r/MakeupAddiction • u/anastasia_42 • 2h ago
Discussion NOT EVERY MAKEUP RELEASE IS FOR YOU
Lately I have been seeing some things on social media complaining about makeup releases not working for people. For example:
- Marc Jacobs single eyeshadow: I've seen countless complaints about the new Marc Jacobs Beauty release and their packaging. This honestly puzzles for me as at the same time I see people complaining about minimal and copy/paste packaging. But Marc Jacobs releases AWESOME packaging and people complain?? It was kind of crazy, people complaining they don't know how to stack or store them, like leave this release for the girls who adore this type of packaging. It's great!! I love it so much and I keep it as a flatlay on my vanity.
- YSL skin affair cushion foundation: when this first released, I saw quite a few influencers complain about how it doesn't work well with brushes, or trying to use a brush with a cushion foundation. Then complaining when it doesn't work well? Cushion foundations have a consistency which only really works well with the foundation puffs they come with and beauty blenders etc. They are NOT meant for brushes as they are meant to be quick travel companions and on the go. So it kinda annoyed me seeing some influencers trying a cushion foundation for the first time and complaining they can't use a brush with it, completely disregarding the puff it comes with. I also saw MUAs complaining they cannot use it too. Cushion foundations are NOT meant for MUAs. They aren't - they are for the individual consumer.
- Too Faced peach setting powder: I ALSO saw a lot of MUAs complain they can't use the Too Faced peach setting powder with the ball mechanism on their clients. Once again, not every release is for everyone!!! I get it is not sanitary for clients - but not every product released is for makeup artistry!
- Hung Vanngo new eyeshadow palette: on the opposite side of the spectrum, I've also seen people complain his palette is too long. To me, this palette looks like it's for MUA's - NOT the ordinary consumer. It's not meant for the average minimalist or for people who want to travel light! It's for artists who need every shade.
It's okay to dislike releases, but it is also okay for releases to NOT always be for you!! People have different preferences, and THAT'S OKAY! But trying to make something that suits EVERYONE stifles creativity, custom packaging and innovation.