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OCC Lip Tars , Part 2

OCC Lip Tars , Part 2

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar reviews continue!

  • Grandma is a beautiful shade of coral--it really doesn't seem to lean either orange or pink or red. It's exactly coral. I'm pretty excited to see what I can do with this color, since I adore coral glosses!
  • Melange is a reddish-brown shade. It's...

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OCC Lip Tars - Part 1

OCC Lip Tars - Part 1

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (also known as OCC Makeup) recently launched a new product called Lip Tar ($12.50 each). The range includes twelve shades ranging from clear to white to black to yellow. The idea behind the Lip Tars is giving you the freedom to mix and match to design your own custom...

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Temptalia Asks You - What's your going out look consist of?

Temptalia Asks You - What's your going out look consist of?

What's your going out look consist of? Got a special look for this Friday night?

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Nah, it's a Friday in for us :) I always like the smoky eye - silvery-black - for going out, though!

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MAC Naked Honey Collection - Reviews & Thoughts

MAC Naked Honey Collection - Reviews & Thoughts

OVERALL, MAC Naked Honey Collection is a small but palatable launch. It contains three eyeshadows with good texture, nice color pay off, and in wearable shades, alongside three lipglasses that coordinate. The real disappointment in the collection comes from the small sizes/overpriced...

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Survey Says... June 11th, 2009

Survey Says... June 11th, 2009

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

Favorite Summer Collection?: [answer] Least Favorite Summer Collection?: [answer] One you looked most forward to?: [answer]

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Best in Beauty: Volume 2

Best in Beauty: Volume 2

The best in beauty products that have truly stood the test of time. Tried and true, these still rock.

MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator ($19.00) was a product that was nearly HG (holy grail) status. Of course, it was limited edition. Of course, I did not think to stock up at the time. Actually, if my...

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Rescue Beauty Lounge Sale @ HauteLook

Rescue Beauty Lounge Sale @ HauteLook

HauteLook is having a Rescue Beauty Lounge sale!

Rescue Beauty Lounge sale is going on now at HauteLook! :)  I've never tried anything by Rescue Beauty Lounge, I don't think, but I'm pretty tempted as it looks like most things are 70% off!!  I couldn't believe the discount.

Edited:  I couldn't...

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Giveaway: Win MAC Queen Bee Lipglass!

Giveaway: Win MAC Queen Bee Lipglass!

Temptalia Gives Away MAC Queen Bee Lipglass!

We're giving away one (1) MAC Queen Bee Lipglass, from the limited edition Naked Honey Collection.  Submit your entry by leaving a comment in this post and telling us what makes you feel like a queen.

All entries must be submitted by June 14th, 2009 at 11:59...

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Temptalia Asks You - How do you organize all of your beauty products?

Temptalia Asks You - How do you organize all of your beauty products?

How do you organize all of your beauty products? Share your system!

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I'm always changing it up, because I'm never satisfied with it. Lots of bins, drawers, and the like. Every time I change it substantially, I've posted it! :)

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. P.S. - Feel free to include photos of your storage system. If you post...

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Best In Beauty: Volume 1

Best In Beauty: Volume 1

The best in beauty products that have truly stood the test of time.  Tried and true, these still rock.

One question I am frequently asked is, "What are you still using? Do you still love what you loved a month ago?" Both good and bad, I am forever on the hunt for the next newest thing. This means...

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LUSH A Crash Course in Skincare Fresh Face Mask Saves Your Skin

LUSH A Crash Course in Skincare Fresh Face Mask Saves Your Skin

LUSH A Crash Course in Skincare Fresh Face Mask ($7.95 for 2.6 oz.) is the best mask for a general purpose, make-your-skin-feel-fabulous mask. It is ideal for all skin types. It contains such ingredients as organic avocado, kaolin, organic yoghurt, glycerin, organic lemon juice, sandalwood oil,...

