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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #017

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #017

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!

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What colors/shades complement your eye color the most?

What colors/shades complement your eye color the most?

What colors/shades complement your eye color the most? Share your favorites (and don't forget to tell us your eye color!).

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I have hazel eyes, and I feel like golds and greens really work well for me.

Thanks to Michele for this question!

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Chanel Rouge Coco Debuts! + Added Rouge Coco Swatches!

Chanel Rouge Coco Debuts! + Added Rouge Coco Swatches!

Chanel Rouge Coco Debuts!

It's official, Rouge Coco has launched. I did a sneak peek review last week with five of the shades, and I'm about to head out in a few to check out the rest of the line-up at my local Nordstrom just put up swatches of all thirty lipsticks now available.  Exciting!

Rouge Coco...

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MAC Tabloid Beauty: Pro Longwear Lustre Lipcolour , Lip Swatches

MAC Tabloid Beauty: Pro Longwear Lustre Lipcolour , Lip Swatches

MAC Tabloid Beauty: Pro Longwear Lustre Lipcolour Reviews, Photos, Swatches, Lip Swatches

Pro Longwear Lustre Lipcolours only vary from the regular PLWs in one way: they have a shimmery gloss on the end. ...

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MAC Tabloid Beauty: Pro Longwear Lipcolour , Lip Swatches

MAC Tabloid Beauty: Pro Longwear Lipcolour , Lip Swatches

MAC Tabloid Beauty: Pro Longwear Lipcolour Reviews, Photos, Swatches, Lip Swatches

Tabloid Beauty is a "collection" of sorts, but all of the products...

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What beauty product do you buy over and over again?

What beauty product do you buy over and over again?

What beauty product do you buy over and over again? That one product that's so good that you never stray...

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I'm like a commitment-phobe when it comes to makeup these days! I don't think there's anything I've repurchased more than twice before straying. I think I stayed devoted to MAC Studio Fix...

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Temptalia is in the process of moving to new digs!

Temptalia is in the process of moving to new digs!

Temptalia is in the process of moving to new digs!

Over the past week, we've been slowly but surely migrating Temptalia from its original server to newer, beefier, faster, more awesome dual servers. Though our old server could typically handle our day-to-day load, we all know what a drag it was on...

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Bobbi Brown Color Strips Collection for Spring 2010

Bobbi Brown Color Strips Collection for Spring 2010

Bobbi Brown Color Strips Collection for Spring 2010

A complete spring eye, lip and cheek wardrobe—designed by Bobbi. Each of these three palettes has five Eye Shadows and three shades of Pot Rouge designed to work together beautifully. Imagine the possibilities.

The Problem You buy shadows that look...

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The Spring Season: Guerlain Orange Sequin Lipstick

The Spring Season: Guerlain Orange Sequin Lipstick

Guerlain Orange Sequin Lipstick

The Spring Season: Guerlain Orange Sequin Lipstick

Guerlain Orange Sequin (#342) Kiss Kiss Strass Lip Color ($31.00) is new (and permanent!) for spring. It's a semi-sheer orange-coral base with copper and golden orange flecks of shimmer throughout. On my lips, it...

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Illamasqua Lover Blush

Illamasqua Lover Blush

First Blush of Spring:  Illamasqua Lover Blush

Illamasqua Lover Blush ($23.00) is one of the better blush shades I've tried from Illamasqua since its stateside launch. Lover is an orange-apricot color with a matte finish, but it's matte without being chalky or powdery (which can sometimes be the...

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Make Up For Ever #4L Aqua Eyes Liner

Make Up For Ever #4L Aqua Eyes Liner

Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes in #4L

Make Up For Ever #4L Aqua Eyes Liner ($17.00) is a reddened plum with subtle red shimmer. I like Make Up For Ever's Aqua Eyes a lot--it's budge-proof, smudge-proof, water-resistant, and it just really hangs on all day long. There are also many shades to choose...

