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What makes a luxury beauty product worth it?

What makes a luxury beauty product worth it?

What makes a luxury beauty product worth it? Anything? Quality? Service?

I feel like "worth it" is a statement about what you can and can't afford comfortably, because having tried lipstick at $55 and lipstick at $1, I would not argue that it the luxury lipstick is 55 times better. My justification...

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If you were an eyeshadow color, what color would you be?

If you were an eyeshadow color, what color would you be?

If you were an eyeshadow color, what color would you be? Share! (And if there's a specific shade, share that, too!)

Teal--slightly green-leaning--with subtle shimmer!

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Has a significant other ever applied your makeup?

Has a significant other ever applied your makeup?

Has a significant other ever applied your makeup? Share the experience!

Nope -- I've asked Shaun, but he's flat-out refused to. Even just for fun! Stick in the mud.

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Do you change your makeup when you see your family?

Do you change your makeup when you see your family?

Do you change your makeup when you see your family? Does your style change? Do you wear less? The same?

Generally, I wear less, but it depends on the type of family! My immediate family - I will wear whatever really, but if I'm planning, usually something subtler. If it's extended family, then I...

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What do you look for in customer service from a beauty retailer?

What do you look for in customer service from a beauty retailer?

What do you look for in customer service from a beauty retailer? Share!

Low free shipping thresholds ($25 is ideal), no hassle returns (and preferably, free return shipping), clear policies, 1-2 day turnaround to ship the products out, and well-packed orders. Nothing is worse than receiving a package...

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What makes for a compelling beauty sale/deal?

What makes for a compelling beauty sale/deal?

What makes for a compelling beauty sale/deal? Share!

20% off or more is compelling -- 10-15% is a lot less compelling. I feel like that appeals only if I was on the fence or about to purchase something from the brand already. 20% off starts to inspire me to look at products and see what I want to...

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What makeup do you bring with you for a tropical vacation?

What makeup do you bring with you for a tropical vacation?

What makeup do you bring with you for a tropical vacation? Share!

Lots and lots of sunscreen, tinted moisturizer, waterproof mascara, long-wearing eyeliner, a coral blush, a few lipglosses, and one red lipstick--for a fancy night out!

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How much do other people's opinions influence your makeup style?

How much do other people's opinions influence your makeup style?

How much do other people's opinions influence your makeup style? Share!

It depends on the opinion, who it's from, where it's coming from, etc. but I would say some influence but not 100% influence. I try to consider and weigh what others say and see if I can learn and grow from it, even if I may not...

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What do you think is the next up and coming beauty brand?

What do you think is the next up and coming beauty brand?

What do you think is the next up and coming beauty brand? Share!

I think Urban Decay and NARS are going to gain ground/market share, while brands like Hourglass are going to make strides but the price point will make it hard to be as universally-appealing.

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What eyeshadow color do you love but not on you?

What eyeshadow color do you love but not on you?

What eyeshadow color do you love but not on you? Share that color that you love seeing in the pan but never seems to work out on you!

I love goldenrod kind of yellows but they always look so bleh on me!

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