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    Welcome to my new blog!! As a busy MUA (Make Up Artist) I get to try a huge variety of skincare, make up and make up tools – It has long been my intention to share with you my thoughts on my favourite products, my not so favourite products and the products I…

Bridal Airbrushed Make Up – Airbase

I was very excited and privileged to be approached by The Best Scottish Weddings Magazine to write a feature for their Spring 2014 issue on styling the gorgeous Nadine Coyle. My feature along with others from Dieticians, Stylists and Fitness Instructors forms part of their Glam Squad section. It was so much fun to research…

The Best Scottish Weddings Magazine – Glam Squad Feature

Woman in a black dress holding a clutch, with makeup items and text overlay
  I was very excited and privileged to be approached by The Best Scottish Weddings Magazine to write a feature for their Spring 2014 issue on styling the gorgeous Nadine Coyle. My feature along with others from Dieticians, Stylists and Fitness Instructors forms part of their Glam Squad section. It was so much fun to…

The Scottish Wedding Awards 2019 – Finalist

Scottish Wedding Awards Finalist 2019
I am once again absolutely over the moon to be able to share with you that for the 5th consecutive year, I have been shortlisted as a finalist for The Scottish Wedding Awards. Thank you so very much to all those who nominated me, I am indescribably grateful. The awards ceremony will be held on…

Honest Considerations for Your Bridal Hair & Make Up Look

Bride in a white dress holding a bouquet, with reflection in a mirror
I get asked over and over the same questions from my clients which of course I am more than happy to help with but I thought it might be a really useful thing to create a blog post on. So, with the help of my fabulous bride Leigh who had an amazing wedding at the…

The Scottish Wedding Awards 2018 – Finalist

Logo of "The Scottish Wedding Awards 2018 Finalist" featuring intertwined gold rings
I am absolutely delighted to be able to share with you that for the 4th year in a row, I have been shortlisted as a finalist for The Scottish Wedding Awards. Thank you so much to all those who have nominated me, I am eternally grateful. The awards ceremony will be held on the evening…

GoHen – Top 50 UK Wedding Makeup Artists

Bride with flowers in her hair, text "Top 50 UK Wedding Make-up Artists 2017" on pink circle
I am absolutely made up to share that Lyn McKenzie Make Up is featured in GoHen’s Top 50 Wedding Make Up Artists in the UK 2017!! Huge thanks to GoHen for selecting me. To visit the full Top 50 list, visit GoHen’s site here GoHen UK’s Top 50 Wedding Makeup Artists SHARE THIS POST Back to…

Tie the Knot Scotland Summer 2017 Feature

Badge stating "As featured in Tie the Knot Scotland" with a pink heart
I am delighted to share with you all that not one, but two of my brides have been featured in the summer 2017 edition of Tie the Knot Scotland for their bridal makeup look created by me. Images of both Ava and Rachel’s makeup can be found alongside some tips by me on creating these…