When the makeup artist is particularly good, definitely — I like to see the outcome — but I wouldn’t say I find it relaxing/enjoyable to have someone else put makeup on me as an actual act.
I wouldn’t say changed in a life-altering level kind of way, but it takes a lot for me to really add brushes into my go-tos because I am fortunate enough to have a lot of exceptional brushes already (and only so much room!). That being said, I have found that many of Sonia G.’s brushes have...
I usually divide the palette into two or three looks so that I can make sure to test each shade, so it might be by undertone (cool/warm), vibe (neutrals vs. vibrant color), or trying to mix finishes – like darker matte shades for crease/transition shades and lighter shimmers as inner tearduct/brow...
I’m fortunate that my life revolves around a constant inflow of new beauty products so there’s no reason to use up something I don’t like because 1) I rarely finish anything (and it’s not a goal), 2) I have so much that I might as well use something I LOVE and try to finish that! If I put on...
For me, it’s more about key shades – like if there’s a matte beige that I likely won’t use but lots of other interesting shades, that’s good enough for me. I feel like a good rule of thumb is 75% of the palette has to be usable / fit my purpose – and obviously in more edited formats like...
Tom Ford! Some of the recent releases have been lacking in quality or have been inconsistent, and it’s not a price point that can afford to be inconsistent and retain its customer base, IMO.
It really might be Ciate’s The Jessica Eyeshadow Palette. I went through some of my F ratings from past years, and there weren’t very many reviews that were THAT low across the board.
MAC Studio Fix Fluid foundation was a go-to along with the MAC 187 brush to apply it (which I never reach for any more). I was also a big user of MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural back in the day!
I used to use MAC Pigments ALL the time in looks (before I was really reviewing), like Chartreuse. I also used MAC Graphblack Technakohol on my waterlines all the time along with MAC Plushlash mascara!
Oh, it’d definitely be MAC products! I used to contour all the time with Sculpt, blush with Margin or Sunbasque! I still love both of those blushes… but there are other formulas/shades I love a wee bit more ultimately!
