Beauty: Tips From The Pros - Alice Theobald

Alice Theobald is one of the loveliest hair and make up artists I've had the pleasure of working with. Plus she has the most infectious laugh ever! After graduating from The London College of Fashion Alice has enjoyed a meteoric rise within the industry working with super models, celebrities and royalty. Her impressive client list includes Princess Beatrice of York, Jodie Kidd and Lindsay Lohan to name a few. She has worked for titles including Vogue China, The Sunday Times Style and Red. Alice also regularly works on a number of well loved TV shows including Strictly Come Dancing, Lorraine and The Graham Norton Show. Alice has kindly agreed to share her industry insider top tips with Sunshine & Stripes. Take it away Alice!

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation £36.50 BUY HERE

My must have foundation is Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. I love its versatility!  Sometimes I mix it with ARK Maintain Replenishing Moisturiser for a sheer natural finish, or I simply apply it straight from the pump to the face.  There is a wide colour range which is perfect for my clientele. 

MAC Studio Finish SPF35 Concealor £15.50 BUY HERE

I have lots of concealors in my kit, however I always go back to MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealor. You can build it up for total coverage or blend it out for a more subtle finish. 

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish £24 BUY HERE

I love a sheen to my powders and MAC do a great Mineralize range which provides this. I need the skin to look fresh not caked and this delivers! 

Clinique Contouring Palette £28 BUY HERE

When it comes to blusher I am loving Clinique's contouring palette in defining nudes. I use the lightest tone to highlight the cheek bone, the darkest shade to sculpt and the peachy tone on the apple of the cheek for a summery glow.

ARK Skin Protector SPF30 Primer £36 BUY HERE

I love ARK Skin Protector SPF30 primer. It is suitable for all skin types and ages. It lightly moisturises the skin, protects the skin from UVA and UVB rays to prevent premature ageing and creates a good base for makeup.

Essie Nail Polish £7.99 BUY HERE

For colour choice and salon quality, I always choose Essie for nails. I especially rate the all-in-one 3 way, which acts as a primer, top coat and strengthener.

Kiehl's Sunflower Color Preserving Deep Recovery Pak £25 BUY HERE

For hair to look it's best I believe it has to be nourished with great shampoo and conditioner specific to your hair type. I use Kerastase Bain Oleo Relax and Kiehl's Sunflower Deep Recovery Pak to revitalise my locks. When your hair is in great shape the styling is much easier.

ARK Nourishing Body Lotion £19.50 BUY HERE

Body product wise the ARK Nourishing Body Lotion is my hands down favourite, I couldn’t live without it. It contains shea butter, coconut oil, sea oak and silk proteins to soothe dry or sensitive skin. I use it on photo shoots to give skin a beautiful sheen.

ARK Plumping Lip Balm £19.50 BUY HERE

I love ARK plumping lip balm. It's a great base for any lip makeup and great for guys as it doesn't leave a shiny finish. 

Benefit They're Real Mascara £19.50 BUY HERE

Benefit's They're Real Mascara, is my current favourite as it lengthens, separates and adds volume due to the specially designed wand.

Lalique White £69 BUY HERE

As a makeup artist smelling fresh is essential so I couldn't live without perfume. I have a small collection which I use to enhance my mood. I'm currently spritzing Lalique White which is fresh, floral but with a hint of musk. 

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Images: John Lewis, Boots, Liberty, ARK

Tips From The Pros

I have the pleasure of working with the fantastic make up artist Charlie Duffy on various jobs and not only is she a brilliant person but Charlie does damn fine make up too! 

A recent shoot for Canary Wharf Magazine that Charlie and I worked on together

With nearly 20 years in the business Charlie has worked with everyone from Nicole Kidman and Emma Watson through to photographers Terence Donovan and John Swannell. Charlie is a regular at the Cannes Film Festival and has worked for magazines including Italian and British Vogue. Here Charlie shares her top beauty tips.

Chanel Vitalumiere £36

My favourite foundation has to be Chanel Vitalumiere. I love its reflective properties, making it great for any age and any skin type.

Shu Uemura Face Powder Sheer £27

Shu Uemura's Face Powder Sheer is my favourite powder of choice. It's very fine and light and is great for older skin types.

Mac CremeBlend Blush £18

I like to apply blusher with a foundation brush and then pat in with my finger. Mac's CremeBlend Blush comes in a wide range of colours, isn't drying and looks incredibly natural.

OPI Drip Dry Lacquer £13.50

Barbara Daly Goodbye Yellow £6

For nails I recommend OPI Drip Dry Lacquer. Literally you plop a drop on each nail and the polish dries in seconds. Very good for getting celebs red carpet ready when time is limited. A good budget buy is Barbara Daly's Goodbye Yellow. It does exactly what is says on the tin.

Philip Kingsley Maximizer £22

Philip Kingsley's Maximizer is the best for creating voluminous hair. I apply it to the roots before blow drying and find it works brilliantly on thin hair.

Sisley Restorative Fluid Body Cream £91.50

I adore Sisley products so this is the first recommendation. The Restorative Fluid Body Cream tingles upon application, sinks into the skin easily, smells divine, is packed with rich essential oils and is super luxe. I love using it on clients and myself.

Lucas' Paw Paw Ointment £4.95

I use Lucas' Paw Paw Ointment on all my celeb clients. It doesn't contain caphor (which dries out the lips), is deeply moisturising and is a great multi-tasking product too. I use it on dry patches of skin and the cuticles.

Benefit They're Real Mascara £19.50

Benefit's They're Real Mascara is incredible. Its formulation is very rich and dark and it creates volume and length on even the thinnest lashes.

Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask £95.50

The one product I can't live without is Sisley's Black Rose Cream Mask, I recommend it to all my clients and use it myself. I like to apply it when I'm relaxing in the bath, leaving it on for 15 minutes, then I tissue off the excess rather than wash it off as I like my skin to take in all the rich goodness. It's like having a spa facial at home as it plumps and leaves the skin glowing.

Thank you Charlie! 

You can see more of Charlie's work here.

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