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Looks - Father's Day Super Neutral Eye

Looks - Father's Day Super Neutral Eye

I really, really like this look. It is pretty similar to the look I did for my sister's high school graduation a few days ago. I don't normally repeat looks so close together, but since yesterday was Father's Day, and I know my dad isn't big on makeup... neutral it was!

What are some of your favorite...

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Neon2 Pigment Experimentation x4

Neon2 Pigment Experimentation x4

Last night, I experimented with four of the Neon2 pigments--please keep that in mind, I experimented! I emphasize that, because none of these looks are 100% finished/polished. You'll also have to note that I only changed the eye makeup, so the foundation/blush/eyebrows may get wonkier as you progress...

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Temptalia Asks You - What makeup would you take on a week-long trip to a foreign country?

Temptalia Asks You - What makeup would you take on a week-long trip to a foreign country?

What makeup would you take on a week-long trip to a foreign country? How many of what? What would be essential?

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Guest Look -- Sarah Tells Us How To Get This Green & Gold Look

Guest Look -- Sarah Tells Us How To Get This Green & Gold Look

Sarah tells us... How to Get Her Green and Gold Look!

Start with a clean face

  • Rub MAC Strobe Cream Lotion all over face
  • Rub Smashbox Photo Finish Primer all over face (except eyes)
  • Rub MAC Prep + Prime Eye Primer all over lid

Work on the eyes

  • Brush MAC Brow Set in "Beguile" into brows
  • MAC Gorgeous Gold (ES)...

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A MAC Engagement - Shannon & Eddy - Congratulations from Temptalia!

A MAC Engagement - Shannon & Eddy - Congratulations from Temptalia!

One of Temptalia's regular readers, Tekoa, has a very heartwarming tale she wanted to share with you.  I hope it brightens up your Saturday morning as much as it did for me when I first read it!  Now, let me let Tekoa tell you what happened...

The story begins in a MAC store. Eddy and I have been...

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Temptalia Asks You - What makeup would you take on a week-long beach trip/vacation?

Temptalia Asks You - What makeup would you take on a week-long beach trip/vacation?

What makeup would you take on a week-long beach trip/vacation? How many of what? What would be essential?

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MAC Cosmetics - Neon2 Pigments Review, Swatches, Product Photos

MAC Cosmetics - Neon2 Pigments Review, Swatches, Product Photos

The Neon2 pigments are exactly that--NEON! They are day-glo, super bright, borderline-obnoxious (okay, maybe they ARE obnoxious) in terms of just how much color potency they have. Yes, some of you may feel that these colors actually burn your retnas. I bought all six more or less so that I could...

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Temptalia's Blue Eyes Challenge -- Ashlee, Gina, Fie, & Roslyn Show You Why Blue Rules!

Temptalia's Blue Eyes Challenge -- Ashlee, Gina, Fie, & Roslyn 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 round of entries.

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