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Temptalia Asks You - How do you choose what lip products to use to complement your eye look?

Temptalia Asks You - How do you choose what lip products to use to complement your eye look?

How do you choose what lip products to use to complement your eye look? Do you have certain shades you reach for certain color schemes?

Thanks to Roxanne for the question!

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Temptalia Asks You - What makeup trend do you wish wouldn't come back?

Temptalia Asks You - What makeup trend do you wish wouldn't come back?

What makeup trend do you wish wouldn't come back? Can you not wait for the vamp lip to go back into oblivion?

Thanks to Tanya for the question!

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MAC Cosmetics Gold Fever Swatches

MAC Cosmetics Gold Fever Swatches

GOLD FEVER also launched today at Nordstrom locations. It's pretty much a launch of products that already exist in the permanent line, so I'm not doing a review, but if you have any questions, feel free to ask and I'll be happy to answer :)

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MAC Cosmetics Cremesheen Lipsticks Review and Swatches

MAC Cosmetics Cremesheen Lipsticks Review and Swatches

OVERALL, Cremesheens offer a good range of shades and hues, but definitely don't offer replacements for all the amplified cremes being discontinued. The texture is smooth, but they're not overly creamy or pigmented. Of course, some are more intense than others, so your mileage may vary depending...

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MAC Cosmetics Suite Array Review and Swatches for Eyeshadow Suites & Pearlglide Eyeliners

MAC Cosmetics Suite Array Review and Swatches for Eyeshadow Suites & Pearlglide Eyeliners

OVERALL, the eyeshadow suites were disappointing because too many of them had chalky textures, which I just know won't work out well for me. I picked up two, one because I liked it a lot (Team Violets), and the other because the colors...

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The Color Wheel - The Vixen, Monochromatic, Tropical Glow

The Color Wheel - The Vixen, Monochromatic, Tropical Glow

Looking for a new eyeshadow combination? Lip combination? Six colors that can coordinate as a palette for an entire look or mix and match your favorites.

P.S. - This is a new post type; opinions? Yay, nay?

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Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick is Phenomenal!

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick is Phenomenal!

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick ($34.00) comes in a variety of eighteen shades. They range from pale to bright, beige to berry. The formula is described as "light and covering, the cream texture becomes fluid on contact with the lips, for a delightful feeling and...

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Temptalia Asks You - How do you get your eyeliner to stay put on your waterline?

Temptalia Asks You - How do you get your eyeliner to stay put on your waterline?

How do you get your eyeliner to stay put on your waterline? What are your tricks and tips? Secret product?

Thanks to CG for the question!

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