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Milani Sexy Rose Lipstick

Milani Sexy Rose Lipstick

Milani Sexy Rose Lipstick

Milani Sexy Rose Lipstick ($4.99 for 0.14 oz.) is a frosted, lightened raspberry with soft fuchsia shimmer. The finish is a heavy frost, so those with dry or chapped lips will likely find it emphasizes imperfections and may even be a touch drying. I...

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Illamasqua Throb Collection

Illamasqua Throb Collection

Illamasqua Throb Collection

Cult British beauty brand Illamasqua invites you to step into a world where your heart will race and your pulse quicken. Inspired by your Alter Ego’s inner depths of desire, and in celebration of Saint Valentine, the new Throb Collection...

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Giorgio Armani Transluminence Eye Palette

Giorgio Armani Transluminence Eye Palette

Giorgio Armani Transluminence Eye Palette

Giorgio Armani Transluminence Eye Palette ($58.00 for 0.07 oz.) is new and limited edition from the brand's Transluminence Collection. It includes four shades of eyeshadow, all of which can be used wet or dry.

It...

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What makeup advice would you give your older self?

What makeup advice would you give your older self?

What makeup advice would you give your older self? Share! (Without the benefit of hindsight, what advice do you hope you'll remember to take?)

Age gracefully but have fun - wear what you feel works best for you, whether it's age-appropriate... or not.

Got a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Rant & Rave: Matte Eyeshadows

Rant & Rave: Matte Eyeshadows

This Week's Topic: MATTE EYESHADOWS!

Your Mission: Tell us what you love, hate, or are otherwise indifferent to about matte eyeshadows.  Do you use them all the time?  What are your favorites (or least favorites)?

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2011 Editor's Choice Awards - Roundup

2011 Editor's Choice Awards - Roundup

2011 Editor's Choice Awards - Roundup

For easy reference and bookmarking, Temptalia's 2011 Editor's Choice Awards can be found all in one place here. If you want to browse through it by sections, you can also reference this list:

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2011 Editor's Choice Awards - Part 5: Skincare, Body Care, Hair Care

2011 Editor's Choice Awards - Part 5: Skincare, Body Care, Hair Care

2011 Editor's Choice Awards - Part 5: Skincare, Body Care, Hair Care

This is the last and final section--all about skincare, body care, and hair care products. There were definitely some new favorites this year, but this section had several categories where the product I awarded last year is still...

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2011 Editor's Choice Awards - Part 4: Lips, Nails, Tools

2011 Editor's Choice Awards - Part 4: Lips, Nails, Tools

2011 Editor's Choice Awards - Part 4: Lips, Nails, Tools

This section includes awards for lip products, nail polishes and the like, along with a few beauty tools.

LE METIER DE BEAUTE LIP CREME Best Lipgloss (High-end)

I always find this to be one of the more challenging categories to choose. I...

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2011 Editor's Choice Awards - Part 3: Cheeks/Face

2011 Editor's Choice Awards - Part 3: Cheeks/Face

2011 Editor's Choice Awards - Part 3: Cheeks/Face

Next up, we'll focus on the cheeks--from blushes to highlighters--and face products, like foundations, primers, and concealers.

GUERLAIN METEORITES Best Cheek/Face Highlighter (High-end)

Meteorites impart this lit-from-within glow without frost, glitter,...

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