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Essie Navigate Her Nail Lacquer

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Essie Navigate Her Nail Lacquer

Essie Navigate Her Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "new growth green." It's a soft pastel green with subtle warm yellow undertones. The closest dupe I could think of was Zoya Tracie, which has subtle metallic shimmer running through it. It's also a...

Essie Navigate Her Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "new growth green." It's a soft pastel green with subtle warm yellow...

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This Week’s Sales for April 9th, 2012

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This Week’s Sales for April 9th, 2012
Beauty Sales & Deals

This Week’s Sales for April 9th, 2012

Feel free to share any upcoming deals you've spotted!

Deal Sites/Rebates

  • EBATES:  Sephora (8%), DermStore (7.5%), Lancome (7%), Beauty.com (6%)
  • FAB:  --
  • GILT:  GO SMiLE (4/9), StriVectin (4/12)
  • HAUTELOOK:  Urban Decay (4/9), Cures by Avance (4/10), Bella Il Fiore (4/10), skyn ICELAND (4/11), Mica...

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Are serums effective?

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Are serums effective?
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Are serums effective?

Are serums effective? Which ones have worked for you? What kind do you use?

I can't speak on anti-aging serums, but I have tried several hydrating/glycolic serums, and yes, I do think they work. If you're going to spend big bucks, do it on a serum, which is more concentrated than a moisturizer or...

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Spotlight On: Spring Nail Art and Looks

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Spotlight On: Spring Nail Art and Looks
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Spotlight On: Spring Nail Art and Looks

Spotlight On: Spring Nail Art and Looks

With nearly forty different nail looks, I think there's more than enough inspiration in this post if you haven't already dabbled in some spring-themed nails! :)

Check out readers' submissions!

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Makeup Sales & Deals This Week

All of the active deals and sales in beauty in one place. Updated with new deals as they go live!

  • ColourPop — 10% off (a few exclusions apply) w/code TEMPTALIA
  • Cover FX — 15% off your first purchase
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shu uemura G Bronze Eyeshadow

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shu uemura G Bronze Eyeshadow

shu uemura G Bronze Eyeshadow ($15.00 for 0.049 oz.) is a bronze-glittered golden copper. The base color is similar to MAC Sweet & Sour, which is more opaque. Bare Escentuals Remix is yellower. Dior Couture Gold is more...

shu uemura G Bronze Eyeshadow

shu uemura G Bronze Eyeshadow ($15.00 for 0.049 oz.) is a bronze-glittered golden copper. ...

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Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Collection for Spring 2012

Year: 2012 Launches
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Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Collection for Spring 2012
Year: 2012 Launches

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Collection for Spring 2012

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Collection for Spring 2012

Every modern woman wants to know how to do her makeup quickly and how to get it to stay on. Our long-wear collection is perfect for the busy woman who has just a few minutes to do her makeup in the morning—and needs it to look good all day long.

Intensifying...

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Is it worth going high-end for body care products?

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Is it worth going high-end for body care products?
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Is it worth going high-end for body care products?

Is it worth going high-end for body care products? Sometimes, never? What for? What never is worth it?

I think if you have a particular skin condition or sensitive skin, then yes, you may find that high-end or pricier stuff is better for you. For me, I've found excellent body creams, moisturizers,...

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The Making of Dr. KISS Gloss - Mini-sodes #1 and #2

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The Making of Dr. KISS Gloss - Mini-sodes #1 and #2
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The Making of Dr. KISS Gloss - Mini-sodes #1 and #2

The Making of Dr. KISS Gloss - Mini-sodes #1 and #2

Celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman has been developing a new product--Dr. KISS Gloss--and he's filmed a series of videos exclusively for Temptalia readers as a look into the process behind creating a product and bringing it to the market. Check...

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NARS Norma Larger Than Life Lipgloss

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NARS Norma Larger Than Life Lip Gloss

NARS Norma Larger Than Life Lipgloss ($26.00 for 0.19 fl. oz.) is described as a "cherry red." It's a bright subtly blue-based red with no shimmer, just bold, bright color. It's mostly opaque once applied. MAC Driven by Love is darker, more opaque, and has gold shimmer. Illamasqua...

NARS Norma Larger Than Life Lipgloss ($26.00 for 0.19 fl. oz.) is described as a "cherry red." It's a bright subtly blue-based red with no shimmer,...

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NARS Norma Larger Than Life Lipgloss