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NARS Light Reflecting Setting Powder Launches

NARS Light Reflecting Setting Powder Launches

NARS Light Reflecting Setting Powder

For Spring 2013, NARS introduces an innovative new mineral setting powder, available in both loose and pressed formulas. Light Reflecting Setting Powder helps skin “shine through makeup,” enhancing the look of foundation and extending makeup wear - all without...

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What spring collection are you most looking forward to?

What spring collection are you most looking forward to?

What spring collection are you most looking forward to? Share!

bareMinerals' Remix seemed up my alley, and NARS' spring has a few colors that really grabbed my attention.

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Urban Decay Obsessed Lip Junkie

Urban Decay Obsessed Lip Junkie ($19.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is described as a "creamy baby pink." It looks like a brightened, blue-based bubblegum pink in the tube and when you squeeze it out, but on lips, it is more subdued--more of a milky, light-medium pink with subtle blue...

Urban Decay Obsessed Lip Junkie ($19.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is described as a "creamy baby pink." It looks like a brightened, blue-based bubblegum pink...

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NARS Spring 2013 Color Collection

NARS Spring 2013 Color Collection

NARS Spring 2013 Color Collection

Fresh and fierce, strong and sexy; the Spring 2013 Color Collection introduces a vibrant, ‘90s-esque palette that sets the tone for a season of audaciously feminine looks. Created by Founder & Creative Director François Nars, the collection heralds spring’s...

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Wet 'n' Wild Rose Champagne Glow To Reflect Shimmer Palette

Maybe You Won't Go to Carnaval, But How About a Glow of Rose?

Wet 'n' Wild Rose Champagne Glow To Reflect Shimmer Palette ($4.99 for 0.40 oz.) is a melange of light peach, peachy-orange, and medium pink. Blended...

Maybe You Won't Go to Carnaval, But How About a Glow of Rose?

Wet 'n' Wild Rose Champagne...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #165

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #165

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: Part of my Guerlain spring buys arrived -- one gloss so far!
  • Weekend plans:  Put away Christmas decorations :(
  • Did you make any new year's resolutions (non-beauty related)?:  Nope! I try to set up mini goals throughout the year, so I'm pretty much still working...

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China Glaze Tranzitions Collection for Spring 2013

China Glaze Tranzitions Collection for Spring 2013

For Spring: China Glaze Tranzitions

There’s nail art and then there’s China Glaze® nail couture. Reverse French manicure, half moons, ombre, basket weave, dots or racing stripes: nail designs are intricate and multi-colored. China Glaze® introduces a new way to get multi-color, unique nail art...

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Can you be too old to wear glitter?

Can you be too old to wear glitter?

Can you be too old to wear glitter? Whether in your eyeshadow, lipstick, blush, nail polish, and so on.

NO! I think it has more to do with how you feel in your makeup. And, of course, it can depend on where you are in life - e.g. if you have a career where makeup is expected to be very low-key, then...

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2013 Editor's Choice Awards: Winners Announced

2013 Editor's Choice Awards: Winners Announced

2013 Editor's Choice Awards Announced

Each year, Temptalia recognizes and honors standout brands and their products based on all of the swatching, testing, and trialing we have done over the years. We specifically recognize performance over the past year with our “Best of Year” categories, along...

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