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When you need beauty advice, who do you go to?

When you need beauty advice, who do you go to?

When you need beauty advice, who do you go to? The internet? Local makeup counter? Makeup artists?

The internet for sure! I also look to makeup artists that I've met through blogging.

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

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Most Overrated & Underrated Cream Eyeshadow

Most Overrated & Underrated Cream Eyeshadow

Over & Under: Most Overrated & Underrated Cream Eyeshadow

There are always products that receive endless raves, but they don't always live up to our expectations or work out as well as they do for others.  Share your picks for most overrated and underrated CREAM EYESHADOW.  Don't forget to share...

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Clinique Grandest Grape (08) Chubby Stick Intense

The Grandest Grape is the Sweetest

Clinique Grandest Grape (08) Chubby Stick Intense ($16.00 for 0.10 oz.) is berry-red with a glossy sheen. NARS Afghan Red is a touch lighter, less red. MAC Rebel is more fuchsia. Guerlain Guet-Apens...

The Grandest Grape is the Sweetest

Clinique Grandest Grape (08) Chubby Stick Intense ($16.00 for 0.10...

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China Glaze Pizzazz Nail Lacquer

China Glaze Pizzazz Nail Lacquer ($7.50 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "twinkling multi-dimensional glitter blend." It's a mix of light blue, green, orange, yellow, fuchsia, and pink medium-sized glitter particles. It's definitely not too similar to Glitter all the Way....

China Glaze Pizzazz Nail Lacquer ($7.50 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "twinkling multi-dimensional glitter blend." It's a mix of light blue,...

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What are your top five favorite discontinued products?

What are your top five favorite discontinued products?

What are your top five favorite discontinued products? Share!

Guerlain Gems Rouge G Lipstick (amazing coral!), Chanel Dragon Rouge Allure Laque (amazing red!), Illamasqua Raindrops Nail Lacquer (gah! gorgeous!), MAC Queen's Sin Lipstick (beautiful red), Guerlain Parure de Nuit (ethereal highlighter). I could...

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5 Polish Picks for the Holidays

5 Polish Picks for the Holidays

5 Polish Picks for the Holidays

I tried to pick five various shades, rather than five of one color, to show off the variety of holiday-esque polishes! :)

  1. China Glaze Cranberry Splash -- brilliant bright red
  2. Illamasqua Swinger -- antique gold
  3. Zoya Song -- sparkling blue
  4. Butter London British Racing Green --...

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China Glaze Blue Bells Ring Nail Lacquer

China Glaze Blue Bells Ring Nail Lacquer ($7.50 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as an "icy blue shimmer." It's an electric cobalt blue with metallic shimmer and foil-like finish. The finish reminded me of Wet 'n' Wild Grew Up in Cobalt-imore a bit, but it's bluer, less...

China Glaze Blue Bells Ring Nail Lacquer ($7.50 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as an "icy blue shimmer." It's an electric cobalt blue with metallic...

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Holiday Skincare Tips: How-to Beautify Your Skin

Holiday Skincare Tips: How-to Beautify Your Skin

Renée Rouleau has been helping men, women, & teens attain healthy, glowing, beautiful skin for more than 20 years. Her philosophy is simple: With the proper tools, effective products, & a disciplined approach, anyone can have great skin. You can find...

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What's your go-to high-end brand?

What's your go-to high-end brand?

What's your go-to high-end brand? What's your must-have product from them?

That's SO hard. I've become that person who LOVES specific products and finds it impossible to stay loyal to any brand. I really do love Guerlain; their releases are typically well-done with interesting colors, luxurious...

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Ask Temptalia - 2012 Edition

Ask Temptalia - 2012 Edition

Long-time readers may remember that from time to time, I would hold "Ask Temptalia" sessions, which were open Q&A sessions where I would take questions from readers about all sorts of things--from blogging to recommendations to dupes to education and everything in-between.  It's a great way for me...

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