Ask Temptalia Session #014
Posted On: 07/10/09
Posted in: Ask Temptalia
Got a question? ASK IT!
Go ahead! Ask your questions–now’s the time to get product recommendations, comparisons, or just to find out how old my dog is. You can ask whatever your heart desires–beauty or otherwise–and I’ll do my best to answer!
I’ll be keeping an eye out on this post so I can answer questions quickly! Feel free to chime in with your answer to someone else’s question, too! The more the merrier! And yes, you can ALWAYS ask a question, on this post or another post, regardless of the timing. There is no such thing as an old post! :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
If you have found HG or can’t-go-without products/shades in the following, what are they?
Primer:
Foundation:
Bronzer:
Blush:
Lippie:
Gloss:
Other:
Friday, July 10, 2009
I’ll list my current favorites, and if anything is HG status, I’ll note that :)
Primer: Korres
Foundation: Korres Tinted Moisturizer (HG!), Dior Nude (liquid) (HG!)
Bronzer: I rarely use bronzer myself (lazy, lol!)
Blush: MAC Margin blush (HG!)
Lippie: MAC Mari-sheeno lipstick (HG!)
Gloss: Cle de Peau #2 (HG!)
Other: Renee Rouleau AHA/BHA Cleanser (amazing stuff!), MAC Cleanse-Off Oil/shu cleansing oil, Clarisonic, Lush face masks, Philosophy Shower Gels… just to name a few other fave products!
Friday, July 10, 2009
I’m so glad you love your Renee Rouleau AHA/BHA Cleansing Gel! Thanks for mentioning it!!
Friday, July 10, 2009
I think it was one of, if not THE, first product I ever tried with any sort of exfoliation in it. I’ve been out and keep meaning to restock!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Now i have to try that cleanser!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hi Christine!
Been waiting in anticiptation for another Ask Temptalia opportunity!
So, it’s summer, and I’ve jumped onto the tinted moisturiser train, only problem is, I have no idea what to apply it with!!Does one apply it with fingers like a normal facial moisturiser or like a foundation with a brush?
Any good ones I should try out?I’m a NC25.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Didn’t realize so much time had passed since the last one (I aim for once a month — so I’m about nine days late!). Oops!
I personally apply my tinted moisturizer with my hands. Currently, I’m alternating between Kiehl’s and Korres. Kiehl’s is more moisturizing than Korres is for me, but I still prefer to apply my moisturizer before the tinted moisturizer. (My skin has been a bit dry lately!) So I actually find I apply my moisturizer, and then I immediately apply the tinted moisturizer on top — all with hands. If I was going to suggest a brush, I’d probably vote for the 109.
I adore, adore both Korres and Kiehl’s. I like Korres a bit more, just because I feel like the coverage is a bit more, and I need that (personally). I’m NC25/30 and I wear shade #2 in Korres. I believe I’m Medium in Kiehl’s.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thanks Christine!!
Hopefully I can find those 2 brands in Vancouver. My skin gets too oily for full on foundation during summer and I just didn’t think the whole BB Cream business is for me so I’m gonna give tinted moisturisers a try instead!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Good luck! I know Sephora sells Korres at least :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
NuNu,
Just in case you weren’t sure where to find the products in Christine’s recommendations: Kiehls has a free-standing store on Robson in Vancouver and Sephora opens today at Pacific Centre.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hey Nunu,
I used BB cream for 6 months and moved on. I have an oily skin and it actually made my skin more oily! Back to lightweight foundation now.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Yeah, the formula of BB creams just feel too thick and oily. I only played with the ones inside The Faceshop and from online reviews they apparently have one of the really bad formulations for BB Creams.
Friday, July 10, 2009
I use my daily moisturizer (Aveeno Ultra-Calming), let it sink in, and then use the Aveeno Tinted Moisturizer. So I use moisturizer before my TM too. I feel like the TM applies more evenly more easily that way. Sometimes I even use a foundation primer (Smashbox Light or Philosophy) after the moisturizer before the TM.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Same here :) If I know I’m going to be out for all day and need my foundation to look good (err, tinted moisturizer), I’ll often use a primer, too.
Friday, July 10, 2009
When are you going to setup a forums for your site so all of your subscribers can get together and swap makeup stories and the like?
Your blog will continue to get great traffic numbers and comments, but it would be nice to get to talk to everyone and to see their EOTD and more. It’s on my temptalia wishlist. Please think about this. :)
Thanks!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hi Sass,
Our forums are here: http://www.temptalia.com/forums
We’ve had them for a year now, I think!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Where is the link to it from this page. I’ve been looking for it.
Friday, July 10, 2009
There’s a button on the side bar that says “temptalia forums.” :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hi!
So I’ve been dying to master the V technique. I have deep set eyes and I’ve been trying to find a tutorial to spell out all the steps for me… Do you have one or can you make one??? Thanks!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hi Anna,
I find using a crease brush makes it really easy to get the hang of the technique (like the 222 or 226). Here are a few tutorials that might help:
http://www.temptalia.com/tutorial-smokey-eyes-how-to
http://www.temptalia.com/tutorial-cult-of-cherry-chartreuse-greens-browns
http://www.temptalia.com/tutorial-super-soft-neutral-eye
http://www.temptalia.com/tutorial-go-from-easy-neutral-eye-to-kicked-up-neutral-eye-to-subtle-evening-eye-to-dramatic-smoky-eye
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hi! Im generally new to makeup, and I want to build my kit, but I can’t choose between these 2 Brands, Nars or MAC. What do you suggest?
