THINGS BRANDS DO THAT ANNOY ME! (And You!)

[@kai_fatallysapphic]

ive heard another creator complain about brands that won't take no for answer, and she compaired them to like,, f boys pestering people on dating apps, and I'll never forget it😭

[@SmooseySmellings]

Whooo? I need to follow!

[@kai_fatallysapphic]

@@SmooseySmellings strange aeons! :) I believe this was from one of her older videos reading odd things sent to her business email lol

[@WeAreASecret]

hahaha that's immediately what i thought of

[@softie.girlie]

I think the limited edition stuff is basically forced scarcity, making people feel like they have to buy the product now (and a ton of backups) because otherwise they'll miss out. Usually I'm good at waiting for a product I'm interested in to be on sale before I buy it, but making it limited edition also makes people more willing to buy it for full price just to get it before it's gone "forever" (even though companies love to take away products and then bring them back)

[@JamesWelsh]

Yeah I’ll admit I get sucked into the ‘for a limited time only!’ Sale tactics 😂

[@danielwright873]

It depends on what it is. Within the world of craft supplies or nail polish, sometimes pigments and flakies or glitters are too rare to keep 24/7

[@carolynkeene8194]

Agreed 💯! They're trying to induce FOMO (fear of missing out)in their consumers so they are more willing to pay top $$

[@carolynkeene8194]

Agreed 💯! They're trying to induce FOMO (fear of missing out)in their consumers so they are more willing to pay top $$

[@thevoiceinside249]

I think so too.

[@KawaiiKittyMoo42]

Today at yoga, our instructor said 'today is about progression, not perfection' and I almost yelled 'because perfection DOESN'T EXIST ' 😂 especially love these kinds of vids 😊💕💕 Happy Friday!

[@Tattooedgaymer]

I hate when I go to a website, without buying anything, and they email me saying "why didn't you buy that thing?"...it's so freaking annoying

[@littleboots9800]

Use it to your advantage. Put something you do actually want in the basket and leave it for a while. Often you'll be contacted with a discount to tempt you. Not everytime but it happens often enough for me to regularly do this.

[@superg6787]

*cough* *cough* stylevana *cough* They are so lucky i like to bulk order there 😤

[@loveit7484]

My pet peeves : Watching make up being applied that clearly works great for camera ready shoots. The look doesnt work in normal light. Most of us arent models and just want to look the best we can every day. Biggest pet peeve: Watching tic tockers use products for conditions they dont have!! ( dark circles, melsama, etc) Its insulting!

[@JamesWelsh]

Omg the amount of brands that contact me about products for acne when….I don’t have acne. I’m like…I can’t physically review your product!

[@dianaf6333]

Yes! Especially dark circles, "What?? Where?!!"

[@nikitatavernitilitvynova]

Or when they use the product clearly in the wrong way and complain it is horrible. It kind of goes with the same theme as yours. I hate seeing creators online use a foundation marketed as dewy or glowy and then trash on it because it isn't matte. And then they give a bad review to the product because it didn't work that great because it wasn't meant for them!!!! If ya don't like a tinted moisturizer why did you buy one?! Read the fucking label for once!

[@doeeyes2]

Omg yes! Also when people say they have hooded eyes when they have very clearly defined eye sockets (i dunno the word im looking for)

[@TeetsMcgee05]

A-mennnnn 🙌🏽

[@sylasgirl]

I HATE any brand that starts an email with “hey babes!”. That’s an instant hard no from me.

[@ValhallaCupcake]

Ugh, yes! I like Charlotte Tilbury products for example, but their marketing speak is vomit-worthy. 😂

[@ana_bananass]

Very mlm vibes

[@Barb6106]

Oh yes! Hello Gorgeous, hello my beauties! Etc.. ugh .. cringe!

[@kassiek6896]

@@ana_bananassMLM vibes for sure!

