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Pure Oxygen Skincare: Karin Herzog Vita-A-Kombi 1 Review

Pure Oxygen Skincare: Karin Herzog Vita-A-Kombi 1 Review

Karin Herzog Vita-A-Kombi 1 ($52.00) is a product that boasts 1% of pure oxygen and Vitamin A, which is a patented combination by Dr. Herzog. This cream is meant to be used both morning and night, and it does a whole slew of things. It promotes healing, increases cell regeneration, minimizes pores,...

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After Suncare - Liz Earle Sun Shade Botanical Aftersun Gel

After Suncare - Liz Earle Sun Shade Botanical Aftersun Gel

Even though you're probably a sunscreen wiz, since I know you've already read our Sunscreen 101 series, sometimes over exposure occurs, and you're left with reddened skin. What to do?  Follow up with a cooling treatment with high aloe vera content.

Liz Earle Sun Shade Botanical Aftersun Gel ($23.50)...

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Waterproof Makeup: CoverFX Natural FX Water-based Foundation

Waterproof Makeup: CoverFX Natural FX Water-based Foundation

CoverFX Natural FX ($37.00) is a water-based foundation that contains SPF 15 that was developed to be long-wearing. It is a light to medium coverage, highly blendable foundation that leaves behind a dewy, soft finish and evens out skintone. CoverFX has made this particular foundation more water...

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MAC Cosmetics - Tendertones Review & Product Swatches

MAC Cosmetics - Tendertones Review & Product Swatches

OVERALL, Tendertones are fun if you like this kind of product. It's a sheer, ultra thick and glossy lip balm. These aren't pigmented--if you have very neutral or low-pigmented lips, they might give you more color than the average person. All of the swatches are HEAVY applications; I basically dug a...

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Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Beauty Collection - Diamond Lip Glimmer & Diamond Luster Face Powder

Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Beauty Collection - Diamond Lip Glimmer & Diamond Luster Face Powder

In April, Victoria's Secret launched their Very Sexy Beauty Collection, which included Diamond Eye Duos ($14.00), Diamond Lip Glimmers ($12.00), and a Diamond Luster Face Powder ($22.00).

I really, really, really LOVED the Diamond Luster Face Powder! It has such a gorgeous design, but when you apply the color...

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Self-Tanning 101: Olay Touch of Sun Moisturizer, Lotion, and Body Lotion

Self-Tanning 101: Olay Touch of Sun Moisturizer, Lotion, and Body Lotion

Olay Total Effects Touch of Sun Moisturizer ($18.99) is an anti-aging daily moisturizer with subtle self-tanning properties. This is good for those who just want to slightly brighten and tan the face, but do not want an actual self-tanner. I find gradual and subtle self-tanners to have a great effect...

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Self-Tanning 101: DermaQuest DermaGlow Self Tanner - Face & Body

Self-Tanning 101: DermaQuest DermaGlow Self Tanner - Face & Body

DermaQuest DermaGlow Self Tanner - Face ($22.00) is a a self-tanner formulated with erythrulose, which is a natural-based keto-sugar that helps to give you that temporary bronzed look using a non-toxic chemical reaction with the skin. It also includes DHA, which is a color additive, that darkens the...

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Go Drugstore for Dry Skin: Aveeno Has Your Fix

Go Drugstore for Dry Skin: Aveeno Has Your Fix

Aveeno is one of my favorite drugstore brands, because it is soothing, gentle, and works when it comes to healing and dealing with incredibly dry skin. My sister and I both suffered from ridiculously dry skin as babies, and this is what our dermatologist recommended (in addition to a prescription...

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Sunscreen 101: Renee Rouleau's Daily Protection SPF 30

Sunscreen 101: Renee Rouleau's Daily Protection SPF 30

If you've been reading Temptalia for a little while, you'll know that we are strong advocates of preventing aging by using sunscreen everyday and everywhere. And not every sunscreen is made equal. Make sure you get introduced to sunscreen and learning about what ingredients and things to look for in...

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Clean & Clear's In-Shower Facial Gives Super Soft Skin at a Bargain!

Clean & Clear's In-Shower Facial Gives Super Soft Skin at a Bargain!

What's my new favorite product to use in the shower? Clean & Clear's In-Shower Facial ($6.99). When I initially used this product, I was immediately reminded of my Prescriptives Instant Gratification must-have. It gives me very similar results (though I do feel that Px's is a bit more intense and the...

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