Today’s beauty confession comes from celebrity makeup artist and blogger, @eloisemakeup – Eloise Dreyer.
How did you get started in the beauty industry?
It never started at a certain point for me. It’s always been there. It’s as natural as breathing to me. It manifested though when my mother taught me to always look after my skin no matter what and that I should feel pretty for myself, no one else.
What’s the best thing about your job?
I get to learn about the most amazing advances in skin care technology, sample fragrances, play with colour when it comes to cosmetics, see the radiant faces of my models and clients after I’ve worked on them and make friends with like-minded people. My creativity is never curbed, frowned upon or laughed at. I love being creative and sharing it.
What’s the most common questions girls ask you when they find out what you do?
“How I got into the industry?” “How I get to be so sought after by clients and brands?” “How to do certain applications in makeup?” “What my beauty closet looks like?” – Eloise, we’d love to see that closet!
What was the last beauty item you purchased?
MAC Lipstick in Smoked Purple
What are your top beauty products right now?
- Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Dry Oil,
- MoroccanOil Treatment,
- Estee Lauder Even Skintone Illuminator,
- La Mer The Concentrate for daytime,
- La Prairie Cellular Power Charge for night time.
What are your all time fav products? Things you’ve loved since forever and can’t live without?
- Clarins Toning Body Balm – I’ve used it for years and years and nothing beats the feeling or the smell,
- MAC lipstick in Ruby Woo – my signature red,
- Chanel Le Blanc de Chanel sheer illuminating base for foundation – adds a angelic luminous glow to your skin,
- Guerlain Lingerie de Peau Compact Foundation – the chicest most amazing foundation compact for your bag,
- YSL Volume Effect Mascara in Purple – does magic with my green eyes.
Favourite websites you visit:
- www.tomford.com
- www.yslbeautyus.com
- www.maccosmetics.com
- www.inglotcosmetics.com
- www.stylescoop.co.za – For my blog fix (Thanks Daarl xxx)
Favourite nail polish for summer?
My all time fav nail brand is Essie and I adore Inglot’s nail art pens! This summer you’ll see me with peach, soft yellow, turquoise and silver!
Favourite scent of the season?
ADORE Tom Ford Neroli Portofino
What is your beauty secret or tip?
Exfoliation twice a week is key!
Where can we stalk you?
Twitter: @eloisemakeup
My Blog: www.eloisedreyer.com