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Temptalia's MAC Collection/Stash - July 2009

Temptalia's MAC Collection/Stash - July 2009

Temptalia's MAC Collection/Stash - July 2009

I know I enjoy peeking into other people's collections, so here's mine (just the MAC portion). Happy Friday!

Where to Buy:

For detailed photos and description of...

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Smashbox Cosmetics - Blush Rush Blush - Photos & Swatches

Smashbox Cosmetics - Blush Rush Blush - Photos & Swatches

Smashbox Cosmetics - Blush Rush Blush - Photos & Swatches

Smashbox's Blush Rush Blushes ($24.00 each) are available in eight shades. It is a powder blush with soft sheen or subtle shimmer, but nothing glittery or chunky in the least bit. Smooth texture, well-pigmented (but not...

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Smashbox Cosmetics - Lip Enhancing Gloss - Photos & Swatches

Smashbox Cosmetics - Lip Enhancing Gloss - Photos & Swatches

Smashbox Cosmetics - Lip Enhancing Gloss - Photos & Swatches

Smashbox's Lip Enhancing Gloss ($18.00 each) comes in three different finishes: sheer color with full shine but sheer color; true color, which has a softer shine and medium opacity; and full...

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Cle de Peau Heritage Collection for Fall 2009

Cle de Peau Heritage Collection for Fall 2009

Cle de Peau Heritage Collection for Fall 2009

Vintage beauty as modern as the moment, as enchanting as a hidden treasure.

Vintage Palette ($130.00)

Stunning featured palette.

Cheek Color Duo ($45.00

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Satin Eye Color ($45.00)

  • 101 White diamond
  • 102 Smoked, gray-purple
  • 103 Nude
  • 104 Peach
  • 105 Pinked-peach
  • 106 Subdued...

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Prescriptives Well-Suited Collection for Fall 2009

Prescriptives Well-Suited Collection for Fall 2009

Prescriptives Well-Suited Collection for Fall 2009

This fall, look tailored and refined with Prescriptives Fall 2009 Color Collection. Well-Suited is a menswear inspired collection with an edgy feminine influence and features a range of sophisticated shades from tweedy browns to silky purples. Eyes...

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Lancome Friend & Family Sale (Boutiques Only) - Save 20%

Lancome Friend & Family Sale (Boutiques Only) - Save 20%

Lancome's having a Friends & Family Sale at their Boutique locations (so it's not online), so hopefully you have a Boutique nearby. Make sure to grab the PDF and print it out to take along with you to get 20% off.

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Temptalia Asks You - Where do you put on your makeup?

Temptalia Asks You - Where do you put on your makeup?

Where do you put on your makeup? Bathroom, bedroom? Closet?

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Bathroom for me :) We have two bathrooms, and we only really use one, so I keep my makeup in the spare bathroom (so no worries about temperature changes, since it isn't used).

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NARS - Lipglosses - Swatches

NARS - Lipglosses - Swatches

NARS Cosmetics - Lipglosses - Swatches

NARS' range of lipglosses ($24.00 each) includes thirty-eight different shades. They're glossy, non-sticky formula help make them last a little longer while still providing a hydrating feel on lips.

What are your favorites? Do you have any?

Where to Buy: ...

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30 Days of Make Up For Ever: The Final Wrap-Up

30 Days of Make Up For Ever: The Final Wrap-Up

30 Days of Make Up For Ever: The Final Wrap-Up

We did it! Today concludes our feature on Make Up For Ever, and I've finally shared with you the entirety of my IMATS haul (where did you think most of this stuff came from?! thank goodness for discounts!).  I hope you've enjoyed the coverage and...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you consider fragrance/perfume a must in your routine?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you consider fragrance/perfume a must in your routine?

Do you consider fragrance/perfume a must in your routine? Do you wear the same one? Different ones all the time?

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I wear them occasionally, and they're usually different. I'm trying to be more consistent with them, though!

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Make Up For Ever: Brand Overview & Thoughts

Make Up For Ever: Brand Overview & Thoughts

Make Up For Ever: Brand Overview & Thoughts

We're just about finished with 30 Days of Make Up For Ever, and it sure has been a ride, yeah? Lots of products covered, albeit skewed towards the eyes for sure. (But really, did you expect anything less from me?!) I thought I'd give some of my thoughts...

