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Boujee Beauty Guru Tag | 11 Honest Answers February 13, 2020
Are you bad and boujee? Am I? The Boujee Beauty Guru Tag was originally created by Agapelovegirl on YouTube in the summer of 2019. After I saw one of my favorite YouTubers, Smokey Glow, do this tag, I knew the Boujee Beauty Guru Tag would be a fun way for me to analyze my purchasing habits. Please keep reading for my answers to the Boujee Beauty Guru Tag.
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What does the word, ‘Boujee’ mean?
According to Urban Dictionary, Boujee is a slang term that is a play on the French word Bourgeois to describe high class or expensive places, people, or things. Often times it describes people who possess many expensive items.
What is the Boujee Beauty Guru Tag?
Originally originated on YouTube as the Boujee Beauty Guru Tag and was created by Agapelovegirl. This tag was meant to be a fun tag for beauty influencers to analyze their shopping habits to determine whether or not he or she was a “boujee” makeup buyer.
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The Boujee Beauty Guru Tag Questions
1 | Would you rather buy one expensive/luxury item or buy several items with the same amount of money?
If you asked me this question three or four years ago, I would have likely said that I would rather buy several items over one expensive, luxury item. I love a bargain – especially at the drugstore!
At this point in my life, I’d rather pay more for a luxury product that I’m fully obsessed with rather than a few products that I like less. However, price or “status” does not determine how much I want to buy something.
2 | When it comes to beauty products, do you believe the phrase “you get what you pay for”?
No. I’ve bought luxury products that performed horribly and I purchased drugstore products that were total favorites and vice versa. Price should not determine quality, but the price influences the experience.
Luxury products often evoke an experience or a luxurious feeling that sparks joy. While affordable products may not feel like as much of an experience, they can perform just as well.
3 | What’s the most expensive beauty item you’ve purchased with your own money?
At $90.00, the Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos is the most expensive skincare item that I’ve purchased with my own money. I’ve repurchased this twice and would certainly be willing to purchase it again.
Makeup-wise, I own four full-size Pat McGrath Palettes – The Mothership I, Mothership IV (sold out), Mothership VII (sold out), and Mothership VII. These palettes retail for $125.00. Let that sink in.
4 | Are you willing to buy products at full price or do you usually wait for a sale or discount code?
I am willing to buy products at full price, for brands that do not go on sale often. Alternatively, some beauty brands are so heavily reliant on frequent promotions that I rarely purchase their products at full price. Often times it is the affordable brands and mid-tier prestige brands that fall into the heavily discounted category.
5 | Where do you shop for beauty products the most?
Sephora. I don’t care that Ulta has more promotions than Sephora or that Ulta’s reward system is often heralded as better. Sephora’s branding, product expertise, and innovation in the beauty space are unparalleled. Plus, Sephora sells many luxury brands that other retailers do not carry,
6 | How often do you get your nails and/or hair done?
I rarely get my hair or nails done. At most, I get my hair cut 3-4 times a year. The only times I received a manicure or pedicure were when someone else was treating.
In 2019, I did not get my hair cut once (yikes!) nor did I get a manicure or pedicure. Instead, I trimmed my own split ends and painted my own nails.
7 | Do you prefer long or short nails?
I prefer to have long nails, but I typically keep short nails. As someone with poor vision who wears contacts, long nails scare me. Long nails make it harder to put in and take out contact lenses.
8 | Which makeup brush brand is your favorite?
Luxie makes my favorite makeup brushes, but I enjoy brushes made by ecoTools, realTechniques, and Sephora, too.
9 | High end or drug store mascara?
I used to be an avid drugstore mascara girl. Over the years I’ve found myself drawn more to prestige mascaras. See my huge collection here.
10 | Think of your favorite makeup brand, is it Drugstore, High End, Luxury or Indie?
At this point, I’m not sure that I have a favorite brand. I enjoy different brands for different products. For example, my favorite foundation is from Urban Decay. My favorite shadows are from Huda Beauty and ColourPop. Meanwhile, my favorite blushes are made by CoverFX.
11 | Considering your answers to these questions, do you think you’re boujee?
I’m not boujee but I’m boujee adjacent. I have no problem dropping a ton of money on a singular makeup item. However, I know that price does not determine quality. As such, I shop more affordable brands frequently.
RELATED: Did you enjoy my answers to the Boujee Beauty Guru Tag? Check out these fun tag posts: Vogue 73 Questions Parody, Not Your Basic Beauty Guru Tag, and The Perfect Palette Tag
Final Thoughts on the Boujee Beauty Guru Tag
If I were to go off of the amount of money I spend in a calendar year on beauty products then I am boujee. I spend way more on beauty items than any one person should. However, from a product price perspective, I am not a snob. Quality is not determined by the price.
My collection reflects a true love of makeup. I own everything from super affordable drugstore brands to indie brands, prestige and luxury beauty. When it comes to products, I don’t discriminate.
Do I spend more on indie, prestige, and luxury items than drugstore items? Sure. However, I do not exclusively shop for high-end products.
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nortoncharity says
February 13, 2020 at 7:04 amThis is such a great post! I love buying luxury items that I know I will love and that are high quality too!
The Newbury Girl says
February 13, 2020 at 4:46 pmMe too! Sometimes luxury products really just make me feel so happy!
Simone | Beautymone says
February 13, 2020 at 11:41 amThis is such a fun tag and I need to do this too! Oh and long nails and contacts can go well together lol. It scared me too at first but it isn’t that hard actually!
