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  • #MakeupMonday – The Original Beauty Blenderβ„’ vs the Makeup Blending Sponge

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    It didn’t take long for the Original Beauty Blender to become the gold standard sponge, but as we know in makeup-world, “dupes” are never far behind. Here’s how some knock-offs other blender sponges compare… (NOT a sponsored post. May contain affiliate links) NOTE: This may sound like it, but this is NOT a placed post. […]

  • #MakeupMonday – Short Makeup Notes November 2014

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    Makeup Short Notes is Makeup to Go’s ongoing series of quick makeup reviews… (may contain affiliate links) Howdy folks. Once again I am away working hence once again bloggage has slowed down a lil bit. I am always, however, playing with makeup so here are a few of the gems I’ve had my hands on […]

  • Breaking Up is Hard To Do: When to Toss Makeup

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    If you have to ask, it’s probably time to toss. All good makeup comes to an end. I am sure for many of you the above photograph is highly depressing if not devastating. Yes, that is a trash bag filled with makeup that is ready to be tossed. That bag contains everything from NYX cream […]

  • #MakeupMonday – #TarteCosmetics Rainforest After Dark

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    I had the good fortune to be invited to a launch event for Tarte Cosmetics fall 2014 collection: Rainforest After Dark. The new collection features Tarte’s ever popular Amazonian Clay-based cosmetics in new products, formulas and color schemes. What really caught my eye in the new collection was the limited edition cheek and Eye- color […]

  • #MakeupMonday – MUJI – Makeup Organization Paradise

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    I found makeup organization paradise, and it is called MUJI… This article originally appeared in 2014. Sadly, MUJI left California in 2020 πŸ™ . Fortunately, us Californians can still order from the website (the only remaining West Coast store seems to be in Oregon.) A couple of months ago, I was introduced to MUJI USA […]