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How to Make Your Own Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer with Sunscreen

by Ivyupdated on March 18, 2019March 5, 2019Leave a Comment

Here is a quick 5 minute DIY project to tackle annoying small amounts of foundation: 1/ You need a plastic or glass pot with a wide mouth to get at all the contents, and an artist’s or chemist’s metal spatula or knife. Spray these with 97% alcohol to sterilize first. You can reuse any container …

Asia Pacific or East Asian, Bridal, Day Time Makeup

Spring Bridal trial and Wedding in Richmond, Surrey

by Ivyupdated on March 18, 2019May 9, 2016Leave a Comment

Walking down the aisle: The couple at the Catholic wedding ceremony in a Surbiton church. This is the makeup-only bridal trial I did in March: The wedding followed soon after in April where I did the hair and makeup for both the bride and bride’s mother: Photos of the smart and elegant Lensbury Hotel in Richmond, established 1937: I …

Asia Pacific or East Asian, Band and Stage Makeup, Day Time Makeup

Hair and Makeup for Professional Musician’s Headshots

by Ivyupdated on March 18, 2019March 26, 2016Leave a Comment

This is a very natural, luminous, neutral, classic and elegant makeup and hair for a Korean professional violinist and pianist. She has great skin. Therefore only Bobbi Brown tinted moisturizer was used, no foundation or full coverage. We are aiming for a ‘for real’ look, so no false lashes, no hair buns or pieces for volume and …