My Favourite Makeup Products Of 2017

Here is yet another attempt at me keeping up at posting on my blog. For this post I'm going to round up my favourite makeup products of the year, I have tried so many different products and new brands this year, but these ones are worth the hype...

(I haven't mentioned some other products which I have spoke about previously but they're still my favourites) 

Huda Beauty Desert Dusk Palette - This is the second palette I have bought from Huda Beauty, after using the original Rose Gold palette and loving it I had to try this one and I've got to say I love it even more. It has got some great matte shades, however I must say pretty much all the eyeshadows have a red undertone which is great for me but not to everyones taste. As well as the matte shades there are some gorgeous unique duo-chrome/metalic shades. On top of that the pigments in this palette are fantastic, there isn't a lot of fall out and the shadows blend out really smoothly. This is my go-to palette atm and this one I have kept to myself and I haven't used on my clients but I would certainly recommend it to them.

MAC Pro Longwear Fluidline in 'Dipdown' -  This is my favourite brow product to date, you can create the perfect brow with this gel product, its really easy to use as the gel glides on, and I would say its the perfect shade for me because I like a really bold and defined brow. I haven't tried the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Promade so I can't compare but I know it is a very similar product however this one is a little cheaper so I would recommend this if you were wanting to save a little money.

No 7 Stay Perfect Mascara - I don't use mascara as much as I use to as I now get lash extensions and they are the best thing ever but when I'm waiting to get infills and for my bottom lashes I use this No 7 mascara. For a year I tested out so many mascaras that claimed to be waterproof and smudge proof and none of them were doing the job for me, I don't know if its just me but all of these mascaras were giving me panda eyes. I heard a good review about this mascara so I had to try it and I'm so glad I did cause this one does not budge, once its on your lashes its not going anywhere, its actually hard to get off and comes off in tubes but it certainly does what it says on the package. So if you have the problem I had with mascara you need to get this and you won't be disappointed.

NYX Soft Matte Lip Creme in 'Stockholm' - This has been my go-to lip product this year when I'm wanting to go matte. I wear it almost everyday so I'm surprised I still have any left. This is also a popular colour with my clients, its a neutral peach/pink colour so its perfect for everyday wear. The product is really easy to apply as it comes in a liquid form so its really creamy and does not leave my lips feeling to dry and its also long lasting. 

NYX Slide On Lip Pencil in 'Bedrose' - This is my absolute favourite lip pencil which I need to repurchase. This alongside the matte lip creme I mentioned above is my favourite lip combo. This lip pencil also looks gorgeous worn on its own all over the lips and lasts for hours. It reminds me of a MAC lip pencil I use to use religiously which unfortunately got discontinued. 

Fenty Beauty 'Glossbomb' Universal Lip Luminizer - If you haven't tried Fenty beauty yet where you been? I had to get my hands on some of Rihannas makeup line asap, I love her and her makeup always looks flawless and I need some of that. After the matte lipstick take over lipgloss is now back on trend and I'm topping all my lipsticks with this. It comes in one shade, which is a universal rose nude shade which suits absolutely everyone! Its high shine and feels really moisturising and on top of all that the packaging is so sleek and gorgeous and it smells of peachy vanilla! 

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in 'Give Me Sun'  - This is my absolute favourite bronzer, it is the perfect colour, it warms up your skin, making you look naturally tanned and sun kissed. I also use this to contour, building up the colour on my cheekbones and temples as I prefer warm undertones rather than anything with grey/ashy undertones. 

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January Wishlist

Although January is suppose to be the month of saving up after spending so much money over the Christmas period, there is always something or somethings at the back of my mind that I really want to buy... which is usually makeup or clothes. I told myself in November that I am on a makeup ban after spending too much on products I probably didn't need but my ban is up in February and my birthday is also that month, so below I've put together the products which I've been lusting over and are at the top of my wishlist. 

Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil - This is something that I can't seem to get away from as it keeps popping up on my Instagram feed. I must admit it I have not seen this product up close, but its Tom Ford, I'm pretty sure it will not disappoint. From what I have seen It looks like a gorgeous product and I've also seen some brilliant reviews, another blogger claimed it smells like a holiday - cocunut, white flowers and a colourful cocktail. Thats just the smell, the oil itself looks like it gives off the perfect summer glow with just the right amount of shimmer, just the finishing touch a girl needs before a night out on the town. This is definitely something I want to be taking away on holiday with me in the summer, I just need to find a spare £70 to buy it first! 

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - This is something I have been debating on buying for a while as I have not used a lot of NARS products but I've only heard good things about it so I think its time I give it a try. I find a lot of concealers can be very drying which makes the eye area look very dull, hopefully this creamy product will not have that effect and will give me the moisture I need along with good coverage to hide my dark circles. 

Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette - This is another product I've had my eye on for sometime, I brushed off buying this because I tend to stick to MAC eyeshadows but lately I have came across so many tutorials using this palette I think I may have to cave and try something new. I love the selection of colours in this palette, I think I would use every one of them, the orange and pink shades are similar to what I already use on myself and a lot of my clients have been asking for those and cranberry tones lately so I think this would be a great edition to my kit.  

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Recent Makeup Looks

As I have said previously I have been spending a lot of my nights practising new makeup looks and posting most of them on Instagram. For this post I have decided to put together some of my favourite looks with a short description and I'll also try to remember the products I used. I'm also planning to do another video tutorial this week so look out for that! 

This look was inspired by another makeup artists work I seen on Instagram. I love and using pink and purple shades on my eyes because they contrast with my green eyes. For my complexion I used a lot of bronzing and highlighting products and I used a neutral pink lipstick so the main focus of this look was the eye makeup. 

products used

MAC 'Painterly' Paintpot 

MAC Eyeshadows 'Sushi Flower 'Plum Dressing 'Sketch' 

MAC Pigments 'Push The Edge' 'Vanilla' 

Peach iridescent glitter

MAC Fluidline Eyeliner 'Blacktrack 

MAC In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara 

HD Pro Brow & Eye Palette 

Studio Fix Fluid Foundation NC35, NC45

BH Cosmetics Concealer & Corrector Palette 

Rimmel Stay Matte Transparant Powder 

YSL Touche Eclat

MAC 'Matte Bronze' Bronzer

MAC 'Fleur Power' Blusher

MAC 'Gold Deposit' Highlighter

MAC 'Dervish' Lip Pencil 

MAC 'Pure Zen' Lipstick

I love this eye makeup it is my favourite of all the looks I have created lately and I've been wearing it a lot for nights out. I love the contrast of the brown matte eyeshadows and the pop of glitter and I particularly like the bold arabic style eyeliner. I wore these sparkly eyes with my usual complexion makeup and favourite brown lipstick. 

MAC 'Painterly' Paintpot 

Morphe Brushes 35n Matte Palette 

MAC Eyeshadows 'Tempting' 'Mystery'

MAC Pigment 'Vanilla' 'Naked'

MAC Fluidline Eyeliner 'Blacktrack'

MAC In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara 

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation Shade 8 

Mac Studio Fix Fluid Foundation NC 45 

Rimmel Stay Matte Transparant Powder 

BH Cosmetics Concealer & Corrector Palette 

MAC 'Matte Bronze' Bronzer

MAC 'Fleur Power' Blusher

MAC 'Gold Deposit' Highlighter

MAC 'Morning Coffee' Lip Pencil 

KIKO Velvet Mat Lipstick '611 Autumn Pink' 

My Favourite Beauty Products of 2015

I've got to admit I haven't wrote as many posts as I would have liked to this year as I have found myself being busier at work and I also spend a lot of nights practising my makeup techniques which I need to start recording for my YouTube channel, I will make that my new years resolution if its not too early to talk about that. With that being said I am going to try and squeeze as many posts as possible in to the final month of 2015.

