FAVE FIVES | ACID TONERS | July 2016

Hi All!

I hope you're enjoying the Fave Fives - keep sending your requests. :)

WHAT I’M WEARING:

J. CREW Save the Bees T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/29p0HNn

Swarovski Celestial Pierced Earrings: http://bit.ly/29J3u8o

Nails: OPI Let’s Be Friends Gel from Hello Kitty Collection: http://bit.ly/29q3X9U

Hourglass Ambient Light Correcting Primer in Mood Light: http://bit.ly/29pnskh

Bobbi Brown Nude Finish Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 in Medium to Dark Tint (it’s not that dark, clearly): http://bit.ly/29nUkgE

Laura Mercier Candleglow Foundation in Buff: http://bit.ly/29nTG2T

Chantecaille HD Perfecting Powder: http://bit.ly/29p1lKx

Bronzer across forehead (my glow, basically): New CID I-Glow in Coral Crush (I will literally be buried wearing this): http://bit.ly/29nTIYJ

Used as Blush: Bobbi Brown Illuminating Bronzing Powder in Antigua (the perfect pink for me): http://bit.ly/29p1dL4

Brows: Benefit Precisely My Brow Pencil in 2: http://bit.ly/29nTJM1

Lips: Gwen Stefani for Urban Decay Lip Pencil in Firebird (lightly all over lip): http://bit.ly/29p1OMN

Pixi LipLift Max in Petal Ice (on top): http://bit.ly/29DBnrl


PRODUCTS DISCUSSED:

Pixi Glow Tonic To-Go – released end of July: http://bit.ly/1r42Hk0

Nip & Fab Glycolic Fix Night Pads:

UK - http://bit.ly/29oeCXF
USA - http://bit.ly/29pnOHr


Elizabeth Arden  Skin Illuminating Retexturising Pads:

UK – http://bit.ly/29oeYgI
USA - http://bit.ly/29ofv2f


Trish McEvoy Beta Hydroxy Acid Pads:

UK - http://bit.ly/29ofADf
USA - http://bit.ly/29off3e


NeoStrata Smooth Surface Daily Peel:

UK - http://bit.ly/29podJY
USA - http://bit.ly/1JgPBGl


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Caroline Hirons c/o
Gleam Futures
6th Floor
60 Charlotte Street
London W1T 2NU
caroline@gleamfutures.com  (skincare queries cannot be answered at this address)

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12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS - DAY EIGHT - ELIZABETH ARDEN

Day Eight starts with Elizabeth Arden. The iconic 8 Hour Cream launched in 1930 and now it, and the entire collection, is going to one lucky winner in the UK.

Included in the giveaway are:

The lovely brand new All-Over Miracle Oil

Eight Hour Cream - the original

Eight Hour Hand Treatment 

Eight Hour Facial Moisturiser 

Eight Hour Body Treatment 

Eight Hour Lip Repair Balm 

Eight Hour Lip Protectant Stick

To win simply leave your email in the widget below. Comments are closed and all full T&Cs are available on the original 12 Days post. Your email is not used for anything other than the entry. We don't keep your details, or give the to the brands. You can enter up to once a day.

Thank you Elizabeth Arden and good luck everyone!

www.elizabetharden.co.uk/eight-hour-cream

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Make-Up Artist on Monday - Michelle George

I'm starting a new regular posting this week (saints preserve us -I KNOW I know - it's a miracle) - but nonetheless - I am.

I've been fortunate enough to work with some of the best MUA's in the industry - and the majority of them are relatively unknown.  These are the people that are out there everyday - earning a living doing what they love - and they are fonts of wisdom in all things regarding make-up. If you have any questions you would like added for next week please do let me know!  contact@beautymouth.com

First up is Michelle George - a jobbing MUA  who has worked across all aspects of the industry.

Michelle and her favourite little man

How long have you been working in the industry?
12 years periodically. I've worked as a journalist and teacher in between.

When did you get your ‘big break’?
I studied art at college and did a painting for my friend's wedding. His wife was a top make up artist in New York called Alexandra Byrne (more here), she liked my painting so asked me to assist her as a make-up artist. From there I have made numerous contacts within the TV and fashion industry.

What advice do you have for aspiring MUA’s trying to get into the industry?
Get a job working on a make-up counter to help build your kit through allocation. As building your kit can be very expensive and you will not get much paid work as a freelancer to start with.
Always have a business card to hand. Making contacts happens in the strangest places. I have been minding my own business in the ladies, and had the owner of a modeling agency start talking to me....

Who has been your best client so far?
Ray Liotta - it's safest just to call him 'entertaining'!

And your favourite job so far?
Hermes Spring/Summer show: Paris

How many brushes do you own?
Maybe 50?

What is your favourite brand and why?
I have sooo many... M.A.C are good for brushes, as they are reasonably priced. But I don't like their foundation.
I do love Chantecaille foundation though it is very expensive.
I like Cover FX foundation too and it is more reasonably priced and L'Oreal's Colour Match is pretty impressive for a low end brand.
Nars is fantastic for pigment!!!

Your top tip?
Go easy on the foundation and cover necessary parts with a concealer.
NEVER go darker with your foundation; always add colour with blush or bronzer!

What is your speciality?
I'm told it's eyes - and blending. (I can confirm Michelle does a KILLER smokey eye)
I also have a good intuition of what looks good on the individual - I do a lot of 'real women' who say that previous MUA's have always gone OTT on them for wedding trials etc..

Your kit is on fire – and you can only save 5 things. What are they?
Plumful M.A.C lipstick - doubles up great as a blush and lip colour and suits most skin tones
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage SC5 - the two shades can be blended to match most skin tones
YSL Mascara
Cover FX Translucent Powder - a must for all T.V/film/editorial work
Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream -multi-purpose...

What are you working on at the moment?
I am now running exclusive make-up parties across London in which I educate women on how to look a million dollars without spending as much!

If you are interested in attending or hosting a party, or have any other questions, you can contact Michelle at the link to her group below:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=60826938257&v=info&ref=ts