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Temptalia Asks You - Will you be partaking in Sephora's Friends & Family sale this year?

Temptalia Asks You - Will you be partaking in Sephora's Friends & Family sale this year?

Will you be partaking in Sephora's Friends & Family sale this year? What's on your list?

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I haven't decided yet. I'm sure I'll find something to buy...

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MAC Baroque Boudoir Collection Official Information & Photos

MAC Baroque Boudoir Collection Official Information & Photos

MAC Baroque Boudoir Collection

U.S. Launch Date: November 25th, 2009 (Freestanding/PRO Stores Only)

Decadent, luxurious… Liaisons get even more Dangereuse! The vintage look of the Baroque Boudoir has inspired our special, limited edition cache of high-style collectibles for lips and face, in...

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MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Collection: The Round-Up

MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Collection: The Round-Up

MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Collection: The Round-Up

MAC Holiday is always a bit of an overwhelming event, just because of the sheer size of the offerings. Each year, MAC puts out a holiday colour collection, but they also have several separate, yet related, launches of more giftable items. From eyeshadow...

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MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Smoke & Mirrors Eye Shadows Photos, Swatches

MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Smoke & Mirrors Eye Shadows Photos, Swatches

MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Smoke & Mirrors Eye Shadows

A good smoky eye palette is never a bad thing to have on hand. It's useful, easy to travel with, and it's classic. I'm not loving this year's version of the smoky eye palette, because it's more of a...

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MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: 6 Devil May Dare Warm Eye Shadows Photos, Swatches

MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: 6 Devil May Dare Warm Eye Shadows Photos, Swatches

MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: 6 Devil May Dare Warm Eye Shadows

MAC's Warm eyeshadow palette usually gets me. I'm warm-toned, and I naturally gravitate towards warmer shades. Give me gold and I'm a happy lady! This year's warm eyeshadow palette isn't my...

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MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Mystic Cool Eye Shadows Photos, Swatches

MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Mystic Cool Eye Shadows Photos, Swatches

MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Mystic Cool Eye Shadows

Mystic Cool is an interesting mix of eyeshadow shades. It's not the most cohesive palette MAC has put out, but if you're just looking to boost up your color collection and aren't so concerned with a palette that...

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MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Sorceress Eye Shadows Photos, Swatches

MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Sorceress Eye Shadows Photos, Swatches

MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Sorceress Eye Shadows

I've always liked MAC eyeshadow palettes, because I do feel like they represent a chance to get multiple eyeshadows at a more affordable price point, and MAC has put out some great limited edition shades in holiday...

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MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Face Kits Swatches, Photos

MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Face Kits Swatches, Photos

MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Face Kits

I like that MAC tried something new - a face palette. I haven't seen them put out a face palette in quite some time, and the tiered system of this compact is convenient. These palettes actually do have some heft to them,...

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MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Lip Kits Photos, Swatches

MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Lip Kits Photos, Swatches

MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Lip Kits

I cannot tell a lie: I hate lip palettes with a passion. There are many reasons why I passionately dislike lip palettes, and lest you be swayed by packaging and pretty shades, I'll enumerate my top three for you.

1. They're messy....

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you let others play with your makeup stash?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you let others play with your makeup stash?

Do you let others play with your makeup stash? Or do you say, "Hands off!"

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Personally, no, not really. I'll show them where it's at, but I prefer not to have people to touch it... and if I let anyone play, I have to be there to supervise!

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