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This Week’s Sales for July 23rd, 2012

This Week’s Sales for July 23rd, 2012

Temptalia Reader Exclusive - Shu Uemura

shu uemura is giving Temptalia readers $10 off $50+ purchases PLUS free shipping on all orders now through July 31st with code SHUJULY.

Deal Sites/Rebates

  • EBATES:  Pur Minerals (10%), Sephora (8%)
  • FAB: --
  • GILT:  Mario Badescu (7/24), GO SMiLE (7/25)
  • HAUTELOOK:  Mai...

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What brand do you wish you had better access to?

What brand do you wish you had better access to?

What brand do you wish you had better access to? Share your wishes!

Now, I barely have any access (in person) to any beauty brands, since I live an hour or further away from the beauty counters, but half the time online launches products before counters even receive them! I'd love to have better...

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Most Overrated & Underrated Nail Polish Formula

Most Overrated & Underrated Nail Polish Formula

Over & Under: Most Overrated & Underrated Nail Polish Formula

There are always products that receive endless raves, but they don't always live up to our expectations or work out as well as they do for others.  Share your picks for most overrated and underrated NAIL POLISHES.  Don't forget to share...

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Have you ever fallen out of love with beauty and makeup?

Have you ever fallen out of love with beauty and makeup?

Have you ever fallen out of love with beauty and makeup? Has it been an enduring love affair? Or is it an on-again, off-again kind of relationship?

It's been pretty enduring! Surprisingly so, actually. I get really committed to what I'm working on, but my interests usually don't span years upon...

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Do beauty blogs encourage impulse buying?

Do beauty blogs encourage impulse buying?

Do beauty blogs encourage impulse buying? Is there more hype created? Do they create pressure to buy it now rather than waiting for it?

To an extent, yes, they absolutely do. Both by knowing what's coming out to knowing the second it's launched on a website, you might feel more compelled to buy an...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #141

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #141

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul:  Some products from Chanel fall, couple of Philosophy shower gels from Nordstrom's anniversary sale
  • Weekend plans:  Write, write, write! Farmer's market, then perhaps learn how to grill salmon.
  • Do you keep a journal/diary?:  Nope, I don't.  I've tried in the...

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How important is it that a beauty brand is ethical?

How important is it that a beauty brand is ethical?

How important is it that a beauty brand is ethical? Share your thoughts!

Ideally, I'd like corporations to be responsible for their actions, committed to excellent customer service, treat their employees fairly, not to willfully destroy the environment, and to stay above board re: laws and the like. I...

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How long will you wait to purchase an item after seeing it?

How long will you wait to purchase an item after seeing it?

How long will you wait to purchase an item after seeing it? Is it just a matter of seeing it person or it releasing? Will you wait for reviews? Wait to see if you *really* want it?

With my blogger hat on, I tend to buy it as soon as it's out, because I need every second after to review/test--assuming...

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