The Real Cost of Beauty Overconsumption (It's Not What You Think)

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Overconsumption in the beauty industry has been talked about a lot lately, along with underconsumption and de-influencing. But most often, the negatives are about waste...both environmental and financial and there are many other downsides to hyper-consumerism. Today I'll be sharing my thoughts on this topic, including my own journey with buying beauty products. I'd love to continue the conversation down in the comment section! 🩷
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Hi, my name is Jen I am 44 and live in Connecticut with my husband and 8 year old son. I am a stay-at-home Mom and full-time RU-vidr with a degree in business with a focus in marketing. Before leaving work when my son was born, I was a commercial lender at a bank. I also worked at Sephora and Macy's doing visual merchandising.
I have dry skin with some hyperpigmentation and fine lines. I love natural makeup looks but occasionally go outside my comfort zone a little bit. On my channel you'll find lots of videos about drugstore makeup and drugstore dupes (those are my favorites to film!) but I also review high-end makeup as well. I hope you enjoy my channel and if you do, please don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & leave me a comment!

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@JenPhelps 2 дня назад

I've gotten a few comments from viewers who say that this video seems disingenuous because I'm an influencer whose job is to sell products and make money off of my subscribers. I want to say that I understand where you're coming from, but I also think you may have missed the point of this video. I mentioned in the beginning that I'm the last person who should lecture anyone when it comes to buying makeup. I'm not here to shame anyone who loves to shop and buy beauty products. By my own admission, I love it too! But I've also never been the type of "influencer" who is pushy or tells you that you need to buy all the things. Since the beginning of my channel, I've always tried to share lower cost alternatives and compare new releases to older products that you might already have. I never want anyone to spend money if they don't want to. I feel like I am allowed to love shopping but also recognize when it can be problematic. I don't look at it as black and white, like "well you're an influencer so you're supposed to push products and that's it" or "you're an anti-consumerist channel so you're not allowed to shop and buy things". I believe that both things can exist at the same time. I'm never going to not love shopping or buying makeup and skincare. But I believe that it should be done responsibly and with care and consideration for your budget, your lifestyle, the amount of space you have, etc. I don't think there's anything wrong with keeping those things in mind as we shop so that we can be smarter consumers. And THAT was the point of this video. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk. 😂❤️

@heathersmith797 2 дня назад

I think it's insulting for someone to say that your job is to make money off of your subscribers. Yes, you make money by doing this but I would imagine that there are a lot of expenses that you incur as well. I wouldn't think it would be worth all of the time and money if you didn't at least make something back, and you should! Anyway, you've always struck me as someone who does RU-vid because you love makeup and talking about it with other people. If you were really out to make money off of us, you would take sponsorships.

@larissamartinez6880 2 дня назад

Jen, those of us who watch you regularly know that you don't push anything on us. You're one of the most laid-back beauty channels on my watchlist (and my favorite, hehe). I was just telling another commenter that your hauls sometimes help encourage me NOT to buy things and it's all because of the way you present them. Other creators open everything up and gush about the products and it's like holding up shiny objects for people to want. You actually take the time to swatch things and try them I especially like when you go and get a similar product from your collection and do a comparison. By watching your hauls I realize that I don't need most of it and it's almost a form of window shopping because I can see what's new and get it out of my system. Keep doing what you're doing! 🤗🤗

@rithmonirap4720 2 дня назад

You are right. This is also your job. You are not a sale representative of any corporation and you give really good advice and truth opinions. That is all that matters! Thank you for comforting us in our "spend and buy well". Lots of love xx

@queenbunnyfoofoo6112 2 дня назад

@@JenPhelps Ignore the haters. You and No BS Beauty are the most honest reviewers on RU-vid (she does skincare products ). Like another commenter said, you tell it like it is, and you compare new releases to what you already have. That really helps me to decide if it's worth purchasing something.

@kellyskrafts2678 2 дня назад

Try to ignore those comments. Everyone must have a job or some type of income. This is yours, and people should not judge that. It is like someone saying a doctor makes money from a cancer patient…. It is disrespectful, a doctor will get pay to treat a patient but it is not that he put the disease inside the patient to make money from it. You always give your opinion and are not pushing anything on us. You have all the right to get paid for what you do.

@zo_471 3 дня назад

Never been happier to not have TikTok 🎉

@kathleenp3135 3 дня назад

It’s too fast paced for me.

@chickensandwich3398 3 дня назад

Yes. I'm very happy to be oblivious. Not being sarcastic. I have no idea what's going on and I want to keep it that way.

@jkschnik6952 3 дня назад

I agree

@laur83 3 дня назад

everyday feeling for me.

@mpbeautyinsight 3 дня назад

Same !!

@queenbunnyfoofoo6112 3 дня назад

I miss the days when companies only did seasonal releases. Not only was it something to look forward to, but the collections also seemed to be better curated.

@kathleenp3135 3 дня назад

So true. Much more fun to look forward to these.

@KatoftheMountains 3 дня назад

I really agree with you!

@dreamscape405 2 дня назад

YES! 🥂💃

@larissamartinez6880 2 дня назад

Now everything that's released seems like a cash grab on a fleeting trend.

