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Top 5: Luminous Red Lipsticks (Warm-Toned Edition)

Top 5: Luminous Red Lipsticks (Warm-Toned Edition)

'Tis the season for red lipstick (but every day is a good day to wear a red lipstick, in my opinion!), but here are my five current favorites for glossier, warm-toned reds. Stay tuned for the cool-toned edition tomorrow, plus next weekend's cool and warm-toned editions for more matte reds :)

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Nordstrom Mascara Deal: Buy 2, Get 1 Free! November 7th Only!

Nordstrom Mascara Deal: Buy 2, Get 1 Free! November 7th Only!

It's that time again! NORDSTROM is running their buy 2, get 1 free mascara promotion. Just add three mascaras to your cart! :) As far as I have seen, this is pretty much one of the best deals on high-end mascara (especially brands like Chanel, Tom Ford, etc.).

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Mix and match three mascaras from...

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Do you ever buy makeup and never wear it?

Do you ever buy makeup and never wear it?

I buy everything with the intention of reviewing it (which is my version of wearing it), and generally, I’m not someone who will buy makeup just to look at – like I’ll buy a pretty limited edition compact and use it, even if it destroys an embossing, and I’m okay with that. The way I see it...

— Christine

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The Beautylish Gift Card Event is Now Live!

The Beautylish Gift Card Event is Now Live!

Beautylish has started their annual Gift Card Event today, November 6th, which lasts through Sunday, November 8th. For every $100 spent, receive a $20 gift card; no code necessary, gift cards will be added automatically to your cart. Gift cards can be redeemed once they’re received and are...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #313

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #313

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: philosophy shower gels, Origins skincare
  • Weekend plans: Hopefully a bike ride!
  • What's your favorite part about November?: Thanksgiving!

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

This week's Mellan photo...

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What are your must-have brushes for an eye look?

What are your must-have brushes for an eye look?

MAC 239s (or Chikuhodo GSN-09s) for initial application of color (although, I will just as readily use them for all placement, blending, including crease color and brow bone color!). For the crease, if I want something more diffused, I’ll use a larger, rounded crease brush like Wayne Goss #19 or...

— Christine

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How do you justify buying a product that you already have dupes for?

How do you justify buying a product that you already have dupes for?

If I’m unhappy with the version I have, and I think the dupe is better, that would generally be the way to go. There are shades that I just really like, and so I enjoy having different finishes (even when slightly different), undertones, lightness/darkness, but they’re shades I would be more...

— Christine

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Survey Says... November 4th, 2015

Survey Says... November 4th, 2015

Happy Wednesday! Here's this week's survey, which you can copy and paste and share as a comment.

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • Most wanted lip color?
  • Most wanted cheek product?
  • Most wanted skincare product?

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The Best Eyeshadow Palettes for Your Holiday Wish List (2015 Edition)

The Best Eyeshadow Palettes for Your Holiday Wish List (2015 Edition)

It's easy to get lost in a sea of limited edition palettes--especially during the holiday season when it seems like there's a new one every other day!--but here are palettes well-worth a look that are available year-round. In order to be considered a palette, the compact had to house at least four...

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