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Lip Lust - Lavender Whip & Ever So Rich

Lip Lust - Lavender Whip & Ever So Rich

For those who wanted to try to replicate the promo photo for Cremeteam, this is as close as I could get. This is Lavender Whip lipstick with Ever So Rich cremesheen glass on top. The photo above is with a layer of Lip Erase underneath everything, and the photo behind the cut is without Lip Erase!

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Stop By, Say Hello: Let's Get to Know Each Other.

Stop By, Say Hello: Let's Get to Know Each Other.

Some of you have been readers of Temptalia since its early, not-so-industrious beginnings, while others have only stopped by yesterday. I would really love to get to know those who have supported Temptalia and continue to support this endeavor! I can't say enough, but thank you for reading,...

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Enter to Win a Basket Full of pHisoderm Skincare!

Enter to Win a Basket Full of pHisoderm Skincare!

Temptalia Gives Away pHisoderm Gift Baskets to Two Lucky Readers

Looking to try out some new skincare products? Why don't you enter for a chance to win a gift basket filled with six fabulous products from pHisoderm?

pHisoderm Cream Cleanser for Sensitive Skin pHisoderm’s Cream Cleanser for Normal...

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Nordstrom.com Doing Pre-Sales for MAC Hello Kitty

Nordstrom.com Doing Pre-Sales for MAC Hello Kitty

SOO, a little late night browsing has led me to find that Nordstrom has MAC Hello Kitty Online. Just click on "what's new" to see HK. The downside? It's just on preorder.

For those of you who do not want to deal with the fiasco of Barbie Loves MAC in 2007... I fully suggest you march your butt over...

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MAC Cosmetics Sugar Sweet (Sugarsweet) Collection

MAC Cosmetics Sugar Sweet (Sugarsweet) Collection

MAC Cosmetics Sugarsweet Collection

Launch Date: March 19th, 2009 (North America), April 2009 (International)

Who cares if the candy man can... it's the cupcake ingenue who's caught the sweet spot this season. Temptation is everywhere - luscious, whipped-cream decadent,...

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Lavender Whip vs. Fun Fun vs. Fashion Mews

Lavender Whip vs. Fun Fun vs. Fashion Mews

There's been a lot of questions about how does Lavender Whip (from Cremeteam) compare to Fashion Mews (from Hello Kitty), and what about Fun Fun from Balloonacy eons ago. Ask no more, the picture above tells the story.

Lavender Whip vs. Fun Fun: It's obvious that...

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Guerlain to Launch Rouge G de Guerlain Lipstick

Guerlain to Launch Rouge G de Guerlain Lipstick

According to WWD, Guerlain will be launching a revolutionary new lipstick called Rouge G de Guerlain, launching April 1st worldwide. Some of the goals behind the new lipstick formula was creating a lightweight, long-lasting lipstick with plenty of color. It nicludes ruby powder that will be radiant...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you find yourself switching your indulgences towards beauty with the economic conditions?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you find yourself switching your indulgences towards beauty with the economic conditions?

Do you find yourself switching your indulgences towards beauty with the economic conditions? They say women buy a new lipstick over a new pair of shoes in times of money woes, are you one of them?

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MAC Cremeteam Cremesheen Lipsticks Lip Swatches

MAC Cremeteam Cremesheen Lipsticks Lip Swatches

Cremesheen lipsticks from Cremeteam lip swatches! :) I do feel Cremesheen lipsticks to be well-pigmented, but the texture can be a little drying for some. I definitely recommend layering your lips with some balm 10-15 minutes prior (then blotting it off) so your lips take the color better....

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