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Urban Decay Radium Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Radium Eyeshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a "peacock blue shimmer." It's a bold, bright medium blue with cool undertones and a frosted finish. Buxom Bulldog is a touch darker and is a cream product. NYX Kiss in...

Urban Decay Radium Eyeshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a "peacock blue shimmer." It's a bold, bright...

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China Glaze Keep Calm, Paint On Nail Lacquer

China Glaze Keep Calm, Paint On Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "sea foam green." It's a pale, sea foam green (or aqua green, if you prefer) with very fine white micro-shimmer. Butter London Fiver is the closest shade I have to this, but Fiver is a cream...

China Glaze Keep Calm, Paint On Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "sea foam green." It's a pale, sea foam green (or aqua green,...

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Deal Alert! 15% off tarte cosmetics for Temptalia Readers!

Deal Alert! 15% off tarte cosmetics for Temptalia Readers!

tarte is giving Temptalia readers 15% off now through March 19th with code TEMPTALIA. You can check out my top picks here!

*Only valid at www.tarte.com. Must enter promo code at checkout. Cannot be combined with any other promo code/offer/discount. Not valid on previous purchases. Only valid on in stock...

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Benefit It's Complicated Longwear Powder Eyeshadow

Benefit It's Complicated Longwear Powder Eyeshadow

Benefit It's Complicated Longwear Powder Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as a "golden peach." It's a warm-toned, medium pinky-peach with a gold shimmer-sheen finish. Chanel Complice has no golden shimmer. MAC Say Yeah is darker. Urban Decay...

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NARS Palais Royal Satin Lip Pencil

NARS Palais Royal Satin Lip Pencil

NARS Palais Royal Satin Lip Pencil ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as "sangria." It's a dark, berry-red with a satin finish and slight cool undertones. Rimmel #107 is slightly less cool-toned. Chanel L'Impatiente is darker, more berry-hued. Guerlain Orgueil is similar...

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Have you ever found a product that is universally flattering?

Have you ever found a product that is universally flattering?

Have you ever found a product that is universally flattering? Something you recommend to anyone and everyone? What?

Eyeliner :) I think because it can be such a subtle way to add color that so many can get away with just about any eyeliner color. I command all my friends to buy teal eyeliner!

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Illamasqua Scarce Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Scarce Nail Varnish ($16.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "speckled pink." It starts off with a creamy, light-medium pink with subtle yellow undertones base layered with small pieces of black glitter and larger...

Illamasqua Scarce Nail Varnish ($16.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "speckled pink." It starts off with a...

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How to Apply Liquid Foundation - Tips & Tricks

How to Apply Liquid Foundation - Tips & Tricks

Makeup & Beauty Tips on How to Apply Liquid Foundation

Share your best tips and tricks for flawless application of liquid foundation!  Feel free to share your experiences, how you mastered techniques, or what you struggle with.

Temptalia's Tips

  1. Moisture your skin well; the better the real base, the...

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Disney Jasmine Magic Carpet Ride Eyeshadow Palette (by Sephora)

Disney Jasmine Magic Carpet Ride Eyeshadow Palette ($30.00 for 0.20 oz.) includes four shades: Carpet (glitter lavender), Wonder by Wonder (glittery violet), Splendid (glittery peachy pink), and Diamond Sky (deep turquoise). Carpet is...

Disney Jasmine Magic Carpet Ride Eyeshadow Palette ($30.00 for 0.20 oz.) includes four shades: Carpet (glitter...

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