MUA February: Eva KB

 

 

Your name: Eva KB

Your IG: ekbsmakeupdiary

Where are you from?

Montreal, Canada 

What made you fall in love with makeup and beauty?

When makeup was first becoming popular on social media 6-7 years ago, I spent all my time watching videos and practising! This is what brought me to get a professional education in the field! 

What is your go-to moisturizer?

CeraVe

Matte lips or lip gloss?

Matte lips 

What time period in beauty do you most wish you could live in for  a few days?

1920, but I appreciate the now so much more since we have the freedom to try pretty much anything in a far more accepting world! 

Favorite beauty IGs to follow:

dominiquedlr is forever my inspiration! 

Best way for fans to keep up with what you're doing?

My IG :) 

What is your advice for plus sized fashionistas who want to look and feel fabulous?

There are some amazing plus sized creators on IG who rock their beauty and style! Beauty and confidence doesn't have a body type! 

What can we do, right now, to make the world a better place?

Share positivity with people! We are always so focused on criticism, especially in the beauty industry, but complimenting and focusing on what you find beautiful can have a huge positive impact in your own life, but also in the lives of others! I challenge you all to compliment a stranger at least once a day! 

What's your favorite...

Red lipstick? Drop Dead Red by too faced

Song, currently? Go off, MIA

Website for buying beauty? Sephora or indie brands

Nail polish? I do my own nails and I'm loving the chrome powders right now!

MUA February: Tiarna Ellen

Your name: Tiarna Ellen

Your IG:
Personal: @inspiringcamelsofmilwaukee,
Business: @classbytiarnaellen

Your Twitter: @inspiringcamels

Where are you from? Originally the Riverland, South Australia but currently in Adelaide.

What made you fall in love with makeup and beauty?
Having been involved in dance lessons since I was six, I guess I've been wearing makeup from a very young age. I just love the creativity of it. Anything creative, I'll give it a go.
YouTube reignited my love for it. I think the first video I watched was from Lindy from BubzBeauty, soon followed by Pixiwoo, who I still watch regularly. I truly am inspired by YouTubers who are in the industry themselves and have been for years, like Sam and Nic, as well as Lisa Eldridge.

What is your go-to moisturizer? 

Body Shop Seaweed Oil-Control Gel Cream for the face, and Physiogel Hypoallergenic Daily Moisture Therapy Cream for body

Matte lips or lip gloss?
It depends on the look you are going for. If it's bold, I like it matte so it doesn't move. If it's nude, I think glossy is a lot more flattering. My favourite matte shades are Australis' Velouorlips Matte Lip Creams in N-Y-CEE (Red), DOO-BAI (reddish plum) and SHANG-HI (a dark, blue-based pink) and my favourite glossy lip is Anstasia Beverly Hills' Ligloss in "Vintage" over the top of MAC's lip pencil in "Spice". 

What time period in beauty do you most wish you could live in for  a few days?

I think the 40's had the most beautiful makeup. Rita Hayworth is a makeup icon for me! She was so beautiful, despite what she went through to look that way! She looked beautiful, naturally too.

Favorite beauty IGs to follow:
@zukreat, @spiffdup, @brianchampagne, @briannahlongo_mua, @keilidhmua plus many more.

Best way for fans to keep up with what you're doing?

Either follow my personal IG, my twitter, or you can subscribe to my YouTube channel, Tiarna Ellen. I make beauty videos and sometimes vlog if I've got an important event, or am on a weekend holiday.

What is your advice for plus sized fashionistas who want to look and feel fabulous?

Well, as someone who's not exactly thin myself, I just try to find what sits right on my bodyshape and try and rock that! It's your own individual style! x

What can we do, right now, to make the world a better place?

STOP THE HATE! Constructive criticism over put-downs. I think that'll make everyone's lives a lot easier.

What's your favorite...

Red lipstick?

Australis' Velourlips Matte Lip Cream in N-Y-CEE

Song, currently?
I'm a bit of a theatre nut. One of my favourite songs is "Self Indulgent Ballad" by Scott Garnham for the tongue-in-cheek humour and all the references. For mainstream, I love "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran. Either that, or "Don't".

Website for buying beauty?
Sephora, Mecca Maxima or Beautylish

Nail polish?

