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MAC Sugarsweet Sneak Peek Lip Swatches

MAC Sugarsweet Sneak Peek Lip Swatches

You know I had to do lip swatches, too ;)

Saint Germain lipstick came out in Euristocrats, which wasn't a collection available stateside, so it is a treat to have it come out in a regularly available launch. It's a pretty cool-toned lipstick; maybe a little pinker than Melrose...

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MAC Sugarsweet Collection Exclusive Sneak Preview

MAC Sugarsweet Collection Exclusive Sneak Preview

Temptalia was lucky enough to be able to preview some items from upcoming MAC collection Sugarsweet! Pictures and swatches for Refined mineralize skinfinish, Sugarshot and Dear Cupcake eyeshadows, Consume Me tricolour lipglass, and Saint Germain lipstick await you...

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Lip Lust: Le Metier de Beaute Papaya Creme

Lip Lust: Le Metier de Beaute Papaya Creme

Remember how there was one Le Metier de Beaute gloss that slipped away (aka out of stock)? I ordered it off of Neiman Marcus Online last week (they had free shipping!), and it arrived yesterday. I thought I'd share it, because I love, love, LOVE IT!

The color is Papaya Creme ($36), and it's this...

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Temptalia Asks You - What was the last look you wore that you really loved?

Temptalia Asks You - What was the last look you wore that you really loved?

What was the last look you wore that you really loved? Share your look with others so we can all get some inspiration!

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Oh, wow! I haven't worn any full makeup in WAY too long... not since getting back from NYC! I think the last look I wore was my Le Metier de Beaute glosses :) I love them just by...

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Le Metier de Beaute Heart-Stealin' Lip Gloss Lip Swatches

Le Metier de Beaute Heart-Stealin' Lip Gloss Lip Swatches

Yesterday I posted about my new favorite lipgloss, and here are lip swatches of the three I featured :) Tell me Framboise Creme doesn't get you just a lil' bit excited?

See lip swatches of Dubai and Apricot Creme...

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The Week in Rewind: Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Temptalia Asks You - Do you buy beauty products from eBay?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you buy beauty products from eBay?

Do you buy beauty products from eBay? Are you well versed in spotting a counterfeit as an eBay buyer? Does it all overwhelm you?

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I don't buy makeup off of eBay generally, though I bought several Dazzleglasses before they originally launched from a reputable seller and was happy with those purchases....

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Le Metier de Beaute Steals My Lip Gloss Lovin' Heart

Le Metier de Beaute Steals My Lip Gloss Lovin' Heart

Temptalia Approved: Le Metier de Beaute Lip Gloss

While in New York, I was scoping out Bergdorf Goodman's (for the first time!), and I came across a brand I had never heard of before: Le Metier de Beaute. I was drawn to the brand partially because it was...

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Acne Spot Treatments: Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

Acne Spot Treatments: Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion ($17.00)

The Drying Lotion is designed to be used as a spot treatment. It uses a combination of calamine and salicylic acid. (So when my boyfriend called me "Calamine-face", he was actually correct!) Mario Badescu makes several different acne spot treatment products,...

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Survey Says... February 27th, 2009

Survey Says... February 27th, 2009

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

How often to you change up your skincare?: [answer] Is more expensive skincare worth it?: [answer] Best cream for your skin?: [answer]

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