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Summer 2008 - Don't Sweat It! with DriOff Gel & BAN Invisible Solids

Summer 2008 - Don't Sweat It! with DriOff Gel & BAN Invisible Solids

DriOff Gel ($23.00) is a topical gel formula to keep hands, feet, underarms, and skin folds dry (I can't believe the product box says that). It is a product geared towards those who suffer from excessive perspiration (or, you know, when you go somewhere that's incredibly hot and humid--perhaps...

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Temptalia Asks You - What do you think of organic beauty products?

Temptalia Asks You - What do you think of organic beauty products?

What do you think of organic beauty products? Are you drawn to them, prefer them, or do not care either way? Do you feel that if it says organic that it's better for you?

I do find my biggest issue with products labeled organic is that they smell unpleasant. I also am concerned whether how organic...

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Looks - Deeper Smoky Eye for Evening Out

Looks - Deeper Smoky Eye for Evening Out

This is part of a tutorial that is "coming soon," about how to go from daytime look to darker daytime look to subtle evening look to dramatic evening look. Yesterday, I posted the subtle evening look. The difference? I added Silver Ring eyeshadow to the middle lid with Vex all over the inner lid.

I...

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Temptalia Asks You - Are you a blush addict, or is just one color all you really need?

Temptalia Asks You - Are you a blush addict, or is just one color all you really need?

Are you a blush addict, or is just one color all you really need? Do you find that you only use a few blushes or that you are constantly on the hunt for more?

I seem to be drawn to blushes, but truthfully, I definitely use a handful regularly, while the rest go ignored.

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Looks - Subtle Smoky Eye for the Evening Out

Looks - Subtle Smoky Eye for the Evening Out

This is part of a tutorial that is "coming soon," about how to go from daytime look to darker daytime look to subtle evening look to dramatic evening look. Yesterday, I posted the kicked up daytime look, and now this an evening look/night time look. The difference? Now we've really amped up the...

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Temptalia: Reader Feedback Survey

Temptalia: Reader Feedback Survey

If you have been a long-term reader of the blog, you know that we really do value what you think, and we feel that knowing what the readers want (and don't want!) is vital to improving the website and being successful in the future. Please help us by participating in our Spring survey -- your...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you ever just sit down and play with your makeup?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you ever just sit down and play with your makeup?

Do you ever just sit down and play with your makeup? Do you only use it for going out or as part of your morning routine?

I definitely play with it from time to time, just having fun for no other reason than that.

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ThermaClear Acne Treatment Device Review, Effectiveness

ThermaClear Acne Treatment Device Review, Effectiveness

ThermaClear Acne Treatment Device ($149.00) is meant to help significantly reduce the time it takes for a pimple to develop and clear. It is essentially the technology rival to Zeno, which is also geared towards clearing pimples that are spotted by the user. It is recommended for mild to moderate...

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More New Beauty for March 2008

More New Beauty for March 2008

How do I like to spend my Friday afternoon? Perusing online retailers looking for things that might catch my eye (and deliberately not researching for my legal writing final!).Nordstrom.com is a bad, bad place to stop at if you're trying not to spend money. It's hard not to find something worth...

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Looks - Easy Daytime, Office, Work Approved Makeup with a Kick

Looks - Easy Daytime, Office, Work Approved Makeup with a Kick

This is part of a tutorial that is "coming soon," about how to go from daytime look to darker daytime look to subtle evening look to dramatic evening look. Yesterday, I posted the first version of the look - incredibly neutral, all-matte eyeshadow - and here is the same look kicked up a notch for...

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