@rosseryankeegirl День назад

Yes , I agree..it's almost like fast fashion for beauty..They are feeling the pressure to release new products all the time

@JustMe-px9qy 3 дня назад

Massive overconsumption can be a form of addiction. It can cause a mental health strain. Honestly…the more makeup I have…the LESS happy I am. Cosmetic companies DON’T want us to be truly happy with our products. Cosmetic companies want us to ALWAYS be on the hunt for the next best thing.

@Future-zx9ts 3 дня назад

This is absolutely 100000% true! 👍

@liliabenavides4052 3 дня назад

Well said.

@thelastborrower 3 дня назад

I understand this so much. Back when my mental illnesses were at their worst and I was completely off any type of medication and without therapy, impulsively and manically spending a good chunk of my entire paycheck, if not all of it, on things that I would see promoted online, was my biggest form of dopamine. It was severely unhealthy and the second I got it all home I would literally have an anxiety attack over how little space I had anymore. The clutter got to me, the next day when I'd look at my bank account I'd cry for a good long portion of the day, it was an awful experience. I also couldn't consistently keep a job at this point, so my paychecks were something rare to behold and seriously needed to be saved away. One day I looked around at everything I had collected, and I just could not handle it anymore. I not only mentally but also physically felt awful and so insecure. Everything that wasn't expired and new or barely used either got donated (if new and not close to expiration), or given to my mom's neighbor. I've always been a minimalist at heart, but I seriously believe that crap mental health and social media are the mix that contributed to my problem. I tell my fellow mentally ill lads and ladies and everyone in-between that if they're feeling depressed or anxious more than usual, to stay off of social media. I only have RU-vid and Snapchat now and let me tell you, I genuinely believe that my attention span is better (I can actually sit through an entire movie now!!! With fidgeting because adhd lol but still a huge improvement!), I don't feel nearly as insecure because I'm not constantly comparing myself to others and what they have or what's the latest products, and my mental health has improved greatly. Don't get me wrong, social media can be great! I still love watching shorts and videos from content creators I love, such as Jen herself, but that's also because I'm so much more picky about whose content I choose to consume. Not having Instagram isn't for everyone, but I implore everyone to go through who they're following and do a serious deep clean! Everything Jen said in this video is spot on about how I felt at the time, let's learn to love our already owned products again! 💕

@iwillstom 3 дня назад

That’s most every company but particularly in cosmetics. If consumers demanded stagnant product lines that never innovated, that’s what brands would do; consumers, in fact, demand the opposite.

@elizabethhannah6836 2 дня назад

@@Future-zx9ts There's very little that we can purchase that doesn't have "addiction" potential... please, come and see ALL of my scrapbook paper, lol! Anyway, while I agree with what you've said, I don't want to demonize cosmetic companies for releasing new products because that is their objective after all. As consumers it's our responsibility to be mindful with our purchases. I love when Jen fully explores a topic that makes us think, thanks Jen.

@kathybrou1340 3 дня назад

Yes! I remember learning new looks with the same pallete. No more. Just product reviews.

@karenbushong9735 3 дня назад

I miss the way it was. The only RU-vidr I watch now is Jen.

@CTcatfur 3 дня назад

Me too! Mel Thompson used to do that. Miss her.

@ABCEggplant 3 дня назад

That's part of the reason make-up reviews now that are note a first impression can be a joke for some content creators. I know they used it three times and are now giving a full review for everyone. Maybe if it's a blush, but not a shadow palette, or a foundation.

@SusanM. 3 дня назад

Quality over quantity!

@jtidema 3 дня назад

And colors that work for YOU. Not for everyone...

@20thcenturyrelic 3 дня назад

@@jtidema YES. I don't wear warm tones in blush or lipstick, so no matter how pretty they look on others, I'm not buying.

@wakeupordie 3 дня назад

You know when influencers talk about makeup would rebuy if all of their makeup disappeared? Ya, that happened to me. All of my makeup was damaged in a fire, probably about 5k worth. I realized I was more of a makeup collector than a makeup user. Now that I have to rebuy makeup, I want to stick with makeup I will actually use, which is strictly cream products, and not many of them either. I am a senior with dry skin and I think the no-makeup makeup look is what looks best on me. Blending eyeshadows with a brush when your eyelid skin is loose is challenging and time consuming. I prefer using my fingers, and sometimes a damp sponge to apply complexion products. So I won't be repurchasing any makeup brushes. People may think I'm a weirdo for that, but IDC.

@ShirleyCoddington 3 дня назад

Again. I LOVE this kind of deep, mature and thoughtful content.

@chrissybacon8430 3 дня назад

I think you are such a smart, brave person! This topic is obviously resonating with many of us.

@kathybrou1340 3 дня назад

I am much more picky about what I buy now. It did get overwhelming. I think a lot about a pallete before I buy it.

@stellaolejar9007 3 дня назад

@kathybrou1340 I totally agree with you. Like right now I’m itching to buy a new HourGlass pallete but do I need it that would be a big NO but do I want it that is definitely a Yes. But like you I really sit and think about my purchases.

@mistytells 3 дня назад

I was going crazy(2016) when I first really got into makeup and it continued until about a year ago. It was so bad, people stopped talking to me over it. Which was none of their business. At the time, I had the money. I just realized having everything that comes out was so foolish. I’m not a creator and I’m not getting massive amounts of PR like most RU-vidrs. How can any of them tell us we need to buy anything when they are hardly buying 5 percent of what they have? By the way, love how your eyes match your shirt!❤

@sarahc2023 3 дня назад

This was me in 2016 too!!!

