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What was the first beauty brand you fell in love with?

What was the first beauty brand you fell in love with?

What was the first beauty brand you fell in love with? Do you still love it? Have you moved onto something else?

MAC made me fall in love with makeup. I don't want to be the person who bemoans about the good ol' days and how great it used to be. I want to talk about great it IS. Right now, I don't...

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Is there a place for brown mascara in your beauty routine?

Is there a place for brown mascara in your beauty routine?

Is there a place for brown mascara in your beauty routine? Why/why not?

If you don't have black lashes, definitely; if you have black lashes, probably not. Soft blacks and dark browns can work to give lashes length, definition, and some drama without being over the top.

Thanks to Amy for today's...

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Rant & Rave: Sheer Nail Lacquer

Rant & Rave: Sheer Nail Lacquer

This Week's Topic: Sheer Nail Lacquer!

Your Mission: Tell us what you love, hate, or are otherwise indifferent to about sheer nail lacquer. What drives you bananas? What makes them necessary?

my answer: I've definitely come around and have learned to appreciate a sheer nail polish (assuming it was...

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Are makeup rules important to have?

Are makeup rules important to have?

Are makeup rules important to have? Or do they limit our creativity or make us feel bad about our abilities?

I think "rules" are important, so long as they're breakable/bendable.  If we have no rules, I think some of us wouldn't know where to start!  It's good to recognize that not all rules are...

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What question would you love to see asked in Temptalia Asks You?

What question would you love to see asked in Temptalia Asks You?

What question would you love to see asked in Temptalia Asks You? I'm looking for ideas! A few things to keep in mind: best, worst, and favorites we like to put in other posts (like Hit List, Survey Says, etc.), while we love more open-ended questions here! :)

Thank you in advance! :) There have been...

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Most Overrated & Underrated Base Coat (Nails)

Most Overrated & Underrated Base Coat (Nails)

Over & Under: Most Overrated & Underrated Base Coat (Nails)

There are always products that receive endless raves, but they don't always live up to our expectations or work out as well as they do for others.  Share your picks for most overrated and underrated BASE COATS.  Don't forget to share your...

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Do you use makeup to enhance your features?

Do you use makeup to enhance your features?

Do you use makeup to enhance your features? Or is it about the art/creative aspect more?

It depends on where I'm going. Overall, more about having fun and playing with colors and textures. For a special occasion, then I usually use it to enhance my natural beauty/features.

Do you have a question...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #155

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #155

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: MAC Glamour Daze, MAC Fabulousness
  • Weekend plans:  Get caught up on posts!
  • What's your favorite candy?:  I think I have to go with Snickers... I love the nutty, caramel, chocolaty combo.

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

This week's...

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Have your friends or family ever given you a hard time about your makeup?

Have your friends or family ever given you a hard time about your makeup?

Have your friends or family ever given you a hard time about your makeup? Is it the makeup you wear? Or how much makeup you have? Something else?

I'm very lucky to have pretty supportive parents and friends. My friends were actually far more into makeup than I was, so that made it really easy! My...

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