Anyone that knows me at the minute knows I am becoming increasingly (and somewhat worryingly) addicted to makeup. I am into trying so many different styles at the minute, it's something I just really enjoy playing and experimenting with. So seeing one of my best friends post her answers to the 30 Beauty Questions Tag I couldn't think of anything more appropriate for me to indulge into.
1. Do you remember your first makeup item? I have the worst memory so the odds of me remembering specifically what my first makeup was would be impossible. I'm going to say it was a bronzer or a mascara. I remember the bronzer being a like brush that you pushed up and when you shook it upside down the bronzing product magically appeared on the brush. Ahhh them were the days before contouring.
2. Describe your perfect mascara. Have you found one that fits your specifications? Mascara is my holy grail, for me it has to be one that cause me to have spider lashes. I am the biggest lover of Benefit's They're Real, I don't even care if it's £19.50 a shot, I cannot live without it.
3. What kind of coverage do you prefer from foundation? I am a full coverage girl, any day, any weather, any event, if I'm going for a makeup free look then I don't even use a BB or CC cream. I have always been
self-conscious about my skin and it's always been important to me to cover my acne scars and any spots.
4. Favourite high end brand? Nars all day, everyday babyyyyy! I see that counter in Selfridges and I'm like a fly to shite, I just cannot resist.
5. What cosmetic brand have you always wanted to try but still haven't? Oooh I'm torn between bareMinerals and Smashbox, both of which I am still yet to try even though I have read so many good reviews about them!
6. Favourite drugstore brand? NYX. I cannot get enough of NYX cosmetics, I am in absolute adoration of their entire brand. Granted there are many products I am yet to try, but I do rave about the products I have tried like their eyebrow pomade and the Lingerie lipgloss collection.
7. Do you wear fake eyelashes? Unless I want to glue my eyes together, then no. I tend to stay away from things that will only make me need anger management.
8. Is there any kind of makeup you can't leave the house without? I cannot leave the house without putting a bit of mascara on, it probably makes no difference to the people that see me but for me I feel lost without a coating of mascara.
9. What is your most cherished beauty product? My most cherished beauty product and I mean it's a case of "you can look but not touch" would be my Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow kit, it is honestly the most beautiful thing I have ever laid my eyes upon.
10. How often do you shop for makeup? Do you like to pick up an item here and there or get loads of goodies at once? Oh god, too often! I am forever pining over new makeup and I can never just buy one thing, it just never works that way.
11. Do you have a beauty budget or do you spend freely? I tend to spend quite freely (which my bank balance likes to cry about) but for something worth it like an Anastasia Beverly Hills glow kit, I found it was so easy to justify spending £40 on.
12. Do you utilise coupons, reward cards and sales when you shop for cosmetics? I try to and I'm always looking for offers, however, like many people those offers seem to happen when my bank balance is saying no and my BODYYYYYY, MY BODYYYY KEEPS TELLING ME YESSSSSSSSSS.
13. What type of products do you buy the most? Eyeshadows and lipglosses, the collection grows every time I blink at a makeup stand. (Highly recommend Morphe Brushes eyeshadow palettes, they are my absolute world)
14. Is there a brand that you absolutely cannot stand? I can't really say there is one, each to their own with makeup. It's all about finding what works for you.
15. Do you avoid certain ingredients in cosmetics like parabens or sulphate? I'm no scientist so for me to say I know what that means would be a lie, I think I am a big ignorant about all that stuff and it is something I should read more into.
16. Do you have a favourite place to shop for makeup? Online I love to browse on BeautyBay, in store I would say it's between Boots and Selfridges.
17. Do you like trying new skincare products or do you keep a certain routine? I tend to stick to what I know when it comes to skincare. I have such weird skin, so the simplest of products work best for me, some brands cause me an allergic reaction and I have to sit there with a red face for a good 2 hours.
18. Favourite bath and body brand? I don't think I really have one, I do like a Lush product as much as the next person but I wouldn't say it's something I always shop for.
19. If you could only buy from one brand, which brand would you choose? For starters if I could only ever buy from one brand ever again I think I'd cry at having to choose.
20. What brand do you think has the best packaging? Oooh I would probably have to say MAC, I'm a big fan of simplicity and who can deny how lush a load of MAC lipsticks look lined up.
21. Which celebrity always has great makeup? Khloe Kardashian, like not enough people appreciate Khloe's change. I know it's all down to a makeup artist but her makeup is lush!
22. Do you belong to any online makeup communities? I don't! I would love to establish myself as a MUA but for me it's just something I enjoy doing.
23. 5 favourite beauty gurus? Manny MUA, Nikki Tutorials, Huda Beauty, Shaaanxo and Jaclyn Hill! (Also, shoutout to Manny for liking my tweet, I had genuine tears)
24. Do you like multi functional products like lip and cheek stains? I can't say I've really used any to make this judgement. I do, however, love watching videos of people using matte glosses as eyeliners, so good to see how versatile these products can be!
25. Are you clumsy when putting on makeup? Never! It's the thing I spend the most time on in the morning, I will purposely choose my outfit for the next day just to save time and donate it to the time I spend doing my makeup.
26. Do you use makeup base/primer for the eyes? I do! I'm a lover of Urban Decay's eyeshadow primer, a little really does go a long way!
27. How many hair products do you use on a typical day? Zero, unless hair straighteners count??
28. What do you apply first, concealer or foundation? Foundation always, concealer next and then bake that shizzzzz!
29. Do you ever consider taking makeup classes? I really have, but at the minute I'm just sticking to watching makeup tutorials on youtube and then practicing when I'm bored before bed, call it a waste I call it dedication.
30. What do you love about makeup? I love how makeup can change my whole mood, complete my outfit. I'd rather have a good makeup day over a good hair day. It's something you can experiment with and think "damnnnn you done good". For me it's given me so much confidence, especially when I feel like my skin is getting me down. Anddddd, if ever you feel like some lil person is tryna make your life difficult and you feel like crying it's good to remember how much your makeup cost and that stops any tears.
All this talk is inspiring me to give an update on all my beauty products, so bare with and hopefully a post will follow soon! Thank you for reading :)
Gemma xxx
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