Would you rather have the real thing or the cheaper dupe? If you have to pay for it, which would you rather? If it was free, which would you rather?
Generally, I like supporting the people who actually create, rather than just copy others (so not coincidental duping). If it seemed like one brand was...
Do you prefer counters or freestanding stores? Would you rather visit a brand at a counter or at its own store?
It depends on my mood! If I'm just impulsively checking out what's new, then I'd rather go to a counter so I can see lots of different brands and products. If I'm looking to shop from a...
What brand do you wish you had better access to? Share your wishes!
Now, I barely have any access (in person) to any beauty brands, since I live an hour or further away from the beauty counters, but half the time online launches products before counters even receive them! I'd love to have better...
Have you ever fallen out of love with beauty and makeup? Has it been an enduring love affair? Or is it an on-again, off-again kind of relationship?
It's been pretty enduring! Surprisingly so, actually. I get really committed to what I'm working on, but my interests usually don't span years upon...
Do beauty blogs encourage impulse buying? Is there more hype created? Do they create pressure to buy it now rather than waiting for it?
To an extent, yes, they absolutely do. Both by knowing what's coming out to knowing the second it's launched on a website, you might feel more compelled to buy an...
How important is it that a beauty brand is ethical? Share your thoughts!
Ideally, I'd like corporations to be responsible for their actions, committed to excellent customer service, treat their employees fairly, not to willfully destroy the environment, and to stay above board re: laws and the like. I...
How long will you wait to purchase an item after seeing it? Is it just a matter of seeing it person or it releasing? Will you wait for reviews? Wait to see if you *really* want it?
With my blogger hat on, I tend to buy it as soon as it's out, because I need every second after to review/test--assuming...
What's your comfortable price point look like? Under $10? Around $15? Nothing over $50? Does it depend on the item?
For eyeshadows, I like around $20; blushes around $25-30; palettes no more than $50; lipsticks around $25. Of course, just because that's what's comfortable doesn't mean I don't buy...
What's more important: value or actual price? Share your thoughts!
Actual price is most important, but I don't want to feel like I'm getting nothing either. I don't want to spend $100 to get a pound of bronzer when an ounce will do at $30. On the other hand, I don't want an amount so small (I'm...
Do you consider makeup a hobby? Is it just something you're really interested in? Is it more?
I would say it used to be a hobby - now it's a little more than that--and not in a bad way--I just think I live, sleep, and breathe beauty, which goes a little above and beyond a hobby!
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