@yensid4294 3 дня назад

I over bought back in 2015/2016 too. I was rediscovering makeup & new to non drugstore makeup & had the funds to purchase better quality. But I didn't know anything about the higher end or indie brands so I tried a lot of stuff I ended up regretting & decluttering. I still have more than I can use (eyeshadow palettes) & will declutter it as it ages out & needs to go anyway. I know what shades/textures I like/use now & don't need more of same. Nobody needs 18 foundations & 50 lipsticks much less hundreds of eyeshadow palettes if they are not a reviewer/influencer.

@mistytells 3 дня назад

@@yensid4294 yeah, same. I wish I would have known what I known now. I would have saved tens of thousands of dollars.

@livesouthernable 3 дня назад

A few months ago, I saw an influencer trying a lipstick she liked, and I bought it immediately. I used it twice before finding the same shade of lipstick buried in a drawer in my bathroom. This actually happened twice. My collection was so big, I didn’t even know what I had. I’m now on a no buy until I use up some of this stuff

@JenPhelps 3 дня назад

I have that problem too!

@EngineeringAndGlitter 3 дня назад

Thank you! I asked for commentary and de-influencing!! This is perfect!

@michelleh5615 3 дня назад

The travel bag! I always notice how little I actually need when I travel. I love love love buying makeup but I don’t NEED as much as I have. I definitely need to take a hiatus and declutter.

@katrod46 3 дня назад

I’m not going to lie I am so tired of being marketed towards. Like I already can’t escape ads/commercials but it upsets me when I see products pop up on the screen on RU-vid shorts or even during videos to where now I have to go out of my way of watching the video to remove that from the screen only to accidentally select it and take me to a separate page, it’s so frustrating 😭

@gizi7684 2 дня назад

It is truly satisfying to completely use up a product :)

@barbraluce5706 День назад

YES, it is!

@melissamoeller9608 3 дня назад

I’m so glad that you made this video. It’s important to be mindful of what is going behind the scenes in the industry. It’s a business of sales and entertainment for the most part. I’m so grateful for RU-vidrs like you who are down to earth, honest, and true to yourself!

@TrishaWhelan 3 дня назад

Such a great video. I couldn’t agree more. Since I first started watching Utube at 76 years old I spent the first few months ordering products and recently I’ve started doing exactly what your stressing - which is checking first to see if I have something similar and then I’m not going to buy another pallet or foundation. I’ve ALWAYS been a lipstick addict 😂 and recently have learned it’s a big issue for others because it’s affordable and makes me feel good. But I don’t do that anymore; especially matte lipsticks. Again given my age I don’t always watch the younger utubers unless, like you, they offer good advice and tutorials. I was interested in doing a Utube channel myself but one that has wisdom on many years of life experiences as well as all the things I’ve learned from utubers or on my own throughout my life that I think are time savers and “just as good” as face cleaning balms for example. Anyway thank you so so much for this honest and insightful video.

@kathleenp3135 3 дня назад

I love seeing you buy and try on new stuff. I feel like you’re great at letting us know if there’s a less expensive dupe or if it is, in fact, worth our money. Thanks as always! 😘

@nguinn1989 3 дня назад

You've hit the nail on the head. Especially with the economy the way it is, thanks for the reminder. Always look forward to your posts

@itchysheets1222 2 дня назад

🙏 🙏 🙏 just bc it’s pretty doesn’t mean I need to own it. And the more I’ve bought the less I enjoyed makeup, the less I enjoyed how it looked on me, the less I even wanted to see my own face in the mirror.

@beckyrobbins445 3 дня назад

Retail therapy CAN lead to buyers remorse @ times!

@ProcrastinatorsAnon 3 дня назад

While all of this is very well thought out and logical, I do want to push back on the videos with low views meaning "nobody" is watching. The people who want to watch ARE watching. We just happen to be in the minority. I understand why creators want to create content for the most people, but as a viewer, it's disappointing to see the content I actively want to watch for enjoyment and not out of boredom is either rarely or never coming.

@JenPhelps 3 дня назад

I was just speaking in hyperbole, of course some people do watch those videos but as a RU-vidr, my channel only continues to thrive and grow if I post content that will meet or exceed your current view counts. If I publish a video and it doesn't perform well, the next several videos I post won't be promoted by RU-vid (because the algorithm thinks that people are losing interest in my channel) and it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. So the reason we don't post videos that we know will underperform is because it can literally hurt our channels. It's sad that the algorithm works that way now, but it rewards viral and high-performing videos. It's all about money vs. enjoyment.

@kathleenp3135 3 дня назад

I would think it’s probably disheartening to her when so many of her subscribers request a certain topic then after she puts work into creating that requested video, she sees low views.

@jenniemoore6095 3 дня назад

Perfect timing I've really been thinking about this exact thing and I was just going through my lipstick drawer putting on different shades. I need to use what I have I don't need another lipstick.

