How do you decide what makeup to bring on a trip? Share your decision-making process!
I try to figure out just how often I'll actually wear makeup on the trip and how much/dramatic it will be. I then try to take light and dark shades from various product categories so I can always mix to get...
Do you prefer natural or synthetic makeup brushes? Does it depend on the application/product?
For me, it depends on the feel of the brush itself. I've used great brushes from both camps, but I've also found scratchiness from both.
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How do you store your makeup? Do you use a vanity? Drawers? Bathroom?
I store all of mine in an Ikea Besta system that I customized to suit my particular needs for the majority of products I keep and use. I do keep items I reach for often (like foundation) in the second bathroom, which is where I do...
What do you look for in the perfect liquid/gel eyeliner? Share your must-have qualities!
It's all about opaque color in one stroke -- I don't want to have to go back over the same line to fix any unevenness. It should stay on for 8 hours or longer without fading or migrating!
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What do you look for in the perfect pencil eyeliner? Share your must-have qualities!
Creamy enough to glide on and deliver opaque color in one stroke without drag but not so creamy that you end up with smudges beneath your eye an hour later. I like twist-up mechanical pencils best, just because you...
What do you look for in the perfect cream eyeshadow? Share your must-have qualities!
I personally prefer cream eyeshadows that will set on their own - I don't mind one that is better used as a base, but in a perfect world, it would set on its own and last all day long without creasing or fading. It...
What do you look for in the perfect powder eyeshadow? Share your must-have qualities!
Can you see a theme in this week's questions? :) I want true-to-pan color that's rich and dense--if I want to sheer it out, I'll use less--that applies smoothly, evenly, and doesn't disappear once you blend it out. ...
What do you look for in the perfect lipstick? Share your must-have qualities!
It should wear for four to six hours at a minimum, wear evenly and fade evenly, feel comfortable without being slick or bleeding, moisturizing, and deliver opaque color.
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What do you look for in the perfect lipgloss? Share your must-have qualities!
I like a gloss that lasts at least four hours. I don't mind if it's sticky--I find my hair is just as easily caught in non-sticky gloss as it is sticky gloss. I prefer non-scented over scented, though I'm not really...
How do you know what blush to pair with your eyes/lips? Share your methodology!
For me, it's a lot of trial and error. I love coral and peach blushes with blues, greens, and teals--as well as pinks and golds, depending on the overall look. Browns and neutrals go well with most blushes, and if you...
