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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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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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MAC Cosmetics: Guide For The Newly Addicted, Part 9 -- Terminology

MAC Cosmetics: Guide For The Newly Addicted, Part 9 -- Terminology

MAC Cosmetics: Guide For The Newly Addicted, Part 9

Terminology

These are some terms that are commonly used by MAC fans that may be a bit confusing to newcomers.

  • Acronyms | Many things get abbreviated on the internet, and makeup is no different. If you've seen one and don't know what it is, MakeUpAlley...

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Clinique - Almost Powder Pressed Foundation Review

Clinique - Almost Powder Pressed Foundation Review

While I was in New York for Fashion Week, Megan over at Clinique made sure I had a sample of Clinique's Almost Powder, a new foundation, that also comes with build-in SPF 15.  This product utilizes new technology in pressing and processing that ends up making production take twice as long as a...

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MAC Cosmetics: Guide For The Newly Addicted, Part 8 -- The "LE" Factor

MAC Cosmetics: Guide For The Newly Addicted, Part 8 -- The "LE" Factor

MAC Cosmetics:  Guide For The Newly Addicted, Part 8

The "LE" Factor

The "LE" Factor refers to the Limited Edition collections that launch throughout the year.  These are products specifically designed and developed for a particular collection that debuts in a month and is then sold out or removed...

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MAC Cosmetics: Guide For The Newly Addicted, Part 7 -- Skin Care, Nails, Fragrance, and Accessories

MAC Cosmetics: Guide For The Newly Addicted, Part 7 -- Skin Care, Nails, Fragrance, and Accessories

MAC Cosmetics: Guide For The Newly Addicted, Part 7

  • Skin Care | MAC is not particularly known for their skin care, but they have been expanding it in the past few years to try and gain better market share in the skin care industry. Popular favorites have been the makeup removing wipes (raved for...

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MAC Cosmetics: Guide For The Newly Addicted, Part 6 -- Brush Basics

MAC Cosmetics: Guide For The Newly Addicted, Part 6 -- Brush Basics

MAC Cosmetics: Guide For The Newly Addicted, Part 6

Brushes

  • Face | These are the brushes I could not live without: 129 (for blush and powder), 168/169 (to contour), 182 (for buffing), and 187 (for stippling). Brushes that are good, but you could get away with not having are: 150 (good for powders),...

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Looks - Bobbi Brown Nude Lip & Eye Palette

Looks - Bobbi Brown Nude Lip & Eye Palette

I wanted to try a look using Bobbi Brown's Nude Lip & Eye Palette! Review to come!

I used MAC Soft Ochre paint pot all over lid to brow, Naked eyeshadow on inner lid, Nude shimmer Wash eyeshadow on middle of lid, Buff Shimmer Wash eyeshadow on outer lid and crease, Bare eyeshadow above crease, Naked...

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MAC Cosmetics: Guide For The Newly Addicted, Part 5 -- Face and Cheek Basics

MAC Cosmetics: Guide For The Newly Addicted, Part 5 -- Face and Cheek Basics

MAC Cosmetics:  Guide For The Newly Addicted, Part 5

If I'm new, what are some good basics that I should get into first?

It is important to note that everybody is a little different, and their preferences for the type of makeup or kinds of products are not the same across the board.  You should use...

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MAC Cosmetics: Guide For The Newly Addicted, Part 4 -- Lip Basics

MAC Cosmetics: Guide For The Newly Addicted, Part 4 -- Lip Basics

MAC Cosmetics:  Guide For The Newly Addicted, Part 4

If I'm new, what are some good basics that I should get into first?

It is important to note that everybody is a little different, and their preferences for the type of makeup or kinds of products are not the same across the board.  You should use...

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