Thank you for the details! I have to say I got my 1st Viseart palette and now I don't want to use anything else! I am a Viseart convert! thank you for expanding my makeup world!
We are polar opposites in most ways but, I can’t help but admire your authenticity & honesty/boldness in ALL of your videos!! There’s NO OTHER YT-er that is so unapologetically/brutally honest in their videos yet, still classy/respectful (IMHO), than you are!! I have the utmost respect for you, and am extremely grateful for all of your hard work w/ all your videos for they are always so helpful & reliable… so, THANK YOU!!!❤️
I wish more people, especially on the internet who have influence on the fragile youth were as honest as you. You’re an adult who takes care of their shit and I admire you. I feel like an old lady when I get on TH-cam because it’s filled with teens who think they know the answers to everything. I’ll be 30 in October and I’m just sad at what the community has become. Keep being awesome :)
Brittany Interiano Hell, I’m 50 and I respect SN for her maturity and honesty. I’ll never buy most of the the palettes she reviews, I just watch for the joy of her 🙂
Right? Remember when he was BFFs with Patrick Starr? Totally different persona back then. Not a fan, but hope he grows up to be a better person than he has currently shown himself to be. He influences a lot of younger watchers and I'd like to think he realizes what sort of example he sets. He could be a positive influence if he tries.
Alaina pullock we all know that person. And they change so much depending who their are in a relationship with. Oh you suddenly are obsessed with Dr Who?! Interesting.
I always find it SUPER offensive when gay men and especially drag queens insult women and their private parts... it happens a lot on the World of Wonder TH-cam videos and I've seen it on Drag Race... you make your coin dressing like a woman, there is no need to make offensive comments about how gross their lady parts are... I know Manny isn't a drag queen, but a lot of his viewers are women and I just think it is really disrespectful and immature to say these things... just because you don't want to have sex with a particular gender, it doesn't mean you have to act like their genitals are revolting. I appreciated your honest review on this, was waiting to see what you had to say... I also didn't purchase this because I don't like Manny, but it was nice to see that you gave this such an impartial review. Always love your input.
sacredsiren Exactly. Gay men and drag queens mimic women in many aspects of their lives and yet many of them seem to be so crude and insulting toward women. How are you going to dress, talk, and act like a woman and then spew so much hatred towards them? Totally hypocritical and unnecessary. Most of them wouldn't even have careers if it weren't for women.
Yep! Just because they are gay men and/or drag queens does not give them a pass to be sexist and hateful towards women. But a lot of people seem to think it does because not a lot of people talk about the misogyny in the gay/drag community and it is a problem worth discussing.
msarieca depends on who it is...Stephanie?? Hell yes!!! Some other TH-camrs have 37 minute videos that could've been done in 5. Stephanie always has hers jam packed with pertinent info!!
Kendra I agree!!! If it’s 500 hours long, just so they can stick more ads in, and I don’t learn anything...I always skip. But, Stephanie’s videos are so thorough and well thought out, and I always learn something new! I might pause and come back, here and there, but I don’t skip any part in case I miss something ☺️
You articulated EVERYTHING and EXACTLY my thoughts on Manny MUA. I don’t know how a public figure who talks about his disenfranchisement and history of bullying can be so obviously hypocritical AND bully others (and hate) women and people of colour both on and offline. Nope. He’s not getting any of my money. Or my views. Thank you for addressing this with such honesty 🙏🏽
Watching your videos for the past few years, you never cease to amaze me. I feel it’s incredibly important to have creators like you who are clearly knowledgable, humble, and unbiased. You have continuously been rational with every video you’ve cultivated, and you never fall short from an inspiration to me, it is an honor to watch these reviews, I feel like I’m being injected with knowledge every time.
Stephanie, the reason so many of us love you is because you never have any hesitation saying those things which everyone is thinking ... whether that be about a certain brand or a certain influencer (not to mention we love your honesty, your articulacy, and your integrity). xx
Dear Steph. You say you aren't part of the community and therefore your opinion is mute. As a bi man i would be more than happy to hear your opinion on everything because you are so eloquent and smart. Your opinion is valid to me.
Yes, and she don’t just talk trash it’s like all researched fact checked and well said and stuff. I’d like more of your opinions woman . It’s why I’m here 😅😅😅😅😅
Yay, love hearing from you Steph! With your no nonsense, no bs, no ass kissing, no game playing attitude, you’ve become one of my favorite TH-camrs to sit and listen to. You keep things real in a way *very* few people do, making me feel like I could trust you, your opinion and advise...like I’m hanging out with a true friend. Thank you for always keeping it real for us. Love you 🤗😘😊
Thank you for actually saying something, I feel like people are almost afraid to call out marginalized groups (in this case a gay man) for problematic behaviour. Being part of a marginalized group does not make you exempt from being called out for racist or misogynistic behaviour.
Do not pay any attention to people, we respect and appreciate you. You're doing your job and you do a dam good job of it. Do you. Thank-you for the reviews today and all the hard work you put into it Miss. Stephanie Nicole.
I appreciate your honest review. I love how you can give such a positive review and then discuss why you wouldn’t support him with buying another pallet. Awesome job!!!
I thought Manny was adorable when he first started out but once they get big they join the beautiful peoples club and forget what’s it’s like to use a primer that isn’t $150…
That's funny because I'm here for the same reason🤣 I would never support Manny or anything he stands for! I honestly thought there was only a few of us that felt that way. The last 10 minutes of the video I lived for! You can top Stephanie & her honesty. I'm here for it😉
To me it's hypocritical of people to demand respect because of their sexuality but then turn around and be so disrespectful to others. Like boo hoo woe is me...but you just were laughing at someone else for their differences?? I can't and won't support people like that and I don't understand how people still are going to support his or anyone else's brand that does those things. I feel like I'm in the twilight zone with these fans... this is the reason cults get so many followings. People can't think deeper than the kiddie pool. Anyway, I miss your videos Stephanie! So glad you've been uploading again and you look amazing!
Thanks for doing this video Stef. I know you open yourself to a lot of situations that the average person would run from and for that I truly admire you. I'm over the whole influencer craze. Don't and won't support him or any of them. Sending positive vibes.
