by Tracy Hamilton Sometimes we take our skin for granted.  We live in it each sleeping and waking moment.  Why do we have skin?  Why is it so important?  Is it really necessary to go a few extra steps each day just to care for our skin?  Life is hectic, so how can we set aside precious time for those few extra steps?  Actually, it does not take long at all, to include a skin care regimen... 

by Sam Donald I was a little sceptical of this when I first investigated it, as I can’t get my head around the science of how a product can change colour with different skin colours, and have seen the other colour adapt foundations fail badly. This however, I am totally in love with! Its basically a foundation that Jo Malone created for using on clients who’ve just had facials, but don’t... 

by Kate Caffery I was given a sample of this recently so I’ve been road testing it for a couple of days and……. it’s amazing! There’s a gimmicky brush with it (the assistant said “you have to sort of twirl it while applying it” ) so I’m not sure if it would do for pro kits as I haven’t tested it with a disposeable.  But for personal kits I would... 

by Amanda Roberts I really like this brush. I bought one a few months ago for personal use, and have just got another one for my kit. The tip is very pointed so it’s good for concealing spots, without applying too much concealer to the surrounding area. It’s also a great shape for under eye dark circles. And the best bit of all is, it only costs 60p if you buy it with your Boots/ruby &... 

by Sam Donald I bought one of these today, and it’s incredible! It deepens the colour of any lipstick you apply. I put it over allsorts of colours and it added a depth to each of them, whilst keeping the base tone true! gorgeous – dare you to scare your clients by whipping it out of your kit…. I already freak mine when I bring out my bright yellow and ice blue clinique glosses (and... 

by Kelly Hollands After Sam Chapman mentioned this to me the other day, I went and bought some and I have to say, it’s fantastic from what I’ve applied on myself. I don’t really have any undereye bags, but it did smooth out the fine lines that were there. I’m doing a wedding tomorrow and will use it on the Mother of the Bride and report back. You only need a very very small... 

by Sam Donald www.SamDonald.com   Claire’s face was evened out using MAC Studio Fix Fluid, and set with Fix + Spray. her eyes were prepped with Shadestick in Beige and then metal powder in Gold was pressed all over her eyes, from lash to brow, sweeping it under her lower lashes, and creating a gentle ‘waterfall’ in the inner corner, going downwards. A fine, thin layer of black liquidlast... 

by Sam Donald www.SamDonald.com Victoria had a natural tan to her skin, but I smoothed it out with a very light cover of MAC select fluid foundation to giver her an even colour. After priming her eyes with clinique touch base and setting her base with Benefit’s Bluff Dust powder, I set to work on creating a natural soft look to her face. I applied a layer of MAC llama eyeshadow as a blending... 

by Sam Donald www.SamDonald.com Claire’s base was prepared with Smashbox primer, and smoothed over with MAC studio fix fluid, with a dab of Laura Mercier concealer under her eyes, Clinique touch base for eyes on her lids, and everything set with a very light dusting of Benefit Bluff Dust powder. Her eyes are a MAC pigment joy! MAC shadow in Llama was dusted over her lids, from lash to brow, to... 

by Amanda Roberts www.hairandmakeup4u.com Kate had slightly dry skin, so I initially used Laura Mercier Hydrating Primer, followed by Bobbi Brown Moisture rich foundation in shade 2. I lightly brushed over with Ben Nye Translucent Powder. I lightly primed the eye lid with Laura Mercier eye basics in linen and brushed over with Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder to set. The eye-shadows used were.... 

  Gone are the days of using a cake of green concealer to neutralise redness on cheeks and noses.  You know what?  Green concealer makes you look green! About 3 years ago, whilst browsing the Benefit Counter, I picked up their yellow powder, ‘Bluff Dust’ and had a little play.  I’d been looking for the perfect ‘suit-all’ powder for years and thought I’d found... 

Ariane Poole Conceal and Contour Palette £14 www.arianepoole.com 3 shades, you choose the combination! buy 3 blendable shades, or 3 of your perfect tone. Personally, I love the versatility of having all 3, from pale (perfect under eyes,), through the midtone, great for when that summer glow comes along, and the darkest, for creating great contours on the face, and disguising a double chin! Top tip...