Crownbrush Shimmer Palette 88 SWATCHED & Giveaway

I am huge fan of the Crownbrush Eyeshadow palettes. I can travel with them easily with having access to every colour I need. This is the Shimmer version of the Professional 88(01) palette I have loved since starting make-up artistry since I discovered Crownbrush and I pretty much take it on each make-up job with me. The possibilities with this palette are endless- I use it for lips, eyes, blusher and even body painting!

The Shimmer 88 Palette Containing 88 beautiful shimmering colours from warm to cool. Made with pure Mica pigments. This palette includes deep vibrant turquoises, plums, bronzes, and golds, matte eyebrow colours, liners, and shimmer highlighters.

The shadows can be applied with ease using the dual end foam applicators included or using some of your favourite Crownbrush eye shadow brushes depending on what techniques and looks you are achieving.

The shadows are a pressed powder shimmer pigmentation, meaning their will be natural fall when using any shimmer eyeshadows so I do recommend using a primer or base only to prolong the wear of these shadows and to make the shadows pop even more or you can apply the eye shadows wet for a deeper, longer lasting effect.

The matte black case contains a mirror and two sponge applicators. The palette is perfect for traveling make-up artists as well as for personal use. The Shimmer 88 eye shadow palette is only £27.49 available on www.crownbrush.co.uk The palette also comes in Matte too! 

Swatches:

Have you used this palette before? If you can't wait to own one of the Crownbrush 88 Shimmer palettes you can enter our GIVEAWAY today to WIN the palette! Simply Follow this blog on Blogger and comment below what WINNING this palette would do to make a difference to the way you create make-up looks? The best answer will be picked midnight 14th August 2013 and the winner will be announced June 15^th August 2013. Competition is open in Europe only.

*GOOD LUCK!*

If you want the Crownbrush Shimmer 88 Palette now, simply head to our website to get your hands on it >Here<  !

Karla

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Face Painting Tutorial with Face Painter 'Kate Monroe Artistry'

Katy Groves known as 'Kate Monroe Artistry’ Is one of the most NEW ‘Creative Face Painters’ I have come across lately, again I discovered her on Instagram (my favourite place to find new talent). Kate’s work really inspires me to pick up my face painting brushes and to get back into face painting!  I love how she transforms herself into different characters.

 Kate is from the UK, Staffordshire who is a fully insured & qualified specialist face painting. Check out some of Kate’s designs here:

For our blog takeover I asked Kate to create an exclusive look for the Crownbrush blog this week to inspire you all and encourage you to experiment with face paints.  Hope you enjoy this tutorial as much as I did! Thank you Kate for inspiring us!

Butterfly Face Painting Tutorial: 

1. Start by creating a subtle base of eyeshadow in colours which will compliment the colour of the butterfly you are producing. Here I used nude shades mixed with a little gold and copper. You only want to keep the eyeshadow soft and subtle because the main focus of the design is on the butterfly wings. Then use your primary colour, (I used Superstar 'Ploppy Orange') to create the shape of your butterfly.

2. Using Superstar Copper, and Cameleon Bodypaint Plum Fairy, I blended them into the orange to create depth and add darker shades to the wings.

3. Using Superstar Pale yellow, I then added and blended a few flecks of highlights to the wing base.

4. Outline the wings. I used Cameleon Bodypaint Strong Black, however you could use liquid or gel eyeliner for this.

5. Now it's time to start adding the detail. I am creating a Monarch Butterfly in this design, so it is all about the line work and replicating a realistic wing pattern.

6. After drawing out a basic outline, I then filled in the relevant sections so they were bold and dramatic.

7. Using a dry brush, i then slightly blended in some of the edges of the line work. This is only a subtle detail, but it creates extra depth and therefore makes the design more realistic as opposed to being 'cartoony'.

8. Using the Pale Yellow again, I then add a few specks of yellow onto the bold black edges, as well as adding a few extra highlights within the wing pattern.

9. Using Cameleon Bodypaint Pure White, I then added more specks and dots to the black outline of the wings, as well as more highlights within the wings.

10. I finished by lining the eyes to make the overall look more dramatic.

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Will you be giving this look a go? I am so inspired!

Karla

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Help us reach 30,000 Likes on Facebook!

Help us reach 30,000 Likes on the Crownbrush facebook Page. The quicker we get there the quicker our Crownbrush fans will receive the following discounts:

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What Every Make-up Artist Needs...

My Recommended Tools & Accessories Essentials from Crownbrush

Whether you want your own personal kit or plan to work as a professional makeup artist, taking the time to plan and assemble a kit can be lots of planning and can sometimes be expensive. If it's for personal use then only your favourite items are needed but if this is to be used for clients and make-up jobs then the kit will require a selection of various tools, disposables and storage.

Be Organised!

A professional box is made with of the strength of high quality luggage to house the collection which can end up weighing quite a bit. Choosing which type of makeup box/bags and even a make-up trolley case. It’s all a matter of preference and convenience, as long as it keeps you’re tools, products organised you can’t go wrong.

Here are essentials I love to use from Crownbrush to keep my tools and make-up kit organised:

Black Designer Tube- £19.99

Leapord Print Tube Case- £19.99

A8 Pink Patent Leather Apron- £24.99

CC5 Pro Clear Make-up Case- £24.99 

Deluxe Professional Trolley- £174.99

Always keep your stock fresh and organised for make-up jobs and keep on learning. How do you keep your make-up kit oragnised?

Karla

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EXCLUSIVE... Crownbrush Opens its Warehouse for 1 Day!

For the First time Ever we will be opening our Doors for our customers to come and shop at their own pace and browse our   entire range of products.

Our Friendly staff will be on hand to assist you while you shop! ~ Where? Crownbrush Limited Reigate Business Mews 51b Albert Road North Reigate, Surrey, RH2 9EL When? Saturday 7th September 2013 9:30am - 4pm ~ Check out our event added on our Facebook Page to let us know you will be coming along.