Hi, I’m currently working on a design project that looks at make-up packaging, and would love to know your views. I would be very grateful if you would take some time to tell me the following. Please let me know what you think, or email me personally for anonymity. Also, any pictures of chipped/broken/old makeup would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks for your help! :-)
Personal Info

1.Age
2.Gender
3.Occupation

Makeup: Uses, application

1.What kind of makeup do you use every day? Please list all items, and specify brands, and whether they are miniatures or full-sized. (Feel free to list it all!)
2.How much time on average per day do you spend applying makeup (in minutes, please specify AM, PM and touch-ups separately)?
3.For how long have you had these products? Do you keep track of how long you’ve had makeup for?
4.How do you store your cosmetics with you when going out/travelling? What items do you take with you every day?
5.Applying makeup in public: Yay or Nay? Why?
6.How do you apply your makeup? Please list all tools used (eg. Fingers, brushes, sponges…and also specify for what items)

Makeup: Hygiene

1.How often do you clean your makeup and makeup applicators/brushes/sponges? How do you clean them?
2.How can you tell when an item of makeup goes bad? (Especially for makeup in pan/compact packaging like concealer, foundation, powder, eyeshadow, blush)
3.Hygiene of cosmetics: how important is this for you? I noticed that many companies don’t actually specify the expiry dates on their products and so it’s really difficult to tell when they are unsuitable for use/go bad.
4.Have you ever had a bad experience with old/unclean make-up? (e.g. breakouts, irritations, allergies, infections)
5.If you knew that an item of makeup went bad/expired, would you still keep it (e.g. For sentimental reasons, or you like the packaging, or it was expensive)? Why?

Makeup: Packaging Poll!

Please specify brands, products and why – please feel free to name as many as you like!

1.What is your absolute favourite makeup packaging(s)? What do you like about it? (E.g. the look and feel of it, the way it fits in your hand, the satisfaction of a good click when it closes…).
2.Most + Least hygienic makeup packaging
3.Most + Least innovative
4.Most + Least convenient (please list any perks and irks. I’m especially interested in makeup for travelling/going out)
5.Most + Least valuable/memorable (for you personally)
6.Best + Worst design (please describe visual, feel etc.)
7.Makeup packaging: miniature/single-use or full-sized?
8.How often have you completely finished a full-sized product (please specify which brand/product)? How long did it take?
9.Half-finished/Used-up/expired makeup: throw away packaging or keep? Why?

since no one else has posted... I'll post! lol

age: 19
gender: female
occupation: student

Makeup: Uses, application

1.What kind of makeup do you use every day? Please list all items, and specify brands, and whether they are miniatures or full-sized. (Feel free to list it all!)

I wear foundation (laura mercier oil free), followed by blusher (mac blush baby), black mascara (rimmel) or gel mascara (laura mercier), eye shadow (mac mulch)... and I finish it all off by dusting laura mercier's powder foundation

All products are full size.

2.How much time on average per day do you spend applying makeup (in minutes, please specify AM, PM and touch-ups separately)?
AM- around 10-15 minutes, it really depends on how much time I have in the morning though... like if I'm running late... I can get everything done in 5 minutes, but if I have more time... then I take my time about it all... and it'll take 10-15minutes

pm- I dont reapply

touch ups- less than a minute (i use a blotting sheet on my nose and/or dust some powder on my nose/oily areas).

3.For how long have you had these products? Do you keep track of how long you’ve had makeup for?
the 2 laura mercier foundations- just over a week (I used to use MAC studio fix/ crush minera cosmetics). the blush = 2 weeks (I used to use EA sunblush) the mascara's - 3 weeks (I normally toss them after a month and a half).

Yep, I keep track of my makeup... cos I refuse to put anything "off" on my face.

4.How do you store your cosmetics with you when going out/travelling? What items do you take with you every day?
I store them in a little bag (looks like a pencil case thingy).
I take blotting sheets, vaseline/ EA eight hour cream, powder foundation

5.Applying makeup in public: Yay or Nay? Why?
= HELL NO!!!! I think makeup should be applied in private (I dont know why, but I always find it odd when I'm on the train in the morning and there are women putting on makeup... it just looks kinda odd to me). That stuff should be done at home lol! To me, putting makeup on is like getting changed.

