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If you could create your own nail polish right now, what would you create?

If you could create your own nail polish right now, what would you create?

If you could create your own nail polish right now, what would you create? What color? Finish? Type? Share!

A warm, mint green with iridescent, blue-to-violet pearl with more of a cream-jelly finish that was opaque.

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If you could create your own blush right now, what would you create?

If you could create your own blush right now, what would you create?

If you could create your own blush right now, what would you create? What color? Finish? Type? Share!

I'd love a cream-to-powder version of Tom Ford's Love Lust! So a warm coral with a luminous sheen, but in a cream-to-powder formula (like Chanel Le Blush Creme de Chanel or MUFE HD Blush).

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If you could create your own eyeliner right now, what would you create?

If you could create your own eyeliner right now, what would you create?

If you could create your own eyeliner right now, what would you create? What color? Finish? Type? Share!

A bright, pearly pewter--kind of like bareMinerals 5AM but more brightening--and pencil.

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What scent do you dislike the most in makeup or beauty products?

What scent do you dislike the most in makeup or beauty products?

What scent do you dislike the most in makeup? Share!

I don't like strongly floral, highly perfumed moisturizers in general--I tested ones from Amorepacific and Benefit, and I just couldn't handle it all day long.

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What makeup palette were you most disappointed by?

What makeup palette were you most disappointed by?

What makeup palette were you most disappointed by? Share!

Just about every blue-themed Dior eyeshadow palette.

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How do you deal with oil/shine throughout the day?

How do you deal with oil/shine throughout the day?

How do you deal with oil/shine throughout the day? Share!

My skin has been fairly normal these days, and only occasionally getting drier around the cheeks/nose, so I don't get too oily or shiny unless I wear a really dewy foundation from the start. So day-to-day, I don't do anything, but for a more...

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How do you handle eyeshadow fall out?

How do you handle eyeshadow fall out?

How do you handle eyeshadow fall out?? During application? What about while you're wearing it?

If I'm wearing a lot of eye makeup or know I'll be using an eyeshadow prone to fall out during application, I'll do eyes first, then I can use a cotton pad and makeup remover to get rid of fall out. If it's...

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What blushes would you recommend to someone new to makeup?

What blushes would you recommend to someone new to makeup?

What blushes would you recommend to someone new to makeup? Share!

It really depends on skin tone and personal preferences, because someone new to makeup may still prefer bolder color barely there color. Some lighter (as in blush color, not skin tone) options: Tarte Exposed, MAC Well Dressed; medium...

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What high-end polish was worth the splurge?

What high-end polish was worth the splurge?

What high-end polish was worth the splurge? Share!

Illamasqua Raindrops!

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How do you keep track of when your beauty products expire?

How do you keep track of when your beauty products expire?

How do you keep track of when your beauty products expire? Share!

I don't keep track with dates and a spreadsheet myself. I try to start by using them with disposable/recyclable/separate applicators to minimize contamination (e.g. for glosses, cream blushes, etc.) without double-dipping. I try to keep...

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