I saw this cute post on someone's makeup blog, and thought it would be a fun one! Feel free to do so as well on your blog =) Here is My Makeup Story: ♥ How old were you when you started wearing makeup? ♥
About 13. Anything from raccoon eye liner, to blue hair mascara, to dark brown lipstick, to airbrushed flame nails I experimented with. The sheer thought of the above mentioned is enough to make my skin crawl. I think my parents would agree.
♥ How did you get into makeup? ♥
Both of my parents and many family members worked in the cosmetics industry (and now I do too!) so I was exposed to cosmetics and fragrances at a young age. I loved watching my mother put on pink lipstick at her vanity mirror. My dad would bring product home for me to look at and I was hypnotized by it.
♥ What are some of your favorite brands? ♥
I am a lover of so many brands, so it's hard to chose! I think each brand has their own identity and niche. Here are just some of my favorites - MAC, NARS, Estee Lauder, Clinique, Benefit, Smashbox, Bobbi Brown.
♥ What does make-up mean to you? ♥
Obsession. Creativity. Unique. Beauty. A better version of yourself.
♥ If you could only wear 4 products on your face what would they be? ♥
An oil-free foundation base, a good under eye concealer (like Bobbi Brown’s), liquid black liner and a killer mascara!
♥ What do you think about drugstore makeup vs high end makeup? ♥
Ugh I do hate this question but I will answer honestly. Most of the time, and I know there are a few exceptions, I feel that you get what you pay for when it comes to makeup. I find myself reaching for the same products, and they are mostly prestige/high-end makeup. I do believe that there are good mass market products out there, however in my experience I am usually disappointed by them.
♥ What is one tip of advice you can give to a beginner? ♥
Take good care of your skin at a young age. This includes washing your makeup off ALWAYS, and wearing some type of SPF in your moisturizer or foundation. If you have good skin, makeup application will be a lot easier and look better. I had acne when I was younger (and still get some break-outs from time to time, unfortunately) and it was a miserable feeling. Stay on top of it and it will pay off!
♥ What is one makeup trend you never understood? ♥
Overdone lip liner. Lip liner should define the lips in a natural way, not a “HEY THESE ARE MY LIPS, LOOK!” way. It’s just so gross.
♥ What do you think of the Beauty Community on Youtube/Blogger? ♥
I adore it. I haven’t been blogging as long as some others, but it is so rewarding and helpful. Most times before I buy something, I will look up reviews on blogs first. I trust other makeup addicts in that way and know they will give a product a thorough and honest review. Blogging gives me a creative outlet that is my own, and having readers connect with what you write is an amazing feeling!
♥ Who is your style icon? ♥