I'd love to see a part 2! It's so refreshing to have reasons NOT to buy new/more makeup.

Nars concealer hides nothing. It’s great for people who have less to no blemishes. It makes my eyes look tired. Same, I’ve tried over corrector, with moisturizer, different tools and techniques but no luck. Thank you for being the only influencer here who is honest .

Kait, you look incredible. The color on your eyes makes them pop. I would love to see a part two. Thanks for sharing. I hope today is a good one.✌🏻

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you! I hope you have a great Monday too

i love this kind of video bc i love learning how different our experiences with product can be!!

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Would diiiiiie to see this video from you

You are spot on when it comes to these products. It was great to have someone speak the truth about Sephora bestsellers that aren’t good. Please do another video like this again in the future!

@violetviolet888

Жыл бұрын

It's not that the products are "not good", they may just not be "good for you". Every human is different. Our skin is different, different products look and wear differently on each of us.

Would love a part two! Totally agree about the overly fragranced hair care ugh I hate it

Ok wow! You validated sooo many products that don’t work for me either!!! Tower 28 blushes, lip jellies, fenty ease drop, DM liquid foil shadows, nars ect. We can’t love it all I guess and our bank accounts probably appreciate that!

I find these sorts of videos helpful. I like to compare the opinions of a bunch of different beauty gurus when deciding to purchase or not purchase a product to see if it's actually a product for me or not.

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

I do that too!

I wonder how many people are gonna click on a video with a title like this and then get annoyed that you “sound negative.” lol

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

This makeup 💄 looks so good on you I love this vibe 😍

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love the honesty. So rare in this community!!!!!!!

This lip color is so pretty on you! I very much agree with most of your opinions on these products (the ones I’ve tried at least.) I’m also glad I saw your review of the makeup by Mario plumping lip serums earlier this year. It prevented me from buying them!

Would love a part 2. I’ve had a few of the same experiences with some of these products mentioned.

Reviews of why a product didn’t work for you are so helpful! Thanks! ❤️

You’re lipstick looks so pretty on you! I love it too. Such a great fall/winter shade.!

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I didn’t think it looked good on me at first and then I tried it with a lip liner and fell in loooooooove

I love this! Loved the summed up version of products that didn't work for you! Definitely need a part 2!

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Would love to see you do this too

I love these videos! This is why I trust your reviews. So many people will go with the norm to get views!

Agreed with you on so many of these products!! Loved this video and I’d love to see more of these! Looking gorgeous by the way! ❤

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bonnie!

This makeup look is sooo good!

i agreed with soooooo many of these!!!! love this video. thank you!

Just took a bunch off my Sephora wish list lol thank you! Been trying to slow down my makeup spending

Your makeup in this video is *chef's kiss*

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I’m with you on the hair products! Too much fragrance give me a headache 🤕

Need a part 2! I feel so validated!! 🤣🤣

I would also love a part two! Some of what didn’t work for you works for me, but I love the tone here of “not for me,” which makes sense because everybody’s taste and needs are distinct!

I love this video!!! We ❤ the deets. Critical is key. No one wants gritty lips, does nothing haircare, silicone heavy sunscreen, sticky cheeks, drying?!? Lip balms. Thank you!!! & I’ve heard that the Tower 28 glosses go off and shift color so fast. But the shades are so pretty!! Oh and the Nars creamy concealer that has baffled me for years!! It’s so dry and ridiculously hard to blend. Very strange. Glad you can relate to my utter confusion. I tried my moms ilia skin tint and holy cow. Literal coagulated globs of product came out of the dropper. Weird. Love the shimmery Bobbi brown shadow sticks. I wonder if they would be an improvement to the Laura Mercier.

I just found your channel for ttsandra's. Greatly enjoyed your comments and just could not take my eyes off of your earrings. Just perfection

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The earrings are from Ana Luisa

The only product for merit that didn’t work for me was the foundations stick. Absolutely awful. The only way I can wear the Nars concealer is as an all over foundation base. Putting a lighter shade under my eyes is never a good look for me 😢

I could not wash that Ilia skin tint off fast enough! I tried to wear it, but it felt like grease on my face. I agree with your dislike of dewy, shiny face products because I feel like I look oily and not hydrated. I would love to see a part 2.

