So, I have a NEW favourite product!! – And just in time for Christmas!!

I have fallen in love with e.l.f’s new product: Make Up Lock & Seal.  When I perform in Burlesque shows, I love to wear glitter and to sparkle, and up to now, I’ve never found the perfect product with which to apply my glitter. Most products intended for this purpose are too dry, too oily, or come in containers which become contaminated with the colour you choose the first time you use them, But this new make up sealer by e.l.f has the jump on all of these issues. 

Make Up Lock & Seal arrives in a little box containing a bottle of the product, a brush, and a small mixing dish. The idea is to decant a few drops of the product into the mixing dish, dampen the brush in the liquid, and then dip the brush into the product of your choice.

You can use the liquid with any make up, but my absolute, tip-top favourite way is with glitter is on my lips.  It looks so pretty under stage or party lights, it’s perfect for Christmas celebrations and gatherings, and I promise you’ll never receive so many compliments on your lipstick!!  Here are my steps to achieve perfect sparkle party lips!

You Will Need:

*Lip Liner

*Lipstick

*Make Up Lock & Seal

*Cosmetic Glitter in a colour to match your lipstick. I use bright red!

(Please note: It’s important to only use glitter specifically designed for cosmetic use)

1.     Line & fill in lips with lip liner (I like “Bitter” lipliner, or Lip Stain in "Red Carpet")

2.     Using a lip brush, fill in lips with lipstick (try “Posh”)

3.     Decant 3 or 4 drops of Make Up Lock & Seal into the mixing dish

4.     Dampen your brush in the liquid. Be careful not to wet the brush too much

5.     Dip the damp brush into a pot of cosmetic glitter

6.     Using the brush, use a gentle patting technique to carefully apply the glitter over your lipstick, re-dipping into the glitter when necessary

7.     Re-moisten the brush and apply a further “coat” of Make Up Lock & Seal over the glitter.

The beauty of this product & technique is that your sparkly lips are now sealed –  transfer onto drinking glasses (and your beau!) will be minimal!
 

Anna x

 

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