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Have you ever been so turned off by packaging that you didn't buy a product you wanted?

Have you ever been so turned off by packaging that you didn't buy a product you wanted?

I can’t recall that being true! If the packaging was actually faulty, I might avoid purchasing additional shades if it was going to cause issues (e.g. a cream eyeshadow prone to drying out).

— Christine

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The Dupe List: Christian Louboutin Miss Loubi Lip Colour

The Dupe List: Christian Louboutin Miss Loubi Lip Colour

Check out this post of the top, permanent dupes available for Christian Louboutin Beaute Silky Satin Lip Colour Miss Loubi!

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Are there products you only use during the fall?

Are there products you only use during the fall?

Not exclusively, no! I definitely get the urge to wear darker shades on the lips during fall, but I think the seasons have more of an impact on my skin and what products I use there.

— Christine

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Rant & Rave: Blush Palettes

Rant & Rave: Blush Palettes

Tell us what you love and hate about...

Blush Palettes

I think that they rarely suit a wide variety of skin tones, so I wish when brands did one, they’d consider at least releasing two, if not three, varieties.  Whether they split it up by skin tone (light, medium, dark) or by undertone (cool and warm), it would go a long way. Most blush palettes feel like a variety of pinks and corals that run warmer.

— Christine

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What type of lighting do you use for makeup application?

What type of lighting do you use for makeup application?

In my new place, I replaced the recessed light bulbs with daylight bulbs, so it is a whiter light (it was quite yellow before, like 2600K). The room gets some natural light, and I use a simplehuman magnifying mirror, which also gives off what’s supposed to be daylight, so I wanted to get fairly...

— Christine

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How was your makeup routine evolved?

How was your makeup routine evolved?

When I first started wearing makeup, I only wore eye makeup. Then I gradually started to wear blush and lipstick (but I owned one blush and maybe a few lipsticks), which moved into gloss and foundation. I became really dependent on foundation for a couple of years, so I eased back on it. Eventually,...

— Christine

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Do you ever buy makeup and never wear it?

Do you ever buy makeup and never wear it?

I buy everything with the intention of reviewing it (which is my version of wearing it), and generally, I’m not someone who will buy makeup just to look at – like I’ll buy a pretty limited edition compact and use it, even if it destroys an embossing, and I’m okay with that. The way I see it...

— Christine

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #313

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #313

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: philosophy shower gels, Origins skincare
  • Weekend plans: Hopefully a bike ride!
  • What's your favorite part about November?: Thanksgiving!

Share your pet photos to the Temptalia Pets flickr group! :)

This week's Mellan photo...

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