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MAC Starflash Color Collection Review

MAC Starflash Color Collection Review

OVERALL, Starflash is a new eyeshadow texture, and the collection brings out nine shadows for you to drool over. The Starflash texture is very much like the veluxe pearl texture, albeit with some frost thrown in. I felt like the neutrals had the best texture, because they went on smoothly and...

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MAC Lustre Twins Pro Longwear Lustre Lipcolour Color Story and Information

MAC Lustre Twins Pro Longwear Lustre Lipcolour Color Story and Information

MAC Cosmetics Lustre Twins Pro Longwear Lustre Lipcolour | July 31st, 2008

Not just lip service, we nailed it too! Nine new shades of Pro Longwear Lustre Lipcolour with new sheer-pigment topcoats and three Nail Lacquer partners. Glossed over a base that offers more long-life hours, and a...

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Looks - Silvery Grays and Blues

Looks - Silvery Grays and Blues

Hey all! Could you do me a favor and tell me what you think of this description format? I tried to combine what suggestions you have all given to me. In terms of majority, the more explanatory version won, and not sure if everyone saw the edit, but the explanatory version did include dupes for LE...

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Show Offs: Eyeshadow Palettes

Show Offs: Eyeshadow Palettes

I have a large amount of MAC products. I fully admit to my addiction, and I enjoy it to the fullest. Makeup is not just a hobby, but it is actually a job (you know, the blog, is now a semi-career that I'm carving out for myself) that I love and enjoy. Needless to say, to function as an addict, I...

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Somme Institute - Skincare Backed By Science

Somme Institute - Skincare Backed By Science

Somme Institute Mobile Travel Kit ($85.00) is the best way to try out Somme Institute's 5-Step System without breaking the bank (plus, it is TSA compliant). The kit includes their Nourishing Cleanser, Transport, Serum, A-Bomb, and Double Defense products.

To get to where they are today, they evaluated...

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Temptalia's Summer of Fun #014: Principessa

Temptalia's Summer of Fun #014: Principessa

For our next giveaway in our Summer of Fun Giveaways, who doesn't love pink and beauty? We're looking for a PRINCIPESSA...

  • Principessa Candelina
  • Principessa Pouf
  • Principessa Bacio Me Lip Balm
  • Principessa Bagno Bliss
  • Principessa Cattiva Diva
  • Principessa Dolche Dreams
  • Principessa Fresh Fiore

This prize package...

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LUSH's Latest - Porridge Soap, Retro Lush, & Athletes Rejoice!

LUSH's Latest - Porridge Soap, Retro Lush, & Athletes Rejoice!

LUSH'S LATEST | I know we have some Lushies on Temptalia, and I love me some Lush myself.  Here's some recent happenings with the brand!

Porridge Soap ($5.95 for 1/4 lb) uses wholesome oats to help soothe your skin and scented with molasses. This product is great for those who suffer from eczema,...

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Global Goddess' Tribal Eyeshadow Misses the Mark, but Passport to Beauty Book Doesn't!

Global Goddess' Tribal Eyeshadow Misses the Mark, but Passport to Beauty Book Doesn't!

Global Goddess 'Goddess Glow' South Pacific Shimmer ($32.00) looked like a really pretty glowy blusher-highlighter. I was drawn to it because of the designs found on top of the powder, but unfortunately, the design really is just on top. The white line pattern disappears as soon as your brush hits the...

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