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Monday 3rd April 2023 • 1307d ago

Should You Choose Dewy or Matte Skin for Your Wedding Day?

As a Bristol wedding hair and makeup artist, one of the first questions I ask every bride is: “How do you like your skin to look?”And before you answer, flawless isn’t a thing. It doesn’t exist. “Flawless” belongs firmly in the Instababe box with filters and Facetune, in my opinion. What really matters is whether […]

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Monday 28th September 2026 • 33d ago

Why you should book a vegan and cruelty-free makeup artist for your wedding day

Your wedding day is all about making choices that feel right for you. From your dress and flowers to the food you serve and the suppliers you choose, you’ll probably make a hundred little decisions that reflect who you are as a couple. So, if you are vegan, cruelty-free or simply trying to make more […]

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Monday 10th November 2025 • 355d ago

How to Create Your Own Wedding Makeup Look

Want to Create Your Own Wedding Makeup Look? Here’s How to Get It Right Your wedding day is about feeling completely yourself – just the most beautiful, radiant version. Whether you’re creating your own bridal look or working with a Bristol wedding hair and makeup artist, the key is to keep your makeup natural, glowing, […]

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Tuesday 4th November 2025 • 361d ago

Vegan Skincare for Perimenopause: A Simple, Gentle Routine That Works

Let’s Talk Skin (and Hormones) The best vegan skincare routine for perimenopausal skin focuses on hydration, gentle exfoliation, and barrier support – all with cruelty-free, plant-based ingredients. Perimenopause is a ride, isn’t it? Hot flushes, hormonal breakouts, dryness, and sudden irritation – sometimes all in the same week. If you’ve noticed your skin behaving differently […]

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Thursday 10th October 2024 • 751d ago

Why I Choose Vegan and Cruelty-Free Makeup Products

Did you know I’m vegan? No? Well, now you do.And while you might not think it matters much to your wedding makeup, it actually plays a big role in how I work and the products I choose. Animal testing in cosmetics is unnecessary and, quite frankly, cruel. Yet, some of the biggest beauty brands in […]

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Tuesday 23rd November 2021 • 1803d ago

Winter Skincare Routine

Winter is coming. Personally, despite being born in Autumn, I really don’t enjoy the colder seasons. My skin suffers, I hate layering clothes and obviously – it’s bloody cold. I’m currently sitting at my desk with a hot water bottle and a blanket. Over the last few weeks, my skin has really taken a beating. […]

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Monday 17th May 2021 • 1993d ago

The Key Differences Between Dewy And Oily Skin

I love dewy, healthy looking skin. However, there is a fine line between looking dewy (a healthy looking glow) and looking sweaty/oily. Dewy looking skin looks far more natural in comparison to a matte finish. Our faces are naturally never fully matte and so by adding highlights and glow in certain areas such as the […]

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Tuesday 16th March 2021 • 2055d ago

Ethical Beauty - Wedding Preparation

Holy Moly – weddings are hopefully starting back up again soon. Can you believe it? I always get asked for my tips on skincare in the lead up to wedding days. Below are a few of my tips for ethical beauty and wellbeing tips in preparation for your wedding. Meditation Bet you didn’t see that […]

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Tuesday 1st December 2020 • 2160d ago

Foods That Are Good For Your Skin

I am a big fan of eating healthily. I’m also a big fan of wine and ice cream. I think balance is key. Over lockdown I have become more aware of the old saying ‘you are what you eat’. In my opinion, here are the foods that are good for your skin. Full disclosure here […]

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Wednesday 11th November 2020 • 2180d ago

Preventing And Treating Maskne (Mask Acne)

Pandemic + masks = maskne. Most of us have experienced this in some way or another over the past few months. Let’s look at preventing and treating maskne (mask acne). Prevention Spots can appear when our pores are clogged. This isn’t always the case and there are many factors to consider if you have acne. […]

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Thursday 24th September 2020 • 2228d ago

A Minimalists Guide To Skincare

I am a very minimal person. That could be code for ‘lazy’ but minimal seems so much better. With that in mind, I wanted to create a minimalists guide to skincare. The lazy girl, as it were. You can check out my minimalists guide to makeup here. Makeup remover I’ve always used an oil to […]

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Monday 15th June 2020 • 2329d ago

5 Products In 5 Minutes - Makeup Tutorial

As the world gets more and more confusing, let’s take things back to a more simple time. This weekend I created a 5 minute makeup tutorial using 5 products. The full tutorial can be found here. Before applying this makeup look, applying a good skincare routine is ideal. You can see the final results in […]

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Wednesday 8th January 2020 • 2488d ago

The Benefit Of Makeup Free Days On Your Skin

I know that I am a makeup artist and I should really promote how great makeup is, however, I think that having makeup free days are really really great. Makeup free days – Benefit 1: It allows your skin to breathe – we’ve all heard this but its really true. We have pores for a […]

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Thursday 21st February 2019 • 2809d ago

A Makeup Artist's Skincare Routine

Flatteringly enough, I get a lot of compliments on my skin, so I thought I’d write a little about my makeup artists skincare routine and what I do that hopefully makes it looks like I’m a little more alive than I sometimes feel! First of all – I try to be aware of what I […]

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Wednesday 25th April 2018 • 3111d ago

Important Tips To Know Before Your Wedding Day!

