Happy New Year + Time to Clean!

HappyNew Year Everyone!.  Its has been a great 2014 and I have a great feeling 2015 will be even better.  I have been blessed with working with numerous clients the past year who have added to my experience and portfolio.  Every " job" has taught me so much!  I want to take a moment to thank each and everyone one of you that I have had the honour of meeting and doing makeup/hair on.  :) You all inspire me in different ways and push me to do my best everyday <3 .

I want to start off the New Year by suggesting on  "cleaning your makeup inventory" yes that means everything .  New Year New Makeup right?   Here are a few guidelines to follow so get ready to toss your coffee bean lipliner  from 1995 that is still in your drawer ladies

Here is another example of how to tell when you MAC lipstick was made. Very useful!

Hope you Enjoyed how to clean your makeup kit <3

Big News!!, My new Rebranded Website will be launching very soon! Cant wait to 

show you~. New Work, Bio and tons of fun stuff <3

xx-Carmen

Holiday Makeup Ideas

Holiday and Christmas parties are happening all around town and we all know that we gotta have a complete look from head to toe.  If you are having trouble thinking of makeup ideas here are a few classic Holiday Makeup Looks

1) Classic-  Red lip paired with a effortless chic eye, don't forget the lashes <3.  I recommend Ardell 120 Whispies for this look.  Red lipstick recommendations include MACs Ruby Woo,  Russian Red and  Makeup Forever Aqua Rouge  #49

2) Glam  :We all love a glam eye especially during the holiday season.  Some popular variation include gold/bronzes, silvers and green for a more cooler tone.

3) Playing it up: We dont have to over load on the eye shadow or have a bold lip.  Be a minimalist with just a bit of colour eye liner <3 You will still look fab with minimal work ;)

Have fun this Holiday Season and don't forget to smile and have fun! xoxo

Carmen Tse Makeup

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Winter Season Top 3 Lip Balms for Chapped Lips

Winter is here! ( Yes we had our first snowfall last weekend and its has been cold!).  I hate walking around during the Holiday Season with chapped, dry lips so I always carry something with me.  Here are the top 3 lip products I love!.  You always got to be ready for surprises under the Mistletoe right?

#1 Lucas Pawpaw Cream-  I have raved about this product before and it never lets me down, Ive stocked up a few times and seriously does wonders.  Lucas pawpaw cream is what Aussies called as their holy grail product.  A little bit goes along way and it has multiple uses ( rashes, burns, dry skin, etc).  You can purchase this online or if you are ever in Australia be sure to stock up ( I sure did)

#2 Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream- Another great product that I love,  I have used this for years ( started when I was in Makeup school).  It is a great medium to mix with your lipsticks, great that " shiny"look, subtle highlighting and of course lipbalm.  It does have a slight medicinal smell to it but I don't mind =)

#3 Rosebud Salve-  This is slightly tinted lipbalm, making your lips super soft with a minimal shine for those long cold Winter Days.  The price is very affordable starting at 7$ ( at Sephora).  Not waxy or slippery and provides just enough moisture for your lips.  A fan favourite all the way

Are there any lip must haves that I missed? Leave me a comment below, any question please feel free to email me at carmentsemakeup@gmail.com

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Free GIVEAWAY!

So I am in the spirit of giving :) ( its the Holiday Season) and I have 7 GIFT Cards to Giveaway. YUP  10!

I have
 4 - $25 Hair and Makeup Gift Cards
3- $100 Gift Cards ( Towards Celebrity Bridal Package)

How to Enter:

LIKE me on Facebook and post on my Wall "I want a FREE GIFT Card worth (Enter $25 or $100 depending on which one you want" OR

RT the following " I Want to win a FREE ( Enter Amount) Gift Card from @carmentsemakeup this Holiday Season"

OR Leave a Comment Below

Open to Vancouver + Lower Mainland only

Good Luck Everyone!
Draws Everyday for 10 Days

First Draw on Nov 27th

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Top 2 Favourite Foundations!

I have been asked what are my favourite foundations and here are my top 2 !

Armani Luminous Silk Foundation: This has been a favourite of mine for years!, Ultra light weight, build-able coverage and oh so smooth. Comes with a price but definitely worth it!

Makeup Forever HD Foundation: Amazing, if you are wanting medium to full coverage this is for you! Can be applied with brush, fingers, sponge, 2 pumps for your full face 

What is your favourite foundations? 

If you have any questions regarding tips/ products feel free to comment below or email me at carmentsemakeup@gmail.com
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Weddings happen not just during Summer!

    I had a pleasure of meeting Jessica and Eric through a local photographer in town named David Tam.  The wedding was schedule to be in November 7th ( not quite Winter but Summer was definitely over).  We had the pre wedding pictures on the same day as her trial because they were worried that the weather wouldn't be too good on Nov 7th. Pre Wedding Pictures are great times to fit your trial in as you get a chance to see how your makeup shows up in real pictures ( not selfies).  It gives you a chance to change up any makeup or hair details before the big day.  As you can see the makeup from the pre wedding changed on the wedding date it self.  A bit more glamour and you can definitely see the makeup!.  

    
                                        Pre Wedding Picture with Makeup and Hair from Trial

Wedding Hair and Makeup with tweaks

For enquiries for 2015 Wedding Season, please email me carmentsemakeup@gmail.com  Any budget big or small I can definitely work around it


Carmen Tse

I ♥ Wedding Season

Wedding Season is definitely  in full bloom~ I love being able to meeting brides who trust in me to perfect their makeup and hair look.  The time between the makeup artist and the bride is important as all eyes on the bride on the wedding date.  I believe communication is essential in creating the makeup and hair look.  Some tips  I would recommend for brides when hiring the makeup artist

-Do you research, do they have a website  or social media account
-How is their repor among other brides/clients ( reviews/testimonials and referrals are great)
-How responsive are they ( emails, phone calls etc-,I make it #1 priority to respond within mins or an hour or so )
-Lastly how  does the makeup look in pictures (its all about pictures on the wedding!)

I have a few spaces left for 2014 and also started booking into 2015~

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