Cupcake

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Cupcake

Invented with teenage skin in mind

Cupcake is our one Fresh Face Mask that was created for a bit of fun. At the time, our inventor’s daughter was a young girl having slumber parties with her girlfriends every weekend, so he whipped up a chocolate mint mask for young, oily skin (officially solidifying him as the coolest dad ever). If you suffer from oily or spotty skin, slather it in this cocoa concoction. With spearmint oil to cool, vanilla absolute to calm redness and Rhassoul mud to deeply cleanse- Cupcake is a sweet savior for young faces. Smothering yourself in chocolate for clearer skin? Every teenage girl’s dream. .

Features

  • Sleepover staple: Cupcake is definitely a fixture at slumber parties for it’s wonderful effect on teenage skin.
  • It looks good enough to eat: But no, it doesn’t taste like chocolate pudding. Trust us.
  • Refreshing minty tingle: We combine spearmint, fresh mint and peppermint oils in Cupcake.

Customer Review

from mothlady
"I love this stuff. I was lucky enough to be near a lush store on a trip (the nearest store to my house is about 3 hours away), and I brought in my pots to try a free fresh face mask. Cupcake was one of the recommended masks ...more"
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How to use

Cleanse your face and pat dry. Smooth a good dollop of Fresh Face Mask over your entire face, making sure to avoid the eyes and mouth. Leave the mask on for about ten minutes (do not let the mask dry completely). Now is a good time to read the latest LUSH Times…And finally, wash off with warm water and follow with your favorite toner and moisturizer.

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4.3

(based on 62 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (36)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (18)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

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    (3)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Smells great (19)
  • Smells good (8)
  • Easy to use (6)
  • Refreshing (5)
  • Soothing (4)

Cons

  • Flaky (3)

Best Uses

  • Oily skin (12)
  • Acne prone skin (6)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Best Facial Mask I've Ever Had!

I bought the cupcake facial because it was my friend's birthday and I decided that it would give us something fun to do that night. Not only were we able to all have a facial...Read complete review

I bought the cupcake facial because it was my friend's birthday and I decided that it would give us something fun to do that night. Not only were we able to all have a facial, but after the party I got two more facials out of it! It smells delicious (though that doesn't mean you should eat it), and it makes my face feel so clean! [...]

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Didn't Work for Me, Personally

I have never used a face mask from lush until now, and I'm sorry to say that it definitely did more harm than good this time. I usually love their other products, but this...Read complete review

I have never used a face mask from lush until now, and I'm sorry to say that it definitely did more harm than good this time. I usually love their other products, but this is something I'm definitely not coming back to.
It smells incredible, and it was rather easy to apply, but that's where the good things stop.
The product is a bit too flaky for a mask, bits and pieces kept falling off as I waited out the ten minute period. For me, personally, it also caused breakouts. The mask doesn't feel as refreshing as I had hoped, either. It's kind of just an "eh" mask, I think.
Hope to have more luck with the other fresh face masks!

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4.0

Cupcake for face

By sam i am

from long island, ny

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Effective
  • Moisturizing
  • Smells Great

Cons

  • Small amount of product

Best Uses

  • For Acne Proned Skin

Comments about LUSH Cupcake:

Great product, very effective in diminishing the apperance of acne blemishes and spots. Moisturizes while cleansing skin of impurities. However, the package contains very little product for that price.

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  • None of the above
 
5.0

My skin feels Delicious...

By mothlady

from Wichita, KS

Pros

  • Good for acne
  • Good For Redness
  • Good price
  • Moisturizing
  • Smells Good

Cons

  • Only Available In Stores

Best Uses

  • Acne-prone skin
  • Dry Skin

Comments about LUSH Cupcake:

I love this stuff. I was lucky enough to be near a lush store on a trip (the nearest store to my house is about 3 hours away), and I brought in my pots to try a free fresh face mask. Cupcake was one of the recommended masks for my troublesome, dry, adult-acne prone skin. It smelled the best, so I picked it. It is amazing! After the first use, my skin was noticeably softer and the pimples present started drying up. How does it do that?!? It kills the acne and leaves skin soft at the same time! I've used it 3 more times, and each time my face feels better. I know it says for "young skin", but I'm 29 with that terrible adult-acne, and it works wonders. I just wish I had a Lush store near me....Come on guys, how about a Wichita store? Please?

