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Sydney Grace x Temptalia Collection: 12 Shades as Singles Releasing June 16th!

Christine — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:30:00 +0000

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Can you believe that it’s been nearly a year since the Sydney Grace x Temptalia collection launched? To celebrate its one-year anniversary, I thought it would be neat to release some of the shades from the palettes as eyeshadow singles, as that is something I’ve had readers ask for since the original launch! We settled on going with 12 shades, and so I chose four shades from each palette based on what seemed to be the most popular with readers and what would complement the brand’s single line-up as well.

All of the singles will be available permanently, except Umbra, which is limited edition. The shimmer shades are $6.25 each, while the matte shades are $5.25 each. You can use code TEMPTALIA15 for 15% off.

Quintessence

UMBRA Deep black with matte finish (Limited Edition as a Single)
THE MIELKE WAY Medium, rosy pink base with intense, gold-to-green shift and metallic finish (Permanent)
SIRIUS STARLIGHT Light, silvery taupe with twinkling, metallic finish (Permanent)
PARALLAX (LIGHT) Pale lavender-taupe with matte finish (Permanent)

On the Horizon

HEART-DOG Golden pewter with high-shine, metallic finish (Permanent)
EARTHBOUND Sage green base with warmer, gold pearl and high-shine, metallic finish (Permanent)
MAGELLAN’S LIGHT Rosy copper base with flecks of green and gold sparkle (Permanent)
OCTOBER ODYSSEY (LIGHT) Medium-dark rosy pink with matte finish (Permanent)

Radiant Reflection

GLOSSOVER Glowing, light-medium blue with cool undertones and subtle, pearly shift (Permanent)
PHOSPHENES Medium-dark, rosy taupe with intense, metallic sheen (Permanent)
EXQUISITE OPULENCE Intense, molten gold with metallic finish (Permanent)
JEALOUSY’S DESCENT Deep emerald green with metallic finish (Permanent)

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Collection | Look Roundup

Christine — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:49:36 +0000

Here’s a recap of all of the looks I’ve shared (thus far, I’m sure I’ll be sharing more here and there!) using the palettes, both individually, together, and as one-and-done looks. You can also check out the full collection round-up if you’ve missed anything about the collection.

If I counted them up right, there are 40 different looks, so fingers crossed at least one inspires you to play with the collection, if you have it, or to bring out dupes

Quintessence

A Bloom of Celestial Joy ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia Quintessence

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Journey Through Space and Time ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia Quintessence

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The Mielke Way Blooms ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia Quintessence

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Drenched in Emeralds ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia

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Sirius Starlight of My Heart Ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia Quintessence

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Follow Your Galactic Muse ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia Quintessence

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Heart-dog Travels the Mielke Way ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia

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One & Done: My Constellation

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One & Done: Sirius Starlight

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One & Done: Borealis

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One & Done: Aurora

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Descent of Starlight ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia Collection

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Exquisite Nebula ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia

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TROPICALIA | Sydney Grace x Temptalia

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The Most Celestial Bloom ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia

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Warmer, Smoky Eye with Pop ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia

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More Resources

Palette Arrangement: why I arranged the colors as I did, how to find color combos, etc.
Color Combos with the Palette: ways to wear the palette on its own
Color Combos with the Palette + Existing Palettes: ways to wear with palettes like Sydney Grace Enduring Love and Autumn’s Reign
Light Version Looks / Deep Version Looks

On the Horizon

Descent of Starlight ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia Collection

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By the Glow of the Bloom | Sydney Grace x Temptalia

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TROPICALIA | Sydney Grace x Temptalia

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The Most Celestial Bloom ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia

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Warmer, Smoky Eye with Pop ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia

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Dusk in the Desert ft. Sydney Grace on the Horizon (Light)

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Lunar Illumination of the Desert ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia on the Horizon

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The Calming Presence of Sakura ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia on the Horizon

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My Heart-dog Flies High ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia on the Horizon

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The Glow of the Phoenix in October ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia on the Horizon

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One & Done: Heart-dog

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One & Done: Phoenix Awakens

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One & Done: Earthbound

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One & Done: Magellan's Light

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One & Done: Lunar Illumination

