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How do you deal with poor lighting situations when applying your makeup?

How do you deal with poor lighting situations when applying your makeup?

How do you deal with poor lighting situations when applying your makeup? Maybe a poorly lit hotel bathroom?

The best thing to do is go outside and look at what products you're thinking of wearing to make sure everything matches/coordinates. Then, when you're in the space with the less-than-stellar...

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How do you make your eyeshadow pop if you wear glasses?

How do you make your eyeshadow pop if you wear glasses?

How do you make your eyeshadow pop if you wear glasses? Share your tips if you've got 'em!

I only wore glasses for school, and I rarely had enough energy to wear full eye makeup (and not to the point where I'd work around the glasses), so I'll defer to those who wear them more frequently!

Thanks to...

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This Week's Sales for November 14, 2011

This Week's Sales for November 14, 2011

Feel free to share any upcoming deals you've spotted!

  • GILT:  Bobbi Brown (11/09)
  • HAUTELOOK:  Beauty Addicts (11/14), Cosmedicine (11/14), suki skincare (11/16)
  • IDEELI:  --
  • EBATES:  Lancome (14%), The Body Shop (10%), Pur Minerals (10%), DermStore (7.5%)
  • Rue La La: --

Free Shipping, Coupon Codes, GWPs

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What's your favorite glittery eyeshadow that doesn't have fall out?

What's your favorite glittery eyeshadow that doesn't have fall out?

What's your favorite glittery eyeshadow that doesn't have fall out? Is there such a thing?

I really liked Bobbi Brown's Black Sparkle, which had minimal fall out; I can't remember one that doesn't have ANY fall out, but I feel like there is/was a shade I liked... but I am not remembering at all.

Thanks...

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What kind of makeup remover formula do you prefer?

What kind of makeup remover formula do you prefer?

What kind of makeup remover formula do you prefer? Oil, gel, cream, mousse, lotion, wipe? Something else? Why?

For intense lip products, I like makeup remover wipes, because it takes it right off and there is no scrubbing involved. For intense eye looks, I like dual-phase removers like Lancome...

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Do you use self-tanner during the winter?

Do you use self-tanner during the winter?

Do you use self-tanner during the winter? Or do you just go with your natural skin tone?

I haven't used self-tanner in years, mostly because I'm already medium in color and I tan super, super quick during the summer (even with sunscreen!). I just don't have the patience or desire to work with...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #106

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #106

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul:   Chanel Rouge Allure Velvets
  • Weekend plans:   Celebrating my mom's birthday, which is today, but we'll celebrate on Saturday!  Farmers' market on Sunday :)
  • Are glitter nail polishes worth the hassle?:   Sometimes, yes!

Share your pet photos to the Temptalia...

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What makeup trend would you like to see make a come back?

What makeup trend would you like to see make a come back?

What makeup trend would you like to see make a come back? What are you hoping will be the "it" thing again?

Coral lips? I'm sooo not a trend hunter - I just don't follow them. I feel like I see repeats of the same ones each season - skin/nudes for spring, corals/pinks for summer, berries/plums for...

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