6.How do you apply your makeup? Please list all tools used (eg. Fingers, brushes, sponges…and also specify for what items)
well... since I'm kinda new to liquid foundation... I've been playing bout with sponges, but now Im kinda liking the brush application much better.
for my powdered foundtion, I use a fat brush, same goes for applying blush


Makeup: Hygiene

1.How often do you clean your makeup and makeup applicators/brushes/sponges? How do you clean them?
tools get washed everytime I've finished using them. I use my facial cleanser to wash them.
All my makeup get wiped down once I've finished using them too.

2.How can you tell when an item of makeup goes bad? (Especially for makeup in pan/compact packaging like concealer, foundation, powder, eyeshadow, blush)
I have no idea, cos I dont keep mascara for longer than 1 1/2 months, blush no longer than a year and foundation no longer than 9 months (You can probably tell, I'm a bit OTT when it comes to making sure I dont put "off" things on my face! lol).

3.Hygiene of cosmetics: how important is this for you? I noticed that many companies don’t actually specify the expiry dates on their products and so it’s really difficult to tell when they are unsuitable for use/go bad.

This is VERY important for me. I think some makeup companies are beginning to put use by dates on their products now, but if it doesnt have the use by date on, when I'm at the counter/shop or whatever, I normally ask howlong I can keep the product for.

4.Have you ever had a bad experience with old/unclean make-up? (e.g. breakouts, irritations, allergies, infections)
Not with old/unclean makeup- only new makeup that I've realised that I'm allergic to.

5.If you knew that an item of makeup went bad/expired, would you still keep it (e.g. For sentimental reasons, or you like the packaging, or it was expensive)? Why?
noperty nope nope! why would I want to keep something that was useless anyway??? if I liked the packaging... then I might empty the product and use the packaging for something else... but not to store old makeup.


Makeup: Packaging Poll!

Please specify brands, products and why – please feel free to name as many as you like!

1.What is your absolute favourite makeup packaging(s)? What do you like about it? (E.g. the look and feel of it, the way it fits in your hand, the satisfaction of a good click when it closes…).
I really like mac, bobbi brown, laura mercier, elizabeth arden
reasons:
MAC- I like the "plainess" if you know what I mean, like... I feel the packagingis straight to the point... no fancy letters, no fancy colours... just plain and practical.

Bobbi brown & Laura Mercier- there seems to be a higher level of "sophistication" with their products, they look nice and are really practical too.

EA- Same reasons as mac.

2.Most + Least hygienic makeup packaging
Most= laura mercier oil free foundation- i love the fact that there's a pump... therefore no dirt or whatever can get inside the product.
least= BB extra tinted moisturising balm... I dont like dipping my fingers in... just incase they're gruby or something lol

3.Most + Least innovative
not too sure about this question (cant think of an answer now... will edit later if I think of something)

4.Most + Least convenient (please list any perks and irks. I’m especially interested in makeup for travelling/going out)
most= mac studio fix, laura mercier powder foundation, small and can fit bag easily, plus its not too "fiddly" to use when touching up.

least= cant think of one...

5.Most + Least valuable/memorable (for you personally)
most= all my makeup (I love them all equally lol!)
least= dont have one

6.Best + Worst design (please describe visual, feel etc.)
allt he makeup i use have a brillaint design... if I had to complain about anything, it would have to be my brushes (not all of them can stand upright on its own). I have a nice brush from the body shop and it just stands there on my makeup shelf, whislt the others have to have "extra support".

Other than that... all the products I use, I really like their packaging, they are strong and hard wearing. Plus, they dont look tacky so its not embarassing to carry around!

7.Makeup packaging: miniature/single-use or full-sized?
All are full size

8.How often have you completely finished a full-sized product (please specify which brand/product)? How long did it take? yes. MAC studio fix= 9 months but other than that... no, I usually endup chucking the makeup away before it finishes (especially mascara... hence why I never buy high end mascara [ the laura mercier one I got as a freebie!] ).

9.Half-finished/Used-up/expired makeup: throw away packaging or keep? Why? This depends- if its mac... then I clean it and return it to the bk2mac program.
if its glass, then I recycle it, same goes for the paper boxes they come in... if its plastic... I chuck it in the bin.


