Thank you so much for supporting my friend, Tiffany, over at Coco and Soy and my boys over at Candy Coma! This is so sweet of you to dedicate a video to spreading the love to small businesses! You have the kindest heart!

@MarlenaStell

5 ай бұрын

Thank you my sweet friend!! So happy for your family’s business! Your candies are really good! And Adelina loves the stickers 🤣

@Stefistat

5 ай бұрын

These candles sound amazing!! I’m definitely going to buy some

Thank you so much for including us Marlena! We are honored to make your list ❤

@MarlenaStell

5 ай бұрын

YES! Your duochromes are hands down the best I've ever tried!

@morganlefay2599

5 ай бұрын

Yes! No Amazon, no Temu! Support small business all I can❤

@vanessaroediger4829

5 ай бұрын

Well deserved Terra Moons. Love your products. Thank you for being exceptional!

@christinagordon1219

5 ай бұрын

What was the gold shade she swatched on her hand?

Huge respect for you Marlena! You’re so genuinely kind! You’re not just asking people to support small businesses, but actually supporting them yourself.

Sweet Marlena!! Thank you for loving on Lifetherapy and for the inclusion on this list! We are grateful you are enjoying a little self-care time with us and enjoying the fragrances and formulas! We appreciate you!! 😘

Im so happy you’re doing this! It’s so cringe how many big influencers push us to their Amazon shops to just make more money off us. I always shop small business/indie brands 💜💜💜

@Stefistat

5 ай бұрын

I agree 100%

@socalrockergal3727

5 ай бұрын

Jaclyn Hill the biggest offender and she never discloses properly. It’s how she makes money these days.

Thank you so much for your support. You’re so genuine! Thank you for supporting small brands. We love you Malena!

@MarlenaStell

5 ай бұрын

Love love love your candles!! And love how much detail you put into your brand ❤

Marlena, we consider you the QUEEN for a reason. Proud to be a Marlena supporter for life!

Glad you mentioned Sydney Grace. I LOVE their eyeshadows. Shout out to our lovely Mel Thompson RIP. You can support her family by buying the Tiny Marvels palette.

I truly don’t understand how Colored Rain isn’t viral. I’ve followed them since 2016. Gorgeous products!

Marlena, thanks for such an informative video. I can't stop admiring your eyeshadow - please do a tutorial video for your look today!

@MarlenaStell

5 ай бұрын

I did film this one 😊 It’s on my Instagram from December 11th ♥️

What a sweet and kind person to shout out these brands and support others! Thanks for the recommendations!! Xoxo ❤

Thank you Marlena for your sincerity and thoughtful videos. We as consumers are getting scammed more now than EVER before. So many counterfeit and fake products being sold with zero protection for the consumer.

Thank you so much for sharing these amazing smaller businesses. They all sound amazing and I will be visiting every site. I much rather support smaller businesses than billion dollar ones. I absolutely love the makeup I’ve purchased from Sydney Grace, Terra Moon, Unearthly Cosmetics, and Coloured Raine. BkBeauty has the best brushes ever. Her face brushes are my holy grails. You’re amazing Marlena. ❤❤❤❤

Thank u for supporting woc businesses. U always have and that is notices. As a woman who comes from a family of many colors it is so important to see everyone represented. Thank u for philanthropy also. U r the best.❤

Thank you so much! We are beyond grateful!

@MarlenaStell

5 ай бұрын

YES! LOVE your multi chrome eyeshadows! Wishing you so much love and success!

I love supporting Indie brands. Another brand is Bay Harbor Beauty. They have glowing body oil that I love. Baccarat Rouge is my favorite. It smells just like the perfume!❤️

I love Sydney Grace. Laura and Heather are owners, Heather is the one who makes shadows. They also have amazing cream shadows, cream blushes, lip creams, etc. I tried a lot from them. Best customer service too. Also made in US. That said Id love to see Makeup Geek back with shadows (and more) too, I still own a lot and love them so much. p.s. From Coloured Raine I only have some singles and theyre bomb indeed, so shiny and smooth !

The fact that every person you mention is either “such a sweetheart“ or “the nicest person“ says as much about you as it does about them. Thank you for looking for the good in other people.

How relaxing is to tune in and see a video from your favorite youtuber, without any drama, always positive and supportive!!! Marlena, youtube OG, making guidelines for the new kids to follow ❤

I would love to support smaller businesses but unfortunately a lot of times their prices are a lot higher, which makes complete sense but that means many of us can't afford it. But thank you for doing these videos.

@simple_naildesigns

5 ай бұрын

Agree 😌

@LindsayD228

5 ай бұрын

My word, THIS! I wish folks could understand and respect the privilege to be able to just boycott things like Amazon and such.

