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MAC Cosmetics have expanded the iconic strobe cream product even further with the launch of MAC Strobe cream body lotion so your whole body can glow and glisten no matter the weather.

It moisturises as well as highlights so is perfect for bringing on holidays with you or for prolonging the tan long after your holiday.

The glow and irridescence gives your skin a healthy youthful glow and leaves your skin feeling fresh and supple.

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Mini Harley Quinn of Suicide Squad, make up look. 

This morning is Halloween dress up in school and my daughter wanted to be Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad the super hero cool chic! She hasn’t even seen the movie, she’s only 10 years old. 

I ordered her costume from LITTLEWOODS IRELAND in size Large as Zara-Zöe (Z.Z.) is quite tall for her age. 

The costume arrived and after fitting it on, it’s quite baggy, Z.Z. Is slim build but she loved it anyway. The only accessory she didn’t wear was the mask as she said it would only ruin the look 😍

Make up product list:

I started on the eyes using CATRICE Camouflage concealer (shade 010 porcelain) all over the lid & up to brow.

On the left eye I then patted on the vibrant pink eyeshadow from my SLEEK ACID 570 palette and added the darker Pink into the socket and blended up to the brow bone using BLANK CANVAS E26 brush.

On the right eye I patted on the shimmery blue frosted Eyeshadows from my SLEEK ACID 570 palette and added the darker Blue into the socket and blended up to the brow bone using MAC 217.

I lined the upper and lower lashes with MAC Feline Kohl pencil and smudged the line out with Corruption eyeshadow from my BLANK CANVAS COSMETICS MASTER SERIES ONE PALETTE using brush from MAC #143(pencil brush) 

Pink eyeshadow was blended underneath the left lower lash line & blue underneath the right lower lash line. 

CHANEL VITALUMIERE foundation was applied using BLANK CANVAS COSMETICS F20 brush and to set it I used BOURJOIS POUDRE de RIZ with my ANDIE NIMA BRUSH.

I then contoured Z.Z’s cheekbones, temples,nose and forehead using CHARLOTTE TILBURY FILMSTAR BRONZE & GLOW and my BLANK CANVAS COSMETICS F15 brush. 

I used THE BALM MARY LOU MANIZER highlighter and SLEEK SOLSTICE PALETTE  with my TARA brush from NIMA BRUSH on cheekbones, brow bone, down the nose, on the Cupid’s bow and above brows to highlight and give some shimmer to the look. 

I added some CHARLOTTE TILBURY Cheek to Chic blusher in Love is the drug to Z.Z’s cheeks using my BLAITHIN NIMA BRUSH.

Adding a black heart on the left cheek I used PENNEYS (PRIMARK) PS PRO Longwear graphic liner pen. 

I wanted a deep red lip so I used INGLOT HD LIP TINT MATTE in shade #12 and I then lined the lips with PENNEYS (PRIMARK) PS PRO Longwear graphic liner pen. 

I added some final highlight to Z.Z’s lips using PENNEYS PS… Strobe pencil in pearl to add dimension and accents to the lips. 

I spritzed Z.Z. With MAKE UP REVOLUTION fixing spray. 

Z.Z. Was delighted going off to school and I do love seeing all the children in fancy dress going to school, I can’t wait to see what the teachers are wearing when I pick her up from school today. 


Happy Halloween everyone 👻🎃💋

Super Natural Home remedies for Skin & Hair

Super Natural, Home remedies for skin & Hair

1.Super exfoliating mask:

All you’ll need to do is add 1 teaspoon of honey to 3 tablespoons baking soda. Squeeze the oil out of 3 to 4 Vitamin E capsules to the mixture and add 3 to 4 teaspoons milk (or water if your prefer) and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.

Gently work the mixture into your skin in a circular motion, then allow to dry for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse off with water, again using a circular motion for more exfoliating action.

