Kirstin McKay

Beauty blogger

I'm a freelance make-up artist who has a love for all things beauty. The high-street has so much to offer in terms of budget and premium beauty brands, so I always have an eye on the latest brands and products to hit the shelves.

I love nothing more than to experiment with new beauty products, recreate celebrity make-up looks and help people look and feel great. It's true what they say, beauty does come from the inside, but a new lippy or a luscious mascara can definitely help us all along the way.

I'm a freelance make-up artist who has a love for all things beauty. The high-street has so much to offer in terms of budget and premium beauty brands, so I always have an eye on the latest brands and products to hit the shelves.

I love nothing more than to experiment with new beauty products, recreate celebrity make-up looks and help people look and feel great. It's true what they say, beauty does come from the inside, but a new lippy or a luscious mascara can definitely help us all along the way.

Latest articles from Kirstin McKay

Beauty Blog: New Foundation Sensation

My skin changes according to the seasons, my skin care routine and how stressed I am! That said, I always have one eye on foundations, and the latest one to add to my must have list, alongside my all time favourite low-budget buy, Bourjous Healthy Mix Radiance Foundation, is Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation. It's one of the first products I've tried for the brand that's popular with celebs such as Sienna Miller and Lilly Allen and whose products were used on Beyonce's dancers during one of her massive tours.

Beauty blog: how to glam up for the office Christmas party

This time of the year, we all have various social occasions to go to, including the work Christmas party. Getting ready in the toilet is not anyone's idea of glam. Rubbish lighting, makeup falling in the sink, colleagues hurrying you along while the taxi waits outside - it's really not the best place to get glammed up, is it?

Beauty Blog: It's Prime Time

They create a canvas for your makeup, make your skin smooth and silky and help your makeup last longer. If you're adding anything beauty related to your Christmas wish list this year, my advice is to make it one of these amazing primers.

Beauty blog: the products I can't live without

I also follow many other professional make-up artists online for product tips, such as Lisa Eldridge, who does make-up for celebrities such as Kate Winslet, Cara Delevigne, and Karla Powell, who is currently taking the fashion and creative industry by storm with her amazingly creative make-up.