Skincare and complexion products are small blips for me–I pay attention but they aren’t categories that excite me overall.
I like cohesive launches–a theme running through them where it all makes sense, and I like some variety in depth, color, finish, or undertone to be present so I feel like it could work for a lot of skin tones. I also like when a new launch’s theme seems at odds with the seasonal trend (e.g....
These days, it has to be pretty compelling — like 20% or higher, free shipping, etc. I also prefer brands that release their deals ahead of time instead of holding them back until they’re live so that I can plan where and how I want to spend my money. If you’re going to be tight-lipped, then...
For me, having a specific goal in mind as to why I need to not spend money on X helps a lot. It can sometimes be useful to think of spending dollars in terms of how many hours you have to work to spend that (and that often makes it less appealing to buy!). If there’s a place that’s too...
I think what’s important is to try and practice getting into the habit of just NO impulse purchases allowed (if it’s concerning for your financial goals or they often turn out to be regrets) and have a mental checklist of when/how a product can be purchased, e.g. read five reviews, wait a week,...
I don’t since I have the privilege of buying products to review so there’s not much I’m wanting that isn’t… already… purchased. I don’t keep wish lists in other areas of my life until Christmas comes around, then I usually put together some items for family.
I really like glitter on the inner tearduct/inner lid, center of the lid, or underneath my lower lash line… I tend to like it for brightening/highlighting in eye looks. I also enjoy a good sparkly/glitter lip as long as it’s not too textured! On cheeks, I will reach for it occasionally but tend...
I feel most confident in products I’ve used over time from Aveeno, Origins, Shiseido, and Skinceuticals, but it would be hard to fill my entire routine with any one brand. If I had to, I’d go Origins as they have a good variety of products, have worked for me over many years (and different...
What’s interesting about this line of questions is really that it makes you think about brands that have been consistent over the years/formulas because we all know that a lot of products get discontinued or reformulated eventually! One of my favorite ranges of highlighters is Makeup Geek’s...
Always tough to make a commitment… My favorite blush these days–and I feel like I could be happy with this range alone–is Marc Jacobs Airblush BUT the shade range is short, and I didn’t like the brand’s previous blush formula at all so I worry for the future… I feel more confident...
