I like a good theme–neutrals, or colors, or earthy tones–that has several different combinations that can be used or one just really outstanding one (but then it has to be a trio/quad set-up). I’m not picky about needing a brow bone shade or a black eyeshadow myself, so I don’t need those...
Cle de Peau #2 Lipgloss (finished, don’t go through it fast enough to merit a third or fourth repurchase!), Guerlain Gracia (I tend to pick Too Faced Honey Bear instead), MAC Marisheeno lipstick (finished my last tube).
Guerlain Parure Gold (discontinued), MAC Volcanic Ash (mask, just not my go-to any more), Urban Decay Naked Loose Powder (back to Laura Mercier these days).
MAC Espresso eyeshadow (used to use it for filling in brows), NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Primer (prefer Smashbox’s 24HR now), Tarina Tarantino Spark of Envy (discontinued)
Guerlain Lingerie de Peau (discontinued version), which I still love but find I prefer Tarte’s Rainforest of the Sea over it. I still wear both (along with other foundations), though!
I actually have a few really strong favorites that I discovered recently! Shiseido’s Eye & Lip Makeup Remover, Clarins Lip Balm, Tatcha’s Indigo Body Butter.
I used to hold onto high-end/luxury products for longer than necessary, and it’s something I’ve personally addressed and changed about myself in the last few years. An example would be Dior quints–many of them C-rated or lower–that I didn’t need to keep for blog-related purposes, and...
I have a lot of things I don’t particularly like hanging around, but in terms of something I feel like I’d keep if I wasn’t a blogger, I’d say Chanel’s specially embossed powders (the ones that weren’t good).
Foundation (usually Tarte Rainforest of the Sea), mascara, and lip balm.
