Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
On the journey to getting to better know my makeup, I hit my usage goal on all the items in this month's rolling 22 in 22 project pan! So in this video I share some speed reviews and swatches of the products I'll be rolling out. Feel free to use the following timestamps to jump to the content most relevant for you:
00:00 Intro
01:49 Face primers: e.l.f. vs Becca
06:02 Eyeshadow primers: Urban Decay vs Lorac
07:37 Bronzing primers: Laura Mercier vs Dr Hauschka
10:42 Foundations: Dr Jart vs Erborian
16:14 Concealers: IT Cosmetics vs Bobbi Brown
19:22 Face palettes: Charlotte Tilbury vs Hourglass
21:39 Lip glosses: Tarte vs Fenty
23:27 Coral-colored lippies: Charlotte Tilbury vs Buxom
25:27 Everyday bullet lipsticks: Sisley vs Givenchy
27:59 Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Glow Stick
28:58 Natasha Denona Bronze Palette
31:50 The WORST!
34:14 Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt
The items I discussed (the products I wore in the video have a star):
e.l.f. Matte Putty Primer*
becca Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion (original)*
Lorac Behind the Scenes Eye Primer
Laura Mercier Foundation Primer in Radiance Bronze*
Dr Hauschka Transluscent Bronzing Tint*
Dr. Jart BB Beauty Balm
Erborian CC Cream*
Fenty Beauty Pro Kiss'r in Latte Lips
Tarte lip duo in VIP (the gloss)
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye in Medium*
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Natural
Charlotte Tilbury Instant Look in a Palette in Gorgeous Glowing Beauty
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Miranda May
Buxom Lip Polish in Nancy
Sisley Le Phyto Rouge in Beige Tahiti*
Givenchy Le Rouge Sheer Velvent in shade 16 (Nude Boise)
Sol de Janeiro Ipanema Sunset Glow Oil
Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Glow Stick*
Natasha Denona Bronze Palette*
Jo Malone Wood Sage and Sea Salt fragrance*
**AFFILIATE Link** to where I currently get my stage hair (25% off your first order of $100+):
fbuy.io/insertnamehere/stephanie245
I'm a woman on a mission: I'd like to find my own signature style using the clothing, makeup, and accessories that I already own. But do I even have a sense of style? If I don't, how do I get one? If I do, how do I refine it? Finding the answers to these questions is all part of my YouTube project. If you'd like to follow along with me as I flounder my way through adventures in fashion, feel free! I'll be uploading style videos on Sundays, makeup videos on Mondays, and random stuff in between. Maybe we can stumble our way together.
Links to my style profiles:
Instagram: instagram.com/thestylestumbler
Facebook: facebook.com/TheStyleStumbler
Links to my musician profiles:
YouTube: youtube.com/user/stephanieforryan
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1tHe1JjCR8c9CdqQileDx5
Instagram: instagram.com/stephanieforryan
Facebook: facebook.com/stephanieforryanmusic
Homepage: stephanieforryan.com
All music in this video was written, recorded and produced by Stephanie Forryan.
On the journey to getting to better know my makeup, I hit my usage goal on all the items in this month's rolling 22 in 22 project pan! So in this video I share some speed reviews and swatches of the products I'll be rolling out. Feel free to use the following timestamps to jump to the content most relevant for you:
00:00 Intro
01:49 Face primers: e.l.f. vs Becca
06:02 Eyeshadow primers: Urban Decay vs Lorac
07:37 Bronzing primers: Laura Mercier vs Dr Hauschka
10:42 Foundations: Dr Jart vs Erborian
16:14 Concealers: IT Cosmetics vs Bobbi Brown
19:22 Face palettes: Charlotte Tilbury vs Hourglass
21:39 Lip glosses: Tarte vs Fenty
23:27 Coral-colored lippies: Charlotte Tilbury vs Buxom
25:27 Everyday bullet lipsticks: Sisley vs Givenchy
27:59 Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Glow Stick
28:58 Natasha Denona Bronze Palette
31:50 The WORST!
