15 May 202226 January 2024in Latest News, Beauty, Wedding Makeup

Winner of new award Makeup Artist of the Year 2022/23

I am absolutely thrilled to have won my 3rd award this year. My 8th in total since starting my own Makeup Artist business back in late 2015. SME News awarded my business “Gemma Rimmington – Makeup Artist” Makeup Artist of the Year – North East 2022/23 at the UK Enterprise Awards last week. The UK Enterprise Awards honour small/medium businesses across the UK, recognising business achievements no matter how small the business. Earlier this year, I won Makeup Artist of the Year – North 2022/23 as well as LuxLife Customer Service Excellent Award 2022 at the Global Wedding Awards bringing...

18 March 202226 January 2024in Beauty, Latest News, Wedding Makeup

2 new awards for Makeup Artist, Gemma Rimmington at Global Wedding Awards 2022

Exciting news! I am absolutely thrilled to have received 2 new awards at the Global Wedding Awards. I have started the year by winning 2 categories at the Global Wedding Awards 2022. Makeup Artist of the Year (North England) 2022 LuxLife Customer Service Excellence Award 2022 At the beginning of the year I wrote down my new goals for the year ahead. I had hoped to win a new business award during 2022 so to win across 2 categories in the first quarter of the year is an absolute delight for me. Thank you to every client and follower who...

26 January 202226 January 2024in Beauty, Latest News, Makeup Tutorial

How to reduce redness or Rosacea

Rosacea and skin redness can be improved Rosacea and skin redness is a condition which can affect the face, particularly cheeks, nose and forehead. While it is common, it can be painful, inconvenient and can really impact on some people’s self confidence. Skin redness can be triggered by various things including alcohol, skin products, exercise and foods but it can be treated by a GP to help control the symptoms. However, clients and followers often ask me for advice on how to cover the redness when flare ups are particularly bad. Some people feel like they need to layer up...

9 January 202226 January 2024in Latest News, Wedding Makeup

Book your beautiful bridal makeup for your wedding day

Congratulations to all of you new brides-to-be if you got engaged over Christmas or New Year! It is such a special time and can feel overwhelming knowing where to start. Planning a wedding is a huge but fun task but it is also an expensive time. Choosing your suppliers can feel daunting but many of us work regularly with each other so if you book me for your bridal makeup, I can recommend some fabulous suppliers for your wedding day. Many suppliers (myself included) are booked up a couple of years in advance as standard so I am currently taking...

24 November 202126 January 2024in Latest News, Beauty, Wedding Makeup

Gemma Rimmington – Makeup Artist of the Year Yorkshire Prestige Awards

Earlier this year, I won “Makeup Artist of the Year 2021/2022” at the Yorkshire Prestige Awards. I feel very grateful that this is my second award win this year (following Bridal Makeup Specialist 2021 at the Lux Life Global Wedding Awards). Due to Covid, I’ve had to wait until today to be presented with my award at the beautiful Hazlewood Castle. It’s always a brilliant feeling to win industry awards (this is now my 5th…. Not bad when you’re flying solo! It’s a scary thing putting your name to your business). I admire anyone who starts their own business with...

12 August 202126 January 2024in Latest News, Beauty, Wedding Makeup

Makeup Artist of the Year – Yorkshire Prestige Awards

I am over the moon to win “Makeup Artist of the Year 2021/22” in the Yorkshire Prestige Awards. This is now my 3rd award won since the start of the Covid 19 pandemic. 5th in total since starting my Makeup Artist freelance business 6 years ago. Each award is special to me. They all represent something different. My very first one, a bridal makeup specific award, one which recognises my business ethics which I am very proud of. Of course the fact that 3 of them have come during a difficult time is particularly welcomed and appreciated. 2021 wedding season...

4 May 202126 January 2024in Latest News, Beauty

Brow Lamination and Lash Lift/Tint now available

I am delighted to let you know that I recently qualified in the trendy beauty treatment of the moment – Brow Lamination as well as the classic favourite loved by many – Lash Lift and Tint. Anyone who knows me will know I am not in to “trend” looks as such – unless I’m working on a photoshoot or fashion campaign. I prefer the classic, timeless beauty looks with my “real” clients. However Brow Lamination (brushed up brows) seems to be a trend that isn’t going away so I decided to complete my qualification and I am now offering this...

7 April 202126 January 2024in Latest News, Beauty, Makeup Tutorial

The perfect vegan friendly makeup brush set

If you follow me on my social media, you may have seen my recent posts about the exciting new launch of my own range of vegan friendly makeup brushes. I have been thinking about creating my own range for a while. I wanted to create a full set aimed at makeup novices and product junkies who like something pretty yet practical on their dressing table… As I offer makeup lessons, I see the struggles and often answer lots of questions around makeup brushes so it gave me lots to think about when designing my own range. So I’ll tell you...

Bridal makeup perfect for the modern bride

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