@jenphelps JEN, ITS ME! i’m the commenter about the patrick ta shadows! i am gagged, this video totally broke the 4th wall for me hahaha💜i can’t believe you not only read my comment but went out and spent some of your bday money on that shadow you didn’t want JUST to help us all get some answers and save our money!!! as a dumb as it is, I was truly stressing about that eyeshadow, i didn’t want to spend $42 but the internet hype was REAL and i was getting lured! Thank you so much for showing it next to the UD and the Moira, i already know and love the moira shadow pots so i can breathe a sigh of relief, the FOMO is leaving the building :) banger video 🤎🤎🤎 you’re my fav youtuber for a reason!
Aw it was no problem at all! You got me so curious...I truly wanted to know if it was the best or not. It definitely is pretty but not anything out of the ordinary. 🥰🥰❤❤
@@JenPhelps And for the $42 price, it should be out of the ordinary! I'd guess that a lot of what you paid for was the fancy packaging. And it is pretty, I'll admit that.
I think one of the big problems with hype and influencer's talking about the "special sparkle" is even if they don't have a monetary incentive for that particular video, they can have a relationship with the brand that even makes them unaware of their own bias, just like when u really like a person, you can sometimes overlook flaws, I think even in people who intend on being honest, their bias may give products more favourable opinions than they deserve, certainly their are influencers that don't care if they scam ppl as long as they get the bag, but I think for the most part, they have good intentions, but lets be honest, can any of us be trusted when it comes to our bias' s lol.
@@DavidGreekas bias or sponsored or hoping for sponsorships ? ( I think they are not bias they are money hungry) Thats why I love and trust JEN so much ♥︎ Happy New Year. Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷 ♥︎
@@DavidGreekas i agree. the influencer i was referencing who made me sit up and even take any interest in these shadows is a youtuber i love and genuinely trust (Amanda Z) and who does not shill products to people. she rarely if ever does sponsorships and certainly never with a makeup brand like patrick ta. she is the queen of evaluating wet look sparkle with a critical eye, so when she is wowed by a shadow it means something. if i’m being really honest when i look at Jen’s swatches, the patrick ta does have a very scattered effect plus a plum base that looks special, but it’s not so above and beyond the others that it’s worth blowing my budget (although it’s the same price as 2 moondust shadows- still no, i won’t even buy those). I do see how Amanda could appreciate these shadows and be excited by them, especially with a youtubers budget, but i needed to hear it from Jen to really ground me in not simply what’s impressive but what has an impressive value compared to other things, for the average person. Different youtubers can be helpful in different ways. But Jen is so down to earth and honest i really do trust her judgement at the end of the day. although seeing is believing, so no regrets on asking for these swatches :):):)
Exactly. A lot of times beauty youtubers review thing as if there is nothing like them. That actually encourages people to buy the new stuff thinking it's life changing. I think even if people don't watch "shop my stash" videos, I think they will definitely watch a review of new products that compares it to old products.
lol 🤭 In my opinion where he went wrong was not the price by itself it’s the fact that he didn’t say why they were that price and just expected his client base to buy it no questions asked lol he made a bold statement about who he wants wearing his products with these eyeshadows and he doesn’t see that price as “expensive” he definitely lives in a different tax bracket and assumes that his clients are the same as him so when the public, who are the actual buyers, asked him why he priced them that way he didn’t understand and then had to make this whole show and tell about the “pearl pigment” being so costly to make but if the pearls were so special and so expensive and what makes them special why is that not part of the advertising? Nothing any where in the first promo was there mention of the pearls and it wasn’t until the backlash that he brought it up 🤷🏻♀️ anyway that’s my 2 cents on the matter.
@KaylaRobbPoodleQueen I agree! Unfortunately, when he had to explain the cost, he acted bothered by the fact that he had to explain himself. So ridiculous!
@@KaylaRobbPoodleQueenwhen you made a Word document, you print it and you start denigrating other companies, products to show that you are better... 😅 it’s very bad! You can explain why your product is better whitout pull down another brand. Mac, UD, etc. were created before his birth, these brands have reputation, relability NO mold in their eyeshadow palette 😆 Ok he want to be a « luxe brand » luxe brand never justify their prices, do not lower other companies. Their products are reliable, not a wow eyeshadow and the rest blah!
I am always like why do I need more than one pink blush. I I am proud I have a pink , peachy, plum, then a neutral blush. Then the cream versions. That’s all I need for any eye look
Jen, the new Huda powder is lilac, which can be brightening if your skin has a lot of yellow undertones. If you have a foundation you like that looks overly yellow, see if the powder helps that.
Came here to say this. I've seen other creators with olive undertones try this powder and it's transformative for them. I think this is a case of having the right undertone for the product.
I love the format for 2025 ! I think we all easily can fall for all the hype of a new product, then sadly we are disappointed in most of them. I also will be spending less on makeup products this year, and will really go through what I already own before I purchase anything. I agree that the P.T. eyeshadow is not worth his ridiculous price. The other shadows you had were just as sparkly and definitely stayed on longer. I really appreciate your honest reviews and that you don’t want us to waste our money. Most other influencers just want us to buy buy buy and buy some more ! Thank you Jen ! I hope you and your family have a wonderful 2025 ! 💖💖💖
This is a nice reminder. A lot of make up products don't really look that different from what we already have. Good thing to keep in mind. Thank you, Jen.
I agree with a person on here who commented saying you should return the eyeshadow and the lip gloss. Those are expensive products to be performing that crappy. These companies need to stop scamming people. I was shocked at how much that eyeshadow faded! 😮 That’s ridiculous! If I were you I’d start returning things that aren’t good products. It’s not like you’re going to use them again. And your channel is about wearing and buying GOOD products. I think that lilac powder is meant for people with deep skin tones. I can’t see any reason a light skinned person would want to wear that.
Thank you for testing out the Patrick Ta duos! I’ve been having FOMO on those, but I have so many glitter shadows already and couldn’t justify spending that much on just two shades. Now I’m glad I held out. I picked up the Neutrogena lip glosses at your suggestion a while ago and they’ve also become one of my favorite lip gloss formulas. They’re in beautiful shades too.
