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9 Must-Have MAC Lipglasses

9 Must-Have MAC Lipglasses

9 Must-Have MAC Lipglasses

About the Temptalia Must-Haves Series

A series of posts showcasing must-have products from MAC Cosmetics' permanent line of products. Selections are based on quality, universality, uniqueness amongst the line, and the like. Limited edition shades are deliberately excluded...

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Smashbox Introduces Limitless for Summer 2009

Smashbox Introduces Limitless for Summer 2009

Smashbox Introduces Limitless for Summer 2009

Limitless Long Wearing Lip Gloss SPF15 ($21.00) Get gorgeous color and shine for up to six hours while protecting your pout with SPF 15! The contoured wand hugs lips for a precise and comfortable one-coat application.

  • Infinite Soft pinkish nude
  • Forever Barely...

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Givenchy's Summer 2009 Collection Review, Swatches, Photos

Givenchy's Summer 2009 Collection Review, Swatches, Photos

Givenchy's Summer 2009 Collection is a natural, glowy-bronzy compilation of products for the face, eyes, and lips.

Glow to Wear in Sun Satin ($37.00) is a sheer, shimmery (golden-bronze) oil that you can apply all over your body for a subtle, barely bronzed sheen. The shimmer is definitely...

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7 Must-Have MAC Brown Lipsticks

7 Must-Have MAC Brown Lipsticks

7 Must-Have MAC Brown Lipsticks

About the Temptalia Must-Haves Series

A series of posts showcasing must-have products from MAC Cosmetics' permanent line of products. Selections are based on quality, universality, uniqueness amongst the line, and the like. Limited edition shades are deliberately...

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Temptalia Asks You - When did you first get into makeup?

Temptalia Asks You - When did you first get into makeup?

When did you first get into makeup? When did you become full fledged beauty junkie?

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Just after I turned 18, actually! I pretty much fell in love thereafter, so I was probably just around the same age when I became an addict! . .

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Philosophy Unconditional Love Firming Body Emulsion Review

Philosophy Unconditional Love Firming Body Emulsion Review

Philosophy Unconditional Love Firming Body Emulsion (16 oz. for $34) is a ridiculously well-hydrating moisturizer for your body with the same, blackberry 'n vanilla sweetness as Unconditional Love Eau de Toilette I wrote about earlier. Again, despite being a rather sweet and fruity scent (with a good...

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Philosophy for Summer 2009 - Beach Party & Surfer Girl

Philosophy for Summer 2009 - Beach Party & Surfer Girl

Philosophy for Summer 2009

I saw these new Sephora exclusives the other day, and I had to share. I am all over these! Shower gels? Lip shines? YES, I think so!

Beach Party ($35.00) Philosophy Beach Party is the ultimate bath, body, and lip trio to make you the golden girl of the summer. This...

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Philosophy Unconditional Love Eau de Toilette for Beachy Days

Philosophy Unconditional Love Eau de Toilette for Beachy Days

Unconditional Love Eau de Toilette Spray (1.7 oz. for $40) is the latest fragrance release from Philosophy, which you may know because I absolutely adore their lip shines and shower gels. Unconditional Love is a mix of blackberries and vanilla--it's a sweet, slightly food-y scent. I expected it to be...

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HauteLook - Kiehls On Sale Now!

HauteLook - Kiehls On Sale Now!

HauteLook is having a Kiehl's sale!

Get some of your favorite Kiehl's products at bargain prices. (Some products look like they're nearly 50% off!)

(The link above *is* an invite-link, as HauteLook is invite-only, so if you aren't a member, ta-da! They've apparently removed $10 credit to new members. ...

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