Thank you, Sher, for your honest and genuine thoughts and comments. I love your content but most of all, I really love You! Your giggle, your finger snaps, your honesty, transparency, vlogs and your realness. As you know, I cancelled all my beauty box subscriptions due to the massive amount of inventory I have accumulated, but I'm a faithful follower so I'm here for you and any content you want to share. I'm totally on board with the changes. ❤❤
Aw love to hear that! Thank you for being a faithful watcher! Hope to bring many more giggles & finger snaps in the New Year! 😂 I hear you on the beauty boxes. We really do get inundated by it all. Thus all the declutters I have coming ha ha! Wishing you a wonderful 2025! 🥰
I’m so proud of how much you grew on TH-cam in 2024 🎉 I can’t wait to see where your channel takes you in 2025! I totally agree about not wanting to rely on brands for content, I can see how it would get exhausting. I love that you’re going to focus on what means the most to you and resonates with you. I think it’s so important to feel free to post about what you want and when you want, not feeling like you’re on call all the time. I totally get this feeling. Thanks for sharing 💖
Aw thanks so much, friend! I feel the same about you and your channel and pages! Wishing you so much success & abundance in 2025! Thanks for being there & sharing all the encouragement! ❤️
I love your plans for focusing on vegan, clean and cruelty-free and also reducing stress. Very thoughtful. I do have trouble de-cluttering; things that have been around awhile start to feel like family. 😂 I'm looking forward to your inspiration.
I appreciate you and value that you’re following what you’re called to instead of going with the grain. Be yourself because that’s who we love! I pray you find many successes and that God blessed you beyond measure in 2025!! Happy New Year! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Love your content! You are one of my favorite creators because you give in depth reviews and actually show the products as you unbox them. I will say I am disappointed in Ipsy for changing their creator program as the last two months everyone has gotten the same items in PR. I watch everyone who does an unboxing for Ipsy and I am always wanting to really look at my possible products and get more info. I decided to branch out from my staple Estée Lauder last year through Ipsy and absolutely love educating myself on all of the new and loved products from other brands. Please consider getting a subscription through them. I say this as someone who enjoys watching other creators who also have a subscription and can review other products I may have gotten or am still thinking of getting. I’m sure you have an overflow of products but just passing along what I see from other creators and what I personally enjoy watching. Thanks again for just being you!
Thank you, so glad it’s helpful. ❤️ Yes I definitely am leaning towards just getting the subscription because being able to access the add ons & shop and actually choose my products sounds very appealing. I feel like I could bring you guys a lot more if I can feature Ipsy shop items and mystery bags etc. I didn’t realize they started sending the exact same thing to creators. What a bummer. I think they are just throwing something out there to get them by until they do whatever they plan to do with creators in the 2nd quarter:(
Wishing you the best in designing the channel to best fit where your life is at in this point in time and how you feel your time invested in content is the most valuable. While that may not translate to as equal of a value from a monetary perspective in your revenue stream, sometimes the best value a person can get is from the experience itself and the impact it leaves on your own life and the life of others. You have a truly good heart, and that's a big part of what draws viewers to your channel. You may lose some with the changing content, but you'll gain new ones who will be interested in what you're sharing. Many of us though will be with you for the ride. So don't be afraid to take whatever leap you feel you need to do....as for the Hourglass palette, I hate to burst your bubble, but the Lotus palette is considered the one for the deepest skin tones which is why the bronzer shade was a bit off, the blush was a quite intense and there didn't appear to be any highlighters..... because it's not the best match for you. You might want to consider taking it back to Ulta and exchanging it for either the Dragon or Evil Eye palette, which are intended for lighter to mid skin tones. They have bronzer and finishing powder shades that you might find work better for you, the blush colors in both of them are stunning and the highlighters in each are absolutely beaming. I think you will be much more pleased and get some of that enthusiasm back that you had when you first pulled it out to play with.... just a suggestion. Because the quality of the palettes is really there and it would be a shame for you to not be able to truly enjoy your investment. In any event, best wishes for a wonderful 2025! 😊
Thanks so much both for the well wishes and the Hourglass tip. 🤗 I did know it was going to be the deeper shades but it still was the one I was drawn to & I got sucked in by the packaging of the flower rather than the evil eye lol. 😂 But I think you’re right that it was the shades that aren’t working as well on my skin tone. I can pull off deeper tones sometimes but it may explain why it’s not as exciting to me on as in the palette lol.
conscious beauty👏👏 yess sher! I am sooo looking forward to seeing what you come up with in 2025. the look you created in the episode is so gorgeous too. this is the year you totally blow up on this channel, I can feel it!! keep making amazing content gf 💖
I understand Ipsy’s point of view regarding PR. You are one of the few content creators that reviewed products before or during choice period and so many content creators just simply unboxed their gifts. The February Icon box is going to have an Hourglass foundation.
