What beauty brand do you miss?
What beauty brand do you miss?
Tarina Tarantino! It was such a cute brand, and I loved so many products.
— Christine
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What eyeshadow from a palette do you wish was a single?
What makes an eyeshadow palette appealing to you?
What makes an eyeshadow palette appealing to you?
I love seeing a cohesive color story where I can see several different look ideas pop out at me. I also tend to gravitate toward smoother, more intense shimmers or deeper tones, so rich, jewel-tones always draw me in.
— Christine
What convinces you to try out a new brand?
What convinces you to try out a new brand?
When I see readers mention it routinely as part of products they’re loving, using, favorite products, etc. and if the brand has a (mostly) clean/drama-free background or else has a good period of “good” behavior (some growing pains are to be expected for indie brands).
— Christine
How do you feel about purchasing backups?
How do you feel about purchasing backups?
I try hard to resist the need to purchase backups of color cosmetics, in general, unless it’s something like a brow product that I know I tend to stick to and will actually use up. For skincare/haircare, if it’s become a staple, then I’ll have one or two on hand (depending on how quickly I go...
— Christine
What will make you lose trust in a beauty reviewer/influencer?
What will make you lose trust in a beauty reviewer/influencer?
NO NAMES! This not a license to let loose on any particular individual! When sponsored content doesn’t align with what they normally do; a common one is a sponsored video for drugstore brands but all of their organic content is very high-end/luxury. The more I hear marketing jargon in a...
— Christine
What was the last product you finished? Will you repurchase?
What was the last product that really let you down?
What was the last product that really let you down?
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Bronzer… did not like at all–so dry and LOOKED extremely dry on my skin. I enjoy the original finishing powder, so I was really surprised to have such trouble with the bronzer.
— Christine
What brand/retailer has the best online shopping experience?
What brand/retailer has the best online shopping experience?
I don’t use a lot of features while shopping, so my “best” is more with respect to customer service, shipping speed, and how well everything is packaged. Chanel wins for me; they have fantastic presentation (in a sturdy, cardboard box that I always keep and use for organization), safely...
— Christine
What beauty product gives you an immediate confidence boost?
What beauty product gives you an immediate confidence boost?
Lately, it’s a bit of foundation! I’m breaking out an unusual amount, so a little bit of foundation to mask unevenness/redness has been a real savior!
— Christine
