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Looks - Teal with Blue, Slight Smoky Eye, for Stylistics

Looks - Teal with Blue, Slight Smoky Eye, for Stylistics

I used Teal pigment on lid, Aquavert eyeshadow on inner lid, Shimmermoss eyeshadow on middle of lid, Freshwater eyeshadow on outer lid, Deep Truth eyeshadow on outer crease, Carbon eyeshadow in outer crease, Aquavert eyeshadow above crease, Motif eyeshadow on brow, Aquavert eyeshadow on lower lash...

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Interview with Juli, MAC Freelance Make Up Artist

Interview with Juli, MAC Freelance Make Up Artist

Temptalia had the opportunity to speak with makeup artist Juli (age 29) who works as a freelancer for MAC. She has been working as a makeup artist for nine years, with the past year and a half at MAC. Juli has two certificates; one in Applied Cosmetics and another in Makeup Artistry (including...

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Interview with Monica, MAC Freelance Artist

Interview with Monica, MAC Freelance Artist

Temptalia caught up with twenty-three year old MAC Freelance Artist, Monica, this week. She's worked as a makeup artist for about two years, and she has been trained through both Sephora and MAC. Additionally she's attended seminars at the Make Up Show, read beauty books, and found beauty forums to...

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Report - Nordstrom Cosmetics Trend Show November 2007

Report - Nordstrom Cosmetics Trend Show November 2007

I attended Nordstrom's Cosmetics Trend Show this past weekend, and now it's time to share some of the tips and tricks shared throughout the show with my dear readers. The show was divided into three scenes: Matte Skin, Lined Eyes, and Red/Burgundy Lips.

SCENE 1: MATTE SKIN

This season's extra-fine...

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Interview wIth Jen M. MAC Make Up Artist

Interview wIth Jen M. MAC Make Up Artist

If you are a makeup artist who is interested in being interviewed, let us know at temptalia@gmail.com!

Temptalia had the opportunity to interview MAC make-up artist and beauty blogger Jen M., age 36, who has been an artist for two years and with MAC for less than one. Even though she has no formal...

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Interview with Linsey Snyder - Face Time Cosmetics President and Make Up Artist

Interview with Linsey Snyder - Face Time Cosmetics President and Make Up Artist

Temptalia had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Linsey Snyder, aged 29, who is the president and CEO of Face Time Cosmetics. She runs her own cosmetics line, as well as does side work on television shows, socialites, celebrities, and editorial spreads. She's been working as an artist since she was...

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Interview with Toya Smith Marshall Freelance Make Up Artist

Interview with Toya Smith Marshall Freelance Make Up Artist

Temptalia had the pleasure of interviewing Toya Smith Marshall, aged 29, who works as a freelance artist with her own company Makeda Make-Up Artistry. She's been working as an artist for three and a half years, and she works in the Baltimore/Washington D.C. area. She is a graduate of the Von Lee...

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MAC Cosmetics - Louise Zizzo Dishes Out Advice on PRO Reflects Glitters, Nudes and Shapers, and Beauty Powders!

MAC Cosmetics - Louise Zizzo Dishes Out Advice on PRO Reflects Glitters, Nudes and Shapers, and Beauty Powders!

Here are some quick tips and thoughts on the new PRO Beauty Powders, Reflects Glitters, and Nudes & Shapers rom one of Temptalia's favorite senior regional artists, Louise Zizzo! I e-mailed her for some advice on how to make my new PRO additions really work for me, and I thought I'd share what I...

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Buy Beauty, Donate to the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Napoleon Perdis - Interview with Napoleon Perdis, the creator and founder

Napoleon Perdis - Interview with Napoleon Perdis, the creator and founder

I recently had the amazing opportunity to interview makeup artist Napoleon Perdis, who is also the founder of Napoleon Perdis, the makeup line. He first debuted his cosmetic line in 1995, and you can find it quite readily all throughout Australia and New Zealand. He also launched his own makeup...

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