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What lessons have you learned about shopping online for beauty products?

What lessons have you learned about shopping online for beauty products?

1.) Rarely trust brand-provided swatches (they almost always under-perform and often look tonally different. 2.) I’m terrible at returning products in a reasonable length of time. 3.) Online live chats can be useful for questions about the product (like the size or an ingredient).

— Christine

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Ulta Cyber Monday 2018 Deals & Sales are Live!

Ulta Cyber Monday 2018 Deals & Sales are Live!

Ulta just released their Cyber Monday preview (where you can see everything they're offering) but I've pulled out some of the most interesting deals/sales below!  Of the deals I've seen, I think if you haven't picked up, but have always wanted to, getting Anastasia Modern Renaissance for $29 or...

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Best of Pat McGrath Opulence Collection

Best of Pat McGrath Opulence Collection

Pat McGrath Opulence Collection is another winning launch by the brand with three highly-rated eyeshadow palettes and the specially-packaged lipsticks (all part of the permanent range) were fairly consistent with their permanent counterparts. I'm partial to the palettes, since those are limited...

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Readers' Favorites | November 18th through November 24th

Readers' Favorites | November 18th through November 24th

Here’s a look at the most loved and most wanted products from the past week, plus three recently submitted looks! You can check out more looks from community members and myself here, or you can submit your own!

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Do you have a memorable stories about any products you own? Share one!

Do you have a memorable stories about any products you own? Share one!

I definitely do! When I was first getting into makeup, there were more products that I bought because of a milestone or because I traveled somewhere. The product that has the most memorable story/meaning behind it was MAC Jealousy Wakes Eyeshadow… because I created it, so… I feel like that has...

— Christine

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Sydney Grace Eyeshadows Swatches (x70)

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows Swatches (x70)

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows have three different pressed powder versions--matte, shimmer, and pressed pigment--and I bought 70 shades to try a few months ago. In celebration of Small Business Saturday, here are swatches of the eyeshadows I bought! Additionally, the brand is giving 25% off sitewide...

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Top 10 Highest-Rated Products | November 17th through November 23rd

Top 10 Highest-Rated Products | November 17th through November 23rd

Happy Saturday! I always enjoy seeing what makes up the week's top ten highest-reviewed products, so I hope you find it somewhat interesting as well! :)

What was your week in review like?

  • My skin tone/coloring:
  • Favorite look you wore:
  • Most used product of the week:
  • Any new beauty discoveries:

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What question would you like to see asked on Temptalia?

What question would you like to see asked on Temptalia?

I’m taking suggestions! The best questions are ones that are more open-ended or otherwise invite discussion rather than a one-word answer (like yes/no).

— Christine

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #472

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #472

Share your recent beauty purchases or rediscovered favorites in your stash (for those on low/no-buys!), chit chat about weekend plans, and learn a little more about each other!

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