Showing posts with label makeup tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label makeup tips. Show all posts

Friday, 19 October 2018

Friday Fave! Ardell Stroke a Brow feathering Pen.


I have been testing the Ardell Brow pen recently and I find it really easy to use and great to achieve either a naturally defined brow or a full strong brow.

It is a fine tipped pen so that you can lightly feather strokes to the brows to achieve a defined shape.
The result is waterproof and smudge proof.  If you are looking to build up to a more 3D full brow effect wait for each layer to dry before simply adding more strokes.

There are four shades; Taupe, medium brown, dark brown, and soft black. I have been using taupe on myself which is the lightest shade.

Available at BeautyBay, Sally and Amazon.
RRP. Aprox. £7.49


Friday, 25 May 2018

Friday Fave! Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Lashes Volume 2

Legendary Lashes Volume 2 is a great mascara in my opinion, although I think I was one of the minority that loved the original it was the perfect mascara for me and my short fair eyelashes!

It is a new staple in my makeup bag which is fast becoming a bag of Charlotte Tilbury!!  I apply a good two or three coats and it really builds the thickness and length of my lashes.  I also love the fact it is an intense jet black mascara.  The brush is a good size, it is quite big to build the lashes but not too big and works perfectly on my bottom lashes as well.

A brand new Long-wear, smudge-proof and humidity resistant formula.

Increases Lash volume and thickness after just one application.

Paraben and Fragrance free.

It is a definite thumbs up from me!

£25.00 www.charlottetilbury.com



Friday, 14 July 2017

My Summer Makeup Tips.

Survive the heat like a true Beach Goddess with my Expert Tips!

Less is more. Do not try to layer on too many products such as moisturiser, eye cream, primer and long wear makeup.

A primer suited to your skin type will keep makeup in place. However if your foundation is a good long wearing one why use primer as well? For example Estée Lauder Double Wear is a staple in my kit, for those who like full coverage it simply doesn't budge.  
Like wise MAC Face & Body creates a natural dewy skin that is waterproof. 
My current favourite Primer is by Maybelline, they have some really great products do check them out!
Do opt for products that say long lasting, long wearing or waterproof. Stains will also be a good long wearing choice.

Always use an eye primer as this will even the skin tone before eyeshadow creating a perfect canvas for true eyeshadow colours to show.  This does not happen if you apply a colour directly to the eyelid without a neutral primed eye first. MAC Paint pot in 'Soft Ochre' is my favourite eyebase, it is ideal to apply colours on top of, long wearing and crease proof.
Always layer products a little at a time for extra longevity.  For example apply a little shadow, blend, apply a little more, blend, apply a little more. This will keep colour on much longer than quickly sweeping some powder across the lids.  Same with blusher I will quite often go back to blush at the end of a makeup and add a little more. With lip colour apply a lip pencil all over the lip lightly first then apply colour, blot and apply colour again.

I must give a shout out to Maybelline Super Stay 24 Hour long lasting lip colours these stay on great and at a reasonable price, much better than some of the premium brands I have tried.
Always set makeup well with powder.  Use a powder puff for a well set finish and a brush for a lighter touch depending on how oily your skin becomes through the day. I love MAC Blot Powder, it is a staple in my kit and my personal makeup bag, medium dark is a good shade that suits a lot of people.   

Lastly if you really have problems with your makeup wearing off you can invest in a makeup setting spray.  That's a makeup setting spray not a HAIRSPRAY it is never a good idea to do this no matter what you have heard or seen!  Urban Decay offers a range of great ones to choose from.


Saturday, 19 March 2016

My Top 10 Skin Tips for Makeup wearers!

1, Always remove makeup to avoid clogging up pores and for basic hygiene.

2, Cleanse twice, the first cleanse will remove makeup and general grime the second will give a deeper fresher cleanse to the skin, go on try it!

3, Use a separate eye makeup remover to your facial cleanser.  Apply on a cotton pad to gently remove eye makeup using a press and swipe motion rather than rubbing the pad back and forth.

4, Do not rub and pull at the skin on your face especially around the delicate eye area this also means not using facial wipes regularly, which do exactly this.

5, Gently exfoliate regularly to get rid of dead skin cells and promote new healthy, glowing skin.

6, Invest in good skincare and make it a part of your everyday routine.

7, Pay a little more for your base products such as foundation and concealer which you will use to achieve a wonderful complexion and spend a little less on lippie, eyeliner and mascara.

8, Adopt a skincare routine at a young age.   Become familiar with using a makeup remover , a moisturiser and an exfoliator. Adjust your routine as you go into your twenties, thirties, forties etc... by adding in serums, separate eye creams, anti-aging creams and so on.

9, During the summer months try to keep makeup light opting for tinted moisturiser/BB cream instead of foundation and swap to a lighter or oil free moisturiser if you need to.

10, Clean your makeup brushes, cosmetic bag and any applicators regularly. Use either a mild shampoo or a brush cleanser to avoid bacteria build up on your brushes.


www.nikimakeup.co.uk





Wednesday, 22 January 2014

My top five bridal beauty must haves!

1 mini hairspray to fix stray hairs

2 lipstick or lipgloss to re-apply throughout the day

3 blot powder to blot excess shine and keep make-up in place

4 kohl pencil or liquid eyeliner to strengthen eye make-up for the evening

5 concealer for emergency touch ups




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