Hope that all helps?!

Personal Info

1. 16
2. Female
3. High School Student

Makeup: Uses, application

1.What kind of makeup do you use every day? MAC Stillife Paint, 2-3 different eyeshadows (MAC, Milani, and Urban Decay), milani retractable ye pencil in cognac, NARS orgasm blush, Elizabeth Arden defining eyes mascara.
2.How much time on average per day do you spend applying makeup (in minutes, please specify AM, PM and touch-ups separately)? 20-30 in the morning, 10-15 in the afternoon.
3.For how long have you had these products? Do you keep track of how long you’ve had makeup for? I have had them for about 2-3 months. I dont keep track.
4.How do you store your cosmetics with you when going out/travelling? What items do you take with you every day? I just throw my blush in my purse.
5.Applying makeup in public: Yay or Nay? Why? Nay, do it in the bathroom.
6.How do you apply your makeup? Please list all tools used (eg. Fingers, brushes, sponges…and also specify for what items) Fingers for MAC paint, Trucco blush brush for blush, Japonesque eyebrushes for eyeshadows,

Makeup: Hygiene

1.How often do you clean your makeup and makeup applicators/brushes/sponges? How do you clean them? Every night, or every other night. With water (ok not the best way)
2.How can you tell when an item of makeup goes bad? (Especially for makeup in pan/compact packaging like concealer, foundation, powder, eyeshadow, blush) When the chemicals seperate
3.Hygiene of cosmetics: how important is this for you? Not very, I'm not going to buy old products just for the heck of it though.
4.Have you ever had a bad experience with old/unclean make-up? (e.g. breakouts, irritations, allergies, infections) Nope
5.If you knew that an item of makeup went bad/expired, would you still keep it (e.g. For sentimental reasons, or you like the packaging, or it was expensive)? Why? I would keep it if it were expensive or if it was a favorie color.

Makeup: Packaging Poll!

Please specify brands, products and why – please feel free to name as many as you like!

1.What is your absolute favourite makeup packaging(s)? What do you like about it? Benefit, I like the catchy names and girly packaging. MAC, I love sleek and sophistication of the black packaging. Chanel, very classic and expensive looking.
2.Most + Least hygienic makeup packaging (Most, Chanel; Least, Dior or Covergirl)
3.Most + Least innovative (Most, Perscriptives; Least, Estee Lauder)
4.Most + Least convenient (please list any perks and irks. I’m especially interested in makeup for travelling/going out) (Most, MAC)
5.Most + Least valuable/memorable (for you personally) (Most, MAC; Least, Origins)
6.Best + Worst design (please describe visual, feel etc.) (Worst, Perscriptives and Clinique, boring and cheap looking)
7.Makeup packaging: miniature/single-use or full-sized?
8.How often have you completely finished a full-sized product (please specify which brand/product)? How long did it take?
9.Half-finished/Used-up/expired makeup: throw away packaging or keep? Why?

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1.Age 15
2.Gender female
3.Occupation high school student

Makeup: Uses, application

1.What kind of makeup do you use every day?
Clinique dramatically different moisturing gel
Bare Minerals foundation (light 2)
Cover Girl fresh complexion pocket powder foundation (ivory)
MAC e/s (varries by day, but includes for now): nylon, shroom, juxt, bitter, amber lights, coppering, trax, nocturnelle, greystone, carbon, sushi flower, chrome yellow, electric eel
Victoria's Secret Balmy Nights lipgloss

2.How much time on average per day do you spend applying makeup?
morning before school - 10-15 minutes
afternoon touchup - 2 minutes max
evening going out - 20 minutes

3.For how long have you had these products? Do you keep track of how long you’ve had makeup for?
everything but the MAC e/s in shroom, juxt, nocturnelle, and greystone was purchased within the last 3-4 months, those 4 e/s purchased about 9 months ago. I don't keep track, but I'm concious to make sure its not really old

4.How do you store your cosmetics with you when going out/travelling? What items do you take with you every day?
I have a small toiletrie bag that holds my makeup for traveling, but I don't take it out with me. my covergirl powder goes to school with me.

5.Applying makeup in public: Yay or Nay? Why?
NO! its like blowing your nose in public, no one wants to see it.

