SO excited that Merit let me create my own *custom* Jessica Braun x Merit sets! (Thanks Merit for sponsoring this video!) Save up to $24 with these sets + Merit's signature bag comes free with every first purchase! ➙ Jessica's Must-Haves: Flush Balm, Day Glow, Solo Shadow, Brow 1980 (save $10): shop.meritbeauty.com/JessciaBraun202405_MustHaves ➙ Jessica's Favorites: Flush Balm, Day Glow, Solo Shadow, Brow 1980, Shade Slick, Signature Lip (save $24!): shop.meritbeauty.com/JessciaBraun202405_Favorites My fave products from Merit & shades I used in this video: ✨ Merit Brow 1980 (Brown): shop.meritbeauty.com/JessciaBraun202405_Brow1980 ✨ Merit Flush Balm (Beverly Hills, Stockholm): shop.meritbeauty.com/JessciaBraun202405_FlushBalm ✨ Merit Solo Shadow (Studio, Social): shop.meritbeauty.com/JessciaBraun202405_SoloShadow ✨ Merit Signature Lip (Baby): shop.meritbeauty.com/JessciaBraun202405_SignatureLip ✨ Merit Shade Slick (Bel Air, Au Natural, Pink Beet): shop.meritbeauty.com/JessciaBraun202405_ShadeSlick ✨ Merit Day Glow (Cava): shop.meritbeauty.com/JessciaBraun202405_DayGlow ✨ Shop all that Merit has to offer! shop.meritbeauty.com/JessciaBraun202405_
Hi Jessica I have a question where is your name necklace from? It’s really nice and the style that I’m looking for. Hope all is well with you, I’ve been a long time subscriber I just never comment lol.
Same! I chose to be child free partly because of my own mother and how I was raised. I wish I would have had a mom that was as involved and supportive as Jessica is.
As someone who is in recovery for an eating disorder, it sounds like you're doing all the right things. Not labeling foods as good/bad, and eating nourishing foods or exercising as a way to FEEL good, taking appearance out of it have been MAJOR parts of my healing. You're doing good things!!
As someone who doesn’t use any social media (except RUclips just to watch), I think it’s totally fine if you choose not to share your personal stuff if you don’t want. I take tons of photos and I print them out and make memory journals but they aren’t shared to the world. I actually feel like the fact that they’re so private makes them even more special. I share with family and friends, but not to any sort of social account. ❤
I saw an IG post recently that said your whole life you don’t give a shit about birds, then one day you find yourself watching and feeding and talking about the Eurasian reed warbler in your backyard, and that is how you know you are finally an adult😆
When my 5 year daughter asks why I work out, I always tell her is to become strong to protect her! So she calls me superwoman 😂 I’ve ran 2 marathons, and her face seeing me do that is something I can’t compare. She is so proud of her momma 🥹 When it comes to working out, you have to find what you like! If you see it as a chore, it becomes hard. The physical aspect comes after you enjoy the process. Also, I have my little pouch and stretch marks and my daughter asks why it’s there. I tell her it’s a birth mark she left me so we will always be connected and I don’t feel alone when she’s in school 😅
I am old enough to be your mother. I find you and your personality so refreshing. From what I can see you are doing a great job with baby girls. I have two grown daughters. Enjoy every minute before the eye rolling teenage years.
I've started to frame imposter syndrome as the 'I'm learning stage'. I get it when starting a new job but as you learn more and get into a flow, you start to lose that 'imposter syndrome' and get the confidence that you can do it.
Jessica, I applaud your efforts to instill self love into your daughters! You and Tyler are setting such a great example to them by exercising and trying to eat healthier. Telling them that doing so makes you both feel better should help you teach them at this young age that taking care of yourself is important. I’ve loved your and your husband’s channels for a long time! You both have such upbeat content that I really enjoy. Your daughters are fortunate to have you both as their parents.
My little one was kind of a picky eater untill she heard at scool one day that every 3 months you get new taste buds. After that she would try new things. She would always say i have new taste buds so maybe ill like it now. 😂
Jessica I wanted to tell you that watching this video brought me comfort last night. We had to put our dog down today and I needed the distraction and the reminder that being with our people is what matters. Thank you for your content and for being a sister/bestie. It has helped me through a lot and made me feel less alone. ❤️
honestly i don't share much on social media, i feel like for my day to day life, the people who i want to know what's going on, do! i think it's healthy to keep a lot in your life private. we are not meant to know what's going on in people's life all the time
Your makeup looks beautiful today! I'm super sensitive to fragrance/scents so thanks for letting us know that about products you try. I can totally relate to feeling uncomfortable putting fragrance on your skin because remember that you can become allergic to something at anytime & then your likely allergic to it from that point forward forever.
