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Shu Uemura - Jason Hoffman Creates EARTH Look for Temptalia Readers!

Shu Uemura - Jason Hoffman Creates EARTH Look for Temptalia Readers!

Jason Hoffman, a principle makeup artist for Shu Uemura, created this look JUST for Temptalia readers using Shu Uemura's REBIRTH spring collection (which is gorgeous--I am sure everyone remembers the lovely promo with the wind blown hair and vibrant green eyeshadow!).  The look is called "Earth."

Face | Matte...

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Looks - Oh, So Simple! Two shadows -- Ricepaper and Espresso

Looks - Oh, So Simple! Two shadows -- Ricepaper and Espresso

It's too bad the pictures didn't do this justice, because it DID come out really nice in person. Just really subtle and softly smoky.  I wanted something super quick and simple, but I wanted something that was noticeable.

I used Ricepaper eyeshadow all over lid, Espresso eyeshadow in outer crease...

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MAC Cosmetics - Euristocrats Color Story Information

MAC Cosmetics - Euristocrats Color Story Information

EURISTOCRATS | March 2008 -- European Exclusive

  • Barcelona Red Frosty deep coral
  • Bombshell Soft bright rosy-pink with golden shimmer
  • Cockney Sheer yellow red with multi dimensional pearlized pigments
  • Costa Chic Frosty light coral
  • Fast Play Medium neutral pink with plum-brown undertones
  • Full Fuchsia Bright clean...

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Welcome Magellan!

Welcome Magellan!

Welcome the newest addition to the Temptalia family! His name is Magellan (yes, after the explorer), and he is nine weeks old today!  We've had him for just over a week now, and I couldn't resist sharing.  He is a yellow labrador retriever, and he weighs about ten pounds right now.  I'm...

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Storage Show Offs - Tekoa Shares Hers

Storage Show Offs - Tekoa Shares Hers

Today we have Tekoa sharing her storage solution for her beauty products!  Let her tell you all about it!

1) A view of my makeup area. It's all done here in the bathroom.

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Backstage Beauty - Stila at Marchese Beauty Breakdown

Backstage Beauty - Stila at Marchese Beauty Breakdown

Beauty Backstage by Stila: For four seasons, Marchesa has turned to stila cosmetics to complement their Hollywood-worthy designs with just the right makeup looks. Headlining makeup artist Talia Shobrook used lush, rich hues to complete the gilded splendor of the Marchesa collection.

Inspired by the...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you pay attention to ingredient lists?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you pay attention to ingredient lists?

Do you pay attention to ingredient lists? Are you meticulous and only use products that contain (or don't!) certain ingredients? Do you never look?

I look sometimes, but admittedly, I tend not to since I haven't experienced major problems with the vast number of products I've tried. Then again, my...

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Splendid Sunday Reads

Splendid Sunday Reads

From the Splendicity community, comes this weeks best!

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Clinique - All About the Brows - Superfine Liner for Brows vs. Brow Keeper

Clinique - All About the Brows - Superfine Liner for Brows vs. Brow Keeper

Clinique Superfine Liner for Brows ($12.50) is an automatic, self-sharpening precision pencil to fill in brows (pictured on the bottom).  I actually found that the shade Deep Brown was quite perfect for my brow color/fill-in color.  I used to use Spike/Stud brow pencil by MAC for awhile, but then...

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Step Into My Shoes - Hot & Bothered In the Tropics!

Step Into My Shoes - Hot & Bothered In the Tropics!

SCENARIO: I live in a very humid, tropical kind of climate.  It is so hot, and it's hard to go without sweating at least a little bit!  How can I keep my makeup from sliding off throughout the day?

Situation courtesy of Jenna!

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