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NARS Rouge Tribal Larger Than Life Lipgloss

NARS Rouge Tribal Larger Than Life Lipgloss ($26.00 for 0.19 fl. oz.) is described as a "metallic burgundy." It's a burgundy-red with strong brown undertones and subdued ruby red shimmer. MAC Lasting Achievement is a dark berry with no real brown. MAC Gertruyd is similar but...

NARS Rouge Tribal Larger Than Life Lipgloss ($26.00 for 0.19 fl. oz.) is described as a "metallic burgundy." It's a burgundy-red with strong brown...

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Win It! Nexxus Salon Hair Care Pro Mend Gift Box!

Win It! Nexxus Salon Hair Care Pro Mend Gift Box!

Win It! Nexxus Salon Hair Care Pro Mend Gift Box!

Nexxus was the first official beauty sponsor of The Tony Awards, and 20 lucky Temptalia readers will win a Nexxus Salon Hair Care gift box (the same gift that the Broadway stars received at the award show) containing: Nexxus ProMend Split End...

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Chanel Suspicious Le Vernis / Nail Lacquer

Chanel Suspicious Le Vernis / Nail Lacquer ($26.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described simply as "fuchsia." It's a pinky-red--a little more red than raspberry red to me, though it seemed like it was going to be raspberry-colored based on the...

Chanel Suspicious Le Vernis / Nail Lacquer ($26.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described simply as "fuchsia." It's a...

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Estee Lauder Beyond Black & Metal Mania Nail Lacquer Collections for Fall 2012

Estee Lauder Beyond Black & Metal Mania Nail Lacquer Collections for Fall 2012

Estee Lauder Beyond Black & Metal Mania Nail Lacquer Collections for Fall 2012

Estée Lauder and Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheux introduce NEW Pure Color Nail Lacquer Beyond Black and Metal Mania Collections - two mini-shade statements that evoke the seduction, beauty and fantasy of the City of...

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What's your comfortable price point look like?

What's your comfortable price point look like?

What's your comfortable price point look like? Under $10? Around $15? Nothing over $50? Does it depend on the item?

For eyeshadows, I like around $20; blushes around $25-30; palettes no more than $50; lipsticks around $25. Of course, just because that's what's comfortable doesn't mean I don't buy...

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NARS Outlaw Blush

NARS Outlaw Blush ($28.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "soft rose with golden shimmer." It's a medium-dark raspberry pink with a faint golden shimmer-sheen. MAC Mocha has a similar base color without the golden sheen, a little more red-toned. MAC Star Wonder is similar but a...

NARS Outlaw Blush ($28.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "soft rose with golden shimmer." It's a medium-dark raspberry pink with a faint golden...

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Beautiful Beginnings with Estee Lauder

Beautiful Beginnings with Estee Lauder

Beautiful Beginnings with Estee Lauder

What was the first Estee Lauder product you ever tried?  Did it pave way for a real romance or did it put you off the brand entirely?  What was the first product you purchased?  Did you love it? Hate it? Still own it?

my answer:  My first Estee Lauder...

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Guerlain Les Fauves L'Ecrin 4 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette

Guerlain Fall 2012: Les Fauves L'Ecrin 4 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette

Guerlain Les Fauves L'Ecrin 4 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette ($59.00 for 0.25 oz.) is new (and permanent!) for fall and will debut at Guerlain counters and...

Guerlain Fall 2012: Les Fauves L'Ecrin 4 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette

Guerlain Les Fauves L'Ecrin...

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NARS Storm Bird Nail Lacquer

NARS Storm Bird Nail Lacquer ($18.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as "moody gray." It's a medium-dark blue-toned gray with a cream finish. Deborah Lippmann Stormy Weather is darker, less blue-tinted. Zoya Kelly is a smidgen darker, almost purple-tinged.  I think this shade is...

NARS Storm Bird Nail Lacquer ($18.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as "moody gray." It's a medium-dark blue-toned gray with a cream finish. Deborah...

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