Primers, layering, and setting are key. A good primer can minimize oil that will break down makeup or just provider a smoother, better base for products to adhere to. Cream products often last longer for me, particularly when set with powder. I like to set everything with loose powder and a...
The first one that comes to mind is when the PR of MAC emailed me and invited me to a SF Fashion Week dinner event they were having for press. I think that was in 2008, and I still am really thankful to that person for being on the forefront of digital long before digital was a legitimate strategy.
Generally, what’s current and new, as that is typically what I’m wearing most often. I find that when I apply makeup that’s not for testing that I just do what pleases me personally and stop worrying whether someone else likes what I do or not, because I really just want to have fun and enjoy...
I have three large dressers that hold the majority of it. One dresser is strictly MAC products, which are then organized by type (blush, lipstick, gloss) and alphabetized by letter (but not within letter, it’s just all As, Bs together, etc.). One dresser is for very high-end/luxury brands. One...
I am fortunate enough to have a dedicated room where I keep all of my makeup!
For those who aren’t familiar with the concept, project pan typically involves using up products you already own – e.g. you have to finish your foundation or five lipglosses before buy more of that type of product. Much like a low or no-buy, it can be set-up however works for your stash, but the...
Yes, I’ve definitely found alternative ways to use certain colors/products OR with a certain amount of prep work, a poor performing product can be brought up. I do believe that most products can look good eventually, but whether one should have to do that many steps or use that many additional...
I think after all of the matte lips, we’ll either move on to matte cheeks OR glossier lips.
Not really! The only thing I’ve done is try to concentrate on getting through what I’ve already purchased to review before buying a lot more, but if something new comes out that I think should be reviewed, I’ll grab it regardless!
