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Glam Netword Awards - Reminder :)

Glam Netword Awards - Reminder :)

Temptalia is nominated for best beauty publisher in Glam's Network Awards!

It only takes a quick second to cast your vote! :) If you really are an industrious, proactive voter, you can even vote daily. Thanks for all of your support--I really appreciate it!

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Win a Set of Ardell Fashion Lashes & DUO Adhesive!

Win a Set of Ardell Fashion Lashes & DUO Adhesive!

Win a Set of Ardell Fashion Lashes & DUO Adhesive!

One lucky Temptalia reader will be randomly selected from the entries to win five sets false eyelashes by Ardell and DUO Dark and DUO Clear Eyelash Adhesive. Submit your entry by leaving a comment in this post and telling us why you want to win. This...

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Best Makeup Remover: MAC Cleanse Off Oil

Best Makeup Remover: MAC Cleanse Off Oil

MAC Cleanse Off Oil ($21.00 for 150ml) is my new best friend. When I heard my favorite MAC girls gushing and I mean, GUSHING!, over Cleanse Off Oil via Twitter all during Fashion Week, I knew I had to try it for myself. Despite being a huge MAC fan and collector, I must admit I tend to overlook...

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7 Great Mother's Day Gifts Ideas to Make Her Feel Beautiful

7 Great Mother's Day Gifts Ideas to Make Her Feel Beautiful

7 Great Mother's Day Gifts to Give (or Receive!)

Prescriptives' Everything Eyes Set ($26.50) contains full-sized False Eyelashes Plush Mascara in Plush Black, travel-size Lash Builder Mascara Basecoat, Quick Remover for Eye Makeup, and Softlining Pencil in Cocoa neatly fit into a summery yellow...

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Guest Look: Rio Goes Hot Pink!

Guest Look: Rio Goes Hot Pink!

Reader Rio shares her bright neon pink look with us today. She used...

  • Bloody Mary in Hot Neon Pink
  • Coastal Scents 88 palette- white (top left corner of palette)
  • HIP L’Oreal- Flamboyant duo- only used the yellow
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Electric on the waterline
  • Sephora brand liquid liner in black
  • False...

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Origins Kicks of Earth Month with a Giveaway!

Origins Kicks of Earth Month with a Giveaway!

Origins is kicking off their Earth Month campaigns for April! Starting April 2nd, the stores hosting recycling events are offering the first 100 people who return cosmetic empties for recycling will receive a deluxe sample of A Perfect World Intensely Hydrating Body Cream with White Tea.

To celebrate...

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NARS Summer 2009 Collection Information, Photos

NARS Summer 2009 Collection Information, Photos

NARS Summer 2009 Collection

As NARS turns fifteen this year, the brand’s commitment to creating products that defy convention remains unwavering. The NARS woman has never been content to fade into the background, and this summer is no exception. “The look for the summer 2009 collection is...

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Temptalia Asks You - What are your makeup staples?

Temptalia Asks You - What are your makeup staples?

What are your makeup staples? What specific products do you constantly use? (If you have too many, think of maybe 10!)

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Studio Fix Fluid foundation, 182 buffer brush, Mario Badescu cleanser, Volcanic Ash Exfoliator, Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturizer pretty much top my list. . .

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Look - Neutral with a Peach Twist

Look - Neutral with a Peach Twist

This is a look from a couple of weeks ago :) I'm sick with some sort of nasty cold, so I've not been so keen on wearing makeup these past few days. Hopefully the bug will move on to someone else to plague soon enough. I hope everybody's week has been treating them well--two more days 'til the...

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MAC Euristocrats II Collection Information & Details

MAC Euristocrats II Collection Information & Details

MAC Euristocrats II Collection

U.S. Launch Date: July 2nd, 2009

Lipstick (Limited Edition)

  • Costa Chic Light coral (Frost)
  • Naked Paris Mid-tone brown with multi deminsional pearlized pigments Lustre)
  • Patisserie Creamy neutral pink (Lustre)
  • Milan...

