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Pick one or the other for each of the questions below, and copy/paste your answers in the comments. Can’t wait to see your picks! Mine are listed below. ?
This or That: The Beauty Grab Bag Edition, Part II
- Chemical or physical sunscreen?
- Tweezer or lash curler?
- Lip tint or cheek tint?
- Mascara wand — curvy or straight?
- Neon bright liner or neon bright nails?
- A set of press-on nails or a salon gel mani?
- Bronzer — shimmer, matte or satin?
- Leave-in conditioner — essential or unnecessary?
- Eye gloss — yes or no?
Chemical or physical sunscreen?
Yes to both! But if I have to choose one…I’ll go with a physical sunscreen with a lovely tan tint.
Tweezer or lash curler?
At this point in time, my chin hairs are screaming “TWEEZERS, LADY!”
Lip tint or cheek tint?
Cheek tint, preferably something in a sheer, summery coral that’s easy to blend.
Mascara wand — curvy or straight?
Straight.
Neon bright liner or neon bright nails?
I’ll do the highlighter yellow nails, please.
A set of press-on nails or a salon gel mani?
I had a traumatic experience trying to remove a salon gel mani a few years ago, so press-ons it is! (Hey, they’ve come a long way since the ’80s, and some of them are actually really nice.)
Bronzer — shimmer, matte or satin?
Matte would be lovely, thank you so much.
Leave-in conditioner — essential or unnecessary?
SO ESSENTIAL!
Eye gloss — yes or no?
Sure, why not?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Happy Tuesday! ?
Chemical or physical sunscreen?
I haven’t any sunscreen that I like for the face to use daily but in this hypothetical I’d opt for physical. Chemical sunscreens make me a little wary.
Tweezer or lash curler?
I could live without a lash curler but tweezers are a must. Can’t pluck random hairs with a lash curler ?
Lip tint or cheek tint?
I’d go lip tint
Mascara wand — curvy or straight?
Straight
Neon bright liner or neon bright nails?
I can do neon green nails. As long as their shirt and shiny. Paired with neutral clothing and basic jewellery, I think it could look quite chic!
A set of press-on nails or a salon gel mani?
I never do either options but I’ll go with a salon gel mani.
Bronzer — shimmer, matte or satin?
I don’t wear bronzer but I’ll go with satin and then I can wear it in my crease.
Leave-in conditioner — essential or unnecessary?
Very unnecessary, my hair is never dry.
Eye gloss — yes or no?
Errr, no. I can achieve that look by wearing no primer. Oily eyelids are not a look I’m going for lol
Happy Tuesday!
Chemical or physical sunscreen? I like the idea of physical but can never get it to blend well (and it feels heavy), so I’m going with chemical.
Tweezer or lash curler? Tweezers!
Lip tint or cheek tint? Cheek tint.
Mascara wand — curvy or straight? Straight.
Neon bright liner or neon bright nails? You know this question makes me itchy. HAHA! Liner if it’s Donutella.
A set of press-on nails or a salon gel mani? Probably press-on, just to minimize the damage. But, really, neither. 🙂
Bronzer — shimmer, matte or satin? Matte.
Leave-in conditioner — essential or unnecessary? For me, unnecessary.
Eye gloss — yes or no? Not for me.
Chemical or physical sunscreen? I only use physical sunscreens.
Tweezer or lash curler? I only curl my lashes for special occasions, but OMG! those ch9n hairs! Give me those tweezers STAT
Lip tint or cheek tint?
Mascara wand — curvy or straight? I prefer a straight wand that isn’t outlandishly big.
Neon bright liner or neon bright nails? Perhaps the liner because I could place it strategically and blur it a bit.
A set of press-on nails or a salon gel mani? Press-ons.
Bronzer — shimmer, matte or satin? At my age, a subtle satin glow on the high points of the face is the most flattering. My current fave is Sisley’s Sun Glow gel-powder. It only comes in one shade and is best for light complexions. Since I don’t contour with bronzer, I don’t need anything matte. As for shimmery bronzers, they emphasize my skin texture. So, both those finishes are a no-go for me.
Leave-in conditioner — essential or unnecessary? Unnecessary. Because my hair is quite long, though, I do use a hair oil from about midway to the ends.
Eye gloss — yes or no? No, definitely no. It’s OK in editorials or on the catwalk, but it doesn’t work very well IRL.