6.How do you apply your makeup? Please list all tools used (eg. Fingers, brushes, sponges…and also specify for what items)
fingers for moisturizer
sephora concealer brush and bronzer brush for bareminerals
sponge that comes with the covergirl (which is only for touchups)
sephora concealer brush and some other cheapy brush for e/s
I kiss the tin with the lipgloss in it so I dont get it on my fingers

Makeup: Hygiene

1.How often do you clean your makeup and makeup applicators/brushes/sponges? How do you clean them?
once a week I wipe off my e/s with a tissue individually
once a week I wash my brushes with Dove shampoo and conditioner
once a week I wash my sponge with Dove shampoo

2.How can you tell when an item of makeup goes bad? (Especially for makeup in pan/compact packaging like concealer, foundation, powder, eyeshadow, blush)
if I don't use it as often as other makeup I have, I try not to keep it more than a year. but I also try to keep my makeup and brushes clean to prolong their life

3.Hygiene of cosmetics: how important is this for you? I noticed that many companies don’t actually specify the expiry dates on their products and so it’s really difficult to tell when they are unsuitable for use/go bad.
its important for my moisturizer but I use enough of that to make a bottle go in about a year and I wouldn't keep it longer than a year. my foundation I keep track of so that the SPF in it doesn't wear away but the bareminerals has an experation date on it

4.Have you ever had a bad experience with old/unclean make-up? (e.g. breakouts, irritations, allergies, infections)
I tried to use some two or three year old pressed powder and I broke out the next day real bad - I'm guessing it was from that

5.If you knew that an item of makeup went bad/expired, would you still keep it (e.g. For sentimental reasons, or you like the packaging, or it was expensive)? Why?
if I liked it I may keep it for a while but I would not let it endanger my health

Makeup: Packaging Poll!

Please specify brands, products and why – please feel free to name as many as you like!

1.What is your absolute favourite makeup packaging(s)? What do you like about it? (E.g. the look and feel of it, the way it fits in your hand, the satisfaction of a good click when it closes…).
MAC 15x e/s pallette - keeps all my e/s in one place and the outside is very simple and nice looking
2.Most + Least hygienic makeup packaging
most hygenic that I own: MAC 15x pallette
least hygenic that I own: covergirl foundation - it has holes on the bottom where the sponge sits and I know its for air circulation but its on the bottom and its a port for bacteria

3.Most + Least innovative
most innovative that I own: not sure
least innovative that I own: bareminerals

4.Most + Least convenient (please list any perks and irks. I’m especially interested in makeup for travelling/going out)
most convenient that I own: covergirl foundation - all in one compact, quick and easy, has a small mirror in it
least convenient that I own: bareminerals - the way to dispense the powder is annoying and hard to control amount dispensed, but I deal with it for such a good product once you get it working. also not the best for travelling or taking it with you because when you turn it upside down the product comes out into the lid but you can't get it back in the main part of the container

5.Most + Least valuable/memorable (for you personally)
dont' really have either

6.Best + Worst design (please describe visual, feel etc.)
best design: MAC 15x pallette - I like being able to change around where the colors are and take them out when they're used up and all that jazz
worst design: bareminerals - very poor packaging design for the most part, with the difficulties to get it out or keep it in (but its still a good product inside)

7.Makeup packaging: miniature/single-use or full-sized?
full size is good for things you use commonly, such as foundation. but I like miniature sizes of lipgloss or touchup pressed powder so that you can take it with you when you go out

8.How often have you completely finished a full-sized product (please specify which brand/product)? How long did it take?
took about 5 months to finish up a covergirl foundation when I was using it as my regular foundation (covergirl fresh complexion pocket powder)

9.Half-finished/Used-up/expired makeup: throw away packaging or keep? Why?
half finished bareminerals, but I'm still using it. its supposed to last 6 months and its been about 3-4 so I'm on a good track!

I'll give it a shot. This is answers to the first section; I promise I'll do the next bits bit later.

