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Cle de Peau Calliope (T4) Extra Rich Lipstick

Cle de Peau Calliope (T4) Extra Rich Lipstick

Cle de Peau Extra Rich Lipstick: Calliope

Cle de Peau Calliope (T4) Extra Rich Lipstick ($60.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a peach nude with a creamy finish and soft champagne micro-shimmer. The finish has a slightly glossy look but not too much shine. Extra Rich...

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Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color Lipstick (Part 1)

Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color Lipstick (Part 1)

Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color: Part 1

Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color SPF 12 ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) are new lipstick formula for spring (and being added to the permanent range). The line...

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Givenchy Summer 2011 Collection: Acid Summer

Givenchy Summer 2011 Collection: Acid Summer

Givenchy Summer 2011 Collection: Acid Summer

Travelling all over the world nourishes me with discoveries. Diversity is the richness that comes from such wanderings. And yet, in certain ways, the places where people live their lives all seem to follow the same rhythm....

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What are your favorite makeup palettes?

What are your favorite makeup palettes?

What are your favorite makeup palettes? Past, present... list the ones you always reach for.

I liked theBalm's Vol. 3 for a more recent palette, and then I have always liked Urban Decay's palettes overall.

Thanks to Desiree for today's question! Got a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Temptalia FAQ - 200+ Questions!

Temptalia FAQ - 200+ Questions!

Temptalia FAQ - 200+ Questions!

This is only a temporary FAQ, as we work to build a robust question and answer system that enables better searching and the like, I wanted to take a moment to point it out, because it has quite a lot of information. There are over 200 questions and answers ranging from...

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Spring Purples with Lancome Amethyst Glam

Spring Purples with Lancome Amethyst Glam

Spring Purples with Lancome Amethyst Glam

I wanted to see how this palette performed before reviewing it, so I did this quick look!

You will need the following...

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Lancome Amethyst Glam Color Design Palette

Lancome Amethyst Glam Color Design Palette

Lancome Color Design Shadow & Liner Palette: Amethyst Glam

Lancome Amethyst Glam Color Design Shadow & Liner Palette ($48.00 for 0.141 oz.) is a purple-themed palette of five eyeshadows. It is one of ten new palettes from Lancome, just in time for spring. ...

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China Glaze Crackle Collection for Spring 2011

China Glaze Crackle Collection for Spring 2011

China Glaze Crackle Collection

Roughed up grunge meets gorgeous glam! China Glaze brings a whole new level to the game with “Crackle” polish! Create endless edgy looks and make a statement with fun, fearless, color. Everyone has asked for it, and now China Glaze is giving it to them!

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When you are taking a trip (for a week or two) how do you decide what makeup to bring?

When you are taking a trip (for a week or two) how do you decide what makeup to bring?

When you are taking a trip (for a week or two) how do you decide what makeup to bring? What do you bring?

I try to plan out 3-4 looks at most, and I'll usually try to coordinate and overlap colors so I can bring less.  I do the same with lip and blush colors, too.  For lips, I try to bring one light...

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