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10-30-2009, 08:25 PM
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Do you ever buy makeup just for the packaging?
I'm definitely guilty of this. I just bought a YSL rouge volupte lipstick, because the packaging is so darn pretty. I also love the MAC collections, because the packaging is so interesting. I always get compliments on my style warrior and manish arora stuff because of how unique the casings look.
Anyone else like me?
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10-30-2009, 08:28 PM
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I am a FOOL for packaging. Benefit gets me on this score. Chanel used to, also.
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10-31-2009, 11:02 AM
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nooooooo....
there are some MAC collections with cool packaging and not a colour to suit me, so i pass them by. Fafi is the one that comes to mind most readily.
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10-31-2009, 07:08 PM
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I wouldn't buy make up just for the packaging, but it does help. I like the look of Benefit's products and the sleekness of Bobbi Brown's. I'm very happy when I find something nice in pretty packaging.
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11-01-2009, 12:12 PM
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I wish I had as much restraint as some of you.
My sister always tells me that I am a marketing department's dream, because I always fall for the gimmicks. LOL.
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Explanation by the tongue makes most things clear, but love unexplained is clearer. ~ Rumi
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11-01-2009, 03:38 PM
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definitely!! i bought one of the powders in my makeup bag because the mirror and puff-thingie are in a drawer that swivels out from the bottom of it! If I had the money i would buy everything benefit sells--just for the packaging!! 
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11-01-2009, 04:45 PM
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all of the time!!! most of my benefit stuff and some of my nars stuff i thought looked pretty  and a couple of my eyeco stuff. i do use them occasionally (benefit, like, once a months if that, nars multiples more like everyday). i'm definitely a sucker for cute packaging
oh welllllll 
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11-01-2009, 09:08 PM
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Stila's packaging is ugly (in my opinion) so it's harder for me to buy. But I recently caved and now the lip gloss in Apricot is my favorite.
I try function over form, but occasionally I leave the path. Like with Urban Decay's Big Fatty? It's so pretty, but honestly I can get a Maybelline Full n Soft for cheaper but much more boring packaging, and it will do the same thing (which is what I'm using these days).
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11-04-2009, 05:11 PM
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i get suckered in by pretty perfume bottles 
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11-04-2009, 07:15 PM
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I'm sure I'm susceptible to pretty makeup packaging. But I'm way more interested in how the makeup looks on ME. 
Sidenote: With skin care, the most effective products I've used are in the plainest/ugliest packaging! That's OK -- I sure don't care what a bottle looks like sitting on my bathroom shelf.
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11-04-2009, 08:39 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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The only time I remember buying something for the packaging was a Chanel pressed powder compact.
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11-04-2009, 08:49 PM
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I totally agree with you about skincare. Cetaphil makes my favorite facial cleanser and body moisturizer. Lord knows their packaging is as humdrum as it gets.
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11-05-2009, 09:07 AM
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Yes-I am a marketing person's dream.
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11-05-2009, 07:56 PM
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LOL! that's what i say!!!! i am helping this economy/ recession! keeping makings pretty (and shiny and portable) objects and i will continue to be a loyal shopper
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para los gustos se hicieron los colores
i has no hair type? (coarse, f-iii), low porosity, normal elasticity.
CG journey began 2/8/09 - 4-08-09.. and then mod cg 4/14/09 -...
wash with Low Poo or soap bar
condition with GVP Conditioning Balm or AOHR
style with FOTE AVG- KCCC- BRHG or Boots- KCCC- BRHG
when needed- GVP Joico K-Pak for protein, ACV, honey.
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11-08-2009, 12:45 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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I don't even wear makeup but I googled the YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick just to be nosey. I completely agree, the packaging is gorgeous!
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