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        <title>Holiday 2008 Gift Guides:  Five Perfect Palettes</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:05:32 +0000</pubDate>
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                <excerpt><![CDATA[Here are five holiday palettes perfect for holiday giving and receiving! 1. Chanel Essentielle de Chanel Palette ($85.00) comes in Lumiere Romantique and Lumiere Tendresse. Each one contains four eyeshadows, four lip colors, and one blush.]]></excerpt>
                <description><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://www.temptalia.com/images/holiday08/giftguide_palettes.jpg" width="250" style="border:1px solid #999999; margin-bottom: 5px;" /></div>Here are five holiday palettes perfect for holiday giving and receiving! 1. Chanel Essentielle de Chanel Palette ($85.00) comes in Lumiere Romantique and Lumiere Tendresse. Each one contains four eyeshadows, four lip colors, and one blush. 2. Dior Deluxe Travel Palette ($70.00) contains a color powder blush, sun powder, six eyeshadows, deluxe travel-size DiorShow Blackout mascara, and a Ultra Gloss Reflect for lips. 3. Dior Gaucho Palette ($55.00) consists of four eyeshadows in wine and rose tones, plus two creamy lip colors. Nordstrom exclusive palette! 4. YSL Ombres 5 Lumieres ($56.00) features ridiculously smooth and soft eyeshadows. Each one features <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/holiday-2008-gift-guides-five-perfect-palettes/"> Continue Reading&hellip; </a>]]></description>
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<p>Here are five holiday palettes perfect for holiday giving and receiving!</p>
<p>1.  <strong><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=Tv0QdA6A1/4&amp;offerid=21855.707873959&amp;type=10&amp;subid=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >Chanel Essentielle de Chanel Palette</a><img decoding="async" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=Tv0QdA6A1/4&amp;bids=21855.707873959&amp;type=10&amp;subid=" alt="icon" width="1" height="1" /> </strong>($85.00) comes in Lumiere Romantique and Lumiere Tendresse.  Each one contains four eyeshadows, four lip colors, and one blush.</p>
<p>2.  <strong><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=Tv0QdA6A1/4&amp;offerid=21855.708431567&amp;type=10&amp;subid=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >Dior Deluxe Travel Palette</a></strong><img decoding="async" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=Tv0QdA6A1/4&amp;bids=21855.708431567&amp;type=10&amp;subid=" alt="icon" width="1" height="1" /> ($70.00) contains a color powder blush, sun powder, six eyeshadows, deluxe travel-size DiorShow Blackout mascara, and a Ultra Gloss Reflect for lips.</p>
<p>3.  <strong><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=Tv0QdA6A1/4&amp;offerid=21855.708431640&amp;type=10&amp;subid=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >Dior Gaucho Palette</a><img decoding="async" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=Tv0QdA6A1/4&amp;bids=21855.708431640&amp;type=10&amp;subid=" alt="icon" width="1" height="1" /></strong> ($55.00) consists of four eyeshadows in wine and rose tones, plus two creamy lip colors.  Nordstrom exclusive palette!</p>
<p>4.  <strong><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=Tv0QdA6A1/4&amp;offerid=21855.708431645&amp;type=10&amp;subid=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >YSL Ombres 5 Lumieres</a><img decoding="async" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=Tv0QdA6A1/4&amp;bids=21855.708431645&amp;type=10&amp;subid=" alt="icon" width="1" height="1" /> </strong>($56.00) features ridiculously smooth and soft eyeshadows.  Each one features five eyeshadows in total, and there are six different versions available.  I love Indian Pink&#8211;so gorgeous.</p>
<p>5.  <strong><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=Tv0QdA6A1/4&amp;offerid=21855.708431635&amp;type=10&amp;subid=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >Guerlain Mysterious Butterfly Palette</a></strong><img decoding="async" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=Tv0QdA6A1/4&amp;bids=21855.708431635&amp;type=10&amp;subid=" alt="icon" width="1" height="1" /> ($57.00) stands out for its ultra elegant design overlaying the eyeshadows.</p>
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        <title>Holiday 2008 Gift Guides:  The Beauty Addicted</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:05:31 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Christine</dc:creator>
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                <excerpt><![CDATA[Tawaka "The Ball" ($65.00) is a totally, unapologetically indulgent gift. Whether you're receiving or giving, it truly is a luxe item to keep near your shower.]]></excerpt>
                <description><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://www.temptalia.com/images/holiday08/giftguide_beautyaddict.jpg" width="250" style="border:1px solid #999999; margin-bottom: 5px;" /></div>Tawaka "The Ball" ($65.00) is a totally, unapologetically indulgent gift. Whether you're receiving or giving, it truly is a luxe item to keep near your shower. Those wary of the price will at least be happy to know that The Ball lasts for ages. I've had mine for months, and it still has plenty to go. It's a great product for buffing and mildly exfoliating the body! Calvin Klein Delicious Light Glistening Lip Gloss ($16.00) is my new favorite lipgloss. Oh, I'll always have a spot in my heart for MAC lipglass, but Calvin Klein's lipgloss is ridiculously pigmented, so <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/holiday-2008-gift-guides-the-beauty-addicted/"> Continue Reading&hellip; </a>]]></description>