Manny has been continuously sexist toward women and, believe it or not, homophobic towards gay women for a long time. Haven't seen much change from him in that regard. But it's good that he's not hanging out with Jeffree anymore. I still have no interest in buying anything from either of them, though. Besides, the vibrant colors that would make most people want the palette in the first place are almost exact copies of the Sugarpill ones. Hard pass all together.
i agree, i just cant justify supporting someone who continually aligns themselves with sexit, homphobic and racist people. your friends and the people you hang out with have a lot to say about yourself.
do you have any examples of his homophobia? im not doubting you, personally i dont even like manny, i just have never heard of this before and as a lesbian im curious about what he’s said lol
He's very questionable and never seems sincere. He often comes across as a bully..and I haven't even touched on the topic of some of his racist comments and comments against women. He's a proper phony. Same as his buddy Laura..shes another questionable character. When I was 20 or 15 years old, I had respect. Age is not a factor. He's just not cool.
In Russia we have a saying "Show me who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are". I think that wraps up anyone who is friends with Voldemort. 🤷🏼♀️
My mother told me so much as a teenager "you are who you hang around" and I thought she was crazy to think that.... at 35 yrs old with 3 kids I know she's right!! Lol
Your fierce honesty is like a breath of fresh air. I love that you express your true feelings--and the reasons why! That is such a rare thing in the world of TH-cam. I also appreciate how organized you are and how you present the FACTS of the palette in such a easy to understand manner.
I agree 100% , not having a great deal of disposable income, I shop wisely. I put my money into things I things I find to be of value and while not always smart. It has to be a fair product. Manny could put out the best most original mind blowing pallet and I wouldn't buy it because of who he has shown himself to be. A bigot and a bully. . Am I perfect, no. But I try to not be a total asshole. I tend to not buy from people I don't find credible. It's just makeup not world events, but I can't promote Manny or Jeffree or people like them. I am waiting for Goss makeup. That is the one "influencer" I find to be of value for dollar. I saved to buy his brushes. Worth the hype. I believe his makeup will be also. You make honest videos . I appreciate that so much. You give great advice with a dry delivery that's not cloying. Greatly appreciated. Thank you. A fan.
One reason why I love your videos is that the level of thought, education, and intellect you include dispels the myth that makeup is a "dumb", "vapid" interest. As much as I don't really care if people think my interests are stupid, it's nice to have influences around who are disproving the stereotype.
I’m newer to your channel and just adore you as an influencester. I love your honesty and how much you don’t take to heart the rude and mean trollers that shout hate at you. Keep staying true to YOU and your standards/convictions.
Love your reviews! They are so thorough. It’s so refreshing to hear all of the stats instead of someone screaming that swatches are SOOOO PIGMENTEEED. Thanks for your opinion at the end. I appreciate your point of view and agree!
I definitely agree about this one, despite the fact he has released those 'heartfelt' videos I find them to be somewhat disingenuous, its almost like he's jumping on the Shane Dawson bandwagon. I feel his history speaks louder than those two videos but time will tell and although this palette is interesting its not 'WOW' enough for me to send my money his way. I was intrigued initially why you had but I so appreciate you having done an honest review despite not necessarily being a fan of his. Lots of love to you. ❤❤❤
Melissa Jane I feel like these influencers start to change their tunes or make “amends” before they are going to sell a product that way people will say oh but look he/she said they were sorry or have learned their lessons but truly a leopard never changes it’s spots!
Liorasmakeuploves52 I love your videos too girl!! You always make me laugh with the way you described things , somehow your "ass" is usually apart of the description, or a baby's bottom 😂😘
Once again, a great review. Clear, concise, in depth, and covered everything. Thank you. I can't tell you how much I appreciate how much work you put into the videos you do.
I absolutely love your professionalism and thorough reviews. I also respect your honesty and the fact that you say it as it is, but always back up what you say with facts. Thanks for sharing - I enjoyed watching this.💖
Stephanie, your hair looks so beautiful, love all your reviews even I do not care about makeup much. Thank you for time and effort you put in all your uploads.
at 31:49 THANK YOU FOR CALLING THIS OUT. I remember watching that video and it making me so uncomfortable, then being confused if I could feel that way because it was two gay guys... but no. It was misogynistic, like you said.
Sophia Neilsson, your feelings are always valid! I totally get what you're saying though. It is rattling when the marginalized further perpetuate marginalization.
I completely agree with you! Didnt know about that and was so shocked when Steph talked about this! Do you remember which video that was.? I do not watch videos from jeffree or manny, but somehow I want to watch this part :/
Sophia Neilsson I'm so glad others feel this way. When that video came out, I just couldn't believe they said that. Incredibly misogynistic. And I thought no one caught it. Both Jeffree and Manny have said misogynistic things. I refuse to support someone who hates my body parts.
Hi Steph! Haven’t really started the video yet, but I just wanted to send you some love and well wishes through this rocky path in your life right now. I like you just the way you are, and you’ve got the strength to get through it. Much love! 💕
Don’t care for him or his palette. He is not a very honest person. He follows whatever will get him more recognition. All his latest stunts are just to prop him up. All fake! He’s a great actor!
I'm so glad that you arent letting hard times in your life ruin who you are. You're such a smart, honest, beautiful, talented and awesome woman. I always look forward to your videos! Much love xx
I can't tell you just how much I enjoy your videos. You're straight to the point, honest and don't pull any punches. That's why I am subscribed to you (one of the reasons). You're a brilliant skin care person and have really been great for me to learn about skin care. Then, you're a talented make up artist. Thanks for all you do, Stephanie!
Yay early!!! I loved your life update video. It was nice to see more personal stuff. I'm sorry you're going thru all the that tho. I understand so much. I'm a mother of 4, a recovering opiate addict with almost 5 years clean, and right now I'm taking care of my mom who is fighting stage 3 small cell lung cancer. It's been hard trying to get all the big stuff and little for her. I have tried to find her a nice wig but the free ones aren't like what she had. I also have been trying to get her some new cosmetics all hers are expired or broken but the only company that donates makeup to women fighting cancer requires the patient to go to a class and that would be impossible for her. Anyway all that to say you are the most honest and informative TH-camr and I appreciate it so very much. Love you.
