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Temptalia Asks You - Do you prefer using a separate sunscreen product or want it included in your moisturizer/foundation?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you prefer using a separate sunscreen product or want it included in your moisturizer/foundation?

Do you prefer using a separate sunscreen product or want it included in your moisturizer/foundation? Why do you go one way or the other?

I prefer it in my moisturizer over anything else, just because I feel like I get great coverage with a moisturizer vs. a foundation. I do also have separate...

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Looks - Smoky Blues with Green Gold

Looks - Smoky Blues with Green Gold

I used Rollickin' paint pot on lid, Gorgeous Gold eyeshadow on inner lid, Freshwater eyeshadow on middle lid, Deep Truth eyeshadow on outer lid and crease, Electric Eel eyeshadow on middle-outer lid, Gorgeous Gold eyeshadow above crease, White Tie eyeshadow on brow bone and inner tearduct, Gorgeous...

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Temptalia Asks You - What do you look for in a perfect foundation?

Temptalia Asks You - What do you look for in a perfect foundation?

What do you look for in a perfect foundation? Have you found the perfect one? Come close? Share your recommendations and how they measure up against your requirements!

Studio Fix Fluid is the closest I've come. For me, I need a light-to-medium foundation that has a matte finish that doesn't look...

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MAC Cosmetics - Ungaro Collection for October?

MAC Cosmetics - Ungaro Collection for October?

WWD reports...

"Esteban gave me very great inspiration," she said, naming words such as "organic" and "pebble." "I went a bit further along that path and went to see Monet's water lilies at the Orangerie." The lilacs and pale blues she noted were then channeled into makeup. To fete Cortazar's debut...

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Tutorial - Metal-X, Cream Shadows as a Base, Purple and Gold Smolder Look

Tutorial - Metal-X, Cream Shadows as a Base, Purple and Gold Smolder Look

This tutorial is designed to show you step-by-step how to create a look using MAC's Metal-X cream shadows Pure Ore and Plum Electric. Feel free to ask questions!

You will need: Pure Ore cream shadow (antique gold), Plum Electric cream shadow (dark purple), Rye eyeshadow (antique gold), Mi'Lady duo...

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Temptalia Asks You - Are you a fan of mineral makeup?

Temptalia Asks You - Are you a fan of mineral makeup?

Are you a fan of mineral makeup? If so, what are your favorite brands? If not, why not?

I've tried it with minimal success thus far, so I'm hoping you will all share with me some great ideas!

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Looks - American Beauty Cosmetics, Soft Pinks and Purple

Looks - American Beauty Cosmetics, Soft Pinks and Purple

I used Soft Ochre paint pot on lid, American Beauty Golden eyeshadow on inner lid, American Beauty Pink eyeshadow on middle of lid, Passionate eyeshadow on outer lid, Beautymarked eyeshadow on outer crease, Stars 'n Rockets eyeshadow on outer crease and above outer crease, American Beauty Golden...

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MAC Cosmetics: Guide For the Newly Addicted

MAC Cosmetics: Guide For the Newly Addicted

New to MAC? Did you miss an installment from our ten part Guide to MAC? We designed a ten part guide to help introduce you to MAC Cosmetics and give you a leg up on all that is MAC.

Here's your guide... to the guide!

Part One: What is MAC? The who, the what, the where!

Part Two: What is MAC PRO? ...

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Tutorial - Royal Assets, Holiday Cool Eyes Look, Frosty Light and Hot Pink

Tutorial - Royal Assets, Holiday Cool Eyes Look, Frosty Light and Hot Pink

Note:  This tutorial is a little late, considering it was made in October 2007.  With that said, I want to recommend some substitutions if you didn't pick up this palette!  For Medallion, try Pink Venus (from Fafi as well as a permanent color); for Trophy Pink, try Post Haste or Passionate; for...

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Temptalia Asks You - Have you ever used an eyeshadow as a blush?

Temptalia Asks You - Have you ever used an eyeshadow as a blush?

Have you ever used an eyeshadow as a blush? If you did, what did you use? Did it turn out well?

I definitely have!  I've used some iridescent kind of shadows, like say Nanogold, on cheeks to highlight, or even Da Bling for a light pink blush!

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