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Thursday, 29 January 2026

FRIDAY FAVE! Charlotte's Magic cream

Charlotte Tilbury's magic cream is a firm favourite in my pro-makeup kit.

This is the first product that Charlotte created, born backstage to revive supermodel's skin. This will make your skin glow and your makeup will thank you for it too!

Contains SPF 15 & Hyaluronic acid + vitamins C & E + peptide complex. These ingredients work to smooth, brighten, hydrate, calm and plump the skin.  Also contains Camellia oil to give a dewy complexion.

Four available sizes 15ml, 30ml, 50ml and 10ml and refillable sizes are also available in the 50ml and 150ml (£28-£195).

I personally love as you open inside the box the method of the "Tilbury Tap" a five minute facial massage you can do to promote elasticity and the skin's appearance, it is a great opportunity for some daily self care.

1. COMPLEXION BOOST

Start from the lower cheek, sweep the cream out & up. Tap fingertips across the cheeks, avoiding the eye contour.

2. DEFINE CONTOURS

Place fingers under cheekbones and, applying light pressure, smooth outwards and upwards along the cheekbone

3. DEFINE JAWLINE

Gently pinch chin with fingers, moving up and along your jawline in one sweeping motion.

4. SMOOTH FURROWS

Starting in the middle of the forehead, massage in circular motions moving out to the temples. Pat the excess into the skin using your ring fingers.

5. MASSAGE NECK AND DÉCOLLETAGE

Applying gentle pressure, massage along the décolletage and up to the neck in an upward lifting motion.

I love to apply this to my clients ten minutes before makeup so that makeup sits beautifully on top and looks radiant.

The jar also looks gorgeous especially if on display on a dressing table and not in the bathroom cabinet like mine!

A firm "Friday Fave"!

Use my unique code CT-PRO7ALRD8Q5 to save 15% for online purchases at https://www.charlottetilbury.com




Thursday, 3 February 2022

What to do before a Bridal Hair & Make-up trial!

Collate any images of hair and makeup styles you like and may be considering ahead of your trial, also any dress images and general colour scheme and styling ideas are great to show and discuss with your hair and makeup artist.

Do give your hair and makeup artist as much information and detail about your day as possible so they can offer professional advice on timings and general bridal preparations on the wedding day.

Have clean dry hair ahead of your appointment and no use of straightening irons if you want those curls or waves to hold.

Wear a white or light coloured top to best reflect the bridal makeup.  Obviously if you are wearing a coloured wedding dress wear a similar shade.

Bring along any hair accessories or a veil to your trial if you have them.

If you have a favourite lip colour you would ideally like to wear, take it to the trial to test with the bridal makeup look.

If you are having separate hair and makeup artists try, if possible, to arrange trials on the same day so that you can see the hair and makeup look together.

Have any questions or concerns prepared ahead of your appointment to discuss.

Be open minded and listen to the professional advice offered as it may be different to what you think.

The most important thing is to be honest, if there is something you do not like you must say, after all the purpose of the trial is to get the desired look for the wedding day.

Have a trial earlier in the day if possible so you can see how well it lasts and always give feedback to your hair and makeup artist if something has not lasted well so that they can make the necessary adjustments on the wedding day.


Image www.rafeabrook.co.uk






Thursday, 31 May 2018

May Update!

I have been enjoying the sunnier weather with some lovely long dog walks in the stunning Hertfordshire countryside at long last after what certainly feels like the longest winter ever...









A day in London ahead of the Royal wedding!





Hair and makeup trials ahead of summer weddings.





Some of the beautiful brides I have had the pleasure to meet and do makeup for during May.












Little bit of makeup kit action behind the scenes!










Wedding hair styles, half up half down is a popular timeless style.







Portfolio, reviews and Pricing at www.nikimakeup.co.uk

Wednesday, 31 January 2018

January Update!

Who said January was quiet... it has been a crazy month with lots of weddings being booked in, a lot of hair and makeup trials as well as lots of shoots and generally catching up on other areas of my business that doesn't involve the makeup side!

I am also trying to make more time for my health and well being this year so I have finally joined a gym after almost ten years and plan to start yoga, pilates and swimming!!

Here are just a few of the gorgeous brides to be who I have had the absolute pleasure of working with.

Wedding makeup trial  www.nikimakeup.co.uk





Wedding Makeup trial www.nikimakeup.co.uk



Wedding Makeup trial www.nikimakup.co.uk
Hair trial www.hairbyjaydean.com



Wedding Hair & Makeup Trial
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Wedding Makeup Trial www.nikimakeup.co.uk
Hair trial www.hairbyjaydean.com



Wedding Hair & Makeup Trial
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Wedding Hair trial - part up part down style on shorter hair.
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A little behind the scenes on shoots...
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Some professional shots of recent Bridal Makeup.
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Claire and her bridesmaid's pretty in pink.



Kelly's Christmas wedding, with some lovely shots of bridal prep'.







All bridal enquiries via www.nikimakeup.co.uk

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Friday, 26 January 2018

SPACE NK Launches in Harpenden!

SPACE NK Apothecary has opened its 60th store in my home town Harpenden today and I have no doubt it will do very well here.   It has a great corner location overlooking the church green and will be open every day of the week.



I was kindly invited along to the opening and met lovely Rana who showed me around the store while I enjoyed a very nice glass of bubbles, well it would be rude not too!



For those that don't know SPACE NK stocks a select range of premium make-up, skincare, fragrance  and haircare including brands such as NARS, HOURGLASS, CHANTECAILLE, BY TERRY, ORIBE, SUNDAY RILEY, KIEHL'S, MAMA MIO, BUMBLE & BUMBLE and so many more...

A big thank you SPACE NK for my lovely goodies which I look forward to pampering my lovely clients with.



https://www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/Stores/Stores-Details?StoreID=Harpenden

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Wednesday, 29 November 2017

My Top Christmas Beauty Buys!


1. Charlotte Tilbury Instant Eye Palette Ltd Edt £60.00



2. Charlotte Tilbury Magical Mini Brush set £45.00



3. Bobbi Brown Soft Smokey Shadow & Mascara palette £29.50



4. Bobbi Brown Party Glow Duo £28.00



5. MAC Snow Ball Eye compact £30.00



6. MAC Snow Ball Pigment & Glitter kit £25.00



7. Laura Mercier The Art of Exotic Colour Collection £39.00



8. Laura Mercier Master Class Colour Essentials Collection £90.00



9. Zoeva Brushes Rose Golden Luxury Set Vol. 2  £65.00



10. Zoeva Plaisir Box £48.00



11. Boots No.7 Nail Collection £12.50



12. Boots No.7 Ready for Radiance £20.00



13. La Mer The Creme de la Mer Collection Skincare Gift Set £215.00



14. Molton Brown Stocking Fillers Christmas Gift Collection £39.00



15. Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Makeup gift set £24.50



16. Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer £299.00



17. GHD Curve creative curl wand £120.00



18. Benefit I Pink I Love You Set. £27.50



19. Chanel Gabrielle Eau De Parfum Spray 50ml £79.00




20. Gift Vouchers for all Professional Makeup Services are available in £50, £80, £100.00 and £120.00 denominations.  Enquire or buy via nikimakeup@aol.com



Happy Christmas Shopping!

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