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MAC Sugar Sweet Collection Review & Thoughts

MAC Sugar Sweet Collection Review & Thoughts

Overall, MAC Sugarsweet Collection brings back shadesticks and some old favorites, but I don't feel it has created any new favorites. The shadesticks are creamier this go-round, and they do feel a little softer. While I have always appreciated the original shadesticks for their color pay off, I...

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Win MAC Grand Duo Mineralize Blush Duo!

Win MAC Grand Duo Mineralize Blush Duo!

Temptalia Gives Away MAC Grand Duo Mineralize Blush Duo!

We're giving away one (1) MAC Grand Duo Mineralize Blush Duo from very limited edition MAC Grand Duos Collection. Submit your entry by leaving a comment in this post and telling us why you want to win.

All entries must be submitted by March 21st,...

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Temptalia Asks You - What was the last beauty product you bought but didn't like?

Temptalia Asks You - What was the last beauty product you bought but didn't like?

What was the last beauty product you bought but didn't like? Why didn't it work out for you?

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It was probably a Chanel glossimer - Wild Rose, I think - which just didn't go on as pigmented as I had envisioned. I really should learn to try things on my lips in-store! . .

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Look - Bright Summery (or Springy?) Greens

Look - Bright Summery (or Springy?) Greens

Green look for today! I really didn't intend to wear eyeshadow--I was shooting for something short and sweet, mostly wanting to try out Honey Light high-light powder. I learned a few things today, though: line lower lashline before mascara, or else lower lashes clump together; do not put another...

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Guest Look: Heather Shares an Gold, Orange, and Brown Look

Guest Look: Heather Shares an Gold, Orange, and Brown Look

Reader Heather is sharing this beautiful autumnal look. She used...

Eyes

  • UDPP (primer)
  • Rubenesque Paint Pot (base)
  • Gorgeous Gold (inner lid)
  • Fab N' Flashy (middle lid)
  • Warm Suede (outer and upper middle lid)
  • Grand Entrance (crease), Sweet Joy (highlight)
  • Post Haste (wash of color all over lid)
  • YSL dark liquid...

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Win Glowology The Balm for Hands & Feet!

Win Glowology The Balm for Hands & Feet!

Win Glowology The Balm!

The Balm ($24.00) is a thick, creamy moisturizer designed to keep your hands and feet at their best. It contains organic shea butter, sunflower oil, as well as a blend of extracts like lemon and sugar cane. It's sweetly scented, and it feels luxurious on dry, cracked skin.

We're...

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Ahh, Summer Beauty -- It Gets Me Every Year!

Ahh, Summer Beauty -- It Gets Me Every Year!

There's just something about summer beauty offerings that always gets my engine revving. I seriously look at spring collections and say, "JUST TAKE ME TO SUMMER NOW!" Not to say spring launches aren't gorgeous, but ahh, ahh, summer is always on a different plane for me. What can I say? All of my...

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Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Illuminator & Sand and Sea Palette Reviews

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Illuminator & Sand and Sea Palette Reviews

Estee Lauder's Bronze Goddess Collection is a mix of summery color goodness from a gorgeous blush to a "Sand and Sea" eyeshadow palette. The collection features a Matte and Shimmer Bronzer ($30.00 each), a Duo Bronzer ($31.00), Pure Color Gloss Stick in Orange Poppy and Pop Pink ($18.50 each),...

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