Category: MAKEUP

REVIEW: “UNCENSORED” STUNNA LIP PAINT BY FENTY BEAUTY (IS THIS THE PERFECT RED?)

So its been over a year since the first STUNNA Lip Paint by Fenty Beauty was released. Almost the entire makeup community way fittingly stunned to see that the Music and now Beauty Mogul, Rihanna had finally Launched a universal red lipstick. “UNCENSORED” is the first out of the now eight collective STUNNA lip paints… Continue reading REVIEW: “UNCENSORED” STUNNA LIP PAINT BY FENTY BEAUTY (IS THIS THE PERFECT RED?)

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SPRING MAKEUP LOOK: GREEN EYESHADOW INSPO 💚

I’m well aware that green eyeshadow isn’t always the first choice when it comes to smokey eyes (especially in Spring) – however, I wanted to break the ice of its reputation and present in this post that green eyeshadow is definitely an eyeshadow to look out for this season. Think bright pale (the 60s) green,… Continue reading SPRING MAKEUP LOOK: GREEN EYESHADOW INSPO 💚

TOP 7 BOLD GREEN EYESHADOWS TO TRY OUT THIS SEASON

When it comes to makeup, I’m always searching for the newest and freshest take with products, techniques and application methods. I absolutely love the process of re-discovering a particular colour or product to use in a makeup look – and of late, I’ve recently re-discovered my fondness with green eyeshadow. Yes, green eyeshadow.  I know that… Continue reading TOP 7 BOLD GREEN EYESHADOWS TO TRY OUT THIS SEASON

REVIEW: GLOSS BOMB UNIVERSAL LIP LUMINIZER – “FENTY GLOW” BY FENTY BEAUTY

Gloss Bomb. The name of one of the most raved about lip glosses since it’s launch in 2017, Fenty Beauty created and brought back the experience and excitement in lip glosses: The Universal Gloss Bomb Lip Luminizer. Now being sold in 3 different shades, (Original) “FENTY GLOW”, “DIAMOND MILK” and “FU$$Y” the gloss bombs have… Continue reading REVIEW: GLOSS BOMB UNIVERSAL LIP LUMINIZER – “FENTY GLOW” BY FENTY BEAUTY

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REVIEW: L.A. GIRL PRO HD CONCEALER

If you’re someone who knows anything about makeup, you’ve probably heard of the makeup brand L.A. Girl pop up in conversation with a makeup artist or in almost all the earliest makeup tutorials on YouTube. The best-selling £5 concealer over the years has cultivated a dedicated following not only because of its affordable price but… Continue reading REVIEW: L.A. GIRL PRO HD CONCEALER

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REVIEW: L’ORÉAL INFALLIBLE TOTAL COVER FOUNDATION

L’Oréal Infallible Total Cover Foundation: Containing 35g of product, the total camouflage coverage foundation comes in 7 different shades, ranging from (the lightest shade) ‘Light Sand Nude 9’ to (the darkest shade) ‘Cappuccino 33’. Product’s Claims: Discover Infallible Total Cover Foundation for a flawless, full coverage base that lasts up to 24 hours. The zero… Continue reading REVIEW: L’ORÉAL INFALLIBLE TOTAL COVER FOUNDATION

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CHRISTMAS DAY MAKEUP LOOK

Since my last blog post was a more laid back holiday look, I thought it would only be fair to publish my own rendition of the very ultimate but wearable, Christmas Day makeup look. In all realness, It’s nothing more than a glittery eye and a dark plum lip. But I suppose an event like… Continue reading CHRISTMAS DAY MAKEUP LOOK

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MINIMAL FESTIVE HOLIDAY MAKEUP 🎄

Hi, Everyone! I hope you’re all doing well during this month’s festivities and preparations with your loved ones. This blog post is a makeup look that I think would be perfect for holiday parties without looking too overdone. I took some inspiration from Rihanna’s 2017 Met Gala Look with an 80’s twist. Opting for bright/pale… Continue reading MINIMAL FESTIVE HOLIDAY MAKEUP 🎄

