Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This week on What’s Up in Makeup: James Charles’ mystery sponge scandal has fans questioning his latest “blind box” launch strategy. Is it genius marketing or borderline gambling? Then, Huda Beauty drops Huda Mustafa from all partnerships after a livestream controversy involving a racial slur. Plus, Ulta Beauty faces a nationwide class-action lawsuit over its “Conscious Beauty” claims. And finally, POV Beauty by Mikayla Nogueira takes its first step into color cosmetics with the launch of lip kits that might signal a return to full-coverage makeup and I think...an infamous lipstick line...
Watch @TeaSpill 's full video here - youtu.be/BcW24RI31e0?si=10pWqc4SJMkbJGGO
Watch the full interview with Chelley and Olandria on @BabythisisKekePalmer youtube.com/watch?v=TYGAFg9hhVU&t=2504s
Watch @HannahLouisePoston 's launch video for her collab with Salt NY youtu.be/oQKg76lD7ws?si=MjOjFmdjrSQVKQ04
*Articles*
PLouise Pinkmas tinyurl.com/2t2c485z tinyurl.com/dabzum4r tinyurl.com/96ke7jtd tinyurl.com/2uym5sue
Target tinyurl.com/cep9cr3k tinyurl.com/4erkavnm
Ulta lawsuit tinyurl.com/mrr5k9rj pacermonitor.com/case/59027309/Garvey_v_Ulta_Salon,_Cosmetics__Fragrance,_Inc tinyurl.com/bdvuyex7
Phenoxyethanol safety - https://health.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2021-08/sccs_o_195_0.pdf
FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) fis.fda.gov/sense/app/556fa804-28bf-4ec4-97f3-aab9eba283d4/overview tinyurl.com/53p8prsp tinyurl.com/4862rdy2
POV Beauty tinyurl.com/bdf9pc8h
Vieve jewelry collaboration tinyurl.com/mtn25xmx
Yuv hair dye machine tinyurl.com/4v9ar7n4
Boldhue Time Invention of the Year tinyurl.com/2hs8vuaw
*Purchase Links*
Nikia Joy Caramel Swirl Eyeshadow Palette - nikkiajoycosmetics.com/products/caramel-swirl-eyeshadow-palette
Vieve x Hotlips rstyle.me/+g7gQ-H_DAX4a_f6--oCzHg
Baby This is Keke Palmer Podcast youtube.com/watch?v=TYGAFg9hhVU
*Purchase Links*
Salt New York x Hannah Louise Poston saltnewyork.com/products/hannah-louise-poston-collection (use code JENLUV10 or HANNAHLOUISE FOR 10% OFF)
Nikia Joy Salted Caramel Palette nikkiajoycosmetics.com/products/caramel-swirl-eyeshadow-palette
BoldHue boldhue.com
*Time Stamps*
0:00 Intro
1:05 James Charles mystery sponge scandal
16:37 Huda Beauty drops Huda Mustafa from Love Island
24:30 ELF can't decide who they are
28:16 P.Louise's BIG mistake cancels Pink's
32:26 Target to Cut Over 1,500 Corporate Jobs
34:54 Ulta Beauty Faces Lawsuit over ‘Clean’ Beauty Labels
40:36 FDA’s Cosmetics creates Reporting Dashboard
42:47 Mikayla's POV Beauty Launches Lip Kits
46:42 More influencer product releases
50:03 Hair Color Startup Yuv Lands Biggest “Dragon’s Den” Deal Ever
54:05 Bold Hue Foundation Maker Update
57:03 NOT a Halloween tutorial
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This week on What’s Up in Makeup: James Charles’ mystery sponge scandal has fans questioning his latest “blind box” launch strategy. Is it genius marketing or borderline gambling? Then, Huda Beauty drops Huda Mustafa from all partnerships after a livestream controversy involving a racial slur. Plus, Ulta Beauty faces a nationwide class-action lawsuit over its “Conscious Beauty” claims. And finally, POV Beauty by Mikayla Nogueira takes its first step into color cosmetics with the launch of lip kits that might signal a return to full-coverage makeup and I think...an infamous lipstick line...
