Every year, Temptalia has been proud to hold an awards ceremony to honor and celebrate the best beauty brands and products, both new and old. (We also have to toss in a few "worst" categories!) Our first awards were held in 2007, followed...
Lots of cool, more blue-based reds... Of course, it'll come as no surprise, but Chanel's Dragon is definitely one of my favorite reds. It's almost neutral, but I'd still say it runs just a wee bit cool (and it's...
Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Shine Lipstick
Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Shine Lipstick ($30.00) is a glossy, orange-based red. It's smooth, feels moisturizing, and is richly pigmented. Even though the Shine formula is designed to deliver semi-sheer color, this...
What three makeup brushes would you bring with you to a desert island? A good and fun question :)
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239, 109, and 182!
Thanks to Dusty for the Q! :)
Oh, many, many lipsticks and glosses have been highlighted over the past three months (roughly 55 in sum). Here's a general summary and link round-up of all of the reds from the series.  I also included a list by price point, in case you're looking for a...
Lancome Red Stiletto Color Deseign Lipstick ($22.00) is a bold, ruby red with a very faint sheen with an otherwise played down, creamy finish. It's bright and bold and yet not stop sign red, either. It feels creamy, hugs...
As promised, here's a quick look I did using a bunch of Warm & Cozy products! I used Comfort mineralize skinfinish as a blusher in the first set of full-face pictures more to show you what it looks like on (and why I'm not keen on it) -- I often do my best to use as...
As I mentioned this morning on Twitter, I did a Christmas-y theme on my nails with China Glaze Ruby Pumps and Emerald Sparkle. I just alternated the colors for my theme :)Â I used Zoya's Color-Lock System for base, top, and drying coats!
I'd love to know if you've been...
What's the Best Cream Blush...?
What brand/product wins this category? Any particular reason it wins?
Rimmel Temptation Lasting Finish Lipstick ($5.19) is a bold, ruby red with subtle red shimmer (very fine!). It's creamy, opaque, and wears for a good four or five hours. Even when it does fade, it leaves behind a nice stain...
Do you contour your face on a daily basis? Just for special occasions?
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I only contour every so often. I don't know if it's really for special occasions, but maybe just when I feel like putting a little extra effort into it.
OVERALL, Warm & Cozy is a nice collection to see in the dreary, cold winter season. It's not my favorite launch ever, and if you aren't into the shades, there's not much to do about it. It's like the lipsticks, lipglasses, and...
At first glance, I thought I would be really in love with the lipglasses, but they weren't as much my cup of tea as I had hoped. My favorite was definitely Light That Fire, while 2N was next.
I was pleasantly surprised by the texture and coverage of both Siss and Warm Me Up. Siss is permanent, by the way, so you don't have to rush out and purchase that one if it catches your eye and you're on a budget. (I...
Even though I really like the feel of MAC's Tinted Lip Conditioner (creamy and hydrating), I'm not keen on the delivery/packaging. I wish they'd release more Tinted Lip Conditioner *Sticks* instead of the...
Four brown-hued shades of eyeshadow debuted in the Warm & Cozy Collection. On my skin (probably around NC20 for the underside of my arm -- which is where I do swatches), they were all fairly faint. You can see the color, but they're...
Two very opposite shades of nail lacquer come along with Warm & Cozy Collection.
I know many of you were excited to see two new skinfinishes join the Warm & Cozy Collection. I've never been able to jump on the mineralize skinfinish train with all my heart, but some of them are nicer than...
MAC Shadesticks: Relaxed, Warm & Cozy, Nurture, Cuddle
MAC is definitely bringing back shadesticks with a vengeance, don't you think? With five limited edition shades from Sugarsweet and four new (but still limited edition) shades from Warm & Cozy, it makes me...
MAC New York Apple Lipstick ($14.00) is a classic berry-based red. It's a deep raspberry red with lots of lighter raspberry shimmer. This has always been one of my favorite MAC lipstick shades, red or not, and it's something...
- Best green eyeliner?
- Best green eyeshadow?
- Best green eyeshadow combo?
YOU get to pick your prize, should you be the lucky winner.  You can select up to $100.00 worth of MAC products (before tax) that are available at freestanding stores. You cannot go over $100.00 (automatic disqualification, so add it up!), but of...
Use code EXTRA. Valid through 12/31/09.
P.S. - I spotted some interesting items in the sale bin: Korres eyeshadow, TONS of Laura Gellar products (wonder if they're phasing it out?), Urban Decay Hi-Fi 24/7 Set, lots of Kevyn Aucoin and Ted Gibson up...
Dolce & Gabbana Ruby Classic Cream Lipstick ($30.00) is a creamy, opaque shade of ruby red with a subtle blue-base. I like that it runs more neutral-cool than totally cool, as sometimes blue-reds look off against my...
