FRIDAY FAVE! Seamless Skin Enhancing Tint

Seamless Skin Enhancing Tint

As a natural makeup expert I am always trying and testing the latest bases to achieve a natural, beautiful complexion on my clients. Lisa Eldridge’s seamless skin enhancing tint certainly ticks the boxes! A firm "Friday Fave!"

The Details…

This is a beautiful natural base that is buildable, perfect for achieving a fresh radiant complexion.

It hydrates, nourishes and plumps the skin as it is made up of 78% skin care ingredients.

The comfortable light, crease-proof formula means it blends seamlessly even around the eye area too!

Available in 20 shades. There are some incredible pale shades too for those ladies that struggle!

I absolutely love the clean, white, simple packaging inspired by Lisa’s love of the Artist Barbara Hepworth.

Those that know me will know I have long adored MAC Face & Body radiance foundation but this is definitely a great similar alternative.  I also find I can achieve more coverage with this so it’s a great new addition to my pro’ kit.

Plus points!

Contains no parabens, alcohol, fragrance, essential oils, mineral oils, talc, microplastics, PFAS or gluten!

Vegan and cruelty free.

My Pro Tip!

Shake before applying in very thin layers (Lisa recommends 2 drops on the back of your hand to begin).  Blend each layer well using a brush until you reach your desired coverage. Apply more or less in different areas of the face where you may need more/ less coverage.

Definitely a firm Favourite in my pro' kit!

£37.00 Available in 20 shades from www.lisaeldridge.com

APRIL UPDATE!

Lovely sunny April! I am loving this warmer weather with bright blue skies and sun... just what I needed!

We managed to get a nice long weekend in Norfolk over Easter and the weather was lovely there too which made such a difference, believe me I have done many a wet, cold break in Norfolk. We took our little 11 month old toy poodle and he absolutely loved it, even went on a boat trip on the broads!

 

It was't all sun! so the perfect time for a little boat trip in Wroxham.

He is also loving the sunshine and lays in the sun soaking up the rays and playing ball for hours, a perfect time for mum to practice her photography skills!

I have met some truly beautiful ladies recently for makeup, these are some I managed to snap on my iPhone.  All glowing, radiant and gorgeous! It really is such a pleasure to do my job : )

Wishing you all a happy and healthy May and I am really looking forward to working with lots of May clients and my beautiful May Brides!

All makeup lesson and bridal enquires via www.nikimakeup.co.uk

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FRIDAY FAVE! MAC Brush Cleanser

This liquid brush cleanser has been a staple in my pro' kit for over twenty years now!

It cleans and conditions make up brush hairs quickly and they dry fast.

You can use this product daily, weekly or alternately in between shampoo washes. 

Your brushes will be kept super clean and free from bacteria that can lead to breakouts.

It leaves makeup brushes smelling fresh and clean and aids in the drying time.

This is great for me if I need to get my brushes clean and dry quickly in-between clients.

I pour a small amount onto a piece of kitchen paper and gently wipe the brush hairs back and fourth or in circular movements.  I repeat this until there is no more coloured makeup residue on the paper.  I then re-shape the brush hairs into a tapered point or dome depending on the brush and leave to air dry with the brush heads over the edge of a table/counter.

In my opinion it is the easiest and fastest way to clean and dry your brushes. 

A firm Friday Fave!

RRP. £15.00 size 225ml

My Ultimate guide to Make up Brush Cleaning!

My Ultimate Guide to Brush cleaning in Five steps!

1. Invest in a pair of rubber gloves just for using with cleaning your makeup brushes.  

Use the palm of the glove which is textured to add a pea sized amount of a gentle shampoo. For very stubborn makeup use washing up liquid.

2. Use hot water to clean your brushes. Gently wipe back and forth and move the brush in circular rotations to remove makeup from the brush hairs.  The texture of the glove really helps to dislodge makeup gathered in the brush hairs.

3. Rinse the brushes under clean hot water from the tap until there is no makeup or shampoo left in the brush hairs, now gently squeeze out any remaining excess water from the hairs. 

4. Shape the brush hairs to a point or dome depending on the brush type using your finger tips before laying to dry.

5. Always lay brushes flat to dry on a towel. At this stage I usually wipe the brush handles with a Dettol wipe (or similar product) before using a separate towel to make sure each brush handle is dry.  Now lay brush heads over the edge of a table so that air can circulate the entire brush head.  This step speeds up the drying process and stops water running back down into the ferrule of the brush which is usually glued and will therefore loosen over time with repeated washing.

Happy Cleaning!

MARCH UPDATE!

March has been a lovely month after the longest winter ever I am out of hibernation finally and spring is  in the air!

I have been really enjoying working in my garden studio which I have had a few years now but it really feels like home at the moment! A safe and friendly space to relax, be present and most importantly for me be creative.  The little monkey aka @rufustheredtoypoodle (check out his Instagram if you are interested!) can't wait to sneak in to the studio in-between clients.

I can honestly say I have met and worked with the most lovely clients of all ages in recent weeks as you can see from the beautiful faces below I snapped on my iPhone. 

It has been a busy month of make-up group workshops, 1:1 Make-up Lessons, Bridal trials and Branding shoots.  

See my website https://www.nikimakeup.co.uk if you are interested in any of these services for pricing and more details.

In other news I finally did after years of wanting to... a beginners photography course with the fabulous Stephanie Belton https://www.stephaniebelton.com  and I am really enjoying practicing what I have learned.

I was working Mother's day weekend so I treated my wonderful Mum to a mid week Mother's day treat at https://thehandandflowers.co.uk.  It was fabulous we both really enjoyed the food and atmosphere.

... and obviously crazy days with my side kick Rufus who is certainly keeping me on my toes! My fourth poodle and definitely a little quirky this one to say the least!!

Fresh haircut & me practicing my photography skills on my muse!

Thank you for reading and wishing you a very Happy Easter! X