Since I became a makeup artist it has become almost impossible for me to watch a movie without my mind wandering at least a dozen times to the makeup the protagonist or key actor is wearing. Classic examples of me obsessing over lipstick shades when I should be concentrating on the plot includeREAD MORE
One of the first things I ask my clients when I detox their makeup bags or begin a makeup lesson is “Tell me, how do you remove your makeup?”. Invariably I am met with a wide-eyed, slightly nervous look and then a couple of seconds later I hear their almost inaudible reply: “Using wipes?” *slams head in hands*READ MORE
This is such a life saver, particularly when you want to remove a deep nail colour and cannot be bothered to faff around with endless discs of cotton wool.
I cannot remember where I first heard about this but I must be on my third or forth pot.READ MORE
You are probably going to want to kill me, having only yesterday featured a product which has been discontinued, I am today going to a feature a product which can only be purchased in Australia…but bear with me. All will become clear 🙂
I have never really given what I wear under my arms much thought but in recent years have become more aware of the key ingredients READ MORE
This is a slightly awkward present idea to post as I have only in the last few days discovered it has largely been discontinued (bar one place!). I have decided to post my thoughts anyway as the world of illuminating primers can be a tricky one to navigate and if you can find a primer with similar qualities (I have some terrific alternatives towards the end of this post!) you will be onto a winner.READ MORE
Today’s present idea is a good all-rounder and would I suspect suit both men and women.
I first came across it when my partner and I booked a cosy studio Air B’n’B down in Liphook, Hamphire. The owner of the B’n’B had placed it in the bathroom for guests to use. READ MORE
If you have never heard of Charlotte Tilbury (makeup artist to the stars; now front woman of her eponymous line, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Ltd)Â where have you BEEN?!
If this is you, I forgive you. I need to remember that not everyone lives and breaths makeup as much as I do 😉
My all time favourite hair stylist, Sally, (yup, the very same who I followed down to Margate in March of this year) first introduced me to this fabulous styling product.
Having naturally fine hair I have always been hesitant when it comes to styling products, for fear they will make my hair even thinner, but to my surprise this little beauty READ MORE
I could not do a Top 25 beauty must-have list without mentioning this hero product by Estée Lauder.
I have replenished it twice since I first discovered it back in 2012 and will no doubt continue to buy it for a long while to come.
Year round it is usually the first product I reach for after my morning skincare routine. READ MORE
My obsession with finding the perfect contour shade is only marginally rivalled by my life-long hunt for the most imperceptible cream highlighter.
The word ‘imperceptible’ is key here because I do not want people to notice my highlighter. READ MORE
My dear friend Abi gave me this incredible body scrub for my birthday over the summer and I have fallen for it hard.
She did warn me though…that it was ‘really good’, that I would love the way my skin felt and smelt afterwards.
This is a bit naughty as this is the second Glossier product I have featured in this calendar (I know, tut tut), but what can I say? I think these collagen-infused cream blushes and Glossier’s Boy Brow (Day 3 in case you missed it) are THE BOMB.