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The Scarlet Season: Cosmoholic Rockstar Red Lip Gloss

The Scarlet Season: Cosmoholic Rockstar Red Lip Gloss

The Scarlet Season: Cosmoholic Rockstar Red Lip Gloss

Cosmoholic Rockstar Red Lip Gloss ($20.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a glossy semi-opaque red with pink tones. I had never heard of Cosmoholic prior to trying out this shade, and I was pleasantly surprised at the...

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China Glaze Cleopatra Nail Lacquer

China Glaze Cleopatra Nail Lacquer

Glitter Polish: China Glaze Cleopatra Nail Lacquer

China Glaze Cleopatra Nail Lacquer ($3.50 to $6.00) is a warmed-up yellow gold with small-sized gold particle glitter with a little mix of multi-colored shimmer. On my nails, it read more yellow gold and I didn't...

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Temptalia Asks You - What are your top 10 must-have beauty products?

Temptalia Asks You - What are your top 10 must-have beauty products?

What are your top 10 must-have beauty products? Be specific! You can't just say "lipstick"!

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Kate Somerville Oil-Free Moisturizer, Mario Badescu Drying Lotion, MAC Mari-sheeno lipstick, MAC Espresso eyeshadow (brows, baby!), MAC Margin blush, Chanel Dragon Rouge Allure Laque, Dior Amber Diamond Skin...

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The Scarlet Season: Smashbox Starlet Lip Enhancing Lip Gloss

The Scarlet Season: Smashbox Starlet Lip Enhancing Lip Gloss

The Scarlet Season: Smashbox Starlet Lip Enhancing Lip Gloss

Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss Siren ($18.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a semi-opaque shade of pinky-red with subtle golden shimmer and a high gloss sheen. Like previously mentioned Siren, the formula is all...

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China Glaze Medallion Nail Lacquer

China Glaze Medallion Nail Lacquer

Glitter Polish: China Glaze Medallion Nail Lacquer

China Glaze Medallion Nail Lacquer ($3.50 to $6.00) is a cool-toned gold with multi-sized, multi-colored shimmer suspended in a clear base. It has hexagonal multi-reflective bits of glitter amongst more...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you take care of your nails?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you take care of your nails?

Do you take care of your nails? Lovingly, painstakingly? Ignore them?

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Total honesty? I don't really do anything. I try to apply hand cream regularly, but otherwise, nothing.

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Free For Haul Friday, Volume #006

Free For Haul Friday, Volume #006

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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The Scarlet Season: Le Metier de Beaute Framboise Creme Lip Creme Lip Gloss

The Scarlet Season: Le Metier de Beaute Framboise Creme Lip Creme Lip Gloss

The Scarlet Season: Le Metier de Beaute Framboise Creme Lip Creme Lip Gloss

Le Metier de Beaute Framboise Creme Lip Creme Lip Gloss ($36.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a stunning shade of subdued ruby red with ruby and gold shimmer and the most amazing...

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China Glaze Love You Snow Much Nail Lacquer Set

China Glaze Love You Snow Much Nail Lacquer Set

For the Holidays:  China Glaze Love You Snow Much Nail Lacquer Set

China Glaze Love You Snow Much Nail Lacquer Set ($12.00 to $18.00) is a holiday-themed set, and it includes 5 Golden Rings (pale gold), Emerald Sparkle (emerald green), Tinsel (light silver), and Ruby...

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Build a Quad: "Island Paradise"

Build a Quad: "Island Paradise"

Build a Quad: "Island Paradise"

Island Paradise is very similar to The Tropics, except it takes it to the next level--brighter, bolder--with the addition of two permanent, but PRO-only eyeshadow shades. I thought it might be nice to give you a more over-the-top kind of tropical eye.

This quad...

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