On Instagram I get asked more about beauty and how I do my make-up, than anything else, so finally I have decided to write up a beauty blog post and do a beauty tutorial.
*Disclaimer - I am certainly NOT a professional make-up artist, nor have I trained as one, but in my previous life before singing full-time I worked at the House of Fraser head office as a beauty buyer and through this I was introduced to lots of brands, techniques and products. I also had to learn how to do my make-up myself when I was touring the country performing as budgets and time often didn’t allow for a professional... so I researched and learned through trial and error (Yes, I had some major disasters!). I'd like to think I have now become quite good at it and picked up a few useful tricks along the way, which I can share with you here.
I will discuss the products and why I love them below and you can and then watch the video to see how I apply them:
Products
Skin
| Primer: Touché Eclat Blur Primer https://rstyle.me/+1CmLB2Ipw25ad8dEJJ7G5g Initially I didn’t really think it was worth buying a primer but then I tried out YSL and never looked back! Sometimes I just put it on my face without foundation as it just seems to smooth everything out. I also sometimes add it to my foundation if I want a lighter coverage.  |  Dealing with Blemishes, dark circles: Dior Fix It rstyle.me/+SFu6_r4vcVleE_C47RK5hQ Yes, it may seem strange putting green on your skin but it neutralizes redness and is perfect for under the eyes and on spots. Concealer: Bobbi Brown Creamy Corrector rstyle.me/+3RydfxdCoSL3eXHjj8Aziw I always have very dark under-eyes and I want full coverage so it looks like I’ve slept for 100 years (!) and for this, I find the Creamy Corrector perfect. I also use it to cover spots. I put it on top of the Dior fix it. |
| Foundation: Dior Forever Matte and Georgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation rstyle.me/+9vCBbGg7EfC1b0lMSj-mXg rstyle.me/+6Nj9PtllVhTXUDFqlSGX7Q I love to mix my foundations - I find the Dior on its' own is too thick and the Georgio Armani is too runny. I also like to mix the colours; the Armani foundation is lighter and I just mix them up depending on how tanned I am. For example, it's winter at the mo and I am (very) pale so I use 3 pumps of Armani compared to 2 pumps of Dior. Through a bit of trial you'll find the mix that works best for you. |  |
 | Powder: Chanel Natural Finish Loose Powder rstyle.me/+14LIseCXRPh_R8M-sNG2RA This is my favourite product ever! I also have it in two shades depending on how tanned I am. This product is a dream as you can use it without foundation but it basically makes you look flawless and not oily. I know some people love the 'dewy' look but I often think it looks a bit greasy whereas this sets your face and makes your make-up last forever. |
Eyes
What I have discovered is that the key to good eye shadow is that as you get older the shade should get lighter. When I was in my 20’s I wore very dark eye shadow (and it aged me) whereas now I tend to go for browns, oranges, gold and pinks which look better and 'open' your eyes.
Eye Shadow: Bobbi Brown and Luxe Eye Shadow Bobbi Brown
Blush: rstyle.me/+XiuNXvjKCgJSGZd-b9phTg
Goldie: rstyle.me/+SOjMqQI30HYWBo_Tw0JcrA
Eye Shadow: Bobbi Brown and Luxe Eye Shadow Bobbi Brown
Blush: rstyle.me/+XiuNXvjKCgJSGZd-b9phTg
Goldie: rstyle.me/+SOjMqQI30HYWBo_Tw0JcrA
| Eye liner: Long- Wear Cream Shadow rstyle.me/+0KiHFMvgl9v6jYIJbv64vg I was introduced to this by my ever-glamorous friend Hunters and Heels who first introduced me to Bobbi Brown. Naturally, I lost the one she gifted me and I immediately had to go out and buy another. I have been converted! I used to wear black eye liner and occasionally I still do for the right occasion but now I wear this 90% of the time. I love the colour as it opens your eyes and it's so super easy to use and creamy but stays on all day.  |  Mascara: Maybelline Colossal Volume Express Mascara Black rstyle.me/+1WL_AdT4Rl694Jn6f3dGJA I have tried many designer mascaras and I still just keep turning back to the ever-faithful high-street brand Maybelline as it has to be my favourite. |
| Eye lashes: Eylure Strip False Lashes Accent N.003 ¾ length rstyle.me/+ZLcDoZyLKOdC6u7F4_lxBQ I love the Eylure lashes - they are my absolute favourite because they are so easy to use. When I first started wearing eye lashes (you need to practice – buy a couple and just try them at home) I used to wear bigger full-length ones but found that they irritated my inner eye and just looked a bit 'too much'. I feel these look big enough that you could wear them for dinner without crossing the line into a 'hooker vibe'. |  |
 | Eyebrows: Perfectly Defined Long-Wear Brow Pencil – Bobbi Brown rstyle.me/+ogSj-O5Dj_8mASyHsmI0OQ For years I was anti-eyebrow-pencil, I am not a lover of big eyebrows and I feel at the moment the trend is odd... however I do love to fill-in my eyebrows which I think makes a massive difference. |
Contouring and Blushing: SO MANY PRODUCTS
- First start with bronzer on your cheek – Bronzing Powder- Bobbi Brown - rstyle.me/+RO5OhwoDHb4of8-fX_NVeA
- Then blusher, this is quite strong so you only need a little bit and it lasts forever – Illuminating Bronzing Powder- Bobbie Brown - rstyle.me/+9Nyqz9gjL5bgyfOECSJIaQ
- Highlighter for the cheeks – Highlighting Powder – Pink Glow – Bobbie Brown - rstyle.me/+ygLdPJGAziaR20vxttZxWg
- Bronzing Highlighter I feel this just gives you a little pop, I have actually had this since uni as you only need a little bit. Iridescent Powder/ Loose Mac - rstyle.me/+FfsRPlXMLNIw-VkEOw9t0Q
- Contour – I love to contour my nose to make it appear a little slimmer and have found Nars is perfect. Nar’s Blush -rstyle.me/+yZwSl8qPPfaMId6UlXLhkQ
- To finish I lightly brush the top of my forehead with Nude Finish illuminating Powder. I also take this out with me, could never pack everything but it’s perfect for a top up and you don’t want to make the make up too heavy - rstyle.me/+PCICddVnte5LtlalZuuNgQ
| Lips Mac Lipstick: rstyle.me/+VhXd1I-5H1s7p1AoLy-Uxg Fresh Lip Balm: rstyle.me/+dcrtJHd4VbOAiEpSQuvJxg I tend to change my lips often depending on how I feel but currently and most of the time I have been wearing Mac Satin Lipstick and on top of that my favourite lip balm of all time Fresh Sugar Lip Caramel Hydrating Balm. |  |
Check out my video to see how to apply the make-up I use.
Disclosure, if you purchase any of the products I will get a VERY small percentage of the sale.
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