[@aprilrich807]

Also “gal” or “gals”…are we suddenly back in the ‘50’s? Geez…

[@jasminelambert3753]

Simply nailogical has discussed limited edition collaborations and why she has done this and why other brands do this too. Essentially if brands do a limited release of a collaboration it’s a lot easier to lay out how it’s going to work in terms of payment to the collaborator and what/how they’re expected to promote the product(s). There’s a start and end and a definite amount of money that’s promised or expected for both the brand and collaborator. For a more permanent product those lines get a little blurred. It’s hard to determine how much money that product is going to make if there’s a potential infinite amount of that product that can be sold and then if the collaborator doesn’t keep promoting it but they’re still getting paid for it that’s unfair for the brand. If the collaborator only gets a certain amount of money but that brand ends up selling more of the product than they thought then it’s unfair to the collaborator. I don’t think skincare should be limited edition in the formula. That seems silly to me. But special colors or scents or packaging makes sense to me for limited edition collaborations.

[@SamAndFam311]

I hate when companies make you sign up for texts 😖😖😖

[@maryeckel9682]

Especially when they offer extra discounts and stuff... can't they just offer those based on your purchases and not flood my 4,000 unread emails?

[@Barb6106]

Mailing lists are SO AGGRAVATING.. you opt out .. yet it never ends! But now I realize companies make big $ from selling their lists. I spend so much time deleting emails. Ugh

[@annihilxte]

OMG this morning I had exactly 98,000 unread emails from exactly this 😭 whyyyy did I sign up for so many when I was an idiotic teenager.

[@nicolabaker4391]

Instead of deleting scroll to the bottom and look for details on how to unsubscribe. There is a law that they must put details on the email on how to take yourself off the mailing list. Only do this with companies that you know are genuine, if you click on an unsubscribe link from a spam email it could have negative consequences. Every New year I have a "unsubscribe" session and it keeps my inbox clear

[@averagekittypotato1543]

I must have unsubscribed from Express 5 different times, haven't shopped there in years... So infuriating. And I'm still getting their emails!!

[@nicolabaker4391]

@@averagekittypotato1543 Email there customer services and complain, I am not sure what country you are in but check the laws as you can always use them to threaten the company with non compliance. Don't let them use you for making money. Good Luck

[@Barb6106]

@@nicolabaker4391 oh I do… BUT they sell the list anyway. And if you unsubscribe they know it is an active email and sell that. Your email is $

[@Lehanorah1918]

You never get Aldi calling any of their skincare dupes 'limited edition' . They're like "you've got six days,then it's tough sh*t" 😊

[@JamesWelsh]

Looool! RUN to that middle isle or it’s gone!

[@maryeckel9682]

They brought out a new fleece blanket Wednesday and I know it's gone already. Oh well.

[@kaceyisdead]

😂😂

[@stephanieobrien7504]

🤣🤣🤣

[@corvidsRcool]

One of the most useful things I've learned (way too late in life) is this: "No." is a complete sentence. I think we polite people can have a hard time leaving it at that but there is a lot of power in just saying, "No." and moving on. No excuses, no explanations.

[@Raven1303x]

This!! It took me a long time to just say No, without having to always explain myself.

[@dlilwon]

THIS!!!

[@wendyg.2664]

❤

[@laurtheonly4980]

If you choose not to work for a company they don’t deserve a why. That’s unpaid consulting. Love this video, so true. Brands think they’re like our “besties” … no.

[@mollyapteros]

Having a whole line featuring a star ingredient is fine with me because I don't think many people exclusively use just one line for their entire routine. Some people may want a cleanser with that ingredient, or they already have a moisturizer they like so they incorporate that ingredient through a toner. Having a whole line of options creates more avenues for accessing that ingredient and provides options for customizing your skincare. The main brand that comes to mind for this tactic is I'm From, with their mugwort/rice/honey/etc lines. Now that I think about it, I actually like these kinds of single ingredient focused lines because of their versatility.

[@laur83]

that’s actually a really good point. we definitely don’t need an entire skincare routine with niacinamide in every step, but some people might prefer a serum, some a moisturiser etc.

[@spookylittlebat5208]

The Aveeno Calm + Restore line is one that comes to mind for me too. I wanted to incorporate oat in my skincare somewhere and tried most of the line, which is pretty much all good. But, ultimately, oat probably fits best in my regime in the form of toner. Salicylic acid and benzyl peroxide fit in best as face washes, so the oat cleanser is out. Oat isn’t the star of the show in my regime, so the serum is out. And as much as I love the cooling sensation of their oat gel moisturiser, I have other moisturisers with more actives in that I prefer. But, I can use multiple toners between products without it getting too heavy.

[@mollyapteros]

@@spookylittlebat5208 I had no idea there was more than just the calm + restore moisturizer! An oat toner sounds really interesting.

