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Temptalia Asks You - Do you think retailers are pushing the holidays too soon?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you think retailers are pushing the holidays too soon?

Do you think retailers are pushing the holidays too soon? Does it feel like they come earlier every year?

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Guest Look -- Kasha

Guest Look -- Kasha

Kasha shows off this blue look and gives you a step-by-step guide on how to replicate it!

  1. Tidy up brows using Stud Brow Pencil.
  2. Pat your browbone with Waft Eye Shadow using a 252 brush.
  3. Apply Other Worldly paint pot on lid and crease with a 242 brush.
  4. Create more definition in the crease by dusting...

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Friday Fun - Shop 'til You Drop, Submit 'til You Drop

Friday Fun - Shop 'til You Drop, Submit 'til You Drop

Get through your Friday (or weekend) with some shopping fun! In case you didn't know, this Sunday is Veteran's Day, which is one more holiday for retailers to push sales for. So here's what you can expect this weekend...

Macy's is having their Veteran's Day Sale this weekend, and you'll find tons of...

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Temptalia Asks You - What's your favorite facial sunscreen?

Temptalia Asks You - What's your favorite facial sunscreen?

What's your favorite facial sunscreen? What's the best one you've found for your face? What makes it so good?

I've been using Oil of Olay's Complete (SPF15), but I just ordered Shisheido's Face/Body sunscreen (SPF55), so I hope that one works out! The Olay one has lasted me forever, and if Shiseido's...

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Tutorial - Gold and Red Holiday Eye

Tutorial - Gold and Red Holiday Eye

This tutorial is designed to walk you through, step-by-step, a gold with red accent eye that is perfect for many occasions, including the winter holiday season.

Skill Level: Beginner

Eyes: Uppity fluidline (true gold), Goldmine eyeshadow (true gold), Creme Royal eyeshadow (frosty white gold),...

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Contest - November 2007 - Winner #2: Janis

Contest - November 2007 - Winner #2: Janis

Winner: Janis | She wins... MAC Earthly Riches mineralize eyeshadow and Brew lipstick!

What? You want to win, too? We will be picking random readers from our RSS subscription list to receive various prizes throughout the month of November, so be sure to sign up either with the link provided below or...

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MAC Cosmetics - Very Neutral Holiday Look with Uppity fluidline and Red Lips

MAC Cosmetics - Very Neutral Holiday Look with Uppity fluidline and Red Lips

I used Uppity fluidline on lid, Ricepaper eyeshadow on inner lid, Goldmine eyeshadow on middle of lid, Rye eyeshadow on outer lid and crease, Ricepaper eyeshadow above crease and on brow, and Feline kohl power on lower lash line. I wore Other Worldly blush on cheeks with Sculpt sculpting powder to...

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Holiday Make Up Guide - Part 4: Subtle Pink Eyes, Flushed Winter Cheeks, Scarlet Lips

Holiday Make Up Guide - Part 4: Subtle Pink Eyes, Flushed Winter Cheeks, Scarlet Lips

Embrace your femininity this holiday season in a stunning pink-beige wrap dress with a demure length and puffy sleeves. If you haven't heard of NARS' famous Orgasm blush, then we are happy to enlighten you! Orgasm is a cult beauty favorite, and The Multiple in Orgasm is taking that cult favorite...

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Temptalia Asks You - Are you intimidated by beauty sales people?

Temptalia Asks You - Are you intimidated by beauty sales people?

Are you intimidated by beauty sales people? Do you hate going to the makeup counter/store because the makeup artists or salespeople intimidate you? If you aren't, have you been before? If so, how did you get over it?

When I first started to get into MAC, the makeup artists would intimidate me a bit,...

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Guest Look -- Zsofi

Guest Look -- Zsofi

Zsofi is asking for help from Temptalia readers -- she wants to know whether she should stick with black or blonde brows. I hope you'll help her in determining which color suits her better.

Blonde Brows

She used:

  • MAC Studio Fix NC35
  • MAC Zoomlash Zoomblack
  • MAC Aquadisiac e/s
  • CHANEL Automatic liquid...

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