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Bridal Makeup: All about the Face -- Product Recommendations

Bridal Makeup: All about the Face -- Product Recommendations

Wedding Makeup: Face Product Recommendations | These are some recommendations and product suggestions for those looking for specific products for their wedding or special occasion makeup. Products marked with a * means it is Temptalia tried, tested, and approved.

Liquid Foundations (without SPF)

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Looks - Springy Pastel Yellow, Pink, and Purple Eye

Looks - Springy Pastel Yellow, Pink, and Purple Eye

Wore this on Saturday!

I used Soft Ochre paint pot on lid, Sunny Girl eyeshadow (LE) on inner lid, DressCamp Pink beauty powder (LE) on middle of lid, Stars N Rockets eyeshadow on outer lid and outer crease, Parfait Amour eyeshadow above crease, Hush eyeshadow on brow to highlight, Feline kohl power...

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Sunscreen 101: SPF 30 & Higher with Moisturizer

Sunscreen 101: SPF 30 & Higher with Moisturizer

SPF30+ with moisturizer | These are products that have SPF 30 or higher and are also meant to hydrate the skin (so a two-in-one product).

philosophy 'shelter' tinted spf 30 sunblock ($20.00) contains:

  • Octinoxate 7.5% (UVB)
  • Octisalate 5.0% (UVB)
  • Oxybenzone 5.0% (s-UVA)
  • Titanium Dioxide 1.2% (UVB/UVA)*

Lancôme...

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Temptalia Asks You - What makeup do you take with on you a weekend trip?

Temptalia Asks You - What makeup do you take with on you a weekend trip?

What makeup do you take with on you a weekend trip? Anything? Your whole collection?

I asked this because I went up to my boyfriend's mom's house, and all I brought was Clinique Almost Powder & Hothouse lipglass, LOL.

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Sunscreen 101: SPF 30 & Higher

Sunscreen 101: SPF 30 & Higher

SPF30+ | These are products currently available that offer SPF 30 or higher but do not fall into the category of water-resistant or moisturizing (at least not marketed as such).

Prescriptives 'All-Weather Friend' Daily Sun Protection SPF 40 ($26.50) contains:

  • Octinoxate 7.5% (UVB)
  • Titanium dioxide 5.0%...

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Sunscreen 101: Water Resistant SPF 30

Sunscreen 101: Water Resistant SPF 30

SPF30+ and Water Resistant | This is a look at some of the products available with SPF30 or higher that are marketed as water-resistant. Remember that water-resistant doesn't mean you can swim for six hours and not worry about it! Re-application is crucial. If you're in the water for more than 30-45...

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Mother's Day 2008: Gift Giving Ideas Part 2

Mother's Day 2008: Gift Giving Ideas Part 2

Mother's Day is May 11th, 2008--mark your calendars! Here are some of our favorite ways to treat your "mom" (traditional or otherwise) this year:

Clinique 'The Kissers' Set ($25.00) is an inexpensive set for any fun-lovin' mom who loves lipgloss. What I love about this is that these glosses are great...

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Sunscreen 101: Sephora's Sun Safety Kit

Sunscreen 101: Sephora's Sun Safety Kit

Sun Safety Kit ($87 Value) ($25.00)

Sephora has this huge kit full of travel sized suncare products. This gives you a chance to try out just about all of the top names, brands, ingredients, etc. in the market. Plus, 100% of net profits will be donated to the Skin Care Foundation of up to $430K.

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