The Newbury Girl says
February 13, 2020 at 4:47 pmOmg I’ve had some scares with this where I felt like I couldn’t get a contact out or that I would scratch my eyes 😬 😬 😬
mylilsliceoflife says
February 13, 2020 at 12:01 pmWhat a fun tag!! Great questions and excellent answers. I truthfully have to say I never drop big money on anything. Only once did I spend about $60 for the Urban Decay x GOT palette because it was just sooo genius other than that I know I’m definitely not boujee lol!! ♥
The Newbury Girl says
February 13, 2020 at 4:49 pmLol there really are so many great affordable products that work just as well as high end! But that UD x GOT palette looked really cool!
jennifertarheelreader says
February 13, 2020 at 3:24 pmI loved reading your answers, LP! I have had long nails since I got contacts in 7th grade, and I’e not had a problem with putting them in. That said, it IS weird when my eye doctor with long nails puts them in my eyes! I don’t get manicures or pedicures either. I just do them myself.
The Newbury Girl says
February 13, 2020 at 4:50 pmI still get scared taking contacts out with my long nails because I’ve had a few incidences where I couldn’t get the lens out!! X_x … gotta work on getting over that though!
jennifertarheelreader says
February 13, 2020 at 8:12 pmFor me, the trick is to use the pad of my finger and keep the nail out of the equation. It’s mostly how I type too. Just mentioning in case it helps. ♥️
jennifertarheelreader says
February 13, 2020 at 3:24 pmP.s. I think was a fun tag!
Geraldine says
February 14, 2020 at 12:50 pmoo what a cool tag!! It’s really nice to know not all cheap products are “bad” and that “you get what you pay for”. There is hope for me if I buy makeup! LOL! and DAYUM, I knew Drunk Elephant was expensive but I didn’t realize some of their products were that expensive!!!! Omg and long nails + contacts do sound scary!!
The Newbury Girl says
February 15, 2020 at 10:09 amoh for sure – i always roll my eyes whenever anyone tries to claim that makeup has to be at luxury price points to be good because (1) its not true and (2) many who claim this have never tried any affordable or indie brands to even properly compare! I just got some of the $3 quads from e.l.f. and I’m super excited to see how they perform!
justnatonya says
February 15, 2020 at 7:03 pmWhat a really cool post to read! I totally get buying luxury items, sometimes you need to pay a little more for better results. I always wanted to try Drunk Elephant, I hear it’s a good brand for sensitive skin👏🏾
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The Newbury Girl says
February 17, 2020 at 8:12 pmI really, really love DE – and they have so many minis that you can try at a less intimidating price point!
PoojaG says
February 16, 2020 at 11:27 pmThis is such a fun tag to read!
Nicole says
February 21, 2020 at 4:40 pmThis was a really interesting tag to read! Also, I really love that Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Fromboos, it’s so good.
The Newbury Girl says
February 25, 2020 at 9:54 pmI miss it so so much!! But I won’t repurchase until I finish the similar skincare products I have in my collection lol!
Nicole says
February 26, 2020 at 3:59 pmThat’s what I’m trying to make myself do but sometimes it is so hard, I just want a new shiny. Haha.
Hunida says
February 27, 2020 at 11:13 pmI so agree about buying one luxury item over several cheap ones. It goes along with your answer to #2, too– how it feels like less of an experience with drugstore stuff.
I am so with you about Sephora being better than Ulta. I much rather shop there anyday!
I didn’t get a haircut in all of 2019, either. It is now past my butt & I am so due for one. I wish I knew how to trim it myself!
Lol I wear contacts, too, but years of sharp stilettos have made me a pro at inserting & removing them. Never once have I poked my eyes, even a little. 😁 Short nails make me so insecure, I don’t know why!!
Super fun tag, LP. ❤ Thank you for sharing your answers with us!!
The Newbury Girl says
February 29, 2020 at 4:31 pmahhh girl pls teach me your ways with nails and contacts! It gets to the point for me where even if I use the pad of my finger, I’m afraid of scratching my eye!
Hunida says
March 1, 2020 at 10:48 pmWhen you take them out, do you drag or pinch??
The Newbury Girl says
March 5, 2020 at 9:51 pmboth lol – I drag down and then pinch and its the pinching that makes is scratchy!
Hunida says
March 5, 2020 at 10:00 pmOhmygosh!! Don’t pinch, that’s so scary to me lol. Just drag the contact to the outer corner of your eye with the pad of your middle finger, while holding your cheek down/under eye open with your ring finger pad & your pointing finger pad should be pulling your lid up. The contact will just pop out once you reach the corner & should stick to your finger so no pinching, just pull it off & then put it in the palm of your other hand right away, feels like nothing at all!
Hope that makes sense lol.
The Newbury Girl says
March 5, 2020 at 10:38 pmhmmm I’ll need to try this technique tonight when I take out my lenses!
Hunida says
March 6, 2020 at 9:46 pmOh my gosh, I was taking my contacts out & I realized I explained wrong. To lift your eye lid, use your pointer finger of your *other* hand. 😛
The Newbury Girl says
March 12, 2020 at 7:35 pmahhh gotcha – I’ll try again with this revised method! Although the dry weather has been ruining my nails so I’ve been clipping them so short anyways!
Hunida says
March 13, 2020 at 11:17 pmThe dry weather ruins your nails?! Oh my gosh, I never knew this.
Charly says
March 20, 2020 at 8:14 pmFunny thing is, I don’t do makeup nor do mani and pedi often! I’m such a weird girl haha! I do like lipstick though.
The Newbury Girl says
March 22, 2020 at 9:43 pmI’ve only ever gotten manicures or pedicures if someone else is treating lol!
Throughmylens says
April 22, 2020 at 1:58 amI always would hear this term and had no idea what it meant. Such a cool tag xx
The Newbury Girl says
April 23, 2020 at 12:31 amhaha I’m glad you enjoyed this tag!!