My last sneak peek picture of the Abandoned Fashion Series Makeup look from Luke Woodford’s shoot today in The Lake District.
More behind the scene images and final images published in Dark Beauty magazine will be out soon.
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Textured Skin & Hair I have done today for Luke Woodford’s Abandoned Fashion Series Makeup Look! Can’t wait to show you the full makeup look when the magazine is out…
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A sneak peek of the makeup look behind the scenes I have done from 3am this morning for Luke Woodford’s Abandoned Fashion Series shoot look 2!
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Illamasqua’s NEW Hydra Veil… What is it?
Unfortunately I couldn’t make it to Illamasqua’s NEW Paranormal Collection launch this month (the second launch I missed this year!!) However I have managed to read many different beauty bloggers/make-up artists reviews on the collection and scanned Twitter from the launch to keep up to date with the new collection which once again Illamasqua encourage self-express and with Paranormal it encourages individuals to unlock a new personal and creative journey with their new water resistant eye and face products, ultra violet nail varnishes and violet-hued two toned lipsticks which I will blog separately about. One thing from the collection I wanted to blog about today was their NEW Hydra Veil Rehydrating gel which everyone has been talking about.
Hydra Veil rehydrating gel has been known to ‘Create a radiant finish with Hydra Veil’s instantly rehydrating gel formula. It provides the optimal base for your make-up.’ Retailing at for £27 and comes in a 30ml tub. I have been testing this product every day since I got it and I have also used it this week on two models which made my Illamasqua Skin base go on effortlessly. So here is why I love it, its uses, how to apply and what Hydra Veil does:
*It comes with a little spoon for you to scoop the product out, much more hygienic than fingers which he smallest amount goes a very long way and looks professional when working on Models/Clients
*It completely stops foundation and makeup from creasing, fading, caking and separating. -It’s excellent if you have trouble with makeup creasing under your eyes or separating around your nose and works wonders with Illamasqua Skin base as It re-textures your skin, no matter how uneven it is. Foundation won’t cling to dry patches or blemished areas.
*It’s a jelly texture (reminds me of real jelly ) which can be used alongside your usual skincare routine, in between your serum and your moisturiser.
*It works because of tiny micro particles that can penetrate quicker and deeper into the skin to deliver the active ingredients deep into the skin cells. These then work to target visible signs of premature ageing: dark spots, lines and dull skin, delivering visibly younger, more luminous and ‘replumped’ skin.
* The Collagens within Hydra veil helps stimulate the production of elastin fibers to make the skin firmer and smooth.
*A water-based product, so use it with water-based foundations.
One thing which is like magic with Hydra Veil is when you chop up the jelly texture product and scoop what you need you need the most remarkable thing is that the rest of the product slowly reforms back into a smooth even state as you can see in the above pictures! Make-up is Science!
Have you tried Hydra Veil yet? If so what do you think? I actually think is going to become a cult products from Illamasqua!
Karla
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Bioderma is now available in the UK!
I was a little gutted I couldn’t attend Bioderma’s UK launch last week, however I managed to find out information and having some exclusive NEW Bioderma products sent for me to review on my blog.
The brand is famous for its miracle-working micellar water, which has a huge following amongst makeup artists. I have been using Sensibo on my make-up jobs for the last few months which is a customising solution for all skin types. It’s a 3 in 1 cleansing water which combines cleaning for the face and eyes with the power to remove even water proof makeup, leaving the skin beautifully soothed and refreshed.
They will be launching five of their ranges in the UK. Atoderm for dry skin, Sensibo for sensitive skin, Sebium for oily skin, Hydrabio for dehydrated skin and their Photoderm sun protection line.
* Sensibio (Sensitive Skin) 250ML size (perfect size for travelling or taking on jobs) £9.99
*Sebium (Oily Skin) 250ML size (perfect size for travelling or taking on jobs) £9.99
Bioderma is now available at leading pharmacies and dermatologists nationwide.
Do you use Bioderma on your make-up jobs?
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This is my make-up inspiration for my next Food Project photo-shoot on the theme ‘Snow Queen Of Sweets’ . I simply love the highlighting and snow white skin.
When I started to consider Snow Queen Make-up ideas with a twist of adding sweets II started with interpreting the desired look. In the fairy tale, “The Snow Queen” is the queen of snowflakes so her snowflakes in my head are now sweets to tie into my food prject based around make-up and hair looks on different foods. Creating a Snow Queen of sweets look for this project goes beyond dressing head to toe in white and lets me stretch my creativeness in many ways which is what I love doing most, I am so excited to start creating a variety of snowy, iced looks. Especially using professional ice products including ice gels, ice powders, ice crystals, arctic glitter and iridescent snow flakes :)
Check out my Food Project so far >here<
I can’t wait for you to see more teaser pictures of the lead up to this photoshoot.
