International Makeup Artist Paddy McGurgan Shares His Top Tips With A Step-By-Step Tutorial For The Ultimate Holiday Glowy Glam With Bellamianta

From the dazzling runways of London and Paris Fashion Week to the glamorous red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, renowned International Makeup Artist Paddy McGurgan has transformed some of the world’s most illustrious faces working alongside some of the biggest beauty brands across the globe. His journey began with his passion for art, where his creativity seamlessly transitioned into high fashion and editorial, paving the way for his illustrious career in makeup artistry. Here, Paddy transforms the face from a blank canvas to a super glowy holiday glam, using the incredible products from Ireland’s multi-award-winning Irish beauty brand, Bellamianta.

After creating a blank canvas by mixing Bellamianta Glow Base and Dreamy Creamy Concealer, I then take the Bellamianta All In One Palette, which makes creating ANY look so simple as you have everything in the one place.

Using the cream bronzer from this palette, I sculpt the cheeks and forehead, and also use this on the lower part of the eyelid as a base. Even this with some mascara is a super natural option!

Next, take the peach blusher and build this up on the apples of the cheeks. As the powder is so fine, it is perfect to place on top of the cream bronzer.

To add some highlights, I use a small dome brush and concentrate the highlight from the palette in the arch of the brow in a “C” shape, around the top of where we have just placed the blush.

TOP TIP– Highlighter demands attention and light, so only place it where you want people to attract the eye. Avoid highlighter on top of fine lines or any blemishes.

Using a small flat eyeshadow brush, I use the highlighter again across the entire lower eyelid, on top of the cream bronzer.

Using a fluffy eye blending brush I use the first matte brown shade and build this up from the outside corner gently through the socket line.

TOP TIP– Don’t put too much pressure on the brush, remember if your brush is going out of shape, then you are too heavy handed, and keep your eyes open so you can see exactly where you are placing colour. 

Using the Bellamianta Deuxline Double Ended Liner in chocolate and creme, I trace the brown through the top lash line and very finely through the root of the bottom lashes. I then use a pointed precision brush to smudge. The smudge liner technique is great for creating definition especially if you are not confident with liner. To create a wider eye, I also use the creme shade in the waterline.

To finish this summer glam, I use a couple of layers of the Bellamianta Lady Lash Mascara, which really does create that false lash effect.

I want to create a soft natural lip, so I use “Excited” Lip Pencil from  the Bellamianta Speakeasy collection. I gently line the lip and fill in the entire lip with the liner to give more grip and longevity to the “Beneath The Sheets” Lipstick I applied over the top from the same collection. To allow it to look more natural, I take my finger and rub around the lip line to give a soft focus effect.