1.) Figure out if you can dupe it, whether that’s very similar shades that you already own or by layering two or three products together or just recreating a theme/vibe with what you own. 2.) Be aware of your goals and how giving in might make those harder to achieve. 3.) Push pause and give...
Not yet (I am answering this on 12/14 as I prep the next batch of QOTDs!) My guess is something newly-released for testing, and if there’s nothing super pressing to test… possibly nothing as my mom, dad, and sister will be here!
If it is backed by a more established parent company or [insert reasonably famous person here], I don’t need as much to convince me (I primarily would gauge readers’ interest). If it’s an indie brand, then it matters what their history looks like (customer service, controversy, and so on),...
I try to keep up with the major ones and a select more indie/up-and-coming brands as there are a lot of brands around, so trying to keep up with everything is overwhelming.
I bought Lancome’s Le Monochromatique Eye & CheekMini palette, but the reviews were dismal across multiple retailers, so I ended up giving it a lower priority… to the point where I ended up donating it altogether (never swatched at all).
No answer is jumping out at me, but I’ll say that there have been times where a brand’s past performance has made me weary of future releases, and instead of buying six shades (out of 20+) to see how those performed… I’ve bought all 20+ and came away with a lot of disappointing/so-so reviews...
In general (not just in beauty), absolutely! Even reviews that aren’t super informative or the most in-depth/best reviews can still be more helpful than not in making a purchase.
I’ll be curious to read your answers, since most of the time I’m purchasing just-released products so there’s not much available ahead of time and my thoughts are more about whether it makes sense to review at that moment in time!
As long as it’s a solid amount of product (or else the price tag is quite a bit lower than buying a full-sized, e.g. a $40 full-sized lipstick vs. $15 mini size… less investment), I’m not overly concerned. If I try to put myself in the shoes of a “normal” consumer (and not a blogger),...
