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Temptalia's Blue Eyes Challenge -- Ele, Sara, Mirian, Coua, and Jeni Show You Why Blue Rules!

Temptalia's Blue Eyes Challenge -- Ele, Sara, Mirian, Coua, and Jeni Show You Why Blue Rules!

For June, I want to see you rock BLUE! Here's four more ladies who rocked blue eyeshadow--but don't forget to check out the first and second round of entries.

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Mineral Makeup Brand Spotlight: pur minerals

Mineral Makeup Brand Spotlight: pur minerals

pur minerals is a mineral makeup brand with both loose and pressed mineral makeup, which makes it a more versatile brand. In addition to the traditional mineral makeup ingredients, they have added shea butter and Vitamin E to help bind their ingredients together. They do not use talc or oil or...

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Magellan Says: Check Out My Blog!

Magellan Says: Check Out My Blog!

PAWSANDKISSES.NET is where it's at!!  It's my blog all about, well, you know, me!  OK, not just me, but dog stuff.  Like puppy pictures and what the cool toys are.  Even my Mom posts sometimes!  But please?  Check it out if you love you The Big Sniff!  (That's me, duh!)

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Looks - Neutral Eyes For Super Rich Lips

Looks - Neutral Eyes For Super Rich Lips

I did this neutral look yesterday, mostly because I really wanted to use my Wild 'Bout You lipstick, which is quite bold.

I used Blonde's Gold pigment (LE) on lid, Femme-fi eyeshadow (LE) on inner lid, Romp eyeshadow on middle of lid, Cumulus eyeshadow (LE) on outer lid and crease, Satin Taupe...

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Temptalia Asks You - Would you rather be caught with no makeup in front of an ex or in "slob-wear"?

Mineral Makeup Brand Spotlight: Alima Cosmetics

Mineral Makeup Brand Spotlight: Alima Cosmetics

Alima Cosmetics is an all-mineral makeup brand. In their introduction, they state that their products are free of irritants and are 100% natural, thus suitable for all skin types and shades. One of the great things about Alima is that they even have a 101 section for beginners. When you have a brand...

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Temptalia's Summer of Fun #003: Blushing Brides

Temptalia's Summer of Fun #003: Blushing Brides

For our next giveaway in our Summer of Fun Giveaways, we want to treat our ladies who are getting married! We invite you to be at the most beautiful, Blushing Brides with...

  • American Beauty Luminous Liquid All Over Face Glow in Pink Glow ($15.00)
  • American Beauty Pretty Bronze Bronzing Powder ($17.50)
  • Clinique...

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Looks - The Five Minutes Or Less Running-Out-the-Door Face

Looks - The Five Minutes Or Less Running-Out-the-Door Face

I did this look ridiculously fast -- like 5 minutes for the entire face (and to take photos!), and that included originally attempting to use Green Space pigment, hating it, and removing the eye makeup and re-doing it. (We were running late for a lunch with my Mom & sister.)

I used Soft Ochre paint...

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MAC Cosmetics - Overrich Pigment Swatches?

MAC Cosmetics - Overrich Pigment Swatches?

I recently acquired these two pigments, which I believe are from this fall's Overrich collection.  I think the left one is Blonde's Gold, and the one on the right is Mega-Rich -- but I could be wrong, since I'm going purely off of descriptions.  Both of these pigments are marked sample/working...

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