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Temptalia’s 5-Step Guide to Making Better Purchases

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Much of the features Temptalia’s built over the years have been guided by trying to help readers make better, more informed purchases that they’ll love.  I approach this from the standpoint that I’m not necessarily trying to convince someone to buy or not buy any specific product but to provide the information, resources, and tools for someone to make that decision knowing their own needs, preferences, budget constraints, and so on. 1. Why do you want it? Ask yourself questions that will help you figure out why this particular product is pulling at you.  Here are some examples of questions: Is it because you’ve been looking for this type of eyeshadow palette for awhile? Is it because you haven’t bought anything in awhile and want something “new and shiny”? Is everyone else raving about it, and I just want to see what the fuss is all about? Did a friend say it was life-changing and I want that experience? Is it the type of product I’m normally drawn to and enjoy? Is i...

Readers’ Favorites | June 23rd through June 29th

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Here’s a look at the most loved and most wanted products from the past week, plus three recently submitted looks! You can check out more looks from community members and myself here , or you can submit your own ! Most Loved Cami Colour Pop Permanent. $6.00 Aquarius Colour Pop Permanent. $6.00 Parker Colour Pop Permanent. $6.00 Oh Snap Colour Pop Permanent. $6.00 Lumiere Colour Pop Permanent. $6.00 Most Wanted Parker Colour Pop Permanent. $6.00 Aquarius Colour Pop Permanent. $6.00 Cami Colour Pop Permanent. $6.00 Oh Snap Colour Pop Permanent. $6.00 Lumiere Colour Pop Permanent. $6.00 Most Recent Looks 0 A Bright, Sumshine Eye Featuring Colourpop Uh-huh Honey by Christine 2 A Shimmering, Spring Eye Look Featuring Tarte Unleashed by Christine ...

Sephora Margs & Treat Yo Self Lipstories Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches

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Margs (70) Sephora Margs (70) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium sage green with subtle,w arm undertones and a cream finish. It had opaque pigmentation in a single, fluid stroke. The color adhered evenly and smoothly across my lips with just a smidgen of product that gathered in my deeper lip lines, though it wasn’t noticeable from a normal viewing distance. The consistency was creamy, lightweight, and comfortable to apply and to wear. It stayed on nicely for four hours and was lightly moisturizing while worn. Top Dupes Formula Overview Ingredients Top Dupes View Swatches View All Dupes Fenty Beauty Midnight Wasabi (P, $18.00) is darker, warmer, less glossy (80% similar). Colour Pop Charm (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Vintage Radio (LE, $19.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). Kat Von D Plan 9 (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar). View Swatches Formula Overview $8...