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Win MAC Style Demon Mineralize Blush!

Win MAC Style Demon Mineralize Blush!

Temptalia Gives Away MAC Style Demon Mineralize Blush!

We're giving away one (1) MAC Style Demon Mineralize Blush, from the limited edition MAC Colour Craft Collection. Submit your entry by leaving a comment in this post and telling us what your favorite type of post is on Temptalia.

All entries must be...

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Temptalia Asks You - How many products do you use for your skincare regimen?

Temptalia Asks You - How many products do you use for your skincare regimen?

How many products do you use for your skincare regimen? Do you switch it up for AM/PM?

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In the morning, it is four. In the evening, it is five!

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Make Up For Ever: Eyeshadows #83, 147, 60, 81, 308 (Blues)

Make Up For Ever: Eyeshadows #83, 147, 60, 81, 308 (Blues)

Time for some blues, methinks!

  • #83 is a aqua-blue base with greenish-gold sheen and soft blue shimmer. I thought this color was incredibly pretty, and it is probably one of my favorites from all of the eyeshadows I purchased!
  • #147 is a dark, grayish-brown blue shade with...

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Ask Temptalia Session #014

Ask Temptalia Session #014

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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Urban Decay Fall 2009 Product Launches

Urban Decay Fall 2009 Product Launches

Urban Decay Fall 2009 Product Launches

Ink for Eyes ($22.00)

It’s everything you want in a cream eyeliner! More precise than a pencil, more forgiving than a liquid, this super-smooth formula offers more control, play time, and buildable coverage than your average liner. Create razor-sharp lines or...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you consider yourself brand-loyal?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you consider yourself brand-loyal?

Do you consider yourself brand-loyal? Are you a one-brand kind of beauty buyer? Do you like to try all brands? Do you just stick a few?

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I used to be brand loyal, but now I find it near impossible! So many great brands and new products to try.

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Illamasqua Coming to Sephora July 21st!

Illamasqua Coming to Sephora July 21st!

Illamasqua Coming to Sephora July 21st

At long last, the uber-artistic Brit beauty brand Illamasqua is making its way to U.S. shores via yours truly -- Sephora! (Who else did ya think?) As expected, in-the-know beauty junkies across the nation obsessed with the brand knew it was just a matter of time...

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MAC Colour Craft Collection Review - Part 2

MAC Colour Craft Collection Review - Part 2

MAC Cosmetics Colour Craft Collection Review - Part 2

OVERALL, the mineralize blushes were smooth and soft in texture with soft sheens. They all felt pigmented without being overly intense. (Personally, I want a blush that is buildable but is never sheer--hey, I...

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MAC Colour Craft Collection Review - Part 1

MAC Colour Craft Collection Review - Part 1

MAC Cosmetics Colour Craft Collection Review - Part 1

OVERALL, the mineralize eyeshadow quads seem to have smoother, softer textures with more pigmented shades compared to previous mineralize eyeshdaow releases. Every year, mineralize collections sucker me in, even...

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MAC Colour Craft Collection Product Photos (Eyeshadows, Lipglasses, Lipsticks)

MAC Colour Craft Collection Product Photos (Eyeshadows, Lipglasses, Lipsticks)

MAC Cosmetics: Colour Craft Collection Product Photos (Eyeshadows, Lipglasses, Lipsticks)

I'm splitting up the product photos into two posts to reduce loading time for those readers who are not on the speediest of connections, as well as to make it easier to figure out...

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MAC Colour Craft Collection - Swatches

MAC Colour Craft Collection - Swatches

MAC Cosmetics: Colour Craft Collection Swatches

Back from my excursion at Nordstrom! First, swatches for you to devour. Next up will be product photos, and then to follow will be my full review. I will post swatches of both the lipsticks and lipglasses on my lips...

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Hourglass on Sale @ HauteLook!

Hourglass on Sale @ HauteLook!

HauteLook is having a Hourglass Cosmetics sale!

The sale is going on now at HauteLook! :)  Products are usually around 50% off, sometimes a little less, sometimes a little more.  I've only tried a few Hourglass products before, so I might see what I can pick up from the sale.

(The link above is an...

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Tutorial - Colorful Green Eyes Featuring Make Up For Ever

Tutorial - Colorful Green Eyes Featuring Make Up For Ever

Tutorial: Colorful Green Eyes

Here's a tutorial for this look! :) This is actually a pretty simple and straight-forward look. You're really only using four colors, including highlighter!

You will need the following...

  • Eyes: MAC Soft Ochre paint pot (neutral base), Make Up For Ever #171 Eyeshadow...

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Win MAC Crazy Haute Lipglass!

Win MAC Crazy Haute Lipglass!

Temptalia Gives Away MAC Crazy Haute Lipglass!

We're giving away one (1) MAC Crazy Haute Lipglass, from the limited edition MAC Colour Craft Collection. Submit your entry by leaving a comment in this post and telling us your best beauty tip.

All entries must be submitted by July 13th, 2009 at 11:59 PM...

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Bobbi Brown Metallic Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadows for Fall 2009

Bobbi Brown Metallic Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadows for Fall 2009

Bobbi Brown Metallic Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadows for Fall 2009

Metallic Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadow

  • Chrome Patina
  • Starry Purple
  • Brown Metal
  • Antique Gold
  • Starry Night
  • Goldstone
  • Black Pearl
  • Mercury

Availability: September 2009.

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Bobbi Brown Ivy League Collection for Fall 2009

Bobbi Brown Ivy League Collection for Fall 2009

Bobbi Brown Ivy League Collection for Fall 2009

Creamy Eye Pencil

  • Jet
  • Walnut
  • Charcoal
  • Caviar
  • Hunter
  • Midnight
  • Brown Plum
  • Mahogany
  • Dusk

Lip Crayon

  • Honeysuckle
  • Coral Pink
  • Raisin Berry
  • Posey
  • Dusty Nude
  • Wild Rose

Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner

  • Forest Shimmer Ink

Eyeshadow

  • Golden Leaf Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow
  • Bash Metallic Eye Shadow

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Look - Make Up For Ever: Green, Teal, & Blue

Look - Make Up For Ever: Green, Teal, & Blue

I'm really happy with the way this turned out, particularly how the photos themselves came out, ha! Forgive me for being a bit lazy on the looks-front. I'm trying to be better, but that laziness is just so hard to kick! ;) The 30 Days of Make Up For Ever project is definitely a motivator, though!

For...

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MAC 188 Small Duo Fibre Brush Photos & Review

MAC 188 Small Duo Fibre Brush Photos & Review

Beauty Basics: MAC Face Brushes

Beauty Basics is a series covering basic products and tools that help to make applying your makeup easier. To view the entire series to date, be sure to visit the beauty basics, or you can view posts within the series about MAC Face Brushes.

Focus On: MAC 188 Small Duo...

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