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What are your deal-breakers for blush?

What are your deal-breakers for blush?

I like medium, buildable coverage, so anything that is ultra sheer won’t work for me. I will totally wear a pigmented blush, but I’ll cop to not reaching for super pigmented blushes as often since it’s easier to use something with less coverage. As far as texture goes, anything chalky,...

— Christine

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Best Matte Lipstick Formula (Non-Liquid)

Best Matte Lipstick Formula (Non-Liquid)

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

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What are your deal-breakers for eyeshadow?

What are your deal-breakers for eyeshadow?

Anything really powdery, dusty, crumbly, and sheer. I see the point in sheer eyeshadow, but for me, I’d rather sheer out a more pigmented eyeshadow than start with something very sheer.

— Christine

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What are your deal-breakers for lipstick?

What are your deal-breakers for lipstick?

Taste! That is absolutely a characteristic that will make me wear so many other formulas over it. I’m not a huge fan of floral scented lip products, so anything that I can smell distinctly while wearing will probably be something I won’t reach for!

— Christine

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What type of beauty gifts are good to give to others?

What type of beauty gifts are good to give to others?

If you don’t know the person that well, I’d stick to low to mid-end in price point and things that are more universal, like hand cream, lip balm, candles, etc. (But try to figure out if someone is sensitive to fragrance or not!) If they like makeup, I love lipstick sets (most consistent in...

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Rant & Rave: Urban Decay

Rant & Rave: Urban Decay

Tell us what you love and hate about...

Urban Decay

I love a lot of their core, permanent product ranges. I wish their palettes were more in line with the quality of the permanent range, because I feel like that’s how it used to be but is less consistent now.

— Christine

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What are your deal-breakers in a pre-made palette?

What are your deal-breakers in a pre-made palette?

A ton of light shades, particularly if they are all variations of beige! I don’t like anything really bulky in size, because they take up a ton of room to store. The palette’s colors should coordinate, and I should see a few immediate, “Oooh, I want to try that combo” ideas.

— Christine

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