The 28-year-old runs her own freelance business but incredibly, has only been turning herself into comic book characters and monsters for two and a half years.
Courtney decided to do a diploma in specialist make up, but although she enjoyed the beauty looks, she found her creative side wasn’t satisfied.
With just over 2,500 followers on Instagram – where she showcases her amazing work – Courtney says some people struggle to believe her looks are real.
Her artwork is now being recognised internationally, with American makeup label NYX Cosmetics nominating her for their #FaceAwards.
She’s made it through to the top 15. To become a finalist she painted a design inspired by Mad Max which took six hours to complete!
We all know how important it is to slather on sunscreen every day (quick refresher: it's like, really important. A few dollops a day can potentially shield skin from damage brought on by the sun's powerful UV rays). But did you know that reapplying your SPF is just — if not more — crucial? Yep. According to dermatologists, you should be re-administering your SPF every two to three hours, which means that full face beat you put together early in the A.M. may get a little disheveled after the second slathering. Luckily, it doesn't have to be that way. Turns out, there are foolproof techniques to reapply your sun protection without smudging or smearing your early-morning makeup masterpiece. Here, the top six tricks, plucked from top dermatologists and makeup artists.