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Palette Arrangement: why I arranged the colors as I did, how to find color combos, etc.
Color Combos with the Palette: ways to wear the palette on its own
Color Combos with the Palette + Existing Palettes: ways to wear with palettes like Pat McGrath Midnight Sun, ColourPop The Child & Going Coconuts, Natasha Denona Biba & Zendo
Light Version Looks / Deep Version Looks

Radiant Reflection

Descent of Starlight ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia Collection

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Exquisite Nebula ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia

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By the Glow of the Bloom | Sydney Grace x Temptalia

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Drenched in Emeralds ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia

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TROPICALIA | Sydney Grace x Temptalia

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The Most Celestial Bloom ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia

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Warmer, Smoky Eye with Pop ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia

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The Jewel-Toned Rainbow of My Dreams ft. Sydney Grace Radiant Reflection (Deep)

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A Sublime, Starry Night Ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia Radiant Reflection

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A Serendipitous Rose ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia Radiant Reflection

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The Gloss of Jealousy ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia Radiant Reflection

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An Ode to Phosphenes ft. Sydney Grace x Temptalia Radiant Reflection

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One & Done: Exquisite Opulence

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One & Done: Sumptuous Serendipity

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One & Done: Temptalia

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One & Done: Phosphenes

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More Resources

Palette Arrangement: why I arranged the colors as I did, how to find color combos, etc.
Color Combos with the Palette: ways to wear the palette on its own
Color Combos with the Palette + Existing Palettes: ways to wear with palettes like ColourPop Going Coconuts / It’s My Pleasure / Just My Luck, Natasha Denona Biba / Bronze / Circo Loco / Zendo
Light Version Looks / Deep Version Looks

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Collection | Look Roundup

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Collection Restock: October 15th

Christine — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:27:03 +0000

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Collection will be restocked today, October 15th, 2021 at 9AM PT. All Light/Deep versions of the palettes along with the Dear Reader eyeshadow single will be restocked! This is a larger restock, so we’re hopeful that nothing will sell out quickly!

Remember, readers can use code TEMPTALIA15 for an additional 15% off individual palettes (making them $34 each) or the bundle of three (making it $85). You can mix and match Light/Deep versions as you please within the bundle!

Thank you for the support! I hope those who have already purchased have enjoyed their palette(s) so far! I’d love to hear from you about your thoughts on any of the collection if you’ve had a chance to try it, any favorites, any least favorites, whether they’ve encouraged you to play with more color or if anything surprised you!

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Palettes: Deep Versions

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Palettes: Light Versions

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Palettes: Deep Versions

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Palettes: Light Versions

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Collection

Christine — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:15:00 +0000

Release Date + About the Launch

Temptalia has collaborated with Sydney Grace to create three eyeshadow palettes featuring her dream color stories. Each palette will be available in a Deep version and a Light version; two matte shades from each palette have a Deep version and Light version designed to complement deeper and lighter skin tones. Stay tuned for in-depth breakdowns of the collaboration process and each individual palette!

Disclosure: Temptalia will receive a portion of the selling price for each palette sold in collaboration with Sydney Grace.

Now available

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Products in the Launch

Quintessence (Deep) Eyeshadow Palette, $40.00 (Permanent)

A celestial fantasy through a constellation of vivid tones and otherworldly finishes. It is inspired by all things space: the twinkling of stars and the dreams of nebulae on an endless journey through the galaxies and beyond.

Umbra Deep black with matte finish
Orion Nebula Raspberry red with pearl sheen
Aurora Violet with blue-violet shift and sparkling, metallic finish
Borealis Mint green base with warmer, gold shimmer and micro-sparkle over a metallic finish
Galactic Muse Mid-tone bluish-teal with intense, metallic finish
Interstellar Deep, blue-teal with matte finish
Celestial Bloom Intense violet purple with hint of blue reflect and metallic finish
The Mielke Way Medium, rosy pink base with intense, gold-to-green shift and metallic finish
Reaching Zenith (Deep) Medium-dark, bluish-gray with matte finish
Parallax (Deep) Mid-tone, gray-taupe with matte finish
Sirius Starlight Light, silvery taupe with twinkling, metallic finish
My Constellation Muted, mid-tone plum with blue reflect and metallic finish

