Makeup

I am always slightly skeptical about eyelash primers as they can make your eyelashes look clumpy with spidery looking legs! How can this primer claim to offer three uses. ? So for a week I tried the primer in the three formats and I am honestly say I was shocked at how good the Little Black Primer is. Tint Amplify Set   Tint On days when you want that “no makeup look” or want to follow the trend of a smoky eye and not to have the eyelashes too extended. The Tint option makes the eyelashes look glossy and natural. Amplify It really does amplify my eyelashes. One coat...


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I started in the industry many years ago working for Lancome where I had an intense training course in London Head Office. My 10 year career with Lancome took me to large accounts in Edinburgh, Manchester, York and my final position before I left the company was in House of Fraser in Darlington. Looking back at my career with Lancome I wanted to write an article about how to create the Valentine look using make-up products you can purchase from House of Fraser. I wanted to have a cross section of make-up brands which, of course, included Lancome! but from other top companies from Clarins, Guerlain...


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On a recent visit to Paris I was thrilled to receive a hand delivered Guerlain parcel to my hotel with their latest make-up range which is launching in January, 2015. Some of these products are top secret until January but I was given the honour to try the range for this beauty look, plus write a review on these beautiful products. I eagerly opened the parcel with a huge grin and was immediately drawn to the packaging and the quality of Guerlain, which has been enchancing beauty since 1892. With Spring time nearly upon us it’s time to put aside the heavier make-up from the winter months...


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I always have to pinch myself when I get to see my latest work in New magazine and also in large print which I have proudly framed and on display. Over the last couple of years I have worked alongside an amazing team and love creating the looks for Rock N Rose campaign/editorial and social media images. How did I create this look using Daniel Sandler make-up? The key is to focus the look on the blusher. To create a soft focus on the skin I applied the foundation with a foundation brush. For those “killer cheekbones” I used the highlighter shimmer on top of the cheeks to make the cheeks...


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Are you looking to give your special loved one a special New Year treat?      Why not buy a 2 hour one to one make-up lesson to learn how to apply your own make-up by a professional make-up artist.     The lessons I hold are friendly, informal and interactive with plenty of hints and tips to take away with you. During your make-up lesson we will discuss your existing regime and look at new ideas on the application of your make-up from perfect day time to night time looks.             As a New Year offer to YOU, if you purchase a lesson before...


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Stuck what beauty book to buy for your friend, daughter or to hint for your Christmas Wish List!  I can highly recommend 'Pretty Honest' a fabulous new book by by the Beauty Guru Sali Hughes. Pretty Honest is a beauty bible full of top tips and honest advice from Sali Hughes where her sharp wit and humour comes through the book. If you want a book full of honesty about the industry this is the perfect buy. Sali started her career as a make-up assistant and became a journalist for many top magazines from Red, Grazia, Elle, Glamour and many more. Her recent move is Guardian Weekend Beauty...


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Are you struggling to decide on what gift to give your special loved one for Christmas?      Why not buy a 2 hour one to one make-up lesson to learn how to apply your own make-up by a professional make-up artist.     The lessons I hold are friendly, informal and interactive with plenty of hints and tips to take away with you. During your make-up lesson we will discuss your existing regime and look at new ideas on the application of your make-up from perfect day time to night time looks.             As a Christmas offer to YOU, if you purchase...


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I am thrilled to see my latest work on the front cover of a luxury magazine called La Di Da. The shoot was arranged by myself and a talented up and coming photographer Rebecca Elizabeth Tate. We wanted to create an autumnal feel to the shoot to involve all aspects from the colour of the hair to the choice of make-up. Hope you enjoy these images and I have given you some ideas on wearing some vibrant colours during these dreary grey winter months. Contact me via jo@makeupbyjo.co.uk if you would like any further information on the make-up I have used. Moisturiser Liz Earle super skin...


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If you follow my other weekly blogs on my website or follow me on Facebook you will see that I am a huge fan of Charlotte Tilbury as a make-up artist but also of her own make-up range which is just divine! Christmas is upon us soon and I wanted to take the opportunity in this blog to share with you one of her limited editions: Luxury Eyeshadow called Fallen Angel. Charlotte Tilbury eyeshadows are so easy to use and a sheer delight to apply. The texture of the powder is soft and the pigmentation colour true to what you see in the palette. Fallen Angel is a mixture of golden pearl, antique...


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If you follow my other weekly blogs on my website or follow me on Facebook you will see that I am a huge fan of Charlotte Tilbury as a make-up artist but also of her own make-up range which is just divine! Christmas is upon us soon and I wanted to take the opportunity in this blog to share with you one of her limited editions: Luxury Eyeshadow called Fallen Angel. Charlotte Tilbury eyeshadows are so easy to use and a sheer delight to apply. The texture of the powder is soft and the pigmentation colour true to what you see in the palette. Fallen Angel is a mixture of golden pearl, antique...


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