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Contest - September "Swatch It!" Winners

Contest - September "Swatch It!" Winners

Temptalia is pleased to annouce that our first place winner is Allison K., who submitted a grand total of 590 product photos. Because of the obvious effort all of our contestants put into their work, we have also decided to have a second place winner, and the recipient of this award is Virginia R. with ...

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Temptalia Asks You - Skincare Tips? What is your skincare routine?

Temptalia Asks You - Skincare Tips? What is your skincare routine?

What is your skincare routine? How do you keep your skin looking its best? What products do you use, how often, and do you do anything special to maintain healthy skin? Share your skincare tips with Temptalia readers!

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Principessa Beauty - Bellezza Box Review (Bacio Me, Bagno Bliss, Candela-to-go, Cattiva Diva, Dolce Dreams, Fresh Fiore, Princess Pouf)

Principessa Beauty - Bellezza Box Review (Bacio Me, Bagno Bliss, Candela-to-go, Cattiva Diva, Dolce Dreams, Fresh Fiore, Princess Pouf)

In my exploration for new body products to try out, I came across Principessa Beauty, which is a line to specializes in fragrance and bath/body products more than anything.

Here's the company's philosophy:

Principessa is dedicated to the art of pampering the urban princess. They leave out all those...

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Mineral Fusion - Be Good To Your Body Podcast (Video) (in conjunction with Whole Foods/Whole Body)

Mineral Fusion - Be Good To Your Body Podcast (Video) (in conjunction with Whole Foods/Whole Body)

I recently discovered this incredibly informative podcast/video done by Whole Foods (yes, the grocery store!) Whole Body subivision about mineral makeup and natural cosmetics, which I thought might be interesting for some of you. I know mineral makeup is a great trend that's been emerging in the...

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MAC Cosmetics - Alexander McQueen Collection & Inspiration

MAC Cosmetics - Alexander McQueen Collection & Inspiration

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MAC for McQueen is the culmination of the collaboration between celebrated designer Alexander McQueen, leading makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury, and MAC Cosmetics for the Alexander McQueen Autumn Winter 2007 show. The collection includes 16 products, 12 hand blended...

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MAC Cosmetics - Metal-X Collection Color Information

MAC Cosmetics - Metal-X Collection Color Information

Metal-X | November 21st, 2007

Metal-X

  • Cyber Metallic silver with silver pearlized pigments
  • 6th Sin Forest green with silver pearlized pigments
  • Fusion Gold Light pinky beige with gold pearlized pigments
  • Goldspice Metallic coppery gold
  • Metalblu Navy blue with silver pearlized pigments
  • Pink Ingot Midtone blue pink...

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MAC Cosmetics - Antiquitease: Royal Assets Color Information

MAC Cosmetics - Antiquitease: Royal Assets Color Information

Antiquitease: Royal Assets | October 25th, 2007

Lip Palettes

  • Tan Lips: 316SE, Privee (frost) and Scepter (frost) lipsticks; Pure Pomp lipglass
  • Coral Lips: 316SE, Marquise d' (lustre) and Princely (amplified) lipsticks, Glass Palace lipglass
  • Red Lips: 316SE, Cardinal (amplified) and Media (satin)...

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MAC Cosmetics - Antiquitease: Color Collection Information

MAC Cosmetics - Antiquitease: Color Collection Information

Antiquitease: Color | October 25th, 2007

Mineralized Eyeshadow Duo

  • Earthly Riches Deep plum & deep grey with pink veining
  • Engaging Pink beige & yellow gold with rose veining
  • Family Silver Light & mid-tone silver with gold veining
  • Mi' Lady Intense blood red & rich purple with white veining
  • Silversmith Silver...

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MAC Cosmetics - The Originals Collection Information

MAC Cosmetics - The Originals Collection Information

Eyeshadows

  • Alum Midtone blue grey with soft blue pearlized pigmentsl (frost)
  • Charred Deep steel grey with silver pearlized pigments (frost)
  • Clue Midtone grey with silver pearlized pigments (frost)
  • Daisychain Soft yellow beige with soft white pearlized pigments (satin)
  • Frisco Soft pastel pink (matte)
  • A Little...

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