@larissamartinez6880 3 дня назад

THANK YOU for highlighting the real problem here. Others I've seen that have done videos on this topic choose to highlight how bad overconsumption is for the environment (which is true) and that it causes consumers to spend too much money (none of anyone's business). I love that you focused on the more subtle, nuanced issues that occur with overconsumption like a lack of creativity and the mental health aspects that go along with it. These are very important factors to highlight and many people just gloss over them. Your commentary videos are some of my favorites!😘

@khill6510 3 дня назад

I couldn't agree more. I've had to make changes in my wardrobe as well. I try and buy timeless pieces and stay away from trends. Great video as usual.

@Xbehindblueeyesx 3 дня назад

I loved and miss tutorials! Everything now is what’s new and selling. I miss the old beauty space.

@residentmenace3888 2 дня назад

I am in the under camp now. And that has absolutely everything to do with my shift in the content I am watching. I went from content creators that churned through new stuff daily, to more conscious creators who don’t shill everything and show love and appreciation for things in their own stash. That’s one of the reasons I will watch everything you post - you are a balanced, conscious creator.

@julesbee6249 3 дня назад

Walmart locking up the makeup is gonna help me control my impulse drugstore purchases. 😂

@katfayegarrett3872 3 дня назад

❤lol yes

@Nohemie617 3 дня назад

I agree with all your points. I love eyeshadow so i had to limit myself to 1 drawer of palettes. 1 in. 1 out

@turragorman59 3 дня назад

❤thank you for speaking out on this topic. I am so tired on YT creators coming out every week with things to buy. Seriously, nobody shops or needs all this stuff including them.

@OnwardsUpwards410 2 дня назад

Love that pumpkin spicy look!

@linseylinsey 3 дня назад

Speaking to your comment early on, I think a lot of beauty creators become creators to create an excuse for their shopping addictions. Like, "oh, at least I can write the product off and maybe make some money from YT"

@JenPhelps 3 дня назад

It's very likely! I found that I didn't buy that many beauty products before RU-vid...I had a very small collection so I didn't have a shopping addiction to start with. But once I started doing this job, I gradually started spending more and more and using my earnings to buy new things to review. And after a while that got addictive! Sometimes people start a channel to justify their habits, but sometimes this job can turn you into a shopping addict.

@kathleenp3135 3 дня назад

I think perhaps people get into it thinking this way, however when they find out how much work it actually is to make any money on you tube it’s over.

@linseylinsey 3 дня назад

@@kathleenp3135 sure, but there are people with insane amounts of product who are still here making money off YT, getting items in PR, and still spending money they don't need to.

@linseylinsey 3 дня назад

@@JenPhelpstotally! That's how I took your comment in this video. It makes you want to try everything and you can justify it. It makes sense since you're immersed in the field.

@annamendoza3479 3 дня назад

This video feels like you are talking to me directly because I am guilty of buying things without thinking things through in terms of what I have, how frequently I will use it, and where I will store the items.

@feliciabethea2211 3 дня назад

This video really made me think about who I used to be. I used to wear makeup every day, when I was working. I bought almost every new thing that came out, tried it once or twice, and set it aside. I ended up with 2 full bags of makeup that I gave to my neice, who kept some, gave away a lot, and some all of the expensive things on some website. I still have more than I need, especially since I don't wear makeup every day anymore (medically retired), but I no longer feel a need to buy everything new. I know I already have some version of it already. My wallet and makeup table are much happier.

@nicoleraps4272 2 дня назад

Good reminder. I want to enjoy what I have but I do like trying new things too. I feel afterpay, zip etc make it easier to fall into overconsumption. I am guilty of that. But my budget is tighter now, I earn less than previous years so try to think before purchasing but I do love to stock up during sales,especially skin care. It's definitely a cycle.

@kittencakes9836 3 дня назад

Thanks for being real

@SightWordMovies 3 дня назад

Your insights about RU-vid algorithms are very interesting! It explains a lot about why we see the same type of video over and over from so many creators-Amazon “must haves,” Ulta and Sephora hauls, the constant push of “my new holy grail” item. I loved the content you did recently of getting the trendy look with products we might already have (blurring primer + blush = blurred blush). It’s hard to find content that is just giving tips and not focusing on a specific product. I enjoy your channel a lot.

@lindasadler6338 3 дня назад

THANK YOU JEN!! I have really been trying NOT to buy similar products. For example, I don’t need two baby pink blushes. But lately I’ve been trying to really use products before I buy more. I can afford it, but I’d rather buy a nicer item than 5 cheap items. Love your channel!!

@yensid4294 3 дня назад

Once upon a time....I used ONE Maybelline eye pencil in light brown for brows, natural eyeliner & lipliner. I still only need 2 shades of lipliner & don't own very many lipsticks (4 actual bullet lipsticks, 2 lipgloss, 2 tinted lipbalms)

@RodeoClown. 3 дня назад

Insightful analysis in a judgment-free zone. Well done.