[@seventeencaratdiamond]

I also hate limited edition skin care. Finally finding a "holy grail" and then losing it forever, is horrible.

[@Beeleeteecee]

I loved this video, please keep making these 😅. I agree about the “real skin” term needing to be updated to “unfiltered skin.” Same idea about women with “real bodies.” The big issue for me is that I want to see realistic representations of people who would use the product. Like, it’s annoying to see a 20 year old advertising a wrinkle cream, or someone with crystal clear skin demonstrating something for hyperpigmentation and blemishes. That is fake.

[@Lux_Maddox]

I’m really annoyed when I see brands that once were small but really good and then sell part of it so getting pressed to frequently launch new products and we see the quality just disappearing and the launches been very redundant, repackaging, poor material sold for high price . And then the influencers getting it in PR , like you said, posting videos at same time clearly they are getting something to push it to us for the FOMO , something once we really loved now is tricking us to buy it’s name cus all the new products was reformulated !! It’s so frustrating and disappointing!!! Feels like “ The Emperor's New Clothes” !

[@GMW.artist]

I agree with ALL these points. I'd also like to congratulate Cult Beauty and Temu for having THE most irritating, and most repeated ads on KZbin that they're collectively turning us all into KZbin Premium Members, just so we don't have to be subjected to them... 😎✌🏼💜🖤

[@CaitiB]

I really like the cult beauty ad music and have always let it play😂 and quite like the temu one- wild deodorant is the one that makes me think about YT premium 🤣

[@giovanadossantos3235]

“OH NO, BOSS WHY ARE YOU THROWING AWAY THOSE SLIPPERS?! 🙀” “BECAUSE NOBODY IS BUYING THEM!! 🤬 WHY IS NOBODY BUYING THEN?! 😫” “THEY PROBABLY DONT BELIEVE THESE REALLY ARE FREEEE!!”🤔 😃

[@dahliacheung6020]

The temu ads make me laugh because they're so shitty but they don't really bother me much. What really gets me is those few months old Lume deodorant paste ads they had before they brought in a new brunette spokesperson. Previously it was the CEO I think, a blonde middle aged lady and she was so off putting, so obnoxious and even angering sometimes just with her smug and condescending attitude that I wouldn't be surprised if the brand had to throw those commercials out due to their sales dropping down to nothing. Those ads were so damn terrible that I feel like if I'd been a consumer of that product I would have dropped them just over the commercials. You'd think that as CEO you'd want to make sure you were at least a little bit likeable, not to mention charismatic and pleasant to watch before making a long video of you talking about how to apply deodorant to your crotch the product's main advertisement.

[@jetson10100]

Great job James, my pet peeve, brands doing New and Improved when you liked it just like it was, then you don't. lol

[@JamesWelsh]

Omg reformulating already amazing products

[@pickledginger4574]

​@@JamesWelshMISSHA FTE - ffs, 5th generation now?!?

[@laur83]

and then making the “new and improved” product 1000000x the price of the previous version 🫠

[@jetson10100]

@@laur83 right!

[@adelaidestyle6591]

‘New and improved’ meaning “we’ve made this cheaper to produce and want to sell it to you at a higher price” ☕️🐸

[@ElenKarin]

omg, mailing lists are sooooo annoying, it’s always like «sign up for our mailing list and get 5% off on your purchase, you can unsubscribe any time you want!» and then you have to unsubscribe like 10 times and still get bombarded by their christmas offers

[@artworkpending...1940]

I feel like those whole lines based on one ingredient are there to mix and match. Want to include honey in your routine and your current moisturizer just isn't doing it for you? Get the moisturizer. Wishing for a winter toner? Get the honey toner. I like the whole line thing for that reason, it gives me a little more flexibility when I'm looking for an ingredient to fit into my current routine rather than being forced to skip because they only have...like a cleansing balm or something

[@bubblegumcrab]

Things are limited edition because it creates a sense of urgency. They could continue to produce it, but they could also sell out within a week instead of months

[@loztandfound2708]

Oooooooooh the ‘real skin’ thing!! Same as ‘real bodies’ - all skin is real skin, just like all bodies are real bodies. Yes some are in more hydrated, toned, clearer shape than others, but whether the skin is completely clear or textured, it’s a full spectrum, and all of it deserves some loving!