I love your approach with body love with your kids.. I'm 60.. I always walked or did something when my kids were little.. they simply grew up knowing it's important to be healthy.. all 3 of my 30 somethings workout in some fashion...
Thanks so much for being an outlet for me during some times of my life experiences that were so difficult to navigate. You have always been a bright spot to have to brighten my days 👍🏼❤️🥰 P.S. I’m also old enough to be your mom 😊
Congratulations on the Merit sets, great picks! 😍 I love everything you said about imposter syndrome, very relatable. And I have so much respect for how you approach parenting, although I'm child free by choice I find it incredibly inspiring. 💗
I'm a stay at home mom and I never post on any thing. Years ago, I decided I'm a better mom, adult, spouse, etc OFF social media. I found myself posting about them instead of being present and I just thought, I'm done. It was for family, connecting, all the good things, but it is a vacuum that sucks your time and soul and I just opted out. If my kids ever get on, I will get on to supervise their activites, but right now my oldest is only 11 and there's no need. Not judging anyone else, just agreeing with your point at the beginning about posting being time-consuming.
I agree! I feel like I just don't have time as a mom too, especially as a single one where I'm exhausted haha. Zero social media except for my beloved RUclips. I'm glad you saw it as draining too. I feel like the black sheep of my friends 😅
Hi, thanks for answering my question about social media(fan gal moment!). I am sure it’s a sacrifice to share/post about your life and family with all these people all the time and I totally respect the decision y’all have made to not show your girls as much. I think you’re a gem of an “influencer” and I love watching you so much because you continuously stay real. We really do love you, Jess! 😊 Thanks for sharing your life with us and for posting on a Friday! 🤍
Hey Jess, I just wanted to say I really appreciate you and don't second-guess yourself about posting to social media. You know what is best for you and your family. Stay as private as you can❤❤
OMG - I love the Merlin app. Oh yes on the body positivity. I have raised a daughter to 22 and my greatest accomplishment is that she has no idea how much she weighs. She will be graduating witha MT degree, so she has always danced and she enjoys working out.
Hi Jessica, I'm here just to hear you laugh😂. I don't blame you about social media it is so judgmental i wouldn't post my family either. I love your makeup and have got to check out Merit, thank you so much for sharing. ❤❤
Hi Jessica,i follow you for 5 years now and rearly comment.I think youre always so hunnest and open about everything.And i apreciate that so much.So thank you and god bless.
Thank you for the discussion around productivity with young kids. I’m a military spouse SAHM with zero help, not even a babysitter for a date night, with a 2, 4, and 8 year old. My 4 year old is autistic requiring more support from me. I have had to put very strong boundaries up with myself and social media because it can be SO discouraging.
17:00 thank you for this, Jess. I felt like you were talking directly to me. Made me cry like a baby 🥲 I, too, have two young kids and a SAHM. I feel so defeated most days because I want to do a lot of things yet nothing gets done because I'm the sole care provider for the kids. But, time will come that they will grow a little more independent and they will have more time at school. I know I'll miss the chaos but right now I am drowning. Thank you for sharing the realities of getting things done with young kids.
Girl... you speak to my heart when talking about posting your daily life on social media. I don't put my children on social media and never have (my oldest is 10 & youngest is 6). But I also don't share where I'm going or what I'm doing, ever...I think half our generation is all in on sharing everything and then the other half (or less) of us are like, nah call my house phone when you want an update 😂
You are establishing really great attitudes about health and body image in your kid's. My parents are the best, but they were both obsessed with weight and that definitely affected me and my sister, and not in a good way!
Girl - thanks to you I have spent SO many hours listening to birds since you mentioned the Merlin app on your Instagram stories!!! Our household is obsessed!!!
Talk to your kids about their body and about how people are different. Talk to them about how some people cannot talk or walk. That no one is the same. That’s ok, that is why we all special.
