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L'Wren Scott for Lancome Collection for Holiday 2010

L'Wren Scott for Lancome Collection for Holiday 2010

L'Wren Scott for Lancome Collection for Holiday 2010

Come November, designer L'Wren Scott's collaboration with Lancome will launch. The line includes nail polish ($14.50), lipstick ($29.00), lipgloss ($29.00), eyeshadow palette ($42.00), and mascara ($24.50).

“The first thing I thought of was that...

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MAC Film Noir Lipstick

MAC Film Noir Lipstick

The Sultry Season: MAC Film Noir Lipstick

MAC Film Noir Lipstick ($14.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep, reddened brown--very dark, very vampy.  It doesn't go black on me, but it is incredibly dark.  On me, the red tones help keep it from being too much of a contrast against my warmer skin tone and...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #040

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #040

Welcome to Free For Haul Fridays!

A play on Oh No They Didn't's "Free For All Fridays," every Friday is Free For Haul Fridays! Friday is a day for fun -- whether you're already off enjoying your weekend or if you just need a way to get through til the end of the work day, FFH is here for you!

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Your "No Makeup" Makeup Looks, Part 1

Your "No Makeup" Makeup Looks, Part 1

Temptalia Readers Share Their "No Makeup" Makeup Looks!

It's very exciting to see such an amazing turnout!  I loved seeing all of your looks!  I want to make sure every person who submitted (and met the requirements) gets a lil' Temptalia air time, so I've broken submissions into four posts with...

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Do you depot your makeup products?

Do you depot your makeup products?

Do you depot your makeup products? Do you have to have everything in a palette?

No, not all.  I depot all of my MAC eyeshadows, and at some point, I will get around to doing blushes--just because they are taking up WAY too much space all in pots.  But for other brands, I don't have a compulsion to...

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Illamasqua Gender Intense Lipgloss

Illamasqua Gender Intense Lipgloss

Makeup That's Just Pure FUN!

Illamasqua Gender Intense Lipgloss (£12.50 for 0.2 fl. oz.) is not a wearable shade by any stretch of the imagination.  This is a shade that completely embodies the word fun.  It's different; it's unusual.  It's something to be used for...

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Burberry Russet (01) Blush

Burberry Russet (01) Blush

Burberry Russet (01) Blush ($42.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a softened rust-brown. When blended out, it's just a hint of red-toned brown, but it can be layered on for a deeper shade that looks most rust-like. On my cheeks, it looks like a bronzer with a lil' kick...

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theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer Highlighter

theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer Highlighter

A Highlighter for Generations

theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer ($24.00 for 0.30 oz.) is a mega highlighter--no, seriously! This compact contains a ton of product--it's double the amount of your average blush. I can't fathom ever finishing this, because you need so little to get that...

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