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When it comes to my makeup artist kit I’ve started to notice that no matter what the job or who the client is, these Five products almost always gets an airing. I thought I’d share what makes each of them my current go to’s.

Makeup artist kit favourites

DUO Eyelash Adhesive

I don’t know whether anything better has been released and I don’t think I’d be too interested if it had. Duo has been my favourite lash glue for years and years. The latex based formula keeps strip lashes in place all day. It just works.

MAC PRO Longwear Paintpot ‘Soft Ochre’

This is actually pretty new to me. I have always been a fan of ‘Painterly’ as a base for eye makeup. This yellow-toned version is much more universal though.I have used it as a base for nearly all of the eye makeup looks that I have done since I purchased it a couple of months ago.

Zoeva Nude Spectrum Palette

I have a lot of eyeshadow palettes. Nude eyeshadow palettes, in particular, are ones my kit isn’t lacking. However, I always gravitate towards this one! Look at it! It’s just so pretty, it’s also really versatile. As well as that, the pigmentation and blend ability are divine, especially considering that it is a total bargain at £28.50

Bobbi Brown BBU Palette

I have an insane fear of losing this palette.If you have never seen one up close, it’s actually small enough to lose. The BBU contains all 13 correctors, 14 creamy concealers and 20 shades of Bobbi Brown stick foundation. It is just so handy to have in my makeup artist kit as I know I will never be stuck for a client’s shade. Initially, I didn’t love it, as I’ve always been a liquid foundation girl. Now I’ve worked out that it works best when applied with fingers I’m in love!

Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre.

This moisturiser/primer hybrid has been my go-to base for makeup for years now. I would never be without Embryollise for clients. Especially Bridal parties. Embryolisse is a triple threat! Moisturiser, primer and makeup remover in one. Foundation applies and sets flawlessly over it and sets in place beautifully. A little goes a long way too so it lasts forever!

MAC Modesty Cremesheen Lipstick~ The Perfect Nude

By Natalie

On 30th June 2017

In Beauty, Minus the Marble, Reviews

MAC has always had my heart when it comes to lipstick. I don’t know whether it’s a nostalgia thing, or if it’s just because they are that damn good. I do know that the vanilla scent plays a huge role in it! My first MAC lipstick was ‘Blankety,’ which is one that lives on the underrated list. ‘Modesty’, I feel, sits right beside it.

I bought ‘modesty’ with the intention of using it for my Brides. Over time it has slowly made its way into my makeup bag. I find it to be the perfect easy to wear colour. It makes me feel put together without being overly ‘done’ for a day most likely spent hanging out with a 2-year-old.

MAC describes ‘Modesty’ as a muted neutral Pink. In these pictures, I see that. But in real life, it leans more towards a Dusty Rose/Brown nude shade. At least it does on my lips. It is such a versatile nude in that it can pull a natural, everyday makeup look together and stand out, while also being a shade that can take a back seat and compliment a full on smokey eye! I love that!

I know that everyone is about the mattes these days, but I still love the comfort of a cremesheen! And while this might not have the staying power of a matte, I can definitely handle popping such a pretty colour in my bag and reapplying after a few hours.

Do you have a favourite from the MAC ‘underrated’ lipstick list?

5 Red Lips I Dare To Wear!

By Natalie

On 14th February 2015

In Beauty

Happy valentines day!

I hope you have all been suitably spoiled today. If not never mind it’s all a load of bollocks anyway 😉 I’ve never been much of a lover of Valentine’s day but I am a lover of matching make-up to occasions and we all know that Valentines = Red lips!

So even though I’m not the bravest when it comes to leaving the house in any kind of super bold red lip, I am still a big fan, especially when it comes to a red lip with a neutral eye/black liquid liner combo! I just tend to go for a more toned down version.

I know I’m not alone with this so I thought I’d gather up my top 5 ‘comfort zone reds’ and share the ones I dare to wear!

MAC ‘Ruby Woo’

Starting with the most daring of the bunch. Ruby Woo is such a beautiful classic red I just love it! I tend to apply this by dabbing the colour onto my lips and blending with my finger to get more of a stained look. Applied full on from the bullet it delivers a seriously stunning matte red pout that suits pretty much everyone.

NARS Lipgloss ‘Scandal’

A gorgeous semi-sheer warm toned gloss.This is an easy one to swipe on over lipstick/tint or to wear alone for a pretty, but not in your face pop of cherry red.

Revlon Lip butter ‘Wild Watermelon’

A coral/pink toned red. This is so easy to apply and comfortable to wear! The colour can be swiped on from the bullet for a semi-sheer tint or built up so you can have an almost opaque glossy lip. It’s a pretty V.day red but I’m also thinking this will be amazing in Summer with a tan!

ELF luscious liquid lipstick ‘strawberry’

This one is quite similar to the NARS lipgloss although being from ELF it’s around a fifteenth of the price. colour wise it’s pretty much a dupe it’s just a teeny bit pinker and the ELF is a little more sheer and less sticky formula wise.I’d recommend picking this up though if you were thinking of splashing the cash on the NARS.

benefit ‘benetint’

I feel that this was a product bought out with Valentine’s day in mind although as I typed that I remembered it was actually originally released as a nipple tint haha oh well whatever floats your boat!

This is a classic for red lip wusses, a rosy red liquid tint that can be built up and dries leaving a gorgeous ‘just bitten’ stain and can also be worn as a cheek tint for uniformed rosiness!