+Miranda Mallery I don't know if you like Tati. But considering your mom's situation, maybe you should contact her? She always donates doubles and PR package stuff to women shelters, etc.
I absolutely love how real and unfiltered you are! 🙌🏼 I always know that when you review anything, we get the most thorough and honest review! It was good to see an unbiased review! Thx girl! 💕💕
I never have the intention of buying any of the makeup you review. I solely watch just because I like your personality and intelligence. You always come with the receipts. 👏🏾❤️❤️
Always love your reviews, they’re always so honest. It’s so refreshing to know that you’re one of the very few beauty influencers who could care less about any monetary gains and not sell your soul in the process to make an easy buck! Love you and your channel!😘
Just want to say I LOVE YOU 💕 and THANK YOU for your honesty and humbleness !!!!!! Because of finding your channel , I completely agree with you and that those “influencers” suck as people online and they don’t take into consideration what they’re saying now can come up in the future and can hurt you and I’d never waste my money or support these people ...
Thank you for this review! I love how in depth you go with your information, and that it is all factual and accurate. Even when you’re giving some tea and shade it is all done in a professional manner, and I think t is important for you to voice your opinion on certain brands like this case with Manny. I love your reviews and trust your opinions always when buying products. Thanks for all you do!
I never will get tired of you it's like 1am and I am watching this video because your one of my favorite youtubers because you actually know what your talking about and your honest about everything, Thank you and God bless
I’ve never had an issue with Manny until I watched a couple of snaps where he made some comments about his uber drivers that made him seem kind of entitled. This might sound judgmental but based on his snapchats, he’s come off to me as a bit of a prima donna. I might be the only one who sees this but he doesn’t seem very down to earth. Edit: and thanks for reviewing this for us! 👍❤️
Steph, I so appreciate the hard work that you put into your thorough reviews. Thank you so much and please know how integral you are to this community. Much love, be well 💗💗💗
The more I watch you, Stephanie, the more I love you lol. As an avid TH-cam-watcher, and professional freelance Makeup Artist, I have noticed myself getting away from all of the "larger" influencers in the past few years, and I am so happy to have someone like you who I can still go to for beauty videos, but also get actual facts, science, honesty, realness. Your last update video made me relate to you even more as a human being, not just someone on the other side of a screen. I really appreciate all of the hard work you put into your videos! Thank you!
I'd actually somehow forgotten that comment about women Jeffree and Manny had said in that video (and bleeped over)... and how that hurt and made my jaw drop, especially as a parent, knowing so many young people watch their videos and now buy their products. Thankyou for reminding me. I've experienced several mysogenistic instances in social situations over the years with people I thought were friends at the time - being joked about in disgusting ways just because I was the only woman in the room, making me feel ashamed and embarrassed to the point where I didn't want to be around them anymore. That comment that day brought that back, and I guess I must have tried to push it out of my head. It's called "gay mysogeny", and it's a real thing. It's gross, and appalling, and those two ought to be ashamed of so many of their actions. Another great review, luv!
Yes, Kimberly Clark (a gay drag queen who makes videos on TH-cam) has spoken up about how he has personally witnessed many many MANY gay men being incredibly misogynistic. He said it's a problem that's hardly ever discussed and how it's a major issue within the gay male community.
For that exact teal, I don't have a match. I do have three shadows from Sydney Grace that dance around the color. Their white and pastels are pretty good. Seafoam is too light. Perfect Storm is too blue. Scuba Diver is too dark. Mixing Seafoam and Scuba Diver appears to get you very close to Kiki. Devinah Cosmetics has a color called Miranda, but it seems too green. Devinah's brighter colors and pastels can be fussy, but Miranda is good. My desk is now a war zone. 😂
Everything about this look is perfect, your hair and your makeup is on point! Thank you by the way for doing such a wonderful review on this palette too, always appreciate the effort you go into for these!
I had no intention of buying this palette and no interest in it or in the "brand" but I will watch all your videos start to finish because I always learn something new from you. Love your honesty, that is rare not only on the internet but even in real life. Youre amazing and cant get over how thorough you are. I know myself and many others really appreciate what you do, thank you!! 💖
I feel like you're the type of person I would love to be friends with 🙌🏻 you seem genuinely real and so honest which is so refreshing on social media. Thank you! ❤️
Most balanced, most in-depth, and most technical review of a palette ever. The fact that you go into the chemistry of products, talk about the pros and cons of it, and discuss the business side of the brand (the side that very FEW people who call themselves "influencers" talk about because it really does expose them for who they are online - opportunistics) makes you the most credible make up person on TH-cam.
The fact that you can separate the “business” part of the review (shadow performance, quality, price, etc.) from the “emotional” side (feelings about the creator based on his actions) says so much about your professionalism. It’s always nice to get an opinion on the creator without it coloring the product review.
Thank you for doing this review so well, Stephanie. You kept the eyeshadows separate from the creator to judge them on their own, but still spoke the truth when it came time for it. This is why you’re the most trusted influencer ❤️
Perfect review, you were honest and fair and completely professional. I couldn't stand manny when he was around jeffree and now that they aren't associated he's better, i just have a hard time forgetting about how he use to be
Thank you for always being honest. The amount of jerks you have to deal with always makes me sad. You get to have your opinion, especially since you are such a wise person.
thank you!!!! You are one of the few influencers who can look at a product completely objectively and give us an honest review on how the product actually performs!!! Thank you for being the one I can turn to for a true representation of a products value...keep it up girl, we love you
I can’t imagine buying anything from this person. I bought the Jaclyn Hill/Becca Champagne Pop trio - I did like it. Still do. I’ll be interested to see what Wayne Goss does - he turned me on to my favourite foundation and his brushes were obviously a passion project. I trust him enough to try his projects. The owner claiming that “Kiki” was meant to a “wash of colour” is such a crock. Nice spin. Good effort. 🙄I have no interest purchasing makeup from so-called adults with zero credibility. Thanks, Stef. Much love from Canada. 🇨🇦😘❤️
Strobe Cosmetics has a similar shade called creep it real in their creepy cute palette which is way more pigmented. If you want a wash of color with the strobe shadow you can just go in with a light hand. It’s just an excuse for the Kiki shadow being poorly pigmented. The same excuse as when companies say dark green and purples are hard to make so they all will be patchy. My Sydney Grace shadows aren’t patchy, even the dark greens and purples knock a lot of these Sephora and influencers brands out of the park.