Are you tired of having dark eye circles? Try this DIY:

Chop and crush a sprig of mint leaves and apply to dark under eye circles for 20 mins. before rinsing. Mint can get rid of dark circles under the eyes, improve skin tone, and it feels refreshingly cool when it is applied. Just do this twice a week and you will see the difference!Home remedies for skin & Hair-01Home remedies for skin & Hair-02Home remedies for skin & Hair-03

 

2.Make sure your skin is fighting the dryness with this DIY Lavender Coconut Oil.

All you will need to do is mix 2 cups coconut oil, 1 cup Epsom salt, and 20 drops Lavender essential oil. Store it in a container with a tight-fitting lid until ready to use.

This will surely work wonders during your next bath!

3.Make your skin glow with an easy home remedy in 5 min.

Here’s the recipe: 3 TBSP baking soda 1 TBSP water mix together well.

Just apply to face in a circular motion and let sit for five minutes. Gently rinse off with warm water and say hello to healthy, glowing skin! Simply do this once a week!

4.Try a coconut, milk, & honey serum for hair growth and shine!

Just whisk the ingredients together and pour the mixture into an empty hand soap container for an easier distribution of the treatment.

Apply by massaging your scalp for at least 2 minutes, this will stimulate blood flow to the scalp and help nourish it. Leave it in for an hour, or if you’re in a rush, leave it on for no less than 30 min. Finally shampoo and final rise with cold water.

*Your hair will feel greasy at first, but after you let your hair dry it will look shiny, hydrated, and soft.

Do this once a month or once a week for people with really dry hair, and you will reap the rewards!

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5.Suffering from dead ends?

Don’t give up on them just yet! This is especially helpful for girls who bleach/ombre their hair.

1. Heat a cup of olive oil on the stove until its hot, but not hot enough that it will burn your skin.

2. Grab your hair in your hand like a pony tail, and lower it into the olive oil, allowing the oil to saturate your unhealthy ends

3. Carefully over a sink, slowly pour the rest of the olive oil on your scalp, and comb through your hair. Massage your hair and scalp to evenly distribute the oil

4. Clip your hair up out of the way and let it sit for 15 minutes.

5. Thoroughly shampoo and condition your hair to finish the process.

Repeat this process once a week for healthier, thicker, faster growing hair!

6.Try this protein hair mask to restore and nourish those locks!

All you will need is:

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

1 Egg Yolk

1 Cup WARM Water

1. Make sure your hair is freshly washed & detangled. Also, pat hair with towel to soak up moisture.

2. Mix all ingredients together.

3. Apply to damp hair. {The best way to do this is to use a bottle with a small opening at the tip and distribute throughout hair.}

4. Once mask is applied, run a comb through your hair to be sure the mask is evenly distributed.

5. Let sit for 30 mins.

6. Rinse hair with warm water & shampoo & condition as normal.

This mask creates healthy, smooth & shiny hair that has more body than before as well as encourages hair growth!

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6.Want longer eyelashes? Try out this serum to help them grow.

Just mix 1/4 of aloe vera gel, 1/4 castor oil, and 1/2 vitamin E in an empty container and apply with an old, but clean mascara wand. Follow up by cleaning your lash line with a cotton bud. Repeat this every night before going to bed and you should see results in a month! Enjoy and good luck!

7.Treat yourself to a mid-week spa session at home with this DIY Healing Detox Bath!

Just mix 2 cups of Epsom salt, 1/2 cup of raw apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup of baking soda and a few drops of lavender essential oil in a warm tub and soak your cares away.

8.Take coffee grinds with olive oil, and make into a paste.

Massage well into the area with stretch marks for about 5 minutes. Then take a hot towel, and wrap it around the area for about 20-25 minutes. Remove and wash off with warm water. Also, when you are finished, apply a moisturizer to the area. The olive oil with the caffeine in the grinds, will help stimulate the area to remove the stretch marks. If you do this 1-3 times a week, you will start to notice a difference within 2 weeks!

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Make Up For Ever Brush Launch

This week I went along to Make Up For Ever and attended the launch for the new make up brushes.

Not only was the wonderful Annie Gribbin there to start the evening off with an introduction to all the new Aqua and HD ranges she introduced the Master class with International Pro Trainer and Makeup Artist LAILA FRIEDLI.

