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Today's post is all about makeup sponge's V's brushes. It's really a personal choice about which you prefer to use and what works best for you. I'm sure you have all seen the Beauty Blender and the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge being used by all the famous bloggers and plastered all over Instagram., it's really become massive in recent years. Sponge's are not only used for foundation but for contour, highlight and even blush. So, what are these sponges? The Beauty Blender is an egg shaped sponge with a sharp point and comes in lots of different colours. The Miracle Complexion Sponge is a similar shape but has rounded sides and a flat and only comes in orange. Both these sponges are used mainly to apply liquid foundation and are supposed to leave your foundation looking flawless. I, personally, do not like this method to apply foundation all over my face, essentially you're just soaking up excess product, that's what sponges are designed to do so it's actually doing the opposite of what you want it to do, you'll end up taking off product and not buffing it into the skin, which is why you need to use a brush. I love to use a Kabuki brush, my favourite brush to use is the Zoeva Buffer brush, it presses the foundation into your skin, which minimises the appearances of large pores (that, and a good primer of course). You need a dense bristle brush that will push the product into the skin. I do however use a sponge afterwards to soak up excess product and to blend concealer into the eye area. I have to say, my favourite sponge to use is the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge for a few reasons. Firstly it's a lot firmer than the Beauty Blender, I feel like it soaks up and spreads the product better. Secondly, the flat edge moves around the contours of your face better than the rounded part of the Beauty Blender. Thirdly, its definitely the more affordable option, at £5.99 compared to the Beauty Blender, prices start at £17! What's your preferred method? Let me know below in the comments. Thanks for reading! All my love Anita xo Anita Makeup Artist & Hairstylist
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Today's blog post is all about getting that summer glow with my top picks to achieve it. I have to say that my top products change constantly but there are a few that have definitely stuck, carry on reading.
I hope you all have a #glowing summer! All my love Anita xo Anita Makeup Artist & Hairstylist Hi everybody,
Today's post is all about that amazing Bobbi Brown palette that you may have seen on my Instagram feed. I wanted to share my bargain buy with you! I remember it was about 10 years ago is when I really started paying attention to brands like MAC and Bobbi Brown, mainly because they were really catering for olive and darker skin tones. My favourite all time blush was the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Rose, I used this every day, I'm all about that shimmer! But when it ran out I remember I didn't replace it, I suspect it had something to do with its hefty price tag, at the time it was approx. £25. Instead, I replaced it with a cheap (£4) Accessorize blusher that I found in Superdrug, it done the job but nothing like that Bobbi Brown glow. So recently, whilst browsing through my Instagram feed, I came across a beautiful picture, my heart skipped a beat and my love affair with Bobbi Brown was reignited! The limited edition Highlight & Glow Shimmer Brick Palette. There are 3 shades; Rose, Copper Diamond and Apricot. They say they're universally flattering shades and I have to say I agree so , without a second thought I ordered it (plus I love a limited edition palette). It does not disappoint, all of the shades look beautiful on the skin and give it that healthy glow. I have amazing highlighters from Anastasia Beverly Hills and Huda Beauty but I don't feel like I could use these everyday, they are more for that full on glam! I think its a great price for a premium product, you get 3 shades for £55, they are smaller than the individual shimmer bricks, but individually you are looking at £95! If you ask me, its a steal! It is available to buy at www.bobbibrown.co.uk So if you love that healthy shimmer and glow, then this palette will be your new best friend! Happy Shopping! All my love Anita xo Anita Makeup Artist & Hairstylist |
AuthorHi, I'm Anita, an experienced Hair & Makeup Artist based in Southampton. I love working with all skin and hair types and am passionate about your events as you are. I look forward to working with you in the very near future x Archives
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