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<p><strong><a href="http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P205402&amp;categoryId=B70" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >Tawaka &#8220;The Ball&#8221;</a></strong> ($65.00) is a totally, unapologetically indulgent gift.  Whether you&#8217;re receiving or giving, it truly is a luxe item to keep near your shower.  Those wary of the price will at least be happy to know that The Ball lasts for ages.  I&#8217;ve had mine for months, and it still has plenty to go.  It&#8217;s a great product for buffing and mildly exfoliating the body!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P204306&amp;categoryId=C18190" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >Calvin Klein Delicious Light Glistening Lip Gloss</a></strong> ($16.00) is my new favorite lipgloss.  Oh, I&#8217;ll always have a spot in my heart for MAC lipglass, but Calvin Klein&#8217;s lipgloss is ridiculously pigmented, so smooth, and wearable on its own or paired with a lipstick.  I just bought three more earlier this week!  It is a non-sticky, fragrance free gloss &#8212; I know those are selling points for some of you!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P173101&amp;categoryId=C11244" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >T3 Bespoke Labs Featherweight Dryer</a></strong> ($200.00) is a standout dryer.  Talk about taking my hair drying time from thirty minutes to mere a five to seven minutes.  Hello, time savings?  So worth $200.  It also helps that it is extremely lightweight!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P224609&amp;categoryId=C13402" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >Make Up For Ever Dany Sanz Limited Edition Palette</a></strong> ($390.00) is for the beauty addict who already has everything.  This limited edition palette contains twenty eyeshadows/blushes and ten diamond shadows.  Only 100 of these babies are available!</p>
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        <title>Holiday 2008 Gift Guides: Youthful Indulgence</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
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                <excerpt><![CDATA[Clean &amp; Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets ($5.29) is a gift most people can appreciate. Who wants an oily face?]]></excerpt>
                <description><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://www.temptalia.com/images/holiday08/giftguide_youthful.jpg" width="250" style="border:1px solid #999999; margin-bottom: 5px;" /></div>Clean &amp; Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets ($5.29) is a gift most people can appreciate. Who wants an oily face? Exactly. These are excellent stocking stuffers or great to add to a lil' gift basket you've put together for your favorite teenager. H20 Anti-Acne Clarifying Mask ($25.00) is an excellent mask designed to help clean out your pores, remove excess oil, and help minimize the appearance of acne-related blemishes. My skin always feels so smooth and clean after using this! LUSH Mmm Melting Marshmallow Moment Bath Melt ($7.95) is totally cute and girly--which means I love it. Deliciously scented sweetness that <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/holiday-2008-gift-guides-youthful-indulgence/"> Continue Reading&hellip; </a>]]></description>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.drugstore.com/qxp68807_333181_sespider/clean_and_clear/oil_absorbing_sheets.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >Clean &amp; Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets</a></strong> ($5.29) is a gift most people can appreciate.  Who wants an oily face?  Exactly.  These are excellent stocking stuffers or great to add to a lil&#8217; gift basket you&#8217;ve put together for your favorite teenager.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.h2oplus.com/retail2002/productdetails.aspx?productid=100-00243-000" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >H20 Anti-Acne Clarifying Mask</a> </strong>($25.00) is an excellent mask designed to help clean out your pores, remove excess oil, and help minimize the appearance of acne-related blemishes.  My skin always feels so smooth and clean after using this!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.lushusa.com/shop/products/bath-shower/bath-melts/mmm-melting-marshmallow-moment" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >LUSH Mmm Melting Marshmallow Moment Bath Melt</a> </strong>($7.95) is totally cute and girly&#8211;which means I love it.  Deliciously scented sweetness that dissolves as you relax in a hot bath.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.clinique.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY4913&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD11813" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >Clinique Acne Solutions Clear Skin System Starter Kit</a> </strong>($32.50) is a great way for teenagers and young kids to learn how to start taking care of their skin.  Three easy steps and all the products you need to do them with.</p>
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        <title>Holiday 2008 Gift Guides:  No Fuss, No Muss</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
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                <excerpt><![CDATA[on10 Disney Snow White &amp; the Seevn Dwarves Lip Balm Set ($38.00) is a cute and easy way to look glamorous with an assotment of colors and scented lip balms. Each lip balm also has SPF15 as an added bonus!]]></excerpt>
