Thursday 26 November 2015

Botanics Hydration Burst for Sensitive and Dehydrated Skin Review

Hello all :)

I have really really sensitive skin with lots of skin allergies, so its always difficult for me to find skin care that works for my skin. I cannot use a lot of essential oils on my face and if I do I get an awful rash!!

Recently I was in boots buying their own brand cucumber scrub and face mask (which is ok for me to use) and I came across the botanics range. I scoured the list of ingredients and was surprised to find none of the ingredients I am allergic to. This was to good to be true, I had to buy them and test them out!!

I have been using these for two weeks now and wow I am in love!!! I have had no reactions at all, it doesn't sting in my face and my skin is noticeably softer and much more hydrated. 



Botanics Hydration Burst Dual Action Cleanser 125 ml £5.99

This cleanser is so creamy and gentle on your skin. it removes all traces of make up and leaves your skin soft to the touch after it. You only need a small amount to remove a full face of make-up!


Botanics Hydration Burst 3 in 1 Micellar Cleanser 250ml £4.99

This product is a liquid and is best applied to the skin on damp cotton wool pads. it dissolves even water proof make-up!


Botanics Hydration Burst Day Lotion SPF 15 50ml £7.99

This moisturiser is nice and light and is perfect for dry and dehydrated skin. I have been using this as an every day moisturiser and its perfect for smoothing out my skin before make-up. 


Botanics Hydration Burst Day Cream 50 ml £7.99

This day cream is much richer than the lotion and is perfect for those days that my skin is a little bit drier. I also use it nightly and I wake up with ultra soft skin!!


I am so happy that I stumbled across this skin care as my skin has never felt better!!

have you tried any of the botanic range? What are your faves for sensitive skin?

Jillian XX

Before and After Wedding Airbrush Make-up at Cosmetique



Two of Susan's beautiful bridesmaids kindly agreed to let me take before and after images. They both just look beautiful and flawless.

Susan was so pleased with her make-up she said:
"Thank you for the amazing make-up you did for my wedding. We all felt fab throughout the whole day. Thanks again, Susan X"

I didn't get a before and after of Susan, however here is her finished make-up look.



Danielle was one of my brides this year and wanted a really natural and flawless look with statement eyes. She was such a pleasure to work with and her skin was just beautiful. She said:
"I got married on the 11 April 2015 I had myself and my two bridesmaids makeup done and couldn't have asked for a better service highly recommended they done a fantastic job also helped her my dress on haha!!"
Danielle Allen





The theme was naturally beautiful make-up for this wedding party. A few of the ladies had slight redness in their cheeks, the airbrush make-up is just PERFECT for covering this in a flawless and natural way. The bride Lee-Anne loved her make-up and said:

"Jillian did our wedding make up and wow, what a great result. I trusted her assurance it would stay on all day and from 
beginning to end it did. We all felt amazing!! There was no need to look in the mirror, not one touch up was needed. So lovely to know on the day that you have one less thing to worry about. And let's face it, every girl wants to look and feel amazing on their wedding day. Jillian will make sure you do!!!"

Wednesday 11 November 2015

Before and After Airbrush Make-up and Hair Styling

Hello everyone :)


I've decided to do another blog post with before and after photographs of the airbrush make-up. These images have been taken by myself on my camera and come straight from the camera onto this blog. There has been no editing or skin retouching so you get to see exactly how the make-up looks on the skin.


India had her hair and make-up styled for a christmas night out. She requested glam eyes with a natural complexion. She also asked for her hair to be tamed into bouncy curls. 

"It was such a treat getting my hair and make up done for my Christmas night out.At Cosmetique I felt pampered the whole time and my hair and make-up lasted all night."

Nic had her hair and make-up styled for a photographic shoot she was modeling for. the theme was natural, boho and flawless. Here is what she had to say:

"I've worked with Jillian Elizabeth on a number of shoots and always particularly love working with her because she's such a master of her trade. Before we begin she always asks questions about what working for me in relation to my skin type and tone and she also gives me a mini facial which really helps to relax my face. Jillian uses shades that make my eyes pop and my favourite trick of hers up her sleeve is her application of foundation using an airbrush-it makes my makeup look flawless and natural without making my skin feel claustrophobic or looking overdone. I always feel that Jillian gives me a look that leaves me feeling confident before a shoot and I always go home feeling a little bit more educated on the makeup that's best for me and my skin and how to apply it to get the best results."



