I like watching beauty videos on YouTube. I work wearing jogging
bottoms and tank tops, without a scrap of make-up on – save for some lip gloss
or lip butter, from The Body Shop, naturellement
– and yet I love watching so-called “beauty gurus” transform their faces into
works of art. I anxiously await their next product review, even if it starts
with the word ADVERTORIAL, i.e. I was paid a few hundred dollars/euros/pounds
to rave about this anti-acne cream that actually turns your forehead into a
moon crater. Tutorials, hauls, monthly favourites… they’re all in my bookmarks.
I’ve tried to think about WHY I love this beauty stuff. Maybe
it has something to do with my work situation. At uni, I thought I’d become one
of those classy ladies wearing fancy suits and driving an Audi. To say things turned
out differently is an understatement. Manicures? I’ve had one in my entire
life. Trips to the beautician? Nope, never. Hairdresser? Three times a year, at
most. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t look like a hermit, although I sometimes feel
like one. But I’m not the epitome of classiness either.
Nevertheless, I’ve always loved make-up, hair products and
the like. Unfortunately, I rarely have the opportunity to show off my skills in
that department. So I’ve resorted to keeping a pocket mirror on my desk, along
with lip gloss, mascara, eye shadow, concealer... The list goes on and on. Beauty
gurus inspire me to buy fancy creams and potions that I never use. Yes, I fall
for marketing ploys. When mascara costs € 9.99, that’s
€ 9 for me. I really believe there is a significant difference between lip balm and lip butter. And yes, primers really do smoothen my skin.
€ 9 for me. I really believe there is a significant difference between lip balm and lip butter. And yes, primers really do smoothen my skin.
When I feel like my day couldn’t get any worse, I attempt to
recreate celebrity looks – that often ends in disaster… and a desk covered with
make-up remover pads, cotton buds and wipes. All while trying to focus on the
latest L’Oréal press release. And if my boss ever catches me doing my make-up
during working hours, I have an excuse: you
gotta practice what you preach. Samples are always welcome!
We all have our little
quirks. What are yours?
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| Oops, I forgot my moisturiser! |
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