[…] post, I’m jumping on the ‘bad & boring beauty tag’ which I saw on The Newbury Girl blog. This tag is something a bit different and moves away from the constant praise of makeup products […]
The Bad & the Boring Beauty Tag January 28, 2020
Sometimes it feels like there are a lot of opinions left unsaid in the beauty community. In my answers to the Bad & the Boring Beauty Tag, I’m getting real.
The Bad & the Boring Beauty Tag
The Bad & The Boring Tag was created by Swedish YouTuber, Lisa Lobotomy. However, I discovered this tag when I saw my fave, the color queen herself, Angelica Nyqvist, do this tag on her channel.
Please keep reading for my thoughts on beauty’s worst and most boring brands, trends, and products.
I love my brow routine, even though it is “boring”
The Bad & the Boring Beauty Tag Questions
1 | A foundation finish you don’t like?
As an oily-skinned girl, I don’t enjoy foundations dewy finishes Even though dewy skin looks beautiful when first applied, foundations with this finish don’t last on my skin. Click here to read my thoughts on the L’Oreal True Match Foundation or take a peek at my Foundation ranking.
2 | The worst mascara you have ever tried?
Most mascaras work on my lashes because they’re long and black. Therefore, I don’t recall many horrendous mascaras. The only mascara that comes to mind was a terrible one from Rimmel.
However, I will say that I do not enjoy waterproof mascara. They are a pain to remove. Check out the the mascaras in my huge collection.
3 | One thing you tried once and then thrown away?
The Wet ‘n Wild Color Kohl Liner in Calling Your Buff was so stiff and painful that I tossed this after one time. It genuinely hurt my eye trying to use this liner. For more on products that I didn’t enjoy check out my mid-year declutter or my Worst of 2018 Roundup.
4 | The most boring eyeshadow palette you own?
Charlotte Tilbury’s The Dolce Vita Palette is probably one of the most boring “palettes” I own. This little quad doesn’t produce a wide variety of looks since each shade is a mid-tone brown, copper, or bronze.
5 | A makeup trend you think is boring and want to go away?
I’m tired of seeing creators on Instagram and YouTube doing challenges and applying their makeup with random household objects… from forks to shoes to silicone inserts. I want to see makeup artistry again.
6 | The worst liquid lipstick you have tried?
I genuinely do not understand how Kat Von D’s Everlasting Liquid Lipstick reached cult classic status. It is the driest, most uncomfortable formula I have ever tried. My lips looked like dry raisins using this formula. Check out my thoughts on my Persona Cosmetics Season One Liquid Lipsticks or read my Liquid Lipstick ranking to learn about the formulas I love.
7 | What color do you think is the most boring one?
Gray is the most boring color to wear on the lids. The wrong shade of gray can make me look like the walking dead. That being said, I still wear gray clothing and eyeshadow all the time.
8 | What brand do you think is coming out with the most boring things?
Nothing that Morphe releases ever appeals to me.
9 | Which step in your makeup routine is the most boring one?
My brow routine is easily the most boring step in my routine. I pretty much rock the same brow look every day. Also, I try to use up my brow products before trying something new. As a result, there is very little variation in what I use on a day-to-day basis.
10 | If you had to choose between: – A good base and a bad eye look or – A bad base and good eye look which one would you chose?
I would much rather rock a good base with a bad eye look. I remain self-conscious about my skin. Plus, even, radiant skin can easily outshine a bad eye look.
My Nominations
This tag is open to anyone who wants to take part in this quick little beauty post. If you enjoyed my answers to the bad & the boring beauty tag, check out my answers to the Boujee Beauty Guru Tag.
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How would you answer the questions in the Bad & the Boring Beauty Tag? What is a makeup trend or brand that you find boring? Please let me know in the comments below.
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AlexandriaKayWrites says
January 28, 2020 at 6:47 amLove this tag, it’s so different than others! I agree with the influencers doing stupid makeup challenge videos, I HATE it. It’s so irritating. I might have to give this a go!
Alex xx
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The Newbury Girl says
February 7, 2020 at 8:53 pmlol I’m so glad I’m not the only one who gets annoyed…. like why do those vids get so many views!? Who is watching them???
jennifertarheelreader says
January 28, 2020 at 7:02 amThis was fun, LP! I can’t wear dewy foundations either and my brows always look the same!
Boss Babe Chronicles says
January 28, 2020 at 8:47 amThis is such a cool tag! I really enjoyed your answers but for my skin tone, greys and cooler tones look really good!
bekkibee22 says
January 28, 2020 at 9:34 amfab I will being doing one this week, these are great I also love a good tag post, so any others please let me know I will join in x
entirelybeauty says
January 28, 2020 at 10:36 amloved this tag & your answers. I’m going to give this a go, thanks for sharing 🤗
The Newbury Girl says
February 7, 2020 at 5:20 pmI hope you have fun doing this tag!!
entirelybeauty says
February 10, 2020 at 3:44 amI did, thanks
sarahsarsby says
January 29, 2020 at 3:30 pmThis was a really cool tag that I’m going to be self-nominating so that I can participate too.