Beth Wanted a flawless finish with smudgy smokey eyes, She is such a natural beauty that I wanted to show off her perfect skin and bring out her striking eyes.
This is what she had to say:

"I absolutely loved being pampered and made up by Jillian, you did a wonderful job of my hair and make up, made me feel like a superstar."


Amy has an AMAZING hair colour, so when she came in for a boudoir shoot I just had to team up teal and blue eyes and lips to match.
Here is what she had to say about her hair and make-up styling:
"The hair and makeup was really lovely. I had an alternative look with blue lipstick, it was amazing. I’ve actually been looking for the lipstick colour Jillian used. The airbrushing was quick and really effective. The makeup lasted all day, I could have worn it out as well if I was going out at night. I would definitely recommend getting the hair and makeup experience along with the photo shoot."




This gorgeous lady came for a make-over photo shoot with us and when asked what her favourite part of the experience was she said:
"Having my hair and make up done. (I love feeling pampered)"
When asked what she thought of her hair and make-up styling she said:
"It was very natural and girl next door like. I was happy with this as I am not an all out glam person. I spend most of my time without makeup and like to glam up with a more natural makeup look rather than smokey eyes and dark lipstick."



The beautiful Laura wanted a really natural and flawless make-up look with curly hair. Here is what she said:
"I LOVED the airbrush make up! It lasted all day and night, I would recommend it to anyone. It felt so light on my skin and the amount of people who complemented me on my complexion was crazy. I wish I could have my hair and makeup done everyday!"

I really hope you enjoy these before and after pictures. These have all been taken by myself and have not been edited or skin retouched. 

If you would like enquire or have any questions at all please do feel free to contact me through my website.

http://www.cosmetiquescotland.co.uk/


Thursday 5 November 2015

The beautiful Lee-Anne's Wedding Make-up

One of my favourite parts of my job is doing wedding make-up. I just LOVE turning up to see the bride and helping her and the bridal party get ready for their big day.

My favourite kind of bridal make-up has always been natural, timeless and classic make-up looks and I just love to use the airbrush make-up to provide a long lasting flawless finish.

Last month I had the absolute please of doing make-up for the gorgeous Lee-Anne and her bridal party. I was extremely lucky as all of the ladies let me snap some before and after pictures.


Lee-Anne loved her make-up and said:

"Jillian did our wedding make up and wow, what a great result. I trusted her assurance it would stay on all day and from 
beginning to end it did. We all felt amazing!! There was no need to look in the mirror, not one touch up was needed. So lovely to know on the day that you have one less thing to worry about. And let's face it, every girl wants to look and feel amazing on their wedding day. Jillian will make sure you do!!!"




One of the great things about being in the wedding industry is bumping into other wedding suppliers I know. At Lee-Annes wedding Gordon from Frameworks Photography was capturing her special day. Gordon's pictures are just sensational, here are a few images of their day.







Thank you so much to Lee-Anne the beautiful bride and Gordon at Frameworks for allowing me to share these images!

For more information on airbrush make-up and the services I provide please do visit my website

www.cosmetiquescotland.co.uk

For more information on Frameworks Photography and Framing services


Jillian Elizabeth at Cosmetique




Tuesday 3 November 2015

Dundee Fireworks Body Painting by Jillian Elizabeth at Cosmetique

Hello everyone

My name is Jillian Elizabeth and I am a local make-up artist and body painter. I run a beauty and make-up studio in Dundee and regularly work with other creatives in the city on photo shoots, fashion shows and film projects. 

My passion for body painting continues in my latest project depicting the 5th of November fireworks in Dundee. This includes the fire works in Dundee and silhouettes of some of our local landmarks including the Law, The Discovery ship, The bandstand at Magdalen Green and the penguin statues that can be found in Dundee.



I painted this piece completely free hand and used ultra violet paints to make the fire works really stand out and look like they are illuminating the sky.


These images were captured by the extremely talented Siobhan Diamond.
Our gorgeous and very patient model was my good friend Mandy.

Here are some behind the scenes pictures that I captured on my mobile phone.




Here are some other examples of my body painting work:




For more information and more examples of my work have a look at my website and social media pages:






For more information on Siobhan's work check out her website and facebook



Hope you liked my Dundee body paint, I would LOVE to hear what you all thought of it :)