Do you like to window shop for makeup? Or do you prefer to only look at makeup when you're looking for something specific?
In-store, only if there's something specific. Online, I'll browse away!
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What's your current evening skincare routine? Share yours!
I almost always use a cleansing oil (likely shu uemura) to remove makeup and dirt, and I'll use Lancome Bi-Facil on a Q-Tip to remove any last bits of eyeliner along the lower lash line. I use two prescription products, a topical antibiotic...
What's your current morning skincare routine? Share yours!
I usually cleanse with Origins GinZing Refreshing Scrub Cleanser (or Kate Somerville ExfoliKate, which is about once a week), then prescription antibiotic foam (clindamycin), Tatcha Brightening Serum (I have a small sample), and finally...
What do you look for in a good blush? Share your dream formula!
I love a soft, smooth, blendable blush with moderate pigmentation that has a satiny sheen--luminous but doesn't emphasize pores--with long wear.
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How do you resist buying beauty products? Share your tips & tricks!
I don't resist a lot, but I try to remind myself that I already photograph/swatch hundreds more products than I can actually test/review so I need to keep the purchasing in line with what I'm actually able to review!
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Do you change your lip color throughout the day? Or stick with the shade you started with?
I change throughout the day! Usually two to three shades, but sometimes if it's long-wearing enough, it'll just be one.
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How much do you research a brand before buying products from them? Share!
If it's a new brand that's more indie, I try to look for reviews from people who have issues with their orders to see how they resolve customer complaints or if they treat customers well. I look into turnaround times, and I...
What's your beauty buying weakness? Share!
Really soft, dense, buttery powder products, whether eyeshadow, blush, or highlighter, though I am ALWAYS up for a new highlighter.
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Do you change your fragrance regularly? Or do you tend to stick with the same one for awhile?
I rotate through four or five at any given time with three that tend to be mainstays.
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What's on your nails right now? Share!
Chanel Intemporel!
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