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Right? It felt like thick grease!

I love this kind of content! It’s so refreshing! Also, that lip color looks great on you!

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Never thought I'd like that shade but once I tried it with a lip liner I fell in love

THANK YOU for going in depth about the taste in lip products and scent in hair products. These also bother me a lot so would love to see a part 2!

LOVED this video and definitely want to see a Part 2! The Goop Unseen sunscreen, K18, Pat McGrath blush in that particular shade and the Dior lip balm also didn’t work out for me and for the same exact reasons though we have pretty different colouring and skin types.

You look so beautiful 😍 I actually agree with most of these!

I actually really found this video helpful! When really hyped up products don’t work for me sometimes I’m confused why or what the issue is but hearing someone else talk about why things didn’t work was encouraging if that makes sense. So thank you! And I’d love to see another video mentioning more products that didn’t work for you.

Ouch lol so many of my faves are on this list but non the less I loved hearing your thoughts and reasons why they didn’t work. I really like these kind of videos that encompass products from new to old releases 👍🏻 it’s so much more helpful than just focusing on new products

❤❤❤ the video. I feel like you describe the experience of these makeup products so well.

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Awwwww thank youuuuuuu

I did really enjoy this video

This was such a great video! I totally agree with you on a majority of the products you mentioned! I look forward to seeing your next video! I really dislike lip plumping products. I experience the same thing-I cannot take it off fast enough. I 1000% had the same experience with Amika hair products!

Finally I have found a person who understands the struggles with slippery lipsticks that go to your throat and make you want to wash it away immediately

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to my channel! All of my favorite lip products are thick, occlusive, and non-slippery :)

I so wanted to love those Mario balms! The scent is so off putting. Love this video ❤

I would def take a look at the shade Divine Rose in the PMG blush. I had the same issue with Fleurtatious, but Divine Rose is 👍

honestly i love summer fridays it hydrates my lips and it’s thick for me i love it repurchased many times!

How do we have the same opinion on so many of these products😂😂I thought I was in minority for hating that nars concealer, glad to see I’m in good company

This is my favorite kind of video you do. We have very similar tastes in colors and formulas, so your word is like gold to me. (Except about the Fenty drops. Them's fightin' words. lol)

Part 2 please!

Of the products you mentioned that I’ve tried, I agree with your opinion/experience. You’re not alone!

That snake earring!! 🖤

I just love how candid and straight forward you are Kait! I also feel so seen and heard....I too despise a wet greasy look...I wanted the Ilia skin tint to pan out but also couldn't get it off of my face fast enough! I was eyeing Tower28 after all that I've heard but might skip it as it seems you and I have similar preferences. Would love to hear an updated roundup of your favorite foundations (my skin is dry and sensitive, I have the hardest time finding foundations that don't break me out and are soft matte). Thanks!!

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I actually don’t wear foundation at this point, I just dot a concealer around my face and I find it always looks better. Mainly because I can’t find a dupe for my beloved discontinued MUFE invisible cover foundation

@violetviolet888

Жыл бұрын

CC r: "I was eyeing Tower28 after all that I've heard but might skip it" Don't "skip it". Swatch it. At Ulta or Sephora, that's why they exist, so you can try it. Also, if you buy from Ulta and you don't like it, you can return it for a full refund.

I also did not like Summer Fridays lip butter balms either. After all the hype I gave in and it felt like I ate something oily and had to wipe my mouth. I kept it on for an hour and couldn’t take it anymore.

@StateofKait

9 ай бұрын

Same! So oily and overrated

You look gorgeous as always ❤ I never got the hype about the nars concealer either! Terribly drying and aged my under eye area!! I love Rare beauty liquid blushes but yes… most times we don’t have time to be careful with makeup. Can be exhausting!

