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This Is The Last Stop On The Makeup Train…..

Posted on April 11, 2018 by

The Makeup Train has pulled into the station for the last time. All passengers please exit the train and take your makeup cases with you. A part of me finds it hard to believe I’m writing this post. I knew … Continue reading →

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Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Hollywood Honey

Posted on April 16, 2017 by

Hollywood Honey described as an “intense caramel hue with red tones for unashamed glamour”. It comes in the beautiful packaging CT is known for. It’s a honeyed brown with slight red tones. Colorwise, is reminds me of Revlon Toast of … Continue reading →

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Maybelline Color Sensational Color Elixir Lip Lacquer in Vision in Violet

Posted on January 21, 2017 by

Shine, high pigment color and hydration all come together in this lipstick/gloss hybrid. It’s meant to have the texture and shine of a lip gloss with the color of a lipstick. Here is the swatch. There is some blue in … Continue reading →

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Urban Decay De-Slick Mattifying Powder

Posted on November 18, 2016 by

As it has been documented on this blog, I have a super oily face. Well, maybe it’s not as oily now as it was when I was 17, but it’s still pretty darn greasy. I bought Urban Decay De-Slick because … Continue reading →

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Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons Eyeshadow Palette Swatches

Posted on October 1, 2016 by

If you were thinking about getting this palette, here are the swatches to help you decide. L-R: Almond Truffle Cashew Chew, Dark Truffle, Satin Sheets, Cotton Candy, Pecan Praline. L-R: Cafe Au Lait, Totally Fetch, Sprinkles, Bordeaux, Earl Grey. L-R: … Continue reading →

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Diamond Cosmetics Oh Tiff! Nail Polish

Posted on May 28, 2016 by

Years ago, I heard about Diamond Cosmetics through Eye Makeup Looks. She made a purchase which consisted of several bottles, all very beautiful shades. Sadly, the business folded by the time I was ready to make a purchase. I lost … Continue reading →

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Vintage Pearl Brooch Pearls and Diamond Rhinestones

Posted on November 30, 2015 by

I’ve got a nice find to show you all today. This brooch is a vintage piece from the 1950s. So it was made the same decade Elvis Presley became famous. Like Elvis, this brooch is studded with rhinestones. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Nuance by Salma Hayek Nail Polish Swatches

Posted on February 25, 2015 by

I picked up four shades from Ms. Hayek’s brand recently. Guess how much I paid for them *waits 36 years, 4 months, 8 days and 5 hours for a response* $4,25! Yep, it was BOGO free, plus I had some … Continue reading →

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Two Red Bracelets- One Ruby and One Rose

Posted on July 29, 2014 by

A while back, I picked out these two pretty bracelets on Etsy. This one is called Rose and Ruby bracelet. I like the unusual shapes of the link pieces.             The Rose bracelet came from … Continue reading →

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Blog Sale #4

Posted on July 19, 2014 by

First come, first served. Please email themakeuptrain@yahoo.com if you see something you like. Shipping is as follows: $2.50 for the first item and $0.50 for each additional item (continental USA and Canada). For international shipping it will be $4.50  for … Continue reading →

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