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Tutorial - Metal-X, Cream Shadows as a Base, Purple and Gold Smolder Look

Tutorial - Metal-X, Cream Shadows as a Base, Purple and Gold Smolder Look

This tutorial is designed to show you step-by-step how to create a look using MAC's Metal-X cream shadows Pure Ore and Plum Electric. Feel free to ask questions!

You will need: Pure Ore cream shadow (antique gold), Plum Electric cream shadow (dark purple), Rye eyeshadow (antique gold), Mi'Lady duo...

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Temptalia Asks You - Are you a fan of mineral makeup?

Temptalia Asks You - Are you a fan of mineral makeup?

Are you a fan of mineral makeup? If so, what are your favorite brands? If not, why not?

I've tried it with minimal success thus far, so I'm hoping you will all share with me some great ideas!

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Looks - American Beauty Cosmetics, Soft Pinks and Purple

Looks - American Beauty Cosmetics, Soft Pinks and Purple

I used Soft Ochre paint pot on lid, American Beauty Golden eyeshadow on inner lid, American Beauty Pink eyeshadow on middle of lid, Passionate eyeshadow on outer lid, Beautymarked eyeshadow on outer crease, Stars 'n Rockets eyeshadow on outer crease and above outer crease, American Beauty Golden...

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MAC Cosmetics: Guide For the Newly Addicted

MAC Cosmetics: Guide For the Newly Addicted

New to MAC? Did you miss an installment from our ten part Guide to MAC? We designed a ten part guide to help introduce you to MAC Cosmetics and give you a leg up on all that is MAC.

Here's your guide... to the guide!

Part One: What is MAC? The who, the what, the where!

Part Two: What is MAC PRO? ...

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Tutorial - Royal Assets, Holiday Cool Eyes Look, Frosty Light and Hot Pink

Tutorial - Royal Assets, Holiday Cool Eyes Look, Frosty Light and Hot Pink

Note:  This tutorial is a little late, considering it was made in October 2007.  With that said, I want to recommend some substitutions if you didn't pick up this palette!  For Medallion, try Pink Venus (from Fafi as well as a permanent color); for Trophy Pink, try Post Haste or Passionate; for...

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Temptalia Asks You - Have you ever used an eyeshadow as a blush?

Temptalia Asks You - Have you ever used an eyeshadow as a blush?

Have you ever used an eyeshadow as a blush? If you did, what did you use? Did it turn out well?

I definitely have!  I've used some iridescent kind of shadows, like say Nanogold, on cheeks to highlight, or even Da Bling for a light pink blush!

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Lancôme - Thakoon's Pixel Pink Lipstick Creation, YouTube Video!

Lancôme - Thakoon's Pixel Pink Lipstick Creation, YouTube Video!

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Lancôme's Thakoon Lipstick video is live on YouTube! The video showcases celebrated designer Thakoon Panichgul and the creation of Pixel Pink, the special lipstick created for his Spring 2008 runway presentation. The video was created by Grant Greenberg, the New York City-based filmmaker who...

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Bobbi Brown - For the Bride - Bridal Kit for Spring/Summer 2008

Bobbi Brown - For the Bride - Bridal Kit for Spring/Summer 2008

Bobbi continues to be the "bridal authority" with this kit, designed exclusively for brides and her bridal party. Bridal set features the makeup basics for the bride, bridesmaid or mother of the bride to customize their look.

Bridal Kit Contains:

  • Exclusive Ivory Eye Shadow
  • Black Ink Long-Wear Gel...

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MAC Cosmetics - Skinsheen 2008

MAC Cosmetics - Skinsheen 2008

Thanks to Kiss and Makeup for this story update and photos:

You can choose to use the mousse or the leg oil, and there's even a buffng brush to create a golden glow. You can choose from Medium Sheer which is a soft golden caramel with soft gold nuances or Medium Dark Sheer which is soft bronze with...

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MAC Cosmetics - Dazzleglass Sneak Peek, Part 2

MAC Cosmetics - Dazzleglass Sneak Peek, Part 2

Remember when we saw Dazzleglasses available on eBay? Well, I purchased several of them out of curiosity, and while they seem legitimate, there is no way for me to know for sure quite yet. The packaging is new, which was expected of Dazzleglass (launching in May), so it's even more difficult to...

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