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The Spring 2015 Report Card

The Spring 2015 Report Card

There are so many products releasing each month that it can be hard to keep track of what was worth considering that I wanted to try putting together a quarterly overview that looks at the last three months of reviews with a best-of-the-quarter compilation. I've tried to group by formula when it...

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What are your tips for adjusting a foundation shade that doesn't quite match?

What are your tips for adjusting a foundation shade that doesn't quite match?

What are your tips for adjusting a foundation shade that doesn't quite match? (Assume you cannot return!) Share!

If it is lighter, then I'll use a setting powder that more closely matches my skin tone, which tends to give me the right shade. If it is darker, I'll use it as a sheer coverage foundation...

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Sneak Peek: Tom Ford Soleil Summer Collection Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Tom Ford Soleil Summer Collection Photos & Swatches

Tom Ford Soleil Collection is the upcoming summer launch that is available for pre-order at Neiman Marcus and Tom Ford. (You can find the official launch info here.) As always, this is just an early look at swatches as I work through testing everything. I'll have full...

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What beauty brand never seems to capture your attention?

What beauty brand never seems to capture your attention?

What beauty brand never seems to capture your attention? Share!

Skincare-only brands; I just find a lot of the claims in skincare (generally) to be so over-the-top that I tune a lot of it out.

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

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #283

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #283

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: ColourPop In Bloom
  • Weekend plans: Hopefully a little relaxation! :) Maybe a movie.
  • Do you like to dance?: Only in the privacy of my home, LOL!

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

This week's Mellan photo...

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Have you had someone criticize you for your makeup stash before?

Have you had someone criticize you for your makeup stash before?

Have you had someone criticize you for your makeup stash before? Share!

Oh, definitely! :) I just keep smiling and move the conversation right along with something short and sweet like, "Good thing it's my money/hobby/choice!"

Thanks to Polly for today's question! Do you have a question idea? Submit...

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How did you learn how to apply makeup?

How did you learn how to apply makeup?

How did you learn how to apply makeup? Share!

Self-taught! I also had two Kevyn Aucoin books that I leafed through (but surely didn't study thoroughly enough - I had them years before I was allowed to wear makeup, and then once I was wearing makeup, they weren't with me!).

Thanks to Polly for today's...

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Survey Says... April 8th, 2015

Survey Says... April 8th, 2015

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • What color do you feel you wear best?
  • What color do you feel is least flattering?
  • Have you found a way to wear your "least flattering" in a flattering way?

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Do you feel others treat you differently if you wear makeup?

Do you feel others treat you differently if you wear makeup?

Do you feel others treat you differently if you wear makeup? Share!

I think in certain environments, for sure. In my day-to-day life and where I live, I don't really experience any difference other than if someone notices and compliments me on my makeup. I have seen people treat me worse in an...

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