The Vincent Ford Show

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The Vincent Ford Show

Real talk on beauty trends, makeup, skincare and pro makeup artistry.Dive into my world of transformative makeup hacks and professional tips that empower you to elevate your beauty routine.

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    Why Use Makeup Primers?

    Hydrating Primers: High-End: Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base – Skincare-meets-primer. Rich, luxe, and creates a smooth canvas.Affordable: Revolution Superbase Hydra Primer – Lightweight, hydrating, no greasiness.Mattifying Primers:High-End: Tatcha The Silk Canvas – A beautiful balm that controls oil and blurs like a dream.Affordable: The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer – Affordable and effective. A cult classic for a reason.Blurring & Pore-Filling Primers:High-End: Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer – Luxe texture, velvety finish. Great under foundation.Affordable: Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser – Old-school, but it still holds up.Gripping Primers:High-End: Milk Hydro Grip Primer – Locks everything in with a dewy finish.Affordable: e.l.f. Power Grip Primer (Niacinamide version) – Sticky, but in the best way. Gives foundation something to hold on to.Colour-Correcting Primers:High-End: Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Primer – Green-toned and calms redness like a charm.Affordable: L.A. Girl Pro Prep Colour Correcting Primers – Come in various tones for different skin concerns.Other Mentions:Urban Decay All Nighter PrimerElf Putty PrimerFIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentfordTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vincent.ford

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    Makeup Dupes: Beauty on a Budget

    Skincare DupesCharlotte Tilbury Magic Cream (£79) → NIVEA Soft Moisturizing Cream (£5-£10)Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream ($68) → e.l.f. Holy Hydration Face Cream ($12)Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream ($72) → Revolution Pro Miracle Cream ($12)Foundation DupesGiorgio Armani Luminous Silk (£45) → L’Oreal True Match (£12.99)NARS Sheer Glow ($50) → Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth ($9.99)Estée Lauder Double Wear ($48) → L’Oréal Infallible 24H Fresh Wear ($14.99)Concealer DupesTarte Shape Tape (£28) → e.l.f. 16HR Camo Concealer (£6)YSL Touche Éclat ($40) → Maybelline Instant Age Rewind ($10.99)Blush & Bronzer DupesNARS Orgasm Blush (£30) → Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso (£10.99)Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Blush ($42) → Revlon Powder Blush in Apricute ($9.99)Chanel Les Beiges Bronzer ($60) → e.l.f. Putty Bronzer ($7)Mascara DupesToo Faced Better Than Sex ($28) → L’Oreal Lash Paradise ($11.99)Benefit Bad Gal Bang ($29) → Maybelline Sky High ($12.99)Lipstick & Lip Gloss DupesCharlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick ($34) → Maybelline Color Sensational in Almond Rose ($8.99)Dior Lip Glow Oil ($40) → NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip ($9.99)Fenty Gloss Bomb ($21) → NYX Butter Gloss ($5.99)Setting Spray & Powder DupesUrban Decay All Nighter ($36) → Milani Make It Last ($12.99)Laura Mercier Translucent Powder ($43) → Coty Airspun Loose Powder ($8.99)FIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.comInstagram:   / vincentford  Tik Tok:   / vincent.ford  

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    Back to the 80s – Makeup Memories

    This episode is such a fun one because we’re diving into the wild, bold, electric world of 1980s makeup.Products:Eyeshadow -High-end: Huda Beauty Color Block Obsessions Palette (perfect for neon blues, purples, and pinks)Drugstore: NYX Ultimate Brights Palette (all the 80s rainbow vibes)Eyeliner –High-end: Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner in Navy Noir (deep blue but creamy and modern)Drugstore: Max Factor Kohl Pencil in Azure (retro blue, very affordable)BlushHigh-end: NARS Blush in Exhibit A (the ultimate bold red-orange, perfect for draping)Drugstore: Milani Baked Blush in Bella Rosa (that vivid 80s flush)LipsHigh-end: Pat McGrath Lust Gloss in Blitz Gold (for that 80s frosted metallic finish)Drugstore: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Cherries in the Snow (a cult 80s shade still going strong)BrowsHigh-end: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz (for controlled, skinny 80s brows)Drugstore: Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim Pencil (budget-friendly for precision shaping)FIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentfordTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vincent.ford

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    The Beauty Shift: How the Makeup Industry is Changing

    The beauty industry is changing—FAST. Trends that dominated for years are being replaced with fresh, innovative styles, and the way we buy and wear makeup has completely evolvedProducts:SkinHigh-End: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & GlowDrugstore: L’Oreal True Match Nude SerumMulti-UseHigh-End: Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow BronzerDrugstore: e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid FilterPowdersHigh-End: Dior Backstage Powder-No-PowderDrugstore: Maybelline SuperStay Hybrid Powder FoundationLipsHigh-End: MAC Powder Kiss LipstickDrugstore: NYX Soft Matte Lip CreamClean BeautyHigh-End: Estée Lauder Futurist Skin TintDrugstore: Revlon Illuminance Skin-Caring FoundationBeauty of Joseon Tinted Fluid SunscreenFIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentfordTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vincent.ford

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    Filters in the Beauty Industry

