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The Summer Season: Dolce & Gabbana Splendid Lipstick

The Summer Season: Dolce & Gabbana Splendid Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Splendid Lipstick

The Summer Season: Dolce & Gabbana Splendid Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Splendid Lipstick ($30.00) is an opaque, medium pink that's bright enough to attract attention to your pout, but not so bright it's obnoxious.  This is a nice in-between pink that's good for...

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Lancome Shimmer Mandarin Sky Blush

Lancome Shimmer Mandarin Sky Blush

An Underappreciated Lancome Blush

Lancome Shimmer Mandarin Sky Blush ($29.50 for 0.18 oz.) is one of the prettiest shades of coral-pink with peachy-gold shimmer and sheen. Even though it seems reminiscent of such cult favorites as NARS Orgasm and MAC Springsheen, the way the gold sheen reflects...

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What's your favorite base/top coat for nails?

What's your favorite base/top coat for nails?

What is your favorite base/top coat for nails? Does it change? What works best?

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I pretty much use Zoya's Color Lock System for everything, but I do like Seche Vite's shiniest as well as Nubar's Diamont top coat.

Thanks to Christine (not me!) for today's question!

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The Foundation Matrix - Now Available!

The Foundation Matrix - Now Available!

The Foundation Matrix in all of its master copy glory is now available & permanently housed on Temptalia.com! Check it out here!

Please enjoy and make sure to bookmark its new home for future reference!  Thank you to everyone for their contributions--it is phenomenal to see the beauty community come...

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A Day in the Life of Temptalia... as a Beauty Blogger

A Day in the Life of Temptalia... as a Beauty Blogger

The Life & Times of a Beauty Blogger

I think one of the most popular question I get via email is regarding beauty blogging:  how did you get started, how do you get readers, how do you take photos, how do you balance school and blogging, and so on and so...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #036

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #036

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!

Share your...

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Smoky Eyes: Groove with Alice + Olivia

Smoky Eyes: Groove with Alice + Olivia

Smoky Eyes:  Groove with Alice + Olivia

Oh, man, that name is cheesy.  I gotta tell you:  coming up with "names" for looks can be a challenge.  If only "Blue and Violet" were creative, because I can do that no problem. :)

Happy Friday!!

You will need the following...

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What was the last beauty product you finished?

What was the last beauty product you finished?

What was the last beauty product you finished? Did you repurchase it?

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Makeup wise, I believe it was MAC Bronze Eyeshadow, but that was because it was from forever ago and long-ago cracked and slowly but surely died, LOL. Otherwise, MAC Espresso Eyeshadow, which I use for brows. The last beauty...

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MAC Stereo Rose Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Stereo Rose Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Stereo Rose Mineralize Skinfinish

Ahh, finally! Operation Stereo Rose was a success. Not only did I get to meet several amazing Temptalia readers at my local MAC, but I was able to pick up the Stereo Rose I put on hold!

Stereo Rose is a lightly pinked coral...

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