Friday Fave!:Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base

This moisturiser has been in my Professional makeup kit now for a good few years it is much loved by my clients and smells simply divine with its uplifting scent of grapefruit and geranium!

A Bobbi Brown Cult beauty buy!  It doubles up as a primer and moisturiser ideally suited for normal to oily skin types.

Oil-free. paraben and sulfate free and suitable for vegan beauty fans.  It contains shea butter, vitamins C, B, and E to moisturise.  A rich yet non-greasy moisturiser that is the perfect primer before makeup application.

This is a firm staple in my pro' kit, I highly recommend as a daily moisturiser.



RRP. £44.50 50ml
https://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/14007/7485/skincare/moisturiser/vitamin-enriched-face-base

Makeup artist - My Kit favourites!

Here's a few of my favourite makeup picks from my professional kit.



YSL Touche Eclat (a kit staple)



Kiko 3D Instant lip plumping gloss



Bobbi Brown lip pencil in Ballet Pink (a great shade that suits so many)



MAC eyeshadows in Bark, Carbon, Arena, Era, Cork, Woodwinked and Omega (staple long wearing shades)




Daniel Sandler Eyeshadows in Rosy Tan (a pretty and flattering colour)



MAC lipsticks in Angel and Brave (great wearable colours that I use a lot on Brides in particular)




Nars Blusher in Orgasm (a great colour that suits so many)



Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow compact (kit staple)




Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour cream (THE best non sticky lipgloss and is a great multi-use product)



MAC Blot powder (excellent at blotting shine all day without caking)

I would love to know what your favourite makeup products are?

My Christmas Beauty Best Buys!

My Top Ten Beauty Gifts for Christmas 2015:

Bobbi Brown Christmas Bellini Lip & Eye Palette  £26.50

Bobbi Brown Deluxe Cheek and Eye palette £59.00

MAC Enchanted Eye palettes in mauve/warm/navy £32.00

MAC Enchanted Eye brush kits in Essentials/Basics/Mineralize £45.00

Lancôme Grandiôse/Hypnôse Mascara set £22.05

NARSissist Smokey Eye Compact £35.00

Benefit Most Glamorous Nudes Ever set £21.15

Benefit Happy Beauty Day mini make-up set £9.95

Laura Mercier Stroke of Genius Luxe brush collection £58.50

Charlotte Tilbury Mini Lipstick charms set £29.00

My Five Star Best Beauty Buys!

Clarins Fix Make-up 30ml £23.00

Boots No.7 Illuminated Makeup Mirror £19.99

CHANEL Nail Colour £16.20

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow £49.00

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Palette Naked 3 £34.20

Happy Christmas Shopping and don't forget to enjoy the Black Friday Beauty discounts!

Please note the prices shown above may be subject to slight change.

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Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick

LHave you tried the new Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow sticks? 

I think they are fabulous! They are so quick and easy to use, just one swipe of the stick and you have defined or highlighted eyes.  The best bit, they do not crease and wear off throughout the day.  They are completely long-wearing and waterproof.  Easy to blend with your fingers or a brush if preferred.

My favourite shade is 'Golden bronze'.

Do check them out and have a play with the colours if you are looking to update your summer eye make-up with great ease!

Eighteen great shades, RRP £20.00 available at all good department stores!

March Beauty Favourites.........

My current best beauty buys........

Nars orgasm blusher ..........perfect for a subtle spring flush..............

Barbara Daily Facelift.......step into the warmer weather with glowing skin........

Bobbi Brown concealer.....conceal like a pro!........

Bobbi Brown Smokey Eyes Mascara....Kohl black mascara for supremely dramatic lashes.........

St Tropez Anti-Aging Gradual facial tan...... begone the greyness of winter choose golden goddess....

Kiko Eyeshadows.... .a great array of affordable colours and textures, go crazy!..........

Bold Metals Real Techniques Brushes....Bold and beautiful......"My March must have".......

No.7 Gel-shine nail colours.....brighten up your nails with shiny longwear colour....

Charlotte Tilbury Lip pencils......simply beautiful colours to create a perfect pout.......

Charlotte Tilbury Lipsticks.....for the packaging alone treat yourself................

Happy Beauty shopping!

Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye mascara

My new favorite mascara of the moment is Bobbi Brown's Smokey Eye mascara.

I love the short size and shape of the brush making mascara super easy to apply, the brush is also cleverly tapered at the tip to get into those hard to reach lashes.  This mascara is excellent at lengthening, curling and building to really make the best of your natural lashes.  As I apply this my lashes appear to stretch before my eyes and I can honestly say no other mascara has made my eyelashes look this good, even my husband commented!

I like to wear this mascara day to day but it is equally good to compliment smokey eyes for a big night out.

This mascara delivers the drama every woman's lashes need via 'kohl-pigmented' technology.

Smudge free, doesn't clump or flake... what is not to love?

Available in black at all good department stores and www.bobbibrown.co.uk

RRP. £22.00

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Christmas Brush sets 2014: My top picks!

For the style conscious my favorite's are the Bobbi Brown brush sets with their stylish and sleek faux croc casing.

The perfect Brush collection for "on the go" gals. £56.00

 The Travel Brush set is just perfect for the female "Jet set". £89.00

If you are looking for good quality brushes on a budget head to Boots and snap up the fabulous Real techniques brush sets on the 3 for 2 offer.

Real Techniques Core collection £21.99

Real Techniques Starter set £21.99

Real Techniques Duo Fibre set £23.99

Real Techniques Sam's picks £29.99

Real Techniques Nic's picks £29.99

MAC never disappoint when it comes to Christmas brush collection's and this year is no exception with three options to choose from. Super brushes at a great price.

MAC Keepsakes Mineralize Brush set £42.00

MAC Keepsakes Studio Brush Kit £42.00

MAC Keepsakes In Extra Dimension Brush kit £42.00

Of course if you are looking for the ultimate gift to complete any woman's beauty collection choose the Charlotte Tilbury Complete Brush set in Rose Gold and Night Crimson. £240.00

Happy Christmas Shopping!