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Why do you wear makeup?

Why do you wear makeup?

Why do you wear makeup? For fun? To boost confidence? Show your artistic side?

Because it's fun and a way to play around with color and texture that doesn't have to stay the same day to day, that washes off.

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Rant & Rave: Lip Palettes

Rant & Rave: Lip Palettes

Share: Tell us what you love and hate about Lip Palettes!

my answer: I don't think I've ever come across one that I really like. If you use lip brushes normally, I think that's more the market it serves. I rarely use a lip brush to apply lipstick, so lipstick in a tube is more convenient for me.

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What is your favorite summer beauty look to wear?

What is your favorite summer beauty look to wear?

What is your favorite summer beauty look to wear? Share!

I love wearing tinted moisturizer, a little setting powder, dusting of finishing powder (for a little natural sheen), topped off with a shimmery coral blush, filled in brows, a couple coats of mascara, gold or copper eyeliner, and a coral lip.

Do...

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What's your beauty product weakness?

What's your beauty product weakness?

What's your beauty product weakness? Are you a fiend for eyeshadows? Can't get enough blush? Skincare junkie?

I'm a fiend for anything with a soft, buttery texture - whether eyeshadow or blush - but I gravitate towards these formulas and fall in love quickly. I really love a good highlighter these...

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Do you prefer beauty counters inside department stores (like Macy's, Nordstrom) or large beauty retailers (like Sephora, Ulta)?

Do you prefer beauty counters inside department stores (like Macy's, Nordstrom) or large beauty retailers (like Sephora, Ulta)?

Do you prefer beauty counters inside department stores (like Macy's, Nordstrom) or large beauty retailers (like Sephora, Ulta)? Why?

It's easier for me to process counters than it is Sephora, but you are more easily left alone (if you're just browsing) at a larger retailer. I also like that at...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #190

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #190

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: MAC Tropical Taboo!
  • Weekend plans:  Do some gardening, hang some artwork, clean my office, and brunch! Maybe farmer's market.
  • What was the last movie you watched?:  The Proposal

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

This week's Mellan...

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What beauty treatments do you like to do yourself?

What beauty treatments do you like to do yourself?

What beauty treatments do you like to do yourself? What do you like to leave to the professionals?

I like doing my nails and brows myself, but I leave the hair cutting to the pros!

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Have you ever been intimidated by a beauty product or shade?

Have you ever been intimidated by a beauty product or shade?

Have you ever been intimidated by a beauty product or shade? Did you end up trying it/wearing it?

Oh, yeah - I don't think I ever thought I'd wear blue, green, black, etc. lip colors, but I have, and once you do it a few times, it's really not so scary or out of the box. At the very least, it's a...

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