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Fall 2008 - Chanel Golden Child Fall 2008 Beauty Launch

Fall 2008 - Chanel Golden Child Fall 2008 Beauty Launch

As I was catching up on my WWD beauty reading, I spotted this fantastic fall heads up!

The collection, due on counter in July, includes Gold Fiction, a softly shimmering nail polish, $30; Facettes D'Or, a finely milled gold loose powder that reads on the skin as a subtle glow, $56; Gold Light Glossimer...

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Bridal Makeup: All About the Lips -- Product Recommendations

Bridal Makeup: All About the Lips -- Product Recommendations

Wedding Makeup: Lip Product recommendations and product suggestions for those looking for specific products for their wedding or special occasion makeup. A product marked with a * means it is Temptalia tried, tested, and approved. A product marked with ** means that is Temptalia's Top Pick.

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Guest Look -- Crystal's Yellow & Green Eye

Guest Look -- Crystal's Yellow & Green Eye

Crystal shares a simple green and yellow eye!

Face:

  • MAC Studio Fix Fluid NC42
  • MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC42
  • MAC Refined Golden Bronzer (contour)
  • MAC Gingerly blush

Eyes:

  • MAC Dazzleray pigment
  • Loreal HIP in Flamboyant (Yellow)
  • Bed Head Cyberoptics eyeshadow in Teal (outer corners and under eye)
  • Black...

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Bridal Makeup: All About the Lips -- Wedding Makeup for Lips, Long wearing Lipstick, All Day Lip Color

Bridal Makeup: All About the Lips -- Wedding Makeup for Lips, Long wearing Lipstick, All Day Lip Color

The Lips | Finding the right shade of lipstick that coordinates with your makeup, dress, and wedding feel/theme/mood is hard enough, but keeping it on is even harder! It is important to consider the variety of lip products out there and how they can help you achieve the longest wearing lip you can...

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Green Beauty - Celebrate Earth Day, April 22nd, with these Eco-Friendly Beauty Brands

Green Beauty - Celebrate Earth Day, April 22nd, with these Eco-Friendly Beauty Brands

We have compiled brands that are taking initiatives to celebrate Earth Day, as well as brands who have philosophies that are all about being eco-friendly.

ELEMIS: On April 22nd, in recognition of Earth Day, Elemis will plant a tree for every guest that has an Elemis spa service in any spa on land, at...

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Bridal Makeup: All about the Face -- Product Recommendations

Bridal Makeup: All about the Face -- Product Recommendations

Wedding Makeup: Face Product Recommendations | These are some recommendations and product suggestions for those looking for specific products for their wedding or special occasion makeup. Products marked with a * means it is Temptalia tried, tested, and approved.

Liquid Foundations (without SPF)

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Looks - Springy Pastel Yellow, Pink, and Purple Eye

Looks - Springy Pastel Yellow, Pink, and Purple Eye

Wore this on Saturday!

I used Soft Ochre paint pot on lid, Sunny Girl eyeshadow (LE) on inner lid, DressCamp Pink beauty powder (LE) on middle of lid, Stars N Rockets eyeshadow on outer lid and outer crease, Parfait Amour eyeshadow above crease, Hush eyeshadow on brow to highlight, Feline kohl power...

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Sunscreen 101: SPF 30 & Higher with Moisturizer

Sunscreen 101: SPF 30 & Higher with Moisturizer

SPF30+ with moisturizer | These are products that have SPF 30 or higher and are also meant to hydrate the skin (so a two-in-one product).

philosophy 'shelter' tinted spf 30 sunblock ($20.00) contains:

  • Octinoxate 7.5% (UVB)
  • Octisalate 5.0% (UVB)
  • Oxybenzone 5.0% (s-UVA)
  • Titanium Dioxide 1.2% (UVB/UVA)*

LancĂ´me...

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