Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Quiet Part is an editorial take on societal norms that we go along with, not because we agree, but because no one is saying the quiet part out loud. We don't realize how the system is manipulating us because we don't talk about it. Today we're talking about influencer honesty and why the most profitable thing a beauty influencer can do is stay silent. This is the real cost of honesty online. Let's talk about it.
Brand Strategist Ayo Agunde on Instagram - instagram.com/ayo.ogunde
Makeup Artist Jocelyn at SmilingJoce on Tiktok - tiktok.com/@smilingjoce/video/7617536940039998733?q=leaked%20labs%20makeup%20artist&t=1776375919459
On My Eyes Today - Nomad Cosmetics Coastal Cruise - Received in PR, but not affiliated (no commission) - nomadcosmetics.com/products/coastal-cruise-palette?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=572a8e0df&pr_rec_pid=7555280699486&pr_ref_pid=7565520044126&pr_seq=uniform
*Full Podcast Episodes Featured*
Jaclyn Hill tells all (ozempic, closing her brands, having babies) - youtube.com/watch?v=tKOtuOJAAL0&t=3401s
I Was Cancelled | My Life Online With Susan Yara - youtube.com/watch?v=icDcajBynUQ&t=117s
*Dive Deeper*
Behind the Controversy the Playlist - youtube.com/show/VLPLkvMuM8y-gS0QD2AQdoLsSC2khPy6OYcp?sbp=QAE%3D
LipstickGate - youtu.be/9LvF1sUOXP8
Jaclyn Hill's Latest Discussions on LipstickGate - youtu.be/QxSV1XxxZqM
Susan Yara's Naturium Controversy - youtu.be/_t7BRFJqlsI
Analysis of Susan's discussion of that controversy - youtu.be/J8cxzNXbY9g
More on Dramageddon (with a focus on James Charles) - youtu.be/aReK-lwdGZc
More on Dramageddon 2 (with a focus on James Charles) - youtu.be/wm2TQOGZ87M
A completely unrelated video about a beauty influencer who pivoted to right wing politics - youtu.be/7i4GU9IH6qU
More on Leaked Labs and The Lipstick Lesbians - youtu.be/_f5QE9zNj5o, youtu.be/ZHCRhOjedxc, youtu.be/C0PZXVSdYT8, youtu.be/GuGSWzulGBA
My latest episode of my cosmetic industry news show called What's Up in Makeup (with a Susan Yara update) - youtu.be/JfwKNCZUZ34
*Time Stamps*
0:00 Intro
2:32 What They Don’t Say
7:58 The Art of Knowing Less
13:40 How The System Works
23:58 What We Lost
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The Quiet Part is an editorial take on societal norms that we go along with, not because we agree, but because no one is saying the quiet part out loud. We don't realize how the system is manipulating us because we don't talk about it. Today we're talking about influencer honesty and why the most profitable thing a beauty influencer can do is stay silent. This is the real cost of honesty online. Let's talk about it.