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5.0

Love this!!

By Cherryxbomb

from Beaver Falls, PA

Pros

  • Gets rid of oil
  • Smells Great
  • works

Cons

  • I Get Tempted To Eat It

Best Uses

    Comments about LUSH Cupcake:

    Oh my goodness, i absolutely LOVE this product!
    I use it 1-2 times a week and well..Sometimes i get tempted to taste it! HAHA i know it wouldn't taste too yummy but it sure does smell delicious! (: I will be buying this again. Works great on oily skin!

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    5.0

    Smooth as Batter

    By MeMe

    from Warrensburg, MO

    Verified Reviewer

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          Comments about LUSH Cupcake:

          I love this mask. I wasn't really sure what kind of mask I should get so when I was in the store I talked to the wonderful women there and they recomended this. I was little leery at first becasue I've never used anything that wasn't scrubby on my face, I've always thought that my skin needed scrubby stuff(of course, my skins never been clear before either!). The smell of this mask is so chocolatey and yummy and it leaves your skin so soft and smooth I can't get over it. I take it off and can't help but just grin in the mirror because my skin looks amazing! I've battled acne for 15 years and never been so happy with my skin or proud of my skin, but I can be now.

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          3.0

          Smelt funny/bad

          By Kayley

          from Los Angeles, CA

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

            Cons

            • Smells Funny

            Best Uses

              Comments about LUSH Cupcake:

              The name threw me off. Cupcake. It sounds yummy and everyone says they want to eat it so I got it. It actually smelt very weird like dirt mixed with some other smell or something. Not very enjoyable. A week later when I went back I smelt their sample to see if mine was just bad but it smelt the same. It still worked though but I cant stand the smell

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              5.0

              Chocolatey goodness :)

              By Claire the Catastrophe

              from NC

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Clears acne
              • Clears Oil
              • Smells amazing

              Cons

              • I Want To Eat It

              Best Uses

                Comments about LUSH Cupcake:

                I absolutely adore this product. It smells so amazing and is delightful for your your face. It clears up my oily, teenage face and leaves it feeling refreshed and clean and oil-free. If you have oily skin and are looking for a good face mask to try, start here. Just don't leave it on too long or use it too much (especially if you have sunburn), because it will dry out your skin.

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                4.0

                Definitely Requires a Plan

                By Alyssia

                from West Lafayette, IN

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Helped Clear My Skin
                • Refreshing
                • Smelled nice

                Cons

                • made me breakout

                Best Uses

                • Refresher
                • Weekend Treatment

                Comments about LUSH Cupcake:

                Alright, first of all: yes, it made me breakout. Maybe I am just weird, but most of the face masks I have tried from LUSH do cause me to break out in lots of little red and white spots. But that's only for a day or two. After that, everything is noticeably clearer (not just the new mess, but the stuff from before). I do like the smell although it certainly doesn't smell like chocolate (or cupcakes!) to me. It is very peppermint-y, and while I could smell things I associated with "clean" I didn't necessarily want to eat it. With other face masks, the scent has stayed on/in my skin after use (notably Brazen Honey) but Cupcake's smell faded quickly despite the up-front strong smell.
                Overall, I am a fan, but I do think you need to plan it. IF you have skin like mine, it gets much better before it gets worse. Using this right before a big date or something would be DISASTER. Plan it for about two days before-hand, just in case. If you're lucky, you won't have that issue.

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                5.0

                3 to 4 x a week

                By Charliesheena

                from Los Angeles, CA

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                      Comments about LUSH Cupcake:

                      I get my masks every 2 and a half weeks on a thursday. I use this mask 3 to 4 times a week and have for the last 2 months. It's incredible. It's a little messy.. but it won't stop me. It smells great. It helps me control my little breakouts. At first I was a little scared it would dry my skin out so now I use Oatafix immediately after. These two masks are the be all end all of my skin care system. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE

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                      5.0

                      Fantastic addition to my skincare!

