VIRAL HIGH-END MAKEUP *YOU* HATED!

[@JenPhelps]

**UPDATES** I wasn't happy with the way any the foundation and powder looked throughout the day. They looked a bit heavy and accentuated texture/fine lines. The Better Than Sex mascara left HUGE black smudges under my eyes by the end of the day...I had forgotten how much I dislike that formula. The Huda shadows stayed on great over the NYX glitter primer! The Dior blush did fade considerably by the end of the night as well.

[@R.L.Maverick]

I thought it was very classy how you went about explaining why you do your brows the way you do. You could’ve just said choice words but instead you chose to show it in the light of a teachable moment to the critical person. Patience of a Saint, lol. Bravo Jen!!!

[@corrinawalker5553]

The Dior Powder No Powder hard panned like that blush as well.

[@michellecaudill7936]

I love all of your videos, but when you talk about comments that people make that are not positive towards you, I find my mama clause want to come out to defend you! I love all of your videos. I think your eyebrows are just fine. They’re beautiful you’re gorgeous you’re helpful there’s not a darn thing about you. I don’t appreciate and adore so again I don’t like when people make negative comments about you that upsets me very much. Have a blessed day Jen thank you for all you do. You are greatly appreciated from this old gal. I adore you my girls while they’re young women watch you and my oldest granddaughter I got her watching you also and she’s 17 will be 18 we just all and love and adore your channel 2 thumbs up and a click around. Oh, that statement dates me

[@20thcenturyrelic]

Wow. I'm SO surprised you had bad results from Better Than Sex. In the Chocolate color, it's the best mascara I've ever used, in more than 30 years of daily mascara use. It doesn't smudge and barely flakes - maybe just a couple of flecks in the course of the day, if that. Is it possible that the Black and the Chocolate have different formulas? Seems unlikely, so I remain confused as to why we had such different experiences. The only thing I don't like about BTS is that I had trouble putting it on my lower lashes because of the shape of the brush. It took some practice to learn how to maneuver it. Re Shape Tape, I've seen a lot of recommendations of it, but I'll never try it because of the fragrance. I have dry, sensitive skin, so I avoid fragrance. And I REALLY don't want anything with fragrance around my eyes!

[@20thcenturyrelic]

@@R.L.Maverick Strongly agree. I think we all have to understand that there are different schools of thought, and different preferences, with makeup. Some things work for some people, and other things work for others. For example, "do your eyes first" vs. "do your face first." I prefer to do my face first so that I can apply foundation and concealer under my eyes without messing up my eye liner. Knowing me, if I did my eyes without liner, and then my face, I'd forget to put on liner. Or "always curl your lashes." I've tried it, and it makes no difference in how my lashes look, so I don't do it. Or "use bronzer to warm your face." I'm extremely pale with pink undertones, so I think it would look pretty stupid to "warm" my face. If other people feel differently, go for it! I'm also not a fan of shiny products, or putting lots of highlighter on my face. Again, YMMV.

[@simplythebestgirl]

I'm sorry that you've gotten so many negative comments, Jen. You're such a sweet person. 💗🌺💗

[@LisaMarlene.]

I don’t understand some people, it’s way easier to be kind. It just shows how unhappy some people really are in their lives. Happy people are kind.

[@prettykiwikawaii1995]

And I hate when people bully you because something doesn’t work😩 then they will drag you and get other people to gain up on you. I’m glad you guys and this channel isn’t like that.

[@simplythebestgirl]

I agree!

[@lynettefinnigan9540]

There's always a negative Nellie in every crowd!!

[@simplythebestgirl]

@@lynettefinnigan9540 True! No matter how nice someone is, there's always somebody waiting to be mean. 😭

[@imjustanasshlesometimes3488]

I got Rose Quartz for mother's day this past year from my husband. That started my love for Huda's eyeshadow formulas. No one makes texture shades like her. I've accumulated a lot of her smaller palettes and managed to get Mercury Retrograde. I can't wait for Pretty Grunge. Love your videos, Jen. I'm sorry you get such nasty comments. You seem like a genuinely amazing person. I recently lost my mom, and when I can't sleep at night, I'll binge your older videos. I've discovered such amazing products from you. Thank you for all you do. Lots of love, Klarissa

[@BlingyBea]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom.🙏🏻❤️

[@jacjorjac1]

I agree, brow setting first, let it dry then pencil in otherwise it will remove the fill in if you set after. Thanks to you xx

[@LisaMarlene.]

