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October 2007 - Halloween Face Mask Contest - "Mermaid Punk"

October 2007 - Halloween Face Mask Contest - "Mermaid Punk"

Over the next four days, we will be posting eight entries from our October 2007 contest. There will be two winners - one decided by a panel of judges, and another decided by our readers for "Reader's Choice!" First place winner will be announced after we have posted all of the entries. We'll then...

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Temptalia Asks You - Where do you find inspiration for your makeup looks?

Temptalia Asks You - Where do you find inspiration for your makeup looks?

Where do you find inspiration for your makeup looks? Do you find it in nature, magazines, celebrities? What inspires you to try a certain look or change up your makeup style?

I personally find a lot of my inspiration from color combinations, just seeing them in my head or on a website or on a random...

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Ask Temptalia - Question & Answer Session #11

Ask Temptalia - Question & Answer Session #11

Have a question you'd like to ask? E-mail questions to temptalia@gmail.com - if your question is time-sensitive, please be sure to let me know so I can do my best to answer it in time.

Q: Which eyeshadows have good color payoff: Fade vs. Tilt; Parfait Amour vs. Satellite Dreams vs. Beautiful Iris? Do...

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Guest Look -- Mel C.

Guest Look -- Mel C.

We have a look done by Mel C. from Boston!

She used:

Painterly paint pot entire lid up to brow, Pastorale pigment lid to above crease, Nightlight above crease, Humid in crease, Pastorale inner lower lid, Green pigment outer lashes, Velvet Moss between Pastorale/Green pigment lower lid, Green pigment...

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TINte Cosmetics - HSN Debut with Stacey Provines

TINte Cosmetics - HSN Debut with Stacey Provines

TINte Cosmetics debuts on HSN This Thursday November 1st at 7am, 3pm and 8pm EST! Creator Stacy Provines will be featuring our Holiday Shimmer and Shine Box at an amazing HSN price.

Learn more about the TINte Cosmetics Brand and our amazing line of products. Pick up easy to use tips and tricks on how to...

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Interview with Linsey Snyder - Face Time Cosmetics President and Make Up Artist

Interview with Linsey Snyder - Face Time Cosmetics President and Make Up Artist

Temptalia had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Linsey Snyder, aged 29, who is the president and CEO of Face Time Cosmetics. She runs her own cosmetics line, as well as does side work on television shows, socialites, celebrities, and editorial spreads. She's been working as an artist since she was...

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Contest - October "Halloween Mask" Reminder!

Contest - October "Halloween Mask" Reminder!

The clock is ticking down until all contest entries must be submitted! We have gotten several entries so far, but it's not too late to submit yours! Contest ends October 31st, 2007 at 11:59 pm PST.

For more details, check out the official contest post.

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Temptalia Asks You - What's your favorite type of post on Temptalia?

Temptalia Asks You - What's your favorite type of post on Temptalia?

What's your favorite type of post on Temptalia? What makes it your favorite? You can just check out our list of categories, and those are the types--articles, new collection information, looks, reviews, tutorials etc.

Just love to hear your feedback on the matter, and I'd appreciate any and all...

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MAC Cosmetics - Antiquitease: Finery Collection Review, Swatches, Product Images, and Photos

MAC Cosmetics - Antiquitease: Finery Collection Review, Swatches, Product Images, and Photos

Overall, I loved Finery way more than Curiositease, but I think it's because I really am a lip girl sometimes. I adore the packaging of the lipsticks; they're white cases with the Antiquitease gold/silver crown motif on them. The lipglasses are mini-sized, but their caps also have the white casing...

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MAC Cosmetics - Curiositease Collection Review, Swatches, and Product images, Photos

MAC Cosmetics - Curiositease Collection Review, Swatches, and Product images, Photos

Overall, Curiositease is a gorgeously packed opportunity for MAC fans to try out a variety of lipglasses, plushglasses, soft sparkle liners, and pigments without buying them individually at higher prices. I felt like each set had a good mix of colors - some bold, some soft.  I loved the stylish...

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