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Dior Nude Pink Designer Quint Swatches & Review

Dior Nude Pink Designer Quint Swatches & Review

Dior Nude Pink Designer Quint ($58.00) is designed to be an "all in one" palette. I tried out the Nude Pink Designer Quint, and while it looks stunning, it's not my favorite Dior quint.

The two light pink shades (bottom left corner and top right corner) are extremely sheer, and the one on the top...

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6 Must-Have MAC Lustreglasses

6 Must-Have MAC Lustreglasses

6 Must-Have MAC Lustreglasses

About the Temptalia Must-Haves Series A series of posts showcasing must-have products from MAC Cosmetics' permanent line of products. Selections are based on quality, universality, uniqueness amongst the line, and the like. Limited edition shades are deliberately...

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Smashbox Limitless Long Wearing Lip Gloss in Nonstop

Smashbox Limitless Long Wearing Lip Gloss in Nonstop

Smashbox Limitless Long Wearing Lip Gloss ($21.00) is a new gloss formula from Smashbox to debut this summer season. It's a long-wearing gloss that's supposed to give you wear of up to six hours. The formula is also touted as being non-sticky and non-drying. It's definitely not sticky like MAC...

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Temptalia Asks You - What beauty brands do you keep up with?

Temptalia Asks You - What beauty brands do you keep up with?

What beauty brands do you keep up with? Even if you don't necessarily buy from them?

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As many as I can! I do tend to lean towards high end, though ;) . .

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Look - Bright and Bold Greens & Teals

Look - Bright and Bold Greens & Teals

Another look :) I really should be patient and space out my looks, since I don't do my makeup everyday, but I can't resist. I must admit, I'm terrible at holding things back, LOL! I tried false eyelashes again, and while I was able to make them work, it didn't go quite as smoothly (nor as...

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Korres Watermelon Lightweight Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 Beats Summer Heat

Korres Watermelon Lightweight Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 Beats Summer Heat

Korres Watermelon Lightweight Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 ($28.00 for 1 oz.) is a lightweight, tinted moisturizer. (I think the name of the product does a pretty good job of describing the product, yeah?) It's a sheer, barely-dewy foundation that is an easy, on-the-go product. I typically use...

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Win MAC Brave New Bronze Lipstick!

Win MAC Brave New Bronze Lipstick!

Temptalia Gives Away MAC Brave New Bronze Lipstick!

We're giving away one (1) MAC Brave New Bronze Lipstick from the limited edition MAC Style Warrior Collection. Submit your entry by leaving a comment in this post and telling us why you want to win. Winner will be chosen randomly and notified via...

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Temptalia Asks You - What's the boldest lipstick you own?

Temptalia Asks You - What's the boldest lipstick you own?

What's the boldest lipstick you own? Do you wear it often? Never?

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It's probably YSL's black lipgloss, even though it's not a lipstick. I think any bold lipsticks I own are bright pinks/purples, perhaps, and I've likely worn them all at least once! . .

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Laura Geller Blush-N-Brighten Blushes For Divine Cheeks!

Laura Geller Blush-N-Brighten Blushes For Divine Cheeks!

Laura Geller's Blush-N-Brighten Blushes ($29.50 each) are AMAZING. These are baked, marbleized pigments swirled together. They're placed into terracotta pans, baked 24 hours, and the result is a soft, shimmery powder. If you love MAC's Mineralize Skinfinishes, I think you'll love these....

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Win MAC Just A Pinch Gel Blush!

Win MAC Just A Pinch Gel Blush!

Temptalia Gives Away MAC Just A Pinch Gel Blush!

We're giving away one (1) MAC Just A Pinch Gel Blush from the limited edition MAC A Rose Romance Collection. Submit your entry by leaving a comment in this post and telling us why you want to win. Winner will be chosen randomly and notified via...

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Temptalia Asks You - What was the most luxurious beauty product you've tried?

Temptalia Asks You - What was the most luxurious beauty product you've tried?

What was the most luxurious beauty product you've tried? What about the one you've bought?