That is why I set mine first,

[@diananguyen4139]

😂 Jen, I do my brows the same order! But it started out as a way to avoid staining my brow gel w brown pigment, which was a consequence of filling them in first. I totally agree-- there are no rules to makeup, and it's always better to cater to our own features to accentuate things about ourselves that we like!

[@prettykiwikawaii1995]

Diana, I have werewolf brows and still have to fill them too match my hair ( my hair shifts to jet black to a brown black ) but I can’t over do them or they will look like two 🐛🐛 Someone in Walmart the other day said “Why she didn’t arch her brows” Wasn’t nothing wrong with them 🤣

[@20thcenturyrelic]

A couple of years ago, I started using a wax pencil on my brows and then some eye shadow or pencil, and then a clear brow gel. This works much better for me because there's something for the color to grab onto! My skin is very dry, which may be a factor. Or may not. I tried the Anastasia brow gel, in several colors, but I just couldn't get it to look reasonably natural. Somehow it just looked too dramatic, which isn't my thing. Thank goodness for the travel sizes! I didn't spend a lot of money trying it.

[@jenniferoneill8040]

I so agree with your philosophy, that what works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for another and there is no “right way“ or “wrong way” to do things. You have such a nice way about you, Jen. You always stay positive. 😊

[@christinamoller4342]

You judge products, you don't slam them. That's why brands listen to you.

[@gardenia3044]

Why is it you think brands are listening to anything an amateur says?

[@princesaa__]

MAKEUP. IS. NOT. ONE. SIZE. FITS. ALL. GOT IT?? Meaning that Jen isn’t slamming these products. One doesn’t have to be MUA to know this (I should know, I studied to become a certified MUA). @christinamoller4342

[@cfil7970]

Love this series, especially how you go in depth in why people hate these product, then to demonstrate maybe giving it a second chance. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@R.L.Maverick]

Yes!!! It’s a fun series!

[@stilianidimouli211]

I really love the concealer,named shape tape. I use it every day 😊. Very nice video 😊❤. Love from Greece ❤️🙂. Today, I take off my job, so I am enjoying to watch your video with my coffee 😊. Have a great day/ night ☺️💕.

[@NusratJahanAntoraa]

what makes u my most favourite youtuber is this---u never give same opinion about the viral products everyone praises but point out nitty-gritty details that people do not mention...thank you!

[@CarlaCashOutLoud]

I have to agree about the Laura Mercier powder. Hated it! Made me look way older and wrinkly. I'm also not a fan of any Laura Geller products. I'm so sorry you ever got negative comments. You don't deserve that. No one does. I got made fun of terribly on my channel, too. You are lovely and oh so charming. Great video, Jen! - xx, Carla

[@tedoymisojos]

What powder do you like for setting? I often use Laura mercier Ultra Blur, and it works fine; i always use setting spray afterwards though. Im curious.

[@mariannelemke3591]

Hi Carla. Just want you to know I really miss your channel. You were so real with your advice.

[@Alice-fr1ef]

Hi Jen, people need to understand that makeup is not a one size fit all thing. I can see what the powder is doing and I could see the lines on your forehead. The eyeshadow is so beautiful and I love the look that you created with these most hated products. Great job, thanks alot for a very good video Jen. I always love your videos.🥰❤💗💞💯✌🌹🥀🌺🌸💐💐

[@poetrychick1275]

Jen, you are my favorite you tuber! I came over from your blog, when you started this channel. I played your videos for hours to help you monetize. I love your honesty and value your opinion so much. Thank you! ❤🎉😊

[@JenPhelps]

Wow thank you so much for being here all this time, that's amazing!! 🥰🥰❤️❤️

[@luisacerrato331]

Tarte came out with a mousterizing formula with I love. I am older and this one works great.

