Make up artist and men's groomer Sara Clark has been in the business for almost a decade. After originally working in TV production Sara decided it wasn't for her and went on to study hair, make up and special effects at the infamous Greasepaint. Sara's CV is impressive and varied working across TV, music, film junkets, editorial and red carpet events, while the faces she's worked on include Sheridan Smith, Ne-Yo, Kelly Brook, Lewis Hamilton, Jason Statham, Kanye West...the list goes on!
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| Behind the scenes with Sara Clark |
Here Sara shares the tricks of her trade with me.
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| Make Up Forever HD Foundation |
I have two favourite foundations that are always in my kit.
Firstly Makeup Forever High Definition Foundation as it gives a flawless and natural finish, which when working in these days of HD cameras is incredibly important.
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| Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation £36.50 BUY HERE |
Secondly Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation is light and silky and gives skin a gorgeous glow.
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| Laura Mercier Secret Concealor Pot £19.50 BUY HERE |
My all time favourite concealors are Laura Mercier's Secret Concealor Pots. They are super moisturising and easily conceal dark eye circles without settling into fine lines.
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| MAC Blot Powder Pressed £20.50 BUY HERE |
MAC Blot is a fabulous pressed powder that eliminates shine and sets make up, without adding too much colour. It comes in 5 shades and is always in my kit.
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| NARS Blush in Orgasm £23 BUY HERE |
It's a classic and my favourite blusher, NARS Orgasm. It suits most skin tones, adding a healthy glow and natural flush to the skin.
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| Weleda Skin Food £9.95 BUY HERE |
Unfortunately I can't just recommend one favourite face product, so I'm naming my top three!
First up is Weleda Skin Food. I really can't do without this cream; it's in my kit, my handbag and my bathroom cabinet! It's incredibly hydrating and nourishing but doesn't leave your skin looking like an oil slick. Plus it's inexpensive.
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| Dermalogica Active Moist £44.60 BUY HERE |
Dermalogica products suit 99.9% of my clients' skin so I always keep a selection in my kit. My favs are Active Moist as it's light-weight and oil free, making it perfect for normal to oily skin.
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| Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream £47.70 BUY HERE |
The Skin Smoothing Cream is perfect for relieving dry and tight skin.
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| Dermalogica Barrier Repair £36.90 BUY HERE |
Finally the Ultra Calming Barrier Repair has a velvety texture and really calms sensitive skin.
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| Clarins Gentle Peeling Smooth Away Cream £25 BUY HERE |
Lastly Clarins Gentle Peeling Smooth Away Cream is a very gentle facial exfoliator that leaves skin silky soft and smooth. I cannot praise this product enough.
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| Essie Nail Polishes BUY HERE |
In my opinion Essie do the most incredible nail polishes with too many fantastic colours to count!
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| Kerastase Products BUY HERE |
I've used Kerastase shampoo and conditioner for as long as I can remember. The smell is divine and leaves hair looking healthy and gorgeous.
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| Bumble & Bumble Products BUY HERE |
When styling hair I favour Bumble & Bumble, so many gorgeous products to choose from and they all work to create beautiful hair styles. Combine them both and you'll have perfect hair!
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| Johnson's 24 Hour Moisture Radiance Body Butter £3.05 BUY HERE |
I've tried oodles of body products but the one I return to time and again is Johnson's 24 Hour Moisture Radiance Body Butter. It's inexpensive, enriched with shea and cocoa butter and the scent (which admittedly is fairly strong) reminds me of chocolate and holidays...what's not to like!?!
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| Original Lucas Papaw Ointment £7.89 BUY HERE |
I'm a firm believer in ensuring you prep your lips before applying lipstick, so a blob of Original Lucas Papaw Ointment is the first thing I apply. Plus I always have a tube in my handbag as it's such a versatile product.
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| Lancome Definicils Mascara £23 BUY HERE |
The mascara I have loved for years is Lancome's Definicils. It lengthens and defines the lashes, while the brush ensures an even application.
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| DHC Perfect Pro Double Protection Mascara £14.50 BUY HERE |
Recently though I have strayed and fallen for DHC's Perfect Pro Double Protection Mascara. It has a slim brush (great for lower lash application), and makes lashes appear thicker and longer.
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| Optrex Eyedew Dazzling Blue Eye Drops £3.99 BUY HERE |
The one product in my kit I couldn't be without is a bottle of Optrex Eyedew 'Dazzling Blue' eye drops. A little drop of this counteracts any redness, revitalises and gives you super white eyes in an instant!
Thank you so much for all your expert advice and top tips Sara!
Sara's work can be viewed here www.sara-clark.co.uk and don't forget to follow her on twitter @SaraMakeup2014 for lots of insider info.
Images: Sephora, Selfridges, John Lewis, MAC, Nars, Weleda, Dermalogica, Clarins, Kerastase, Bumble & Bumble, Johnson's Beauty, Boots, Amazon, DHC, Optrex
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