Should brand owners be visible/available to customers?

Should brand owners be visible/available to customers?

In an ideal world, I’d love to see founders and key people in a brand visible to consumers, e.g. social media or in brand-produced videos (like ColourPop does). However, not all people are equipped to handle the feedback from consumers and can take things personally to the point where we’ve...

— Christine

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NABLA Cosmetics Soul Blooming Eyeshadow Palette

NABLA Cosmetics Soul Blooming Eyeshadow Palette ($45.00 for 0.39 oz.) is the newest palette from the brand, which contains an assortment of warmer corals and pops of purple/lavender. The color combination worked well, and the majority of the shades were easy to work...

NABLA Cosmetics Soul Blooming Eyeshadow Palette ($45.00 for 0.39 oz.) is the newest palette from the brand, which contains an assortment of warmer...

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NABLA Cosmetics Eyeshadows ("Purple Haze" Look)

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NABLA Cosmetics Pegasus Satin Eyeshadow
Pegasus
A-

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NABLA Cosmetics Mystic Just Pearl Eyeshadow
Mystic
A-

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NABLA Cosmetics Calypso Just Pearl Eyeshadow
Calypso
A-

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NABLA Cosmetics Selfish Top Coat Wet & Dry Eyeshadow
Selfish
B+

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NABLA Cosmetics Lotus Super Matte Eyeshadow
Lotus
A-

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NABLA Cosmetics Eresia Super Matte Eyeshadow
Eresia
A-

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NABLA Cosmetics Circle Soft Matte Eyeshadow
Circle
F

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Community's Weekly Favorites | June 10th through June 16th

Community's Weekly Favorites | June 10th through June 16th

Here’s a look at the most loved and most wanted products from the past week, plus three recently submitted looks! You can check out more looks from community members and myself here, or you can submit your own!

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Givenchy Nude Cachemire, Rose Flanelle, Fuchsia Angora Le Rouge Liquide

Morphe Mirage High Impact Highlighter

Morphe Mirage High Impact Highlighter ($14.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a medium, coppery brown with warm, reddish undertones and a golden, metallic sheen. The highlighter had rich color payoff in a single layer, which applied evenly and smoothly on my skin. The consistency was...

Morphe Mirage High Impact Highlighter ($14.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a medium, coppery brown with warm, reddish undertones and a golden, metallic sheen. ...

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Do you think social media is effective for increasing brand visibility?

Do you think social media is effective for increasing brand visibility?

Yes, absolutely. I think many people find out about new releases far more quickly due to social media, especially as more brands give sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes looks at what the brand does. I do think that it can result in some brand or release fatigue, but I see that happen more to those...

— Christine

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Best & Worst of Dose of Colors Block Party Eyeshadows

Best & Worst of Dose of Colors Block Party Eyeshadows

Dose of Colors Block Party Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a new formula that's "packed with tons of reflects" for an "ultra-dazzling finish." It is recommended that they be applied with fingertips for maximum intensity (and the swatches thus use fingertips), but they can be used "using your...

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Best & Worst of ColourPop Matte Lux Lipsticks

Best & Worst of ColourPop Matte Lux Lipsticks

ColourPop Matte Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is an expansion of the Lux Lipstick range with a matte version. There are 14 shades with a range of neutrals and some pops of color. I prefer the original Lux formula overall, which I found more consistent in application and quality, but there were...

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Swatches: MAC Oh, Sweetie Lipcolours

Swatches: MAC Oh, Sweetie Lipcolours

MAC Oh, Sweetie Lipcolour ($17.50 for 0.10 fl. oz.) is a new, limited edition liquid lipstick formula that is available in 15 shades. They are supposed to have a "mousse-like texture" that has "frosted opaque" that is "long-lasting [for] eight hours" while also being hydrated. Each shade is...

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