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Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturizer Gets Rid of Afternoon Oil Spills!

Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturizer Gets Rid of Afternoon Oil Spills!

Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturizer ($65.00) recently became part of the Kate Somerville product line after customer demand for a moisturizer that worked well on combination and oily skin. This particular moisturizer is aimed towards those with sensitive, combination-to-oily skin; something that...

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Giorgio Armani Face Fabric Wins Me Over

Giorgio Armani Face Fabric Wins Me Over

Giogrio Armani Face Fabric ($45.00) is the latest from GA when it comes to foundations. It is my first time trying any Giorgio product, let alone one of their foundations (which are pretty highly touted!). Face Fabric is described as "second skin nude makeup." It's actually an accurate description of...

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NARSskin Potent EFA Cream - Lipid Support Line

NARSskin Potent EFA Cream - Lipid Support Line

NARS Potent EFA Cream ($70.00 for 1.7 fl. oz.) is the third NARSskin product in my daily routine. While I told you about my two favorite PM products, the Hydrating Moisture Cream and the Aqua-Gel Hydrator, let me tell you about a third. It is a thicker cream than I typically use, but it sinks into skin...

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NARSskin Is Underrated: Treat Yourself with Aqua-Gel Hydrator

NARSskin Is Underrated: Treat Yourself with Aqua-Gel Hydrator

NARS Aqua Gel Hydrator ($76.00 for 3.6 fl. oz.) is beyond phenomenal. It is the perfect treatment for everyone, but especially for those with normal-to-oily skin, because it is water-based (hence the "gel" in the name). It's actually made of 87% water! It is designed to be considered a mask, rather...

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NARS Cosmetics Knows Skincare - Hydrating Moisture Cream

NARS Cosmetics Knows Skincare - Hydrating Moisture Cream

NARS Hydrating Moisture Cream ($72.00 for 3.4 fl. oz.) is my night cream of choice. I consider this my current staple, and I've actually be ignoring a lot of my other favorite night creams in lieu of this fabulous one. I also credit my lessened acne and breakouts to using this deliciously rich and...

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Prescriptives' All Skin Mineral Makeup SPF 15 For Glowy Skin

Prescriptives' All Skin Mineral Makeup SPF 15 For Glowy Skin

Prescriptives' All Skins Mineral Makeup SPF15 ($32.50) is described as a weightless, long-wearing mineral makeup foundation. It is supposed to be filled with "good-for-you" ingredients. I've yet to fall head over heels in love with any mineral foundation; I feel like I get more on my bathroom...

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Philosophy Never Let Them See You Shine Collection

Philosophy Never Let Them See You Shine Collection

Shiny skin got you down? You should check out Philosophy's Never Let Them See You Shine line. The line is a trio of products, consisting of a primer ($20.00), a cleanser ($20.00), and a scrub ($20.00).

The primer feels smooth, velvety - it sinks into the skin and helps keep your makeup looking fresher...

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Kanebo's New Brush-On Concealer Still Rocks My World

Kanebo's New Brush-On Concealer Still Rocks My World

Long-time Temptalia readers probably know that my favorite concealer is Kanebo's Brush-Type Concealer ($33.00). Kanebo has recently reformulated and improved its popular concealer.  Part of their new foundation series, the Kanebo Concealer is now touted as an anti-aging brush-on foundation tool. It...

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Somme Institute - Skincare Backed By Science

Somme Institute - Skincare Backed By Science

Somme Institute Mobile Travel Kit ($85.00) is the best way to try out Somme Institute's 5-Step System without breaking the bank (plus, it is TSA compliant). The kit includes their Nourishing Cleanser, Transport, Serum, A-Bomb, and Double Defense products.

To get to where they are today, they evaluated...

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MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator Makes You Feel Amazing!

MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator Makes You Feel Amazing!

Last week, when I shared with you what I kept in my shower, I briefly told you of the merits of MAC's Volcanic Ash Exfoliator ($19.00). It's such a great product that it deserves its own, official review. Volcanic Ash is both a foaming and exfoliating scrub, which makes it different from the typical...

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