Makeup Tips & Advice Blog

Daniel Sandler Retexturizing Face Primer now with SPF 20 has become one of the Top Selling items within the Daniel Sandler line on Beautique.com and has some fantastic reviews form our customers.

This incredible primer does so much for you. Applied under foundation it waterproofs your makeup, applied on to eyelids before eye makeup it locks-in eye shadows and applied on to bare lips it helps to lock-in lipstick and smooth out lines and wrinkles on your mouth.

Click here are what some of our customers say about this fantastic product or simply read below:

Tessie, Edinburgh - 'A marvel in a tube!'
"Having tried and never buying again other primers I decided the reviews and description of this product should warrant another attempt at using a primer. They were not wrong, on first application my skin felt and looked smoother, fine lines around my eyes disappeared and my foundation lasted all day including a sweaty trip to the gym!! I am totally converted!!"

Beebee, UK - 'daniel sandler face primer'
"Lovely face primer. Leaves skin silky soft. I can't say it fills in fine lines though...or perhaps mine are a little more than fine."

Bagpuss, Isle of Wight - 'Soft as velvet!'
"This primer feels lovely. It's silky smooth without being greasy and sinks into the skin well. I've tried other primers and they've been quite drying but this is nice and moisturising. Makeup stays put too."

Chelseachick, London - 'Simply the best'
"A Face Primer that really works, lipstick stays put and my foundations last so long."

As soon as the last of the Christmas turkey is in the dog, the availability enquiries start here at The Studio for weddings.  ‘I want to look really natural, I don’t wear much makeup, are you free on…………….’ is the mantra of the Bride to Be, and there really is nothing more special than being involved with a Bride and her Wedding Party for what is the most important day of her life.

Check Out Daniel Sandler’s ‘How To Apply Perfect Wedding Make-Up’ Video Tip.

Last year saw the rise of the ‘Destination Bride’ and I happily spent time with these lovely ladies and their attendants designing looks and showing them the techniques and pro tips that would allow them to recreate their makeup design on location. It’s an area that shouldn’t be overlooked if you are planning an overseas wedding as your trusty old mascara and a quick swirl of the bronzer brush probably won’t make the grade in warmer climates.  We’ll be having no panda eyes in your wedding album sweetheart, it really isn’t a look you want captured on film!

 This year though the DIY Bride is shaking her ivory silk slingback at us with a passion.  It’s the thought of getting more confetti for her cash that keeps her going while she spends hours searching the internet for online bridal bargains.  That day she spent visiting EVERY fabric shop within a 30 mile radius was worth the effort when she found the perfect shade of satin for the bridesmaid’s sashes at a truly discounted price.  So when she calls me and says ‘I’d like to apply my own makeup on the day, but I’m not sure where to start’, believe me, I’m right there with ya sister.

Bridal makeup is all about creating the very best, picture perfect version of yourself, don’t forget those wedding photographs are going to make a huge comeback 25 years down the line when your delightful children utilise their IT skills by printing them off ten times larger and displaying them to abundance at your silver wedding anniversary celebration.

So whether you are a ‘D’ for Destination or a ‘D’ for DIY Bride, my wedding gift to you is a short list of Do’s and Dont’s

• Do keep your look classic, elegant, soft and pretty.
• Do arrange a session with a makeup artist to brush up your application skills and talk through your thoughts and ideas.
• Do look for products that have long lasting formulations – primers, silicone based blushers and fine shimmer (not sparkle!) crease  resistant shadows.
• Do have your foundation colour matched by a professional, and check it in good light, preferably natural daylight, before you buy.
• Layer lip liner, lipstick and gloss to reduce re-applications.
• Don’t forget your touch up kit – powder, lipstick, gloss, tissues and a few cotton buds should be all you need, add in a matte shadow,  charcoal grey is very versatile, and you can adapt your eye makeup for the evening too.
• Do practice applying your look until you are totally confident.

Heather! Are you there?………….. I need some help with my face love. I’ll pop in and see you in a short while.’

It’s almost 9.30am, I’d only just got into work, and this was the first message I played back from the voicemail. The start of another fab day at the studio.