[@LenaSheppard]

This was so interesting. Even though a product doesn't perform well, the way you talk about it & describe it so nicely still makes me want it. I'm so very thankful that you're here !

[@JanaSiratranont]

Jen I have to say you are blooming! Even before you started putting on your eyeshadow, you looked so good with just the foundation, powder and the paint pot! You look so good even after the make-up. These makeup worked well on you!

[@esmeraldacucuzza7134]

I loved tarts shape tape for my eyeshadow base!

[@feliciatierney2265]

I really want to expand a little on what you said about there being no rules to makeup. I was a working makeup artist for many years as was my "surrogate" mom who trained me and one of the first lessons I learned is that you don't treat every face the same way. We are all different and it's about figuring out what works best for that particular person. I think the same goes for products...what works for one person and might be their "holy grail" may be an absolute fail for the next person. I think the idea of "influencers" is wonderful and I enjoy watching makeup videos, and I have definitely been influenced to buy certain products based on recommendations but I still think it's important to go out and test products (when you can) before buying them or try to get a sample (when possible) especially when you're considering making an investment in high end products.

[@HerGreyness]

I agree with your assessment/ what I found in the many decades of working with creative teams, manufacturers and companies - I can really relate to people as far as total confusion of this industry. They don’t really know what they want and are hungry for guidance. Thus influencers seem to be our new middle man.

[@adlih]

Well said 👏

[@hardshell9236]

Totally agree!

[@sheenatran2600]

Hi Jen ! I don’t understand why some people are so meant to you. I am always looking for your video to come out and rewatch again for your honest review , thank you for your time and dedication to dig deeper and come pair product sending love and light to you ❤

[@kareneddy2238]

I love that our coloring is very similar. So easy to understand why you pick your colors.

[@WendyandBradPitt]

I'm surprised the most hated eyeshadow wasn't Too Faced. I love Huda Beauty eyeshadows. I feel like her color stories and textures are so interesting.

[@prettykiwikawaii1995]

Ooo or ABH formula I was shocked when they said Huda

[@raca001]

Or Natasha Denona. That stuff creases like crazy within an hour. Huda lasts all day long.

[@Olivia-bl8ez]

agreed. Love the retrograde palette specifically. Too Faced reminds me of the same quality eye shadow I would buy from CVS as a middle schooler only way more expensive

[@krissymc7085]

I never buy Too Faced Holiday shadows...they suckkkkk!!!!!

[@cherylbenham4588]

Lash Princess is the mascara that makes me look like a panda, i HATE it. I cant figure out y so many love it.

[@JenPhelps]

That was in last week's version of this video. 🥰

[@lilnikki3233]

I’d love to see a video on discontinued favorites and alternatives you can still purchase. Elf had an HD concealer that was AMAZING. I think it’s a dupe for Dior forever skin correct they haven’t had it since 2021 - maybe before it’s time but it would be insanely viral if still available. Ok rant over hahahahaha.

[@mandiwolfe6631]

Still haven't found anything as good as the Physician's Formula The Healthy Foundation. Can't believe they discontinued it when everyone loved it. I'm down to my last bottle from my stash and scraping the sides.

[@lilnikki3233]

@@mandiwolfe6631 OMG YES!! Try still carry it at my Walmart but I’m scared to buy it because I’m convinced it must be expired. Another product that would be insanely popular if it was still available. Hope you’re having a beautiful Sunday

[@prettykiwikawaii1995]

@@mandiwolfe6631 🤣💀 I stop using it just to save it!

[@BlingyBea]

My brows grow just like yours, sideways and down, I’ll have to try your technique cause they look so good and natural.❤

[@eligefashion]

I may be an outlier in my opinion but I LOVE how the Dior Rosy Glow blush looks on you 😍

[@katemiller7874]

Dior blushes are beautiful.

[@jnmrz72]

I started doing my brows your way after watching one of your videos and my brows look so much better

[@jessicalynn8746]

I use the same Mac pot and the nyx glitter glue, I swear by them both and would never change a thing. My eyeshadows last all day long with both

[@Future-zx9ts]

Same! Love them both.

[@marylove909]

I am so buying that Grunge palette. It will be my first purchase from Huda. I'm already excited about it

[@xyz0000xyz1]

Hi! I agree on the brow part, I do the same way my eyebrows and they always look snatched!