I so appreciate your thorough, honest reviews. I would never EVER buy anything from Manny or Jeffree. Completely agree with everything you said about both brands. You are a better person than I am because I wouldn't even buy their products to swatch. Horrible people aside, it looks like a crap product. I have no time for eyeshadows that make you work this hard, and there are lots of great options that don't. Thanks for being so authentic. You are a gem.
Maybe it’s just me but I have more respect for Jeffree than Manny. I can appreciate when someone is 100% themselves and loud and proud about it even if I don’t agree with what they have to say. Manny seems so obsessed with coming off as the nice guy without actually BEING the nice guy. His head is also way too up his own ass. I unsubscribed when I was watching a Snapchat and he said “at the end of the day we have problems just like normal people” oh, honey. You’re not Rihanna.
Yeah, I said it he always seems like he's hiding something too. just a sneak. nothing worse then a sneak and a liar. I think he was trying to hide the fact that there was carmine in the pallet. that was the impression I got and I'm not a vegan or vegetarian. he just s=ms dishonest. you can't trust his word. it means nothing
As someone who struggles to get around and find parking, and also as someone who already didn’t care much for jeffree, his actions with him taking a handicapped spot last month really was it. To the point I don’t want to support anyone who is currently or has associated with him. People pull this shit constantly with disabled parking or other accessibility aides in public and it’s just complete bullshit.
Love your honest reviews. Racism is never ok. I admire you for sticking to your beliefs on such a platform regardless knowing you will get some flack for it. Too many people don't. 💖
I love your brutally honest videos and I always also appreciate your personal opinions on brands and creators which is something I feel like people are sometimes scared to do or shy away from because they do not want to deal with the outcome! Thank you for always really dedicating your time to these videos!
Thank you Stephanie, great viewing with my morning tea here in the UK. I will not be purchasing, pretty much for the reasons you explained here, but I, with many others, have been waiting for your thoughts and I appreciate all the work you put into your videos x
I agree with everything you said about the personal aspect of this person and his associations. Thank you for another great and thorough review as usual. You're looking extra beautiful!
Two corrections: Price per shadow would be $3.21 & I put Two Faced instead of Too Faced on the screen :)
Stephanie Nicole yes I’ve been waiting for this review!
Hahaha! Two Faced cracked me up!
Stephanie Nicole lol was the second one really a mistake tho 😂
Thank you
Thank you for the details! I have to say I got my 1st Viseart palette and now I don't want to use anything else! I am a Viseart convert! thank you for expanding my makeup world!
We are polar opposites in most ways but, I can’t help but admire your authenticity & honesty/boldness in ALL of your videos!! There’s NO OTHER YT-er that is so unapologetically/brutally honest in their videos yet, still classy/respectful (IMHO), than you are!! I have the utmost respect for you, and am extremely grateful for all of your hard work w/ all your videos for they are always so helpful & reliable… so, THANK YOU!!!❤️
I wish more people, especially on the internet who have influence on the fragile youth were as honest as you. You’re an adult who takes care of their shit and I admire you. I feel like an old lady when I get on TH-cam because it’s filled with teens who think they know the answers to everything. I’ll be 30 in October and I’m just sad at what the community has become. Keep being awesome :)
Brittany Interiano Well said.
I’m 31 and I agree completely!
Brittany Interiano Hell, I’m 50 and I respect SN for her maturity and honesty. I’ll never buy most of the the palettes she reviews, I just watch for the joy of her 🙂
Manny strikes as the type of person who doesnt really have theor own personality. Like his personality shifts based on who is hangs around.
Right? Remember when he was BFFs with Patrick Starr? Totally different persona back then. Not a fan, but hope he grows up to be a better person than he has currently shown himself to be. He influences a lot of younger watchers and I'd like to think he realizes what sort of example he sets. He could be a positive influence if he tries.
I agree with this so much. Personality or style.
Nailed it!!
Alaina pullock we all know that person. And they change so much depending who their are in a relationship with. Oh you suddenly are obsessed with Dr Who?! Interesting.
I always find it SUPER offensive when gay men and especially drag queens insult women and their private parts... it happens a lot on the World of Wonder TH-cam videos and I've seen it on Drag Race... you make your coin dressing like a woman, there is no need to make offensive comments about how gross their lady parts are... I know Manny isn't a drag queen, but a lot of his viewers are women and I just think it is really disrespectful and immature to say these things... just because you don't want to have sex with a particular gender, it doesn't mean you have to act like their genitals are revolting. I appreciated your honest review on this, was waiting to see what you had to say... I also didn't purchase this because I don't like Manny, but it was nice to see that you gave this such an impartial review. Always love your input.
sacredsiren
Exactly. Gay men and drag queens mimic women in many aspects of their lives and yet many of them seem to be so crude and insulting toward women. How are you going to dress, talk, and act like a woman and then spew so much hatred towards them? Totally hypocritical and unnecessary. Most of them wouldn't even have careers if it weren't for women.
Yep! Just because they are gay men and/or drag queens does not give them a pass to be sexist and hateful towards women. But a lot of people seem to think it does because not a lot of people talk about the misogyny in the gay/drag community and it is a problem worth discussing.
Am I the only one who prefers longer videos? No skipping?
msarieca depends on who it is...Stephanie?? Hell yes!!! Some other TH-camrs have 37 minute videos that could've been done in 5. Stephanie always has hers jam packed with pertinent info!!
Yes. I love long videos with timestamps. I can watch what I can for a particular time or binge watch the whole video.
I love watching her longer videos from beginning to end!