1.Age: 26
2.Gender: female
3.Occupation: artist (trying to be)

Makeup: Uses, application

1.What kind of makeup do you use every day? Please list all items, and specify brands, and whether they are miniatures or full-sized. (Feel free to list it all!)
I generally use just MAC lipglasses for everyday; Pink Grapefruit, Poetic Licence, Damzel, Flash of Flesh, Pink Clash, Tartlette. I may use MAC Dervish or Lure l/l, depending on how I feel.
I've recently started to use MAC select moisturecover concealor in NW20 when I feel like my eye area could do with illuminating.
Also love Bobbi Brown lip tint in Blossom with SPF 15. Great for dry lips, great for housewear!


2.How much time on average per day do you spend applying makeup (in minutes, please specify AM, PM and touch-ups separately)?
Gosh, 5-15 minutes? I might redo my lip colour but rarely so in public.

3.For how long have you had these products? Do you keep track of how long you’ve had makeup for? The bulk of my collection would not be any older than 3 yrs. Most of it is 2 yrs old. I don't really keep track of how old things are but store them very carefully in dry, cool, dark places.

4.How do you store your cosmetics with you when going out/travelling? What items do you take with you every day? I have a little rubberised pencil case I put 'emergency' things in (sanitary products, lip balms, spare medication, even travel toothbrush!). Generally speaking, the lip colour (and liner) will be in the small pocket of my bag, upright if possible. I never take lipsticks out on very hot days. Don't have any in glove compartments, except for lip balm in pot.

5.Applying makeup in public: Yay or Nay? Why? No, I don't do it. Occasionally, lip colour but rarely so even then. In fact, been doing this more recently. Not even in the public facilities. Makes me feel vain (which I am, bothering to wear anything at all! lol). I might check to make sure things aren't dripping/streaking/smudged etc.

6.How do you apply your makeup? Please list all tools used (eg. Fingers, brushes, sponges…and also specify for what items)
Brushes, cotton rounds, cotton-tipped buds, and only ever clean fingers if I'm at home. I have MAC and UD brushes predominantly. UD blender & liner brushes. MAC #242 & 194, 192. Sephora retractable lip brush.

I mention it below, but at my blog, I sometimes list down cosmetic/beauty products I use, see Pages under 'listmania' (link in signature down below)

parts 2 & 3 coming soon!

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Heya! Part 2 is here as promised.

Makeup: Hygiene

1.How often do you clean your makeup and makeup applicators/brushes/sponges? How do you clean them?
Usually straight after I've used them but I am a slightly more relaxed on that in regards to brushes that are exclusively used for dry products (like e/s).

2.How can you tell when an item of makeup goes bad? (Especially for makeup in pan/compact packaging like concealer, foundation, powder, eyeshadow, blush) I've only ever seen a few things go off; if it smells bad or has those mould-type 'flowers', it's gone.


3.Hygiene of cosmetics: how important is this for you? I noticed that many companies don’t actually specify the expiry dates on their products and so it’s really difficult to tell when they are unsuitable for use/go bad.
Thankfully, this has recently changed; they now list the months something can stick around on newly manufactured products. Read an article that 5 years if you're lucky for liquid products, 10 for dry ones. Obviously, one can extend the longevity of products by applying with clean things, onto a clean face. One of the reasons I don't like reapplying makeup in general.

4.Have you ever had a bad experience with old/unclean make-up? (e.g. breakouts, irritations, allergies, infections)
Nope!


5.If you knew that an item of makeup went bad/expired, would you still keep it (e.g. For sentimental reasons, or you like the packaging, or it was expensive)? Why?
I confess..I have done this; a Rimmel e/s that belonged to my mum in the 70s. I hold onto it also because it reminds me of my childhood in London. I want to get rid of it, but I just can't. Pretty retarded, eh?

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pictures of chipped/broken/old makeup would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks for your help! :-)
Personal Info

1.Age 28
2.Gender F
3.Occupation Teacher

Makeup: Uses, application

1.What kind of makeup do you use every day? Please list all items, and specify brands, and whether they are miniatures or full-sized. (Feel free to list it all!) Oh wow, ok well.. I use foundation *I like Lancome Teint Idol, Mary Kay liquid and Bare escentuals --Right now I'm wearing mary kay again, all products are full size, the MK foundation lasts all day and really works great and believe me I am NOT into those nutty MK ladies @@. I hate MK if I didn't like that product I wouldnt buy anything... I use mac- paint in bare canvas, maybelline eyebrow pencil the red one, be warmth, covered with nars orgasm or any number of mac products - shimmer, cream blush, always have a pigment or shimmer on top of blush, lipstick Is either mac glass or revlon superlustrous gloss or mac lipstick. mascara is maybelline volum'express eyeliner is mac fluidline or lancome . I also use UD shadows a lot and be shadows are ok I barely buy anything thats not dept store.