Friday, July 10, 2009
MAC is cheaper. I believe NARS’ professional discount is around 30% and their products have a higher cost. (I think NARS does editorial credit, though — but I don’t know much about those things.) MAC’s professional discount is 40%, though there’s an enrollment fee. You can find out more about MAC’s program at http://www.macpro.com.
A lot of artists keep kits of multiple brands though from my experience :) You don’t have to just stick with one! In terms of easiest availability and less expensive, though, MAC is tough to beat beyond theatrical brands like Ben Nye and Kryolan.
Friday, July 10, 2009
It depends on what you need. I like both brands but I don’t get everything from one company, not everything they make is great! If you’re on a budget, cover girl eyeshadows are amazing! They have great colors and are very pigmented. I also love the too faced eyeshadows cuz the colors r amazing and well pigmented. I’m not a big fan of mac eyeshadows. I don’t love the pigmentation even with a primer. A good primer is worth the investment, it makes your makeup last and last. I use and love the urban decay eye primer, I can wear my eyeshadow for days straight without smudging it! I also love the urban decay 24/7 eyeliner. It goes on sooo smooth and does smudge. But a great cheap alternative is the prestige line sold in most drugstores. They have a HUGE selection of amazing eyeliners for like 3 bucks! All sorts of colors and great wear! Excellent alt. To UD, $18 eyeliner. Oh and NYX eyeshadow is also a great cheap eye shadow brand to invest in.tho good brushes r a great investment! For that I am addicted to MAC, for most brushes anyway. I use the bare escentuals kabuki brush for mineral makeup cuz its just really damn good and cheaper than MAC. Things like foundation and blush is really upto personal preference. I def. Love the bare escentuals mineral foundation for the summer… It really does go on smooth and applys great on the face and let’s ur skin breath. And I’m addicted to all mac face products just cuz it goes on so well and subtly like the shape and sculpt duo for contouring and highlighing and the skinfinish for an ovrerall polish. And mascara is just up in the air, that’s just something you gotta find urself for the effect u want. Tho I find that most drugstore brands r just as good or sometimes better than any high end brand. Lol sorry for the whole novel!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Have you done any contouring tutorials?
What do you like to use to contour?
What is your all time favorite higlighter for your face?
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hey,
Here are my past contouring tutorials:
http://www.temptalia.com/tutorial-dewy-glowy-flawless-skin-foundation-blush-contour-highlighting
http://www.temptalia.com/tutorial-glowy-cheeks
http://www.temptalia.com/tutorial-eyebrows-face
http://www.temptalia.com/tutorial-contour-blush-highlighting-the-face
I prefer to use MAC Sculpt sculpting powder for contouring :)
Dior Amber Diamond skin shimmer is my favorite highlighter!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thanks for doing this!
How do you get foundations to apply smoothly over rough spots (acne/dry patches/etc?) And then, how do you keep the foundation from changing colors (it turns whiteish) on top of these areas?
Friday, July 10, 2009
I use a thicker moisturizer over those areas, and I let it absorb. I then use a primer (try a moisturizing primer like Eve Pearl’s) over my whole face. Then I apply :) I’ve never had my foundation change colors over those areas, though… that’s a new one to me!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Jillian – I run into this issue every now & again when I am trying to dry out a pimple or have a dry patch from the pimple medication. What i like to do is apply my moisturizer & then before my foundation, I take a q-tip & spray it with Fix+. Then I rub the Fix+ on my dry spots. This helps so much with giving those areas an extra burst of moisture & vitamins. It makes application of concealer/foundation in those areas sooo much easier. Good luck!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Wow, thanks so much! That’s great advice, I will try it out for sure!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Let us know if helps any! Or if you find a solution!
Friday, July 10, 2009
I’ve hit pan on my Fun and Games blush from Mac’s Hello Kitty. Any recommendation on a dupe? Also what’s the best waterproof liquid eyeliner/cream liner? Thanks! Love the site!
Friday, July 10, 2009
I think Gilda by NARS is similar. For MAC, perhaps Style blush!
I like MAC’s liquidlast liner or penultimate liner. Fluidline is great, but it’s not as waterproof as the two others I mentioned! I also like Make Up For Ever’s Aqua Cream Liner.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
I heard one of the new mineralized blushes is a dupe for fun & games. I think either improvise or hand-finish. Check on those two. :O)
Friday, July 10, 2009
whats your favourite face and eye primer?
Friday, July 10, 2009
Right now, I am liking Korres for face. For eye primer, I tend to use MAC pigments as my base or else MAC Soft Ochre paint pot!
Friday, July 10, 2009
This is a total makeup unrelated question but:
Where do you get all those pretty pictures you used here:
http://www.temptalia.com/5-tips-to-look-gorgeous-this-summer
Or how do you do those logos?
http://www.temptalia.com/best-in-beauty-volume-4
Or where did you find all these fonts?
Questions over questions :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
I either make, take, or purchase stock photos/graphics :) It just depends on what I need and if I have the time (or want to spend the time!) to make a graphic like the “Best in Beauty” one. I get most of my fonts from dafont.com :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
Christine,
My face is oily (sucks I know) and i dont know how to make it not! lol. its also on my eyes which ive noticed that hardly ANY primers work for me .. I bought TooFaced Shadow Insurance.. another one from Sephora.. Paint pot.. those Sticks you can get from Mac.. and nothing stays on that well=\ Maybe i just need a really good coverup for a face thats not that oily?
I use bare minerals but i feel like it just sits on my face and makes me look disgusting =[
Basically my question is for my face and eyes.. if you have ANY suggestions on what to do to make it not so oily and for E/S to stay on=\ thanks!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Do you moisturize? Seems silly to ask, I know, but sometimes when your skin feels oily, you don’t think it needs moisture — but it still does! MAC’s Oil Control Lotion seems to work for some people (but I haven’t tried it). I like Lush masks to help give temporary results.
