Sponsored: Space NK Buy 1, Get 1 Half Off Event is Here | Temptalia's Top Picks

For Black Friday/Cyber Monday, Space NK has a great promotion going! From November 21st through November 26th, buy one, get one half off (some exclusions apply) throughout the site. I’ve partnered with them to highlight some of my personal favorites from products I’ve reviewed in the past that you can find at Space NK.

You’ll find more than 70 brands from niche, new, and luxury, such as Chantecaille, Hourglass, Kevyn Aucoin, and Surratt Beauty! Here are some of my picks to consider during their event…

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush

The formula is supposed to have “depth and dimension” unlike traditional blush, be “lightweight and airy,” and have the “perfect balance of pigment and powder.” Hourglass says it uses “an advanced ‘miscelare’ technique,” which means to mix in Italian (per Sephora) and is how the marbled effect is achieved. The blush is also supposed to have “buildable color.” It does bring to mind the concept of a lot of baked formulas on the market, but I think the texture is softer and more finely-milled than most. Read more...

Surratt Beauty Artistique Blush

The Artistique Blush formula is supposed to have a “naturally glowing finish.” The formula is consistent: the blushes have a very soft, almost cream-like powder texture that blends out effortlessly to a luminous sheen with semi-opaque to opaque coverage (but is soft and blendable enough to be applied sheer if preferred). Most shades lasted between eight and nine hours on me. Read more...

Hourglass Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick

The formula is supposed to have "creamy, saturated, longwearing color with a satin finish." It's a light-medium thick formula that was typically opaque with a lightly creamy texture that glided on without tugging but did not slide around while worn. The majority of shades had a natural to satin finish, and they lasted anywhere from four to seven hours with light hydration. The best performing shades were light to dark while the lightest and deepest shades weren't quite as consistent. Read more...

Kevyn Aucoin Sunset

Kevyn Aucoin Sunset The Neo-Blush Trio ($38.00 for 0.20 oz.) blends to a medium coral with warm undertones and a golden sheen. All three shades had... Read full review.

Hourglass GIRL Lip Stylo

The GIRL Lip Stylo formula is supposed to have “modern color with luxurious hydration for a lustrous finish,” while the brand founder is quoted (on Sephora) stating, “I can build as much–or as little–color as I like.” I would describe the coverage semi-opaque and buildable, which seemed to fit the brand’s description. The consistency was smooth, creamy, and lightweight, but the color still adhered well to the lips (three to five hours, depending on the shade). Read more...

Chantecaille Mermaid Eye Color

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder

The Ambient Lighting Powders breathe life back into the skin after you’ve applied foundations and setting powders–especially if you have more mattifying base products on. They’re not full-on highlighters, but they’re not exactly setting powders (by Hourglass’ definition, they are finishing powders). Read more...