5 Things Your Makeup Artist Wants You To Know

5 Things Your Makeup Artist Wants You To Know

The Bridal Look

We all have events in our lives that require us to present ourselves in the best light, and when one of these events comes around we often seek out the services of a hairdresser to ensure our hair looks it’s best & we invest in a new outfit.  However, if you really want to look your best you need to be thinking more broadly about your overall appearance and give some consideration to your skincare and your makeup which can have a big impact on your end result.


It is not always just about ‘the hair and the dress’, so why do we see so many women arriving to one of the biggest events/nights of their lives looking like they’re auditioning for a role on Jersey Shore?


Big hair and plastered on make-up may work for you if you’re on a reality TV show, but in the real world too much makeup and bad hair can ruin your night of celebration. So what should a woman do to make sure her make-up enhances, rather than detracts from her outfit?
We asked professional make up artist Lauren Nolan for some tips to ensure you look the best on your big event. She believes that too many people fail to prepare their faces for their big night out, and that with just a little time each day doing some basic steps, young ladies can really improve the end result.


Lauren believes that these simple strategies listed below should be part of everyone’s beauty routine, and she recommends all women make a special effort to take action about 8 weeks prior to their Makeup Artist arriving to apply their makeup.


”If you are going to invest in an outfit for your event, it’s also worth considering investing in a professional makeup artist to complete the finishing touches,” says Lauren. “By actioning these 5 recommendations will ensure you have a beautiful outcome.”


Lauren said” There is a growing trend for professional women to engage a Makeup Artist before they have a job interview or they make a presentation to clients as they really want to  make sure their overall look is complete & professional”.


Here are Lauren’s - 5 Things Your Makeup Artist Wants You to Know!
1. Have your eyebrows waxed and shaped by a professional – not your best friend please! Do this at least 1 week before the big night.


2. 8 weeks before the big night set up a good skincare routine if you do not have one.  Invest in some good quality natural skincare – try Elly B Orangic skincare made right here in Australia, it is a brilliant range of skincare and smells divine


3. Cleanse your skin morning and night so your skin will glow with a healthy radiance


4. Exfoliate, Exfoliate, Exfoliate, do you get the hint? This is one of the most important things you should do to get rid of dead skin cells and dry skin patches.  Exfoliate at least twice a week before the formal, however, do not exfoliate on the day - the last time you exfoliate should be the day before.

Exfoliate

5. Moisturise your skin at least once a day, preferably twice a day and always before applying makeup to your skin.  Botanical Moisturiser from Elly B Organic skincare is a non-greasy product and it works well on all skin types so give it a try.

elly b organic skincare is Australian made and very beautiful to use!

If you follow these simple steps to prepare for your special event then your Makeup Artist will have beautifully a polished canvas to work on and the end results will be simply stunning.
Remember: If the formal dress is the cake, a woman’s makeup and hair are the icing.
Lauren Nolan MUA works closely with www.makeupnet.com.au as an advisor to their online Makeup store.

Look amazing on your day 

No matter what the occasion follow these steps and also engage an MUA as a treat, make it even more special

Halloween is on the way and we want you to win!

Halloween is just around the corner and in Australia there is a growing trend to hold parties and to really get into it with great makeup creativity.

I want to have some fun and hope you will join in on the fun and so I want to see some really inspiring makeup looks for Halloween!

Please Subscribe here to our blog so you hear about other competitions also and tell your friends and then post all your best Halloween makeup looks on our face book page to enter a draw to win a $50.00 spending spree in the store - www.makeupnet.com.au 

Just think..you could get some free Limecrime Makeup or free Medusa Makeup, or tinted moisturiser or shapewear ......just for having some fun with your makeup!

If you need supplies be quick and order today so you can go in the draw to win $50.00 spending!

The link to our face book page is right down the bottom of the page so go and take a look and see what we have to show you with our fans pictures. We would love you to 'Like' our page.

Here are a few looks to inspire you.  These are all Doe Deere from Limecrime Makeup

I love these eyes! Se the use of the Lashes for dramatic effect!

This was created using Styletto,Retrofuturist & and Gloss!

Get creative and go to our face book page and upload your pictures until the end of the month to co-inside with Halloween.

An Interview - Professional Makeup Artist Rae Morris

Interview - Professional Makeup Artist Rae Morris - Professional Beauty: Australian Beauty Industry News for Beauty Salons, Spas, Nail Technicians, Nail Bars, Tanning Salons, Waxing Salons, Beauty Colleges, Skin Rejuvenation Clinics

 

Rae Morris - Australian Makeup Artist launches her own range of brushes - check out the review and interview.
 
