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    Pink lips rec needed :)

    Hey all. I'm looking for a pink lipstick and gloss like the one pictured on Yuna Ito here. Thanks!
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    Dupe for Dior Lip Polish in Fresh Expert?

    Hi all, I'm loving the shade of Dior's Lip Polish in Fresh Expert. It's a bit pricey for me though, so i'm looking for a cheaper dupe! It's #2 in this picture courtesy of http://www.thebeautylookbook.com/2009/06/dior-addict-lip-polish-smoothing.html
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    Olivia Wilde Makeup Reccomendation

    Hi all! I've always been a fan of Olivia's look from the 2010 Golden Globes, pictured here. I'd love to hear your recommendations for duplicating her eye, lip, and cheek color. Lip recs for both her lipstick and lip liner would especially be appreciated. Thank you~ EDIT: Sorry, I meant...
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    First FOTD ~for the stage

    Hello everybody! Your FOTDS have been inspiring me for the last couple of years, and I think now it's finally time to post one of my own. This makeup was for a dance recital. Comments are appreciated FACE: Smashbox Photofinish Light (Oil Free) Primer MUFE Face and Body Foundation #34 Benefit...
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    Recs for blush similar colour Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush Peach Satin?

    hey all. I really like the colour of Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in Peach Satin, but I'm not a big fan of the blush itself. Can you recommend to me a powder blush that is similar in colour (Nars or MAC preferably) that is good quality? Thnx
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    Eyeliner Transfering on Eyelid

    Hey all. I use Blacktrack Fluidline on my top eyelid, but it always transfers to my crease. Ugh. I am asian with monolids, and i don't know how to fix this problem. I try wearing eyeshadow primed with UDPP and then put Fluidline on, but it still transfers within a few hours. Any ideas? Thnx.
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    Lengthening Mascara

    Hi all! I'm asian with super short lashes, and my monolids make them look much shorter! I'm looking for a mascara (drugstore if possible) that will lengthen my lashes. This is more important to me than volume, lol. thnx!
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    Finishing powder for dry skin

    hey all. looking for a finishing powder for dry sensitive skin. most powders are to take away oiliness, but i'm looking for one that will set makeup but not make skin too dry. thanks.
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    Foundation for dry, sensitive skin

    hey all. i'm looking for a foundation to use on my sis for her grad photo. so, i know that spf tends to shine in photographs, so i know to avoid that. but she's got extremely sensitive and dry skin. i know mineral makeup tends to sit in dry patches of skin.... she doesn't normally wear much...
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    Base to bring out the yellow in Ricepaper

    hey all. i'm looking for an eyeshadow base to bring out the yellow in ricepaper e/s. thnx
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    Nars blush for NC30

    hey all. so, with the sephora f&f sale coming up, i wanted to get some nars blushes. i'm torn between orgasm and deep throat. I can only get one: whoever has both can you please tell me what the difference between the two are and which one has lighter pink undertones of the two. also, which one...
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    Brands that are well-known for having the best (insert type of makeup)

    hey all. i'm wondering which brands are well-known for a certain type of makeup. like, how mac is known for their many shades and finishes of eyeshadows and nars for their high quality blushes. i'm wondering about other brands and products: which brand is known to have great quality lipglosses...
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    eyeliner help

    hey all. i have asian eyes that overlap. i find that on my top lid, my fluidline smudges onto my lid b/c they overlap. any recs or help appreciated.
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    217 Blending Brush vs. 224 Blending Brush

    hey all! i'm looking for a blending brush, and i've been hearing lots about these two, but i can only buy one. which one is better in your opinion? i have small eyelids (asian) so i'm looking for one that will blend precisely. thanks for your help!
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    Redness/bumps around nose! HELP!

    hey all. the area around my nose is really red with tiny bumps. whenever i put concealer on, it cakes around the bumps and looks really gross. advice on whatever moisturizer or something to treat the bumps and redness would be appreciated, plus concealer that doesn't cake easily. thanks a ton!
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