Tania

Los Angeles / San Francisco makeup artist, makeup educator and beauty writer Tania D. Russell View my portfolio website at https://makeuptogo.com :)

  • #MakeupMonday – A Change of Season

    A Change of season is the perfect time for makeup pros to update their kits, and makeup users to update their makeup routines. Here are some tips for adapting your makeup routine for Spring… (contains affiliate links) With Spring being well underway, you may be noticing a change in the cosmetics landscape. Actually, cosmetics companies […]

  • So You Wanna Be A Pro Artist 7.5 – The Actual Portfolio Book

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    Part 7.5 is a Special Edition of the So You Wanna Be a Pro Makeup Artist series. A number of people asked about the actual portfolio book itself and how to know what to buy so that’s what we’re gonna talk about. Off the shelf or Custom; How to Decide the Best Portfolio Book for […]

  • So You Wanna Be A Pro Artist 7 – Portfolio Building

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    Portfolio Building is a career-long evolution and one of the most important tools in getting your career started. For Part 7 of So You Wanna Be A Pro Makeup Artist, we’re gonna talk the basics of Portfolio Building… (may contain affiliate links) The “So You Wanna Be A Pro Artist” series is original content conceived […]

  • Spotted: Face Atelier Cosmetics Ultra Foundation

    Face Atelier is a great line with a great selection of products for both individuals and pro makeup artists. The cornerstone product is Face Atelier Cosmetics Ultra Foundation which is comparable to Armani’s fantastic Luminous Silk foundation. I have been recommending Face Atelier’s Ultra Foundation since I first discovered it a few years back. The […]

  • Shu Uemura to Cease US Operations

    In major “get it while you can” news, L’Oreal is apparently pulling the plug on the Shu Uemura line in the United States. When they changed the formulation of the Nobara creme foundation – which was one of the best foundations ever produced – and then when Mr. Uemura passed away, you just knew something […]