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What drugstore item do you wish had never been discontinued?

What drugstore item do you wish had never been discontinued?

What drugstore item do you wish had never been discontinued? Share!

Revlon's Colorburst Lipglosses!

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Chanel Alezane Joues Contraste Blush

Chanel Alezane (260) Joues Contraste Blush ($45.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a muted coppery-brown with a hint of rose and gold shimmer. Chanel Les Chaines de Chanel (LE, $70.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). MAC Stylish Me (LE, $24.00) is darker (95% similar). NYX Bronzed (P, $6.50) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Walk of No Shame (P, $40.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Black Opal Rose Gold (P, $8.95) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Intense (P, $40.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Patrick Ta She's So LA (Powder) (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Ciate Date Night (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals The Close Call (PiP, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Accent (84) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Peachtwist (P, $24.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Chanel Evening Beige (340) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, brighter, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Canaille (89) (LE, $45.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Edward Bess Ciao (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Into Eternity (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Make You Mine (P, $23.50) is darker, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Cover FX Warm Honey (Right) (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). NARS Summer Dual Intensity Blush IV (LE, ) is brighter (85% similar). MAC Hushed Tone (P, $31.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). NARS Sugar Spirit (LE, $30.00) is lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Chanel Alezane (260) Joues Contraste Blush ($45.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a muted coppery-brown with a hint of rose and gold shimmer. [written_dupes...

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Welcome to the newest Temptalia!

Welcome to the newest Temptalia!

WELCOME TO THE NEWEST VERSION OF TEMPTALIA! We have been working on this continuously for the last six months: an entire recode and redesign of every bit and piece of Temptalia. We hope the changes make the site easier to use, features more accessible and useful, and if we're really lucky, a little...

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Win It! BY TERRY Magnet'Eyes Eye Deseigner Palette

Win It! BY TERRY Magnet'Eyes Eye Deseigner Palette

We've teamed up with Beautylish to give away the newest BY TERRY palette, Magnet'Eyes ($96 value), which features shades ranging from icy white to shimmering turquoise. The formula can be used wet or dry, and the palette includes a dual-ended brush.    Head over to Beautylish to enter (full contest rules ...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #300

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #300

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: BUXOM Bold Gel Lipsticks! I also made an online order for some Makeup Revolution/Catrice from ULTA but that's not here yet.
  • Weekend plans: Take Mellan somewhere new! Birthday dinner for my sister.
  • Besides beauty, what are your major interests?: If Mellan...

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How has your makeup application evolved over time?

How has your makeup application evolved over time?

How has your makeup application evolved over time? Share!

When I first started, I only applied eye makeup, but nothing else on the face, and I think I am better at balancing the two. I also think I am more conscious of taking time to get details right, because any mistake shows up ten times worse in...

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Charlotte Tilbury x Norman Parkinson Colour of Youth Healthy, Happy Lip & Cheek Glow

Charlotte Tilbury Colour of Youth Healthy, Happy Lip & Cheek Glow ($58.00 for 0.08 oz.) is described as a "rosy hue." It's a soft, medium pink-coral with warm undertones and a soft sheen. theBalm Pie (P, ) is darker, glossier. MAC Hi Jinks! (LE, $22.00) is cooler. Charlotte...

Charlotte Tilbury Colour of Youth Healthy, Happy Lip & Cheek Glow ($58.00 for 0.08 oz.) is described as a "rosy hue." It's a soft, medium pink-coral...

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Charlotte Tilbury x Norman Parkinson Filmstar Bronze & Glow

Charlotte Tilbury x Norman Parkinson Filmstar Bronze & Glow ($80.00 for 0.54 oz.) is a cream-based bronzer and highlighter. Both shades had a really slick, almost greasy feeling to them, which will make them more forgiving even on drier skin types, but I found that it made...

Charlotte Tilbury x Norman Parkinson Filmstar Bronze & Glow ($80.00 for 0.54 oz.) is a cream-based bronzer and highlighter. Both shades had a really...

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