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Rant & Rave: Jelly Nail Polishes

Rant & Rave: Jelly Nail Polishes

This Week's Topic: JELLY NAIL POLISHES!

Your Mission: Tell us what you love, hate, or are otherwise indifferent to about jelly nail polishes. What drives you bananas? What makes them necessary?

my answer: I love how squishy they look! I'm not a huge fan of sheer polish overall, though some shades I...

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Chanel Furtif Ombre Essentielle / Soft Touch Eyeshadow

Chanel Furtif Ombre Essentielle / Soft Touch Eyeshadow ($28.50 for 0.05 oz.) is described as "silver-grey." It has a light-medium gray base with a silverish shimmer-sheen; it almost looks a little brown-toned. Guerlain Les Gris is similar,...

Chanel Furtif Ombre Essentielle / Soft Touch Eyeshadow ($28.50 for 0.05 oz.) is described as "silver-grey." It...

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NARS Amsterdam Pure Matte Lipstick

NARS Amsterdam Pure Matte Lipstick ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a "garnet red." It's a medium-dark red with burgundy-brown undertones and a natural matte finish, which means there's the barest of sheen but it doesn't look flat. MAC Rocker is slightly darker,...

NARS Amsterdam Pure Matte Lipstick ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a "garnet red." It's a medium-dark red with burgundy-brown undertones and a...

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This Week’s Sales for July 23rd, 2012

This Week’s Sales for July 23rd, 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:  Mario Badescu (7/24), GO SMiLE (7/25)
  • HAUTELOOK:  Mai...

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What brand do you wish you had better access to?

What brand do you wish you had better access to?

What brand do you wish you had better access to? Share your wishes!

Now, I barely have any access (in person) to any beauty brands, since I live an hour or further away from the beauty counters, but half the time online launches products before counters even receive them! I'd love to have better...

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MAC Illustrated's Smoky Eye Plum Kit

New from MAC - Smoky Eye Plum Kit

MAC Illustrated - Smoky Eye Plum Kit ($49.50) includes three eyeshadows, two travel-sized brushes, Technakohl Eyeliner, and a travel-sized Zoom Lash mascara. It's a Nordstrom exclusive set and available...

New from MAC - Smoky Eye Plum Kit

MAC Illustrated - Smoky Eye Plum Kit ($49.50) includes three eyeshadows, two...

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Most Overrated & Underrated Nail Polish Formula

Most Overrated & Underrated Nail Polish Formula

Over & Under: Most Overrated & Underrated Nail Polish Formula

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 NAIL POLISHES.  Don't forget to share...

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MAC Illustrated Red x3 Lip Color & Bag

MAC Illustrated: Freehand, Totally Fab, Must Be Red!

MAC Illustrated Red x3 Lip Color & Bag ($39.50) includes three products plus a small makeup bag: Freehand Cremestick Liner (new and exclusive), Totally Fab Dazzleglass Creme (repromote), and Must...

MAC Illustrated: Freehand, Totally Fab, Must Be Red!

MAC Illustrated Red x3 Lip Color & Bag ($39.50) includes...

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MAC Illustrated Pink x3 Lip Color & Bag

MAC Illustrated Collection: Pink x3 Lip Color & Bag

MAC Illustrated Pink x3 Lip Color & Bag ($39.50) includes three products plus a small makeup bag: Pink Treat Cremestick Liner (part of the permanent range), Julia Dazzleglass Creme (new and...

MAC Illustrated Collection: Pink x3 Lip Color & Bag

MAC Illustrated Pink x3 Lip Color & Bag ($39.50) includes...

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Chanel Fleur de Lotus Collection

Chanel Fleur de Lotus Collection

Chanel Fleur de Lotus Collection

Illusion d'Ombre Riviere Eyeshadow ($36.00) (Limited Edition)

  • Riviere Pale green

Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Palette ($58.00) (Limited Edition)

  • Rives Copper, white, brown, brown-plum

Aqualumiere Gloss ($27.00) (Limited Edition)

  • Alize Beige gold
  • Roselin Soft pink

Joues Contraste Blush...

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