This Quiz Will Determine How Beauty-Obsessed You Are

By: Bri O.

6 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Are you the type of beauty kween to spend hours in front of a mirror perfecting your look? Do you put your blood, sweat, and tears into your beauty routine, literally and/or figuratively? Or do you prefer to stick to the basics and get out the door as soon as possible? No matter how much you invest in your beauty routine, this quiz is for you!

In this day and age, every man, woman, child, and gender non-conforming person out there is exposed to and influenced by the beauty and fashion industries through advertising, media, and even everyday conversations. We're a beauty-obsessed culture, so it makes sense that there are some ultimate beauty kweens out there. Are you one of them? This quiz will help you figure it out.

Some of us put minimal thought and effort into picking out makeup and skincare products. But for others, these are important decisions that require a good deal of research and consideration. The spectrum of beauty-obsession is incredible. From one person to the next, no beauty routine is exactly the same.

If you've been wondering how you compare when it comes to beauty-obsession, speculate no longer! Play on to get some answers!

How long does it take you to get ready for work/school?

15-30 minutes.

Over an hour.
30 minutes to an hour.

10 minutes or less.

About how many steps long is your beauty routine?

4-6.

10+.
7-9.

3 or less.

Who's your beauty/fashion role model?

Someone close to me.

A Kardashian.
Youtube influencer(s).

I don't have anyone specific.

How much time do you spend researching make-up and skincare products?

I like spend an hour or two once or twice a week looking at new products.

I research daily.
I check new deals and products and/or read about new trends at least every other day.

Occasionally, when I need new products.

Which is a bigger priority in your life?

Career.

Fashion/beauty.
Self-care.

Friends and family.

About how long does it take you to get ready to go out?

Up to two hours, but usually less.

Three hours or more
Minimum two hours.

Around an hour or less.

If you pass by a mirror or reflective pane of glass, what are the odds you're checking yourself out?

Around 50%.

100% - I have to take every chance I get to make sure everything looks like it should.
Around 70%.

It depends on the day, what I'm wearing, and where I'm going.

How old are you?

15 or younger

16-24
30 or older

25-29

At what age did you start wearing make up?

15

11, but it was mainly for fun at that age.
13

17 or older

About how long does it take you to do your hair for first dates?

Around half a hour, usually never less.

At least an hour, and usually more.
Around 45 minutes to an hour.

Less than 20 minutes

Do you and your friends talk about your beauty routines with each other?

We might comment on each other's makeup when it looks particularly cool, but we don't talk much about routines. We do like to keep up with industry gossip, though.

It's about all we talk about besides our love/sex lives, current events, and other personal topics.
No, we're pretty secretive about our routines because we've each put a lot of work into research and development.

They know more than me, so they are usually up for answering any questions I might have.

How many times a day do you reapply make up?

I might freshen up around lunch or so.

Around four times, but it could be more depending on how long the day is and if I'm going out that night, etc.
At least two.

I don't wear makeup every day, but when I do, I usually don't re-apply it.

Do you ever leave home without freshening up?

Maybe if I'm running out on a quick errand, but only under those sorts of circumstances.

No, if I'm going out for any reason, I always look my best.
I typically always freshen up, but if I'm just running out on an errand, then I don't go out of my way to fix up my hair.

As long as I'm clothed and dressed for the weather, I'm good with going out to do whatever.

Is skincare important to you?

Important enough for me to apply lotion every day.

Is breathing important to me? Of course it is, and of course, caring for my skin - the substance that holds my organs inside my body - is important to me!
Yes, I have a whole daily multi-step skincare routine.

I don't think much about it unless my skin is paper dry.

Do you go out of your way to ensure you get enough beauty sleep?

I make sure to get at least 6-7 hours.

Yes, I require an absolute minimum of 8 hours beauty sleep, and I prefer to sleep for 10. Ideally, I'd spend at least 12 hours resting a day.
I plan my schedule around set bed and wake times so that I get up to 9 hours but usually around 7 hours of beauty sleep.