[@jessi5401]

I don’t consider Hollywood Flawless Filter as a primer at all, for me it’s an unbeatable product for a natural looking highlight. I only use it on targeted areas. I don’t find it thick, weird textured, or sparkly at all. My skin is dry and it never accentuates anything unflattering. I found the ELF dupe to have odd shades and a less dry skin friendly formula, and just overall isn’t the same type of product IMO. I also tried Auric Glow Lust and while the packaging and color of the product were STUNNING, it broke me out in painful, horrifying cystic acne literally 100% of the time I’d use it. I am certain it was the Auric causing the breakouts. HFF is the best of the bunch IMO.

[@prettykiwikawaii1995]

Jess, my skin is already Edward from Twilight. It made me have pregnancy glow and people thought I had filter on. Had no problems with it but the pregnancy part which I don’t have any🤣 So I say that’s for someone who has dull skin concerns. I have the one from elf as well. Same thing but I’m cool with it and it doesn’t add texture or anything

[@CrownMooseCostumes]

I love how honest this video is. It doesn't matter how many sets Too Faced tried to sell, they can't convince me Better than Sex is a good mascara.

[@lauriesudduth8568]

I think my biggest regret buying a product is the Cle De Peau concealer. After paying a ridiculous amount I was so disappointed. The coverage was pretty good but it showed fine lines I didn't know I even had. I'm not saying it is a bad concealer but just did not work for me.

[@katherinekelly9689]

Hi Jen, thank you for doing this wonderful video, i agree with you ,eyebrows are different on everyone,& how someone does their brows is unique to that person, Jen I’m glad you said NO ! This is how I do my brows (you go girl). I love your eyeshadow in this video makes your eyes really pop. Love Katherine xoxo

[@angelat1839]

I love Huda eyeshadows! I use a Mac paint pot primer on eyelid then just place eyeshadow on top. I never have had a problem with any of her eye shadows fading on me. The colors look just as good when I take them off as they did when I put them on. I have hooded eyes and oily skin. I love her formula and the variety of her shadows.

[@pame8872]

The color of your sweatshirt makes your eye color stand out so beautifully! If I were you, I would find every piece of clothing I could in that color!

[@mochacola72]

I can't make Charlotte T products work for me. I love the setting spray though. I'm still pretty new to makeup so I'm still obsessed 😮. So I really look forward to your videos. I've spent way too much money this month...and looking forward to spending more.

[@jasmineloves2144]

Me too. So every makeup that comes out from a brand I like and use I buy. I'm obsessed but alot didn't work out this year so alot got returned. Currently I'm on a lip buying craze

[@marielle7505]

Hype is a tricky thing. I understand brands want their products to be noticed and talked about. But when the hype grows, the expectations grow, too. Going in with very, very high expectations is a guarantee for disappointment. And I agree, this can make you feel like you are doing something wrong, or that you just don't get it. I fell for it too sometimes. I bought three different shades of the L'oreal infallible foundation before finally realising I don't like it. And that's totally fine.

[@jo4vt]

0:11 Oooh, that eye look is beautiful. The colors you used are gorgeous on you.

[@mollee_llama]

I do my brows exactly the way you do and it absolutely works the best for me.

[@prettykiwikawaii1995]

14:01 nothing wrong with your brows Jen! I have thick & full brows they connect.. grows weird & messy. Your brows are beautiful.

[@sharil3645]

Thank you for giving us some tricks to try to make some products we didn't initially like to get to possibly work for us.

[@laura10777]

I just purchased the NYX glitter primer based on your recommendation. Can’t wait to try it! I have one Huda palette and also like it a lot. I agree with the comments on the Laura Mercier powder. It was very underwhelming to me and I hate that it doesn’t have a sifter cap/lid.

[@neneg.4264]

Jen, I'm sorry that ppl like spreading negativity over something that should be enjoyable and fun like makeup, ignore the haters and just keep being you, I love your content but mostly, I love your personality, pls never change... hugzzz 💜

[@nicoledidyk2669]

I've always done my brows that way! Brush and shape first, then fill. Team No Rules!

