I’m very excited to convey you this interview with the beautiful Christine from Temptalia. She was one of many first magnificence bloggers ever and 15 years later, it’s nonetheless going sturdy. Christine’s weblog is one among my day by day must-reads due to her wonderful suggestions, unbelievable product evaluations, inspiring appears to be like and nice tutorials that can flip even a novice into an skilled. Most significantly, she tells it like it’s and isn’t afraid to present a foul overview, even when it means upsetting a model. I like an influencer who doesn’t promote out (so uncommon nowadays). And, if for some motive, you haven’t heard of her weblog but, that is your likelihood to test it out. Learn on to search out out extra concerning the gifted and candy Christine:

1. When and why did you begin your weblog?

I began Temptalia in October 2006 as a technique to archive all the appears to be like I had executed and deliberate to do sooner or later.

2. What’s your favorite factor about running a blog? And the least?

My favourite factor about running a blog is the power to work together with my readers. I like listening to their opinions, answering their questions, and simply studying about them. I actually can’t consider a least favourite half! Possibly that I can’t do it extra usually? 😉

3. What’s the neatest thing that occurred to you due to your weblog, Temptalia?

The perfect factor that has occurred to me is that I’ve discovered the place my ardour lies–a minimum of presently–and it’s so nice. I like what I’m doing!

4. When did you first understand that you simply had been magnificence obsessed?

It began after I began school. I found MAC, and I fell in love from there!

5. How did you learn to apply make-up?

Apply, apply, apply. Every time folks ask, the reply is admittedly that easy. Simply preserve at it, and don’t be afraid to fail. Do loopy appears to be like, attempt combos you didn’t suppose would work. You’ll study what works, what doesn’t, and what’s simply plain enjoyable!

6. What’s your day by day skincare routine?

As a result of I’m continually testing out new and completely different merchandise, it actually modifications very often. At the moment, I take advantage of Dermalogica’s cleanser alternated with MAC’s Volcanic Ash Exfoliator for cleaning within the AM. I comply with up with Clinique’s MoistureSurge cream. I’m testing out two eye lotions (Elizabeth Arden’s Intervene & Bliss’s All In regards to the Eyes), too. I take advantage of Dermalogica sunscreen to maintain my face secure from the solar. Within the PM, I take advantage of Renee Rouleau cleanser adopted by the identical eye lotions, after which NARS’ Hydrating Cream.

7. Have you ever discovered your HG merchandise but? If that’s the case, what are they?

I’ve discovered a number of, however not so much. I like so many merchandise, and there may be at all times one thing new popping out to attempt, so I by no means find yourself loyal to a product. Just a few of my staples are MAC Mari-sheeno lipstick, Renee Rouleau’s AHA/BHA Cleanser, and NARS Hydrating Cream.

8. What are your favorite magnificence manufacturers?

I do know folks know me as a MAC lady, however I like numerous manufacturers. I discover it onerous to maintain up with (particularly financially!) with tons of manufacturers, which is why I nonetheless put on and have largely MAC merchandise. I’ve beloved a number of the merchandise I’ve tried from Clinique, Estee Lauder, Lancome, NARS… Bliss is nice for skincare, as is LUSH.

9. What’s in your make-up bag proper now?

Nothing! I don’t preserve a make-up bag. I solely use my make-up baggage after I journey 😉 In my purse, although, I’ve MAC Mari-sheeno lipstick and Cle de Peau’s #2 Gloss. I believe I may need a tinted lip conditioner in my purse, too.

10. And eventually, do you may have any magnificence secrets and techniques you may share?

The key to trying good is feeling good. Even when my make-up is flawless, if I’m having a foul day or really feel like crap, it’s nonetheless going to indicate by means of. It’s so vital to deal with your self from the within out, and never simply specializing in the surface. I don’t simply imply consuming proper or exercising, I imply making your self mentally match and blissful. Magnificence is happiness 🙂

Thanks a lot to Christine for this unbelievable interview. Now be sure that to go and take a look at Temptalia.

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