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Laila has over 10 years experience in the makeup industry based in both Paris & Switzerland.

Her natural talent was discovered by Dany Sanz whilst she was a makeup student at the MAKE UP FOR EVER Academy in Paris. She then became Dany’s protege and went on to become a brand ambassador training pro-artists all over the world. Laila was an inspiration and as I was out on a school night unfortunately I didn’t get to see the make up look before I left. Few pics of the make up Laila demonstrated using HD & Aqua ranges can be seen here or go on to site to see more.

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I can’t wait to get some of these gorgeous brushes in my hands! All synthetic, hand made and not one single animal hair in sight in the new range.

Shop here:

www.mufe.ie

Watch the video here:

http://www.makeupforever.com/int/en-int/videos/brushes-story

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Urban Decay’s New Range

Urban Decay are bringing out these goodies soon!

NAKED ULTRA NOURISHING LIPGLOSS:

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from left to right: lovechild, liar, walk of shame, nooner, rule34, beso, streak, naked, freestyle

9 neutral shades that Urban Decay is saying will make even make lipgloss lovers out of lipgloss loathers.

Just like NAKED eyeshadows, even the most subtle change in color makes a big difference.

What’s so special about it:

Hyaluronic Filling Spheres with vitamin E, avocado oil, shea butter to hydrate and condition. Rosehip seed oil for an extra punch of antioxidants, including A and C.

It’s supposed to be a mix of luxe gloss and rich balm to moisturize, fill in the lips and be beautiful!

NAKED SKIN BEAUTY BALM…

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2 new shades!!!

Naked Light and Naked Dark

What it’s got:

Pepha-Protection (from watermelons!) rich in amino acids like Citrulline that help guard the skin. Vitasource and dGlyage firm skin, improve elasticity and all kinds of anti-aging benefits. Plus sunscreen and stuff to blur lines and flaws and even out skin color.

URBAN DECAY NAKED SKIN ULTRA DEFINITION LOOSE FINISHING POWDER

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5 Shades:

*Naked Light

*Naked Medium Light

*Naked Medium

*Naked Medium Dark

*Naked Dark

What’s so great:

micobeads of hydration that “burst” when you apply the powder to the skin, causing it to glide on weightlessly. Jet-milled, so incredibly fine.

FREE OF OIL, PARABENS, ALCOHOL AND FRAGRANCES!

Urban Decay is available from Debenhams and www.debenhams.ie

Teodora Sutra

Teodora Sutra is undoubtedly one of my favourite models and I just loved chatting with her about Make up, skin care & even a little fashion.

Teodora is represented by 1st Options and is one of their busiest models, with bookings here and abroad, so I was very excited when she agreed to an interview and here it is for you to get a glimpse inside her beautiful world.

Hi Teodora, What skin care regime do you use morning & evening?

Every morning I wash my face with cold water, then cleanse with Vichy Purete Thermale calming cleansing solution, then I use La Roche-Posay soothing toner for sensitive skin & finish off by moisturising my face with La Roche-posays toleriane ultra face cream, which Is made for allergy prone skin. In the evening I would do the same but instead of the face cream I would use Weleda’s skin food face cream. I like using skin care that is as natural as possible.

Do you use moisturise? If so what do you use? Weleda’s skin food & La Roche-Posay

Do you have a must have skin care item? Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream! Love it.

What is your favourite beauty treatment ? I love getting microdermabrasion treatments when I go to Latvia.

Favourite foundation? Mac face & body

Favourite make up brand? Mac

Can’t live without? 8 hour cream & Rimmel mascara.

Love product? Good face cream

If you had €200 what skin care or make up would you purchase? shu uemura cleansing skin care & face oils.

Does make up change how you feel about yourself?

It makes me feel more confident on days when I have a bad skin day I don’t like wearing a lot of make up but nice brows, mascara & a little concealer I like!

And lastly what’s your favourite make up look? Natural & glowy skin, Also low the bare eye & strong lip look!

Designer or high street clothes? I think a mixture of both! But I love high street.

