In beauty, not much, since I tend to purchase new products sight unseen and don’t read reviews ahead of time so I can form my own opinion! In other areas of my life, I definitely do a fair amount of research for anything more expensive.

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I have many years ago (over 15 years ago), but I don’t do so now. I’m less comfortable now than I was then, and I have the budget to buy new, so I’d definitely lean that way in the future.

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I don’t think it’s changed how interested I am singles — singles make me happy, and they are often the best of what eyeshadow has to offer, but palettes are infinitely more popular with the larger community so I would prioritize reviewing a new palette over singles!

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Shimmer forever. I appreciate matte eyeshadows, and I definitely find they are necessary for most looks (at least, in an ideal world), but shimmers always bring me so much joy. I love how they move, shift, twinkle… so much variety in finish, color, and reflection as a result.

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Mauve, which is kind of my lips but better for me! I find it goes well with a lot of other colors, too.

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