I've been reflecting over Temptalia and blogging for the last couple of weeks, as October signifies the anniversary of the blog (12 years now). I've been thinking about where I fit in with the current beauty community, how I interact with brands today compared to a decade ago, and how I've been...
Did a product catch your eye this week? Check out dupes for the most loved and most wanted products between October 9th and October 15th before you buy!
I would say I’ve just gotten better at buying backups of products I know I will never finish (e.g. color cosmetics for the most part) and getting too deep into skincare backups (because needs and what works changes over time).
I like duos and trios but more than that starts to feel a bit overkill and often runs into the problem of trying to cater toward more skin tones but then not really catering toward any particular one. But you know, if they’re good? They’re still nice overall.
— Christine
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I like minis that are sold separately, so mini lipsticks or highlighters or blushes. Obviously, the quality needs to be there, but I think that mini sizes are often plentiful enough to give us a lot of usage but with a better chance at actually finishing up our products while paying less!
Sephora Smokey Jewels PRO Eyeshadow Palette ($68.00 for 1.12 oz.) is the newest PRO palette to be released. It's jewel-toned themed with a mix of mattes and shimmers, though I'd say most of the shimmers were on the satin-to-pearl side rather than overtly metallic (for reference). Here are...
Here’s a look at the most loved and most wanted products from the past week, plus three recently submitted looks! You can check out more looks from community members and myself here, or you can submit your own!
I do! I think it is great fun to put together combinations that work well for a go-to palette or some theme; this is sometimes what I’ll do if I’m traveling and have time to play. I also enjoy arranging by color and undertone!
Here's a look at how well the new products from the Urban Decay Naked Cherry Collection performed! Did anything in this launch catch your eye?
