Christmas came early today, my published work in Elléments Magazine arrived in print. It looks amazing. I created this look using mostly Kryolan Professional Make-up products. 

So nice to finally see it in print. Thanks to the team who made this happen.

Hair - Lauren Thomas and Charlotte Freeman
Photographer - Claire Roberson
Model - Gemma Louise Clarke
Make Up - Me

Thanks to Ellements for printing this in their amazing magazine x

www.ellementsmagazine.com/

Love this look I created dewy highlighted skin all natural inc the nails. Reminds me of this lovely summers day we are having in Edinburgh today #makeupchat #makeup #beauty #highlight #dewy #skin

BB Creams VS CC Creams – Which one?

Hi All,

I hope this blog will take away any confusion you may have had when it came to the BB and CC Creams.

I know for a little while I was confused between these two products, they seemed to come onto the market at once, which can be a little overwhelming for some. With the BB and the CC and the tinted moisturisers and foundations I mean how do we all know which one is right for us.

I have spent a little time looking into the BB and the CC side of things and the two are very similar. Below are my findings ;-)

BB Creams

BB Cream stands for Beauty Balm, Blemish Balm or Blemish Base. BB Creams came around in the 1960’s by a doctor based in Germany. She wanted to invent a product, which would protect her patient’s skin after surgery. Who would have thought it would take off like it did and be a product some of us ladies like to use everyday.

BB Creams act as:

• A foundation
• Evens out skin tone
• Reduces Redness
• Disguises Imperfections
• Adds Hydration
• Some also act as a primer – Check the label for this

My favourite one is by No7 as they cater to all skin types and offer three shades RRP £12.95. This one also acts as a primer.

 Followed closely by The Bodyshop All in One BB Cream RRP £12.00.

CC Creams

CC Creams are widely used in Asia for natural skin coverage. They can be known as Colour Control Cream, Colour Corrector or Refined Blemish Balm Cream.

This product was created to retain all the benefits of it’s sister product the BB Cream but with some added features including nourishing ingredients and to provide better skin coverage.

CC Creams provide all of the above benefits that the BB Cream provide but with the following added in:

• CC Creams provide better coverage
• Better treatment for uneven skin
• Have a less oily finish
• Provide a lighter texture
• Include extra nourishing ingredients, which repair the skins texture whilst worn on the skin

So as you can see the CC Creams do provide a lot more benefits and act more as a skin repairer whilst giving us ladies coverage.

I have recently trailed the Clinique CC Cream, which I wore under my Clinique Redness Solution Foundation and I have to say my skin did look a LOT better and felt a lot smoother this also acted as a primer. I am going to purchase the full sized product very soon. View the Clinique CC Cream here Pop to your nearest counter and they will be happy to give you a sample, mine lasted roughly a week. RRP £28.00

Loreal also have a range of CC Creams which offer different shades for problem skins they have one which neutralises redness, revives tired skin and the last one which transforms dullness. Check them out here 

Hope this help’s; please do feel free to leave any comments and questions

x

How amazing is this. Love it. That shade of blue is stunning. #creative #sparkle #makeup #gems #beauty

 

I feel very proud to have my work in such an amazing magazine. And thanks to a great team who made this shoot happen. 

x

I am in love with this image from FACEON Magazine. Exclusivel for the next issue.

Photographer: Clint Earhart 
Make-up Artist: Lindsay Ambrosio
Model: Brytny Marquez 
Retouching: Clint Earhart
Studio: Dave Neligh

www.faceonmagazine.co.uk

How cute are these Under The Sea Paper Lashes RRP £10 from Love Make Up 

I love them. Perfect for a sea themed look.

You can view these little beauty’s and more on the paper lashes range here 

:-)

For my photo shoots I like to incorporate different materials into the look other than using just make up, This to me gives the look a whole new dimension and more appeal. Plus it lets me get creative with fabrics. 

It obviously depends on what look you are aiming for but for my next shoot this should (fingers crossed) be perfect

I took my  inspiration from  The Hobbit film.

x

I had to share this as this is exactly how I feel about my make up :-)

My Personal Flawless Skin Kit

Hi All,

Whilst I was doing my make up this morning I had a thought for a blog post. So here I am.

Whilst we all like to have that flawless skin but it does take more than just a bit of foundation and concealer to get your flawless base. As you can see from my image I have quite a few products in which I use daily to give me that glow and even skin. I tend to change my base products quite regularly I would say every 6-8 weeks. Apart from my foundation I change this twice a year.

