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Burberry Blush (09) Lipstick

Burberry Blush (09) Lipstick

Burberry Blush (09) Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a pretty-in-pink touched by coral with very subtle gold micro-shimmer and mostly opaque color coverage.   It has a lovely creamy texture and a slightly glossy look. I find Burberry's formula fairling moisturizing and...

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Preview: MAC Venomous Villains Collection

Preview: MAC Venomous Villains Collection

Preview: MAC Venomous Villains Collection

AHHHHH! Finally! As the clock struck 12:01AM (EST) on August 15th, I'm finally allowed to share with you the details of a very special event I attended in June. Temptalia was invited to attend MAC's Venomous Villains press event down in southern...

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MAC Venomous Villains: Overall, Round-up, & Recommendations

MAC Venomous Villains: Overall, Round-up, & Recommendations

MAC Disney Venomous Villains Collection: Overall, Round-up, & Recommendations

OVERALL, Venomous Villains has some excellent shades and textures; there were very few products that felt like misses and only a couple that disappointed. The majority of products had nice color pay off, soft/smooth...

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MAC Venomous Villains: Dr. Facilier

MAC Venomous Villains: Dr. Facilier

MAC Disney Venomous Villains Collection: Dr. Facilier Review, Photos, Swatches

The last part of the collection is Dr. Facilier's part. It includes one lipgelee, three pigments, two greasepaint sticks, and two magically cool liquid powders. It also has a silver mirror compact with Dr. Facilier on...

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MAC Venomous Villains: Maleficent

MAC Venomous Villains: Maleficent

MAC Disney Venomous Villains Collection: Maleficent Review, Photos, Swatches

As we continue on, we move to Maleficent's (from Sleepy Beauty) "collection," which includes two mineralize eyeshadow duos, two lipsticks, two lipglasses, one beauty powder, and three nail lacquers.

All of the character images...

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MAC Venomous Villains: Evil Queen

MAC Venomous Villains: Evil Queen

MAC Disney Venomous Villains Collection: Evil Queen Review, Photos, Swatches

Next up, we have the Evil Queen from Snow White. The Evil Queen's "collection" includes two lipsticks, two lipglasses, three eyeshadows, one beauty powder, and one blush.

All of the character images are stamped on the...

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MAC Venomous Villains: Cruella de Vil

MAC Venomous Villains: Cruella de Vil

MAC Disney Venomous Villains Collection: Cruella de Vil Review, Photos, Swatches

There are four "parts" to the collection, with each part being represented by each of the characters. After much indecision, I finally committed to reviewing everything by...

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Deborah Lippmann Supermodel Nail Lacquer

Deborah Lippmann Supermodel Nail Lacquer

I'm Gonna be a Supermodel, and My Hair Will Shine Like the Sea!

Deborah Lippmann Supermodel Nail Lacquer ($16.00 for 0.5 fl. oz.) is a sheer, jelly cherry red that leans a little orange-coral. It's glossy, and it's genuinely designed to be sheer--it's not...

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Dolce & Gabbana Lipgloss (Charm, Candy)

Dolce & Gabbana Lipgloss (Charm, Candy)

Dolce & Gabbana Lipgloss: Charm & Candy

Dolce & Gabbana Lipgloss ($29.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a slightly tacky, mostly glossy, lipgloss. These have a shine that's glossier than your average lipgloss, so lips look very lush and juicy. I've tried a few different...

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Illamasqua Growl Lipstick

Illamasqua Growl Lipstick

The Sultry Season: Illamasqua Growl Lipstick

Illamasqua Growl Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep reddened brown-wine with opaque color coverage and a low sheen.  This is a shade that will last six to eight hours without much work, because it has a drier formula, it really clings to lips.  I...

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