Step-by-Step Makeover: Asian Skin

Asian women have some of the most beautiful skin in the world, so never try to change the colour. Asian women don't have a lot of darkness under their eyes,but concealer can still make a big difference and help to brighten the whole face. Spot any dark areas, even out your skin tone, and appreciate it!

Apply concealer under the eyes.

Set the concealer with pale yellow powder and also apply on the eyelid.

Even out the skin tone with a foundation in a colour that matches the skin. A lot of Asian girls are concerned that using foundation with yellow tones will make their skin look too yellow. Not too worry - yellow based foundation is the most natural looking, because it's the natural tone of the skin, not only for Asian skin but for everyone. It will match and enhance your complexion perfectly.

Any stubborn spots can be erased with the touch-up stick.

Dust bronzer all over the face and neck and fill in the brows using a powder shadow with an eyebrow brush.

When filling in your brows you also have to be conscious of the colour of the hair on your head – not just the colour of your brows – to get the most natural look.

Apply espresso gel liner right along the lash line with an ultrafine eyeliner brush. Make sure the line is thick enough to be visible when the eyes are open

Apply two or three coats of black mascara.

Add a pop of pinkish-rose blush on the cheeks with a fluffy round blush brush.

Press on a bit of natural colour lipstick to enhance the natural colour of the lips and you’re good to go!

Step-by-Step Makeover: Indian Skin

Girls from India have amazing colouring. For people from this part of the world, their skin normally has a yellow-orange tone. If your skin is darker, then there's slightly more orange tones; lighter and you have more yellow tones. 

There is no one magic formula so it's important to try out a variety of products. Experiment with your products until you get the results you want.

1) Apply peach corrector under the eyes. Start where you need it the most which is where the skin is the darkest (usually that's the inner corner of the eyes). Blend the product under the eye completely with a brush or your finger, being sure to blend thoroughly to avoid creasing.

2) Set the corrector with yellow powder, which should be applied all over the lids to act as an eye base.

3) To get a foundation that's right for all the colours in your face, start with a foundation that works on your cheeks, but make sure it also works on your forehead. Using a sponge, I applied a golden foundation onto my model's face that disappeared into her skin and evened out the different pigments.

4) Sweep bronzer lightly on the neck to even out the skin tone. If you have oily skin,you can brush powder over your foundation to avoid too much shine.

5) Choose a warm base shadow to blend into the skin tone. Layer shadows such as toast and cocoa colours to create definition.

6) Apply two or three coats of mascara.

All done!

My Career as a Professional MUA (make up artist)

Hi there! My name is Anna Orkiszewska and I'm a make up artist and a trained Novalash Eyelash Extension technician.

As a London Top and Celebrity make up artist, I am lucky enough to have worked with some of the most celebrated people in the entertainment industry. 

I've been humbled to see my work appear on the covers of Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Marie Clare, OK and more. 

I thoroughly enjoy my work and am available to do make up for all occasions (booking details can be found at the bottom of the post). I am also available to do Novalash Eyelash Extensions. You can find out more about Novalash by clicking here and reading my blog post about it.

Below are some photos of my work and a short biography about the work I do and how much my work as a make up artist is such a big part of my life.

Here is what has been said about me, just to give you a bit of background on what I do.

"With her tremendous talent and outgoing personality, Anna is consistently booked for beauty commercials and A - List trendsetters for red carpet events . In addition , she contributes her artistic skill set to cutting edge editorials, runways and fashion advertising . Anna spent many years in different countries in Europe working throughout Milan, Paris, Warsaw and London . Her experience in the highly visible European fashion industry honed her skills to an elite level taking her work to international status . Anna has made over 50 television appearances and trained artistry teams for cosmetic giants."

 "She is world-wide beauty expert and she recently designed the makeup for the big designers fashion shows in Europe being there as Head Creative Director of makeup and hair. Anna regularly is working with Top Models and Worldwide Models and her extraordinary work ethic and genuine personality have awarded her with clients such as Jessica Alba, Miranda Kerr, Adriana Lima and more . Anna also has given her skills to TV channels include BBC, Channel 4 and SKY . Anna places her career first and continues to challenge herself everyday in hopes of sharing her vision of modern beauty with women everywhere."

I hope that gives you an idea of my work ethic and background of my career. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

My blog will consist of the work that I do with both make up and Novalash extensions.

To book in for me to do either Novalash extensions or make up for any occassion, please contact me directly on:

Mobile: 07952888644 

E-mail:  annaork@wp.pl

Or inbox my directly on my Facebook which can be found here

Anna x

Novalash: an innovation in eyelash extensions

As a make up artist, I am dedicated to making people feel more beautiful and comfortable in their skin. 

And what better way to feel fabulous than having a gorgeous array of thick, glossy lashes to flutter your way through the day?

The award winning Novalash Eyelash Extensions offer exactly that, and my training means I am a fully certified and qualified Novalash technician, able to take your eyes from 'bare' to 'beautiful' in no time at all.

Check out the complete breakdown of Novalash below.

So here's a break down of exactly what they do...

What are NovaLash Eyelash Extensions ?

Novalash Eyelash Extensions are a glamorous new way to extend the length and thickness of natural eyelashes , and are a practical , convenient and beautiful alternative to the daily use of mascara. Because each tapered , synthetic lash is bonded to a single natural lash , the finaly result is of effortless glamour and difficult to detect even close up.

How long do they really last ?

When properly applied , using Platinum Bond Adhesive , Novalash Lash extensions can last up to 8-10 weeks . Touch - ups are recommended after the initial full set application to refill any lashes that have cycled out . To mantain the full , thick appearance of a new set of lashes a visit is recommended every 4 weeks based on your own natural lash growth cycle .

Can lash extensions harm natural lashes ?

When applied properly , lash extensions will not harm natural lashes . The Novalash application technique allows natural lashes to grow and thrive with extensions .

Can mascara be used with lash extensions ?

Mascara is typically not needed with lash extensions . Mascara should only be used when a touch-up is drawing near . Waterproof mascara is not recommended for use , as it will dissolve the bond with the lashes .

Loss of lashes ?

Woman lose hair from the head working down the body . The hair follicle becomes weaker , the eyelashes become brittle and break . Generally loss of eyelashes is caused by ageing and the main reasons are due to hormonal changes occurring during and after menopause or diet and stress .

Prices are as follows:

PRICES ;

NATURAL LOOK            £65

GLAMOROUS LOOK     £85

HALF SET                        £35

REFILLS                           £35

Novalash Eyelash Extensions have so many benefits. They inject a little glamour into your everyday life, they ensure you look your best even without a full face of make up and they last a long, long time. So that's it - that's how to get show stopping lashes. Just because you weren't born with full, thick lashes, it doesn't mean you can't have them. 

Contact me now to book your appointment!

Anna x