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When you get a new beauty product, what's the first thing you do?

03/12/2010 at 10:35PM

When you get a new beauty product, what's the first thing you do? Swatch, use it, drool over it? . Figure out where it falls in my blogging timeline, put it in the right box, but after that point, I photograph everything first before swatching or usi...

Win It! 100,000 Years of Beauty!

03/12/2010 at 10:46AM

Win It! 100,000 Years of Beauty! In February, I reviewed 100,000 Years of Beauty, which is a study of beauty through the years commissioned by L'Oreal. After the excited response from readers, L'Oreal is giving Temptalia readers the chance to win th...

Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick: Gabrielle, Rouge Orage, Ballet Russe

03/12/2010 at 10:39AM

Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick: Gabrielle, Rouge Orage, Ballet Russe A few more swatches of Rouge Coco! :) That's all I have currently! Gabrielle is a bright blue-based red with a slightly glossy sheen. It reminded me of the glory that is Dragon Roug...

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #019

03/12/2010 at 10:25AM

Welcome to Free For Haul Fridays! A play on Oh No They Didn't's "Free For All Fridays," every Friday is Free For Haul Fridays! Friday is a day for fun -- whether you're already off enjoying your weekend or if you just need a way to get through til...

Are you comfortable doing makeup on other people?

03/11/2010 at 10:35PM

Are you comfortable doing makeup on other people? Love it? Hate it? . Yes, for the most part, I'd say that I am! Thanks to Heather for this question!

The Spring Season: Maybelline Born With It Lipstick

03/11/2010 at 11:15AM

The Spring Season: Maybelline Born With It Lipstick Maybelline Born With It ColorSensational Lipcolor ($7.49) is a softened pink-nude with soft champagne shimmer and a creamy finish. It has a light sheen, more sheen than glossiness, and it has dece...

The Hit List: Worst Top Coat (for Nails)

03/11/2010 at 10:00AM

What's the Worst Top Coat for Nails...? What brand/product wins this category? Any particular reason it wins?

Bright Makeup: Yellow, Orange, & Red

03/11/2010 at 08:45AM

Bright Makeup: Yellow, Orange, & Red Does anyone else find it hard to get back into the swing of things? Whenever there's been a disruption to my usual day-to-day routine (traveling for business, vacation, getting too sick to move, etc.), I just fi...

What is your best hot weather beauty tip?

03/10/2010 at 10:35PM

What is your best hot weather beauty tip? Share yours! . LAYERS! Do your makeup in layers. And fierce sunscreen! Thanks to Sally for this question!

Sigma Makeup Brushes vs. MAC Brushes Comparison with Photos

03/10/2010 at 11:37AM

Sigma Makeup Brushes vs. MAC Brushes Make sure you check out my standalone review for Sigma Brushes, which considers them on their merit and by themselves, not as an alternative to MAC specifically. Q. Are they on the same level as MAC? Or are they...