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Barbie Loves Stila Cobalt Clutch & Purple Pumps Smudge Pot

Barbie Loves Stila Cobalt Clutch & Purple Pumps Smudge Pot

Barbie Loves Stila Cobalt Clutch & Purple Pumps Smudge Pot

Barbie Loves Stila Cobalt Clutch & Purple Pumps Smudge Pot ($20.00 each) are two of the three new smudge pot shades released with Stila's Barbie Loves Stila Collection for the fall season. (Little Black Dress is the third shade--and it is on...

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Fusion Beauty to Launch Facebook Page Tomorrow!

Fusion Beauty to Launch Facebook Page Tomorrow!

Fusion Beauty to Launch Facebook Page Tomorrow!

Fusion Beauty is pleased to announce that tomorrow they will launch their Facebook page, and the first 10,000 fans to sign up will receive samples of LipFusion XL mini deluxe glosses.  Fusion knows the Power of Temptalia readers, and they wanted you...

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Givenchy Gloss Poetique Lip Gloss in Poetique Rose

Givenchy Gloss Poetique Lip Gloss in Poetique Rose

Givenchy Gloss Poetique Lip Gloss in Poetique Rose

Givenchy Gloss Poetique Lip Gloss in Poetique Rose ($45.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a lightweight, non-sticky, lightly tinted lip balm released with Givenchy's Les Poetiques Collection for the fall season.

The product does everything it is supposed to do: truly...

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Barbie Loves Stila All Doll'd Up Eyeshadow Palette

Barbie Loves Stila All Doll'd Up Eyeshadow Palette

Barbie Loves Stila All Doll'd Up Eyeshadow Palette

Barbie Loves Stila All Doll'd Up Palette ($28.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a refillable compact featuring four eyeshadow trios. Each eyeshadow has three stripes of color. It is part of Barbie Loves Stila for Fall.

MAKE A MAD DASH TO GET THIS PALETTE. LIKE......

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Chanel Jade Nail Collection for Winter 2009

Chanel Jade Nail Collection for Winter 2009

Chanel Jade Nail Collection

Peter Philips, Global Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup, created the Jade Nail Collection with two limited edition nail enamels in sure-to-be-coveted colors “Jade” and “Jade Rose” for the Ready-to-Wear Autumn/Winter 2009-2010 runway show. These mineral-inspired...

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Givenchy Poetique Blues Prismissime Eyes

Givenchy Poetique Blues Prismissime Eyes

Givenchy Poetique Blues Prismissime Eyes

Givenchy Poetique Blues Prismissime Eyes ($53.00 for 0.12 oz.) is one of two eyeshadow palettes released with Givenchy's Les Poetiques Collection for fall. It features nine different marbled/splattered eyeshadows.

Here's a quick rundown of the colors, row by row,...

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Beauty on a Budget: Adventure at Walmart

Beauty on a Budget: Adventure at Walmart

Beauty on a Budget: Adventure at Walmart

Have you checked out your local Walmart lately? If you know me, I'm not the biggest drugstore beauty gal, and it's mostly because they're all too inconveniently located. Walmart is my nearest outlet for mass retail brands like Almay, CoverGirl, Maybelline,...

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Tarte on Sale @ The Fairest! Smashbox on Sale @ HauteLook!

Tarte on Sale @ The Fairest! Smashbox on Sale @ HauteLook!

Today, The Fairest has a Tarte sale in progress! I actually wrote up a little "Best of Tarte" post over at Who's the Fairest? blog.  I definitely recommend the "Intro to Tarte" set and the "EyeQuatic" set.

When you join from our invite link, you will receive $5 (and I will receive $5, to be clear) when...

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Chanel Rouge Allure Laque for Winter 2009

Chanel Rouge Allure Laque for Winter 2009

Chanel Rouge Allure Laque for Winter 2009

Discover the new incarnation of iconic ROUGE ALLURE lipstick — a liquid lip colour inspired by the legendary lacquered Coromandel screens in Mademoiselle’s rue Cambon apartment. Intensely rich colour and patent-like shine last up to eight hours....

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L'Oreal Extra Volume Collagen Waterproof Mascara Review, Photos, Comparisons

L'Oreal Extra Volume Collagen Waterproof Mascara Review, Photos, Comparisons

L'Oreal Extra Volume Collagen Waterproof Mascara

L'Oreal Extra Volume Collagen Waterproof Mascara ($7.95) hit shelves this summer and it had a lot to live up to, because L'Oreal Voluminous is an often recommended go-to mascara for beauty fans. Unfortunately, Collagen just doesn't bring it home like...

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Temptalia Asks You - What are your favorite eyeshadow colors to wear?

Temptalia Asks You - What are your favorite eyeshadow colors to wear?

What are your favorite eyeshadow colors to wear? What shades do you love?

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I love wearing golds and greens--those are definitely the two that I always reach for.

