Exposing 5 Sneaky Ways Influencers Are Faking Authenticity *you will never see social media the same
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
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Exposing 5 Sneaky Ways Influencers Are Faking Authenticity *you will never see social media the same
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Intro 0:00-0:56
Number 1 0:57-3:47
Number 2 3:48-7:57
Number 3 7:58-10:35
Number 4 10:36-12:31
Number 5 12:32-15:49
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If anything starts with "OMG you guys..." I immediately scroll.
What I hate is when they partner with a company , get all the stuff free, rattle on about how great it is then never use it again
That's Mikayla in a nutshell. She always says "this is what's made my skin so nice" but next week she's sponsored by another skincare brand and says it all over again
A tiny bit deceptive?
That is the understatement of the century.
I'm a therapist and I work with a lot of youth and it's incredible the amount of insecurities and self-esteem issues there are out there amongst young girls who are sometimes so beautiful, yet they are comparing themselves to unrealistic beauty standards, a lot of it influenced by social media. That's why I have unfollowed a lot of influencers that I used to follow for their fashion content because it always looks so extremely perfect all the time that it makes me feel like I am lacking, even for me that I am someone who is normally not insecure in the way I look. Thanks for this video!
The one I hate is when the influencer is talking up a lower market jewelry line, saying it is their favorite, but you see their go to jewelry is actually very expensive. Also, the influencers who seem to get facials every other day or are applying so many different skincare products constantly. How have they not worn away their faces, lol? They just looove every cream.
A lot of them have really bad skin because they are constantly using so many different products and use filters to cover it up, if they don’t use the product and they want to make money they fake like they have been using it then they get called out for being fake and pushing a product they don’t use.
Celebrities do this to. Some even sell Free products they receive which I think is shady. I think they should give it away to friends or giveaways.
A lot of them probably don't put products in their face. I imagine they patch test elsewhere.
Thank you for this video! I’m old and worry about our youth being fed so much nonsense by these influencers. They are living in a fantasy world (the influencers). Meanwhile young women have easy access to all of this. Mothers don’t seem to be aware OR they themselves are easily sucked in. Imho the internet is a very dangerous place for young women, and young men, to be involved in. They are gullible……..Again, thank you for this video. ❤️
Hi Katherine. Some parents aren't aware how many female influencers are trying to keep up with their peers by becoming sugar babies through this group called "Seeking Arrangement" and it matches mostly undergraduate/college girls under 21 with men over 25 to middle aged men. These men take them to nice dinners, nice places, buy them nice things, and there's the expectation by most of these men for transactional sex in return. Parents need to watch their daughters, their daughters' friends, nieces, etc. closely.
@@mrvgstyle2442 …That’s frightening! I’m 70 and never saw this in my youth! Mothers and fathers need to wake up!
I think youtubers should do a video on how BAD plastic surgery makes you look over aging normally. I go to Miami a lot and they are all starting to look like cats, which draws more attention to them then aging naturally.
The untruth that some influencers portray is definitely harming young girls. They believe what is portrayed is all true when it is not. I have young family members and I can see this happening.
Thank you Caitlin for another great video. There is an RUclipsr that is selling constantly stuff and her pitch is always “it’s a game changer”. All the products are “game changers” and we never get to see her using those products again. I can’t stand when people are selling me stuff and try to make it sound that it’s the best thing after the sliced bread. Recently this fake blonde woman did a sponsored video with Walmart. Obviously, she said that it’s a game changer, she wears mostly fancy designer clothes so I can hardly believe her that Walmart stuff was up to her specs.
Have a great day and keep up the good work.
I feel insulted when they shop at Chanel but want to influence as into shopping at Walmart 😅😅
SW is the one
I agree
@@logikgirl12I agree
I agree with you fakes and the ones that are borrowed or loaned. There are a few that do nothing but buy bags and very expensive ones I have stopped watching influencers all together. I used to watch people who buy a Hermes bag every week and many other bags and honestly after buying into the hype I have now realized the danger in it. I’m now reducing my collection and getting back on track.
