Skin care

A well timed package... Just before heading off for a month of fashion shows I was delighted to receive a parcel in the post with some new goodies for me to test on my travels. Inside the fully recyclable box were three the simple but exciting looking tubes labelled Tired, Sweaty and Period. These are the brand new face masks from Faace, a brand here to cut through the noise of complicated skincare, change the game and do some social good while they're at it. There's an instant aesthetic appeal to their packaging and branding, paired with the cutest of hair grips included in the package they we're...


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  I've got the perfect event coming up to help get you in the mood for the festive season! Come join me at the Winstonberry for an early evening Festive Make-up Demo on Wednesday 27th November, from 4.30 till 7pm. Tickets include a glass of fizz on arrival, a fabulous demo showcasing how to create a glam festive look for yourself followed by a Q&A session with a cuppa and mince pie. It's going to be the perfect cosy evening for a glam make-up guide for Christmas, New year and all your winter parties! Tickets £24.95 pp with a deposit of £5 pp on booking. Seating is limited...


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On Thursday the 10th of October you will be able find me at Wynyard Golf Club in Billingham with Queensway Skin Clinic for their Skin Charity Event. Running in the evening from 6-9pm for just £10 a ticket you can come and learn a whole bunch of skincare and make-up insider info from the queensway Dr's and myself. Not to mention that you'll be contributing to a good cause and in to get some discounts on great products. Tickets cost £10 with all proceeds donated to My Sister's Place charity so call 01642 352445 to book your place now! Here's what Queensway have planned for the evening: ...


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I'm back again with another stylish shoot with contemporary brand for sourcing menswear, END. This time we were out on location with a geographically striking backdrop to shoot for the ASICS Gel Kinsei OG, which launched on the 29th of August through the END. Launches platform. Again I was keeping it simple prepping the skin with some Bioderma skincare which always makes for a healthy supple base to create these fresh faced looks. After this I used neutral make-up by Nars with subtle tones to give the face a naturally dimensional and perfected finish. Futuristic yet still in keeping with...


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Last week that crazy heat wave we were having struck during a major photoshoot I was working on with Belle Bridal Magazine. Working on set on the hottest day of the year was certainly challenging but getting to see the location in all its glory in the sunshine, the gorgeous lavender sunsets and the incredible work the team pulled together made it all worth it. Not to mention all the laughs, wine and cheese we had along the way! Our set for the few days was the magnificent Chateau Challain, a perfect fairytale chateau in the south western region of France. Built in 1854 by one of the most renowned...


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  Environmental sustainability issues are an important topic we must ensure we never stop talking about if we want to live on this amazing planet for many more centuries ahead. Recycling is the word and REN Clean Skincare are on top of it. They have started work on their 'Clean Planet Initiative' and strategy to become a zero-waste brand by 2021 and use 100% recyclable, reusable, compostable packaging for its products. Their ethos and approach to keeping this planet clean by making every effort to make their products recyclable is truly commendable. It's also a good piece of mind to know...


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If you have read my other blogs you will know I am a massive fan of REN Clean Skincare. I love their products and the ethos of their brand, from the ingredients they use to trying to help eliminate plastic waste on this amazing planet we all live on. What's not to love about working towards clean healthy skin and a clean healthy planet. Their latest edition to the Radiance Glow Range is the Radiance Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream. Whilst we may be in the middle of the winter months as I am writing this blog, I am here to help you prep and be ready for that sun I'm sure we're all dreaming of. This...


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2019 has started and we are already now in the 3rd week of January already, I've been busy getting stuck into a new year of exciting and creative work. My latest and first piece I wanted to share with you this year is my work on some looks with award winning hairdresser Marcus King of King and I. To create the looks for these images I wanted to keep the focus on a very natural appearance as it was all about hair that Marcus has created for this photoshoot. One of the images for example I wanted to really showcase the models natural freckles and have caught some behind the scenes showcasing me using...


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Last week I was so excited to receive a parcel in the post from the amazing company REN Skincare. As soon as it arrived I eagerly opened the box to take a look at what delightful products they had sent me to use on some of my major up and coming photo shoots in my diary. I have been using REN Skincare for many years and often have found myself highly recommending it to my clients, models and the I've worked with celebrities through out my career.  What is really significant to me and a lot of the people I recommend them to is the ethos of the brand which is all about saying 'no to harsh...


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Autumn Winter months are upon us again now and our skin will be changing with the seasons with the drop of temperature and heating turned up. I wanted to re-share this blog post from last year of my top tips for combating winter redness on the skin. Do you find you have the following problems with your skin during the cold months: red, red rosy cheeks, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis or just the common cold with the bright red nose? Do you struggle to find a foundation and concealer that will cover your redness without looking too heavy or dry on the skin? Veil Cover Cream is truly the beauty...


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