Today I took a step in the right direction for me. I canceled my Ulta and Sephora rewards accounts. I unfollowed the influencers that I feel push too much! I have plenty of beautiful makeup that I can enjoy while doing a no buy/replace only year. The prices of sometimes questionable quality makeup has gotten too expensive for me. Enough is enough finally. When I saw that Mocha Mousse is the Pantone color for the year well that encouraged me to say no please! I hated those color cosmetics in the 90’s.
I was just thinking I need some intervention. I can’t quit buying. I think I need to go back to therapy. TMI I’m sure but congratulations on the cancellation of your amounts. You mean business. I forgot to agree with you on the mocha mouse. You have to go to indie brands for color as it is cause everything is a shade of brown in eyeshadows in mainstream. I have enough friggin brown for 3 lifetimes. Literally what a sh!t color.
I think you’ll find yourself losing that “missing out” feeling as each month passes. Just keep thinking about the Joy of Missing Out vs the Fear of Missing Out!
Good for you! I reined in my makeup and skin-care spending last year…I estimate that I saved at least $500-600 from it. I get a lot more joy from that extra cash than looking at the underused and redundant makeup in my collection!
@@cjinpa5713 I must admit that most of my eyeshadows are shades of brown. They go well with my blue eyes and fair cool coloring. But that's not true for everybody. So please, you do you. You can leave the boring browns for me. 😉
@ I’m the same as you, cool light with blue eyes. It’s not necessarily that i think they’re boring they just come with every palette. I understand why and all I just have soooo many! I’m from the goofy 80’s so you like what you know and I knew color 😆. Well, pinks and blues and some purple here and there 😃. Then I feel like the odd ball for brown not being my favorite. It’s gonna make me like it kicking and screaming 😂. I think I have to find my cool browns cause maybe the warm browns with my cool tones is what’s turning me off. I need a real life make up friend. I do wear brown mascara and tight line my upper lash line with brown. I just gotta venture more into my lid. I’m trying, I have the Mario neutrals and some Laura Geller brown palettes. Like I said, I think I just need to figure out how to use them more to my advantage. I was scared AF at bronzer but I’ve figured out some that aren’t so orange and actually use it now. Something I never imagined myself using cause I didn’t know how.
The fact that it faded at all is ludicrous but that it faded the same day!!! Just unacceptable! Jen send it back! Do you ever return products? Seems like those lip products should go as well.
@@marjorielee5991 Good point. I return everything that doesn’t work. Aside from the money, I wonder if the return rate figures into their statistics. It seems it has to.
I agree! Definitely at least exchange those Patrick Ta eyeshadows and the glosses. Get something that you’ll use. I am so bad about keeping so-so stuff and “making it work”. This year I will either be returning or exchanging for something better. 😂
👋 Happy New Year Jen🎉🎉. I know that most influencers usually don't return things but you should return that Patrick ta and both those lippies. Love the new format for the year.
YES..I totally agree. And the mascara. In US you have the opportunity to deliver products back that disappoints. In Denmark/Europe where I live that is not possible. So I would definitely do so. As long as you don´t exaggerate it would be a fair way to keep the budget down. Happy New Year to all of you 🙂
I really like the concept of being deliberate with your budget to fill the very rare gap you do have in your collection, so it's a great duo of videos to put out in quick succession. It's inspiring me to go through my collection and see if I can think of a *category* that I am lacking something within and be deliberate to fill it only when a product that fits that specific slot. I fall in love with individual items, and that only lead me to buying my 200th eyeshadow palette that will never be loved properly before it expires. I had to put a hard stop on eyeshadow 😂
well said 👏 I am still resisting the colorpop frosty the snowman palette, it looks so up my alley. But I have the cloud 9 one and I haven't used it as much as I expected to because I have so many eyeshadows and I'm trying to rotate through. 😂
Umm, that's a good point. I've also had to stop myself buying eyeshadow. And lip products. Yes, I need to properly appreciate everything I have by using it!
I have never bought anything Patrick ta and never will. The mold issue.the prices for mold is too expensive for me. 😂 I buy some high end products and they better be / and are PERFECTION! If I’m spending my very hard earned money I expect quality.
There are SO many cruelty free indie brands doing outstanding glitter formulas these days, at a fraction of the price or even those on the spendy side, at least you get a lot more product… Terra Moons, Clionagh, Ensley Reign, Glaminatrix, and for a truly lux experience, people should pull out their Roen Quads, I use mine all the time!
You’re such a comfort watch for me, Jen. I know no matter what the topic is, your video will make me happy and feel like I’m hanging with a friend. Excited for all of your content this year, especially with the new budget in place! 💓
Thank you Jen for this format, it is extremely helpful and a great reminder to all of us with bigger collections that not everything new needs to be bought and that we already have the same or even better performing products in our collections.
I love this take on NEW products!!! Please keep this up! The comparison is so spot on and seeing it as you are applying both side by side is a perfect way to SEE the difference or lack there of!🙂
I started watching this channel in 2018 when I became more interested in wearing makeup. I appreciate that Jen tries and rates the myriad of options out there so I don't waste money on makeup I won't like.
@ I don’t think that guarantees knowing how to separate marginal products from really good ones. Jen is really intelligent and thinks like a scientist along with having a very good grasp of color nuances.
GREAT comparisons to the PT shadow. So glad you reviewed it. The Moira shadow stood out the most to me when you did the swatch comparisons. You really know your formulas! 😘
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Moira Starshadows!! They don't get enough hype in my opinion, and when those Patrick Ta shadows first came out, my instant reaction was "meh, I'll stick with my Moira!" 😜 HOWEVER: I do not (sadly) recommend traveling with them unless you want to wrap them in bubble wrap, lol! They break very very easily.
Jen--don't feel bad about getting the Patrick Ta eyeshadow. I just ordered one that looks gorgeous (Talk to my team) to see if it's as good as he says. I used 500 points for $10 off, so it was only $32. I can't wait to receive it. I'm very glad you got one of the duos too, as your opinion means so much 😊
You can really see how the Patrick Ta eye has shifted and/or disappeared compared to the Urban Decay eye at 34:04. Really helpful video, Jen -- thank you! 🤩
Jen, thinking about the lip products you bought: do you ever return things to Sephora when they are disappointing and you know you probably won’t use them?
