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What categories are least represented in your stash?

What categories are least represented in your stash?

I’m just going to think about my general go-tos rather than everything I have, because then the answer would be NONE. I tend to be more minimalist when it comes to bronzer, powder foundation, liquid eyeliner, face primer, and all hair products.

— Christine

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What was the last creative way you used a disappointing product?

What was the last creative way you used a disappointing product?

I’ve been trying to use any more heavily face creams that I don’t like as body creams (which is easier for me to tolerate), which I wouldn’t call particularly creative, but it is something I’ve been doing lately!

— Christine

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What would make you confident in a makeup artist's skills?

What would make you confident in a makeup artist's skills?

If I was hiring, I would want to see a portfolio of work, and I’d like it to also be online so I could reverse image search to ensure it was actually their work, followed by a trial if it was a particularly large event. I’d also ask for references and look for online reviews, if they existed. ...

— Christine

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What recent trend did you decide to skip?

What recent trend did you decide to skip?

I don’t mind contouring, but it’s just not a step I care to include in my regular routine. I’ll do it occasionally or as an alternative to noticeable blush for a particularly sculpted or deep eye/lip look. It is funny, because early on, it was a daily step for me.

— Christine

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Have you had any skin issues? How did you resolve them?

Have you had any skin issues? How did you resolve them?

I struggled with acne for awhile, into my mid-20s. For me, two prescriptions, topical antibiotic (clindamycin) and Differin, really cleared up everything. While products like Mario Badescu’s acne products (Drying Cream, Drying Lotion, etc.) worked well for active acne, it never went away entirely...

— Christine

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Do you keep duplicates of brushes you like?

Do you keep duplicates of brushes you like?

Yes, absolutely! For the most part, I use them the same as the first one – I tend to duplicate ones like eyeshadow and crease brushes, so I can use one for each color (or maybe every two colors, depending on how drastic the difference between the colors is!). I can also run through brushes pretty...

— Christine

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Has your approach to beauty changed since reading blogs or watching videos?

Has your approach to beauty changed since reading blogs or watching videos?

I’m much more critical of products, and I really have little tolerance for truly disappointing products. I am more willing to try different brands, products, and colors, I think, because being plugged into the community really gives one insight into just how vast it is! On a more negative note, I...

— Christine

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