Watch @TeaSpill 's full video here - youtu.be/BcW24RI31e0?si=10pWqc4SJMkbJGGO
Watch the full interview with Chelley and Olandria on @BabythisisKekePalmer youtube.com/watch?v=TYGAFg9hhVU&t=2504s
Watch @HannahLouisePoston 's launch video for her collab with Salt NY youtu.be/oQKg76lD7ws?si=MjOjFmdjrSQVKQ04
*Articles*
PLouise Pinkmas tinyurl.com/2t2c485z tinyurl.com/dabzum4r tinyurl.com/96ke7jtd tinyurl.com/2uym5sue
Target tinyurl.com/cep9cr3k tinyurl.com/4erkavnm
Ulta lawsuit tinyurl.com/mrr5k9rj pacermonitor.com/case/59027309/Garvey_v_Ulta_Salon,_Cosmetics__Fragrance,_Inc tinyurl.com/bdvuyex7
Phenoxyethanol safety - https://health.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2021-08/sccs_o_195_0.pdf
FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) fis.fda.gov/sense/app/556fa804-28bf-4ec4-97f3-aab9eba283d4/overview tinyurl.com/53p8prsp tinyurl.com/4862rdy2
POV Beauty tinyurl.com/bdf9pc8h
Vieve jewelry collaboration tinyurl.com/mtn25xmx
Yuv hair dye machine tinyurl.com/4v9ar7n4
Boldhue Time Invention of the Year tinyurl.com/2hs8vuaw
*Purchase Links*
Nikia Joy Caramel Swirl Eyeshadow Palette - nikkiajoycosmetics.com/products/caramel-swirl-eyeshadow-palette
Vieve x Hotlips rstyle.me/+g7gQ-H_DAX4a_f6--oCzHg
Baby This is Keke Palmer Podcast youtube.com/watch?v=TYGAFg9hhVU
*Purchase Links*
Salt New York x Hannah Louise Poston saltnewyork.com/products/hannah-louise-poston-collection (use code JENLUV10 or HANNAHLOUISE FOR 10% OFF)
Nikia Joy Salted Caramel Palette nikkiajoycosmetics.com/products/caramel-swirl-eyeshadow-palette
BoldHue boldhue.com
*Time Stamps*
0:00 Intro
1:05 James Charles mystery sponge scandal
16:37 Huda Beauty drops Huda Mustafa from Love Island
24:30 ELF can't decide who they are
28:16 P.Louise's BIG mistake cancels Pink's
32:26 Target to Cut Over 1,500 Corporate Jobs
34:54 Ulta Beauty Faces Lawsuit over ‘Clean’ Beauty Labels
40:36 FDA’s Cosmetics creates Reporting Dashboard
42:47 Mikayla's POV Beauty Launches Lip Kits
46:42 More influencer product releases
50:03 Hair Color Startup Yuv Lands Biggest “Dragon’s Den” Deal Ever
54:05 Bold Hue Foundation Maker Update
57:03 NOT a Halloween tutorial
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Thanks for subscribing to my channel (youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=jenluvsreviews) ! Here we talk makeup news on my weekly series What's Up in Makeup. The top news segment focuses on beauty influencers, cosmetic brands, and fascinating stories about the cosmetic industry. The product report talks about all of the latest makeup releases at Sephora, Ulta, and beyond! You'll also find deep dives about he beauty community, makeup and skincare brands, products, and so much more! I hope you love it here!
Want to be part of the Collective Brain Elite? Join HERE for $1.99 per month - youtube.com/channel/UCR96_hHJu3HE6vmu39_bRAw/join
FTC: This is not a sponsored video.
Out-tro Music: Dimples by Oomiee via Epidemic Sound
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Want to help out with What's Up in Makeup? Check out our Hunters group! facebook.com/groups/wuimhuntersofficial
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Instagram: jenluvsreviews
TikTok: tiktok.com/@jenluvsreviews?lang=en
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Affiliate Codes
Greenlight is my FAVORITE tool to teach my kids about money mangement. Check it out here: share.greenlight.com/148553866
My favorite hoodies and sweatshirts comfrt.com/JEN34033
House of Marste houseofmarste.com/?ref=JenLuvs
Colour Pop colourpop.sjv.io/JENLUV
Save 10% at Sigma with code JENLUV
Save 15% off select collections at Natasha Denona with code JENLUV natashadenona.com/JENLUV
My FAVORITE Popcorn at CityPop Denver https://collabs.shop/16wagi
Arttitude Cosmetics - JENLUV for 10% off
JENLUV10 for 10% off at Salt New York (owned by the AMAZING Kiki G)
