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SpaRitual Kaleidescope Collection

SpaRitual Kaleidescope Collection

SpaRitual Nail Lacquer in Summer Hues, Part 2

I have six more fun-for-summer shades to share with you from SpaRitual, and all six shades are from their summer collection titled Kaleidoscope.   Just like the previous...

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Aveeno Postively Ageless Daily Cleansing Pads Review & Photos

Aveeno Postively Ageless Daily Cleansing Pads Review & Photos

Not Quite Travel Friendly:  Aveeno Daily Cleansing Pads

Aveeno Postively Ageless Daily Cleansing Pads ($8.99 for 28, $0.32 each) are pre-moistened, dual-sided cleansing pads that are approximately 3" in diameter. One side is smooth, while the other side is textured to provide gentle exfoliation.

I...

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Rescue Beauty Lounge Nail Lacquer (No More War, Diddy Mow, 360)

Rescue Beauty Lounge Nail Lacquer (No More War, Diddy Mow, 360)

Rescue Beauty Lounge: Hello!

Rescue Beauty Lounge Nail Lacquers ($18.00) are a big splash amongst nail polish fanatics, and I didn't even realize that they're the same brand that does all the soaps I have in my house! (I love that they have a hand soap with...

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Aveda Golden Jasper Eye Color Trio

Aveda Golden Jasper Eye Color Trio

Aveda Does Eyeshadow

Aveda Golden Jasper Eye Color Trio ($22.00 for 0.08 oz.) is an unexpected, but entirely pleasant, surprise from Aveda. I don't know about you, but I always forget that Aveda actually has a full range of products--I always think hair when I think about the brand.

There is one...

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Zoya Remove+ Nail Polish Remover Review & Photos

Zoya Remove+ Nail Polish Remover Review & Photos

A Love Letter to Zoya Remove+

Dear Zoya Remove+,

I doubted your prowess once, but I never will again. I thought, "Surely, there are other polish removers that can do just as good of a job... maybe even better... and more readily available." But no, I was wrong. So, so wrong.  Why did I stray?  Why...

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Rimmel Glam'Eyes Mono Eyeshadow

Rimmel Glam'Eyes Mono Eyeshadow

Beauty on a Budget:  Rimmel Glam'Eyes Mono Eyeshadow

Rimmel Glam'Eyes Mono Eyeshadow ($3.99) come in several shades, but I recently tested out three shades:

  • Royal Violet (400) is a lightened lavender purple with subtle white shimmer.
  • Sapphire (450) is a nearly matte, periwinkle blue.
  • Posh Peacock (500) is...

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Cle de Peau Extra Rich Lipstick (R2 Red Abundance)

Cle de Peau Extra Rich Lipstick (R2 Red Abundance)

Cle de Peau Red Abundance (R2) Extra Rich Lipstick

Decadence in Lipstick with Red Abundance

Cle de Peau R2 Red Abundance Extra Rich Lipstick ($60.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a wicked, wicked, wicked shade of vibrant red. It's a slightly orange-hued red with ridiculous pigmentation and glossy sheen. This is...

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Make Up For Ever Lab Shine Lip Gloss

Make Up For Ever Lab Shine Lip Gloss

Make Up For Ever Lab Shine Lip Gloss

A new range of 35 lip glosses is now available at the Make Up For Ever Boutique in NYC (tell them Temptalia sent you, LOL!). There are three finishes: Diamond, Star, and Metal. The Diamond Collection utilizes Make Up For Ever's Diamond Powder for a shimmering,...

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Benefit Stay Don't Stray

Benefit Stay Don't Stray

Packaging Woes with Benefit Stay Don't Stray

Benefit Stay Don't Stray ($24.00 for 0.33 fl. oz.) is a creamy, smooth neutral eyeshadow base. It's a light beige, which will be a little tinted on the fairest of skin tones, but it will be very flesh-toned for light to medium skin tones. It reminded me...

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