Cosmedicine’s Medi-Matte is a mattifying primer, so that’s always good for oilier skin :) Also, blotting powder can help reduce oiliness (well, not the root cause, just the appearance thereof!). If you’re looking for a foundation product, look for something that is matte or semi-matte in finish. You may find things marketed as dewy only add to the oily-appearance. MUFE HD primers are supposed to work wonders on oily skin, too!
I’d try a mattifying primer/cream/lotion and see if that helps any – even over eyes. Have you tried UDPP? A lot of oily-skinned folks recommend that from my experience!
Friday, July 10, 2009
lol that was a lot to take in! thanks! lol your wonderful.. I am very new to anything having to do with face care/ moisterizing/primers lol (everything i asked abotu) so im trying to understand everything:)
I use Neutrogenas moisterizer with SPF everyday.. its in a little green bottle? i dont know if its that great but i was able to afford it lol.
So is the MUFE primer something you put on your face or eyes or both before cover up? or is it something different? lol
Thanks again!
Friday, July 10, 2009
I know some people use Monistat chafing gel instead of Smashbox Photofinish Primer. I can’t bear to use it (I just can’t get over it), but I know those on a budget have, as well.
You’d put MUFE primer all over your face. I think you could do your eyes, too, and yep, before cover-up!
Friday, July 10, 2009
The Monistat Chafing Gel can be used as a primer (i can’t get past the thought either – HA!) but is better suited for normal to dry skin from what i’ve been told. It tends to make oily skin a bit oilier due to the moisturizing properties is possesses, since it is primarily used to treat chafing. You may want to try one better suited for oily skin. If you are looking for a primer not too expensive so that you can see how you like it first, try out Rimmel’s Fix & Perfect. It’s a nice drug store alternative. If not, I have oily skin & like to use Philosophy’s Velvet Touch Mattifying Primer which is available at Sephora.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hi Christine,
I have extremly oily eyelids as well. I really like the look of lining my waterline…but it just won’t last. Any suggestions?
Friday, July 10, 2009
I can only recommend Make Up For Ever’s Aqua Eyes or Urban Decay’s 24/7 Liners. I think MUFE ones beat out 24/7 liners just a bit on staying power. Very little stays THAT well on the waterline unfortunately :(
Friday, July 10, 2009
U know I recently discovere the prestige line in drugstores. I was looking for a cheap black brown eyeliner cuz I’m on a budget and it was the cheapest, something like $3. I gotta tell you, its amazing! Better than my mac eyeliners. And those DO go on well and stay on the waterline. I was so impressed that I’m going to switch over to the prestige eyeliners and the line has SO many colors to choose from!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thanks Christine…maybe I am just out of luck too :(
Friday, July 10, 2009
:(
Friday, July 10, 2009
just to let you know I’ve tried using MAC powerpoint and MUFE aqua eyes.
Friday, July 10, 2009
You might want to try UD’s 24/7 pencils or perhaps Guerlain’s loose khol. Aqua Eyes, 24/7, and Guerlain’s loose khol were the best I’ve had success with.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hi Christine! As always, thanks for doing these sessions!
My question is what to do about an eyeshadow I recently cracked into three large pieces. I’ve heard about the alcohol solution, but I’ve only ever heard about people grinding the e/s into a paste, and I’m not sure if it is a good idea to do it. Advice??
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hi Andrea,
If it’s a regular powder eyeshadow, you should have no problems using the alcohol method. You need to grind it up into paste so that the whole thing can reset as one solid rather than pieces. I’ve done it before, and it’s been fine! It doesn’t always look fantastic, but the product has always worked the same afterward in terms of color, feel, etc.! :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
Yes it’s one of my MAC faves (Rye) and I was worried I might ruin it!!!
Friday, July 10, 2009
I love Rye! :) One of my favorites, too. I think you should be okay – just make sure to put very little alcohol in it; better to add a little than too much!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thank you sooo much Christine!!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Sure thing, Andrea!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hi, Christine!
I didn’t know you were a fellow anteater!!! Year and major?
2003 English here.
:)
Friday, July 10, 2009
I graduated in 2007 with a degree in Economics & Political Science :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
This may sound silly but it’s been driving me crazy! How do you pronounce Illamasque? Eel-a-mask? Lllll-a-mask-ay?
Also: do you have any special tips or tricks to hide old acne scars? I don’t have any actual zits anymore but the sides of my cheeks have some of those nasty little pits… Gross, I know.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hi Limespark! I think they pronounce it as eel-a-maskA. Hope this helps!
Friday, July 10, 2009
I believe it is eel-a-mask-eh! I’m not 100% sure though, LOL.
I’d probably use a line filler and/or primer. You’d probably need something silicone-based, so I don’t know if that ingredient would irritate your skin (some are more prone to that).
Friday, July 10, 2009
Here in the UK we pronounce it ill-uh-mask-uh!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Yay, thanks, Sana!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Awesome! Thanks y’all.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hey Christine,
This comes at the perfect time. One of the MAC counters near me is offering a special this weekend, where if you bring in any, old tube of mascara you can get one of theirs for $4. Although I use a ton of MAC I haven’t really ventured into trying many of their mascaras (other than Plushlash, of which I have a pretty full tube currently). I thought I’d use the opportunity to try out something new. What, in your opinion, is the best of MAC’s mascaras? Thanks.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Plushlash is my fave, but I also like Zoomlash! :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
favourite glitter liner/shades?
Friday, July 10, 2009
I like Urban Decay’s whole line of glitter liners :D
Friday, July 10, 2009
me too, they’re fabulous. have you tried the hot pink one yet? was it pretty? x
Friday, July 10, 2009
I have, and yes, it is!!
