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Have you bought tested/used makeup?

Have you bought tested/used makeup?

Have you bought tested/used makeup? Or swapped for it? How was the experience?

I have many moons ago - probably six or so years ago. It's definitely an option to score really hard to find items no longer available or to get something that's been tested or used a few times for less than retail. The...

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What was the last beauty product you finished?

What was the last beauty product you finished?

What was the last beauty product you finished? Will you repurchase it?

shu uemura's WKW cleansing oil! Not of that specific variety, and I currently have another one (that I reviewed recently) that I'll probably work through before buying one! But it's definitely worth re-purchasing :)

Do you have a...

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What beauty products did you use to use that you go, "What was I thinking?" now?

What beauty products did you use to use that you go, "What was I thinking?" now?

What beauty products did you use to use that you go, "What was I thinking?" now? Any regrets?

It's more like what beauty product I wasn't using - and that's sunscreen! It took me a few years to get into the habit of wearing sunscreen daily, and I wish I had started sooner.

Thanks to Monica for today's...

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What makeup trends did you use to wear that you go, "What was I thinking?" now?

What makeup trends did you use to wear that you go, "What was I thinking?" now?

What makeup looks/trends did you use to wear that you go, "What was I thinking?" now? Any regrets?

When I first got into makeup, I was obsessed with eyeshadow - but I wouldn't wear ANYTHING else; no blush, foundation, or lipstick at all, so looking back, it looks incredibly incomplete!

Thanks to Monica...

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What blushes are necessary if you're just starting out?

What blushes are necessary if you're just starting out?

What blushes are necessary if you're just starting out? Which ones can you wait on?

Don't be afraid to mix two or three blush shades to help create more shades! A good neutral blush can work with a lot of looks, too, but neutral depends on your skin tone. For me, a brown with light warm undertones...

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What movie would you love to see a makeup collection for?

What movie would you love to see a makeup collection for?

What movie would you love to see a makeup collection for? What brand would create it?

I'd love a Finding Nemo collection ;) As far as brand goes, theBalm or Urban Decay (because I envision lots of eyeshadows, so I'd want a top formula!).

Thanks to Liliana for today's question! Do you have a question...

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What eyeshadows are necessary if you're just starting out?

What eyeshadows are necessary if you're just starting out?

What eyeshadows are necessary if you're just starting out? Which ones can you wait on?

I'd try to get a large eyeshadow palette to start off with, then experiment and see what kind of colors, textures, etc. you tend to use most. For instance, some start with colors first, others wear neutrals - but...

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What's the best makeup to wear to a pool party?

What's the best makeup to wear to a pool party?

What's the best makeup to wear to a pool party? Share!

I would wear sunscreen, tinted moisturizer, waterproof eyeliner and mascara, and lipgloss - just enough to look good out of the pool but not so much that I couldn't get splashed!

Thanks to Andrea for today's question! Do you have a question idea? Submit...

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How do you decide what makeup to wear each day?

How do you decide what makeup to wear each day?

How do you decide what makeup to wear each day? What's your method?

Once I've photographed and swatched products, I put them in clear containers to test. So, I go to those containers and pick out what I hope will work somewhat well together or will reach for items that are more time-sensitive and...

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What are your top three tips for shopping for beauty products online?

What are your top three tips for shopping for beauty products online?

What are your top three tips for shopping for beauty products online? Share yours!

1.) Make sure you're familiar with the retailer's return policy, in case something doesn't work out, breaks, etc. 2.) Always look for coupons - you can usually find ones for free shipping, small samples, and the like....

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