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Urban Decay Holiday 2009 Collection/Offerings

Urban Decay Holiday 2009 Collection/Offerings

Urban Decay Holiday 2009 Collection/Offerings

As per usual, Urban Decay doesn't disappoint with an early release of some very delectable holiday offerings!

24/7 Super Stash ($36.00)

  • Five Existing Shades: Zero, Graffiti, Ransom, Rockstar, Stash
  • Four New Shades: Corrupt (chocolate-brown with sparkle),...

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Chanel Mousse Exfoliante Purete Review, Photos

Chanel Mousse Exfoliante Purete Review, Photos

Lather Up: Chanel Mousse Exfoliante Purete

Chanel Mousse Exfoliante Purete ($45.00 for 5 oz.) is a creamy cleanser/extremely mild exfoliant that cleanses, controls oil, and lightly exfoliates without ever missing a beat. If the name as you a little confused, the English version is Exfoliating...

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Look: MAC Photorealism Eyeshadow Quad Made Easy

Look: MAC Photorealism Eyeshadow Quad Made Easy

Here's an attempt at using MAC's Photorealism eyeshadow quad :) The photos are a little wonky, because silly me forgot to change the white balance settings before taking these photos, SO I had to muck around with them (to get the right color) in Photoshop. I think they're *fairly* accurate, but...

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Neiman Marcus Beauty Event Begins!

Neiman Marcus Beauty Event Begins!

Neiman Marcus The Beauty Event Begins!

The much anticipated, the Neiman Marcus Beauty Event has begun. It's good now through September 21st online, and in-store from September 10th through the 20th. You'll get a Neiman Marcus exclusive leopard-print tote with these five goodies inside with any...

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Twitter Giveaway: MAC Cool Reserve Nail Lacquer!

Twitter Giveaway: MAC Cool Reserve Nail Lacquer!

Temptalia Gives Away MAC Cool Reserve Nail Lacquer!

We're giving away one (1) MAC Cool Reserve Nail Lacquer, from the limited edition MAC Nail Trend F/W '09 Collection.

All entries must be submitted by September 9th, 2009 at 11:59 PM PST. This contest is open to all readers as pursuant to your local...

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DDF on Sale! Cosmedicine on Sale! 50% Off!

DDF on Sale! Cosmedicine on Sale! 50% Off!

HauteLook is having a DDF Skincare sale!

The sale is going on now at HauteLook! :)  Looks like they have a good variety of products available to choose from, and after a cursory glance, looks like most products are 50% off.  I still haven't gotten a chance to try the DDF products I bought last time...

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Pucker Up: Glossy Raspberry Red

Pucker Up: Glossy Raspberry Red

Pucker Up: Glossy Raspberry Red

Today's lip look is simple and yet elegant--a play on the timeless red lip.

Starting with the epitome of luxe lips, begin by layering Guerlain Giovanna Rouge G Lipstick on lips with a stiff lip brush to ensure well-defined, clean color. Finish by adding a glossy sheen...

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Temptalia Asks You - What does your day-to-day look entail?

Temptalia Asks You - What does your day-to-day look entail?

What does your day-to-day look entail? Is it always different? Is it work-safe/school-safe?

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I sport the au natural look most of the time since I'm either going to school or staying home more often than not (doing homework, ha!)!

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Fashion's Night Out 2009: NYC - September 10th, 2009

Fashion's Night Out 2009: NYC - September 10th, 2009

Fashion's Night Out 2009: NYC

September 10th--the first day of NY Fashion Week--marks this year's Fashion's Nigth Out. It's a night that celebrates fashion with a global initiative designed to promote retail and restore consumer confidence. Aside from some of the lovely festivities going on, a Fashion's...

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Sonia Kashuk Eyeshadow Duo: Secret Admirer

Sonia Kashuk Eyeshadow Duo: Secret Admirer

Sonia Kashuk Eyeshadow Duo: Secret Admirer

Sonia Kashuk Secret Admirer Eyeshadow Duo ($6.99) is a stunning duo of shimmery violet-lilac and a softer, matte pale lilac. Both shades run cool, but with the right pairing of warmer or more neutral shades, can easily be worn by most. I've always found...

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Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System Review, Photos

Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System Review, Photos

Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System

Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System ($149.00) is the latest launch from Clarisonic. It is a miniature-sized version of the original Clarisonic, and it is also $45 cheaper. It's also available in pink.

You may wonder how this possibly can be part of...

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L'Oreal Color Riche Anti-Aging Serum Lipstick (Part 2)

L'Oreal Color Riche Anti-Aging Serum Lipstick (Part 2)

L'Oreal Color Riche Anti-Aging Serum Lipstick: Robust Raisin, Captivating Copper, Naturally Nude

L'Oreal Color Riche Anti-Aging Serum Lipstick ($9.99) is a newly released lipstick formula from L'Oreal -- similar to the orignial Color Riche...

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