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Guerlain's Orchidee Imperiale cream is probably one of the more luxe products I've tried (samples, though!)! . .

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MAC Style Warriors Exclusive Temptalia Sneak Peek Part 2

MAC Style Warriors Exclusive Temptalia Sneak Peek Part 2

MAC Style Warriors Exclusive Temptalia Sneak Peek Part 2

Last month, we gave you a sneak peek of Style Warrior by MAC. Now, we're giving you another sneak peek--yes, really! The collection officially debuts May 21st, according to my local MAC store (I asked just yesterday), but some stores...

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Win MAC Fix+ Rose!

Win MAC Fix+ Rose!

Temptalia Gives Away MAC Fix+ Rose!

We're giving away one (1) MAC Fix+ Rose from the limited edition MAC A Rose Romance Collection. Submit your entry by leaving a comment in this post and telling us why you want to win. Winner will be chosen randomly and notified via e-mail. This post will be...

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Smashbox Untamed Collection Review, Swatches, Photos

Smashbox Untamed Collection Review, Swatches, Photos

Smashbox's Untamed Collection is their summer launch featuring six new products, plus four shades of their Waterproof Shadow/Liner Duos. They launched two glosses, two eyeshadow/liner trios, creamy cheek color, and a brightening pencil.

I tested out the Untamed Waterproof Shadow Liner Trio in...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you buy backups of limited edition products?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you buy backups of limited edition products?

Do you buy backups of limited edition products? What have you bought backups of? Have you ever used your backups?

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On very, very rare occasions have I bought backups of anything. I have several backups of Mari-sheeno lipstick, which isn't limited edition, but it's only available in Asia...

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Look - Quick & Easy Neutral Eye

Look - Quick & Easy Neutral Eye

Easy & quick neutral eye :) This is the "I want to try out a bunch of new products" look -- I tried out Guerlain's Bleu Cruise mascara, Benefit Posietint, and Benefit 10! Yay!

HAPPY FRIDAY! We made it to the weekend. I hope you have some fun plans coming up! I'll be spending my Friday afternoon...

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Lavanila The Healthy Body Butter in Vanilla Lavender

Lavanila The Healthy Body Butter in Vanilla Lavender

Lavanila The Healthy Body Butter ($25.00 for 8 oz.) is fast becoming a staple body lotion in my household. I love the Vanilla Lavender scent best, because it works well for both daytime and night time. I think I might have a slight preference towards night time, because the lavender scent is...

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Smashbox Mother Earth Palette Available!

Smashbox Mother Earth Palette Available!

Smashbox Mother Earth Palette ($45.00)

An eco-friendly color palette containing four eyeshadows and a blush. Smashbox Mother Earth Palette includes four certified-organic shadows and a blush housed inside a compact and sleeve made from sustainable materials. Mix and match the blendable shades to...

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MAC Cosmetics Now Selling Pro Palette Refills Online!

MAC Cosmetics Now Selling Pro Palette Refills Online!

MAC Cosmetics is now selling pro palette refills online!

Yes, ONLINE! For those with only access to counters (or no access to stores at all!), you can score your eyeshadow pans online with ease. Not only that, but powder blush pans are also available online to all consumers--these aren't even...

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Welcome Back, Stila!

Welcome Back, Stila!

Welcome Back, Stila!

Stila Cosmetics is really back, darlings! New owner Lynn Tilton has been welcomed into the Stila Girl fold, and she'd like to offer a complimentary Stila Appreciation 24kt Luxe Lip Gloss with a purchase of $25 or more. Just use code APPRECIATE. Oh yeah, that's right--the website is...

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Maybelline - Define-A-Lash Pulse Perfection Mascara

Maybelline - Define-A-Lash Pulse Perfection Mascara

Maybelline will launch Define-A-Lash Pulse Perfection Mascara in July. It is a battery-operated vibrating mascara, designed to deliver 7,000 vibrations per minute with each battery to last for a minimum of 130 days. (I wonder if that's 130 days without stopping, or 130 of "typical" use.) It will...

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