[@jayg3242]

No Jen you're totally right! If I fill them in first the spoolie for the gel just erases the pencil! Gel first fill in gaps 2nd! And it's much quicker

[@ambergerhelper7852]

But your skin is so beautiful, of course complexion products look great on you! 🥰

[@SugarBooger10]

You're genius about the brow method. I started doing this but stopped because I failed to let the gel dry before using the pencil. I'll try this tomorrow 😊

[@Chelbsn]

I loved this video and your drugstore version. I can always count on you to be 100%. I have been subscribed for years and your channel has become one of my very favorites on the entire KZbin platform. Unrelated, I love lip stains that don't dry out the lips, probably because it's relatively lazy makeup that I can add a gloss on top of quickly, usually without losing color. Do you have any lipstains that you have tried and love?

[@JenPhelps]

Lately I've been enjoying the Kaja ones (that come as a little keychain!).

[@Chelbsn]

@dizzieblonde thank you! I will check them out😊

[@Chelbsn]

@@JenPhelps thank you! I'll check those out too!😊

[@lauraharding6181]

Jen I’d like to thank you so much for the eyebrow tip. It worked great for me.

[@JenPhelps]

Yay!! I think it's so much easier...and faster too!

[@jilljohnson251]

Great video idea. I've had 2 Bobbi Brown eyeshadow palettes. I was SO excited. Such beautiful neutral colors. ZERO payoff. The same thing with the next BB palette. So disappointing 😢

[@JenPhelps]

I agree! I'm not a fan of her eyeshadows either!

[@sydt7104]

I have yet to hear anything good about the performance or even the look of Bobbi Brown eyeshadows. Universally hated. The single shadows I have heard good things about, but I'm not gunna risk it.

[@jilljohnson251]

I loved the BB aesthetic...mature (no Bart Simpson collab lol), sophisticated, not overly fussy, and high quality. I have since gone cruelty free, but I still look longingly at her (rare) new releases...

[@Future-zx9ts]

@@sydt7104I definitely think the singles have better pay-off, but I haven’t used her shadows in some time. I just recall having many of her palettes (they were okay) and the few singles I bought were very different quality, IMO.

[@danettebarnhouse2603]

I think your brows are always looking fabulous!

[@mariannelemke3591]

Hey Jen. Really informative video, as yours usually are. Thank you.

[@Genevieve-ni5el]

I love the flower dupes to the Tarte glosses. They have the same packaging, same formula, but way less money and I prefer the formula a lil more

[@vickiweddermann9181]

I saw the way your brows went from not so good to really pretty and natural. So I tried it and I can't stop! It was the easiest and best shape and color! As an older lady, my brows are sparse, and some are gray. So, by adding the clear gel or my favorite nyx thick it, then a pencil...girl, I can't even!!! Thank you so much.

[@JenPhelps]

Aww yay!! I'm so glad it worked for you too!

[@bekkyholmes2876]

Such a fun video! I agree with quite a few of these, but people will have to pry my Huda palettes out of my cold, dead fingers! I love them so much!😂

[@katwithak8490]

I love Thrive’s tubing mascara as well, it’s my favorite!! ✌🏻❤️

[@WildeBookGarden]

YES to there being no rules for makeup!! it took me ages to realize that maybe I don't completely suck at eyeliner, maybe I was just trying to replicate KZbin techniques that absolutely would not work on my eye shape

[@jennyjatkola7094]

I LOVED the brow discussion! I cannot believe someone even cares how you do your brows. It's funny & sad. Jen, you have what seems to me to be a successful yt channel. It's yours which means you can do what you like. I appreciate your hard work in putting content out for me & 165k others.Thank you. And thanks to your family too bc they help make it happen too.❤

[@jenniferw392]

Thank you for explaining your brow process! I have similar issues filling in my overplucked brows without making them look overdone, so I always appreciate different perspectives.

[@whoathatsanicememe3093]

I think my biggest high end disappointment was the LM powder that I bought because everyone said it was THE best powder. I ended up looking about 20 years older than what I experience with my wnw powder. I had wrinkles come out that I didn't even know I had 😂😂

[@heavaforeva]

Oh I love that Laura mercier powder..its light and doesn't feel cakey on my dryer skin..funny how different product work for different people

[@jenaiafarah7341]

Same here! Did not work for me at all.

