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MAC Grand Duos Collection Product Photos

MAC Grand Duos Collection Product Photos

MAC Grand Duos Collection debuts tomorrow in-store, but it was launched online just yesterday. Looks like lots of you are heading to stores tomorrow to check the collection out, while a few will be passing in lieu of Sugarsweet on March 19th. Here are some product photos to get you...

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China Glaze Summer Days Keeps Me Sane

China Glaze Summer Days Keeps Me Sane

China Glaze Summer Days Are Here!

You know the first taste of summer you get, how it's just so sweet? California's been having a few of those days lately--sun's shining, skies are blue, and there's just enough warmth to make you forget about spring. (Though technically, spring has only just...

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Win MAC Moon River Mineralize Blush Duo!

Win MAC Moon River Mineralize Blush Duo!

Temptalia Gives Away MAC Moon River Mineralize Blush Duo!

We're giving away one (1) MAC Moon River Mineralize Blush Duo from very limited edition MAC Grand DUos Collection. Submit your entry by leaving a comment in this post and telling us why you want to win.

All entries must be submitted by March...

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Temptalia Asks You - Are you planning to get anything from MAC's Grand Duos collection?

Temptalia Asks You - Are you planning to get anything from MAC's Grand Duos collection?

Are you planning to get anything from MAC's Grand Duos collection? Did you already order online?

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I'm waiting for my order to come -- ordered all six! It's supposed to arrive tomorrow, but I'm not sure anyone will be here to sign! Sigh! You know it'll come as soon as there's nobody here :P . .

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Chanel Summer 2009 Makeup Collection Soleil Tan de Chanel

Chanel Summer 2009 Makeup Collection Soleil Tan de Chanel

Chanel Summer 2009 Makeup Collection

From elegant monte carlo to the seaside of Deauville, Mademoiselle Chanel’s favorite resort destinations are re-imagined in the Chanel Summer 2009 Makeup Collection. Cool corals, sun-soaked reds, sandy-pink beiges, lush peaches and shimmering coppers with a...

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Dior Cristal Collection for Summer 2009

Dior Cristal Collection for Summer 2009

Dior Cristal Collection Summer 2009

Dior’s iconic watches helped inspire this playful collection of radiant berries, corals and pinks. Running the gamut from edgy to sweet, the striking colors of the Cristal collection capture the fresh, flushed look of summer.

Dior Cristal Shine ($60.00) Featuring a...

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Dior Bronze Collection for Spring/Summer 2009

Dior Bronze Collection for Spring/Summer 2009

Dior Bronze Collection for Summer 2009

I have to get my greedy paws on the new Harmony Blushes, they are stunning!!  And yes, they swatch prettily, too (I don't have pics, I just did a drive-by-swatching the other day.)

Dior Bronze Original Tan ($42.00) Introducing the first bronzing powder that works...

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Recessionista Friendly: $20 Skincare Indulgence with Lush

Recessionista Friendly: $20 Skincare Indulgence with Lush

Recessionista Friendly: LUSH Night In for Two Kit ($20.00)

LUSH knows times are tough, and everyone's trying to find more wallet-friendly options. Packed in a cute LUSH box, your kit for skincare-for-two comes with two muslin face clothes (reusable, of course), one full Fresh Face Mask, two Toner...

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Guerlain Le Rouge G Lipstick Launches

Guerlain Le Rouge G Lipstick Launches

Guerlain Le Rouge G

Le Rouge G ($45.00)

  • Guerlinade
  • Galia
  • Gardenia
  • Gisele
  • Garance
  • Gracieuse
  • Galante
  • Gaby
  • Gaia
  • Gabrielle
  • Gaela
  • Gemma
  • Giulette
  • Georgia
  • Grenade
  • Gentiane
  • Gracia
  • Gil
  • Ginger
  • Giuliana
  • Gina
  • Geisha
  • Gipsy
  • Gala

You can purchase your ultra luxe Guerlain Le Rouge G Lipsticks at Neiman Marcus.

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Temptalia Asks You - What's your favorite perfume of the moment?

Temptalia Asks You - What's your favorite perfume of the moment?

What's your favorite perfume of the moment? How long have you been lovin' it? Will you switch soon?