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NARS - Lipsticks - Swatches

NARS - Lipsticks - Swatches

NARS Cosmetics - Lipsticks - Swatches

NARS' range of lipsticks ($24.00 each) include three finishes: satin, which is a soft, semi-opaque texture with slight sheen; semi-matte, which is an opaque, creamy near-matte finish; and sheer, which is a sheer formula with more noticeable shimmer. Based on...

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Ask Temptalia Session #015

Ask Temptalia Session #015

Got a question? ASK IT!

Go ahead! Ask your questions--now's the time to get product recommendations, comparisons, or just to find out how old my dog is. You can ask whatever your heart desires--beauty or otherwise--and I'll do my best to answer!

I'll be keeping an eye out on this post so I can...

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MAC Colour Craft Collection - Backstage at the Photoshoot

MAC Colour Craft Collection - Backstage at the Photoshoot

MAC Cosmetics Colour Craft Collection - Backstage at the Photoshoot

Remember a few weeks ago when we were all wondering just how on earth MAC came up with the makeup used in this look?

Time for an Update!

Last week, we came across some behind-the-scenes photos from the Colour Craft photoshoot, and one...

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MAC Love That Look Collection Information & Photos (Official)

MAC Love That Look Collection Information & Photos (Official)

MAC Cosmetics Love That Look Collection

M·A·C Shadows are simply the best… sought after by Legends and Lolitas, Punks and Princesses, and all the pretty girls and boys who know what’s killer when they see it! Season after season they show the love – now it’s our turn with Love That Look!

An...

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Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Eye Liner

Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Eye Liner

Aqua Eyes Eye Liner

Make Up For Ever's Aqua Eyes line is probably one of the top eyeliner formulas on the market to-date.  It's extremely budge-proof, smudge-proof, and water-resistant.  It actually holds up quite well to all three claims.  Add to that a diverse...

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Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel & You Could Win!

Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel & You Could Win!

Become a subscriber to Temptalia's YouTube channel, and join in on the celebration!

By subscribing to our channel and leaving a comment on the video's page, you are entered to win chances at some great MAC prizes.

All you have to do is:

1. Subscribe to Temptalia on YouTube 2. Leave a comment on the video's...

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Temptalia Asks You - What's your favorite eyeshadow finish?

Temptalia Asks You - What's your favorite eyeshadow finish?

What's your favorite eyeshadow finish? Matte, satin, velvet, frost, shimmer, what?

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I love mattes and satins. I love frosts, but I like them when they're softer frosts.

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Look - Smokey Eyes in Silver & Gray

Look - Smokey Eyes in Silver & Gray

Easy-peasy smoky eye :) I consider this the "traditional" smoky eye, since I've always thought of a smoky eye as silver/gray. Video tutorial for this coming soon, too!

You will need the following...

  • Eyes: Soft Ochre paint pot (neutral beige base), Electra eyeshadow (bright silver), Silver Ring...

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Win Thevi Cosmetics Hemisphere Triple Split Eyeshadow!

Win Thevi Cosmetics Hemisphere Triple Split Eyeshadow!

Thevi Cosmetics just featured Temptalia on their blog, which is such a huge honor.

As part of being featured, Thevi wants to show our readers some love, too! We will be giving away one (1) Hemisphere Triple Split Eyeshadow to one (1) lucky reader.

Submit your entry by leaving a comment in this post and...

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NARS - Duo Eyeshadows - Swatches

NARS - Duo Eyeshadows - Swatches

NARS Cosmetics - Duo Eyeshadows - Swatches

More important than product photos are swatches, of course!  Who cares how pretty it looks in the pan if it doesn't look as pretty on the skin, right?  So we bring you swatches of all of duo eyeshadows (including the cream duos).  Which are your favorites?...

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NARS - Duo Eyeshadows - Product Photos (Part 2)

NARS - Duo Eyeshadows - Product Photos (Part 2)

NARS Cosmetics - Duo Eyeshadows - Product Photos (Part 2)

Here's the other half of the 49 permanent shades of powder duo eyeshadows (each retails for $32).  Next up?  Swatches of all these very duos!

Where to Buy: Nordstrom.com

Check out the product photos...

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