Do you have a favourite Irish designer? I have a few!! I’m in love with Umit Kutluk pieces & gowns, so elegant!! & new young designer on the scene called Claire Lynam.

Favourite high street store? Zara.

Who inspires you in fashion? My work

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http://1stoption.ie/female-models/teo-sutra/

http://www.latvia.travel/en

http://clairelynam.com

Clarins Eyeshadow Palette

Clarins Have Just released an eyeshadow palette which will rival urban decay’s Naked Palette and I have to say I am so far very impressed.

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I have used the Naked Palette so much I am on my 2nd one in my Kit.

Clarins description of the Palette “Beige, taupe and brown are featured in a harmony of 10 eye shadows which bring out the beauty of women’s eyes while supporting human rights and the environment.”

This palette was created as part of an initiative to minimise our environmental impact: it features carefully selected materials and reusable packaging.

In addition to beautifying eyes, Clarins has joined forces with Pur Projet and has committed to planting 10,000 trees for medical or cosmetic use, which will help revive the Kuntanawa culture (Amazon). – See more here

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Suzanne Jackson

Suzanne Jackson has worked so hard to achieve every bit of success and I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate her on her recently published book.

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I had the pleasure of working with Suzanne on a shoot for Valentines Day in the Sunday World Magazine and even then it was apparent that there was just something special about Suzanne.

Suzanne’s Daily Blog on Fashion,Beauty and Make up shot her to fame and now Suzanne also regularly does Make up Videos which can be viewed on YouTube.

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Suzanne is in my opinion a beautiful person who is driven,strong,ambitious, professional and grounded. A great role model for young ladies.

And I am so proud to know Suzanne and wish her all the best with the Book and her upcoming TV career.

Photographs courtesy of

www.steveburkephotography.com

Styling: Nicole Spain

Hair: Amy Wilson

Make Up: www.annmariecarey.com

Suzanne’s Book is available to buy here: www.sosueme.ie

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Pink lips

Pink is my favourite colour and I love a pretty pink lip on Brides,Bridesmaids, Mother of the Bride, Mother of the Groom, Flowergirls, Models, Celebrities,Dancers & in fact there is rarely an occasion where I can’t chose a pink or mix one up for a client.

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I have been mixing two of my favourite M.A.C. Lipsticks Candy Yum Yum & Saint Germain for some time now and Love them together!

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www.maccosmetics.co.uk

www.annmariecarey.com

Pippa O’Connor Ormond

Pippa O’Connor Ormond is gorgeous inside and out and is undoubtedly one of Ireland’s favourite & busiest models with Andrea Roche model agency.

Pippa is also wife to her Prince Charming Brian Ormond and Mummy to baby Ollie.

Pippa’s blog is a go to blog for all mummy’s and fashion lovers and Pippa regularly has competitions and Giveaways to reward her loyal blog followers.

Here’s the link below and some pics of make up I did on Pippa for the Sosad charity fashion Show.

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www.pippa.ie

www.armodelagency.com

www.sosadireland.ie

Foundation tips

Have you ever bought foundation from a counter only to realise it’s too dark for you? Or find that you need a lighter foundation in winter but don’t want to buy several different shades?01

 

My solution for this is…. White foundation! Simply mix up some of your existing foundation and add a few drops of white foundation until you reach your desired perfect match. Do a swatch test on your jaw line to make sure there is no difference between face and neck and avoid the mask effect!

White foundations are available from M.A.C. Cosmetics in Brown Thomas and Illamasqua available from DebenhamsIRE.

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To make your foundation last longer apply a primer first. Primers make the skin smoother and can help diminish small lines and open pores to help you achieve a more flawless looking finish.

To get the most out of your foundation an economical tip is to apply foundations with clean hands & blend with a foundation brush as sponges can absorb a lot of your products and be very wasteful!

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www.blankcanvascosmetics.com

www.maccosmetics.co.uk

www.brownthomas.com

www.illamasqua.com

www.debenhams.ie

Confetti Magazine Shoot

Shoot for confetti magazine

Kinnitty Castle provided the perfect back drop for this shoot and we were so lucky to stay in this haunted Castle the night before the shoot. Perfect location for a wedding and the staff were so lovely.

