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Summer Bronze: Josie Maran Bronzing Argan Oil

Summer Bronze: Josie Maran Bronzing Argan Oil

Get Sunkissed Without the Risk: Josie Maran Bronzing Argan Oil ($52.00 for 1.7 oz.)

Josie Maran has created Bronzing Argan Oil to keep you get that sunkissed look without the sun. It's a lightweight moisturizer that can be used all over--your body, face, and even hair. I like it on legs over all...

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Temptalia Asks You - What's your favorite lipgloss/lipstick combination of all-time?

Temptalia Asks You - What's your favorite lipgloss/lipstick combination of all-time?

What's your favorite lipgloss/lipstick combination of all-time? How would you describe the color?

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I love MAC Mari-sheeno lipstick with Tartlette lipglass -- super pretty coral! . .

Question courtesy of Jen! :)

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Twitter Giveaway: MAC Antiquitease 5 Basic Brush Set!

Twitter Giveaway: MAC Antiquitease 5 Basic Brush Set!

Temptalia is giving away: MAC Antiquitease 5 Basic Brush Set featuring 129SE, 219SE, 239SE, 266SE and 316SE brushes inside a medium, metallic-woven clutch. ($48 value)

Here's how to enter:

Step 1: Follow @temptalia on twitter.

Step 2: Tweet "Entered to win MAC Basic Brush Set! Just follow @temptalia...

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Look - Bright, Fiery Sunset

Look - Bright, Fiery Sunset

Remember I told you I attempted a look on Saturday, and how it came out SO similar to the last look I posted? Here it is, LOL! It's not quite the same; it's obviously kicked up a few notches in brightness/boldness, but the color scheme is still kind of similar, yeah? Not really a bad thing all...

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Smashbox Untamed Collection for Summer 2009

Smashbox Untamed Collection for Summer 2009

Smashbox Untamed Collection

Thanks so much to Sara (check out her YouTube channel!) for translating the names for us! Some of these may not be the exact English names, but Sara's translations definitely seem on point to me!

Collection Includes:

Untamed Waterproof Eyeshadow/Liner Trios ($28.00)

  • Savage
  • ...

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Guest Look: Lolli Gets Inspired By "The Little Mermaid"

Guest Look: Lolli Gets Inspired By "The Little Mermaid"

Reader Lolli shares her "Little Mermaid" inspired look with us today. She used...

  • Urban Decay Primer Potion
  • Red Lipliner
  • Basic Red Pigment
  • Red from Dangerzone
  • Green, Purple Holographic from Sleek Original Palette
  • Teal Pigment
  • Bell BottomBlue Pigment
  • Navy liner
  • Royal Wink Fluidline
  • Gold Shimmer Highlight
  • AVON...

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8 Must-Have MAC Neutral Eyeshadows

8 Must-Have MAC Neutral Eyeshadows

8 Must-Have MAC Neutral Eyeshadows

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's your favorite eyeshadow ever?

Temptalia Asks You - What's your favorite eyeshadow ever?

What's your favorite eyeshadow ever? Why?

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Rye is probably my favorite--if I had to just pick one! It's a stunning antique gold shade with just a little bit of shimmer but plenty of color pay off. I have three, LOL! . .

Question courtesy of Saira! :)

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6 Beauty Fixes for Products You Didn't Like

6 Beauty Fixes for Products You Didn't Like

What to Do With Beauty Products That Didn't Work Out

As the old saying goes, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade," the same is true about beauty products. There are many reasons why we don't return products that don't work out for us--poor return policies, guilt about returns, past return...

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Survey Says... April 5th, 2009

Survey Says... April 5th, 2009

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

Do you prefer eyeshadows in pots, quads, or palettes?: [answer] Last lipstick you wore?: [answer] What's your minimal look like?: [answer]

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Best Sunscreens: Clinique SPF 30 Face Cream

Best Sunscreens: Clinique SPF 30 Face Cream

Get Sunkissed Without the Risk: Try Clinique

Clinique Sun SPF 30 Face Cream 9$17.50 for 1.7 oz.) is a newly launched product by Clinique as part of their suncare line. It uses "SolarSmart" technology, which is meant to stabilize high-level protection against aging and burning effects from both UVA...

