Do you have any suggestions or tips on how to fix broken makeup? Share your quick fixes!
For powder products, you can add alcohol and mash it together so it's kind of like a thick paste, and then press it using a quarter over wax paper or a cotton shirt. For lipsticks, you can melt the bottom a bit,...
Do you have a signature scent? Share yours!
I wouldn't say so, because I don't usually remember to wear perfume unless I'm testing one! On special occasions, I will reach for one, and my favorite is Tom Ford's Oud Wood, though I don't know if I'd say that's really a signature scent.
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Do you stick to one brand? Or are you loyal to none? Can one brand do it all?
In the beginning, I definitely stayed in one brand, and a lot of that does come down to accessibility and affordability (it was MAC!). MAC is totally a gateway drug :) But in the long run, no, and I think it's better to...
Do you keep empty cases and boxes? Even when you've finished the product inside?
I don't keep boxes, and I don't keep cases unless they're actually reusable. If they're not, then I try to recycle them if they're recyclable.
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How do you feel about "high-end" brands being discounted? Do you find that brands that are often found at discount retailers or etailers stop you from buying the brand at full price--even if you like the products? Do you think it cheapens the brand?
I love a good sale, and if something's discounted,...
Do you use your limited edition products as much as permanent products? Or do you avoid using them in case you run out? Why/why not?
If there's a product I like, I would keep using it, no matter the status -- that is assuming I was a normal consumer and not a beauty blogger. Since I am a beauty...
Do you think that using products from the same brand work better together? Why/why not?
Sometimes, but usually, I don't think it matters a lot. You may find that certain types of eyeshadow formulas blend better together than others, but it isn't dependent on brand. I would imagine with skin care,...
How does your makeup routine adjust when you're sick? What if you're just a little bit sick?
If I'm just a little bit sick, then I would still wear makeup if I was testing something or taking photos for the blog (like for lip swatches), but if I wasn't doing either, I wouldn't bother with it.
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When you try a product but don't like it, what do you do? Return it, give it to a friend, keep it?
If it was expensive and exceptionally poor quality, I will return it. If it wasn't too expensive and just didn't work for my coloring, then I might pass it along to a friend.
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How do you coordinate your makeup with your clothes? Share your techniques!
First, when in doubt, black or gray. I tend to match the crease color - like if I wear a burgundy shirt, I might do a purple/pink look and use an eggplant purple in the crease.
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