What is your favorite holiday palette of all time?
What is your favorite holiday palette of all time?
Natasha Denona Metropolis. It was unexpected, but it has so many interesting shades and textures.
— Christine
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Are there any fragrance families you don't wear because of the season?
Are there any fragrance families you don't wear because of the season?
For me, it might be more related to temperature than specifically season, but that’s only if I’m going to be outdoors and typically more related to heavier, darker scents (lots of amber, woods, spices) on a very hot day. I feel like I’d wear a summery scent during the fall/winter out, though.
— Christine
What fragrance have you been reaching for the most lately?
What fragrance have you been reaching for the most lately?
Profumum Roma Amber Aurea! I wear it year-round, but it definitely gives me fall/winter vibes.
— Christine
How long does foundation typically wear for you? Is that long enough?
How long does foundation typically wear for you? Is that long enough?
The ones I’ll wear by choice tend to last a solid eight hours before starting to show some signs of wear, but they’d be minor signs – not heavy creasing or patchiness. I’d prefer a bit closer to 10 hours, which I find I can get to if I set with powder or use a primer underneath.
— Christine
How long do lip products typically wear for you? Is that long enough?
How long do lip products typically wear for you? Is that long enough?
Traditional lipsticks are often three to four hours with a few long-wearing formulas (usually matte or deeper hues, like a red) get closer to six hours. Lipglosses are two to four hours (the tackier, the longer the wear). I don’t mind reapplying if it means my lips are more comfortable during...
— Christine
How long do cheek products typically wear for you? Is that long enough?
How long do cheek products typically wear for you? Is that long enough?
Powder-based cheek products tend to last around (decently before kind of breaking down / more apparent that there’s been wear) eight hours without additional prep/priming, while liquids/creams are similar but can sometimes get closer to 10 hours depending on formula. Plenty long for me, though.
— Christine
How long does eyeshadow typically wear for you? Is that long enough?
How long does eyeshadow typically wear for you? Is that long enough?
It lasts around eight hours decently – that means a bit of fading or signs of wear but not to the casual viewer. I would definitely use a primer if I planned to leave the house as I prefer better wear overall.
— Christine
Do you prefer translucent or colored eyeshadow primers/bases?
Do you prefer translucent or colored eyeshadow primers/bases?
I prefer translucent because most of the eyeshadows I reach for are pigmented enough that I don’t need a colored primer to boost, and I definitely find translucent primers easier to build on top of than colored bases, which are often thicker.
— Christine
How do you use eyeshadow pencils in a look usually?
How do you use eyeshadow pencils in a look usually?
I’m so used to NOT using a base that I tend to only use them for multi-shade looks, usually on the lid, or as an eyeliner.
— Christine
