CMK are my initials, my full name is Christina Maria Kyriakidou. Born and raised in the UK; both parents of Cypriot descent and now living in Limassol in Cyprus.
I have a degree in Management & Marketing and a Masters in Internet Marketing. I also have a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalistic Writing. My broadcasting career spanned 15 years in the UK, working as a presenter on Sky, the BBC, and Al Jazeera Sport. I was very lucky to be able to try and learn with amazing skincare and makeup brands.
Since leaving television, I have become a Professional Makeup Artist. I hold:
- Makeup Artist Certification
- Bridal Makeup Certification
- Contouring & Highlighting Certification
In 2021, I was honoured by the Health, Beauty & Wellness Awards with Best Beauty Blog 2021 for Europe.
Some of my favourite brands to get us started are Bobbi Brown, Kevyn Aucoin, Urban Decay, By Terry, Shiseido, Korres, Huda Beauty, Nars, Deciem, Dr Perricone, Elemis, Decleor, Molton Brown, Natasha Denona, Alterna, Tarte Cosmetics, Ultrasun and there are plenty more!
My life philosophy is for each and every one of us to be the best that we can be and that includes aesthetically. Whether we consciously admit it or not, when we know we look good, we feel even better!
I will share with you my knowledge and industry insider secrets about all things beauty-related. Beauty is my ultimate passion aside from my husband; I read, research, test, and search for products that deliver real results.
I look forward to sharing my passion with you and all the beauty secrets I know today and all the beauty secrets, I have yet to uncover.
Thank you for being part of my journey!