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Temptalia Asks You - What's your favorite lipgloss/lipstick combination of all-time?

Temptalia Asks You - What's your favorite lipgloss/lipstick combination of all-time?

What's your favorite lipgloss/lipstick combination of all-time? How would you describe the color?

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I love MAC Mari-sheeno lipstick with Tartlette lipglass -- super pretty coral! . .

Question courtesy of Jen! :)

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Twitter Giveaway: MAC Antiquitease 5 Basic Brush Set!

Twitter Giveaway: MAC Antiquitease 5 Basic Brush Set!

Temptalia is giving away: MAC Antiquitease 5 Basic Brush Set featuring 129SE, 219SE, 239SE, 266SE and 316SE brushes inside a medium, metallic-woven clutch. ($48 value)

Here's how to enter:

Step 1: Follow @temptalia on twitter.

Step 2: Tweet "Entered to win MAC Basic Brush Set! Just follow @temptalia...

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Look - Bright, Fiery Sunset

Look - Bright, Fiery Sunset

Remember I told you I attempted a look on Saturday, and how it came out SO similar to the last look I posted? Here it is, LOL! It's not quite the same; it's obviously kicked up a few notches in brightness/boldness, but the color scheme is still kind of similar, yeah? Not really a bad thing all...

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Smashbox Untamed Collection for Summer 2009

Smashbox Untamed Collection for Summer 2009

Smashbox Untamed Collection

Thanks so much to Sara (check out her YouTube channel!) for translating the names for us! Some of these may not be the exact English names, but Sara's translations definitely seem on point to me!

Collection Includes:

Untamed Waterproof Eyeshadow/Liner Trios ($28.00)

  • Savage
  • ...

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Guest Look: Lolli Gets Inspired By "The Little Mermaid"

Guest Look: Lolli Gets Inspired By "The Little Mermaid"

Reader Lolli shares her "Little Mermaid" inspired look with us today. She used...

  • Urban Decay Primer Potion
  • Red Lipliner
  • Basic Red Pigment
  • Red from Dangerzone
  • Green, Purple Holographic from Sleek Original Palette
  • Teal Pigment
  • Bell BottomBlue Pigment
  • Navy liner
  • Royal Wink Fluidline
  • Gold Shimmer Highlight
  • AVON...

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8 Must-Have MAC Neutral Eyeshadows

8 Must-Have MAC Neutral Eyeshadows

8 Must-Have MAC Neutral 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 deliberately...

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Temptalia Asks You - What's your favorite eyeshadow ever?

Temptalia Asks You - What's your favorite eyeshadow ever?

What's your favorite eyeshadow ever? Why?

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Rye is probably my favorite--if I had to just pick one! It's a stunning antique gold shade with just a little bit of shimmer but plenty of color pay off. I have three, LOL! . .

Question courtesy of Saira! :)

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6 Beauty Fixes for Products You Didn't Like

6 Beauty Fixes for Products You Didn't Like

What to Do With Beauty Products That Didn't Work Out

As the old saying goes, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade," the same is true about beauty products. There are many reasons why we don't return products that don't work out for us--poor return policies, guilt about returns, past return...

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Survey Says... April 5th, 2009

Survey Says... April 5th, 2009

Instructions: Fill in the survey below with your answers, and then share it with us in the comments section! :)

Do you prefer eyeshadows in pots, quads, or palettes?: [answer] Last lipstick you wore?: [answer] What's your minimal look like?: [answer]

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Best Sunscreens: Clinique SPF 30 Face Cream

Best Sunscreens: Clinique SPF 30 Face Cream

Get Sunkissed Without the Risk: Try Clinique

Clinique Sun SPF 30 Face Cream 9$17.50 for 1.7 oz.) is a newly launched product by Clinique as part of their suncare line. It uses "SolarSmart" technology, which is meant to stabilize high-level protection against aging and burning effects from both UVA...

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