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Back to beauty basics… do you have a skincare regime?

Ok, be honest… do you look after your skin?  This does not mean a quick splash of water and rubbing your face with baby wipes…

Skin care is the absolute basic requirement that will ALWAYS pay off.  Whether you start at 10, 30, 50 or 70… the kinder you treat your skin the better it will look, feel and as I always say, makeup will always apply better on a well-looked after canvas.

I have a fabulous recommendation for a skincare brand…

I was recently introduced to a local skincare brand called Pamoja, and they are receiving lots of exciting recognition and accolades in the beauty industry right now.  Having tried some of the products recently, I am not surprised because they smell delicious, feel gentle and nourishing on the skin and I am always a fan of supporting small businesses.  Oh, and just because its a small business that you may not have heard of, don’t ever discredit brands like this.  I test so many skincare products in my Beauty Editor job… and these products are nicer than some of the expensive brands I have tried from the shelves of Harrods etc.

Do you want to know more about Pamoja?

Check out my thoughts on some of the Pamoja products in my latest article in British Bride magazine here.

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  • Back to the 90s

    Back to the 90s

    Back in the 90s, I was still enjoying the indie music scene when the Spice Girls had just started to zig-a-zig-ah. Not to say I wasn’t a fan - they were different and everyone could identify with one of them (in the fashion sense). I see Buffalo boots are back on trend after taking a hiatus and I had a pair that made me 8 ft 5 🤣

    When they released “Too Much” I saw them sing it live (well mimed...) on Top of the Pops and an explosion of heart emojis erupted! It was the first time I ever really admired makeup on a celebrity. The grungy metallic smokey eyes, glitter under the lower lash line and the brown lips. The glitter eye was a look I replicated every Thursday for my night out (back in the day when it was reasonable to go out on a Thursday night taking £20 which paid for a taxi both ways, a belly full of cocktails, entry in to the nightclub and a pizza to take home... then get up for college the next day without a hint of a hangover)... Earlier this week I did a copper eye look and I thought I would just add a little 90s twist today with a metallic foil on the eyelid - channeling my inner Spice Girl - Quarantined Bored Spice.
    Which Spice Girl were you???? 👇

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  • Portwine stain birthmark camouflage makeup cover up

    Portwine stain birthmark camouflage makeup cover up

    I was asked by cosmetics brand Veil Cover Cream to cover a large portwine stain birthmark using their camouflage makeup - for the purpose of a promotional video to showcase their full coverage makeup. Adam volunteered as a "real life" model as he has with a large birthmark which runs from the full side of his face, down his neck, his chest and down his arm. He was curious to try Veil on the basis he had tried lots of other products previously but nothing had covered his birthmark particularly well. So we filmed the before, the process and after the application.
    I remember his reaction vividly when we did his reveal... it was emotional for all of us. Adam had never seen his face without the birthmark.

    It was such a priveledge to work on this particular advert for Veil with Adam. Things like this remind me how much I love what I do.

    Videography - Natalie Pluck
  • Pre-shoot - Grunge Street Fashion shoot

    Pre-shoot - Grunge Street Fashion shoot

    Model Faii Harrison just after having makeup done and hair (hair by Melissa Laverick) for grunge street fashion shoot at Middlehaven in Teesside. Used Anastasia Beverley Hills on her eyes and Veil Cover Cream on her skin.
  • Specialist Freelance Makeup Artist of the Year - English Hair and Beauty Awards

    Specialist Freelance Makeup Artist of the Year - English Hair and Beauty Awards

    A little video capturing the moment I won my Specialist Freelance Makeup Artist of the Year at the English Hair and Beauty Awards... It was such an amazing night and a fabulous achievement even getting to the final and being shortlisted with such talent around the UK
  • Special fx Chelsea Smile

    Special fx Chelsea Smile

    I love doing special fx (Sfx).... Check out my gory Chelsea grin on Kendra! #sfx #specialfx #gore #blood #makeupartist #northeast #teesside

