I blinked a few times when I first laid eyes on this set by indie brand Sugarpill, thinking it was odd that Mark Ryden had collaborated with them. But then I saw that the company had teamed up with Brandi... Read more →

Linkily dinks. - Nice package...and one, no doubt, that wouldn't raise any copyright issues with another brand. - Here's a great little read on cosmetic chemist Hazel Bishop and the quest to create a truly long-lasting lipstick. - As a... Read more →

The life of a makeup museum curator is insanely glamorous. For example, a lot of people go out on Friday nights, but not me - I have way more thrilling plans. I usually browse for vintage makeup at Ebay and... Read more →

So I have some big news! No, the Museum does not have a physical space, but this is almost as good. You might remember I've had a long-time love affair with Mexican brand Pai Pai, but was dismayed at the... Read more →

Makeup Museum (MM) Musings is a series that examines a broad range of museum topics as they relate to the collecting of cosmetics, along with my vision for a "real", physical Makeup Museum. These posts help me think through how... Read more →

Links, links, get your links here! - Loved this history of nail polish over at Racked...and I can't wait for this new book it mentions (I'm currently reading her other one.) This history of the hair dryer was also interesting.... Read more →

...to see the senoritas dance with flowers in their hair! Okay, not really, that's part of a song my sister and I used to sing as kids. But it looks like Paul & Joe had their own personal circus at... Read more →

Zach Mendoza, ca. 2015 Bite Beauty, Amuse Bouche lipsticks, 2016 Save Save Save Read more →

Sigh. After nearly 9 years of blogging I don't know why I still haven't learned to look before I leap when purchasing items for the Museum's collection. After seeing the write-up at Allure of indie brand Tooth and Nail's Unicorns... Read more →