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What makeup advice would you give your younger self?

What makeup advice would you give your younger self?

What makeup advice would you give your younger self? Share!

I would tell my younger self to always wear sunscreen and get a skincare regimen earlier!

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

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2011 Editor's Choice Awards - Part 2: Eyes

2011 Editor's Choice Awards - Part 2: Eyes

2011 Editor's Choice Awards - Part 2: Eyes

Whew!  I added a few more categories this year, partially based on readers' suggestions over the year but also in response to commonly asked questions (what's your favorite x, favorite y, etc.!).

URBAN DECAY 24/7 GLIDE-ON PENCIL Best Pencil Eyeliner...

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2011 Editor's Choice Awards: Part 1 - Best of 2010

2011 Editor's Choice Awards: Part 1 - Best of 2010

2011 Editor's Choice Awards: Part 1 - Best of 2010

One of the most fun things I get to do with Temptalia is my very own awards--it actually gives me a chance to really think about what products I love and covet. It also helps me provide readers with a reference of standout products that are fabulous...

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2011 Readers' Choice Awards - The Results Are In!

2011 Readers' Choice Awards - The Results Are In!

2011 Readers' Choice Awards - The Results Are In!

I'm so pleased to announce the results of Temptalia's 2011 Readers' Choice Awards!  The results can be found here.  After thousands of votes cast, we have a very robust, diverse group of winners with some surprises (and some not-so-surprises). ...

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Giorgio Armani #405 Rouge d'Armani Lipstick

Giorgio Armani #405 Rouge d'Armani Lipstick

Giorgio Armani #405 Rouge d'Armani Lipstick

Giorgio Armani #405 Rouge d'Armani Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich, decadent shade of vibrant, deep orange with soft copper-gold micro-shimmer. It provides full color coverage with very little product,...

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Dolce & Gabbana Desert Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Desert Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Desert Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Desert Classic Cream Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a burnt caramel sugar bronze with golden bronze sheen and shimmer. It's semi-opaque, and it doesn't apply as evenly as I'd like.  I'm also surprised that this is a...

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What's your favorite concealer for concealing under-eye circles/bags?

What's your favorite concealer for concealing under-eye circles/bags?

What's your favorite concealer for concealing under-eye circles/bags? What do you use to apply it?

I like Eve Pearl's Salmon Concealer or theBalm's Time Balm - I like the 217 brush.

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

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2011 Temptalia Readers’ Choice Awards – Vote Now!

2011 Temptalia Readers’ Choice Awards – Vote Now!

2011 Temptalia Readers' Choice Awards - Vote Now!

The nominations are in, tallied up, and now it's time for you to vote!  Voting is now open and will close on January 16th, 2011 at 6PM PST.  We will announce the results within one week of when the voting ends, but we will do everything we can to get 'em...

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Make Up For Ever #12 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick

Make Up For Ever #12 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick

Make Up For Ever #12 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick

Make Up For Ever #12 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick

Make Up For Ever #12 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a darkened magenta pink with a frosted finish.  Because of the drier formula, the frost finish is particularly harsh and...

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Dolce & Gabbana Lilac Crayon Intense Eyeliner

Dolce & Gabbana Lilac Crayon Intense Eyeliner

Dolce & Gabbana Secret Garden: Lilac Eyeliner

Dolce & Gabbana Lilac Crayon Intense Eyeliner ($29.00 for 0.054 oz.) will see the introduction of two new shades, White and Lilac from Dolce & Gabbana's Secret Garden Collection, which should hit Saks counters and online...

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