Makeup

I'm so excited to share this blog with you as it was recently released that this shoot I worked on was submitted in Foreign Look Magazine!   Other than the brows being courtesy of some WBCo Soap Brow of course, this is a full SUQQU makeup and skincare look. I don't think I will ever get over how good their blushers look in person and in print. Of course their Aquafons skincare range too is the perfect prep to get the skin ready for some seriously close up shots. Complimenting the tones of the blush is a peachy glossy lip with a blurred edge for that dewy soft effect.   Adorned with...


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Spring is almost here and it's time to get in the mood for the fast approaching wedding season, I've got the perfect throw back for it! A true summertime wedding from 2022, Bride Julia and her Groom Christopher had a traditional ceremony at a beautiful local church before continuing the celebrations at Wynyard Hall.   It was a bright and sunny morning and Julia was beaming equally with nerves and excitement as we prepared her for the day of romance ahead. The brief was to create a makeup look to enhance the elegance of the already wonderful bride, taking vision from the delicate bouquet...


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It's the perfect time of year to fall in love with Ruby & Oscar! Valentines is just around the corner and romance is well and truly in the air. What more could you want than a bold red lip and an amazing piece of statement jewellery? Ruby & Oscar have a stunning blend of natural and lab grown gemstones of the finest quality, available in striking designs and what ever colour you could dream of. These beautiful high quality pieces are a gift to yourself or loved ones ready to last a lifetime. This shoot was held on location in the house of designer Caroline Interiors which was the perfect...


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I love working with the dynamic mother daughter duo Annie and Helen, the passionate team behind RENNE Jewellery. They create a plethora of unique designs and timeless pieces that were a joy to compliment with my flawless makeup style.   These images are by Gasp Photography are absolutely beautiful and naturally my favourite piece is of course the Necklace and Earing set adorned with stars.   Building on the timeless jewellery style I created a classic look that calls for the usuals! For the skinbase I used Ariane Poole Cosmetics layered over a supple moisturised...


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Are you ready to step into the new year with a fresh look? I know I'm ready to help you feel your best self in 2023!  One to one makeup lessons with me are an opportunity to get personalised advice, from optimising your skincare routine, choosing the right pigments and picking up pro techniques. There's plenty to learn and share, so for january only here's my special offer... 2 HOUR 1-1 MAKE UP LESSONS ARE ONLY £100 FOR JANUARY ONLY You could be soaking up 2 hours of professional industry knowledge with the renowned 'Queen of Skin' to learn how to apply your own makeup and much much more....


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The owner and driving force of Crossan Beauty Nicola Spoke to me years ago about joining her in Southern Ireland for some makeup training workshops. Of course several lockdowns postponed that idea severely, however in that time my passion project come business Untitled No 1 was gearing up for its first launch. After lots of discussion with Nicola we decided to end 2022 on a high with an amazing workshop as the perfect opportunity to introduce the Jo Leversuch Brush Range firsthand. These high quality synthetic hair brushes designed for both makeup and skincare deserve a public launch!   So...


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It's only right that I see 2022 out with some of my favourite images of the year for our last blog post before 2023 rolls around!   This sensational shoot for F Word Mag with photographer and director Asia Werbel is positively dripping with her creative style. Collaborating with Asia is always so unconventional and fun, it's really exicting to push the boundaries outside of everyday beauty together.   Titled DYSTOPIA, the imagery explores the world of single use plastics and represents the smoothering effects they have on our planet. A poignant note to consider as we step into a fresh...


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Lauren and I met many moon cycles ago at work when I was doing her makeup and she was just starting out as a model. I'm sure you'll be able to tell from her stunning wedding images she's very good at her job. From the beginning I always remember Lauren saying to me "Jo when I get married I want you to be there on the day creating the makeup”, which is honestly such a compliment considering within our industry Lauren has travelled the world working with countless amazing makeup artists on epic campaings, but she chose me for her special day and it was an absolute pleasure! When I first met lauren...


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It's so important that for your wedding that you feel true to you, that's why I love doing bridal make-up. I get to be part of bringing your personality to life with my creative skills, which was definitely a big part of this weeks wedding feature. Bride Kitty is a someone who comes to mind when you’re thinking about individuality and style, which if you’ve been following along with my new brand Untitled No 1, you would know is quite literally what I’m all about. “Be your own no 1” is the core ethos of what we do at Untilted No 1, and I couldn’t help but feel artistically refreshed...


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One thing I'm certain I'll never tire of is the pride I feel each time I see my work gracing the front cover of Belle Bridal Magazine, it really is such a beautiful publication to be a part of producing and the creative time is always packed full of wonderful and talented people. This time its the groundbreaking 25th Anniversary edition. 25 Years of Belle Bridal serving the finest of the wedding industry on a platter ready to help you make the most best choices for the big 'I Do'. This magazine is a stunning example of what they've been doing so well all these years with over 250 pages of incredible...


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