Small rant: The Beauty Review Bandwagon

[LeeleeBell]

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Originally Posted by TISH1124 Oh NILS....thats it.....love that! So true!!

Appropriate isn't it? Wish I could take credit for the term but I used to see that used all the time on some tv show boards I used to frequent.

 

[L1LMAMAJ]

well i do appreciate the fact that people take the time to do reviews. i don't really mind the redundancy. it's good to have different opinions from many people. it's when people seem to have biased opinions about it because they got it for free. sorry i think i strayed a bit off topic on my last post in this thread. carry on ladies.

 

[ms. kendra]

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Originally Posted by LeeleeBell Oh ya...and just the name turned me off. Guess that makes me a prude or something...

I agree. I almost jumped on the Bitchslap bandwagon, but I really don't feel comfortable buying products with that name. My daughter and I often play in makeup together so how would that look? Or if I get a compliment at church and someone asks me the name of the eyeshadow and I say, "It's called Baddest Bitch." Can you imagine???

It's all tacky IMO.

Regarding the OP, there have been good points made all around, but I have to agree with MissChievious with the statement that you don't have to watch. I get tired of the same reviews too, and it is the company's fault for sending out stuff all at once like that, because we then get flooded with the same reviews and everybody raving about it. I simply don't watch them.

Again, good points all around.

 

[RedRibbon]

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Originally Posted by Willa To talk about the original subject, what is more annoying... Knowing some girls can get stuff for free? or Knowing that online reviews by people like you arent reliable anymore?

To me, neither is really annoying. It evokes an emotion in me but I don't think it's annoying as I don't really watch the YT vids and then go out and buy what is the latest wonder treatment, I tend to spend a lot of time thinking if I need it or not and then I test it out before I buy it.

I don't really care/feel anything for people getting free stuff..I mean they must have done some pretty noticeable videos in the past (without free stuff) to get companies wanting to send them stuff, I doubt there are any YT noobs who get free stuff off the bat.

I think that if you get free stuff then you should be honest enough to review it fairly as otherwise (as I said before) it's not really a review, you're just being paid to say something is good and although that has always been the way in beauty magazines I suppose the people who watch YT expect the people to be honest in their reviews because they're "normal" people and not salaried beauty magazine writers.

Basically, to me it comes down to being unfair..especially if the product is pricey/out of your budget and you watch a YT video where the person has gotten the product for free and they give it a glowing reference, you go out and buy it and it's crap. The reason you buy it is because you think they're giving an honest review, in that case I'd be a bit more than pissed off, not because you've wasted money but because the person hasn't been honest because they're being paid to say it's good.

Some YT's might become comfortable getting all this stuff for free and so may decide to give glowing references to products which they would find as being just ok had they shelled the money out for it. I'm not saying all YT'ers do that but I can see why you would, everyone loves getting stuff for free.




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Originally Posted by TISH1124 ^I agree..as Vixxan pointed out to me awhile back...Sleek palettes seem to look identical to the original fraud MAC palettes that were on Ebay...Who knows ??

I only saw the fake MAC Sleek lookalike palettes on ebay after Sleek became a brand that people noticed. Having said that, from the handful of times I checked MAC on ebay before I came to this site, all I ever saw were pigments etc..never any palettes.

 

[TISH1124]

^^^I am not sure when Sleek became a brand.....but the fake MAC palettes were from last year (2008)...that is when I originally saw them...and not to say they have any bearings on one another at all..I have no clue...that is just when the Fake MAC's were originally posted...anyone can use similar packaging that is no biggie...The fake MAC palettes are not new to the scene by any means

 

[RedRibbon]

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Originally Posted by TISH1124 ^^^I am not sure when Sleek became a brand.....but the fake MAC palettes were from last year (2008)...that is when I originally saw them...and not to say they have any bearings on one another at all..I have no clue...that is just when the Fake MAC's were originally posted...anyone can use similar packaging that is no biggie...The fake MAC palettes are not new to the scene by any means

I thought Sleek was a new brand but it's been around for 19 years, I only saw the MAC palettes this year what with me being a noob to makeup. I know the Sleek palettes have been around for about 2 years, going on me actually seeing them.

