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L'Oreal Color Riche Anti-Aging Serum Lipstick (Part 1)

L'Oreal Color Riche Anti-Aging Serum Lipstick (Part 1)

L'Oreal Color Riche Anti-Aging Serum Lipstick:  Pucker Up Pink, Peach Parfait, Compelling Coral, Spicy Pink

L'Oreal Color Riche Anti-Aging Serum Lipstick ($9.99) is a newly released lipstick formula from L'Oreal -- similar to the orignial Color Riche line, but with an Anti-Aging Serum core. If you...

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Beauty Bargains for Monday, September 7th, 2009

Beauty Bargains for Monday, September 7th, 2009

Beauty Bargains: This Week's Coupons, Sales, & Promotions

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you do anything to your brows on a daily basis?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you do anything to your brows on a daily basis?

Do you do anything to your brows on a daily basis? (Beyond tweezing, waxing, etc.) Do you fill them in? If so, with what? Do you gel 'em?

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I fill in using MAC Espresso eyeshadow and the 266 brush, and then I set with MAC's brow set.!

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Smashbox Reign Collection: Regal Fusion Blush

Smashbox Reign Collection: Regal Fusion Blush

Smashbox Reign Collection: Regal Fusion Blush

Smashbox Regal Fusion Blush ($32.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a combination blush with one half with a matte finish and the other half with a shimmer finish. It's described by Smashbox as a "peachy nude."

When I swatched it, it looked more like a peachy orange to...

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Smashbox Reign Collection: Jet Set Eyeliner Palette Review, Swatches, Photos

Smashbox Reign Collection: Jet Set Eyeliner Palette Review, Swatches, Photos

Smashbox Reign Collection: Jet Set Eyeliner Palette

Smashbox Jet Set Eyeliner Palette ($48.00) contains four shades of cream eye liner. They're described as budge-proof and water proof. The palette comes with a miniature-sized angled brush as well. It is part of Smashbox's Reign Collection for the...

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Bath & Body Works' American Grown Hand Soap & Shower Gel Review

Bath & Body Works' American Grown Hand Soap & Shower Gel Review

American Grown Hand Soaps & Shower Gels

Bath & Body Works' American Grown Hand & Body Soaps ($7.50 to $12.50) is a limited edition collection of hand soaps and shower gels that has customers clamoring to give this line permanent-status. The collection is based on the concept of hand soaps and shower...

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Smashbox Reign Collection: Monarch Palette

Smashbox Reign Collection: Monarch Palette

Smashbox Reign Collection: Monarch Palette

Smashbox Reign Monarch Eyeshadow Palette ($42.00) is a trio of eyeshadows housed in a leather flip top palette. Each eyeshadow has a shimmery outer ring with a matte center. Majesty features a soft, pale white-gold; a frosty copper bronze; and a grayed...

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Ask Temptalia Session #016

Ask Temptalia Session #016

Got a question?  Now's the time to ask it!

I'm taking your questions and answering them today. You can feel free to ask any question you'd like, beauty-related or unrelated.   Feel free to answer other readers' questions, too :)  The more the merrier!

Go ahead, ask!

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Smashbox Reign Collection: Majesty Palette

Smashbox Reign Collection: Majesty Palette

Smashbox Reign Collection: Majesty Palette

Smashbox Reign Majesty Eyeshadow Palette ($42.00) is a trio of eyeshadows housed in a leather flip top palette. Each eyeshadow has a shimmery outer ring with a matte center. Majesty features a pale peach, a reddish copper, and a black.

I found that it was...

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Illamasqua: Hussy Blush

Illamasqua: Hussy Blush

Illamasqua: Hussy Blush

Illamasqua Hussy Powder Blush ($23.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a matte, bright coral-pink. It's smooth, intensely pigmented, and blends easily. It can be applied more subtly by using a stippling brush like MAC's 187, or you can always tone it down if you've over-applied with a...

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Temptalia Asks You - What does your go-to smoky eye look like?

Temptalia Asks You - What does your go-to smoky eye look like?