                      By Jess

                      from Lowell, Ma

                      Verified Reviewer

                      Pros

                      • Easy to use
                      • Natural ingredients
                      • Smells good enough to eat
                      • Softens skin
                      • Vegan

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about LUSH Cupcake:

                          I bought this yesterday and my boyfriend and I just used it. I cleansed my face using Dark Angels and then applied a good layer to my skin. It smells terrific in my opinion. My boyfriend loved the smell as well.

                          We both agree - the result is soft, healthy, nourished skin. Definite re-purchase material.

                          The only bad thing I could have to say is that it will expire in about two and a half weeks. With both of us using it and being the type of people who use masks regularly, I'm sure it'll be no problem to finish up in that time, but someone who only uses a face mask every now and then might want to consider the short shelf life, price, and whether or not they'll go for the multiple uses within the 2-3 week period.

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                          5.0

                          I never want to take it off!!!!

                          By michaelabella

                          from new york

                          Verified Reviewer

                          Pros

                          • Feels cool
                          • Gets Ride Of Acne
                          • Makes Your Skin So Smooth
                          • Smells Good

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                              Comments about LUSH Cupcake:

                              This product has changed my skin forever!!! i feels so cool and refreshing when you put it on that i never want to wash it off! i usually leave it on longer then the recommended time because i know it helps so much. it totally cleared up my acne and made my whole face so smooth. it smells amazing i almost want to eat my face!!! :)

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                              5.0

                              Awesome!

                              By RachelWert

                              from Mukilteo, WA

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                                Cons

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                                    Comments about LUSH Cupcake:

                                    I've used this mask 3 times so far and absolutely love it. It's easy to apply and I think I'll get more than the suggested 6 uses out of it. I've been using it twice a week after washing my face with the dark angels cleanser and before moisturizing with the enzymion lotion. It makes my skin look healthy and I think along with the dark angels cleanser it helps exfoliate dead skin and make my face look healthy!

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                                    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                     
                                    4.0

                                    LOVE It!

                                    By Alex

                                    from Minnesota

                                    Verified Reviewer

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                                      Cons

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                                          Comments about LUSH Cupcake:

                                          I bought this mask for my little sisters to use -- they have oily, acne-prone "teenager skin." They ended up loving it, and always beg me to buy them more whenever I make a trip to Lush. I ended up buying one for myself as well, and I can see why they love it -- even though my skin is "normal," I love using this to maintain and even out my skin. I especially love the gentle exfoliating beads and chocolate-y smell!

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                                          5.0

                                          Great For Breakout Prone Skin

                                          By Jessika

                                          from Clayton, NC

                                          Verified Reviewer

                                          Pros

                                          • Clears up skin
                                          • Makes skin soft
                                          • Smells Great
                                          • Tingly

                                          Cons

                                          • Flaky

                                          Best Uses

                                          • During
                                          • Everyday use
                                          • Morning

                                          Comments about LUSH Cupcake:

                                          Ok, So this was my first time ever going into LUSH, I always saw it and one day I decided I wanted to go in... My nose went nuts with all the great scents! I wondered around and saw a few things that said will help my breakout prone skin.. now see I have HORRIBLE skin, oily and red all the time... So I got UltraBland and Tea Tree Water and Cupcake,,, instantly I love every product. My skin actually cleared up and the redness went away!! I am so happy and my boyfriend loves how Cupcake makes my face smell like a cupcake! I totally will be buying more from them. I am a believer!!

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                                          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                           
                                          1.0

                                          Ehhh.

                                          By Burf

                                          from Potato, Idaho

                                          Pros

                                          • Inexpensive
                                          • Smell

                                          Cons

                                          • Didn't do anything
                                          • Showed No Results
                                          • Waste of money

                                          Best Uses

                                          • None

                                          Comments about LUSH Cupcake:

                                          I was really excited to try the Cupcake mask after hearing so many things about it. I was disappointed because it literally did absolutely othing for my skin. The lady in the store told me it would help with acne but it really didn't. I do love the smell and it was pretty cheap but still. Not worth the [$].

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                                          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                           
                                          5.0

                                          Chocolate loving frenzy!