Quintessence (Deep)

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Umbra

Orion Nebula

Aurora

Borealis

Galactic Muse

Interstellar

Celestial Bloom

The Mielke Way

Reaching Zenith (Deep)

Parallax (Deep)

Sirius Starlight

My Constellation

Quintessence (Light) Eyeshadow Palette, $40.00 (Permanent)

Umbra Deep black with matte finish
Orion Nebula Raspberry red with pearl sheen
Aurora Violet with blue-violet shift and sparkling, metallic finish
Borealis Mint green base with warmer, gold shimmer and micro-sparkle over a metallic finish
Galactic Muse Mid-tone bluish-teal with intense, metallic finish
Interstellar Deep, blue-teal with matte finish
Celestial Bloom Intense violet purple with hint of blue reflect and metallic finish
The Mielke Way Medium, rosy pink base with intense, gold-to-green shift and metallic finish
Reaching Zenith (Light) Light-medium, cool gray with matte finish
Parallax (Light) Pale lavender-taupe with matte finish
Sirius Starlight Light, silvery taupe with twinkling, metallic finish
My Constellation Muted, mid-tone plum with blue reflect and metallic finish

Quintessence (Light)

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Umbra

Orion Nebula

Aurora

Borealis

Galactic Muse

Interstellar

Celestial Bloom

The Mielke Way

Reaching Zenith (Light)

Parallax (Light)

Sirius Starlight

My Constellation

On the Horizon (Deep) Eyeshadow Palette, $40.00 (Permanent)

Come back down to earth from a voyage through space with grounded, grungy neutrals that are intertwined with murmurs of color designed to inspire and complement your favorite neutral palettes.

Heart-dog Golden pewter with high-shine, metallic finish
Earthbound Sage green base with warmer, gold pearl and high-shine, metallic finish
Desert Spoon Muted, grass green with matte finish
Magellan’s Light Rosy copper base with flecks of green and gold sparkle
Phoenix Awakens Deeper copper with moderate warm undertones and high-shine, metallic finish
October Odyssey (Deep) Medium-dark plum with warm undertones and matte finish
Midnight Courage Rich navy blue with matte finish
Flying High Blackened blue-teal base with flecks of multi-colored shimmer and sparkle
Lunar Illumination Rosy lavender with a high-shine, golden sheen
Infinite Echoes (Deep) Deep red-brown with matte finish
Sakura Glow Plum with subtle, warm undertones and sparkling, metallic sheen
Calming Presence Deep, blackened violet base with contrasting pearl and metallic sheen

On the Horizon (Deep)

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Heart-dog

Earthbound

Desert Spoon

Magellan's Light

Phoenix Awakens

October Odyssey (Deep)

Midnight Courage

Flying High

Lunar Illumination

Infinite Echoes (Deep)

Sakura Glow

Calming Presence

On the Horizon (Light) Eyeshadow Palette, $40.00 (Permanent)

Come back down to earth from a voyage through space with grounded, grungy neutrals that are intertwined with murmurs of color designed to inspire and complement your favorite neutral palettes.

Heart-dog Golden pewter with high-shine, metallic finish
Earthbound Sage green base with warmer, gold pearl and high-shine, metallic finish
Desert Spoon Muted, grass green with matte finish
Magellan’s Light Rosy copper base with flecks of green and gold sparkle
Phoenix Awakens Deeper copper with moderate warm undertones and high-shine, metallic finish
October Odyssey (Light) Medium-dark rosy pink with matte finish
Midnight Courage Rich navy blue with matte finish
Flying High Blackened blue-teal base with flecks of multi-colored shimmer and sparkle
Lunar Illumination Rosy lavender with a high-shine, golden sheen
Infinite Echoes (Light) Mid-tone neutral-to-cool-taupe with matte finish
Sakura Glow Plum with subtle, warm undertones and sparkling, metallic sheen
Calming Presence Deep, blackened violet base with contrasting pearl and metallic sheen

You can use code TEMPTALIA15 for an additional 15% off, which would make the palette $34.