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MAKEUP EDIT: GLITZ GLAM, BELLA HADID INSPIRED LOOK

Happy December 1st, everyone! Party season is here and so I thought why not start of the festive looks with one that I have been obsessing over recently. A glitz glam smokey eye inspired by model, Bella Hadid created by makeup artist, Hung Vanngo.   This look is quite dramatic although, something I liked about the… Continue reading MAKEUP EDIT: GLITZ GLAM, BELLA HADID INSPIRED LOOK

MAKEUP LOOK: FALL RETRO VIBES

This look is by far one of the most complicated eye-looks I’ve ever created and I’m not even exaggerating lol. It was inspired by a look I saw on a model photographed around the 60’s in Italy. Unfortunately, I do not know the credits to the photo – but one thing I do know is… Continue reading MAKEUP LOOK: FALL RETRO VIBES

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ULTIMATE HALLOWEEN GLAM | INSPIRED BY NIKKIE TUTORIALS

Not too long ago, beauty mogul and makeup YouTuber, NikkiTutorials released a Halloween glam makeup tutorial! I love Halloween, although in all honesty, my efforts for creating a variety of Halloween looks throughout the month of October are just none existent (as you can already tell) no matter how hard I try. With that being… Continue reading ULTIMATE HALLOWEEN GLAM | INSPIRED BY NIKKIE TUTORIALS

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MAKEUP MOOD: 1940s Vibes

This makeup mood is about harnessing the delicacy of the 1940s makeup style. Fresh, clean and defined using thin strokes of black eyeliner to give the illusion of fuller lashes with simplified skin to show of the iridescence of the clear like shimmery eyeshadow, pulled together with light brows and a statement brown-nude lip. The… Continue reading MAKEUP MOOD: 1940s Vibes

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MAKEUP MOOD: SHOCK WAVE

Happy Sunday, Everyone! This look is quite an advanced glam as I wanted to experiment with graphic eyeliner in combination with a statement lip also. A very vibrant, nod to the ’80s wearable look that I think will be perfect for any upcoming festive events this fall/winter or just to try out and have fun… Continue reading MAKEUP MOOD: SHOCK WAVE

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TOP 5 AFFORDABLE POWDER FOUNDATIONS FOR FLAWLESS SKIN

I’ve noticed that around this time of year, that I begin to regularly receive questions as to how I achieve a more flawless foundation look without looking too cakey and just all-around even in tone with my makeup. Now, of course, liquid foundation and concealer play a huge part in my Autumn/Winter makeup routine but… Continue reading TOP 5 AFFORDABLE POWDER FOUNDATIONS FOR FLAWLESS SKIN

MAKEUP LOOK: CLEAN GLAM

Hello, Everyone! I hope you’re all well and enjoying your morning, day or evening wherever you are reading this today! This post is yet again, another makeup edit, but more glam for the Autumn/Winter season that is upon us. With so many incredible interpretations of glam makeup available for inspo, it can sometimes get a… Continue reading MAKEUP LOOK: CLEAN GLAM

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MAKEUP LOOK: “Pretty in Pink”

Happy September to you all! For some reason, I’ve fallen back in love with pink hues lately. Growing up, I rarely liked to admit that my favourite colour (at the time) was pink, however, the majority of my detailed decorations all over my bedroom, throughout my scrapbooks, perfumes and handbags all happened to be pink… Continue reading MAKEUP LOOK: “Pretty in Pink”

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MAKEUP LOOK: TURQUOISE BLISS

PRODUCT DETAILS: BASE: L’Oreal Infallible Total Cover Foundation “Cappucino” (I prefer to mix this foundation in with a liquid illuminator to sheer the coverage down just a bit.) CONCEALER: The same foundation mixed in with a lighter one from Elizabeth Arden, lightly applied to the centre points of the face including right underneath my eyes. POWDER: RCMA No… Continue reading MAKEUP LOOK: TURQUOISE BLISS

