Let's Face It With Nic

One of the biggest differences between LipSense and traditional lipstick is how you apply it.

It's not about loading up your lips with colour. Three thin layers, a little drying time between each and your favourite gloss are the key to getting the best from your LipSense.

Once you've got the technique down, it's a simple way to enjoy lip colour without constantly checking the mirror or reaching for your lipstick.

Comment LIPS and I'll help you find shades that suit your colouring and the kind of look you love.
Nic x

You don't need a collection of brushes or complicated techniques to create a lovely eye look.

Whether you're just starting out with makeup or want something quick before heading out the door, Glowify Sticks make it easy to add colour and definition in minutes.

And there's no right or wrong way to apply them. Fingers or brushes, whatever you're most comfortable with!

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Nic x

A fresh makeup look doesn’t have to mean a complicated routine or a makeup bag overflowing with products.
For this look, I kept it really simple - Tinted Moisturiser to even things out, brows and mascara for definition, then the same multi-use colour on my eyes, cheeks and lips.
A swipe of gloss over the lips and I was done.
That’s what I love about versatile products. You can create a fresh, coordinated look without needing a different product for every single step.
Simple doesn’t have to mean boring - it can just mean making the products in your makeup bag work a little harder.
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Nic x

Love your eye makeup but feel like your eyes disappear once it's finished?

You don't necessarily need lighter colours or less makeup. Sometimes it's simply a matter of changing where you place your darker shades.

Keeping some brightness on the lid, lifting the outer corner and softening the lower lash line can make a noticeable difference.

And if you have hooded eyes, bringing your eyeshadow slightly above your natural crease can help keep your beautiful eye makeup visible when your eyes are open.

Comment SHADOW and I'll help you choose eyeshadow colours that work for your eyes.
Nic x

Your bathroom mirror might be telling you one story, while the sunshine is telling you something completely different!

Lighting changes how we see colour, coverage and texture. Even the direction the light hits your face can make a difference.

My tip? Do your makeup wherever you're comfortable, but give it a quick check in natural daylight before heading out.

You don't need to chase perfection. Just make sure you're happy with how everything looks in the lighting you'll actually be spending time in.

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Nic x

I'm definitely not throwing away perfectly good makeup just because it's been sitting in my makeup bag for a while.
But I'm also not keeping everything indefinitely.
Mascara and Lash Primer are the two I'm particularly strict with because they're being used so close to my eyes. Mine are replaced every three months, and using the start of each season as my reminder makes that ridiculously easy to remember.

Your makeup bag doesn't need a complete clean-out every three months.
Some products deserve a closer eye than others.
Comment MASCARA and I'll recommend one for the lash look you want.
Nic x

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If you always seem to lose coverage around the centre of your face first, don't automatically assume you need more product everywhere.
The formula matters, but so does the way you apply it.
If I want more coverage from my Tinted Moisturiser, I'll stipple it on with a brush rather than rubbing it in with my hands. It gives me better coverage exactly where I want it without making the rest of my makeup heavier.
And because SeneGence Tinted Moisturiser is designed for long wear, I'm not expecting that coverage to quietly disappear as the day goes on.
Sometimes it's not about using more makeup.
It's about getting more from the makeup you're already using.
Comment TINTED and I'll help you choose the right shade for you.
Nic x

I always wear mascara on my bottom lashes, but there's a very simple reason - mine are so light that without it, you can barely see them.
I don't want loads of product underneath. I just want enough to bring those lashes back into the finished eye look.
Someone with naturally darker lashes may get that definition without doing anything at all.
That's why I don't love blanket rules about whether you should or shouldn't put mascara on your bottom lashes, particularly once you're over 40.
Look at what your own lashes need and the effect you want to create.
Comment MASCARA and I'll recommend one for the lash look you want.
Nic x