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  • Drugstore That Delivers

    Despite my snobbery, there are some drugstore cosmetics that really deliver… (may contain affiliate links) I recently had someone email me that I tend to turn my nose up to drug store cosmetics. This is a true statement. For my work, drug store products are often not as good as their more premium brand counterparts […]

  • Maquillage Givenchy

    Last year I was sent a “sampler pack” of Givenchy products. I have to be honest; I’d never even tried Givenchy before. A lot of the “haute” makeup lines are great for everyday use but actually not that great for a makeup artist’s kit (too simmer-y, too fragranced, etc.) so I did not tend to […]

  • Red Magic Woman – Lipstick Queen Cosmetics

    Poppy King is the Lipstick Queen… ..as she says herself on her website. I’ve been a fan of Poppy King ever since her cult line Poppy. Like me, Poppy King is a connoisseur (some might say fanatic) of lip colors and lip products and also like me she is a fan, advocate and wearer of […]

  • My Lip Gloss Be Poppin – Armour Beauty

    armour beauty barracuda lip gloss

    At this year’s IMATS in Los Angeles I discovered the line Armour Beauty, and it’s ‘Rock n’ Roll culture’ inspired lip glosses. Normally, saying something is “inspired by rock n’ roll” is a pretty meaningless, however these glosses walk the talk. One of the two lip glosses I picked up is named ‘Gazarri’s’, which is […]

  • Beauty Breakdown – Summer Beauty

    Colorful Summer Fun makeup… Contains affiliate links Model: Bay/Ford Models Soft color reflects the ease of summer beauty. Here’s how I got the look… Foundation: Make Up For Ever (MUFE) – HD Invisible Cover Foundation (mix of 2 colors) Eyeshadows: Urban Decay – Midnight Cowboy / Hotpants Eyeliner: Make Up For Ever (MUFE) Aqualiner #3L […]