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'Tis the Season of Gift Cards? Best of Splurge-Worthy Beauty Products

Earlier this season, I posted several gift guides featuring my favorites to give and receive. I’ve received several questions from readers about what they should splurge on with their holiday gift cards, and I thought I’d highlight my lists of top picks for those of you looking for something special to give yourself this year–all but the holiday 2014 list feature permanent products. 🙂

For more recommendations, I suggest browsing my past reviews by rating or seeing what products I’ve given the Temptalia Recommends designation. For a list of all my favorites, see the Editor’s Choice Awards.

Best of Holiday 2014 Palettes & Limited Edition

Best of Holiday 2014
Featuring the best of the season’s holiday palettes, sets, kits, and limited edition offerings. View the full list here.

Best of Eyeshadows & Eyeliners

Best of Eyeshadows & Eyeliners
From Make Up For Ever Artist Shadows to the classic Naked Palettes, I share my favorite formulas to indulge in to make your eyes pop. View the full list here.

Best High-End Lipsticks & Lipglosses

Best High-End Lipsticks & Lipglosses
A compilation of the top formulas of lipstick and lipgloss that I’ve tried over the years–the ones well-worth considering! From the ultra-luxe Guerlain Rouge G to ridiculously pigmented Too Faced Melted Lipstick, view the full list here.

Best Blushes, Highlighters, & Face Products

Best Blushes, Highlighters, & Face Products
For the ultimate splurge, there are Tom Ford’s Cheek Color (and I actually just bought a back-up of Love Lust myself!) and decadent highlighters from Cle de Peau, but wait, there’s so many more! — view the full list here.

Best Beauty Products Under $15

Best Blushes, Highlighters, & Face Products
There are an array of formulas and products that won’t break the bank but will feel like a real treat to use! I’m obsessed with L’Oreal True Teal Silkissime Eyeliner this season. Check out my top budget-friendly picks are here.

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Katherine T. Avatar

Merry Christmas to you, Christine! Thanks for postings these, I always look forward to your year-end favorites list. And I’m really addicted to your blog, wish I had discovered it sooner! I hope you have a great day today

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