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I donāt wear makeup very often and when I do itās pretty minimal but I love herā¦ she is such a talented artist with a wealth of historical knowledge. I see her as kind of like the MRE Steve of the cosmetics history with the way she collects and routinely exposes herself to expired and/or highly toxic old products ā¤ļø like in this video where she puts on lipstick that possibly contains RADIUM
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Do you want a simple, buildable everyday routine? Or are you looking for fun, experimental and accessible recs?
My everyday makeup is blush (Ilia At Last multistick), mascara (Ilia volumizing mascara), and lipstick (Clinique Black Honey, or Ilia Colorblock in Tango).
When I want concealer or foundation, I use Nars Radiant Creamy concealer, and Tarte Maracuja tinted hydratorā if I want something lighter I might just top my face with Laura Mercier loose setting powder.
If you want eye makeup or night out recs, I have this Morphe pink palette Iāve used forever, and the Tarte Quick Stick eyeliner and shadow sticks.
Itās very okay to still feel ābad at makeupāā it should feel fun, and low stakes, and what works for other people might not be what works for youā you have your whole life to find your products.
Sep 26, 2024
The staples are a Laura mercier Smokey eye palate that I got in 2016, a brown jay manuel lip liner (same era) that I use as eye liner, sometimes the dr jart cicapair stuff if my face looks red, and either some soap or clear glossier boy brow for the brows. Mascara sometimes, and some sort of lip If it works with my outfit, but mainly just this sort of messy Smokey undereye and some sort of eyeshadow sometimes (applied with my finger) depending on the rest of my lookā¦and sometimes a white accent (nyx liquid white eyeliner). No foundation ever. These photos are both the dolled up version, usually itās just the brown lip liner as eyeliner lol
Jun 17, 2024
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Oct 26, 2024
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My dad teases me about how when I was a little kid, my favorite thing to do when I was on the landline phone with somebodyābe it a relative or one of my best friendsāwas to breathlessly describe the things that were in my bedroom so that they could have a mental picture of everything I loved and chose to surround myself with, and where I sat at that moment in time. Perfectly Imperfect reminds me of that so thanks for always listening and for sharing with me too š
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May 28, 2025
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Iāve been thinking about how much of social media is centered around curating our self-image. When selfies first became popular, they were dismissed as vain and vapidāa critique often rooted in misogynyābut now, the way we craft our online selves feels more like creating monuments.
We try to signal our individuality, hoping to be seen and understood, but ironically, I think this widens the gap between how others perceive us and who we really are. Instead of fostering connection, it can invite projection and misinterpretationāpreconceived notions, prefab labels, and stereotypes. Worse, individuality has become branded and commodified, reducing our identities to products for others to consume.
On most platforms, validation often comes from how well you can curate and present your imageāselfies, aesthetic branding, and lifestyle content tend to dominate. High engagement is tied to visibility, not necessarily depth or substance. But I think spaces like PI.FYI show that thereās another way: where connection is built on shared ideas, tastes, and interests rather than surface-level content. Itās refreshing to be part of a community that values thoughts over optics.
By sharing so few images of myself, Iāve found that it gives others room to focus on my ideas and voice. When I do share an image, it feels intentionalāsomething that contributes to the story I want to tell rather than defining it. Sharing less allows me to express who I am beyond appearance.
For women, especially, sharing less can be a radical act in a world where the default is to objectify ourselves. It resists the pressure to center appearance, focusing instead on what truly matters: our thoughts, voices, and authenticity. Iāve posted a handful of pictures of myself in 2,500 posts because I care more about showing who I am than how I look.
In trying to be seen, are we making it harder for others to truly know us? Itās a question worth considering.
Dec 27, 2024