Bridal makeup perfect for the modern bride

Your wedding day is one of the biggest days of your life. You will want to feel and look the best version of yourself and my bridal style is very much influenced from beautiful red carpet looks.  I create bespoke looks, tailored especially to each individual.  Reflecting your personality, enhancing your natural features and makeup that feels wearable is my overall aim.

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Bridal Makeup Inspiration 2025
3 February 20253 February 2025in Latest News, Wedding Makeup

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 and modern natural beauty. Is the new Pantone Colour of the Year, Mocha Mousse going to be the new makeup tone inspiration? I love the newly announced Mocha Mousse tone – its absolutely perfect inspiration for year round bridal makeup. There is not a single...

Makeup kits
18 January 202518 January 2025in Beauty, Latest News, Makeup Tutorial

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 bringing up children and grandchildren and spend years looking after everyone else leaving themselves little time to indulge in themselves. Within this timeframe, its very common to get stuck in a rut with makeup or even stop wearing it all together. Some women lose confidence...

Bridesmaid makeup by Gemma Clark
12 January 202512 January 2025in Latest News, Wedding Makeup

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 so we already have a connection when they get engaged. Quite often, brides will book me because I have done their makeup when they were a bridesmaid at a wedding I worked on. There are many amazing wedding suppliers out there so if you are...

Applying makeup when wearing glasses - Gemma Clark
8 August 20248 August 2024in Latest News, Makeup Tutorial

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 probably applying their makeup in a way that doesn’t enhance their features – and can often have an adverse effect. My top 5 tips for accentuating your makeup will help to make the most of your features… Define your eyes with makeup to open your...

Gemma Clark - Makeup Artist of the Year - Yorkshire Prestige Awards 2024
25 July 202425 July 2024in Latest News, Wedding Makeup

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 incredible year for me – as this is also my 5th title won this year. Back in March 2024 I won; I absolutely love my job. Making my clients feel glamorous and more confident is the best feeling and receiving client feedback makes my day!...

foundation
22 July 202422 July 2024in Beauty, Latest News

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 scrape it off my skin. A couple of weeks ago, I tried a new foundation and it’s everything I have been waiting for. I’m so happy! It is PERFECT for minimal makeup wearers like me, mature skin, dry skin and will enhance those with perfect...

Freelance Specialist Makeup Artist of the Year - English Makeup Awards
8 July 20242 February 2025in Latest News, Makeup Tutorial

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 – they have reached a point of needing help with their appearance. There are many reasons why clients reach out to me such as; The list goes on but there is usually a trigger point and my clients feel that it’s time to invest in themselves....

This top tip will transform your makeup
15 April 202415 April 2024in Beauty, Latest News, Makeup Tutorial

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 doesn’t need to be a complex or expensive routine. If you apply foundation over rough, flaky skin you will find that your base will not sit well, it will gather in patches through the day and can have a “cakey” and dull appearance. Exfoliating your...

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