On the Horizon (Light)

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Heart-dog

Earthbound

Desert Spoon

Magellan's Light

Phoenix Awakens

October Odyssey (Light)

Midnight Courage

Flying High

Lunar Illumination

Infinite Echoes (Light)

Sakura Glow

Calming Presence

Radiant Reflection (Deep) Eyeshadow Palette, $40.00 (Permanent)

Take a moment to reflect on the faceted nature of each of us as individuals and what lies beneath the surface to discover a rainbow of luxurious jewel-tones just waiting to be explored.

Unstoppable Love (Deep) Deep eggplant with subtle, warm undertones and matte finish
Operose Medium-dark red with warm undertones and pearl finish
Temptalia Medium, neutral pink with high-shine, metallic finish
Forget-Her-Not Deep violet with cool undertones and pearly sheen
Our Starry Night Bright, cobalt blue base with flecks of gold sparkle over metallic finish
Glossover Glowing, light-medium blue with cool undertones and subtle, pearly shift
Sumptuous Serendipity Medium-dark reddish-plum with contrasting micro-sparkle over metallic finish
Phosphenes Medium-dark, rosy taupe with intense, metallic sheen
Dearest Constant (Deep) Medium-dark copper with balanced undertones and matte finish
Exquisite Opulence Intense, molten gold with metallic finish
Jealousy’s Descent Deep emerald green with metallic finish
Sublime Reverie Medium-dark teal with cool undertones and matte finish

Radiant Reflection (Deep)

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Unstoppable Love (Deep)

Operose

Temptalia

Forget-Her-Not

Our Starry Night

Glossover

Sumptuous Serendipity

Phosphenes

Dearest Constant (Deep)

Exquisite Opulence

Jealousy's Descent

Sublime Reverie

Radiant Reflection (Light) Eyeshadow Palette, $40.00 (Permanent)

Take a moment to reflect on the faceted nature of each of us as individuals and what lies beneath the surface to discover a rainbow of luxurious jewel-tones just waiting to be explored.

Unstoppable Love (Light) Medium-dark plum with muted, warm undertones and matte finish
Operose Medium-dark red with warm undertones and pearl finish
Temptalia Medium, neutral pink with high-shine, metallic finish
Forget-Her-Not Deep violet with cool undertones and pearly sheen
Our Starry Night Bright, cobalt blue base with flecks of gold sparkle over metallic finish
Glossover Glowing, light-medium blue with cool undertones and subtle, pearly shift
Sumptuous Serendipity Medium-dark reddish-plum with contrasting micro-sparkle over metallic finish
Phosphenes Medium-dark, rosy taupe with intense, metallic sheen
Dearest Constant (Light) Light-medium peach with muted, warm undertones and matte finish
Exquisite Opulence Intense, molten gold with metallic finish
Jealousy’s Descent Deep emerald green with metallic finish
Sublime Reverie Medium-dark teal with cool undertones and matte finish

Radiant Reflection (Light)

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Unstoppable Love (Light)

Operose

Temptalia

Forget-Her-Not

Our Starry Night

Glossover

Sumptuous Serendipity

Phosphenes

Dearest Constant (Light)

Exquisite Opulence

Jealousy's Descent

Sublime Reverie

Temptalia Eyeshadow Palette Trio, $100.00 (Permanent)

All three eyeshadow palettes–Quintessence, On the Horizon, and Radiant Reflection–can be purchased as a bundle for a discounted rate. You can use code TEMPTALIA15 for an additional 15% off, which would make the bundle $85.

Dear Reader Eyeshadow, $6.00 (Permanent)

An intense, metallic lavender.

FAQ

When does it launch?

The collection launches June 18th at 9AM PDT. This is not a pre-order. The palettes will be ready to ship.

Is it limited edition? Will it sellout?

It is permanent–as long as it sells well, they will continue to restock it. The number of palettes ordered–that’s packaging!–is more than the brand has had at launch than for any previous launch. I know every collaborator says as much, but I would be truly floored if the palettes sold out.

Will your discount apply?

Yes. Readers can use code TEMPTALIA15 for an additional 15% off individual palettes (making them $34 each) or the bundle of three (making it $85).

Can I mix and match palettes in the trio?

Yes, Sydney Grace confirmed that you can choose the Light version of one palette and Deep version of another for the trio.

