Must own brushes - Face brushes

Hi lovelies, thanks for joining me today. I wanted to share the basic brushes that you need to have in your collection that will make makeup application a piece of cake.

Firstly face brushes, from foundation to bronzer there is a brush for each job, and some that work for a few all rolled into one.

MAC 188 - real techniques buffing brush - Sigma ss187- sigma f60- real techniques contour - sigma ss168 -MAC 109

The MAC 188 I love for highlighter across the tops of cheek bones, it can also be used for blush and other powder products.

Real Techniques Buffing brush is my personal favourite for liquid foundation, it can also be used for a
full coverage powder foundation.

Sigma ss187 is a bigger version of the MAC 188, i love it for finishing powder or a light coverage of powder foundation. It can also be used for liquid foundation.

Sigma f60 is a traditional foundation brush, I also use it to apply primer.

Real techniques contour brush is my go to for contouring, it is dense but with a pointed tip.

Sigma ss168 is a beautiful brush for applying a contour either liquid or powder, it is also great for blush application, or highlighter.

MAC 109 is my most favourite blush brush its flat rounded top is perfect for just the right application of cheek colour.

You don't have to have these specific brands of brushes, I am only suggesting the style and as stated some of these serve multiple purposes so pick which works best for you. If you would like any further information feel free to ask. 

Tomorrow I will be sharing my must have eye brushes. 

Real Techniques Brushes and a Giveaway

One of the questions I get a lot is "what brushes do use?" Well in my kit I have 5 different brands of brushes each for different reasons. But one of the newest brush brands I have fallen for is Real  Techniques by Samantha Chapman. I added my first real technique brush to mu kit about twelve months ago and haven't looked back.

The brushes feel and perform like top of the line professional brushes at a fraction of the cost. Samantha Chapman is a Makeup artist and a very successful beauty video blogger on Youtube, and her brushes reflect the quality required by professionals.
I have found a great website the sells these brushes at a lot less than Australian retail prices. I love to shop online but hate having to wait for slow international shipping. This was not an issue at all with iherb. The order arrived 3 days after I had placed my order, I was so impressed.

I purchased the core collection, the starter set a powder brush, the foundation brush and the stippling brush.
I also purchased a second set of the core collection to give away to one of you. I love these brushes so much that I wanted you to have an opportunity to see for yourself.

Core Collection

The core collection contains a Detailer brush, a pointed foundation brush, a buffing brush and a contour brush and a case that makes the set freestanding.

To enter is simple, just leave me a comment telling me what makeup or beauty product you wont leave the house without.

I also have a discount code for you all, iherb have given me a discount code for you to use simple use code : BSH025 at checkout and receive $10 of all orders over $40 or $5 off smaller orders.
                                          check out there range at www.iherb.com

                    The winner will be chosen by random on wednesday the 15th of may,good luck

scalp help is here

If you, like me are suffering with a dry, flaky or itchy scalp look no further.
 I have noticed my scalp is extremely dry and flaky, its not itchy at all and I feel it is due to the massive doses of radiation my poor head has been exposed to.

 No matter what the cause I have stumbled upon a fantastic product that delivers what it promises.

XMA is an Australian owned and operated company that makes natural based products. The Hair 'N Scalp overnight scalp treatment was purchased for me by my mum who knew I was having trouble with my dry scalp, She had met the owners of XMA and was really impressed with not only the products they produced but also how beautiful their skin was.

I have been using the overnight treatment each night for 2 weeks now and I couldn't be happier with the results. It is super easy to use I just rub a small amount of the product onto my scalp before bed and shampoo it out each morning.
I have noticed not only a huge reduction in the dry flaky skin coming from my scalp and my hair is shiner and looks and feels much healthier than it had previously.
I will continue to use the treatment less frequently now to maintain my scalp health, and am hoping to talk hubby into giving it a go as he suffers from mild dandruff and I think he would really benefit from the product.
The scalp treatment is a 150 ml bottle and retails for $24.95 and there is a great online store where all the XMA products can be found. Check out the other beautiful natural based products available, I will be adding the goat and oat shampoo and the avocado and oat conditioner to my collection. Check out the website Here .

Look no further for the next beauty bible

If like me you love all things makeup and beauty related ( your here so I assume you do) you need to get your hands on Heart Beauty Magazine. I am always looking for information and inspiration and Heart Beauty has it all covered.
The fall issue is currently available and have a look at this a sample of what the magazine has to offer, its like makeup porn.
This amazing creation is the work of amazing Aussie makeup royalty Rae Morris.

The March issue is current available and is a wealth of knowledge, containing other awe inspiring images like above. Interviews,  product information on all the latest and greatest beauty products and treatments available.

Have a look at there Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/heartbeautymagazine 

And there website its easy to subscribe http://heartbeautymagazine.com/

I have added Heart beauty to my must read list, where do you get your beauty info and inspiration from?

Time to get my life back

Hi loves, this is not going to be the type of post you usually get from me, but hopefully it will keep you all in the loop and let you know whats been going on here at MRM headquarters, and give you all something to look forward to.

You may have noticed that my post have be few and far between over the last 12 months and I am sorry.
Some of you may be aware that I have had some health issues and I wanted to let you all know whats what.

I was diagnosed with a brain tumour about 2 years ago and had been treating  it with medication for the first 18 months to no avail. The medication was pretty rough and knocked the stuffing out of me.
I had to take time of from my Freelancing makeup business to concentrate on trying to heal.
In January this year my doctor decided it was time to pull out the big guns and I underwent a huge dose of Stereo static Radiation.

Shocking pic but you can see my bald head 

I thought the medication was rough, it was nothing compared to the radiation. But it was all worth it as it did the trick. My brain scan shows no sign of the tumour, there is some scar tissue but it looks good. I have to have another scan before the doctor will call it remission but I am feeling on top of the world.

I am getting stronger and feeling better day by day and I am looking forward to getting back to my career and putting more love into this blog.
Thank you for staying with me during this period and I look forward to sharing all kinds of wonderful with you all soon.
xx D