Kendra I agree!!! If it’s 500 hours long, just so they can stick more ads in, and I don’t learn anything...I always skip. But, Stephanie’s videos are so thorough and well thought out, and I always learn something new! I might pause and come back, here and there, but I don’t skip any part in case I miss something ☺️
Nope, I like them "long" too. I swear people's attention spans have gotten shorter and shorter in the last 5 years.
Yeah, remember when Rose McGowan got torn apart for saying lot of gay men are misogynist? Well she wasn't lying.
Velvet Cyberpunk the term 'fish' says it all.
Velvet Cyberpunk Rose McGowan is pretty problematic herself but she was right about that.
Absolutely.
Velvet Cyberpunk truth!
Ameerah Muhammad one of the few times I have agreed with her. Most gay men are not, but there is a lot of them.
You articulated EVERYTHING and EXACTLY my thoughts on Manny MUA. I don’t know how a public figure who talks about his disenfranchisement and history of bullying can be so obviously hypocritical AND bully others (and hate) women and people of colour both on and offline. Nope. He’s not getting any of my money. Or my views. Thank you for addressing this with such honesty 🙏🏽
Anita Majumdar He's so two-faced.
Same! 👍🏼
Anita Majumdar so agree with you
Damn right. Well said.
Watching your videos for the past few years, you never cease to amaze me. I feel it’s incredibly important to have creators like you who are clearly knowledgable, humble, and unbiased. You have continuously been rational with every video you’ve cultivated, and you never fall short from an inspiration to me, it is an honor to watch these reviews, I feel like I’m being injected with knowledge every time.
Stephanie, the reason so many of us love you is because you never have any hesitation saying those things which everyone is thinking ... whether that be about a certain brand or a certain influencer (not to mention we love your honesty, your articulacy, and your integrity). xx
Thanks Tay ❤️
Dear Steph. You say you aren't part of the community and therefore your opinion is mute. As a bi man i would be more than happy to hear your opinion on everything because you are so eloquent and smart. Your opinion is valid to me.
Safwan Foy I stand by this message.
Just trying to help, the word is "moot."
Yes, and she don’t just talk trash it’s like all researched fact checked and well said and stuff. I’d like more of your opinions woman . It’s why I’m here 😅😅😅😅😅
Very well stated Safwan 🖤
Yup, completely agree with your opinion on him; he has shown us that he’s an opportunistic social climber and I’m not falling for his act anymore.
Prizzilla same with James Charles
Yay, love hearing from you Steph! With your no nonsense, no bs, no ass kissing, no game playing attitude, you’ve become one of my favorite TH-camrs to sit and listen to. You keep things real in a way *very* few people do, making me feel like I could trust you, your opinion and advise...like I’m hanging out with a true friend. Thank you for always keeping it real for us. Love you 🤗😘😊
Damn I wasnt ready for that dragggg at the end 😂😂😂 Steph always coming through with the reviews !
Rasheka Bianka hair color ❤️❤️❤️ so beautiful
she roasted him. hahaha
Rasheka Bianka 🙌🙌🙌
Your gorgeous!
love
Rich Lux yeeeahhh
Clock it the houseee!!!
Rich Lux patchy the houuuuse
YAAASSSS HUNAY!!!
Yes rich lux clock it da house girlll
Just starting but your hair, makeup all looks stunning! Love the color, style, yes!
Thank you for actually saying something, I feel like people are almost afraid to call out marginalized groups (in this case a gay man) for problematic behaviour. Being part of a marginalized group does not make you exempt from being called out for racist or misogynistic behaviour.
I feel the same way. Not a lot of people talk about the misogyny in the gay/drag community and it's a problem worth discussing
I love your reviews and also the fact that your videos are long. Although I dont think it is long enough. HAHA. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
MsCtina agreed
Sammee !!! ❤️
MsCtina haha I agree x could watch all day haha
Truth! I don’t mind the length :)
Do not pay any attention to people, we respect and appreciate you. You're doing your job and you do a dam good job of it. Do you. Thank-you for the reviews today and all the hard work you put into it Miss. Stephanie Nicole.
I appreciate your honest review. I love how you can give such a positive review and then discuss why you wouldn’t support him with buying another pallet. Awesome job!!!
When you put everything on pause because Stephanie Nicole puts up a review! ❤️
Kalaylaaa Right ?!?! 😆
Right.
Exactly
Yup!
I thought Manny was adorable when he first started out but once they get big they join the beautiful peoples club and forget what’s it’s like to use a primer that isn’t $150…
Michelle Mercil 😂😂lmao “beautiful people’s club”
I don't want this palette but I'm here just for your thoughts lol
Same 😂😂 not at all interested in anything associated with him
Dannielle E yeap same here
Haha same, girl
That's funny because I'm here for the same reason🤣 I would never support Manny or anything he stands for! I honestly thought there was only a few of us that felt that way. The last 10 minutes of the video I lived for! You can top Stephanie & her honesty. I'm here for it😉
To me it's hypocritical of people to demand respect because of their sexuality but then turn around and be so disrespectful to others. Like boo hoo woe is me...but you just were laughing at someone else for their differences?? I can't and won't support people like that and I don't understand how people still are going to support his or anyone else's brand that does those things. I feel like I'm in the twilight zone with these fans... this is the reason cults get so many followings. People can't think deeper than the kiddie pool. Anyway, I miss your videos Stephanie! So glad you've been uploading again and you look amazing!
I’ve learned so much from watching your reviews. You are so knowledgeable and honest and that is so very appreciated and rare among beauty channels.
I'm pale AF, but I love how you show the swatches on darker skin & it's amazing how different the shades look.
Thanks for doing this video Stef. I know you open yourself to a lot of situations that the average person would run from and for that I truly admire you. I'm over the whole influencer craze. Don't and won't support him or any of them. Sending positive vibes.
Manny has been continuously sexist toward women and, believe it or not, homophobic towards gay women for a long time. Haven't seen much change from him in that regard. But it's good that he's not hanging out with Jeffree anymore. I still have no interest in buying anything from either of them, though. Besides, the vibrant colors that would make most people want the palette in the first place are almost exact copies of the Sugarpill ones. Hard pass all together.