For this post I have decided to round up my favourite products of the year which are essential in my makeup bag and beauty regime and are the products I will be continuing to use and repurchase in 2016, however some of my favourite products have been mentioned countless times on my blog and I don't want to repeat myself over an over again so I have listed some products with out a description...

MAC Studio Fix Fluid (NC35) - I have been using this foundation since June, I bought it for my holiday in Ibiza after receiving a sample with another MAC purchase, I had used this in the past but found my self jumping from one foundation to another because I must admit when I was younger I didn't apply foundation correctly and I certainly didn't know how to colour match. The sample I received was in the shade 'NC25' which is too light for my skin tone so I went up 2 shades and got 'NC35' which is perfect for when I have a medium/dark spray tan, however I might go up to NC42 if I have a darker tan. Before applying this foundation I apply a generous amount of moisturiser and primer, this way the foundation doesn't look too heavy and it will not stick to any dry patches of skin I may have and then I am left with a glowing and fresh looking complexion. This is the most long wearing foundation I have used and it doesn't leave my skin looking patchy at the end of the day, even in the heat of the summer, with that being said this foundation is ideal for oily skin.  

MAC 'Painterly' Paint Pot -  I have mentioned this in previous posts and it is in all of my tutorials but I have to include this in my favourites because it is such a fantastic product. This product cancels out any discolouration on my eye lids and leaves me with a blank canvas to apply my eye makeup, it also keeps the makeup in place, prevents creasing, gives loose pigments a base to stick to and emphasises eyeshadows so the colours are more vibrant.

MAC 'Gold Deposit' Highlighter - I have had this highlighter for so long I can't even remember when I bought it but I dug it out of my makeup drawer a couple of weeks ago and I have been loving it for a cheek bone highlight. I have came to the conclusion I prefer a highlight with gold and warm undertones because I think that suits my skin tone better as appose to a highlight with cool undertones, which I think can look quite ashy on my skin. This can also be used as an eyeshadow which I'm yet to try. 

MAC 'Copper Sparkle' Pigment - This is my absolute favourite pigment I use this so much because it compliments my green/blue eyes. I like to wear this pigment on the base of my lids with brown/orange matte eyeshadows in the outer corner, crease and lower lash line. 

Peaches and Cream 'Prin' Pigment - I just purchased this pigment last week along with 'Stella' and 'Disco' from the Peaches and Cream range. I've been loving 'Prin' in particular because it is the perfect and prettiest inner corner highlight, the super fine pigment can also be dusted over other eye shadow for a sparkling shimmer effect. 

MAC Liquidlast Eyeliner 

MAC 'Merh' Listick

MAC 'Pink Treat' Cremestick Liner (discontinued)

Morphe Brushes 35N Matte Palette 

Garnier Miceller Water 

YSL Black Opium Perfume 

In 2016 I'm making it my mission to find a concealer that will hide my dark circles and a mascara that will give my lashes length and volume and doesn't smudge under my eyes, and also a moisturiser and eye cream with visible benefits, any recommendations are welcome! 

Thank you for reading!

KIKO Products First Impressions

A couple weeks ago I came across the KIKO store in Newcastle, Eldon Square, I had heard of the brand but had not yet tried the products so I had to have a browse and pick up some products to try for myself. KIKO seems to be getting more and more popular, the price of the products are varied but reasonable, I would say the brand is somewhere in between drugstore and high end. KIKO sells pretty much everything makeup related, including brushes and a skincare range which I want to try but on this visit I only bought the basics and here are my first impressions...

KIKO Velvet Mat Lipstick '611 Autumn Pink' - I was intending on buying a new MAC lipstick but I decided to try something new with KIKO. I opted for my usual colour and finish; a matte brown/pink. So far I'm impressed with this lipstick, I like the colour, its different to any I already have. It is long lasting and I don't feel the need to top it up constantly. Also it feels moisturising on my lips but still has the matte finish I like, unlike matte lipsticks by MAC which feel so drying on my lips. With that being said I'm pleased with this product and I will be visiting KIKO again to try more of their lipsticks. 

