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What's the first thing you do with a new makeup purchase?

What's the first thing you do with a new makeup purchase?

I wish I had a more elegant solution, but no elegant solution is really maintainable for me, so I effectively have a front entry way that has a side table full of products as they arrive and get unboxed. This is “I want to review soon,” while products that are “I will review this next!” get...

— Christine

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A Few of My Very Favorite Things | Sephora Holiday 2019

A Few of My Very Favorite Things | Sephora Holiday 2019

In this gift guide, I've compiled some of my favorite products that are available at Sephora with an emphasis of more exclusive brands or products. You can find my most recommended limited edition holiday offerings (at Sephora) guide here

For a broader range of my all-time favorite formulas and...

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My Favorite Limited Edition Things | Sephora Holiday 2019

My Favorite Limited Edition Things | Sephora Holiday 2019

Sephora's holiday shopping event kicks off November 1st for Rouges, who have early access to the event.  Rouges can save 20% off all purchases online and in-store with code HOLIDAYSAVE.  Starting on November 7th, VIBs can save 15% off and Insiders can save 10% off with the same code, HOLIDAYSAVE. ...

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Huda Beauty Mercury Retrograde Palette Swatches

Huda Beauty Mercury Retrograde Palette Swatches

Huda Beauty Mercury Retrograde Palette ($67.00 for 0.56 oz.) is a new, holiday palette release that went up for sale last week through the brand but launches today online (and in stores) at Sephora. It includes 18 eyeshadows across a mix of finishes. Unlike past 18-pan palette releases from the...

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Anastasia x Norvina Mini Pro Pigment Palettes - Swatches

Anastasia x Norvina Mini Pro Pigment Palettes - Swatches

This week, Anastasia x Norvina Mini Pro Pigment Palettes ($29.00 for 0.32 oz.) launched, and there are two variations available. They're smaller compacts that feature nine shades each with mostly Pressed Pigments ("not for immediate eye area" kind of products). Per the brand, they are all new shades...

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What steps are in your typical makeup look? How long does it take you?

What steps are in your typical makeup look? How long does it take you?

We’ll suspend the idea that typical is really me testing new products, which basically means as many steps as I can cram onto my face, really… By choice, my routine would include: eye makeup (5-9 eyeshadows), filling in brows, eyeliner, curling lashes, and mascara; foundation, light concealer,...

— Christine

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Survey Says... October 30th, 2019

Survey Says... October 30th, 2019

Happy Wednesday! Here's this week's survey, which you can copy and paste and share as a comment.

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • Three products you couldn’t put down this month?
  • Favorite lip product this month?
  • Favorite eyeshadow palette this month?

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How often do you vary up your makeup?

How often do you vary up your makeup?

Quite a bit, I’d say! I definitely don’t have a “go-to” look or something that I routinely do over and over again. I end up with similar-looking eyeshadow combinations over time based on the similarity between releases and seasonal trends, though, but I’m not actively repeating color...

— Christine

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What lipstick finish do you gravitate toward the most?

What lipstick finish do you gravitate toward the most?

I’m all about a lightly pearlized finish–the kind that adds luminosity and shine but doesn’t look frosted or metallic. I find they’re more forgiving of lip texture, lip lines, and give my lips a smoother, more voluminous appearance overall. Plus, they’re usually hydrating formulas!

— Christine

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