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Temptalia Asks You - What do you look for in beauty/makeup packaging?

Temptalia Asks You - What do you look for in beauty/makeup packaging?

What do you look for in beauty/makeup packaging? What's important to you?

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I like classy/elegant packaging overall that's still functional.

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Zoya Astra Nail Polish

Zoya Astra Nail Polish

Zoya Astra Nail Polish ($7.00) is one of three shades of Ultra Glitter. Astra has a warm-toned pink jelly base with deeper red small, square glitter mixed in. It's very sparkly and fun, but I kind of wish it had a more opaque base. I never thought I'd be such a fan of glitter polishes, but...

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Guerlain Gems Rouge G Lipstick

Guerlain Gems Rouge G Lipstick

Guerlain Gems Rouge G Lipstick ($45.00 for 0.12 oz.) is the second new, limited edition shade of Rouge G from Guerlain's Holiday Collection. (The other new, limited edition shade is Grace, which I reviewed last week.)

Gems is a beautiful shade of slight subdued pink-coral...

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The Scarlet Season: MAC Warning Lip Varnish

The Scarlet Season: MAC Warning Lip Varnish

The Scarlet Season: MAC Warning Lip Varnish

I can thank my girl Heather for turning me on to one of MAC's all-time greatest shades of reds.  I remember seeing her rock it, and it was stunning!  I was like, "What's that?"  I'm sure I'm not the only one who misses the days of MAC Lip Varnish --...

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Halloween Makeup: Cat (Puss In Boots)

Halloween Makeup: Cat (Puss In Boots)

Halloween Makeup: Cat (Puss In Boots)

Jen went as the ever-adorable Puss-in-Boots from the movie Shrek! I think she nailed his patented look, too!

Eyes

  • Too Faced Shadow Insurance
  • Ben Nye Grande Lumiere Palette (Iced Gold and Tangerine)
  • Revlon Colorstay Quad in Copper Spice (dark brown for contour)
  • MAC...

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Temptalia Asks You - How long does it take you to put on your makeup (on average)?

Temptalia Asks You - How long does it take you to put on your makeup (on average)?

How long does it take you to put on your makeup (on average)? Are you a five minutes or less kind of person? An hour?

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From start to finish, probably twenty minutes if I'm doing anything I haven't done before.

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Build a Quad: "Purple Shock"

Build a Quad: "Purple Shock"

Build a Quad: "Purple Shock"

Rich in purples, Purple Shock is a mix of cool-toned, blue-based purples and a more red-toned fuchsia purple to give it a little more oomph, a little something extra. Featured in the quad are MAC Parfait Amour eyeshadow (a cool-toned medium purple frost), MAC Stars 'n...

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Halloween Makeup: Autumn, Glam Rock Style

Halloween Makeup: Autumn, Glam Rock Style

Halloween Makeup: Autumn, Glam Rock Style

Dustin created this, as he calls it, "autumn-inspired glam-rock look." Not only did it come out stunning and right on point (it immediately reminded me of fall), but the photos really showcase the look in all its splendor. Kudos!

Eyes

  • MAC Red Apple Blush on the...

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CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast (Citrus Flair & Silver Sky) + CoverGirl Pre-Sale

CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast (Citrus Flair & Silver Sky) + CoverGirl Pre-Sale

Today, CoverGirl is doing a pre-sale for their two new additions to the Blast line-up with Smoky ShadowBlast ($8.49) and ShineBlast Lip Gloss ($8.49). For those who purchase by visiting Drugstore.com, they'll save $5 and earn free shipping while supplies last. For those who purchase by visiting CVS,...

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