KIKO Smart Lip Pencil '404 Brick Red' - Seen as though MAC do not sell my favourite Pink Treat Cremestick Liner anymore I've been searching for a replacement, I'm not crazy about MACs 'Pro Longwear' or regular lip pencils, so I thought I would try the 'smart lip pencil' from KIKO. The colour I picked up is called 'Brick Red' which I did't realise at the time, I thought the colour looked more brown when I was testing it out in the store, therefore I probably wouldn't pick this particular colour up again as I prefer a brown/pink lip. However the formula of this lip pencil is lovely, it is a rich creamy texture and applies smoothly. This particular lip pencil is only £2.50 so I would definitely recommend anyone to pick this up, a great product at an absolute bargain price! 

Pencil Lip Gloss '09 Light Beige' - I'm not sure what made me pick this up because I rarely ever wear lipgloss, but I liked the colour and I hadn't tried a 'pencil lip gloss' before so I guess it sounded quite intriguing. This is a good product to have because it is a 3 in 1, lip pencil/lipstick/lipgloss however I've only used this once because I've been wearing my new lipstick so much but I'm sure it will come in handy when I want a nude lip with a glossy finish.

KIKO Dazzling Highlighter 'Bright Rose' - Lately I've been loving a strong highlight, so I've been on the hunt for the perfect highlighter. I usually use a powder but for a change I picked up this creamy highlighter which comes in the form of a pan stick. This product comes in 2 shades but I went for this one which has pinkish/gold tones. I apply this to my cheek bones after my foundation and concealer and it blends in so easily and seamlessly and leaves me with a healthy, shimmery glow. 

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Recent Beauty Buys

Morphe Brushes 35N 35 Colour Matte Palette - I've had my eyes on this palette for a while after seeing it used on various YouTube tutorials. I am loving matte eyeshadows and this palette gives me so many options for eye makeup looks. There is a large selection of brown and tan shades, which are great for crease and transition colours, some of the shades can even be used for contouring the face. This palette is great value for money, the eyeshadows are well pigmented and easy to blend, there is slight fall out with the eyeshadows but this isn't a massive problem. I look forward to purchasing more products from Morphe Brushes. 

MAC Studio Fix Foundation - This is a foundation I used years ago but forgot about after trying other brands, I bought it again before my holiday in Ibiza, and have repurchased it since, I also purchased a selection of different shades to use on my clients, and I think it is a fantastic product to have in a makeup artist kit because it works well on so many people. Personally I find this product sits on my skin nicely, as long as I moisturise prior to application, If I don't moisturise it can feel quite drying on my skin, I would also suggest using a hydrating primer. If used correctly it does not look or feel heavy and it is longer lasting than any other foundation I have used. I use shade NC35, this shade usually works for most people with a tanned complexion, but make sure to get colour matched before buying. 

MAC Skin Base Visage - I bought this for my makeup artist kit, because I think it is important to use a primer on my clients to ensure their makeup lasts as long as possible. This is a universal primer so it works for all skin types. I've been using it on myself but I can't say I notice a massive difference in comparison to when I wear foundation only, but I haven't tested the difference so its hard to say how well this product works, however I always feel much better when I prep my skin properly and prime before applying foundation. 

MAC Fluidline in 'Blacktrack' - I bought this eyeliner for my makeup artist kit because it was a more practical product than my holy grail eyeliner (MAC Liquidlast Eyeliner). Personally I prefer Liquidlast eyeliner on my self because I find it is blacker, longer lasting and smudge proof. However the Fluidline eyeliner is easier to work with, any mistakes can be fixed with out the product drying too quick and it is really easy to move around in order to create the perfect winged eyeliner. I will repurchase the Fluidline for my kit, however I will also be repurchasing my old faithful Liquidlast for personal use.  

YSL Touche Eclat - This has to be one of the best selling beauty products of all time, it is a cult classic. My mam has used this for years and swears by it, but this is the first time I've had this product for myself. The dark circles under my eyes are something that really bother me - but that doesn't make me go to sleep any earlier, however I have found this product not only helps to conceal the awful shadows but also brightens and highlights the area, making me look more awake and healthy. I feel this product is quite a luxury to have in my makeup kit, I enjoy using it and will definitely be repurchasing. 

