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What are your must-have summer products?

What are your must-have summer products?

What are your must-have summer products? Share!

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Coral blushes, coral lipstick, SPF 30+ body/face sunscreen, bronzy/golden highlighters, bright chartreuse eyeshadow!

Thanks to Alisha for today's question!

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YSL Ombre Solo Eyeshadows

YSL Ombre Solo Eyeshadows

YSL Single Eyeshadows:  Fawn, Mogador Blue, Slate Green

YSL Ombre Solo Lasting Radiance Eyeshadows ($30.00 for 0.06 oz.) are a new, recent release from YSL. Accordingt o YSL, they are to deliver "vibrant" and "pure" color for "hours." Each palette contains both a sponge-tipped and brush applicator.

These...

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The Summer Season: Cle de Peau #101 Extra Silky Lipstick

The Summer Season: Cle de Peau #101 Extra Silky Lipstick

Cle de Peau #101 Extra Silky Lipstick

The Summer Season: Cle de Peau #101 Extra Silky Lipstick

Cle de Peau #101 Extra Silky Lipstick ($52.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a beautiful shade of coral-orange with soft peach shimmer. It's a pricey indulgence, but the color is lovely on and the formula is creamy,...

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YSL Parisian Sky Eyeshadow Palette

YSL Parisian Sky Eyeshadow Palette

Weekend Quickies: YSL Parisian Sky Eyeshadow Palette

YSL's Spring Look may have offered some pretty lipsticks and glosses, but they really failed on the eyeshadow palette as far as I'm concerned. The whole thing is a sheer, chalky mess. I haven't been this disappointed in a product since Chanel's...

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What do you look for in the perfect lipstick?

What do you look for in the perfect lipstick?

What do you look for in the perfect lipstick? What kind of coverage? Finish?

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I like a creamy--but not slippery--texture with opaque pigmentation, subtle shimmer but definite dazzle, lightly scented (vanilla or citrus is ideal!) that is available in a nice range of shades from nudes and muted shades...

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The Summer Season: NYX Chloe Lipstick

The Summer Season: NYX Chloe Lipstick

The Summer Season: NYX Chloe Lipstick

NYX Chloe Lipstick ($4.00) is a darkened fuchsia-red with iridescent violet-fuchsia sheen. This is definitely a bold, bright shade with a frosty finish. I could see this shade working really well with some thick, retro liquid liner. I didn't notice any scent...

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Win COVERGIRL Smoky ShadowBlast + LashBlast + ShineBlast!

Win COVERGIRL Smoky ShadowBlast + LashBlast + ShineBlast!

Win COVERGIRL Smoky ShadowBlast + LashBlast + ShineBlast!

Seven (7) lucky winners will win the COVERGIRL DIY Kit, which contains all six shades of Smoky ShadowBlast, as well as a LashBlast Mascara and ShineBlast Lipgloss. The DIY Kit includes: Onyx Smoke, Silver Sky, Purple Plume, Bronze Fire, Citrus...

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Ask Temptalia Post-Session #025 Wrap-Up

Ask Temptalia Post-Session #025 Wrap-Up

Ask Temptalia Post-Session #025 Wrap-Up

I thought it might be a nice way to finish off a session by pulling out some of the most commonly asked questions from the day and highlighting them here in one post. The sessions can get lengthy, so I can imagine it's difficult for everyone to follow it!

What...

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Win MAC Lustre Drops from MAC To the Beach!

Win MAC Lustre Drops from MAC To the Beach!

Win MAC Lustre Drops from MAC To the Beach!

One (1) lucky winner will each receive a set of MAC Lustre Drops in Pink Rebel and Sun Rush from MAC's upcoming To the Beach Collection! (Retail value $37.00!)

RULES: All entries must be submitted by May 27th, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. This contest is open to all...

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