I have in the past but not every time. I've heard that if you return too many things, they put you on a list and you could get banned from returning after that. So I only return the worst of the worst products. :)
I have a lot on Moira shadows and other makeup and even some skincare! No complaints on any of them! Everything about Moira is high end….except the price! Why this company isn’t growing substantially is a mystery imho! Have a a happy, healthy New Year Jen, filled with happiness, laughter and most of all love! Nobody ever mentions Patrick Ta’s mascara, biggest disappointment ever! Sending you a big warm hug from upstate NY! Wishing you a wonderful 2025 everyone! 🙏🏻♥️🤗🎆🎊🎉
I just started watching and paused to comment that I really wanted that PT duo, not because of the alleged formula or sparkle, but for the shades themselves. I purchased it with a 20% discount and I don't regret it. They do fade on me, which is disappointing, but still kept it. I also have similar shades, but that top shade is gorgeous. PS. That blush shade looks super pretty on you! I wonder if the powder contributed to the effect
THANKYOU! For swatching the lip oils/glosses! Im so sick of no pigment lip products right now, its like i know they moisturise and are comfortable but so is my balm lol ... i want pigment dang it! 😂❤
On your advice I got the Fenty Soft Lit foundation-it’s not drugstore priced but it’s an exact match and great formula so it’s the only foundation I need. Even though I don’t spend more than I can afford, you’ve still got me examining my makeup spending habits. I’m sad you wasted your gift cards!
I saw your last video about being a more tactful consumer and I hit hard on me, because I was thinking that too. This video made me subscribe to your channel. I loved how you compare things that you already own to the new things that might be worth a try. Thank you for making me more accountable too.
Love this video concept and all the swatch comparisons. Thanks for always making informative and intentional videos and not just churning out mediocre click bait videos for views.
❤ this! This is a great format, Jen! Encourages me to reflect on and use what I ALREADY HAVE - that's so important. I was de-influenced from the Ube powder and reminded that I have a TON of mascara that I need to use up. Many thanks!
A makeup artist once told me to pick the best blush first pinch your cheeks and see what color it becomes and pick shades in that range to make it more natural!😊
I think the new huda powder is more for medium to deep skin tones, from what I’ve seen so far it works well on deeper skin, I’m going to get it as all the other pink powders I’ve tried have been far too pale and ashy
Personally, there is no lip gloss for which I would ever pay 26 dollars. There are too many great drugstore options in every shade imaginable that you can buy for under 10 dollar like those Neutrogena ones I discovered thanks to you (and more recently, the Catrice ones, also thanks to you)! For me, to pay 26 dollars for a lip gloss it would have to do something none of the affordably priced ones did, like deliver super long wear.
I am not regretting or having FOMO about the Patrick Ta shadows esp since I just bought like 6 or 7 of the ones from Moira on Black Friday sale for $3.60 each! I’m so happy with those that they fit that niche for me entirely. I love them! Thank you for showing them on your channel and saving me a boatload of $$ this year! I’m also going to skip on those blushes because I have some similar in color already. This type of video is amazing and super helpful to help me look for these same shades in my own collection because 9 times out of ten I already have it or something similar and I’m happy! Ty ty❤!
Wow, this was great. Oh I'm glad that you tried the pta eyeshadows. As someone who rarely buys hi-end & preaches it from the mountain top, I'm embarrassed to say that I tried a tarte 3pk eyeshadow set 😳 . I was so disappointed-glitter everywhere, even the next day. I love my colourpop shadows. So, we both proved our suspicions. Thank you for being here for us !
For the Nars lip oil, I think people should just wait until it hits discount stores like TJ Maxx and Marshall's. If you can't wait, find comparable shades from drugstore brands since they'll come out fairly similar if not the same.
I really enjoyed watching the eye shadow comparisons. Even though there was no way I can justify spending that on two shadows this really solidified my choice. So interesting when you break down the marketing in this way. Appreciate your hard work on this video
As soon as you mentioned the Patrick Ta and started swatching, I immediately thought of Sydney Grace. Specifically the shades Tiara and Peace. Those are very metallic and shiny and a nicer quality than the Patrick Ta in my opinion 😊
You look beautiful as always, but this look really suites you, Jen. Love the video concept by the way. Hope your new year is off to a great start. Thank you for always putting out amazing content.
I love your honesty, Jenn! You, Angie, Emily and Tamara are the only ones, I think, who give true reviews and we all appreciate and respect you for it!
I really loved this type of video! Especially when you started looking at all the blushes and lip glosses you had in similar colors! It really helped me to be like, “oh yeah, I have something like that, I don’t need something new. I actually really like -blank item-.” I have that PT shadow though and I really do love it. There is a color and sparkle difference that isn’t “wow! Most blinding!” (I have plenty of Indy shadows that do that)…but it has an elegance to it. Since I have that, I don’t feel I need the UD ones though. lol.
I haven’t gotten any Patrick Ta. Thanks for sharing the comparison of that and UD. The UD looks so much better and the comparisons on other shadows and goes to show the PT isn’t even that special nor the higher end glosses.
I do love the Patrick Ta Duos. I ended up getting them off his website for about $29 each, which I think is more appropriately priced. There are definitely good alternatives though, especially with Indie shadows.
Great content. Thanks for covering all of these products so thoroughly. I was happy to see that the Maybelline stick foundation worked out. I need to find a good one for dry skin for traveling. I just purchased the Neutrogena lip balm based on your recommendation and you are spot on! My lips look smooth and feel great! 😊 ❤
I believe that the Makeup by Mario glosses are marketed as sheer colours, so it looks like they perform as expected. Great video though Jen, thanks for the reviews :).
This was such a great video! A few things I had on my wish list with Christmas or birthday money before my no buy starts next month. But I crossed off a few thanks to the video. I think I’ll looks at the Maybelline foundation stick and a Neutrogena gloss over some of the high end items! Oh! And an idea to get use out of your Lancôme foundation stick in the Winter-try it with the glowy SPF/primer you used with the Maybelline! 🤣
I liked the Huda lilac powder on top of the maybelline stick and thought that you could have stopped there and skipped the blush. The compare of all those eyeshadows was great. Thank you for doing that!
