Temptalia: The Day in Beauty | May 23, 2017

[What do you look for in a foundation?]( I like medium, buildable coverage that has a natural finish--not totally matte but not dewy either. I want it to dry down and feel comfortable but not tacky. I want it to wear for a solid eight to nine hours with minimal change. It should respond well to powder on top, whether setting powder or powder blush/highlighter/bronzer. I prefer liquid over cream/powder but like creams/gels (just depends). [Urban Decay Skywalk Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid]( Urban Decay Skywalk Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid ($28.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a sheer, bluish white with fine, iridescent pearl. As described, it was sheer and only buildable to semi-sheer coverage and the key was to let the initial layer dry down before adding any more on top. The consistency was thin, more water-like, and fluid over the skin. I was able to pat it over my cheeks and blend out with my fingertips on bare skin as well as over liquid foundation, but I did have to be careful not to disturb any powder products I layered it over [Continue Reading…]( [Anastasia Pink Passion Blush Trio]( Anastasia Pink Passion Blush Trio ($30.00 for 0.33 oz.) includes three coordinated blushes in medium-sized compact. Pink Passion had buildable coverage from medium to semi-opaque that lasted between eight and nine hours on me with two shades being blendable and one that was prone to sheering out on the skin. The blush formula is supposed to be "finely-milled" and "full-pigmented" for "buildable intensity with a seamless finish." It seemed to say that it was buildable up to full coverage. The coverage varied from shade to shade but was typically medium to semi-opaque and buildable. The consistency was thinner, though typically [Continue Reading…]( [Natasha Denona Sunset Eyeshadow Palette]( Natasha Denona Sunset Eyeshadow Palette ($129.00 for 1.20 oz.) includes 15 eyeshadows in various warm-toned hues--a lot of red/orange-toned coppers, oranges, and browns--with a mix of matte, shimmer, and sparkle finishes. I think it is actually one of the best Natasha Denona palettes that has been released with respect to cohesiveness and quality. I also feel like 15 is a solid number of shades to create a curated, cohesive, and useful palette from, and for the brand, while still pricey, still a more palatable price compared to the larger 28-pan palettes. The more sparkly shades included in this palette were [Continue Reading…]( [Top Dupes for Estee Lauder Dark Desire Lipstick]( [Ciate Baby Doll & Summer Love Glow-To Illuminating Blushes]( Ciate Baby Doll Glow-To Illuminating Blush ($26.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark pink with subtle, cooler undertones paired with warmer, golden shimmer. It had a luminous sheen that was pronounced on the skin but stopped just short of emphasizing my skin's natural texture. It had buildable color payoff from medium to opaque that applied easily to bare skin and blended out almost effortlessly. The texture was smooth, finely-milled, and not at all powdery or dusty in the pan but very easy to pickup with a brush. It wore well for nine hours on me before fading slightly. The [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](