Clarins Super Restorative Wake-Up Lotion ($40.00 for 4.2 oz.) is indeed a toner. I must admit that I had to read the product's tip sheet before realizing it was a toner and not a moisturizer. (Hey, I associate the term "lotion"...
Darphin Cleansing Foam Gel with Water Lily ($38.00 for 4.2 oz.) is a soft, gentle gel-based cleanser with an incredibly light floral scent. It looks nearly colorless when squeezed out of the tube and applied to face. It's easy to use--just dampen face with a bit of water,...
Late fall/early winter, Bobbi Brown will release shades of Metallic Long-Wear Cream Shadow and new Rich Color Gloss.
Are you about the latest & greatest or the tried & true? What's your fancy when it comes to beauty products?
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I tend to focus more on the latest and greatest, though I am always interested in trying proven products I haven't yet tried!
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Still a month and a half away, MAC's Style Black Collection continues to create buzz. Slated for September 24th, the collection features a mixture of black shades as well as black-inspired shades (e.g. the mineralize eyeshadows). Are you excited for this upcoming launch? I know I can't wait for the...
Best Liquid Foundation? What brand/product wins this category?
ART IS M·A·C’S DNA: THE MAKEUP ARTISTRY MAVERICK COLLABORATES WITH THREE RENOWNED ARTISTS TO CREATE WORK INSPIRED BY M·A·C’S FALL COLOUR COLLECTION, MAKE-UP ART COSMETICS.
In M·A·C culture, the human face and body are the...
Marilyn Minter, equally at home in art and fashion, has a penchant for iridescence that made her a perfect candidate for M·A·C’s glitter pigments, putting them to utterly seductive use. Minter’s erotic imagery...
Famous for her whimsical visual diaries, Maira Kalman performed a bit of magic with M·A·C's new Technakohl Eye Liners and Eye Shadows, instantly drafting a captivating look at a stranger. Cheeky, witty, always...
M·A·C celebrates the idea of the Artist in every shade and stripe…ma keup as art form. We’ve selected three individuals who exemplify this idea. Bold, heroic, big; giggly, playful, clever; dramatic, original, abstrac t: Fall ’09 as seen by Richard Phillips, Maira Kalman, and Marilyn Minter....
What do you look for in the perfect lipgloss? Sticky, glittery, opaque?
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I'm all about a semi-opaque to opaque, shimmery but not gritty, lipgloss. Sticky or non-sticky doesn't matter, but it should wear well.
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Here's a lil' video put together by the folks at MAC Cosmetics about the Autumn/Winter trends. Wonder what products we can spot!
My Monday was so unmotivated that I didn't put this together until this morning. See why we all need a little pick-me-up at the beginning of the week? If you've tried any of these products, I'd love to hear your feedback! You just might save me money (or further enable me to spend!). :)
Palettes abound in Bobbi Brown's offerings for the holiday season!
New Long-lasting, Luxurious Color for a Perfect Pout that Lasts All Day
Tired of constantly having to reapply your lip color throughout the day or worry about your lip color smudging or bleeding? Now, you can say goodbye to all the fuss...
August 10th through 20th, save 30% on all of your favorite Urban Decay products. Just use coupon code FNFF1 at checkout at urbandecay.com.
How many eyeshadows do you use per look? (On average!)
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On overage, probably between 4-6, but easily more. It's just so easy to take a little from one shadow, a little from another...
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Philosophy When Hope is Not Enough Replenishing Body Lotion ($35.00 for 8 oz.) is a lightly scented hydrating body moisturizer. I find it hard to describe the scent beyond light, softly sweet, and that it disappears within an...
A few weeks ago, the lovely Hillary of Solessence Radio asked to interview Temptalia, and as we were extremely flattered to be asked, we enthusiastically said yes! Hillary just posted the transcript of the interview (and you can always listen to the archived show, too), if...
LUSH Ocean Salt Cleanser ($18.55 for 4.2 oz.) is an exfoliator that uses both fine and coarse sea salt to exfoliate the skin. It also contains vodka and lime as well as avocado butter. This scrub leaves skin feeling incredibly clean and...
Do you share your makeup with others? Why/why not?
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I only share certain pieces -- some are personal items, so I don't, but others are kept sanitary so they can be used on others.
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What are your top five favorite makeup/beauty brands? Why? What order?
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I find myself most drawn to Korres lately--something about them makes me want to try everything! Long-time favorites have been MAC, Guerlain, Dior, Urban Decay, and Benefit.
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