Temptalia: The Day in Beauty | May 19, 2017

[What brands do you hold to a higher standard than others?]( When reviewing, I don't hold certain brands over others, but personally, I expect high quality if a brand is going to charge a premium for their products--there is no justification for something like poor texture, short wear, etc. [Bobbi Brown Antigua Illuminating Bronzing Powder]( Bobbi Brown Antigua Illuminating Bronzing Powder ($42.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a muted, medium pink with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had a more "neutral" vibe, as it did not appear strongly yellow and wasn't bright like a really cool, more cotton candy-like pink or a richer pinky-coral shade. The color did appear much darker swatched (both on my arm as well as my cheeks) than it appeared in the compact. The consistency was smooth, blendable, and slightly firmer in feel in the pan, but it did not feel dry nor was it stiff to work with. It [Continue Reading…]( [Free for Haul Friday, Volume #393]( Haul: Chanel Cream/Powder Eyeshadows, Anastasia Summer products (not yet here), Natasha Denona Sunset Palette Weekend plans: It's Restaurant Week here, so we're going out to a nicer restaurant for dinner. I need to organize my desk--I have over half a dozen earrings that need to be put away--and the front hall (which has become the "mail room"). What's one thing that always cheers you up?: Mellan and a hug from my hubby! Mellan's latest (fourth) blood test results are back! His values continue to be in normal range, and his Dr. has us tapering down the copper medication to once [Continue Reading…]( [Ciate Matchmaker & Date Night Glow-To Illuminating Blushes]( Ciate Matchmaker Glow-To Illuminating Blush ($26.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that applied evenly on the skin. The texture was smooth to the touch, firmer and denser but not difficult to use--the type of texture that doesn't kickup any excess product in the pan but still blends seamlessly on the skin. On me, the blush stayed true for eight and a half hours before fading. The formula is supposed to have buildable pigmentation from "barely-there" color to "intense color" with long-wear. It had a smooth consistency [Continue Reading…]( [Urban Decay Afterglow Highlighter Palette & Fireball Shimmering Powder for Summer 2017]( Urban Decay Afterglow Highlighter Palette Two new cheek products from Urban Decay now at Ulta! Shop This Post The Details Give your skin a luminous glow that won't quit with Afterglow Highlighter Palette by Urban Decay and let 'em wonder what you've been up to. This slim, square palette is loaded with four NEW shades of UD's cult-favorite Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Highlighter that look great on any skin tone. Use them individually or cocktail them to create your own custom highlight. Bliss Champagne gold pearl Peroxide Iridescent pink NSFW Peachy pink Side Piece Fireball Iridescent pink sparkle with peach shift [Continue Reading…]( [What kind of coverage do you prefer in your lipstick?]( [Sneak Peek: MAC x Steve J. & Yoni P. Collection Photos & Swatches]( MAC x Steve J. & Yoni P. Yoni Collection MAC x Steve J. & Yoni P. Yoni Collection is an upcoming collaboration with Korean design duo Steve J. and Yoni P., which launches in-stores and online on June 1st. Here are swatches! :) 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](