As a professional makeup artist specialising in makeup & bridal, I've discovered some holy grail products that are essential for achieving that flawless, natural everyday glow. Here are my top products that I simply couldn’t live without:
Jones Road Miracle Balm – Hydrating Primer
Why I Love It: This primer has the skin feeling nourished, adds a touch of hydration and leaves your complexion with a naturally flushed glow. It not only can be used on the face but can be used on lips and eyelids. It is enriched with jojoba seed oil, ginger root oil, argan oil & rosemary leaf oil. This ensures your makeup stays fresh all day while giving your skin a natural, dewy finish.
Best For: All skin types, especially dry or dull skin.
Supergoop Mineral Matte Screen! – Mattifying Primer
Why I Love It: This primer was created especially for those with balanced, oily & even sensitive skin, its whipped cream formula offers protection against UV rays with an spf30. It blurs out enlarged pores, fine lines & minimises excess shine. This primer creates a smooth grippy canvas for your foundation or complexion staples to sit atop and stay put all day. Its loaded with antioxidant-rich actives such as bamboo extract & clover extract - this helps defend skin against free radical & blue light damage.
Best For: Combination/Oily skin.
Bronzer
Bronzer can be a game-changer in your makeup routine, offering several benefits that enhance your overall look. Here’s why bronzer is such a valuable addition:
Adds Warmth and Radiance: Bronzer imparts a natural, sun-kissed glow, which can give your skin a warm, healthy complexion. This is especially useful if you want to mimic a tan or add a bit of life to your face.
Defines and Enhances Features: By applying bronzer to the high points of your face (like the cheekbones, temples, and jawline), you can create subtle contours and highlight your features. This helps in adding dimension and depth, making your face look more sculpted.
Balances Out Complexion: If you have a lighter foundation or if your skin looks too pale, bronzer can help balance your complexion. It adds color and makes your skin look more vibrant and natural.
Creates a Sun-Kissed Effect: A bit of bronzer can give the impression of a natural tan, which is perfect for those who want a sun-kissed glow without the exposure to harmful UV rays.
Blends with Blush: When used correctly, bronzer blends beautifully with blush to create a seamless, natural flush of color. This can make your makeup look more cohesive and radiant.
Versatile Application: Bronzer can be used in various ways—not just on the face but also on the body (like the collarbones and shoulders) to add a touch of glow.
Customizable Shades: With a wide range of bronzer shades available, you can choose one that matches your skin tone and undertones, ensuring a natural-looking finish.
Sets the Makeup: A bronzer with a matte finish can help set your foundation and provide a more polished look. It helps in reducing any shine and keeping your makeup looking fresh throughout the day.
If you have a dry skin type I would highly reccomend a cream bronzer, also known as "cronzer". Cream is less likely to to cling to any dry flaky patches on the skin & is easily blended with a brush. Using a cream blush will also leave you with a radient sun kissed glow for sure.
Bronzers that I love:
Cream - Revolution Bronze Skin
Powder - Note Cosmetique
Cream Blusher
Cream blushers are becoming the biggest staple product in your makeup bag. Here’s why cream blushers are a fantastic choice:
Natural Finish: blend seamlessly into the skin, providing a natural, dewy finish. They mimic the look of a natural flush and are less likely to sit on top of the skin, giving you a more authentic, healthy glow.
Hydrating: Many cream blushes have moisturizing properties, which can be beneficial for those with dry or mature skin. They can add a touch of hydration to your cheeks, preventing the skin from looking cakey or dry.
Buildable Coverage: Cream blushers are often buildable, allowing you to control the intensity of the colour. You can start with a light application for a subtle hint of colour and gradually build up for a more pronounced flush.
Blends Easily: The creamy texture of these blushes makes them easy to blend, whether you use your fingers, a brush, or a sponge.
Versatility: Cream blushes can often be used on both cheeks and lips, making them a versatile addition to your makeup kit. Some formulas are even suitable for use on the eyes, allowing for a cohesive, monochromatic look.
Youthful Appearance: The dewy finish of cream blushers can give your skin a youthful, fresh appearance.
Long-Lasting: Despite their creamy texture, many cream blushers have good staying power. They can adhere well to the skin and last throughout the day, especially when set with a light layer of powder.
Lightweight: Cream blushes tend to feel lightweight on the skin compared to powder blushes. They don’t add extra texture or weight, which can be especially beneficial for those who prefer a more natural feel.
Lastly lets talk about defining those eyebrow whether they are fine or bushy.
At Chloe Lowry makeup we love brows the most as they play such a crucial role in shaping and defining the face, influencing both the overall aesthetics and the perception of one's expressions.
Our goal is to keep it simple and thats why we love a brow gel. Their are many different types of brow gel, some tinted and some clear.
Tinted gel - adds colour to your brows, making them look fuller and more defined. It helps to enhance or match the natural colour of your brows, which is particularly useful if you have lighter brows or want to deepen your brow colour.
Tinted brow gel can make your eyebrows appear thicker and fuller by filling in gaps and sparse areas. This is especially beneficial for individuals with naturally thin or patchy brows.
Clear gel - Helps to groom and set your eyebrows without adding any color. This ensures that your brows look natural and polished, maintaining their original hue and texture. Clear gel is a fantastic choice for someone who has quite full brows but wants to keep them fluffy.
If you have brows that have a mind of their own and don't stay put then a heavy duty brow gel is what you need to keep those hairs in place.
Top brow gel - Brow Gravity by Caitlyn Collection
This brow gel is long lasting, provides a matte finish while nourishing the brow hairs and hydrates the surrounding skin. It comes with a free spoolie for easy application.
It is also infused with castor oil and this ingredient has the ability to stimulate hair growth, nourish and strengthen the hairs.
I hope you found my Top Key Products blog useful to help you on your makeup journey and to achieve that healthy, dewy glow that we all aspire to have.
Lots of Love, Chloe xx
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