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The Scarlet Season: MAC New York Apple Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: MAC New York Apple Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: MAC New York Apple Lipstick

MAC New York Apple Lipstick ($14.00) is a classic berry-based red. It's a deep raspberry red with lots of lighter raspberry shimmer. This has always been one of my favorite MAC lipstick shades, red or not, and it's something...

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Chance to Win $100 in MAC Products of YOUR Choice!

Chance to Win $100 in MAC Products of YOUR Choice!

Chance to Win $100 in MAC Products of YOUR Choice!

YOU get to pick your prize, should you be the lucky winner.   You can select up to $100.00 worth of MAC products (before tax) that are available at freestanding stores.  You cannot go over $100.00 (automatic disqualification, so add it up!), but of...

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Sephora - Extra 20% off Sale Items!

Sephora - Extra 20% off Sale Items!

Save an extra 20% off all sale items on Sephora!

Use code EXTRA. Valid through 12/31/09.

P.S. - I spotted some interesting items in the sale bin: Korres eyeshadow, TONS of Laura Gellar products (wonder if they're phasing it out?), Urban Decay Hi-Fi 24/7 Set, lots of Kevyn Aucoin and Ted Gibson up...

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The Scarlet Season: Dolce & Gabbana Ruby Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: Dolce & Gabbana Ruby Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Ruby Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: Dolce & Gabbana Ruby Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Ruby Classic Cream Lipstick ($30.00) is a creamy, opaque shade of ruby red with a subtle blue-base. I like that it runs more neutral-cool than totally cool, as sometimes blue-reds look off against my...

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What's your favorite beauty retailer?

What's your favorite beauty retailer?

What's your favorite beauty retailer? Share!

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Nordstrom's is probably my favorite! I love shopping Sephora online, but Sephora in-store is overwhelming. I don't have a Saks/Bloomingdales close enough to enjoy!

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The Scarlet Season: Rimmel Alarm Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: Rimmel Alarm Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: Rimmel Alarm Lipstick

Rimmel Alarm Lasting Finish Lipstick ($5.19) is a bright cherry red with a frosty sheen. It feels fairly creamy, goes on opaque in just a layer, and it is (obviously) quite pigmented. Rimmel describes this lipstick as giving the wearer...

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Ask Temptalia Session #020

Ask Temptalia Session #020

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

I'm taking your questions and answering them today. You can feel free to ask any question you'd like, beauty-related or unrelated. Feel free to answer other readers' questions, too :) The more the merrier!

Go ahead, ask!

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Chanel Les Impressions de Chanel Collection: The Roundup

Chanel Les Impressions de Chanel Collection: The Roundup

Chanel Les Impressions de Chanel Collection: The Roundup

OVERALL, I like, but I don't *love* Les Impressions de Chanel. There are some great products, but there are also some good-but-not-worth-the-price-tag products as well. I think Chanel did a good job mixing a more neutral, softer color...

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Chanel Imprevu Joues Contraste

Chanel Imprevu Joues Contraste

Rustic Copper:  Chanel Imprevu Blush

Chanel Imprevu Joues Contraste ($42.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a coppery-toned blush from Les Impressions de Chanel. The spring launch is slowly heading on-counter and online, and I imagine most counters will have it in the next two weeks. I totally recommend buying...

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