@mariapisu3591 2 дня назад

The mental strain you talked about is so real! And it is so sad too, because you shouldn't get anxious about what to use in your makeup collection, you should be excited of using the products. But instead, I do feel "guilt" of using one product over others that may be similar, thinking I haven't used that in a while. That is 100% fuelled by having too much choice. I've never had a massive collection, I think it was more than the average consumer (4-5 foundations, less than 10 pallets, less than 5 blushes, bronzers and concealers, few single shadows, eyeliners and and maybe 10-15 lipsticks - along these lines) but it was enough to stress me out! I have started feeling better since when I decluttered things that I bought when I was starting using makeup or once I figured out that I didn't really like them/they weren't flattering on me. It helps learning about your tastes and being more conscious for future purchases. I have just been enjoying my collection and purchased very little in the last year, while decluttering at the same time. It's just good for your soul, I feel like decluttering physical space is reflected in a mental declutter as well. Well done video, Jen :)

@Bruuner 3 дня назад

I think it’s so healthy to take a step back and really assess our levels of consumption on a regular basis. We have so much excess in our lives and that dopamine hit when we get something new and exciting pretty much always overshadows our practicality. It’s important to remember that purchasing a product is only the first step. Once you own something you now have the responsibility to use, store, repair, and eventually discard of that item. Now multiply that by the thousands of items we own, and that’s a huge mental load that we don’t even realize we are carrying! On a more specific note, I always find myself tempted by products that are “travel friendly” (all in one palettes, minis, etc) and then I remember that I travel maybe twice a year and when I do I take very little makeup with me and often end up going makeup free a lot of days. I just don’t have a lifestyle that justifies spending money or taking up space on these items.

@rondawiebe1505 3 дня назад

I spent last year trying a lot of the things you recommended to find out why my makeup woes happened. Sometimes it was technique, other times it was a new product. Now I seem to have a solid set of products that work on my more mature skin. I have stopped watching other channels because of their pushy and elitist attitudes regarding brands. You have proven to me that you can have a very modest budget and end up perfectly happy with your results. At the moment I have a lot of unnecessary products that I will give away but I now know I can trust your evaluations. That means a lot to me. Thank you! ❤

@MusicLover-sb7mo 3 дня назад

Decision fatigue for sure. And constantly looking for the next best thing really impacted me up until 2024. I have forced myself to re-explore what I already have. Every time I use an old eye shadow palette…I remind myself that I don’t need one more new thing…I have more than enough options. In fact I didn’t purchase one thing during the Ulta or Sephora sales. I am going to lose Platinum status this year and will still save $ in the long run. And buyer’s remorse is real. I always felt bad that I purchased some eye palettes and blushes and was not satisfied with them. Nothing impressed me since it wasn’t something I truly needed. I gave them to my niece recently who cannot afford to experiment. I felt relief.

@tanyasnethen 3 дня назад

Hey Jen! I loved this commentary. You nailed it!

@amyhadley6021 2 дня назад

I like a little bit of everything with the make-up content. I watch how-to videos, new releases, make-up hauls, and review videos. I look for honesty. I don't like sponsored reviews.

@deborahanderson1686 3 дня назад

Jen, thank you. I’ve been watching and enjoying your videos for years. I love them all, but this is by far one of my favorites! I appreciate your honesty, integrity, and knowledge. This was so YOU! Thank you for being so authentic and personable! Love your channel :)

@kimmys3752 3 дня назад

Great video! I found the more makeup I have .the less happy I am..for all reasons you mentioned. I've been great about not buying much and using what I have over the past year....and found I HATE having alot of excess makeup

@Salma-7-1-0 3 дня назад

The beauty market is overloaded. New releases every single day... mean a lot of videos, and reviews, and seeing the products everywhere. It makes me feel a lot of the time I lose the passion and joy of buying stuff because I had enough of it before even using it 😀

@michellehoang576 3 дня назад

Thank you for this chat and overcomsumption awareness video. I had thought about the new Natasha Denona warm palette. But then I heard this voice that stopped me from buying. This is something that I have been training myself recently is to stop buying what's in trend and fighting not to have an urge of buying trendy products. That's the same with my stationery items.

@jimenapes5696 3 дня назад

I have two things to say. First, coming from another country I find it weird that we “have to” stop ourselves from buying stuff in the U.S. Second, what if we collect all the unopened PR and just regular people like me would do a bidding for the new products and with that collected money we can help dog shelters or other human organizations. Just a great idea from Babsbeauty channel.

@terrilabeth 3 дня назад

It is so weird, in the 1980s when I was a teen I had one foundation, one 4 color in grays and pinks Maybelline eyeshadow palette, 1 blush which I rarely used and some mascara. Now I for sure am overwhelmed with decision but I quickly learned that I was buying pink blush in 4 different brands that was the same color on my cheeks! I quickly switched to looking for colors that I would wear that were very, very different from what I have in my collection. Because it can look different in pans but on your face the difference is so subtle that there really isn’t a difference. Then I went 3 years not wearing makeup at all while I was taking care of people that were sick and lost my father, went to put on makeup for his funeral and my eyes and nose watered the entire time to the point that my eyelashes were wet. And not from crying. Suddenly I am allergic to makeup? I did have a new mascara so it wasn’t that. So I threw out all of my makeup, bought a round of new stuff and every single time I wear makeup my nose and eyes flow. I asked my doctor about this and he was like, well we could do the allergy test where they give you the test shot things in your back to try to find what specifically is causing it. I was like, and then I need all of the ingredients in every formula and what I am allergic to might be in everything? Ummmm, no. 😂 Sooooo when I wear makeup now I take a benedryal and hope for the best. It is better with the allergy medication, although I am now sleepy from the benedryal, my mascara still stays wet and I am kinda old enough now to not care much? 😂 thanks Jen! 💕

@jeanetteh.9240 3 дня назад

You might consider doing an elimination test: Use just one product on a day you aren't going out to see if you react. Go through all your products that way, including fragrances. I'm willing to bet you will be able to identify the culprit(s), and that fragrance in products is at least one of the problems.