YSL Black Opium Perfume - I had been wanting this perfume for ages, it was the packaging that first caught my eye, I love the black and pink glitter theme, then after sampling it at the counter I loved everything about it, and last month I finally got my hands on it. I wear this perfume on an evening if I am going out or for special occasions because it is a strong perfume and maybe too heavy for daily use. Describing a scent is not my forte, so I found this description online, 'The hedonistic black coffee note of the original Black Opium scent is transformed into an ultra-luminous green coffee accord with a heart of Jasmine Tea on a sensual base of sensual Patchouli, white woods and musk.'

Garnier Marceller Water - I've decided I want to boost my skin care regime so I'm starting with ditching the face wipes and using Marceller water instead. I seen many good reviews about this product before I bought it and I have to say I agree with all the great feedback. The water removes all traces of makeup and excess oils and it leaves my skin feeling smooth, toned and glowing. 

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Halloween Looks

Halloween is fast approaching and I have been getting lots of enquiries about makeup bookings, so I have been practising some looks in my spare time which I have enjoyed creating and I'm looking forward to doing more in the lead up to the 31st. Here are some ideas I have came up with so far...

The Devil

The first look I created was based on the devil, I began drawing out the horns on my forehead and I worked from there, using a lot of red for shadow and contouring, I also applied red glitter on my lips. This is quite a 'glam' halloween look, one for the girly girls!

 The Black Swan

This is a popular theme for Halloween, I found lots of different interpretations of this look on Pinterest and Instagram which was a bit over whelming when I was looking for some inspiration, so I just followed the basic eye shape and then designed my own look from there. The shape around the eyes are suppose to be the wings of a swan so I feathered them out with with light brush strokes then added the line detail on the lids and brow bone. I then contoured my cheekbones using a black eyeshadow and created a red and black ombre lip to finish. 

Scarface 

For this look I firstly created an evening makeup look, I then used liquid latex, fake blood and a mixture of foundation, concealers and eyeshadows to create the bleeding open wound.

Here is a close up of another open wound I created on my hand.

Thank you for reading and look out for more Halloween looks coming soon! 

My work at NEMUA

Last month I spent 3 weeks at The North East Makeup Academy training on the Pro Artistry course, I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, I learned a lot and now I feel much more confident in myself and my work. The course covered many different aspects of makeup from basic techniques to more intricate and creative work including drag and manga makeup. I have put together a selection of looks I created during my time there...

This first look was created for a photo shoot, I absolutely loved doing editorial work and really want to do more in the future. Before the shoot I was given a blue wig which I had to base the makeup on, I began the makeup with an open mind and a rough idea of how I wanted to create the finished look. I  knew I wanted my model to wear a bright pink lip, so to tie the look together I added a pink eyeshadow into the centre of the eyes and I used blue on the outer corners creating a vibrant smokey eye. I used lots of highlight on the brow bone, inner corners and cheekbones, which showed up beautifully on her tanned complexion. Usually I would use false lashes for a creative look but my model had lovely thick and dark eyelashes so I thought they would be unnecessary. I haven't yet received my final images from the shoot but I was over the moon with the previews, the makeup looked amazing on camera and my model did a great job. 

This has got to be my favourite look I created over the 3 weeks, it reminded me of Zoo Project body paint. On this day our theme was gold and spotlight eyes. I firstly applied the eye makeup, I've practised the spotlight technique before but with the help of my teacher I have finally mastered it. I then applied the base makeup and got creative with glitter, sequins, gold leaf and stencils. 

This is Manga makeup inspired by Barbie, it is so creepy and realistic, this makeup would be perfect for creative shoots and fancy dress. 

On our final day we done something very different, we got messy with fake blood and created nasty bruises and open wounds which gave me some great ideas for halloween.

