Thursday, June 21, 2012

New BlankCanvasCosmetics Pro Brushes Review


http://blankcanvascosmetics.com/


Ship Worldwide 
The full set contains: 15 Pro Deluxe brushes: 7 x face brushes, 7 x eye brushes (1 double ended) and 1 x Lip brush.
Free shipping



FACE:



F14 Small Contour/Blush brush €11
This brush works with everything pretty much – Foundation application, Blending, contouring/highlighting. I find it works best with powders and I love it for applying blush but it works best with powders.
I love the shape of this brush its lovely to work with!






F15 Small Tapered €11



This brush is awesome!! Think of it like a tapered blending brush you’ve use on your eyes but bigger so it can be used on the face. Awesome for getting that Kim K contoured look! I love it!! 

Available in two colours – Red/Black






F16 Large Tapered €16
This is the older sister of the small tapered brush, this brush it a larger fuller brush. The tapered tip works like the small tapered brush but the fullness then blends it out to create softer contours. 






F17 Pointed Tip Concealer €6
This flat brush with its synthetic bristles works like a brush for applying concealer. You won’t waste any product as it doesn’t absorb the concealer so you get the coverage you want right where you want it.




F18 Short Duo Fibre €12
This brush is so cute! Think of your typical duo fibre but then pop it in a shrink machine and you get this! It’s tiny but still big enough to use on the face. Work with EVERYTHING!! I use for foundation (though it does take longer you get a great finish) works great with concealer and even face/eye primer BUT WAIT there’s more, works awesome with cream blush, highlighter and even mineral powder product! All that from one brush, I know right AWESOME! 













F19 Dome Foundation Brush €12
Okay take a typical flat foundation brush and make it a million times better and you get this brush! Yay! It’s a dome shaped synthetic which works for pretty much everything.







F20 Flat Top Kabuki €20

If you follow my video that I don’t really need to tell you much about how much I love this brush. I have a full tutorial using it works for applying – moisturiser, primer, foundation, concealer, powder, blush, highlighter, contour. Everything your little heart desires! It a serious favourite of mine!

EYES!



E23 Short Pencil €6
This is a pretty typical pencil brush but what I love about this is that is not too long or short and not rigid or flimsy just right! 









E24 Blending Brush €6

If you are looking to only buy one eye brush then this is the ONE! It applies and blend just everything! 








E25 Tapered Blending Brush €6
One of my favourites and one that I reach for everyday. Prefect for blending out edges and smooth harsh shadow line. Also awesome for using with concealer





E26 Flat Shader Brush €6
This brush might look very familiar to MAC lovers it sooo like the 239 which is the only MAC brush that I would use over and over again forget the high €24 price no this baby is €6!





E27 Cute Mini Shader €6
This is a little baby brush! Its tiny I love it. Works great for applying shadow under the eye or right in that inner corner.







E28 Ultra Fine Liner
Perfect for precise application of cream/gel/ liquid liner!  Not too long not to short -smooth finish!







E30 Double Ended Brow/Spoolie
I use this every day! Even if I am not wearing makeup I always do my brows. The angle applies shadow and cream to fill in the brows and the spoolie brushes them in place!
Last but not least the lips!





L29 Lip Brush
Cute shape for that perfect finish!! Love!







I have to say you can really tell that theses are PRO brushes, so much work as gone into creating this and it really shows! I think these brushes could be the next big thing especially for those of us living in Europe as its an Irish based company.

If you would like to order these (and I am sure you will) you can get them at:

Discount code – SINEAD 10% OFF

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Glamorous Eva Longoria Smokey Eye



So I am fighting my urge to do a natural look and add a little navy smoke to this look. You seem to like it though (so far) so that's good. It was inspired by so many thing including the new dress I bought in NewLook that I might wear to my cousins wedding not sure I need to lose a but more weight first though.






















Brushes - http://blankcanvascosmetics.com/

Foundation - Bourjois healthy mix concealer and 123 foundation

Sleek Storm Palette http://www.sleekmakeup.com/
*Brows
*highlight
*golden
*dark brown
Sleek Bohemians Palette
*Matte Flesh midtone
*Matte navy


Maybelline One By One Mascara
Sleek black pencil liner                                                        Thanks pretty much it! 

Face - Bcc contour powder palette                                I hope you enjoyed the look!
http://blankcanvascosmetics.com/

Lips -
BH flesh liner
Kate Moss Rimmel 03 lipstick
OCC Lip tar nude



Friday, June 15, 2012

Giveaway Time!!


I am so excited about this giveaway! If you follow me on youtube and facebook you would have seen that I am doing a giveaway and look at what you can win!! I am so glad to give this away I can't believe how awesome this is,
Good Luck everyone!

