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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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.
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.
Urban Decay has been a favourite make up brand of mine for some time now and it’s an essential part of my kit.
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!
Favourite foundation?
I use mac foundation for nights out but I usually wear Garnier BB cream during the day.
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.
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Daniella Moyles, One of Irelands most popular top models, T.V. presenter & a beautiful person who has just been signed by Hollywood agency Octagon takes time out of her hectic schedule before leaving for the states to tell me her secrets!
What skin care regime do you use morning & evening?
I’m pretty disciplined when it comes to my skincare regime, my Mum works for a beauty salon so I have been well trained to cleanse, tone and moisturize every morning and evening. I also use an eye cream at night and try to use a face scrub once a week and a face mask once a fortnight.
Do you use moisturiser? If so what do you use?
I do, I don’t have a particular favourite brand though. Generally once there fragrance free and use natural ingredients I’m happy. At the moment I’m using a moisturizer I bought at the blue lagoon in Iceland, it’s incredible.
Do you have a must have skin care item?
E45 cream, so simple but so brilliant. I use it all over after every shower, and it’s great for your face too if your skin is irritated after a day of makeup.
What is your favourite beauty treatment ?
Microdermabrasion. I get one every 6-8 weeks at Ealu Spa in Naas. It is a wonder treatment!
Favourite foundation?
MAC face and body, I don’t like makeup that is too thick with very strong coverage. Face and body is light and blends really well into the skin for a really natural finish. Any blemishes can be gone over then with concealer.
Favourite make up brand?
I’m a creature of habit so definitely MAC although I do love NARS too and Rimmel for really affordable great eyeliners, mascaras and lip pencils! That’s more than one…
Can’t live without?
Brow powder. I’ve had an eyebrow obsession for coming up to 4 years now. I started growing mine out about 4 years ago when I realized they were a really unflattering shape, I got a brochure for a spa close to where I live and slowly shaped them myself to look like the girl who was on the cover of it. Now I really appreciate a good set of brows and couldn’t live without them filled to perfection.
Love product?
GloThreaputics – amazing!
Leave product?
Pan Stick/blue eyeshadow, close call between the two.
If you had €200 what skin care or make up would you purchase?
I would probably pick up a nice pot of creme de la mer and stay forever young.
Does make up change how you feel about yourself?
I love nothing more than going makeup free, in fact makeup reminds me of work mostly. I used to love spending an hour or so doing my makeup to go out but now the second I start applying I can’t wait to be finished. I love makeup but its become a bit of a chore.
And lastly what’s your favourite make up look?
Anything with a red lip.
Lauren the natural beauty is an unsigned Model from Dublin and has recently worked with H&M, Stellar magazine, Life magazine, Folkster, Shutterbug, Xpose, ASOS & Fuck n Filthy to name a few and is very excited about a collaboration with River Island.
What skin care regime do you use morning & evening?
Morning- daily exfoliant and magnifying lotion
Evening- skin clearing wash, oil free lotion and acne cream for any little blemishes
Do you use moisturiser? If so what do you use?
I use Garnier moisture match mattifying cream and dermalogica skin hydrating booster for any dry patches
Do you have a must have skin care item?
Yes! Dermalogica skin clearing wash
What is your favourite beauty treatment ?
My favourite beauty treatment has to be a deep exfoliant and skin hydrating mask
Favourite foundation?
Mac face and body
Favourite make up brand?
Mac due to their extensive range
Can’t live without?
Bare minerals powder and mac brow gel
Love product? Mac lipliner in spice
Leave product? Any shimmery face product
If you had €200 what skin care or make up would you purchase?
I’d definitely invest in more dermalogica and as for makeup I’d stock up on my must have basics and also invest in items from Tom Fords range. Definitely quality over quantity, you pay for what you get
Does make up change how you feel about yourself?
I’m totally comfortable without it but its definitely nice to spruce yourself up, even everything out and experiment with different looks.
And lastly what’s your favourite make up look?
For me my go to look is very 90’s bare face, contouring, kid by Mac in my crease little liner and mascara, big brows and loads of lip liner on my lips. No gloss.. Ever!
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Kara Maher from http://www.frocknfabulous.ie which is an amazing emporium of beautiful designer dresses to rent for parties,races, weddings etc.
Here Kara lets me get under her skin to share the magic of her amazing complexion.
What skin care regime do you use morning & evening?
When I have time (two small kids I do try to cleanse, tone and moisturise morning & evening.
Do you use moisturise? If so what do you use?
Elemis maximum moisture day & night cream.
Do you have a must have skin care item?
Elemis day cream
What is your favourite beauty treatment ?
Rehydrating Facial
Favourite foundation?
I used to use mac but now I love Inglot cream foundation. I have very dry skin and this foundation is fantastic and feels silky.
Favourite make up brand?
At the moment Inglot
Can’t live without?
Trilogy Rosehip oil
Love product? Leave product?