@terrilabeth 3 дня назад

@@jeanetteh.9240 thank you! I have always been sensitive to stuff but I guess being away from makeup for that long, I lost my resistance to whatever it is. Or maybe I am just old. 😂 I know those 3 years aged me more than I like to think about? My brother had cancer for 9 months of it and we thought we were gonna lose him for sure. We beat that but if he had waited any longer he wouldn’t have. And I go to the doctor when I barely have a boo boo? I told him if he ever did this to me again I was gonna make him regret it. Thank goodness they check him every 6 months at the cancer center. And then my Dad went downhill fast in about 6 months after my brother was cancer free. That stuff ages you. 😢 But thank you for the wonderful suggestion! 💕

@jeanetteh.9240 3 дня назад

@@terrilabeth You have been through a lot! My condolences on the loss of your father.

@terrilabeth 3 дня назад

@@jeanetteh.9240 thank you. 🙏 As tough as it was to watch it happen day by day by day for all of those months, we also had some special and also some funny moments that are priceless memories to me. I also promised to take care of my Mom and so here I still am, she is 85 and very healthy. I might be here for a while and pray 🙏 that I am! Once again, thank you! 🙏 💕

@lisapetrison-beautyreviews 3 дня назад

I think that the thing that is most helpful to me in terms of using RU-vid is to spend more time looking at the subscriptions tab (so that i don't miss content from creators that i enjoy) and less time on the home page (because I don't trust RU-vid to screen content for me appropriately). But maybe I am just a control freak and most people like to have the RU-vid algorithm making their decisions for them in terms of what to watch, I don't know.

@simoneclarke5104 2 дня назад

Awesome video!! This is exactly how I have been feeling. About a year and a half ago I completely downsized my makeup collection. I gave away most of my makeup and only kept what I loved. I now have 3 quality eyeshadow palettes and that is more than enough for me. 2 blushes, 1 bronzer, 1 foundation, and 1 highlighter is perfect for me. The only 3 items I buy regularly are my brow products, mascara, and lipstick. I am not overwhelmed with a large collection. I am not wasting products and money, and best of all I am loving what I own🥰

@KatoftheMountains 3 дня назад

I’ve gone on a ‘buy less, think more’ for the next year. I’m disappointed with how the prices are going up and up but the quality hasn’t gone up. I’m just tired of ending up not really enjoying what I buy because it doesn’t perform the same as some influencer’s. I’m using my stash, my favorite products, that haven’t let me down. I’ve really started saving money doing that. Finally enough is enough for me.

@llchapman1234 3 дня назад

Options Paralysis is a real problem. I also will use the same makeup over and over, ignoring the others in my collection. I've stopped buying eyeshadow and blush as I have enought to last the rest of my life 😂 (I'm retirement age).

@ProfMary 2 дня назад

Excellent video, Jen! Everyone ought to watch this. You presented the cons of overconsumption so well and explained how we got here. You briefly touched on this but I think the biggest drawback to overconsumption is going into debt. Some people spend more than they have just to be trendy or to acquire something they don't have. This debt can be nerve wracking for some people, sometimes driving them into depression and despondency. I just read an article that showed a large majority of people in the USA are debt ridden. Thank you for discussing this important topic.

@gstang8241 3 дня назад

OMG! You nailed it!!! I have to tell myself- no eyeshadow in the morning before work because i get lost in selecting colors and then end up being stressed and rushing to work!!

@connie6410 3 дня назад

This is such a great topic! I only really started watching RU-vid in the last few years so it's super interesting to hear the history of how videos, views, and marketing have changed over time. Thank you, Jen, for your transparency and taking on subjects like this one.

@Silverwingz007 2 дня назад

Jen, thank you for putting into words what has been on my mind and heart for a while. As others have said, this is an incredibly brave video to make, and it looks like the majority of us are SO GRATEFUL for this deeply wise content. Please please please keep making these kinds of videos - you are the best person to make them BECAUSE you are an influencer- you have first hand experience with the overconsumption obsession that has taken over the past several years. This video makes me want to go play in my makeup and celebrate it and enjoy it for what it is, and stop wishing for the next new product.

@annannmare157 3 дня назад

Hi Jen!! Ty for keeping us informed!! Can u do an updated "Favorites in every category"?

@tianiortiz8529 3 дня назад

Loved that you touched on this, thank you ❤

@beckyrobbins445 3 дня назад

We are polar opposites on our lip stuff 😂 I’ll trade you all my glosses I’ll never wear for your matte liquid lips 🥰

@JenPhelps 3 дня назад

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@spgthd1 3 дня назад

I swear...everytime you post videos like this, I just adore you more. Enjoy hanging out and watching your kindness and honesty in all of your videos. You are the only one who has ever influenced me to buy, and I love everything! Also, that lip pencil looks amazing on you!