[@onlytruth247]

Which Laura Mercier powder are you meaning? I was influenced by Emily to get the talc free pink lid one & have only used it once & thought I liked it?

[@whoathatsanicememe3093]

@@onlytruth247 the original version. I have tried the one that Emily Noel likes too and that one wasn't as bad... but still a little too dry for me.

[@Persefone94]

It’s the only one that lasts for me.

[@laur83]

love this video series. please do more! ❤ trust your reviews 100%. edit: as an oily girl, i adore the laura mercier powder. it’s smoothing and mattifying and still allows my oils to come through hours later. however, i wouldn’t put it under my eyes 😂

[@emilycline9985]

Fellow oily gal here, and I too absolutely love the Laura Mercier setting powder! It is my daily holy grail, doesn't look cakey on me even though I have a lot of texture, and it keeps my oils in check (as much as any powder can). However, I don't put it under my eyes, either. I'm 39 and I don't have a ton of fine lines under my eyes, but I still go for a lighter powder for my eyes.

[@natnguyen4052]

I use the LM powder with a damp sponge. What a difference it makes and it's my holy grail.

[@ejbooks]

This was a fun video to watch. It’s interesting to hear what the viewers don’t like and why. I must admit, I agree with almost all of the “dislikes” you read. I am glad you took the time to talk about your eyebrows. I remember those past videos of yours when you mentioned your issues with your eyebrows….the way they grow in….because I have the same issue. You found a solution, and I decided to try it.. also, MANY makeup influencers do the same thing…apply the gel first, then fill in. So, thanks for addressing this issue. Have a great week🥰🥰

[@ABCEggplant]

Robert Welsh has a great video on the "rules" of make-up, but that there is not right/wrong and it's different for everyone. Recently, I've been reading comments on other platforms of people explaining the right and wrong places to put on spray-on cologne. Like, what? It's a fragrance. As long as it's not going in your face, how is there a right or wrong way to put it on??? You do you, but that also means I'll do what I want, too!

[@pinkbubblesnake]

The only wrong way is the people that think it's a good idea to spray it downstairs just in case...

[@20thcenturyrelic]

@@pinkbubblesnake Yes, that's not a good area to apply fragrance to. I guess one could apply some to, um, the pubic area that isn't the actual genitals - in the hair, say - but I personally wouldn't.

[@carrielassiter8455]

That Huda palette looks like a bunch of yummy candies! ❤

[@jennifercarver4223]

It’s funny that the LM powder is my favorite. I apply it in the center of my face where I get oily. I apply it with a damp sponge and use a setting spray . I love the way it controls shine and blurs pores. I never use it under my eyes. We are all different I guess.

[@SusanAbouibrahim-zj9pm]

I just love all your videos. I now style my Brows the way you do and it’s so much better! Thank you

[@Linak5462]

I love the huda beauty formula as well and thank you for showing us how you got that absolutely stunning eye look! I am totally going to buy that palette because I need it! Also, I love that you addressed that there is no right or wrong way to do makeup. I feel like makeup is my therapy and a way for me to be creative and it would take the joy out of it for me if someone criticized the way I did it. Sending love your way ❤ you look gorgeous even though you didn’t love everything!

[@LisaMarlene.]

I have 2 of the maracuja juicy lips, and they were great, I use them daily. I bought these because you love them so much, and I love them too! I want one of every colour lol

[@mariakyriacou3597]

Jenn this is a lovely look it really makes your eyes pop very pretty ❤❤❤

[@maureenbyrd4642]

Love this eye look. Thanks for letting me know how to use a glitter glue. I was using it on my whole upper lid, and wondered why it looked patchy.

