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 robust. Christine’s weblog is certainly one of my each day must-reads due to her wonderful suggestions, incredible product evaluations, inspiring appears to be like and nice tutorials that may flip even a novice into an skilled. Most significantly, she tells it like it’s and isn’t afraid to provide a foul assessment, even when it means upsetting a model. I like an influencer who doesn’t promote out (so uncommon today). And, if for some purpose, you haven’t heard of her weblog but, that is your probability to test it out. Learn on to seek out out extra in regards to the gifted and candy Christine:

1. When and why did you begin your weblog?

I began Temptalia in October 2006 as a strategy to archive all the appears to be like I had accomplished 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 really like listening to their opinions, answering their questions, and simply studying about them. I actually can’t consider a least favourite half! Perhaps 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–not less than presently–and it’s so nice. I really like what I’m doing!

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

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

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

Apply, follow, follow. Every time folks ask, the reply is de facto that straightforward. Simply maintain at it, and don’t be afraid to fail. Do loopy appears to be like, attempt combos you didn’t assume would work. You’ll be taught what works, what doesn’t, and what’s simply plain enjoyable!

6. What’s your each day skincare routine?

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

7. Have you ever discovered your HG merchandise but? In that case, what are they?

I’ve discovered just a few, however not so much. I really like so many merchandise, and there may be all the time one thing new popping out to attempt, so I by no means find yourself loyal to a product. A couple of 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 woman, however I really like a number of manufacturers. I discover it exhausting to maintain up with (particularly financially!) with tons of manufacturers, which is why I nonetheless put on and have principally MAC merchandise. I’ve liked loads 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 maintain a make-up bag. I solely use my make-up luggage once I journey 😉 In my purse, although, I’ve MAC Mari-sheeno lipstick and Cle de Peau’s #2 Gloss. I feel I might need a tinted lip conditioner in my purse, too.

10. And at last, do you’ve gotten any magnificence secrets and techniques you’ll be able to 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 point out by way of. It’s so necessary 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 completely satisfied. Magnificence is happiness 🙂

Thanks a lot to Christine for this incredible interview. Now ensure that to go and take a look at Temptalia.

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