Where to start in make-up

Where to start in MakeUp

Let’s face it everyone was a beginner once, people wear make-up for different reasons to try blemishes, for selfconfidence, to enhance our natural or for work in front of cameras. It, therefore, stands to reason that our starter kits vary too, instead of running out and buying that huge make-up kit and then feeling completely lost on how to get that flawless look some people seem to just excel in we’ve put together some tips for you.

As with most things, preparation is key so before you dive into what make-up to buy, invest in a good face cream, We recommend having the following in place face wash, toner, serum, eye cream, face cream before embarking on your make-up journey, for toner we’re a huge fan of spritz sprays they’re fast and convenient. Take time trying out products to create the perfect skincare routine before settling, there are many sample kits out there that wouldn’t break the bank.

Next, we’d recommend setting up your application tools, we recommend 2 sets a variety set of sponges and a highquality set of brushes. With the sponges, We just buy a low-cost assorted set like the brush works one available from Look Fantastic.com. You want to save your money for investing in your brushes as poor quality brushes will have high breakage, not wash well, be unhygienic and ruin your look and experience. The best brushes we’ve come across are the E.L.F Rose Gold Travel Brush Kit they are perfect for beginners, as they tell you which brush to use for what, short handles which make them perfect for travelling or carrying with you, and the kit is affordably priced at £10.00 from Feel Unique.com

Our basic make kit would consist of Eyeliner, Mascara, Foundation/BB cream, eyeshadow, and lipstick. You don’t need a lot and you may want to add it blusher, Melissa excludes it because it gives her what she terms clown syndrome (like 3-year-old applied her make-up). You don’t need a lot maybe you don’t like the idea of eyeliner or mascara, choose the product you’re most comfortable with and start there, we’re a big fan of shade matching foundations like Loreal’s True Match, and BB creams there easy to apply, and the coverage is great so you can’t go wrong. If you do the Boot’s test where they scan your face to determine your match it often includes a list of lipstick or eyeshadow too. So worth trying if it is available.

Eyeliner pencils and liquid liners are best for a smudge-free no-mess solution, but in the end, it is all just a matter of personal choice, and practice is key, buy some lower price products, have a pamper weekend and practice, remember as much as make-up should be functional and fit in with your lifestyle it should be fun!

Introducing The Foodie Manual

t we’re very sad to announce this is the last issue of Nights Lifestyle Magazine, as always our dedicated to our readers and providing the content they want is always first in our minds and for that reason, we have decided to wrap the lifestyle magazine up, so we can focus our energy on a new venture our brand new Web-based Food magazine - The Foodie Manual.

With its planned release for March 2, 2022 work has already commenced on a new subscription website for the new publication which will cover food-related articles, recipes, industry news, guides and provide more in-depth content on the topic of the foodie life than we’ve ever been able to do. Nights Publishing is delighted to announce that Zena Leech-Calton will be joining us and writing more of the great recipes and content you’ve all come to love. The magazine will be available as a web-based subscription be also a print-to-order printed magazine.

The subscription website will work in the following way, there is free content for you all to enjoy, then there is 3 options, Preview, Monthly, and Annual.

The preview subscription gives you access to our mailing list weekly newsletter and subscriber-only content.

The monthly and annual packages give you access to guides, the magazine, mailing list and weekly newsletter, and subscriber-only content, the only difference is in what you pay the monthly package is the price at £3.59 per month and the annual is £19.99 working out to £1.66 per issue (such a bargain!)

If however, you prefer a printed copy these will be available via Amazon, eBay, and our Ko-Fi Store for £4.99 with free postage & packaging.

The new magazine will allow us to deliver much more value and connect with both our audience and the food industry in a more meaningful way! One of the new features coming is our engagement page, send us images of your cooking triumphs on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to be in with a chance for you and your creation to be featured, you can send us questions at thefoodiemanual@gmx.co.uk to be answered, or send us feedback. There will also be cookbook recommendations and news.

One of our main aims at Nights Publishing is to connect our readers with industry professionals and industry news, so if you love food as much as we do be sure to watch the Nights Lifestyle socials for more details of how to follow The Foodie Manual.

We just want to end by saying a huge thank you to everyone for all your support, and we look forward to your continued support.

Coming soon The Foodie Manual

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Out on 2 March 2022

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