I like ’em all — subtle, moderate, intense — and I don’t mind fine pearl to high-shine to glittery finishes, either. What I do want is really even, smooth application that can highlight without being too emphasizing of skin texture.
I really do not like when brands throw sparkle into an otherwise matte eyeshadow. I really find it pointless as the sparkles do not bind with the base color, so there’s unnecessary fallout… it’s like it’s there just to be pretty in the pan and that’s a pass for me. I think an eyeshadow...
Lipsticks: I tend to gravitate toward lipsticks with some shine, though I have loved a matte or two! I like a lightly to moderately hydrating formula that has little scent and has the decency to wear away evenly. Liquid lipsticks that crack or make my lips look shriveled are totally out! Regular...
Too many shades overwhelms me, and the size often begins to be a pain to store or travel with. If I see too many very light shades, it probably won’t translate well on my skin tone, so I wouldn’t reach for something like that either. I don’t care about mirrors, since I never find myself...
I need solid eight-hour wear where very little has changed, and that it can start to break down from there but it should be graceful! Anything with sheer coverage is not my cup of tea (personally), so if it didn’t offer light-medium and buildable coverage, I’d probably not love it. If the...
I like trios or quads, and I like when brands release a few so that they can address the needs of different skin tones. Otherwise, I prefer that they are in the same vein — e.g. all cool or warm-toned shades.
I can go two ways on lip sets — I want variety (different colors/finishes) or themed, e.g. berries or reds or pinks. There should be enough product in each shade that the product remains functional (I’m thinking of how mini lipsticks can sometimes break at the base). The value should be there,...
I’m pretty sure I have 🙂 I think over time, most of the feedback I’ve gotten has been that it went well, but there have been instances where it hasn’t!
I’m fortunate that I get more than my fill throughout the year by buying products to review! When it comes to my wish list, I haven’t put anything beauty-related it on for years.
18! I went away to college and was finally allowed to wear makeup, and it was pretty much instant love!