@seshaXX 3 дня назад

Hi Jen, such a good topic, thanks for touching it upon ❤ I have the same feeling when it comes to YT beauty industry. 7-8 years ago when I first started watching YT tutorials, I used to watch in order to learn makeup, my makeup skills at the time were almost zero😁 I was enjoying to watch and learning at the same time. but over time makeup industry became so commercialized that nowadays most youtubers would film new products, new launches and follow the next trend. I understand the reason, but as a viewer who tries to save money it's stressful to watch those and hold myself from buying something that I liked. so instead I found small youtubers who mainly focus on creating eyeshadow looks and different projects like project pan, project level up, etc. not only it gives me the old YT vibe that I missed, but also it encourages me to use what I already have and not to spend more money on new staff 😊 thanks again, Jen, for this video.

@laurakenney100 3 дня назад

Thanks for this topic . I find it fits so many categories in life. It's another form of keeping up with the Jones's and / or the feeling of wanting to get all the latest fashion, shoes, jewelry, home decor.......

@gracielaprovost6072 3 дня назад

Even though my collection is not huge I have a lot more than i need and I feel like I don’t ever get to know my makeup. Even rotating thru my 15 foundations I felt like I couldn’t feel confident giving my full thoughts on each product.

@blendofdays 3 дня назад

Oooo such a good convo! I went overboard in 2020 & spent thousands! It took me nearly 2 & 1/2 yrs to get it under control & even now sometimes it comes creeping back!

@patriciatravostino8448 2 дня назад

Jen, perfectly said! You’ve hit all the important and relevant issues on this topic. I hope you get many views and likes on this video, it needs to be widely seen❤

@Darbsi 2 дня назад

Love this video. I am guilty of overconsumption too for many years and great reminders.

@ABCEggplant 3 дня назад

Decision Paralysis is a thing I realized I had with so many streaming services. I don't know what to watch because there's everything to watch. The ND I Need a Warm is a throwaway palette that's not unique - but everyone lost their minds over it. The Patrick Ta Foundation, or Make-Up by Mario foundation. These are expensive products that people don't need YET. Finish what you have, then get the new. This idea that LATER is not as good as NOW is killing good products and companies.

@laramauss1948 2 дня назад

My main Problem is room for all the stuff, because i can‘t declutter pretty new items.

@lolwhat2628 3 дня назад

So true!! Especially the tiktok video u showed where people think they need a new product but they already have a similar product, they just need a new technique 😔 not trying to push the blame on anyone but in my opinion the massive amount of beauty influencers are one of the main reasons for the increase in consumption in beauty. I hope more influencers are more concious about their consumption and what they are pushing like you!

@laurielyons2284 2 дня назад

Oh Jen this resonates with me too. I was in that black hole of thinking I needed something because I was sure it would work better over something else. I mean how many brown colorway pallets can one person own. I will never use what I have. I am so glad I pulled myself out of there. ❤

@peggysmyth6110 3 дня назад

Eight years ago i discovered Nicki Tutorials where i learned from Nicki how to do my eyebrows. Risa Does Makeup was a good get teady with me. Jen, your channel is my favorite.

@mvdp4a 2 дня назад

Thanks for this! I've quit watching a lot of creators because they are constantly telling me I should buy the latest and greatest, with their links or discounts or from their shop. They have so many new products to sell, I worry about their obsessions, and whether they are providing truly honest reviews. I always trust your reviews, though, Jen.

@sandyingle1233 2 дня назад

Thank you Jen❤. You are very incitefull and put a lot of thought and work in these videos. I appreciate these videos. Love and Prayers. ~Sandy🌻💛

@annettehankins3268 2 дня назад

I’m an over consumer 😮. I buy lots of stuff (makeup & skin care) that I use a few times and then go back to my tried & true. I am trying to do better & this video emphasized why I need to. I have ordered some organizational products to try and categorize my stash and I plan to declutter. This is a GREAT video and thank you for your content & information.

@jenn8459 3 дня назад

Remember when we just had a make-up bag? 😁

@susannerubbo223 3 дня назад

Great video I feel the same way enjoying what I have. ❤❤

@becm963 2 дня назад

You tube showed this video to me. Overconsumption is what caused the algorithm to show it to me. I watched a few of these videos in the past. My expenses are down quite a bit from last year in makeup. I have still spent a lot, $300. Last year I spent around $1250. I hope to finish the year strong. We have some big sales coming up in the last quarter.

@diananguyen4139 3 дня назад

Very thoughtful video! I have been enjoying a mix of new makeup and comparing it to what I have ! Congrats on 200k!

@judyzaino8172 3 дня назад

Such a great topic. I love to try new things but I get overwhelmed by all the choices and end up buying less.

@flowerpower4944 2 дня назад

Truths here Jen your so right ,,i love your videos always,well Done 👍💖💖💖

@Maggie_Maez 2 дня назад

Thank you Jen! I am using up my points on Christmas gifts and candles my family always use, than I am on a no buy until I run out of what I have. I have an insane amount of GWP to the point no friends or relatives even want any of my extra, can not donate samples. I have to unsubscribe to influencers that are constant on the sell bandwagon and only keep only ones who have your type of views. I know I can take my kids and Grandkids on a nice memory making extra trip for what I spend. Thank you for being a honest helpful person.

