13 August 201726 January 2024in Latest Newsby Gemma Clark

Contouring – do I need to do it?

If I had £1 for everyone who says to me “do you do that contouring?” or “I’m ok at makeup but I can’t do that contouring that you see them all doing”… Right, so lets start off by clearing something up – not everyone needs contouring. Infact hardly anyone needs it! It’s a trend which became popular thanks to Kim Kardashian and quite frankly it needs to fade away along with the Instagram brow trend. What is contouring? It is the buzz word for creating shade on your face and sharpening features. You’ll see a lot of tutorials on YouTube...

8 August 201726 January 2024in Latest News, Beautyby Gemma Clark

What can you expect from your makeup appointment?

Client care is one of my top priorities and I pride myself on attention to detail in my appointments. All of the little touches that ensure your makeup looks polished are so important – I hate seeing sloppy work. So what are your expectations when booking a Makeup Artist? Here is a bit about me and some guidance about what you can expect from your appointment… So I am based in Redcar and work mostly from my converted home studio. I have a full studio set up at home which means I have access to my full kit as well...

6 August 201726 January 2024in Makeup Tutorial, Latest Newsby Gemma Clark

Makeup of the Week – Get the look

This week has been very varied for me in terms of jobs I have worked on. From a Masquerade Ball to brides, from a creative photoshoot involving glitter brows and blue lips to a Goth inspired bridal trial today with 2 fab ladies… however this look is my favourite “go-to” look for a special occasion and was created by mostly Charlotte Tilbury products. I have been introducing more and more Charlotte Tilbury in to my professional (and personal) kit because I love her products. Aside from the gorgeous tissue wrapped parcel it arrives in and the luxurious finish of the products...

9 July 201726 January 2024in Makeup Tutorialby Gemma Clark

Get the perfect red pout!

Achieve the perfect red pout with my step by step tutorial… I absolutely love a strong lip colour but daring to go bold also comes with a necessity for maintenance while you wear it. The key to success with this look is in the application. Wearing a red, plum, berry etc requires precise application. There isn’t any room for error as it will be very obvious… not to mention the whole “lipstick on the teeth” faux pas. Did you ever see Jodie Marsh on This Morning? Even with access to a celebrity Makeup Artist she still made the error of doing a full TV...

Gemma Rimmington working on a fashion editorial photoshoot

6 July 201726 January 2024in Latest News, Makeup Tutorialby Gemma Clark

Makeup Lessons with Gemma Clark

For some women, applying makeup is an every day routine. Whether its just mascara and a lippy or a full face. There is no denying that makeup makes women feel more confident but I speak to so many women who shy away from wearing makeup and when I ask them why, the answer is pretty much always the same….because they don’t know how to do it. I have a solution – a tailored Makeup lesson! I have found a growing trend in women approaching me for makeup lessons – ideal for those who love makeup and just want to learn...

23 June 201726 January 2024in Latest News, Beautyby Gemma Clark

How Microblading can transform your brows for the better

Everything you need to know about Microblading So if you follow my social media you will know I offer Microblading as an additional makeup service. There are so many different brow treatements out there and there can be lots of confusion as to what Microblading is and what is involves. What will the end result looks like? Microblading is a type of semi permanent brows are perfect for anyone wanting to ‘enhance’ their brows with colour/shape in the form. Pigment is implanted in to the skin in very realistic hair strokes which provide a soft textured look and give the...

22 May 201726 January 2024in Latest Newsby Gemma Clark

Applying false lashes

One of the common issues that my clients have is difficulty in applying their own lashes. I often get asked if there is an easy way to apply them so I thought I would share some hints and tips that might help! Applying lashes can be tricky and most strip lashes do need to be trimmed initially to fit your eye shape – it is definitely not a one-size fits all approach unfortunately. I do think that false lashes are the perfect way to finish off your makeup especially for special occasions. We are spoilt for choice these days in...