About Lianne

Lianne Farbes is the Publisher and Editor In Chief of TheMakeupGirl. She is a Beauty Expert with over 20 years of experience working with makeup and skincare and has held every retail beauty position from sales girl to counter manager. She has made a living as a professional makeup artist and continues to spread her beauty knowledge through seminars and speaking engagements throughout the US. You can follow Lianne on twitter at @LianneFarbes or beauty related tweets at @TheMakeupgirl Follow us on Instagram at @MakeupGirlBlog for swatches and other cool pics too!

TMG Faves: Smashbox Broad Spectrum SPF 30 CC Cream…

Smashbox Camera Ready CC Cream

AA….BB CC!  Who can keep up?  Hopefully, you have already read Lianne’s breakdown of BB Creams and have an understanding about how those work.  BB cream has been the must have in beauty for the past year and everyone has their own version from the high end to low price points. So when I was [...]

Smell This: Christian Dior La Collection Privée – Oud Ispahan…

Christian Dior La Collection Privée - Oud Ispahan

I love experiencing new fragrances – especially ones that are hard to come by.  Christian Dior Collection Privee is a collection of fragrances that were up until last year only available at Las Vegas Dior boutique or at Dior.com. Dior describes them as having a top note that is the first impression and the most [...]

TMG Faves: Restorsea Night Cream…

Restorsea Night Cream

I am VERY excited because I have found a skincare line that gives you the results of glycolic acid without all the side effects!  You may have seen my original review of the Restorsea Day Cream….you may have even seen my interview with the creator of the line Patti Pao but the proof is in [...]

Red Carpet Beauty: Madonna SLAYS at the MET Ball 2013 – Punk Chaos to Couture…

'Madonna at PUNK: Chaos To Couture' MET GALA - 2013

The theme of this years MET Ball was the new exhibit (which because I am a child of the 80′s, I am going to see immediately) Punk:  Chaos to Couture.  Everyone looked lovely but as far as I am concerned, Madonna is the only one who followed directions (honorable mention goes to Miley Cyrus, Anja [...]

TMG Faves: 21 Drops Aromatherapy…

21drops-Bottles

So I am all about trying to find the best way to alleviate issues in the most natural way possible. 21 Drops was created to empower you to feel better and be better – addressing your particular concerns and aspirations. Each one is customized and unique. By carefully combining the exact essential oils at the [...]

TMG Faves: Hourglass Cosmetics No. 28 Lip Treatment Oil…

Hourglass No. 28 Lip Oil

Once in a while, a product comes along that I can’t HELP crowing about.  The latest to cross my desk is a treatment for your lips!  Hourglass Cosmetics No. 28 Lip Treatment Oil [$42] is like a vacation for your lips. The formula is free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates, synthetic dyes and petroleum derivatives (which [...]

Summer 2013: RiRi Hearts MAC – RiRi Woo Lipstick…

RiRi Hearts MAC Cosmetics - RiRi Woo

Red lovers rejoice!!!  Here we go….the first of the RiRi Hearts MAC collection is here in the form of a deep red lipstick that will be available ONLINE only May 2nd. Ohhh and it’s a BEAUTIFUL deep matte red….. Rihanna loves M∙A∙C. The global superstar with style-blazing looks as diverse as her musical hits needs [...]

Summer 2013: AERIN Effortless Beauty – Shell Color…

AERIN Shell Color 2013

What I love about Aerin Lauder‘s new seasonal collections is that it 100% represents what she is all about. Effortless beauty. The palette is multipurpose – you can easily throw this in your bag and nothing else for casual summertime looks or days at the beach.  The illuminating powder gives you a GORGEOUS glow….all of [...]

TMG Faves: CoverFX Total Cover Cream Foundation SPF 30…

CoverFX Total Cover Cream Foundation

As you know, I love things that offer multi functions AND you know I am not a huge foundation wearer.  CoverFX Total Cover Cream Foundation SPF 30 [$42] gives me what I like.  It offers you full coverage if you need it and spot coverage for those that don’t like all that makeup.  When I [...]

Smell This: RL Big Pony + essie Collaboration…

RL Big Pony & Essie - BLUE

These are PERFECT for mother’s day (or any day really…) Spring has sprung and I don’t know about you but I need something bright on my nails and something fresh smelling on my wrists.  A modern woman’s style is showcased daily through her fashion and beauty choices, expressing her emotions and the many facets of [...]