POP Beauty's Cat Eyes ($16.00) is an eye crayon that's angled and shaped to help streamline the cat eye lining process. Â It comes in three colors: Black Onyx, Black Dahlia, and Black Olive. Â I tried out Black Onyx, because it's a classic cat eye color, so how could I lose? Â I really liked the...
What look did you actually end up wearing for New Year's Eve? Share your pictures (if you have 'em!) or give us a nice product run-through or description of what your end-result was like.
* Please note if you link to photos/posts, I have to approve the comment first, so don't get discouraged if you...
Happy New Year! May 2009 bring you everything you desire!
This is an archival post, meant to help direct anyone looking for certain information or reviews regarding collections MAC released in 2008.
Here's my New Year's Eve look! :) There are two different lip looks I used with this look -- the one I'll actually be sporting is the lighter, less bold lip, but I figured it was worth a shot to see how a redder lip might look with it, too. You know, for those who want to be more dramatic ;)
The...
10 Amazing Products Reviewed During 2008
Kate Somerville Oil-Free Moisturizer for an easy-to-use day time moisturizer that's lightweight, doesn't cause acne, and keeps your skin moisturized all day long. Added benefit? It's in techy air-less packaging, which means the ingredients don't get...
Today, let's celebrate both the passing of 2008 and beginning of 2009 by reminiscing about some of the most popular, favorite, and just plain ol' fun posts from Temptalia over the past year.
10 Most Popular Posts of 2008
1. Eye Diagram, Parts of the Eye was the most popular post from this past year. ...
When was the last time you shopped your stash? When did you rediscover a product you used to love or a product you only used once or twice?
I thought I better do a Royal Tour trio look before I returned it! I'm spending the day with my sister, and I'm pretty sure we'll be heading to the mall at some point in the afternoon, so I'd like to return some Dame Edna stuff--I just really was disappointed by some items I bought. We're going to...
Stila for Spring '09: Convertible Mascara
The innovative formula, with a duo of easy-to-use brushes, deilvers twenty-four hours of long, strong, gorgeous lashes. The thermo-sensitive polymer formula wraps each lash, encasing it in a thin tube of jet black pigment. COat the top lashes using the...
A little late, but better than never, right? Here are photos and swatches of Laura Mercier's Master Tool Box ($68.00) that came out for the holiday season. But guess what? You can save 25% with code HOL25 now through January 10th, 2009. So hey, maybe being late WAS a good thing after all ;) The...
Stila for Spring '09: Precious Pearl Collection
Pearl Shimmer Gloss ($22.00)
Precious Pearl...
What are your tips for spending less on beauty? How can someone stay on a budget? What have you found to work for you?
LET THE VOTING COMMENCE!
The nominees are in, so now it's time for everyone to cast their votes so we can see what products topped 2008. Each category consists of nominees, but I still have an "other" choice for those who don't find their favorites listed!
Please vote for your favorites!
Stila Spring '09: Pomegranate Makes Perfect
The ingredient that health enthusiasts can’t stop talking about meets the products that Stila girls can’t bear to live without. This Spring, two of Stila’s bestsellers, the iconic Smudge Pot and the smash success Lip & Cheek Stain, get a pomegranate...
Bobbi Brights Collection for Spring 2009
This January, Bobbi Brown will launch the Bobbi Brights Collection, which features the Bobbi Brights Palette ($70.00). This palette contains 35 soft matte shadows in a wide variety of colors from pink to blue to purple. Also, this launch will see four new...
Clinique's Spring 2009 launch looks exactly as I imagine spring -- pastel pinks and lightly warmed up cheeks.
Collection includes:
Quick Blush
Fresh Bloom Eye Shadow
Long Last Glosswear
Yes to Carrots Frosty Loves C Holiday Set contains three of Yes to Carrots C Me Smile Lip Butters in Mint, Carrot, and Berry. There are two other flavors (not included), which are Citrus and Melon. I couldn't actually find a retailer online which sold the holiday trio, but each of the lip butters...
What is your favorite makeup style? On you? On others? (Like bold, smoky, natural, etc.)
Question courtesy of Monica!
I got a chance to get an early sneak peek at some of YSL's Spring 2009 treats comin' at us this February! :) I played with Palette d'Artiste for the Complexion ($62.00), Gloss Pur #4 (Pure Raspberry), Rouge Pur #146 (Romantic Pink), and Nail Touch #5 (Tender Pink Touch).
I'm really lovin' the Gloss Pur...
Instructions: Fill in the survey below with your answers, and then share it with us in the comments section! :)
Your New Year Eve's Plans: [answer] What will be your celebratory NYE look: [answer] Any beauty resolutions: [answer]
Quick Dame Edna look for y'all today! :) Wisteria is a really, really pretty blue -- but I probably wouldn't use it to justify buying the entire palette, since the other two shadows are easily duped and their textures aren't even great (feel like lustres to me, yuck!). Fineshine, especially, gets...
How/when did you become a full-fledged beauty addict? What made you just love makeup and beauty products?
Question courtesy of Tanya!
Chromaline is described by MAC as:
A waterproof gel/cream liner that provides all the smooth graphic benefits of a liquid liner. Creates precise, long-lasting lines of intense colour with dense matte coverage. Versatile palette offers both vibrantly bright and blackened shades. Applies smoothly, sets...
