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Rescue Beauty Lounge Faraway Nail Lacquer

Rescue Beauty Lounge Faraway Nail Lacquer ($20.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "serene, cloudless desert sky." It's a warm, welcoming light-medium sky blue with softer aqua blue micro-shimmer in a very creamy finish. China Glaze Splish Splash is cooler-toned, bluer. Deborah...

Rescue Beauty Lounge Faraway Nail Lacquer ($20.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "serene, cloudless desert sky." It's a warm, welcoming...

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This Week’s Sales for July 30th, 2012

This Week’s Sales for July 30th, 2012

Temptalia Reader Exclusive - Shu Uemura

shu uemura is giving Temptalia readers $10 off $50+ purchases PLUS free shipping on all orders now through July 31st with code SHUJULY.

Deal Sites/Rebates

  • EBATES:  Pur Minerals (10%), Sephora (8%)
  • FAB: --
  • GILT:  Perfect Pairs featuring Exude and Deborah Lippmann...

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Is eyeshadow primer necessary?

Is eyeshadow primer necessary?

Is eyeshadow primer necessary? Sometimes? All the time?

No, definitely not. There are a surprising number of formulas on the market that can actually be worn on their own, though if you have really oily lids, you will likely find that primer is necessary. It's one of those, "it can't hurt" steps to...

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China Glaze Pink Plumeria Nail Lacquer

One of the least neon shades in China Glaze Summer Neons is Pink Plumeria Nail Lacquer ($7.00 [MSRP] for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "light pink with gold shimmer." It's a pink-coral that almost leans orange depending on the lighting. It has very fine gold...

One of the least neon shades in China Glaze Summer Neons is Pink Plumeria Nail Lacquer ($7.00 [MSRP] for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "light pink...

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Most Overrated & Underrated Makeup Remover

Most Overrated & Underrated Makeup Remover

Over & Under: Most Overrated & Underrated Makeup Remover

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 MAKEUP REMOVERS.  Don't forget to share...

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5 Beautiful Bronze Beauties to Celebrate the Olympics

5 Beautiful Bronze Beauties to Celebrate the Olympics

5 Beautiful Bronze Beauties to Celebrate the Olympics

You won't feel like you're settling for bronze with these--they're brilliant, sumptuous, and oh-so-lavish.

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Celebrate the Olympics with 5 Silver Medal-Inspired Hues

Celebrate the Olympics with 5 Silver Medal-Inspired Hues

Celebrate the Olympics with 5 Silver Medal-Inspired Hues

Luckily, none of these picks are runner-ups--they're just absolutely gorgeous takes on silver! (Because gold isn't for everyone!)

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MAC Prep + Prime Beauty Balm SPF 35 Launches

MAC Prep + Prime Beauty Balm SPF 35 Launches

MAC Prep + Prime Beauty Balm SPF 35 Launches

Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm SPF 35 in three semi-translucent shades covering extra-light to medium skin tones. Blending SPF protection, creamy emollients and optical pearl pigments, this face-priming, colour-perfecting formula protects and evens the...

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Do you enjoy reading beauty books?

Do you enjoy reading beauty books?

Do you enjoy reading beauty books? What are your favorites?

On occasion, but I really have to be in the mood. Honestly, when I have the time to read, I want to just read a romance novel. I'm not big on non-fiction or any other fiction genre! The few times I've strayed... it's usually about a dog, and...

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Reach for Olympic Gold with 5 Favorites

Reach for Olympic Gold with 5 Favorites

Reach for Olympic Gold with 5 Favorites

I thought it would be fun to celebrate the London Olympics with a few posts inspired by the colors of the medals handed out (gold, silver, and bronze). This post features five of my favorite gold-colored products!

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