Chemical or physical sunscreen? Both
Tweezer or lash curler? Tweezers- I like my pink tweezermans!
Lip tint or cheek tint? Lip tints! I have some from Japan & Korea- they’re the best!
Mascara wand — curvy or straight? Straight. I don’t think I’ve ever tried a curvy one!
Neon bright liner or neon bright nails? Liner.
A set of press-on nails or a salon gel mani? Salon gel mani. I usually leave it on until it comes off!
Bronzer — shimmer, matte or satin? Matte or satin. Shimmer makes me look oily.
Leave-in conditioner — essential or unnecessary? Depends. I used to use it, but now I’d rather do a mask.
Eye gloss — yes or no? No for me- they’re too sticky and it makes my lids look oily. Cool for photos though.
Chemical or physical sunscreen?
Physical for my face! Either or both on the body.
Tweezer or lash curler?
Tweezer! I don’t actually use a lash curler. And how do those chin hairs sprout up seemingly overnight?!
Lip tint or cheek tint?
Lip tint!
Mascara wand — curvy or straight?
Straight
Neon bright liner or neon bright nails?
Oooo probably nails but I’m into both.
A set of press-on nails or a salon gel mani?
Press-ons. The last time I got a salon gel manicure it came off in one piece the next day. Also, they always mangle my cuticles.
Bronzer — shimmer, matte or satin?
Satin
Leave-in conditioner — essential or unnecessary?
Essential!
Eye gloss — yes or no?
I’m sweaty on my eyes, so no.
Chemical or physical sunscreen? I can’t wear chemical sunscreen on my face any more due to rosacea, so physical for that. Otherwise, chemical.
Tweezer or lash curler? My chin hairs also demand tweezers.
Lip tint or cheek tint? I don’t use either.
Mascara wand — curvy or straight? Straight
Neon bright liner or neon bright nails? Both, but if I have to choose one, nails.
A set of press-on nails or a salon gel mani? Salon gel mani.
Bronzer — shimmer, matte or satin? Matte or satin. Shimmery ones just don’t work with my pale skin.
Leave-in conditioner — essential or unnecessary? Essential
Eye gloss — yes or no? No for me. It would feel gross and the creasing would be immediate and horrible on my oily, hooded eyes.
Chemical or physical sunscreen?
I think my Pacifica sunscreen is a mix of both chemical and physical. It’s the only thing I’m really not allergic to at this point so both??? (I’m allergic to so many sunscreens. Nyaaaa.)
Tweezer or lash curler?
Lash curler as I have terrible trichotillomania and I really need to throw my tweezer out.
Lip tint or cheek tint?
Cheek!
Mascara wand — curvy or straight?
STRAIGHT! My disabled hands cannot for their life figure out the meaning of curvy wands.
Neon bright liner or neon bright nails?
Liner, as anything on my hands chips in an hour.
A set of press-on nails or a salon gel mani?
Press on because salon nails and horses. Ha ha ha ha ha.
Bronzer — shimmer, matte or satin?
Matte, please, for love of god. I don’t wear bronzer much (if ever) but when I do I’d rather it look like it lives on my skin.
Leave-in conditioner — essential or unnecessary?
ESSENTIAL. To all the girls who don’t get super knotty hair when coming out of the shower, I envy you. Even my short hair demands a spritz or two of leave-in.
Eye gloss — yes or no?
No. It just feels slimy.
This or That: The Beauty Grab Bag Edition, Part II
Chemical or physical sunscreen? Physical only for me I have rosacea and the chemical ones sting and I react badly HahahHa trust me I’ve tried loads.
Tweezer or lash curler? Hmmm this one is hard to choose – lash curler for my tiny lashes. Why did my two brothers get the long lashes and beautiful nails by sister and I would have loved?!?
Lip tint or cheek tint? Lips anytime and thank you for bringing me back to MAC again Karen. It is soooo good for so much.
Mascara wand — curvy or straight? Straight. Curvy miss my little lashes or maybe I am using them wrong.
Neon bright liner or neon bright nails? Neither – I’m a scaredy-cat but maybe neon liner could be fun to try???
A set of press-on nails or a salon gel mani? Salon mani would be glorious!!!
Bronzer — shimmer, matte or satin? Shimmer but I might be getting too old for that soon ladies.
