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If you could go on a $500 beauty shopping spree, where would you go and what would you buy?

If you could go on a $500 beauty shopping spree, where would you go and what would you buy?

If you could go on a $500 beauty shopping spree, where would you go and what would you buy? Share!

Neiman Marcus, and I would replace a few Rouge Gs that I use often, a handful of Tom Ford Lip Balms, and Cle de Peau Lipglosses/Lipsticks. It wouldn't go far if I spent it that way, haha!

Thanks to Alison...

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Rant & Rave: Lip Balm

Rant & Rave: Lip Balm

Tell us what you love and hate about...

Lip Balm

There’s little not to like about a good lip balm that keeps your lips soft, smooth, and hydrated! I wish more lip balms, generally, contained SPF (but didn’t have any taste!).

— Christine

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How many products should be in a seasonal collection?

How many products should be in a seasonal collection?

How many products should be in a seasonal collection? Share!

15-25, I think. I like enough variety so that multiple skin tones can benefit while not getting overwhelmed by a collection's size.

Thanks to Alison for today's questions! Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Is there a look you've always wanted to try (but haven't)?

Is there a look you've always wanted to try (but haven't)?

Is there a look you've always wanted to try (but haven't)? Share!

Maybe short hair or substantially different colored hair, but I cannot make either commitment personally!

Thanks to Alison for today's questions! Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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What was the last makeup launch or collection that stood out to you?

What was the last makeup launch or collection that stood out to you?

What was the last makeup launch or collection that stood out to you? Share!

ColourPop's fall collection, actually, as it was perfectly on-theme and well-done.

Thanks to Alison for today's questions! Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #306

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #306

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: Holiday palettes and sets galore! Already swamped, and it's not even October!
  • Weekend plans: Photos/swatches/writing furiously!
  • What's your favorite music album right now?: I'm loving The Weeknd's most recent release!

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What was the last makeup trick that made a big difference in your application?

What was the last makeup trick that made a big difference in your application?

What was the last makeup trick that made a big difference in your application? Share!

Using a sponge/Beautyblender to press loose powder into the skin -- seems to help minimize powderiness, especially around the eyes.

Thanks to Denise S. for today's questions! Do you have a question idea? Submit yours ...

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How do you handle unwanted comments about your makeup?

How do you handle unwanted comments about your makeup?

How do you handle unwanted comments about your makeup? Share!

I'm lucky that it's not something I deal with often (I can't recall the last time any more), but I would most likely say something to the effect of, "Good thing it's my face!"

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Survey Says... September 16th, 2015

Survey Says... September 16th, 2015

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

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • Where do you apply your makeup?
  • What kind of lighting do you use?
  • How long does it take?

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What would be your dream eyeshadow palette?

What would be your dream eyeshadow palette?

What would be your dream eyeshadow palette? Share!

Something in the 12-15 eyeshadow range with 60% warmer shades, 40% cooler shades, combination of frosts, pearls, satins, and one or two mattes (I prefer satin over fully matte myself).

Thanks to Alexis for today's questions! Do you have a question idea? Submit...

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