Friday, July 10, 2009
i’ll have to look at it then =) thanks for replying
Friday, July 10, 2009
No prob, Rowan!
Friday, July 10, 2009
I know I am not Christine, but if you like glitter liners, you have to try out LA Splash. They are available at Ulta for like $6.50 & the brand carries awesome colored mascaras & liquid liners. Makeup by Risa just did a YouTube video on them if you want to get more information. Good quality for those on a budget!
Friday, July 10, 2009
What do you recommend for the best pink nude lip stick from mac, I took your opinion on and got the new brave lip stick from style warrior and I love it (I also got the dior coral blush .. and many others, You are the bomb =)). I would like to have a Nude PInk tone lip stick that will go with cool tone look. Thanks! I am nc40.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hi Christine,
A cooler-toned pink lip, hmm… I’d say Snob is a nice cool toned pink, BUT I think it might be too cool for your skin tone. I’d then recommend Bombshell. Neither are very “nude pink,” though. They’re more like pale, cool-toned pinks. For a nude nude pink, I’d recommend Creme Cup or Pink Plaid.
Friday, July 10, 2009
I’m NC40 and for a nude with a hint of pink lip (kinda like Kim Kardashian), I use Cherish, Honeylove or Style It Up.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
you guys are awesome.. thanks!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thanks for answering all of our questions Christine :praise:
The colour Creme Royale has been released a few times, but I´ve hit the pan in my third one now, do you know this colour? If you do, what would be a suitable dupe?
Friday, July 10, 2009
Nylon is similar, though it’s not the same texture, I don’t think. It’s also a little lighter, but it’s not a bad dupe.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Thanks a lot, I´ll look into that.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Welcome, Helene!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
I think Creme de Miel from Naked Honey might be close!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hey, I was wondering if you’d recommend mixing & matching primers and foundations? For example, is there anything wrong with wearing a Bare Minerals Prime Time foundation with let’s say, Mac Studio Fix foundation on top of it? Or should I stick to a Mac primer? Does it matter?
Friday, July 10, 2009
No, nothing at all! Mix and match away!
Friday, July 10, 2009
I meant to say *Bare Minerals Prime Time primer (not foundation), sorry.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hey!
I’m Very new to the world of makeup and even more of a newbie to foundation. I recently purchased my first liquid foundation (NW 45) after wearing studio fix powder for the last year or so. After the liquid foundation purchase I returned to m.a.c. for a setting powder because I was told that I needed it. I got the MSF natural in deep dark (I think) and was told that this would work. However, when I put it on, I looked like a glow ball.
My questions: Is there a different powder that would work better to set my face or is it even necessary? What is the real purpose of the MSF natural? I would hate to take it back and find out I used it wrong to begin with.
Thanks
Friday, July 10, 2009
Maybe all you need is a blot powder.
Friday, July 10, 2009
What liquid foundation did you get?
I like MAC’s Transparent Finishing Powder right now. MSFN isn’t supposed to make you look like a glow ball — it’s supposed to be fairly matte, so I don’t know why it’d do that to you!
Friday, July 10, 2009
I got the studio fix fluid. The M.A.C. website describes the mfsn in deep dark as a rich golden bronze, so maybe that is why it is so shimmery.
Friday, July 10, 2009
SFF definitely isn’t the cause then, since it’s matte. I’d say nix the MSFN & return – try the transparent powder, it’s matte and invisible, so all it does is set!
Friday, July 10, 2009
I agree with Christine – P+P Transparent powder works great!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hi!
Ok, here are my questions.
I saw that you have lots of Benefit products, when you featured your stash. Do you think you’ll ever have time to review some of them like the cream shadows and the Beneftint Lip Balm? Also, if I was to buy one thing from Illamasqua, what would you recommend? Also, do you know of anything that might remove blackheads? What is your favorite NARS eye shadow duo? Did you order anything from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (Beauty wise)? Have you tried Rock and Republic’s Beauty line? What do you think of it? What was the BEST thing you found at the CCO? Generally speaking, which makeup artist would you prefer to sit down and talk with? Laura Mercier or Francois Nars? One more question, what is your HG pressed setting powder?
Thank you for answering!
Friday, July 10, 2009
I definitely plan to! I just have so many things to review and get through, LOL! I actually already have photos and swatches of their cream shadows. I am just slow :(
I liked Illamasqua’s lipsticks the most so far, but I have a feeling I’d probably love their Intense Glosses moreso.
Blackheads… regular exfoliation, using AHA/BHA. I don’t have any miracle cures hiding up my sleeve, though! I do like those strips, too!
I like Balthazar, but I don’t own many duos personally!
I haven’t ordered anything from Nordie’s sale yet – I’ll probably do it the day of or later. What about you?
I have tried a few products from the R&R line. Everything seems good to me, but they’re a bit pricier than I’d probably shell out for very often! Their packaging is tops, though. Very classy!
No great CCO finds for me yet. I’ve only been to a CCO maybe five times or less over the past five years! Always leave empty-handed.
I’d probably love to talk to Francois Nars, if only because he does a variety of makeup and would love to learn more about his technique.
I do not currently have a HG pressed setting powder. I used to use Clinique’s Almost Powder to set, but I prefer loose powder for setting my foundation!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thank you for your answers!
I’m lemming the NARS Modern Love Palette and the Rock and Republic Drama Queen Set!
Friday, July 10, 2009
No problem! For one reason or another, NARS’ price just doesn’t entice me to buy. I know it’s “cheaper” because you get more…. but I’ve just never been compelled to purchase much from them :(
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hey again Christine!!
