Make-up sponges were apparently first used around the 1920’s when Max Factor introduced the iconic Pancake makeup, however in the twenty odd years I’ve been working as Make-up Artist, they have evolved considerably.
Category Archives: Tools Make-up brushes are a very personal thing; weight, brush density and length are all factors which can influence whether you are on to a winner or not. When I find a make-up brush I like I tend to buy a few of them (it’s my job after all I so have that excuse) – I […]  For years I have been growing increasingly frustrated but the amount of waste I produce as a Make-up Artist (and I’m pretty low waste producing in comparison to many others I know!). One of my biggest bug bears has been the use of wipes and tissues. The latter I managed to get on top of […]  I’m sure you are aware by now that I have an obsession with make-up brushes – I like to think a somewhat healthy one but I’m sure my other half would disagree (especially when the kitchen surface is covered with drying brushes!). This aside, here’s a super quick post about a brush I’m loving at […]  Brush cleaning is part of the Make-up Artist’s lot. Love it or hate it (I flit between the two), it is one of those chores which is essential to our job. If I have a willing volunteer (as you can see above) or I’m on a shoot where I am lucky enough to be able to […]  Drugstores, Chemists, Pharmacies (whichever your preferred name for them) are increasingly stocking ethical brands and so I thought I would put together a list of a few of my favourites loading
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