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How do you remove lip products?

How do you remove lip products?

How do you remove lip products? With your regular remover? Something special?

For anything with a lot of color or tackiness, I use a cleansing oil, which is the same as what I use for eye and face makeup. If I just want to remove lip color, I like makeup removing wipes or a cotton round with makeup...

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Have you ever had someone else choose what products to use for a look?

Have you ever had someone else choose what products to use for a look?

Have you ever had someone else choose what products to use for a look? Like a friend or significant other?

I've definitely asked Shaun to pick colors in the past! I haven't done it in awhile, but I know I have in the past.

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How do you pack your makeup for travel?

How do you pack your makeup for travel?

How do you pack your makeup for travel? What do you use? How do you keep everything safe?

I usually travel with two medium-sized makeup bags. I use one for makeup brushes, tools, and eyeliners (anything long, really). The second I use for eyeshadows, face powders, lipsticks, blushes, etc. Then I...

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Is there a lip color you refuse to wear?

Is there a lip color you refuse to wear?

Is there a lip color you refuse to wear? Why?

I'll wear anything to test it out, but I never find myself reaching for super pale pinks - like the kind that are really white-based. They are extremely unflattering against my skin tone.

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What is the most versatile and effective brush for the eyes?

What is the most versatile and effective brush for the eyes?

What is the most versatile and effective brush for the eyes? For the face?

MAC 239 -- that shape and density just works so well for application, blending, lining, and the like.  For face, I think a buffing brush might be most versatile, since you can apply, blend, and buff with it.

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Has a movie ever inspired a makeup look you wore?

Has a movie ever inspired a makeup look you wore?

Has a movie ever inspired a makeup look you wore? If so, which?

I'm trying to think of a time, but I can't remember anything, though it feels incomprehensible to say no, never!

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Is there someone to whom you look up to with respect to makeup?

Is there someone to whom you look up to with respect to makeup?

Is there someone to whom you look up to with respect to makeup? Someone who may have been a mentor (like a family member) or someone's makeup that is inspirational to you?

Kevyn Aucoin for the really famous and well-known for his techniques, skills, and philosophies on makeup. Dustin Hunter for both...

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Do you ever mix nail polishes?

Do you ever mix nail polishes?

Do you ever mix nail polishes? If so, what’s your favorite combination?

I've only layered polishes over each other, but I've never actually mixed two shades together!

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How often do you change your beauty routine?

How often do you change your beauty routine?

How often do you change your beauty routine? Not just colors/products but the actual steps/procedures as well? And how drastically do you change it when you do?

Not very often! I would say that I have a few routines and rotate through them.

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What is your all-time favorite makeup palette?

What is your all-time favorite makeup palette?

What is your all-time favorite makeup palette? Share!

It would be between Urban Decay's Naked and Guerlain Turandot.  The latter is something that really works well for my skin tone and isn't just neutrals, but I so frequently travel with Naked because it just works.

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