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7 Must-Have MAC Dazzleglasses

7 Must-Have MAC Dazzleglasses

7 Must-Have MAC Dazzleglasses

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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Temptalia Asks You - What MAC Collection would you like to see brought back/redone?

Temptalia Asks You - What MAC Collection would you like to see brought back/redone?

What MAC Collection would you like to see brought back/redone? Share your favorites!

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I really liked the Couture collection, actually! I liked Neo Sci Fi a lot, so I'd love to see something similar, but different (though in the same vein). . .

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Survey Says... May 7th, 2009

Survey Says... May 7th, 2009

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

Least favorite part of your beauty routine?: [answer] Favorite part of your beauty routine?: [answer] How long does your beauty routine take?: [answer]

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Storage Solutions: Ikea Helmer

Storage Solutions: Ikea Helmer

Ikea's Helmer ($39.99) is a drawer unit with casters. It has six pull-out drawers, and it is an easy and cost-efficient way to store the majority of your makeup and beauty essentials. I know that a lot of ladies love to store their nail polish in these as well. I prefer the silver color, though it...

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Bobbi Brown's Nautical Collection Review, Swatches, Product Photos

Bobbi Brown's Nautical Collection Review, Swatches, Product Photos

Bobbi Brown's Nautical Collection recently debuted, and it featured products ideal for the summer months. It consisted of six limited edition Sheer Color Cheek Tints ($22.00 each) and four shades of Sheer Color Lip Gloss ($20.00 each).

I tried three of the six shades of the Sheer Color Cheek Tints --...

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Lavanila The Healthy Deodorant in Vanilla Lavender for Worry Free Summer Days

Lavanila The Healthy Deodorant in Vanilla Lavender for Worry Free Summer Days

Lavanila just recently launched The Healthy Deodorant ($18.00). It is touted as 100% natural, 100% healthy, and 100% effective. It is free of aluminum, parabens, propylene glycol, talc, phthalates, and triclosan. It uses a beta-glucan technology with antioxidants, active botanicals, and essential...

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OPI's Spain Collection for Fall 2009

OPI's Spain Collection for Fall 2009

OPI's Spain Collection for Fall 2009

  • Barefoot in Barcelona
  • Can You Tapas This?
  • Give Me Moor!
  • Pink Flamenco
  • No Spain No Gain
  • Ate Berries in the Canaries
  • Suzi Skis in the Pyrenees
  • Here Today… Aragon Tomorrow
  • Manicurist of Seville
  • Pamplona Purple
  • Conquistadorable Color
  • Bullish on OPI

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Sephora Sun Safety Kit to Benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation

Sephora Sun Safety Kit to Benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation

Sephora.com has their famous Sephora Sun Safety Kit ($22.50) back in stock and available for you to purchase. I love their kit, because it contains a whole slew of trial-sized suncare products (13 in total). It also comes in a yellow beach bag made out of recycled plastic. But you know the best...

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7 Must-Have MAC Slimshine Lipsticks

7 Must-Have MAC Slimshine Lipsticks

7 Must-Have MAC Slimshine Lipsticks

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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Temptalia Asks You - What other beauty sites do you visit (that aren't blogs!)?

Temptalia Asks You - What other beauty sites do you visit (that aren't blogs!)?

What other beauty sites do you visit (that aren't blogs!)? Share your favorites!

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For me, I tend to just visit various retailers' websites to see what new products they've listed (e.g. Nordstrom)! . .

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Zoya MATTEVELVET Matte Nail Lacquer for Fall 2009

Zoya MATTEVELVET Matte Nail Lacquer for Fall 2009

Zoya MATTEVELVET for Fall 2009

OMG, I just got word that ZOYA will be introducing MATTEVELVET shades this Fall.

"Designed to appeal to a multitude of matte color trend lovers; including every metro mod, vintage stylista, retro pin-up, goth beauty, glam rocker, street chic fashionista and color junkie...

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shu uemura Eternal Gold Collection for Summer 2009

shu uemura Eternal Gold Collection for Summer 2009

shu uemura Eternal Gold Collection for Summer 2009

Pressed Eyeshadow ($20.00)

  • Gold #350 (Metallic)
  • Brown #850 (Metallic)

Cream Eyeshadow ($30.00)

  • Pink (Pearl)
  • Brown 7A (Pearl)

UV Under Base Shimmer ($35.00) Limited Edition legendary UV Under Base with a shimmering texture for a natural glow. A weightless...