I think if we approach social media as fantasy and influencers are the sales reps it will make things easier to handle. Thank you for posting this, please do a second part. ❤❤❤❤
Photoshop was used in magazines before social media and filters. This has been going on for a very long time. Education about it should also be ongoing for our younger generations.
That was a good. It’s all Smoke and Mirrors. RUclips is an advertiser’s dream.
I'm jaded 😅 I always assume that at least 80% of what is posted on social media is BS. Make that 90% 🤣
Caitlin, I absolutely love your videos. As someone who is self admittedly a little bit naive about influencers being more genuine than they sometimes are, it has been brought to my attention in another video that these girls are not your friends. They may address their audience as besties, they may legitimately be very kind people, but at the end of the day they are promoting themselves, their brand, their products, etc. we have to remind ourselves that these girls are not really our friends so if they insist that you go buy some thing because it will make your life great don’t take it to heart like you would an actual friend.
Yes the fake questions are so cringe. Filters are very odd. An influencer/clogger I follow put a strong filter on her face this last video and it was so startling. She didn’t look real. You can see it with forehead wrinkles which look blurred out when they move. She is not super pretty and has bad skin sometimes but we loved her for her content and personality. Such a shame.
Sometimes you can tell.
For example an influencer will be like everyone Keeps asking about my dress.
Here is the link.
As a cynical, jaded, pessimistic person I think ofc, yes. People do these things. But that is with the context of having grown up through the beginning of insta and photo editing and filters. And is a big deal? Not in one case or specifically one person but when I see so many pictures or videos of this curated lifestyle and think of what a preteen girl might think it is honestly so worrying. Like, they aren't critical of anything but themselves at that age. So, yeah, great points. Love this conversation.
I unfollowed a lot of my fav influencers before both instagram and youtube I really had enough.. Good for my mental health and for my bank account😁 love this kind of topic nowadays keep up the good work
Loved this video ❤ I’m starting to see through all this BS aswell I’ve been to influencer events also where it’s all about posing and getting the perfect shot and spend the night on their phones but act like they are having the best night ever, it’s exhausting to watch just enjoy your night girls 😂one thing that boils my blood is seeing influencers and brands reposting these videos of influencers promoting a product and their skin is so heavily filtered (think you can do it on tik tok) like come on not only is this false advertising but young girls don’t even know it’s filtered (I’ve asked) so they think this is real skin like no wonder they have no confidence it’s so so sad!
You're so right! My friend went to Bora Bora and said she saw a really good looking couple constantly taking photos/videos during the day. At dinnertime, they sat on their table and didn't speak a word to each other, they were too busy looking at their phones.
Then again I find my own self-esteem in fact that I KNOW that I'm ugly... it's very liberating experience ❤
I'm 44 years old, set up my RUclips channel at 40, pretty late for standards nowadays and one thing I make a point of doing is NOT using filters. Why would I try to kid anyone, worst of all, myself? I take care of my skin and follow a healthy life and that shows :) It's what I try to promote and was once called an old slut with an old closet because I talk about shopping your closet. No idea if the person who called me that is old or new. But it goes to show .... anyway, thanks for this video. Have a wonderful day and greetings from Lisbon, Portugal
Oh geez the trolls are sad sad people
Thanks for watching ❤️
Love the video . In regards to the fake bags thing , I think it is more wide spread than anyone realizes . There is no way a lot of these young women could financially afford to purchase the amount of designer goods eg; bags , shoes as they portray and pay for a nice apt. or house that they just so happen to be renovating and normal everyday expense's unless they come from a wealthy family and have trust fund which I would say most don't . Keep the video's comin' .
