Sometimes I use beautyblenders, but I loathe cleaning them (just feels like it takes so much water to rinse them clear), and when I do, it’s usually to sheer out heavier coverage foundations or to add moisture to a more matte foundation/concealer. Sometimes, I’ll use them for a cream blush but...
Functional in the sense that it is what I do for a living now, but overall, it is more of a creative outlet for me!
I like something with some hydration, especially for anything that’s being used all-over or on my face (vs. underneath my eyes, which could be a little drier to avoid settling into fine lines). I prefer high coverage concealers as foundation is sufficient if I’m just looking for more medium...
Medium, buildable coverage with a natural finish that doesn’t emphasize dryness!
For me, something that’s cohesive (excepting brow bone/transition shades) and offers a good mix of light to dark shades. I’m not overly concerned with all shimmer vs. all matte, but some variety in finish is nice, too. Bonus: interesting or more complex shades!
Pigmentation–I like medium to full coverage, buildable is fine–that goes on smoothly (no settling into lip lines) and feels comfortable to wear.
Mine will change based more on what brands feel the need to release the most of during the next couple of months, but it’s dry here all year round… and frankly, by June, going outside will be limited to only when necessary to avoid the oven-like temperatures on the way!
I would like it to be easier to indicate what shade was purchased/is being reviewed for products with a lot of shades. It should also be clear that the review is from a verified buyer (someone who actually bought the product), and I’d like a way to sift through/omit reviews from services like...
In beauty, not much as I tend to purchase based on newness more than anything else, so there may not be reviews or I am going to review so I avoid being exposed to other reviews (to go in “fresh”).
