Temptalia: The Day in Beauty | May 18, 2017

[What brands seem to be getting better and better?]( Bite Beauty seems like a really strong brand with very few misses. I think that MAC has been getting better in terms of quality over the last year or two, compared to the previous years, but not quite as good as what I recall a decade ago. [Bobbi Brown Maui Illuminating Bronzing Powder]( Bobbi Brown Maui Illuminating Bronzing Powder ($42.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a bright pop of medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and fine, golden shimmer. It had opaque pigmentation that was easily diffused (or used with a lighter hand) for sheerer coverage. The consistency was smooth, firm but not stiff, and easy to pick up with a brush and blend out on the skin. There was a noticeable sheen that did not emphasize my skin's natural texture. It wore well for eight and a half hours on me before fading. The Illuminating Bronzing Powder is part of the brand's permanent [Continue Reading…]( [Bite Beauty #076, 080, 084 Lip Pencils]( Bite Beauty #076 The Lip Pencil ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium-dark orange-red with warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had rich color payoff that applied smoothly on the lips with a little unevenness (which was easy to blend out by pressing my lips together). The consistency was thin, lightweight, and creamy enough to work as an all over color comfortably. It wore well for seven hours and was slightly drying after six hours of wear. I think it would work best with Amuse Bouche shades: GTA (lighter, brighter), Maple (darker), Cayenne (brighter), Persimmon (lighter, brighter) [Continue Reading…]( [Round-up: MAC Fruity Juicy Collection]( MAC Fruity Juicy Collection MAC Fruity Juicy Collection is now available online at MAC Cosmetics (also spotted it at Nordstrom and Saks)! Here's how the collection did: [Sneak Peek: Natasha Denona Sunset Palette Photos & Swatches]( Natasha Denona Sunset Eyeshadow Palette ($129.00 for 1.20 oz.) includes 15 eyeshadows in various shades of warm-toned hues with matte, shimmer, and sparkly finishes. The palette seemed to sell through very quickly when it initially launched earlier this week. I know retailers are attempting to get more product, and I hope that the Natasha Denona brand uses this as an opportunity to listen to their customers and commit to making more. While I will review the palette in full, I went ahead and already add all of the dupes for each shade in the palette, so if there was one [Continue Reading…]( [Best Brush for Blending Eyeshadow]( I'm probably the odd one out, but I usually use crease brushes for blending. I don't have one specific one I favor, but I rotate through crease brushes from Wayne Goss, Tom Ford, and Hakuhodo (J143, G5522). [Milani Glowing & Moon Glow Strobelight Instant Glow Powders]( Milani Glowing Strobelight Instant Glow Powder ($10.00 for 0.30 oz.) is a medium copper with a warm, golden sheen. It had opaque color payoff that applied evenly to bare skin, blended out easily, and had a high-shine finish. I found it accentuated the look of my skin's natural texture slightly when worn at nearly full coverage. The powder had a smooth consistency that was soft but not powdery in the pan. The highlighter started to fade on me after eight hours of wear. The formula is powder highlighter that's supposed to have a "radiant finish" and is available in seven [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](