[@mywadi]

I absolutely hate that something that started off being appealing because of the honesty and rawness has now morphed into an insidious money machine. Influencers lying is even just seen as "getting their bag" by some. Capitalism at its finest; it kills any creativity and community.

[@missdenisebee]

YES! Jfc what is the POINT of influencers if we can’t even get honest opinions & photos from them? We might as well just be looking at regular ol ads if we want photoshopped images of the product in action, along with how it’s a gAmEcHaNGeR🤢 I HATE “they’re just getting their bag”-lying is👌🏻if you’re doing it for money. Capitalism really is the reason we as a people can’t have nice things :(

[@neutral.chaotic]

I work for a clothing brand doing the marketing, advertising, and PR. including social media and social media ads, trends, etc. When the Barbie sound "Hi Barbie" blew up my boss was like should we do this using that sound and I said "ABSOLUTELY NOT". 3 weeks later we're seeing ppl on our feed talking about how much they hate that sound (now) and how annoyed they are with that content. It's a VERY fine line to being on it with a trend - or conversely, annoying the shit out of your followers and consumers. lol.

[@denaemichele]

"Water hack...Drink it!" 🤣💀 Happy Petty Friday

[@ashleymoody2441]

I definitely get agitated about 5 influencers sponsoring the same ad in the same day, often I end up skipping the video when I almost never skip a video from my favorite influencers. Such a shame that it seems this is a tactic brands do without informing the creators as well, I'm sure it's disappointing

[@FlawlessImperfectionBeauty]

I agree. It’s a sure sign of paid product being pushed, not enjoyed!

[@july3817]

@@FlawlessImperfectionBeauty especially if they want it to seem like they just found this cool product by accident and all of them tell you a story along the lines of "omg I'm on a trip and I forgot my moisturizer but luckily my friend had (insert product here) so I tried it and omg you guys have to get it it's literally amazing." Like who is going to believe that?

[@softie.girlie]

Adding on to that last one, I really dislike when companies try and force their products to fit whatever sound is trending at the time. They don't even fit the joke half the time, they just use a sound because it's popular and shove their product in there.

[@freiyakd]

i wish you had delved deeper into hi-smile. i’m baffled how they could sell products that don’t actually work as they claim and use models with already white teeth/veneers, and wear lab coats and gloves to look scientific for the ad when they’re just swishing the product in a petri dish. even their latest product like 😵‍💫 it’s an extremely scammish brand.

[@kaysong6181]

I think releasing a bunch of different things (e.g. toners, serums, moisturisers) in the same line gives consumers the option to incorporate it into a step of their skincare routine that suits them. If a brand only releases their green tea thing in a moisturiser, but I already have a moisturiser I love, I'll be less incline to used them. Whereas maybe I would've tried it if it was in a serum :)

[@marinavilela6303]

YES, the "hack" that's just a product that does the thing it's made to do!! This has been a pet peeve of mine for so long!! "Hack" has become one of those words that simply has absolutely no meaning anymore, people call anything a hack!

[@msellenandrea]

I actually declined a sponsorship on my art instagram because I had been seeing ads for them on everyones stories and it was just too much. I also told them this haha. They took it well, luckily

[@JamesWelsh]

Yeah I’ve done this with a few brands too. Like…do they really need us to do more posts when their product is already everywhere?!

[@msellenandrea]

@@JamesWelsh yeah and when it's a service or website and not like a huge launch, spreading it out a bit would be beneficial!

[@FlawlessImperfectionBeauty]

That’s great, and I’m sure your followers will respect you and trust your reviews too!😊

[@LydiaKrow]

Love that you are talking about "unfiltered skin" rather than "real skin." Just like referring to overweight women as "real women" I have never been a fad of using words to create a preference for one thing in opposition of another. Just use words to tell the truth. Also, I remember seeing something about limited edition and the origins of this sell tactic going way back, but becoming more used in visual media in the 60s. Companies would brand it as "limited edition" and then bring it back within 6 months as "back by popular demand." Biggest scam ever. I do not buy limited editions.

[@robeesroom]

I love a petty James friday video!🤓

[@aishaallahou5029]

I think the limited edition concept from a marketing point of view is to get people to buy it until it sells out, tapping into the consumer's fear of missing out. Brands don't want stock sitting on their shelves so if they just produce multiple lines of limited edition products throughout the year they have a higher chance of product turnover/consistent profits. It's the same with McDonalds for example they always get more sales when they collaborate with K-pop artists or musicians.

