did a fox makeup look for halloween. Thankful that my face and eyes were not stained, but if you have paler skin, maybe use a lot of priner and setting powder to put a barrier between your lids and the red pigments to avoid staining.

[@jillymac0613]

Many states are doing away with monetary bail as it disproportionately affects offenders who are poor.. specifically minorities. In theory… bail is not a punishment. It is only to secure your appearance in court. But for some offenders, it becomes a huge burden.

[@RainbowSludge]

Suuuuper interesting in following along with that theft ring story!

[@SophieCummings-bu9ty]

Just wanna say I appreciate you Jen and thank you for your dedication to thoroughly researching every topic that you cover.

[@CeliSelly]

9 years old! I was still playing with Barbie’s idk man there is a bigger problem here 😢

[@nikkikoz4720]

As a parent, it's my job to educate myself about what my kids are into. Therefore, I can tell you so much about pokémon that I never wanted to know but do because I care about what my kids are into. I have gotten my 10-year-old a moisturizer with sunscreen and gentle wash for his face but I can barely get him to take a shower. Parents. I beg you to look into what your kids are watching and talk to them about it. Easy teachable moments everywhere.

[@danilyons2367]

I think some of the trouble is not just that the kids skins more sensitive, but the fact they don’t know what they’re doing. I’ve had pretty bad allergic reactions to skincare, but I got that shit off my face immediately before it did any damage. If it’s just play to them they’re gonna keep using it because they don’t even understand what they’re supposed to get out of it.

[@TheMakeupChair]

20:46 love that so much!!

[@That.GraphicsGuy]

Back to my normal Filipino Sunday evening channel and educate the children! Watching now. 🎉❤

[@ElishaMais]

I really respect The Ordinary for that! They definitely did the right thing. Imagine if other brands did the sam..It could make an impact on this issue. Points to The Ordinary! They're affordable and honest

[@tracie3]

I’m just starting the video.. I wanted to say though that I’ve been loving the companies you have chosen to be sponsored by.. Things I’ve actually been interested in and wanting to check out! 🥰

[@monk4204]

Cutest ending everrr😍❤❤

[@veronika__asmr_]

Great choice for smash box ! I haven't heard anything from them lately & Pamela Anderson is very hot right now

[@gr4veyardbaby]

The thing is as a Sephora employee no matter what you recommend it doesn’t matter. There’s been times where I’ve informed a product she wanted wasn’t good for kids but she didn’t care and got it for her child.

[@xxcatsnacksxx2261]

Thank you for the baby goat content.

[@sj6546]

Reesa will need proof of funds before the trip of course. Perfect ending 😂

[@almadelatorre8164]

I work at one of these stores (will not disclose) and we do get trained but we cannot stop these kids/parents from shopping for the items/buying it for their kids. Especially if they do not ask us for help because we could offend them. We get tons of calls about this from kids and parents and they are not complaints about us. More so they call for tips on how to make it work on their skin, then we inform them the skin care is not meant for young skin and they are welcome to return it and we can help them find a more gentle routine. Usually this is where they get angry and hang up. We try, we have knowledge but we cannot offer it unless the customer lets us.

[@NotAashihere]

HELP I GOT A SEPHORA ADD JUST BEFORE THE VIDEO STARTED 😭😍

[@blueeyedscorpio7]

37:54 Wow! I'm surprised you would say that.. my family would have definitely tried to take every single thing away from me back in the day!

[@midlifemom5829]

Excited to see Pammi again! Bring back the OG supermodels, Naomi, Christy, Linda, Cindy, Claudia , Elle, Helena, Tatjana, Stephanie, Amber!!! Bring them back to promote the power of aging well!!! Then we'll see which consumer demographic shows how products can go viral!

[@thepeachyplace]

I smiled so big when you said “what better way to end the show than with baby goats?” Maybe include a favorite goat post for the WUIM episodes this spring 😂❤

[@jow-fw9nt]

Omg the original smashbox primer was the best!!

[@carriedavies7510]

I am OBSESSED with Goats!!! The ending made me ridiculously happy 😂

[@tklmara]

I signed up for the Proven skincare over the holidays, took advantage of the special offer. I am liking it so far, it’s been about two months. 👍

[@Happy_Oreo]

Loving your videos and they way you present them is so professional I don't know a lot about makeup or keep up with the media but you present it in a way I don't feel dumb for not knowing so I appreciate the effort you put into your videos and creating them. Thankyou and keep up the amazing work!

[@kendalledunkle4822]

We Ulta and Sephora employees are LIVING for this drama😂

[@kierstenpoling7073]

I broke out in hives all over my face for using a Noxema cleanser when I was in my late teens - I can't even imagine trying to use retinol would've done, especially not in my preteen years. I didn't even think about using a facial cleanser until I was about 14!

[@Tgod4reals]

35:26 as a big makeup store employee I would love to have a video or pamphlet that briefly describes some of the more common/popular ingredients, what they do, and maybe even an age range. I was fortunate enough to have a passion and interest in skincare long before I started so I had that knowledge. But with all the training they gave us, there wasn’t any info on ingredients like that. There was just mention of what order things can go in, how to make a routine, and how to sell more product

[@lisasmith7]

I absolutely agree the parents are responsible. IMO. Have a great week. Mad love ❌️ ⭕️

[@melissajeannek]

I totally agree with you Jen! I have a feeling majority of Sephora employees aren’t recommending those products to kids.

[@candyking13]

Good morning!! 🌞 Always love your videos on a Sunday morning ❤

[@R0291-l1l]

Pam Anderson has such a great smile

[@iylishr9756]

The class action lawsuit re: pigment is really interesting to me. The FDA is slower than a lot of similar governing bodies in Europe and Asia (which is why the pigments discusses are approved in Europe, and why sunscreen here vs. Europe and Asia is so different). The idea that a product that has been proven to be safe in a specific use case overseas could be somehow proven unsafe here just seems so silly. But I am biased, I love red eyeshadow and studied chemistry in college, haha. Thanks for highlighting this, Jen, I'm gonna keep up with it as well.

[@Hunter.cosmetic.studio]

As an ex sephora employee we had training i had a lot of training and made sure to ask as many quesons as possible never have i dold anything but a basic cheap clenser to any teenager... so i refused to sell skincare to kids

[@tubthungusbychumbungus]

I've noticed that whenever Nikki mentions one of her products, she always says something like "from my brand Nimya", she's very good with disclosing that kind of stuff and really is an example of how easy it is to always be upfront with promotion. So I do think influencers should clarify that info every time, especially with tiktok where any one video could be a viewers first and they would have no context on the person.

[@Dan_Alien]

I was on a grand jury and they the cops kept having to let them go. The only cases like this where they look to jail is when they are dealing drugs or is a ring. Even the theft rings barely got real consequences. As a juror at that time I was like wow world.😢

[@AKbaby89]

My abusive ex husband is a lot like Reesas ex, and it makes me so happy to hear so many people offering her the trip of her dreams. That's so cool. I love that she's getting so much support, especially after everything she's been through. I hope her trip is everything she could dream of🫶🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@BedeSisters]

A Morphe ad literally popped into your video while you were discussing the lawsuit situation.

[@taylorrosepole]

I can’t imagine filing a lawsuit over staining lol