I tend to remove whatever I was testing that day and redo everything for any dinners out during the holiday season (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, etc.), but I wear so much makeup at a given moment that I don’t even feel like there’s one look I wear often (well, maybe not by choice; I feel...
There are none that come readily to mind… I have tried some SUQQU now so I am not quite so tempted, though it would be the one brand I wish was more accessible (they sell out so quickly online via Selfridges!).
That would be a duh, yes. I definitely apply makeup with no place to go and sometimes apply makeup just to wear out for a couple of hours!
I would start with the basics–foundation, mascara, brow products, lip balm, and skincare. For color cosmetics, I would purchase two or three of my favorite lip colors (probably a coral, plum, and red), build my own palette with eyeshadow singles (maybe ten or so? to start), two or so colors of...
I don’t think that they suit me better in a particular season, but I feel like I gravitate toward certain colors more during certain seasons — like more teal in the summer, more plum in the fall.!
For basics and skincare, I try to purchase when there is a sale going on (like 20% off) or say a 3x or 5x point event (Ulta).
I’m fortunate not to be in a place where I have to do much resisting. I’m pretty good about adhering to some of the limits and rules I’ve set for myself with respect to budgets, what type of products and when, etc.
If you haven’t stopped by /r/makeuprehab, you might not be as well-acquainted with the idea of a “TMO’ or a “Talk Me Out” (see their FAQ), which is where there’s a product you want but is making you hesitate for one reason or another. The way this should work is for people to list a...
I think that the “number” varies from person to person. Some people like a more minimalist approach to makeup and others enjoy a large stash with tons of options. As long as one can afford to purchase the products that they do without harming others, it’s probably not my business to make a...
