utgal2004's Midsummer Night's Dreamlist

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[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Dietary restrictions: Do you or anyone in your household have any food-related restrictions/sensitivities, etc? Would you prefer not to receive food items? No restrictions and I'll gladly take food items!

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Skin allergies/sensitivities: Do you or anyone in your household have any skin allergies/sensitivities not already listed that your Fairy Godparent should know about (e.g., wool, metals in jewelry, etc)? Do you avoid silicone, sulfates, etc? Try to avoid sulfates in hair products and usually need face cleansers/moisturizers that are safe for sensitive skin. I deal with some reactive redness otherwise.

Would you like to get a heads-up from a Fairy that your package is on its way, or would you prefer its delivery to be a complete surprise? A heads-up would increase the anticipation factor for me!

Do you have an on-forum swap/Midsummer Dream list?  https://www.makeuptalk.com/f/topic/131940-utgal2004s-midsummer-nights-dreamlist/

Basic background information:

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Makeup: Classy/neutral during week, add a little twist for the weekend.  Wear full makeup 6 days a week.  Fair skin so cool tones look best. 

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Hair: Fine curly brown hair that just started getting colored to cover grey.  During summer I let it air dry curly.  Big on ponytails, not on headbands.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Nails: Almost always painted. Prefer bright or pastel colors over neutrals and darker shades.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Skincare: Dry skin most of the year but normal/combination during summer (grrrr Houston humidity).  Always wear sunscreen, trying more anti-aging products, like serums and dark circle eye treatments. 

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Bodycare: Totally girly… fruity, sugary, sweet. Love moisturizing shower and bath products. 

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Home: I love color. My living room is light grey and shades of purple, bedroom is in jewel tones but I’d like to make it pastels for the summer, bathroom is red and navy.

More advanced questions:

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE] I am wearing too much lipgloss, and I DO NOT CARE!

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Cruelty-free or vegan. Important, must-have, nice, don't care? It’s nice and I’ve been trying more cruelty free but it’s not necessary and I still use other stuff.  This Texas girl could never be vegan.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]You just won a $50 gift card to your favorite beauty store. Which store is it, and what will you buy? Sephora for an eyeshadow palette.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Please list any subscription boxes you receive, along with anything you may covet from recent boxes.  Ipsy, Glossybox, Popsugar, FFF, Bijoux box and re-started birchbox in Feb.  Have Julep but have skipped since November.  See trade list.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Assuming they are separately packaged and clearly labeled, what are your feelings on prepared-by-sender beauty items? Unsealed samples? Items from the bulk foods section? Perfect, send them my way.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Assuming the same dollar amount is spent, would you prefer several mini items, or one or two full-sized items? Whatever you have more fun shopping for because I’m going to love the surprise regardless.

Brand-and-color-specific time!

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]What is your all-time favorite beauty item and why?  Nail polish.  I change colors twice a week to suit my mood.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]What specific product(s) are you lusting after? https://www.makeuptalk.com/f/topic/131940-utgal2004s-midsummer-nights-dreamlist/

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]What make-up items do you use every day? BB/CC Cream or tinted moisturizer, powder, eyeshadow, mascara, lippies

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]What are your holy grail items? Holy crap? Love Aquaphor healing ointment for lips, Nars Tinted Moisturizer in Alaska, Aveeno Positively Radiant SPF 30, Anastasia Lash Genius, and Bobbi Brown Corrector in Porcelain Peach.  Still searching for the rest…

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]What one item/product are you interested in, but just have't gotten around to trying? Korean or other Asian makeup (I don’t even know where to start).

General product section, aka not brand/color specific

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]What one product can you just not get enough of? Lippies!

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]What one product do you actually use more than any other? What runs out quickest in your make-up drawer?  Hand cream for my dry hands

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]What product(s) can you absolutely not use at all for reasons other than allergies/sensitivities listed in the background section (e.g., I can't use foot scrubbers because my feet are too ticklish)? Blush because I have too much pink in skin.  I love highlighters, illuminators, luminizers, and bronzers instead.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]What items (makeup/skincare/tool) do you feel are missing from your routine? Eyeliner.  I use it for special occasions but usually find the dark shades look stark on my fair skin. I’d like to try some colored eyeliners.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]What tools/products are you looking to add, even if they are not missing? Another eyeshadow brush, nail files.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]What beauty-related product(s) do you just not want to receive? Eyelashes, loose pigment/glitter, blush.

Brands:

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]What brand do you have more products from than any other? Any particular reason? Bobbi Brown because I went through a bad breakup, walked up to a counter, told them to change my look, and walked out with most of what they used.  I’ve never before or since bought that much at once.  I want to try other brands and love so many others.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]What brand(s) have you been wanting to try but haven't gotten around to? I’ve never used or only tried one product from Urban Decay, theBalm, Obsessive Compulsive, Korres, Pacifica, Mally, Marc Jacobs, Laura Geller, Lorac, Rimmel, Pixi, indie nail polish.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]What brand(s) do you not want?  Any would be great.  I want you to have fun and share some of your favorites.  I love trying new products.