Seriously almost every time I buy something on Amazon, I am SO disappointed. I’m just going to boycott it honestly. This is golden and I’m so going to check out these companies. SUCH a good idea for a video.

Classic Marlena move ♥️ always out in front 🙏🏻ahead of her time. 👑 Setting a beautiful example. Also some amazing recommendations. 😊

You are seriously one of the best beauty creators on here. You constantly bring us amazing content. Thank you for being genuine and super helpful for all of us who enjoy your videos!!!!

Colored Raine is SUCH an underrated makeup brand! The Queen of Hearts palette was iconic! The ABH Renaissance palette could never!

Love this! I have been a subscriber for many years and I love the way you share other business owners. You are such an awesome human and I have loved so many of your recommendations that I can’t wait to try more!

You're so very generous Marlena! Hope you know that you make the list as well!

Marlenaaaaaaaaa you are the sweetest and most genuine person and have remained the same throughout the years!!!! I love you ladyyyyy 💜

THANK YOU so much for bringing all these wonderful entrepreneurs to the light and for your support using your platform, what a genius idea!!!..I personally tired of making Amazon wealthier each year( they're not selling best quality) meanwhile middle class is going down..kudos to Marlena..

This is a really good list of brands to try. I have nothing against Amazon. But do like hearing about small brands or other companies to support. The reflection in the eye shadows looked amazing. The candy looked delicious. And I had no idea that there are lip glosses with little lights in them. That's a really cool idea. Btw, Marlena your eye makeup looks so pretty in this video.

Coulored Raine is OMAZING!!!! I definitely want to try the brushes you showed

Marlena can I just say…you are BEAUTIFUL!! I have been following you for well over 10 years and your sincerity, good will and genuine kindness have never changed! God bless you for ALWAYS supporting others in this space. You are a jewel my queen❤

Supporting other brands like the great woman you are 🙌🏼

Thanks so much Marlena for this video! Some of the items aren''t for me (I love candles, but not scented due to a migraine issue) but some of the makeup items look fantastic and your endorsement means so much. Support indie brands, especially those made by women! Best always x

Thankyou for a great video supporting other woman and there business. You are such an authentic classy woman. I love watching your video’s. 😍

You are so genuine and honest. Loved all your recommendations and checked all the links. Thank you so much.

I loved this video. I’ve never heard of any of these small businesses. I’m happy to support them.

I love the recognition you give to others ! I would like a similar video to discover new one every year !

I would love some Tutorials with these products ❤

I dont watch IG so i missed your eyelook there. I watch KZread. Hopefully you can do those looks here. These products are awesome!

Thank you for speaking on all of these brands. Can’t wait to try a few!

Perfect! I still want a revival of Make Up Geek!

@jslilimauve

5 ай бұрын

YES! Id love that too.

This type of video is so refreshing to see. Thank you.

Thank you a million times over, Marlena for shining a light on the small owned businesses! I love, love supporting small business. A few of these I already have their links so I am so happy to have more. When we show up for each other in this way we all win. ♥

Great brands! Some of them I had not heard of, and my interest is peaked! The ones that I know are some of my faves.

@MarlenaStell

5 ай бұрын

These are all so amazing! Some of my favorite products

This is such a great concept for a video, thank you Marlena!!

You're amazing, Marlena! Thank you for bringing these brands to our attention! ❤

Your makeup is flawless. Thank you for your content. I loved the one about foundations, and how to apply. With a brush or sponge.

Thank you for sharing; I just bought the body cream Grounded by Life Therapy. My brother recently passed away from a stroke; her story touched me. Can’t wait to receive the cream.

@chooselifetherapy

5 ай бұрын

I am so sorry to hear about your brother, so very hard. 🙏🏻 I hope the Grounded scent brings you a little sense of comfort! Xx Lynette

@katiacalejomora2480

5 ай бұрын

@@chooselifetherapy Thank you 🙏

I love supporting indie and esp women [of color]. TYSM Marlene-this’ll def help w my kit

We're honored to be included! 🥰💜 Thank you so much for featuring our brushes, Marlena! 😘💜

I can’t tell you how much I love your videos. They are truly inspiring and full of good information. Thank you!

Love this!!!!! I will absolutely be buying something 😊 Ordered Down By The Sea Coco candle, cannot wait till it arrives 💕💕💕

What a fun& different video!!! Love this!! ❤

Definitely going to look into some of these brands.. I got the Anisa brushes last year because of you and I love them! Thank you!

I love the anti-amazon shopping concept! I do my absolute best ordering from small businesses, we need them to stay and not huge corporations which are solely for their own profit. Huge respect for you putting this out there!!