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Model: Du Juan
Editorial: Snow QueenMagazine Vogue China
Photographer: Lachlan Bailey
Stylist: Alatair McKimm
Hair: Rita Marmor
Makeup: Osvaldo SalvatierraI
Using Eye Contact Lenses to Enhance Your Make-up Looks
I loved using MesmerEyez White Mesh eye contacts whilst working on a music video in Egypt. It was perfect for finishing of the look and theme we were going with in the music video on Birgit Oigemeel. MesmerEyez have recently grown in cosmetic eye colours the last few years change being well known for comfortably and easy wear without affecting vision. MesmerEyez can be found in Vogue, Grazia, London Fashion Week and Sky1’s hit TV show Project Catwalk. Many International make-up artists regularly use MesmerEyez to change eye colour, like Aymai Nishimura who has worked with Dolce and Gabbana, Armani, Vivienne Westwood and Nike.
My Top Tips using False Eye Contacts on your models:
1. Water resistant makeup products don’t smudge on the eyes and also prevents the irritation of the eye lenses.
2. Ideally use on the model only three times and continue to add eye drops to keep them from drying out and making your model feel uncomfortable.
3. Apply the lens before applying eye makeup. Wash the hands before wearing lens. Take out the lens before removing the eye makeup.
4. Use waterproof mascara and eyeliner for eye makeup. Avoid applying eyeliner on the edges or inner surface of the eyelids.
5. If you are applying eye shadow, get the model to close the eyes and avoid spreading it on the edges of the eyes. Remove the excess powder of the eye shadow before opening the eyes to prevent irritation.
MesmerEyez prices can vary from £15.00 each.
Do you like to use eye contacts to enhance and finish of your make-up designs?
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Applying makeup shouldn’t be seen as a simple, in order to be able to enhance the beauty of your face or models. Face for makeup is the safest way to obtain a radiant look, and create a natural, flawless, healthy looking skin.
Before starting talking about makeup every person or make-up artist should first know the skin very well. This is an essential rule as makeup means enhancing your/their best features and hiding imperfections.
So, the first step should be to make a personal analysis and find out what are the expectations, qualities and flaws. Therefore consider face shape, visible marks, and what do you want to accentuate and express through the makeup style you are going to create.
Prepare the skin
1.Always before applying makeup prepare the skin properly. First, clean the face from all impurities and dirt by removing them with a special face cleansing lotion I love using simple cleanser as it suits all skin types and save a fortune. The skin has to face every day aggressive external factors, which leads to dead cell formation; you must remove them every time you apply makeup.
2. This is just an extra option on some occasions depending on how long you have, Nobody likes clumped up makeup, so get rid of the main culprit to this beauty faux pas – dead skin cells! Exfoliating says hasta la vista to the dead skin cells that have not already left the skin’s surface, uncovering the new smooth skin below.
Look for a gentle daily exfoliate scrub with small granules that are circular in shape. And don’t forget to exfoliate the neck! Rinse well so makeup doesn’t cake or thicken when applied.
3. This is a commonly skipped step, but an important one. Use a serum before applying a moisturiser to infuse additional rich vitamins and minerals into your skin. Post-exfoliation is the perfect time for applying a serum because the pores, which tend to trap in makeup and excess oil, have just had a deep cleaning. I use pure vitamin e tablet by Holland & Barrett- E100! Just beautiful!
4. Use a moisturiser that suits the skin type and offers day-long hydration. This will plump up the skin, providing a smooth, even surface for makeup application. A little goes a long way! Remember to use a moisturiser with SPF. Press the moisturiser onto your skin instead of rubbing it in. This will stimulate the skin cells and allow the ingredients to properly seep into your skin without compromising the product’s properties.
5. A face primer is one of models’ best kept secrets. For the final pre-makeup skin treatment, look for a primer with silicone as a main ingredient. I love using NARS primers. This will fill in any unwanted crevices, leaving your skin perfectly smooth for makeup application.
An added benefit is that a primer acts as a protective barrier preventing your moisturiser and skin’s oils from mixing with your makeup. A primer sets the stage for flawless makeup application.
Tips
- Make sure you choose the face cleanser taking into consideration the skin type. if you/they have an oily skin, choose gentle and oil-free cleansers, while for a dry skin, cleansers that moisturise the skin are the best choice, and cleansers that soothe and heal the skin for sensitive skin.
- Face toners are also known as skin conditioners. They remove traces left by cleansing and supporting, they also tighten pores. Lotions that have a high content of alcohol are perfect for oily skin, mild toner are for sensitive skin, while if you have dry skin it is not necessary to use face toners.
- Makeup is easier to apply on a moisturised skin. Apply face cream on wet skin as the skin will absorb more cream. Try to use a face cream with sun protection factor.
