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What order do you apply your makeup in?

What order do you apply your makeup in?

I try to do eyes first, in case there’s serious fall out, then it’s easy to remove. In general, if I use primers, then I’d put those down first (for all areas!). I start with lightest to dark shades on the eye, then brow bone, eyeliner, and lower eyeshadow (if I use it), followed by mascara...

— Christine

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Best Matte Liquid Lipstick Formula

Best Matte Liquid Lipstick Formula

What's the Best Matte Liquid Lipstick Formula that you've tried?

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In this weekly feature, it's all about sharing your all-time favorites—what you'd recommend to others, what you've really enjoyed, and so on.

How do you figure out what colors are flattering on you?

How do you figure out what colors are flattering on you?

A repeat from yesterday, but trial and error will go a long way! The skin can be so nuanced in tone, clarity, and color, so there are always things like warmer tones tend to work better on warmer skin tones that can work as a guideline, but you might find that true yellow undertones make you sallow...

— Christine

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Survey Says... March 30th, 2016

Survey Says... March 30th, 2016

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

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • What’s been your favorite lip product this spring?
  • What’s been your favorite cheek product this spring?
  • What’s been your favorite eye product this spring?

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Sneak Peek: Dior Dior Addict Ultra-Glosses (x6) Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Dior Dior Addict Ultra-Glosses (x6) Photos & Swatches

Dior Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss ($30.00 for 0.21 fl. oz.) is a newly revamped version of the brand's lipgloss. I bought six to try, and here's a preview of those six!

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Sneak Peek: BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes Eyeshadow Palette Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes Eyeshadow Palette Photos & Swatches

BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes Eyeshadow Palette ($19.00 for 1.58 oz.) includes 28 eyeshadows with pearl to metallic finishes. I am not sure when I will finish testing this and have a review up, but I thought I'd share swatches with you nonetheless. I picked this up...

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The Best Urban Decay Afterglow Blushes + Overview

The Best Urban Decay Afterglow Blushes + Overview

Urban Decay Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush ($26.00 for 0.23 oz.) is available in over a dozen shades. If you like medium, buildable coverage blushes with more satin to natural finishes, you might find this formula to be right up your alley. You can also see how the formula has done overall as well...

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How do you decide what colors go well together?

How do you decide what colors go well together?

I think trial and error is the biggest one for me. It’s just trying things out and over time, learning what works better/worse to my eye/preferences. You can also look at other people’s looks for inspiration and see what combinations seem to pair well, and once you try them, you’ll have a...

— Christine

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What is the best makeup advice you’ve been given?

What is the best makeup advice you’ve been given?

Makeup has no rules. I just like that it’s something that can wash off, so there should never be a fear of just trying something if that is what one is inclined to do. There should be no judgment for trying out a new color or technique or that sometimes, it’s about creativity or wearing...

— Christine

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