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MAC Cosmetics - Heatherette Blurb from Lysee Webb Interview

MAC Cosmetics - Heatherette Blurb from Lysee Webb Interview

PR Couture has an interesting interview with the publicist Lyse Webb, who works with Heatherette.  In the interview, she had a quick mention of the upcoming Heatherette collection.  I assume the fashion show for February is Heatherette's showing at New York Fashion Week, which is early February.

Any...

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Winter Skin Prevention and Repair Guide: All About the Lips, Part 1

Winter Skin Prevention and Repair Guide: All About the Lips, Part 1

Harsh winter winds can create the worst of chapped, cracked, dried-out lips, and when that happens, it's a rough time, figuratively and literally speaking.  Lips should be smooth and soft to the touch, especially for those who want to wear lipstick.  Rougher surfaces make it difficult to both...

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Temptalia Asks You - What is your stance on animal-testing and beauty products?

Temptalia Asks You - What is your stance on animal-testing and beauty products?

What is your stance on animal-testing and beauty products? Is it something that concerns you? Will you refuse to buy from a company that does? Do you make sure all your products are "cruelty-free"?  Is it a non-issue for you?

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MAC Cosmetics - N Collection Swatches from Mrs. Lynne

MAC Cosmetics - N Collection Swatches from Mrs. Lynne

Mrs. Lynne was nice enough to take and submit all of these swatch photos for N, she is considered an NC42, for your reference!  Feel free to share yours either by e-mailing me at temptalia@gmail.com with your photos (products or swatches or even on you!), or you can always link/post them in the...

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MAC Cosmetics - N Collection Review and Swatches

MAC Cosmetics - N Collection Review and Swatches

OVERALL, N Colour impressed me more than N Face, but it is not a collection that anyone should avoid because they dislike neutrals/nudes. I feel that it does offer a little something to everyone; you have two new mineralize skinfinishes, with one that is suitable to nearly everyone, while the...

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Temptalia Asks You - What kind of beauty product are you drawn to?

Temptalia Asks You - What kind of beauty product are you drawn to?

What kind of beauty product are you drawn to? Pink lipglosses, bold lipsticks, blue eyeshadow?

I love bold lip colors - gloss or lipstick!  If it's bright and stand out, I always eye it.

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Guest Look -- Ummilkhair Shares a Gold and Pink Eye

Guest Look -- Ummilkhair Shares a Gold and Pink Eye

Face:

  • Loreal HIP Liquid Foundation (Tawny)
  • CG Translucent Loose Powder (Honey)
  • Loreal HIP Bronzer Powder (Glowing)

Eyes:

  • Mac Golden Lemon Pigment
  • Mac Accent Red Pigment
  • Mac Frost Pigment
  • Black Radiance Liquid Liner
  • Loreal Volume Shocking Mascara
  • Ardell Lashes (Lacies)

Lips:

  • Loreal HIP Lip Gloss (Mystical)
  • Victoria's...

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MAC Cosmetics - N Collection Face Charts from Fashion Week

MAC Cosmetics - N Collection Face Charts from Fashion Week

We have a really special treat for you! Several face charts from the Spring/Summer Fashion Week from MAC artists featuring N products! Click on the face chart for the larger version.

Check out seven more...

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MAC Cosmetics - N Colour / Face Product Photos

MAC Cosmetics - N Colour / Face Product Photos

A portrait in the nude, daring in its stripped-down sensuality with natural shades in Mineralized Skinfinishes that play up the nakedness of cheeks, lips, eyes...for a glamazon who knows the power of artifice, but has the confidence and allure to strip it all away. N Collection is naked, with...

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Zoya - Spring 2008 - Blissful and Purity Polish Collections

Zoya - Spring 2008 - Blissful and Purity Polish Collections

Enjoy the nail color of the moment... Blissful. 6 wearable shades selected to enhance natural beauties of every age and skin tone. Try them all: Miley (sheer lilac cream), Laurie (sheer pink cream), Lulu (sheer peach cream), Felicity (sparkling golden rose), Zanna (mauve rose cream) and Penelope...

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