The brushes look amazing and compared to some other well know brands of brushes they are probably not out of the ball park.

The total price is $899 for a set of 26.

Rae also recommends washing your brushes in either a special brush cleaner or in dish washing liquid, & clean them at least once a week..she goes onto say that if you use good brushes you use less makeup so I guess they will save you money on makeup products!

I think they also look cute - much nicer than a black handle don't you think?  

• Would you buy these brushes?  
• Whats the most expensive brush you have ever purchased and was it worth the money?

Sourcing new products for Clients- NYX Cosmetics

This week a client asked me if we had the NYX S118 Eye Shadow box in stock. The bad news was that we did not have it at all and never had one.  This box has 112 different eye shadows in it and looked amazing, just the thing a Makeup Artist would want to have in her kit.

The bad news for my clinet Melissa was that she had exhausted her contacts trying to locate one of these pallets and my supplier told me that they did not have one either. What to do as I hate to leave a client without a product when they need one?

But wait!!!!!  My supplier came back to me very excited as they had located 2 of the NYX S118 Pallets in a cancelled order!  How happy was I?  Very happy as it always feels good to find something your clients want desperatley.

I can tell you that when I let my client Melissa know about the find she was very excited and said 

" Send it to me immediatley!"   Here is a link to her blog and you can tell how excited she is about the pallet.  Glitter Princess Blog

Lucky for me the supplier found 2 so I purchased both as I thought I might have to have one of these amazing pallets myself.  Take a look at them and you will know why the fuss.

 Great Colours aren't they?  The bottom set of colours is on a slide out tray which means it is very compact to fit into a Makeup Kit.

Have you tried NYX - love to hear what products you have used and if you liked them?

You know what happen next?  I showed the box on Facebook to our fans and you guessed it, someone else purchased the second box.  So now I don't have one left for me..oh well the customers must come first.  I will be ordering more of these and I will keep one for me..I love a pallet.

These are RRP $59.99 for 112 colours which is pretty good value and NYX is a great quality makeup.

cheers

Jill

Limecriem Makeup is for everyone

 

If you have read this blog before you know that I am a BIG fan of Limecrime makeup and that most of the pictures that we run show the amazing looks you can create with the bold brand of Limecrime Makeup. 

Most of the looks we post are not for the shy types...so I was really delighted when I saw these pictures from Doe Deere's blog showing her in a very demur look using Limecrime.  This look could be worn by anyone from ages 13 to 75!  So if you have looked at Limecrimes makeup and thoguth you would love to buy some of it but hesitated because you don't think you could wear it.......................think again!

See what Cassie has to say about Limecrime and see what she has created!

Cassie also has a great blog that is well worth subscribing too and letting all your friends know about her tutorials. Cassie is one of the most watched You Tube Beauty Gurus' in Australia and she is really charming,..so check her out and tell me what you think.

http://lilcammo93.blogspot.com/

Face Book Giveaway

Join our facbook page and become a fan to go into the draw to win one of 4 Eye Shadow Pallets we are giving away free!

Our page is Makeupnet.com.au on Facebook.

Subscribe to the Blog in December and WIN

We want to give all new & exisiting subscribers an opporuntiy to win a Lipstick & an Eye Shadow from any of our ranges we offer from www.makeupnet.com.au 

 We will draw the prize around 15 th December so that we can post out the prize to the winning subscriber! in time for Christmas and New Years

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Here is the challenge - I want to have 50 subscribers by the 15th December to activate the prize, so please get as many of your friends to subscribe to the blog so that you have a chance to win free stuff in time for the Party Season and Christmas!

Cheers and Happy Party Season to all the readers!

Jill

Giveaway Eye Shadow Pallets

I have some eye shadow pallets to giveway this month.  I bought them from an overseas supplier as I loved the colours and they looked like real good value for money.  When they arrived the colours are as good as I expected but they are branded with the MAC brand.  Whilst they are very good looking eye shadow pallets I was not looking for branded eye pallets so I have decided to give them away FREE!  

To qualify for one you need to follow this blog - so sign up, it is easy to do that!  Tell some friends to sign up so they can go into the draw to possibly win a pallet.  I have two to give away.  Here is what they look like.

  Great colours and great carry containers with mirrors..so it is FREE all you have to do is follow our blog.

