you touched upon something i didn't even realize i was feeling, but yes!

i have been so disinterested in new makeup for a long time, but this year i actually bought a few things by this chinese beauty brand called girlcult in part because their packaging was pretty beyond function and had such a distinct alt VIBE. the compact is an abnormal organic shape, has swirly dark graphics on it, and a big pearl embedded in it for no reason other than aesthetics. it feels like an arcane object.

its like i got reminded that i put on makeup to channel a specific power and persona, and thats why it's fun.