AUGUST UPDATE!

Where did August go? Anyone else feel the same... I feel like it went so fast and the heat wave summer is coming to end which feels me with dread if I'm honest. I am such a summer girl I have loved the ongoing heatwaves! I just cannot get excited about autumn, grey rainy weather and winter clothes argh! Anyway I will throw myself into work to get me through! I have a few exciting projects on the go at the moment and all will be revealed this autumn/winter so watch this space!

Some of my recent hair and makeup work I've snapped along the way this month.

I have also been working more on creating social content, and dare I say I am actually quite enjoying the creativity of it all! This is a gifted product (3-in-1 Miracle Formula) from the wonderful brand Rosalique which I do use and have used for many years, it is fantastic for rosacea and sensitive red prone skin.

Enter code NIKIMAKEUP to save 15% on your order https://rosalique.co.uk/

 

Lots of sunny dog walks with @rufustheredtoypoodle (check out his Insta!).

I am now taking bookings for Christmas party hair and makeup email nikimakeup@aol.com to get booked in!  I also have new mixed group makeup workshop dates in October and November (November 7th has already sold) out as spaces are limited to six per session so do book early if you are interested in learning some new makeup techniques.  Book via my website/email or DM me on instagram.

Next year is looking busy for weddings already after a quieter year this year so do check my instagram and website for updates. www.nikimakeup.co.uk @nikimakeup

FRIDAY FAVE! Pillow Talk Blush Balm Lip Tint

Pillow Talk Blush Balm Lip Tint!

Six brand new Pillow Talk shades for a natural hydrating tint of lip colour!

• Pillow Talk: Sheer nude-pink 
• Pillow Talk Medium: Sheer cool rose 
• Cherry Talk: Sheer cherry 
• Blushed Rose: Sheer rosewood 
• Blushed Jam: Sheer blushed mulberry 
• 90s Kiss: Sheer muted brown 

These are 3-in-1 sheer lipstick + lip balm + lip tint!

Lip tints, that are natural and sheer therefore they are great if you are usually a non-lipstick wearer or like a natural hint of colour.

These tints are super wearable and feel nourishing and hydrating whilst giving a subtle colour and shine.  They are made up of 92% skin care and also contain youth-boosting peptides.

I definitely do find they make your lips appear plumper which I love!

However I do not find that they stay on that well and so I have to reapply often, not a major issue as I quite enjoy reapplying throughout the day.

They cleverly have a “pH Custom Colour Chemistry” which works with your individual lips to a create a shade that is unique to you.

I have shade Pillow talk Medium which I love and gives just a hint of colour a little pinker than my natural lips.

Definitely a "Friday Fave" in my Pro Kit for all my "No Makeup" Brides! 

My pro Tip:

Apply ‘Pillow talk’ lip liner or ‘Iconic Nude’ all over the lips, then apply your favourite lipstick on top then apply the pillow talk tint on top of that! I love the sheer shine blurred and plumped effect I can achieve with this method.

RRP. £27.00

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FRIDAY FAVE! Dior Backstage Glow Palette 001 Universal glow

Dior Backstage Glow Palette in shade 001 Universal glow.

The Iconic Multi use face palette!

I love this palette mostly because it is so versatile you can use it as a highlighter dusted on the cheekbones, cupids bow and décolleté.  As a glowing blusher, as a bronzer that gives a gorgeous glow and as eye shadows.  I can easily and quickly do an entire eye look with the four colours included. 

Face, eyes and décolleté glowing and gorgeous.

I have one in my makeup bag and one in my pro kit and I wouldn't be without them!

Definitely a firm Friday Fave!

RRP. £47.00

Photo credit @stephaniebelton

FRIDAY FAVE! NYX LIFT & Snatch!Brow Tint pen!

FRIDAY FAVE! 

NYX LIFT & Snatch! Brow Tint pen!

I seriously love this brow defining pen for my fair eyebrows to add natural shape and definition. 

It gives an instant brow lifting effect with easy to draw on fine stokes of colour to mimic real eyebrow hair.  It looks very natural once applied and lasts all day, I recommend this product.

Sadly I cannot use this in my professional kit as I cannot use the felt pen on multiple clients but I definitely recommend it if you are looking for a natural and easy way to fill in and define your eyebrows.

Available in 9 shades with a flexible micro tip pen for seamless application.  I am blond and use shade 'blond' which is perfect for me.

Pro tip! Apply in upward diagonal flicks following the shape of the brow from inner to outer corner, use a light touch to fill in sparse areas for a natural finish.

Vegan Formula.

RRP. £11.99

FRIDAY FAVE! Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Eye liner pencils.

I originally brought shades Cinnamon and black when these first launched and if I am completely honest I didn't like them! I found them way too soft and stopped using them altogether for a while. I did love the shade Cinnamon though so I persevered and I am glad I did as I now really like them. 