10 SUPER Secrets to Keep You Stylish

 

Ever wonder how the Supermodels look so effortlessly chic every time the paparazzi catch them on an ordinary day? Supermodels get inside tips from style experts to keep them flawless consider yourself a Supermodel.

1. Layer Your Look. Try pairing a long-sleeve thermal underneath a tunic and belt it with leggings. Add a jacket and legwarmers to be extra haute.

2. Designer Accessories. Most people cant afford to wear head-to-toe Chanel. Accessorize your ensemble with a designer purse or sunglasses. You'll look and feel like a million bucks and no one will notice your outfit is last season Gap.

3. Denim and High Heels. Wear a dark denim wash with black or brightly-colored heels. High shoes make your legs look longer and slender, plus you'll exude that chic factor.

4. Audrey Affect. You can never go wrong with a little black dress and layers of pearls – a quick fix to create an iconic look.

5. Red HAUTE Lip. Some people fear red lipstick...however there are hundreds of shades to choose from to compliment your skin tone. Hit up a makeup counter and ask a beauty consultant to help you find the right red.

6. Leggings are the new Tights. The trend of the moment is leggings, which is like wearing sweat pants that hug your body. You can wear leggings under tunic tops, dresses, and layered underneath denim or mini skirts.

7. Patent leather - the texture of the season. Get a pair of heels or purse to be in the NOW.

8. The Trench. This signature coat can keep you looking your best, regardless of what you're hiding underneath.

9. No Smoking Its no longer chic. Quit immediately if you are still puffing away.

10. Find a Mentor. I know you want Tim Gunn, but he is really busy. Find someone at your immediate disposal who exudes style and get some hints from them!

 

This is an extract from glam&glory.com which is a great web site to follow

Article Posted By : kavita kawde
Dombivali (Mharastra)

I enjoyed reading this so had to share it with you.

Enjoy reading

Jill

Doe Deere from Limecrime Makeup dyes her hair

Doe Deere has gone from a redhead to a blonde and now to this brilliant blue.

What do you think of the colour, I actually loved her as a redhead and she also looked good as a blonde..but I have to say the blue is cute.  I once went purple but that was as a 14 year old that played with mothers Magic Silver White and got carried away...that ended up with me being grounded for a few weeks.....oh well..growing up can be fun.

Have you ever dyed your hair any strange colours?  What was the reaction of others when they noticed?  Good or not so good?

 

Here she is a redhead

 And here a blonde..I think she looks amazing with any colour hair!

Limecrime Tutorial & Video - Get the Look

Jennifer Anitson on the cover of Harpers - or is it really Barbara Streisand

I saw this cover and really loved the look.  I have always loved the eye makeup style of the 60's and this is a good reflection of that style..to me it is very much in fashion right now.

 

The links will take you to the full slide show of pictures.  

 

xxx

Enjoy Jill

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Hats for the Racing season and much much more

I just loved the hats on this desingers web site and wanted to share them with everyone, they are colourful, stylish and oh so pretty.  I want one!!!!!!!!!!

 

Empress was the one I really liked...although there were others..
http://www.jodielouisemillinery.com.au
Click here to see the collection

Take a look and maybe get yourself for next year or some special function you have to go to.

Jodie makes all of the head pieces  Lace Headpiece, or Jewelled Fascinator.  Jodie is a Hat Maker and Made to order Milliner for Spring Carnival Race Wear, Weddings, Mother of the Bride, Year 12 Dances, Debutante Balls and Special Events. 

Jodie will help you design your own gorgeous headpiece and securely courier it to you anywhere in Australia. 

 

Rebirth Skincare -exicting and very inexpensive!

I love good  skincare and love to try new products such as the Rebirth range of skincare that contains placenta ingredients...sounds a little yucky but I can assure you it is not.  The eye gel has no perfume at all.

I received my Anti-Wrinkle eye gel the other day and rushed to the bathroom to take my makeup off and give it a try.

It was a clear gel and felt very cooling to the skin and when I put it on the skin I could feel the skin start to tighten up a little - so far I am very impressed!  I have used it now for over a week and think that the skin around my eyes looks really good.  The pot is small, but at under $10.00 I think it is great value, given it feels so good and the results are good.

We are definitely going to be stocking this range within week, so watch the web site and give it a try, you will not be sorry you tried it.

