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Temptalia's Collection - June 2010

Temptalia's Collection - June 2010

Temptalia's Collection - June 2010

For my 100th video, YouTube user kanadian00797 asked if I would do a special video -- my makeup collection. I asked on Twitter if it was of interest, and by the post title, I think you know what the response was! :) The video is LONG. In previous years, I've...

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Fun Makeup: Clear Sky Blue

Fun Makeup: Clear Sky Blue

Fun Makeup:  Clear Sky Blue

I really, really wanted to play around with Clear Sky Blue pigment.  What better way than to use it as a base?  It's actually one of the nicer matte pigments to use--some of them can be finicky, but this one's a champ when used wet.

You will need the following...

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Chanel Taupe Gris Eyeshadow (Fall 2010)

Chanel Taupe Gris Eyeshadow (Fall 2010)

It's Taupe, It's Gray, It's Taupe Gris!

In addition to Vert Khaki, Chanel will launch Taupe Gris ($28.50 for 0.07 oz.) with their fall collection. The name is completely spot-on--it's a grayed taupe brown with a soft sheen. It has the same silky smooth texture of Chanel's...

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The Summer Season: Milani Cabana Coral Lipstick

The Summer Season: Milani Cabana Coral Lipstick

The Summer Season: Milani Cabana Coral Lipstick

Milani Cabana Coral Lipstick ($4.99) is a shimmering coral-orange with a frosty golden shimmer-sheen. It's nearly opaque, and it's bright without being blinding. It wears for two to three hours, but the formula is smooth, rich in color, and...

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Temptalia.com The Dupe List

Temptalia.com The Dupe List

Temptalia.com Launches The Dupe List!

In the next week or so, we'll be launching the official Foundation Matrix in its entirety (as it has gone through numerous versions, revisions, etc., we have been working on a master copy since we first announced it). Now that that project has proved to be such...

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Dior Fall 2010 Beauty & Makeup Collection

Dior Fall 2010 Beauty & Makeup Collection

Dior Fall 2010 Beauty & Makeup Collection

“Dior women are not shy, they’re modern and daring,” says John Galliano. The Dior fall color collection pays tribute to this idea of unabashed femininity with shades of sensual mauve, deep purple and smoky charcoal and grey tones. The eyes are the...

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The Summer Season: MAC Neon Orange Lipstick

The Summer Season: MAC Neon Orange Lipstick

The Summer Season: MAC Neon Orange Lipstick

MAC Neon Orange Lipstick ($14.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a traffic-stopping opaque neon orange.  The name really says it all -- it's bright, in-your-face, and exactly orange.  It's unabashedly orange, and you won't see it apologizing for anything any time...

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Chanel Glossimers Lipgloss (Fall 2010)

Chanel Glossimers Lipgloss (Fall 2010)

Chanel Glossimers: Petite Peche, Coral Love, Rose Dilemma, Pink Teaser

Lovin' Fall for Summer

For fall, Chanel released four new Glossimer shades ($27.00 for 0.19 oz.), but they're oh-so-perfect for summer--so thank goodness they're available come July! (Some readers are reporting their local counters...

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