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Rant & Rave: Milani

Rant & Rave: Milani

Share: Tell us what you love and hate about Milani!

my answer: I love that they have an extensive color and product range available, but it can be hard to find the same variety locally (in stores). I think their packaging could be less bulky/more durable.

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What do you do if you can't get an eyeshadow to blend out perfectly?

What do you do if you can't get an eyeshadow to blend out perfectly?

What do you do if you can't get an eyeshadow to blend out perfectly? Do you start over? Have a last ditch effort/trick? Just go with it?

If it's MY fault, then I'll keep trying and eventually try to use another, slightly lighter color to diffuse it more or try fingertips or a sponge applicator. If...

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How do you like to use cream eyeshadows?

How do you like to use cream eyeshadows?

How do you like to use cream eyeshadows? How do you use them most often?

I love using them as a wash of color for a really, really quick look, or two or three of them paired together. I used to use them as eyeshadow bases, but I tend to just use them together now!

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Are primers necessary?

Are primers necessary?

Are primers necessary? Face, eye, lip... what have you!

They're not necessary for me, but they're a nice thing to have on hand/have available, even when products wear decently on me without them, because the reality is I'd rather add that extra layer and know for sure that my makeup will last 12-16+...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #281

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #281

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: Clinique Cheek Pops x4, new vanity set-up
  • Weekend plans: Organize my desk area, go on a hike
  • What's something you keep on your desk/night stand/dresser that makes you smile?: I have a framed photo of Mellan as a puppy on the beach, and a wedding photo!

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What's your current brow routine?

What's your current brow routine?

What's your current brow routine? Share!

I've been alternating between MAC Espresso/Brun eyeshadows applied with an angled brush and MAC's Deep Dark Brunette brow cream applied with a very thin angled brush. I tweeze to keep them in shape, and then trim with scissors occasionally when they get too...

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What would your dream makeup room or set-up look like?

What would your dream makeup room or set-up look like?

What would your dream makeup room or set-up look like? Share!

I have my dream storage (that's both dream/still realistic -- in dream world, everything would be displayed, haha!) in glossy black drawer units. I would love a vanity with a sink in it... but a really wide vanity with a small sink in it -...

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Do you ever mix base or foundation products to get the right combination?

Do you ever mix base or foundation products to get the right combination?

Do you ever mix base or foundation products to get the right combination? Whether it's to get the right shade or to change the finish?

I regularly mix two shades of foundation to get the right color match! Sometimes if I want a more luminous all-over effect, I'll mix in a liquid highlighter with my...

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