Here is a little more detail on the brand -

Re-birth original series is the most popular placenta cream in Australia. Back in 1993, it is created by a group of old friends gathering for a school reunion. The group was shocked at how much they had all aged with lines and wrinkles. The shock prompted the group to discuss how they could challenge the aging process and recapture their youthful skin look. With the aid of experts, the group discovered the anti-aging property Placenta. With the unique formulation of the balanced proportion between placenta in oil and water base, rebirth placenta cream is effective in combating wrinkles, fine lines as well as softens the skin like a baby skin.

Have you tried any ranges of skincare that have Placenta as an ingredient?  What was your impression? 

Limecrime Eye Primer coming soon!

I am so excited to relay this message from Limecrime Makeup.  We will carry this line of product and we cannot wait!

It all started with a stranger’s complaint about a product we didn’t even have. A girl on a beauty forum was lamenting that eyelid primers didn’t work on her. I couldn’t exactly disagree - my experience with primers has been spotty at best. The idea was great – create a product that will keep eyeshadow bright and crease-free all day – yet I can’t count the times when I’d spend upwards $20 on something that simply didn’t do what I needed it to. Even ‘the best of the best’ lasted only a few hours before giving in to my lids’ natural oils and created those pesky crease lines.

What is an Eyeshadow Primer and what is it supposed to do?

Eyelid Primer’s primary function is to keep your eyeshadow from creasing. What’s the point in doing all this beautiful makeup when it’s going to be ruined a few hours down the road? Primers are supposed to keep your eyeshadow in place and keep the color from fading throughout the day. And so I set out to make the Next Generation Eyeshadow Primer.

Candy Eyed Eyeshadow Helper took 6 months to develop – we’ve been at it since February going back and forth, tweaking the formula and sometimes starting over from scratch. The results were well worth the pain – we finally have a primer that works even if you live in a hot climate or have oily eyelids.

So what’s the secret?

Eyeshadow Helper was designed specifically for wear with bright eyeshadows. It’s stickier than most primers you’ll meet, which allows it to grab on to eyeshadow particles, intensifying color to the max to fade-free results. It serves as a barrier between your skin and eyeshadow which keeps oils at bay. It’s moisture-resistant so you can run, sweat, even SWIM with full assurance your eyeshadow will stay put! Our lab says it’s so potent, you will need waterproof makeup remover just to get it off! (Seriously, I have video of water being sprayed in my face and my eyeshadow never budging!)

Packaging. Most primers come in a gloss-type container with a wand. This doesn’t make sense for 2 reasons: first, primer should never be applied with a wand – doing so will put too much product on your lids and actually promote creasing. Eyeshadow Helper comes in a cream form that is easy to spread in a thin film with your finger-tip – the best way to apply a primer. Second, wand containers are wasteful because you can never get the rest of it out. Eyeshadow Helper comes in a round jar that you can enjoy till the very last drop! The formula is weightless, fragrance-free and, of course, never tested on animals. :) This product does contain beeswax so unfortunately it’s not vegan.

 

It will be available around the middle of the month from our store!

New from Lime Crime-Magic Eye Dust

It has been a long time since I updated the blog..and well there has been a lot going in my our business and my life..so I hope you will keep reading.  Life sometimes takes over everything and does not allow us to do the things we love the most....ill health is usually one such problem and that has been the case here.  Not my ill health but within the family and it has taken all my time and strength to be supportive and kepp the business going..so not time to blog at all. 

Anyway, things have now improved and there is some new product offerings from Lime Crime with more to come in the next few months.

I hope enjoy seeing the new packaging from Lime Crime, it is so cute and it now matches the Unicorn Lipstick cases.

The other exciting new is that the makeup is no Vegan Friendly and has always been Gluten free which is so important for a lot of people.

There are new colours as well and the one we love the best is Mischief Managed, do you think it is cute? We do..

Please let me know what you think of the colours and the music!  It is Doe Deere the creator of the Lime Crime brand.

Cheers for now Jill

Lime Crime Makeup

The music is by Doe Deere, I hope you enjoy it.   I love the voice and the beat!!!  She has others songs on her You Tube channel.  I hope you will pop over to You Tube and subscribe to our You Tube channel for the latest tutorials.

How to apply false lashes

This shows just how easy it is to apply lashes.  This guy is a guru for Makeup from the UK.  Enjoy!

Milani Cosmetics new to Makeupnet

Milani is a fantastic range of makeup that is so well priced it is amazing ! 

It does prove that you do not need to spend a lot of money to buy really good cosmetics at all.  They have some really nice colours in their eye shadows which I am really a big fan of. 

 I am hoping to have this new product in our store very soon.