[@FlawlessImperfectionBeauty]

Remember when MAC used to have the best limited collections? They were great products and super fun packaging! Now companies all just put out the same stuff, all poor quality redos and expensive. I can’t remember the last time I saw an exciting release. 😅

[@Stacey24101]

Happy Friday, James! I think limited edition is a sales tactic, in that because people think a product won’t be available they’ll rush to buy it. 💓💜💓💜💓💜💓💜

[@mirandacoulter888]

Girl Scout cookies and McDonald’s McRib have been taking advantage of this for years!

[@Stacey24101]

@@mirandacoulter888 I know right!

[@prinxess4472]

the same instant "OOoooohhhhh My God." reaction like you hear it so often from so many people that it doesn't sound genuine anymore at all.

[@cassieamberwellness]

Oh my gosh I LOVE your comments about the real skin thing. Sometimes I feel like posting a no makeup no filter picture to IG to remind everyone to do it sometimes and what’s natural and real. Then worry I’ll get hate because I don’t have a ‘reason’ to post it because I don’t have acne or breakouts etc.. So it’s hard to find the voice or the in-between 🤔

[@readbycandle7489]

“….not Michael from Finance”😂. Michael did not get his degree for these shenanigans. Free Michael 🙌

[@Kaizassin]

I understand limited edition if it's a collaboration. It might have to do with the contract between the companies, that it doesn't last infinitely. It may be more difficult to have a lasting collaboration depending on what the different parties agrees on

[@cupcake9339]

I feel like limited edition is mostly used to cause you to buy the product quickly when it lauches. You might wait to buy a product if you can buy it anytime. Also i think FOMO.

[@ophelia6707]

I worked in media for 7yrs and the shock of sales and clients when I told them "no" never got old! It was always either the idea didn't align with our brand/personalities or it was unmanageable. I always presented a solution, the only time I ever said a flat out "no" was when clients wanted to control the content because that's an absolute no-go. Content is king and the creator should always control what's published, never the client! Don't be a sell out!

[@Waz00128]

I kind of like collections that are all based on one ingredient because as a consumer I’m not looking to replace my whole routine, probably just one step. So this makes it helpful to have one of each thing to chose from depending on what I want to replace.

[@13realmusic]

I got this amazing Pat McGrath x Bridgerton lipstick that I love but now I’m sad because it was a limited edition item.

[@laur83]

i feel that. have such a love/hate relationship with limited edition makeup because it’s exciting for me and gives that dopamine rush. but i know it’s a marketing tactic that i’m falling for. and the disappointment at loving something while knowing you’re probably not going to be able to get it again.

[@weloveyouMs.Hannigan]

I love that you and your brother have the same little giggle... it's one of my favorite parts of the videos you guys make.

[@GamerGal30]

This is my personal account but I do have an entire makeup page and the worst brand experience I ever had was that I was starting the process to work with a brand who was looking for more poc ( I’m mixed, half Hispanic half black) and they 100% dropped me because they said I wasn’t dark enough and that I was mixed and didn’t count as being a person of color. That was the first time I’ve had a terrible experience and unfortunately a racial one.

[@july3817]

Damn so much for being inclusive I guess. Especially because being half hispanic and half black probably also could use more representation.

[@nicoleparker7853]

I know within the nail world collections that were connected with known characters/movies or anything like that only had the license for a few years usually. So this meant they were “limited” due to the fact they wouldn’t be allowed to produce them again after that license ran out, you sometimes see them relaunched down the line under different names. May be the same for make up that does this, but not really skin care 🤔

[@KatjeKat86]

I know sometimes brands do the whole limited edition thing as a way of testing the waters. But it also could be because it makes it easier for brands to cycle through different colors, sense and flavors that usually only sell well during certain times of the year. Another reason why it happens is that they can contract a batch from a specific lab and they don't have to worry about being able to order it again if it's limited edition.

[@rachelgilbert3164]

SimplyNailogical explained the “limited edition” reasons of her collaboration with Julien Solomita in one of her videos . It has more to do with a contract between the two entities for branding and intellectual property reasons, not because of scarcity of pigments or because they want to make more money with the limited supply. She explains it really well and transparently, I can’t do her explanation justice in this tiny comment. 😊

[@nadiahassan5307]

Mailing lists are only good for 1. Informing you when sales are happening and/or discount codes 2. Back in stock, where Sephora where I am is quite useless at.