Yes I do understand & don’t blame Ipsy. They were giving out a LOT of PR. I just don’t like my channel being so dependent on or tied to these kind of PR boxes is what I’m saying:)
The PLouise highlighter made a beautiful eyeshadow! I had the Hourglass in my hand and put it back. The colors weren't for me and neither was the price! I stopped Boxycharm but want to see what's in the icon box so kept the bag. I also kept Allure and Eyescream. Right now I have drawers full of skincare so need to use it up. I would love to hit pan on my makeup essentials! The only thing I am still purchasing are eyeshadow palettes. To me they are self-care and an outlet for my artistic expression. As far as cruelty free you know that means our Elemis? I wish all brands would be cruelty free. I can handle anything made with fish skin as I do eat some seafood. Good luck and Happy new year!
Happy New Year, friend! 🥳 Yea I wouldn’t see this Hourglass palette being for you. It’s very warm toned. And ug yes it will be hard to give up Elemis. 😢 My main filter and requirement is cruelty-free. I just can’t see why some brands haven’t made that transition yet. It’s 2025… 🤷🏻♀️
Not a peep and I’ve emailed yet again since I got home. I’m so disappointed with ciate London. I still can’t find a way to call them so I’m probably going to have to take it to their social media. 🤷🏻♀️
Sher, those complexion drops by Westman Atelier made your skin look amazing! 🤩 I am thinking about getting some. Right now, the price is holding me back.
Thinking about your concern (how to have creative control of your content while staying true to your style/education content), it would be neat to see you curate your OWN list of products. You’ve experienced tons of different companies boxes and styles, you know what YOU want and want to see… maybe start a set of product lists, curated by some theme you decide on? (Vegan, cruelty free lip options, for example, or the best 5 vegan beauty products for 2025). Just a thought from a fan who looks forward to seeing where your new direction will take you. Happy no matter where you end up- just along for the ride!❤🎉
Thank you, you nailed it! 🤗 Yes those are definitely some of the directions I’m headed in! :) I was thinking some brand rankings across the board too and featuring the specific brands and their try ons for some of my favorite beauty lines that resonate:) I appreciate you guys sticking around for my routine vs shifts in content. I couldn’t be here without a wonderful audience like you!
ANY teaching job is going to need 85% of your bandwidth alone. Being able to produce creative, educational beauty content, REGULARLY, on top of home-schooling your kiddo? Please don’t work TOO hard. It’s wonderful seeing such a strong, creative person who has a grounded, family based perspective. I adore your content! May 2025 bring you and your family closer, and happiness!
Yea I’m disappointed not to be getting the bag too. But I think after I see what Ipsy is doing after the first quarter here, I will subscribe again. I just won’t be able to get it first before everyone if it’s not PR:(
Just so you know, Allure has the choice for Merit Lip Oil now for February. There are four shades. Go pick yours. Please keep reviewing Allure, Macy's, Ipsy, and Walmart.
Yes I mentioned that in my community tab, which doesn’t always reach everyone I think. But so excited about that merit. And yes those are top ones I won’t be dropping. I also get fff and Medusas makeup in PR and then I am so far loving New Beauty & PLOUISE as well:)
I think it’s great that you are going cruelty-free, and glad that a vegan diet is working for you. I have tried to change any new makeup and skincare to cruelty free - I loved Dior foundation but have changed to IT Cosmetics. Unfortunately it has meant moving away from Lancôme and Estée Lauder etc as I think they still allow testing on their products in China. I hope that changes. So many brands are cruelty free these days which makes it easier. I absolutely agree with you on Hourglass - I have not much liked any product of theirs I’ve tried, not the mascara, the Vanish foundation which was supposed to be hydrating for mature skin but wasn’t, and I really disliked the Confession Ultra slim lipstick which was so dry and matte. I hope I have more luck with their highlighter in my advent calendar this year. 😂
Yes it’s definitely going to be tough to step away from Dior, YSL, MAC & a couple other faves. But as you said, there are plenty of brands who give us CF options. I know if they sell in the Chin3se market, they have no choice, but it’s a deal breaker for me. I haven’t done a lot of hourglass but I hear so many things about them being overhyped. 😂
Yes it’s weird because I’ve tried in the past and my stomach didn’t handle it well before either. But things have changed so much this last year with my body that I can’t handle any fat hardly. So the extra fiber & no meat seems to be the answer.
