Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
The second half of 2025 was more chaotic for beauty than the first half. From over-hyped eyeshadow launches to viral "must-haves" that didn't last, we’re wrapping up the year by looking at the unspoken flaws of July to December releases.
In this Part 2, I’m dissecting the controversies, the misleading marketing, and the products that failed to live up to the hype. It’s time for some end-of-year makeup accountability.
If you missed Part 1 (January–June), watch it here: youtu.be/RGC_rFQsbHA
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00:00:00 Late 2025 Viral Makeup Launches
00:03:37 Danessa Myricks Colorfix Stix
00:15:10 NYX Lip Lingerie Lip Stain
00:26:07 Rhode Launch at Sephora
00:37:16 Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Nature Palette
00:45:01 Danessa Myricks Lightwork VII Palette
00:51:07 Maybelline Cloudtopia Lip + Cheek Mousse
The second half of 2025 was more chaotic for beauty than the first half. From over-hyped eyeshadow launches to viral "must-haves" that didn't last, we’re wrapping up the year by looking at the unspoken flaws of July to December releases.
In this Part 2, I’m dissecting the controversies, the misleading marketing, and the products that failed to live up to the hype. It’s time for some end-of-year makeup accountability.
If you missed Part 1 (January–June), watch it here: youtu.be/RGC_rFQsbHA
FAIR USE DISCLAIMER: Copyright Disclaimer - under Section 107 of the copyright act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All faces will be blurred to protect privacy. All photos and videos were originally posted publicly on social media platforms. All opinions in this video are my own.
FOLLOW ME:
IG: instagram.com/bykristinastudio
TikTok: tiktok.com/@bykristinastudio
MY CODES
LASH LINX: "KRISTINAARANILL" for 10% OFF lashlinx.com/?ref=phTvc-hhc4Dsp
BK BEAUTY: "KRISTINA10" FOR 10% OFF go.shopmy.us/p-31704290
SIGMA: "BYKRISTINASTUDIO" FOR 10% OFF sigmabeauty.com/BYKRISTINASTUDIO
CURRENTBODY: "KRISTINAS" FOR 15% OFF go.shopmy.us/p-3859796
CLIONADH COSMETICS: "BYKRISTINA" FOR 6% OFF
The above description includes some affiliate links. They do not sway my opinions and reviews. You are not obligated to use them and come at no extra cost to you, but if you do, I SO appreciate your support in helping me make a small commission so I can continue to make these videos for you!
00:00:00 Late 2025 Viral Makeup Launches
00:03:37 Danessa Myricks Colorfix Stix
00:15:10 NYX Lip Lingerie Lip Stain
00:26:07 Rhode Launch at Sephora
00:37:16 Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Nature Palette
00:45:01 Danessa Myricks Lightwork VII Palette
00:51:07 Maybelline Cloudtopia Lip + Cheek Mousse
