Bobbi Brown ‘Old Hollywood’ eyeshadow palette
As an early Christmas present, I treated myself to the lust-worthy 'Old Hollywood' eyeshadow palette from Bobbi Brown. I think this is one of her best-looking palettes yet, with nine really wearable neutral shades in different finishes, including four fine glittery
The five minute weekend face!
The weekend is a good opportunity to let your skin breathe, but if you're going out say for a walk and want to look polished but very natural, here are some products I recommend to create a five minute face: (1)
Dior 5 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette in ‘Incognito’
My mum introduced me to this gorgeous palette many years ago, and I've been buying it ever since! At £40 it is not cheap but it is definitely a kit essential for me, especially for bridal jobs, as most brides
Bourjois ‘Healthy Mix’ Foundation & Powder
Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation is generally considered one of the best budget bases out there, and I've seen it being recommended by top make-up artist Lisa Eldridge. It comes in lots of shades of many skin tones - pictured here is
Maybelline ‘Brow Drama Sculpting Mascara’
This brow mascara is a light gel which comes in three shades (pictured here is Medium Brown, which is perfect for dark blondes/light brunettes) and you simply brush it through your brows using the ball-ended brush. It then dries and
Becca ‘Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid Highlighter’
A beautiful product that I think will be permanently added to my kit is this excellent highlighter from Becca, which is used by many top make-up artists. It currently comes in seven shades - pictured here is the shade 'Moonstone': https://www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/makeup/cheeks/highlighter/shimmering-skin-perfector-liquid-highlighter-MUK200010466.html If
Tom Ford lipstick in ‘Cherry Lush’
Now, £40 is a lot of money to spend on a lipstick but this one is a beauty! 'Cherry Lush' is a beautiful deep cherry red ie. a red with a pinky-blue undertone. It has a creamy texture, intense pigment and
Benefit Highlighters: ‘Watt’s Up’ & ‘High Beam’
Many people wouldn't probably use highlighter on a daily basis, but they should! If you're looking at all tired, it will perk up your face brilliantly and is one of the best anti-ageing tricks around. The best thing about highlighter is
CONCEALERS: Bobbi Brown ‘Creamy Concealer’, Benefit ‘Boi-ing’ and Maybelline ‘Super Stay’
OK, so it's not the most thrilling make-up subject in the world, but unless you happen to have the complexion of a supermodel, concealer is an absolute essential in your make-up bag! The first thing to note is that you should
Three Bridal Beauty Essentials
(1) FLAWLESS SKIN - Whatever bridal make-up style you go for, make sure that your skin looks radiant with a foundation or tinted moisturizer which evens out your skin tone. Apply with your fingers, a flat buffing brush, or a