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I'm eau de Mellan half the time... just kidding! I wear Vera Wang's LOOK a lot--haven't really felt the urge to switch it up in awhile. Sometimes I go for a scented body lotion and that's enough for...

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Guest Look: Francy Does a Dark Gold Smoky Eye

Guest Look: Francy Does a Dark Gold Smoky Eye

Reader Francy went for a dark gold smoky eye.  She used...

  • Urban Decay primer potion
  • Magrittes paint
  • Top Hat eyeshadow on crease
  • Contrast eyeshadow on lower crease and blend
  • Carbon eyeshadow on outer corner of eye
  • Rose Gold pigment on inner lid and blended with Top Hat a little
  • Feline eyeliner
  • Carbon lined...

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5 Makeup Tips on How to Clean Makeup Brushes

5 Makeup Tips on How to Clean Makeup Brushes

5 Tips to Keep Your Brushes In Top Shape

We just told you our essential eye and face brushes, and once you make the investment in high end, high quality brushes, you have to make sure you take care of them.

Brushes should, and will, last you many, many years if you take care of them properly. I have...

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Crest’s Get Bright Challenge: Week 1

Crest’s Get Bright Challenge: Week 1

OMG, why are smile close-ups way creepier/awkward looking compared to close-up of lips alone?! As soon as I do my makeup for the day, I'll pop in a full-face shot of me smiling instead--this seems a little too up-close-and-personal ;) (And yes, I have a permanent stain between my two front teeth--a...

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8 MAC Face Brushes You Should Have For Faking Flawless Skin

8 MAC Face Brushes You Should Have For Faking Flawless Skin

8 MAC Face Brushes You Need In Your Arsenal

129 Powder/Blush Brush ($34.00) is your best bet for general blush application. Seriously, I'm constantly reaching for this brush whenever I go to apply colored blush. If you can only afford one face brush, this is the one I recommend getting first,...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you re-apply your lipstick/gloss throughout the day?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you re-apply your lipstick/gloss throughout the day?

Do you re-apply your lipstick/gloss throughout the day? Or do you just let it fade and forget about it?

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When I do "full makeup," I do lipstick and a gloss, but I tend to only re-apply the gloss portion... if I bother at all. It mostly depends on on where I am; if it's an event, I will definitely...

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7 MAC Eye Brushes You Must-Have for Eye Makeup

7 MAC Eye Brushes You Must-Have for Eye Makeup

7 MAC Eye Brushes You Need In Your Arsenal

204 Lash Brush ($11.00) is perfect for grooming brows, grabbing mascara, and combing out lashes. It's sturdier than disposal wands to boot!

208 Angled Brow Brush ($19.50) is my go-to brush for all my eyelining needs. It doesn't matter that it's labeled as a...

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Look - Spring into Summer Yellow and Reddish Brown

Look - Spring into Summer Yellow and Reddish Brown

Just a simple look for the weekend. I felt like wearing something a little spring-y, so I wanted to use yellow in the look somewhere, and this is what came out. I was originally thinking more Easter-egg-y (yellow, pink, purple), but maybe next time. :)

You will need the following...

  • Eyes: Soft Ochre...

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Temptalia Asks You - What's the craziest thing you've done in the name of makeup?

Temptalia Asks You - What's the craziest thing you've done in the name of makeup?

What's the craziest thing you've done in the name of makeup? Have you waited in a ridiculously long line? Trekked a hundred miles to a MAC store?

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Probably buy entire collections or buy $50 lipglosses... LOL. Perhaps swatching everything from a MAC collection and driving home with one hand so as to...

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Lip Lust: Saint Germain + Tartlette

Lip Lust: Saint Germain + Tartlette

Saint Germain Lipstick topped with Tartlette Lipglass

I know how many of you were skeptical (if not "totally over it") about Saint Germain lipstick (releasing with Sugarsweet). I am here to tell you it's workable, and beyond workable, it makes for the prettiest pink lip combination. Something about the...

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The Week in Rewind: Saturday, March 7th, 2009

The Week in Rewind: Saturday, March 7th, 2009

It's been a long, busy week--so let's catch up a bit!

By the way, you can still save 15% off at Sephora.com today using code J89LM. It ends tonight!

The Latest MAC Cosmetics News

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