Love this video and the topics you chose. I personally cannot stand the filters people use (yes, men included in this) because of their own insecurities about how they actually look in real life. Whenever I see a “perfect” complexion, I automatically feel pretty confident that a filter of some kind is being used. So very sad that people won’t accept and embrace their own individual, natural self ☹️
Thanks Caitlin this is great info! One influencer always asks her own questions. I thought it was suspect that she's always saying "hey ask me anything" and she only answers one q and it's about a product she owns or has a commission link to. It's very misleading as they are promoting something without proper disclosures to the consumer. I love supporting others but not when they are being dishonest.
Love this video! Thx for sharing. We forget most of what we see on social media is false. How scary for the young generation to have such a crazy unrealistic expectations. It’s so sad 😞
Can’t wait to watch this. I think when we think of social media, we must remember it’s media & treat it like we are watching tv
Caitlyn you are like a breath of fresh air. I'm so pleased to see you doing your own thing and using your platform and voice for positive change or at least to me it's pure in intentions. Adore you from a fellow Sydneysider. ❤
I have seen these behaviors in the wedding industry too! Especially faking having a full inbox full of inquiries or having sooooooooo many people request something specific from them. Then the next year they are out of business. It is a sneaky tactic for sure.
Thank you for the education, Caitlin and for showing how influencers are conning people ❤
There are influencers who only seem to engage with the fans in their comment section by answering questions that will financially benefit them
I am a Gen X so as much as I am aware of infuencers trend from tiktok/youtube/insta, I never pay attention to it. When I heard about influencers, the first thing I thought about is Malala Yousafzai, former FLOTUS Michelle Obama, Maya Angelou, Late President Mandela etc. Its just disheartening sometimes when you realize the people that can inspire or affect you are people like Kardashians or Joe Rogan who has no substance😢
Caitlin the moment you said "Grinds my gears!" I nearly fell off my chair it's such a Denise thing to say and I loved it! Great video and very on point!
I am usually watching all those influencers channels as entertainment, as I can not afford all those luxury stuff, like designer bag and clothes, and for the makeup and skincare, I try to analyze it with critic, as I have sensitive skin, and a lot of those don't work for me, but I am afraid younger generation doesn't have such critic and analyzing thinking, as they don't know yet themselves, and are more easy to be influenced by someone they admire. And for the filters, I feel the same, after you try a filter, it is much more harder to accept yourself as you are, even if I understand all this fakeness, and feel guilty for using them in the past. And for clothes, from Zara for example, that influencers post, I look and think: hm, nice things, but when I enter the shops, I see only bag quality things, and rarely it is possible to find something good there.
And lately, I am starting to feel little annoyed, that influencers love everything, that they show in videos, I know, that big influencers can choose the brands and products to promote, but still, it's a lot of clothes, and especially makeup and skincare, it is not possible that they use it all.
Thanks for this one! Please keep them coming. The more non consumer content there is out there, the better it is for everyone 😊
finally an answer to the filter thing!! I've wondered why the obvious filters don't show up on Instagram stories, thank you Caitlin I can finally sleep peacefully
Thank you Caitlin, this is very insightful… my bestie, she and I were just saying we’re so happy we went through our 20’s (we’re now early/mid 30’s) - with just being ourselves … literally had this convo last night with her n today saw ur video pop up … there’s a lyric by Courtney Love: “You have your youth, don’t waste your money” from song “awful” and I think her “celebrity skin” album was ahead of its time with the way Hollywood creates perceptions and now it’s done with socials like IG …
Now I’m a big time handbag n fashion lover but have come to find the necessity in things more than the straight “want” where I can enjoy but don’t need it all.
But what happens with the young girls we were saying; they change their faces with fillers to look like a filter … then they use tons of makeup that they think they need … then they use a filter and edit it for a picture?
I have no hate or shade towards this - I use a filter too sometimes, but I also take regular pics to make sure I know who I am inside and out. We have done tweaks n small things my friend n I but we look in the mirror and see ourselves…my heart is heavy for the next generation ….
