My Makeup Story

The "My Makeup Story" tag is popular amongst YouTube videos from beauty 'gurus', I thought it would be fun to share on my blog. I always love to share my makeup experience with friends because everyones is different and I always find I am the youngest to have experience in the use of makeup!

1. How old were you when you started wearing makeup? 

When I first tried makeup I was in grade five, around 9 or 10 years old. This literally consisted of eyeshadow and lip gloss. As soon as I entered high school, I experimented with eyeliner and mascara; I think the more aware I became of my appearance as I got older, I was able to try more out. 

2. How did you get into makeup?

I always talked to my mom about the concept of makeup and she was very open to the idea of me trying it out. I had three older sisters and I think she knew I was going to bring it up one way or another BUT she never had a problem! 

3. What are some of your favorite brands?

For mascara, I am a devoted Maybelline fan. I have tried only L'oreal, Cover Girl, and Lancome and Maybelline reigns the highest. I try to not spend too much money on mascara because I feel they are universal in the sense of purpose, and formula. With that being said, I am a large Lancome fan of their foundation, and concealers. I admire basically all of their products. Urban Decay is fantastic for eyeshadow and eyeliner selection, and MAC, I use for blushes and their collections. 

4. What does makeup mean to you?

Makeup means a lot to me. It represents a freedom to be able to try colours, and products you like. There are no rules, with the exception of the basic fundamentals of applying makeup. 

5. If you could only wear 4 products on your face what would they be?

Mascara, Anastasia eyebrow pencil, MAC lipstick, and MAC highlighter.

6. What is your favorite thing about makeup? 

Being able to try different looks. If I don't feel like wearing too much makeup, I can limit myself to only certain products; but if I am going out then I can achieve a dramatic look by adding onto what I already have and more. 

7. What do you think about drugstore makeup vs. high end makeup? 

Drugstore makeup I find is good for beginners because it is generally cheap. I am only experienced in buying drugstore mascara because I feel you should spend a little more when it comes to foundation and concealer. I think especially in the makeup industry, you get what you pay for. An extra $10 on a foundation can be a difference in formula, shade selection, and amount of product. 

8. What is one tip of advice you can give a beginner?

Start out slow and practice. I remember it took me weeks before I was able to "successfully" apply eyeliner in a way I liked and suited me. In addition, it is important to experiment! Find out what colours look best on you, and go from there. 

9. What is one makeup trend you never understood? 

A makeup trend I never understood was the crazed bronze look. Girls would pile their face up with orange under-toned bronzer literally in the contours of their face, as a blush, and on their forehead (think Jersey Shore, but before the show aired). SO not cute and I'm glad that trend is over. 

What do you think about the beauty community on Youtube?
The beauty community on YouTube is tough. I pay large respect to the girls who stuck it out, and continue to make videos for their channel regardless of the comments and feedback they receive. I am not on YouTube but it's not to say I may sometime join the 'community' of girls. I hear from 'gurus' on YouTube stating the personal community on YouTube i.e. the girls who own popular YouTube beauty channels are very catty and like to gossip - not sure if this is true but it is safe to say it might be. I don't feel it's fair to also narrow communities on YouTube because there are hundreds of other genres of channels on YouTube who also exhibit hate and animosity from their viewers, too.