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MAC Colour Craft Collection Information & Details

MAC Colour Craft Collection Information & Details

MAC Colour Craft Collection

U.S. Launch Date: July 9th, 2009

Lipstick

  • Madly Creative Pink neutral with white pearl (Frost)
  • Ever Embellish Plum brown with red pearl (Lustre)
  • Made with Love Bright coral pink (Lustre)
  • Colour Crafted Milky pink (Frost)
  • Trimming...

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HauteLook POP Beauty Sale!

HauteLook POP Beauty Sale!

HauteLook is having a Pop Beauty sale!

Get palettes and sets for under $20 (normally $30-40!).

(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. Sorry all!)

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All Over Body Glow with Mario Badescu Summer Shine Body Lotion

All Over Body Glow with Mario Badescu Summer Shine Body Lotion

Mario Badescu Summer Shine Body Lotion ($10.00 for 6 oz. or $22.00 for 16 oz.) is a new favorite for all over body glow. One of my staple products during the warm months are shimmery body lotions, and while I love myself some shimmer, I am a bit particular about it. I like subtle shimmer, not a...

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Temptalia Asks You - What nail polish are you wearing right now?

Temptalia Asks You - What nail polish are you wearing right now?

What nail polish are you wearing right now? What's on your fingernails? What about your toes?

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China Glaze's Breakin' on my fingernails and China Glaze For Audrey on my toes! :) I pretty much always wear the latter on my toes, ha! I love that polish to death. . .

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Win An Autographed Copy of Life In Color!

Win An Autographed Copy of Life In Color!

10 lucky Temptalia Readers will win one of 10 autographed copies of Life In Color, the newest book from Visual Therapy’s Jesse Garza and Joe Lupo, seasoned favorites of the Oprah Winfrey Show. Contest ends April 10th, and only U.S. residents are eligible to enter.

We want to call on readers with...

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MAC Colour Ready Launched Online!

MAC Colour Ready Launched Online!

MAC Colour Ready has launched online this morning, and it will launch in-stores on Thursday, April 2nd. Colour Ready featured permanent color products as well as three new additions to the Prep + Prime line. All new products to the Prep + Prime line are permanent, so don't fear!

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Temptalia Asks You - What do you think of false eyelashes?

Temptalia Asks You - What do you think of false eyelashes?

What do you think of false eyelashes? Love 'em? Too much?

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I like them sometimes, but I wish I could apply them! No matter what trick or tip I use, it just takes me way too long to get one on. I really don't have enough time on my hands where I can spend the time practicing either! . .

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MAC Colour Craft, Graphic Garden, & Rose Romance Updates

MAC Colour Craft, Graphic Garden, & Rose Romance Updates

MAC Graphic Garden, Colour Craft, & A Rose Romance Tidbits

Last month, we revealed a sexy little quad exclusive to Nordstrom as part of the MAC Rose Romance. Thanks to Adina of Krasey Beautiful, we have the details on the colors!

  • Solar White Golden white (Frost) (Repromote)
  • Contrast Dark purple/blue...

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China Glaze Kicks Collection: Photos & Swatches, Part 2

China Glaze Kicks Collection: Photos & Swatches, Part 2

China Glaze's Kicks Collection includes two sets of six nail lacquers for a total of twelve summery shades for your toes and fingers. The collection will be available later this April in both salons and beauty supply stores nationwide--it's available at 8ty8beauty.com right...

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China Glaze Kicks Collection: Swatches & Photos, Part 1

China Glaze Kicks Collection: Swatches & Photos, Part 1

Entourage, Paper Chasing, Custom Kicks

China Glaze's Kicks Collection debuts this April, in addition to their Summer Days Collection, and it's all about celebrating Sneakerheads. Twelve lacquers from lime green to cherry red are included in this summer launch, with each lacquer retailing for $6.50 a...

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