Brand Strategist Ayo Agunde on Instagram - instagram.com/ayo.ogunde
Makeup Artist Jocelyn at SmilingJoce on Tiktok - tiktok.com/@smilingjoce/video/7617536940039998733?q=leaked%20labs%20makeup%20artist&t=1776375919459
On My Eyes Today - Nomad Cosmetics Coastal Cruise - Received in PR, but not affiliated (no commission) - nomadcosmetics.com/products/coastal-cruise-palette?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=572a8e0df&pr_rec_pid=7555280699486&pr_ref_pid=7565520044126&pr_seq=uniform
*Full Podcast Episodes Featured*
Jaclyn Hill tells all (ozempic, closing her brands, having babies) - youtube.com/watch?v=tKOtuOJAAL0&t=3401s
I Was Cancelled | My Life Online With Susan Yara - youtube.com/watch?v=icDcajBynUQ&t=117s
*Dive Deeper*
Behind the Controversy the Playlist - youtube.com/show/VLPLkvMuM8y-gS0QD2AQdoLsSC2khPy6OYcp?sbp=QAE%3D
LipstickGate - youtu.be/9LvF1sUOXP8
Jaclyn Hill's Latest Discussions on LipstickGate - youtu.be/QxSV1XxxZqM
Susan Yara's Naturium Controversy - youtu.be/_t7BRFJqlsI
Analysis of Susan's discussion of that controversy - youtu.be/J8cxzNXbY9g
More on Dramageddon (with a focus on James Charles) - youtu.be/aReK-lwdGZc
More on Dramageddon 2 (with a focus on James Charles) - youtu.be/wm2TQOGZ87M
A completely unrelated video about a beauty influencer who pivoted to right wing politics - youtu.be/7i4GU9IH6qU
More on Leaked Labs and The Lipstick Lesbians - youtu.be/_f5QE9zNj5o, youtu.be/ZHCRhOjedxc, youtu.be/C0PZXVSdYT8, youtu.be/GuGSWzulGBA
My latest episode of my cosmetic industry news show called What's Up in Makeup (with a Susan Yara update) - youtu.be/JfwKNCZUZ34
*Time Stamps*
0:00 Intro
2:32 What They Don’t Say
7:58 The Art of Knowing Less
13:40 How The System Works
23:58 What We Lost
----------------------------------------------------------------
Like my shirts? Most of them are from Stitch Fix! If you use my customer referral code, we both get $25 toward our next order! stitchfix.com/invite/cqk5ngntym?utm_campaign=InviteReferral&sod=w&som=c&g=w
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. 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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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)





![She ENDED Her Brand in ONE DAY - The Rise and Fall of Z-Palette | Behind the Controversy
Z Palette was once a MUST HAVE tool for beauty lovers and professional makeup artists, but after a one fateful day on Instagram, the brand’s reputation took a dramatic hit. In this episode of Behind the Controversy, we explore the rise, fall, and fallout of Z Palette. How did a depotting tool became the center of one of beauty’s fastest falls from grace. From founder Zena Shteysel’s early innovation to the infamous 2017 social media meltdown, we’ll unpack what really happened, what could have gone differently, and why the brand never fully recovered. If you’ve ever wondered how this cult-favorite product turned into a cautionary tale, this is the video for you.
Z Palette Website - https://www.zpalette.com/
*Side note*
I tried out the BaBylissPRO Barrel Waver on my hair. What do you think?
(I bought it, this video isnt sponsored.)
*Time Stamps*
0:00 Intro
2:33 Chapter 1 - Theres got to be a better way...
8:45 Chapter 2 - A hot mess
30:16 Chapter 3 - End of an era
*Videos*
How To De-Pot Lipsticks & Concealers with Z Palette | Ulta Beauty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPY0xhCZ8ZY
Z Palette Large Z Palette Makeup Organizer on QVC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9T9CHj6qi8
Here for the Tea Z PALETTE SAGA [PART 1] ALL COMMENTS & SHADE INCLUDED! https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=8277NTfoVPw&t=0s&sttick=0
Here for the Tea Z PALETTE OWNER GOES ALLLL THE WAY OFF ON CUSTOMERS [PART 2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSTGa3cCN-8
*Articles*
Allure Z Palette Loses Fans, Retail Partners After Bullying Customers
https://tinyurl.com/2zv58mjm
Daily Mail You are in a dorm room - it may be a stretch for your budget: Beauty brand is accused of bullying its customers after firing back at people who said its latest product was ‘overpriced https://tinyurl.com/5x34nwpe
Seventeen Z Palette Will NOT Apologize for Their Bullying Instagram Comments https://tinyurl.com/y7u5tt8x
2013 Lawsuit against MAC Cosmetics https://www.casemine.com/judgement/us/5914f5f7add7b0493498d0a1
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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)
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