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MY SUMMER RED LIP ROUTINE

I don’t really wear red lipsticks often (just based on personal preference). But whenever I do, it always becomes a rather strategic process for me. I made a post some time ago about my red lip routine, mentioning the time it took for me to become more comfortable and confident enough to wear red lips… Continue reading MY SUMMER RED LIP ROUTINE

MAKEUP LOOK: Bold Eyeshadow Inspired by the ’60s

I’ve recently been noticing this new re-birth of 60’s style makeup. Although it had already made its influence through many other modernised renditions of the 60’s look over the decades, this year has really become an interesting time for different makeup artists and non-makeup artists to experiment with the simplicity of single, bold eyeshadows. Paired… Continue reading MAKEUP LOOK: Bold Eyeshadow Inspired by the ’60s

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TOP 5 [RED] SUMMER LIPSTICKS YOU NEED TO TRY THIS SUMMER!

Happy Weekend, everyone! Summer is finally here and I am so excited to share a variety of different fresh, glowy and experimental looks on here The Belper. However, with this heat wave… I’ve found myself channelling my inner minimalist makeup artist and I’m currently loving it at the moment! The simple, fresh face and a… Continue reading TOP 5 [RED] SUMMER LIPSTICKS YOU NEED TO TRY THIS SUMMER!

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REVIEW: NIP+FAB Contour Palette & Liquid Highlighter

In this blog post, I’ll be reviewing a couple of products from Nip+Fab that I ordered not too long ago. So it was after hitting pan on the Anastasia Beverly Hills Powder Contour Refills, (that I used to set my makeup with) that I subconsciously went on a face powder/palette hunt and soon found myself… Continue reading REVIEW: NIP+FAB Contour Palette & Liquid Highlighter

MAKEUP LOOK: GREEN GLAM!

Hello everyone! I hope you’re all doing well! Today’s blog post is a makeup look which I must say, is a little experimental ^-^. For some reason, I’ve become obsessed with the colour green lately. Not a particular shade of green, anything green really (lol). It’s a colour I’ve been incorporating in makeup looks, my lifestyle… Continue reading MAKEUP LOOK: GREEN GLAM!

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How To Pull Off Any Bold Lip This Spring!

Happy weekend everyone! Spring is finally here, (well, kinda lol) and this season is all about experimenting with the new, unusual and fresh colours in lipsticks, eyeshadows and even blushes! I decided to dedicate this post to a question I’d been receiving a lot lately: How do you pull off a bold lip? Simple right? well, although it may… Continue reading How To Pull Off Any Bold Lip This Spring!

#LookOfTheDay 🗝

VINTAGE TRENCH COAT: BURBERRY WHITE SHIRT: ZARA JEAN/SHORTS: ZARA ANKLE BOOTS: ZARA MINI BAG: THRIFTED Thanks for passing by this mini post! ^-^ Lots of love,

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90s CHIC QUICK & EASY MAKEUP!

Hello Everyone! I hope you’re all enjoying your Friday morning, afternoon or evening, when and wherever you’re reading this article. Today’s post is on yet another, new Go-to Makeup Look. Now, even though I finally uploaded my Signature Makeup Look on YouTube last month, it was up until a few days ago when I stumbled… Continue reading 90s CHIC QUICK & EASY MAKEUP!

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FRESH FACED, PEACHY MAKEUP LOOK

All throughout January, I’ve been loving this fresh-faced, peachy look! It’s so easy to recreate and requires only one blush/shadow to achieve it. I will say that the look is quite inspired by k-Beauty. This look definitely enhances a more youthful side which I love. Simple and easy yet makes all the difference for those… Continue reading FRESH FACED, PEACHY MAKEUP LOOK

DRAMATIC NYE MAKEUP LOOK

I chose to do this makeup look simply because I’m a lover of 60s eye looks. However, this one carries elements of futurist vibes to it. Only fitting I dedicate this look to NYE as I’d only ever wear such a daring makeup for this occasion lol. This sharp, bold, dramatic eye look is perfect… Continue reading DRAMATIC NYE MAKEUP LOOK

