A Night of Beauty, Community & Giving Back: My Breast Cancer Now Charity Masterclass
Recently I had one of those evenings that I’ll carry with me for a long time - a night that mixed makeup with community and purpose. After a break from hosting, I stepped back in front of an audience to run a makeup masterclass, and what an unforgettable night it was. A room full of lovely women, all coming together to learn a few makeup tricks, have a good chat, and raise money for a cause that means a lot to me: Breast Cancer Now.
It had all the good stuff — laughter, connection, a bit of glam, and a whole lot of heart. We managed to raise an amazing £680, which is just incredible. Honestly, I’m still buzzing from it.
With my gorgeous model (and forever muse!) Alex by my side, I demoed a fresh, wearable look that’s all about keeping things simple but effective. No over-the-top contouring or 15-step routines here - just honest, practical techniques that anyone can pick up and make work in their everyday makeup routine.
It was such a joy to share the kind of tips that help you feel a bit more put-together without spending ages in the mirror. Think glowing skin, soft definition, and a bit of polish.
The Best Crowd
The energy in the room was just lovely. Everyone was so open, friendly and full of great questions (and stories!). There was a real sense of community, and it reminded me how powerful these kinds of get-togethers can be, not just for learning something new, but for sharing, connecting and supporting each other.
I can’t say thank you enough to everyone who came along, got involved, donated, and made the night so special.
Kit List
As promised, here’s a list of the products used on Alex during the evening, with some handy links.
Skincare
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
BPerfect One Dew Three Setting Spray
Clinique All About Eyes Eye Cream
Eyes
PLouise Eye Base in Shade 2
Made by Mitchell Colour Case Cream in The Essentials
Peaches Pigment in Halo
BPerfect Kohl Eyeliner in Eclipse & Halo
Complexion
Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation in Shade 6.5
Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate in Peachlight
In addition to the exclusive on-the-night codes I popped in your goodie bags, here’s an additional code to use if anything takes your fancy!
BPerfect - BPAFJENH for % off depending on the product.
Big Thanks To…
This definitely wasn’t a one-woman show - so massive thanks to:
@bperfectcosmetics for sponsoring the event and sending over some fab products (BPAFJENH) is my code!
@mykitco for the discount codes
@sthelensbeautyacademy for letting us use the space
Alex for being a dream model as always
Cara for filming and capturing all the lovely moments
Thatto Heath Social Club for saving the day with chairs!
And of course, my husband and mother-in-law … I couldn’t have pulled it off without your help behind the scenes
More Nights Like This, Please
There was something really special about the vibe in the room - relaxed, positive, supportive. I’d love to do more events like this: a bit of learning, a lot of laughs, and raising money for brilliant causes while we’re at it. So here’s to more evenings like this, where we come together, lift each other up, and maybe learn a thing or two along the way.
Thanks again if you came, supported, or just cheered from afar. I’m honestly so grateful.
Jen x