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What are some problems in the beauty industry you think should be fixed?

What are some problems in the beauty industry you think should be fixed?

What are some problems in the beauty industry you think should be fixed? Share!

I'd like to see brands make more realistic claims or be more forthcoming with what a formula is supposed to do. I'd like to see ingredient lists posted as the standard across all retailers and brand websites--I don't want...

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This Week’s Sales for August 24th, 2015

This Week’s Sales for August 24th, 2015

Cash Back/Rebates

When you join one of the below websites, you can earn cash back on orders made at thousands of retailers.  For example, if you place a $50 order at a retailer with 10% cash back, you'll receive $5 in cash back.   Below you'll find the best beauty-related retailers to earn cash...

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What makes a luxury or high end product worth the money to you?

What makes a luxury or high end product worth the money to you?

What makes a luxury or high end product worth the money to you? Share!

It's usually texture or comfort for me, paired with easy application and good wear! A unique color would also be "worth it" to me.

Thanks to Lydia for today's questions! Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Top 5: Plum Blushes for Fall 2015

Top 5: Plum Blushes for Fall 2015

Plum is one of my favorite cheek colors to wear (right after coral!), because they can run cool or warm in tone, so they work with a lot of looks. It's also a great shade to pair with the deeper lip colors that we often see in fall and winter. What are your favorites?

  1. Urban Decay Rapture -- a...

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Have you ever given feedback to a brand about poor customer service?

Have you ever given feedback to a brand about poor customer service?

Have you ever given feedback to a brand about poor customer service? Share!

Yes, I definitely have! I almost always received a generic form letter about how they appreciate my feedback but not much else.

Thanks to Nancy T for today's questions! Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Top 5: Plum Lipsticks for Fall 2015

Top 5: Plum Lipsticks for Fall 2015

Here are five of my current favorite plum-hued lipsticks to get you thinking about fall! :) What are your must-haves?

  1. Urban Decay Sheer Beso -- a soft, pink-plum
  2. Maybelline Touch of Spice -- a medium-dark rosy plum
  3. Bite Beauty Rosewood -- a softened, medium rose plum
  4. Urban Decay Rapture -- a brightened,...

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Have you ever given feedback to a brand about a poor performing product?

Have you ever given feedback to a brand about a poor performing product?

Have you ever given feedback to a brand about a poor performing product? How did it go?

I don't really give it to the brand directly, since my feedback is usually through the form of reviews posted here!

Thanks to Nancy T for today's questions! Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #302

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #302

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: Bite Bellini Lipstick, MAC Haute Dog collection brushes
  • Weekend plans: Snuggle up with my freshly bathed dog!
  • What was the last movie you watched?: Big Hero 6!

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

This week's Mellan photo...

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