How do you decide whether a look is "appropriate" for an occasion?
If I’m ever concerned, less tends to be more appropriate, and then more muted/subdued colors to follow.
— Christine
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How do you decide whether a look is "appropriate" for an occasion?
What makes you uncomfortable purchasing a product?
What makes you uncomfortable purchasing a product?
These days, it has more to do with problematic brands/brand owners than individual products, though a collection that is problematic would make me uncomfortable purchasing as well.
— Christine
How much research do you do prior to purchasing?
How much research do you do prior to purchasing?
In beauty, not much, since I tend to purchase new products sight unseen and don’t read reviews ahead of time so I can form my own opinion! In other areas of my life, I definitely do a fair amount of research for anything more expensive.
— Christine
Have you purchased used makeup?
Have you purchased used makeup?
I have many years ago (over 15 years ago), but I don’t do so now. I’m less comfortable now than I was then, and I have the budget to buy new, so I’d definitely lean that way in the future.
— Christine
Has the increase in pre-made palettes impacted your interest in eyeshadow singles?
Has the increase in pre-made palettes impacted your interest in eyeshadow singles?
I don’t think it’s changed how interested I am singles — singles make me happy, and they are often the best of what eyeshadow has to offer, but palettes are infinitely more popular with the larger community so I would prioritize reviewing a new palette over singles!
— Christine
If you could only wear matte or shimmer eyeshadows, what would you choose?
If you could only wear matte or shimmer eyeshadows, what would you choose?
Shimmer forever. I appreciate matte eyeshadows, and I definitely find they are necessary for most looks (at least, in an ideal world), but shimmers always bring me so much joy. I love how they move, shift, twinkle… so much variety in finish, color, and reflection as a result.
— Christine
If you could only wear one color family for lipstick, what would it be?
If you could only wear one color family for lipstick, what would it be?
Mauve, which is kind of my lips but better for me! I find it goes well with a lot of other colors, too.
— Christine
If you could only wear one color family for blush, what would it be?
Do you have any allergies that have affected your beauty routine?
Do you have any allergies that have affected your beauty routine?
My lips do not tend to react well to lip plumpers, so I tend to stay far away from those types of products altogether. My upper lash line is really, really sensitive, though I’m not sure if it’s just to anything (my eye area is sensitive in general and my eczema can get triggered readily) in...
— Christine
