FRIDAY FAVE! Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips 2: In Love with Olivia

A satin finish muted nude soft pink lipstick, for me the perfect nude natural lip colour!

Hydrates and conditions (lipstick tree extract) and moisturises (crumb oil).

The lipstick casing is beautiful and this lipstick is also interchangeable and refillable with the other eleven Hot lips shades, there are five different designs of the lipstick casing.

The Hot Lips 2 range was created in collaboration with 11 incredible Icons. The shade 'In Love with Olivia' was made in homage to Olivia Palermo.

This is great colour for any Brides looking for a natural lipstick shade, a new staple in my pro' kit.

I honestly think this lipstick would look stunning on almost anyone, definitely a "Friday Fave!"

RRP £30.00

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Pro' Tip! Apply lip liner lightly all over the lips prior to lipstick application.  I like to use the original Pillow talk lipliner with this lipstick for my perfect natural day look.

FRIDAY FAVE! BY TERRY HYALURONIC GLOW SETTING MIST

I have been using this setting spray for a few months now on myself and also in my professional makeup kit.

It is a fine mist that gives skin a radiant glow and feels refreshing and hydrating as well as setting make-up very well all day.

A skin care infused formula including 8 different Hyaluronic acid types technology, a protective complex of camellia Japonica Flower extract, ceramides and probiotics that help protect against external aggressors leaving skin feeling flawless.  Hylaronic acid has amazing hydrating properties keeping the skin looking radiant.

Pro Tip: I like to spray this on the face after moisturiser has settled and before applying makeup on top to prime the skin.  I will then spray again to set once I have finished makeup application. 

It is a clean and vegan formula, fragrance and alcohol free.

In fact I have been using this and the Hyaluronic setting powder together and my skin looks better than ever even if I do say so myself!  You can read my earlier blogpost on the setting powder here https://nikismakeupvault.blogspot.com/2024/06/friday-fave-by-terry-hyaluronic-pressed.html

A definite Friday Fave!

RRP: £37.00

Inside my Summer Make-up bag!

A peak inside my Summer makeup bag!

 

The Osprey London Make-up bag I got from the Osprey Outlet shop in St Albans purely because it is my favourite colour!  https://www.ospreylondon.com/st-albans

Current favourites include:

1. Rosalique 3-In-1. I use this for a light coverage as it really camouflages and covers the little bit of redness I have (note my redness has improved and is now minimal since using this product for just a few months), plus it has SPF 50!  https://rosalique.co.uk/collections/frontpage/products/rosalique-3-in-1-anti-redness-miracle-formula

2 Charlotte Tilbury Unisex Healthy Glow - I use this if I need a little more hydration and general glow, I use to use it regularly but now prefer using Rosalique on its own. https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/unisex-healthy-glow-tinted-moisturiser?gclsrc=aw.ds&&nst=0&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADiVjzBRVJYBN6ZlyxVkeMU2JMj95&gclid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiHxTxJPyAdjlZIIi-bkImBvi2oErWYGLJCg7EZE6Q9J7k-7iJFQrLBoCn14QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

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3 MAC Pro Long-wear paint-pot in shade Soft Ochre 'THE BEST' eye primer! https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13840/1573/products/makeup/eyes/eyeshadow/pro-longwear-paint-pot?shade=Soft_Ochre

4. Estee Lauder Double Wear concealer I actually swap between this one, Nars, Rimmel and MAC but this is my current go to! https://www.esteelauder.co.uk/product/642/22832/product-catalog/makeup/face/concealers/double-wear/stay-in-place-flawless-wear-concealer

5 YSL Touche Eclat shade 2. An oldie but a goodie, this has been a firm staple in my makeup bag for over twenty years!https://www.yslbeauty.co.uk/Touche-Éclat/141YSL.html

6 Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks blush stick in shade Chouchette, this is just dreamy! Definitely my favourite cream blush. https://www.westman-atelier.com/en-gb/products/baby-cheeks?variant=16739365978155

7 Milani powder baked blush in shade Iuminoso, yes that's right I layer two blushers to create the desired colour, finish and longevity. .https://www.boots.com/milani-baked-blush-10270967

8 Bobbi Brown Cream Eyeshadow sticks in shades Golden Amber, Taupe and Moonstone. Quick and easy to apply and they stay on super well. https://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/2330/24845/makeup/eyes/eye-shadow/long-wear-cream-shadow-stick#/shade/Moonstone

9 Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow compact, I use this mainly on my eyes to blend through the  eye sockets for definition and to highlight under the brows and inner corners and centre of the eyes. https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/filmstar-bronze-and-glow

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10 Nars Bronzing Cream in shade Laguna 02, a nice compact size and a lovely natural bronze shade that melts onto the skin and blends seamlessly. https://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/en/laguna-bronzing-cream/0194251134499.html

11. Charlotte Tilbury Lengendary lashes Volume 2, this mascara is just perfect for me it lengthens, thickens and builds my short fair lashes.  I have happily used it for many years now. https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/legendary-lashes-vol2-volumising-mascara

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Friday Fave! HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA BLUSH

I have two shades of this powder blusher in 'French Rosette' (peachy pink) and 'Hibiscus Haze' (rose pink).

These two shades are perfect new additions to my professional make up kit.  The pigment is intense so after one swipe applied with a soft round brush you will need to blend well to diffuse the colour seamlessly.

These are a particularly great choice for oily skin types who may prefer not to use a cream blusher.  There is definitely a shade to suit all!

I just love the packaging from the minimalist boxes and simple design to the click of the compact itself.

Talc-free and skin-care infused.  Haustech powered with fermented Arnica (helps reduce redness/irritation) + Hydraberry (hydrating). Vitamins C & E (Antioxidents protecting the skin), Plant Squalane (nourishes) and shea butter (softens and protects). 

Clean, Cruelty-free and Vegan.  Available in six inclusive shades from Pomelo to Watermelon, I just love these names!

5g £28.00.  Made in Italy.

Check out the full product range at https://www.hauslabs.com

Available in the UK to buy at https://www.sephora.co.uk 

June Update!

Well I am back and refreshed from a nice holiday in Marbella ahead of summer wedding season!

June has also been busy with trials, weddings and proms, it is so nice that Prom can be celebrated again after the last couple of years!

A few of my snaps along the way..

Hairstyling for weddings and special occasions.

 

Bridal Make up

Holiday snaps from my Happy place!

Recharged and ready for July & August!

All bookings and enquiries via www.nikimakeup.co.uk

Friday Fave! Lisa Eldridge Lip Colours

When I heard via Lisa Eldridge's social media channel that there was a pop up make up shop in Covent Garden until the end of the year including a Makeup Museum I literally could not wait to get into town!

My visit did not disappoint! A few of my snaps are below, some of her vintage makeup was such a treat to see, literally a make up artist/lover's dream! If you are in Covent Garden do try to visit before the New Year!  Full address: 7 North Piazza, Royal Opera House Arcade, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8HD

I purchased two lipsticks one is a new shade a True Velvet Matte lipstick in 'Velvet Petal'. It is a gorgeous light warm pink and feels lovely to wear, matte but not drying on the lips.  The packaging is stunning too. RRP £26.00

I also got a Luxuriously Lucent Lip colour which has more of a shine and satin finish.  This a blue-based light to medium rose pink.  This shade is beautiful to wear, ultra modern and perfect for summer brides!

There are also lip pencils, lip glosses, makeup bags and foundation as well as her make up book and jewellery collection available to purchase.

I love the pigment and feel of the lip colours so these are definitely Friday Faves!

www.lisaeldridge.com