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First Video Makeup Tutorial

I've finally published my first video makeup tutorial for YouTube. For this makeup look I created a 'spotlight smokey eye' along with my regular face routine. I hope you enjoy the video and please subscribe to my channel and feel free to leave comments and suggestions for my future videos! 

A Summer OOTD & FOTD

what I wore

top - Ebay 

shorts - H&M 

belt - River Island 

shoes - River Island 

To my surprise the weather hasn't been all that bad since I returned to England (besides the expected showers and some thunder and lightening on an evening) so luckily I can still wear shorts and they haven't been packed away in my suitcase ready for my next holiday. Last weekend I went to a friends BBQ and dressed up as if I was still in Ibiza, you have to make the most of good weather in England because its hard to come by. I wore all white with a tan belt and gold wedges and accessories. For my makeup I wanted to create a smouldering gold smokey eye, a neutral lip and a very bronzed complexion with a shimmering highlight on my cheek bones for a healthy glow. To achieve my bouncy and wavy hair, after drying I simply smoothed over the top of my hair with GHD straighteners then curled the ends.

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Recent Makeup Look: Barbie Makeup Ft. MAC Candy Yum-Yum Lipstick

This week I decided to create a makeup look very different to what I usually wear. Instead of going for bronze, gold and neutral tones I worked with pink eyeshadows and finished the look with some glitter and my most neon lipstick.

eyes.

• To begin I primed my eyes with MAC 'Painterly' Paint Pot.
• As a base colour I applied MAC 'Girly' eyeshadow to my lids, this is a dusky pink colour. 
• In my sockets I applied MAC 'Sushi Flower' eyeshadow to add some depth, I blended this colour out to meet with the transition colour. 
• For my transition colour I used MAC 'Soft Brown' eyeshadow.
• To highlight my brow bone I used MAC 'Shroom' eyeshadow. 
• For an inner corner highlight I used MAC 'Gleam' eyeshadow, this is a very shimmery pearly pink colour, perfect for use in this area. 
• I then applied my winged eyeliner and as always I used MAC Liquidlast eyeliner.
• Directly above the black liner I applied Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner in 'Junkshow'. I love the double liner technique I will be recreating this more often.
• Before applying lashes I coated my lashes with Barry M Lash Vegas Waterproof Mascara.
• I applied some natural lashes which I bought for really cheap off Ebay. 

lips.

• Firstly I lined my lips with MAC Pro Longwear Lip Pencil in 'In Anticipation' 
• The neon pink lipstick I used was MAC 'Candy Yum-Yum' - a very daring colour. 

you can read my most recent face/complexion routine here.

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Makeup Artist Inspo Ft. Desi Perkins

There are thousands upon thousands of makeup artists across the web, but like everyone I have my favourites which I admire and look to for inspiration. You may have read my previous post on MUA Amrezy but this time its all about J.Lo look alike Desi Perkins. I only recently discovered Desi's makeup tutorial but ever since I have been following her and the stunning and unique makeup creations she comes up with, which I must recreate on myself.  Below I have put together some images of my favourite looks she has created. 

This look is pretty simple but very effective. The pop of colour in the inner corner makes a massive statement. Desi also uses an interesting mixture of colours in this look but the teal and deep purple really compliment each other. This look is all about the eyes as you can see she opted for a nude lip and a lightly bronzed and matte complexion. I like how Desi models this look, showing off her manicure which matches her makeup. 

Desi proves its good to experiment with different products and colours as she creates a feline flick using an electric blue eye liner which looks stunning against her brown eyes. I like how she warmed the eyes up using neutral browns, again an interesting choice of colours but it works. This makeup look is also based around the eyes as she rocks a nude lipstick, a flawless complexion and a soft glow on her cheekbones. 

This eye makeup is similar to one I recreate frequently on my clients, a dramatic smokey eye with a touch of glitter and once again Desi models her signature nude lip and glowing complexion. 