Should I get Light or Deep?

For those with lighter skin tones and prefer something closer to standalone, the Light versions likely will be easier to use in that fashion. For those who already have a slew of transition and blending shades and are happy to pull them out alongside a palette, the Deep versions are slightly more unique.

Light versions were tested on dark skin to get feedback, even though they were developed for light skin tones. Here is that feedback:

Quintessence: Parallax (Light) is too light for dark skin and will leave a white cast. Reaching Zenith (Light) may work on deep skin tones if one likes cooler tones; it is on the “bubble” so-to-speak.
On the Horizon: October Odyssey (Light) works on dark skin tones (one of the tester’s favorites!). Infinite Echoes (Light) is cool-toned and can look a little gray/ashy.
Radiant Reflection: Unstoppable Love (Light) will work on dark skin tones. Dearest Constant (Light) may work as a blending shade on dark skin.

Will shades in the palette be available as singles?

There are no plans to offer them as singles. I imagine if the launch is successful, it is something I could certainly inquire about. The only single is Dear Reader, which is not available in the palettes.

Where do I purchase your palettes?

Sydney Grace is the sole distributor.

What will it cost to ship?

For US addresses, they ship flat rate at $4.

For non-US addresses, shipping will range from $27 to $32 for up to three palettes; the total weight of three palettes is under the next pricing tier but this is basically level one for shipping packages internationally. All packages ship USPS; international customers can request an alternative carrier but the cost will likely be higher as a result. Sydney Grace ships to most countries (excluding China due to animal testing requirements and any COVID-19 restricted countries). The cost of shipping increases as more products are added, and you can estimate the cost of shipping prior to checking out (for those looking to make a larger order).

Will you have swatches on other skintones?

Yes, palettes are being sent to official swatchers for the launch today or tomorrow (June 7th/8th). As the collaborator, I literally received mine first (shipped Thursday, June 3rd!), so I recruited my husband (who is lighter and pinker) and my sister (who is darker and very olive) while I was swatching on me, but we will have swatches on the following skin tones at launch:

Very light (Fenty 110) (my husband)
Light (Fenty 180) (me)
Medium (Fenty 230) (coming soon, will be by Sabrina @ The Beauty Look Book)
Medium-Dark (Fenty 345) (my sister)
Dark (Fenty 430) (coming soon, will be by Day @ Legally Black Beauty, who also tested shades for suitability on deeper skin tones during development!)

Sydney Grace x Temptalia: Deep Palettes

Sydney Grace x Temptalia: Light Palettes

Quintessence / On the Horizon / Radiant Reflection packaging

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Collection

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Dear Reader Eyeshadow

Sydney Grace Dear Reader Pressed Pigment Shadow

Sydney Grace Comparisons: Happy Accident, Dear Reader, Siren

Sydney Grace Dear Reader Pressed Pigment Shadow on Very Light (Fenty 110) Skin

Sydney Grace Dear Reader Pressed Pigment Shadow on Medium-Dark (Fenty 345) Skin

Sydney Grace x Temptalia: Deep Palettes

Sydney Grace x Temptalia: Light Palettes

Quintessence / On the Horizon / Radiant Reflection packaging

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Collection

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Dear Reader Eyeshadow

Sydney Grace Dear Reader Pressed Pigment Shadow

Sydney Grace Comparisons: Happy Accident, Dear Reader, Siren

Sydney Grace Dear Reader Pressed Pigment Shadow on Very Light (Fenty 110) Skin

Sydney Grace Dear Reader Pressed Pigment Shadow on Medium-Dark (Fenty 345) Skin

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Collection Restock: July 26th

Christine — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Collection will have a small restock available on July 26th, 2021 at 9AM PT. The Deep versions of the three palettes and the Dear Reader eyeshadow single will be restocked. While this is a smaller restock, a larger restock is planned for August/September.

The restock is coordinated with the beginning of their Christmas in July annual sale, which starts at the same time, and lasts through August 2nd, 9AM PT. The Temptalia Collection will be part of the sale (you cannot use my code as it will not stack). As always, if anything goes out of stock during the sale, Sydney Grace will offer those specific products on sale again once they are able to restock.