I would like to ask how do you select shadow combination for your eyes? For example, you select 5+ shades that are sometimes contrasting, similar tone or you lay on top of each other to create more interesting shade. Do you usually play with them to know they go together? Or do you just place them all in random, hoping they all somehow work at the end? lol. The reason I ask is that I would select one shade I like and get STUCK.
Friday, July 10, 2009
I usually just pick a theme – like I’ll be wearing a teal shirt and so I’ll start off with teals, or I’ll know I want teal to be a major shade in it. Then I’ll decide if I want it to be subtle or bold, do I want high contrast or less, and go from there. I never really play with combos beforehand, I just go for it :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
Christine,
I am starting to buy mac brushes which ones do you recomend for me to get for the eye area?
Friday, July 10, 2009
What’s your budget?
I’d say the first brush to get is the 239 or 217!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Omg! I personally thinkt that the MAC 242 is THE most essential brush to own!!! I did not realize this until I went on vacation recently and took that brush with me. You can LITERALLY do your entire face with that brush as it applys ALL types of product well from cream to powder! And the precision and application of color on that brush is amazing. It deposits color brilliantly and you can do all parts of the eye inner, outer, crease, brow… And blend well!!! U can even apply foundation (for spots) and liptsitck with it! Ugh! I f**king LOVE this brush!!! Lol.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hi christine I luv ur website I have it saved as my fav on both my home comp and my i phone hehe =0) my question is how do u min the appearance of a scar???.. its on my face and i use foundation but u can still see thru it =0( (its still some what pink)
Friday, July 10, 2009
I do use consealer(studio finish con), foundation then powder over it but then it just ends up making the scar look a bit brown im an nc25/nc30
Friday, July 10, 2009
You might want to try a green-based concealer, too, if there is any redness (green helps cancel red).
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thanks for the support, Rosie! :)
I use Mederma as a topical solution for scars – or else just piercing a capsule of vitamin E, too.
If it’s pink, I want to say it’s still in the process of healing/scarring, actually. Anyway, your best bet is to use concealer/creamy foundation layered over the area for extra coverage.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hi Christine!
This is not so much a question, just wanted to say that I went and bought a Margin blush after your recommendation and it really is pretty. :) I have you to thank for my ever growing Mac collection, it’s so great to see the forthcoming collections announced, then swatched and reviewed, thank you for all your time and effort that you put in this blog.
Oh and thanks to you I am now pretty good at applying eyemakeup and have been commented on my make up by loads of ladies including sales assistants at beauty counters (been asked if I’m “in the business” once!). Sorry, I’ll shut up now. :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thank you, Anitacska! :) You don’t know how amazing that makes me feel — knowing that you’ve found my recommendations to be helpful! I really LOVE it when something I love is something a reader loves, too. There’s just a certain sense of satisfaction in it! I am also really honored that you attribute some of your makeup application skills to me/Temptalia :)
Thank you!
Friday, July 10, 2009
I’m very glad to hear that, you deserve to feel good about yourself, this is by far the best beauty blog/site I’ve come across. Incidentally, how much time does it take you in a typical day to run it? I’ve recently started a blog (just for fun) and I have very little time to do it as I have young children who are home most of the time, and find it really time consuming to take pictures, upload them, write the post, edit the mistakes, etc. I can only imagine it would take up several hours to produce something as good as Temptalia. How do you find the time?
Friday, July 10, 2009
Aww, thank you again and again!! :)
I think I found a fourth dimension of time! I typically spend 6am-2pm working on Temptalia, 2-5pm on school and whathaveyou, 5-7/5-9 at school, and then when I get home, more Temptalia! I also use weekends to help cushion my lack of time during the week!
It can be tough to find time sometimes, and I’d definitely say that there are certain processes that I’ve been able to streamline or “get down to a science” just from experience — which always helps! :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
Wow, that is a lot of time! What does your boyfriend think about all this? My husband has slowly got used to me sitting at the computer all evening, although he still complains that I go to bed about 2 hours after him and am tired in the mornings. :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
My boyfriend does all of the back-end/coding/technical stuff for Temptalia, actually! So he spends most of his day sitting next to me, on his computer, working on Temptalia, LOL!
Aw, your hubby sounds like a sweetheart looking after you!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Aaw, how sweet, the two of you sitting next to each other working away on your computers. :) He’s a keeper by the sound of it. ;)
Yeah, my hubby’s pretty nice too. :) Thanks for the chat. :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
LOL, yep, that pretty much describes us to a T. ;)
Friday, July 10, 2009
How do I get rid of self tanning lotion streaks? I was given Jergen’s Natural Glow Daily Body Moisturizer forf Medium to Dark Skintones by as friend as a summer present, and also as a joke because I’m so pale :P I tried to use it before bed last night, and I woke up this morning with oompa loompa hands and streaky arms and legs! HELP! I heard that rubbing alcohol and lemon juice both work, but this has never happened to me so I thought it would be good to get a real answer from the best beauty guru I know! :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
Lemon juice!! Yes, yes, lemon juice :)
You should also exfoliate those areas, too. You can also use rubbing alcohol!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Christine! Thanks so much for doing this. I was curious, I want to get the Graphic Garden palette from Nordstroms (The one with the blues) but I feel I can easily dupe all these shades.
However.. I dont know which ones would work lol
Do you know what would best dupe the shades?
Thanks! :]
Friday, July 10, 2009
Stars ‘n Rockets, A Bluer Blue/Cool Heat (LE shades), Aquadisiac+Shimmermoss, Carbon, Vex, Vapour
Friday, July 10, 2009
Awesome! I have all those except A bluer blue and vapour. Vapour is on the regular line, right?
