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What do you look for in a new foundation?

What do you look for in a new foundation?

What do you look for in a new foundation? What would be your perfect formula?

I like light-medium coverage that's buildable to medium, so I can easily get lighter coverage on a day-to-day basis but can layer for more coverage as-needed. The finish should be natural--a little dewiness that makes skin...

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5 of My Favorite Colorful Eyeshadow Palettes

5 of My Favorite Colorful Eyeshadow Palettes

I love colorful eyeshadows, and there have been some interesting palettes that have released over the years! If you're in the market for something that's not just neutrals, you may want to check out some of these. Too Faced Pretty Rebel and Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren both deserve honorable mentions;...

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What beauty products would you stockpile if they were discontinued?

What beauty products would you stockpile if they were discontinued?

What beauty products would you stockpile if they were discontinued? Share!

Well, I've done so with a few in the past, like Guerlain Gems Lipstick, Chanel Dragon Rouge Allure Laque, and Guerlain Parure Gold! I have learned from all of those stockpiling episodes that I probably shouldn't do so. There...

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5 of My Favorite Neutral Eyeshadow Palettes

5 of My Favorite Neutral Eyeshadow Palettes

With so many neutral palettes available these days, it can be hard to keep them all straight! These are my current favorites that are permanent...

  1. Urban Decay Naked -- the original is still a go-to for travel for me, though I love Naked2 and Naked3 as well
  2. LORAC Pro Palette -- 16 shades of neutrals from...

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What beauty trend would you like to see retired (at least for awhile)?

What beauty trend would you like to see retired (at least for awhile)?

What beauty trend would you like to see retired (at least for awhile)? Share!

I gotta tell you that I feel like the market is over-saturated in bright, fuchsia pink - like the neon, MAC Candy Yum Yum like pinks. I like that there's variety, but there are other colors to release, too!

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #242

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #242

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: I bought, but haven't received, some things from Giorgio Armani & YSL's F&F sale! Ooh, and Origins' sale, too.
  • Weekend plans: Hopefully recharge a little bit before the week starts up again!
  • Are you an adrenaline junkie?: Nope, not even a little bit!

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What's the oldest beauty product you have that you keep for sentimental reasons?

What's the oldest beauty product you have that you keep for sentimental reasons?

What's the oldest beauty product you have that you keep for sentimental reasons? Share!

I have some older MAC lipglosses that I wouldn't dare wear, but I keep because they were my first glosses.

Thanks to Ellen for today's question idea Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Have you ever attended a beauty event?

Have you ever attended a beauty event?

Have you ever attended a beauty event? Perhaps one at a counter/store? Something larger like an industry show? Which have you loved? Share!

I've gone to IMATS in Pasadena, as well as Beautylish's conference/show for larger events. I've gone to a few MAC events but nothing in really recent history. I...

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