Loving these chit-chat GRWM vids. Also, your nail color is such a pretty Spring vibe!. I'm in a different season of my life than you, yet I still find you to be very relatable and authentic. So enjoyable!. Social media isn't 'real life'. When I was working and in school, I had help, too. No shame in that. As families and communities, we all need to get beyond this 'hang-up' that those who are fortunate enough to have help, are somehow 'less than' as parents. We are all better for all of our relationships. I gained 100 pounds when I was pregnant with my daughter. I shed all of that. It took work and persistence.
I agree. After I watched his video and then read through others comments having similar experiences…I’ve decided to never purchase from them. They have a lot of work to do as a company if they want faithful customers. But as far as I’ve seen, all they do is get a bunch of influencers to make these sets and help sell them. It’s just reminds me of MLMs honestly. Also for anybody that might be interested…Wayne Goss is a professional makeup artist and RUclipsr. You can see his video about merit from a couple months ago. It’s called Companies I will never buy from again! Merit Beauty!
I’ve found so much encouragement in the book Breaking Free From Body Shame by Jess Connolly!! It’s all about changing the way we tend to think about our bodies based on what God tells us in the Bible. If that speaks to you, would HIGHLY recommend!
I love the Merlin app! I mentioned it to you on instagram and so glad you tried it. I was walking one day and had 6 different birds in a tree talking to each other 😆.
I “need” that blush. I always shy away from cream blushes because they are so pigmented in my fair skin tone. That merit looks perfect and easy to use.
Have been watching your channel since you were married and living in your apartment. I just love you. Have really enjoyed watching you and your family. You and Tyler make such a good couple. Makes me feel good to see you guys and your sweet littles living life or on vacation. And I am happy for you when good things happen for you and your family.. I know that probably sounds weird. Your parents are cute. Bonita and Jason are cute. I enjoy the makeup to your family vlogs on Tyler’s channel. Just hope that you continue to share your life. My husband even watches Tyler’s channel with me .. that’s saying something lol. You and your family are loved over here. Thank you for being real.
I never got why they don’t ship to Europe. Merit, ofc. I would have definitely ordered by now many blushes eyeshadows and ofc that highlighter and ofc one set
Oh Jess, I LOVE the Laneige sleeping mask! I use after my tretinoin and the Tacha Dewy Skin and my skin has been softer and more even toned. The scent goes away for me, but I love the smell so thank you for sharing it.
Ok.. I’m a total bird nerd.. lol 😂, and consider myself a way amateur photographer of mainly birds lol 😂🤣😂 hummingbirds are back!! Put out a feeder, talk about fun.. 🤩🤩🤩
I love the Melin app. My SIL (who lives near Temecula) and I (who lives in West Virginia) will talk on the phone on speaker and share screenshots of the birds we are picking up. They had a bald eaglet recently hatch nearby. We love it.
OMG i just downloaded the Merlin app and it is so fun!!! I love it so much!! I’m gonna become a full on birdwatcher now and need to get some binoculars 😂😂
I love your chats! 💕👏😊 I was the one who asked about the difference between podcasts and RUclips! I used to do RUclips vlogs but editing felt like it took forever! There is no way I can do it now with 3 kids and no formal work schedule haha! Later, I became a part time content creator/Instagram manager for a company which was still hard, but short content is easier for me so I loved it. I was just curious to know what podcasting is like for you since you have experienced all the social media platforms! From what you said, I think getting all the right equipment is most of the battle/difficulty of it! And that is definitely not my specialty 😂 with insta, all I need is my phone so for now I’m sticking with that!
I was listening to this with the volume on low while making my coffee in the beginning and I swore you said “sponsored by nair” and I had to drop what I was doing and check 😂😂😂
Keep your privacy to yourself and never fell the need to post about anything. No one, needs to share everything about their lives. I hate that younger generations are so noisy. “Get a life people!!”
I never post on my socials because to me, the stuff worth sharing and the people worth sharing it with get access to it privately and it’s probably why I don’t feel the need to post.
What a great partnership. Congrats. Been wanting to try Merit for literally years, and to support someone in the process...perfection. The Shade Slicks look amazing. I could not decide. Have you tried the Gelees? I picked up Mapleton. But curious about Bel Air and Pink Beet too.
