Lip primer as I test products on their own, and subsequently, lip liner is not something I tend to reach for either, for similar reasons. I like lip scrubs but find I do enough swatching that I don’t really need a standalone lip scrub (but I still use them as I enjoy them!).
False lashes, not because I don’t like them but because I suck at applying them. I don’t use eyeshadow primer that frequently, but if I was a normal consumer, I would use it daily.
Since I do a lot of testing of products as-is, I rarely use things like primer or setting spray. I tend to forget under eye concealer and concealers in general, even though I try to remember to use them!
I like semi-matte to natural–not too dewy but not totally matte–as I tend to use setting and finishing powder, so that helps to take down some natural shine to a lot of liquid foundations. I find anything very matte tends to look less flattering on my skin!
I want at least 8-9 hours of really solid wear where only I could tell there was any change over time, and then I’d want to be able to lightly powdery or buff the foundation back into place to get another few hours of wear out of it. Anything that creases significantly, becomes patchy or uneven,...
Again, pretending I’m a more “normal” person, I think something that lasted 3-5 hours without worry, was easy to touch-up, and was comfortable to wear would work well for me. I wouldn’t mind reapplying after lunch or dinner but wouldn’t want to have to touch-up my lip color every couple...
Pretending that I’m a normal consumer, I’d look for a minimum of eight hours of solid wear but would want closer to 10-12 hour wear without creasing. A little fading or minimal fallout doesn’t bother me, but I don’t like to see creasing or patchiness!
If I’m going to be wearing it multiple times a week, I want it to be a little hydrating but don’t have ultra dry lips so getting most of my added hydration in the morning/evening (with lip balm) is sufficient for me. I’d only sacrifice hydration and opt for something deliberately drying if I...
There’s a certain freeing feeling washing away that day’s makeup (especially since I tend to wear quite a bit every day) and watching it all go down the drain!
The moment when everything comes together–that’s the part that always brings a smile to my face!
