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Stila On Sale @ HauteLook!

Stila On Sale @ HauteLook!

HauteLook is having a Stila sale!! Palettes for $16, single eyeshadows for $8, lots of gift sets... want Stila on the cheap? You better buy quick ;)

(The link above *is* an invite-link, as HauteLook is invite-only, so if you aren't a member, ta-da! Oh, yeah, and when you sign up through my...

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Win MAC Earth to Earth Mineralize Blush Duo!

Win MAC Earth to Earth Mineralize Blush Duo!

Temptalia Gives Away MAC Earth to Earth Mineralize Blush Duo!

We're giving away one (1) MAC Earth to Earth Mineralize Blush Duo from very limited edition MAC Grand Duos Collection. Submit your entry by leaving a comment in this post and telling us why you want to win.

All entries must be submitted by March...

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Temptalia Asks You - What's your favorite lipstick to wear to feel good?

Temptalia Asks You - What's your favorite lipstick to wear to feel good?

What's your favorite lipstick to wear to feel good? Is it all about a bold, red lip? Dark and vampy? Light and playful pink?

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I probably like to go for a really fun pink--nothing hot fuchsia pink, but nothing totally nude. Something like Sweetie lipstick and a nice, iridescent lipgloss on top --...

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Look - Smokey Eyes with Gray and Silver

Look - Smokey Eyes with Gray and Silver

It's been SO long since I've done the "traditional" smokey eye, so I had the urge to try it out again :) I'm spending my weekend cramming/studying for my Stats and Managerial Accounting finals on Monday (yay, back-to-back finals, so awesome!). I'm meeting up with some study buddies for Stats in an...

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Celebrate AmorePacific on Sephora.com By Winning!

Celebrate AmorePacific on Sephora.com By Winning!

Temptalia Gives Away $180 of AmorePacific Skincare!

To celebrate AmorePacific's recent launch on Sephora.com, AmorePacific is giving away a set of four of their products to one lucky Temptalia reader!

We're giving away...

  • (1) Moisture Bound Skin Energy Hydration Delivery System (Hydrator)
  • (1) Treatment...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you color your hair?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you color your hair?

Do you color your hair? Highlights? Prefer your natural color?

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Still natural at the moment, but I've been itching to get highlights or add some warmth to my hair... or maybe go really, deep dark black all over. I'd like to grow my hair out a bit more before I spend the $, though! . .

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Simple Skincare Cleansing Facial Wipes + Chance to Win!

Simple Skincare Cleansing Facial Wipes + Chance to Win!

Simple Skincare Cleansing Facial Wipes ($6.49) make cleaning your face easy as 1-2-3. I do prefer to follow my nightly skincare routine, but sometimes I'm already half asleep and would rather just crash. It's nights like those that I keep a package of cleansing wipes on hand. Simple Skincare is a...

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MAC Sugarsweet Collection Information & Photos (Official)

MAC Sugarsweet Collection Information & Photos (Official)

MAC Cosmetics Sugarsweet Collection

Launch Date: March 19th, 2009 (North America), April 2009 (International)

Who cares if the candy man can... it's the cupcake ingenue who's caught the sweet spot this season. Temptation is everywhere - luscious, whipped-cream decadent, deliciously decorative frosting...

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MAC Colour Ready Collection Information & Photos (Official)

MAC Colour Ready Collection Information & Photos (Official)

MAC Colour Ready Collection

Launch Date: April 2nd, 2009 (North America), April 2009 (International)

Lipstick ($14.00)

  • Show Orchid Vivid hot pink (PRO)
  • Impassioned Amped up fuschsia (Perm)

Eyeshadow ($14.50)

  • Bitter Vivid bright golden green flecked with shimmer (Perm)
  • White Frost Vivid bright white with icy...

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Win MAC Love Rock Mineralize Blush Duo!

Win MAC Love Rock Mineralize Blush Duo!

Temptalia Gives Away MAC Love Rock Mineralize Blush Duo!

We're giving away one (1) MAC Love Rock Mineralize Blush Duo from very limited edition MAC Grand Duos Collection. Submit your entry by leaving a comment in this post and telling us why you want to win.