Thank you again!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Yep, I tried to give all permanent dupes — the blue is the only one that’s harder to dupe from the regular line. But it’s in the family of A Bluer Blue/Cool Heat. If you had to have perm dupes, I’d say a mix of Electric Eel & Shimmermoss would get you there.
Friday, July 10, 2009
‘Nuther question! :) How well does Graphblack technakohl last on the waterline? I’ve been using Powerpoints on my waterline, but Engraved easily slips off. I’m looking for a pencil from MAC that’s very smudgeable, lasts long and has good pigment. I heard that Technakohls fit the bill, but it MUST last long (it is a kohl, after all)!
Thank you :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
IMO, Technakohls don’t last that long on waterlines. They last a few hours on me, but it’s not all day or anything like that!
Friday, July 10, 2009
P.S. – Of all MAC’s lining products, Fluidline has always worked the best.
Friday, July 10, 2009
I just want to thank you for all the lovely work you do on Temptalia. I also liked the new Photo gallery that you included in the site.
All the best for more new ideas….
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thank you so much, Samaya! :) I am glad you like the gallery!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Here’s my question!
Are Made With Love (ls) and Costa Chic (ls) different enough to justify getting both? If not, which do you like more?
Friday, July 10, 2009
Oh, yeah, they’re definitely different. Made With Love doesn’t have a frosty finish like Costa Chic. It’s not creamy or anything. Costa Chic is also a bit more orange-y coral, IMO!
In terms of which one I like more… I don’t know. They’re different! I guess if pressed, Made With Love.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Christine, I just received my HD pressed powder and it came shattered. Is there anyway you can repair this? TIA!!!
Friday, July 10, 2009
OMG! That’s terrible.
If you bought via a retailer, I would tell them what happened and make sure you got a new one.
Otherwise, you can use alcohol to press it back together. It should be okay if you do that!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thank you! Yeah, but I am in Australia, so if they asked me to ship it back, it would cost me more, on top of $58 I already paid for. So do I just look up ‘pressing method’ as you would with pigment pressing, etc?
Friday, July 10, 2009
Got it – that really sucks :(
Yeah, it’s very similar. You just take isopropyl alcohol and add it to the mixture, make it a paste, and let it dry. Just make sure to add a little at a time so it doesn’t get to be a mush!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thank you so much for your help Christine! <3
This is a bit scary, so I will try it on my broken Filament e/s and see if it works. My Pretty Twisted e/s is shattered too, so this would come handy!! Thanks again~
Friday, July 10, 2009
LOL, no worries. I totally understand :) Definitely give it a shot on something else first to see how it goes!
If all else, you can just crush up your pressed powder and make it a loose powder :P
Friday, July 10, 2009
Ouch :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
Natalie — I’m not Christine — but saw that you received an item that was shattered. Usually if the company is at fault, they will pay for the shippping (sometimes they reimburse you for shipping if you have to ship it back). I would definately call the customer service line!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Thanks Michelle, I would take it up with CS normally, but as I said in the previous post, the item was shipped to my friend first, than to myself (in Australia), so it was more likely damaged on the way here.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Colored eyeliners?…what to do with them?…how to wear them?
…I have a pretty Saphire blue Sonia Kashuk eyeliner…but not sure how to wear it!
Please help!!
Friday, July 10, 2009
I love colored liner on the upper OR lower lash line, though my fave is on the lower lash line :) I use them to accent colored eyeshadow or just to had some *pop* to a neutral look. I’d try it with a gold-themed neutral eye and use the Sapphire Blue on the lower lash line!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thanks Christine!!…I am definitely looking forward to trying this look out this weekend…Is it at all possible to for you to do a tutorial…gold themed e/s with colored liner on the bottom!!!!PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!!!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hi Elbone,
I’ll definitely put your suggestion on the list!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hey
I wanted to know what concealer you will recommend. rite now im using mac studio finish but looking for something better.
and i also wanted to know what lipgloss will u recommend for a nc42 skin to go along melba blush.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Try Lychee Luxe for the lipgloss – I think you’d like it! Or Chai! :)
For concealer, by MAC, I like Moisturecover. I’m not a fan of Studio Sculpt concealer, to be sure.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hello! and yay I am excitied to see what you have to say about Latisse Bimaprost solution for growing eyelashes? I have been using it for about 2.5 months right now, and I am totally addicted. What do you think? Would you ever use it?
Friday, July 10, 2009
I would never use something with the side effects Latisse can cause when it comes to eyes. Absolutely no chance for me! I know Erika from Makeupbag has been using it, and she likes it — it’s just not something I would use and risk my eye area. I would also not want my eye color to change at all.
Friday, July 10, 2009
primer and foundation question:
i read about the stipple method (only stipple, no swirling after the fact) to achieve an air-brushed look.
when i tried this technique over philosohy’s primer, The Present, the texture of everything got all weird. and yes, i had let the primer dry for at least 2 minutes.
so, should i be using a different primer under the stipple method? can i use MUFE all matt (which i already own)? or is the foundation the problem? i have MAC select tint and and the new foundation (studio sculp, i think). both had the same weird gooey texture effect over The Present. Help!
Friday, July 10, 2009
What method were you using before? I wonder if the primer is “balling up” kind of. Have you tried using just a regular brush like the 109 instead of stippling to see if the same thing happens?
