Friday Fave: Charlotte Tilbury Jewel pots!

I am in love with the Limited Edition Charlotte Tilbury Jewel pots!  If you like sparkly eyes these are definitely for you!

I think these are perfect for the festive season ahead of us!

They are creme eyeshadows and are available in just the two shades WALK OF NO SHAME (copper creme sparkle) and PILLOW TALK (pink creme sparkle).

They come in the most adorably cute pots and I am really impressed at the staying power. I have been wearing Pillow Talk for a few weeks now and it stays put all day! I do wear my trusty MAC primer underneath which may help (MAC Soft Ochre paint pot).

They glide on easily and blend seamlessly, I usually apply and blend with my ring finger.

The Pillow Talk shade is an absolute must for Flower girls and Bridesmaids!

Limited edition.

£24.00

www.charlottetilbury.com

Friday Fave: Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector

BECCA Under Eye Brightening Corrector gets a thumbs up from me!

Relatively new to my professional kit I have been using this for the last couple of months and I am liking the results!

This creamy corrector banishes under eye darkness by brightening under the eyes and correcting the skin tone. It does not settle in fine lines and wrinkles and prepares skin beautifully for concealer.
A creamy consistency that offers perfect coverage and illumination to the under eye area.

Available in two shades Light to Medium and Medium to Dark.

Simply pat on using fingertips or apply with a synthetic haired makeup brush.  I like to blend this pink toned camouflage into the skin using my ring finger to neutralise any darkness, it blends and melts into skin effortlessly.

To prevent the product from drying out keep the cap tightly closed.




£24.00 Available at www.spacenk.com

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!

www.nikimakeup.co.uk

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.  

https://www.esteelauder.com/product/643/22830/product-catalog/makeup/face/foundations/double-wear/stay-in-place-makeup#/shade/1C1-Cool-bone

Like wise MAC Face & Body creates a natural dewy skin that is waterproof. 

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13847/32553/products/makeup/face/foundation/mac-studio-face-and-body-foundation-50-ml#/shade/N1

My current favourite Primer is by Maybelline, they have some really great products do check them out!

https://www.maybelline.co.uk/face/primer/superstay-24hr-primer/superstay-24hr-primer

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.

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13840/1573/products/makeup/eyes/shadow/pro-longwear-paint-pot#/shade/Soft_Ochre

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.

https://www.maybelline.co.uk/lips/lip-color/super-stay-24-lip-color

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.   

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13849/301/products/makeup/face/powder/blot-powderpressed#/shade/Medium_Dark

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.

http://www.urbandecay.co.uk/en_GB/what-s-new/new-arrivals/all-nighter/ud803.html

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My Must Have Beauty Stocking Fillers all under £20!

1) Lucas Paw Paw ointment
Twin pack for £9.65 www.amazon.co.uk



2) Lulu Guinness Limited Edition Vaseline
£2.99 www.boots.com



3) Tangle Teezer The Original Candy Cane Hairbrush
£10.60 www.johnlewis.com



4) Bobbi Brown Long-wear Gel Eyeliner
£19.00 All Good Department stores



5) Bobbi Brown Limited Edition Mini mask trio
£10.00 All Good Department stores



6) Essie Crack 'a' Colour Christmas Gift Set
£20.00 www.boots.com



7) No.7 Illuminated Makeup Mirror
£19.99 www.boots.com



8) Clarins 'Beautiful Lip essentials' Christmas Gift Set
£20.00 All Good Department stores



9)  Bobbi Brown Crystal Lip Gloss
£16.00 All Good Department stores



10) Charlotte Tilbury 1st edition Canvas Makeup Bag
£15.00 www.selfridges.com



Happy Shopping!

My Seasonal Party Makeup must haves!

With the party season fast approaching I have selected my favourite party makeup best buys for you so you can look super glam at the christmas party and all over the festive season in fact!

*MAC Nutcracker Sweet Bronze pigments & glitter kit
£23.40 John Lewis



*MAC Nutcracker Swell Smokey Eyebag
£35.55 John Lewis



*Nails Inc Prosecco Is Always the answer
£20.00 John Lewis



*Charlotte Tilbury Legendary party eyes bauble
£20.00 John Lewis



*Bobbi Brown Bobbi's Party picks Cheek, lip and eye kit
£67.50 John Lewis



*Bobbi Brown Party All Night Eye Opening & No smudge mascara set
£26.55 John Lewis



* Bobbi Brown Party to go Lip & Eyes Kit
£26.55 John Lewis



John Lewis are currently offering 10% price match on most of the above, happy shopping!
www.johnlewis.co.uk

*Yves Saint Laurent Palette Collector Christmas 2016
£53.10 www.feelunique.com Currently 10% Off



* Yves Saint Laurent Luxurious Mascara & Mini Rouge Pur Couture Christmas set
£25.00 www.boots.com




If you still are not confident enough to embrace glitter or a smokey eye palette I offer a mobile party makeup service from £50.00.  See www.nikimakeup.co.uk or www.nikimakeup.com for examples of my work and call or email to book an appointment.  Hair services also available by request.