Lol completely agree with you on the makeup trend point. I sometimes feel that beauty YouTubers focus on being creative and fun rather than just creating some great makeup looks and sharing helpful tips and advice. It doesn’t need to be crazy all the time, you know?
My brow routine is pretty much always the same but I honestly couldn’t be without it. I feel like brows really change your entire face/makeup look!
The Newbury Girl says
February 7, 2020 at 5:20 pmI agree with you completely about brows – I feel almost naked when I don’t sculpt them a little bit!!
Castles and Hurricanes says
January 30, 2020 at 1:44 amOh wow, it’s actually a thing for beauty YouTubers/Instagrammers to apply make-up with random objects? I’m glad I haven’t come across that. I actually haven’t tried most of the products/brands you mentioned in this post, so they must really be boring haha. My opinion really only differs on dewy foundation, but that makes sense because I have dry skin.
The Newbury Girl says
February 7, 2020 at 5:17 pmomg yes —- people were using forks, and silicone bra inserts, tiny hands, etc. etc.
Simone | Beautymone says
January 30, 2020 at 9:01 amI loved reading this tag!
Totally agree with you on the Youtubers challenges, I don’t like most of them since I’m here for artistry and not to see if you can apply makeup with a shoe lmao!
I have been thinking about a brand or product which I think is boring… I think I’m going for TF since all of their products feel the same? Especially eyeshadow palettes.
The Newbury Girl says
February 7, 2020 at 5:15 pmOMG legit started chuckling as I pictured someone doing their makeup with a shoe hahaha
ooo yes that’s a good one, too! I don’t own any shadows from them… i do still LOVE the sculpting concealer tho!!
Cordelia. says
February 5, 2020 at 2:26 pmTrue that with waterproof mascara, and it’s just a bad idea to wear it everyday because all that rubbing and tugging is going to give you so many wrinkles! KVD’s liquid lip is my first liquid lip and I really like them! But there are better formula’s out there for sure! This was really interesting to read! I’m so used to reading or watching only favourites (probably cuz most people are chasing sponsorship) that this was actually so refreshing to read!
The Newbury Girl says
February 7, 2020 at 4:52 pmI’m really glad you enjoyed this – sharing negative opinions online is always scary because what doesn’t work for me may work for someone else (or vice versa)!
Cordelia. says
February 8, 2020 at 6:24 amMmm, but i think you should think of it as balancing out all the positive reviews so people can have an adequate pool of information to judge! So I appreciate that!
PoojaG says
February 5, 2020 at 6:38 pmThis is such a fun tag although I can’t believe you don’t like Kat Von D’s everlasting lipsticks I love them but yes they can be dry so I usually wear a lip balm underneath. The main thing for me is that it lasts all day.
The Newbury Girl says
February 7, 2020 at 1:21 pmTotally fair – they really do last on the lips, but my lips are so prone to being dry sadly. I’m really excited to be able to purchase from the brand again.
Nicole says
February 10, 2020 at 4:43 pmI really liked this tag and might have to do this one as well, this girl also loves a good tag. I still don’t understand the point of baking, I have tried it and it’s not really something that I enjoy. As for boring brands, while I like some things from them I think Physicians Formula is kind of boring.
The Newbury Girl says
February 12, 2020 at 11:50 pmI really don’t enjoy baking either – however, I have seen a difference if I bake underneath my contour line (when I mess up and my contour looks muddy LOL). I think that’s fair to say – the only product from Physician’s Formula that I’ve actually tried is the Butter Bronzer (which I do love)!!
Hunida says
February 11, 2020 at 3:23 amHold the phone… there are challenges to do your makeup with household products?? Lol. How freakin’ silly– I totally get why you’d want that trend to go away. 😛 I had to laugh at what you said about the KVD lippie & I’m actually surprised that you said ‘gray’ as the most boring eyeshadow shade! Morphe doesn’t quite interest me, either & I would def choose a good base over an eye look, too.
Fun post, LP!! <3
The Newbury Girl says
February 12, 2020 at 11:51 pmOmg yes people went through phases where they were using forks, spoons, high heels, silicone bra inserts!!! Like why? Why is this necessary lmao! Honestly I’m not sure what I was thinking when I wrote that because I wear gray all the time lmao….. but it can look dull or lifeless depending on the look haha!
Hunida says
February 13, 2020 at 12:01 amLOL!! That’s so strange… I am glad I’ve never ran into those videos but, I’m scared I probably will now that we’ve talked about them. 😛 Like, they were using HIGH HEELS??? What.
& I think I’d choose brown for the most boring!! Gray is cool lol. 🙂