I only have the merit cream bronzer and absolutely love it. I really wish I had an extra $100 to pick up one of the sets but I just can’t afford it now. I definitely am intrigued to try more of their products
😂😂😂LOL AT ME DA,Spoo I have been drinking a prebiotic drink like at least to 4 to 5 a week and I commented on one of your last vlog with thrive market but, these drinks I have been getting at WalMart there good I'm addicted bad and n I w I'm taking the prebiotic vitamin now to and I'm telling u they have changed my body sooo much thank you soo much gurl ... I actually went into this store tonight with mom were clear over here in Rapid City South Dakota shopping and this store had actual popies I tried watermelon 🍉 it was pretty good my mom got the orange one and both of those are good I also got the lemon lime and the grape one ... I been watching you for forever like 10 years at least and I so much appreciate you ypur a real human being just on RUclips ya know but I just wanted to let u know my last post I told ypu my favorite flavor was RootBeer omgness its Stilll #1 to me but yess go to Walmart girl and try those rootbeer for sure ...I have a question for 😂about thrive market cuz I'm on disability so I get food stamps and I know and u were saying something about thrive gives how do u do that u mean I will spend my food stamps there ALLOT....I just can't afford the subscription so if you know please do tell❤❤❤k thank ypur like my 2 yrs younger sister
Merit doesn't have a variety of shades, everything is beige or brown. Even in foundations. Their "neutrals" oxidize and turn yellow. The brand needs to work on inclusivity and not call everything "nude" when it's just different shades of yellow.
Jess, I hope you read this 🤞 you made a white bean chicken chili on a vlog either on your channel or Tyler's and y'all said it was great. I was going to make it tomorrow but can't find it anywhere. Can you please send me the link?! 😭
I love Merit beauty their lipsticks are soo good especially the signature matte lipsticks for me so effortless and comfy. I also like their foundation stick though kinda expensive and their solo shadows so good I have studio and Braun. And the little make up bag is so cute 😍😃✨
So kinda like your merlin app, my son's girlfriend uses an app alot like that only for plants. She takes a pic of a plant or flower, like in the yard or down at the park and the app tells her what it is and the info on it.
SO excited that Merit let me create my own *custom* Jessica Braun x Merit sets! (Thanks Merit for sponsoring this video!) Save up to $24 with these sets + Merit's signature bag comes free with every first purchase!
➙ Jessica's Must-Haves: Flush Balm, Day Glow, Solo Shadow, Brow 1980 (save $10): shop.meritbeauty.com/JessciaBraun202405_MustHaves
➙ Jessica's Favorites: Flush Balm, Day Glow, Solo Shadow, Brow 1980, Shade Slick, Signature Lip (save $24!): shop.meritbeauty.com/JessciaBraun202405_Favorites
My fave products from Merit & shades I used in this video:
✨ Merit Brow 1980 (Brown): shop.meritbeauty.com/JessciaBraun202405_Brow1980
✨ Merit Flush Balm (Beverly Hills, Stockholm): shop.meritbeauty.com/JessciaBraun202405_FlushBalm
✨ Merit Solo Shadow (Studio, Social): shop.meritbeauty.com/JessciaBraun202405_SoloShadow
✨ Merit Signature Lip (Baby): shop.meritbeauty.com/JessciaBraun202405_SignatureLip
✨ Merit Shade Slick (Bel Air, Au Natural, Pink Beet): shop.meritbeauty.com/JessciaBraun202405_ShadeSlick
✨ Merit Day Glow (Cava): shop.meritbeauty.com/JessciaBraun202405_DayGlow
✨ Shop all that Merit has to offer! shop.meritbeauty.com/JessciaBraun202405_
Hi Jessica I have a question where is your name necklace from? It’s really nice and the style that I’m looking for. Hope all is well with you, I’ve been a long time subscriber I just never comment lol.
i'm childfree by choice but i'm so grateful that your children have you as their mom, we need more parents like you in this world.
SAME
Same!
Same! I chose to be child free partly because of my own mother and how I was raised. I wish I would have had a mom that was as involved and supportive as Jessica is.
As someone who is in recovery for an eating disorder, it sounds like you're doing all the right things. Not labeling foods as good/bad, and eating nourishing foods or exercising as a way to FEEL good, taking appearance out of it have been MAJOR parts of my healing. You're doing good things!!
