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Guerlain Gemma Vernis Nail Lacquer

Guerlain Gemma Vernis Nail Lacquer ($23.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is a warm, yellow-toned medium pink with white pearl. OCC Femme is a bit lighter. MAC Snob is a cream. MAC Silly is lighter, not as warm-toned, no shimmer. MAC Comic Cute is darker, no...

Guerlain Gemma Vernis Nail Lacquer ($23.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is a warm, yellow-toned medium pink with white...

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What are your top three tips for shopping for beauty products online?

What are your top three tips for shopping for beauty products online?

What are your top three tips for shopping for beauty products online? Share yours!

1.) Make sure you're familiar with the retailer's return policy, in case something doesn't work out, breaks, etc. 2.) Always look for coupons - you can usually find ones for free shipping, small samples, and the like....

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MAC 167SE Face Blender Brush (Temperature Rising) Review, Photos

MAC 167SE Face Blender Brush (Temperature Rising) Review, Photos

MAC 167SE Face Blender Brush ($34.00) is a limited edition brush designed to help blend out products used on the face. It is gently curved along the edges but has a rather flat, only slightly domed, shape overall. It's fairly dense with bristles with some give, so it is...

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How to Sharpen Your Eyeliners - Tips & Tricks

How to Sharpen Your Eyeliners - Tips & Tricks

Makeup & Beauty Tips on How to Sharpen Your Eyeliners

Share your best tips and tricks for sharpening your eyeliners!  Feel free to share your experiences, how you mastered techniques, or what you struggle with.

Temptalia's Tips

  1. For really soft/creamy pencils, put them in the refrigerator or freezer to...

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Illamasqua Morale Blush

Illamasqua Morale Powder Blush ($27.00 for 0.14 oz.) is described as a "shimmering magenta pink." It's a cool-toned, medium pink with a frosted finish. NARS Gaiety is more matte. MAC Peony Petal is darker, less frosted. MAC I'm the One is...

Illamasqua Morale Powder Blush ($27.00 for 0.14 oz.) is described as a "shimmering magenta pink." It's a...

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shu uemura Fresh Pore Clarifying Gentle Cleansing Oil Review & Photos

shu uemura Fresh Pore Clarifying Gentle Cleansing Oil Review & Photos

shu uemura Fresh Pore Clarifying Gentle Cleansing Oil ($67.00 for 15.2 fl. oz.) is designed for combination to oily skin types as a cleansing oil that "effectively remove[s] make-up and ipurities ... while maintaining the skin's necessary moisture...

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Do you prefer to shop in store or online?

Do you prefer to shop in store or online?

Do you prefer to shop in store or online? No matter your access, what would be your preference?

I actually like shopping online quite a bit, because there's no pressure, you can partake in sales (so few are in-store!), read reviews while you're shopping with ease, and if you need to, return without...

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Cult Nails Center of Attention Nail Lacquer

Cult Nails Center of Attention Nail Lacquer ($12.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "multi sized pink glitter intermixed with a color shifting micro glitter that goes from gold to orange." It contains several sizes of pink glitter with smaller silver and gold glitters...

Cult Nails Center of Attention Nail Lacquer ($12.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "multi sized pink glitter intermixed with a color shifting...

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