Beauty Tag: Get to know me better... 40 questions

SKINCARE

-How many times do you wash your face daily?
Twice daily. And I use my Clarisonic at nighttime only.

-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)
I have oily-combination skin.

-What is your current facial wash?
Neutrogena Oil-free grapefruit cleanser for day and Philosophy's Purity Cleanser for night

-Do you exfoliate?
Yes, 2x a week with Lush's Dark Angel

-What brand do you use?
Lush's dark angel and if I run out it'll be the St. Ives apricot scrub

-What moisturizer do you use?
Body Shop's Mattifying day cream or Clinique's Moisturizing gel

-Do you have freckles?
nope.

-Do you use eye cream?
No, But I really should start using

-Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
Yes I did all throughout high school and the first two years of college and it slowly went away with more care and effort put on skincare.

-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
Yes, for 2 months. During my freshman year of college acne on my forehead got out of control and decided to try it. And it worked!

MAKE-UP
-What foundation do you use?
MUFE, NARS or Laura Mercier. I use them all and all for different occasions

-How about concealer?
Amazing Cosmetics or MAC

-Do you know your undertone color?
Very golden undertones, yellowish..

-What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I love them only for special occasions... they can be a bother if you don't wear them often

-Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?
Yes- But I don't necessarily follow that rule. I see by how the product feels (texture, moisture.. etc)

-What brand of mascara do you use?
MUFE and Rimmel are my favorites

-Sephora or MAC?
I can't decide!!! If I had a gun to my face... I still wouldn't decide.

-Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
Nope I'm not really a Pro... just a girl sharing her thoughts and ideas on things.

-What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
Fingers, Sponges and Brushes!

-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
Yes, Urban Decay Primer Potion

-For the face?
Victoria's Secret Pro Primer

-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
Satin Taupe or Espresso by MAC. I know that it is always a favorite but if you've tried it before.. u know why...

-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
Definitely liquid eyeliner! Favorite is L'oreal lineur Intense

-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
Hardly ever, I used to when I first started with make-up in my early teens

-What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
i like them only if u have a lot of time to get ready

-Do you use mineral makeup?
Yes in the summer months. In HOT summer months in FL, mineral make-up is definitely the way to go

-What is your favorite lipstick?
L'oreal's Fairest Nude

-How about lipgloss?
NYX Beige

-What is your favorite blush to use?
MAC lilicent topped with NARS orgasm

-Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
Nope. never

-Do you like drugstore makeup?
Yes! Not all but there are a lot of good things from drugstore make-up such as lipsticks, mascaras, eyeshadows. I've never been a fan of drugstore foundation though.

-Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)
Yes, there are 3 by where i live and sometimes you can find really good finds... but it's really rare

-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
I would but it would go against my college degree. LOL. Vanity is a hobby, not a lifestyle to me. And my Science degree would be sad if I took beauty classes. Mainly because I've put so much effort into my science degree that I don't want it to feel neglected if I looked into doing something else (That's what I think at least... no?)

-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
usually no

-Name a makeup crime that you hate?
NOT BLENDING, NOT PLACING FOUNDATION ON YOUR NECK AND ULTRA RACCOON EYES

-Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
Neutral is my first pick but currently I am loving Fuchsia lips!

-Which celebrity always has great make up?
I think everyone agrees with me on this but definitely the Kardashians.

-If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?
Blush. makes anyone look awake!

-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
Yes I do it a lot. I usually on wear full on make-up twice a week.

-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
Yeah I think so. Or at least I'd like to think so

-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
NARS... but everything is so damn expensive

-What do you think of Makeup?
It's FUN. I mean shopping for it is fun! Playing with colors and your face reminds you of being that little girl plays with your mom's make-up! I know I don't need it, but it's so much fun to me to be able to express art on my face. Make-up simply accentuates what you have and accents your beauty

Hope that wasn't too long to read!