Welcome to BIC, @SoJulia ! Whether I use a brush or fingers really depends on the makeup item. Even if we’re just talking about undereye concealer, it depends on which concealer I use. My 2 favorite undereye concealers are Live Tinted Hueskin Concealer and NATASHA DENONA Hy-Glam Brightening & Hydrating Medium to Full Coverage Crease Proof Serum Concealer RP8, and I like to use a brush with both of ‘em. But if I use a cream stick concealer like Cle de Peau Concealer or Jouer Essential Concealer Pen, I rub the concealer on the back of my hand first to warm it up, and then finger-apply from my hand to my undereyes. And If I use a cream pot/pan product like NARS Light Reflecting™ Undereye Brightener or a custom mix from MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Face Essentials – Longwear Full Face Cream Palette, I usually start with a brush and then blend out with my fingers. The type of brush also matters to me. I like a couple specific shapes and sizes of brush for undereye concealing. I like to use the least amount of concealer necessary, and I don’t often apply it to my entire undereye area; I’m very strategic about placement. I don’t use beauty sponges on my face because, well, I just don’t like ‘em for various reasons. Once you’ve played around for a while with your concealer and different ways to apply it, you’ll find you like one way more than the others. It’s all very subjective, really.

Ooooh, but why double sided 😭

Things being evicted from the Shelves Of Shame in March 2025:BBW body cream in Twilight Woods: notes are lush berry, sparkling mandarin, soft mimosa, apricot nectar, and cypress wood. I thought I was going to love this. I thought I remembered everyone and their mother living this back in the day. But I don’t love it and I don’t think I’d repurchase, unless a fresh tube (not one that is 2.5 years old) smells better.Kora Organics Turmeric Brightening Pore Scrub + Exfoliating Mask: this doesn’t burn or dry out my skin, but it definitely turned me into a tomato every time I used it (no matter if that was for a short amount of time as a scrub cleanser or for 10 minutes as a wash-off mask). For $54, I don’t want to be a tomato that doesn’t get ~wow~ levels of exfoliation and pore clean-out. Would not repurchase.Method shampoo in Pure Peace: supposed to be volumizing, and this has been decanted into my transparent shampoo bottle for Crow Brain panning purposes. It’s barely been used because it’s a bit drying for my fine hair. This is probably going to the entire rest of the year for me to use up. I also don’t particularly care for the scent (notes are peony, rose, and quinoa protein).Method conditioner in Daily Zen: supposed to be the daily/normal line from Method, and this has also been fully decanted into my transparent conditioner bottle for Crow Brain panning purposes. That bottle also contains the remnants of my Method Simply Nourish conditioner, which is thicker and more moisturizing/coating. Happy to report I’m about halfway done with the transparent bottle, so that should take about 4-6 weeks to fully finish. Notes are cucumber, seaweed, and green tea—so fresh, slightly spa-like, and non-offensive for daily use.BBW body cream in Pastel Skies: notes are soft cloud berries, pink spun sugar, and coconut musk. If I could eat this, I’d be thrilled. It’s so so so good. It’s in the same family tree as Cotton Candy Clouds, which is another one of my tip-top favorite scents. Would happily repurchase, which means BBW will probably never bring this back again.Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask: this was a fantastic layering or last-step night moisturizer during the late fall and winter months for my dry, sensitive skin. It’s so plush and comforting. I’m holding off on repurchasing until the fall Sephora VIB sale because this is going to be too heavy for upcoming hot months, but I do happily recommend for others with dry skin, sensitive skin, or those looking for a really good sleeping mask or layering moisturizer.Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer: every decent Project Pan has that one product that, when finished, feels like the End Of An Era. Right now, this is that product for me. I’ve used this formula for like 10 years, but it’s not working quite the same as it used to on my 30s skin, it’s heckin expensive, and the SPF 15 is a bit weak compared to other options on the market that work better for me (looking at you, Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen). Also, my last bottle that I actually bought (normally I bought the big refill tubes) lasted for like 6 or 7 years before the pump mechanism gave out—this bottle’s pump mechanism gave out after about 1.5 years. I think it was a sign. I will always appreciate the mems, but have no plans to repurchase.CANDLESBBW/White Barn Raspberry Tangerine: notes are wild raspberries, fresh tangerine, and lemon zest. Lovely tart citrus scent; happily would repurchase.BBW Pink Peach Blossom: notes are peach nectar, magnolia petals, and sweet mandarin. Not a favorite, but nice enough. Probably would not repurchase.BBW/White Barn Peach Bellini: notes are succulent white peach, sparkling Prosecco, and sweet orange. Smelled like the alcoholic cocktail sister of Pink Peach Blossom, and I felt similarly about the experience.BBW/White Barn Pineapple Mango: notes are fresh pineapple juice, mango, and vine-ripened raspberry. I was less enthusiastic about this one compared to Raspberry Tangerine. Probably would not repurchase.   

@SportyGirly125 thank you dearly!! 🤗

Dr jart face masks are AMAZING. leave me with glass looking skin and theres a moisturizing one u may like!

Chanelllll 😩

@CookieGirl1 i’m not really looking for anything in particular, but thanks for the suggestion. i haven’t done a haul from cvs recently and i’m looking forward to it 🙂

@CorgiMommy No, I haven’t! I might take a look at that one too, thanks for the suggestion.

Wow, you look stunning, @allyoubeauty ! 🤩

It is very annoying, but I agree there shouldn't be an age restriction. Only because some kids are not being rude or disruptive. But, for testers they should have a present helping them and the same with what products they get because some are horrible for their skin. I'll link some popular products makeup and skincare that are appropriate for kids 9+.