Temptalia: The Day in Beauty | April 27, 2017

[What was the last beauty-related lesson you learned?]( Only buy one back-up of something I think I'll use - in general, avoid all color cosmetic backups except something like my brow color or mascara, and then for skincare, I try to stick to just one more of XYZ vs. a year's supply. [Laura Geller Ballerina & Gilded Honey Liquid Gelato Pillow Top Illuminators Reviews, Photos, Swaatches]( Laura Geller Ballerina Liquid Gelato Pillow Top Illuminator ($26.00 for 0.85 oz.) is a soft, medium rose gold with warm undertones and fine, golden pearl. It had semi-sheer color coverage, which was only opaque just-squeezed out of the applicator, but the watery texture made it impossible for it to actually stay that way once I started to blend the product out. I tried applying a second layer on top with minimal success. As long as the product was blended on the skin, it dried down for the most part. I don't recommend applying with the sponge applicator, especially if you [Continue Reading…]( [Tarte Berry Mojito, Yachting, High Dive Color Splash Hydrating Lipsticks]( Tarte Berry Mojito Rainforest of the Sea Color Splash Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich, reddish burgundy with subtle, cool undertones and barely-there pearl. The finish was glossier compared to most shades in the range, and I expect that was due to the higher amount of slip. While I didn't personally experience feathering with the shade, this would be one that I'd recommend wearing with a lip liner if feathering is an issue for you. It had semi-opaque pigmentation, which applied fairly evenly and smoothly across the lips. This shade wore well for six hours and left a [Continue Reading…]( [Laura Geller Diamond Dust Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator & Illuminating Stick]( Laura Geller Diamond Dust Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator ($26.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a grayish-white base with strong shift to pink-violet paired with a luminous sheen. It had rich color payoff, which was easily blended and diffused for sheerer coverage, if desired. The consistency was smooth, blendable but not so soft that it was powdery in the pan. The brand actually described the formula as a "translucent wash of luminous color," and while with a very, very light touch and barely-there application, that effect was achievable, the reality was this was a pigmented highlighter--which may not be a deal-breaker for [Continue Reading…]( [Best Liquid Highlighter]( For something sheerer and good for mixing, I like Kevyn Aucoin and Becca's equally. Marc Jacobs' newest liquid highlighter is a new, current favorite! For spot highlighting, NYX's Away We Glows are really nice and come in a great shade variety. [Tom Ford Paradiso Cream & Powder Eye Color]( Tom Ford Paradiso Cream & Powder Eye Color ($62.00 for 0.31 oz.) includes a sparkling, powder eyeshadow and a cream eyeshadow. I'm a huge fan of Tom Ford's Cream Color for Eyes formula, as it is typically very pigmented, easy to work with, and long-wearing, but the sparkling Eye Color I'm often less enthusiastic over. The two products worked well together, but I would have preferred a more contrasting powder eyeshadow to pair with the cream eyeshadow to make it a more versatile duo. The cream eyeshadow was excellent--pigmented, long-wearing, blendable--while the powder eyeshadow was decent but could have been [Continue Reading…]( Â [NORDSTROM - Shop Beauty Hoilday Gifts]( Â Best of Temptalia - [Top 10 Products of 2015]( - [Editor's Choice Awards]( - [Readers' Choice Awards]( - [Recommended Products]( 4400 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 9706 Scottsdale AZ 85251 USA |Â [Unsubscribe]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Change Subscriber Options](