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What makes an eyeshadow palette appealing to you?

What makes an eyeshadow palette appealing to you?

I don’t like anything too large (like 25+ shades), and I tend to like quads or larger–like 8-15 shades. I want to see a variety in depth and a bit in finish in packaging that isn’t bulky.

— Christine

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Do you feel restricted by so-called makeup "rules"?

Do you feel restricted by so-called makeup "rules"?

Not really! I always remember that makeup washes off, so there’s no harm in breaking the rules and seeing how it goes!

— Christine

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Do you ever feel guilty for loving makeup?

Do you ever feel guilty for loving makeup?

I have in the past, but I don’t feel that way now and haven’t for awhile. It brings me a great deal of joy, and like most people, we all have a hobby or passion and not everyone will share it or even understand it (and that’s okay).

— Christine

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What are five skincare products you're thankful for lately?

What are five skincare products you're thankful for lately?

Biologique Recherche PIGM400, Clarins Lip Balm, Tatcha Indigo Cream, Tatcha Body Butter, Shiseido Eye Makeup Remover.

— Christine

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What are five makeup products you're thankful for lately?

What are five makeup products you're thankful for lately?

Here are five that come to mind… 1) Foundation in general! 2) Chanel Jersey Blush (a go-to, everyday kind of blush for me), 3) Marc Jacobs Grapevine eyeliner (been using it a lot, pigmented and long-wearing), 4) Estee Lauder Modern Mercury highlighter (beautiful tone and sheen), 5) Kat Von D...

— Christine

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How do you resist good deals when you know you shouldn't partake?

How do you resist good deals when you know you shouldn't partake?

I refer to my more important goals and focus on why I’m saving/not spending money! For particularly tempting sales, if I wasn’t a blogger, I would try to log off for awhile and make sure to unsubscribe from tempting retailers’ mailing lists!

— Christine

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What's your Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping strategy for beauty?

What's your Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping strategy for beauty?

Make plans; think about what you really need/want and try to create lists of what you’re most interested in, where you might be able to get it for the lowest price, and then try to stick to those lists. I find that going into any sale week without knowing what I want makes it overwhelming or me...

— Christine

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What kind of samples do you like to receive with an order?

What kind of samples do you like to receive with an order?

I like full-sized products or maybe something like a sheet mask where just one makes sense. I tend to avoid samples as they just stack up for me!

— Christine

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