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Is there a look you've always wanted to try (but haven't)?

Is there a look you've always wanted to try (but haven't)?

Is there a look you've always wanted to try (but haven't)? Share!

Maybe short hair or substantially different colored hair, but I cannot make either commitment personally!

Thanks to Alison for today's questions! Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Sneak Peek: Too Faced Le Grand Palais Eyeshadow Palette Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Too Faced Le Grand Palais Eyeshadow Palette Photos & Swatches

Too Faced Le Grand Palais Eyeshadow Palette ($59.00 for 1.93 oz.) includes 18 eyeshadows, two blushes, one highlighter, one bronzer, plus travel-sized versions of their eyeshadow primer, best-selling mascara, and liquid lipstick. As a heads up, this palette...

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Sneak Peek: Tarte Bling It On Blush Palette Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Tarte Bling It On Blush Palette Photos & Swatches

Tarte Bling It On Amazonian Clay Blush Palette ($44.00 for 0.75 oz.) includes five blushes, and all but one is warm-toned (Dollface is the cooler-toned one, and it is also part of the permanent range). The exterior is a glittery black, which feels rough...

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Top 5: Shimmery Navy Blue Eyeshadows

Top 5: Shimmery Navy Blue Eyeshadows

Here are the top five navy blue eyeshadows that I've tried and tested--they happen to be more shimmery than not--so perhaps next time around, I'll start adding finish into the mix :)

  1. Le Metier de Beaute Midnight Sky (A+)
  2. Make Up For Ever I220 (A)
  3. ColourPop Etiquette (A)
  4. Giorgio Armani Minuit (A)
  5. MAC Lunar...

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Round-up: MAC x Guo Pei Collection Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: MAC x Guo Pei Collection Overview & Thoughts

MAC x Guo Pei Collection features a floral, fabric print on all of the products except the three Fluidlines (which just have gold-colored caps and the collaboration's logo). It is MAC's annual "luxe" collection, which is why pricing is significantly more than their standard...

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What was the last makeup launch or collection that stood out to you?

What was the last makeup launch or collection that stood out to you?

What was the last makeup launch or collection that stood out to you? Share!

ColourPop's fall collection, actually, as it was perfectly on-theme and well-done.

Thanks to Alison for today's questions! Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Sneak Peek: Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Studded Kiss Set Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Studded Kiss Set Photos & Swatches

Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Studded Kiss Lipstick Set ($42.00 for 0.38 oz.) includes one full-size and seven miniature-sized Studded Kiss Lipstick. The full-sized shade is also the only limited edition/exclusive shade, as the other seven are...

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Sneak Peek: Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Palette Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Palette Photos & Swatches

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Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Palette ($59.00 for 0.96 oz.) includes twenty-four eyeshadows in an assortment of rainbow hues and neutral tones. The palette is massive in width and length (but thin), and it includes nearly a whole ounce of product, so you're not getting short-changed...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #306

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #306

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: Holiday palettes and sets galore! Already swamped, and it's not even October!
  • Weekend plans: Photos/swatches/writing furiously!
  • What's your favorite music album right now?: I'm loving The Weeknd's most recent release!

Share your pet photos to the Temptalia Pets...

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What was the last makeup trick that made a big difference in your application?

What was the last makeup trick that made a big difference in your application?

What was the last makeup trick that made a big difference in your application? Share!

Using a sponge/Beautyblender to press loose powder into the skin -- seems to help minimize powderiness, especially around the eyes.

Thanks to Denise S. for today's questions! Do you have a question idea? Submit yours ...

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