 

[TISH1124]

I guess I am missing the point you are making? I am not saying that the Sleek palettes are counterfeited?? I am saying the MAC fake palettes look like the sleek design....Again as stated anyone can buy and sell similar compacts they are not exclusive to one manufacturer. ...I don't keep up with counterfeits because I buy direct from the stores so i am not an expert on what or where things originate from or who did what design first

 

[RedRibbon]

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Originally Posted by TISH1124 I guess I am missing the point you are making? I am not saying that the Sleek palettes are counterfeited?? I am saying the MAC fake palettes look like the sleek design....Again as stated anyone can buy and sell similar compacts they are not exclusive to one manufacturer. ...I don't keep up with counterfeits because I buy direct from the stores so i am not an expert on what or where things originate from or who did what design first

Oh no, I realise you're not saying that at all. My original point was that I thought the MAC fakers had seen the Sleek palettes and taken their design from that as I hadn't seen those specific palettes on ebay before whenever I'd (very rarely) ebay MAC to see what came up. But as you said, I was clearly wrong as that palette design has been used by MAC fakers for a while.

 

[Dr_Girlfriend]

Is it just me, or is youtube getting a little tiresome?

Ugh.. It doesn't matter what type of video you're watching, if you leave a comment that someone doesn't agree with, you just get a ton of rude comments AND a ton of even ruder (is that a word LOL) private messages? I finally shut down my account because I'm just sick of it. Why can't other social networking sites be like this one where you can respectfully disagree with someone and not be caught in a s*it storm?

 

[bextacyaddict]

Re: Is it just me, or is youtube getting a little tiresome?

hmm im kinda sick of it... it just seems to be pretty quiet.
also ive had to change me password cuz me boyfriend keeps thinking he can "check" it for me, like read new comments before me and stuff... grr...

i have the stupid swine flu at the moment, and of course i havent been going anywhere so ive just been in bed with the laptop just looking on youtube ALL DAY.
im sick of looking at it
cant wait to get back to my tutorials thought... having make up withdrawal atm

 

[RedRibbon]

Re: Is it just me, or is youtube getting a little tiresome?

Another thing I don't get is incessant haul videos.

 

[prettysecrets]

Re: Is it just me, or is youtube getting a little tiresome?

Youtube was my teacher at one point. I find lately its just boring tho. I want to see more tut.,less hauls and more ppl w/ actually talent posting $hit..I usually keep comments to myself to avoid a youtube fight.lol

 

[Boasorte]

Re: Is it just me, or is youtube getting a little tiresome?

Youtube was also my teacher? Now it's boring, and unoriginal.
But I didn't only go on there for makeup, I just liked watching random videos, and clips of my favourite shows ( Bad Girls Club, etc)
And the "Youtube thugging" has gone to an all time high, I don't bother leaving comments anymore, just watch the video, and get off
edit:^^^^^ yes to more tutorials, I'm so tired of these haul videos, and stupid contess just to gain subscribers, and I agee with the more talented people....

 

[Elusive21]

Re: Is it just me, or is youtube getting a little tiresome?

Yep YouTube is getting a bit dull for me as well. I agree that we need more tutorials (although I do like the haul videos - stilll want to keep watching those). One thing that irks me is when gurus promote products that they received for free from beautychoice and it's obvious that it's a product they wouldn't have bought themselves if they had to actually pay for it.

 

[Dr_Girlfriend]

Re: Is it just me, or is youtube getting a little tiresome?

