LAURA MERCIER

In February I got to work in New York City for Pratt Institute on their latest lookbook and a chance to work with some amazing creative in the industry. I wanted to share with you and will share more in the future of how I create the looks which have been published in magazines, online or for campaigns and editorials. On an evening a strong look is perfect and with the festival season of music and art looming why not embrace this look….. I am a huge believer in preparing the skin before I apply any make-up on the skin and will spend a good time massaging the face before I apply the skinbase...


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A while ago I was approached to create a look using Honey for Noctis Magazine. I did use real honey instead of a skincare product to create the images shown within the magazine. On the skin I used Steamcream Concealer - Amazing Concealer Freckles - Liz Earle Pencil in Dark Brown and Golden Bronze Whilst writing this blog I was thinking about the use of honey in skincare and make-up products. Honey has wonderful nurturing, repair and healing properties to the skin and has been used since Cleopatra claimed to have used it all those centuries ago. I have listed my top 3 must...


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Products used to create this look are: Foundation: Estee Lauder Double Wear Light Concealer: Ariane Poole Conceal and Contour Bronzer: Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow Eyeshadow: Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Palette The Rebel Eyeliner: Illamasqua Precision Gel Eyeliner Lipstick: Laura Mercier Crème Smooth Lip colour in Palm Beach   Full Credits to: Photographer: Rebecca Elizabeth Tate
 Hair:  James Reid Stylist: Harriet Moiser Model: Lauren Marshall Headpiece: What Katy Did Next Follow my blog with Bloglovin


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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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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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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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Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour Laura Mercier cult classic long lasting, crease-resistant stick eye colours   How to use Laura Mercier Cavier Stick Eye Colour Apply the stick directly to the eyelid and blend with either your fingertips or with a synthetic eyeshadow brush to create a smouldering smoky eye. Alternatively you can draw a line along the top and bottom lash line and softly blend for a  “smudge”  effect eyeliner.   Why I love this product These long lasting eight rich eye colours are one of the easiest products to use to create a soft subtle smoky eye effect...


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Spring is upon us...the snowdrops are popping out and the nights are getting lighter with a glimmer of sunshine on some days.   The shops are filling up with Spring/Summer clothes, magazine are full of the new looks to achieve for this season and plans to change your look and have a spring clean of make-up is perfect this time of year.   There are many key trends for Spring/Summer 2013 make-up but the main ones are strong lips and the colour pink.  I wanted to use the inspiration from the catwalks of the key trends but wanted the make-up to be wearable for everyday use.  I have...


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