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Looks - Dramatic Pink and Purple Eye Make Up

Looks - Dramatic Pink and Purple Eye Make Up

I used Gold Stroke pigment all over lid, Trophy Pink eyeshadow on inner lid, Queen's Jewel eyeshadow on middle of lid, Silverwear eyeshadow on middle of lid, Modern Heir eyeshadow on outer lid and crease, Ricepaper eyeshadow above crease and on brow, and Feline kohl power on lower lash line. I wore...

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Celeb-a-Like - Alicia Key's Makeup in Smoky Silver

Celeb-a-Like - Alicia Key's Makeup in Smoky Silver

ALICIA KEYS wore a very stunning look to the American Music Awards this weekend with a lavish lashes, silvery smoky eyes, and flawless skin. Keys' skin is absolutely flawless and the finish is matte (in fact, it looks like velvet to us), so we recommend MAC's Studio Fix Fluid or Make Up Forever's Mat+...

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Temptalia Asks You - How do you budget for your makeup addiction?

Temptalia Asks You - How do you budget for your makeup addiction?

How do you budget for your makeup addiction? How do you manage to fit in makeup into your budget? Do you give up other things instead?

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Provocative Thoughts - Make-up As a Luxury

Provocative Thoughts - Make-up As a Luxury

LUXURY is commonly considered the extravagant, hard-to-attain item governed by an astronomical price tag and so-called quality beyond compare. Some insist a luxury piece must be rare, or else it would not be, but on the other hand, several consider the affordability of an item to make that...

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Temptalia Asks You - What is your strangest beauty habit?

Temptalia Asks You - What is your strangest beauty habit?

What is your strangest beauty habit? Do you do a ritual that you think would be considered bizarre or odd? Is there a method you use that's a bit off-the-wall? What's the weirdest thing you do when it comes to beauty?

I'm an obsessive hand-washer, which I suppose isn't altogether very weird, but it is...

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Celeb-a-Like - Jennifer Love Hewitt's Makeup in Bronzes and Coppers

Celeb-a-Like - Jennifer Love Hewitt's Makeup in Bronzes and Coppers

JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT looks like a bronzed goddess with her coppery shadow and matching cheeks. MAC's Antiqued eyeshadow is a near perfect duplicate for Hewitt's all-over-lid color in a dark copper color. After applying your favorite eyeshadow base (we know you have one, but if not, try Urban Decay's...

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Best of Temptalia November 10th through November 17th

Best of Temptalia November 10th through November 17th

Catch up on your beauty reading after catching up on your beauty sleep with our favorite posts from the past week...

Features | Celeb-a-Like: Jessica Alba, Holiday Makeup Guide Part 5, 6, 7, 8, Interview with Jen from MAC, Nordstrom Trend Show

Launches | Origins' Organics

MAC Cosmetics | Metal-X Color Story &...

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Temptalia's Readers Choice Awards 2007 -- Vote today!

Temptalia's Readers Choice Awards 2007 -- Vote today!

As we near the end of the year, we want to see what were the best products of 2007, and who better than to tell us than our very own readers? Take our survey and give your favorite products some love! We encourage all of our readers to help us come up with a truly representative list of products...

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Temptalia Asks You - Are you willing to try new things when it comes to beauty?

Temptalia Asks You - Are you willing to try new things when it comes to beauty?

Are you willing to try new things when it comes to beauty? Do you stick your favorites and find it hard to switch or try something new? Have you just found what works--and what doesn't--for you, which is why you tend not to bother with new trends or products? Or are you constantly changing your...

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