As someone who doesn’t use any social media (except RUclips just to watch), I think it’s totally fine if you choose not to share your personal stuff if you don’t want. I take tons of photos and I print them out and make memory journals but they aren’t shared to the world. I actually feel like the fact that they’re so private makes them even more special. I share with family and friends, but not to any sort of social account. ❤
I saw an IG post recently that said your whole life you don’t give a shit about birds, then one day you find yourself watching and feeding and talking about the Eurasian reed warbler in your backyard, and that is how you know you are finally an adult😆
When my 5 year daughter asks why I work out, I always tell her is to become strong to protect her! So she calls me superwoman 😂
I’ve ran 2 marathons, and her face seeing me do that is something I can’t compare. She is so proud of her momma 🥹
When it comes to working out, you have to find what you like! If you see it as a chore, it becomes hard. The physical aspect comes after you enjoy the process.
Also, I have my little pouch and stretch marks and my daughter asks why it’s there. I tell her it’s a birth mark she left me so we will always be connected and I don’t feel alone when she’s in school 😅
I am old enough to be your mother. I find you and your personality so refreshing. From what I can see you are doing a great job with baby girls. I have two grown daughters. Enjoy every minute before the eye rolling teenage years.
Oh my Gosh I am also old enough to be her mother.. My oldest is older then Jess. Just nice to watch her and her family. what a beautiful family Jess!!
@@lisa6621Same here, I just love the Brauns, such a sweet couple and family.
I've started to frame imposter syndrome as the 'I'm learning stage'. I get it when starting a new job but as you learn more and get into a flow, you start to lose that 'imposter syndrome' and get the confidence that you can do it.
Jessica, I applaud your efforts to instill self love into your daughters! You and Tyler are setting such a great example to them by exercising and trying to eat healthier. Telling them that doing so makes you both feel better should help you teach them at this young age that taking care of yourself is important. I’ve loved your and your husband’s channels for a long time! You both have such upbeat content that I really enjoy. Your daughters are fortunate to have you both as their parents.
My little one was kind of a picky eater untill she heard at scool one day that every 3 months you get new taste buds. After that she would try new things. She would always say i have new taste buds so maybe ill like it now. 😂
Jessica I wanted to tell you that watching this video brought me comfort last night. We had to put our dog down today and I needed the distraction and the reminder that being with our people is what matters. Thank you for your content and for being a sister/bestie. It has helped me through a lot and made me feel less alone. ❤️
Oh my gosh I am so sorry Ashley!!! 😢 I’m glad you found some comfort in my videos and I’m hoping things get a little bit better day by day!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
honestly i don't share much on social media, i feel like for my day to day life, the people who i want to know what's going on, do! i think it's healthy to keep a lot in your life private. we are not meant to know what's going on in people's life all the time
Love your top and I really love Merit single shadows! So easy! I always enjoy your videos! Good questions ladies & gents!
Your makeup looks beautiful today! I'm super sensitive to fragrance/scents so thanks for letting us know that about products you try. I can totally relate to feeling uncomfortable putting fragrance on your skin because remember that you can become allergic to something at anytime & then your likely allergic to it from that point forward forever.
Always love when it lines up to watch your videos when I am on break at work ❤
I’m loving this, I’m working on my chores today. And, was just thinking “I wish I had a new Jessie video to listen to.” Dreams do come true LOL ❤
Just out here fangirling that my question made it onto the video! I've been watching since the days of filming at your parents house!
I love your approach with body love with your kids.. I'm 60.. I always walked or did something when my kids were little.. they simply grew up knowing it's important to be healthy.. all 3 of my 30 somethings workout in some fashion...
Thanks so much for being an outlet for me during some times of my life experiences that were so difficult to navigate. You have always been a bright spot to have to brighten my days 👍🏼❤️🥰 P.S. I’m also old enough to be your mom 😊
Jess I reallt love how real you are and how your always telling us that social media isn't real. It really reminds me to give myself grace 💜
I love Merit. It’s mostly what I’m wearing these days.
Congratulations on the Merit sets, great picks! 😍 I love everything you said about imposter syndrome, very relatable. And I have so much respect for how you approach parenting, although I'm child free by choice I find it incredibly inspiring. 💗
I'm a stay at home mom and I never post on any thing. Years ago, I decided I'm a better mom, adult, spouse, etc OFF social media. I found myself posting about them instead of being present and I just thought, I'm done. It was for family, connecting, all the good things, but it is a vacuum that sucks your time and soul and I just opted out. If my kids ever get on, I will get on to supervise their activites, but right now my oldest is only 11 and there's no need. Not judging anyone else, just agreeing with your point at the beginning about posting being time-consuming.
