this year i tracked my makeup use to see what i reached for the most! uses were counted as times a product was used in a look; reapplications did not count.
here are my top-used winners in every category with mini reviews~
**BASE** 🥇 **clio ; new founwear cushion ; lingerie**
flawless complexion with a subtle natural radiance that lasts elegantly all day. i’ve bought 4 refills… [ 4.5 / 5 ]
a blurring filter in a compact, always gets compliments for doll skin. it mattifies, but does not have much oil control – it is a finishing rather than setting powder imo. [ 4.5 / 5 ]
**SETTING POWDER** 🥇 **flower knows ; swan ballet music box powder ; pearl snowflake**
swan princess aesthetic~ the mesh gives the softest application of powder that sets & mattifies well without being powdery or dry. [ 4.5 / 5 ]
tanghulu glass skin in a stick. clear lacquer with no pigment particles at all; i also love mixing it with blush for glossy cream blush. i recommend warming it on your fingertips before applying. [ 4.5 / 5 ]
the p e r f e c t shadowy cool grey-brown contour for muted cool fair skin. pigmented and blendable. point knocked off as i personally prefer powders. [ 4 / 5 ]
the p e r f e c t all-in-one shading palette for muted cool fair skin, full stop. it has a shimmer highlight, matte highlight, face contour, and nose contour. smooth, blendable, buildable. i use the nose contour every single time i wear makeup. considering contour is so prominent in both chinese and douyin trends, it makes sense china makes the best contours., [ 5 / 5 ]
sheer neutral-cool pastel and candy pinks, perfect for subtle dainty looks, with a mediocre formula. i use the light shades often as base blush, which is why it is my top-used even though it isn’t my fav. [ 3.5 / 5 ]
my holy grails for years. beautiful foolproof formulas, no notes. grapefruit jelly is the perfect neutral faerie candy pink, peach choux wafer is a sweet dainty peach pink. [ 5 / 5 ]
**LIPS**
🥇 **rom&nd ; blur fudge tint ; cooling up**
my perfect soft smooth blurry delicate neutral-cool pink nude – it never runs blue, orange, beige, dry, or too much. love this as blush too. [ 5 / 5 ]
🥈 **rom&nd ; melting balm ; veiled rose**
a beautiful juicy muted mlbb rose with grey undertones that goes with everything. its thicker formula adheres well and lasts long for a balm while giving a voluptuous finish. i also love this as dewy blush. [ 4 / 5 ]
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this year i tracked my makeup use to see what i reached for the most! uses were counted as times a product was used in a look; reapplications did not count.
here are my top-used winners in every category with mini reviews~
**BASE** 🥇 **clio ; new founwear cushion ; lingerie**
flawless complexion with a subtle natural radiance that lasts elegantly all day. i’ve bought 4 refills… [ 4.5 / 5 ]
**FINISHING POWDER** 🥇**canmake ; marshmallow powder ; light ochre**
a blurring filter in a compact, always gets compliments for doll skin. it mattifies, but does not have much oil control – it is a finishing rather than setting powder imo. [ 4.5 / 5 ]
**SETTING POWDER** 🥇 **flower knows ; swan ballet music box powder ; pearl snowflake**
swan princess aesthetic~ the mesh gives the softest application of powder that sets & mattifies well without being powdery or dry. [ 4.5 / 5 ]
**HIGHLIGHTER** 🥇 **hince ; radiance balm ; clear**
tanghulu glass skin in a stick. clear lacquer with no pigment particles at all; i also love mixing it with blush for glossy cream blush. i recommend warming it on your fingertips before applying. [ 4.5 / 5 ]
**CONTOUR** 🥇 **flower knows ; strawberry cupid liquid contour ; cold brew**
the p e r f e c t shadowy cool grey-brown contour for muted cool fair skin. pigmented and blendable. point knocked off as i personally prefer powders. [ 4 / 5 ]
**SHADING PALETTE** 🥇 **flower knows ; butterfly cloud collar shading palette ; moon shadow**
the p e r f e c t all-in-one shading palette for muted cool fair skin, full stop. it has a shimmer highlight, matte highlight, face contour, and nose contour. smooth, blendable, buildable. i use the nose contour every single time i wear makeup. considering contour is so prominent in both chinese and douyin trends, it makes sense china makes the best contours., [ 5 / 5 ]
**BLUSH**
🥇 **dasique ; blush palette ; strawberry smoothie**
sheer neutral-cool pastel and candy pinks, perfect for subtle dainty looks, with a mediocre formula. i use the light shades often as base blush, which is why it is my top-used even though it isn’t my fav. [ 3.5 / 5 ]
🥈 **etude ; cookie blush ; peach choux wafer & grapefruit jelly** [ tied ]
my holy grails for years. beautiful foolproof formulas, no notes. grapefruit jelly is the perfect neutral faerie candy pink, peach choux wafer is a sweet dainty peach pink. [ 5 / 5 ]
**LIPS**
🥇 **rom&nd ; blur fudge tint ; cooling up**
my perfect soft smooth blurry delicate neutral-cool pink nude – it never runs blue, orange, beige, dry, or too much. love this as blush too. [ 5 / 5 ]
🥈 **rom&nd ; melting balm ; veiled rose**
a beautiful juicy muted mlbb rose with grey undertones that goes with everything. its thicker formula adheres well and lasts long for a balm while giving a voluptuous finish. i also love this as dewy blush. [ 4 / 5 ]
🥉 **flower knows ; strawberry cupid lip cake ; pineberry**
a slightly brighter version of cooling up with subtle white base. adorable princess pink! i love the formula and packaging. [ 5 / 5 ]