[@ladylandlubber499]

The only time I like being apart of a mailing list is for very specific expensive brands for when they go on sale. The sort that I don't look at unless they're on sale. Then please, please notify me when I can possibly afford something XD....I don't follow a lot of shops on social media so yeah... emails are kinda great for that but only that and only for like 3 brands

[@ezura4760]

Limited Edition comes from hunger marketing strategies. When the amount available is limited people will go crazy to get it no matter what price or what mither they must face.

[@AKbaby89]

The thing that I hate, is how brands don't offer an opt out for mothers day promotions. I had a miscarriage and had to have a hysterectomy when I was 25, so I don't have kids. I'm also disabled so I'm not able to adopt as it is now. I actually unsubscribed to multiple brands, and before doing so I reached out to see if I could just not get all the mothers day emails, and they all said they don't have that option so I had to just unsub. Truly Beauty did actually apologize and showed some empathy, but the other brands I reached out to were honestly a bit rude about it. Idk, it just made me look at those brands differently🤷‍♀️

[@charsol2389]

Not beauty related but some brands do. I’m on the mailing list for BHF so I know when events are happening etc and they very nicely sent a warning out just before Father’s Day in case you wanted to opt out of related mails. I thought it was very nice of them to give the warning.

[@AKbaby89]

@@charsol2389 well that's good! What's BHF?

[@charsol2389]

@@AKbaby89 British Heart Foundation, not at all beauty related but it’s nice that they think about it. I wish more companies would.

[@daydreamerz]

Hate to be insensitive, but are you actually suggesting companies tailor holiday marketing to suit each person's feelings? How does that make sense? There are thousands of holidays that are sure to trigger someone.

[@shortcake66]

@@daydreamerzThey’re obviously not suggesting that. But these particular two- Father’s Day and Mother’s Day- can be difficult for people who’ve lost parents or children, and if you consider that everyone who dies was someone’s child and/or parent you’ll realise how many people could be affected. I’ve had several organisations offer the option to opt out of these- it’s not that hard.

[@jennamenzies3652]

I think brands create whole lines using one 'hero' product to appease the masses. One person may want the serum, but another may prefer the cleanser or moisturiser. I think it really depends on what people have established in their routine already.

[@louiseerbslisbjerg7854]

Thank you for talking about "real" skin. I've had fairly clesr skin my entire lufe. I'm 43 and have lines and freggles but I never had huge outbreaks or acne. A few around period time and early prehnancy - other than that, my skin is clear, bordering on sensitive. I've never had enhancements. No fillers, botix etc. It's just clear. And it's real skin as-well.

[@kg6109]

Mailing lists are out of control

[@JamesWelsh]

It’s too much. It’s the reason why I have like 300 unread emails

[@LauraLVTGW]

"No." Is a complete sentence. It took me forever to learn this. No explanation is necessary. Love your videos!!! Your knowledge, willingness to share and genuine respect for your followers is so incredibly wonderful. Many blessings!💖💖💖

[@jenju4854]

When i see large amount of influencers promoting the same products en mass, it makes me not want to buy it. Like makeup for instance. Itll just turn me off on the brand.

[@CowGirlKat8691]

Your skin is looking so snatched James!!

[@appetitefordeconstruction]

That "real skin" thing is also relevant to "real bodies". Every body shape is "real". Such a frustrating term.

[@donovanberes]

I actually got to try the hismile and it works because of color theory. It’s the same concept as that purple shampoo to make blonde hair less brassy

[@alisueblogs9029]

Limited edition for collaborations makes sense. If someone has one collaboration out it will very often prevent them from working with someone else because it creates a conflict of interests. But brands could still do the product with a limited edition packaging then change it and add it to their core line - as long as they are clear at the start that it's the packaging not the product that's limited edition.

