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Temptalia Asks You - Do you copy looks you see on others?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you copy looks you see on others?

Do you copy looks you see on others? Do you find yourself inspired or eager to copy a look you've seen on someone (in person, YouTube, tutorial, etc.)? Why/why not?

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Guest Look -- Stephanie Shares a Look with Old Gold Pigment

Guest Look -- Stephanie Shares a Look with Old Gold Pigment

Eyes

  • Lid: MAC Old Gold pigment with mixing medium as base
  • Brow: Naked Lunch
  • Inner to mid crease: Sumptuous Olive
  • Mid to outer crease: Mulch
  • Outer crease: Carbon
  • Waterline & lower lash line: MAC Mystery Kohl pencil
  • Upper lash line: Almay liquid eyeliner
  • Mascara: Lancome Definicils

Face

  • MAC Face and Body...

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DHC Care - Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment System Review

DHC Care - Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment System Review

DHC recently launched a Salicyclic Acid Acne Treatment System that includes a Salicylic Acne Wash ($13.00), Salicylic Acne Toner ($14.00), Salicyclic Face Milk ($19.00), and Acne Spot Therapy ($12.00). The wash is a non-drying cleansing gel that foams to gently exfoliate, while calming skin with aloe vera and...

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Temptalia Asks You - What is most important to take care of, beauty-wise?

Temptalia Asks You - What is most important to take care of, beauty-wise?

What is most important to take care of, beauty-wise? Do you think that the eyes or lips or skin or even hands are the most important?

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Looks - Bright Pink, Purple, with some Royal Wink Fluidline

Looks - Bright Pink, Purple, with some Royal Wink Fluidline

I used Soft Ochre paint pot on lid, Up-do eyeshadow on inner lid, Passionate eyeshadow on middle of lid, Parfait Amour eyeshadow on outer lid, Contrast eyeshadow lightly on outer crease, Hush eyeshadow above crease, Royal Wink fluidline on lower lash line, Feline kohl power on lower water line. I...

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Flirt! - Squeeze Me Super Shiny Lipgloss Review

Flirt! - Squeeze Me Super Shiny Lipgloss Review

Flirt! Squeeze Me Super Shiny Lipgloss ($10.00) is exactly what it says--a super shiny lipgloss--without stickiness. The colors I tested were fairly sheer, so you get more like a subtle hint of color with lots of shimmery shine. If you've ever wanted ultra glossy lips, this is a great solution. They...

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Temptalia Asks You - What is the craziest eyeshadow combo you've come up with--that's worked amazingly?

Temptalia Asks You - What is the craziest eyeshadow combo you've come up with--that's worked amazingly?

What is the craziest eyeshadow combo you've come up with--that's worked amazingly? Did you ever think of using a few shadows together, and you really didn't think they'd work together, yet they were rockin'? Share!

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Valentine's Day - Pampered & Primped - What's your ultimate primping routine?

Valentine's Day - Pampered & Primped - What's your ultimate primping routine?

There are few days out of the year where I really go all out to look my very best in every single way; this Valentine's Day was one of those such occasions. As the first Valentine's Day I get to actually spend with my boyfriend [in person], I wanted to pamper and primp myself to the nines. Even...

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Guest Look -- Kris Shares a Carnival Look That's Bright Teal

Guest Look -- Kris Shares a Carnival Look That's Bright Teal

Editor's Note: This is a look done for Carnival, which is why it is so fun and out there!

Eyes | I used cream concealer (NW40) with a dusting of Medium dark powder as the base.  I applied Parrot over it (using 239 brush) and blended it up into the crease ( with 217 brush). I used LA Splash pigment in...

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Looks - Soft Pink and Brown Valentine's Day Eye

Looks - Soft Pink and Brown Valentine's Day Eye

Happy Valentine's Day all! Very subtle eye for me :)

I used Rose Blanc eyeshadow on inner lid, Up-do eyeshadow on middle of lid, Soft Brown eyeshadow on outer lid, Bronze eyeshadow in outer crease, Gleam eyeshadow above crease and on brow, and Blacktrack fluidline on lower lash line. I had Don't Be...

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