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Look - All Matte Neutrals

Look - All Matte Neutrals

I try to get some all-matte looks in from time to time, because it's basically "out of the box" for me. I gotta tell you, while I don't have anything against mattes, I just don't do them often because I don't have a lot of mattes! But after doing this look, it made me so sad to see all those...

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Prescriptives' Winter Reflections Highlighter Review

Prescriptives' Winter Reflections Highlighter Review

Prescriptives' Winter Reflections All-Over Highlighter ($35.00) really got me excited when I first saw it, because it reminded me SO much of Guerlain's Meteorites (which cost a fortune!). I was eager to try it, and now I can say I have! :) While they're really not a dupe for Meteorites (they lack...

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Survey Says... November 23rd, 2008

Survey Says... November 23rd, 2008

Instructions: Fill in the survey below with your answers, and then share it with us in the comments section! :)

Favorite Fall Look: [answer] How do you celebrate the holidays: [answer] Do you ever do makeup for others: [answer]

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Storage Solutions: Tiered Pigment Racks

Storage Solutions: Tiered Pigment Racks

3-Tier Acrylic Cabinet Organizer ($12.99) Turn this into your very own counter-top pigment rack.  It's not my favorite way to store pigments, if only because my counter top space is very, very little.  But if I was in my old apartment, which had a gorgeous vanity, I'd definitely look into these!

Okay,...

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Temptalia Asks You - Have you been tuning into Lifetime's Blush makeup artist reality TV series?

Temptalia Asks You - Have you been tuning into Lifetime's Blush makeup artist reality TV series?

Have you been tuning into Lifetime's Blush makeup artist reality TV series? If so, what do you think? If not, any reason you skipped it?

(I haven't watched it -- I'm kind of all reality-TV'd out!)

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Tutorial - Dramatic Fuchsia & Purple Eye for the Holidays

Tutorial - Dramatic Fuchsia & Purple Eye for the Holidays

This is a tutorial I did last November that I finally wrote up (I know, I know!), so you may or may not remember this look!

EYES

  • Gold Stroke pigment (Coppery brown)
  • Trophy Pink eyeshadow (bright medium pink)
  • Queen's Jewel eyeshadow (dark blue-purple)
  • Silverwear eyeshadow (silvery)
  • Modern Heir eyeshadow...

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Beyond Beauty: Look Compilation, Vol. 1 - Picture Preview

Beyond Beauty: Look Compilation, Vol. 1 - Picture Preview

A few of you asked for a better preview for Temptalia's first book, so here it is!  :)  Pictured is the first printed copy of the book!  I also noticed a few lovely ladies asked about getting a signed copy -- if you are interested in a signed copy, please send me an email at temptalia@gmail.com to...

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MAC Hello Kitty Collection Photo & Information

MAC Metal Urge Collection Review

MAC Metal Urge Collection Review

OVERALL, Metal Urge meets expectations--which were low. If you were one of the few who loved and enjoyed Metal-x last year, then you should enjoy this year's rendition. But in the end, it is really just that: a regurgitation of last year's collection. Of the Brushed Metal-x shades, Gilded Ash is...

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Look - Shimmery White and Teal Blue Eyes

Look - Shimmery White and Teal Blue Eyes

Sorry about the lack of looks lately! When your face resembles something from the swamp, the last thing you want to do is prettify your eyes, only to have your face ruin the look. :( I still managed to do a few, though! But more or less, I want to wear less makeup over more to do everything I can...

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Dazzlelash Mascara Update & Review

Dazzlelash Mascara Update & Review

Update on Dazzlelash: This formula just isn't working out for me!  Some days it flakes, some days it smudges, and then other days it lasts all day.  I just can't deal with a mascara that's as finicky as I am!  What Dazzlelash excels at is lengthening lashes and separating them.  You'll find it...

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Philosophy Red Velvet Cake Lip Shine is a Fat-Free Treat!

Philosophy Red Velvet Cake Lip Shine is a Fat-Free Treat!

Philosophy's Red Velvet Cake Lip Shine ($12.00) is one of Philosophy's flavors for the holiday season. It smells very chocolaty, but almost like a spicy chocolate (though not too spicy!). It gives a smidgen of color (it deepens your natural pigmentation), lots of gloss (duh), and it's a great way...

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Temptalia Unveils Its New Layout for 2009!

Temptalia Unveils Its New Layout for 2009!

If you're reading this, you might notice Temptalia looks just a little different. Welcome to our latest layout! Please use this post to let us know about any bugs or errors you may encounter while browsing on the new layout.  You can either leave a comment here or e-mail support@temptalia.com. ...

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Philosophy's Under the Mistletoe Set for Super Glossy Lips

Philosophy's Under the Mistletoe Set for Super Glossy Lips

Philosophy's Under the Mistletoe Trio ($28.00) consists of three delicious lip shines. You get Gingerbread, Spicy Pear Cobbler, and Orange Cranberry Spritzer--and all three smell exactly like their names. Don't let Spicy Pear intimidate you, because it doesn't actually make your lips look green! ...

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The Art of Social War by Jodi Wing Giveaway!

The Art of Social War by Jodi Wing Giveaway!

Jodi Wing debuts her first novel today, The Art of Social War ($13.95). It's a guilty-pleasure novel about Hollywood high society. The premise centers around 35 year old Stacey Knight, who lives and breathes New York who wants to marry her fiance, Jamey while succeeding in her career. A change in...

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