birch box lost not one box but 2 they sent me a 3rd one and it finally got to me lol they sent me and extra one for compensation for my troubles but it had the same thing as the other box, so i got 2 boxes with the same things..im grateful but kind wish the second box had different stuff in it just for the Suprise factor lol
does the grown alchemist smell like citronella or raid lol/ im honestly curious, i have not opened it yet will it keep the skittas away? not trying to be funny well a little funny but we get them alot in oregon and i know florida has them bad too lol if it keeps them away it would be worth the smell lol please dont say it smells like skin so soft lol
Thank you, Sher, for your honest and genuine thoughts and comments. I love your content but most of all, I really love You! Your giggle, your finger snaps, your honesty, transparency, vlogs and your realness. As you know, I cancelled all my beauty box subscriptions due to the massive amount of inventory I have accumulated, but I'm a faithful follower so I'm here for you and any content you want to share. I'm totally on board with the changes. ❤❤
Aw love to hear that! Thank you for being a faithful watcher! Hope to bring many more giggles & finger snaps in the New Year! 😂 I hear you on the beauty boxes. We really do get inundated by it all. Thus all the declutters I have coming ha ha! Wishing you a wonderful 2025! 🥰
I’m so proud of how much you grew on TH-cam in 2024 🎉 I can’t wait to see where your channel takes you in 2025!
I totally agree about not wanting to rely on brands for content, I can see how it would get exhausting. I love that you’re going to focus on what means the most to you and resonates with you. I think it’s so important to feel free to post about what you want and when you want, not feeling like you’re on call all the time. I totally get this feeling. Thanks for sharing 💖
Aw thanks so much, friend! I feel the same about you and your channel and pages! Wishing you so much success & abundance in 2025! Thanks for being there & sharing all the encouragement! ❤️
I love your plans for focusing on vegan, clean and cruelty-free and also reducing stress. Very thoughtful. I do have trouble de-cluttering; things that have been around awhile start to feel like family. 😂 I'm looking forward to your inspiration.
Thank you and ha ha! Yesss! Such a good way to put it: “family” lol! I call my stuff my “babies”. It’s definitely hard to let go at times.
I appreciate you and value that you’re following what you’re called to instead of going with the grain. Be yourself because that’s who we love! I pray you find many successes and that God blessed you beyond measure in 2025!! Happy New Year! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I so appreciate that and I wish you the very same for 2025! ❤️❤️❤️
Love your content! You are one of my favorite creators because you give in depth reviews and actually show the products as you unbox them. I will say I am disappointed in Ipsy for changing their creator program as the last two months everyone has gotten the same items in PR. I watch everyone who does an unboxing for Ipsy and I am always wanting to really look at my possible products and get more info. I decided to branch out from my staple Estée Lauder last year through Ipsy and absolutely love educating myself on all of the new and loved products from other brands. Please consider getting a subscription through them. I say this as someone who enjoys watching other creators who also have a subscription and can review other products I may have gotten or am still thinking of getting. I’m sure you have an overflow of products but just passing along what I see from other creators and what I personally enjoy watching. Thanks again for just being you!