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This video has made me feel a lot less gaslit😊 the cream blushes from Moira are supposed dupes for the tower 28 ones but I think they are better as they dry down and stick around better. Tower 28 broke my heart with the tint. It was so lovely but I look too shiny!!! Love you Kait!

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

I just placed a big Moira order yesterday! Excited to try the brand

Another great video..thank you. And yes please to a part 2!! 👍 I was surprised about the tower 28 products as I love them all....lol. Haven't tried the mascara as I love Thrive & Ilia, but I love their lip jellies (the sheer & the milky ones & I never have noticed any weird or strong smell & I am very sensitive to that) , cream blushes ,the bronzer & their spf foundation . Oh yea..also their SOS spray. And speaking of lip glosses with overpowering smell....I went to Sephora & tried that Gwen Stefani gloss you love & I fell inn love with the formula & color (using hand swatches), but the smell was absolutely overpowering/slickening on me (also read reviews about that) & did not dissipate & I knew if I bought it I wouldn't be able to wear it. Ugh!! Had the same thing with a Tarte lip gloss I used to love years ago. And I just tried Danessa Myricks color fix in the foil called "Alien" & returned it after one use as it was all glitter & not metallic at all. I just ordered the new Wander beauty limited edition eyeshadow duo you mentioned as that looks so gorgeous!! Sorry for the long winded comment. lol. 😎

Refreshing content! The secret is OUT - not everything is perfect. And nothing works for everyone! 👏

@ccr7187

Жыл бұрын

AMEN!!! I'm always here for the honesty of what works and doesn't for people.

The Laura Geller jelly balms are that sheer lovely texture you'd like!

The youth to the people broke me out so much, I love the scent though

Yes, part 2 please. I respect your opinion.

Omg this is exactly why I follow you! Everything you didn’t like I don’t either. Dior lipglow returned.. Fenty drops gifted to my daughter! Nars concealer drying Tower 28 mascara returned.. And the list goes on.. Thanks 🙏🏼 happy to know I am not the only one

Awesome video! The products I’ve tried from your list, I totally agree with you. The Nars concealer is SO drying on me, I never understood what the hype was. I convinced myself on multiple occasions to re-purchase it…and it’s never worked. Same thoughts on the Towe28 lipgloss, the Supergood unseen sunscreen, and the Ilia skin tint (how do so many people like this??). Thanks for the great video😊

This is my first time on your channel. I am so surprised by your review of ALL the products because I agree 100% with everything you said. I am now a new subscriber because I feel like your future reviews and recommendations will be more in line with mine. Thanks for the great video!

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing! I'm pretty critical and detail oriented on this channel so hopefully you enjoy those kind of reviews :)

Ugh Nars concealer creases on me and makes my under eyes so dry and crapey!!

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

It’s so frustrating because every pro MUS loves it and I simply cannnnnnnot get it to look good on me, which makes me think it’s my fault 😂

I agree about the nars concealer not a fan! You should try the pat mcgrath divine rose blush it’s a stunning colour x

Totally agree with you on the taste and feel of the Tower 28, Fenty, Summer Fridays lip balms, so I'm glad I never bit the bullet on the rare beauty and makeup by mario ones! Total sucker for Dior though 😁

Omg I feel the same about YTTP, Nars and Supergoop too 😅 I thought it was a ‘me’ issue but nope now I know lol

I am so glad you found the tower 28 glosses unremarkable! I have not had a great experience with the formula either, and thought I was totally crazy!

I love this video and totally agree with the products I've tried. Like Ilia's Super Serum and Merit's Complexion Stick. I almost bought Pat McGrath's blush in Fleurtacious based on people recommending it to you. I just didn't think it would be pigmented enough and went with Divine Rose instead. It's lovely and we have a similar skin tone.

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Ooooo I’ll check out divine rose instead because the formula was lovely

I completely agree on every product . For the exact reasons too. 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

I agree with you about the amika having such a strong fragrance, eww too much. My all time favorite hair line is coco and eve, they have a fig scent but it’s not too overpowering, and doesn’t linger but the shampoo and conditioner have really changed my hair!

