What are your best budgeting tips for beauty? Share your tips!
Planning is really key! Figure out what your budget requires, how much do you spend on necessities, savings, and what's left? How much can you spend on extras like beauty? Consider saving up for really big sales - e.g. around the...
Have you ever gone into debt because of beauty products/makeup? Share your stories! If you have, how did you cope?
Luckily, my mom instilled in me that credit cards were not to be used unless you could afford to pay it off right away. The only credit card I had for a very long time was my mom's...
How much of a role does season play when it comes to what makeup you wear? Share!
For me, it's more of a cool/warm thing, so I will tend to gravitate towards darker, vampier colors in the fall/winter and then brighter, warmer colors in the spring/summer. I will wear a variety of products regardless...
What was the last product you returned? Why?
I seriously can't remember the last beauty-related item I returned. I am notoriously bad at returning things, so it's not surprising because I probably haven't returned anything in sometime!
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What do you think of nude lips? Have you found your perfect nude?
I like them, but I think it can be challenging to find a nude that's flattering and easy to wear at times. A lot of them can be really pale, almost chalk-like, and then others will be too soft, too sheer. MAC Brave New Bronze and...
How big is your dream palette? Quad (4 shades)? Five? Eight? Twenty? All one size so you can fit anything (a la Z palette)?
I actually really like Inglot's 20-pan palettes--I feel like it's plenty of product to take with you, and it does so in a way that doesn't seem wasteful. Though, the palette...
What is your current skincare routine? How is it working for you so far?
AM: Before tennis, Shiseido SPF 55 Lotion for Face. After, Kiehl's Facial Cleanser (was using Eve Lom's AM, but it wasn't cutting through the sunscreen very well--it was the like the two were working against each other into...
Are serums effective? Which ones have worked for you? What kind do you use?
I can't speak on anti-aging serums, but I have tried several hydrating/glycolic serums, and yes, I do think they work. If you're going to spend big bucks, do it on a serum, which is more concentrated than a moisturizer or...
Is it worth going high-end for body care products? Sometimes, never? What for? What never is worth it?
I think if you have a particular skin condition or sensitive skin, then yes, you may find that high-end or pricier stuff is better for you. For me, I've found excellent body creams, moisturizers,...
Do you like natural/neutral makeup? Your style? Only when you have to?
I like it, actually - it's not just something I'll opt for because the occasion requires it.
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