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How do you resist being tempted by beauty products?

How do you resist being tempted by beauty products?

How do you resist being tempted by beauty products? How do you prevent impulse buys? Or buying shades you know just don't work well for you?

I look at what I already have and know that the last thing I need is another XYZ lipstick or whatever! Alternately, I look at my to-be-reviewed product list and...

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How to Apply Nail Polish - Tips & Tricks

How to Apply Nail Polish - Tips & Tricks

Makeup & Beauty Tips on How to Apply Nail Polish

Share your best tips and tricks for applying nail polish beautifully!  Feel free to share your experiences, how you mastered techniques, or what you struggle with.

Temptalia's Tips

  1. If you regularly use hand creams/lotions, make sure to wash hands prior...

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How much do you trust a magazine's product recommendations?

How much do you trust a magazine's product recommendations?

How much do you trust a magazine's product recommendations? Has your trust increased/decreased over the past five years?

Somewhat, sometimes, and it really just depends. It's not to say there are no honest recommendations, only that I think some are swayed by a particular slant or pressure from other...

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Rant & Rave: Perfume

Rant & Rave: Perfume

This Week's Topic: Perfume

Share: Tell us what you love, hate, or are otherwise indifferent to about perfume! Always use it? Never use it?

my answer: I like perfume, and I love some scents, but I often forget to wear it. And then, sometimes I worry it may bother someone else.

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Have you ever recommended a product to a friend that they didn't end up liking?

Have you ever recommended a product to a friend that they didn't end up liking?

Have you ever recommended a product to a friend that they didn't end up liking? Share your experiences!

I've definitely recommended products to both readers and friends that haven't worked out as well as I wanted them to! One of the hardest parts about making strong recommendations is that a lot of...

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What favorite product of yours was recently discontinued?

What favorite product of yours was recently discontinued?

What favorite product of yours was recently discontinued? Share the shades you miss!

Chanel Dragon--oh, yeah, that's still the one holy grail product (truly!) that has been discontinued. And Kiehl's Tinted Moisturizer.

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

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What was the last product that you tried but didn't work out for you?

What was the last product that you tried but didn't work out for you?

What was the last product that you tried but didn't work out for you? Share!

Make Up For Ever Technicolor Eyeshadow Palette! :( Poor pigmentation and subpar textures!

Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #171

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #171

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: Chanel Mouche de Beaute Highlighting Powder, Chanel Rose Favorite Eyeshadow
  • Weekend plans:  I managed to get through several folders' worth of photos this past week, so now I need to hunker down and write reviews!
  • What's your favorite thing about spring?:  I...

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What are three things you do to feel your most beautiful?

What are three things you do to feel your most beautiful?

What are three things you do to feel your most beautiful? Share!

1. Reach for products that make my beauty lovin' heart go pitter-patter.  That means favorites, special occasion-only products, and shades I know flatter me best. 2. Give myself enough time to get ready to the nines and not feel rushed;...

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