Introducing… The Temptalia Test Panel!  Beauty products work differently for different people, but yet they’re geared towards more of a mass market than just you or just me.  What works well for one person doesn’t necessarily mean it will work as well for you (in fact, you could hate it!).  This is where the Temptalia Test Panel comes into play:  three to five readers will have the opportunity to try, test, and review the same product (but the test panel itself will comprise many more than five people).  Once the testing has been completed, the reviews will be posted together to create a truly comprehensive review.

Who makes up the Temptalia Test Panel?  You!  If you would love trying out products and reviewing as part of a panel, then we are interested in you!

How do I get more information?  Send an e-mail to temptalia@gmail.com with the following form filled out:

Name:
Age:
Skintone:
Favorite brand(s):
Beauty concern(s): (e.g. dry skin, acne, wrinkles, etc.)
What’d you prefer to test: (e.g. makeup, skincare, anti-aging, etc.)

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Comment by Diana Subscribed to comments via email
2008-04-18 19:47:09

This is such a great idea, Christine! :]
I emailed you. :]

Comment by Christine
2008-04-19 07:04:46

Thanks, Diana! :)

 
 
Comment by Heather
2008-04-18 20:42:23

Amazing Idea. Hope I get picked! I love trying out new products. :D

Comment by Christine
2008-04-19 07:05:52

Thanks, Heather! :) It’s going to be a large panel, and it’s more about who’s totally willing to commit to the process and involvement than being picked by me or anything!

 
 
Comment by Cristina
2008-04-18 21:19:27

Interesting :) If you accept panelists outside US…I’d be glad to try out.

Comment by Christine
2008-04-19 07:08:31

Hi Cristina!

I am definitely going to accept international readers, but I know that some opportunities will be limited to US/Canada readers - though I always strive and want to include everyone!

 
 
Comment by Bonnie
2008-04-18 21:23:29

This sounds fun! Regardless of whether I’m picked, I love makeup reviews (I’m slightly addicted to MakeupAlley.com) and I’d love to see what you come up with here.

Comment by Christine
2008-04-19 07:09:28

Thanks, Bonnie! It’s more about who’s willing to be serious about it and not just in it to get a few freebies. I hope to have a huge panel, so that different people can review and rotate through :)

 
 
Comment by MariahGem
2008-04-18 21:42:06

Awesome! I emailed you! :) This is such a good idea! I’d love to see products’ effects and colors on a variety of different people!

Comment by Christine
2008-04-19 07:10:00

Thanks, Mariah! :D Appreciate the support!

 
 
Comment by meme
2008-04-19 00:22:22

Hi Christine,

I think this is such a fab idea. It’s great to have a collection of people of different colorings and skin types review a product! I just emailed you =)

Comment by Christine
2008-04-19 07:12:58

Thanks, Meme! Yep, that’s the idea, get some variety in there :D

 
 
Comment by tricia
2008-04-19 01:10:03

great idea.

Comment by Christine
2008-04-19 07:13:48

Thanks, Tricia!

 
 
Comment by MEG
2008-04-19 06:45:11

I love this idea!
and I love trying new products!

Comment by Christine
2008-04-19 07:18:18

Thanks, Meg! :) Haha, who doesn’t?!

 
 
Comment by T.
2008-04-19 07:30:56

This is a great idea! :)

Comment by Christine
2008-04-21 20:35:03

Thanks, T!

 
 
Comment by Natalie
2008-04-19 08:02:15

great idea! i already submitted my email!

Comment by Christine
2008-04-21 20:37:06

Thanks so much, Natalie! :)

 
 
Comment by victoria_m
2008-04-19 08:33:43

ooohh exciting! I have emailed, would love to do this :)

Comment by Christine
2008-04-21 20:38:17

Thanks, Victoria!! :)

 
 
Comment by Lingping
2008-04-19 09:53:59

I totally agree with everyone; wonderful idea, Christine :)

It is super that you’ll include international participants in your panel; I will definitely apply!

Comment by Christine
2008-04-21 20:41:02

Thank you! :)

 
 
Comment by Carolyn
2008-04-19 10:09:40

Love the idea, Christine.

