Melt Cosmetics Gemini II palette actually being good! So many Melt palettes are inconsistent in quality.
It really depends on how much damage was done to their reputation and in what respect. If it’s a quality issue, then they’ll just have to put out better releases that are more consistent for a year or longer. If it’s more of an ethics issue, say a “forgivable” kind of thing, then maybe six...
This is such a good question! I think eyeshadow has gotten better in the last few years–it’s richer, smoother, and easier to work than ever before, and as one of my favorite types of products to play with (brings me the most joy), I’ve quite enjoyed that. I also think efficacious skincare with...
Pat McGrath Decadence is pretty unique, I think. The color story is more muted, yet colorful, and it being all-shimmer is uncommon.
Lack of information, which I feel covers a lot of smaller pet peeves! This runs the gamut from being incredibly nondescript when it comes to product shades, formulas, etc., not providing ingredients or disclosing fragrance, and not having swatches or having totally useless (aka digitally created)...
It didn’t initially, but I think the way it has impacted the largest industry and the beauty community/readers has ultimately ended up impacting my own relationship – I definitely feel a little less engaged and interested, which seems to be a common feeling within the community lately.
So far, not that much has changed for me. I find that I am more likely to wear what I like in terms of color/style and care less about whether someone else thinks I should, which is definitely a feeling that comes with age for me.
I’ve been having more breakouts than usual in the last couple of weeks, so I am trying to be more consistent with my skincare routine to get everything back on track!
I think that’s something I’ve struggled with over the last year or so – I am trying to find ways to minimize some of the day-to-day pressure I feel re: makeup blogging and trying to give myself more time to just have “fun” rather than test, test, test.
Dior Addict! I still have the original bottle that my mom bought for me!
