Hello from London! My career with LA Make-Up Academy has brought me here and let me tell you,for a make-up junkie, it’s been difficult. From Selfridges to John Lewis and everything in between, I want it all.
There are so brands here that aren’t in Ireland. Brands like Shu Uemura, MAC Pro stores and Liz Earle skincare are all here.
Shu Uemera really does live up to it’s name. The products are named simply to avoid confusion and the brushes are amazing quality. I asked the sales person on this counter what the top products are and he said the skincare, the cream products like liner and shadows ,which can be mixed, and his favourite is the primer.Now this is something that got my attention. A water based primer that has SPF and is a mousse!

This product really is fantastic. It evens out redness and works to improve your skin instead of just masking. This is a product that will make sure skin feel like you are doing it a favour. I think I have found my new favourite primer.

So from Selfridges, my journey has taken me to the Make-up Store, that offer a swanky 20% off to graduate make-up artist’s, the MAC Pro-Store and to the nicest Bobbi Brown counter in John Lewis that I have ever seen. The sales girl was stunning and I was partially speechless when I saw how beautiful she was. Her foundation was flawless, her false eyelashes were applied perfectly and she was such a lovely person.
And don’t forget stores like Screenface and Charles Fox for all of your professional make-up needs.

So what could London mean to a make-up artist?

London has a cool style that is funky, trendy and alternative. Everyone is themselves and doesn’t follow the norm. I think has a make-up artist, it is inspiring as you will be encouraged to be true to yourself and let your real style out.

So what does London mean to me?
Oppourtunity, open-minded people and shops that will make your credit card bleed.
So until next time, follow the London way and be true to yourself.

Ciara @ LA