Vicky Has Her Cake, And Wears It Too

Another one of our readers and my good pal, Vicky, took some time out from studying law to talk products.  As someone who mastered the liquid eyeliner application by 9th grade, Vicky is one of those people* that would go to the grocery store in eyeliner and mascara - at least. And no matter how great I thought my make-up looked when I went out for the night, Vicky would always look more put together. How does she do it?? We'll find out!

*She also hates the phrase "I'm one of those people that..."

What brand of products are you most loyal to year after year? Why?

Dove, I have used Dove products since I was a kid. My mom kind of brain washed me into thinking it is the best soap. Never questioned it. So now I even use the hair spray.

What haircare products do you swear by?   Aquage Beyond Shine 

What product are you curious about but haven't purchased yet? What's stopping you?

Fekkai hair products. Too expensive and most of the time I just buy the same Nexxus shampoo/conditioner at target.

What hand soap is on your sink?

Bath and Body Works foaming hand soap in country apple.

 

Which celebrities make-up style do you most admire and/or try to emulate?

Hmm, this is a tough one because I know it could go terribly wrong. I am going to go with J.Lo she inspired me to try bronzer for the first time. Perhaps also Jessica Alba. 

What beauty products are in your purse right now?

Approximately four different lip glosses. Including plumping lip gloss and chapstick. 

 

Would you ever consider Botox or other cosmetic surgery enhancers?

Maybe ask me again when I am 39. I have a fear of shots and surgery.

What perfume do you consider your signature scent?   Gucci Rush 2.  Big fan.

At Sephora, what kiosk do you go to first? Which one do you always avoid?

Well, I wander around until I see eyemakeup or lip plumper.  Bright colors and shiny stuff attract me too.

What's one make-up tip you find yourself using every day?

No matter how pretty you think you are everyone can use a little eyeliner. Also, do your makeup after you do your hair (so you don't sweat off your makeup because that is gross).

 

What make-up purchase do you most regret and why?

Lipstick. Pretty much every color I have ever bought has gone terribly wrong. I stick to gloss but every once and a while I think... well red lips could be fun? No. 

You are lured by the fruity oil scent drifting from your local Body Shop. Then after making a $12 purchase, the cashier says, "You get a shower gel for free!" - Which one do you pick?

Vanilla or coconut. Also food scents, for some reason I like smelling like a cupcake. 

 

What 5 products would you carry to a desert island? Not including sunscreen.

1. Mascara (black) If worse comes to worse you could always blend this for a smokey eye look perhaps? Like a makeup McGyver.

2. Concealer (for poor complexion days on the island)

3. Nexxus shampoo

4. Nexxus  Keraphix conditioner

5. Aquage beyond shine 

 

How many of your products are natural/organic? Is that a reason you purchase a product?

Probably none. Not really that important to me. I don't really believe products are truly "natural/organic." It is probably more of a marketing tool to mark the price up. I am sure chemicals go into all this stuff lets not kid ourselves. 

When your lips are severely chapped and/or cracked, what do you turn to?

Neutrogena lip therapy stuff. Or when in doubt lip smackers. 

What GAP perfume did you buy first?

Hmm, I have never bought a GAP perfume so I will have to update this later if I do?

Over-the-counter teeth whitening...yes or no?

Yay to whitening stuff. I drink a ton of coffee. So I bought the target brand whitening strips. I don't follow the instructions on the box. I only use them sporadically.

What was your favorite scent in middle school?

Oh this is a toughy. I switched between a bunch of Victoria's Secret/Bath and Body Works scents. I feel like there was 4 solid years of birthdays where 2/3rds of my gifts were body sprays. I feel like Plumeria was a biggy. 

Bonne Bell chapstick - which flavor is best?

This is like Sophie's Choice. Birthday flavored. Love smelling like desserts.