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Do you have a go to lip color (or lip color combination)?

Do you have a go to lip color (or lip color combination)?

Do you have a go to lip color (or lip color combination)? Share!

Not so much, since I'm usually testing, and even on those few occasions that I'm not... I might just reach for something recently reviewed/tested that I liked. My most worn combo over the past few years is likely Guerlain Gems + Bobbi...

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Rant & Rave: Satin Eyeshadows

Rant & Rave: Satin Eyeshadows

Share: Tell us what you love and hate about Satin Eyeshadows!

my answer: This is one of my favorite finishes, because they're easier to work with than a lot of mattes but not so shimmery that they're frosted, which makes them more versatile. Sometimes, though, they have so little shimmer that they...

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Has your beauty routine changed as you've gotten older?

Has your beauty routine changed as you've gotten older?

Has your beauty routine changed as you've gotten older? Share!

I'm more concerned with texture - can't get away with some of the high-shine, metallic-y textures on the skin as much as I used to. Sometimes I don't care, because it's pretty and the only one I'm trying to make happy with makeup is me,...

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What lighting do you prefer for applying makeup?

What lighting do you prefer for applying makeup?

What lighting do you prefer for applying makeup? Share!

I like really bright lights, and preferably, ones that aren't hot! I love the brightness of the lights I have now, but they're SO hot that I feel like I'll sweat all my makeup off before I'm done sometimes!

Thanks to reader Micchi for today's...

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What's your current favorite fragrance?

What's your current favorite fragrance?

What's your current favorite fragrance? Share!

Lately, I've been reaching for Plum Japonais by Tom Ford.

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

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #245

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #245

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: Givenchy Le Rouges from their fall collection
  • Weekend plans: Grocery shopping, a few errands, lots of writing
  • Favorite toy growing up: I had a cocker spaniel stuffed animal that was very dear to me!

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

This...

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What's your go-to look for a job interview?

What's your go-to look for a job interview?

What's your go-to look for a job interview? Share!

I would define and groom my eyebrows, apply a light-medium coverage foundation (and set with powder), a rosy brown blush, light mascara on eyes, brown eyeliner, and then a soft pink lip color.

Thanks to reader Adriana for today's question idea Do you...

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What is the best tip or trick you've discovered from other readers' comments?

What is the best tip or trick you've discovered from other readers' comments?

What is the best tip or trick you've discovered from other readers' comments? Share!

I learned about needing to apply way more than you think for sunscreen through readers. Generally, a lot of great skincare and ingredient knowledge (or jumping off points that inspire more research) comes from the...

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