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Wow, where do you begin choosing a foundation ? There are so many to choose from on the market from light, medium, matt, sheer, satin coverage but one of the foundations I always go back to, particulary for photoshoots for magazine, editorial, beauty shots is the Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation. Everytime I see Holly Hagan we talked endlessly about how fabulous the Illamasqua Skin Base foundation is….here's some of my latest work with Holly. My main reasons are: Extensive range of colours to suit all skin types Easy to apply with either fingertips or with a foundation brush to give...


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I get requests all the time from brides who love the “smoky eye look” and clients who are having private make-up lessons often remark how they love the smoky eyes but struggle with what products to use. Last year I came across the Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour for my own make-up bag , my favourite colour being Plum. These sticks are one of the easiest products to create smouldering smoky eyes and they are available in numerous different colours. The Caviar sticks are ultra creamy, long lasting, transfer and crease resistant, perfect for long lasting effect.  They can be purchased...


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Want to treat your Mum to something different for Mother's Day this year? Give her an extra special treat and buy her a 2 hour one to one make-up lesson to spoil her The lessons I hold are friendly, informal and interactive with plenty of hints and tips to take away with you. During the make-up lesson I will discuss your existing regimes and look at new ideas on the application of your make-up from perfect day time to night time looks. I will also look and de-clutter your own make-up bag and discuss different type of brands on the market. As a special offer for Mother's Day, you can purchase...


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It isn’t often I blog about myself but I wanted to share with you some stunning images taken by Jade of GASP Photography for the first issue of La Di Da Magazine.                               My bathroom is full of wonderful skincare and make-up that I use on a daily basis.  To give you some great ideas and amazing products to use on yourself please see the list below: Ariane Poole Benefit Bobbi Brown Chanel Clarisonic Clinique EVE LOM Illamasqua Laura Mercier Lucas Paw Paw Ointment Ren Sisley Steamcream YSL   Full Credits to: Images...


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The postman knocked on the door one morning with a small white parcel, what could this be? What a surprise in the post the chance to try some cult products by EVE LOM.  I was delighted to receive the following products: EVE LOM Cleanser EVE LOM Rescue Mask EVE LOM Eye Lift   EVE LOM Cleanser I have for over 8 years used the EVE LOM Cleanser which has multi awards and mentioned by Vogue magazine as“probably the best cleanser in the world”. EVE LOM Cleanser feels like pure luxury as soon as you start to use it. The texture of the cleanser is soft and smooth on the skin which...


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There are many things I love in life .... too many to name!!  But I must talk about make-up and saving the bees. When I saw this latest palette launched by Chantecaille for Spring 2014 - Save the Bees Collection, I thought I must write about it. Every season Chantecaille bring out a palette where 5% of the proceeds go to the designated charity.  Last month I wrote about the Wild Horses. It may be wet, cold and grey outside but this latest palette of Spring colours of warm coral, pink and soft nectar brings some sunshine to the face. The palette comes in 4 refillable sections: Honey...


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The winter blues affecting your skin?… I have been trialing the Clarisonic Mia for sensitive skin for the last couple of months and have found my skin is so much clearer, softer and healthier looking.  I use the Clarisonic Mia with Eve Lom cleanser and use every night to remove all my make-up from my skin. Unfortunately, as we get older our skin struggles to removes the dead skin cells which leaves the skin dull, tired and lifeless looking.  The Clarisonic Mia is a sonic machine with a soft brush which circulates in a rapid 300 movements per second, this movement of the soft brush is gentle...


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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. £80.00 per person for 2 hours Gift Vouchers available to purchase   As a special January offer to YOU, if you purchase a lesson during January you will only pay £50.00...


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Feeling glamorous and the “dress“ has been chosen for the New Year Eve party but you want your make-up to stay on all evening after you have danced the night away? Here are my top tips to achieve this: Eve Lom Rescue Mask – Multi award winning treatment weekly mask for sluggish, tired and dull skin.   This mask can be used on the evening before applying your make-up which leaves the skin glowing and healthy.  A perfect combination to prepare the skin before applying your make-up. http://www.evelom.com/Rescue-Mask-100ml-Jar/MEV0028_7880,en_GB,pd.html?start=12&cgid=Shop%20Products Ariane...


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Charlotte Tilbury Eyeshadow Palette One of the leading make-up artists internationally has launched her own range.  The range is superb and I love all the products from the range but as it is Christmas and party time ahead ….. I have chosen the Eyeshadow Palette for the ultimate glamour.   How to use Charlotte Tilbury Eyeshadow Palette Charlotte has written an 'Easy To' guide on how to apply the quad eyeshadow palette from a daytime to a night time look.   Why I love Charlotte Tilbury Eyeshadow Palette This easy to use powder quad eyeshadow palette is amazing to use.  True...


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