34:14 Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt
The items I discussed (the products I wore in the video have a star):
e.l.f. Matte Putty Primer*
becca Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion (original)*
Lorac Behind the Scenes Eye Primer
Laura Mercier Foundation Primer in Radiance Bronze*
Dr Hauschka Transluscent Bronzing Tint*
Dr. Jart BB Beauty Balm
Erborian CC Cream*
Fenty Beauty Pro Kiss'r in Latte Lips
Tarte lip duo in VIP (the gloss)
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye in Medium*
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Natural
Charlotte Tilbury Instant Look in a Palette in Gorgeous Glowing Beauty
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Miranda May
Buxom Lip Polish in Nancy
Sisley Le Phyto Rouge in Beige Tahiti*
Givenchy Le Rouge Sheer Velvent in shade 16 (Nude Boise)
Sol de Janeiro Ipanema Sunset Glow Oil
Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Glow Stick*
Natasha Denona Bronze Palette*
Jo Malone Wood Sage and Sea Salt fragrance*
**AFFILIATE Link** to where I currently get my stage hair (25% off your first order of $100+):
fbuy.io/insertnamehere/stephanie245
I'm a woman on a mission: I'd like to find my own signature style using the clothing, makeup, and accessories that I already own. But do I even have a sense of style? If I don't, how do I get one? If I do, how do I refine it? Finding the answers to these questions is all part of my YouTube project. If you'd like to follow along with me as I flounder my way through adventures in fashion, feel free! I'll be uploading style videos on Sundays, makeup videos on Mondays, and random stuff in between. Maybe we can stumble our way together.
Links to my style profiles:
Instagram: instagram.com/thestylestumbler
Facebook: facebook.com/TheStyleStumbler
Links to my musician profiles:
YouTube: youtube.com/user/stephanieforryan
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1tHe1JjCR8c9CdqQileDx5
Instagram: instagram.com/stephanieforryan
Facebook: facebook.com/stephanieforryanmusic
Homepage: stephanieforryan.com
All music in this video was written, recorded and produced by Stephanie Forryan.







![I Thought They Were My Friends. They Were Just Selling Me Lipstick.
What happens when beauty influencers blur the line between community and consumerism? In this video, I share the moment I realized my social media feed was reshaping how I think, feel, and shop — and how I took back control. We’ll talk parasocial relationships, algorithmic manipulation, and how to curate your digital space like a thoughtful art exhibit (instead of an impulse kiosk).
📌 Videos Mentioned:
The Adagio Mindset: my joyful low buy
https://youtu.be/DGUaZl3f-Hc
How language affects what we buy:
https://youtu.be/B-mcKdr9NPI
Comparing Powders:
https://youtu.be/ZxNrPrTSRxg
https://youtu.be/_waC0usht7Y
📌 Some of my Green Flag creators:
✅️ @TooMuchTash
✦ Insightful reviews, comparisons & thoughtful hauls
✦ Transparent about how sue uses & evaluates products over time
✅️ @Alexa_lowbuylifestyle (Alexa)
✦ Focused on breaking shopping cycles
✦ Blends personal journey with psychological insights & strategies
✅️ @LisaEldridge
✦ Offers tutorials that teach rather than sell
✦ Leads with education, not urgency
✅️ @CharlotteHoldcroft
✦ Her new makeup videos often discuss why we DONT need to buy
✦ Often shares when a product ISNT worth it.
✅️ @hautemesstom
✦ Joyful maximalist with a whole lot of critical sass
✦ Embraces their aesthetic while challenging excess
✅️ @bobmindset
✦ Emphasizes financial literacy & conscious spending
✦ Blends logic with passion for makeup
✅️ @mariam.a.
