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How the Language of Beauty Needs to Change

How the Language of Beauty Needs to Change

The language we use is important and has consequences.  Adjusting our language (or being aware of the impact of language) is a way we can reduce harm as individuals on an on-going basis. By being aware of how the word choices we make and whether there's room for improvement, we really can make the...

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What research do you do before purchasing a product?

What research do you do before purchasing a product?

It depends on if it’s a brand I regularly review or not. For brands I often review, then it’s just a matter whether the product is new and is the kind of product I test (e.g. I don’t review a lot of brow product, so I purchase an entire brow gel range). For brands I review occasionally from or...

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What products are you least critical of? Why?

What products are you least critical of? Why?

On a personal level, I think I’m most forgiving of highlighters – like I don’t care if it emphasizes skin texture, it’s fine if they’re more or less pigmented, etc. I love all the finishes, and I don’t mind building up coverage for cheek colors (in general). Again, personal-level – I...

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Which Pat McGrath Mothership Palette should I get?

Which Pat McGrath Mothership Palette should I get?

With the price point of Pat McGrath Mothership palettes being a whopping $125 a pop, the question of "which one" to get is something I get routinely asked by readers. Unsurprisingly, my answer is "it depends!" First and foremost, they're great palettes from a quality perspective, but whether they're...

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What do you like about sheer lipsticks? What don't you like?

What do you like about sheer lipsticks? What don't you like?

Tell us what you love and hate about...

Sheer Lipstick

I prefer medium coverage or higher as I find sheer coverage often emphasizes the natural unevenness in my lip color and that they aren’t that long-wearing. Like I don’t mind if it doesn’t wear like iron, but I don’t want to feel like I need to reapply every couple of hours!

— Christine

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What products are you most critical of? Why?

What products are you most critical of? Why?

I feel like I’ve tried a lot of eyeshadow and lipstick in my time, so as a result, I can spot more nuances between shades and formulas, which I find makes one a little more critical.

— Christine

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Community Favorites, Looks & Color Stories, Vol. 044

Community Favorites, Looks & Color Stories, Vol. 044

First and foremost, if you're not part of the lovely community, consider registering for an account.  This will allow you to take full advantage of all of the features available on the site!

Now, let's dive into readers' most loved and most wanted products from this past week along with recently shared ...

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This or That: Coral Blush Edition

This or That: Coral Blush Edition

This week, I shared my breakdown of how to make more critical comparisons between two products when you're choosing between two options, whether you're in decluttering mode or considering a new purchase or have been tempted by something new and shiny!

Here are those methods applied to some of the...

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