SKINCARE
How many times do you wash your face daily?
Twice. Once in the morning and once at night.
What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)
Combination, it has it's moments.
What is your current facial wash?
Bioderma for wiping off makeup and La Roche Posay physiological cleanser
Do you exfoliate?
Yup. Aside from using a muslin washcloth I like using lactic acid or aha exfoliators.
What brand do you use?
Currently have the Dermalogica one.
What moisturizer do you use?
La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo and Origins VitaZing during the day.
Do you have freckles?
Yes but not cute ones, just ones that look like dirt or a moustache that appear in summer. Trying to fade them with a vitamin c serum at the minute.
Do you use eye cream?
Uh huh, Origins GinZing. The only eye cream I've ever noticed made a difference to dark, sleepy eyes.
Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
After a horrid reaction to bare minerals foundation, my skin took a very long time to stop reacting to things. It was awful, all mirrors and pictures just made me miserable, wouldn't wish it on anyone.
Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
No.
MAKE-UP
What foundation do you use?
Whatever is pale enough. Often mineral foundation in winter, nothing comes paler. In summer I can just about get away with a small amount of 'normal pale' foundation. I like Vitalumiere Aqua and Bourjois' Healthy Mix Serum.
How about concealer?
The ubiquitous Collection Lasting Perfection one. Possibly the only makeup product ever that I've regularly repurchased. It's excellent, impressively pale and often bypasses the need for foundation. Love.
Do you know your undertone color?
Pretty neutral.
What do you think of fake eyelashes?
Only worn them a few times, they overpower my face. On other people, done right, they look lovely though.
Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?
Yeaaaah I don't do that.
What brand of mascara do you use?
Pretty attached to Benefit's They're Real. Buildable and not too clumpy, wearable everyday.
Sephora or MAC?
Never been in a Sephora I don't think, british... So MAC.
Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
No.
What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
I do like my brushes. Especially stippling face brush and angled brush for brows currently.
Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
Yes, Urban Decay Primer Potion.
For the face?
Not everyday, don't like feeling siliconey. When going out for the evening though, Smashbox, the original clear one.
What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
This summer, MAC Opalesse. It was a limited addition of the mineral ones. Very pretty white with a pinky shimmer. In winter I love Barry M Old Gold, perfect antiquey, smoky gold with a sparkle.
Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
Usually liquid, I prefer the pen type, less effort.
How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
I wear contact lenses, my eyes are used to being poked.
What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
I think they store better because they don't smash like the pan type.
Do you use mineral makeup?
For no effort days, especially in winter, yes. I like Alima and Lily Lolo.
What is your favorite lipstick?
MAC Mineralize in Lady At Play. Bright pink which dries my lips out less than any lipstick I own and for a bold colour fades impressively evenly and well
How about lipgloss?
Not a big fan.
What is your favorite blush to use?
Topshop creme blush in I think Head Over Heels for summer.
Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
Nope.
Do you like drugstore makeup?
Some of it.
Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)
Not often.
Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
No, YouTube and practice is enough to keep me looking respectable.
Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
Not particularly.
Name a makeup crime that you hate?
'Wacky' colourful eyeshadow.
Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
Ha, genuinely hadn't read this when writing my last answer. I can deal with coloured eyeliner but shadow looks pretty dated I think.
Which celebrity always has great make up?
Rooney Mara
If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?
Collection concealer
Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
Not happily.
Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
Definitely better with a little bit.
In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
I suppose MAC is the brand I have the most different things from. On the high street, Bourjois or Revlon.
What do you think of Makeup?
It gives you the power to look how you want to and be seen in a way you have chosen, it's an extension of your identity. I do however think it's sad when people hide behind it and use it to entirely mask themselves.
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