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Recent Makeup Look: Simple Smokey Eye

Firstly I apologise for my lack of posts in the last couple of weeks, I have been busy with work and prepping for my upcoming holiday to Ibiza in 3 weeks. I'm really pleased as I have had so many makeup appointments lately and lots more coming up in the prom season, unfortunately I have once again forgot to take pictures of the looks I have created, I must start remembering to do this. To compensate for that, I recently created an easy to achieve, neutral smokey eye on myself which I have since been wearing frequently. 

eyes.

• As always I started by priming my eyes with MAC 'Painterly' Paint Pot, this gives eyeshadow stay power and prevents creasing.
• For my transition colour, I created a shadow in my crease using MAC 'Wedge' eyeshadow, the shadow technique creates definition. I applied this lightly with a fluffy brush, recently I have been applying my transition colour first, to ensure this area stays matte if I am using a shimmery base colour. 
• As my base colour I used the very popular MAC 'All That Glitters'. This is a product I had to repurchase because I used it frequently, its very versatile and I use it often on my clients, especially for bridal makeup. 
• To create the 'smoke' I darkened up the outer corners using the 'Warm Brown' powder from my 'HD Brows Pro Eye and Brow Palette' with a pencil brush I then blended this out for smooth finish using a fluffy brush. I also applied this to my lower lash line for a smouldering effect. 
• I used MAC 'Shroom' eyeshadow to lift and highlight my brow bone and in my inner corner to make my eyes appear brighter.
• For my statement feline flick I of course used my holy grail eye liner, MAC 'Liquidlast' Eyeliner. 
• In my waterline I used Urban Decay '24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil' in the colour 'Pervision' which is black. 
• To finish I applied Barry M 'Lash Vegas' Waterproof Mascara. If I was to wear this makeup out I would complete this look with some wispy Kylie Jenner style false lashes.

lips. 

• To line my lips I used MAC 'In Anticipation' Pro Longwear Lip Pencil, because I have ran out of my favourite lip liner (Mac 'Pink Treat' Creamstick Pencil) I always over draw my lips slightly to create a fuller look. 
• The lipstick I used was MAC 'Merh', no surprise there, this is my absolute favourite lipstick.

you can read my most updated complexion routine here. 

Thank you for reading. 

Makeup Artist Inspo Ft. Amrezy

Firstly I apologise as I haven't written a new post in two weeks. I wasn't sure what to write about as I wanted to do something makeup related but different to what I usually do, so after some thought I decided to put together some images of my favourite looks from Amrezy who is a very popular makeup artist and I would like to make this a recurring post in the future, looking at different MUA's work. 

As much as I love creating makeup looks on myself and clients, I also enjoy researching other makeup artists work and watching You Tube tutorials for inspiration and ideas. Speaking of tutorials I promise mine are coming very soon, I am currently in the process of setting up my new salon where I will also be recording my videos

Amrezy

I could have put every picture of Amrezy on here because I love all her makeup looks and everything she wears. She is so glamorous I love how she matches her clothes and jewellery so well with every individual makeup look.

 A natural matte smokey eye is something I don't do very often, I either go all out with shimmer and glitter eyeshadows for an evening look or tone it down for a day time look, but there's always shimmer. However seeing this look Amrezy created makes me want to try it out on myself, this eye makeup would be perfect with MAC 'Velvet Teddy' Lipstick, very Kylie Jenner. 

Another neutral look with a touch of shimmer, this is a very versatile look that would work on anyone. 

Something else I don't wear or particularly like is silver eyeshadow, I think it can look a bit tacky but once again Amrezy has changed my opinion and I'm loving this simple smouldering silver eye she created. 

This is a signature look from me, gold glitter and smoked out black eyeshadow, this look is very popular with my clients. I'm also loving the strong cheekbone highlight and pink lipstick and those earrings of course!

I love this image! I need to recreate these eyes to match my outfit for the weekend, however I don't have an eyeshadow or pigment this colour but I'll see what I can do! 

This is an Arabic inspired look its all about the winged liner, she has used really soft and nude colours on her lips and complexion, her eyes and head piece do the talking in this look.