[@feelthejoy]

Omg that fake TikTok comment reply setup is so cringe. One of the many reasons I really can’t stand TikTok. I’ll stick to KZbin and Insta thankyouverymuch! 😂

[@Mayi247]

“ are you camping ?? “ lol 😂😂😂I love you James

[@prairievibes]

With limited addition stuff, if it’s in collaboration with someone, (BTS from the example you used) it’s typically “you’ll get a one time pay out of y for us running x amount of units.” So ‘just continuing to sell it’ doesn’t work in that case, as well as takes away from the ‘special’ factor of collaborations. I agree with the every day limited edition releases though that don’t have another person or entities name attached to it.

[@ella4frell]

The limited edition stuff, as a far as marketing goes, is based on the idea that scarcity pushes sales. If people feel like this product will go away soon, they’re more likely to buy it (and maybe even extra) A lot of brands are pushing pre-sale purchases of limited items where it’s more money just to reserve a product that will ship to you weeks/months later. I think of it similarly to the whole Kylie cosmetics fiasco where they were accused of intentionally having very slow stock so that they were always selling out.

[@jangminoona]

The laneige was actually the other way around, they first had the grape lip mask and then used the same scent for the BTS collab and called it gummy bear. Btw the other limited BTS collabs, butter, peach ice tea and sweet candy are also really nice 😊💜

[@natsl3049]

Brands who come up with 1000 eye creams in their collection.. ie: Kiehl's 🥴🥴

[@nancymccormick7567]

I agree I don’t like limited edition ads. I hesitate to purchase them because what if I love them and can’t get them again

[@barehope]

Your skin is flawless. James you look fantastic

[@mignonalverson2475]

What annoys me: 1.) A fng Dyson hair tool for $499.00. It’s like “bruh, are you fng kidding me?” 🙄🛑

[@vanessavandinha]

The thing with "real skin" is so spot on! I think we could also extend that to "real body". No, I don't eat only a leaf of lettuce a day to be skinny...I just am, it's genetics, and my body is real too...there shouldn't be any standards and demands for it, sure, but it is most definitely real and it most definitely needs it's french fries!

[@orangewhatorange]

simplynailogical mentioned in one of her podcasts that sometimes limited editions are necessary to keep stock moving b/c some colors are only popular seasonally, langine had a peppermint lip mask the only release in the winter for example

[@NeveenAllatif]

this is a common one...when brands don't hold themselves accountable when shit goes wrong OR cant take criticism really well like if someone complains about a product in their comments and so they start deleting the negative comments to make themselves look "perfect" instead of directly addressing the problems or directly responding to the bad comments and holding themselves accountable lmao. i hate when their direct response approach when they fuck up real bad is making a simple apology post instead of making a video where the brand owner/team are apologizing in front of the camera and explain how they're gonna do things right/how things went wrong and sympathize with customers. seeing someone's true emotions and tones makes consumers respect that brand/person even more rather than hiding behind a post. i think you should talk about this in your next video because this is very common in the beauty world

[@sasandbernard7862]

I honestly don’t mind the “making a whole line based on one ingredient” thing. We’re not all skinfluencers, so nobody’s forcing you to use the whole line, you can just pick the one you want. I actually like this because most brands just tend to launch serums, but I prefer toners. That way I can just grab the toner and be done.

[@GraceCleo]

my biggest pet peeve is when i unsubscribe from a mailing list from a big brand and they tell me to allow for 1-2 weeks for my request to "process" 🙄🙄i know you dont need processing time for that when youre making 5 billion dollars every year and have every resource at your disposal. i always get on customer service and have them remove me immediately. and guess what? they can always do it.

[@georgiajumeaux6490]

The hack thing drives me crazy! 'hack' is such an overly used word, it drives me mad!

[@zoep1268]

limited edition beauty drives me bonkers! i got my ring resized at kay and they got my email for estimates on when my ring would be ready and they just kept sending me emails for their VIP program! and they wouldn't STOP with mothers day emails! "real skin" meaning only blemishes also drives me crazy because ALL skin is real and people with different skin conditions shouldn't be left out

[@tiffanymoton704]

i just complained to glossier a few days ago that every single thing they come out with is limited edition, and all i ever see in their comments are people begging for some product or another to be brought back. so frustrating for exactly the reason you gave, why would i want to buy something that i might like and want to make a permanent part of my routine only for it to be long gone by the time i finish the bottle. so silly, but it definitely is to create fomo.

[@mjgsuperincredible382]

"why does it have to be limited?" Literally!