2.How much time on average per day do you spend applying makeup (in minutes, please specify AM, PM and touch-ups separately)? I spend about 20 mins in the morning, and maybe a touch up at lunch only lips, after school I reapply powder and lipstick my eyes stay all day using mac /ud and be products.

3.For how long have you had these products? Do you keep track of how long you’ve had makeup for? Most of mine is less than a year I change around alot but if I like a shadow I'll keep it for a while I'm sure my mac will stay for years.

4.How do you store your cosmetics with you when going out/travelling? I use a caboodles when I travel,What items do you take with you every day? I grab my lipglass/stick every day wen I leave -
5.Applying makeup in public: Yay or Nay? Why? yeah in my car -because I must and I'm just too narcissistic, lol.
6.How do you apply your makeup? Please list all tools used (eg. Fingers, brushes, sponges…and also specify for what items)foundation with fingers, creme blush with fingers and everything else with brushes...

Makeup: Hygiene

1.How often do you clean your makeup and makeup applicators/brushes/sponges? How do you clean them? oh rarely once every couple of months except I wipe down my eyeliner brush daily
2.How can you tell when an item of makeup goes bad? (Especially for makeup in pan/compact packaging like concealer, foundation, powder, eyeshadow, blush) foundation stinks when it goes bad...
3.Hygiene of cosmetics: how important is this for you? I noticed that many companies don’t actually specify the expiry dates on their products and so it’s really difficult to tell when they are unsuitable for use/go bad. I try to dump mascara every six mos - heck I cant swap out contacts often enough...lol but I do try on foundation and liquid makeup
4.Have you ever had a bad experience with old/unclean make-up? (e.g. breakouts, irritations, allergies, infections) yes, I'm very allergic to some black mascaras and liners, my eyelids swell and itch like crazy I'm actually allergic to blacktrack if I wear it constantly daily and tightlining with blacktrack does not work....I can use it rarely.. I wish I could wear all black eye products.
5.If you knew that an item of makeup went bad/expired, would you still keep it (e.g. For sentimental reasons, or you like the packaging, or it was expensive)? Why? No I'd dump it, I like to clear out stuff I dont' use, if it were oh something that was sentimental I might hang onto it like my first mac product a prism blush..lol

Makeup: Packaging Poll!

Please specify brands, products and why – please feel free to name as many as you like!

1.What is your absolute favourite makeup packaging(s)? What do you like about it? (E.g. the look and feel of it, the way it fits in your hand, the satisfaction of a good click when it closes…).My most favorite is mac, sleek, sophisticated, simple and very trendy, thats why I love mac the little round shadows I'd never depot, I also love the mac lipstick tubes so cute- another thing i love is Urban decay I like the shadows... they are cool.
2.Most + Least hygienic makeup packaging dont know that one
3.Most + Least innovative I dont like Cover girl copying macs quads looks so not cool it irritates me I dont know why.
4.Most + Least convenient (please list any perks and irks. I’m especially interested in makeup for travelling/going out) least convenient is I dont' like lipstick pallettes... just not my thing.. inconvenient I think its gross when you dipp and redip your brush into lipstick.
5.Most + Least valuable/memorable (for you personally)
6.Best + Worst design (please describe visual, feel etc.)I still love mac
7.Makeup packaging: miniature/single-use or full-sized?
8.How often have you completely finished a full-sized product (please specify which brand/product)? How long did it take? I've almost completely used mac prism blush but I only completely use foundation- I've used tons of maybelline shine free foundation in my life thats my el cheapo backup.
9.Half-finished/Used-up/expired makeup: throw away packaging or keep? Why? Half finished used - I give to my baby sister, she's not a makeup whore like me, I'm her goodwill "store" for makeup, LOL

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1.Age 21
2.Gender Female
3.Occupation Receptionist / Bartender

