Beauty Blog
My top 5 tips for beautiful makeup on mature skin
It’s no secret that doing makeup on mature skin is one of my favourite parts of my job as a Makeup Artist. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a visible shift in confidence when showing a client their makeup after it’s been applied. Quite often clients who are aged 40 and upwards have been…
5 reassuring reasons to book me as your Bridal Makeup Artist
Choosing your bridal makeup artist can be a daunting task. Social media is saturated with wedding supplier accounts – all trying to promote their work. Where do you even start? How do you choose the supplier that fits with your vision and your budget? Many of my clients have booked me previously for occasion makeups…
My top 5 helpful tips for accentuating your makeup when you wear glasses
Do you get frustrated applying your makeup only to find it disappears behind your glasses? I speak to many clients during my makeup lessons who have stopped bothering to wear makeup because they wear glasses. They feel that glasses can make their eyes look smaller or mute their eye makeup. The reality is, they are…
Gemma Clark wins Makeup Artist of the Year 2024 at Yorkshire Prestige Awards
Last night I was absolutely thrilled to learn I have just won my 19th award! I have been named Makeup Artist of the Year – North Yorkshire 2024 at the Yorkshire Prestige Awards. This is the 3rd time I have won this title by this awarding body which is absolutely amazing. 2024 has been an…
My number 1 favourite foundation
**HONEST DISCLOSURE** – I am a Makeup Artist who doesn’t like wearing makeup…well, foundation. It has taken me literally years of trying different bases and coverage types that I personally like on my own skin. It is a fine balance between the “no makeup” look and having some coverage that doesn’t make me want to…
Do you struggle with applying your makeup?
Do you need to update your makeup look but not sure where to start? Have you hit a big milestone in your life and looking to refresh your makeup skills? I receive lots of enquiries regarding my makeup lessons – from lots of different types of people. They all have one thing in common –…
This 1 top tip will transform your makeup
The best makeup tip that all beauty lovers should know is super easy, quick and will transform your makeup almost immediately. Makeup will always apply better on skin that is hydrated, smooth and looked after. A good skincare routine will make a huge difference to how your makeup looks on the skin – and it…
Best Bridal Makeup Specialist (Northern) 2024 award at the Global Wedding Awards for Makeup Artist Gemma Clark
What an amazing 2 weeks! 4 new awards for the shelf – including today’s latest win of “Best Bridal Makeup Specialist (Northern) 2024 at the Global Wedding Awards. Today’s award is number 18 since becoming a Makeup Artist 9 years ago. So far this year I have won; Award Winning Bridal Makeup I am absolutely…
The top 7 common makeup mistakes that make you look older
Using makeup is one of the best ways we can boost our confidence and feel amazing if we need a pick me up. Yet there are some common makeup mistakes that make you look older. As we age and our skin matures, it is important to refresh and refine your products and techniques so that…
3 new award wins for Gemma Clark at The English Makeup Awards
It was an exciting start to the week, picking up 3 new awards at the national English Makeup Awards 2024! At the end of last year I was delighted to be shortlisted in 2 categories at the national English Makeup Awards. I previously won the Freelance Specialist Makeup Artist of the Year for both the…