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What backup products did you buy but never used?

What backup products did you buy but never used?

Burberry Trench eyeshadow — still have a couple backups left! I also have some backups of Urban Decay Rebel (the brand sent me several after hearing I loved it) and haven’t used them all up yet.

— Christine

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What are your favorite one and done eyeshadows?

What are your favorite one and done eyeshadows?

If I had to pick something, I’d say Tom Ford Platinum or Escapade. It’s not really my preferred way to work with eyeshadow; it’s such an ineffective use of time to test for me so it’s something I rarely do.

— Christine

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What era of makeup would you like to see make a comeback?

What era of makeup would you like to see make a comeback?

I like the freedom of the current era, even though there are definite trends, but I just feel like there’s a lot more appreciation for being yourself and doing what you like than ever before. It’s just when I look at back makeup over the decades, I’m more inspired by the breadth of styles of...

— Christine

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Do you have a signature lip color?

Do you have a signature lip color?

Some might say Chanel Dragon, since it was a long-time favorite/special occasion shade, but all of mine are so old now that I don’t wear ’em (but I keep one for posterity). I’ll wear just about any lip color, depending on what eyeshadow I’m wearing that day. I really love Urban Decay Rebel...

— Christine

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Have any makeup artists, stylists, models, and/or designers influenced your purchases?

Have any makeup artists, stylists, models, and/or designers influenced your purchases?

I bought Make Up For Ever’s Liquid Lift foundation based on Nick Lujan (artist for MUFE at the time) using it on me.

— Christine

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What are five products that make you smile when you use them?

What are five products that make you smile when you use them?

Pat McGrath Decadence Palette, Urban Decay Rebel Vice Lipstick, Bite Kale Lipstick, Tom Ford Love Lust Blush (discontinued version, though), Tom Ford Amber Absolute Private Blend.

— Christine

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Does environmental impact or sustainability affect your purchasing decisions?

Does environmental impact or sustainability affect your purchasing decisions?

Sort of, but my job entails I review products, so in many ways, it is the most wasteful aspect of my life (which ends up making me more diligent in other areas of my life). If it is a product I can wait a few days on, I will do so and make sure to order more than one thing at a time, but it...

— Christine

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Have you had any unusual or funny experiences getting your makeup done professionally?

Have you had any unusual or funny experiences getting your makeup done professionally?

I haven’t! I think the last time I had mine done by a makeup artist might be nearly a decade ago, so truly not very many moments to choose from.

— Christine

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What was the strangest beauty product you've ever used?

What was the strangest beauty product you've ever used?

I tried one of Dr. Jart+ rubber masks, and it was such a weird experience–not in a bad way, but it was certainly a unique experience for me at the time!

— Christine

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