NARS Heartbreaker Cheek Palette

NARS Heartbreaker Holiday 2018 Cheek Trio ($42.00 for 0.36 oz.) includes three blushes from the brand's permanent range. Oddly, the brand's often-released Orgasm blush fell short here; it was firm and stiff to work with, heartbreaking really... Luster was dustier in the palette...

NARS Heartbreaker Holiday 2018 Cheek Trio ($42.00 for 0.36 oz.) includes three blushes from the brand's permanent range. Oddly, the brand's...

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Do you save or skimp on beauty tools?

Do you save or skimp on beauty tools?

The way I feel about products in general, including beauty tools, is it’s better to purchase what works, not just what’s expensive or what’s cheap. I do find that I quite enjoy makeup brushes to the point where I definitely splurge there regularly, but I don’t buy too much in the way of...

— Christine

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Sephora Editorial 2.0 PRO Palette Now Available

Sephora Editorial 2.0 PRO Palette Now Available

Become entranced by these dreamy high fashion shades. The Sephora PRO Editoiral 2.0 Pigment Palette can be used to create soft, ethereal looks as well as photoshoot-ready makeup. These electric and vibrant hues are perfect for spellbinding looks. All the versatile and highly saturated color you need...

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Dior Moonlight High Fidelity Colours & Effects Eyeshadow Palette

Dior Moonlight High Fidelity Colours & Effects Eyeshadow Palette ($63.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a new, limited edition holiday palette that features shimmery taupe, silver, and black. It's a sparkly, more metallic take on a classic smoky eye. All five shades performed well; they...

Dior Moonlight High Fidelity Colours & Effects Eyeshadow Palette ($63.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a new, limited edition holiday palette that features...

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The Importance of Truth in Reviews | A Reflection of 12 Years

The Importance of Truth in Reviews | A Reflection of 12 Years

I've been reflecting over Temptalia and blogging for the last couple of weeks, as October signifies the anniversary of the blog (12 years now).  I've been thinking about where I fit in with the current beauty community, how I interact with brands today compared to a decade ago, and how I've been...

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Hourglass Vol. 4 Ambient Lighting Edit Palette

Hourglass Vol. 4 Ambient Lighting Edit Palette ($80.00 for 0.29 oz.) is a new, limited edition holiday offering that contains four existing shades and two new, exclusive shades (Filtered Bronze Light and Luminous Glow). The powders performed consistently with other...

Hourglass Vol. 4 Ambient Lighting Edit Palette ($80.00 for 0.29 oz.) is a new, limited edition holiday offering that contains four existing shades and...

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What was the last product you successfully resisted?

What was the last product you successfully resisted?

I would say I’ve just gotten better at buying backups of products I know I will never finish (e.g. color cosmetics for the most part) and getting too deep into skincare backups (because needs and what works changes over time).

— Christine

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