What do you think are the biggest challenges facing cosmetic companies right now? Share!
Diversity -- there's not enough of it, and more and more are noticing it and calling attention to the lack of diversity, asking for better representation (or just... representation). Customer loyalty, which seems...
What brand do you think has lost ground to competitors? Share!
MAC and Estee Lauder. I think there are too many alternatives to mid-to-high-end, and more people shop online so the heavy physical store distribution network that MAC has may not be as advantageous as it used to be (plus, Sephora). I...
What makeup brand do you think has really upped their game in the last couple of years? Share!
Drugstore brands in general, but in particular, Maybelline, Milani, and Wet 'n' Wild (the latter has some misses, though). I think Urban Decay is on the upswing again, as they now have more hits that aren't...
Do you have a home pampering routine? What is it? Share!
A long, hot shower with a body scrub (I like ME! scrubs), followed by hydrating (Kiehl's Creme de Corps) from head to toe. Possibly a face mask or face scrub. If I'm feeling REALLY indulgent, I'll paint (or re-paint) my toe nails.
Thanks to...
Who is your beauty icon? Why? Share!
I really don't have one! I didn't grow up idolizing celebrities or anyone for their style/looks - I idolized (and to some extent, still do) my mom, who almost never wore makeup. Even now, I try to tune out a lot of celebrity stuff that comes my way!
Thanks to Emme...
What type of product do you wish was out on the market that you have yet to find? Share!
An ultra-hydrating, long-wearing, intensely pigmented, matte lipstick. Because I feel like half of them promise all those things but never come close. Although, an anti-aging cream that really reversed lines and...
What brand do you feel most loyal to? Share!
None anymore. When I first got into makeup, definitely MAC, but the longer I review, I find loyalty to be at odds with trying to be as objective as possible.
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If you were to design a makeup room, what would it look like? Share!
It'd be a large room with sliding glass doors to let a lot of natural light in but with lush curtains that could black out the light if it was too much (and also to keep the room cooler during hotter months!). There would be one...
What does your significant other think about your love for makeup? Share!
He's very supportive, thankfully! :) He knows I'm financially responsible, so he doesn't worry about my spending on beauty, and since it is my job, the time I spend on it is A-OK! Actually, I am very fortunate to have someone...
How often do you purchase a beauty product after seeing it on a blog or in a video? Share!
Once a month or so for me! I have the advantage of buying a lot of the new stuff as soon as it releases, so it is harder to catch me before then! ;)
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