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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #301

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #301

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipsticks
  • Weekend plans: Mellan has a playdate!
  • What's your favorite board game?: I always liked Life and Scrabble!

Share your pet photos to the Temptalia Pets flickr group! :)

This week's Mellan photo...

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How do you deal with a dry patch after you have put on foundation or concealer?

How do you deal with a dry patch after you have put on foundation or concealer?

How do you deal with a dry patch after you have put on foundation or concealer? Share!

I'll use a damp brush or sponge to help manipulate and add moisture back to the area. In general, I try to apply makeup to any dry patches last so I can moisten the brush more before initially applying anything,...

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Guerlain Pink Me Up Rose Aux Joues Blush

Guerlain Pink Me Up Rose Aux Joues / Blush ($52.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a lightly brightened, medium pink-coral with very fine gold pearl. Stellar Beauty Beam (P, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Tweed Evanescent (130) (LE, $45.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Hipness (LE, $24.00) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Love Hangover (P, $26.00) is warmer (95% similar). NYX Mauve (DC, $5.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Quintessence (440) (P, $45.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Holiday (P, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Decked Out (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Gucci Beauty Coral Flower (DC, $49.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Hourglass Pure Effect (LE, $40.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Dainty (P, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar). NYX Summer Peach (DC, $5.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Ors et Merveilles #8 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Blush (Original) (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Benefit Bella Bamba (DC, $29.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Fleur Power (P, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Naked Cherry #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Physicians Formula Natural (P, $12.99) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Fun with Friends (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Dior Rose Baiser (361) (P, $48.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Guerlain Pink Me Up Rose Aux Joues / Blush ($52.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a lightly brightened, medium pink-coral with...

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MAC Haute Dogs Collection for Fall 2015

MAC Haute Dogs Collection for Fall 2015

(Wo)man’s best friend is barking up the right tree in a well-groomed collection of new canine-inspired hues from M·A·C, featuring luscious, buttery fur tones, gold-spun sculpting powders, and regal berries for lips. From aristocratic to collars-off cool, shades of every...

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Sneak Peek: IT Cosmetics The Romantics Naturally Pretty Vol. 2 Eyeshadow Palette Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: IT Cosmetics The Romantics Naturally Pretty Vol. 2 Eyeshadow Palette Photos & Swatches

IT Cosmetics The Romantics Naturally Pretty Vol. 2 Eyeshadow Palette ($43.50 for 0.46 oz.) includes fourteen matte eyeshadows, plus a shimmery eyeshadow designed to layer with the matte eyeshadows to give you the ability of matte to...

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Sneak Peek: Milani Amore Matte Lip Cremes Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Milani Amore Matte Lip Cremes Photos & Swatches

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Milani Amore Matte Lip Creme ($8.99 for 0.21 fl. oz.) is a new, limited edition liquid lipstick available now both at drugstores (I got mine at Walgreens) as well as through Milani directly. Testing these soon, hopefully, but here's a look at swatches!

>> VIEW ALL SWATCHES HERE <<

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Do you like having other people do your makeup?

Do you like having other people do your makeup?

Do you like having other people do your makeup? Share!

I like seeing what they envision for my face/features, but I don't really like the process of it - I flinch/blink a LOT.

Thanks to Kate for today's questions! Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Sneak Peek: ColourPop Fall 2015 Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: ColourPop Fall 2015 Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

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For fall, there are eight new, limited edition shades of ColourPop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick ($6.00 for 0.11 fl. oz.). Full reviews to come!

>> VIEW ALL SWATCHES OF ULTRA MATTE LIQUID LIPSTICKS HERE <<

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Survey Says... August 12th, 2015

Survey Says... August 12th, 2015

Happy Wednesday! Here's this week's survey, which you can copy and paste and share as a comment.

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • Favorite powder brush?
  • Favorite blush brush?
  • Favorite foundation brush?

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