General Make-up Tips
- Cleanse your skin, tone it and moisturise it in the morning and night
- Always use a Primer for eyes, so eyeshadow doesnt crease
- To achieve the true colour make sure the Primer is used on the eyelids
- Use Primer for face, for longer lasting make-up and airbrush finish
- Always use a Conceiler under eyes and face to hide any imperfections
- Create a perfect canvas then add colour to eyes and lips
- Always use a Lip Primer so lipstick doesnt bleed, to ensure it stays longer
- I recommend using Liz Earle skincare products
Article: The Secrets Of Beautiful Looking Skin
3 important steps to do twice a day, morning and night regime, everyday. To have great, beautiful looking skin.
Cleanse
Tone
Moisturise
I have used many, Cleansers, Toners and Moisturisers in my years of being a make-up artist. You dont have to spend a lot of money on products and think they work, because they don't.
So many people I meet during my consultation or many of the brides, that come to see me, do not pay a lot of attention on looking after their skin. They buy lots of make-up, but over look the cleanse, tone and moisturise regime.
If you have good skin, you have a very good canvas, to apply your make-up and get great lookijg results. I thoroughly recommend "Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare Founded in 1995." Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare is an independent British beauty brand. Which I personally use myself and others do comment on how good my skin looks.
The foundations of the 3 steps of beautiful looking skin
Cleanse: Polish Hot Cloth Cleaner
It is used by women in 82 countries and adored by beauty editors and make-up artist alike. First, this super-quick two-phase system deeply cleanses to remove daily grime, make-up and even stubborn mascara. Then the pure muslin cloth gently polishes to leave skin soft, smooth and radiant.
Tone: Instant Boost Skin Tonic
Heavenly scented, non-drying floral tower revitalises, soothes and brightens skin. Gentle and alcohol - free it also adds a fine layer of moisture containing organic aloe-vera, soothing chamomile, cucumber and vitamin E, pure essential oils includiing rose-scented geramin, orange to refresh and revive your spirits.
Moisturise: Skin Repair Moisturiser
Rich in naturally active skin nourishing ingredients. The moisturiser softens, smooths skin for a naturally healthy glow. It includes, boriage oil, soothing echinacea, hops, avocado and vitamin E.
Massage into face and neck, morning and night after Instant Boost Skin Tonic.
Article: Lips are back for spring and summer!
On the fashion catwalks and make-up counters nationwide, lipstick is big news again.
From sporty red to a healthy nude shade, there is a look to please everyone. With so many pretty options you'll find that the hardest part is choosing your perfect-pout partner.
What's your type?
Tinted Balm - Nourishes and gives the sheerest hint of colour
Matte - The coolest texture of the season
High Shine: Lip Lacquer - Long lasting, stays put with out drying out lips
Solid gloss - Less gloopy than the liquid variety
Ultra glossy - For look at me lips
Wax - Gives great coverage without thickness
Jelly - More pigment than a balm, less shine than a gloss
Cream - Gives a soft powdery finish
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3 lip colour looks
Good in Red
The Red and Ruby colour's, are best worn matte, with minimal make-up on eyes, as the focus is on the lips, warm cherry shades are best on blondes, while blue reds are great on brunettes. A bit of gold eye shadow on lids and around the inner corners brightens eyes and gives it a fresh look. Put lashings of mascara for a lovely open-eyed look.
Nude Natural Look
The look now is healthy meaning a neutral with a hint of lip-warming peach. Use a lovely gold and peach blusher, to warm up the complexion and give it a sun-kissed glow.
Contrast a minimal mouth with black-rimmed eyes and super-clean skin. Use kohl eye pencil in smoulder by Mac, it glides on easily and makes eyes pop. Finish the look with black mascara to open the eyes.
Glossy Burgundy
A typical winter colour, wine lips become summery when they are ultra glossy. With such a bold mouth, skin needs to be as natural as possible. A structured brow makes the eyes look finished. Line the inner rim of the eye with an off-white colour eye pencil, especially made for the inside of the eyes. Put mascara on the top and bottom eyelashes. Put a little pink blush on the apples of the cheeks for a out-door bloom to finish the look dramatic and stylish.
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Article: Summer is coming - Look after your hands and nails
To show off the lovely nail colour's on your hands, this spring and summer. You have to care for your hands and nails.
Tips for wonderful Nails - O.P.I. Natural Nail Strengthener
If your nails keep breathing or spitting, I recommend you use, O.P.I. Nail Envy, it contains Vitamin E, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein and Calcium. To strengthen natural nails, apply two coats of Original Nail Envy. Followed by one coat every other day. In 4-6 weeks you will notice the difference and your nails will start to grow.
O.P.I. Anoplex - Nail and Cuticle Replenishing Oil
While you are using the nail envy, you should also look after your nail cuticles by using ANOPLEX nail and cuticle replenishing oil. Use this twice a day, one in the daytime and last thing in the night. Just brush a little of the oil on to all the cuticles of your fingers and massage all the oil around the cuticles and onto the nail. By using this oil, it also strengthens the new nail to grow and also keeps your cuticles smooth and soft.
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Moisturise your hands with hand cream
Always use hand gloves for washing up, or when using chemicals as these also make your nails soft and brittle. It also stops the growth of your nails.
Always moisturise your hands by using hand cream at least 2-3 times a day. Especially last thing at night put a good amount of hand cream on your hands, as it will soak in to your skin and will leave your hands soft and smooth. You will really benefit from this routine.
I recommend you use Molton Brown London soothing hand lotion. It is available in all big department stores. Another hand cream is also very good, it is by L'occitane. It is made with shea butter hand cream. This is a French brand and is also available in big department stores throughout London.
Well what are you waiting for! Get started on my tips for wonderful hands and nails for summer 2012.
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