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Korres Wild Rose Moisturizer Review, Photos

Korres Wild Rose Moisturizer Review, Photos

For Normal-to-Dry Skin: Korres Wild Rose Moisturizer

Korres Wild Rose Moisturizer ($32.50 for 1.40 fl. oz.) is designed for normal-to-dry skin types and contains SPF 6. It's supposed to give skin "24-hour intensive moisturiz[ation]." According to Korres, this moisturizer also contains Wild Rose oil,...

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The Scarlet Season: MAC Classic Dame Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: MAC Classic Dame Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: MAC Classic Dame Lipstick

MAC Classic Dame Mattene Lipstick ($14.50) is a semi-matte shade of creamy, opaque nearly neutral ruby red. It's a bright pop of red with a superb formula, and it really is a shame that MAC hasn't made the Mattene formula (and...

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China Glaze Preppy Pink Nail Lacquer

China Glaze Preppy Pink Nail Lacquer

China Glaze: Glitter Polishes -- Preppy Pink

China Glaze Preppy Pink Nail Lacquer ($3.20 to $7.00) is a warmed-up, medium pink with a yellow undertone with a mix of lilac, silver, and icy pink square-shaped glitter. Preppy Pink is part of China Glaze's fifty new...

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Temptalia Asks You - How big of a role does price play in your beauty purchases?

Temptalia Asks You - How big of a role does price play in your beauty purchases?

How big of a role does price play in your beauty purchases? Makes a huge difference? Not much?

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There are certain things out of my reach (y'know, like an $800 cream), but I don't worry too much about price as I do about efficacy and whether I'll like it or not. I also look at how many uses I'll get...

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Spring 2010: Your Input!

Spring 2010: Your Input!

What information, products, etc. would you like to see me cover for Spring 2010?

As always, I'm most interested in how I can better serve and help you, so before I start preparing for what kind of content to earmark for the spring season (yes, I do mean spring).  I'd love to get your input on any...

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The Scarlet Season: Guerlain Rouge Sultan Cashmere Lip Gloss

The Scarlet Season: Guerlain Rouge Sultan Cashmere Lip Gloss

The Scarlet Season: Guerlain Rouge Sultan Cashmere Lip Gloss

Guerlain Rouge Sultan Cashmere Lip Gloss ($28.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a liquid lipstick in the shade of vibrant, orange-based red. It's a fiery red that's definitely a showstopping shade of scarlet. It has a semi-matte finish (even though...

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China Glaze Meteor Shower Nail Lacquer

China Glaze Meteor Shower Nail Lacquer

China Glaze Meteor Shower Nail Lacquer ($3.20 to $7.00) is a rich, dark navy blue with multi-colored square glitter with predominantly cobalt blue sparkle. Meteor Shower is part of China Glaze's fifty new glitter polishes, along with Atlantis, which I reviewed earlier this week.

While Atlantis applied with...

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Sephora V.I.B. 20% Off Coupon & Origins 25% Off Code Friends & Family

Sephora V.I.B. 20% Off Coupon & Origins 25% Off Code Friends & Family

Sephora V.I.B.s will receive 20% off their orders November 13th through the 15th with code V324HW during check-out. V.I.B.s are "Very Important Beauty Insider," which are Beauty Insiders that spend over $350 at Sephora or Sephora.com in a calender year.

Origins is having their Friends & Family Sale!

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you research before you buy a beauty product?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you research before you buy a beauty product?

Do you research before you buy a beauty product? What kind of information do you try to find first?

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Yes and no. I don't research in the sense that I'm playing scientist and trying to understand all of the ingredients and the like, but I do look into what I'm interested in and see what others are...

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Free For Haul Friday, Volume #005

Free For Haul Friday, Volume #005

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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