I’m really pleased to hear that. I can’t take the credit for it though.
Her name is Jude Chao. I also follow her three fingers method for sunscreen.
Her skin is incredible.
Note to self: don’t wear a black jumper for a close up video about beauty in case dandruff very visible. (EDIT - not Jude. I was referring to the latest cheapskate candle lecture.)
Note to my friends and family: I am very happy with a rip off candle as long as it actually does smell like the real deal. I’d happily take a perfume parlour gift thanks.
Sneering at rip-offs is funny. If the OG products were good value for money, dupes wouldn’t be a thing. The fact is that the huge companies do invest a lot into research and development but they only do that because it makes financial sense. They’re not doing it as a kind favour. They have a monopoly. It’s simply a gap in the market to produce similar products without the advertising and R&D investment for savvy consumers to buy and save themselves some hard earned cash. Of course she wouldn’t want a dupe because she is wallowing in free high end products. What would be the point? But to us teachers/healthcare workers saving for a house, if I can buy a dupe for 10% of the price that’s what I’ll do. I want to look and smell amazing but not at the expense of my life goals. I HATE this guilting pressure on women. Not only do you have to conform and be a pleasant feature in each room but you’ll be paid 10% less, expected to turn up at work at the same time in heels having spent an hour doing hair and make up (exaggeration I know) and please do spare a thought for Leonard who’s big boat needs updating. I mean Jesus!
With Sali she seems to skew so heavily towards supporting the big beauty houses she guilts the consumer in a really mean girl way: get to your beauty counter! Go to a local restaurant in a pandemic! Only buy ‘legit’ overpriced items!
She could never be accused of being a consumer champion. She reminds me literally of a school bully who would be like “why are you wearing those trainers? Ummm okay.” And then eye roll and walk off with her clique.
If a trusted friend of mine with a good nose bought me a really good dupe I’d be made up. Obviously I love the originals too and appreciate the creation and the packaging.
