New Brush Obsessions! – Highlighter Mini Fan Brushes

Posted on April 21, 2017June 18, 2019 by Lydia Ryan

Every so often, I come across a brush (or few!) that completely up my makeup game and that make me wonder how I managed without them! These are prime examples of just that! Mini fan brushes are just the job for precise placement of highlight…I’m obsessed and going to show you the ones I’m loving! […]

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2 in 1 Foundation + Concealer – Featuring the NEW 00 Light Natural Shade

Posted on March 31, 2017June 18, 2019 by Lydia Ryan

I’d been waiting and wanting to try the Milani Conceal + Perfect 2 in 1 Foundation and concealer* for ages! Especially after seeing so much buzz about it on YouTube/ Instagram and how it looked unreal on the people I’d seen apply and wear it! Usually, I’d pick up the lightest shade and in most […]

How To – Makeup Running Order

Posted on January 27, 2017June 18, 2019 by Lydia Ryan

Another frequently requested post coming to your eyeballs this week in the shape of a makeup running order. (Thank you so much by the way to all of you that request specific topic blog posts, it’s so helpful in terms of ideas and me knowing what you’d like to read about. I will try and […]

How To – Spotlight Eye (Perfect for New Year!)

Posted on December 30, 2016June 18, 2019 by Lydia Ryan

A spotlight eye is probably one of my favourite looks to do, both on myself and clients. It looks really pretty on as the ‘spotlight’ catches the light, a bit of smoky is always a winner and it’s actually way easier than you think to do. You can also customise it anyway you like and […]

Follow me around – Cocktail Cosmetics

Posted on July 8, 2016June 28, 2019 by Lydia Ryan

This week, I’ve decided to start the first of my ‘Follow me around’ series. I’m lucky that I get to travel quite a bit doing what I do and end up in all sorts of weird and wonderful places, magical makeup and beauty havens as well as many pretty normal (but just as interesting in […]