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What do you look for in the perfect lipstick?

What do you look for in the perfect lipstick?

What do you look for in the perfect lipstick? What kind of coverage? Finish?

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I like a creamy--but not slippery--texture with opaque pigmentation, subtle shimmer but definite dazzle, lightly scented (vanilla or citrus is ideal!) that is available in a nice range of shades from nudes and muted shades...

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Do you use bronzer regularly?

Do you use bronzer regularly?

Do you use bronzer regularly? What's your favorite bronzer (don't forget to share a bit about your skin tone!)?

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Dior's Matte Bronzers, Guerlain Terracotta, or Chanel's Soleil Tan de Chanel -- they're all smooth, soft, finely milled, and noticeable but not orange or dirty.  I'm NC25.

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What was the last beauty product that inspired you?

What was the last beauty product that inspired you?

What was the last beauty product that inspired you? A product (or even collection/campaign) that made you do a little happy dance inside?

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The MAC To the Beach bag seems like cheating, but every time I look at it, I get happy! I'd then say Make Up For Ever's #21 Turquoise Aqua Cream made me go, MMM!

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Do you ever buy a product that only seems to have negative reviews?

Do you ever buy a product that only seems to have negative reviews?

Do you ever buy a product that only seems to have negative reviews? Does it end up being as bad as people say it is?

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Unless it's a SUPER, SUPER new product, then I might, despite some early reviews. If it's been out for awhile, I usually don't end up inclined to buy!

Thanks to Rashmi for today's...

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How often do you change your nail polish?

How often do you change your nail polish?

How often do you change your nail polish? For your fingers? For your toes?

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I wear socks ALL the time, so I tend to let my toes go longer between polish changes. I only wear polish on my fingers for a few days at most.

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Does a product's hype pull you in?

Does a product's hype pull you in?

Does a product's hype pull you in? Are you usually able to resist? Do you always end up caving?

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I usually end up trying it out, but it's kind of like it goes with the territory, too. I think I'm OK at resisting some of the buzz, but I'm not immune!

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Does packaging make or break your purchase?

Does packaging make or break your purchase?

Does packaging make or break your purchase? If it's super cute, do you have to have it? If it's ugly but the product is still lovely, do you pass anyway?

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Cuter/more elegant packaging may make me take a second look, and ugly packaging may make me pass it up, but if I get to the product and try it...

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