I can't respect anyone in the LGBTQ+ sphere that doesn't respect me tbh and them making comments about vaginas being gross? yeah nah
i agree, i just cant justify supporting someone who continually aligns themselves with sexit, homphobic and racist people. your friends and the people you hang out with have a lot to say about yourself.
He's very immature.
do you have any examples of his homophobia? im not doubting you, personally i dont even like manny, i just have never heard of this before and as a lesbian im curious about what he’s said lol
He's very questionable and never seems sincere. He often comes across as a bully..and I haven't even touched on the topic of some of his racist comments and comments against women. He's a proper phony. Same as his buddy Laura..shes another questionable character. When I was 20 or 15 years old, I had respect. Age is not a factor. He's just not cool.
I love how brutally honest you are all the time. It’s like a breath of fresh air and when it comes to makeup it’s so needed!
I’ve been looking for an authentic and intelligent beauty influencer for a long time and so glad I found your channel. Love this.
In Russia we have a saying
"Show me who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are".
I think that wraps up anyone who is friends with Voldemort. 🤷🏼♀️
Madison L 👏🏻😂
Yeah my dad has always said this!
My mother told me so much as a teenager "you are who you hang around" and I thought she was crazy to think that.... at 35 yrs old with 3 kids I know she's right!! Lol
That saying is everywhere not only specify in Russia lol. We also say it in the Middle East.
Madison L omg yes!
Your fierce honesty is like a breath of fresh air. I love that you express your true feelings--and the reasons why! That is such a rare thing in the world of TH-cam. I also appreciate how organized you are and how you present the FACTS of the palette in such a easy to understand manner.
I agree 100% , not having a great deal of disposable income, I shop wisely. I put my money into things I things I find to be of value and while not always smart. It has to be a fair product.
Manny could put out the best most original mind blowing pallet and I wouldn't buy it because of who he has shown himself to be. A bigot and a bully. . Am I perfect, no. But I try to not be a total asshole.
I tend to not buy from people I don't find credible.
It's just makeup not world events, but I can't promote Manny or Jeffree or people like them.
I am waiting for Goss makeup. That is the one "influencer" I find to be of value for dollar. I saved to buy his brushes. Worth the hype. I believe his makeup will be also.
You make honest videos . I appreciate that so much. You give great advice with a dry delivery that's not cloying. Greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
A fan.
I like Nicole and Wayne. They are mature professionals that you can trust.
Gigi Dodson I cannot wait for Wayne Goss launch!!! Still wanna try out his fabulous brushes! Stephanie can u please review his brush?
Gigi Dodson Agreed 1000%
One reason why I love your videos is that the level of thought, education, and intellect you include dispels the myth that makeup is a "dumb", "vapid" interest. As much as I don't really care if people think my interests are stupid, it's nice to have influences around who are disproving the stereotype.
I have no intention of buying this palette but I love your videos so had to watch it! xxx
Fraya Frightmare ditto
Hair goals 🙌
I know, right?
Ugh! Right?!?! Could her roommate come and live with me for a few weeks?!?! I promise I’ll return her after she’s done with my nappy hair lol
Regarding a teal shade, strobe cosmetics creepy cute have some amazing formula. Best pastels I’ve ever tried 😃💚
Paulina Beauty yaaaaas one of the best palettes I've seen in so long!! Such an underrated small company!! Steph needs to review
I definitely love the Creepy Cute palette and that might be my favorite shade in it! It performs really well for me every time
Oh wow thanks!
your hair looks really nice!! I like it a little darker
I’m newer to your channel and just adore you as an influencester. I love your honesty and how much you don’t take to heart the rude and mean trollers that shout hate at you. Keep staying true to YOU and your standards/convictions.
Love your reviews! They are so thorough. It’s so refreshing to hear all of the stats instead of someone screaming that swatches are SOOOO PIGMENTEEED. Thanks for your opinion at the end. I appreciate your point of view and agree!
I definitely agree about this one, despite the fact he has released those 'heartfelt' videos I find them to be somewhat disingenuous, its almost like he's jumping on the Shane Dawson bandwagon. I feel his history speaks louder than those two videos but time will tell and although this palette is interesting its not 'WOW' enough for me to send my money his way. I was intrigued initially why you had but I so appreciate you having done an honest review despite not necessarily being a fan of his. Lots of love to you. ❤❤❤
Melissa Jane I feel like these influencers start to change their tunes or make “amends” before they are going to sell a product that way people will say oh but look he/she said they were sorry or have learned their lessons but truly a leopard never changes it’s spots!
Thanks for the glitter glue tip... I have hooded eyes as well and might have to try it out.
It’s a life saver!
Yess!! I’ve been waiting to hear your thoughts on this! 💕
Liorasmakeuploves52 ahhh! One of my fav TH-camrs!! 💖💖
Liorasmakeuploves52 me too!!
Liorasmakeuploves52 I love your videos too girl!! You always make me laugh with the way you described things , somehow your "ass" is usually apart of the description, or a baby's bottom 😂😘
I love how you ALWAYS keep it real. Don’t ever change. Sending tons of love your way.
Once again, a great review. Clear, concise, in depth, and covered everything. Thank you. I can't tell you how much I appreciate how much work you put into the videos you do.
I absolutely love your professionalism and thorough reviews. I also respect your honesty and the fact that you say it as it is, but always back up what you say with facts. Thanks for sharing - I enjoyed watching this.💖
Stephanie, your hair looks so beautiful, love all your reviews even I do not care about makeup much. Thank you for time and effort you put in all your uploads.
at 31:49 THANK YOU FOR CALLING THIS OUT. I remember watching that video and it making me so uncomfortable, then being confused if I could feel that way because it was two gay guys... but no. It was misogynistic, like you said.
Sophia Neilsson, your feelings are always valid! I totally get what you're saying though. It is rattling when the marginalized further perpetuate marginalization.
I couldn’t agree more. It was vile! It made me uncomfortable too! We wonder why women feel so uncomfortable in their skin.
