Best of Pat Mcgrath

If you follow my work you would definitely realise I am intrigued by innovative, creative 'avante garde' style of makeup artistry. I have been an art and design student for almost 10 years now, so bland things never stand out to me i'm afraid! I love colour, over the top, dramatic makeup... 
This is the reason why Pat Mcgrath is my FAVOURITE makeup artist, because she never fails to deliver just that, for years now she has graced the covers of Vogue Italia and many more, been backstage at the worlds most famous fashion designers such as Lanvin, Mulberry, Chanel the list goes on... For Vogue to label her as 'the most influential makeup artist, in the ENTIRE world' she so must be!


Here are some of my favourite pics from her ever growing portfolio:

Discovering your undertones

Undertones and Skintones


There is a difference between regular skin tones and undertones. Your skintone is the main colour on the top layer of your skin- it can change colour at anytime, through change of weather/climate, embarrassment (blushing) or even by using toning methods such as tanning or bleaching.
Your undertone, is what sits beneath the skins surface, and never changes...
here is a chart of several different tones...

On the chart above are several tones ranging from pale caucasion colours to tanned caucasion colours through to asian completion, light brown afro/caribbean to very dark skinned complexion.
Use the chart above to discover what you are.




Medium-dark skin


I would be uploading a video on a discussion on discovering the best makeup to use for people with medium to dark skin complexion also showing various examples of makeup that compliments darker skin tones.


ALL colours have been mixed with primary colours to produce the secondary colour. In the case of making the colour brown- three primary colours being RED- YELLOW AND BLUE- make brown and by adding more of the darkest colour which is BLUE you get a darker shade brown. Adding less of the colour BLUE and adding more red and yellow can lighten the the shade brown.


As a medium to dark skin person, be sure to get makeup with darker colors for example when getting a coral/peach blusher, get a more bluer tone as supposed to getting a redder tone. Lighter tones with red pigment only makes your makeup look ashy on a dark skinned person.


The video will soon be uploaded, and with various examples, it will make much more sense.

Drugstore and PRO makeup haul

SLEEK MAKEUP

Cheap and cheerful 

This drugstore makeup has great coverage and pigment. Does effectively well with the use of primers and something to set your makeup.

Sleek can be found worldwide, and here in the UK, sleek is found in most Superdrug outlets and local beauty shops. The brand ranges from foundations to powders, lipsticks, eyeshadow, blushers and many more. 

Sleeks matte coverage lipstick in 'Bare All'. Can be used by most skin tones provided the correct colour lipliner is applied.
Price: £2.99

Sleeks' 'Coral' colour powder blush with a facial mirror comes in several other shades as well as this one, has a lovely finish to the texture... excellent buy.
Price: £4.29

Sleeks 'Divine' powder eyeshadow in 'Sunset' perfect summer palette as it has rich and vibrant colours. It comes with a sponge applicator and mirror.
Price: £6.29

M.A.C

Professional makeup for those willing to spend a bit more on there kit. Definitely always a bonus brand for MUA's and/or trainee's. Working makeup artists are entitled to purchase 35% off MAC makeup at standalone stores and online only.

This is the 'Pencil' brush #219, perfect for blending powder eyeshadow in the crease area. Also great for creating detailed cut crease effects.  

Price: £19.00

Similar to the tapered brush.. this is the 'Blending brush' #217 big enough to create an effective blend with most eyeshadow textures. 

Price: £19.00

This #268 Contour blending brush is exceptional for applying light to heavy coverage of contour on the cheek area.

Price: £26.00

These matte powder eyeshadows are fill pans that can be added to a MAC PRO palette, you can by them individually packaged also.

Price:£9.50 each

Best of Skin Care- must haves..

This is my latest haul on products from The Body Shop and Superdrugs ranging from masks to cleanser, purifiers, toners, skin creams, SPF lotions and exfoliators.
All products are good enough for men and women and vary with different types of skin types.




The Body Shop, UK


Hydrate your skin
This amazing skin butter leaves your skin hydrated and sheer for the entire day. It is a personal favourite of mine and has been for years, my initial fragrance was 'Brazil nut' with the same consistency and similar scent to the Coconut showed in the pictures below. This cream is perfect for dry skin as it contains natural oils including Trade organic virgin coconut oil.
Coconut Body Butter: 200 ml- £8.00 or 2 for £15

C.T.M- CLEANSE TONE AND MOISTURISER.
Keep your skin healthy and smooth by cleansing toning and moisturising. Particularly for women who are makeup wearers, allow your skin to breathe by using quality aloe vera products on your skin. When buying a brand, its better to stick to the same range so your skin gets used to a particularly type of brand. The scent less range with a aloe vera not only lives your skin looking healthy but feels fresh unto the skin. Here is the choice of Aloe vera brand from The Body Shop, good for hydrating and cleansing the skin-
Aloe calming facial cleanser:200 ml- £7.00
Aloe calming toner: 200 ml- £7.00
Aloe Soothing day cream 100 ml- £9.00

Sun protective factor Moisturiser
After spending over £15 at The Body Shop today, i got this free Vitamin C 'Daily Moisturiser SPF 30. The scent of this moisturiser is of a sweet orange scent, it is to be used straight after using your daily serum.
Retail price is: £11 for 50 ml

MASKS
A thick mask for those who want to get rid of filth clogged in pores from built up of daily makeup and to also get rid of dead skin. This mask is 3 in 1, a cleanser, purifier and an exfoliator. Leave on skin till it is hardened then scrub of exfoliator with warm water to unveil you smooth, fresh skin. The mask is best for skin types normal to oily skin. As it has an exfoliator, its not best for dry skin as this could incur more flaky skin. 
Blue corn 3 in 1 DEEP CLEANSING MASK: 100 ml- £9.00

A fruity choice- MASK

These drug store masks are a winner for me, as it simply does the job, giving you a refreshing, healthy and smooth skin. They come in a variety of scents from strawberry to chocolate to cucumber, aloe vera and many more. When applying it gives you a nice cooling sensation which you leave on for 10-20minutes until it dries completely, you then slowly peel of the mask to reveal your smooth skin.

Retail price: £1 each from Superdrugs

Latest makeup looks....

Be minty and fresh

Foundation: MARY KAY 'Bronze 708' medium cover foundation

Eyebrows: Spiked 'MAC' eyebrow pencil

Brow highlight: VANITY' palette from Wet n wild: tanned brown colour

Lower lid and crease: metallic teal green and matte teal green blended- 120 palettes

Above the crease: matte brown (a 1-2 shades darker than your usual complexion)  from 78 colour palette

Liner: Kohl black eyeliner; 'onyx' by Benefit

Top liner: Rapid Black penultimate 'MAC'

Water line: matte white eyeshadow

Tear duct: silver pigment eyeshadow: 120 palette

Contour (bridge of nose and cheeks): matte brown (a 1-2 shades darker than your usual complexion) from 78 colour palette

Lip liner: NYX lip liner and lipstick

Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3kNVXEflWU

Sand and sea eyes.

Foundation: MARY KAY 'Bronze 708' medium cover foundation

Eyebrows: Brown 'Sleek' eyebrow pencil

Brow highlight: 'VANITY' palette from Wet n wild: gold shimmery colour

Liner: Rapid Black penultimate 'MAC'

Mascara: Bad Gal lash by Benefit

Bottom liner: Navy blue '120 palette

Cheeks: Frankly Scarlett 'MAC'

Lipgloss: YSL '41' 

There is no video tutorial on this look am afraid. I just put it on and took a pic! hope you like.