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What ratio of shimmer/matte do you prefer in a cheek palette?

What ratio of shimmer/matte do you prefer in a cheek palette?

I prefer a little shimmer in most of my cheek products, so I’d say mostly shimmer – but I don’t mind low-level shimmer, like satin.

— Christine

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What ratio of shimmer/matte do you prefer in an eye palette?

What ratio of shimmer/matte do you prefer in an eye palette?

For a quad, I like three shimmers and one matte, but for larger palettes, say 10 or more shades, then 1/2 to 2/3 shimmers to mattes.

— Christine

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What do you like about lipstick sets? What don't you like?

What do you like about lipstick sets? What don't you like?

Tell us what you love and hate about...

Lipstick Sets

I love trying a greater variety in shades for the cost of one or two lipsticks, but since most sets offer mini or travel-sized products, they are more prone to breaking at the base.

— Christine

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What gets you excited about a new launch?

What gets you excited about a new launch?

The brand, the type of product, and the colors. If it’s a brand that hasn’t been putting out great quality lately, then no matter how interesting the products might be, I’m wary and not that excited, but if it’s a brand that has a fantastic formula and then they’re releasing shades or...

— Christine

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Community Favorites, Looks & Color Stories, Vol. 120

Community Favorites, Looks & Color Stories, Vol. 120

Sundays are for readers! Each week, on Sunday, I like to see what the community has been enjoying.

"Most Loved" are products that readers specifically loved but didn't add to their wish list (). "Most Wanted" are products that readers specifically added to their wish lists (). This is populated based...

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When was the last time you decluttered?

When was the last time you decluttered?

I try to do it every three to six months, depending on what else is going on. I keep significantly less and less as the years go on as I don’t need to do as many in-person comparisons, so there’s less need to keep products after I’ve reviewed them. So these days, they get separated into bins...

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Best Products of the Week | Vol. 320

Best Products of the Week | Vol. 320

Hope your weekend is starting off on the right note! Every Saturday, I like to share the top 10 products from the last week of reviews. It's a nice way to highlight what reviews have been published recently. Similarly, I love reading--and I know others enjoy sharing!--their own "week in review"...

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Do you rotate through your products in a particular way?

Do you rotate through your products in a particular way?

Not really! I keep some go-to cheek products in my vanity drawer, and I’ll move some out if I haven’t used them often during the year so I can move a few new(er) ones in. Otherwise, it’s mostly just new-new-new.

— Christine

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Friday Finds & Check-ins, Volume #627

Friday Finds & Check-ins, Volume #627

Share your recent beauty purchases or rediscovered favorites in your stash (for those on low/no-buys!), chit chat about weekend plans, and learn a little more about each other!

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