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Makeup Of The Day (BLOGMAS: Day 8)

Happy Friday! Brown smokey eye, simple skin and a pink stain. EYES: Makeup Forever Single Eyeshadow in “ME-828” (To blend around the edges) Sleek Bronze Block in “Dark” Mascara: E.L.F Lengthening mascara Brows: Too Faced Cat Eyes Palette BASE: Foundation: Loreal True Match Concealer: M.A.C. Select Cover Up Bronzer: Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick + Sleek… Continue reading Makeup Of The Day (BLOGMAS: Day 8)

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TOP 5: HOLIDAY MAKEUP MUST-HAVES (BLOGMAS: Day 7)

This Friday I’ll be travelling to visit family, so I thought why not post something about my top five makeup essentials when it comes to grabbing your multi-purpose products on the go. Sleek MakeUP Blush by 3 Palette Sugar  This blush palette is my most versatile blush palette. Especially for this holiday season, you have this… Continue reading TOP 5: HOLIDAY MAKEUP MUST-HAVES (BLOGMAS: Day 7)

LIPSTICKS YOU NEED TO TRY THIS CHRISTMAS! (BLOGMAS: Day 6)

If there’s one way to treat yourself without feeling guilty this December, it’s by buying a new lipstick to add to your collection! It’s something small but it goes a long way, not only to lift your mood but also give you a fresh look! Here are my top six tried and tested lipsticks perfect… Continue reading LIPSTICKS YOU NEED TO TRY THIS CHRISTMAS! (BLOGMAS: Day 6)

Downton Abbey Inspired Makeup Look (BLOGMAS: Day 1)

Happy 1st of December, Everyone! Today’s makeup look is probably one of the simplest yet enhancing makeup looks I’ve done on The Belper. After a full Downton Abbey series binge watch one weekend (oops), I couldn’t help but take note of the makeup looks aristocratic women wore back in the early 1900s to late 1920s… Continue reading Downton Abbey Inspired Makeup Look (BLOGMAS: Day 1)

EYE LOOK: Green Lids

For this edit, I was very much inspired by the recent weather we’ve had here in the UK…….👀I’m not one to lean towards dark gloomy colours for day-to-day eyeshadows as It’s quite hard to pull off without looking dull. However, for a change I wanted to try a colour, I wouldn’t always go for, Green!… Continue reading EYE LOOK: Green Lids

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MY FOUNDATION ROUTINE

Happy Monday! Sometimes it’s hard to narrow down a simple yet effective face routine without including a lot of products. This lightweight, skin-like base is what I do whenever I need a long lasting yet enhancing makeup look for for the day ahead! I love cutting time and using multitasking products that can work for… Continue reading MY FOUNDATION ROUTINE

Autumn’s Go-To Makeup Look

I wanted something easy to re-create without any fuss or a ton of products. I really wanted a light approach to the makeup on the eyes and skin, focusing on light shadow and enhancing my natural features. It’s no secret that I have a thing for pink eyeshadow because it is a colour that can… Continue reading Autumn’s Go-To Makeup Look

Makeup Look: Light Rust Tones

I’ve been gravitating towards light weight, rusty and shimmery eyeshadows on the lids! This easy look is perfect for transitioning into the fall season without going too heavy. Simple yet enhancing. Eyeshadows Used: “Warning” and a bit of “Seize” from the Urban Decay Full Spectrum Palette Mascara- E.L.F Cosmetics Lengthening Mascara (New Fave!) I lined… Continue reading Makeup Look: Light Rust Tones

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Makeup Look: A POP OF PINK

For this editorial, I wanted to be quite bold whilst keeping the look modern and wearable! Creating the eye look was quite simple: The main focus is pink eyeshadow on the lids, applied in a rounded, 60s mod shape and blended well around the edges. I complimented the pink with navy blue eyeshadow (as eyeliner).… Continue reading Makeup Look: A POP OF PINK