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#Repost @britisheditorial with @get_repost ・・・ “Texture, real skin and vision...3 components which are always at the forefront of my mind when doing creative beauty” - explains our Creative Beauty Director, Gemma Rimmington @gemmarimmingtonhmua “Makeup is so much more than what you have in your kit” 🙌 Image @amyplumbridge Makeup @gemmarimmingtonhmua Hair @hairdo_bymayrebecca Model @jessttaylor . . . . . . . #beautyeditorial #gemmarimmington #makeupartistsworldwide #makeupartistcommunity #makeupbyme #makeuptalk #makeupdaily #creativebeautydirector #prettydifferent #motd #cute #iglove #makeupartist #beautygram #beautymakeup #artistsoninstagram #creativebeauty #naturalbeauty #texturemakeup #skinwork #lookbook #editorialstyling #instalove #beautyphotography#beautyshoot #muaawesome #allmodernmakeup #fiercesociety #wakeupandmakeup
Today felt like a bit of a vanilla day so I’m th Today felt like a bit of a vanilla day so I’m throwing it back to colour, creativity and faux freckles! So looking forward to doing some creative beauty again! . . . . . . #creativebeauty #bts #makeupartistsworldwide #makeupartistcommunity #makeupbyme #makeuptalk #texturisedmakeup #texture #lipart #motd #throwback #iglove #makeupartist #beautygram #beautymakeup #artistsoninstagram #editorialbeauty #testshoot #creativemakeup #conceptualphotography #lookbook #editorialmakeup #instalove #beautyphotography #beautyshoot #muaawesome #allmodernmakeup #fiercesociety #wakeupandmakeup #fauxfreckles
Putting my makeup brushes away for another month o Putting my makeup brushes away for another month or so means more time spent playing with lots of gorgeous goodies. I am actually loving how much time I currently have to write lots of magazine content for my beauty section and I am trying so many brands I haven’t ever used before thanks to the postman dropping bundles of yummy products through my letterbox. I am working my way through some big name brands as well as discovering some cool indie brands... there are SO many amazing indie brands out there that you might not have heard about but have fabulous natural ingredients and perform really well on the skin.... that goes for everything from skincare, makeup, hair products etc. I have a stack of article content which I’m currently working through and as a Makeup Artist it’s so cool to develop a wealth of product knowledge. Being a Makeup Artist is so much more than “just applying a smokey eye”. Listening to feedback from doing regular live sessions means as a Beauty Editor I am able to help with the pain points of every day beauty questions... which then provides valuable content for magazine articles. I am so grateful to have the best of both worlds. Some of these gorgeous products will feature in some of my upcoming articles in @britishbridemag where I’ll be helping you to banish those dark undereye circles, showing you the perfect spring lip colours and telling you how to achieve glowing skin 👏❤️💄happy Monday everyone . . . . . . #Mua #beautyeditor #productjunkie #beautyflatlay #cleanbeauty #makeupartist #productrecommendations #productknowledge #beautyguru #cosmeticslovers #beautyprep #instabeauty #happymonday #instamakeup #bblogger #beautybasics #beautybrand #BeautyPR #beautyjunkie #cosmeticsjunkie #makeuplover #slave2beauty #beautypress #positivevibes #love #gratitude #entrepeneurlife #hersuccess #shemeansbusiness #laptoplifestyle
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Dark eyes and a strong dark lip can be risky busin Dark eyes and a strong dark lip can be risky business... but done right it can look really cool 💋💄 Here is a look I created today using complimenting dark tones with some of my favourite products 👏 Lip Nourisher @jamesclarkeofficial RainForest Dew Hydration Serum @tropicskincare Essential Facial Essence @slowageing Wonderglow @ctilburymakeup Lasting Radiance Concealer @rimmellondonuk http://tidd.ly/7d1982e9 4-in-1 Tinted Moisturiser @purcosmeticsuk http://tidd.ly/1dad78ae Translucent Bronzing Tint @drhauschkagb Lip and Cheek Stick in Blush Bay @burtsbeesuk Glow Kit @anastasiabeverlyhills http://tidd.ly/8492d548 Eye Ecstasy Sublime @patmcgrathreal Rock n Kohl in Marlene Midnight @ctilburymakeup False Lash Epic Mascara @maxfactor Brow Zings Pro Palette @benefitcosmeticsuk http://tidd.ly/3bd43288 Lipstick in Huggable @maccosmetics . . . . . #freshmakeup #darklips #freckles #patmcgrathmakeup #glowingskin #iloveskin #smokeyeyes #vampymakeup #beautyeditor #blondehair #beautiful #cosmeticsjunkie #like #undiscoveredmuas #makeuptutorial #pinktones #glossylips #makeupbyme #glossyskin #makeupgoals #makeupblogger #theskinyourein #beautyblogger #makeupblogger #muas #follow #makeuphack #makeupartistsworldwide #beautychat #gemmarimmington #makeupinspo
Yeah, I know I’ve shared a couple from this set Yeah, I know I’ve shared a couple from this set already but they are so dreamy!! So 🤷‍♀️ If I was getting married again I’d snap this dress up straight away - finished off with the pearls. The styling is right up my street 🙌 I loved creating this look on this shoot for @britishbridemag magazine last year. There are so many gorgeous images, I’m not even going to pretend that i won’t share any others. Images @megandaisyphotography Designer @ritvawestenius Accessories @jamesclarkeofficial Makeup @gemmarimmingtonhmua Hair - @alisonrjenner Editorial - @mr.jamesclarke & @mrs.lindsaypemberton Model - @sarahlangley._ . . . . . . #editorial #smokeyeye #bridalglam #makeupartistsworldwide #editorial #locationshoot #makeupartistcommunity #makeupbyme #glossyskin #luxurystyling #makeupdaily #beautyeditor #sultryeyes #motd #nudelip #iglove #makeupartist #beautygram #beautymakeup #artistsoninstagram #glowing #naturalbeauty #couturegowns #lookbook #editorialstyling #instalove #editorialphotography #muaawesome #allmodernmakeup #fiercesociety #wakeupandmakeup
“We’ll Meet Again”, 1939 British song famous “We’ll Meet Again”, 1939 British song famously sang by beautiful Dame Vera Lynn. One of the most famous songs of the Second World War era. During this time this song connected with families and soldiers preparing to leave home and fight in the war. We are now hearing various versions of this song sang again during the global pandemic. A timeless piece of music but never sang better than Dame Vera Lynn. Music and lyrics composed and written by Ross Parker and Hughie Charles. Recorded from YouTube. Credit to state51 Conspiracy (on behalf of Hindsight Records UK/EUR). #veday #neverforget #nationssweetheart #dameveralynn #secondworldwar #75years #globalpandemic #covid19
And sometimes, I just sit quietly and think to mys And sometimes, I just sit quietly and think to myself “I wonder if beautiful @vannostaa still thinks about me too?” 😃😆 Back when life was about creating, chatting Eurovision and spending time with my posse 🙌 @britishbridemag . . . . . . . . . . . #fashioneditorial #britishbride #mensgrooming #groomswear #bts #beautyeditor #editorialphotography #cosmeticsjunkie #like #undiscoveredmuas #behindthescenes #instalove #atworklike #makeupbyme #editorialmakeup #bridaleditorial #makeupblogger #covid19thoughts #beautyblogger #follow #makeupartistsworldwide #instafab #positivevibes #gemmarimmington #magazinepublication
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Welcome to my home spa! Grab yourself a glass of s Welcome to my home spa! Grab yourself a glass of something fizzy, get your robe and relax... Check out my new DIY spa beauty recommendations article in @britishbridemag - we might be missing our beauty treatments and spa days during lock down but I’m bringing you some fabulous suggestions to bring the spa experience to you in your own home💋❤️ . . . . . . #beautyeditor #britishbridemagazine #homespaideas #entrepeneurlife #laptoplifestyle #shemeansbusiness #hersuccess #beautyjunkie #beautypress #beautyguru #beautyprep #instabeauty #instabeautyblogger #beautyflatlay #bblogger #beautybrands #beautypr #cosmeticsjunkie #slavetobeauty #gemmarimmington #productrecommendations #spainspo