Makeup: Uses, application

1.What kind of makeup do you use every day? Please list all items, and specify brands, and whether they are miniatures or full-sized. (Feel free to list it all!)
Revlon Skin Diffusing Tint in Beige
Napoleon Auto-Pilot Primer
YSL Infini Volume Curl Mascara
Prestige Black Kohl Eyeliner
Some random cheapo brown eyeshadows
She Australia Vanilla Seduction Lipbalm

Just purchased some Mac goodies and am looking for a new foundation =)

2.How much time on average per day do you spend applying makeup (in minutes, please specify AM, PM and touch-ups separately)?
AM – 15 minutes
PM (only when going out) – Anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour

3.For how long have you had these products? Do you keep track of how long you’ve had makeup for?
Oldest to newest: Eyeshadows, Revlon Tint, Eyeliner, Mascara, Lipbalm, Primer

4.How do you store your cosmetics with you when going out/travelling? What items do you take with you every day?
Handbag, take all of the above plus random extra extras.

5.Applying makeup in public: Yay or Nay? Why?
Lips: yes. Other: no. I don’t know why… just something that should be kept private. Keep your composure.

6.How do you apply your makeup? Please list all tools used (eg. Fingers, brushes, sponges…and also specify for what items)
Fingers and little e/s brush that comes with the e/s :P

Makeup: Hygiene

1.How often do you clean your makeup and makeup applicators/brushes/sponges? How do you clean them?
Never… don’t have any… cept the little e/s brushes

2.How can you tell when an item of makeup goes bad? (Especially for makeup in pan/compact packaging like concealer, foundation, powder, eyeshadow, blush)
I usually use them up before they go bad. My foundation has started to separate though.

3.Hygiene of cosmetics: how important is this for you? I noticed that many companies don’t actually specify the expiry dates on their products and so it’s really difficult to tell when they are unsuitable for use/go bad. Shouldn’t be too important. If you like the product, then you use it. But if you wanted to keep it for a while, or stock up on LE’s then I guess it would be important to have it on there.

4.Have you ever had a bad experience with old/unclean make-up? (e.g. breakouts, irritations, allergies, infections)
I’ve never used old/unclean makeup or had any reactions to any makeup.

5.If you knew that an item of makeup went bad/expired, would you still keep it (e.g. For sentimental reasons, or you like the packaging, or it was expensive)? Why?
Probably would keep it for a while, then get rid of it in a spring clean.

Makeup: Packaging Poll!

Please specify brands, products and why – please feel free to name as many as you like!

1.What is your absolute favourite makeup packaging(s)? What do you like about it? (E.g. the look and feel of it, the way it fits in your hand, the satisfaction of a good click when it closes…).
I like the look of NARS stuff. Looks stylish and simple.

2.Most + Least hygienic makeup packaging
3.Most + Least innovative
4.Most + Least convenient (please list any perks and irks. I’m especially interested in makeup for travelling/going out)
No idea. I’m not a big makeup person (yet) ^^

5.Most + Least valuable/memorable (for you personally)
My YSL mascara because it was my first major purchase.

6.Best + Worst design (please describe visual, feel etc.)
I don’t like the green of clinique makeup… too “hospital” looking.

7.Makeup packaging: miniature/single-use or full-sized?
Both!

8.How often have you completely finished a full-sized product (please specify which brand/product)? How long did it take?
Finished my first Revlon skin diffusing tint… took about 3 months?

9.Half-finished/Used-up/expired makeup: throw away packaging or keep? Why?
Probably throw away? No use for it anymore. Unless you can keep new makeup in it.

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1.Age
20
2.Gender
Female
3.Occupation
Student