Saturday, July 11, 2009
hmm. i have tried swirling, after stippling, still using the the stipple brush, to fix the problem, but it is still kind of streaky. which leaves me thinking that its the primer-foundation combo that’s the problem rather than the brush. i haven’t used a different brush, mainly because i really wanted to try stippling to get that supposed HD/flawless/airbrushed effect
but good point. i guess i have to experiment with different primers and foundations. i was hoping someone had already done that experimentation and could give me an easy out! :P i spent about six months experimenting with concealers to work out a corrector and concealer combo that works for me (dark circles, don’t wear much other makeup, lazy, etc), and i’m exhausted!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Aww, I feel ya! Sometimes it’s such a pain to figure things out and how they work for you. I wish you luck and patience — let us know what you end up finding!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hi, I’m going to New York soon, so I want some recommendations on what cool pro products I should get at MAC. Also what are some good eyeshadow colors that I should get (I’m planning on getting a 15-pan palette there as-well, so I’m wanting to fill that up since I only have a mac counter)
Thanks!,
Kathy
P.S Thanks for posting these sessions! you’re awesome!
Friday, July 10, 2009
I am not Christine, but I would like to add: get Vellum, Cobalt and Lime! :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hi Kathy,
I would definitely say check out the PRO pigments! That would be my first stop at the PRO store. I’d also check out the PRO brushes like the 205 mascara brush. If you’re into contouring, the Sculpt & Shape line is great.
PRO also has a great range of bright shadows and matte shadows, so if either of those appeal to you, definitely grab ‘em! Some of my favorite brights are Sour Lemon, Bio Green, and Bright Sunshine. I love nearly all of their mattes. Can’t go wrong with ‘em (plus, you’ll be there, so you can swatch and see what you like!).
What’s your eyeshadow style? What are you looking to get – brights, bolds, neutrals?
Friday, July 10, 2009
I really like smokey looks and I really like neutrals, greens, and purples for my brown eyes. But I do want some brights since I never get to go to the pro store. Also have you tried Cantaloupe blush? Do you like it?
Friday, July 10, 2009
I like Cantaloupe blush the most out of the PRO blushes, but I do find it can lean a little dirty on my skintone!
I’d definitely vote for Bright Sunshine, Sour Lemon, Bio-Green, Atlantic Blue, Vellum, and Naval for some PRO only shades :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
My MAC select moisturecover shade is NW35, does this mean my foundation shade would be NW35 too? I used to think so but seeing macnc40’s blog made me think again too b/c shes the same ethnicity as me and similar in coloring so I don’t think I’m NW35 and probably closer to NC40? going to the counter would be the most accurate way to know but could you at least tell me if i am NW or NC for foundation?
Friday, July 10, 2009
I’m NC30 and I use NW30 for my concealer personally (so I use the opposite but same number). You can look at the color of your veins to check. If you look at the inside of your forearm, note the color of your veins. Greener veins = NC, bluer veins = NW.
Friday, July 10, 2009
thanks! my veins look more green and “cool” toned palettes/shades look awful on me; i guess I’m warm and NC then. thanks again!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Yep, sounds like it :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
Do NC and NW mean Natural Cool and Natural Warm? If you’re cool-toned, why would you use a warm foundation?
Friday, July 10, 2009
I believe they mean Neutral Cool and Neutral Warm, but I tend to remember it “Not Cool” and “Not Warm.”
No matter what they mean in MAC-talk, NC is for warm tones, and NW is for cooler tones. I’m warm-toned and I have always used NC. NW looks extremely pinky on me.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hey Christine, I’m not sure if I’m allowed to post about the MAC Colour Craft Collection here, but since this is a session…I’ll ask anyway! :P
I’m still 15 but I’ve been keeping an eye out for every single MAC collection so far. I only wear eye makeup and some blush since I play a brass instrument in the morning and I don’t bother wear lip products (other than lip balm) during the day.
Since checking out the swatches for the products, I really wanted to dish into the collection, but I don’t know which eye shadow to get! I’ve also been skeptical of the mineral skinfinishes and blushes being too glittery but looking at the swatches again, they don’t look too bad. But…I don’t know which to get either. But the lip products look fantaabulous too!
Could you recommend just ONE eye shadow, ONE blush, ONE MSF and ONE lip product (doesn’t matter if lipgloss/lipstick) for me? And if it’s not too much of an hassle, could you tell me which one of those I should really consider purchasing? I’m in no shape of purchasing 4 products at the moment. :P
I am not afraid of bold colors, my skin tone is beige with strong yellow undertones (I am Asian), and my skin type is oily/combination (with redness). Sorry for such a long post! Thanks in advance. :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
Post anything you want ;)
If you like pinks, Girlish Romp. If you’re a more a neutral person, Natural Flare. If you like a little smokiness, Assemblage. For blush, I think either Daft Pink if you’re cooler toned, Cheek & Cheerful for warmer tones. For the mineralize skinfinish, Cheeky Bronze for warmer toned skin and Smooth Merge on cooler tones. For a lip product, I like Madly Creative for originality, but it may not be so wearable, so I’d probably cast a vote to Crazy Haute lipglass for wearability. Hard to recommend just one!
For myself, if I did have to limit it to just one… I’d choose Natural Flare mineralize eyeshadow, Improvise mineralize brush, Smooth Merge mineralize skinfinish, Madly Creative lipstick.
Friday, July 10, 2009
also, just wanted to tell you i LOVE the temptalia gallery – every time im looking for a MAC swatch i come here instead of google images :-)
Friday, July 10, 2009
Aww!! Fantastic to hear it. Thank you, Beth!
We are working on updating a bit this weekend :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
How did you get your acne to clear up? Or was it mostly due a bad product that caused your face to break out in combination with the weather change? For some reason my skin is breaking out like crazy and I haven’t tried anything new. Also, I’ve been scarring from my old acne too. Any product suggestions or tips? I also have a Clarisonic – what is your favorite cleaner to use with it?
