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What makeup trend/fad do you not see becoming popular?

What makeup trend/fad do you not see becoming popular?

What makeup trend/fad do you not see becoming popular? Why/why not?

Even though we have seen heavier, thicker brows on the runway, I think it's going to be quite some time (if at all) before we see thick brows to that degree. Crackle polishes, too, I don't think will ever be fully popular at a...

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What do you do with beautiful boxes/packaging?

What do you do with beautiful boxes/packaging?

What do you do with beautiful boxes/packaging? Keep it? Toss it?

For a few things, I might try to repurpose it--if I can--but more often than not, I try to recycle or else throw away (if it's not recyclable) because I can't hang on to all of these things if I don't have an actual reason to!

Thanks to...

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Are you willing to shell out for makeup brushes/tools?

Are you willing to shell out for makeup brushes/tools?

Are you willing to shell out for makeup brushes/tools? Why/why not?

Like most things, to an extent. I'm willing to, if it is a brush I'm going to use (and this is past experience speaking!) all the time. It's important to me that a brush be enduring and made well so it doesn't fall apart within a...

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Can you have too many sheer lipglosses?

Can you have too many sheer lipglosses?

Can you have too many sheer lipglosses? Is one sheer gloss the same as another? Is there a such thing as too sheer?

There are a few categories of sheers, and it really depends on the iridescence of the shimmer. They are very similar--it's hard for them to be all that different. I don't personally...

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Rant & Rave: Pre-made Eyeshadow Palettes

Rant & Rave: Pre-made Eyeshadow Palettes

This Week's Topic: PRE-MADE EYESHADOW PALETTES!

Your Mission: Tell us what you love, hate, or are otherwise indifferent to about pre-made eyeshadow palettes. What drives you bananas? What makes them necessary?

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How do you feel about airbrushing in beauty advertising?

How do you feel about airbrushing in beauty advertising?

How do you feel about airbrushing in beauty advertising? How much is appropriate? When is it too much? Will it affect your purchasing decision?

I like my ads to look like ads to an extent, but I don't want it to be over-the-top and obvious. Women should look like women. softening fine lines are OK in...

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Have you ever received/purchased a fake beauty product?

Have you ever received/purchased a fake beauty product?

Have you ever received/purchased a fake beauty product? Share your horror stories! How did you deal? Did you know right away?

I don't think I have, but it's been a long time since I've bought makeup off of eBay and the like!

Thanks to Gail for today's question!

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How do you handle your makeup with high humidity and heat?

How do you handle your makeup with high humidity and heat?

How do you handle your makeup with high humidity and heat? Share your tips for reader Katy!

I try to wear less makeup overall--I stick to tinted moisturizers and cream blushes, and then I set it all with powder. If you keep a blot powder in your bag, it can help freshen up any makeup that's been hit...

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