Now, foundation is a big thing to me, the way you apply your base can make or break your look, so always, always, always use a foundation brush to even out your skintone. Daniel’s new Super Mineral Makeup is a revelation to my Client’s – they adore it for being really blendable (don’t forget your brush girls!), packed full of skin nourishing minerals and anti-oxidants, and feeling as light as a feather on the face.

One thing I’m often asked is ‘when do I apply concealer, before or after foundation?’  My response is always the same, ‘how do you know where to put it until you’ve got your foundation on and can see where you need a little extra help?’

• Use a creamy, light textured and reflective formula to banish dark under eye shadows by patting it in with your ring finger, and a thicker, dryer, more heavily pigmented product to cover blemishes and areas of high colouring. 
• Use a dedicated concealer brush and you’ll make sure you don’t unintentionally start the breakout of all breakout’s by spreading spot inducing ‘things’ all around your face.
• Set everything in place for long lasting wear with Invisible Blotting Powder and a contour brush.

Brush cleaning know how, in my opinion, should be a curriculum topic. Look after your brushes and they will look after you with clean colour applications and smooth blending. It’s not difficult! Once a week whisk the bristles around in some warm water and gentle detergent – baby shampoo is ideal, press out the excess water with a clean, dry face cloth and lay them to dry somewhere warm like the airing cupboard. Easy!

 ‘Heeellloooooo, it’s me Heath, can you do anything with this? (points to her face as she comes in). It’s our anniversary and surprise surprise he’s booked a table for lunch so I want to look my best. Work your magic will you love!’, as she hangs up her coat and gets comfortable in my chair. ‘Right then gorgeous, how do we want to look today?’ I hear myself saying, as I clip her hair off her face and pick up a tube of primer. As I said, the start of another fab day at the studio!

British talent Daniel Sandler has been a makeup artist and leader in his field for over 20 years. Throughout this time Daniel has developed his knowledge and huge talent for creating stunning looks. One of his fortes is making these looks wearable for ‘real’ women and being able to show and explain just how easy makeup can be.

Over the years, Daniel has worked on both sides of the Atlantic and all over Europe on a number of shoots with high profile fashion photographers for top glossies and with designers backstage at a number of major fashion shows and a regular on national TV. Daniel continues to work with high profile celebs getting them ready for red carpet events as well as customers at his Urban Retreat Makeup Studio in the most famous department store in the world, Harrods, London.

Daniel spent over two and a half years developing his self-titled range, which is available to buy exclusively on Urban Retreat’s luxury online hair & Beauty store Beautique.com, drawing from his experience as a professional makeup artist to create products that simplify makeup for women of all skin tones.

His product formulations are of the highest quality (Daniel ensured they met his exceptional standards) are highly innovative and affordable. Daniel is helping women all over the world look and feel ‘a younger and sexier version of themselves’.

Hi there and welcome to our new Blog.

I’m Heather White, a freelance makeup artist and self confessed slave to all things cosmetic. I trained at Leicester College, with over 10yrs in the industry I specialise in Fashion & Photographic, Bridal and Special Occasion Makeup. I have teamed up with Beautique.com, the exclusive online retailer of Daniel Sandler make up products, to write a blog about my experiences as a makeup artist as well as passing on top make up tips and advice.

Without sounding too precious, I LOVE my work. I mean who wouldn’t? I get to meet lovely people, spend my day making them look fabulous, while all the time, unbeknown to them, I’m feeding my addiction to the latest powders and potions that the beauty industry has to offer.  When I say that I am also the Assistant Director of Makeup Artistry at the Daniel Sandler Cosmetic company, and I design looks and lead the Creative Team at national events, you’ve got to read between the lines and see that I must be way beyond any kind of therapy to put myself up for that kind of pressure just to get up close and personal with a foundation brush and a pile of cotton buds the size of a small mountain.

I hope you enjoy our blog and please do place your comments with any queries you may have. Whether you’re looking for a flawless finish for your wedding day, have a client concept to create for a photo shoot, or would simply like to update your look and application techniques at a 1-2-1 makeup session – I’m here to help, either at my studio, in the comfort of your own home or on location.

thank you

Heather