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hi Ilona,
I’ve been using Kate Somerville moisturizer lately, and I’ve found that’s really worked wonders on my skin! I also use Mario Badescu treatment products :)
I like cleansers that foam up when I use the Clarisonic, and right now, I am loving Darphin Cleansing Foam Gel with Water Lily.
Friday, July 10, 2009
hey christine i only have like 2-3 simple questions :]
1. whats your ethnicity?
2. do you like owning THAT MUCH makeup?(i mean sometimes dont you think omg i need to clean all these makeup that i never use)
3. do you have a myspace?
Friday, July 10, 2009
woott
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hi Daniela,
I’m half Vietnamese, quarter Germain, and quarter Swiss!
LOL! Nah, I don’t mind. Sometimes I get overwhelmed, particularly when I’ve let it get messy, and it’s time to reorganize. Organization woes sometimes get me!
I don’t really use MySpace. There’s a Temptalia myspace, I think. I think it’s http://www.myspace.com/temptaliablog. As you can tell, I really don’t use it often :P
Friday, July 10, 2009
ummm i was wondering your ethnicity cause you looked hispanic for a seconnd :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
Lots of people think that, but not a drop!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
wow… i thought latina too! you’ve got rich heritages. :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hey! I want to thank you for all the work you put into the website! Next:
Vancouver just got a sephora!! And I’m going there tomorow. I want to pick up some UD eyeliners and UDPP or TFSI. Are there any good gift sets I should look out for? Is the sephora brand good? Is there anything else I should look out for?
Where are you supposed put blush on you cheek? I never wear any for fear of looking silly!
What areyou studying and when do you think you’ll be done? I am also going to school this summer so I feel you pain! I’m in engineering and takin 6 classes so your posts always brighten my day!
As always, I’m looking forward to your response!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thanks, Nadine! :)
Sephora has some nice sets for Korres, Philosophy, and Urban Decay, I do believe! The Sephora brand is so-so — not everything is great, but most of it is decent. It’s worth checking out, though!
Mostly the apples of the cheeks (smile really big and they’ll kind of be apparent), and then brushed a bit upwards/outwards towards your temple.
I’m in a combined JD/MBA program, and I have about two years to go!
Good luck in your summer courses! Six sounds like a ton!
Friday, July 10, 2009
I found some drugstore dupes for UD 24/7 liners, and they’re about half the price! The green is a DEAD ON dupe for Stash . . . The L’Oreal HIP Color Chrome eyeliners . . . They came out about a month ago, and the colors are bright and wonderful! They wear all day, and the texture is soft like the UD liners. I’d say check them out, if there’s a drugstore in your area that carries the HIP line! FYI, the purple is darker, not violet like the packaging suggests. The other colors (blue, silver, gold, but I haven’t tried the black) are truer to their packaging.
Friday, July 10, 2009
what are the differences between mac glitters(reflects, crystalled, etc.) I have always wondered. Thanks, your website is so amazing and incredibly helpful to me and my fellow makeup junkies!
Friday, July 10, 2009
I believe Reflects are finer, whereas Crystallized is chunkier!
Thanks for your support, Audrey :D
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hey Christine, so my first question is, is it better to apply liquid foundation with a sponge or brush? Also, I need a foundation brush but they seem to be so expensive, so do you know of a good foundation brush that works well and is around 20 bucks? Or if a brush is better, same thing.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Personally, I prefer a brush. I’ve found I get better coverage, nicer finish, and I find brushes way easier to clean than sponges. Right now, I really love the 109 for foundation, but I believe that’s $32.
Sigma Makeup makes a dupe to the 109, which is $14, so you could try that! (I’ve heard good things about their brushes, but I haven’t personally tried any.) http://sigmamakeup.com/products/713.html
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thanks so much! (:
Also, one more thing.
In your opinion, which company makes the best foundation, Make Up Forever or MAC?
I was thinking about trying Make up Forever HD Invisible Coverage Foundation…
Friday, July 10, 2009
MUFE HD feels like Studio Fix Fluid — in person, I don’t see much of a difference. I will say that MUFE HD photographs better, though! I think it really just depends on how your skin reacts to each brand’s foundations.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Can you provide dupes for Girlish Romp quad please? :) Thank-you once again for everything! x
Friday, July 10, 2009
You could try Gleam, All That Glitters, Pink Freeze + Da Bling, and Pink Freeze for dupes. I don’t think there are great dupes for this quad of shadows, though. The light pink is the only one that seems really similar to an existing shade (Pink Freeze).
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hi Christine! Quick question: how do you sharpen your 24/7 UD pencils? I have one in Bourbon, which came with the Get Baked Kit and I L-O-V-E it but I have a horrible feeling I will damage it by sharpening it. The tip looks already kind of “loose”, if you know what I mean. I’ve heard you should only use UD’s Grind House sharpener… What do you think? Put it in the fridge first, maybe?
Thanks :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hey Roxanne!
I actually use the Urban Decay sharpener, LOL. I have two sharpeners – MAC & UD. So I always use my UD on the pencils. I’ve had no problems with it thus far, but I haven’t used it with another sharpener before. I think you could try it, and your fridge idea sounds like a good idea to me :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
Alright, I’ll give that a try then! Thank you for your quick answer :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
No prob, Roxanne!
Friday, July 10, 2009
I have no idea how to use MSFs. Could you pleas explain their purpose? Also, I own odd couple mineralize eyeshadow. Is eccentricity to similiar to bother buying it?
Friday, July 10, 2009
You can use MSFs as blushers, highlighters, bronzers, or all over powders — just depends on how they look on you & how you want to use them. Some use them on lips and eyes, too.
Eccentricity is still probably worth getting if you’re drawn to it :)