I'm so glad I was able to try the Caviar Stick with my Sephora BDay gift because it was pretty evident it wasn't for me. I had wanted one for so long, but it was an instant crease. I love this concept!!! ❤️

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

They really are so creasey!

@staciawarwick2499

Жыл бұрын

Same on my gift! Didn't understand the love for that product.

@VickyRyan2018

Жыл бұрын

Same here, patchy dry formula for my eyelids

I would love to see a 'fragrance-free brands' type video!

Would love to hear your frag free dry shampoo recs!

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Kristen Ess dry shampoo powder!!!

Hi! Yep I agree with you on so many of these! Mario balms - never even tried, Supergoop - no thanks, Ilia skin tint - so bad and I wanted to LOVE it, Tower 28 bronzer, Rare liquid lip balm - eeeww that taste and I'm sure there are more I'm forgetting! :)

Fleurtatious didn’t work for me either unfortunately 😭 but try cherish it’s the perfect bright pink! It’s super pigmented but the color is absolutely gorgeous you would love it!

Yes I would love to know how you are finding the Living Proof product! I’ve never tried the K18 but I too have naturally light brown hair but I’ve been getting blond highlights for forever now 😜

I agree with you on not liking so many of these products and feeling like there is something wrong with me! I will say I also hated the tower28 mascara at first but just kept it around and now that it dried out a bit I LOVE it!

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Mascaras do that all the time for me too! I hated Thrive at first but then it dried to a great consistency. Maybe I’ll give the Tower 28 another go

I agree with a lot of these.

I had a sample of that ILIA Super Serum and it looked absolutely awful on me! Their other one, True Skin Serum, seemed a bit easier to work with. I always enjoy hearing the "why" behind products working or not working, since everyone has different preferences, skin types, dealbreakers, etc.

The Rare Beauty liquid blushes look so patchy on my skin no matter how I apply it. I had the same problem with Glossier cloud paints. Other cream blushes also emphasize texture on my face and they don't last long so I just stick with powder blushes 🤷‍♀️ I agree with the tower 28 and fenty lip glosses. Hot chocolit was the worst one, the glitter on that one actually hurt my lips 😣

It’s so wild how different our preferences are lol. I watch you because I love you, duh- but I feel nearly the exact opposite about (nearly) all of the products I’ve tried on this list 🙃 People are funny creatures 💕

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Isn’t that so crazy?! It just shows how wildly subjective beauty is

Briogeo is quickly replacing ALL my hair care products. Every product I’ve tried from them has worked like magic on my hair compared to other brands. My hair is super fine and super finicky.

Omg. I love the merit stick, but it IS fussy about what primer I used with it so I totally understand! I also hated the Fenty eaze drops.

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Both of this made me look C R U S T Y

@devanjesmer

Жыл бұрын

Yes! You need a really dewy base for it and since kait doesn’t love dewy bases makes sense why it makes her look crusty!

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

@@devanjesmer Yeeeeaaaahhh not my vibe haha

I’d love a Part 2. Okay I completely agree with the makeup by Mario lip serum. It bleeds out of my lip lines. Hated T28 lip jellies. I rage used up all three.😂. The illumination bronzer looked great in low light but in sunlight looked like I had weird gold glitter on my face like a gold tin man. I took one whiff of the Fenty Gloss Bomb and immediately returned it. And the Fenty skin tint brought out texture previously unseen. Now Unseen Sunscreen is my all time favorite chemical sunscreen. Love Summer Fridays lip butter balms. Nars radiant creamy concealer works for my teen and me and I like the fluertatipus blush. I like the Rare Beauty shimmery liquid blushes but not the mattes. Love being able to compare notes with people whose opinion I enjoy and respect.🥰

You should try the cream blushes from Bobbi brown. I have the same problem as you have, but this blush lasts all day on me 😅

Completely agree on Mario lip product. I realized how drying they were after I bought 4. And the Tower 28 Lip Jellies. I thought the smell was awful and yes they slipped all over. Not a fan. Love the Merit l’avenue lip color on you. ❤

100% with you on almost all of these. I feel vindicated! I trust your judgment 😊

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Oh I’m so glad I’m not the only one!