I completely agree with you! Didnt know about that and was so shocked when Steph talked about this! Do you remember which video that was.? I do not watch videos from jeffree or manny, but somehow I want to watch this part :/
Sophia Neilsson I'm so glad others feel this way. When that video came out, I just couldn't believe they said that. Incredibly misogynistic. And I thought no one caught it. Both Jeffree and Manny have said misogynistic things. I refuse to support someone who hates my body parts.
I.I. storie They don't hate your body parts: they hate women.
Highest quality reviewer out there. love you!
By far and wide you are my favorite youtuber - I’m convinced we would be best friends in an alternate universe.
Hi Steph! Haven’t really started the video yet, but I just wanted to send you some love and well wishes through this rocky path in your life right now. I like you just the way you are, and you’ve got the strength to get through it. Much love! 💕
Don’t care for him or his palette. He is not a very honest person. He follows whatever will get him more recognition. All his latest stunts are just to prop him up. All fake! He’s a great actor!
Serena S And the Oscar goes to...... MannyMua 😂😂😂😂😂
I’m not a colourful girl I love darkness so so true. 😂😂
I'm so glad that you arent letting hard times in your life ruin who you are. You're such a smart, honest, beautiful, talented and awesome woman. I always look forward to your videos! Much love xx
I've soooo missed these comprehensive and systematic reviews!
I can't tell you just how much I enjoy your videos. You're straight to the point, honest and don't pull any punches. That's why I am subscribed to you (one of the reasons). You're a brilliant skin care person and have really been great for me to learn about skin care. Then, you're a talented make up artist. Thanks for all you do, Stephanie!
Yay early!!! I loved your life update video. It was nice to see more personal stuff. I'm sorry you're going thru all the that tho. I understand so much. I'm a mother of 4, a recovering opiate addict with almost 5 years clean, and right now I'm taking care of my mom who is fighting stage 3 small cell lung cancer. It's been hard trying to get all the big stuff and little for her. I have tried to find her a nice wig but the free ones aren't like what she had. I also have been trying to get her some new cosmetics all hers are expired or broken but the only company that donates makeup to women fighting cancer requires the patient to go to a class and that would be impossible for her. Anyway all that to say you are the most honest and informative TH-camr and I appreciate it so very much. Love you.
+Miranda Mallery I don't know if you like Tati. But considering your mom's situation, maybe you should contact her? She always donates doubles and PR package stuff to women shelters, etc.
That hair looks soooo luscious!
Yayyy a SN video! She is returned!!
Thank you for your honest review as always. You are one of the most genuine creators out there!
I absolutely love how real and unfiltered you are! 🙌🏼 I always know that when you review anything, we get the most thorough and honest review! It was good to see an unbiased review! Thx girl! 💕💕
I never have the intention of buying any of the makeup you review. I solely watch just because I like your personality and intelligence. You always come with the receipts. 👏🏾❤️❤️
Love love love your in depth reviews. Your "feelings on this brand" are spot on in my opinion- another great and honest review 😻
Always love your reviews, they’re always so honest. It’s so refreshing to know that you’re one of the very few beauty influencers who could care less about any monetary gains and not sell your soul in the process to make an easy buck! Love you and your channel!😘
Just want to say I LOVE YOU 💕 and THANK YOU for your honesty and humbleness !!!!!!
Because of finding your channel , I completely agree with you and that those “influencers” suck as people online and they don’t take into consideration what they’re saying now can come up in the future and can hurt you and I’d never waste my money or support these people ...
Thank you for this review! I love how in depth you go with your information, and that it is all factual and accurate. Even when you’re giving some tea and shade it is all done in a professional manner, and I think t is important for you to voice your opinion on certain brands like this case with Manny. I love your reviews and trust your opinions always when buying products. Thanks for all you do!
You have the absolute best beauty content on TH-cam.
I never will get tired of you it's like 1am and I am watching this video because your one of my favorite youtubers because you actually know what your talking about and your honest about everything, Thank you and God bless
vero marie 1:38a and I just finished lol.
I’ve never had an issue with Manny until I watched a couple of snaps where he made some comments about his uber drivers that made him seem kind of entitled. This might sound judgmental but based on his snapchats, he’s come off to me as a bit of a prima donna. I might be the only one who sees this but he doesn’t seem very down to earth.
Edit: and thanks for reviewing this for us! 👍❤️
Steph, I so appreciate the hard work that you put into your thorough reviews. Thank you so much and please know how integral you are to this community. Much love, be well 💗💗💗
The more I watch you, Stephanie, the more I love you lol. As an avid TH-cam-watcher, and professional freelance Makeup Artist, I have noticed myself getting away from all of the "larger" influencers in the past few years, and I am so happy to have someone like you who I can still go to for beauty videos, but also get actual facts, science, honesty, realness. Your last update video made me relate to you even more as a human being, not just someone on the other side of a screen. I really appreciate all of the hard work you put into your videos! Thank you!
I'd actually somehow forgotten that comment about women Jeffree and Manny had said in that video (and bleeped over)... and how that hurt and made my jaw drop, especially as a parent, knowing so many young people watch their videos and now buy their products. Thankyou for reminding me. I've experienced several mysogenistic instances in social situations over the years with people I thought were friends at the time - being joked about in disgusting ways just because I was the only woman in the room, making me feel ashamed and embarrassed to the point where I didn't want to be around them anymore. That comment that day brought that back, and I guess I must have tried to push it out of my head. It's called "gay mysogeny", and it's a real thing. It's gross, and appalling, and those two ought to be ashamed of so many of their actions. Another great review, luv!
Yes, Kimberly Clark (a gay drag queen who makes videos on TH-cam) has spoken up about how he has personally witnessed many many MANY gay men being incredibly misogynistic. He said it's a problem that's hardly ever discussed and how it's a major issue within the gay male community.
For that exact teal, I don't have a match. I do have three shadows from Sydney Grace that dance around the color. Their white and pastels are pretty good. Seafoam is too light. Perfect Storm is too blue. Scuba Diver is too dark. Mixing Seafoam and Scuba Diver appears to get you very close to Kiki. Devinah Cosmetics has a color called Miranda, but it seems too green. Devinah's brighter colors and pastels can be fussy, but Miranda is good. My desk is now a war zone. 😂
Pam Millie thank you for going through your stuff to find those that's so nice!
