1. How old were you when you started wearing makeup?
I actually began wearing makeup last May, so I was 18 years old. Me and my late bloomer problems 2. How did you get into makeup?
Back in high school I was always in school plays and musicals, and the performers and on stage chorus had to be in heavy stage makeup so the lights wouldn't wash us out. Add in any special occasions and prom, and my mom and older sister could have been my personal makeup stylists. They were always pushing me to learn how to wear makeup, but I absolutely refused to learn how. I guess I was always afraid that if I started wearing makeup and covered up all my blemishes, imperfections and flaws, I would cover up who I really am on the inside. I was scared that I would start hiding behind my makeup; I was waiting for the time when I was 100% confident bare faced before I started wearing makeup. Last May-ish, that time came and I decided I was confident enough with my naked face, all my freckles and acne scars, to start wearing makeup. My sister took me shopping for the basics, and ever since I have been in love. What are some of your favorite brands?
3. How long have you been wearing makeup?
Since I've been wearing makeup less than a year I stick to drugstore products, with the one exception of my Naked palette that I recently purchased. That being said, Maybelline, L'Oreal and Wet 'n Wild are just a few of the many brands I use
4. What does makeup mean to you?
Makeup is expressing who you are; very similar to your individual fashion sense, but more personal. Makeup gives us the power to transform and become a different person, if only for a night. When a lady wears makeup, she has the ability to cover up her flaws or things that make her uncomfortable but she can also bring out those features that she wants to show off. I also think makeup is a fun hobby, or even a job for some people. I think anybody can enjoy makeup, and it's one of many things that connect us.
5. If you could only wear 4 products for the rest of your life what would they be?
This one is easy for me. Given all my options, I would choose foundation, eyeshadow, mascara and tinted lip balm. My foundation acts as a primer and concealer, so I would always have a concealed face. I love playing up my eyes, so eyeshadow is a must. Mascara defines the whole look and brings even more attention to my eyes, which are my favorite feature, and I have to have lip balm, especially in the winter.
6. What is your favorite thing about makeup?
My favorite thing about makeup is the fact that I can do anything with it. I can create hundreds of different looks, I think it's fun to use, plus I love to collect it.
7. What do you think about drugstore vs. high end makeup?
I think there are drugstore products with better quality than high end products and vice versa. However, it seems like people buy high end products just for the name. Like would someone actually buy the ridiculously expensive Benefit box blushes if they didn't have the name 'Benefit' on them?
8. Do you have one tip of advice you can give to a beginner?
Don't get caught up in the idea of makeup. Don't overwhelm yourself. I know when I first started wearing makeup I was also watching the beauty guru's on Youtube and they had so much makeup! Drawers and bins and baskets filled with different products, so that was really intimidating, but I learned to take it slow and not focus to much on it... At first.
9. What is one makeup trend you never understood?
Colored mascara. You can always count on Seventeen Magazine writing at least one article in the summer about 'Colorful lashes are hip!' and 'Want a burst of color? Try so and so's colored mascara!' Why wear colors on your lashes when they are supposed to be black?
10. What do you think about the beauty community?
I think the beauty community, both blogging and Youtube, is really fun. Apparently if you work for Youtube it's pretty competitive, but I think its nice to know that so many other people share the same hobbies as yourself.
Hope ya'll enjoyed the tag and I'll see ya next time!
SEB
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