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Giorgio Armani Beauty Bronze Mania Collection for Summer 2009

Giorgio Armani Beauty Bronze Mania Collection for Summer 2009

Giorgio Armani Beauty Bronze Mania Collection for Summer 2009

Sienna Minerals Palette ($65.00)

Giorgio Armani captures the vivid earth shades of the sienna landscape in an explosion of vibrant mineral colors. Melted together into a fine Microfil™ texture, this palette is a unique tapestry of...

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Ask Temptalia Session #012

Ask Temptalia Session #012

Go ahead! Ask your questions--now's the time to get product recommendations, comparisons, or just find out what my favorite moisturizer is. You can ask whatever your heart desires, and I'll do my best to answer!

I'll be keeping an eye out on this post so I can answer questions quickly-- as in,...

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LUSH Cosmetic Warrior Fresh Face Mask Review

LUSH Cosmetic Warrior Fresh Face Mask Review

LUSH Cosmetic Warrior Fresh Face Mask ($7.95) has all of the ingredients and benefits that I'd want in a face mask. There's just one major problem -- the scent! Oh, my goodness, it is a mix of garlic and tea tree oil, which are both incredibly powerful scents. The garlic is what really gets me, I...

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Win MAC Mutiny Pigment!

Win MAC Mutiny Pigment!

Temptalia Gives Away MAC Mutiny Pigment!

We're giving away one (1) MAC Mutiny Pigment from the limited edition MAC A Rose Romance Collection. Submit your entry by leaving a comment in this post and telling us why you want to win. Winner will be chosen randomly and notified via e-mail. This post...

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6 Must-Have MAC Purple Lipsticks

6 Must-Have MAC Purple Lipsticks

6 Must-Have MAC Purple 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 - How many makeup brushes do you own?

Temptalia Asks You - How many makeup brushes do you own?

How many makeup brushes do you own? Do you use them all?

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I'd say around 30 or so, and I probably use 75% of them regularly. There are a few that are "special" so I only use them for certain things, e.g. lining, which I don't do all the time. . .

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Storage Solutions: Pencil Holders as Brush Holders

Storage Solutions: Pencil Holders as Brush Holders

The Container Store's Pandan Pencil Holder ($12.99) are neat ways to store your makeup brushes, eyeliners, and lip liners. They keep everything upright and on display for easy access. Pencil holders, in general, are excellent as brush holders. I like these woven ones for something a little more...

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Lisa Watier Sea Belle Collection for Summer 2009

Lisa Watier Sea Belle Collection for Summer 2009

Lisa Watier Sea Belle Collection for Summer 2009

The Lise Watier summer collection sweeps in on a breeze of fresh sophistication. From St. Tropez to Ibiza, by way of Santorini, the season’s palette was inspired by the world’s famous ports and resorts. Navy blue, turquoise, lagoon green and sea...

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Win MAC Secret Crush Lip Stain!

Win MAC Secret Crush Lip Stain!

Temptalia Gives Away MAC Secret Crush See Thru Lip Colour!

We're giving away one (1) MAC Secret Crush See Thru Lip Colour from the limited edition MAC A Rose Romance Collection. Submit your entry by leaving a comment in this post and telling us why you want to win. Winner will be chosen randomly...

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