Thank you, so glad it’s helpful. ❤️ Yes I definitely am leaning towards just getting the subscription because being able to access the add ons & shop and actually choose my products sounds very appealing. I feel like I could bring you guys a lot more if I can feature Ipsy shop items and mystery bags etc. I didn’t realize they started sending the exact same thing to creators. What a bummer. I think they are just throwing something out there to get them by until they do whatever they plan to do with creators in the 2nd quarter:(
Wishing you the best in designing the channel to best fit where your life is at in this point in time and how you feel your time invested in content is the most valuable. While that may not translate to as equal of a value from a monetary perspective in your revenue stream, sometimes the best value a person can get is from the experience itself and the impact it leaves on your own life and the life of others. You have a truly good heart, and that's a big part of what draws viewers to your channel. You may lose some with the changing content, but you'll gain new ones who will be interested in what you're sharing. Many of us though will be with you for the ride. So don't be afraid to take whatever leap you feel you need to do....as for the Hourglass palette, I hate to burst your bubble, but the Lotus palette is considered the one for the deepest skin tones which is why the bronzer shade was a bit off, the blush was a quite intense and there didn't appear to be any highlighters..... because it's not the best match for you. You might want to consider taking it back to Ulta and exchanging it for either the Dragon or Evil Eye palette, which are intended for lighter to mid skin tones. They have bronzer and finishing powder shades that you might find work better for you, the blush colors in both of them are stunning and the highlighters in each are absolutely beaming. I think you will be much more pleased and get some of that enthusiasm back that you had when you first pulled it out to play with.... just a suggestion. Because the quality of the palettes is really there and it would be a shame for you to not be able to truly enjoy your investment.
In any event, best wishes for a wonderful 2025! 😊
Thanks so much both for the well wishes and the Hourglass tip. 🤗 I did know it was going to be the deeper shades but it still was the one I was drawn to & I got sucked in by the packaging of the flower rather than the evil eye lol. 😂 But I think you’re right that it was the shades that aren’t working as well on my skin tone. I can pull off deeper tones sometimes but it may explain why it’s not as exciting to me on as in the palette lol.
conscious beauty👏👏 yess sher! I am sooo looking forward to seeing what you come up with in 2025. the look you created in the episode is so gorgeous too. this is the year you totally blow up on this channel, I can feel it!! keep making amazing content gf 💖
Aweee thank you friend! It’s gonna be the same for you!!! 🤩🥰
I understand Ipsy’s point of view regarding PR. You are one of the few content creators that reviewed products before or during choice period and so many content creators just simply unboxed their gifts. The February Icon box is going to have an Hourglass foundation.
Yes I do understand & don’t blame Ipsy. They were giving out a LOT of PR. I just don’t like my channel being so dependent on or tied to these kind of PR boxes is what I’m saying:)
The PLouise highlighter made a beautiful eyeshadow! I had the Hourglass in my hand and put it back. The colors weren't for me and neither was the price! I stopped Boxycharm but want to see what's in the icon box so kept the bag. I also kept Allure and Eyescream. Right now I have drawers full of skincare so need to use it up. I would love to hit pan on my makeup essentials! The only thing I am still purchasing are eyeshadow palettes. To me they are self-care and an outlet for my artistic expression.
As far as cruelty free you know that means our Elemis? I wish all brands would be cruelty free. I can handle anything made with fish skin as I do eat some seafood. Good luck and Happy new year!
Happy New Year, friend! 🥳 Yea I wouldn’t see this Hourglass palette being for you. It’s very warm toned. And ug yes it will be hard to give up Elemis. 😢 My main filter and requirement is cruelty-free. I just can’t see why some brands haven’t made that transition yet. It’s 2025… 🤷🏻♀️
i still have not heard a peep out of ceite london have you?
Not a peep and I’ve emailed yet again since I got home. I’m so disappointed with ciate London. I still can’t find a way to call them so I’m probably going to have to take it to their social media. 🤷🏻♀️
@@SherSharesBeauty maybe take it to their london office i dunno how else to handle it .
Hi Sher I enjoy all your videos and wish you the best in all your future endeavors. Many blessings to you and family❤
Aw thanks so much! Appreciate you! ❤️
Happy New Year, Sher!
I wish you and all the family the best of everything 💐
Happy New Year to you as well! Thank you and hope for a fantastic 2025 for you too! :)
Sher, those complexion drops by Westman Atelier made your skin look amazing! 🤩 I am thinking about getting some. Right now, the price is holding me back.
Oh yesss! I’ve been wanting those forever! I saw them on the models and there was just a special glow about them. I had to have them! 🤩
Thinking about your concern (how to have creative control of your content while staying true to your style/education content), it would be neat to see you curate your OWN list of products. You’ve experienced tons of different companies boxes and styles, you know what YOU want and want to see… maybe start a set of product lists, curated by some theme you decide on? (Vegan, cruelty free lip options, for example, or the best 5 vegan beauty products for 2025).