Thank you for the support! For anyone who purchased, I sure hope you’re loving whatever caught your eye and made its way to you!

P.S. — There are also some palettes available through Camera Ready Cosmetics — use code TEMPTALIA for 10% off your entire order (a few restrictions apply)!

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Palettes: Deep Versions

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Palettes: Light Versions

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Palettes: Deep Versions

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Palettes: Light Versions

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Collection @ Camera Ready Cosmetics

Christine — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:07:21 +0000

Sydney Grace just launched at Camera Ready Cosmetics with select products, which actually includes the Temptalia collection palettes. They are carrying both the Light and Deep versions of the three palettes, so for anyone who doesn’t want to wait for a restock, Camera Ready Cosmetics has all three of the Deep palettes in stock now! You can get 10% off with code TEMPTALIA (sitewide, a few exclusions apply).

Sydney Grace hopes to have all remaining orders shipped out early this week for those who ordered previously. I don’t have details on a restock yet but will share as soon as I do. Thank you for the support (both those who have purchased, are thinking about purchasing, and are simply admiring from afar!)

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Collection @ Camera Ready Cosmetics

Thank you!

Christine — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 14:56:52 +0000

Happy Sunday! I just wanted to say another thank you so much to everyone who has been so supportive of my Sydney Grace collaboration. As my personal way to celebrate, I’ve gone back to vivid hair color as an ode to the colors of the collaboration (hair done by Lauren Krech, I paid in full my service, but she does great work if you are in the Phoenix area).

Thank you for reading Temptalia, whether you’re new or long-time, because without your readership, the collaboration would never have even been possible! Thank you to the readers who have encouraged me to collaborate over the years. Thank you to the readers who have left comments or liked my color story/color combo posts and made me think, “hmm, maybe I could do something people would like!”

I appreciate everyone’s support, whether that comes in the form of a comment, a simple like on a post, or an actual purchase. It all goes a long, long way to making Temptalia possible!

Some reflection ahead! 10 years ago, I collaborated with MAC Cosmetics and launched a single eyeshadow (Jealousy Wakes) on June 21st. It wasn’t planned as such, but it is incredible that it ended up being nearly 10 years to the day since–so I ended up revisiting that process and what I did to support that launch. It really IS the Temptalia way because even 10 years ago, I shared an in-depth look at the process and provided dupes/comparisons. I find the process part of the journey fascinating — I wish more collaborators would touch on the hardest parts, the easiest parts, what they loved or how a shade changed over time.

Temptalia will celebrate its 15th anniversary this October, so it is extremely special to be able to be here and have created these palettes based on what readers felt was missing from existing releases, what kind of colors/color stories seemed to get the most likes/feedback over the years, and what kind of colors I’ve always loved but never felt like there were enough of.

We are ecstatic over how it is gone–we were so hoping that the amount stocked wouldn’t result in a quick sellout. We wanted people to have time to purchase. I’m so lucky to work with Sydney Grace on this project because they’ve let me have so much control over every aspect of the collection; from the color stories to the textures to the names to the artwork to how to market. They let me execute my vision without compromise. They align with my desire to do better by readers/customers–that meant not making it ultra limited edition, being transparent and upfront about the collection and process, and getting the product right.

I also want to say a very, very special THANK YOU to the Temptalia Discord for their encouragement, support, and constructive feedback. They were the ones that gave me that extra nudge to reach out to Sydney Grace to begin with. They helped me through some of the harder moments during the process, and I always felt supported but that they would always provide real, honest feedback/commentary. I am fortunate to have such intelligent, logical, and reasonable readers across the board.

THANK YOU!!

Thank you!

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Collection: Round-up

Christine — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 20:32:37 +0000

Thank you so much for making the launch of this collection a tremendous success — and that’s everyone who commented, shared, liked a post, read a post (or a dozen), used Temptalia in the past, and those who placed an order! It has exceeded my personal expectations in every way. The collection will continue to be available and be restocked as necessary so long as it continues to sell well. The products can be purchased at Sydney Grace.

We have stock remaining of the Light versions of all of the palettes, while On the Horizon (Deep) has the lowest stock (the other two Deep versions are sold out right now). I don’t have any restocking information at this moment, and I expect that we’ll start discussing next steps after the collection gets a few more days of sales under its belt, so-to-speak.

