Thursday, June 6, 2013

Make-Up Artist Meg Lindow's Summer Beauty Must-Haves

While running around from mirror to mirror, pouting at various distances, to see exactly what effect the Costa Chic MAC lipstick that Meg had send me, created. With my lips, and a good part of my face Costa Chic, I decided to hassle Meg to find out what ten (we settled on 14) products she wouldn't go without this Summer.


Make-Up Artist Meg Lindow's Essential summer Products 



MAC Paint Pot 'Painterly'
MAC Painterly Paint Pot has prime
position in Meg's make-up bag

'Painterly Shade has to be my favourite, it’s my go-to product before applying any eyeshadow,' says Meg.
It creates a smooth perfect base, which stops the eyeshadow from creasing, it will last hours and hours.
£14.50 from MAC
 




Lucas' PaPaw Ointment for dry lips, burns, sunburn, cuts, chaffing
Lucas' PaPaw Ointment for
dry lips, burns, sunburn,
cuts and chafing

2. Next up is Lucas' PaPaw Ointment
Meg swears by this little tube,'Every makeup artists god send!'It works wonders for dry lips, but can also be used on burns, sunburn, cuts and chafing.
At only £6.50 I couldn't resist and have already ordered a tube. You can get yours here.






Johnson's Daily Essentials Refreshing Facial Cleansing Wipes, for Normal Skin
Johnson's Facial
Cleansing Wipes

These babies remove even waterproof mascara.
Meg's verdict: 'I love how wet these are, they really do leave my skin feeling hydrated!'
With sadly dry skin, I'll be opting for the Dry Skin Face Wipes at £3.29 to leave my face hydrated this summer.



Embryolisse Lait-Crème

Embryolisse Lait-Crème 



4. Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentrate
A 3-in-1 product, moisturiser  primer and can even be used as a makeup remover.
'I use it as my moisturizer everyday and LOVE it!! Makes my skin feel soft and hydrated,' confesses Meg.






Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara

5. Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara
A big brush mascar perfectly balanced ( neither too wet nor dry), offering perfect definition and volume.
Get ready to bat those eyelids, ladies!

Lovely soft kohl pencil. Work it on the waterline to open, define and brighten your eyes!

Inglot eyeshadow palette


7. Inglot eyeshadows A vast range of highly pigmented eyeshadows in a variety of textures including; pearl, shine, matte, double sparkle. Beautifully blendable shadows at very reasonable prices.



MAC Soft and Gentle Mineralize Powder







8. MAC Soft & Gentle Mineralize Powder
Amazing high frost, high shine highlighter. Meg recommends this for cheekbones to get that summer glow. 

Short or blonde eyelashes? Apply 116 lashes from Eylure for beautiful natural looking lashes. Look after them as they can be used again. 

A concentrated loose powder great for highlighting the brow bone, opening the eye area up. You can also add a dab to the corner of your eyes to brighten. Available directly from MAC for £16.50.




Stila One Step Primer
Stila One Step Primer for
complexion perfection.


10. Stila One Step Primer CorrectionAn innovative tripleswirled helix serum instantly illuminates, primes and nourishes the skin. Ever wonder what the secret to a photo perfect skin is? The answer is Primer and this oil-free formula will helps smooth fine lines and wrinkles for complexion perfection.



Real Techniques Brushes
Real Techniques Colour Coded Brushes
11. Real Techniques Brushes
Created by the makeup gurus ‘Pixiwoo’. The colour coded system ensures ‘flawless base, enhanced eyes and perfect finish’. You can get your hands on  Reasonably priced, with

Kiko Brush Cleanser
Kiko Brush Cleanser

Now to keep those brushes clean and bacteria free with this gentle brush cleanser. The small compact bottle with spray nozzle that makes it very easy to use.

So many varieties to choose from. Batiste's Dry Shampoo is a must have for any girl, giving great texture and volume as a styling product. The mini size is ideal for holidays or a handbag.

A “foolproof” (sounds as though it was made for me) marker tip eyeliner makes those cat like flicks a whole lot easier.




Luca's PaPaw Ointment, a palette of Inglot and MAC mineralize powder - to get that summer glow - are top of my must-buy immediately list.

What products will you make sure you have in your bag this summer?

Nikki
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