Well my house has never been cleaner and I am running out of things to do here in Self-Isolation. Hope every one out there is staying safe and at home and washing their hands. I downloaded Tik Tok so like that’s where I am on on my Social Distancing journey. So I am taking a break from that time suck to do a beauty tag that I found on Anna’s blog The Beauty Section.
Grab a snack (if there are any left I know I ate all mine) or a nice drink (since its always happy hour in quarantine) this is a real long post.
1// Do you remember your first makeup item?
Uh not like totally because I’m sure my mom must have given me glosses to wear and play with and what not when I was little. I remember the first items I bought for myself thought when I was like 13ish. I had a black liquid liner like marker style, a black pencil liner and then a little old school Urban Decay palette the purple one with the butterflies on it.
I would do the heavy black rings around my eyes every day, #emokidforlife. Then the eye shadow was for special occasion and I would use Mildew I don’t even know if they make that shade anymore it was like a mildew shimmery green all over my lid crease everything it was a good idea but bad execution. Maybe I should try to do like a better version of how I did my makeup back then that could be kinda fun. I don’t think I have any pictures from back then I’ll have to look in my old hard drive.
2// Describe your perfect mascara. Have you found one that fits your specifications?
I like mascaras that really lengthen and thicken my lashes I tend to prefer a more heavy formula since my lashes are pretty curled naturally and they can hold it. I really like Too Faced Better Than Sex, I like Stila Huge Extreme a lot. I L’oreal Unlimited mascara in the funky bottle that can stand up on its own. With all my subscriptions I never actually need to buy mascara.
3// What kind of coverage do you prefer from foundation?
Preferably none I really don’t prefer to wear it but if I am going to I use foundation I like a light to maybe medium coverage. I’ll only wear full coverage for days I’ll be taking lots of important pictures.
4// Favorite high end brand?
I don’t really know any more because I feel like most brand I have a favorite type of item from but I don’t like everything from any brand. I have loved everything I have tried from Jeffree Star, I love Urban Decay Eyeliners, I love Sugar Pill Eyeshadows, I love Abh liquid lipsticks and brow stuff. It’s just to hard to say.
5// What cosmetic brands have you always wanted to try but still haven’t?
More indie brands in general, especially Menagerie Cosmetics.
6// Favorite drugstore brand?
Colourpop, Covergirl (base products), Makeup Revolution.
7// Do you wear fake eyelashes?
Very rarely, and I usually use the magnetic ones if I do.
8// Is there any kind of makeup you can’t leave the house without?
No, I am totally fine going out without makeup but I won’t go out to see friends or go somewhere without eyeliner that would be my first repurchased item if all my makeup went missing after I had a very long meltdown about it.
9// What is your most cherished beauty product?
Either my Sugar Pill Pro palette (I really want to make another but they are so pricey), or my Melt Cosmetics Vida and Muerte palettes because they are like works of art when you put them together.
10// How often do you shop for makeup? Do you like to pick up an item here and there or get lots of goodies at once?
Too often is that an answer? I buy to make up at least once a week in addition to all my boxes. I usually only get one or two things I rarely do a large haul of things but it feels both amazing and overwhelming when I do.
11// Do you have a “beauty budget” or do you spend freely?
No I just have a life budget and if it doesn’t fit in my life budget I can’t get it. I do use coupons and gift cards and sales to score a lot of free and cheap makeup up. I rarely buy anything full price.
12// Do you utilize coupons, rewards cards and sales when you shop for cosmetics?
YES! I am a crazy couponer when it comes to makeup, I am always trying to match sales and coupons to get things for free. I use points at stores and I use Rakuten to get money back if I shop online. It is actually legit I was super suspicious but you really do get a check in the mail.
13// What type of product do you buy the most of?
Eyeshadow or eyeliner.
14// Is there a brand that you absolutely can’t stand?
Well Kat Von D was one but now its KVD Vegan Beauty so it remains to be seen what my feelings on that are. I have pretty much disliked everything I have tried from It Cosmetics except the brushes and the Super Hero Liner. I do not like Ulta brand makeup.
15// Do you avoid certain ingredients in cosmetics like parabens or sulfates?
No parabens and sulfates have not been scientifically proven to be bad for you and parabens are a very effective way of keeping products preserved and safe to use so I have no problems with them. I do avoid anything with rose or rose oil because I am allergic. I do try avoid excessive alcohol in skincare but I don’t kill myself to avoid it.
16// Do you have a favorite place to shop for makeup?
No I like to shop everywhere Ulta, CVS, Sephora, online everywhere.
17// Do you like trying new skincare products of do you keep a certain routine?
I love trying new skincare products. I always want to try new things see how they work.
18// Favorite bath and body brand?
Fortune Cookie Soap Company!!!!!! Their stuff is in my empties all the time you know that if you follow me regularly.
19// If you could only buy from one brand, which brand would you choose?
Urban Decay, They vibe with me I like their color stories, they make my favorite eyeliner, my favorite setting spray, they have a primer I know I really like. So they have tried and true products in all my most important categories.
20// What brand do you think has the best packaging?
Makeup Revolution/I Heart Revolution always has such cute packaging that just makes me want to buy it all.
21// Which celebrity always has great makeup?
I am not really a celebrity follower so I really couldn’t tell you.
22// Do you belong to any online makeup communities?
Other than this blog and Instagram no.
23// Favorite Beauty Gurus?
Oh this is kinda hard because most of the beauty gurus I watch I watch them because I like them even though I would never do my makeup like them. But I will link them all below.
Youtubers:
Jessica Braun – Lifestyle & beauty, her content always feels fresh to me
Emily Noel – she just reviews so much and she does a lot of top five videos
Matilda – all her videos are flat lay style with just her hands, very cool
Taylor Wynn – she films a lot of foundation stuff, I learn a lot about it which is useful for doing makeup on others
Alexandria Ryan – she unboxes so much stuff and then uses it in a first impression she’s very fun and quirky
Beautbean – I want to recreate every look she does she’s all about color and grunge which is totally my style
Robert Welsh – pro makeup artist so educational and just all around amazing I am obsessed!
Just Buy the Makeup – Hailey does not bullshit and I love her for it she seems so real plus her Australian accent makes me happy lol
24// Do you like multifunctional products like lip and cheek stains?
No I feel like they never really work well for any purpose.
25// Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
No? I mean I make mistakes does that count?
26// Do you use makeup base/primer for the eyes?
Yes always, sometimes I use a white concealer but usually an eyeshadow primer.
27// How many hair products do you use on a typical day?
None. Sometimes I use dry shampoo or a hair oil at night but really no most days.
28// What do you apply first concealer or foundation?
Foundation.
29// Do you ever consider taking makeup classes?
I am currently in a makeup academy. I love it. Though Covid-19 has kinda thrown everything off here.
30// What do you love about makeup?
I just love playing with all the colors and getting to do a different look every time. Really getting to match my look to my personality. I feel like my look instantly tells people about me and because I created that I get to feel proud of it. And I like the no pressure aspect because the worst thing that happens is you wipe it off. Like its very low scale importance so it is relaxing. Plus it is just fun.
Woah that was a long one but it was really fun. I hope some other people do this too one what ever platform they are on. Stay safe stay inside stay occupied!
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