How to enter - 

1. "Like" Luminess Air http://www.facebook.com/pages/Luminess-Air/145980855356 
2. "Comment" on their wall telling them I sent you :) 
example:
~ "Sineadycady from TheMakeupChair sent me...." ~
Tag me https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Make-up-Chair-Sineadycady/160851560621523




Saturday, June 9, 2012

Running out of Fridays!!


So I am running out of Friday favourite ideas luckily so many of you have been letting me know what you would like to see next which has been a huge help! 

So far here are all the favourites!












That's alot of Fridays!! 

Hope you are having a great weekend!
Sineadycady

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Makeup For Photos

Beware the moon face!!


I ain't talking about the faces of the moon, No werewolves here ladies!


I am talking about the highlighted white face mess that comes with the photos and the dreaded FLASH!! 




Here is me a few years ago, before I knew much about photographs and make-up, I just assumed I was really pale like a ghost but no!


In this picture I am wearing a highlighted setting powder which gives my skin a white glow (hence the name Moon Face) 




Obviously if you take a picture up close with a heavy flash its gonna mess up your face but if it taken at arms length and you still look like a moon then its probably your make-up.




The causes:
1. High SPF
2. Shimmer
3. 100% Silica
4. Sheer light make-up





1. The SPF ingredient that causes flashback is Titanium Dioxide. However you really only need to avoid any foundation that makes SPF claims. Low levels may be "flash" safe.
Titanium Dioxide added to zinc oxide to create an SPF factor. If you see "zinc oxide" in the foundation's ingredient listing you might have a problem.


Most mineral foundation have SPF because minerals are natural sun protection, so read the ingredients. Avoid Titanium Dioxide and  zinc oxide which true mineral foundation will usually have. Day to day is fine but it wont work with flash at night.

2. Shimmer and light reflection can also mess up the photos for you, Matte foundation will always look best. However if you want to add highlight to your face opt for a cream highlighter and only apply it to the high points of the face.


3. 100% Silica powders like ELF and Makeupforever HD powder can cause that white flash. Elf HD isn't as bad a MUFE because it not 100% Silica. You could possible get away with a small amount but its hard to know how much it too much without testing it and once you go over you can't take it off without taken all your make-up off and starting over.


4. You will also have to wear a little bit extra make-up because flash is like an xray for make-up. It might look like you are wearing a little too much but with flash you will look just right!


























Thursday, May 31, 2012

Come and Meet Me!!


Join the Makeup BCC Class!




BC MAKE UP WORKSHOP JUNE 22nd, CORK CITY


I will be in Cork 22 of June doing courses with BCC (I talk about there product alot and I love them) 

Its about learning to apply your makeup step by step with Me and Una. I am so excited to be a special guest and I can't believe how cool it is I am so exciting - 

The info -
Time: 10.00am-6.00pm 
Date:Friday June 22nd 
Price: €155 With a 15 Piece Pro Deluxe with cup holder tube (only launching in May RRP: €140) plus goodie bag with Airbrush Blender and a few other surprises to the value of €30 plus lunch, tea&coffee included:)
Location: Jury's Inn, Andersons Quay, Cork
Minimum number of students required: 6 Maximum class size: 12 Minimum Age: 16


What we'll get up to -
Basics of skincare
Colour theory 
Foundation application --finding the right shade and different ways to apply
Correctors and Concealers
Contouring, shaping and Highlighting
Day to night make up
Eyeshadow application- shading and blending
Smokey eyes
Winged eyeliner
Tips and Techniques used by make up artists.
Application of strip and individual lashes (please bring strip lashes and tweezers with you)
Product information-such as types of foundations, eyeshadows, primers,
how each Blank Canvas Brush is used. 
Any other issue that the group might want to concentrate on.

How to pay - A deposit of €75 is required to secure your place. Once this is paid, you will recieve an email confirming all details of the workshop. The remaining payment of €80 to be paid on the day of your event. You will receive your Pro Deluxe 15 piece set on the day of the make up workshop.

Just to know - The lessons are non-certified for non professionals/learner level simply looking to understand and enjoy applying their own make up. Professional courses for those wishing to be make up artists may take place in the future. 
Any information on a skin condition/irritation you may have should be given upon booking. 
All deposits are non-refundable. Remaining payment to be paid on or before the date. 
In the event of the classes not taking place by Blank Canvas Cosmetics, all attendees will receive a full refund 

IF YOU ARE COMING TELL ME

TWITTER - http://twitter.com/#!/SineadyCady
FACEBOOK - http://www.facebook.com/SineadycadyTheMakeupChair 


Friday, April 20, 2012

Favourite Lipstick Swatches!!






Luminess Air Nude Pink Lipstick
Pair with: Pink/Peach Blush
Eye: Perfect for day time natural look or a smokey eye.





Rimmel Lasting Finish Kate Moss 03
Pair With: Bronzer or Nude Blush
Eye: Smokey bronzers, peaches, purples, blacks.






Catrice 010 Be Natural (Dupes: MAC Hue or Creme d'nude)

Pair with: Pink/Peach/Bronze Blush
Eye: Day time, Smokey, Natural, purple/plum, blues basically anything.




