I used to set everything aside to photograph first, but since I tend to review and either adjust year-end favorites or have nothing of note to say, I’ve taken to organizing and using–I’ll worry about photographing later (either an empty bottle/tube, repurchase if it was that good anyway, or…...
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I wish I had a more elegant solution, but no elegant solution is really maintainable for me, so I effectively have a front entry way that has a side table full of products as they arrive and get unboxed. This is “I want to review soon,” while products that are “I will review this next!” get...
We’ll suspend the idea that typical is really me testing new products, which basically means as many steps as I can cram onto my face, really… By choice, my routine would include: eye makeup (5-9 eyeshadows), filling in brows, eyeliner, curling lashes, and mascara; foundation, light concealer,...
Happy Wednesday! Here's this week's survey, which you can copy and paste and share as a comment.
Quite a bit, I’d say! I definitely don’t have a “go-to” look or something that I routinely do over and over again. I end up with similar-looking eyeshadow combinations over time based on the similarity between releases and seasonal trends, though, but I’m not actively repeating color...
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I’m all about a lightly pearlized finish–the kind that adds luminosity and shine but doesn’t look frosted or metallic. I find they’re more forgiving of lip texture, lip lines, and give my lips a smoother, more voluminous appearance overall. Plus, they’re usually hydrating formulas!
Something I’ve been appreciating from the brand lately is they actually have quiet, smaller seasonal releases, though perhaps the fact that very few are talking about them suggests that’s not the most successful way to go about releasing products! I think the brand has improved their offerings from when it first debuted, so it’s nice to see that.
— Christine
I like something lightly dewy, almost hydrating, with some natural glow. I want it to look skin-like with a bit of added sheen, so I can still apply translucent powder on top without totally mattifying it.
