Judging a Book by its Cover

This is another one of those entries where I let you in on my next study. We, recently, dealt with shade/color vs. naming conventions. I think that, that would be step two in purchasing any cosmetic brand (depending on the circumstances) so we are doing things a little backwards. Since I don't like to wear a lot of make-up one of the best parts about it for me is the packaging; look, texture, and thought put into each products exterior. It's definitely what attracts me to some products over others or repels me.

We're going to look at how the packaging of a cosmetic brand, product, line affects you, how practical the dispenser is, and the quality. Can we judge a "book" by its cover under these circumstances. Do we trust a product more if the packaging has more thought put into it? Would we rather pay less and get a lesser quality exterior? Is that why pans are available for purchase? How do pan palettes play into the whole packaging ordeal? If the palette is pretty enough do we not mind that we're just placing pans on the inside? Can we make the assumption that if one companies packaging looks like another that the shades will be duplicates, as well? For example, ELF has very similar holders to NARS and everyone knows that when you type in "Orgasm Dupe," ELF St. Lucia contour combo will appear. That seems like something to me or at least something to look into. 

Since this is a mini-post with my questions and ideas on our next foray into cosmetics I wanted to include a few images of the products I find to be the most beautiful; the ones that always call my attention even if they don't sell anything I'm looking for at the moment and/or aren't very practical. Also, I'll give you a few that repel me even though I know for a fact that some of their, actual, shades are very popular and well received. This will give you an idea of my thought process for my next series. 

Loves of my eyes life: 
Too Faced- all of their products are so feminine and old school. I don't know that some of their bottles are practical but they are pretty.

 

 

Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzing Powder

 

Amazing Face Liquid Foundation. Love this old-timey bottle.

Tarte Amazonion Clay- I absolutely love all of the look and feel of their products. Very earthy and simple but beautiful and natural.

Amazonion Butter Lipstick. I love this particular shades exterior but all of the designs are gorgeous.

Amazonion 12-hour Foundation. I love anything by Tarte with a "wooden" cap. 

 

 

 Repellants of my eyes life:
Urban Decay- I know their NAKED line is loved far and wide but their packaging usually repels me. For the price, I want something a little less "urban." 

Electric Eye Shadow Palette. The first item I've found semi-attractive. I wouldn't wear the shades though.

 

Revolution Lipstick. I just find this to be plain ugly or just plain. 

 

 

 

 

BareMinerals- I just find their stuff to be very plain. I always pass them right by, at Ulta, even though they're right in the front and I know their stuff is really good, or tends to be. I will say this, I do love their BUXOM line.

READY Blush. BORING, but apparently award winning. That little brush just reminds me of the cheap stuff. Not good.

 

Bareskin Foundation. I find the honey color of the foundation to be the most attractive thing about this. It could be sleek and simply beautiful which I think is what they're going for but its just not, not to me.

 Now you have a little idea of what we'll be delving into in the coming entries. Let me know what repels and attracts you based on packaging/exterior/dispenser.