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Do beauty blogs encourage impulse buying?

Do beauty blogs encourage impulse buying?

Do beauty blogs encourage impulse buying? Is there more hype created? Do they create pressure to buy it now rather than waiting for it?

To an extent, yes, they absolutely do. Both by knowing what's coming out to knowing the second it's launched on a website, you might feel more compelled to buy an...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #141

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #141

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul:  Some products from Chanel fall, couple of Philosophy shower gels from Nordstrom's anniversary sale
  • Weekend plans:  Write, write, write! Farmer's market, then perhaps learn how to grill salmon.
  • Do you keep a journal/diary?:  Nope, I don't.  I've tried in the...

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How important is it that a beauty brand is ethical?

How important is it that a beauty brand is ethical?

How important is it that a beauty brand is ethical? Share your thoughts!

Ideally, I'd like corporations to be responsible for their actions, committed to excellent customer service, treat their employees fairly, not to willfully destroy the environment, and to stay above board re: laws and the like. I...

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How long will you wait to purchase an item after seeing it?

How long will you wait to purchase an item after seeing it?

How long will you wait to purchase an item after seeing it? Is it just a matter of seeing it person or it releasing? Will you wait for reviews? Wait to see if you *really* want it?

With my blogger hat on, I tend to buy it as soon as it's out, because I need every second after to review/test--assuming...

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What's your comfortable price point look like?

What's your comfortable price point look like?

What's your comfortable price point look like? Under $10? Around $15? Nothing over $50? Does it depend on the item?

For eyeshadows, I like around $20; blushes around $25-30; palettes no more than $50; lipsticks around $25. Of course, just because that's what's comfortable doesn't mean I don't buy...

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Beautiful Beginnings with Estee Lauder

Beautiful Beginnings with Estee Lauder

Beautiful Beginnings with Estee Lauder

What was the first Estee Lauder product you ever tried?  Did it pave way for a real romance or did it put you off the brand entirely?  What was the first product you purchased?  Did you love it? Hate it? Still own it?

my answer:  My first Estee Lauder...

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What's more important: value or actual price?

What's more important: value or actual price?

What's more important: value or actual price? Share your thoughts!

Actual price is most important, but I don't want to feel like I'm getting nothing either. I don't want to spend $100 to get a pound of bronzer when an ounce will do at $30. On the other hand, I don't want an amount so small (I'm...

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Rant & Rave: Natural Mascara

Rant & Rave: Natural Mascara

This Week's Topic: NATURAL MASCARA!

Your Mission: Tell us what you love, hate, or are otherwise indifferent to about natural mascara. What drives you bananas? What makes them necessary?

my answer: Natural mascaras are great for barely-there looks when you don't have a lot of time or don't want to wear a...

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