I agree! I feel like I just don't have time as a mom too, especially as a single one where I'm exhausted haha. Zero social media except for my beloved RUclips. I'm glad you saw it as draining too. I feel like the black sheep of my friends 😅
Hi, thanks for answering my question about social media(fan gal moment!). I am sure it’s a sacrifice to share/post about your life and family with all these people all the time and I totally respect the decision y’all have made to not show your girls as much. I think you’re a gem of an “influencer” and I love watching you so much because you continuously stay real. We really do love you, Jess! 😊 Thanks for sharing your life with us and for posting on a Friday! 🤍
That top is so cute on you,Jessica.I ❤ your content.So refreshing and relatable.🌷
Perfect timing, as always! I’m sitting down at 36 weeks pregnant and nesting/going through allllll the baby clothes.
Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy! :)
I LOVE the merit shadow in Social! Such a pretty color for green-hazel eyes ❤️❤️❤️
Hey Jess, I just wanted to say I really appreciate you and don't second-guess yourself about posting to social media. You know what is best for you and your family. Stay as private as you can❤❤
OMG - I love the Merlin app. Oh yes on the body positivity. I have raised a daughter to 22 and my greatest accomplishment is that she has no idea how much she weighs. She will be graduating witha MT degree, so she has always danced and she enjoys working out.
Hi Jessica, I'm here just to hear you laugh😂. I don't blame you about social media it is so judgmental i wouldn't post my family either. I love your makeup and have got to check out Merit, thank you so much for sharing. ❤❤
Hi Jessica,i follow you for 5 years now and rearly comment.I think youre always so hunnest and open about everything.And i apreciate that so much.So thank you and god bless.
Congratulations on the Merit sponsorship. I love their lipsticks and cheek colors. So pretty and easy to use.
You look beautiful today, as per usual ❤
Thank you for the discussion around productivity with young kids. I’m a military spouse SAHM with zero help, not even a babysitter for a date night, with a 2, 4, and 8 year old. My 4 year old is autistic requiring more support from me. I have had to put very strong boundaries up with myself and social media because it can be SO discouraging.
I love Merit! I love their matte lippies
17:00 thank you for this, Jess. I felt like you were talking directly to me. Made me cry like a baby 🥲
I, too, have two young kids and a SAHM. I feel so defeated most days because I want to do a lot of things yet nothing gets done because I'm the sole care provider for the kids. But, time will come that they will grow a little more independent and they will have more time at school. I know I'll miss the chaos but right now I am drowning. Thank you for sharing the realities of getting things done with young kids.
Jessica is in her bird lady era and I’m here for it!! Fellow bird lady here! Love the Merlin app but just a heads up mockingbirds can fool the app. 😆
Girl... you speak to my heart when talking about posting your daily life on social media. I don't put my children on social media and never have (my oldest is 10 & youngest is 6). But I also don't share where I'm going or what I'm doing, ever...I think half our generation is all in on sharing everything and then the other half (or less) of us are like, nah call my house phone when you want an update 😂
I love that your into the Merlin app right now!!! I've been using it for a while!
You are establishing really great attitudes about health and body image in your kid's. My parents are the best, but they were both obsessed with weight and that definitely affected me and my sister, and not in a good way!
congratulations on this merit partnership!!!!! this is so huge. proud of you!
Girl - thanks to you I have spent SO many hours listening to birds since you mentioned the Merlin app on your Instagram stories!!! Our household is obsessed!!!
Talk to your kids about their body and about how people are different. Talk to them about how some people cannot talk or walk. That no one is the same. That’s ok, that is why we all special.
Loving these chit-chat GRWM vids. Also, your nail color is such a pretty Spring vibe!. I'm in a different season of my life than you, yet I still find you to be very relatable and authentic. So enjoyable!. Social media isn't 'real life'. When I was working and in school, I had help, too. No shame in that. As families and communities, we all need to get beyond this 'hang-up' that those who are fortunate enough to have help, are somehow 'less than' as parents. We are all better for all of our relationships. I gained 100 pounds when I was pregnant with my daughter. I shed all of that. It took work and persistence.
Don't plan on ever purchasing from Merit after seeing the way they treated Wayne Goss. That said, I think ur so refreshing and fun Jess. ❤❤
What did they do to Wayne?
Who is he? Sounds like a familiar name in the beauty space.