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Lancome L'Absolu Creme de Brilliance:

Lancome L'Absolu Creme de Brilliance:

Lancome L'Absolu Creme de Brilliance: Review, Photos, Swatches

This Spring, Lancome released eight shades of their newest lipgloss, L'Absolu Creme de Brilliance ($29.00 each). According...

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What is the “kiss of death” for you when picking out products?

What is the “kiss of death” for you when picking out products?

What is the “kiss of death” for you when picking out products? (e.g., you can't stand sulfates, expensive products, wasteful packaging, etc.)

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I don't like wasteful packaging, though I suppose it isn't the kiss of death for me! Products with really ridiculous, outrageous claims always frustrate...

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China Glaze Poolside Collection:

China Glaze Poolside Collection:

China Glaze Poolside Collection: Review, Photos, Swatches

Poolside is a summer collection that includes six shades of neon lacquer. As with most neons, application isn't the easiest, but China Glaze...

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Dior Addicted to Dior Collection for Summer 2010

Dior Addicted to Dior Collection for Summer 2010

Dior Addicted to Dior Collection for Summer 2010

Addicted to Dior ($60.00)

  • Addicted to Coral (001) (Not at Sephora)
  • Addicted to Pink (002) (Not at Sephora)

5-Couleur Eyeshadow ($58.00)

  • Ready-to-Glow (649)
  • Crush Glow (659) (Not at Sephora)

1 Colour Extreme Eyeshadow ($28.00)

  • Golden Spotlight (616) (Not at...

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What is your best cold weather beauty tip?

What is your best cold weather beauty tip?

What is your best cold weather beauty tip? Share!

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Look for extra rich moisturizers and use them at night time or as spot treatments during the day.

Thanks to Sally for this question!

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China Glaze Poolside Collection Sneak Peek

China Glaze Poolside Collection Sneak Peek

China Glaze Poolside Collection Sneak Peek

Review coming soon (probably tomorrow, but in case the sky falls, no promises!)... but boy, capturing the brightness and color of neons on camera is a pain in the behind.  Like I cannot even express to you how many shots it took just to get a few decent ones...

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The Spring Season: Napoleon Perdis Havana Lipstick

The Spring Season: Napoleon Perdis Havana Lipstick

Napoleon Perdis Havana Lipstick

The Spring Season: NP Set Havana Lipstick

NP Set Havana Lipstick ($15.00) is a soft, creamy medium pink with a subtle pink shimmer. This is an easy-to-wear shade for just about any skin tone, because it's not too yellow or blue-based--very much neutral. It has a very...

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Sugarpill Cosmetics: ChromaLust Loose Eyeshadow

Sugarpill Cosmetics: ChromaLust Loose Eyeshadow

Sugarpill Cosmetics:  ChromaLust Loose Eyeshadow

Sugarpill Cosmetics released eleven shades of Chroma Lust loose eyeshadows ($12.00 for 0.18 oz.). These loose eyeshadows are ultra finely milled with rich color pay off that apply smoothly. Many of these eyeshadows are also vegan (check their website...

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Sugarpill Cosmetics: Pressed Eyeshadow

Sugarpill Cosmetics: Pressed Eyeshadow

Sugarpill Cosmetics:  Pressed Eyeshadow

Sugarpill Cosmetics also released nine shades of pressed eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.14 oz.)--though you can find them all within pre-made eyeshadow quads as well. You can find a review of Flamepoint, Buttercupcake, Love+, and Poison Plum here. The other five shades...

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Sugarpill Cosmetics: Burning Heart Eyeshadow Quad

Sugarpill Cosmetics: Burning Heart Eyeshadow Quad

Sugarpill Cosmetics:  Burning Heart Eyeshadow Quad

Sugarpill Cosmetics recently debuted, and Amy (aka Shrinkle), the creator and founder, reached out to Temptalia to see if I'd be interested in checking it out. I've known of Shrinkle forever, mostly through friends who've bought from her via eBay, so...

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