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Buxom Luvitate True Hue Blush

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Come Back to Earth After Trying Luvitate

Buxom Luvitate True Hue Blush ($24.00 for 0.17 oz.) is described as a "shimmering nude." It's a beige-apricot with a golden shimmer-sheen. It reminds me of shades like NARS Orgasm but with a more neutral...

Come Back to Earth After Trying Luvitate

Buxom Luvitate True Hue Blush ($24.00 for 0.17 oz.) is described as a "shimmering...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #146

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #146
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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #146

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul:  My Inglot order arrived! I picked up some of the eyeshadow shades I was missing.
  • Weekend plans:  We want to squeeze in some swimming if it stays hot over the weekend!
  • E-mail or text?:  Email!

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

This...

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China Glaze Jungle Queen Nail Lacquer

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China Glaze Jungle Queen Nail Lacquer

China Glaze Jungle Queen Nail Lacquer ($3.00 to $7.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "smoky violet." It's a dusty, subdued plum-brown with soft violet shimmer. Dior Shadow is redder and has brighter, red-copper shimmer. MAC Festive Finery is lighter and has a cream finish. Cult...

China Glaze Jungle Queen Nail Lacquer ($3.00 to $7.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "smoky violet." It's a dusty, subdued plum-brown with soft...

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Are limited edition products inferior in quality compared to permanent products?

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Are limited edition products inferior in quality compared to permanent products?
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Are limited edition products inferior in quality compared to permanent products?

Are limited edition products inferior in quality compared to permanent products? Or are they the same? Better?

Overall, I think they're the same. I think a few limited edition products also happen to be gimmicky, in which case, the quality can suffer.

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NARS Gina Blush

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NARS Gina Powder Blush

NARS Gina Blush ($28.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "true tangerine." It's a softened orange with a satiny sheen. It's not vibrant, not an intense orange, but it's much more orange and richer than peach (hm, I am amused that all descriptions are fruit-related!). This is...

NARS Gina Blush ($28.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "true tangerine." It's a softened orange with a satiny sheen. It's not vibrant, not an intense...

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Video: Mid-Week in Review - MAC Styleseeker, Bobbi Brown, Butter London, Zoya

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Video: Mid-Week in Review - MAC Styleseeker, Bobbi Brown, Butter London, Zoya
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Video: Mid-Week in Review - MAC Styleseeker, Bobbi Brown, Butter London, Zoya

Video: Mid-Week in Review, Vol. 001

A recap of the reviews from the past few days -- video form! :)

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Cult Nails Happy Ending Nail Lacquer

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Cult Nails Happy Ending Nail Lacquer

Cult Nails Happy Ending Nail Lacquer ($10.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) contains shredded multi-colored flakes suspended in a clear base. There's aqua-blue, copper, gold, and lavender from what I can see--I swear I see a hint of green, but I think it might be the gold. I don't have...

Cult Nails Happy Ending Nail Lacquer ($10.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) contains shredded multi-colored flakes suspended in a clear base. There's aqua-blue,...

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Le Metier de Beaute Fall 2012 - Nouvelle Vague Collection

Year: 2012 Launches
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Le Metier de Beaute Fall 2012 - Nouvelle Vague Collection
Year: 2012 Launches

Le Metier de Beaute Fall 2012 - Nouvelle Vague Collection

Coming Soon: Nouvelle Vague

Sixties Parisian-chic meets contemporary classic. Bold and bodacious, Nouvelle Vague, Le Métier de Beauté’s Fall 2012 Color Collection, intermixes playful, opulent shades to create a modern look that is utterly effortless.

“I was tremendously inspired by the visionary...

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