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The Best Lipsticks and Lip Gloss
Lipstick product reviews Mini lipstick product reviews to help you find the best lipsticks for your lips. Although often forgotten as a step in a daily makeup routine lip colour can really change a look and create a flattering finish. Go Bold Going bold with a lip colour is a really fun step in your makeup routine. It can also be super flattering. As people age the edges of their lips become less defined and the natural pigment can fade. Lipstick can combat this to create a youthful finish Top tips for your best lipstick application ever 1. Lip Liner First, don’t skip the lip liner. Use this to line…
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Marvel Inspired Makeup and Nail Art
Marvel-inspired makeup and nail art is such a fun and creative brief. Indeed, you can choose from a wide range of characters to be inspired by! Whether you know the characters from the comic books or just the MCU film universe, you can find a whole range of inspiration Marvel Inspired Makeup and Nail Art Marvel Inspired-Thor: Love and Thunder Now available on Disney Plus, check out my review here I personally loved Thor: Love and Thunder. I found it really funny, engaging and clever. Plus it helps that an actual god plays Thor. Makeup In later appearances, Thor subsequently sports an injured eye. This is what inspired the lightning…
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Disney Nail Art Ideas
Disney nail art is a great way to show love for your favourite characters on your fingertips. Films and TV shows can be a great source of inspiration for nail art. This post may contain affiliate links. If you click and buy, I may make a commission at no additional cost to you. Disney Nail Art-Stamping By using stamping you can accurately represent your favourite films, tv shows and characters on your nails. MoYou London and Mundo De Unas are great sources of stamping goodies. Disney Nail Art-Freehand Freehand Disney nail art gives you the freedom, if you have the skill, to create any characters or fandoms you would like…
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Top tips on makeup for photographs
How to do your makeup to look your best in photographs Makeup for photographs is a little different than makeup for the gaze of real life. Follow these tips below to create the perfect, simple makeup look for selfies and headshots. Why makeup for photographs? Having makeup suited for photographs is great for perfect Often photos can leave you looking a little different than you do in real life. Perhaps a little washed out especially if a flash is used. Have you checked out my previous post on how to take the perfect selfie and now want the makeup to match? Then read on. How to do your makeup for…
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The Best Skincare Products Reviews
Skincare Product Reviews Mini Skin Care product reviews to help you find the best skin care products around. Skincare steps We all know the classic steps of a good skincare routine- cleanse, tone and moisturise-but there are plenty more steps and products you can include in your routine. If you want to. Skincare products, like makeup, are subjective and dependant on the individual. I have sensitive, dry skin so these reviews are tailored to that. Best Skincare Products-Cleanse Revolution Salicylic Acid Daily Facial Cleanser 3/5 This “targeted strength” facial cleaner is said to “encourage a clearer complexion”. Whilst I haven’t noticed a clearer complexion I don’t use the product every day…
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My top skincare products for dry skin
Skincare for dry skin Let’s take it back to basics with some great skincare. The best makeup looks are always when applied on good healthy skin! If you want to find out more about my skincare routine be sure to check it out here! Face Washes and Scrubs For dry skin chemical scrubs are often better, more effective and still gentler on dry skin which is prone to damage. This is instead of a physical scrub with hard pieces in. Once a week or so I like to use No7 Energising Face Scrub which energises the skin without being overly harsh! It’s officially a “male” product but there is no…
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How to paint your nails
How to paint your nails to create a beautiful manicured look. Painting your nails can be a fun and unique way to show your personality and add a splash of colour to your look. How to paint your nails-prep The first step to painting your nails is to have healthy nails. A nail care routine is important for both nail health and nail growth. Next, immediately before painting your nails, you need to prep them. Remove any previously applied nail polish (details below) Wash your hands well and clean your nails. Use a scrub to tackle dry skin. Dry hands carefully and apply moisturiser. Next use a nail file to…
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How to take great selfies
How to take great selfies is important to show off your amazing makeup! How to take great photos of your makeup When you have spent hours creating a fun, beautiful and creative makeup look you want to be able to capture it the best you can. Following these tips on how to take great selfies will help you create the best shots of your makeup to really show off your skills. Look your best When creating don’t be afraid to go bold with your makeup as the camera can wash you out. Check out this article for the best makeup for photography. If it works with the makeup look, smile!…
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Beauty Resolutions for 2025
Fresh start for a new year Beauty Resolutions to help you feel your best in 2025. I love the fresh start of New Year and the impetus to start new routines and make improvements. Top tip for Beauty Resolutions Aim for small steps not large leaps. This way you are less likely to fall! The most important thing I find is to remember to make sensible changes. This means not expecting yourself to change and become someone you aren’t. Small steps and changes are more likely to take you in the direction you want to go rather than making huge changes you will never keep up. What makes good beauty…
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The best in Foundation, Powder and Concealer
Mini makeup reviews to help you pick the best products Foundation, Powder and Concealer products are the main base products of a makeup routine. That is why it is important to pick the best products for your skin. Foundation, Powder and Concealer Products Foundation Foundation products have so many options including a range of formulas (ie cream, liquid etc) and coverage (full, medium, light etc). There are also specific options for dry skin vs oily skin. Below are my mini reviews for dry skin type mainly but also based on using some of the products professionally. Revolution Pro Full Coverage Camouflage Foundation 4/5 This foundation is great for dry skin, it…
