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3 Essential Nail Lacquers that Suit Everyone

3 Essential Nail Lacquers that Suit Everyone

Edie is 27-years old and hails from the beautiful country that is Wales, in the UK. She’s an esthetician and has been trained in all aspects of beauty, from waxing to skincare, but she specializes in nails. She discovered her talent for nails at 17 and worked...

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This Week’s Sales for January 30th, 2012

This Week’s Sales for January 30th, 2012

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

  • EBATES:  The Body Shop (10%), Elizabeth Arden (10%), Pur Minerals (10%), SkinStore (8%)
  • GILT:  Baby Quasar (1/30)
  • HAUTELOOK: LightStim (1/30), theBalm (1/30), myfaceworks (1/30), TEI Spa (1/31), Actifirm (1/31), Hairdo by Jessica Simpson (2/1),...

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What question would you like asked in Temptalia Asks You?

What question would you like asked in Temptalia Asks You?

What question would you like asked in Temptalia Asks You? I'd love more ideas! Please keep in mind that, by and large, questions should not be brand-specific, require more than a yes/no response, and not just favorite/least favorite x, y, z. (Yes/no ideas are great for poll questions, while...

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Working with Sensitive Skin

Working with Sensitive Skin

Dain is a freelance editor and writer, who graduated with a Bachelor of Art in English. She expected to pursue an academic career but found her interests straying elsewhere–like beauty! She has dry, sensitive skin and is always looking for ways to keep her...

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Guerlain Samsara (124) Rouge Automatique Lipstick

Guerlain Samsara (124) Rouge Automatique Lipstick ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a berry-kissed medium-dark red with ruby red micro-shimmer. There's the faintest hint of a cool undertone, but compared to more obviously blue-toned lipsticks, it...

Guerlain Samsara (124) Rouge Automatique Lipstick ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a berry-kissed medium-dark red with...

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5 Luxurious Eggplant Purple Eyeshadows

5 Luxurious Eggplant Purple Eyeshadows

5 Luxurious Eggplant Purple Eyeshadows

Deep, decadent purples with red undertones make me think of eggplants.  They can be a tough beast to master, often because they come in matte finishes, but they're so worth practicing and perfecting.  They can add so much depth to your look; I love using them...

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Have you ever bought something (non-beauty) because it was the color of a favorite beauty product?

Have you ever bought something (non-beauty) because it was the color of a favorite beauty product?

Have you ever bought something (non-beauty) because it was the color of a favorite beauty product? Maybe red heels that match your favorite red lipstick?

Oh, yes! I have definitely bought a few pairs of shoes because they reminded me of really fun shades of makeup I loved! I have a pair of flats...

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Shopping Guide for Canadian Beauty Products

Shopping Guide for Canadian Beauty Products

Sheila is a Chinese-Canadian blogger in her early twenties with a passion for beauty. You can pretty much find her on Twitter at all waking hours of the day. She makes irrational judgments when it comes to purchasing decisions and would choose a $70...

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Guerlain Les Gris Eyeshadow Palette

Guerlain Les Gris Eyeshadow Palette

Guerlain Les Gris Eyeshadow Palette ($59.00 for 0.25 oz.) consists of four eyeshadows that center around a cool-toned, gray theme.  Guerlain's eyeshadow formula doesn't always hit all the bells and...

Guerlain Les Gris Eyeshadow Palette

Guerlain Les Gris Eyeshadow Palette ($59.00 for 0.25 oz.) consists of four...

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Make Up For Ever #1K Khol Pencil

Make Up For Ever #1K Khol Pencil ($17.00 for 0.04 oz.) is described as a "deep black."  It's a rich black with a creamy finish; no real sheen or shine, so it appears mostly matte once applied.  This liner from the brand is supposed to be "exceptionally smooth" and work...

Make Up For Ever #1K Khol Pencil ($17.00 for 0.04 oz.) is described as a "deep black."  It's a rich black with a creamy finish; no real sheen or...

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