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Who influenced your make up choices when you were growing up?

Who influenced your make up choices when you were growing up?

Who influenced your make up choices when you were growing up? Share!

My best friend during high school - she was into Benefit and MAC, and those were my first two brands I bought from. She was way, way more knowledgeable and into makeup and hair than I was. I didn't catch the bug until college!

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #206

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #206

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: Guerlain Crazy Meteorites, MAC Divine Night!
  • Weekend plans:  Swatching/testing/reviewing!
  • Pen or pencil?:  Pen!

Share your pet photos to the Temptalia Pets flickr group! :)

This week's Mellan photo/video...

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When you go abroad, do you seek out brands not normally available to you?

When you go abroad, do you seek out brands not normally available to you?

When you go abroad, do you seek out brands not normally available to you? Any great experiences to share?

I haven't been abroad in a really long time. The last time was to Canada, which isn't exactly far, far away, but it was for a short business trip, so I didn't do any shopping. If I was, though,...

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How do you feel about eyeshadows that stain the skin?

How do you feel about eyeshadows that stain the skin?

How do you feel about eyeshadows that stain the skin? Willing to deal with it? Deal-breaker?

Not a fan at all - the reason being it can take quite awhile for the stain to go away, so when it's a gnarly mouldy green color, it becomes necessary to cover it up, even if you don't want to wear makeup that...

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How would you describe your dream eyeshadow texture?

How would you describe your dream eyeshadow texture?

How would you describe your dream eyeshadow texture? Share!

Soft, finely-milled, buttery, smooth. Not powdery, not dry, not dusty.

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How to Minimize Pores - Tips & Tricks

How to Minimize Pores - Tips & Tricks

Makeup & Beauty Tips on How to Minimize Pores

Share your best tips and tricks for minimizing pores!  Feel free to share your experiences, how you mastered techniques, or what you struggle with.

My Tips

  1. Smoothing primer - like Hourglass Mineral Veil - that gives the skin a smoother surface from the...

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How willing are you to pay more for packaging?

How willing are you to pay more for packaging?

How willing are you to pay more for packaging? A few dollars? Never?

Maybe 10% more just for packaging - if I can get the exact same product but pay 25% less because of packaging, I'll go with the cheaper version. Unless there's a functional purpose behind the packaging or it is actually a lot better.

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