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Do you ever feel guilty buying makeup?

Do you ever feel guilty buying makeup?

Do you ever feel guilty buying makeup? Do you get over it?

Sure! I've definitely seen how much I've spent on a collection and thought about what else I could have done with it. Most of us have some sort of vice/hobby/distraction that we tend to "invest" in, and being happy and enjoying ourselves is...

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How much do beauty blogs and online reviews influence your purchases?

How much do beauty blogs and online reviews influence your purchases?

How much do beauty blogs and online reviews influence your purchases? For better or for worse?

They deter me when I'm on the fence about a product--and similarly, they can persuade me when I'm on the fence. Products that I'm already set on avoiding or totally gung-ho on getting are unlikely to be...

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Are your friends as into beauty as you are?

Are your friends as into beauty as you are?

Are your friends as into beauty as you are? More so?

I am definitely the beauty addict within my group of friends! Even those who do like makeup and follow some of it definitely don't do so on the same level that I do!

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

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What was your last impulse beauty buy?

What was your last impulse beauty buy?

What was your last impulse beauty buy? Share!

Neutrogena Hand Cream! I was shopping for nail strengthening products for my Dad and came across that, which I slyly added to my cart.

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If you could have an endless shopping spree (free!) with any beauty brand, which would it be?

If you could have an endless shopping spree (free!) with any beauty brand, which would it be?

If you could have an endless shopping spree (free!) with any beauty brand, which would it be? Share!

Guerlain or Tom Ford, since the price point is quite high! But then NYX crossed my mind because I get urges to swatch everything but their catalog is SO massive.

Thanks to Krisabelle for today's...

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Do you ever get tired of makeup/beauty?

Do you ever get tired of makeup/beauty?

Do you ever get tired of makeup/beauty? Or are you always excited?

Not in a really enduring kind of way, but sure, there are times where I'll sit here and go, "What can I say about a gloss that I haven't said before?" Then I look at photos, I see how it reflects light, and it passes, LOL!

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Do you think makeup is overpriced?

Do you think makeup is overpriced?

Do you think makeup is overpriced? Why/why not?

The markup on most makeup is usually high, so there's really no arguing that it's not overpriced. But like most material things, it's a matter of the utility to you and what your own budget is like. You might find that there are better ingredients in a...

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Do you wear makeup that is appropriate for the occasion?

Do you wear makeup that is appropriate for the occasion?

Do you wear makeup that is appropriate for the occasion? Or do you break those "rules"?

It depends on exactly the occasion. For things like job interviews, funerals, and the like - I absolutely would observe general rules of appropriate makeup. If, on the other hand, I know my family accepts but...

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How do you respond when someone says that makeup perpetuates the idea that people need to look prettier?

How do you respond when someone says that makeup perpetuates the idea that people need to look prettier?

How do you respond when someone says that makeup perpetuates the idea that people need to look prettier? Or that makeup makes people feel ugly or degrades them?

I try to liken it to wearing clothes that fit, choosing flattering hairstyles, clothes, and the like. Makeup is also more than purely about...

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What is your must-have beauty product for spring?

What is your must-have beauty product for spring?

What is your must-have beauty product for spring? Could be new-for-spring or something you find essential in the spring!

A foundation with a natural finish--my skin can get so dry during the winter/spring that I love a little luminosity in my foundation.

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

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