There are so many things that I’m dying to try, but am hesitant about because I can’t find reviews. This way maybe it can cut down on that happening.

I also think it’s great that you’re looking for people with a range of skin types and tones. So many times have I bought a product upon reading glowing recommendations only to find out that when placed on my nearly translucent skin, it looks down right frightening.

Comment by Sanayhs
2008-04-19 18:23:22

I’m largely translucent myself! :D Honestly, I think it’s great - when applied properly, you can get almost anything to work.

Comment by Carolyn
2008-04-21 12:03:41

I find most of the time that’s the case…

But then there are the things that are lauded as the perfect *insert color/product here* for everyone. Even things that I can test sometimes backfire. What looks great in a store makes me look like a science experiment when put under natural lighting with my white skin, green eyes, and red haired self.

I’m still on the search for the perfect blush. I’ll find it if it kills me.

 
 
Comment by Christine
2008-04-21 20:41:21

Thanks, Carolyn!

I definitely hope it helps out a few readers here, too!

 
 
Comment by Shefali
2008-04-19 10:37:32

Hey Christine! Awesome idea! I emailed you and would love to help out!

Comment by Christine
2008-04-21 20:42:47

Thanks so much, Shefali!! :D

 
 
Comment by kat
2008-04-19 12:26:50

Sent an email, sounds like fun!

Comment by Christine
2008-04-21 20:45:53

Thanks, Kat!

 
 
Comment by Euphrosyne
2008-04-19 12:57:02

Hey Christine! I just sent you an email! Would love to help out~ ^_^

Comment by Christine
2008-04-21 20:46:51

Thanks so much! :)

 
 
Comment by Marcela
2008-04-19 13:00:59

Hey Christine!!! Great idea!!! Anything’s a great excuse to play with more makeup!!! :)

Comment by Christine
2008-04-21 20:47:07

lol, so very true, Marcela :)

 
 
Comment by Davina
2008-04-19 13:15:42

such a cool idea!! i sent an email, would love to be a part of the panel! :)

Comment by Christine
2008-04-21 20:47:22

Hey Davina!

Thanks so much! :)

 
 
Comment by Lish
2008-04-19 13:17:31

i love this site it is so comprehensive! lol.

Comment by Christine
2008-04-21 20:47:39

Aww, thanks, Lish!! :)

 
 
Comment by Amanda
2008-04-19 13:45:38

Such an awesome idea! I love testing products and reviewing them [I'm addicting to MUA!] Haha. I think this could be an awesome panel to be apart of!

Comment by Christine
2008-04-21 20:49:47

Thanks, Amanda! :D

 
 
Comment by Vee
2008-04-19 15:15:19

This is such a fantastic idea!!! I’ve already put in my app!

Also, I LOVE the design of the picture you have for it!

Comment by Christine
2008-04-21 20:56:54

Thanks, Vee!

Ha, can you tell I wanted to get a little creative? LOL.

 
 
Comment by Beda Subscribed to comments via email
2008-04-19 16:30:13

Hey Christine, I sent you an email. This is great.

Comment by Christine
2008-04-21 21:00:30

Thanks so much, Beda! :)

 
 
Comment by Sanayhs
2008-04-19 18:24:02

Brilliant! I love it.

Comment by Christine
2008-04-21 21:01:14

Thanks, Sanayhs!

 
 
Comment by Joli
2008-04-19 20:40:40

Just sent the email!
I’m good for testing products for people with skin sensitivity.

Comment by Christine
2008-04-21 21:03:23

Thanks so much, Joli!

 
 
Comment by Ruby
2008-04-21 03:51:19

Thank you so much for launching this and for answering that question if international readers are allowed to enter =)
I’ve just sent in my email =)
This gives us product junkies a chance to try out new stuff.

Comment by Christine
2008-04-21 21:28:25

No problem, Ruby!! :)

 
 
Comment by Crystal
2008-04-21 12:19:42

Amazing idea!!! I would love to be apart of it… I’ll send you my info :)

Comment by Christine
2008-04-21 21:48:05

Thanks, Crystal! :)

 
 
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