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

Hi Jen the makeup police are obviously out in force again 😂. Honestly as a normal consumer who has been wearing makeup for almost forty years I can assure you that “rules” change all the time depending on what is trending. I often wear highlighter under my blush- it makes it more subtle and therefore more wearable on my dry/mature skin. I just use a tinted brow gel because I don’t like an overly made up and on me heavy brow (light blonde hair and super pale skin). There are no “rules” and just trends, but not all trends work for everyone so why shouldn’t we do and use what works for our face? The shape tape works well for extra coverage on my redness/rosacea but I use it under my foundation and never under my eyes (I am super dry skinned btw). It is supposed to be used with a sponge and you only need a little for good coverage, but it’s far too heavy for my aging eyes. Huda shadows are glittery and need a glitter glue, but her mattes are smooth/buttery and the more subtle shimmers are also really good- for me glitters are a party only type of makeup in my fifties. The Pat McGrath are also a glitter fest btw. That doesn’t mean I have any issue with others wearing and loving glitter into their nineties (each of us have our own preferences). My super dry mature skin will not suit or love the same makeup as a younger or oilier person does. The amount of choice we have now compared to the eighties when I was a teenager is insane and that means there are now products to suit a huge variety of requirements. Best wishes x

[@20thcenturyrelic]

Oh, wow, I could have written a lot of your comment! I don't wear shimmer or glitter eye shadow at all, except for a little on the inner corners of my eyes as a highlighter. But it can look good on other people. Even when I was younger, I didn't care for it on me. My introduction to makeup came in my 30s because I had acne as a teenager, and my dermatologist told me not to wear makeup. I tend to be a literal, follow the rules person, so I didn't even wear mascara or lipstick, which I'm sure wouldn't have caused any problems. After I took Accutane, which cleared me up, it occurred to me that I could now start wearing makeup. This was in the 90s, so I tended toward a subtle natural look, using brown eye shadow, pale blush, and shades of pink as lipstick. And I still do, as this is a becoming look for me. However, as you pointed out, trends most definitely change! Thank goodness I never plucked my brows to make them thin!

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

@@20thcenturyrelic I didn’t do the overplucked eyebrow thing either, but my mum was a cautionary tale re that from the sixties 😂. I’m not someone who was ever super trendy and in fact rebellious would probably be a better description eg goth in my teens, rock chick and biker after that. Fashion in clothing and makeup is on a loop and goes around and around again.

[@20thcenturyrelic]

@@lorainemcgillivray77 I've always regretted that I was too old for goth!

[@foxwaffles]

Seeing you put on that Dior blush was fascinating 😮 On me it is definitely a pastel cool pink!! Thats absolutely wild

[@JenPhelps]

Right?! It's trippy...it looks so cool in the pan and orange on my skin!

[@christadavison-uk9mj]

Great video. I have small sizes of marakuja and love them too

[@DianeCee0]

You are the best! I love your videos. What is that red sponge you're using?

[@JenPhelps]

It's the Lottie London Halloween sponge. :) It's at Walmart.

[@kristenclark82]

Your brows are beautiful and so are you…inside and out! I wish negative people would just 🤐!! We love you! 😊💜

[@juliemoses1909]

I do my brows backwards too. 😊 I use the pomade in the tube to find my blonde brows first. Then, I fill with powder.

[@sarahschouveller1993]

Ok, your "wrong" brow method is something I really want to try now because I think it might work better for me too! ❤

[@paularawls9228]

This was so fun! I had finally sat down for the evening and was SO happy to see a Jen video!!! I agree with peps about Tower 28 mascara. Just not working for me. Not my jam but I keep trying and I do love other things from the brand. P.S. IF I use brow gel...I have to do my brows the same way as you! Back in the 80's /90's we did concealer BEFORE foundation. So...... whatever,

[@kathyjackson3751]

I really like your videos Jen. I appreciate your comments and thoughts. Thank you for your hard work!

[@reneeburich9497]

Love the Mercier powder, the original and the Ultra Blur. You have to use a SMALL amount. I feel like people use too much of ALL makeup products, and that might be part of the problem. I have normal to dry skin. I use the LM Secret Brightening Powder under my eyes. Try that.

[@paulinecrawford139]

Your so honest Jen, thank you ❤

[@kz8772]

I just used the Nyx Glitter eyeshadow primer. I forgot that I had it and I was going to wear a Juvia's Place pallette I used it. It worked great! The Better than S*x mascara I actually like. However, I only use it on my top lashes. Thanks for the video!

