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Smashbox Paradise Blush Rush

Smashbox Paradise Blush Rush

The First Blush of Spring:  Smashbox Paradise Blush Rush

Smashbox Paradise Blush Rush ($24.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a lightly golden shimmered peach with just a smidgen of pink in it. It's more like an orange-coral, perhaps, but the pink really is downplayed. Paradise isn't the most unique shade, but...

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NARS Purple Rain Nail Lacquer

NARS Purple Rain Nail Lacquer

Stunning Spring Nails with  NARS Purple Rain Nail Lacquer

NARS Purple Rain Nail Lacquer ($16.00) is a deep jewel-toned purple with red undertones shimmered with flecks of violet and wine red shimmer. It looks kind of like a dark grape purple when there's no real light, but I like that it doesn't...

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Bronzy Neutrals: MAC Colour 4 Eyeshadow Quad Look

Bronzy Neutrals: MAC Colour 4 Eyeshadow Quad Look

Bronzy Neutrals: MAC Colour 4 Eyeshadow Quad Look

This was a quickie look before I went to school last night! I even timed myself and managed to get it all done in fifteen minutes and *not* leave late for class, LOL! You know I had to dive into the Colour 4 eyeshadow quad, just 'cause is totally...

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What are the best makeup tips and tricks you've gleaned from makeup artists?

What are the best makeup tips and tricks you've gleaned from makeup artists?

What are the best makeup tips and tricks you've gleaned from makeup artists? Share your favorites!

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Always take care of your skin, wear blush/lipstick with your eye makeup, and makeup hygeine.

Thanks to Kim for this question!

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FLIRT! Giveaway: Win $300 in FLIRT! Cosmetics!

FLIRT! Giveaway: Win $300 in FLIRT! Cosmetics!

FLIRT! Giveaway:  Win $300 in FLIRT! Cosmetics!

For Valentine's Day, FLIRT! Cosmetics has come up with five inspired looks.  The winner of this giveaway will receive all of the products necessary to replicate each of the five looks -- a value of $300! You can check out FLIRT! Facebook for a...

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The Spring Season: Guerlain Beige Mousseline Kiss Kiss Strass Lipstick

The Spring Season: Guerlain Beige Mousseline Kiss Kiss Strass Lipstick

Guerlain Beige Mousseline Kiss Kiss Strass Lipstick

The Spring Season: Guerlain Beige Mousseline Kiss Kiss Strass Lipstick

Guerlain Beige Mousseline Kiss Kiss Strass Lipstick ($31.00) is a new-for-spring shade of nude beige with golden peach sparkle. The press sheet for Kiss Kiss Strass reads like a...

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Bright Makeup: MAC Spring Colour Forecast Look #1

Bright Makeup: MAC Spring Colour Forecast Look #1

Bright Makeup: MAC Spring Colour Forecast Look #1

The unveiling party last night was really fun! It was so, so exciting to be able to meet several Temptalia readers while I was there, too. Big shout outs and lots of love to Rachael, Sam, Cynthia, Carol, and Melissa!! :) This is the look that I...

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If you could pick the theme for a makeup collection, what would it be?

If you could pick the theme for a makeup collection, what would it be?

If you could pick the theme for a makeup collection, what would it be? What would you name it? Would you have special packaging?

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I'd call it Temptalia, duh! I'd want either really pretty pearly white packaging or gunmetal packaging...

Thanks to Vlcatko for this question!

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MAC Spring Colour Forecast: Lipsticks (Part 2)

MAC Spring Colour Forecast: Lipsticks (Part 2)

MAC Spring Colour Forecast: Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 2)

And I bring you part two... and the LAST of all of Spring Colour Forecast reviews.  Now, I'm going to go pass out.  Or something!

Spring Colour 2 Forecast --...

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MAC Spring Colour Forecast: Lipsticks (Part 1)

MAC Spring Colour Forecast: Lipsticks (Part 1)

MAC Spring Colour Forecast: Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 1)

If you thought there were a lot of lipglasses in this launch, prepare yourself... NOW! There are more lipsticks! Parts one and two have four each; parts three and four...

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