                                          By Ashley Angel ;*

                                          from Somerset, MA

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                                          Pros

                                          • Calming
                                          • Chocolate Smell
                                          • Cleans your face well
                                          • Clears prevents acne
                                          • Pleasant
                                          • Removes blackheads
                                          • Smooth texture

                                          Cons

                                          • crumbly
                                          • Messy
                                          • tacky

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Clean oily skin
                                          • Get rid of acne
                                          • Get rid of blackheads
                                          • Prevent acne

                                          Comments about LUSH Cupcake:

                                          Cupcake goes on very smooth and has a great after smell! If you are a chocolate lover and want to get rid of those ugly pimples and stubborn blackheads that are embedded far into your skin, then i recommend cupcake.

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                                          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                           
                                          5.0

                                          Cutest. mask. ever.

                                          By Lushous

                                          from Lushania

                                          Pros

                                          • Chocolatey
                                          • Cute Cupcake
                                          • Smooth on blemishes

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Pimples

                                            Comments about LUSH Cupcake:

                                            So chocolatey, I'll get diabetes!

                                            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                             
                                            4.0

                                            Good Stuff!

                                            By Sophia

                                            from New York

                                            Verified Reviewer

                                            Pros

                                            • Good price
                                            • Refreshing
                                            • Smells Good
                                            • Soothing

                                            Cons

                                            • Difficult to Remove
                                            • Doesn't last long

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Acne prone skin
                                            • Oily skin

                                            Comments about LUSH Cupcake:

                                            This is great for pampering yourself! It's very decadent. Because my face was so oily, I was afraid that using a face mask would do more harm than good. When I took off the mask, my face felt so refreshed and clean.

                                            The only problem I have with this product is that it takes a bit of scrubbing to completely get the mask off your face.

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                                            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                             
                                            5.0

                                            Chocolate for your face!

                                            By Silent Ninja

                                            from Tucson, AZ

                                            Verified Reviewer

                                            Pros

                                            • Smells Yummy
                                            • Soft skin

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                                Comments about LUSH Cupcake:

                                                Ah, the lovely Cupcake fresh face mask. This mask was one of the first for me to try out along with brazened honey. Between the two I noticed more of a difference after using Cupcake. After I was it off I absolutely notice a difference, my face feels smoother, softer, looks lovely, and feels wonderful. This is the one that I keep coming back to. Currently working on trying out all the others but so far, Cupcake helps my acne prone skin the best. And its a major plus that it smells so yummy while you leave it on your face :)

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                                                4.0

                                                I cant wait to go get more!!

                                                By maddy

                                                from chicago, IL

                                                Verified Reviewer

                                                Pros

                                                • Deep clean
                                                • Feels fresh
                                                • Feels Great
                                                • Keeps face clean
                                                • Moisturizes face

                                                Cons

                                                • Has a funny smell

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Face mask

                                                Comments about LUSH Cupcake:

                                                besides washing my face, i use this product about twice a week to keep my face from breaking out. i love the way my face feels after i take it off, and it feels even better the next day. im not a huge chocolate person, and i dont really like the smell. but its somthing im willing to deal with! love it!

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                                                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                                 
                                                5.0

                                                Best Face Mask Ever!

                                                By Desonia

                                                from Orlando, FL

                                                Verified Reviewer

                                                Pros

                                                • Easy to use
                                                • Great for oily skin
                                                • Makes skin soft
                                                • Reduces redness
                                                • Smells Great
                                                • Vegan

                                                Cons

                                                • Expires Quickly

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Acne prone skin
                                                • Oily skin

                                                Comments about LUSH Cupcake:

                                                This product is my first mask, and I love it! It has a great smell, and it works wonders for me! I used Ocean Salt to clean off my makeup and any oil, and then a Tea Tree tab as one of the LUSH employees reccomended to open up my pores, before putting on the mask (Which was super easy to put on once it warms up between my fingers).
                                                When I took it off I noticed an almost immediate difference! I recommend using Tea Tree Water after, though as it seemed to help me.
                                                Now I use Cupcake twice a week (sometimes more if I notice I'm starting to break out) and my face is almost completley devoid of any blemishes!
                                                In short, I am SO happy my sister reccomended I go to LUSH because now I have a lovely face mask and clear skin! I love Cupcake! Everyone should try it at least once!

