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Skincare tips, the best products for Milia
Skincare for dry skin Milia, or those small little white bumps are annoying at best, painful at worst. Skincare is an important step for makeup, and in life. Skin is the largest organ in the body and it’s important we treat it as such. If you had problems with your heart, lungs or another organ you would do something about it. So don’t ignore skin problems or the hints your skin may be giving you. I personally have dry skin, which I’ve had my whole life along with skin sensitivities and allergies. Dry skin is prone to creating and trapping Milia. I have recently been trying these three products which…
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Freedom Makeup Far Away Lipstick Collection
Lipstick from a Galaxy Far Far Away Inspired by the Star Wars Universe, The Far Away Lipstick collection is a beautiful set of coloured lipsticks. There is still time for one last This is The May post! If you have missed my previous Star Wars month posts I have covered Star Wars Nail Art Ideas and Women of Star Wars Inspired Makeup. Far Away Lipstick Collection Here are some shots of the beautiful Freedom Makeup Far Away Lipstick Collection. Styled and named after the Star Wars saga, In order, we have… Sith, Storm Trooper, Sky-Walker, Space Luxe and Far Away. What are the lipstick shades? Sith. A black which can…
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What are the challenges on Glow Up: Britains Next Makeup Star for each episode?
All the makeup based creative tasks from the last 5 series Have you been watching the new series of Glow Up: Britain’s Next Makeup Star on the BBC? Now back for its sixth series, who will be crowned the winner? Glow Up: Britain’s Next Makeup Star Glow Up: Britain’s Next Makeup Star is a TV competition that pits upcoming makeup artists against each other in a series of challenges to find an ultimate winner who will receive the opportunity to work in the makeup industry. Tasks focus on various areas of the makeup world such as film and fashion testing various skills such as precision, prosthetics or working to a…
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Women of Star Wars makeup
This is the May The looks of the women of Star Wars makeup represents their characters, their struggles and their places in the saga. More than just skin deep, whilst the films do lack equal representation, the women we do get are complex and strong. I created these makeup looks when we marathoned the Star Wars Films on Disney Plus before finally finishing the saga with The Rise of Skywalker. How to create Women of Star Wars makeup Queen Amidala Padme Amidala always wore the most beautiful clothes and makeup so I’ve mashed up her queenly makeup here with an outfit more based on her reality as a senator at…
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Star Wars Nail Art Ideas
This is the May Star Wars Nail Art is the a fun way to show your love for the Jedi’s, Rebels and Siths. The month of May has become adopted by the Star Wars fan base from May the 4th be with you to the Revenge of the Sith, this month is the perfect time to try out some Star Wars designs on your nails! From visiting Disney Parks to movie nights there is so many ways to celebrate this month. I personally actually enjoy the original Disney Plus series more than the films especially Boba Fett and The Mandalorian. This nail art is also perfect if you are lucky…
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The Lion King Makeup and Nail Art
Movie-inspired makeup and nails This is a look I created a while ago to celebrate the release of The Lion King in cinemas-what feels like a lifetime ago! To check out my movie review hop on over here! This was originally published in 2019, edited in April 2024 The Lion King Inspired Makeup To create the makeup for this week’s look I focused on the eyes of the lion as this is what I found most striking watching the film in the cinema. The Makeup First I applied concealer and base for a blank look. Using a peachy blend of face paint I traced around my eyes and created a…
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Nail Art
Freehand Nail Art Ideas-Cowabunga Dude! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle nail art is a fun way to show off your pop culture favourites. The story was originally a comic book series but it has now spawned a range of media including both ‘real life’ and animated films and TV shows. A new series is due to be released towards the end of 2024. Which turtle is which? Each of the four main characters-the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-wear a different colour band either across their eyes as their disguise or as a bandana. What you need to create Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Nail Art Youll need How to create Teenage Mutant Ninja…
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Shazam! A character look and nail art
How to recreate a superhero inspired look This week I created a simple nail art and makeup look based on the DC Warner Brothers Movie Shazam! and Shazam! Fury of the Gods. In these movies, based on a comic series, a young teenager is magically transformed into an adult super hero complete with a red spandex outfit. To find out more about the film be sure to check out this post on my other blog here! Shazam! The Look All good superheroes, as we know, favour tight-fitting spandex in bright, bold colours. Whilst I wasn’t prepared to go skin tight I could still compile an outfit-or bound- which gives the feel…
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A review of Barry M Cosmetics Fixing and Setting Spray
A Barry M setting spray can be a great drugstore purchase to add to your makeup routine. But with so many to choose from how will you know which to get? Why use a setting spray? I used to be quite against make-up fixing sprays as their main ingredient is water and most used to cost a ridiculous price. However these three from Barry M-an ethical brand with vegan products-have a great price point and work perfectly. I actually really love and recommend these setting sprays! Obviously a setting spray can not change the quality of the makeup or makeup application but they can help it to last longer and,…
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Flutter by Superdrug Sheet Masks
Skincare review-Flutter sheet mask I happened to pick up a Flutter sheet mask in a local Superdrug store promising clean and fun skin care. Flutter by Superdrug carries a range of printed sheet masks at affordable prices and is suitable for sensitive skin. Flutter sheet mask and headband £1.49 Superdrug 4.5/5 When I purchased my mask I purchased a set of two masks and a headband with ears. These were printed with a sausage dog design which is currently out of stock but Superdrug does have a listing for a panda mask. This is the same mask with a different print. What do you get in a set? This great…
