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Ask Temptalia Session #016

Ask Temptalia Session #016

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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Smashbox Reign Collection: Majesty Palette

Smashbox Reign Collection: Majesty Palette

Smashbox Reign Collection: Majesty Palette

Smashbox Reign Majesty Eyeshadow Palette ($42.00) is a trio of eyeshadows housed in a leather flip top palette. Each eyeshadow has a shimmery outer ring with a matte center. Majesty features a pale peach, a reddish copper, and a black.

I found that it was...

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Illamasqua: Hussy Blush

Illamasqua: Hussy Blush

Illamasqua: Hussy Blush

Illamasqua Hussy Powder Blush ($23.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a matte, bright coral-pink. It's smooth, intensely pigmented, and blends easily. It can be applied more subtly by using a stippling brush like MAC's 187, or you can always tone it down if you've over-applied with a...

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Temptalia Asks You - What does your go-to smoky eye look like?

Temptalia Asks You - What does your go-to smoky eye look like?

What does your go-to smoky eye look like? What products/colors?

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I use MAC Silver pigment as a base, and then I layer with Electra, Silver Ring, and Carbon.

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Free For Haul Friday, Volume 001

Free For Haul Friday, Volume 001

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!

Share your...

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Kiehl's Acai Organic Skin Care Line

Kiehl's Acai Organic Skin Care Line

Kiehl's to Launch Acai Organic Skin Care Line in September

In mid-september, Kiehl's will unveil it's first organic skin care line. The line has received approval from Ecocert and Cradle to Cradle.

“Since our inception, we have always been known for our service and for creating efficacious...

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Win MAC Beyond Jealous Nail Lacquer!

Win MAC Beyond Jealous Nail Lacquer!

Temptalia Gives Away MAC Beyond Jealous Nail Lacquer!

We're giving away one (1) MAC Beyond Jealous Nail Lacquer, from the limited edition MAC Nail Trend F/W '09 Collection.

Submit your entry by leaving a comment in this post and telling us what your weekend plans are.

All entries must be submitted by September...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you consider face/cheek highlighters a must for everyday?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you consider face/cheek highlighters a must for everyday?

Do you consider face/cheek highlighters a must for everyday? Do you only bother for certain looks or occasions?

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I tend to wear a highlighter on top of any blush I wear, so I guess I'd say it's a must! Sometimes I even wear highlighters alone just for a little oomph.

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Ellen Sirot Hand Perfection Complete Day Cream Review, Photos

Ellen Sirot Hand Perfection Complete Day Cream Review, Photos

Ellen Sirot Hand Perfection Complete Day Cream

Ellen Sirot Hand Perfection Complete Day Cream ($30.00 for 1.7 fl. oz.) is one of the best hand creams I've ever slathered on my paws. My hands take a beating, because I constantly wash them, and I'm less-than-perfect about regularly applying near...

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