All entries must be submitted by March 15th,...

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Stila Cosmetics for Summer 2009

Stila Cosmetics for Summer 2009

Stila Cosmetics for Summer 2009

24 Karat Lip Gloss ($22.00)

  • Vintage Merlot
  • Brilliant Pink
  • Golden Charm
  • Radiant Sunset
  • Precious Coral (Sephora Exclusive)

Charmed Palette ($28.00)

  • Mid-tone copper, warm gold, intense teal, deep burgundy

Golden Noir Smudge Pot ($20.00)

Marigold Convertible Color Duo ($25.00)

  • Combination...

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Survey Says... March 13th, 2009

Survey Says... March 13th, 2009

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

Do you follow makeup tutorials?: [answer] What are you wearing on your lips RIGHT now?: [answer] What three products are tempting you these days?: [answer]

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Guest Look: Leslie Goes Mossy, Velvety Green

Guest Look: Leslie Goes Mossy, Velvety Green

Reader Leslie went for a semi-matte, mossy green eye. She used...

  • MAC Paintpot In Girl Friendly
  • MAC Paintpot In Moss Scape
  • MAC 252 Brush
  • MAC Velvet Moss Velux Eyeshadow
  • MAC Green Smoke Eyeshadow
  • MAC 224 Brush Blending Brush
  • MAC Little Pallet Quad Great For Begginers
  • MAC Nylon
  • MAC Dual Edge Eyeliner In Black...

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Temptalia Asks You - Have you had any accidents with your makeup?

Temptalia Asks You - Have you had any accidents with your makeup?

Have you had any accidents with your makeup? Any MAC-cidents? Spill a jar of pigment on your white carpet?

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None for me, other than just being clumsy and nicking/chipping shadows with my fingers/nails, LOL! Luckily nothing has been lost so far... . .

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Guest Review: Paul & Joe Opening Night Lipstick by Vee

Guest Review: Paul & Joe Opening Night Lipstick by Vee

Guest Reviewer: Vee

Paul & Joe Beaute, created by Parisian Sophie Albou, offers absolutely a gorgeous array of products. The premise of the line is "fun-loving sophistication" and has a modern vintage look to packaging... the kind of items you might find sitting on the vanity of a 1940's socialite in...

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YSL Treasures of Africa Collection for Summer 2009

YSL Treasures of Africa Collection for Summer 2009

YSL Treasures of Africa for Summer 2009

The NEW SUMMER LOOK 2009 is a tribute to a vividly imagined land that invites us to discover the treasures of Africa. The Yves Saint Laurent woman defies the fiery rays of the sun at its zenith. In the season’s visual, her lips are natural and just slightly...

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MAC Grand Duos Collection Review & Thoughts

MAC Grand Duos Collection Review & Thoughts

OVERALL, the Mineralize Blush Duos are very similar to the mineralize blushes in terms of texture/smoothness, but these are definitely a little more on the shimmery side. The marbelized half of the duo is similar to mineralize skinfinishes, and some of them run chunkier in the glitter particles...

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TRESemme 24 Hour Body Collection: Conditioner & Root Boost

TRESemme 24 Hour Body Collection: Conditioner & Root Boost

TRESemme's 24 Hour Body Collection features a full range of hair care products ranging from shampoo/conditioner to styling products like sculpting gels and foaming mousse. I personally wanted to try out their 24 Hour Body Conditioner and the 24 Hour Body Root Boost ('cause y'all know I need some root...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you feel like you can have too much makeup?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you feel like you can have too much makeup?

Do you feel like you can have too much makeup? Can you never have enough?

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Yes, and no. Most of us don't need makeup in the true sense of the word, so it's really something fun, creative, etc. It's a hobby. It's like collecting stamps--of course you want them all! . .

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MAC Grand Duos Mineralize Blush Duo Collection Swatches

MAC Grand Duos Mineralize Blush Duo Collection Swatches

Swatches for the new Grand Duos Mineralize Blush Duos! All swatches are of marbelized side first, then the solid side next to it on the right. If you want to see photos, please refer to this post.

Come see lots of swatches!

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