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If you had to pick one eyeshadow pre-made palette to use all summer, what would you pick?

If you had to pick one eyeshadow pre-made palette to use all summer, what would you pick?

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun or Sydney Grace Autumn’s Reign, but it would be hard for me to commit to a single palette, haha.

— Christine

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When is longevity important to you?

When is longevity important to you?

It depends on what I’m doing. If I’ve selected certain products because they’re longer-wearing, then it’s because I really need the extra longevity and that would make it very important across all those areas. More generally, I want products that last a solid eight hours before starting wear...

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What research do you do before purchasing a product?

What research do you do before purchasing a product?

It depends on if it’s a brand I regularly review or not. For brands I often review, then it’s just a matter whether the product is new and is the kind of product I test (e.g. I don’t review a lot of brow product, so I purchase an entire brow gel range). For brands I review occasionally from or...

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What products are you least critical of? Why?

What products are you least critical of? Why?

On a personal level, I think I’m most forgiving of highlighters – like I don’t care if it emphasizes skin texture, it’s fine if they’re more or less pigmented, etc. I love all the finishes, and I don’t mind building up coverage for cheek colors (in general). Again, personal-level – I...

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What products are you most critical of? Why?

What products are you most critical of? Why?

I feel like I’ve tried a lot of eyeshadow and lipstick in my time, so as a result, I can spot more nuances between shades and formulas, which I find makes one a little more critical.

— Christine

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What was the last brand that disappointed you?

What was the last brand that disappointed you?

Not a massive disappointment, but Guerlain’s Matte Rouge Gs just rarely apply as smoothly or as flatteringly as I’d expect based on marketing and past experience with the Rouge G range.

— Christine

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Are there any areas of your collection you’re trying to minimize? Which ones?

Are there any areas of your collection you’re trying to minimize? Which ones?

All and none, LOL! I keep a lot less than I ever did in the past, and I’m trying to stay that course. It’s become more and more unnecessary to keep past products (better, more consistent photography on my end but less mega-hits that need to be kept to compare in the future).

— Christine

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