Watching this video again cause I love discovering other brands. Please do another one of these Marlena!🙏😊

Thank you so much, Marlena, for supporting female-owned direct-to-consumer brands. There's so much more work, passion, and innovation that goes into such products. You get much more value for your money instead of paying for middlemen.💌

thank you for doing this Marlena. time to acknowledge our INDIE BRANDS!!!

This was fabulous... thank you so much for sharing all these women owned brands and their products! I'd rather support them and enjoy awesome products made with passion than big corporate companies churningout stuff!❤

You are just the sweetest person 👍🏼 nice recommendations. Thank you 😊

Hello Marléna, I love your energy and your kindness. Thank you for sharing🧡🧡🧡

Just ordered Coloured Raine eyeshadow pallettes. Love the colors can't wait to get them. Would never have known about any of these brands. So thanks to All the Women.

Wonderful video this is what all influencers need to do!!! 💘💘

I appreciate this type of video so much! I would love to see more of these please!!!!!

Fabulous!! My dental hygienist was telling me about freeze dried candy that won’t stick to my teeth. Thank you, Marlena!

Loved this from you, BTW I never heard of these brands, looks so good ❤

I still have and use my coloured Raine Queen of Hearts palette! I know it's expired but honestly the pigmentation is still incredible. It makes me happy every time I use it

@HappywifeTaylor

5 ай бұрын

I still use mine too!

Marlene is the most sweetest supportive person ever who seems like she would be the greatest friend a truly kind soul

Thank you for this video. I love sponsoring small businesses and will be purchasing a lot from the links you provided.❤

Beware... Sydney Grace shadows are addicting! I found my absolute perfect shades to make my custom palette a few years ago, and I keep discovering new mattes & pressed pigments for accents.

Welp. There goes my paycheck 😂❤😂. I need items from every single brand you featured! Thanks Marlena!!!! Appreciate you as always.

Huge respect to you for this great video❤❤❤❤

Ohhh thank you so much Marlena!!!!

Thank you for sharing all your favorites. Can you please tell me what color of eyeshadows I should use for blue eyes and I’m a brunette? Especially on the Terra colors. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤

so much nice produckts thanks so much for sharing it all :-) i keepts starring at the lamps in your background those are so stylish

I love this!!! I try very hard to stay away from Amazon. I never shop Shein, Wish, or Temu! But I also don't really know where to shop. I shop locally or try random brands online but have to do so much research that sometimes I give up. I wish more reviewers did small businesses!! Thank you!❤

You’re the best! Love your eye look today! 😍

This video is so you, Marlena. That's all I'm gonna say... ❤❤❤ Love and light from Denmark, Scandinavia 🥰

Coloured Raine is such an OG brand. ❤ loveeeeeee them

You are a gem, and I will be checking this out.

love your video i just found you and am so interested in lots of products you have shown, thanks

Thank you for the recommendations ❤❤

Oh Wow , SG Shadows look So Smooth and Pretty. And I love the other metallic ones too. I got a Anisa foundation brush a few months back and love it. I’ve also purchased a couple of BK beauty brushes, they are great also. Have a Awesome weekend Marlena 😃🤗👍🏻 Texas Lady🖐🏻

@MarlenaStell

5 ай бұрын

You too Linda! Have a great weekend :)

the reason I buy so much on amazon is I live in the uk and can't always get the stuff sold in the us and when I can I have to pay for delivery and tax on delivery so then it works out more expensive xx

$42 for bath salts that will just melt down my drain? No, especially in this economy. Read the room

I was looking for need brushes to buy. Thanks for the recommendation.

Definitely will be trying these businesses!

I actually prefer these indie brands! Sooo much better than Amazon. Their shipping isn’t even fast anymore 😂😂

Yes, tried my best to shop locally ❤

Great idea! Only ossie is delivery when not based in USA. But love the concept ❤❤❤

How amusing that i got an Amazon ad before your video played lol

Thank you, will give them a try

Small businesses sell through Amazon too! I love Vimergy. If you haven’t used their Lemon Balm for your PMS, cramps, and anxiety you haven’t LIVED 💕

Awesome video ❤❤❤

Can you do a hair tutorial on this look !! You look so beautiful!

A few other indie makeup and skincare brands I’ve had wonderful experiences with: Pompeii Street Soap Company Apocalyptic Beauty Notoriously Morbid Copacetic Cosmetics Thanks for the great video!

Another great small sister owned brand is RX candles. My fave is fig

Do you know of a cheaper dupe for Locctaine almond shower oil and body oil? I’m in love but cannot afford it long term!

Terra Moon wow!!!! She literally doesn’t have one color you have never seen! MUST BUY!

@HoneysucklesnButterflies

4 ай бұрын

Girl! All of these eye shadow brands are off the chain! Tytyty

I love that you are repping disparity businesses!