I’ll admit it: Despite hoarding beauty products, I could do better at actually using them. I’m guilty of quickly buying into a new buzzy release or blush hack that’s being sported all over TikTok, but this year, I need to hold back on purchasing and learn to put what I have to use. Although I’m happy with going barefaced on the regular, I do find myself staring at the products on my dresser each morning and have the itch to get creative with them. Luckily, WWW’s I Tried It month came around, so I considered that as a sign to push my personal boundaries.
Since studying runways are a part of my job description, I realized that often, a designer outfit stands out a bit more because of the accompanying makeup look. Chanel’s spring 2014 show, which featured chunky silver glitter on the waterline, still lives in my head after all these years. I’m already an avid lover of maximizing accessories, so why not treat makeup as one? Though these runway looks are usually done by professional artists, I gave myself some grace and kept it at my level.
Ahead, see the beauty looks I tried and which products I’ll continue incorporating on a regular basis.