The Huda Beauty blush is gorgeous, it’s sold out everywhere but hopefully it will be restocked soon. Also, the Maybelline stick looked really pretty on you. I might try that.
Hi Jen I notice you really like the same shade of gloss that I do! I really like the elf jam session lip oil and the new shimmer version of jam session(can’t remember the name) the shimmer one isn’t as opaque as the og but they are both so beautiful on our shared complexion!
I am going to try the lifter stick. I had to laugh at the lip segment...reach into my purse same shade 6 brands. I do love the Milani black cherry vanilla. So looking forward to what you will be spending on and NOT spending on❤
Jen....I really loved your video today. I always enjoy watching you compare products. You are so thorough. I love the way you apply your makeup. I have been wanting to try the revelon Foundation Stick. I think it looked better than lancome. The blush was so awesome. Looked so pretty on you. I have cool skin tone too. I would of hesitated on that color. But...since you tried it on. I hope it will look that good on me. I almost bought the Mario lip oil the other day but glad I didn't now. I have also been looking for a new mascara. Thinking about the elf mascara. It looked really nice on you. Have you seen the new elf powder that as come out. They have several that are pink. I can't rember the exact name of it. It's the newest one. As good reviews. I was thinking about trying that one. Thank you so much! You are such a precious jewel! Have a great day! Look forward to your next video. Blessings to you and your family for this New Year!
The thing I noticed the most is the Patrick Ta sparkle is very, very smooth. It catches the light and reflects differently than the others. I would never spend that much on only two shadows, but it is beautiful.
I like a lot of Huda products but the lilac powder seems gimmicky. Everyone is trying to do something different because there’s so much repetition out there. Actually, I love my much less expensive Moira triple color powder that I’ve used for years. It’s one of the few things I’m loyal to even when something new comes out. Moira’s customer service is excellent, they’re cruelty~free, affordable with a nice range of products~what’s not to love?💘Your content gets better everyday Jen….so enjoyable🙋🏻♀️
On my macbook pro screen, the side with the lilac powder actually makes your skin look purple-y! The cherry blossom side looks much better. I'm not on social media to know what's going viral, but it makes no sense why this lilac powder would be going viral if it makes your face look purple. Loved this video!! Super helpful!
Jen, as soon as you swatched the $42 Eyeshadow I was telling you through my phone “swatch Moira next to that!” lol. Moira is BY FAR BETTER LADIES! If you use with a primer/setting spray on brush/glitter glue with Moira shadows…..you will blind airplane pilots! You’re only out the cost of a coffee if you don’t like it, too- but you will!
Of course the Huda Beauty is the best one for powder, it doesn't matter because huda beauty powder is more blurring on the face, it doesn't show your pores, l use it every day, l love how it looks on your face, hugsssss ❤❤❤
I feel like that Huda lilac powder doesn’t look bad on you but it’s not as brightening as the cherry blossom. I think it might have a more color correcting effect on different complexion tones. That Huda blush is so pretty and looks like the answer everyone that was disappointed in the YSL blush earlier this year
I wonder how the Patrick Ta shadow compares to Adept Cosmetic’s shadows in the Minka palette. There are some pretty insane shimmers in that palette. Thanks for the comparisons!
Yeah I think there are TONS of better eyeshadows in different indi palettes. I’m sure Bella Beaute Bar, Adept, Cosmic Beauty, Fantasy Cosmetica, Nabla, Unearthly, and even Natasha Denona probably all have better shimmers in their palettes, that are much better than Patrick Ta’s ridiculously priced garbage. I couldn’t believe how much that shadow faded on Jen 😮
Jen, this is a great video! I loved the lip oil comparisons and the eyeshadow comparisons. I can't believe how much Patrick Ta eyeshadow faded! BTW, your hair looked especially pretty in this video!
@jenphelps JEN, ITS ME! i’m the commenter about the patrick ta shadows! i am gagged, this video totally broke the 4th wall for me hahaha💜i can’t believe you not only read my comment but went out and spent some of your bday money on that shadow you didn’t want JUST to help us all get some answers and save our money!!! as a dumb as it is, I was truly stressing about that eyeshadow, i didn’t want to spend $42 but the internet hype was REAL and i was getting lured! Thank you so much for showing it next to the UD and the Moira, i already know and love the moira shadow pots so i can breathe a sigh of relief, the FOMO is leaving the building :) banger video 🤎🤎🤎 you’re my fav youtuber for a reason!
Aw it was no problem at all! You got me so curious...I truly wanted to know if it was the best or not. It definitely is pretty but not anything out of the ordinary. 🥰🥰❤❤
@@JenPhelps And for the $42 price, it should be out of the ordinary! I'd guess that a lot of what you paid for was the fancy packaging. And it is pretty, I'll admit that.
I think one of the big problems with hype and influencer's talking about the "special sparkle" is even if they don't have a monetary incentive for that particular video, they can have a relationship with the brand that even makes them unaware of their own bias, just like when u really like a person, you can sometimes overlook flaws, I think even in people who intend on being honest, their bias may give products more favourable opinions than they deserve, certainly their are influencers that don't care if they scam ppl as long as they get the bag, but I think for the most part, they have good intentions, but lets be honest, can any of us be trusted when it comes to our bias' s lol.
@@DavidGreekas bias or sponsored or hoping for sponsorships ? ( I think they are not bias they are money hungry) Thats why I love and trust JEN so much ♥︎ Happy New Year. Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷 ♥︎
@@DavidGreekas i agree. the influencer i was referencing who made me sit up and even take any interest in these shadows is a youtuber i love and genuinely trust (Amanda Z) and who does not shill products to people. she rarely if ever does sponsorships and certainly never with a makeup brand like patrick ta. she is the queen of evaluating wet look sparkle with a critical eye, so when she is wowed by a shadow it means something. if i’m being really honest when i look at Jen’s swatches, the patrick ta does have a very scattered effect plus a plum base that looks special, but it’s not so above and beyond the others that it’s worth blowing my budget (although it’s the same price as 2 moondust shadows- still no, i won’t even buy those). I do see how Amanda could appreciate these shadows and be excited by them, especially with a youtubers budget, but i needed to hear it from Jen to really ground me in not simply what’s impressive but what has an impressive value compared to other things, for the average person. Different youtubers can be helpful in different ways. But Jen is so down to earth and honest i really do trust her judgement at the end of the day. although seeing is believing, so no regrets on asking for these swatches :):):)
I think comparing new products to things you already have is a really useful way to review!