I agree. After I watched his video and then read through others comments having similar experiences…I’ve decided to never purchase from them. They have a lot of work to do as a company if they want faithful customers. But as far as I’ve seen, all they do is get a bunch of influencers to make these sets and help sell them. It’s just reminds me of MLMs honestly. Also for anybody that might be interested…Wayne Goss is a professional makeup artist and RUclipsr. You can see his video about merit from a couple months ago. It’s called Companies I will never buy from again! Merit Beauty!
I just installed Merlin! How cool and thank you for putting it out there for us!
I’ve found so much encouragement in the book Breaking Free From Body Shame by Jess Connolly!! It’s all about changing the way we tend to think about our bodies based on what God tells us in the Bible. If that speaks to you, would HIGHLY recommend!
The merit lipstick in Baby is one of my all time favorite lipsticks 😊
I love the Merlin app! I mentioned it to you on instagram and so glad you tried it. I was walking one day and had 6 different birds in a tree talking to each other 😆.
I “need” that blush. I always shy away from cream blushes because they are so pigmented in my fair skin tone. That merit looks perfect and easy to use.
Love that you do a video with the podcast content. So much fun to watch! Also, tour nail polish is cute! Do you know the shade?
She said, “ if that doesn’t sound incredible to you, what is wrong with you?” 😂 so frank I love it. 😂
Perfect timing. My day off, just sat down to eat lunch, the sun is shining, and I get to watch a Jessie video ❤
Have been watching your channel since you were married and living in your apartment. I just love you. Have really enjoyed watching you and your family. You and Tyler make such a good couple. Makes me feel good to see you guys and your sweet littles living life or on vacation. And I am happy for you when good things happen for you and your family.. I know that probably sounds weird. Your parents are cute. Bonita and Jason are cute. I enjoy the makeup to your family vlogs on Tyler’s channel. Just hope that you continue to share your life. My husband even watches Tyler’s channel with me .. that’s saying something lol. You and your family are loved over here. Thank you for being real.
Oh my thank you so much for letting us know about the Merlin app... love it.. it is my new favorite thing
I never got why they don’t ship to Europe. Merit, ofc. I would have definitely ordered by now many blushes eyeshadows and ofc that highlighter and ofc one set
Oh Jess, I LOVE the Laneige sleeping mask! I use after my tretinoin and the Tacha Dewy Skin and my skin has been softer and more even toned. The scent goes away for me, but I love the smell so thank you for sharing it.
Ok.. I’m a total bird nerd.. lol 😂, and consider myself a way amateur photographer of mainly birds lol 😂🤣😂 hummingbirds are back!! Put out a feeder, talk about fun.. 🤩🤩🤩
I love the Melin app. My SIL (who lives near Temecula) and I (who lives in West Virginia) will talk on the phone on speaker and share screenshots of the birds we are picking up. They had a bald eaglet recently hatch nearby. We love it.
I always love the tops you wear they're so cute
OMG i just downloaded the Merlin app and it is so fun!!! I love it so much!! I’m gonna become a full on birdwatcher now and need to get some binoculars 😂😂
I haven’t ever tried Merritt before. I thought your choices were inspiring, so I placed an order. I’m excited to see how it all works out 😊
Hi Jessica: You got a shout-out today from “Kimberly Whisk” at The Wads channel😁You two are my fave RUclipsrs and would make great besties🙀
Just ordered one of the Merit sets, and am downloading Merlin! :-)
I LOVE merits blushes, I just wish they were not so "bulky" as I travel a lot and also like a minimal makeup bag!
I love your chats! 💕👏😊 I was the one who asked about the difference between podcasts and RUclips! I used to do RUclips vlogs but editing felt like it took forever! There is no way I can do it now with 3 kids and no formal work schedule haha! Later, I became a part time content creator/Instagram manager for a company which was still hard, but short content is easier for me so I loved it. I was just curious to know what podcasting is like for you since you have experienced all the social media platforms! From what you said, I think getting all the right equipment is most of the battle/difficulty of it! And that is definitely not my specialty 😂 with insta, all I need is my phone so for now I’m sticking with that!
Oooo that’s a super cool brand partnership letting you make sets!! Love merit blush and lipsticks/ oils
Loving this video Jess❤
I was listening to this with the volume on low while making my coffee in the beginning and I swore you said “sponsored by nair” and I had to drop what I was doing and check 😂😂😂
Oh my gosh, I think the cozy mug videos are how I found you lol
The coffee question made me laugh because I had my second child at 33, then became a coffee addict/lover. Never drank it until then! 😅
Your shirt is so cute! Where did you find it?
