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Cameo Essentials Beauty Concealer Brush

February 19, 2016 | Make-up brushes & tools, Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

The Cameo Essentials Beauty Concealer Brush is not a bad little concealer brush for those on a budget. I bought three of them a few years ago and they’re still going strong but don’t expect any miracles, they are average, budget brand concealer brushes. I use one of my brushes to place the concealer under…

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What are eyelash serums?

January 25, 2016 | Articles | Leave a Comment

What are eyelash serums?  And do they work? Every woman wants longer, thicker, fuller, more luscious lashes! Unfortunately, the average eyelash growth cycle is 3 months and this means that whatever you do to your lashes, the effects will only last as long as the growth cycle. Once each lash reaches the end of its…

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What are DD and EE Creams?

December 28, 2015 | Articles, Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

I’m pretty much over the hype around the ‘alphabet cream’ phase. I gave up after CC Cream but I thought I’d write one more blog post for those who may be interested in reading about DD Cream and EE Cream. Daily Defense, Dynamic Do-it-all or DD Creams were originally created for use on hands and…

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How to do your make-up in 5 minutes

November 30, 2015 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

Are you running late and haven’t even applied your make-up yet? Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do your make-up in only 5 minutes. Starting with a cleansed, moisturised face, apply foundation, BB cream or CC cream to your face, using your fingers. You don’t have time to play around with a brush! Next…

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5 ways to wear eyeliner

October 26, 2015 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

Whether you prefer to use pencil, gel or liquid eyeliner (or all of them), these five ways to wear eyeliner will help you change up your usual look and maybe give you a little inspiration to try something new. Daytime / Casual: Use a soft pencil eyeliner and simply line the upper lid with a…

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Which mascara to use?

July 26, 2015 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

There are many different brands of mascara out there and they all have different types and formulas that offer different results, but which one is best for you?  Well, this would all depend on the final effect that you’re trying to achieve. Volumising could be your new best friend if you have naturally fine eyelashes…

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Best eyeshadow for blue eyes?

June 29, 2015 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

What’s the best colour eyeshadow for blue eyes? As we all know, complementary colours (colours opposite each other on a colour wheel) create a strong contrast and enhance each other. Blue and orange are complementary colours. So, to make your eyes pop, try using orange, terra-cotta, coral or rose coloured eyeshadow. Other colours that also…

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Best eyeshadow for green eyes?

June 22, 2015 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

What’s the best colour eyeshadow for green eyes? As we all know, complementary colours (colours opposite each other on a colour wheel) create a strong contrast and enhance each other. Red and green are complementary colours, so any eyeshadow with red (or warm) undertones will really enhance green eyes. To make your gorgeous green eyes…

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Best eyeshadow for brown or black eyes

June 15, 2015 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

What’s the best colour eyeshadow for brown or black eyes? Well, you’re lucky as they have no limits and look good in any colour! Brown eyes don’t really have a true complimentary colour, but try a vibrant blue eyeshadow like cobalt or sapphire or even a deep blue for daywear. Purples, pinks, greens, copper and…

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How to match your make-up with your freckles

May 25, 2015 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

When it comes to make-up, if you are blessed with an abundance of freckles rather embrace them and don’t be tempted to cover them up completely with make-up. Covering freckles completely can lead to your foundation looking unnatural, uneven or cakey and may make your face and neck look completely different from the skin on…

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How to maintain your manicure

May 6, 2015 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials, Nails | Leave a Comment

After paying to have your nails expertly done, you leave the salon and that’s it until your next appointment, right? Not exactly. Maintaining your manicure (or pedicure) requires a little bit of work from you once you get home. By doing a little at-home maintenance, you can get the most out of the service that…

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How to make your lipstick last

April 27, 2015 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

Fading lipstick is something that most of us have to deal with, but what can you do to make your lipstick last? Start off by lining your lips with lip liner that matches your chosen lipstick colour. If you don’t have one that matches, use a nude lip liner (one that matches your natural lip…

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Express Consultation (per person) | $80.00 | 1 hour
Designed specifically for those who want to learn a certain technique, or to perfect something that may already be known but can’t quite get right.  This is not a full consultation, we will only concentrate on the specific technique, for example: winged liquid or gel eyeliner – we would work on application of winged eyeliner, nothing else – no other make-up application.  This consultation can be used for anything from  learning how to apply eyeshadow to get a ‘Smokey Eye’ look; how to correctly apply blusher or lipstick; how to apply false lashes, etc. The choice is yours.

Full Consultation (per person) | $150.00 | 2 hours
Designed for those who would like to learn how to apply a full face of make-up correctly. These consultations are great for someone new to using make-up, or someone who feels a little daunted by all the products.

The consultation includes a simple skin assessment, an overview of your current cosmetics to assess whether they are correct for your skin type, and advice on what products would be best suited to your skin type and tone.  Step-by-step application of your choice of make-up (daywear, smokey eye, or a look you’ve seen in a magazine). If its something you’ve seen in a magazine or online, please bring the picture with you. I’ll also answer any questions that you may have. 

All consultations are one-on-one as I have limited space. This also ensures that you each get the individual attention that you need, and that you learn as much as possible. 

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These can be done in any colours, just make sure you book an appointment WITH nail art, as I'll need the extra time allocated to do this.

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