I have listed below the products I use to get a great even base and adding on top of that my contouring and highlighting products. I have listed all the products in the order I use them.

Make Up Academy Primer – See my blog post here on this product here

Clinique Redness Solution Foundation.

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer – This is an amazing concealer one of the best I have come across I also use this in my professional kit. This is great for around the eyes and covering blemishes. I tend to use this more for the eyes and evening out my skin. You can also mix this with sheer foundations to create a thicker coverage. MAC Face and Body works really well mixed with this. My skin looks amazing after this is applied. I tend to mix this shade NW25 with NC20 for my skin. See my blog for this product here 

Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer – I am still getting use to this concealer we have not had the best of relationships J. It took me a while to get to grips with the consistency, as it is really dry. I use this for blemishes and sometimes under the eye area. This will not suit all skin types for around the eye area as it is so dry so it will be best left for covering blemishes and redness on some skins. Best warmed up first with the fingers or by swirling your brush in the product for a few seconds.

Make Up Academy Undress Your Skin Highlighter - Amazing highlighter for the cheekbones and under the brow bone. Some people may use this on the area under the eye and near the nose for contouring but I do not as it has too much shimmer in it for that area. I always apply this to my cheekbones before my blusher and contouring products. Some people use a liquid highlighter, which I also love, but like I mentioned above I change my products regularly. A good one to use is MAC Strobe Cream and all of Benefits highlighters.

MAC Blusher in Shade Harmony – I LOVE this product it suits so many skin tones. I love this for applying under my cheekbones, temples, hairline, jaw line, down the neck and sides of my nose it completely transforms my face.

Illamasqua Duo Blusher in Katie & Ambition – I do not use shade ambition that much that is the darker shade. But I adore Katie the lighter shade it is just my colour and suits my skin so well. I apply this after my contouring shade just on the cheeks and patting the brush up to the hairline. So this product sits above the contour and mixes in with the MUA highlighter I previously applied.

Make Up Academy Mosaic Blusher in English Rose – I finish off with a dusting of this over the contour and pink blusher. Only a teeny amount as to much can look to over highlighted.

I then finish off with a small dusting of Illamasquas Loose Powder. I love this powder especially as it smells of sweets J. I only apply the powder on my chin, forehead a little on the nose and around my nostrils and a little down the neck and sides of the face under the contour.

So as you can see a lot goes into creating a flawless base, I hope this has given you some tips and tricks on how to go about creating your flawless skin to

To me is is all about layering the products in certain ways to get your desired result, by doing this you will also create staying power in the application which is certainly a big plus.

Comments welcome J

x.

What an amazing shot, and stunning make up

Taken from Dark Beauty Magazine

Photographer: M.W
Model: Natasza Nalewajek and Line Vanille
Makeup: Marika D’Auteuil , Makeup Artist

Dark Beauty have an amazing facebook page full of inspiring images, I love the work on this page as it is very different and shows beauty can be taken in all directions. 

https://www.facebook.com/darkbeautymag

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation RRP £30.50

Hi All,

I thought it was about time I did a little blog on a new product I have been using a lot.

I am beginning to purchase more NARS products for my kit and I started off with some of there foundations.

I was looking for a foundation for my bridal work, and after researching many products I decided to give this one a shot. I bought two to start me off in shades Light 4 Deauville (pictured in image) and Medium 2 Sante Fe.

I wanted a foundation that would provide a sheer satin effect to the skin, as with my experience of working with brides this tends to be what most brides opt for in a finish. This foundation gives a sheer yet buildable coverage, with this foundation it gives the coverage by pigment not the weight of the product, therefore less is more.

Nars Sheer Glow is packed with skincare benefits and the NARS Complexion Brightening Formula which in return leaves skin hydrated, smoother, softer and with a gorgeous luminous finish. Which I think is perfect for brides who like a radiant look to the skin. This product is used best when warmed up a little. NARS recommend you do this in your hands then apply with your fingers for the most natural finish. I will be sticking with my kabuki brushes J.

You can also use this as a under eye concealer and for tidying up areas around the lips after lipstick has been applied.

If this foundation is used daily for your personal use it improves the skins texture, and brightness.

This foundation comes in 20 shades so a great range of colour choice. I am definitely going to be buying more for my kit. 

Another little add on which I love for this product is the liquid foundation pump from NARS. Which I will be purchasing as it is a lot less messy with a pump attached. You can view these here 

Please take a look at the full range of shades for this foundation here 

Now I have received my NARS Pro discount I will be trying out more products from them, keep your eyes peeled for more blog posts.

x

Good morning :)