LOVE Elemis recovery skin bliss capsules (A TREAT)
Leave clumpy/flaky mascara
If you had €200 what skin care or make up would you purchase?
Creme de la mere – Just because I’d love to see what all the fuss is about and is it REALLY THAT AMAZING???
Does make up change how you feel about yourself?
Yes – Completely. I don’t get to do my makeup properly EVERY day as I have two small children, but when I do – I definitely feel alot better about myself and more confident.
And lastly what’s your favourite make up look?
For day time I love the natural look (natural foundation and accentuating the eyes)… For night wear , again I love natural looking foundation but more dramatic look with the eyes & lips. I love the smokey eye look.
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So many people are amazed when I turn up to work with my Zuca bag filled with amazing make up goodies. Here’s a sneak peak at what’s in my kit for shoots, weddings, corporate call outs, videos, debs, hen parties etc.
Foundations
Mac face & body
Mac studio fix fluid
Mac select
Make up Forever HD foundation
Chanel vitalumiere
Bella Piere mineral foundations
Powders
Mac studio fix
Mac pressed powders
Mac mineralize
Mac careblend
Make up forever HD
Concealers
Mac select cover
Mac Pro longwear
Rimmel wake me up
Ysl touch éclat
Estée Lauder disappear
Eye primers
Mac eyeshadow primer
Urban Decay eye prime
Mac paint pot painterly
Eyeshadows
Bella Pierre 9 stack shimmer powders
Mac Pro pan shadows in various colours
Urban decay shadows de-potted from book of shadows and housed in z palettes.
Make up forever pan shadows
Urban decay palettes
Blush & bronzers
Mac
Make up forever
Bella Pierre
Benefit hoola
Lipsticks
Mac
Make up forever
Bella Pierre
Loreal
MUA
Clinique
Make up forever
NYC
Rimmel
Lip glosses
Mac
Make up forever
Bella Pierre
Lancôme
Benefit
Mua
Eye & Lip Pencils
Mac
Urban Decay
Kohl
Make up forever
Liquid/gel eye liners
Mac fluid line
Rimmel gel
Inglot gel
Make up forever aqua gel
Make up forever black pan liner
Miscellaneous
Bio fresh cleanser, toner & moisturiser
Herbal life radiant C spritzer
Clarins eye make up remover
Clarins hydra quench day cream
Mac fix spray
Burts bees hand sanitiser in aloe
Make up forever flash palette
Eye lashes
Duo glue
Disposables, tissues,cotton buds, cotton wool, disposable mascara wands, disposable lip brushes
Safety pins
Scissors
Plasters
Paracetamol
Eye drops
Chewing gum
Sponges
Tweezers
Hand wipes
Make up remover wipes
Nail polish remover
So there you have it…
A lot of products. If you would like anymore information on any of the products I use, or even to chat Makeup, don’t be afraid to fire me a message either via the contact form on the website, or catch up with me on Facebook.
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Emma English, Model, Mum, Fashion show & Events organiser gave me the low down on her skincare and make up.
As a busy woman she never neglects her skin and always makes time to apply her make up in between juggling motherhood and her business.
Hi Emma, how are you? You seem to be very busy at the moment?
At the moment I am extremely busy with projects including working with Calum Best to launch his clothing line Ibiza Boys Club… On August 15th in Krystal, a private High Profile Celebrity VIP launch evening then open to public later in the night.
What skin care regime do you use morning & evening?
My skin Care Regime….Cleanse, with Clinique facial soap….rinse with very cold water then moisturise with Bio Oil Skincare. I’d then apply my Tan Organic to give a natural tan.
Do you use moisturise? If so what do you use?
I use Bio Oil Skincare as my facial and Body moisturiser.
Do you have a must have skin care item?
I swear by Bio Oil Skincare. Couldn’t be without it! It’s even great for using under make up. I would apply it, leave it dry for half hour then apply my make up.
What is your favourite beauty treatment ?
My favourite Skincare treatment would be Facial peels.
Favourite foundation?
My favourite foundation would be Mac Studio Fix Fluid & Bio Fresh mineral make up.
Favourite make up brand?
Mac, Clarins, Bio Fresh & Clinique are my favourite brands.
Can’t live without?
I can’t live without Bio Oil, Bio Fresh & Mascara!
Love product?
I love Clinique Dramatically Different moisturising gel & Bio Fresh Anti Ageing Serum along with Great Length hair extensions.
Leave product?
I’d leave lipsticks rather use a nice natural lip balm!!
If you had €200 what skin care or make up would you purchase?
If I had €200 it would be mix n match between gorgeous clothes at Amanda Kevlin Fashion house in Naas, Mac foundations ,Korky’s shoes, Clarins Skincare & Bio Fresh products.
Does make up change how you feel about yourself?
Absolutely….It definitely has that feel good factor, when your going out you feel much more confident!
And lastly what’s your favourite make up look?
I adore the smokey eye, high shine blush and nude lips look!!
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Korkys Shoes
Great Lengths Hair Extensions
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