Makeup: Uses, application

1.What kind of makeup do you use every day? Please list all items, and specify brands, and whether they are miniatures or full-sized. (Feel free to list it all!)
E/S: MAC, UD ( Chopper), Clinique
Eyeliner: MAC Prunelle or Clinique Almost Black
Lips: Benefit, Chapstick, Clinique Superblams and Butter Shines
Face: Estee Lauder Enlighten on some days, MAC blotting power everyday
2.How much time on average per day do you spend applying makeup (in minutes, please specify AM, PM and touch-ups separately)?
AM: 5-10 min
PM: If going out, 10-15 min
Touch-Ups: 5 min
3.For how long have you had these products? Do you keep track of how long you’ve had makeup for?
Chopper was my first "expensive" purchase...got it like 6 years ago!! The Superbalms I discovered 2-3 years ago....I try to keep my makeup current.
4.How do you store your cosmetics with you when going out/travelling? What items do you take with you every day?
To school I only bring a lipgloss. When I go out, I keep it in a makeup bag in my purse, when travelling, I have a big travel makeup bag.
5.Applying makeup in public: Yay or Nay? Why?
Unless it is lipgloss or a quick powder touch up, nay. It's just rude. Find a ladies room!
6.How do you apply your makeup? Please list all tools used (eg. Fingers, brushes, sponges…and also specify for what items)
Fingers/sponge for foundation. 239 for eyeshadow, pencil for eyeliner

Makeup: Hygiene

1.How often do you clean your makeup and makeup applicators/brushes/sponges? How do you clean them?
Brushes 2-3 times a week with a MAC cleaner, sponges I just toss.
2.How can you tell when an item of makeup goes bad? (Especially for makeup in pan/compact packaging like concealer, foundation, powder, eyeshadow, blush)
If it starts to clump/seperate/smell/or loses it's texture, it's done.
3.Hygiene of cosmetics: how important is this for you? I noticed that many companies don’t actually specify the expiry dates on their products and so it’s really difficult to tell when they are unsuitable for use/go bad.
It's important, which is why I try to stay away from drugstore MU as I hear that sometimes it can be there for months.
4.Have you ever had a bad experience with old/unclean make-up? (e.g. breakouts, irritations, allergies, infections)
I've had red itchy lids from some e/s, but not because it was old. I actually don't know why.
5.If you knew that an item of makeup went bad/expired, would you still keep it (e.g. For sentimental reasons, or you like the packaging, or it was expensive)? Why?
If it is expensive or that good, I would use it. I don't get sentimentally attached to stuff and clean out my makeup/clothing on a regular basis.

Makeup: Packaging Poll!

Please specify brands, products and why – please feel free to name as many as you like!

1.What is your absolute favourite makeup packaging(s)? What do you like about it? (E.g. the look and feel of it, the way it fits in your hand, the satisfaction of a good click when it closes…).
I love Benefit packaging and names, Stila, and for more sophisticated looks, MAC, Nars, and Lorac.
2.Most + Least hygienic makeup packaging
Most...um...Probably MAC since I don't depot them and they snap closed. Least...no clue.
3.Most + Least innovative
Most...probably MAC because of their endless colors and textures. Least, something like Elizabeth Arden.
4.Most + Least convenient (please list any perks and irks. I’m especially interested in makeup for travelling/going out)
Most: Clinique Superbalms!, MAC blot powder. Both make a huge difference in look but you don't really need a mirror.
Least: Any type of eyeshadow.
5.Most + Least valuable/memorable (for you personally)
Most: ALL my high-end stuff, it's expensive so I make sure it's something I really love before I buy.
6.Best + Worst design (please describe visual, feel etc.)
I like Clinique, it's very fresh and clean looking to me.
Worst, not sure.
7.Makeup packaging: miniature/single-use or full-sized?
I am a sucker for a GWP so a lot of the stuff I have is miniature, but they usually still last forever, esp. e/s. If I love it, I will buy full size though.
8.How often have you completely finished a full-sized product (please specify which brand/product)? How long did it take?
I go through lip glosses like nobody's business, but I switch them so often I rarely run out. I have NEVER finished an e/s, powder, or foundation.
9.Half-finished/Used-up/expired makeup: throw away packaging or keep? Why?
Throw away! It takes up space and is unsanitary.

Hi everyone!!!

Thank you so much for your help - your comments were really helpful and I will definitely take them into account when designing my packaging.

Thanks so much for helping me out with my survey. I have one more question to ask you, and would be very grateful if you would take a few seconds to answer:

What are your top priorities when it comes to makeup? (Please indicate level of importance, e.g. 0=unimportant, 5=very important)

-Convenience
-Hygiene : germ-free makeup
-Looking good & polished
-Feel naked without makeup on
-User-friendly packaging - fast & easy to apply
-Colour & texture of product
-Travel-friendly packaging
-Other (please indicate):

Once again, many thanks!!!

Shimmera