Hey Lovelies,
Saw this mini- makeup interview when i was looking through blogs and I thought I'd give it a go. :)
♥ How old were you when you started wearing makeup? ♥
From early on in life I'd always play about with makeup whether it be with play makeup or a bit of mascara. I gradually wore makeup, it started minimal and slowly increased. I'd say I started really wearing makeup seriously and knew what to do with it when I was around 13.
♥ How did you get into makeup? ♥
This is a strange one. As a child we all had our kiddy makeup, but I was fortunate enough that my mum took a course to learn about all things makeup and beauty wise when I was a little girl, about 4 or 5. I loved using(destroying) her makeup, even though she probably thought oh gosh! The real turning point I think, when I realized I loved makeup was my last school disco in primary school. Mum always put a bit of mascara on for me etc, but this year because I'd been watching her applying it, I did it myself.That was the first time I ever applied makeup seriously and I've not gone back since... my love for it just continued to grow.
♥ What are some of your favourite brands? ♥
I'm a go to kind of person, I know what I like and where I like it from. Some of the brands on this list I'll have one or two products from, but I love them and use them religiously, so I guess that makes them my favourite, right? I'm a self confessed Mac junkie, so that'd be a start. Other brands which make up my staple items are Lancome, Clinique, Dior, Chanel, Benefit,Bobbi Brown, YSL and NARS.
♥ What does make-up mean to you? ♥
Without sounding cheesy... it's an art form essentially, and for that I love it. Make up has the power to inspire, reflect and gives a platform for people to create and express themselves. I'd be lost without it really.
♥ If you could only wear 4 products on your face what would they be? ♥
Tinted moisturizer, liquid eyeliner, maybe cheating I'd go for a lip/cheek stain and mascara.
♥ What is your favourite thing about makeup? ♥
It's not a one size fits all thing. Makeup breaks any boundaries and goes from extreme to understated. You can do with as you wish.
♥ What do you think about drugstore makeup vs high end makeup? ♥
It’s focused on far too much. Granted we all want great products that work for us and sometimes these are easier to source within a high end company. But, I feel it's just sad that there's so much emphasis on having MAC or Chanel or other high end brands when there are more affordable options. It brainwashes people. The whole idea behind makeup is making a product work for you. This is lost. Essentially, it doesn't matter as long as it looks good on you. If a foundation is not your shade, then it won't look good even it is high end. I personally own a lot of high end makeup, but I'm not shy on trying and using drug store brands. I do wholeheartedly feel that there are good drugstore products that outshine some high end products, and the other way around. Some people need to realise that just because it's high end doesn't mean it's amazing.
♥ What is one tip of advice you can give to a beginner? ♥
Don't jump into purchases. Don't purchase things because you think it's MAC, it'll be good. Try things out and don't be afraid to ask. Ask about skin types, shades, coverage etc. There are a lot of people out there and especially on beauty counters who are more than happy to help and have lots of knowledge to share. On a side note, in terms of brushes I'd say buy cheap. This sounds absolutely ridiculous however, with cheaper brushes you'll learn what you want and what you truly need out of brush. This is invaluable when it comes to purchasing a really good quality brush. You'll have a better idea and starting block on what you want from that brush and they're great for practicing cleaning etc with because it's not as much of a risk than with a high end brush. I've know beginners to have high end brushes and because they're not cleaning correctly, they're eroding the glue away and the brushes are falling apart, which isn't great at all.
♥ What is one makeup trend you never understood? ♥
This is not an official trend, but I see it day to day and I'm sure we all do therefore it's an unknown trend within people. People who wear the wrong shade of foundation and end up with a face that is three shades darker than their neck. It honestly baffles me.
♥ What do you think of the Beauty Community on Youtube/Blogger? ♥
How can you fault it? If you do a bit of research you can save yourself money by not wasting on hyped products. They're great for people who want to learn about makeup. It's free and makes makeup more accessible, which is the best.
♥ Who is your style icon? ♥
I'm a bit of an eclectic one. I tend to dip in and out of icons so easily. I'd say I look to people like Audrey Hepburn, Sophia Loren, Florence Welch, Kate Bush, Blondie, everyone and anyone really. I also like the Parisian approach to makeup, I think it's beautiful.
I'd love to hear about yours.
Keep Smiling,
Peace, Love, Hugs,
Emilyx