NYC Blue rose Lipstick
(Dupes: NYX Chloe, Revlon Super Lustrous Wild Orchid orRevlon Colorburst Fuchsia)
Pair with: Light pink blush avoid anything to strong maybe just bronzer.
Eyes: Pin-up liners look, grey soft smokey.





Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick Kate Moss 01
Pair with: Avoid anything to strong on cheeks maybe just bronzer.
Eyes: Pin-up liners look, grey soft smokey.





 Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick Pink Blush


(Dupes: MAC Viva Glam Gaga I or A Rose Romance)






Essence Stay with Me: My favourite Milkshake










NYC Liquid Lipshine Fashion Ave Fuchsia
(Dupe: MAC Loud & Lovely)




























Tuesday, March 20, 2012

"Share The Love"


Tomorrow I Will Be Uploading My "Share The Love" Winner Video! Yah

However these are some others that also really impressed me :)










Monday, March 5, 2012

11 Question Tag!!


Hey everyone, so I was tagged by the gorgeous Nina to do a tag post which is fun!! Thanks Nina!


Check out Nina tag - http://ninasbargainbeauty.blogspot.com/2012/03/11-question-tag.html She is such a sweetheart! 

 Rules


- You must post these rules.
- Each person must post 11 things about themselves on their blog.
- Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post and create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer.
- You have to choose 11 people to tag and link them on the post.
- Go to their page and tell them you have linked him or her.
- No tag backs.
- No stuff in the tagging section about 'you are tagged if you are reading this'. You legitimately have to tag 11 people





If you had a chance to be a celebrity for one day which celebrity would you pick to be?
I would pick Britney Spears because I would love to know what it would be like to be her!

What is your sin food?
Oh gosh, anything sweet like cookies or brownies or cake and I always warm them and have them with ice cream because I love the hot/cold mix!

What is your favourite scent?
Anything that makes me smell like a bakery, Britney spears fantasy perfeme is amazing!

What is your pet peeves?
Anyone touching, looking at or being near my feet! or their own - I HATE FEET!

Have you any bad habits?
I adapt my accent to who ever I am around, which I can't control my brain just goes "Hey, I like how they speak so now I am gonna make us speak that way too" Stupid brain!! You suck!

Who is the one person you look up to?
My mum, she does sooo much and never wants a thing in return!

If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?
My teeth.

Where is your favourite place to shop?
Penneys/Primark I'm not rich so its great to walk into a shop and be able to afford to buy stuff! yay!

What is your meaning of the word "Beautiful"?
Wow great question, Beautiful means being able to show your personality through the way you speak, smile or a look in your eyes. Its character and gestures. Its being you.

What is your best assets?
That I love to help people, It fills me with complete happiness and makes me feel so great. I like to give my all and don't like anything in return I just love helping. 
Kind of bad at the same time because I don't like others to help me back. 

Do you believe in the saying "Money brings your happiness"?
I think money can help with some worries and stresses in life but I don't  think it fixes all the problems you can have. 



OKAY here are my 11 questions and 11 tags -



Questions:

1. If you got the chance to work with a make-up company, What would you call your collection?

2. If you had to pick one foundation to use for the rest of your life what would you pick?

3. Earring or Necklace?

4. Which do you prefer - Neutral Eyes Bold Lip or  Bold Eyes Neutral lip?

5. Go to lip product?

6. Youtube or Blogs?

7. Do you have a strange phobia?

8. Favourite Charity? and Why?

9. Favourite Song to get ready to?

10. Tv or Youtube?

11.  What inspired you to make your blog?

Thursday, March 1, 2012

In Memory of My Dog



A few years ago my beautiful collie Faolan pass away. It broke my heart. I still miss him everyday.
For those of you who are wondering about the name Faolan - its Irish for "Little Wolf"
A fitting name for our big blue eyed collie we though. I called him Bear, he was a big teddy bear!! As I write this I am so upset because he was so sweet and kind and loving he deserved a long long beautiful life. Unfortunately Bear didn't have the best start in life and was dumped outside our house at just over a year old. We took him in and loved him for 10 great years. Sadly he gone ill and dead in his sleep with me by his side. A horrible sad moment but I was glad I was there to hold him as he passed.

Back to today, well today was beautiful - the sun was shining it wasn't too cold, the type of day he would have loved. So I spent it in the garden creating this.


It really made me feel close to him again. I am not the best artist but I tried to capture his face. This rock sits in our garden and we planted blue flowers around, the same colour as his eyes!

Clean large stone.
Slate grey base colour

I sketched it out on paper first
 then traced the outline onto the stone





This is the second time I created this because the paint only lasted about 2 years before it chipped off due to bad weather. I hope to protect this one more so it lasts longer. I miss him everyday but its nice to look out into the garden and see him there.


Love Sinead x