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MAC Graphic Garden Collection for Nordstrom Anniversary

MAC Graphic Garden Collection for Nordstrom Anniversary

MAC Cosmetics Graphic Garden Collection for Nordstrom Anniversary

U.S. Launch Date: July 17th (July 9th at The Bay)

Brush Bags ($49.50)

A black and white twill bag with a separate brush holder featuring a rose or poppy pattern.

  • Define & Blend 129SE,...

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Kat Von D for Summer 2009 - True Romance Eyeshdaow Palette - G*psy

Kat Von D for Summer 2009 - True Romance Eyeshdaow Palette - G*psy

Kat Von D for Summer 2009

True Romance Eyeshadow Palette in G*psy Kat Von D True Romance Eyeshadow Palette in G*psy is the key to a sexy smoky eye with a hot summer twist. Designed by reality television star Kat Von D especially for Sephora, this artistic spectrum of shades brings an edgy-glam...

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9 Must-Have MAC Lipglasses

9 Must-Have MAC Lipglasses

9 Must-Have MAC Lipglasses

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 excluded...

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Smashbox Introduces Limitless for Summer 2009

Smashbox Introduces Limitless for Summer 2009

Smashbox Introduces Limitless for Summer 2009

Limitless Long Wearing Lip Gloss SPF15 ($21.00) Get gorgeous color and shine for up to six hours while protecting your pout with SPF 15! The contoured wand hugs lips for a precise and comfortable one-coat application.

  • Infinite Soft pinkish nude
  • Forever Barely...

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Givenchy's Summer 2009 Collection Review, Swatches, Photos

Givenchy's Summer 2009 Collection Review, Swatches, Photos

Givenchy's Summer 2009 Collection is a natural, glowy-bronzy compilation of products for the face, eyes, and lips.

Glow to Wear in Sun Satin ($37.00) is a sheer, shimmery (golden-bronze) oil that you can apply all over your body for a subtle, barely bronzed sheen. The shimmer is definitely...

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7 Must-Have MAC Brown Lipsticks

7 Must-Have MAC Brown Lipsticks

7 Must-Have MAC Brown Lipsticks

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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Temptalia Asks You - When did you first get into makeup?

Temptalia Asks You - When did you first get into makeup?

When did you first get into makeup? When did you become full fledged beauty junkie?

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Just after I turned 18, actually! I pretty much fell in love thereafter, so I was probably just around the same age when I became an addict! . .

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Philosophy Unconditional Love Firming Body Emulsion Review

Philosophy Unconditional Love Firming Body Emulsion Review

Philosophy Unconditional Love Firming Body Emulsion (16 oz. for $34) is a ridiculously well-hydrating moisturizer for your body with the same, blackberry 'n vanilla sweetness as Unconditional Love Eau de Toilette I wrote about earlier. Again, despite being a rather sweet and fruity scent (with a good...

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Philosophy for Summer 2009 - Beach Party & Surfer Girl

Philosophy for Summer 2009 - Beach Party & Surfer Girl

Philosophy for Summer 2009

I saw these new Sephora exclusives the other day, and I had to share. I am all over these! Shower gels? Lip shines? YES, I think so!

Beach Party ($35.00) Philosophy Beach Party is the ultimate bath, body, and lip trio to make you the golden girl of the summer. This...

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Philosophy Unconditional Love Eau de Toilette for Beachy Days

Philosophy Unconditional Love Eau de Toilette for Beachy Days

Unconditional Love Eau de Toilette Spray (1.7 oz. for $40) is the latest fragrance release from Philosophy, which you may know because I absolutely adore their lip shines and shower gels. Unconditional Love is a mix of blackberries and vanilla--it's a sweet, slightly food-y scent. I expected it to be...

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HauteLook - Kiehls On Sale Now!

HauteLook - Kiehls On Sale Now!

HauteLook is having a Kiehl's sale!

Get some of your favorite Kiehl's products at bargain prices. (Some products look like they're nearly 50% off!)

(The link above *is* an invite-link, as HauteLook is invite-only, so if you aren't a member, ta-da! They've apparently removed $10 credit to new members. ...

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