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The models on Hervé Léger's Spring 2012 runway looked gorgeous as they strutted down the runway with glowing skin, shimmery eye makeup, and bold brows. We caught up with Temptu's Lisa Butler, the lead makeup artist for the show, to get the lowdown behind the beauty look and how you can get a similar style at home. Watch the video to find out more. Read more
It's been a little over a week since the tragic earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, and perhaps you're looking for ways to help out. SavvySugar has some great advice on how you can contribute to the efforts, and there are several beauty brands participating in earthquake relief offers, such as Shiseido, who recently made a significant donation. See what other companies are chipping in, and how Read more
Temporary tattoos are becoming fancier than ever these days, and Beyoncé Knowles is joining in on the action. Beyoncé, along with her mother, Tina Knowles, is set to launch a limited-edition line of Temptu temporary tattoos through their Deréon label. The line's Fall 2010 ad campaign featured images of Beyoncé sporting some serious ink, and the mother and daughter duo wanted to make the Read more
Airbrush makeup has been the application system of choice for makeup artists on television and movie sets for quite some time. It's only been in the last couple of years, however, that units designed for home use have arrived on the market. Team Bella recently tried the Temptu Airbrush Makeup System ($225) for ourselves. Find out what happened during our test drive now. Read more
Fancy temporary tattoos are popping up all over the place, from Chanel's runway show to Sephora's shelves. So we figured we'd better get around to testing some high-end faux ink to see what all the fuss was about. For that very purpose, we got our hands on Temptu's new Adorn Seductive Chic Temporary Tattoo Kit ($25). To find out what we thought, just keep reading. Read more
Hervé Léger is known for body-conscious dresses, but for Fall 2012, the collection included tougher elements such as harnesses and fur accents. Such a bold statement was set off by a high ponytail and minimalist makeup. Here, days before the runway show, we captured the hair and makeup test in process — that's the time when the designer and beauty team decide how the models will look. In the Read more
It's not just your imagination; there really is a man's face in that picturesque hillside. For Alexander's (aka Alex Ebert, lead singer of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros) single "A Million Years," makeup artist William Lemon III created these amazing makeup landscapes, or "manscapes," using Temptu Pro makeup. He's also the man responsible for Lady Gaga's skeleton tattoo face in the "Born Read more
Editor's note: The following post is written by our guest writer, Hourglass Artistic Director Gina Brooke. Here, she shares her tips for achieving the perfect sunless glow. As the mercury rises, so does our desire for sun-kissed skin. In the Summer months I advocate tanning for all my clients — as long as it's the type that comes from a bottle. We're all aware of the dangers of roasting in the Read more
Editor's note: The following post is written by our guest writer, Hourglass Artistic Director Gina Brooke. Here, she shares her tips for enhancing and appreciating your natural beauty: Many people look in the mirror and focus on the things they dislike about themselves. As a makeup artist for both celebrities and civilians, I continuously hear: My nose is too big. My lips are too small. My eyes Read more