                <description><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://www.temptalia.com/images/holiday08/giftguide_nofuss.jpg" width="250" style="border:1px solid #999999; margin-bottom: 5px;" /></div>on10 Disney Snow White &amp; the Seevn Dwarves Lip Balm Set ($38.00) is a cute and easy way to look glamorous with an assotment of colors and scented lip balms. Each lip balm also has SPF15 as an added bonus! ChapStick True Shimmer Botanical Berry ($2.99) adds just a touch of shimmer to lips, but none of the hassle of color or gloss. Don't worry about it fading, because you can easily reapply without a mirror any time you want! Kiehl's Delights Set ($35.50) includes Creme de Corps (4.2 oz.), Ultimate Strength Hand Salve (2.5 oz.), Original Lip Balm #1 <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/holiday-2008-gift-guides-no-fuss-no-muss/"> Continue Reading&hellip; </a>]]></description>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml;jsessionid=PHHTCSWK0SNNACV0KRRRHOQ?id=P223520&amp;shouldPaginate=true&amp;categoryId=5889" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >on10 Disney Snow White &amp; the Seevn Dwarves Lip Balm Set</a></strong> ($38.00) is a cute and easy way to look glamorous with an assotment of colors and scented lip balms. Each lip balm also has SPF15 as an added bonus!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.drugstore.com/qxp192343_334918_sespider/chapstick/true_shimmer_botanical_berry.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >ChapStick True Shimmer Botanical Berry</a> </strong>($2.99) adds just a touch of shimmer to lips, but none of the hassle of color or gloss.  Don&#8217;t worry about it fading, because you can easily reapply without a mirror any time you want!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/gifts/kiehls-delights.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >Kiehl&#8217;s Delights Set</a> </strong>($35.50) includes Creme de Corps (4.2 oz.), Ultimate Strength Hand Salve (2.5 oz.), Original Lip Balm #1 (0.5 fl. oz.), and Olive Fruit Oil Nourishing Shampoo.  It&#8217;s a great to introduce a little beauty into someone who&#8217;s routine is slim to zilch.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.hairrules.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >Hair Rules</a> </strong>(varies) is a brand devoted to keeping hair healthy and happy in a &#8220;multi-textural world.&#8221; Make your morning a little less fussy with shampoo with your hair type in mind!</p>
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        <title>Holiday 2008 Gift Guides:  Paragon of Clean</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:10:24 +0000</pubDate>
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                <excerpt><![CDATA[PureAyre ($24.99) is all about keeping your home clean and odor-free, and what better way to do it than with products that are safe to use in your home and around your furry friends? Slatkin &amp; Co.]]></excerpt>
                <description><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://www.temptalia.com/images/holiday08/giftguide_paragon.jpg" width="250" style="border:1px solid #999999; margin-bottom: 5px;" /></div>PureAyre ($24.99) is all about keeping your home clean and odor-free, and what better way to do it than with products that are safe to use in your home and around your furry friends? Slatkin &amp; Co. Concentrated Room Spray in Frosted Cranberry ($5.00) is a great stocking stuffer for the person you know who needs to have a clean house.  These room sprays come in a variety of scents and pack a whopping 400 hours of scent-lovin' time in each bottle. Pacifica Soy Candle Gift Box ($50.00) contains 3 oz. sizes of Brazilian Mango Grapefruit, French Lilac, Waikiki Pikake, <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/holiday-2008-gift-guides-paragon-of-clean/"> Continue Reading&hellip; </a>]]></description>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.pureayre.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >PureAyre</a></strong> ($24.99) is all about keeping your home clean and odor-free, and what better way to do it than with products that are safe to use in your home and around your furry friends?</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3128787&amp;cp=2484529.3371969&amp;parentPage=family" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >Slatkin &amp; Co. Concentrated Room Spray in Frosted Cranberry</a></strong> ($5.00) is a great stocking stuffer for the person you know who needs to have a clean house.  These room sprays come in a variety of scents and pack a whopping 400 hours of scent-lovin&#8217; time in each bottle.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://pacificaperfume.com/shop/collection_details.php?product_id=369#" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >Pacifica Soy Candle Gift Box</a></strong> ($50.00) contains 3 oz. sizes of Brazilian Mango Grapefruit, French Lilac, Waikiki Pikake, Bali Lime Papaya, Hawaiian Ruby Guava, Tahitian Gardenia, Vanilla Vera Cruz, Malibu Lemon Blossom and Nerola Orange Blossom.  Each candle burns for approximately 25 hours.  What I&#8217;ve always liked about Pacifica&#8217;s scents as they all have a lot of depth.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3206643&amp;cp=2484529.3378932&amp;cm_re_o=ZBkbpzYN+Z2CjClA_Nz.vCjCZBkbpzY+8zkkukBcwyl&amp;parentPage=family" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >Slatkin &amp; Co. Snowflake Light-up Wallflowers Diffuser</a></strong> ($12.50) is the lazy way to keep your place smelling its best.  (You know, so this is my choice in scented house products!)  I love the holiday wallflowers, because they&#8217;re cute and festive while keeping your home smelling of winter.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.cleanperfume.com/SCS/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewProduct&amp;ID=20&amp;intCatID=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >Clean Fresh Laundry Eau de Parfum</a> </strong>($76.00) smells exactly as it is named&#8211;the scent of fresh laundry, straight from the dryer.</p>
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