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Temptalia Asks You - Do you ever get stumped on what makeup to wear?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you ever get stumped on what makeup to wear?

Do you ever get stumped on what makeup to wear? How do you get past it?

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I usually just try to wear a look I've done in the past that I know works. I just let the stump get me for the day, LOL! . .

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Urban Decay Cream Eyeshadows: Grass, Weeds, & Radium

Urban Decay Cream Eyeshadows: Grass, Weeds, & Radium

Urban Decay Cream Eyeshadows ($17.00 each) came out a few months ago as the newly revamped cream eyeshadows. I had heard many raves for the original Urban Decay cream eyeshadows, and these are definitely up to par! I'm really loving the packaging on this product, because it is a flocked applicator...

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Dior Pop Diamond Skin Shimmer For Summery Skin

Dior Pop Diamond Skin Shimmer For Summery Skin

Dior Pop Diamond Skin Shimmer ($43.00) is the latest limited edition DiorSkin Shimmer Powder. Amber Diamond and Rose Diamond are permanent Skin Shimmers, and last year saw limited edition Copper Diamond. If you've been reading for a few months, you probably know my obsession with both Amber Diamond...

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Blast From the Past: Oh, C-Shock! Come Back!

Blast From the Past: Oh, C-Shock! Come Back!

This is probably one of my favorite looks that I've ever done. MAC's C-Shock Collection was also likely one of my favorite launches, too. For those unfamiliar with the collection, it consisted of all the usual candidates, but the eyeshadows were the stars. They were bright, pigmented, smooth, and just...

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Win MAC Summer Rose Beauty Powder!

Win MAC Summer Rose Beauty Powder!

Temptalia Gives Away MAC Summer Rose Beauty Powder!

We're giving away one (1) MAC Summer Rose Beauty Powder 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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MAC Style Warriors Exclusive Temptalia Sneak Peek

MAC Style Warriors Exclusive Temptalia Sneak Peek

MAC Style Warriors Sneak Peek

You know as soon as I get word of anything new, I'm totally passing it on--so here are a few product photos, swatches, and lip swatches from three items from Style Warriors. It also looks like Style Warriors is having some unveiling parties as early as May...

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Site Technical Difficulties

Site Technical Difficulties

Happy weekend, all!

I just wanted to let you all know what's been happening with Temptalia for the past 24 hours. We experienced intermittent downtime from 7AM PST and onwards until approximately 6PM PST. We started the process of transferring to a new server around 2PM PST. We migrated the...

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Temptalia Asks You - What was the last lipstick you fell in love with?

Temptalia Asks You - What was the last lipstick you fell in love with?

What was the last lipstick you fell in love with? The one you can't believe you did without?

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Chanel's Tangerine Dream! I really love the vibrancy, texture, and look of it. . .

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DiorSkin is My New Favorite Foundation

DiorSkin is My New Favorite Foundation

Diorskin Nude ($45.00) is one of Dior's newer foundations. It's a liquid foundation that's designed to be extremely lightweight--actually described as "weightless"--with a slightly dewy finish. According to Dior, it uses "[a] unique blend of 100% natural mineral pigments and Dior's innovative...

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Storage Solutions: Hide Away Unused Products

Storage Solutions: Hide Away Unused Products

The Container Store's Underbed Storage ($10.99) is a really easy way to store your seasonal products or products you just don't use very often. Like shoes, I often store products like self-tanners and spray tans in these storage units and slide them under my bed until I need them.

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Temptalia Asks You - When was the last time you sorted through your stash?

Temptalia Asks You - When was the last time you sorted through your stash?

When was the last time you sorted through your stash? Did you toss anything? Discover old favorites?

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It's probably been a month or two, but I did find some high end glosses I forgot about! . .

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MAC A Rose Romance Collection Review & Thoughts

MAC A Rose Romance Collection Review & Thoughts

OVERALL, MAC's A Rose Romance Collection is a true representation of soft, feminine spring florals. It's laced with soft pinks, lilacs, and sheer-to-the-touch colors. The only color that seems like a misfit is Mutiny pigment, but it can be excused if only because it's a divine color and rightly...

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Crest's Get Bright Challenge - Winner Announced!

Crest's Get Bright Challenge - Winner Announced!

Hey everyone! Do you remember how I participated in Crest's Get Bright Challenge? You'll never guess, but Crest picked me as the challenge winner! Total honor and makes me feel pretty freakin' good about my teeth now! :) (The above photo is one of the final results' photos.)

Crest Get Bright...

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Coastal Scents Gel Liners - Color For a Bargain

Coastal Scents Gel Liners - Color For a Bargain

Coastal Scents Gel Liners ($6.95 each) come in fourteen different shades ranging from white to black to peach. I've tried seven of them so far, and I can say that they're all extremely pigmented. Each jar seems like it contains a decent amount of product, and it feels like glass packaging to me...

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Temptalia Asks You - What five beauty tips would you give to a beginner?

Temptalia Asks You - What five beauty tips would you give to a beginner?

What five beauty tips would you give to a beginner? Share your suggestions!

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I think I did a post on this before, actually! I know my #1 tip would be to use an eyeshadow base! . .

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Beauty Brands Go Green & Natural

Beauty Brands Go Green & Natural

Beauty Brands Go Green & Natural

Looking for some beauty products that are made with more natural ingredients or are more earth-friendly? Here are brands and their products to consider!

  • Yes to Carrots (A personal favorite brand!) offers a full line of body and skin care with attention paid to using...

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Beauty Brands Are Giving Back for Earth Day

Beauty Brands Are Giving Back for Earth Day

Beauty Brands Are Giving Back for Earth Day

  • Amala is a 100% certified organic skin and body care line. The line is formulated using only whole plant ingredients with each custom distilled to manage its potency. All ingredients are ethically harvested from fair-trade farm partners around the world. ...

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MAC A Rose Romance Now Online!

MAC A Rose Romance Now Online!

MAC Cosmetics has A Rose Romance Collection available for purchase (and admittedly, since yesterday!). Use code ROSE for free shipping! :) I personally prefer shopping through Nordstrom.com, if only because I do get reward points and I can always select pick up in-store and not pay shipping. (Or, if...

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