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Exclusive Gift with Purchase from shu uemura for Temptalia Readers!

Exclusive Gift with Purchase from shu uemura for Temptalia Readers!

Exclusive Gift with Purchase from shu uemura for Temptalia Readers!

In honor of the 2012 Editor's Choice Awards, where shu uemura won for Best Cleansing Oil and Best Eyelash Curler, shu uemura has put together a special promotion. With any $65 purchase, you'll receive both products in a miniature size...

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5 Beautiful Rich Purple Eyeshadows

5 Beautiful Rich Purple Eyeshadows

5 Beautiful Rich Purple Eyeshadows

Purple can be a tricky shade. There's just something about purple products that often lack in pigmentation, but these are five that don't disappoint!

  1. Make Up For Ever #92
  2. Inglot #439
  3. Urban Decay Delinquent
  4. MAC Violet
  5. MAC Plush

What's your favorite rich purple eyeshadow?

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What tips do you have for preventing eyeshadow fall out?

What tips do you have for preventing eyeshadow fall out?

What tips do you have for preventing eyeshadow fall out? What works for you?

Stickier bases (think creamier for longer) can help, using a makeup sealing or adhesive product (like MAC Mixing Medium), as well as patting and packing the product on, rather than sweeping--then use a separate brush to...

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What is your makeup removal routine?

What is your makeup removal routine?

What is your makeup removal routine? What do you remove first? What products do you use?

If it's heavier eye makeup, I typically use a cleansing oil (which one simply depends on what I have on hand or what I'm testing, but my default is shu uemura's). If it's a lot of long-wearing eye makeup, I will...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #116

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #116

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul:  More Jack Black Lip Balm!
  • Weekend plans:  I'd love to get ahead by a day or two on the blog, so I'm going to work on that!
  • Favorite accessory?:   I love a good scarf, and it's even better that it looks good and keeps me warm!

Share your pet photos to the Temptalia...

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Have you ever stayed up to buy a beauty product when it launched?

Have you ever stayed up to buy a beauty product when it launched?

Have you ever stayed up to buy a beauty product when it launched? If so, what was it? Was it worth it?

I'm lucky to be on the west coast, so a lot of times I only have to stay up til 9-10PM, which isn't bad at all. I've been around for many a MAC launch, though I've certainly been at the computer at...

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5 Great Grassy Green Eyeshadows

5 Great Grassy Green Eyeshadows

5 Great Grassy Green Eyeshadows

If you love a pop of color, grassy greens are an excellent way to go! Whether you use them along the lash line for just a hint of brightness or go all out with one all over the lid, these are my favorites:

  1. MAC Fresh Flare
  2. Inglot #331
  3. Inglot #384
  4. Make Up For Ever #91
  5. MAC...

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Have you ever been so excited about a beauty product that you couldn't concentrate or had trouble sleeping?

Have you ever been so excited about a beauty product that you couldn't concentrate or had trouble sleeping?

Have you ever been so excited about a beauty product that you couldn't concentrate or had trouble sleeping? If so, what was it?

MAC Jealousy Wakes!

Thanks to Michelle for today's question! Got a question idea? Submit yours here.

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