✦ Balances enthusiasm with discernment
✦ Shares why she will or WONT buy certain makeup
✅️ @kimclarkqueen
✦ Anti-consumerist drag queen beauty guru
✦ Intelligent, witty, critical of consumerism
✅️ @HannahLouisePoston
✦ Older content shares deep reflections on beauty and consumption
✦ Emotionally honest, often philosophical.
✅️ @LaurenMaeBeauty
✦ Thoughtful takes on formulas, trends ] industry shifts
✦ Doesnt oversell, often reflects on what she has
✅️ @JuliaAdamsMUA
✦ Tutorials feel approachable, not aspirational
✦ Calming vibe, rarely emphasizes consumption
✅️ @SarahRoseBeauty
✦ Shares reflections, declutters & empties
✦ Low-pressure vibe & clear boundaries around consumerism
✅️ @CarmelNicoleBeauty
✦ Transparency & practicality help viewers make better decisions based on use, not trends
✦ Reviews many different products without any sell tactics
✅️ @shawnaripari
✦ Uses her platform as a mirror, not a sales pitch
✦ Regularly reflects on emotional buying & personal growth
✅️ @cloveroom (Cam)
✦ Emphasizes the artistic joy of beauty without excess
✦ Honestly shares struggles with buying
✅️ @AmandaZ
✦ Extremely detailed, thorough reviews
✦ Doesnt sugarcoat disappointments, even from hyped brands
✅️ @QueerBones (Colin)
✦ Extremely detailed reviews
✦ They clearly enjoy makeup, but stay grounded without hype
✅️ @Betterthanbasicivy (Ivy)
✦ Has a realistic relationship with shopping
✦ Discusses unique makeup without hyping it up
Minimalist content: Im not a minimalist, but I find that listening to minimalist content can get me in a better headspace:
✅️ @TheMinimalMom
✦ Warm, relatable voice in the minimalist space
✦ Balances practical advice with emotional insight, all without guilt
📌 Join Club Adagio for extra content:
On Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/c/TheStyleStumbler
On YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/TheStyleStumbler/join
Both have the same content perks – I just offer both so you can choose whats more convenient for you. Thanks for considering supporting the channel in this way!
💄 On my face:
(Afilliate link)
LISA ELDRIDGE | Kitten Mischief
https://go.shopmy.us/p-19876069
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:38 The Moment I Realized My Relationship with Beauty Content Was Toxic
01:10 From Friends to Feeds: How Community Turned into Consumption
01:56 What the Algorithm Really Wants from You
02:20 Emotional Fallout: The Shopping Hangover Nobody Talks About
02:51 Influencers Don’t Just Sell Products — They Sell Habits
04:30 Learning to Make Thoughtful Exceptions (Yes, Even Backups)
05:03 The Limited Edition Trap: Urgency is the Enemy of Clarity
05:54 Wait... Are Influencers Influenced Too?
06:36 Affiliate Links Are Fine — But Stay Conscious
06:54 The Parasocial Pull: Why You Want to Buy What They Have
07:35 Impulse Kiosk or Thoughtful Exhibit? Curating Your Feed Intentionally
07:53 Green Flag 1: Calm, Context-Rich Language
08:23 Green Flag 2: Balanced Reviews, Not Just Hype
08:45 Green Flag 3: Realistic Spending & Shopping Behavior
09:20 Green Flag 4: Value Alignment Over Aesthetic Envy
09:48 Gut Check: How Certain Creators Make You Feel
10:29 Adjusting Your Feed Seasonally (Like a Skincare Routine)
11:14 Manage Your Feed, Manage Your Mood, Budget & Beauty Inventory
11:24 Challenge: Curate Like a Museum, Not a Mall
12:06 The Adagio Mindset™: Slow Beauty in a Fast World
12:38 Social Media Can Still Inspire (If You Use It Right)
13:03 Preview: The One Question That Changed Everything I Thought They Were My Friends. They Were Just Selling Me Lipstick.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ks2YFPO49BM/mqdefault.jpg)