 

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Photographer: Agata Stoinska

Hair:

Michelle Montgomery

Stylist:

Thomas Johnston

Make up:

Ann-Marie Carey

Celebrity Apprentice on TV3

Celebrity Apprentice on TV3 has hit our screens with a bang and there are personality clashes all over the place.

The issue is that they are all very strong individuals and successful in their own right.

My favourites are Amanda Brunker, Journalist,Author,Former Miss.Ireland and Mum to two boys.

And Daniella Moyles, Model & T.V. Presenter who recently did an interview with me disclosing her secrets to her perfect brows,skin and make up. I was delighted Daniella won the first challenge as Project Manager and donated the cash to Friends of St.Lukes as they helped my family when my Aunty Dolores passed away in St.Lukes earlier this year & Myself,my Mum and my cousins and their friends raised money for St.Lukes at the Flora womens Mini Marathon.

I have worked with both Amanda and Daniella and they are both gorgeous people with very different personalities.

Both are in my eyes winners but who will win? I guess we will just have to watch every week to find out!

 

Here’s some shots of Amanda’s shoot for Sunday world:

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Photography: Steve Burke

Make Up,Hair : Ann-Marie Carey

Styling : Nadia Power

Shoes: highheels.ie

Location: Cafe en Seine

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Daniella’s shoot was for : http://www.frocknfabulous.com

Independent news paper

weekender magazine

Photographer:Emily Quinn

Make up: Ann-Marie Carey

Hair: Talking Heads hair salon,harolds cross

Steve Burke Photoshoot – Look 2

We had such fun creating two different looks for Sinead a few weeks ago and as a crew we worked together very well.

And as usual Steve’s photos are gorgeous.

For this make up look I went darker, more feline and almost ballet-esque with the make up.

A full list of products used for make up,hair and nails will be posted here on the blog very soon.

Here is look 2

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Photographer Steve Burke
www.steveburkephotography.com
Model Sinead Noonan
http://armodelagency.com/2011/10/04/sinead/
Stylist Laura Mullett
https://www.facebook.com/LipstickGossip
Hair by Lorna Flannery
https://www.facebook.com/NewcastleHairAndBeauty
Nails Eve Mason
https://www.facebook.com/creativenails
Make Up by me
www.annmariecarey.com

Steve Burke Photoshoot – Look 1

We had such fun creating two different looks for Sinead a few weeks ago and as a crew we worked together very well.

And as usual Steve’s photos are gorgeous.

Here is look 1

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We played around with the nail designs,styling,hair and for make up I decided to keep the look quite natural and let the clothes do the talking. A full list of products used will be posted on my blog soon so keep an eye out.

Photographer Steve Burke
www.steveburkephotography.com
Model Sinead Noonan
http://armodelagency.com/2011/10/04/sinead/
Stylist Laura Mullett
https://www.facebook.com/LipstickGossip
Hair by Lorna Flannery
https://www.facebook.com/NewcastleHairAndBeauty
Nails Eve Mason
https://www.facebook.com/creativenails
Make Up by me
www.annmariecarey.com

Water Wipes – A kit essential

I’m loving using these wipes on set,at shoots,weddings and because they are natural and suitable for sensitive skin I’ve even been using them at home on my daughter too! Great for removing make up, taking the bulk from make up brushes before using brush cleaner(economical).

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Perfect bed side table essential for those late nights when you are too tired to do your skin care regime in your bathroom. A swipe with a Water Wipe will remove your make up so you can sleep guilt free and avoid waking up with the panda eye look!

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Water Wipes are made in Ireland so that’s another reason to try them for yourself.

Water Wipes are available in supermarkets and pharmacies throughout the country.

www.waterwipes.com

Wow Brown

I just love receiving goodies in the post and cannot wait to try this out. I’ve heard so much about Wow Brown and now I’m so happy I get to try it out myself in the comfort of my own home.

It’s exactly what I need as winter has set in and my pale skin has become even paler.