I totally agree with all of you lovelies. I know this is going to sound petty but...
I was watching a skincare video by one of the gurus (she used to post here all the time but now I guess she's moved on to bigger and "better" things ..) Someone left a comment to the effect of all skinny girls have oily skin because of their high metabolism. All I said in the response (and I was completely not calling her an idiot) that correlation does not always equal causation. Whoa did she get pissed! Left a rude message on the comments and then sent me a PM calling me an idiot and a cunt and telling me I need to take my meds and shut the f*ck up! So I responded to her saying it wasn't a personal attack and that is MY opinion on the issue. Then I deleted my account because I'm just sick of it. She then responds saying that I'm not who I say I am and I'm not really a pharmacist because I deleted my acct as soon as I typed my rebuttal. Ugh... I don't know why I was letting it get to me... People are morons. I'm MUCH rather read a tutorial here on Specktra than try to watch all of the gurus post the SAME tutorials and haul videos and review videos...

Oh and before I forget... about the reviews... I WILL NOT take it seriously until I see one of the gurus actually USE the product(s) in a tutorial.. So far I haven't seen that... Eh.. whatever. LOL

 

[gildedangel]

Re: Is it just me, or is youtube getting a little tiresome?

I find myself skipping over a lot of videos as well. I am so done with hauls and reviews of the same products by different people. Maybe I will feel better once people start doing makeup looks for halloween, I love those videos and it is almost tutorial overload!

 

[MissCrystal]

Re: Is it just me, or is youtube getting a little tiresome?

seems like every1 and their mothers are making youtube videos now, now theres nothing wrong with that except when you go to their profiles and they have comments like 'if your a beauty company wanting me to review your products email me' and then they have nothing for their subscribers if they want to contact them, that drives me crazzy !!

 

[RedRibbon]

Re: Is it just me, or is youtube getting a little tiresome?

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Originally Posted by Dr_Girlfriend I totally agree with all of you lovelies. I know this is going to sound petty but... I was watching a skincare video by one of the gurus (she used to post here all the time but now I guess she's moved on to bigger and "better" things ..) Someone left a comment to the effect of all skinny girls have oily skin because of their high metabolism. All I said in the response (and I was completely not calling her an idiot) that correlation does not always equal causation. Whoa did she get pissed! Left a rude message on the comments and then sent me a PM calling me an idiot and a cunt and telling me I need to take my meds and shut the f*ck up! So I responded to her saying it wasn't a personal attack and that is MY opinion on the issue. Then I deleted my account because I'm just sick of it. She then responds saying that I'm not who I say I am and I'm not really a pharmacist because I deleted my acct as soon as I typed my rebuttal. Ugh... I don't know why I was letting it get to me... People are morons. I'm MUCH rather read a tutorial here on Specktra than try to watch all of the gurus post the SAME tutorials and haul videos and review videos... Oh and before I forget... about the reviews... I WILL NOT take it seriously until I see one of the gurus actually USE the product(s) in a tutorial.. So far I haven't seen that... Eh.. whatever. LOL

How rude!

I had a first part of my message but it got deleted when I edited, it said something like:

I remember watching a review by this girl who was saying something like "this works really well for me but it may be different for you guys because we're not all the same, and I'm not sure if it's available where you live". Someone replied saying something like "we're all different? we already know that genius, why don't you just review the product? And why do you not review stuff which is available everywhere to buy?"

How rude! The owner of the channel replied in a really mature way and said that she reviewed what she liked and only took requests from people who had manners.

Some people take the reviews on youtube as if they're their god given rights, most of the reviewers aren't paid to give reviews.

 

[Boasorte]

Re: Is it just me, or is youtube getting a little tiresome?

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Originally Posted by MissCrystal seems like every1 and their mothers are making youtube videos now, now theres nothing wrong with that except when you go to their profiles and they have comments like 'if your a beauty company wanting me to review your products email me' and then they have nothing for their subscribers if they want to contact them, that drives me crazzy !!

That I dont get as well, especially when it's someone who just gottheir YT account 3 days prior, and is already wanting free products, meh

 

[rbella]

Doesn't really matter to me anymore. One person can hate something and I still might like it and vice versa. I watch you tube and read blogs mostly to see tuts and/or to know about what has been newly launched. I form my own opinion on the product by going to look at it first.