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Bath & Body Works' Big Semi-Annual Sale Coupon Code & Printable Coupon - Save 20%

Bath & Body Works' Big Semi-Annual Sale Coupon Code & Printable Coupon - Save 20%

It's that time of the year -- Bath & Body Works' Big Semi-Annual Sale. It starts today and goes on through June 14th. You can receive 20% off purchases of $25 or more both online and in-store. Use code 9656 at checkout. You can print the coupon to use in-store, too.

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GO SMiLE Sale @ HauteLook

GO SMiLE Sale @ HauteLook

HauteLook is having a GO SMiLE sale!

Go Smile sale is going on now at HauteLook! :)  As per usual, prices are around 50% off retail prices. Whenever Sephora has a Friends & Family sale, I always have several of you ask me about the Go Smile system -- because it can be on the pricey side, so any...

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Temptalia Asks You - What's your favorite MLBB (my-lips-but-better) lip color?

Temptalia Asks You - What's your favorite MLBB (my-lips-but-better) lip color?

What's your favorite MLBB (my-lips-but-better) lip color? Share your favorites!

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Sweetie is a favorite for me, as is Mari-sheeno, though neither are that MLBB, I suppose... Sweetie is similar to my lips, but pinker :)

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LUSH Catastrophe Cosmetic Fresh Face Mask for Redness!

LUSH Catastrophe Cosmetic Fresh Face Mask for Redness!

LUSH Catastrophe Cosmetic Fresh Face Mask ($7.95 for 2.6 oz.) is a calming, cleansing mask for all types of skin. It contains such ingredients as calamine powder, talc, irish moss gel, fresh blueberries, glycerin, almond oil, and chamomile oil. It smells rather like blueberries, though I find the...

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DDF On Sale @ HauteLook!

DDF On Sale @ HauteLook!

HauteLook is having a DDF sale!

DDF sale is going on now at HauteLook! :) You'll find most products at 50% off, including various sets like the 7 Day Radiance Peel Kit ($52.50). I haven't used many DDF products, but I recently used one of their lightweight moisturizers with SPF and loved it. I think...

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MAC Naked Honey & Summer Trend Bags Online!

MAC Naked Honey & Summer Trend Bags Online!

MAC's Naked Honey Collection, as well as their Summer Trend Bags are now available online for purchase. They are also available online at Nordstrom.com. Both will be available in-store on Thursday, June 11th.

What are you getting from Naked Honey? Anyone picking up any of the bags?

Or are you saving up...

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Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick for Body Review, Swatches, Photos

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick for Body Review, Swatches, Photos

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick for Body ($75.00) is new for Summer 2009. It's the same concept and has the same texture/feel/look of the traditional (and popular) shimmer bricks. There's just one difference -- it's seems huge. I don't know necessarily if I'd say it's $75.00 huge, but it is extremely...

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Temptalia Asks You - Have you ever caved to sales' pressure at the beauty counter?

Temptalia Asks You - Have you ever caved to sales' pressure at the beauty counter?

Have you ever caved to sales' pressure at the beauty counter? Share your stories!

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Yes, I definitely have. It tends to happen when I've gone to events or had my makeup done... and ended up not really wanting anything. Then I end up buying way more than I want of stuff I wasn't really wanting in the...

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Make Up For Ever Launches HD Elixir

Make Up For Ever Launches HD Elixir

Make Up For Ever Launches HD Elixir

Dry, flaky skin is never attractive, but when magnified in high definition format, it becomes unacceptable and makes applying make up a challenge. Make up artists must combat skin dehydration on actors immediately before applying foundation to create a flawless...

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives for 2009

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives for 2009

For 2010 Anniversary Beauty Exclusives, please view this post.

Nordstrom Anniversary Exclusives

Beginning July 17th, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here! It goes on through August 2nd. Beauty exclusives are a big part of what makes an Anniversary Sale special, for me, because brands often give...

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