What does your go-to smoky eye look like? What products/colors?

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I use MAC Silver pigment as a base, and then I layer with Electra, Silver Ring, and Carbon.

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Free For Haul Friday, Volume 001

Free For Haul Friday, Volume 001

Welcome to Free For Haul Fridays!

A play on Oh No They Didn't's "Free For All Fridays," every Friday is Free For Haul Fridays!  Friday is a day for fun -- whether you're already off enjoying your weekend or if you just need a way to get through til the end of the work day, FFH is here for you!

Share your...

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Kiehl's Acai Organic Skin Care Line

Kiehl's Acai Organic Skin Care Line

Kiehl's to Launch Acai Organic Skin Care Line in September

In mid-september, Kiehl's will unveil it's first organic skin care line. The line has received approval from Ecocert and Cradle to Cradle.

“Since our inception, we have always been known for our service and for creating efficacious...

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Win MAC Beyond Jealous Nail Lacquer!

Win MAC Beyond Jealous Nail Lacquer!

Temptalia Gives Away MAC Beyond Jealous Nail Lacquer!

We're giving away one (1) MAC Beyond Jealous Nail Lacquer, from the limited edition MAC Nail Trend F/W '09 Collection.

Submit your entry by leaving a comment in this post and telling us what your weekend plans are.

All entries must be submitted by September...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you consider face/cheek highlighters a must for everyday?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you consider face/cheek highlighters a must for everyday?

Do you consider face/cheek highlighters a must for everyday? Do you only bother for certain looks or occasions?

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I tend to wear a highlighter on top of any blush I wear, so I guess I'd say it's a must! Sometimes I even wear highlighters alone just for a little oomph.

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Ellen Sirot Hand Perfection Complete Day Cream Review, Photos

Ellen Sirot Hand Perfection Complete Day Cream Review, Photos

Ellen Sirot Hand Perfection Complete Day Cream

Ellen Sirot Hand Perfection Complete Day Cream ($30.00 for 1.7 fl. oz.) is one of the best hand creams I've ever slathered on my paws. My hands take a beating, because I constantly wash them, and I'm less-than-perfect about regularly applying near...

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Dolce & Gabbana: Champagne Smooth Eye Colour Quad

Dolce & Gabbana: Champagne Smooth Eye Colour Quad

Dolce & Gabbana: Champagne Smooth Eye Colour Quad

Dolce & Gabbana Champagne Smooth Eye Colour Quad ($59.00) is D&G's take on the smoky eyes palette. It contains four shades of eyeshadow: a pale, silvery-white; a medium-dark matte black; a mauve-tinged silver; and a subdued, cool-toned dark brown.

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Beauty Tips: How to Line Your Lower Lash Line

Beauty Tips: How to Line Your Lower Lash Line

Tips & Tricks: How to Line Your Lower Lash Line

When it comes to lining your lash line, do you often get lost on the who, what, when, where, and why of it all?  Here are some of my favorite tips and tricks to make lining the lower lash line a breeze.

When using gel liners... I find using a more...

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Temptalia Asks You - How do you apply your foundation?

Temptalia Asks You - How do you apply your foundation?

How do you apply your foundation? What's your technique?

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I always use the 109 spritzed with water -- that's really my go-to for foundation application!

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Jurlique on Sale @ The Fairest!

Jurlique on Sale @ The Fairest!

Today, THE FAIREST has a Jurlique sale going on! I know that Jurlique can be a pricey brand for some, but you can grab a slew of Jurlique products at 50-60% off (making products range from $10-30 for the most part).

When you join from our invite link, you will receive $5 (and I will receive $5, to be...

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Barbie Loves Stila - Now Available at Stila!

Barbie Loves Stila - Now Available at Stila!

Barbie Loves Stila has officially launched on Stila's website!

You can now purchase the new Smudge Pots, Eyeshadow Palette, Liquid Liner, and Lip Glazes! You can get free shipping with any Barbie Loves Stila purchase with the code BARBIE, which is good through September 5th, 2009.

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