Just a thought from a fan who looks forward to seeing where your new direction will take you. Happy no matter where you end up- just along for the ride!❤🎉
Thank you, you nailed it! 🤗 Yes those are definitely some of the directions I’m headed in! :) I was thinking some brand rankings across the board too and featuring the specific brands and their try ons for some of my favorite beauty lines that resonate:) I appreciate you guys sticking around for my routine vs shifts in content. I couldn’t be here without a wonderful audience like you!
ANY teaching job is going to need 85% of your bandwidth alone. Being able to produce creative, educational beauty content, REGULARLY, on top of home-schooling your kiddo? Please don’t work TOO hard. It’s wonderful seeing such a strong, creative person who has a grounded, family based perspective. I adore your content! May 2025 bring you and your family closer, and happiness!
Appreciate that sooo much! ❤️ And yes I have committed this year to finding more balance so I can keep up the momentum & motivation:)
Great video! And we do not want you to burn out so focus away!
Appreciate that so much! I’m definitely committed to more balance in 2025:)
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🤗 All good, 2025 will be a great year! 🥳
I dont get boxycharm only the bag and i loved to see what you got for pr
Yea I’m disappointed not to be getting the bag too. But I think after I see what Ipsy is doing after the first quarter here, I will subscribe again. I just won’t be able to get it first before everyone if it’s not PR:(
@SherSharesBeauty ya I haven't gotten my bag yet probably not til a next week or so
Just so you know, Allure has the choice for Merit Lip Oil now for February. There are four shades. Go pick yours. Please keep reviewing Allure, Macy's, Ipsy, and Walmart.
Yes I mentioned that in my community tab, which doesn’t always reach everyone I think. But so excited about that merit. And yes those are top ones I won’t be dropping. I also get fff and Medusas makeup in PR and then I am so far loving New Beauty & PLOUISE as well:)
I think it’s great that you are going cruelty-free, and glad that a vegan diet is working for you. I have tried to change any new makeup and skincare to cruelty free - I loved Dior foundation but have changed to IT Cosmetics. Unfortunately it has meant moving away from Lancôme and Estée Lauder etc as I think they still allow testing on their products in China. I hope that changes. So many brands are cruelty free these days which makes it easier. I absolutely agree with you on Hourglass - I have not much liked any product of theirs I’ve tried, not the mascara, the Vanish foundation which was supposed to be hydrating for mature skin but wasn’t, and I really disliked the Confession Ultra slim lipstick which was so dry and matte. I hope I have more luck with their highlighter in my advent calendar this year. 😂
Yes it’s definitely going to be tough to step away from Dior, YSL, MAC & a couple other faves. But as you said, there are plenty of brands who give us CF options. I know if they sell in the Chin3se market, they have no choice, but it’s a deal breaker for me. I haven’t done a lot of hourglass but I hear so many things about them being overhyped. 😂
i tried a vegan diet once lol my body revolted lol im glad its working for you ill be on the look out for some recipes for you
Yes it’s weird because I’ve tried in the past and my stomach didn’t handle it well before either. But things have changed so much this last year with my body that I can’t handle any fat hardly. So the extra fiber & no meat seems to be the answer.
I’ve always been curious about those hourglass palettes but I can’t justify the prics 😅
Yea I hear from so many they are overhyped. Had to find out for myself lol
birch box lost not one box but 2 they sent me a 3rd one and it finally got to me lol they sent me and extra one for compensation for my troubles but it had the same thing as the other box, so i got 2 boxes with the same things..im grateful but kind wish the second box had different stuff in it just for the Suprise factor lol
Yea I haven’t heard great reviews for Birchbox, even since they made a comeback. It’s why I haven’t taken the plunge on their subscription yet lol
does the grown alchemist smell like citronella or raid lol/ im honestly curious, i have not opened it yet will it keep the skittas away? not trying to be funny well a little funny but we get them alot in oregon and i know florida has them bad too lol if it keeps them away it would be worth the smell lol please dont say it smells like skin so soft lol
Ha ha I’d say more citronella than raid but I mean… maybe I should’ve taken it to Costa Rica. The bugs bit me alive lol. 😂
I home school my son
Ah, fellow homeschooler yay. I may need curriculum tips , lol.
@@SherSharesBeauty lol my son is almost done last year lol