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What beauty product do you use that a lot of others seem to skip?

What beauty product do you use that a lot of others seem to skip?

I really love highlighting blush – something with a lot of sheen but enough color to show up on my skin tone. I have been loving that effect more than separately highlighting and adding blush!

— Christine

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What has been your best budget beauty product discovery?

What has been your best budget beauty product discovery?

That’s tough! I love the L’Oreal Silkissime Eyeliners, L’Oreal Infallible Eyeshadows, Maybelline Vivid ColorSensational Lipcolors… those are three that really stick out to me.

— Christine

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What are the top three discontinued products you wish were brought back?

What are the top three discontinued products you wish were brought back?

Chanel Dragon Rouge Allure Laque, Burberry Trench Eyeshadow, Guerlain Parure Gold (which I know they brought back, but it hasn’t hit the states, so I have no idea, personally, if it is a true replacement).

— Christine

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How have your makeup preferences change over time?

How have your makeup preferences change over time?

I’m less concerned about packaging (other than functionality) or brand and more concerned about how well a product performs for my purpose. I think a lot of my preferences for types of products, colors, and finishes haven’t changed dramatically–if anything, perhaps a better appreciation for...

— Christine

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How do you test out a new perfume/scent?

How do you test out a new perfume/scent?

I make sure that I’m not using any other scented products that would interfere, and then I apply it about 45 minutes post-shower and take notes throughout the day about what notes are prominent or have weakened and how much it is projecting at various intervals.

— Christine

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What is your favorite makeup to give as a gift?

What is your favorite makeup to give as a gift?

Unless I have a good idea about their makeup preferences, gift cards. I’d rather enable someone to buy something they genuinely want when it comes to makeup! If I have something extra that I want to pass on to a friend/family, then I often deliberately pick something a little outside their...

— Christine

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