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What makeup palette were you most disappointed by?

What makeup palette were you most disappointed by?

What makeup palette were you most disappointed by? Share!

Just about every blue-themed Dior eyeshadow palette.

Thanks to reader Genevieve for today's question idea Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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How do you deal with oil/shine throughout the day?

How do you deal with oil/shine throughout the day?

How do you deal with oil/shine throughout the day? Share!

My skin has been fairly normal these days, and only occasionally getting drier around the cheeks/nose, so I don't get too oily or shiny unless I wear a really dewy foundation from the start. So day-to-day, I don't do anything, but for a more...

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How do you handle eyeshadow fall out?

How do you handle eyeshadow fall out?

How do you handle eyeshadow fall out?? During application? What about while you're wearing it?

If I'm wearing a lot of eye makeup or know I'll be using an eyeshadow prone to fall out during application, I'll do eyes first, then I can use a cotton pad and makeup remover to get rid of fall out. If it's...

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Rant & Rave: Build Your Own Eyeshadow Palettes

Rant & Rave: Build Your Own Eyeshadow Palettes

Share: Tell us what you love and hate about Build Your Own Eyeshadow Palettes!

my answer: I love that they're more compact than singles, and I love when it's cheaper to buy the pans and fill up a palette than the individual compacts. I don't really dislike anything in general -- perhaps that it can...

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What blushes would you recommend to someone new to makeup?

What blushes would you recommend to someone new to makeup?

What blushes would you recommend to someone new to makeup? Share!

It really depends on skin tone and personal preferences, because someone new to makeup may still prefer bolder color barely there color. Some lighter (as in blush color, not skin tone) options: Tarte Exposed, MAC Well Dressed; medium...

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What high-end polish was worth the splurge?

What high-end polish was worth the splurge?

What high-end polish was worth the splurge? Share!

Illamasqua Raindrops!

Thanks to reader Selin for today's question idea Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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How do you keep track of when your beauty products expire?

How do you keep track of when your beauty products expire?

How do you keep track of when your beauty products expire? Share!

I don't keep track with dates and a spreadsheet myself. I try to start by using them with disposable/recyclable/separate applicators to minimize contamination (e.g. for glosses, cream blushes, etc.) without double-dipping. I try to keep...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #248

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #248

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: MAC Velxue Pearlfusion Eyeshadow palettes, MAC Wipes
  • Weekend plans: I want to go to the farmers' market!
  • Favorite big city you've been to: Washington D.C. So much history!

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

This week's Mellan photo/video...

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