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  • Flower Beauty and Cosmetics by Drew Barrymore

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    2025 Update:  So word on the street has been that Flower Cosmetics are no more.  You can read this article from Allure, September 2025 for the details.  RIP Flower Beauty (may contain affiliate links) I generally like to take my time with reviews and see how products act over time and in different situations, therefore […]

  • IMATS Los Angeles 2012 Wrap Up

    IMATS Los Angeles 2012 is behind us. I ended up having a fantastic time at the International Makeup Artist Trade Show Los Angeles this year and I figured I’d better write about it before no one cares anymore. First a moment of full disclosure on why I am so late… This time last week I […]

  • #MakeupMonday – In Praise of Minis

    Tarte Cosmetics Ring It In Mini Cheekstain Set

    Not all product transfers to new packaging well, or sometimes the product packaging is cute and you don’t want to take it out. Minis give you the best of all worlds: Product Integrity, Convenience and Cute… (may contain affiliate links) As an artist and as a woman I am a minimalist… When it comes to […]

  • #MakeupMonday – The Basics: Cheek Color

    Yves St. Laurent Beauty Blush Radiance

    When cheek color is done wrong, yes it can be a bit scary. But when it’s done right it’s OH SO right. Here are The Basics of cheek color… (may contain affiliate links) Needless to say, all of the products I’ve mentioned thus far in this “The Basics” series are my completely subjective recommendations. I […]

  • #MakeupMonday – Prepping for Fall

    Pangea Organics Facial Scrub makeup to go blog Tania D Russell makeup artist makeup educator Los Angeles makeup artist San Francisco

    While many folks are mourning the end of Summer I am singing Hallelujah for the start of Fall! Autumn – as I’m sure I’ve mentioned before and I am certain I will mention again – is my favorite season of the year, November being my fave month (Thanksgiving and birthday month!). Admittedly this probably comes […]