@cathvardy9720 2 дня назад

Got into makeup and u tube through covid in a big way as it was an escape from reality as work in care then found my love for indie eyeshadow palettes through u tube and how to use it through your channel you always open our eyes to new and old makeup love your channel x

@Alice-fr1ef 3 дня назад

I used the same makeup until I started watching YT and boy oh boy did I start buying makeup. Thank God I have so many nieces. Now they have lots of makeup given to them and I am not buying so much anymore but then came the skin care products. I've stopped that too but have so much that I will make gifts of that too. So I am trying to enjoy what I already have just like you say Jen. I don't get ads. because I pay for YT each month. I never had looking for new products in mind when I started but will buy it if it is interesting to me. This is really a great video Jen and I am getting so much from it. Yes this video is very helpful to me and I can not tell you how much I appreciate you making this video Jen.❤

@lindajosefsson1686 2 дня назад

Totally agree. Spend way too much on new makeup and never really enjoy what I already have. I’m at a point where it’s actually become stressful because I have so much. Plus the money spent! I don’t even want to know. Never thought the day would come but I actually don’t want anymore. New releases don’t tempt me as much because I’m getting tired of it. Now I purchase something here and there but I think about for a while before I get it to make sure I’m actually going to use it.

@CandidLy1 3 дня назад

Love when you talk common sense Jen. I cut way down and 80% of new makeup is drugstore now. I combo K beauty with high end for skin care. Some k beauty beats high end and unfortunately still haven’t found replacements for a few of my most effective and loved high end skincare. But it’s always quality over quantity for many of us these days!

@queenbunnyfoofoo6112 3 дня назад

Yes! Personally I LOVE the Tacha Dewy Skin Cream. I finally decided to just buy that instead of ending up with half a dozen unfinished moisturizers that just aren't as good. On the other hand, a $7 tube of Revlon lipstick works just fine...I don't need a $30-$40 lipstick 😂.

@Kate.g. 3 дня назад

I love your videos, your content and your personality in general, it's great to talk about this type of subject 💛 I'm a pro at maximizing my makeup, my bronzer, my blushes, my highlighters, these products make great eyeshadow. Because I would never go through it otherwise, or they will be really very expired 😅 Mixing two lipsticks on my hand or gloss, even my blushes to create another color. I agree with you. You are so true, sweet, that we always have a good time listening to you without pressure 💛

@lindapatrick2676 3 дня назад

Your thought are very relatable! Thanks!

@beverlynelson599 3 дня назад

Jen, you hit the nail on the head! With every point that you made, I was agreeing with you. I have experienced many of the same thoughts and feelings. I appreciate your wisdom and honesty. That is why I seek out your videos. Great job on this video! And, your makeup look is beautiful with your striped top! 😊

@sarahmcmillen2987 2 дня назад

Great video, Jen! I’m definitely an over consumer-which is bad for me, because I really don’t have the money to be buying what I do. I’m going to try to keep some of your suggestions in mind the next time I want to purchase something.

@carolynpritchard9827 3 дня назад

I have way too much makeup and skincare. It all has a shelf life. I have a small bag with favorites and like you I reach for that most of the time. I am clueless as to what skincare works for me since I've never gone 30 days using the same thing. Very thought provoking video. Thanks so much!! 😊

@jackieturner4144 3 дня назад

I don't know if you'll see this comment I've had to put a self imposed ban on buying makeup as now I'm retired and don't get out as much but in the begining I still bought makeup as if I still was working I have draw fulls not yet used so now I only replace narcecities when I've finished things foundation mascara concealer I think many of up us suffer from over consumption where makeups concerned we all go crazy for the new releases xx

@katfayegarrett3872 3 дня назад

The Going Coconuts pallette is one of my favorites, too.

@laurenjay3084 3 дня назад

I’ve cut down majorly in the last couple years! A part of me enjoyed the over consumption and loved having an excess amount of stuff. Until I seen the financial side of it and I was just shocked, I also really in buy high end stuff so it was hitting me harder. I got a reality check and started to realize the problem I had and changed, I got rid of a lot of stuff through Poshmark so I made some money back and also gave to family. Now I’m on a mission so use what I have for skincare and makeup, I do pick things up in TJ Maxx though every once in a while! I knew when I had my husband putting shelves on my wall for skincare and perfumes and spf I had an issue. I also got SO stressed out not being able to use everything lol

@Therese-f5b 2 дня назад

I def notice that youtube algorithms show me some videosbut not others. The notification bell allows personalization so since I never want to miss a JP video I just clicked ALL for notifications. I will let you know if it makes a difference when I search for a specific video. LOVE you channel and I really appreciate your integrity ❤

@JenPhelps 2 дня назад

Thank you so much! 🥰❤️

@kyleemaliwauki2682 2 дня назад

I really wish beauty influencers would do videos of older products. Like BareMinerals or IT Cosmetics or Clinique or Morphe, etc. Or do a video like “Your top 10 favorite less talked about/ makeup” or “Makeup you keep repurchasing”. All I see are videos about Tower 28, Caliray, or other “clean” beauty brands. I’m in a point in my life where I’m not making makeup purchases and I’m using what I have. I just wish there were more videos about using makeup you already have. Anyway, thanks for this video!