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Has anyone come to you for makeup advice?

Has anyone come to you for makeup advice?

Has anyone come to you for makeup advice? What for? What did you tell them?

My "real life" friends have come to be for advice on long-wearing foundations, shade matching, and how to wear red lipstick. For long-wearing foundation, I say it's about layering and application as much as it is about the...

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How has makeup affected how you see yourself?

How has makeup affected how you see yourself?

How has makeup affected how you see yourself? Share!

Initially, it made me feel pretty for the first time in probably ten years, but then at the same time, almost uglier if I wasn't wearing it. After a couple of years, it changed to makeup helped me look my best, but it was other things that made me...

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Most Overrated & Underrated High-End Brand

Most Overrated & Underrated High-End Brand

Over & Under: Most Overrated & Underrated High-End Brand

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 HIGH-END BRAND.  Don't forget to share...

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Do you rely on SPF in foundation?

Do you rely on SPF in foundation?

Do you rely on SPF in foundation? If not, do you care if SPF is in your foundation?

I definitely don't rely on it, and I really don't care if it is in my foundation--I'd prefer it not to be, I suppose. I rely on my moisturizer with SPF in it!

Thanks to Amy for today's question! Do you have a question...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #157

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #157

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: I don't think I bought anything this week!
  • Weekend plans:  Try to convince Shaun to go holiday decor shopping! Celebrate my mom's birthday.
  • Favorite TV show?:  I'm loving The Voice right now!

Share your pet photos to the Temptalia Pets flickr group! :)

This week's...

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Have you ever attempted to create or "franken" cosmetics?

Have you ever attempted to create or "franken" cosmetics?

Have you ever attempted to create or "franken" cosmetics? If so, what? Will you give it a shot?

Closest I've ever come would be to add gloss over eyeshadow for a glossy eyeshadow or mixing two colors to get something else.  I've never taken raw materials and tried to come up with something on my own,...

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Has your age affected what kinds of makeup looks or products you wear?

Has your age affected what kinds of makeup looks or products you wear?

Has your age affected what kinds of makeup looks or products you wear? If so, how? If not, do you think it ever will?

I don't find neutrals boring, which I did when I just started getting into makeup (at 18), and I'm much more comfortable in my own skin, so I don't have to have a full face of makeup...

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Have you ever considered a career in beauty/cosmetics?

Have you ever considered a career in beauty/cosmetics?

Have you ever considered a career in beauty/cosmetics? If so, what would you love to do? Will you pursue it? If you did and are in the field, what are you doing?

If beauty blogging counts as a career in beauty/cosmetics, then definitely! :)

Thanks to Tea-Chan for today's question! Do you have a...

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