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Summer 2008 - Bobbi Brown Bronzed Pink June 2008

Summer 2008 - Bobbi Brown Bronzed Pink June 2008

Featuring warm, sunny makeup shades for every complexion, the collection includes Bobbi's ever-popular Tinted Lip Balm in three new permanent shades: Bronzed Pink, Desert Bronze, and Golden Pink.  In addition, get great shimmery eyes with two new amazing limited-edition Metallic Eye Shadows in Bronzed Pink...

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Self-Tanning 101: DermaQuest DermaGlow Self Tanner - Face & Body

Self-Tanning 101: DermaQuest DermaGlow Self Tanner - Face & Body

DermaQuest DermaGlow Self Tanner - Face ($22.00) is a a self-tanner formulated with erythrulose, which is a natural-based keto-sugar that helps to give you that temporary bronzed look using a non-toxic chemical reaction with the skin. It also includes DHA, which is a color additive, that darkens the...

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Looks - Super Soft Neutral Neo Sci Fi Eye

Looks - Super Soft Neutral Neo Sci Fi Eye

Remember how yesterday I said I re-did my makeup because I wasn't satisfied with the look? This is what I did instead--just something easy and simple (which is why the lashes are dusty and clumpy--apologies!).

I used Soft Ochre paint pot on lid, Femme-fi eyeshadow (LE) inner lid, Nylon eyeshadow on...

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Temptalia Asks You - How do you choose what colors to use for your eyes?

Temptalia Asks You - How do you choose what colors to use for your eyes?

How do you choose what colors to use for your eyes? Do you get inspired by flowers? Match to your clothes? An accessory?

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Looks - Black Ore Solar Bits Overlayed with Blues

Looks - Black Ore Solar Bits Overlayed with Blues

I had all these expectations for this look, but it didn't quite turn out how I expected it to! I actually wasn't feeling it, so I ended up removing the eye makeup and doing something else, lol. Have you ever done that? I always think, "What a waste [of makeup]!"

I used Black Ore solar bits (LE) on...

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Go Drugstore for Dry Skin: Aveeno Has Your Fix

Go Drugstore for Dry Skin: Aveeno Has Your Fix

Aveeno is one of my favorite drugstore brands, because it is soothing, gentle, and works when it comes to healing and dealing with incredibly dry skin. My sister and I both suffered from ridiculously dry skin as babies, and this is what our dermatologist recommended (in addition to a prescription...

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Looks - Metallic Orange and Brown Neo Sci Fi Eye

Looks - Metallic Orange and Brown Neo Sci Fi Eye

Needed to do something quick before we went out to eat, and this is the result! Finally used Molten Sol liquidlast, yay!

I used Goldmode pigment (LE) on lid, Evening Aura eyeshadow (LE) on inner lid, Expensive Pink eyeshadow on middle of lid, Antiqued eyeshadow on middle/outer lid, Satin Taupe...

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Guest Look -- Summer Shares Her Neon-Night Party Look

Guest Look -- Summer Shares Her Neon-Night Party Look

Thanks to Summer for sharing this guest look with us!

Face:

  • Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
  • No.7 Vanilla Foundation
  • Physicians Formula medium bronzer
  • Smashbox blusher

Eyes:

  • Faces Magic Eye Gel
  • Annabelle blueish shimmer pigment called "Azure"
  • Sephora Pearl08
  • MAC Adlib (L)
  • Annabelle Kohn Eyeliner in Black
  • Mascara...

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Sunscreen 101: Renee Rouleau's Daily Protection SPF 30

Sunscreen 101: Renee Rouleau's Daily Protection SPF 30

If you've been reading Temptalia for a little while, you'll know that we are strong advocates of preventing aging by using sunscreen everyday and everywhere. And not every sunscreen is made equal. Make sure you get introduced to sunscreen and learning about what ingredients and things to look for in...

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