While the last few editions of This or That have featured very, very similar-colored products, it's also good to compare products that aren't quite as close in color. This helps to figure out why we may be drawn to one color over another while also assessing any formula differences. Let's take a...
Happy Wednesday! Here's this week's survey, which you can copy and paste and share as a comment.
I like buildable, medium coverage; I want to feel like I can stretch it out or build it up but not that I have to use the smallest amount (nor that I have to use a lot to get higher coverage).
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I find I reach for 10-15 shade palettes the most. There’s usually enough variety in finish, color, and depth that I can use it as a standalone palette. Alternatively, I like quads as an accent or way to extend a larger palette.
For Japanese brush sets, I wish there was incentive to purchase them, e.g. a discount (even 10%) because then I’d rather buy the type of brushes I need vs. risk experimenting on one I’m not sure about. I like when sets are small and curated, but I find brush sets make the most sense for someone who travels or is starting out (but then I’d start a lower price point) to figure out what they really love/use.
— Christine
Sundays are for readers! Each week, on Sunday, I like to see what the community has been enjoying.
"Most Loved" are products that readers specifically loved but didn't add to their wish list (). "Most Wanted" are products that readers specifically added to their wish lists (). This is populated based...
I’ve been comfortable for awhile! Fortunately, a lot of retailers in the US have return policies, which makes online shopping more forgiving (though I rarely do returns myself, particularly with respect to makeup).
