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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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Over the year I have been really fortunate to get the chance to try some superb make-up products and skin care ranges that are available on the market. I wanted to write about a small skin care brand Priori which I have been trialing over the last 4 months. When I have time out of my busy schedule of running Make-up by Jo Ltd, I try to have regular facials with a beautician I have known for over 10 years. She introduced me to Priori. I was suffering from white milia spots on my skin, in particular, under my eyes and ontop of my cheeks. Obviously being in the beauty industry I have tried...


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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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I have used Jurlique for the last year and I have written a few blogs on the range in the past due to my love of “roses”… did you know they can use up to 8000 hand picked roses from their farm in South Australia for some of their 100ml bottles. The cold weather setting in and seeing the first few flurries of snow here can play havoc with our skins which can make it feel dry, sore, red or even worse rosacea can flare up during this time. Over the last couple of weeks I have asked a client, who suffers from rosacea, to try the Jurlique Calendula Redness Rescue Spray Mist morning and night....


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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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I spend mmmmm lets think most of my working days on my feet and they do feel tired and neglected when I come home. During time off from the business of make-up I practice Tai Chi and Pilates to help clear my mind and keep the body moving! Many years' ago I met a nutritionist who recommended Epsom Salts to me to help encourage me to increase the level of mineral supplement plus help the art of relaxation. I thought this is an old product to recommend as I used to hear my Gran talk about it for her aching feet. Why have I not discovered this before with my aching body after work!!!! I...


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Since seeing the recent images of wedding of Amal Alamuddin wedding to George Clooney.  The inspiration of wearing lipstick has certainly come back in "vogue" again.  The look is so chic and timeless and can change the way you feel and add  a "red carpet " look to something you are wearing. I just love the simplicity of how a red lipstick can look and the images I have included below for you I think say it all!!!!  This look is perfect for the autumnal season ahead to add a boost of colour to your face. This look was created using Rimmel Kate Moss number 22 lipstick How to achieve...


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September is quickly upon us and we are trying to keep hold of our last bit of our summer suntan. The jumpers and cardigans are on with button up blouses but I hear you all say 'I want to have that summer time glow…how can we create it without looking orange and streaky!!?' I came across this superb brand which was sent to me to trial for the company.  The range is so easy to use and wonderful for the skin with no horrible residue left from the old tanning products from the past. HE-SHI EXPRESS LIQUID TAN HE-SHI EXPRESS LIQUID TAN This lightweight liquid tanning lotion gradually...


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