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If you could only have three make up products for your daily routine, what would they be?

If you could only have three make up products for your daily routine, what would they be?

If you could only have three make up products for your daily routine, what would they be? Be specific!

Kiehl's Tinted Moisturizer, MAC Espresso Eyeshadow (brows!), and Benefit Sugarbomb.

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

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NARS Little Darling Lipstick

NARS Little Darling Lipstick

NARS Little Darling Lipstick

NARS Little Darling Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a limited edition light beige nude that applies semi-sheer with a glossier finish. It seems to have more neutral undertones, and on me, it looks like my natural lip color pulls a touch of...

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Ask Temptalia

Ask Temptalia

Got a question? Now's the time to ask it!

Long-time readers will remember Ask Temptalia sessions, and they'll also note that there haven't been any in recent memory. I've created a Formspring account, which is essentially a place where you can ask someone (aka me) a question, and then I see your...

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Estee Lauder Extravagant Gold Eyeshadow Palette

Estee Lauder Extravagant Gold Eyeshadow Palette

Estee Lauder Extravagant Gold Eyeshadow Palette

Estee Lauder Extravagant Gold Eyeshadow Palette ($42.00 for 0.27 oz.) is a limited edition palette that came out with Estee Lauder's holiday collection (but it is still available, should it be your heart's...

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NYX Burgundy Mega Shine Lipgloss

NYX Burgundy Mega Shine Lipgloss

NYX Burgundy Mega Shine Lipgloss

NYX Burgundy Mega Shine Lipgloss

NYX Burgundy Mega Shine Lipgloss ($5.50 for 0.21 fl. oz.) is a darkened raspberry red with soft ruby and pink micro-shimmer. It's semi-opaque on lips, and it has a high gloss finish and almost looks metallic due to the ruby shimmer. ...

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Estee Lauder Tempting Mocha Pure Color Eyeshadow

Estee Lauder Tempting Mocha Pure Color Eyeshadow

Estee Lauder Pure Color Eyeshadow: Tempting Mocha

Estee Lauder Tempting Mocha Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a soft taupe with a satin finish.  It has a touch of mauve to it, but it has that muted, grayish brown that makes it more taupe than anything else. ...

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Do beauty blogs help you save money or inspire you to splurge?

Do beauty blogs help you save money or inspire you to splurge?

Do beauty blogs help you save money or inspire you to splurge? For better or for worse?

They help me save money, I would say, but I'm not exactly the typical blog reader!

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

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Urban Decay Naked Palette @ Ulta Online!

Urban Decay Naked Palette @ Ulta Online!

Urban Decay Naked Palette @ Sephora Online!

Sephora has the Urban Decay Naked Palette in-stock! No clue how many they have, but I know that many of you have been scouring both the net and stores for it. I suggest Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm ($7.50) to get you to free shipping ;)  I hope our...

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Chanel Taffeta Rose Rouge Coco Lipstick

Chanel Taffeta Rose Rouge Coco Lipstick

Chanel Cote d'Azur: Taffeta Rose

Chanel Taffeta Rose (16) Rouge Coco Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.12 oz.) is brightened dark pink with subtle fuchsia micro-shimmer. It is shade from Chanel's Cote d'Azur Collection.  The finish has a frostiness that's not overwhelming...

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Cle de Peau Leonardis (R3) Extra Rich Lipstick

Cle de Peau Leonardis (R3) Extra Rich Lipstick

Going Luxe: Cle de Peau Leonardis (R3) Extra Rich Lipstick

Cle de Peau Leonardis (R3) Extra Rich Lipstick ($60.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a soft pinked coral with subtle gold micro-shimmer. The color applies opaque in a single pass with a smooth, even finish. ...

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