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The hard work that goes into a well-planned skincare and makeup regimen requires a lot of time and effort. That’s why it’s no surprise that the products we put on our faces can sometimes be more of an extension of ourselves than we realize. And according to one former Sephora worker, your foundation of choice can actually say a lot about who you are as a person.
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In a TikTok slideshow posted on Feb. 1, user @katiifirecat laid out some of the more popular products sold at the store. She commented on each with a quip about what the types of customers who use that specific foundation are typically like and how she thinks they came to choose the item over others.
The cheeky takes are well-spirited and include plenty of flattering compliments. For instance, the type of customer who buys one brand has “natural beauty” that makes her “honestly jealous,” while another tends to get scooped up by shoppers who have “class.”
The slideshow has since gone viral, garnering over 1.5 million views after less than a week. Fans have also jumped into the lively comment section to share their appreciation for her choices—or ask for recommendations for a new product.
Wondering if your go-to product is on the list? Read on to see what your foundation really says about you, according to a former Sephora employee.
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If you’re a fan of this foundation from Make Up For Ever, things are apparently going well for you. According to the post, this means “you have good taste.”
In one of her more backhanded compliments, the user says this Charlotte Tilbury product tends to grab a lot of attention for its name alone. Still, it could also mean you’re a “middle-aged baddie.”
Some products earn shoppers double compliments. In the case of this Ilia foundation, you might be both the “nicest customer in the store” and “let your natural beauty shine” without much need for makeup.
“I’m honestly jealous,” she adds.
Rihanna’s makeup line may be popular for its proven high quality, but it also says a lot about those who wear it. According to the post, it means you have both “class” and “taste.”
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The second Charlotte Tilbury foundation product on the list also received somewhat of a backhanded compliment. Even though you want something “easy and minimal,” she says fans of this product often don’t realize how much darker it can become after applying it.
The word “icon” is one that usually isn’t used lightly, but according to the TikTok slideshow, it applies to the people who use this product. She also shows support for the brand’s popular concealer.
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![A bottle of By Mario foundation with the caption: "You're that [expletive]! You might still love 2016 makeup but so what! You might also be obsessed with makeup or always run out to buy the newest makeup drops."](https://fashnfly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1708269185_821_What-Your-Foundation-Says-About-You-—-Best-Life.jpeg)
In her most tongue-in-cheek take of the series, @katiifirecat lovingly says fans of this By Mario foundation are “that [expletive]!” And while she hints that the product’s trendiest days are behind it, she adds that shoppers who love this item are likely big fans of makeup altogether.
While it isn’t her top choice, @katiifirecat says the tried-and-true Estée Lauder foundation has an unwavering fanbase. However, most commenters jumped in to defend their favorite product.
“I’ve tried several, and I can honestly say nothing compares to the Double Wear,” one writes. “It’s especially perfect for photos.”