Everything about this look is perfect, your hair and your makeup is on point! Thank you by the way for doing such a wonderful review on this palette too, always appreciate the effort you go into for these!
I had no intention of buying this palette and no interest in it or in the "brand" but I will watch all your videos start to finish because I always learn something new from you. Love your honesty, that is rare not only on the internet but even in real life. Youre amazing and cant get over how thorough you are. I know myself and many others really appreciate what you do, thank you!! 💖
I feel like you're the type of person I would love to be friends with 🙌🏻 you seem genuinely real and so honest which is so refreshing on social media. Thank you! ❤️
kudos for mentioning what happened to karina kaboom! I feel like many people ignore that happened or just never heard of it.
Most balanced, most in-depth, and most technical review of a palette ever. The fact that you go into the chemistry of products, talk about the pros and cons of it, and discuss the business side of the brand (the side that very FEW people who call themselves "influencers" talk about because it really does expose them for who they are online - opportunistics) makes you the most credible make up person on TH-cam.
The fact that you can separate the “business” part of the review (shadow performance, quality, price, etc.) from the “emotional” side (feelings about the creator based on his actions) says so much about your professionalism. It’s always nice to get an opinion on the creator without it coloring the product review.
Alyson Hunt onj
I love how informed and aware you are. Don’t stop! You do amazing work!
Thank you for doing this review so well, Stephanie. You kept the eyeshadows separate from the creator to judge them on their own, but still spoke the truth when it came time for it. This is why you’re the most trusted influencer ❤️
Perfect review, you were honest and fair and completely professional. I couldn't stand manny when he was around jeffree and now that they aren't associated he's better, i just have a hard time forgetting about how he use to be
Thanks for watching ❤️
Thank you for always being honest. The amount of jerks you have to deal with always makes me sad. You get to have your opinion, especially since you are such a wise person.
obsessed with your videos and how real you keep things
thank you!!!! You are one of the few influencers who can look at a product completely objectively and give us an honest review on how the product actually performs!!! Thank you for being the one I can turn to for a true representation of a products value...keep it up girl, we love you
I can’t imagine buying anything from this person. I bought the Jaclyn Hill/Becca Champagne Pop trio - I did like it. Still do. I’ll be interested to see what Wayne Goss does - he turned me on to my favourite foundation and his brushes were obviously a passion project. I trust him enough to try his projects. The owner claiming that “Kiki” was meant to a “wash of colour” is such a crock. Nice spin. Good effort. 🙄I have no interest purchasing makeup from so-called adults with zero credibility. Thanks, Stef. Much love from Canada. 🇨🇦😘❤️
Happy Canada Day
What does Kiki actually mean?
Sayruh Kama kiki means to gossip
Strobe Cosmetics has a similar shade called creep it real in their creepy cute palette which is way more pigmented. If you want a wash of color with the strobe shadow you can just go in with a light hand. It’s just an excuse for the Kiki shadow being poorly pigmented. The same excuse as when companies say dark green and purples are hard to make so they all will be patchy. My Sydney Grace shadows aren’t patchy, even the dark greens and purples knock a lot of these Sephora and influencers brands out of the park.
Well said. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This palette isn't my cup of tea but I still loved seeing your review!!!
I always love the music you use for your videos. Especially during swatches! Love your taste girl 🙌🏽
I so appreciate your thorough, honest reviews. I would never EVER buy anything from Manny or Jeffree. Completely agree with everything you said about both brands. You are a better person than I am because I wouldn't even buy their products to swatch. Horrible people aside, it looks like a crap product. I have no time for eyeshadows that make you work this hard, and there are lots of great options that don't. Thanks for being so authentic. You are a gem.
I love how thorough these videos are! Shows how much she truly cares about her content
Maybe it’s just me but I have more respect for Jeffree than Manny. I can appreciate when someone is 100% themselves and loud and proud about it even if I don’t agree with what they have to say. Manny seems so obsessed with coming off as the nice guy without actually BEING the nice guy. His head is also way too up his own ass. I unsubscribed when I was watching a Snapchat and he said “at the end of the day we have problems just like normal people” oh, honey. You’re not Rihanna.
Yeah, I said it so, he's not normal? 😂
Yeah, I said it Hahaaa love this comment!!😂
Yeah, I said it he always seems like he's hiding something too. just a sneak. nothing worse then a sneak and a liar. I think he was trying to hide the fact that there was carmine in the pallet. that was the impression I got and I'm not a vegan or vegetarian. he just s=ms dishonest. you can't trust his word. it means nothing
As someone who struggles to get around and find parking, and also as someone who already didn’t care much for jeffree, his actions with him taking a handicapped spot last month really was it. To the point I don’t want to support anyone who is currently or has associated with him. People pull this shit constantly with disabled parking or other accessibility aides in public and it’s just complete bullshit.
Yeah, I said it: 🤣
Your hair looks so GOOD!
Love your honest reviews. Racism is never ok. I admire you for sticking to your beliefs on such a platform regardless knowing you will get some flack for it. Too many people don't. 💖
I love your brutally honest videos and I always also appreciate your personal opinions on brands and creators which is something I feel like people are sometimes scared to do or shy away from because they do not want to deal with the outcome! Thank you for always really dedicating your time to these videos!
I absolutely LOVE your hair in this video. The darker color really suits you! Thanks for always being so thorough in your reviews. Much love 💕
Just wanted to say your hair looks amazing Stephanie!
Thank you Stephanie, great viewing with my morning tea here in the UK. I will not be purchasing, pretty much for the reasons you explained here, but I, with many others, have been waiting for your thoughts and I appreciate all the work you put into your videos x
I agree with everything you said about the personal aspect of this person and his associations. Thank you for another great and thorough review as usual. You're looking extra beautiful!
Glad you're back!
Love your honest reviews and love your perspective on other beauty influencers. I appreciate the time and effort you put into making these video's.
I fell asleep watching this last night. Your voice is so relaxing. Love you so much!