Thank you for your wonderful thoughtful vidoes… human behaviour and social anthropology is a passion of mine too … so this is very interesting.
Much ❤ from Canada
This is a great direction for you! Loved this video, thank you xxx
Loved this video, thank you Caitlin! ❤ The transparency is so appreciated and the ongoing discussion of the harmful domino effect these all cause is important!
Can't wait to see part 2!
The amount of skincare and makeup products these influencers use just amazes me. Even on an aircraft they'll be using gazillion products... it's exhausting and so unreal!!
THANK YOU !!! A much needed video !!🎉
I am so proud of you and your growth. I have watched you in your luxury space. I can really feel your authenticity on your topics.
Loved this! Thank you
Always enjoy watching your perspective
Another great video 😀 I wasn't even aware of Number 1, I'm too naive, or maybe I just watch really decent people. Number 5, I absolutely agree with you, this is so damaging to teenagers' self-esteem. You can never achieve that Instagram filter-perfect face and body in real life. There are so many creators on yt who, like you, make people aware of the sneaky tactics and help young viewers realize how fake the IG life can be. Great job! 🥰👋
Such a good video!! Great insights Caitlin!! 👏🏾😎
Let's not forget the youtubers who use filters in their videos. For the extreme users it's easy to tell as their facial features are so blurred out. I think the real problem is in when f.e. makeup influencers use filters when they are testing (promoting) concealer, foundation etc. Of course your skin will look perfect when you're using heavy lighting AND a filter! Too bad the viewers will never get the same result.
I don’t know the stats but I’ve heard plastic surgeons say that they get shown filters by clients to demonstrate the outcome they want from the surgery. The other insidious thing is that plastic surgeons shift all the blame onto filters and influencers and celebrities etc. And while they can make someone feel deeply insecure, one of the things that pushes people into getting unnecessary surgery in the hopes it will solve their insecurities is the social media presence of the cosmetic surgeons themselves. They basically say other people made you feel bad, I’m just helping people feel better (which is a lie). The factors that make it likely for someone to get cosmetic surgery are pretty complex, but these surgeons do intentionally create demand with their social media presence
Good video Caitlin! I hope you’ll continue to share more of your thoughts and insights on this topic 🤓
This is why I buy nothing a see on social media I buy what I want…steering clear of being influenced the very word ‘influencer’ says to me disingenuous, not all are but many can be
Filters arent just damaging for women, it's also damaging to men. They get unrealistic expectations of women.
So true thank you for just telling us this - I totally agree
Caitlin you are one of my favourite youtuber in the world and your videos are truly truly helpful to me in my life you are my inspiration and I wish you have a great day xxx💖💖
I “bumped” into this video by chance but absolutely loved the honesty. Personally I think social media can do so much damage especially to those who are young and impressionable so please keep doing what you do.
Thankyou so much for watching! 😘
Hey girl! I love your video, this one particularly! I happen to know someone, who's insta is filled with great pictures, posing all the time, looking gorgeous, but in reality, the person isn't like that. She always fakes everything, even lying and cheating on others, which I think bounces back already on her kids, the way she raising them, and taking "good care" of them. I think it's so miserable living like that. I ultimately hate fake people, fake bags, all these things. I have no shame about not being these "perfect" people. I think my overall health, especially mental, and being myself worth more than being under these influences and trying to live a life that's not mine and not me.
I’ve really been enjoying your new content. ❤
This is a great video. This should be your new mission. I think everybody needs to get out of their fantasy world and hear about what it’s really like.
Love this topic. Saludos desde Patagonia Argentina! ❤
Excellent video, thank you.
This is what I was waiting for!
Exposing the shit!
I understand how and why your channel changed, but I had my problems with the content about "life lessons" - so I skipped them. I am sure those videos were important for you and helped some people. It is just me who is staying away from content like this 🙂
This now is why I am here. 🥳
Love to see coming more of this.