I just added shades Sequin Green (shimmer) and Cocoa (matte) to my collection and re-purchased Cinnamon (shimmer). Cinnamon and Cocoa are also VB's personal favourites!

Now I actually like the soft application of these pencils as they do not drag the skin and they are very easy to smudge and blend as they apply so softly. They set and dry so that they are completely longwear and waterproof which I also love.

So its safe to say these pencils are a firm Friday Fave! Definitely Cinnamon is the winning shade for me.

They come with a really nice pencil sharpener as well which fits the pencils perfectly and is so much easier to clean I have noticed than other cosmetic pencil sharpeners which often really irritate me.

Available in 19 vivid colours consisting of shimmer, jewel and matte finishes.

RRP.£32.00

https://victoriabeckhambeauty.com/products/satin-kajal-liner

October Update!

October has been a quieter working month for me so I have tried to slow down a bit and be in the moment and enjoy some time outdoors in the autumn sun with my new puppy Rufus, we have had some fun times exploring together...he even made his first train journey into London.  Sorry to bore you with puppy photos but he too cute, you can follow him on Instagram and Tik Tok @rufustheredtoypoodle if you are a crazy dog lover like me!

I was invited to do hair and makeup for a model shoot for https://www.thecotswoldhatclub.co.uk, do check out the gorgeous hats if you are in need! I used natural autumnal shades of makeup and softly waved the model Amber's hair.

I did hold some makeup workshops at my home studio as well recently which is a really great fun way to learn some new makeup skills and some of my pro' tips in small friendly groups, plus there is fizz, nibbles and a goody bag! 

I am a recommended supplier at https://www.offleyplace.com and attended their wedding showcase at the beginning of this month.  I am also thrilled to be a recommended supplier at https://stmichaelsmanor.com, two stunning Hertfordshire venues, do check them out!

I had a lovely wedding for Michaela at  https://www.millingbarn.co.uk who opted for soft, modern vintage hair and makeup and her beautiful maid of honour who went with her natural curl and natural makeup.

I have been doing some collage and painting too in my spare time, you can follow my art account @nikicreates on instagram.

I have limited peak wedding dates available next year now so do book all of your favourite suppliers early to avoid disappointment.  I am also now taking bookings now for 2026 dates. 

All Bridal Enquiries via www.nikimakeup.co.uk and shoot enquires www.nikimakeup.com

Happy Halloween! X

FRIDAY FAVE! Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Fair Lipstick

I confess I brought this colour to add to my pro' kit but I absolutely love it and haven't stopped wearing it in the last two weeks I have had it, so I will have to order another for my kit as this one is staying firmly in my handbag!

Pillow Talk Fair is cool toned pink with a satin finish, the perfect shade for fair skin tones. It reminds me a lot of MAC Faux for any MAC lovers out there, which has always been a personal favourite of mine as it is the only lipstick I have ever worn that my husband said he liked! 

I like to apply the original 'pillow talk' lip cheat pencil to define lips prior to applying this colour as I find it gives a little more definition on the lip shape, but it obviously pairs perfectly with lip cheat liner 'pillow talk fair' as well.

Pillow talk lipsticks are long lasting and conditioning so feel very comfortable to wear not to mention the gorgeous rose gold packaging.

With one Pillow talk product selling every two seconds what are you waiting for!

I also have a discount code for your first online order at Charlotte Tilbury to save 15%

Use code nikilFB4J2  at checkout 

Happy Shopping!

RRP.£28.00

https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/k-i-s-s-i-n-g-pillow-talk-fair-2

Friday Fave! Rosalique 3 in 1 Anti -Redness Miracle Formula

As it is Rosacea awareness month it seems only right to mention Rosalique 3 in 1 as a Friday Fave!

Rosacea is a common skin condition that can cause visible redness, dilated blood vessels and sometimes small pimples on the face. It mostly effects 30-50 year old females on the nose, cheeks and chin and can flare up with heat or cold extremes, sunlight, menopause, stress, alcohol and spicy foods.

Rosalique 3 in 1 Anti-Redness Miracle Formula, is specifically developed for redness-prone skin. It instantly conceals and covers redness as well as gently treating and protecting the skin long-term.  It contains redness reducing ingredients and is non comedogenic.

Apply a small amount of product and blend with a brush or fingertips until it adapts to your complexion. The coverage is buildable and will colour correct redness caused by inflammation, rosacea, couperose, keratosis pilaris, and general uneven skin-tone.

I personally have mild rosacea which flares up in cold weather, I have been using this product for around one month now and I really love it and will definitely be recommending it to my clients who suffer from redness.

It also contains SPF 50, UVA + UVB protection and is suitable for all skin-types.

Use daily for at least 8 weeks to achieve maximum results.

Vegan friendly and Cruelty free.

30ml RRP £29.99