Have you found makeup products that claim to have skin care-like benefits to be effective? If so, share!

I find that certain cream/liquid foundations might work in such a way, if one uses them regularly and wears them for prolonged periods of time. Anything that actually stays on the skin for hours...

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Do you buy makeup for a special occasion? Or do you use what you have?

I don't find that I need to generally, but if I was missing something, like a foundation that photographed well and knew I was going to be photographed, I'd go out and buy that.

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How do you keep your makeup brushes clean? Share your tips!

I use MAC's Brush Cleanser and baby shampoo - I prefer baby shampoo for day to day cleaning and then the brush cleanser for more thorough cleansing.

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What is your nail care routine? Share yours!

I file my nails with a glass nail file every so often to shape or shorten (if it's not a lot), otherwise clip when they get too long.  I don't use any treatments.

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What high-end products have you not been able to find drugstore alternatives for? What haven't drugstore brands been able to do as well?

I think finding a really good eyeshadow primer can be difficult, but there are a couple out there.

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How do you decide what makeup to bring on a trip? Share your decision-making process!

I try to figure out just how often I'll actually wear makeup on the trip and how much/dramatic it will be.  I then try to take light and dark shades from various product categories so I can always mix to get...

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Do you prefer natural or synthetic makeup brushes? Does it depend on the application/product?

For me, it depends on the feel of the brush itself. I've used great brushes from both camps, but I've also found scratchiness from both.

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