SKINCAREHow many times do you wash your face daily?Twice, once in the morning with Noxema cold cream and once at night with Josie Maran's Argon Cleansing Oil.
What skin type do you have? (Dry, oily, combo, etc.)Dry/normal/sensitive.
What is your current facial wash?I've been using Noxema cold cream for years (my 50 year old mom claims it's her secret to still looking like she's 30), but I got a sample of Josie Maran's Argon Cleansing Oil as part of my 500-point perk at Sephora, and I really liked it so I purchased a full-size bottle and now I use it as my night cleanser to break up any residual makeup on my face.
Do you exfoliate?I love scrubs, but they're always expensive and I haven't found one I really love, so no, I don't exfoliate my skin very often, although I do exfoliate my lips with Fresh Sugar Lip Scrub. It's $22 USD for a 0.6oz tub, which is pretty expensive, but 1) I think I wanted a pick-me-up the day I bought it 2) It's lasted me for a surprising long time. I think since winter but I don't have too much left.
What brand do you use?The 3 brands I remember trying are Fresh, St. Ives, and Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy. Of the 3, I think I liked Bath & Body Works best (the aromatherapy line in Jasmine Vanilla) but like I said, I haven't found a scrub that I really like.
What moisturizer do you use?For a long time, I just used Olay Moisturizing Lotion Sensitive Skin with SPF 15, which I still like very much, but now I use a few more and I love them all: Caudalie Sorbet-Creme, Josie Maran Argon Oil, and Befine Night Cream (from my August 2011 Birchbox).
Do you have freckles?Yes.
Do you use eye cream?I own a couple but I haven't been using them lately. Sometimes I think it's just better to touch your eye area less than you have to.
Do you or did you have acne prone skin?Luckily, never.
Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?Nope.
MAKEUPWhat foundation do you use?I don't use foundation at all.
How about concealer?Make Up For Ever Lift Concealer in 3 for my light, asian skin.
Do you know your undertone color?I have no idea. I know all the tests to check (white paper next to your skin, checking if your veins look green or blue, seeing if gold or silver looks better on you), but I just cannot tell what undertone I have. I'm Chinese, so I'm guessing yellow but I'm not sure if I look very yellow at all, seeing how light-skinned I am.
What do you think of fake eyelashes?They are fine but I can't for the life of me, get them to work on me.
Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?Yes, but I don't do it.
What brand of mascara do you use?My favorites are Maybelline The Cossosal and CoverGirl Last Blast Volume, which is what I've been using on a regular basis.
Sephora or MAC?Hands down Sephora.
Do you have a MAC Pro-card?No.
What makeup tools do you use in make up application?Just brushes, q-tips, and my fingers.
Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?Yes. Usually I use Urban Decay Primer Potion but lately I've been reaching for my LORAC Behind the Scenes Eye Primer which came with my LORAC Close Up kit.
For the face?No because I never wear face makeup.
What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?Probably Urban Decay Sin is my number 1 favorite.
Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?I prefer liquid because pencil never stays on for me, but I hardly wear eyeliner to begin with. If I do, it's my Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner.
How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?I don't use eyeliner pencil.
What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?I think there is a good selection out but I don't own any because they're a little messy. I prefer pressed shadows.
Do you use mineral makeup?I have one MAC Mineralize Skinfinish but I hardly use it.
What is your favorite lipstick?Dior Addict Lipstick in Model. <3
How about lipgloss?NARS lipgloss in Risky Business. <3
What is your favorite blush to use?I never wear blush but I love my Clinique Fresh Bloom powder in Peony. It's really pretty but I blush fairly easily and I don't wear foundation so I just don't want to add to my natural redness.
Do you buy your makeup on ebay?No, I don't really trust ebay and I hate paying extra for shipping...
Do you like drugstore makeup?Yes, but I usually only buy mascaras, lip balms, and nail polishes. Everything else, I like to get at Sephora.
Do you go to CCO's (Cosmetic Company Outlets)?No, I'm not sure where any are.
Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?I wish I could but they are so expensive.
Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?Sometimes. I've dropped my mascara wands before and I tend to get mascara on my lids.
Name a makeup crime that you hate?Too much face makeup. It's just weird when someone's face is totally matte with blush and bronzer and cakey concealer.
Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick, eyeshadow) or neutral ones?I like color but I hardly wear it. Neutral colors just suit me better.
Which celebrity always has great make up?Hmm, Katie Holmes always looks fresh. And I guess Olivia Wilde, too?
If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item, what would you use? Well, a few times a week, I leave my house with just my eyebrows filled in, but that's kind of a must for me! Excluding eyebrow pencil, I would go with mascara.
Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?Yes, I do so often. I like my natural face.
Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?See above.
In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?I think Dior is always very high quality and comes out with really great colors.
What do you think of makeup?
I love it, of course! I think it's a great way to have fun expressing yourself and at the same time, to enhance your natural beauty.
