I am really excited to introduce a new regular feature I
will be doing on Crownbrush’ blog, interviewing some of my favourite Crownbrush
fans, beauty bloggers, make-up artists and beauty gurus in the industry that I
am inspired by daily. This week’s interview is with beauty blogger/make-up
artist Zoe Newlove who is a huge Crownbrush fan!
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Zoe's Beauty Blog: www.zoenewlove.com
Tell us a little bit about your make-up/ blog style?
I would say I don't really have a blog "style" as
such, I just try to be as informal as possible and always be honest. I like to
be real with my readers, I won't fluff up or airbrush a product if I don't
believe in it. I hope my personality comes through in my writing so that my
readers can really connect with my blog. As for my make-up work, again I don't
have a set style. I don't think I am quite "there" yet. I tend to do
a lot of glamour make-up, but I also do a lot of bridal/special occasion
make-up so they are two totally different styles of make-up. I still have a
long way to go as a make-up artist and I am just enjoying being inspired, by
pretty much everything! I love learning and I am learning every day.
When did you realise that you wanted to be a make-up artist
and how did you get into make-up artistry?
It was my friends who first told me I would be good as a
make-up artist, 6 years ago on my first girl's holiday to Zante. I used to do
their make-up before we went on a night out. I never took it seriously until I
joined a company called Space NK. I worked for this company for 4 years and had
the pleasure of being trained by some amazing make-up brands and international
make-up artists. I even had the pleasure of meeting Lisa Eldridge, one of my idols.
This is where my passion truly began, so thankyou SpaceNK.
How has combining blogging and make-up artistry affected
your career?
Check out Zoe's recent Crownbrush Infinity Series review on here blog >here<
I initially started my little blog just to record my
ramblings on my favourite products, I soon realised I could use my blog to give
myself more of a platform as a make-up artist - to help me get noticed.
Combining the two gave me the confidence boost I really needed. The positive
feedback I get for my make-up artistry through my blog has been amazing. I feel
like I now have a purpose , and without my blog I think I would still have a
lot of self doubt as a make-up artist. if that makes sense?
What are your top three favourite beauty products you are
using at the moment?
This question is mean. I am so indecisive.
I swear by Nude Skincare. I am still loving Nude Progenius
Treatment Oil. I use it alone as a night oil, or mix it in with foundation to
create a more dewy tinted moisturiser.
My second favourite beauty product would be my Arbonne Make-up Primer.
It really is a great product. My third favourite beauty product has to be from
Illamasqua. I am so not a nail varnish person, but I cannot get enough of their
Speckled Nail varnish! It is so pretty.
What are your top three Crownbrush products you are loving
using at the moment and why?
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The first one has to be the C454 Angle Contouring brush from the
Infinity Collection. I love contouring my nose and this is the PERFECT brush
for it. The entire range is just awesome but this particular brush is my
favourite. The second product I am
loving has to be the Smoke It Out Palette, I have literally used this on every
shoot. The eyeshadows are just so great to work with, you can create countless
looks just from one palette. Last but
not least, the 613 7PC HD brush set still is, and always will be, in my Top Three.
It was the first brush set I bought from Crownbrush thanks to reading your
(Karla) review on them, it was how I heard of Crownbrush in the first place.
They are brilliant brushes and it is a great set for make-up artists looking to
build up their kit.
Do you have any advice for aspiring MUAs?
Believe in yourself!
In this industry, with it being so saturated with make-up artists it is so
difficult to make yourself stand out from the crowd. You really need to believe
in yourself and remain passionate. Don't be afraid to be creative. Finally, do
not expect this to be the glamorous job you initially think it to be. There
will be times you have no work to working ridiculously long hours and having to
work for free. If you stick at it long enough, all your hard work will pay off
in the end. It did for me, I really feel
like I have the best job in the world!
Which make-up artists inspire you?
Lan Nguyen-Grealis http://www.lan-makeup.com/
Kevyn Aucoin. Laura Mercier. Lisa Eldridge. Charlotte
Tilbury. Mary Greenwell. Aly Hazelwood. Lan Nguyen-Grealis. And of course
yourself, Karla Powell.
You really do inspire me Karla, and what is most
inspirational is how you inspire so, so many other aspiring make-up artists.
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A huge thank you to Zoe Newlove for answering all the above
questions. Here at Crownbrush HQ we love Zoe!
Follow Zoe on her Social Media paltforms:
Look out for more interviews. I have some amazing inspiring
beauty gurus coming up!
Karla
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