August Update!

August was a busy one... holiday's and work it certainly flew by, but it was nice to enjoy some warmer weather at last even if it did rain a few days on our Mallorcan holiday!

We stayed in the tramuntana mountains and hired a car so we spent a lot of time travelling around different villages which was great as the weather wasn't really sunbathing weather for three or four days but also meant it wasn't as relaxing as it could have been. We particularly liked the villages of Deia and Vallemosa as well as Soller as the beautiful beach at Cala Santanyi.

Some of my Beautiful Brides who enjoyed sunny August wedding days!

Back to my studio for some trials ahead of Autumn weddings...

I am currently taking bridal bookings for 2025/26.  Reserve your date early to avoid disappointment.

All enquiries via www.nikimakeup.co.uk

FRIDAY FAVE! REVLON ULTRA HD SNAP! NAIL POLISH

Well I absolutely love this nail polish.  Revlon have outdone themselves with this one! 

I have been wearing this colour (no .31) all summer long, it is such a great shade.

The product applies easily with a nicely designed ergonomic cap to hold and gives a professional long lasting hi-gloss finish that dries quickly too.

A definitely Friday Fave for anyone who actually still paints their nails like I do!  

The colour is opaque and looks good with just one coat however I do still like two apply two layers.  You can also apply this without the need for top and base coats. I do still prefer to do this but maybe out of habit!

These are also clean 100% Vegan nail polish that are made with over 78% natural ingredients and without a lot of controversial ingredients found in some other nail polishes. 

Available in 17 shades, the shade I wear is called 'She's on Fire' no 31.

RPP. £17.99

FRIDAY FAVE! BY TERRY HYALURONIC GLOW SETTING MIST

I have been using this setting spray for a few months now on myself and also in my professional makeup kit.

It is a fine mist that gives skin a radiant glow and feels refreshing and hydrating as well as setting make-up very well all day.

A skin care infused formula including 8 different Hyaluronic acid types technology, a protective complex of camellia Japonica Flower extract, ceramides and probiotics that help protect against external aggressors leaving skin feeling flawless.  Hylaronic acid has amazing hydrating properties keeping the skin looking radiant.

Pro Tip: I like to spray this on the face after moisturiser has settled and before applying makeup on top to prime the skin.  I will then spray again to set once I have finished makeup application. 

It is a clean and vegan formula, fragrance and alcohol free.

In fact I have been using this and the Hyaluronic setting powder together and my skin looks better than ever even if I do say so myself!  You can read my earlier blogpost on the setting powder here https://nikismakeupvault.blogspot.com/2024/06/friday-fave-by-terry-hyaluronic-pressed.html

A definite Friday Fave!

RRP: £37.00

Inside my Summer Make-up bag!

A peak inside my Summer makeup bag!

 

The Osprey London Make-up bag I got from the Osprey Outlet shop in St Albans purely because it is my favourite colour!  https://www.ospreylondon.com/st-albans

Current favourites include:

1. Rosalique 3-In-1. I use this for a light coverage as it really camouflages and covers the little bit of redness I have (note my redness has improved and is now minimal since using this product for just a few months), plus it has SPF 50!  https://rosalique.co.uk/collections/frontpage/products/rosalique-3-in-1-anti-redness-miracle-formula

2 Charlotte Tilbury Unisex Healthy Glow - I use this if I need a little more hydration and general glow, I use to use it regularly but now prefer using Rosalique on its own. https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/unisex-healthy-glow-tinted-moisturiser?gclsrc=aw.ds&&nst=0&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADiVjzBRVJYBN6ZlyxVkeMU2JMj95&gclid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiHxTxJPyAdjlZIIi-bkImBvi2oErWYGLJCg7EZE6Q9J7k-7iJFQrLBoCn14QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

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3 MAC Pro Long-wear paint-pot in shade Soft Ochre 'THE BEST' eye primer! https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13840/1573/products/makeup/eyes/eyeshadow/pro-longwear-paint-pot?shade=Soft_Ochre

4. Estee Lauder Double Wear concealer I actually swap between this one, Nars, Rimmel and MAC but this is my current go to! https://www.esteelauder.co.uk/product/642/22832/product-catalog/makeup/face/concealers/double-wear/stay-in-place-flawless-wear-concealer

5 YSL Touche Eclat shade 2. An oldie but a goodie, this has been a firm staple in my makeup bag for over twenty years!https://www.yslbeauty.co.uk/Touche-Éclat/141YSL.html

6 Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks blush stick in shade Chouchette, this is just dreamy! Definitely my favourite cream blush. https://www.westman-atelier.com/en-gb/products/baby-cheeks?variant=16739365978155

7 Milani powder baked blush in shade Iuminoso, yes that's right I layer two blushers to create the desired colour, finish and longevity. .https://www.boots.com/milani-baked-blush-10270967

8 Bobbi Brown Cream Eyeshadow sticks in shades Golden Amber, Taupe and Moonstone. Quick and easy to apply and they stay on super well. https://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/2330/24845/makeup/eyes/eye-shadow/long-wear-cream-shadow-stick#/shade/Moonstone

9 Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow compact, I use this mainly on my eyes to blend through the  eye sockets for definition and to highlight under the brows and inner corners and centre of the eyes. https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/filmstar-bronze-and-glow

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10 Nars Bronzing Cream in shade Laguna 02, a nice compact size and a lovely natural bronze shade that melts onto the skin and blends seamlessly. https://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/en/laguna-bronzing-cream/0194251134499.html

11. Charlotte Tilbury Lengendary lashes Volume 2, this mascara is just perfect for me it lengthens, thickens and builds my short fair lashes.  I have happily used it for many years now. https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/legendary-lashes-vol2-volumising-mascara

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