BARE IT ALL..

Some girls cant stand the texture and 'look' of foundation,yet would still like some form of coverage!Light weight moisturisers that have coverage in it are just the thing you freckly gals need!Okay,so i have LOADS of tinted moisturisers (summer-time i bare it all),and found it hard choosing my favourite!But the winner that ticks all the boxes is Laura Merciers 'Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20'-its a light-weight,sheer foundation that oozes radiance!Pop it on your skin at weekends/work days to give that natural glow!You can SO get away with saying  'im not wearing any make-up!' with this gem on your skins!Rachelx

 

FLAWLESS IN A FLASH!

Shes the definition of beauty & brains with her dazzling smile & flawless complexion & now shes opted to share her secrets with the world!Anne Hathaway,and a whole list of celebs have a beauty secret in common!Her Beautiful skin,Hathaway says,is down to Chanel's super moisturising 'Vitalumière foundation' .The hydrating formula gives a young,radiant look as lines,wrinkles & imperfections seem to be erased.It gives a dewy finish & sexy sheen to the skin too! For a red carpet look,use a sponge when applying as it will give that airbrushed look,but i say a busy bee like Ann uses her fingertips to blend this foundation into her skin for a super natural look!Rachel Cleary x

6 TIPS TO MAKE YOU DAZZLE...

1. A tip for using bronzer is to make sure you dont just stop at the face,get a large powder brush and blend to the neck,shoulders etc. to even out any areas your tan didn't cover!(Rimmel do fab bronzers!).
2.By using a pop of pink blush over your bronzer it will avoid the dreaded 'over monochromatic bronzer' look and instead,create a fresh looking ,more subtle glow!

3.When choosing a red lip color,look for blue undertones in the product as this will give the illusion that your teeth are whiter than they actually are!

4.For a fresh face that looks radiant-invest in your skin!Take regular facials,have a proper diet & take regular excercise as make-up is an accessory,but your skin is your canvas girls ;)

5.If you have small lips,try to steer away from dark reds/brown lippies,as these colors will make them shrink!Instead,slick on a shimmering gloss in a more nude/paler shade for fuller,sexier lips!(Rimmel do a fab range of lippies @ reasonable prices!).

6.A good eye lash curler will open the eyes,multiply the appearances of your lashes& bring emphasis to your eyes.So do invest as youll have it for years!I love Shu Emueras ones,pricey, but loved by celebs & us make-up artists!Rachel Cleary x

I @DORE SUGAR BOMB!

The thing i love about Benefit products is,primarily,they work.Apart from their pretty packaging,their products do wonders for us gals complexions!One of Benefits top sellers is 'Sugar Bomb'-sugar rush flush face powder!Swirl the 4 shades of peach,plum,& FABULOUS shimmering pink & rose powders together and sweep all over your desired cheek areas(It also comes with a cute brush too!)For a sweet rush of gorgeousness-apply over colar bones and shoulders to give that healthy shimmer!Rachel Cleary x

DISH THE PALE & PASTY LOOK!

Okay,lets be realistic-its VERY hard to get a tan in Ireland!But,we as a nation,successfully fake it!Practically everyone has had a few tan disasters at some point-But i have found the most easiest tan to apply!I've always been mad about this tan AND it being an irish product is a big plus!This tan comes in liquid form,so you can use as little or as much as u want!Its a really fab product and it gives that 'just back from Marbella' look!Directions:Moisturise the night before,Then apply into dry,clean skin on a daily basis to keep your skin bronzed(i also use a mitt as it saves the Shrek hands!!)So girls,get your mitts on and release your inner bronze goddess!Price ranges from 15-30 eur!Rachel Clearyx

JANUARY DELIGHT

Had a BLAST doing this shoot with Hannah Healy!Such a bubbly,nice girl & her natural beauty gave me a pretty easy job when it came to her hair & make-up!Beat the January blues by getting a bit of fresh air down by the canal!For her lips i used 'Rouge pur Couture' by Yves Saint Laurent in no.1!For her visage,i used Vichy primer as it leaves a beautifully velvet sheen to the skin,Followed by Christion Dior foundation 'Extremer wear Flawless' which gives the skin a flawlessly smooth look,it has a unique hydra-gel moisture-stabilizing system built in AND its waterproof,perfect for the irish yucky weather!Photographer-Richie Buttle,Hair & Make-up by myself!Rachelx

I HEART SECRET GARDEN 2011

D & G have shocked the world of us make-up lovers as their brand is usually all about muted shades,But 2011 has shown that  Dolce & Gabanna Make-up is here to stay!I adore their new collection 'Secret Garden'.Everything about this collection shouts spring,now all we need is our wedges and mojitos!!!I love their use of vibrant metallic colors without making them too outrageous!So wearable and i especially love the nail lacquers-theyre long lasting,and come in 17 (YES 17!!)vibrant colors!The shades range from nude to provocative!Release your inner godess!Rachelx