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Bargain Beauty - Going Drugstore, Generic Beauty, and Learning When to Save

Bargain Beauty - Going Drugstore, Generic Beauty, and Learning When to Save

One of the few things I miss about southern California is CVS/Pharmacy, which is a national drugstore chain, but there just aren't many locations (I think there is just one or two) in northern California.  Let me first rave about CVS' fabulous return policy--all beauty products are refundable, any...

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MAC Cosmetics - Solar Field & Future Earth Review

MAC Cosmetics - Solar Field & Future Earth Review

OVERALL, Solar Bits are intriguing, and I think people have to play with them before they can decide they like them--they do seem fairly loose and chunky, which makes them difficult to work with. I intend to try a look today using Black Ore, so we'll see how that goes. My store didn't have the mask...

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MAC Cosmetics - Neo Sci Fi Launch Review

MAC Cosmetics - Neo Sci Fi Launch Review

OVERALL, Neo Sci Fi is much more impressive than the initial addict reaction made it seem. I think many people were thrown off (or turned off) by the bright orange packaging, and it definitely felt like there were plenty who were writing the entire launch off. I have to disagree, because I think...

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MAC Cosmetics - Neo Sci Fi, Future Earth, & Solar Fields Pictures, Photos, Swatches

MAC Cosmetics - Neo Sci Fi, Future Earth, & Solar Fields Pictures, Photos, Swatches

Here are some swatch photos to keep you on the edge of your seats!  Remember, we totally welcome YOUR swatches of the latest MAC launches, too.  Post them in the comments or email them to temptalia@gmail.com.  Or post them on our forum!

There are fourteen more for you to see...

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Off to get Neo Sci Fi swatches!

Off to get Neo Sci Fi swatches!

It's Nordstrom's Half-Yearly sale, which means my Nordstrom's is *gasp* already open (and that means I'm late!).  Time to hop on down to get us some swatches!

But how will I avoid all of the shoes?!

*edit* I totally have swatches, a mini-haul, and now I am FURIOUSLY! cropping pictures.  I'll post...

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Looks - All About Pink with Da Bling and Passionate

Looks - All About Pink with Da Bling and Passionate

I wore this look yesterday! I think I'd probably make it less pink or throw in contrasting color in the crease or inner lid (maybe a darker color like Cranberry in the crease or Goldmine on the inner lid).

I used Lovely Lily pigment on lid, Hush eyeshadow on inner lid, Da Bling eyeshadow on middle of...

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C'watre - Oceanic Skin Care? Yay or Nay?

C'watre - Oceanic Skin Care? Yay or Nay?

C'watre is a brand that labels itself as "oceanic skin care," which does make you think of spas, gentleness, and natural ingredients. They use "molecularly stimulated ocean water" as an essential ingredient in their products. They also mention that they are sure to only use ingredients in such...

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MAC Cosmetics - Neo Sci Fi, Future Earth, and Solar Fields Launched!

MAC Cosmetics - Neo Sci Fi, Future Earth, and Solar Fields Launched!

Neo Sci Fi, Future Earth, and Solar Fields are now up on the MAC Cosmetics website!  Happy hauling!  (Let us know what you get!)  PLUS! free shipping on all orders through the 31st!

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Sunscreen 101: Skinceuticals with Mexoryl SX

Sunscreen 101: Skinceuticals with Mexoryl SX

If you've been reading Temptalia for a little while, you'll know that we are strong advocates of preventing aging by using sunscreen everyday and everywhere. And not every sunscreen is made equal. Make sure you get introduced to sunscreen and learning about what ingredients and things to look for in...

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