Beauty Blog
How to get 15% off your favourite Charlotte Tilbury products
If you have ever had your makeup done by me or had a private 1:1 makeup lesson, you will know how much I love Charlotte Tilbury products. Especially for mature skin. I am delighted to now be a brand ambassador for this brand and I am able to offer you a 15% discount code off…
Gym girlies – No makeup look – Part 1
To the gym girlies who can’t stand the thought of working out without some makeup on, the natural “no makeup” makeup look is for you. For a natural, no makeup look in the gym focus on creating a healthy base and minimal products, that will enhance your features without looking heavy. It is really important…
My top bridal makeup predictions for 2025
Bridal makeup should never be about trends in my opinion. I am all about timeless, beautiful glam makeup rather than makeup styles trending on TikTok etc. However, bridal makeup for this year is definitely showing signs of a more stripped back, fresh aesthetic. Think ethereal, glowing, fresh and modern. Its a new era of softness…
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…