Keep your privacy to yourself and never fell the need to post about anything. No one, needs to share everything about their lives. I hate that younger generations are so noisy. “Get a life people!!”
I loved your Cozymug unboxing, miss the tea!
I never post on my socials because to me, the stuff worth sharing and the people worth sharing it with get access to it privately and it’s probably why I don’t feel the need to post.
Huge fan of the Merlin app! Used it in rural France last year with much success.
Just bought a set - I never do these things , but this one seemed really good one and done
Can you share what hip exercises you do? I have trouble with my right hip.
What a great partnership. Congrats. Been wanting to try Merit for literally years, and to support someone in the process...perfection. The Shade Slicks look amazing. I could not decide. Have you tried the Gelees? I picked up Mapleton. But curious about Bel Air and Pink Beet too.
Very cool! Congrats on the collab!! 🎉
I only have the merit cream bronzer and absolutely love it. I really wish I had an extra $100 to pick up one of the sets but I just can’t afford it now. I definitely am intrigued to try more of their products
Please share where you got your background tree from!
Thanks 😊
How long do the Merit shade slicks last on the lips? Love your content, Jessica!!
I just downloaded Merlin-so excited to try it out. I love listening to birds and would love to be able to identify them by their song. 😊
Interested in trying Merit but is that blush buildable? I couldn't really see it on your skin.
I'm barely through the vid and need the link to your earrings! ❤❤❤
I absolutely love the bird app, too.
You look great ❤❤❤❤ love your vlogs and coffee chat ❤ 💖 💕 I love all your videos
Eat local honey Jess
That really helps with allergies.but you have to eat a spoon a day everyday and the results are seen the following allergy season
😂😂😂LOL AT ME DA,Spoo I have been drinking a prebiotic drink like at least to 4 to 5 a week and I commented on one of your last vlog with thrive market but, these drinks I have been getting at WalMart there good I'm addicted bad and n I w I'm taking the prebiotic vitamin now to and I'm telling u they have changed my body sooo much thank you soo much gurl ... I actually went into this store tonight with mom were clear over here in Rapid City South Dakota shopping and this store had actual popies I tried watermelon 🍉 it was pretty good my mom got the orange one and both of those are good I also got the lemon lime and the grape one
... I been watching you for forever like 10 years at least and I so much appreciate you ypur a real human being just on RUclips ya know but I just wanted to let u know my last post I told ypu my favorite flavor was RootBeer omgness its Stilll #1 to me but yess go to Walmart girl and try those rootbeer for sure ...I have a question for 😂about thrive market cuz I'm on disability so I get food stamps and I know and u were saying something about thrive gives how do u do that u mean I will spend my food stamps there ALLOT....I just can't afford the subscription so if you know please do tell❤❤❤k thank ypur like my 2 yrs younger sister
Jess: "I'm not a real content creator." Also Jess: *has 656,000 subscribers.*. XOXO. We love ya!
Hey Jess! May you show us how you properly “hang” the framed artwork to where it looks propped up on the dresser? ♥
Oh, it is not properly hung at all - still trying to decide if I even like it there, lol!
Merit doesn't have a variety of shades, everything is beige or brown. Even in foundations. Their "neutrals" oxidize and turn yellow. The brand needs to work on inclusivity and not call everything "nude" when it's just different shades of yellow.
Noted. The only product I've ever tried from them was their bronzer stick and it was nice
🥲 there not even available in Europe yet, soo annoying.
Idk I love merit.
All their eyeshadows pull so warm on me - thought it was just me!
Such pretty shades. Not affordable for me but they are beautiful
Jess, I hope you read this 🤞 you made a white bean chicken chili on a vlog either on your channel or Tyler's and y'all said it was great. I was going to make it tomorrow but can't find it anywhere. Can you please send me the link?! 😭
I need that nail color in my life!! Anyone know what it is?
Jess, your skin looks gorgeous! What foundation are you wearing in this video?
I love Merit beauty their lipsticks are soo good especially the signature matte lipsticks for me so effortless and comfy. I also like their foundation stick though kinda expensive and their solo shadows so good I have studio and Braun. And the little make up bag is so cute 😍😃✨
Thanks!
So kinda like your merlin app, my son's girlfriend uses an app alot like that only for plants. She takes a pic of a plant or flower, like in the yard or down at the park and the app tells her what it is and the info on it.
Where is your cute top from?