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Temptalia Asks You - Are you asking for lots of beauty this holiday?

Temptalia Asks You - Are you asking for lots of beauty this holiday?

Are you asking for lots of beauty this holiday? Or do you feel a bit silly asking for more when you and everyone else knows you have enough to last you a lifetime Do you opt for asking for gift cards or individual items?

I'm always in this boat. I tend to feel a bit odd asking for clothes, shoes,...

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John Masters Organics' Rose & Apricot Antioxidant Day Creme Review

John Masters Organics' Rose & Apricot Antioxidant Day Creme Review

John Masters Organics' Rose & Apricot Antioxidant Day Creme ($24.00)

Enriched with sea algae, aloe vera and other nutrient-rich botanicals, this anti-oxidant day creme is potent yet light and gentle enough for all skin types. Oat beta glucan stimulates procollagen production and promotes cellular...

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Interview with Juli, MAC Freelance Make Up Artist

Interview with Juli, MAC Freelance Make Up Artist

Temptalia had the opportunity to speak with makeup artist Juli (age 29) who works as a freelancer for MAC. She has been working as a makeup artist for nine years, with the past year and a half at MAC. Juli has two certificates; one in Applied Cosmetics and another in Makeup Artistry (including...

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Hugo Boss Hugo XX Eau De Toilette (plus Hugo XY) Review

Hugo Boss Hugo XX Eau De Toilette (plus Hugo XY) Review

Hugo XX Eau de Toilette ($52.00)

The contemporary nature of HUGO XX is encapsulated by the re-invention of an edible note, inspired by the aroma of basmati rice. This creates a very feminine scent reminiscent of the HUGO Woman fragrance, but with a more mature character. Embodying the very spirit of...

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Temptalia's Holiday Gift Guide 2007 -- The Best Friend

Temptalia's Holiday Gift Guide 2007 -- The Best Friend

With the holidays, I know I can't help but treat my best friends to some of my favorite beauty products I've tried (and running a beauty blog certainly has given me a plethora of products to pull from!). In fact, I am a total gift-builder. I love to pick up baskets from a craftstore, add a few...

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Temptalia Asks You - How do you keep your lips super soft?

Temptalia Asks You - How do you keep your lips super soft?

How do you keep your lips super soft? Are there certain miracle products you use? Is it all about the technique and the tricks? Tell us how you keep your pout looking gorgeous all winter long.

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Dude Looks Like a Lady -- Have Fun, Get Creative!

Dude Looks Like a Lady -- Have Fun, Get Creative!

It's really important to take a break from being cool, collected, and gorgeous and just have a little bit of fun with yourself. Knowing when to have a bit of spontaneous fun can do wonders for your attitude, outlook, and even creativity! Personally, I'm known as a work-a-holic, as I enjoy being...

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DuWop's Moon Venom Review

DuWop's Moon Venom Review

DuWop's Moon Venom ($17.00)

An iridescent-hued lip-plumping gloss that gives lips a stunning celestial shimmer. DuWop's Moon Venom is just the product you need to pump up your lips to out-of-this world proportions. This tingly gloss is infused with the same essential oils as the original Lip Venom,...

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Celeb-a-Like - Avril Lavigne's Makeup in Smoky Gray and Gold

Celeb-a-Like - Avril Lavigne's Makeup in Smoky Gray and Gold

AVRIL LAVIGNE is famous (infamous?) for her incredibly dark, black smoky eyes. It is often hard to find her sporting anything other than black shadow and liner, but we find her testing out a smoky gray and gold-yellow at the 2007 AMAs. Apply your base of choice (we suggest Urban Decay's Primer Potion)....

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Temptalia's Holiday Gift Guide 2007 -- All Beauty Mom

Temptalia's Holiday Gift Guide 2007 -- All Beauty Mom

For the mother who's addicted to beauty and makeup as you, we have this season's best offerings lined up for quick shopping and catching up.

Now, you can find the best gifts to give!

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