I've had the pleasure to work with Carrie on many jobs both in the UK and abroad. She is a beautiful person inside and out and I've never seen her without a red lip! Carrie has been a make up artist for almost a decade working for clients including Reiss, Tatler, Clinique, Stylist Magazine and with celebrities including Gok Wan and Ollie Murs.
Here Carrie shares with me her top make up tips including how to get the perfect red lip.
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| Nars Sheer Glow £31 BUY HERE |
My favourite foundation is Nars Sheer Glow. I use it on myself and my clients. It gives fantastic coverage yet allows the natural glow of your skin to come through.
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| Bobbi Brown Face Touch Up Stick £21 BUY HERE |
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| Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat £22.50 BUY HERE |
The best concealor for covering blemishes has to be Bobbi Brown. However I find it a little too heavy for under the eyes so use the iconic Touche Eclat by YSL. It's an icon for a reason, containing light reflecting particles so dark circles vanish.
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| Lancome Hypnose £22.50 BUY HERE |
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| L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes £10.99 BUY HERE |
Lancome's Hypnose mascara is my favourite but at £22 is a little pricey so I've found L'Oreal's Volume Million Lash also does a great job on the lashes.
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| Mac Cremeblend Blush £18 BUY HERE |
Without a doubt the best blushers are MAC's Cremeblend Blushers. They blend into the skin effortlessly and last all day. I like to apply them with a flat stipple brush (Mac also does a great one). My top tip would be to invest in some good quality brushes. The initial expense is well worth it as you'll be surprised by the difference they make to your make up routine and if you look after them they should last a lifetime.
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| Mac Studio Fix Powder £21.50 BUY HERE |
I always have Mac's Studio Fix Powder in my make up kit. It's a multi-tasking product so can be used as a foundation, making it great for after work touch ups as it takes the shine away and provides good even coverage. Again, I recommend using this product with a brush and not the sponge provided as applying with the sponge can make the powder look a little heavy.
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| Dermalogica BUY HERE |
As for moisturisers I swear by Dermalogica (a Sunshine & Stripes favourite too!) The products are effective whatever your skin type and I've never known anyone to react badly to them.
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| Maybelline Super Stay 24 Colour Lipstick £8.99 BUY HERE |
I wear red lip stick every single day and the best one I've come across (and believe me I have tried a beauty counters worth of them!) is by Maybelline. Their Super Stay 24 Hour Colour Lipsticks do exactly as they promise. I swear, I put it on in the morning and it is still perfect when I take it off at night. If I'm working at a red carpet event I always use them because I know I won't have to worry about the colour smudging or coming off.
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| The Body Shop Honey Bronze Shimmering Dry Oil £16 BUY HERE |
The best body product that I use on every single model I work with is Honey Bronze from The Body Shop. It's a dry oil that makes limbs glisten and glow.
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| Mac Nail Lacquer £11 BUY HERE |
When it comes to nail varnish I use Mac. Their colours paint on beautifully and last longer than any brand I've tried; I always wear them myself. I just wish they'd do a wider variety of colours to choose from!
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| HD Brows Eye & Brow Palette £25 BUY HERE |
The one product that I can't live without has to be my HD Brows Eyebrow Palette. The colour range suits everyone and they last all day. I've even used them on underwater shoots and believe me the brow stays put! People often overlook the brows when doing their make up but they are so important to helping define the face.
Thank you so much Carrie, I'm off to buy the Maybelline lipstick now!
Carrie's work can be viewed here.
Images: Carol Hayes Management, ASOS, Bobbi Brown, John Lewis, Amazon, L'Oreal, Allure.com, House of Fraser, Dermalogica, Maybelline, The Body Shop, Mac, HD Brows