Makeup is definitely not for everyone and therefore not everyone wants/needs/or has to wear it. However, if you are considering wearing a little (or a lot) for your wedding day, here are some tips I have picked up along the way. Book a makeup artist early: Most of the more experienced artists tend to get […]

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Thursday 1st June 2017 • 3440d ago

Caring For Your Skin Over Summer

Sssh, I dont want to say it too loudly, but the sun is out and fingers crossed it will stay for a while. Being in the UK, we often overlook the importance of taking care of our skin in the sunshine, but even on cloudy days, it is so important to protect our skin from […]

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Friday 24th June 2016 • 3781d ago

Mens Skincare - Bath Chronicle

Skincare routines for men are often overlooked, considered less ‘manly’ or wasted time when you could be in the pub (trust me guys, women feel this too sometimes), but skin care for men is just as important as it is for women. Starting with even the basics will make such a difference to the way […]

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Tuesday 1st March 2016 • 3896d ago

Skin Care Products and Their Ingredients

Today I want to tell you about about skin care products in general, and the ingredients which they contain. Skin Prep Skin prep is so overlooked when it comes to the daily routine of make-up application, but it is the most important step to getting a flawless base. We sometimes have a tendency to overload […]

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Thursday 4th February 2016 • 3922d ago

DIY Winter Facials - Bath Chronicle

Want to ensure that your face is able to brave the cold winder months? Then I’m here to help! Moisturise It’s a good idea to have a separate moisturiser for the summer and the winter; a rich, thick moisturiser, like Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Deep Moisture Balm, throughout November to March is ideal. However, if after […]

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Sunday 24th January 2016 • 3933d ago

Teenage Skincare Tips | Vegan & Cruelty-Free Guide By A Bristol Makeup Artist

“For the first 30 years of your life, you get the skin you were born with. After that, you get the skin you deserve.” That quote completely changed how I looked at skincare. I only wish I’d known sooner how important it is to care for your skin from a young age. In France, teenagers […]

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Friday 27th November 2015 • 3991d ago

Skin Care And Hair Routine

I’m a sucker for a good on trend product. But what that really means is that I end up with a lot of products that I a) don’t like or b) just don’t work too well on my skin. It’s my 29th birthday tomorrow (woohoo) and over the past 15 years I have been trying […]

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The Makeup Blog

Should You Choose Dewy or Matte Skin for Your Wedding Day?

Why you should book a vegan and cruelty-free makeup artist for your wedding day

How to Create Your Own Wedding Makeup Look

Vegan Skincare for Perimenopause: A Simple, Gentle Routine That Works

Why I Choose Vegan and Cruelty-Free Makeup Products

Winter Skincare Routine

The Key Differences Between Dewy And Oily Skin

Ethical Beauty - Wedding Preparation

Foods That Are Good For Your Skin

Preventing And Treating Maskne (Mask Acne)

A Minimalists Guide To Skincare

5 Products In 5 Minutes - Makeup Tutorial

The Benefit Of Makeup Free Days On Your Skin

A Makeup Artist's Skincare Routine

Important Tips To Know Before Your Wedding Day!

Caring For Your Skin Over Summer

Mens Skincare - Bath Chronicle

Skin Care Products and Their Ingredients

DIY Winter Facials - Bath Chronicle

Teenage Skincare Tips | Vegan & Cruelty-Free Guide By A Bristol Makeup Artist

Skin Care And Hair Routine

Bristol Makeup Artist - Blog Categories

Recent Posts

The Makeup Blog

Should You Choose Dewy or Matte Skin for Your Wedding Day?

Why you should book a vegan and cruelty-free makeup artist for your wedding day

How to Create Your Own Wedding Makeup Look

Vegan Skincare for Perimenopause: A Simple, Gentle Routine That Works

Why I Choose Vegan and Cruelty-Free Makeup Products

Winter Skincare Routine

The Key Differences Between Dewy And Oily Skin

Ethical Beauty - Wedding Preparation

Foods That Are Good For Your Skin

Preventing And Treating Maskne (Mask Acne)

A Minimalists Guide To Skincare

5 Products In 5 Minutes - Makeup Tutorial

The Benefit Of Makeup Free Days On Your Skin

A Makeup Artist's Skincare Routine

Important Tips To Know Before Your Wedding Day!

Caring For Your Skin Over Summer

Mens Skincare - Bath Chronicle

Skin Care Products and Their Ingredients

DIY Winter Facials - Bath Chronicle

Teenage Skincare Tips | Vegan &amp; Cruelty-Free Guide By A Bristol Makeup Artist

Skin Care And Hair Routine

Bristol Makeup Artist - Blog Categories

Recent Posts

Teenage Skincare Tips | Vegan & Cruelty-Free Guide By A Bristol Makeup Artist