SATURDAY’S LOOK: CASUAL DAY OUT

Happy Weekend! The Look: I wanted to keep things simple but elevated with a touch of glam by accessorising here and there. DENIM DRESS: Thrifted BODYSUIT (worn underneath): ZARA BOX BAG: ZARA SNEAKERS: ZARA (On Sale) NECKLACE: RIVER ISLAND STUD EARRINGS: ZARA SUNGLASSES: NEW LOOK MAKEUP LOOK: Since my outfit was more cool toned, I… Continue reading SATURDAY’S LOOK: CASUAL DAY OUT

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MAKEUP LOOK: Thick, Winged Eyeliner

Perfecting a wing can often be intimidating, considering each eye can potentionaly end up looking entirely different to the one you’ve just spent a good 10 minutes on. I occasionally still have those days however, I have noticed that when I’m in a 10 minute-makeup rush I find myself doing either a faint or thick… Continue reading MAKEUP LOOK: Thick, Winged Eyeliner

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to The Belper. A Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle Blog including wellbeing chit chat, recipe ideas to clothing hauls, outfits and looks from everywhere and anywhere pulled together in my statement personal style. The Belper is my escape that I use to share all the things I love by embracing the importance of dressing and living to my own choosing doing so with confidence and grace. Taking inspiration from the world around me and the world at large through the wonderful world wide web. I’m also inspired by my Mother, women and men of all ages who walk the streets in outfits filled with personality and charm, to the fashionable dog walkers, the beautiful houses and amazing architecture surrounding me of which I’m extremely lucky to wake up to every morning, the quaint shops, nature parks, museums, thrift stores and so much more. On a side note, I’m also a huge lover of vintage coats. 

I have yet a long lifestyle evolution to experience and sharing my journey with fellow readers is what this blog is and will continue to be about. 

This is THE BELPER.

MAKEUP LOOK: The Natural Glow

Lately, I’ve been sporting a more ‘natural’ look in preparation for summer just to enhance my facial features without full coverage makeup a touch of illuminator on the highest points of my cheeks and I’m good to go! I think during spring/summer months it’s always lovely to have a more light-weight feel to your makeup… Continue reading MAKEUP LOOK: The Natural Glow

BLUE HUES: Eyeshadow Look + Urban Decay Full Spectrum Palette Review

As one of my birthday gifts from my amazing Aunt, I graciously received the Urban Decay Full Spectrum Palette. Ironically I mentioned in my previous blog post that I would be playing with more colours in my looks this spring/summer, and I think I have the perfect palette to do so.  In combination with this… Continue reading BLUE HUES: Eyeshadow Look + Urban Decay Full Spectrum Palette Review

GLOSSY LIDS

So I finally got round to trying out the glossy lid look. A popular trend right now where you use eye gloss or even lipgloss (what I used) on your lids to create an ethereal glow to your makeup. I will say this is more editorial rather than a wearable out-the-door makeup but depending on… Continue reading GLOSSY LIDS

THE SPRING LIP EDIT

Spring is upon us and lately, I’ve been gearing towards a more fresh-faced makeup look. knowing that I will be doing more colourful looks this spring/summer, I thought I’d share my current go-to makeup look + my favourite lip colour at the moment.  Keeping within the ‘fresh face’ theme, for me, that is clean looking… Continue reading THE SPRING LIP EDIT

THE PERFECT RED LIP

I’ve never really been the type of girl to wear red lipstick as I feel many red lipsticks out on the market have different undertones, so finding the right shade can be tricky. It’s also important to note that the ‘Red Lip’ is known to be worn as a bold, statement Lip colour to vamp… Continue reading THE PERFECT RED LIP

REVIEW: Mikasa Powder Contour Set

**This review is not sponsored**  On a recent Instagram post, I shared my unboxing of a new brush set I received from of Mikasa Beauty. I wanted to share my thoughts on one of their brush sets I received, as I’ve used them enough to explain how much I love this bundle! Mikasa Beauty is… Continue reading REVIEW: Mikasa Powder Contour Set