YTber Shea Whitney came to my mind
Thank you, wonderful video🖤
You are so welcome🩵
Love this video!
Caitlin loving your new RUclips videos. Not sure how much the influencer community is enjoying all these expose that’s happening. Only say this cuz there’s a K drama called Celebrity that talks about the influencers circle. I find it strange when influencers promote skincare products. Saying this is their holy grail but next month, say another brand is. Also I could think of three big influencers who do have their spouse say how lovely they smell or look with all their brand sponsored items. I have unfollowed many cuz consumerism at its worse.
Ohh yes I called out some influencers in the past doing this. When they go like "you know I have been using this product for years as it's soo good!" No my friend half a year ago you where using the same kind of product of an other brand for years... Or now they say A. about a product while months ago they said B... Strange they always ignore me when I do that.🤣
Not sure if you mentioned this in another video, but I am really starting to hate the fake giveaways. It's starting to be prevalent in the automotive scene. Brand X says "Enter to win this awesome $50K car and $20K in cash" blah blah blah and then it's always some nonsense like "Minimum spend $25 for one entry." Then you see the supposed winner of the giveaway, there's no way to vet if they are real or some friend they secretly hired to appear like they won.
Oh yes that’s a whole other thing! Good point
I loved this video and would like to see a part 2!
Your video reminds me of influencers promoting a certain French clothing brand, the clothing is lovely, but it is not practical stuff, every cardigan is hand wash only 😂 and they never talk about keeping care of their clothes.
Great video, have you thought of doing an influencer chat or interviews video about this?
LOVED THE VIDEO!!
Definitely need a part 2
So interesting!💕
Interesting topic :-) To my opinon, I am taking with pinch of salt what I am watching/listening with the majority of influencers. You need to be able to identify authentic people online and not easy for sure.... I do like when content creator is "picky" with sponsorship because they are not pushing every single products for money.
i dont follow anyone new anymore, because i dont know what is fake or not. plus it keeps my sanity
I've definitely heard of the QnAs being made up. The point about the gatherings also makes sense because even in those videos of the events, for instance, an influencer would walk towards another influencer to "socialise" with them and that person would be on the phone, filming or reviewing the content they just took
You are spot on Caitlin. It's a sh!t show. So much fakery.
This is all so true. And its sad to see in the comments sometimes how gullible some people actually are.
I absolutely love this video!!! 🤣🤣🤣 I think with the filter thing it’s probably more the fault of the viewer as comments can be cruel!!!! As viewers we have to remember these are real people, they have feelings and insecurities and people should be kinder.
And here I thought I was the only one thinking that influencers sometimes ask their own questions on Instagram Q&As... Sometimes the questions are just too convenient and they just happened to be "making a video about this tomorrow", or something like that.
Did you use some of these tactics yourself when you were making videos showcasing bags and fashion you ‘purchased’.?
OMG I think I saw someone taking videos at AA first class. Of course they kicked him out once the actual person came in. He was acting so surprised that the first class seat was not the one he purchased, now it makes sense. He was taking all this pictures and videos, even got a champagne. People are insane. How he even got there?
As a marketing professional, you’re so right!
Unfortunately 😅 and I’m not proud of that side of how brands and influencers use some sneaky tactics to sell! I mean, sometimes we can clearly tell it’s staged but people in the comments of these staged videos don’t seem to think the same 😅
This needs more of a ❤ than 👍🏼!!!
thank you this
Using the filters without labels is shadyyyyyyy! Ugh. The only time I can excuse this is if the video needs extra editing between multiple saved clips, but too much of this I agree is bad for people's brains.
Or they get their Managers or friends/family to ask specific questions. A lot of others don't properly disclose sponsored videos/posts or mention that it is an AD or that a product/gift voucher was gifted to them which they used to purchase the goods they are showing in their "haul". It is super annoying. Also, some people don't understand affiliate links. I am not against them, if properly disclosed. But influencers don't. There was one occasion where a follower (of a RUclipsr) commented "I love how you are always giving us links to what you are buying/showing us that you love - it's so thoughtful". I commented that they were affiliate links and that they were linking it because they make profit off it, and not out of the goodness of their heart (although some do link things not through affiliate, but not on this occasion).