Colors (not specific shades):

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Answer quick like a bunny! Favorite color? Purple but I’m really into Blues right now.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Favorite color combination? Lavender/gray, red/navy, pink/navy, pink/turquoise, blue/white

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Color scheme of your home/room, either in reality or your imagination.  My living room is light grey and shades of purple, bedroom is in jewel tones but I’d like to make it pastels for the summer, bathroom is red and navy.  I’d love a white and blue room.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]What one color (not brand/product specific) do you use more than any other? Why? Pink because it looks nice with my cool undertones.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Color(s) to avoid? Bright yellows and orange-y corals (like pink-based corals though).

Scents

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]What's your favorite perfume/wearable scent of all time? What's your favorite perfume/wearable scent to wear in the summer? I’ve only worn perfume for about a year so I don’t have a favorite yet.  I like Fresh Life, Especially Escada, Marc Jacobs Oh Lola, D&G Light Blue, and Tokyomilk Chance.  Burberry Brit Sheer was one of my first and I love it, especially in the summer.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]What is the fragrance of your favorite home fragrance (e.g., candle, diffuser)?  Make it smell like a fruity cocktail or the beach, and you’ll be my best friend forever!

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Describe your favorite scents/notes, without naming a specific perfume or fragrance.  Citruses, pear, coconut, pineapple, berries, clean laundry, water

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Without naming a specific perfume or fragrance, what are your favorite perfume companies? Favorite home fragrance companies? Don’t really have any favorites yet for perfumes.  I’m open to trying lots.  Like Illume, B&BW, Archipelago, Yankee, Pacifica, and local homemade candles for home.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]What form of perfume do you prefer (oil, alcohol-based, spray, open bottle, rollerball)? What form of home fragrance do you prefer (candle, diffuser, air freshener, plug-in)? Any perfume type, candles for home.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Other than perfume/fragrance oils, what is your favorite type of toiletry/scented item? Shower gel and bubble bath.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Scent(s)/notes(s) to avoid? Vanilla by itself, jasmine or other strong florals, musks, patchouli.

And finally (at least for the beauty section), Yes/No?

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Foils Yes.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Deluxe Samples Yes.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Hair Oil No      

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Face Oil Yes

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Perfume Yes

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Sunblock/Sunscreen Yes, definitely!

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Self-tanner/tanning wipes Yes, if for light skin.

And extra non-makeup-related questions!

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]What designs/designers do you prefer (please limit to top 3): vintage/romantic (toile, damask, paisley, etc); nautical or ocean; anything about or with books.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]List any public wishlists (Amazon, etsy, Sephora), swap lists and/or Tumbler/Pinterest entries your fairy godparent should consult.  https://www.makeuptalk.com/f/topic/130090-utgal2004s-trade-list/

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Is your box all about you? Or would you like to see things in your box for your significant other/spouse, kid(s), pet(s), whatever? It’s for me! I spoil friends and family with gifts often.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]If your fairy godparent curates an awesome set of items for you, would you rather they be wrapped individually, or be a huge smorgasbord that you can look at all at once? Would you prefer to open each gift slowly and methodically or will it be ribbons and bows and paper flying as you tear into it?  That’s completely up to you.  It’s just really awesome to get a surprise from someone.  I learned from SS that I’ll open quickly and then marvel at things for days.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]It's a hot, sunny 90-degree summer day and you have no obligation to be anywhere in particular. Where are you and what are you doing?  That’s relatively cool for Texas summer but I’d be sitting on a patio, drinking iced tea/lemonade, reading a book.

And advanced fun stuff:

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]What do you do in your spare time? Are there any hobby-related items you would like? I’m a big reader and love books.  I recently started making my own jewelry with beads and broken pieces of jewelry.  Love hanging out with girlfriends (and wine), going to museums/theaters, writing long letters to my pen pals, and trying to get back into the swing of exercising more.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Fandoms, favorite TV shows, movies, books, music, Hogwarts house, etc. Jane Austen, Anne of Green Gables, Little Women and other stong/independent women artists, authors, leaders, etc.  Into Game of Thrones, House of Cards, Orange is the New Black, and Hunger Games series. Really love all types of music.  My movie and tv tastes are all over the place.  Check out my profile for some ideas.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]What non-beauty item(s) would send you over the moon? Something homemade or handmade.  Fun office supplies or girly stationary.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Pirates or ninjas? Ninjas.  I hate pirates.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Zombies: Yay or nay? Nay.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Disney! Favorite movie, hero, villain? Brave for the strong female lead, Cinderella, Ariel and Belle for princesses, Anastasia as a story that’s always interested me that Disney made into a movie, and Fantasia for the classical music and dancing hippos and flowers.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Describe three things decorating your living space: Impressionist art prints, gerbera daisies, and pics of friends/family.

Yes/no, the extras division:

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Virtual gifts (ecerts/gift certs/eBooks): Sure. I use kindle app on ipad.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Hand-made items (from your godparent or purchased) YES, YES, YES! Those are my fav.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Candles: Awesome!

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Tarts: No, I’m too clumsy.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Reed Diffusers: yes.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Incense: No thanks.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Other home fragrance (say, room spray or scented rocks) Sure.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Local Items: YES, that’d be awesome!

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Mix CD: That’d be fun!

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Home Items: Sure, anything like candles, coasters, books, etc.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Food Items: Yes, but it’s so hot here that chocolate will be a mess.  Jelly beans, skittles, starburst, cookies, rice krispy treats, pretzels, your favorite trail/nut mix, etc. would be great.

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Beverages: Coffee, teas, powder fruit mixes to drop in water bottle

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE]Puzzle Books: I’m terrible at these so no thanks.