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                                                • Q:

                                                  Am I able to freeze the fresh face masks to keep them fresher for longer? I rarely have the opportunity to get to a Lush store, and I'd like to be able to stock up on masks that I love when I get the chance to and keep them good for awhile.
                                                  Asked on 10/30/2012 by Liz from United States

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                                                    A:

                                                    Our Fresh Face Masks contain fabulous ingredients that are most potent and beneficial before the expiry date. We don't recommend freezing the masks, since freezing and thawing the product will affect the effectiveness of the mask and the ability of the ingredients to do their job.

                                                    Answered on 10/30/2012 by Anonymous
                                                • Q:

                                                  Does this need to be refrigerated?
                                                  Asked on 3/6/2012 by Anonymous

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                                                  • A:

                                                    YES! All Lush fresh face masks must be kept refrigerated or they will grow mold and become super gross!

                                                    Answered on 6/25/2012 by Linny the Florist from Austin, Tx
                                                  • A:

                                                    YES. refrigerate this. There are perishable items in it, so you have to preserve it. Plus, the cool feeling on your face is great.

                                                    Answered on 4/14/2012 by Anna from Ocala,FL
                                                  • A:

                                                    yes it does. That's the reason it's not sold online, because they would not be able to keep the product refrigerated while shipping and it would arrive ruined.

                                                    Answered on 3/17/2012 by Jenny from Atlanta, GA
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                                                    A:

                                                    Yes, the fresh face masks need to be refrigerated at all times because they do not contain any preservatives. Keep an eye on the expiration date as well, since they only last about three weeks.

                                                    Answered on 3/7/2012 by Megan from LUSH
                                                • Q:

                                                  Is this product suitable for vegans?
                                                  Asked on 2/22/2012 by Natalie from Australia

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                                                  • A:

                                                    Yes it is. On every Product, there is a sticker telling if it is vegan or not, it is also a key factor on the site.

                                                    Answered on 3/5/2012 by UnoImaQueen_lushie! from Greenfield,MA
                                                  • Staff Reviewer

                                                    A:

                                                    Yes, Cupcake fresh face mask is vegan.

                                                    Answered on 2/23/2012 by Megan from LUSH
                                                • Q:

                                                  is it safe to use while pregnant? I'm 13 weeks pregnant and suffer from some breakouts. I'd like to use something gentle and safe.
                                                  Asked on 2/1/2012 by Anonymous

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                                                    A:

                                                    I don't expect there should be any problems using the Cupcake during pregnancy, and if you are concerned or have any unique circumstances, I'd recommend bringing the ingredients list to your physician to discuss which products would be best suited to your needs during this time.

                                                    Answered on 2/17/2012 by Megan from LUSH
                                                • Q:

                                                  How often should you do the cupcake mask?
                                                  Asked on 12/28/2011 by Anonymous from Saint Paul Minnesota

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                                                    A:

                                                    We recommend using Cupcake face mask about two to three times per week.

                                                    Answered on 1/13/2012 by Alyssa from LUSH
                                                  • A:

                                                    I would use the product at least every other day or every 2 days depending on your skin type really; I mean I use mine usually every time I shower which can vary; but I enjoy wearing it all the time it's so relaxing and really helps my skin; but I know at the store they say they are good for like 3 weeks or so but I've had mine for like a month and it was fine and I probably used it like 4 times a week or even 5 at the most

                                                    Answered on 2/6/2012 by Steff from Limerick, PA
                                                • Q:

                                                  How often do you use the face mask? Every night? Every other night?
                                                  Asked on 12/26/2011 by jessicarae from Atlanta, GA

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                                                    A:

                                                    We usually recommend starting with using the mask about twice a week, but it really depends on your skin! Some people find that using a little bit every day is great, some people prefer a thicker layer of the mask less frequently. Experiment and find the right fit for you!

                                                    Answered on 7/13/2012 by Laura from LUSH
                                                  • A:

                                                    I use this product about once a week. I wouldn't recommend using it every night or every other night because the product will be used up too quickly. I think that every 3-5 days is fine!

                                                    Answered on 1/21/2012 by Sarah from Philadelphia, PA.
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