Hi Caitlin great topic. I agree. As many different vitamins i take, it should be sufficient to cover all😜 and after all, i would not trust gummies lol . My hair as well are ok, never had super long. But when i had crisis, one of those cheap conair spinning brushes 😱 i got bald spot after 3 hours my hubby tried to pull out of my hair😫 and after covid, crazy hair loss, so i used some Ayurvedic hair oils, and it worked. The company i used were super holistic, so you would feel when you put on your hair, not like those invisible serums😳🤪 Yes to proven devices. Anything i buy, i do deep research, i dont just jump. The same thing i would say, about skincare. It has to be limit. I do invest in pretty good skincare, but i will not pay 1000, or even 500, for a little jar, that claiming to lift, to erase any wrinkles. For that money, these days, injectables are on another level… no need for those synthetic fillers. PRF and PRF get, all natural , its your own stem cells. So you spend probably 1k, per treatment, here in US, but it will create collagen, and will act as filler, without looking crazy. Thats the only thing i am interested in… now when it comes to skincare, all i look for, even out skin, reduce pores, and glow glow … thats what i believe its great for. Dont believe in vitamins to loose weight, or flat stomach.if that would be so easy, hell no. I made sacrifices all my life, to keep flat😉 i still do, the only things that can chiselled you , are not good for you, in my late 20’s, i used to be in the gym like 5hrs a day, and i did used something, i was very young and very active, so yes it worked, i was super lean super toned, like crazy but what i used was some supplements that contained ephedrine, caffeine and something else, so unhealthy. But it would burn, as long as you work out. No need for that. Eating healthy is a must and then exercise, to get those abs. No miracle yes makeup got me 😂😂🤪 i the last 3 years i probably spent thousands , i could bought some nice piece of jewellery or prf or … i dont even want to think how stupid i was. But lesson learned. This year, i evaluated what aesthetics i like, and bought only very unique products. No impulsive purchases on makeup. Now i i need this technique to adapt on fashion🤪… . I agree about courses. I never get it, why ppl would pay for that. Now you gave a good point. Thats my husband, always telling me that i should teach nutrition, cooking, fitness, even being caregiver, matchmaker 🤣🤣🤣etc… and i always thought its so simple dont anyone knows that already… its so much knowledge on internet, why would someone pay me, well i think caregiver i might entertain, in some way. … because i wish would be some one, who would give me knowledge, when we embarked on that crazy journey. I learned everything as it goes. There is something as mother-wit. And of course first and foremost, glory to God, for the wisdom and strength. When i look back i still amazed how we reached here…. I was like see blood and faint type of girl, so how it is possible…. Have a blessed day🙏💗
The asking themselves the same question is crazy 😳😳😳 it does feel staged because all the questions are asking for product links
The problem is the brands and viewers lap it up and they get rewarded. It's a race to the bottom. I suspect the backlash is the start of an inplosion.
When people are saying H Q D U P S Replicas bags is a better option,I very much agree!
😂 spot on!
I hate when they say "like this video so I know you want me to make more like it" 🙄 like you're gonna make that video regardless...
Awesome video the u
Influencers say the same thing....we can already imagine those meetings when they are told what talking points to say...
I don't even follow too many influencers on social media
I don’t doubt any of this
I can only think of YTber Shea whitney as faking authenticity. Endorsing lots of Amazon products and even clothing/bags she doesn't.even wear lol
I had no idea there were filters on instagram. I hate hate people posting pics pretending that they are real and then using filters. If you want snap chat butterflies around your head, cool. But to pretend you have no wrinkles/better body/etc? Such Bs
How can one believe influencers!