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Build a Quad: "Soft Fire"

Build a Quad: "Soft Fire"

Build a Quad: "Soft Fire"

Dubbed Soft Fire, this eyeshadow quad features four permanent shades of MAC eyeshadow: Amber Lights (a coppery frost), Antiqued (a reddened brown frost), Bronze (a rich bronze frost), and Grain (a lightly shimmered beige highlighter). All of these shades have warmer tones, so I...

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Temptalia Asks You - How does your beauty routine change in the winter?

Temptalia Asks You - How does your beauty routine change in the winter?

How does your beauty routine change in the winter? Switch up your skincare?

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I start adding heavier creams to my night-time skincare regimen to keep my skin from getting too dry.

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Ask Temptalia Session #018

Ask Temptalia Session #018

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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The Scarlet Season: MAC So Scarlet Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: MAC So Scarlet Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: MAC So Scarlet Lipstick

MAC So Scarlet Lipstick ($14.00 for 0.10 oz.) was a limited edition shade of a mostly opaque deep ruby red released with the Cult of Cherry Collection. I love the creamy texture of this shade, because it really helps make application a breeze. It can be...

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Guerlain Grace Rouge G Lipstick , Lip Swatches

Guerlain Grace Rouge G Lipstick , Lip Swatches

Guerlain Grace Rouge G Lipstick ($45.00 for 0.12 oz.) is one of two new, limited edition shades of Rouge G from Guerlain's Holiday Collection. (The other shade is Gems.)

If you've been following my coverage of various permanent shades of Rouge G, you'll know the formula...

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Temptalia Asks You - What technique do you use to apply your foundation?

Temptalia Asks You - What technique do you use to apply your foundation?

What technique do you use to apply your foundation? Sponge, brush, fingers? Explain!

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I spritz the 109 brush with water, then blend out liquid foundation. Easy!

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Philosophy Peppermint Hot Cocoa Shower Gel Review, Photos

Philosophy Peppermint Hot Cocoa Shower Gel Review, Photos

Philosophy Peppermint Hot Cocoa Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath ($16.00 for 16 oz.) is a fun, holiday scent from Philosophy's Holiday Collection.  The first time I lathered up with this product, I was instantly reminded of peppermint mochas from...

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Guerlain Rubis Rose KissKiss Gloss , Lip Swatches

Guerlain Rubis Rose KissKiss Gloss , Lip Swatches

Guerlain Rubis Rose KissKiss Gloss ($29.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a lovely semi-sheer shade of plummy brown with gold and plum shimmer throughout from Guerlain's Holiday Collection.  KissKiss Gloss is one of my favorite gloss formulas, so I'm always excited to see what...

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