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Have you had any skin issues? How did you resolve them?

Have you had any skin issues? How did you resolve them?

I struggled with acne for awhile, into my mid-20s. For me, two prescriptions, topical antibiotic (clindamycin) and Differin, really cleared up everything. While products like Mario Badescu’s acne products (Drying Cream, Drying Lotion, etc.) worked well for active acne, it never went away entirely...

— Christine

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Rant & Rave: Matte Foundation

Rant & Rave: Matte Foundation

Tell us what you love and hate about...

Matte Foundation

I think matte foundation can make skin appear really smooth, but it can also make skin look flat and lifeless, so there’s a fine line between matte and smooth and dull and matte! I also tend to prefer less dewy finishes, as foundations usually get a little dewy after they’re worn for a few hours, so I’d rather start more matte and get to slightly dewy by the end of the day then look like I’m melting!

— Christine

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Do you keep duplicates of brushes you like?

Do you keep duplicates of brushes you like?

Yes, absolutely! For the most part, I use them the same as the first one – I tend to duplicate ones like eyeshadow and crease brushes, so I can use one for each color (or maybe every two colors, depending on how drastic the difference between the colors is!). I can also run through brushes pretty...

— Christine

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Week in Review | September 3rd through September 9th

Week in Review | September 3rd through September 9th

Here's a look at the top 10 products reviewed in the last week, plus a summary of how many products and brands were reviewed and a break out of ratings! :)

What's been in your rotation the most this week? What caught your eye?

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Has your approach to beauty changed since reading blogs or watching videos?

Has your approach to beauty changed since reading blogs or watching videos?

I’m much more critical of products, and I really have little tolerance for truly disappointing products. I am more willing to try different brands, products, and colors, I think, because being plugged into the community really gives one insight into just how vast it is! On a more negative note, I...

— Christine

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #357

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #357

Share any beauty goodies you may have picked up in the last week or so, or maybe what's on your way or on your wish list for next week or month. :)

  • Haul: Becca Bronzed Amber Shimmering Skin Perfector, Hourglass Surreal Light Palette, Anastasia Fall Gloss Set, Marc Jacobs Blacquer, Chikuhodo Sakura...

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