I wandered in to kill time the other day because my train wasn't for a few hours and it was…read moreraining. The facade kind of beckoned me in, probably because my friend had begged me not to let her go in there when we were planning to meet for coffee nearby. She can't leave there without a bag of stuff, apparently. I laughed. I was laughing less at her having experienced the place. Agne asked me if I needed help, and I wondered if she could show me how to do a cat eye. She said that appointments had to be booked, and I think they were actually closing anyway. I said it didn't matter and admitted that I was only passing time anyway. For some reason, she decided to make an exception and do a quick job on my eyes. It may have been my bedraggled and exhausted countenance, but I'm not complaining! Not only did she do my eyes, she did my whole face. I can't believe how quickly she transformed me, and she taught me some new tricks - like blending liner upwards to create a smoky eye. I kept staring at my reflection wondering how she'd created the impression of sleep and the reversal of a few years. I wanted to bring her home with me! There was no pushiness. I was asked if I'd like to purchase anything and chose the miraculous concealer. I kind of want everything she used, but will try to hold out and get them bit by bit. I am probably going to have to ask people to keep me out of there now too. Amazing what seeing yourself look not crap can do. Take all my money, Agne and Bobbi Brown!

Come here for a free and fabulous make-up lesson!…read more I booked the day before online and opted for the 45 minute 'party' makeup lesson. To be honest I was having quite a busy week and was sitting on the fence as to whether or not to cancel. But at the last minute I decided to treat myself-and I definitely didn't regret it! When I arrived Mario my make-up artist ushered me over to the make-up bench where I was offered some water and we discussed the look I wanted. He was really informative, talking me through each of the products that he used. What's more, he wrote all of the products and colours down on a sheet for me to take home. He actually spent an hour in total doing my makeup, and it looked absolutely amazing! Smokey eyes, flawless skin and subtle nudey lips, which were perfect for my Friday night out. The customer service was fantastic. He was friendly and obviously very talented at what he does. What's more, I was under no obligation to buy any of the products. I recommend this to anyone who is into their makeup and fancies trying out a new look!

Thank you so much for making my day extremely special. I absolutely loved my look for both days…read more And the whole function was filled with compliments towards my makeup artist. The best Makeup artist ever!!! You made everything so much fun in a very very friendly environment. Definitely recommend SophiaK to everyone!!!!

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I really dont want to share this secret but as Halloween is almost over I think it's now safe. this…read moreshop is huge and great for costume accessories. The ladies who work here really know their stuff and are fully trained make up specialist, so if its a false nose or false lashes, they will almost always sort you out. What's so great about it is the size, there is room to browse even when you are in there with 30 other Halloween wannabes, and they hold more stoke of white face paint and fake blood than anyone else I know. You can also get bargains here if you ask. When you are at the counter, see what alternatives they have for the products you've chosen and they'll give you cheaper options if available. They also have sales on great branded professional make up. It's like play time for adults in here. So now you know for next year and you'll see me rushing past the other idiots who are desperately looking for fake blood on the 31st October in central London.

I love this theatrical/screen makeup shop in the heart of theatre-land. It's a great place to pick…read moreup makeup and synthetics for costumes. If you need it they may well stock it - fake lashes, fake blood, fake beards, fake ears, fake noses and fake teeth. Excluding the prosphectic body parts, I'm quite sure (but yet to test) that some of the theatrical makeup they stock could double up and be quite wearable day-to-day. I'm very excited to find they stock glittery gold make up - solid gold when applied thick, and shimmery when rubbed in. Will definitely come back to purchase it for a Ziggy Stardust karaoke night (if I ever organise one) and then will wear it as an eye shadow. I particularly like the brushes, and make up brush holders here. They also stock a huge range of makeup from Illamasqua - normal consumer make up with a theatrical flair - I have seen it described as the 'new MAC'.

Such a lovely place to take clients. Well equipped, friendly and a perfect location. Can't wait to…read morego back. Thanks Ana!! x

From the owner: Our BEAUT team of pro make up artists offer Make Up Services for Events Special Occassions and…read moreWeddings, Make Up Lessons, Airbrush Make Up Training, Bridal Business Workshops and we also offer Chair Hire to Freelance Hair and Make Up Artists requiring a workstation for a few hours,daily or even for weekly use.

I would highly recommend Mika in every way, she has a wonderful eye for color and listened to every…read morerequest I had as well as offering great advice. She made me feel at ease and had such a friendly manner about her, she captured exactly what I was looking for and couldn't be grateful enough!

From the owner: MIKA specialises in enhancing one's natural beauty, not masking it…read more MIKA provides mobile Makeup and Hairstyling services for all ages and occasions. She is able to offer a variety of different Makeup looks with an extensive collection of Luxury skincare and makeup. This includes YSL, MAC, Bobbi Brown, Clarins, Morphe, Too Faced and many more. She also offers Simi Perminat Individual Eyelash Extensions.

Priding themselves for being "London's Make-up Mecca", Screenface is one of the biggest suppliers…read morefor professional make-up artists and consumers alike. This shop is covered from top to bottom with specialist make-up with every available width of mascara, every imaginable shade, every style of brush as well as the most hi-tech special effect make-up available. Screenface often collaborates with giant film and television names as their core make-up suppliers. If you are looking for a drastic make-up do, this is the place to get your materials. Or perhaps, since it is quite a pricey shop, pop in and get your inspiration than find a cheaper alternative. My personal favourites are the crazy range of available fake lashes they sell. Amazing.

Screen Face sells loads of make-up which will probably give a person spots. I was not particularly…read moreimpressed with this shop, although I am sure they make good make-up for theatre and screen. Old enough, they also sell Lord and Berry brand make-up which I was told by my first vocal coach Roberta, makes a lipliner that lasts and lasts and lasts. I haven't seen this brand anywhere else in the UK before. It sticks out in my mind.