Exactly. A lot of times beauty youtubers review thing as if there is nothing like them. That actually encourages people to buy the new stuff thinking it's life changing. I think even if people don't watch "shop my stash" videos, I think they will definitely watch a review of new products that compares it to old products.
As expected, Patrick Ta is not the only sparkle out there.
lol 🤭 In my opinion where he went wrong was not the price by itself it’s the fact that he didn’t say why they were that price and just expected his client base to buy it no questions asked lol he made a bold statement about who he wants wearing his products with these eyeshadows and he doesn’t see that price as “expensive” he definitely lives in a different tax bracket and assumes that his clients are the same as him so when the public, who are the actual buyers, asked him why he priced them that way he didn’t understand and then had to make this whole show and tell about the “pearl pigment” being so costly to make but if the pearls were so special and so expensive and what makes them special why is that not part of the advertising? Nothing any where in the first promo was there mention of the pearls and it wasn’t until the backlash that he brought it up 🤷🏻♀️ anyway that’s my 2 cents on the matter.
@KaylaRobbPoodleQueen I agree!
Unfortunately, when he had to explain the cost, he acted bothered by the fact that he had to explain himself. So ridiculous!
Me too. There are so much options and it makes no point sending money to that cringe Patrick guy.
@@KaylaRobbPoodleQueenwhen you made a Word document, you print it and you start denigrating other companies, products to show that you are better... 😅 it’s very bad! You can explain why your product is better whitout pull down another brand.
Mac, UD, etc. were created before his birth, these brands have reputation, relability NO mold in their eyeshadow palette 😆 Ok he want to be a « luxe brand » luxe brand never justify their prices, do not lower other companies. Their products are reliable, not a wow eyeshadow and the rest blah!
I think it was the 10000 mentions of having the only pearl ever😂
The lip segment was relatable... "why did i buy this when i have so much" but with me it's blush 😂😂
I am always like why do I need more than one pink blush. I
I am proud I have a pink , peachy, plum, then a neutral blush. Then the cream versions. That’s all I need for any eye look
Me and eyeshadow! 😂❤
Same here, can’t stop!😅 but then, if there is something I use every single day and I truly enjoy is that ❤
Bronzers and lip tints&oils 😅
Phenomenal. I think you deserve an award. This is providing true service to your viewers.
Jen, the new Huda powder is lilac, which can be brightening if your skin has a lot of yellow undertones. If you have a foundation you like that looks overly yellow, see if the powder helps that.
Yes!!
👍🏽 I use an illmasqua baked powder for this
Came here to say this. I've seen other creators with olive undertones try this powder and it's transformative for them. I think this is a case of having the right undertone for the product.
I love the format for 2025 ! I think we all easily can fall for all the hype of a new product, then sadly we are disappointed in most of them. I also will be spending less on makeup products this year, and will really go through what I already own before I purchase anything. I agree that the P.T. eyeshadow is not worth his ridiculous price. The other shadows you had were just as sparkly and definitely stayed on longer. I really appreciate your honest reviews and that you don’t want us to waste our money. Most other influencers just want us to buy buy buy and buy some more ! Thank you Jen ! I hope you and your family have a wonderful 2025 ! 💖💖💖
This is a nice reminder. A lot of make up products don't really look that different from what we already have. Good thing to keep in mind. Thank you, Jen.
I agree with a person on here who commented saying you should return the eyeshadow and the lip gloss. Those are expensive products to be performing that crappy. These companies need to stop scamming people. I was shocked at how much that eyeshadow faded! 😮 That’s ridiculous! If I were you I’d start returning things that aren’t good products. It’s not like you’re going to use them again. And your channel is about wearing and buying GOOD products.
I think that lilac powder is meant for people with deep skin tones. I can’t see any reason a light skinned person would want to wear that.
If you don't return it, definitely write it off
The Moira shadow looked like it had more impact than Patrick Ta.
Thank you for testing out the Patrick Ta duos! I’ve been having FOMO on those, but I have so many glitter shadows already and couldn’t justify spending that much on just two shades. Now I’m glad I held out. I picked up the Neutrogena lip glosses at your suggestion a while ago and they’ve also become one of my favorite lip gloss formulas. They’re in beautiful shades too.
Today I took a step in the right direction for me. I canceled my Ulta and Sephora rewards accounts. I unfollowed the influencers that I feel push too much! I have plenty of beautiful makeup that I can enjoy while doing a no buy/replace only year. The prices of sometimes questionable quality makeup has gotten too expensive for me. Enough is enough finally. When I saw that Mocha Mousse is the Pantone color for the year well that encouraged me to say no please! I hated those color cosmetics in the 90’s.
I was just thinking I need some intervention. I can’t quit buying. I think I need to go back to therapy. TMI I’m sure but congratulations on the cancellation of your amounts. You mean business. I forgot to agree with you on the mocha mouse. You have to go to indie brands for color as it is cause everything is a shade of brown in eyeshadows in mainstream. I have enough friggin brown for 3 lifetimes. Literally what a sh!t color.
I think you’ll find yourself losing that “missing out” feeling as each month passes. Just keep thinking about the Joy of Missing Out vs the Fear of Missing Out!
Good for you! I reined in my makeup and skin-care spending last year…I estimate that I saved at least $500-600 from it. I get a lot more joy from that extra cash than looking at the underused and redundant makeup in my collection!
@@cjinpa5713 I must admit that most of my eyeshadows are shades of brown. They go well with my blue eyes and fair cool coloring. But that's not true for everybody. So please, you do you. You can leave the boring browns for me. 😉
@ I’m the same as you, cool light with blue eyes. It’s not necessarily that i think they’re boring they just come with every palette. I understand why and all I just have soooo many! I’m from the goofy 80’s so you like what you know and I knew color 😆. Well, pinks and blues and some purple here and there 😃. Then I feel like the odd ball for brown not being my favorite. It’s gonna make me like it kicking and screaming 😂. I think I have to find my cool browns cause maybe the warm browns with my cool tones is what’s turning me off. I need a real life make up friend. I do wear brown mascara and tight line my upper lash line with brown. I just gotta venture more into my lid. I’m trying, I have the Mario neutrals and some Laura Geller brown palettes. Like I said, I think I just need to figure out how to use them more to my advantage. I was scared AF at bronzer but I’ve figured out some that aren’t so orange and actually use it now. Something I never imagined myself using cause I didn’t know how.
