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Guerlain Exotic Paradise Single Eyeshadows

Guerlain Exotic Paradise Single Eyeshadows

Among Guerlain's Spring Exotic Paradise Collection, they also re-released their single eyeshadows--ten of them. They boast that these are the largest eyeshadows you can find, weighing in at 3.6 grams and priced at $34 each. I'm sure that number means nothing to you, so let's compare to MAC's...

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MAC Cosmetics Well-Defined Studio Sculpt Collection Information

MAC Cosmetics Well-Defined Studio Sculpt Collection Information

MAC Cosmetics Well-Defined Collection

U.S. Launch Date:  February 5th, 2009

Studio Sculpt SPF15 Foundation

  • NC15, NC20, NC25, NC30, NC35, NC37, NC40, NC42, NC44, NC45, NC50, NC55
  • NW15, NW20, NW25, NW30, NW35, NW40, NW43, NW45, NW47, NW50, NW55

Studio Sculpt Concealer

  • NC15, NC20, NC30, NC35, NC42, NC45,...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you think makeup primer for your face is necessary?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you think makeup primer for your face is necessary?

Do you think makeup primer for your face is necessary? Do you use a primer before you apply any face makeup? Skip this step?

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Second Annual Temptalia Beauty Awards 2008 - Editor's Choice, Part 2

Second Annual Temptalia Beauty Awards 2008 - Editor's Choice, Part 2

It was late in 2008 when I discovered the awesomeness that is Calvin Klein's Light Glistening Gloss. It's priced just a little bit more than MAC lipglass, but it feels amazing. I love the color range, and the subtle shimmer and high glossy shine it gives is stunning.

Here are my ten final picks for...

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Guerlain Exotic Paradise KissKiss Lipsticks Swatches, Photos, Review

Guerlain Exotic Paradise KissKiss Lipsticks Swatches, Photos, Review

Guerlain's Exotic Paradise Collection saw the release of four new shades of KissKiss Lipstick and four new shades of Kiss Kiss Maxi Shine Lipstick. All of the lipsticks retail for $30 a pop, which makes them pretty pricey for most of us. To be honest, I liked all of the new shades, but I wouldn't say...

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Second Annual Temptalia Beauty Awards - Editor's Choice, Part 1

Second Annual Temptalia Beauty Awards - Editor's Choice, Part 1

I personally found this category to be really, really hard to decide on. I was trying to think about what brand impressed me the most, what brand I purchased the most from, etc. Even though MAC disappointed me quite a bit in 2008, there were a few collections I did like (mostly Neo Sci Fi). I still...

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MAC Cosmetics Grand Duos Preliminary Information

MAC Cosmetics Grand Duos Preliminary Information

According to Malay Mail, Grand Duos is a collection of mineralized blushes DUOS. One side will be a solid shade, while the other will have tri-colored veining (sounds like mineralize skinfinishes...!). The article states that there will be one called Moon River Blue as well as Intenso.

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