I try my best to get full 7-8 hours, but life usually happens and I end up with quite a bit less. I wouldn't say I go out of my way.

How would you feel if you had to answer the door while wearing a thick face mask?

I wouldn't be happy about it, but it's just a face mask.

That's simply unacceptable. I wouldn't answer the door, or I'd try to get the dog to answer it.
I'd feel unbelievably embarrassed and would come up with an excuse to explain my face.

I don't wear face masks, so this wouldn't be a problem.

Do you go to specialty stores to buy your beauty products?

For a few certain products, yes, but for the majority of my beauty supply needs, no.

I wouldn't be able to find the products I need anywhere else.
I usually buy my products online.

I buy my beauty supplies at large general merchandise markets.

Have you ever reviewed a beauty product?

Yes, but only because the product was exceptionally poor or well made and I felt strongly about it.

I review pretty much every beauty product I purchase. I've even been offered free products in exchange for my review or opinion.
Sure, if I try something new and like it, I might review it.

Nope, I've never even thought to.

About how long does it take you to remove your make up?

About half an hour.

Around an hour or so, not including my revitalizing and exfoliating routine.
Less than 15 minutes.

Sometimes I wait until the next day's shower to wash off my makeup.

Do you ever layer your eyeliner?

Nope, but it's something I've been thinking about doing.

What's the point in even applying eyeliner if you're not going to put the effort into layering it?
For certain occasions, like dates and events, sure, but it's not an every day thing.

I didn't realize it could be layered. Does it have a 3-D sort of texture to it?

What do you consider "bumming it?"

Jeans, t-shirt, no makeup, and hair doing whatever it wants to do.

At night when I'm in my pajamas after removing my makeup is as close to "bumming it" as I get.
Jeans/leggings, hair up, basic makeup, t-shirt.

Sweat pants, t-shirt, casual shoes, untidy hair, no makeup or hair products.

How long does it take you to pick out your everyday outfits?

About 15-20 minutes, give or take.

I spend at least an hour planning out options and deciding on an outfit.
Around half an hour to 45 minutes, depending on how my hair looks that day.

I wear whatever is easiest to grab and also comfortable.

Has anyone ever told you that you spend too much time on and/or thinking about your beauty routine?

Only a small number of times, and I've changed since.

Anyone who actually knows what they're doing would not say that to me. Everyone who disagrees is irrelevant and frankly, wrong.
Yes, many times.

Not that I can recall, no.

What's your favorite cable television network?

Bravo

E!
QVC

Comedy Central

What would you do if your dog ate your eyeshadow palette right before a big date/event/interview/etc?

I'd try to find a substitute or make a desperate quick purchase if possible.

I always have a spare or two in case of situations just like this.
Panic and maybe cry before canceling the date/interview/etc.

I'd be annoyed at the mess, but it's otherwise no big deal. Eyeshadow isn't an absolute must-have.

Does it take you awhile to decide on what jewelry pieces to wear?

Sometimes it takes me awhile to decide if I should even wear jewelry, but after that the deciding gets easier.

Yes, there's so much to consider. Like necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, other piercings, and so on.
Only when it comes to special events, like formal get-togethers.

I wear the same pair of earrings over and over again. Nothing to decide.

How big is your purse?

A normal sized purse big enough for a clutch wallet and other small items.

Huge! It has to be big enough to fit all my backup supplies.
It takes up a fair amount of space.

I either carry no purse or a very small one.

What's something you don't leave the house without?

Hand lotion

Lip liner
Eyeliner

Chapstick

What's something you can never have enough of?

Nail polish colors

Lip stick colors
Eye shadow colors

Cover up

How many different makeup brushes and applicators do you have?

I have a few more brushes than I need, but they help me get spruced up for special occasions.

I have multiple sets of brushes and applicators.
I have tons of brush options.

One for every makeup type that needs it.

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