Tag: makeup
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After all of the prosthetic makeup, sparkle and alien skin we saw on the night, we have to shine a light on our brilliant guests and their creative makeup looks at this year’s GUAP Gala. There were some really some jaw-dropping interpretations on our starry, intergalactic Cosmic Dreams theme, so here is a list of…
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There were so many creative hairstyles at the GUAP Gala. The fairytale & folklore theme meant that there were lots of tiaras, top hats and crowns, but that wasn’t all. We had a floor length feathery durag, a crystallised moon-and-stars head piece and beautiful, elaborate structures created using hair. Take a look at some of…
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![Best Makeup at the GUAP Gala 2022 [@ashleyverse @h4y44t @kwajohousing @wsa195]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screenshot-2022-10-14-at-12.18.23.png)
With fairytale and folklore as the theme for the GUAP Gala this year, guests had a lot to play with when it came to makeup. We saw butterfly tooth gems, diamanté eye lashes, golden beards and real flowers stuck on cheekbones. Here are some of our favourite makeup looks. Which do you like best? Want…
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by Simmi VirdeeMakeup Artist Makeup art is the craze right now. With hundreds of unbelievably talented artists showcasing their fine liner skills with gorgeous makeup looks, alternating from full face art to delicate minimalism focused around the eyes. For many artists it’s a form of self-expression, a way to represent a mood for the day,…
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![DEWY BLUSH HACKS: What shades work for you? [@makeupbysimmi]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/dewy-blush-hacks-180x180.jpg)
Words Simmi VirdeeMakeup Artist I love blush! In 2019 and 2020 we saw so many more looks where blush played a huge role in completing a perfectly rosy flushed look. Blusher is definitely one of my favourite products as it brings colour and warmth to the face, whilst lifting and sculpting your cheekbones to create dimension…
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While everyone has been stuck at home during self-isolation the internet has been going crazy with memes, TikTok videos, trillers and the latest challenges including the booming hashtag #dontrushchallenge. Taking boredom, creativity and a makeup brush people across the world have jumped on this challenge and the internet has been loving it. The challenge started…
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Wendy Asumadu – otherwise known as WendysWorld – is the London based makeup artist pushing boundaries within the beauty industry. We had a chat with Wendy about her favourite products, what inspires her looks and what impact she hopes to have on the wonderful world of makeup. Hey Wendy! Could you give us a little…
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![Makeup artist Phoebe [@PhoebeWalters] explains the concept behind her latest project](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PhoebeWalters_Textitlezzz_GUAP-180x180.png)
London based makeup artist Phoebe Walters was named one of the next generation make-up artists by i-D. She has worked on editorials with Dazed Digital, Wonderland, Elle UK and many more. Her approach to makeup and beauty is unique as she explores with colours, textures, and print. In her latest project titled ‘ Match your makeup…
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![BKCHAT LONDON [@BKCHATLDN] Discusses The Social Issues Within The Popularisation Of Make-Up](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/photo.jpg)
Now I’m not a fan of BK Chat LDN because I believe that their conversations are not always productive, and I believe that any platform involving black people need to convey messages that will uplift and enlighten people within our culture. But I do admire the way that they have been able to capture the…