International Shipping Update (6/19/2021 at 1:25PM PT): At the launch start time, there was an issue with international shipping reflecting a higher charge than it should have, which was fixed shortly after launch, but if you placed an order right away and your jaw dropped seeing the shipping (or your jaw dropped and you abandoned cart!), this update is for you!

Shipping should have been ~$23 to $24 depending on location if you purchase up to three Temptalia eyeshadow palettes and one eyeshadow single (like Dear Reader). If you add additional items to your order, the weight has gone up enough to move you to the next pricing tier (~$35).

This is now reflected when you go to checkout. For those who only ordered 1-3 palettes with or without Dear Reader eyeshadow single, you should expect to see a refund from Sydney Grace that reflects the actual cost of shipping. Sydney Grace refunds on international shipping when the estimate is higher than the actual cost to ship (and if it costs more, Sydney Grace pays the extra, you would not be charged more).

If you have a question about an existing order, please reach out to Sydney Grace first (use me as your way to escalate if you have an issue, though I am not anticipating anyone to–Sydney Grace is known for good customer service!).

The palettes are magnetic, so you can switch out shades or rearrange the layout (I recommend getting a magnetic grabber to help release the bands as they are a tighter fit!).

Collection

Official Launch Information / FAQ: official color descriptions, pricing, launch date, etc.
About the Collection (Behind-the-Scenes): the origin story, if you will!
Swatches: swatches on arms for very light, light, medium-deep, and deep skin tones
Color Combos: combinations using two palettes together/all three palettes together
Light vs. Deep Comparisons/Information: Details on whether Light or Deep might suit you better, differences, comparison swatches
Visualization of All Shades: Big picture overview if you purchase all three palettes, comparison within shade groups (e.g. swatches of all purples) to show cohesion of all the shades
Dear Reader Eyeshadow: all the details on the single eyeshadow that will be available

Quintessence

Shade-by-shade breakdowns: color description, about the texture (or why a particular texture), development process
Comparisons to existing Sydney Grace shades: side-by-side swatches against most similar Sydney Grace eyeshadows (from palettes and singles)
Dupes: see if you have any similar shades from other brands
Swatches: swatches on arms for very light, light, medium-deep, and deep skin tones
Palette Arrangement: why I arranged the colors as I did, how to find color combos, etc.
Color Combos with the Palette: ways to wear the palette on its own
Color Combos with the Palette + Existing Palettes: ways to wear with palettes like Sydney Grace Enduring Love and Autumn’s Reign
Light Version Looks / Deep Version Looks

On the Horizon

Shade-by-shade breakdowns: color description, about the texture (or why a particular texture), development process
Comparisons to existing Sydney Grace shades: side-by-side swatches against most similar Sydney Grace eyeshadows (from palettes and singles)
Dupes: see if you have any similar shades from other brands
Swatches: swatches on arms for very light, light, medium-deep, and deep skin tones
Palette Arrangement: why I arranged the colors as I did, how to find color combos, etc.
Color Combos with the Palette: ways to wear the palette on its own
Color Combos with the Palette + Existing Palettes: ways to wear with palettes like Pat McGrath Midnight Sun, ColourPop The Child & Going Coconuts, Natasha Denona Biba & Zendo
Light Version Looks / Deep Version Looks

Radiant Reflection

Shade-by-shade breakdowns: color description, about the texture (or why a particular texture), development process
Comparisons to existing Sydney Grace shades: side-by-side swatches against most similar Sydney Grace eyeshadows (from palettes and singles)
Dupes: see if you have any similar shades from other brands
Swatches: swatches on arms for very light, light, medium-deep, and deep skin tones
Palette Arrangement: why I arranged the colors as I did, how to find color combos, etc.
Color Combos with the Palette: ways to wear the palette on its own
Color Combos with the Palette + Existing Palettes: ways to wear with palettes like ColourPop Going Coconuts / It’s My Pleasure / Just My Luck, Natasha Denona Biba / Bronze / Circo Loco / Zendo
Light Version Looks / Deep Version Looks

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Sydney Grace x Temptalia Palettes: Light Versions

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Palettes: Deep Versions

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Collection: Round-up