I'm shocked the Patrick Ta eyeshadow faded that fast and that badly!! $42 for that?!!
I know right??
The fact that it faded at all is ludicrous but that it faded the same day!!! Just unacceptable! Jen send it back! Do you ever return products? Seems like those lip products should go as well.
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Good point. I return everything that doesn’t work. Aside from the money, I wonder if the return rate figures into their statistics. It seems it has to.
Imagine in $CAN its almost 70$
I agree! Definitely at least exchange those Patrick Ta eyeshadows and the glosses. Get something that you’ll use. I am so bad about keeping so-so stuff and “making it work”. This year I will either be returning or exchanging for something better. 😂
You out sparkled Pa Ta's Sparkle!
Thank you for comparing Patrick Ta eye shadow with others.I love this content a lot.
Girl, return those glosses! You want to save money, that’s a great way to do it! Return bad products
Exactly! At the very least exchange for something you already like, but in a different shade. Like the Huda blushes!
👋 Happy New Year Jen🎉🎉. I know that most influencers usually don't return things but you should return that Patrick ta and both those lippies. Love the new format for the year.
YES..I totally agree. And the mascara. In US you have the opportunity to deliver products back that disappoints. In Denmark/Europe where I live that is not possible. So I would definitely do so. As long as you don´t exaggerate it would be a fair way to keep the budget down. Happy New Year to all of you 🙂
I really like the concept of being deliberate with your budget to fill the very rare gap you do have in your collection, so it's a great duo of videos to put out in quick succession. It's inspiring me to go through my collection and see if I can think of a *category* that I am lacking something within and be deliberate to fill it only when a product that fits that specific slot. I fall in love with individual items, and that only lead me to buying my 200th eyeshadow palette that will never be loved properly before it expires. I had to put a hard stop on eyeshadow 😂
well said 👏 I am still resisting the colorpop frosty the snowman palette, it looks so up my alley. But I have the cloud 9 one and I haven't used it as much as I expected to because I have so many eyeshadows and I'm trying to rotate through. 😂
Umm, that's a good point. I've also had to stop myself buying eyeshadow. And lip products. Yes, I need to properly appreciate everything I have by using it!
The hour glass mascara looks so much better.
I have never bought anything Patrick ta and never will. The mold issue.the prices for mold is too expensive for me. 😂 I buy some high end products and they better be / and are PERFECTION! If I’m spending my very hard earned money I expect quality.
There are SO many cruelty free indie brands doing outstanding glitter formulas these days, at a fraction of the price or even those on the spendy side, at least you get a lot more product… Terra Moons, Clionagh, Ensley Reign, Glaminatrix, and for a truly lux experience, people should pull out their Roen Quads, I use mine all the time!
You’re such a comfort watch for me, Jen. I know no matter what the topic is, your video will make me happy and feel like I’m hanging with a friend. Excited for all of your content this year, especially with the new budget in place! 💓
Yes! Jen and Emily are line hanging out with friends. And both are so good about comparing things to something probably already in my collection.
I really liked the premise of this video! The colors look great on you.
Thank you Jen for this format, it is extremely helpful and a great reminder to all of us with bigger collections that not everything new needs to be bought and that we already have the same or even better performing products in our collections.
Agree! I got my first Moira shadow before Christmas on Jen”s recommendation. It is stunning! Definitely no need for Patrick Ta.
I love this take on NEW products!!! Please keep this up! The comparison is so spot on and seeing it as you are applying both side by side is a perfect way to SEE the difference or lack there of!🙂
Even if those shadows were more sparkly than anything it still wouldn't be worth it.
Bravo Jen. That lilac blush by Huda is gorgeous on you. Love all the comparisons. Happy New Year dear!!
1700 views an hour after you uploaded…we’re not bored!! I ❤ your reviews.
I started watching this channel in 2018 when I became more interested in wearing makeup. I appreciate that Jen tries and rates the myriad of options out there so I don't waste money on makeup I won't like.
You are one of the best at duping colors 👍🏻
Agreed. Jen has a really good eye for that. Possibly because she used to work at Sephora.
@ I don’t think that guarantees knowing how to separate marginal products from really good ones. Jen is really intelligent and thinks like a scientist along with having a very good grasp of color nuances.
Are you using any new hair products? Your hair is looking super nice and healthy!
I was just thinking the same! I *think* it’s the side part and a slight color change / tone.
Yes I agree her hair looks beautiful and so healthy! I’m really working on my hair right now.
GREAT comparisons to the PT shadow. So glad you reviewed it. The Moira shadow stood out the most to me when you did the swatch comparisons. You really know your formulas! 😘
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Moira Starshadows!! They don't get enough hype in my opinion, and when those Patrick Ta shadows first came out, my instant reaction was "meh, I'll stick with my Moira!" 😜 HOWEVER: I do not (sadly) recommend traveling with them unless you want to wrap them in bubble wrap, lol! They break very very easily.
I’m surprised that you didn’t use ColourPop Ritz in your sparkly comparison. So many people say it’s the closest rival eyeshadow to UD’s Space Cowboy.
I was thinking the same thing!
I forgot about that one for some reason! Maybe because it's a cream shadow...but you're absolutely right!
This video rocks!! Loved the eyeshadow showdown… or knock out…😊
Maybe the lavender powder side has more natural blend with the blush....love both sides really ...thinking about buying moira pot shadow ❤❤❤❤
The lips glosses looked so promising! And I agree with you: the Neutrogena and Revlon are A LOT BETTER! great video!