Just a little Chelsea glamour... I love the sophis Just a little Chelsea glamour... I love the sophisticated vintage feel to this black and white edit from an editorial shoot last year 😍 Image @konstantinkochkin Designer @jamesclarkeofficial Makeup Artist @gemmarimmingtonhmua Hair Stylist @danilohairboutique Stylist @nicoboschdesign Model @lucillemarson . . . . . #editorial #makeupartist #editorialmakeup #beautyeditorial #fashionphotography #beautyjunkie #blackandwhitephotography #undiscoveredmuas #lookbook #beautyphotography #makeuplover #makeupbyme #follow #instagood #creativecommunity #chelsea #gemmarimmington #vintagebeauty #sophisticatedstyle #photooftheday #edit #london #photoshoot
As a creative, the highs are high and there are ot As a creative, the highs are high and there are other days where we question whether it’s easier to return to a regular 9-5... but there are special moments in time that could never be felt other than being in an amazing location, with an epic team creating something really special. This shoot was one of those days. In a location used daily for filming Hollywood blockbusters (and while we were there too) with a full team of amazing designers and models. This video gives me goosebumps and is the perfect reminder that I would never want to do anything else now. I’m lucky to work with some special people ❤️🙌 Cant wait to feel this all again with you soon! @britishbridemag @mr.jamesclarke Designer @ritvawestenius Head Piece @claire_vintagebridalboutique Makeup Artist @gemmarimmingtonhmua Hair Stylist @lauriescotthair Model @christine.fritsch Styling @nicoboschdesign . . . . . . #britishbridemagazine #gemmarimmington #makeupartist #editorialshoot #fashioneditorial #bridalspecialist #locationshoot #dancer #motd #movement #conceptualphotography #couturefashion #luxurystyle #creativelifehappylife #mycreativecommunity #gratitude #love #makeupart #instalove #fashiongram #styleinspo #bridegoals #beautyeditor #londonlocation #luxurybrands #womenscouture #makeupbyme #fashionista #makeuplife
I don’t think I’ve tried a @benefitcosmeticsuk I don’t think I’ve tried a @benefitcosmeticsuk product that I haven’t loved and when the Brow Zings Pro Palette dropped through my letterbox I was so excited to try it 🙌 Head over to @britishbridemag to read my new article on how you can achieve fabulous brows with this dream product 👏 #gemmarimmington #beautypreneur #browstyle #makeupartist #beautyguru #beautychat #beautyprep #instabeauty #weekendvibes #bblogger #beautybasics #inthemakeupbag #beautypress #cosmeticsjunkie #makeuplover #slavetobeauty
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Another busy day today. Finished writing an articl Another busy day today. Finished writing an article before breakfast, had a 2 hour Editors team meeting, made lists for my lists for lists and spent an hour organising all of my shoot images from the last few years on my laptop. Last year I spent so much time on shoots, travelling all over working with some great creative teams. I feel lucky that I’ve probably got content to last me for the rest of the year if I was just sharing my work but this year has shifted to a whole different way of working and the work I’ll be posting will inevitably be more varied than just lookbook images. As time progresses, it seems unlikely that I’ll even get 25% of the shoot time as I did last year, which is frustrating because I’m bursting with ideas so like everyone, I’ll be digging through the archives of my newly organised folders to show some of my favourite images. This is an unpublished image from an editorial for @britisheditorial last year. I love this ❤️ Photography @mchlsrnn Makeup 🙋‍♀️ @gemmarimmingtonhmua Hair @lauriescotthair Styling @trendlistr Model @itsnotdean @jadoremodelsmcr . . . . . #Mua #editorialmakeup #beautyjunkie #naturalmakeup #fashionphotography #makeupartist #closeupshot #undiscoveredmuas #lookbook #instabeauty #beautybasics #beautyjunkie #cosmeticsjunkie #makeuplover #slave2beauty #beautycloseup #makeupbyme #edgy #follow #makeupartistsworldwide #instafab #creativecommunity #gemmarimmington #makeupinspo