Omg...so on spot. I feel exaclty the same about all these products. I tried all of them and either gave them away or returned them. The biggest fail, Merit stick foundation concealer and K18 mask.

As a dark skin person I layer cream and set it with powder blush because it won't last as long and I like my blush to really pop on my face!

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

I do too! Such a blush fan

Same with the Ilia skin tint. I agree; it's so heavy and greasy. I also don't like the Nars Creamy Radiant concealer. I find it drying.

Kait what’s your favorite lip balm? I also love a super thick and nourishing balm! Summer Fridays isn’t hydrating for long enough

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

This is a bad answer but the original bite agave lip mask. I purchased ten before they reformulated so I’m working through those, but I also love the Fitglow night lip serum, the laneige lip mask, Pacifica vegan collagen lip balm, tarte sugar rush lip balm. Maybe I’ll do a lip balm video soon!

@lmetzger2011

Жыл бұрын

@@StateofKait thank you! Yes would love that video!

My hair and skin must be so different than yours. K18 absolutely saved my hair when I bleached it from dark brown to blonde. I love Tower 28’s products on my skin and I’m obsessed with the Nars creamy concealer. Loved hearing your thoughts regardless!

I’ve always wondered what you thought about the tower28 lip jellies! I also don’t like them, they’re too sticky and there are other better products. My friend loves their bright pink gloss though, so there you go! I also don’t love the cream blush because it fades so quickly. I agree I love the brand though!

@pamallen7534

Жыл бұрын

Ha, I also agree on the Dior lip glows!

Couldn’t agree more with you on the Tower 28 lip jellies. I was so excited to try them based on so many rave reviews from other KZreadrs but when I actually tried them I was so disappointed. The smell is awful I can’t describe it but I hate it 😭 it’s unfortunate because the colors are amazing. Going to try to use all of them up because it’s too late and I’ve already spent the money but I won’t be repurchasing 😪

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Right?! The smell is so bad

The YTP cleanser smells incredible but I feel like it does not get my skin clean. I love bioderma’s sensibo liquid for a foamy cleanser, glossier milky jelly, and Sunday Riley’s ceramic slip which all thoroughly clean without stripping

I am so glad that I am not the only one that these products didn’t work for.

My ONLY issue with the fenty glosses is they get in my mouth too. They look and smell incredible, but even if I put just a little on it somehow I end up tasting it and it’s gross. I have shimmers and creams-all the same issue

I’ve been trying EVERYTHING from Rare Beauty. Their eye shadow primer, setting spray, foundation, tinted moisturizer, and brushes are my current favorites. I just ordered one of the new highlighter powders and the new brush. But the bronzer stick everyone loves was meh for me, I HATE the liquid eyeliner, and I haven’t felt compelled to try the liquid blush. I love liquid and cream blush! But I haven’t tried theirs. I think I’m afraid after all the hype I won’t like them.

I’ve been saying this about the Summer Fridays lip mask! Drives me crazy how everyone seems to love it. It looks great as a shiny lip balm but doesn’t last and actually dries my lips out as soon as it fades.

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

same! It did nothing

I feel like Ilia serum skin tint is for dry skin. I have an oily skin and it didn’t work out for me and I gave it to a friend with dry skin and it looked incredible on her

That Fenty foundation nearly did my head in. I couldn’t understand why it wasn’t working. I managed to make it work with In Beauty Face Glaze…but I don’t reach for it cuz it’s work!

I mostly agree with you about all the Tower 28 stuff, but I do like the Merit complexion stick and don't feel that it emphasizes wrinkles or other texture issues at all for me. Hmmmm.

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Everyone’s different 😊

Random question (i really enjoy your content!), what is the style of cut do you have for your hair? What did you ask for? I kinda want that vibe.

@StateofKait

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I ask for a blunt cut at the length of my collar bones and we do trim a few of the shorter pieces in front