Jen--don't feel bad about getting the Patrick Ta eyeshadow. I just ordered one that looks gorgeous (Talk to my team) to see if it's as good as he says. I used 500 points for $10 off, so it was only $32. I can't wait to receive it. I'm very glad you got one of the duos too, as your opinion means so much 😊
You can really see how the Patrick Ta eye has shifted and/or disappeared compared to the Urban Decay eye at 34:04. Really helpful video, Jen -- thank you! 🤩
Jen, thinking about the lip products you bought: do you ever return things to Sephora when they are disappointing and you know you probably won’t use them?
I have in the past but not every time. I've heard that if you return too many things, they put you on a list and you could get banned from returning after that. So I only return the worst of the worst products. :)
@@JenPhelps Oh interesting! I never knew that. Good to know! Thanks!
This is b far my favorite channel, your the greatest Jen!
The Revlon Lip Oil looked so much better than the Nars or Mario one, and it is less expensive.
Revlon rarely fails in their lip and complexion products, the rest of their line needs a major overhaul. 😅
The NYX one is also amazing if you have lines on your lips.
I love the Moira eye shawdows
I have a lot on Moira shadows and other makeup and even some skincare! No complaints on any of them! Everything about Moira is high end….except the price! Why this company isn’t growing substantially is a mystery imho! Have a a happy, healthy New Year Jen, filled with happiness, laughter and most of all love! Nobody ever mentions Patrick Ta’s mascara, biggest disappointment ever! Sending you a big warm hug from upstate NY! Wishing you a wonderful 2025 everyone! 🙏🏻♥️🤗🎆🎊🎉
I just started watching and paused to comment that I really wanted that PT duo, not because of the alleged formula or sparkle, but for the shades themselves. I purchased it with a 20% discount and I don't regret it. They do fade on me, which is disappointing, but still kept it. I also have similar shades, but that top shade is gorgeous.
PS. That blush shade looks super pretty on you! I wonder if the powder contributed to the effect
THANKYOU! For swatching the lip oils/glosses! Im so sick of no pigment lip products right now, its like i know they moisturise and are comfortable but so is my balm lol ... i want pigment dang it! 😂❤
On your advice I got the Fenty Soft Lit foundation-it’s not drugstore priced but it’s an exact match and great formula so it’s the only foundation I need. Even though I don’t spend more than I can afford, you’ve still got me examining my makeup spending habits. I’m sad you wasted your gift cards!
I saw your last video about being a more tactful consumer and I hit hard on me, because I was thinking that too. This video made me subscribe to your channel. I loved how you compare things that you already own to the new things that might be worth a try. Thank you for making me more accountable too.
Love this video concept and all the swatch comparisons. Thanks for always making informative and intentional videos and not just churning out mediocre click bait videos for views.
❤ this! This is a great format, Jen! Encourages me to reflect on and use what I ALREADY HAVE - that's so important. I was de-influenced from the Ube powder and reminded that I have a TON of mascara that I need to use up. Many thanks!
A makeup artist once told me to pick the best blush first pinch your cheeks and see what color it becomes and pick shades in that range to make it more natural!😊
I think the new huda powder is more for medium to deep skin tones, from what I’ve seen so far it works well on deeper skin, I’m going to get it as all the other pink powders I’ve tried have been far too pale and ashy
Personally, there is no lip gloss for which I would ever pay 26 dollars. There are too many great drugstore options in every shade imaginable that you can buy for under 10 dollar like those Neutrogena ones I discovered thanks to you (and more recently, the Catrice ones, also thanks to you)! For me, to pay 26 dollars for a lip gloss it would have to do something none of the affordably priced ones did, like deliver super long wear.
I am not regretting or having FOMO about the Patrick Ta shadows esp since I just bought like 6 or 7 of the ones from Moira on Black Friday sale for $3.60 each! I’m so happy with those that they fit that niche for me entirely. I love them! Thank you for showing them on your channel and saving me a boatload of $$ this year! I’m also going to skip on those blushes because I have some similar in color already. This type of video is amazing and super helpful to help me look for these same shades in my own collection because 9 times out of ten I already have it or something similar and I’m happy! Ty ty❤!
Wow, this was great. Oh I'm glad that you tried the pta eyeshadows. As someone who rarely buys hi-end & preaches it from the mountain top, I'm embarrassed to say that I tried a tarte 3pk eyeshadow set 😳 . I was so disappointed-glitter everywhere, even the next day. I love my colourpop shadows. So, we both proved our suspicions.
Thank you for being here for us !
For the Nars lip oil, I think people should just wait until it hits discount stores like TJ Maxx and Marshall's. If you can't wait, find comparable shades from drugstore brands since they'll come out fairly similar if not the same.
I really enjoyed watching the eye shadow comparisons. Even though there was no way I can justify spending that on two shadows this really solidified my choice. So interesting when you break down the marketing in this way. Appreciate your hard work on this video
Love that slightly,y side part…your hair looks terrific
As soon as you mentioned the Patrick Ta and started swatching, I immediately thought of Sydney Grace. Specifically the shades Tiara and Peace. Those are very metallic and shiny and a nicer quality than the Patrick Ta in my opinion 😊
Oooh that new Huda blush is definitely tempting me. I have another color from the line and I also love the formula.
The first ingredient in the Maybelline Lifter stick is super comedogenic. Passing on that one.
You look beautiful as always, but this look really suites you, Jen. Love the video concept by the way. Hope your new year is off to a great start. Thank you for always putting out amazing content.
I love your honesty, Jenn! You, Angie, Emily and Tamara are the only ones, I think, who give true reviews and we all appreciate and respect you for it!
Nikki LaRose spoke the quality of the Patrick Ta eyeshad duos too.
I just reordered Tinge colored blush from Lorac ❤ I will always love their buildable blushes on my 58 year old skin
I really loved this type of video! Especially when you started looking at all the blushes and lip glosses you had in similar colors! It really helped me to be like, “oh yeah, I have something like that, I don’t need something new. I actually really like -blank item-.”
I have that PT shadow though and I really do love it. There is a color and sparkle difference that isn’t “wow! Most blinding!” (I have plenty of Indy shadows that do that)…but it has an elegance to it. Since I have that, I don’t feel I need the UD ones though. lol.
The only liquid blushes I have are 1 Hourglass and 2 Elf's. They do the same thing. I like powder blush more.