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LUSH Goes Vanilla for Summer 2009

LUSH Goes Vanilla for Summer 2009

LUSH Goes Vanilla

LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics introduces a new intoxicatingly attractive fragrance range with the smooth, velvety and delicious base of vanilla, blended with tonka bean and jasmine. Vanilla is a clever little aroma; it evokes comfort and a sense of calm for some while creating the...

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Temptalia Asks You - What's your biggest makeup pet peeve?

Temptalia Asks You - What's your biggest makeup pet peeve?

What's your biggest makeup pet peeve? Clumpy mascara? Mismatching foundation?

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Foundation that doesn't match. I am currently struggling with this issue -- stupid face being darker than my neck! . .

Question courtesy of HoneyBrown! :)

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Bobbi Brown Customize, Simplify, Organize System for Summer 2009

Bobbi Brown Customize, Simplify, Organize System for Summer 2009

Bobbi Brown Customize. Simplify. Organize System

Foundation Stick Compact (Limited Edition) ($22.00)

  • Available in 20 different shades, including 3 new shades - Cool Beige, Natural Tan, & Warm Honey

Lip Quads (Limited Edition) ($20.00)

  • Rose Quad (Peony, Brownie, Tulle, Roseberry)
  • Pink Quad (Pink Cloud,...

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Look - Soft Yellows & Browns

Look - Soft Yellows & Browns

This look is from last week -- March 30th, to be exact -- so still pretty much prior to getting hit with the nasty cold bug. I did a look this morning, and would you believe that it's a similar look to this? I was like, "Geez, I finally put on makeup while I'm sick, and I end up doing the same...

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Tropical Paradise: Black Opal Papaya Gentle Body Exfoliator

Tropical Paradise: Black Opal Papaya Gentle Body Exfoliator

Black Opal Papaya Gentle Body Exfoliator ($6.95) is a great drugstore body scrub that you can find at a lot of your local retailers. I saw it at Wal-Mart (that's the closest "drugstore" to me at the moment), actually. It caught my eye because it smells like tropical paradise to me--which I suppose...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you match your makeup to your clothes?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you match your makeup to your clothes?

Do you match your makeup to your clothes? How do you coordinate the two?

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I am matchy-matchy, and I don't care if the rules say you shouldn't! :) . .

Question courtesy of Julie! :)

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Blast From the Past: A Blue & Green Look from 2006

Blast From the Past: A Blue & Green Look from 2006

It's fun to go back in time and look at how you've improved. One thing I really like about looking at looks I did a long time ago is to see what color combinations I used. Sometimes I still find some that I like! :) Case in point, even though my style has evolved from the presentation in this...

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Win a Pair of Switchflops!

Win a Pair of Switchflops!

Switchflops, created by Lindsay Phillips, is giving ten lucky Temptalia readers a pair of their very own pair of Switchflops (+ a strap) ($47 value). Switchflops are flip flops that allow you to change up the strap, so you can have lots of different looking flip flops...

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Twitter Giveaway: MAC Curiositease Set

Twitter Giveaway: MAC Curiositease Set

Temptalia is giving away: MAC Curiositease 5 Warm Lipglass/Lustreglass set featuring Expensive, Bada Boom, Pink Grapefruit, Beaux, and Ornamental.

Here's how to enter:

Step 1: Follow @temptalia on twitter.

Step 2: Tweet "Entered to win MAC Curiositease Lipgloss Set! Just follow @temptalia and retweet...

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The Archives: All About Us

The Archives: All About Us

Temptalia is organized in the following way:

The top half of the website contains a three-level content box, and the selected is "Latest MAC Launches." You can click on the other two tabs on the left-hand side "Popular Posts" and "Featured Posts" to see corresponding posts. Below this section of the...

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Temptalia Asks You - What would you like to see asked in Temptalia Asks You?

Temptalia Asks You - What would you like to see asked in Temptalia Asks You?

What would you like to see asked in Temptalia Asks You? Share your suggestions!

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If I had an answer, I wouldn't be asking for ideas, LOL! . .

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