We Define Strobing

29/01/17

Everyone knows contouring, but there is a new game changer that has been establishing in the industry for a couple of seasons now. Makeup artists have been using this light-reflecting technique on models for years; applying shimmery products to high points of the face to catch the photographer’s flash but now this technique is being taken out of the studio. “Its origins are from runways around the globe,” says Stewart. “This trend is about healthy-looking skin rather than the sculpting you get with contouring. When you highlight first, the contours in the face naturally come forward.”   Where the dramatic Read the full article...

Going Organic

21/12/16

  Building up your skincare regime is no easy task, with all the brands and options available is easy to get carried away buying items that are not ideal for your skin type or your daily routine. There are more than a few element to take into consideration, from budget, to skin health, even going full on natural or organic made. In a recent interview with InStyle a natural beauty guru Cara Doncovio shared some key wisdom to fully understand the benefits of going natural and really knowing your skin-type before putting a foot in the stores. As we have Read the full article...

M.A.C’s Star Product Coming in New Shades

14/12/16

M.A.C’s cult following highlighter line is dropping full-on. The brand is extending the strobe family with a range targeted to specific skin concerns. The globally loved product started a couple of seasons ago when at Altuzarra in New York makeup artist Tom Pecheux used the golden tone to create a highlighting dimension to the cheekbones of models who wear a matte, Georgia O’Keeffe–painting eye. At Hervé Léger, makeup artist Val Garland was such a fan that she used a combination of all the colors above the cheekbones. Benjamin Puckey also used the peach cream at Costume National in Milan. In Read the full article...