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What are your must-have brushes for an eye look?

What are your must-have brushes for an eye look?

MAC 239s (or Chikuhodo GSN-09s) for initial application of color (although, I will just as readily use them for all placement, blending, including crease color and brow bone color!). For the crease, if I want something more diffused, I’ll use a larger, rounded crease brush like Wayne Goss #19 or...

— Christine

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How do you justify buying a product that you already have dupes for?

How do you justify buying a product that you already have dupes for?

If I’m unhappy with the version I have, and I think the dupe is better, that would generally be the way to go. There are shades that I just really like, and so I enjoy having different finishes (even when slightly different), undertones, lightness/darkness, but they’re shades I would be more...

— Christine

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Survey Says... November 4th, 2015

Survey Says... November 4th, 2015

Happy Wednesday! Here's this week's survey, which you can copy and paste and share as a comment.

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • Most wanted lip color?
  • Most wanted cheek product?
  • Most wanted skincare product?

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What makes a palette good for traveling?

What makes a palette good for traveling?

For me, I like something where I can see at least 3-6 color combinations that are somewhat different from each other. I also like something that’s fairly slim and compact but with enough substance that the packaging will protect the contents.!

— Christine

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Do you adhere to any makeup rules?

Do you adhere to any makeup rules?

Yes and no. I think the one I follow often is makeup that is appropriate for the occasion. Like I would wear pretty barely-there makeup for a job interview vs. bright blues and greens (unless it was one of the few job interviews where that would be a PLUS!). If I go heavy on the eyes, I’ll...

— Christine

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Rant & Rave: Brown Mascara

Rant & Rave: Brown Mascara

Tell us what you love and hate about...

Brown Mascara

On my black lashes, it doesn’t usually look brown, just murky black. I like the concept, though, and I think it should work better for those with naturally lighter-colored lashes.

— Christine

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What is your signature scent?

What is your signature scent?

If I had one, Tom Ford Oud Wood, but I don’t think I wear the same fragrance regularly enough that anyone would really associate me with a specific scent!

— Christine

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