One of the only few good things about quarantine i One of the only few good things about quarantine is having lots of time to write lots of beauty content... I’m usually always dashing between clients, shoots and writing. I am loving using my time to create lots of content... and the feedback from clients and followers across the various platforms is wonderful. Helping women (and men) with beauty and makeup advice during live sessions and getting messages from people with screenshots of the goodies they have bought following my recommendations with a trending hashtag of #RimmoMadeMeBuyIt ... I absolutely adore doing editorial shoots and creating beautiful bridal makeup but the thing that is giving me the biggest high right now are the messages and feedback from my real life clients and readers... It’s all about making an authentic difference to the people who pay for my service, spend their pennies buying the products I recommend and read the content I write 🙌 I’ll be showing you more from @milanicosmetics #longwearconcealer @benefitcosmeticsuk #browzingspalette and @tropicskincare #rainforestdew hydration serum soon in @britishbridemag . . . #beautyeditor #makeupartist #positivevibes #love #gratitude #beautycontent #bossbabelife #bossladystatus #beautyblogger #makeupblogger #entrepeneurlife #hersuccess #shemeansbusiness #cleanbeauty #makeupartist #beautyguru #beautyprep #instabeauty #instamakeup #bblogger #beautybasics #beautybrand #BeautyPR #beautyjunkie #cosmeticsjunkie #makeuplover #slave2beauty
We only suffocate in a comfort zone. I’ve never We only suffocate in a comfort zone. I’ve never been a fan of staying there for very long. Photography & styling @bethcaitlinvisuals Makeup & concept @gemmarimmingtonhmua Model @dexterevans_ @ttmmanagement @industrymodels . . . . . . . #editorial #irridescent #plastic #makeupartistsworldwide #makeupartistcommunity #makeupbyme #malemodelsinfashion #concepteditorial #locationphotoshoot #newcastle #motd #mensgrooming #iglove #makeupartist #editorialstyling #streetphotography #artistsoninstagram #meninmakeup #lockdownarchives #follow #mensfashion #lookbook #instalove #allmodernmakeup #fiercesociety #wakeupandmakeup #undiscoveredmuas
Another week ahead of lockdown and I’m keeping b Another week ahead of lockdown and I’m keeping busy working my way through road-testing lots of gorgeous beauty products. I have developed a little obsession with a few products in particular and you can find current my top 3 Beauty Editor picks over at @britishbridemag @douvalls @purcosmetics @drhauschkagb . . . . . . . #beautyeditor #britishbridemagazine #womenpower #makeupartist #positivevibes #gratitude #bossbabelife #bossladystatus #youareabadass #entrepeneurlife #hersuccess #shemeansbusiness #laptoplifestyle #Mua #selfdevelopment #beautyjunkie #cleanbeauty #beautyguru #beautyprep #instabeauty #instamakeup #bblogger #beautybasics #beautybrand #BeautyPR #beautyjunkie #cosmeticsjunkie #makeuplover #slave2beauty
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Strange times right now. Some days feel dull and d Strange times right now. Some days feel dull and difficult so I say BE MORE JOHANNES @johannesradebe ❤️ Blast out Aretha, put on your sassy pants and funk out the day with a huge smile 😃 Throwing it back to a glorious evening in London shooting with these guys... And he tells me it’s his birthday tomorrow! An April lock-down birthday like me... happy birthday for tomorrow 💋🍷 We’ll never forget our birthdays this year 🤷‍♀️ Photography @quadrophonia Stylist @nicoboschdesign Makeup/Grooming 🙋‍♀️ @gemmarimmingtonhmua . . . . . . . #prodancer #johannesradebe #studioshoot #makeupartistcommunity #makeupbyme #dancer #keepdancing #fashion #arethafranklin #blackskin #lockdown #iglove #makeupartist #bts #behindthescenes #artistsoninstagram #mensgrooming #positivity #styleitout #glowingskin #lookbook #editorialstyling #instalove #london #muaawesome #artistcommunity #fiercesociety #wakeupandmakeup
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