    Products to get that Filtered Look in Real Life:1. Pore-Blurring Primers:High-End: Tatcha The Silk Canvas Primer – beloved for its velvety texture that fills in pores.Drugstore: e.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer – a budget-friendly dupe offering impressive smoothing effects.2. Skin-Perfecting Foundations:High-End: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation – known for a radiant yet natural finish.Drugstore: Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless or Dewy + Smooth – a cult favorite for its variety in finishes and shades.3. Color Correctors & Concealers:High-End: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer – brightens under-eyes and blurs discoloration.Drugstore: L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealers – come in various corrective shades for a fraction of the price.4. Finishing Powders/Blurring Powders:High-End: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish – micro-fine powder that diffuses texture.Drugstore: Maybelline Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder – great for setting and reducing the look of pores.5. Setting Sprays:High-End: Urban Decay All Nighter – locks in makeup and gives a smooth finish without caking.Drugstore: NYX Professional Makeup Setting Spray (Matte or Dewy) – versatile options for different skin types.FIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.comInstagram:   / vincentford  Tik Tok:   / vincent.ford  

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    Skin Prep – Unlocking the Secret to Flawless Makeup

    Skin prep is the foundation of great makeup Product Recommendations: Hydration High-End: Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum – Lightweight but deeply hydrating. Drugstore: CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum – Affordable and packed with ceramides. Exfoliation High-End: Sunday Riley Good Genes (Lactic Acid Treatment) – Instant brightening. Drugstore: The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toning Solution – Budget-friendly exfoliation. Brighten & Even Skin Tones High-End: SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic – One of the most effective Vitamin C serums. Drugstore: Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum – Affordable and potent. Skin Focus Age Group 20s: Hydration, SPF, gentle exfoliation. 30s: Antioxidants, niacinamide, peptides. 40s: Retinol, peptides, richer moisturizers. 50+: Barrier repair, ceramides, deep hydration. FIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentford Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vincent.ford

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    Foundations & Concealers for Medium Deep to Deep Skin Tones

    Let’s talk foundation and concealer for medium to deep skin tones Good Balance of Undertones Foundations: High-End: Pat McGrath Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation – Gorgeous finish, tons of undertones. Drugstore: L’Oréal True Match Super Blendable Foundation – One of the best budget-friendly shade ranges. Good Shade Ranges: High-End: Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Foundation – Built for deep skin tones, legit stays put. Drugstore: Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless – A classic, blends beautifully on deeper complexions. Easiest to Blend:High-End: NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation – Looks like second skin, lasts all day. Drugstore: Black Opal True Color Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation – Creamy, great for deeper skin tones. Concealers: High-End: Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Concealer – Full coverage but doesn’t feel heavy. Drugstore: L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer – Affordable, amazing shade range. Powders: High-End: Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder (Medium Deep) – No flashback, perfect tone for deep skin. Drugstore: Revolution Loose Baking Powder in Deep Banana – Affordable, blends well. Correctors:Temptu S/B AdjustersBen Nye Corrector Wheels FIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentford Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vincent.ford

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    The Ultimate Guide to Blush, Bronzer & Contour

    In this episode I will breakdown formulas, application techniques, product recommendations, and myth debunking when it comes to blush, bronzer and contouringProduct Recommendations:Cream BlushesNARS Cream Blush in ‘Orgasm’ – A cult favorite for a natural, flushed lookRare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush – Known for its lightweight formula and buildable colore.l.f. Putty Blush – An affordable option with a creamy texture that blends effortlesslyCream ContourCharlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand – Offers easy application and blendability.Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick – A versatile stick contour for various skin tonesNYX Professional Makeup Wonder Stick – A budget-friendly dual-ended contour and highlight stickPowdersPatrick Ta Major Sculpt Crème Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo – Combines contour and bronzer for a cohesive applicationBenefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer – A classic bronzer suitable for various skin tonesMilani Baked Blush – An affordable blush known for its pigmentation and shimmer FIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentfordTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vincent.ford

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    Concealer Myths Debunked

    This episode is all about concealers. I am answering your most asked questions and debunking some concealer myths. These are the concealer recommendations I make by skin type/concern: Creasing High-End: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer (hydrating but long-wearing) Drugstore: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind (lightweight, doesn’t settle) Long Wear: High-End: Dior Forever Skin Correct (hydrating but long-wearing) Drugstore: e.l.f. 16HR Camo Concealer (long-lasting and matte) Dark Circles: High-End: Bobbi Brown Corrector + Too Faced Born This Way Concealer Drugstore: L.A. Girl Pro Conceal in Peach + NYX Bare With Me Serum Concealer Eye Bags: High-End: Charlotte Tilbury Magic Vanish (blurs without heaviness) Drugstore: Revlon Candid Concealer (lightweight, hydrating) Mature Skin: High-End: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Concealer Drugstore: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Concealer Best Applied with Fingers: High-End: Pat McGrath Sublime Perfection Concealer (best blended with fingers) Drugstore: L’Oréal True Match Eye Cream in a Concealer (hydrating, blends seamlessly) Oily Skin: Tarte Shape Tape (high-end) / Milani Conceal + Perfect (drugstore) Dry Skin: Kosas Revealer Concealer (high-end) / NYX Serum Concealer (drugstore) Dupes: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer → Maybelline Fit Me Concealer Tarte Shape Tape → e.l.f. Camo Concealer Charlotte Tilbury Magic Vanish → Milani Supercharged Brightening Under Eye Tint Dior Forever Skin Correct → L’Oréal Infallible Full Wear Concealer FIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentford Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vincent.ford

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    Mature Makeup Tips

    In this episode I am focusing on how to adapt your makeup as you age as well as my product recommendations for mature skin.

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    Makeup Trends 2025

    I'm discussing the look ahead at beauty trends for 2025. Everything from re-invented styles to current color of the year trends.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Real talk on beauty trends, makeup, skincare and pro makeup artistry.Dive into my world of transformative makeup hacks and professional tips that empower you to elevate your beauty routine.

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Vincent Ford

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