makeup for the masses

drugstore, discount and/or mass-market products

  • #MakeupMonday – Short Makeup Notes July 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. I’m currently away on business/working hence bloggage has slowed down a tad but I wanted to go back to talking makeup at least a little bit and not promote something for a change* 1 ) LORAC […]

  • #MakeupMonday – The Basics: Face Cleanser

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    First things first when it comes to good skin care. A good face cleanser that works for your skin type can change your whole skin care game… (may contain affiliate links) As Makeup to Go has evolved, my discussion of skincare has increased. Why? You just cannot have good makeup applications on skin that has […]

  • 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 […]

  • #MakeupMonday – Milani Cosmetics

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    This was a First Review for Milani Cosmetics when they had just undergone a re-brand. I was using them for the first time as they sponsored a charity event I was working. Most of these initial products have been discontinued, but Milani is still going strong so look for an updated article soon! Did she […]

  • #MakeupMonday – The Basics – Makeup Brushes

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    Whether as a pro or just for yourself, your makeup brushes are the most important item in your makeup kit… here’s some tips for picking wisely (may contain affiliate links) Returning to our series The Basics, I decided to write about makeup brushes. I would say in my private lessons/teaching this is the item I’m […]