Leave-in conditioner — essential or unnecessary? Unnecessary for my thin hair but they leave the hair smelling So beautiful when I get some at a salon.
Eye gloss — yes or no? Not sure what eye gloss is so I will say no hahahaaha
Thank you for this fun Karen. This broke up my stressful day really well – you’re the best!!!
Chemical or physical sunscreen? I like both, if I have to choose, chemical.
Tweezer or lash curler? Tweezers, I can’t seem to use a lash curler to save my life.
Lip tint or cheek tint? Cheek. Sheer and glowy.
Mascara wand — curvy or straight? Straight.
Neon bright liner or neon bright nails? Nails! I love bright nails.
A set of press-on nails or a salon gel mani? I am horrifically allergic to gel manicures, I almost lost my nails to them a few years ago, so press on.
Bronzer — shimmer, matte or satin? Matte.
Leave-in conditioner — essential or unnecessary? Necessary!
Eye gloss — yes or no? Yes!
Chemical or physical sunscreen? Physical for sure since chemical triggers my rosacea.
Tweezer or lash curler? Lash curler.
Lip tint or cheek tint? Cheek tint. I look more alive with cheek tint.
Mascara wand — curvy or straight? Straight.
Neon bright liner or neon bright nails? Liner if I have to choose. Not a fan of neon anything.
A set of press-on nails or a salon gel mani? Neither hah!
Bronzer — shimmer, matte or satin? Matte for sure.
Leave-in conditioner — essential or unnecessary? Essential for my wavy hair.
Eye gloss — yes or no? Sure, I’ll give it a try.
Chemical or physical sunscreen?
Chemical, thank God in Mexico most new chemical filters are available and formulations are glorious.
Tweezer or lash curler?
Tweezer, I can live without curling my lashes.
Lip tint or cheek tint?
Cheek tint because I feel that most lip rings are way to drying.
Mascara wand — curvy or straight?
Straight.
Neon bright liner or neon bright nails?
Bright liner.
A set of press-on nails or a salon gel mani?
Please don’t make me choose, I got a gel manicure on April and it was a pain to remove.
Bronzer — shimmer, matte or satin?
Matte
Leave-in conditioner — essential or unnecessary?
For me it’s a grey area because I don’t do a lot to my hair but it benefits from things like leave-in conditioner.
Eye gloss — yes or no?
Yes, but I don’t know how it could work on my eye shape.
Chemical or physical sunscreen? My favorite sunscreen is a combo of physical and chemical.
Tweezer or lash curler? Tweezer. It’s a more versatile tool. And I just don’t bother curling my lashes. (When Dear Husband sees me using a lash curler he calls it the “prisoner of war torture device”. Lol)
Lip tint or cheek tint? Lip tint.
Mascara wand — curvy or straight? Either one as long as it’s not one of those rubbery, spiky things.
Neon bright liner or neon bright nails? Ooh, neon nails please. Neon pink, purple or a neon coral!
A set of press-on nails or a salon gel mani? The removal of a gel mani scares me, so press-on please.
Bronzer — shimmer, matte or satin? I don’t wear bronzer, but if I did, somewhere between matte and satin.
Leave-in conditioner — essential or unnecessary? Unnecessary
Eye gloss — yes or no? No
Chemical or physical sunscreen? Physical, then I know I put it on.
Tweezer or lash curler? OMG tweezers 4ever.
Lip tint or cheek tint? Cheek! Bronzey peach.
Mascara wand — curvy or straight? Sssstraight.
Neon bright liner or neon bright nails? Neon blue nails.
A set of press-on nails or a salon gel mani? Neon blue gel nails.
Bronzer — shimmer, matte or satin? Matte!
Leave-in conditioner — essential or unnecessary? Meh.
Eye gloss — yes or no? Nein.
Chemical or physical sunscreen? I prefer physical sunscreen.
Tweezer or lash curler? Probably tweezer
Lip tint or cheek tint? I use both for either.
Mascara wand — curvy or straight? Straight, but small.
Neon bright liner or neon bright nails? Neither
A set of press-on nails or a salon gel mani? I would go to a salon now, especially since I am fully vaccinated.
Bronzer — shimmer, matte or satin? Matte bronzer.
Leave-in conditioner — essential or unnecessary? I’ve never used it.
Eye gloss — yes or no? No on the eye gloss.
Good yo be back!
That should read ‘Good to be back”.