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Temptalia Asks You - How do you feel about your brows?

Temptalia Asks You - How do you feel about your brows?

How do you feel about your brows? Love 'em? Hate 'em? Bane of your existence?

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It took me awhile, but I'm pretty happy with them. I hate the maintenance, though!

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China Glaze Emerald Sparkle Nail Lacquer

China Glaze Emerald Sparkle Nail Lacquer

Holiday Glitz: China Glaze Emerald Sparkle Nail Lacquer

China Glaze Emerald Sparkle Nail Lacquer ($3.50 to $6.00 for 0.5 fl. oz.) is a signature shade for the holidays. I remember practically fall over myself trying to track it down without paying ridiculously inflated eBay prices and failing. ...

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Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: Best Luxury Gifts

Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: Best Luxury Gifts

Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: Best Luxury Gifts

When I think luxury, I think of products that feel like an experience--decadent, luxurious, and satisfying--and often are items I wouldn't myself purchase but would love to receive.  In that vein, I've missed the price range from as low as $45 to as high...

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Happy 200,000 Comments!

Happy 200,000 Comments!

Celebrate with us as we reach 200,000 comments!

Just eight months ago, on March 21st, 2009, we celebrate reaching 100,000 comments.  Sometime today, we'll reach the crazy-insane mark of 200,000 comments.  It's amazing how the time flies, and thank you all so much for your comments, feedback,...

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The Scarlet Season: MAC Port Red Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: MAC Port Red Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: MAC Port Red Lipstick

MAC Port Red Lipstick ($14.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a gorgeous ruby red with gold sheen. I really love this shade, and it's neck-and-neck with Queen's Sin as one of MAC's better red lipsticks. They aren’t identical, as Queen’s Sin is a...

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Win $145 in MAC Cosmetics!

Win $145 in MAC Cosmetics!

Temptalia Gives Away $145 in MAC Cosmetics!

The theme of this prize package is limited edition collections with very special packaging all housed in a clear MAC Fafi makeup bag.  The total value of the prize is $145.00.

Winner will receive:

  • MAC Fafi/Small Bag
  • MAC Solar Riche Bronzer
  • MAC Love Rules...

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Temptalia Asks You - What's your five-minute look?

Temptalia Asks You - What's your five-minute look?

What's your five-minute look? What do you wear when you've only got a few minutes before you're out the door?

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Tinted moisturizer, whatever mascara I can grab quickest, a quick slick of Benefit's Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow (again, whatever I grab), and a lipgloss.

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Urban Decay on Sale @ HauteLook Next Week!

Urban Decay on Sale @ HauteLook Next Week!

Next Week: Urban Decay on Sale @ HauteLook!

We're excited to tell you about Urban Decay coming to HauteLook next Monday (November 23rd) at 8AM PST. HauteLook holds beauty sample sales periodically, and often you can pick up some of your favorites for 50% off (sometimes more, sometimes less).

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Aveeno Positively Ageless Warming Scrub Review & Photos

Aveeno Positively Ageless Warming Scrub Review & Photos

Warm Up Your Mornings: Aveeno Positively Ageless Warming Scrub

Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Ageless Warming Scrub ($9.29 for 4 oz.) is a gentle exfoliator with a warming feel.  It uses shiitake mushrooms in it (this is where you might find your "anti-aging" properties).  Like most thermal...

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