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I’ve tried lots of false tans in my time and I’m extremely fussy about application, wearability, how the tan fades and how long it stays perfect so will be giving Wow Brown my undivided attention in preparation for going out this weekend.

Review on Wow Brown will be posted early next week

www.wowbrown.com

Bella Pierre Make Up Review

For the past few weeks I have been using these gorgeous products on clients on shoots,weddings and debs make up applications.

And it’s safe to say that I am in love with them.

The mineral foundations are so soft and light on skin and I was surprised by the coverage that can be achieved when using my Blank Canvas foundation buffer brush to apply it.

The loose powder blushes and bronzers are so pretty, the colours are so universal and I’m loving Autumn Glow applied to apples of cheeks with my Real Techniques blusher brush, it gives a flush of youthful colour to the base and lifts even the tiredest of my clients.

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The Catwalk lipstick is so fantastic to have in my kit as the colour suits everyone and when the clear Bella Pierre gloss is added I achieve the most kissable youthful lips on each client.

The eye shadow powder stack is just brilliant and I especially love the range of colours and “champagne” is just so beautiful when applied to inner eyelid to make any accompanying eye shadow pop!

The fact that these products have absolutely no chemicals is even more reason to have them in my vast kit of Make Up and I will say it again I love them!

You can buy Bella Pierre exclusively here:

http://www.biofreshskincare.ie/bellapierre-makeup.html

Real Techniques available @Boots stores or online here:

http://realtechniques.com/

Blank Canvas Cosmetics brushes can be ordered here:

http://www.blankcanvascosmetics.com/products/f23-pointed-tip-face-brush-hd-face-collection.html

Blank Canvas Cosmetics Make Up Brushes

Blank Canvas Cosmetics just sent me these gorgeous make up brushes and I can’t wait to use them on myself and try them out on upcoming shoots and projects!

As soon as I get a feel for the brushes and put them through the cleaning/washing process I shall blog about their performance for you all.

Until then here they are in all their glory and I am loving the compact case they came with.

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Blank Canvas Cosmetics Website
Blank Canvas Cosmetics Facebook
Blank Canvas Cosmetics Twitter

 

Real Techniques Make up Brushes

Great quality Make up Brushes are vital when it comes to applying make up. It’s the difference between shedding hairs on your models faces or scratchy harshness from cheap bad quality brushes. I have a vast array of brushes in my kit from Mac Cosmetics, Smashbox and Shu Eumura and have just had the opportunity to try these beauties from Sam Chapman’s Real Techniques range which are available on line or in Boots stores.

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The softness, bristle quality and durability is so great even after constant washing and cleaning they still look brand new.

Clients have mentioned how lovely the brushes feel against their skin and I’ve had emails asking about them.

http://realtechniques.com

www.pixiwoo.com

Laura Scanlon, beautiful Assets Model shares her makeup tips

Laura Scanlon the beautiful Assets Model and soon to be Crossfit coach takes time out to chat about the secrets behind her beautiful skin and that beautiful face.
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What skin care regime do you use morning & evening?
I always cleanse, tone and moisturise morning and night, I love simple & nivea products and I use a serum from Aldi under my moisturiser it’s amazing!

Do you have a must have skin care item?
My must have item would be sudocream for any blemishes.
What is your favourite beauty treatment ?
 I like to get my eyebrows threaded for that clean look, although it hurts like hell

Favourite foundation?
I use mac foundation for nights out but I usually wear Garnier BB cream during the day.

Favourite make up brand?
I love MAC foundations and lipsticks and then I use Urban Decay Naked eyeshadows.
Can’t live without?
Can’t live without mascara, feel naked without it, I use Loreal Teloscopic. I love Prada perfumes, especially the new Prada Candy!

If you had €200 what skin care or make up would you purchase?
If I had 200e to spend I’d buy a variety of mac and Urban Decay make up.

Does make up change how you feel about yourself?
While living in Dubai I barely wore any makeup during the day so it made me get used to looking at myself with no make up so I feel good with or without ( once mascara is involved:))
And lastly what’s your favourite make up look?
 I love a strong smokey eye and nude lip on a night out!
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To book Laura: Assets Models Website