[@adafihj6439]

Me coming running 47sec after its posted so i dont get called out again 😂😂😂😂

[@jojomarch]

lol me too I'm never this early

[@JamesWelsh]

LOOOL sorry I had to call you out so publicly 😌

[@JamesWelsh]

I can rest easy now 😌

[@adafihj6439]

​@@jojomarchlmao we will never be late again

[@adafihj6439]

​@@JamesWelshlol it's fine I had a good laugh

[@youtubeangela]

I hate to admit I have probably wasted thousands of dollars in my teens/early 20s on limited edition crap. The marketing worked so well on me, and so many things ended up in the bin after sitting around for ages :( Now I won't even go near anything limited edition cause like you said, especially with skincare, what if I like it?! I can never buy it again. I only ever buy limited edition packaging or sizing of things :)

[@autieglow]

I want to make a t-shirt that says "Stay Anominous" - that was so cute

[@normalpeopleboreme]

Not so much now, but I used to do a lot of things outside just during my day to day if the weather was okay. Idk about skincare but I’ve certainly done my makeup outside, not on film.

[@laur83]

i don’t think it’s inherently a bad thing if a brand follows up and asks why you don’t wish to work with them, as they might be looking for anything constructive to use in future to improve their brand, products, communications etc. but they must understand that no means no and not all influencers are going to jump at working with every brand.

[@TNa-cp3bn]

"Michael from finance" 😂 I completely agree 😂😂

[@Fiobo823]

The amount of ads I see where the brand has decided to pretend the person plugging their product is an influencer. They always start with a Hey guys!!!! It's so obviously fake, you'll never see that person again, and honestly, it makes me not buy the sodding product because the brand pissed me right off by doing it :D

[@richardwright9292]

HACK: achieve that 'real skin' blackhead effect by applying your skincare outside where all the midges are

[@cristinaiswatching]

“How does it compare to other brands?” Give that person a raise!

[@Azira_Amane]

"create a line based on one ingredient" I'm From: *visibly shaking* 😂😂

[@LouisSaver2012]

I think limited edition makeup is okay maybe because it's a collab, or holiday product, especially with indie brands who are limited on stock space. With skincare it's also okay if it's in a distinctive packaging or flavors, or they want to test the water before releasing a totally new product variation.

[@stephanieobrien7504]

You ranting about an all honey line while I’m applying a honey 🍯 mask (but as the only thing that will have it in my routine) 😂

[@Ashter9]

I agree on the emailing. I really don’t care for it unless they have the option to email me when something I want will be back in stock.

[@NighttimeBird]

I ranted about “real skin” last week. Thanks for that!

[@kristenball442]

I heard someone say they have a morning hack for their redness by using a green color corrector. Girl.

[@UnpurrfectRobyn]

Ugh! I swear that I can visit a website ONE TIME and then I get emails from them! Like how did you get my email address?!?! It's ridiculous! I'm in the US so I'm not even sure we have a law that keeps this from happening...

[@carolinelertoria5838]

I'm curious about the thinking behind sponsorships all going out at the same time as surely as a brand the benefit of spacing them out would be regularly reminding people of the products over a longer period of time and staying relevant rather than dumping all at once and people being sick of seeing it? Mysteries!

[@astridarideout1864]

my only guess is that it maybe has to do with managing the brand's relationships with the influencers? like the brand is worried that the influencers asked to do the promotion later on will feel like they're not being treated fairly and aren't as "important" as the ones asked earlier

[@JamesWelsh]

I did think this but then I was also like….I don’t think I’d notice when other influencers were posting their ads? 🤔 I get if it’s a brand new product and you want to talk about it the day it’s out though! I’d be pissed lol

[@TheAlxXxandRuh]

To be fair to the brands, them asking for additional feedback is going to help them. Influencers are unique in the way they review sooo many products so getting your feedback is very valuable. At the end of the day, they're businesses. If they just left everyone alone and didn't get feedback, and had poorly performing products or a line with only one good product, they likely won't be around too much longer.

[@morganwalker3112]

I appreciate ingredient specific lines because maybe the serum doesnt work on my skin but the toner will etc.

[@mistywjd]

You crack me up, i literally love you!😂

[@kassiek6896]

There’s an athletic wear brand that ALWAYS resubscribes me when I purchase from their site. I have to unsubscribe every single time I buy something. They’re the type of company that sends an ad Every. Single. Day.