When they have a very fine, consistent mist, they are fantastic at softening the look of more powder-based products while helping to lock makeup into place. When the spray is less consistent or not as fine, though, it’s like a camel spitting on your face!
— Christine
I love how dimensional they can look! The only downside is trying to pair them with other colors–as someone who is used to using a lot of shades at once, I have to consciously reduce it down, which is not my strongest suit!
— Christine
Liquid concealer can be really versatile as it sheers out, builds up, and tends to play well with drier skin, so it can work for concealer acne, post-acne, under the eyes, etc. Sometimes, though, they can take awhile to dry down, so they may be more prone to settling into fine lines as they dry down, so they have to be smoothed back out as they develop a bit of tackiness.
— Christine
I love the impact of all that glitter in a polish, but the removal is what typically makes me wary of wearing it!
— Christine
I love when they dry down enough not to feel tacky or slippery on my skin but have a nice luminosity/dewiness to them. I’ll reach for a powder blush if I want something more matte, so when I opt for cream blush, I want some dew!
— Christine
They seem really fantastic for one-and-done looks, which I don’t really do (lover of Multi-Shade Looks that I am). I love more cream-to-powder formulas as they work well for multi-shade looks, though, and sometimes, you can get a more intense sparkle or metallic finish from a cream than a powder. Not a fan of ones that dry down so much that they can be prone to flaking off!
— Christine
I love how shiny they are on the lips and how they can often smooth/add the illusion of volume. The downside is that a lot of formulas can settle into lip lines or not last that long.
— Christine
I find that frosted/metallic shimmer tends to emphasize my lip lines and can be harder to wear without a gloss on top. I love some pearl, though, typically with a more luminous finish.
— Christine
There’s something to dislike?? I love shimmery eyeshadow! I find there can be so much nuance in the finish, sheen, texture, effect, etc. Mattes are necessary, and I definitely have love for them, but the way I love shimmer eyeshadow is just unbeatable!
— Christine
