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Temptalia Asks You - What do you consider a good sale when it comes to beauty brands?

Temptalia Asks You - What do you consider a good sale when it comes to beauty brands?

What do you consider a good sale when it comes to beauty brands? Buy 1, get 1? 20% off? 40% off?

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I like to see 30% off or more. I'd say 40% is my real "optimum" though. When it's 30%, I still think on it a lot, at 40% I'm way more likely to buy (and buy more).

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Monday Motivation: August 17th, 2009

Monday Motivation: August 17th, 2009

All I Want This Week is Korres

After falling completely in love with Korres' Tinted Moisturizer, and finding their Silicone-Free Primer suited me well... I have been jonesin' SO, so bad for the brand. I love their lipgloss, Guava lipstick (even if it's a definite splurge item), and eyeshadows. Here...

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Korres Cherry Full Color Gloss Review, Swatches, Photos

Korres Cherry Full Color Gloss Review, Swatches, Photos

Korres #52 Red Cherry Lipgloss

Real Lip Gloss Color & Shine with Korres Cherry Full Color Gloss

Korres Cherry Full Color Gloss ($16.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a richly pigmented, glossy lip gloss formula. It is available in thirteen shade varieties from light pinks to beiges to reds.

I tried #52 Red Pink,...

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Korres Guava Lipsticks: Gorgeous, but are they worth it?

Korres Guava Lipsticks: Gorgeous, but are they worth it?

Korres Guava Lipsticks: Gorgeous, but are they worth it?

Korres Guava Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a slim-sized lipstick with carnauba wax, beeswax, and shea to keep your lips hydrated as you wear the lipstick color. It's currently available in ten different shades ranging from nude to red. I...

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Bright Silver Eyes: Korres Eyeshadow Review

Bright Silver Eyes: Korres Eyeshadow Review

Bright Silver Eyes: Korres Eyeshadow

Korres Eyeshadow in #51 Silver ($16.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright lightly warmed-up silver shade with a frosty, shimmery finish. Korres has sixteen different eyeshadow shades available, and they're priced in line with MAC (which is $14.50 for 0.05 oz.). Each...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you feel (or are you) restricted as to what kind of makeup you can wear?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you feel (or are you) restricted as to what kind of makeup you can wear?

Do you feel (or are you) restricted as to what kind of makeup you can wear? What is the restriction? Work, school, comfort-level?

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Although there are no rules at school, I do feel like bright and bold eye makeup puts me a bit too much in the spotlight, so I don't do it often! I also feel like others...

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Philosophy Kiss Me Tonight Intense Lip Therapy Review

Philosophy Kiss Me Tonight Intense Lip Therapy Review

Soothe Dry, Chapped Lips with Philosophy's Latest

philosophy 'kiss me tonight' intense lip therapy ($20.00 for 0.3 oz.) is a sheer, lightly glossy lip balm that's designed to combat dry, chapped lips. It does seem to brighten lips up a little bit, but I don't feel like it adds much noticeable color....

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Clinique's Maximum Hydrator for Dry Skin Review

Clinique's Maximum Hydrator for Dry Skin Review

Parched Skin? Clinique's Maximum Hydrator to the Rescue!

Clinique Maximum Hydrator ($27.00) is a moisturizer designed as part of their men's skincare line. Gender aside, this is a fantastic moisturizer, and it's actually one I've repurchased--for myself, not the boyfriend! This is an excellent...

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