[@katemiller7874]

Exactly. Who really puts mascara on bottom lashes anymore.

[@julsz528]

So thankful for you ❤ you are honest and not scared to say what is good and what is bad !! I am so glad I saved my money on so many of these Ellet down products !! Keep being you and love you girl ❤❤

[@katwithak8490]

I love Huda beauty eyeshadow too!!!❤

[@melindar3872]

You can “fix” hard-pan with Scotch tape. Just pick up the top layer of caked on product (oil) with tape. 👍❤️🇨🇦

[@mochacola72]

This is why I've never banked on opinions. What works for me may not work for you. And that's cool 😎. I like finding out for myself.

[@clairebanks1462]

There are always people who will buy every product they they see others are using and then there are the rest of us who will buy what we know suits us whether or not if its a hyped product! You and Mandylea are the only ladies I watch regularly. You are real and authentic. As for mean comments about you..ignore them they have no input in the way you live your life!

[@MyCleverHandle]

Go Jen go! Sorry I don't have anything more specific, but I haven't used any of these highend products. Now that I've heard all this, I probably never will! Thanks for the video, great for middle-of-the-night, had to pee, now I can't get back to sleep but need to stay away from the snacks...

[@JenPhelps]

Haha I just had a night like that also!

[@jennpeters8]

I always use brow gel first then a brow pen. When I do the reverse it wipes away the pen. Took me years to figure that one out 😊

[@beautys8912]

That is so interesting. I love the laura mercier powder. That one, the charlotte tilbury powder and the huda beauty loose powder are my favourite powders! I also like every huda beauty eyeshadow palette that I have tried so far. But I agree on the mascara. It smudges under my eyes and I do not think that it is special. Drugstore mascaras and blushes are usually way better in my opinion :) 💜

[@carolynpritchard9827]

Great video!! Lol...only you with your beautiful skin could make America's most hated makeup look great! Makeup and it's application are truly subject to opinions and individuals as you said.😊

[@katemiller7874]

Totally agree. These negative comments don’t detour me at all. I try them for myself

[@barbaramiller7057]

I love the Haus Labs foundation so much!! I also have oily skin

[@tedoymisojos]

I've heard the Nars eye primer helps a lot with the longevity of wear of eyeshadows, and that the Alter Ego primer was a good dupe; Idk if its a dupe but it has helped a ton with shadows/shimmers that ised to fade on me quickly. Worth the hype.

[@kaburzynski]

Are you using the Ultra Blur version of the LM powder? The lid is a different color than normal, so just asking. I’ve heard that newer version is more finely milled and looks better on dry skin than the original

[@JenPhelps]

Yes! I thought I got the original one but this one is Ultra Blur. It still sank into my fine lines though. :(

[@kaburzynski]

@@JenPhelps good to know! Thanks you saved me money yet again hahahaha

[@prettykiwikawaii1995]

2:15 Yass I have dry and extra dry skin in the winter/Fall ( 😩 the Midwest thing ) 2:43 the Haus labs and Makeup by Mario is for someone who don’t need any makeup. 3:49 I have natural ✨ skin ( I’m tan dark with yellow undertone) It doesn’t do anything it my ALREADY TWILIGHT MELON SKIN 🤣🤣 5:59 I hate that as well. I look older under my eyes. I have slanted & Hooded eyes. I’m 28!!! I don’t have anything still made me look and feel dead!

[@brendacollazo7740]

I am with you. I can't fill my browse first then add the gel. I have to do the gel first then fill them in.

[@LisaMarlene.]

Try the Laura Mercier powder with a difft foundation, the powder is amazing, the foundation is not. I love the look you created, so beautiful as always 😊

[@BeaTijerina]

I agree… I love that Blur-LM powder. That was not the Original. The brown cap is the original and that one is terrible. The new blur pressed powder is amazing too.

[@kerryberes6886]

Beautiful eye look!

[@gaylemayberry8104]

I have NO IDEA how you get all the haters!?!? Youre so sweet and positive and always try to give us the best products for the best price! And dupes for those of us who cant afford the high end make up! Girl i love you and your videos!