I haven’t gotten any Patrick Ta. Thanks for sharing the comparison of that and UD. The UD looks so much better and the comparisons on other shadows and goes to show the PT isn’t even that special nor the higher end glosses.
I do love the Patrick Ta Duos. I ended up getting them off his website for about $29 each, which I think is more appropriately priced. There are definitely good alternatives though, especially with Indie shadows.
Great content. Thanks for covering all of these products so thoroughly. I was happy to see that the Maybelline stick foundation worked out. I need to find a good one for dry skin for traveling. I just purchased the Neutrogena lip balm based on your recommendation and you are spot on! My lips look smooth and feel great! 😊 ❤
I believe that the Makeup by Mario glosses are marketed as sheer colours, so it looks like they perform as expected. Great video though Jen, thanks for the reviews :).
This was such a great video! A few things I had on my wish list with Christmas or birthday money before my no buy starts next month. But I crossed off a few thanks to the video. I think I’ll looks at the Maybelline foundation stick and a Neutrogena gloss over some of the high end items! Oh! And an idea to get use out of your Lancôme foundation stick in the Winter-try it with the glowy SPF/primer you used with the Maybelline! 🤣
I liked the Huda lilac powder on top of the maybelline stick and thought that you could have stopped there and skipped the blush.
The compare of all those eyeshadows was great. Thank you for doing that!
The Huda Beauty blush is gorgeous, it’s sold out everywhere but hopefully it will be restocked soon. Also, the Maybelline stick looked really pretty on you. I might try that.
I love love love the new huda packaging! It's so much more lux feeling because of the personalized and raised details, also feels much more sturdy
I agree, I like it better too!
Thanks for using your gift card to help us ! ❤
Hi Jen I notice you really like the same shade of gloss that I do! I really like the elf jam session lip oil and the new shimmer version of jam session(can’t remember the name) the shimmer one isn’t as opaque as the og but they are both so beautiful on our shared complexion!
I am going to try the lifter stick. I had to laugh at the lip segment...reach into my purse same shade 6 brands. I do love the Milani black cherry vanilla. So looking forward to what you will be spending on and NOT spending on❤
Jen....I really loved your video today. I always enjoy watching you compare products. You are so thorough. I love the way you apply your makeup. I have been wanting to try the revelon Foundation Stick. I think it looked better than lancome. The blush was so awesome. Looked so pretty on you. I have cool skin tone too. I would of hesitated on that color. But...since you tried it on. I hope it will look that good on me. I almost bought the Mario lip oil the other day but glad I didn't now. I have also been looking for a new mascara. Thinking about the elf mascara. It looked really nice on you. Have you seen the new elf powder that as come out. They have several that are pink. I can't rember the exact name of it. It's the newest one. As good reviews. I was thinking about trying that one. Thank you so much! You are such a precious jewel! Have a great day! Look forward to your next video. Blessings to you and your family for this New Year!
You are a real gem in this crazy beauty industry. Thanks for always looking out for the consumer . Your honesty is so refreshing. Happy New Year! 😊
The thing I noticed the most is the Patrick Ta sparkle is very, very smooth. It catches the light and reflects differently than the others.
I would never spend that much on only two shadows, but it is beautiful.
Thank you so much for helping all of us ❤️ 💗 💕
I like a lot of Huda products but the lilac powder seems gimmicky. Everyone is trying to do something different because there’s so much repetition out there. Actually, I love my much less expensive Moira triple color powder that I’ve used for years. It’s one of the few things I’m loyal to even when something new comes out. Moira’s customer service is excellent, they’re cruelty~free, affordable with a nice range of products~what’s not to love?💘Your content gets better everyday Jen….so enjoyable🙋🏻♀️
Jen, that Huda blush is MAGICAL on you! I am going to have to pick that one up!
On my macbook pro screen, the side with the lilac powder actually makes your skin look purple-y! The cherry blossom side looks much better. I'm not on social media to know what's going viral, but it makes no sense why this lilac powder would be going viral if it makes your face look purple. Loved this video!! Super helpful!
I am trying to do a “dry january,/no buy” but for make up and skin care. Your videos have helped me so much lately. Thank you!!
Jen, as soon as you swatched the $42 Eyeshadow I was telling you through my phone “swatch Moira next to that!” lol. Moira is BY FAR BETTER LADIES! If you use with a primer/setting spray on brush/glitter glue with Moira shadows…..you will blind airplane pilots! You’re only out the cost of a coffee if you don’t like it, too- but you will!
Love your comparisons Jen! Looking beautiful!❤😊
I agree the Hour Glass side is longer & lifted up!!
Nice comparisons Jen😊
Such a great video! I love the side by side comparisons! You're saving us all money by doing these!
That Huda blush is giving! So pretty!
As always, loving your content! ❤ wishing you a happy and healthy new year 🎉
Huda said the new powder is for medium skin tones with warm or olive skin tones.
Thanks for another great video, Jen. 💜
What a fabulous idea!!! Just started video and I’m pumped
Of course the Huda Beauty is the best one for powder, it doesn't matter because huda beauty powder is more blurring on the face, it doesn't show your pores, l use it every day, l love how it looks on your face, hugsssss ❤❤❤
I feel like that Huda lilac powder doesn’t look bad on you but it’s not as brightening as the cherry blossom. I think it might have a more color correcting effect on different complexion tones. That Huda blush is so pretty and looks like the answer everyone that was disappointed in the YSL blush earlier this year
I wonder how the Patrick Ta shadow compares to Adept Cosmetic’s shadows in the Minka palette. There are some pretty insane shimmers in that palette. Thanks for the comparisons!
Yeah I think there are TONS of better eyeshadows in different indi palettes. I’m sure Bella Beaute Bar, Adept, Cosmic Beauty, Fantasy Cosmetica, Nabla, Unearthly, and even Natasha Denona probably all have better shimmers in their palettes, that are much better than Patrick Ta’s ridiculously priced garbage. I couldn’t believe how much that shadow faded on Jen 😮
I love this type/format of video. thank you for the comparisons.
Jen, this is a great video! I loved the lip oil comparisons and the eyeshadow comparisons. I can't believe how much Patrick Ta eyeshadow faded! BTW, your hair looked especially pretty in this video!