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Combat Dry Skin with Herbal Hydrating Serum

Combat Dry Skin with Herbal Hydrating Serum

Mario Badescu Herbal Hydrating Serum ($30.00) is my go-to for ultra hydrating spot treatment. Sometimes when I use acne treatment products, my skin dries out in certain spots, so to counteract the drying factor of many acne treatments, I always have this at the ready. I use it in conjunction with my...

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Win MAC Stop! Look! Dazzleglass!

Win MAC Stop! Look! Dazzleglass!

Temptalia Gives Away MAC Stop! Look! Dazzleglass!

We're giving away one (1) MAC Stop! Look! Dazzleglass from the limited edition MAC Double Dazzle 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...

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Temptalia Asks You - If you had $200, what would you purchase from MAC's A Rose Romance Collection?

Temptalia Asks You - If you had $200, what would you purchase from MAC's A Rose Romance Collection?

If you had $200, what would you purchase from MAC's A Rose Romance Collection? Would you pocket the $200 for later?

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I already spent my $200 and then some, LOL! Definitely the beauty powders (love that rose imprint), Magnetique lipglass, one or two shadows, Just a Pinch gel blush, and maybe a...

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Storage Solutions: Drawer Organizers - Suede

Storage Solutions: Drawer Organizers - Suede

Drawer Organizers like The Container Store's Sueded Drawer Organizers (14.99 to $19.99) make for a stylish storage solution for those who have drawer room to spare (or are looking to better utilize their drawer space). These are about 4" tall and 14" deep, so be sure to measure your drawers before...

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Dior 5-Colour Designer Quints for Summer 2009

Dior 5-Colour Designer Quints for Summer 2009

Dior 5-Colour Designer Quints for Summer 2009

Dior’s new 5-Colour Designer is the all-in-one artistry palette for the eyes. Featuring five unique formulas—Base, Eyeshadow, Contouring Shade, Highlighter and Liner— housed in one palette, these four tailor-made color harmonies,...

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Win MAC Extra Amps Dazzleglass!

Win MAC Extra Amps Dazzleglass!

Temptalia Gives Away MAC Extra Amps Dazzleglass!

We're giving away one (1) MAC Extra Amps Dazzleglass from the limited edition MAC Double Dazzle 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...

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Best Yellow/Gold Eyeshadows: 5 MAC Eyeshadows

Best Yellow/Gold Eyeshadows: 5 MAC Eyeshadows

5 Must-Have Yellow/Gold MAC Eyeshadows

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...

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Bobbi Brown Nautical Collection for Summer 2009

Bobbi Brown Nautical Collection for Summer 2009

Bobbi Brown Nautical Collection for Summer 2009

“I love sheer washes of color for summer—they’re wearable, easy and look good on everyone.” -- Bobbi Brown

Sheer Color Cheek Tint ($22.00) (Limited Edition)

Sheer Color Cheek Tint gives cheeks a sheer tint of natural-looking color. The translucent,...

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Prescriptives' Motor-Eyes Instant Action Mascara Review

Prescriptives' Motor-Eyes Instant Action Mascara Review

Prescriptives' Motor-Eyes Instant Action Mascara ($32.00) is designed to increase volume, blacken lashes, and lift and curl all with a vibrating mascara brush. The brush is supposed to keep the mascara moving and "work synergistically" with your lashes.

The mascara formula itself doesn't smudge or...

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