The Sinful Colors (colours, because I'm Australian 😅) range. I usually like to have SNS nails, because my nail polish always chips quickly, otherwise. That's when I can afford it!

MUA February: Courtney Peterson

Name: Courtney Peterson

IG: @cocobeatit_

Twitter: @lavidecoco_

Where are you from?

I'm from Chicago, Il. 

What made you fall in love with makeup?

The versatility of makeup made me fall in love with it. The power that it can make people feel empowered, and show their beauty, also has been a major factor in my obsession with makeup. 

What is your go-to moisturizer?

My go to moisturizer is Nourish and Shine by Jane Carter. My skin is very dry and it gives me a lot of moisture and a silky feeling to my skin. Also it doubles for hair, and thats a wonderful bonus, because of my natural hair!  

Matte lips, or lipgloss?

Matte Lipstick is everything to me. I like when I can wear it all day and it doesn't feather on my bottom lip. And it is non-transferable ! 

 

 

What time period in beauty do you most wish you could live in for  a few days?

I will always say I wish I could've lived in the 1700's era of Marie Antoinette and King Louis. I absolutely love the pastel colors, the art and the SUPREME BLUSH! It's such a staple, along with the beauty mark. I know it's way different but I love studying that era in history! 

Favorite beauty IGs to follow:

My favorite Beauty IG's to follow are @celia_leslie, @aaliyahjay & @goldenbih 

Best way for fans to keep up with what you're doing?

Through my instagram @cocobeatit_ and my youtube which is @LifewithCourt. 

What is your advice for plus sized fashionistas who want to look and feel fabulous?

Find the silver lining in everything that happens. I love and accept who I am . I love to stay positive even when it doesn't seem like there is anything to smile about. I just do it. Stay fearless! 

What can we do, right now, to make the world a better place?

To make our world a better place, we should uplift ourselves. I feel that we should change the way the younger generation perceives us. I use my social media platform to show that there is more to me than showing my body. I believe as women we should be better role models and think before we act and change the perception that we only care about our outer features, rather than what's inside of us. Encourage each other more. Implementing positivity is always a must, and I feel we sometimes lack that whether we are male or female. It's essential that we all reach for higher standards for ourselves and do not settle for less than we deserve. 

Favorite red lipstick: BeautyByRudy Wildfire; it is perfectly pigmented and glossy lipstick.

Favorite song: Team by Lorde, I honestly keep her whole album Pure Heroine on repeat everyday.

Favorite website for buying beauty: No website, I prefer to be at a store seeing the product and swatching it. I don't like ordering online for any beauty related products unless I really have to.

Favorite nail polish: Currently chrome. Any color chrome, by the way. It's my favorite and it lasts so long without chipping, if done the right way. I get so many compliments too!

MUA February: Fern-Lianne Kent

Your name: Fern-Lianne Kent 

Your IG: Fern.Lianne

Your Twitter: Beautywithfern

Where are you from?

Suffolk, UK

What made you fall in love with makeup and beauty?

I absolutely love the confidence that makeup can give you and for me, it's time for yourself. Kind of like therapy. I had always had an interest in beauty so I went on to train in beauty as a profession. I love how you can make someone feel beautiful and confident. 

What is your go-to moisturizer? 

I actually really love Mario Badescu or Bravura moisturisers. 

Matte lips or lip gloss?

Definitely matte lipsticks. I can't stand my hair getting stuck to the lip gloss. 

What time period in beauty do you most wish you could live in for a few days?

 1950's - I love the effortlessness look. 

Favorite beauty IGs to follow:

Carlibel

Ccclarkebeauty

Froartistry

Evelina 

Best way for fans to keep up with what you're doing?

My Instagram page

What is your advice for plus sized fashionistas who want to look and feel fabulous?

Size doesn't matter, there is beauty in everyone. The thing that you might not like in yourself, might be the exact thing that somebody loves about you. Embrace your differences. 

What can we do, right now, to make the world a better place?

Be kind, be positive and when you meet someone, find something to compliment them on. 

What's your favorite...

Red lipstick? Gerard cosmetics immortal liquid lipstick

Song, currently? Bruno Mars - Finesse

Website for buying beauty? Beauty bay! 

Nail polish? I use Gel polish, so I'd say The Gel Bottle. Inc