Dear Madam AE followers,
Blog articles are a fairly new concept to me so please excuse my brevity. I look forward to sharing some of my experience and knowledge as a professional makeup artist and educator, in my guest blog entries each month.
Today I would like to discus complexion. Too often do people underestimate the importance of creating a perfect complexion, focusing predominately on eyes and lips. Everyone knows that eyes and lips are the main focal points on the face. However, the last thing you want is to distract everyone from the wonderful work you may have done on the eyes or lips with a poorly executed foundation. We have all seen a floating head or two when someone has chosen the wrong foundation colour, or seen contouring that resembles the stripes of a tiger! Therefore it is essential that you get this step perfect.
Here are a few rules to remember about creating a natural complexion;
Blog articles are a fairly new concept to me so please excuse my brevity. I look forward to sharing some of my experience and knowledge as a professional makeup artist and educator, in my guest blog entries each month.
Today I would like to discus complexion. Too often do people underestimate the importance of creating a perfect complexion, focusing predominately on eyes and lips. Everyone knows that eyes and lips are the main focal points on the face. However, the last thing you want is to distract everyone from the wonderful work you may have done on the eyes or lips with a poorly executed foundation. We have all seen a floating head or two when someone has chosen the wrong foundation colour, or seen contouring that resembles the stripes of a tiger! Therefore it is essential that you get this step perfect.
Here are a few rules to remember about creating a natural complexion;
Match the right colour
Sounds straightforward but most women say
they have trouble choosing a colour to suit them. The easiest way is to match your foundation
to your arms and decolletage, never the face or neck. The neck is covered, like veranda from the
sun,by your chin and for most women the face is often lighter from wearing
makeup or use skin care with SPF. Choose a suitable coverage
It is my opinion that for most people, the purpose of makeup is to enhance your own beautiful features. Not just to cover up. I often see ladies with a full coverage foundation that begins to look less like skin and more like a frosted cup cake. Unfortunately, while the foundation has completely covered any imperfections, the texture and appearance no longer matches the skin on the rest of her body. The solution is easier than you might think. Always consider the end result; only conceal areas that need concealing, then choose a foundation that blends evenly and is build-able so you can focus your efforts on the areas that need attention rather than creating that caked on effect.
Liquid before powder
This rule speaks for itself. The only time when makeup artist break the rule is when concealing brows or tattoos. If you try concealing after using a powder you run the risk of the products lifting or caking up. Not a pretty sight and it can be difficult to recover.
Contour with the right product and colour
Contouring is all about light and shade. So theoretically any product that has a light or dark depth of colour can have contouring properties. This doesn’t always mean it will look good. For example, bronzes are often used to contour the face however; you run the risk of looking like a bronze statue, which may attract unwanted pigeons. I normally opt for a foundation or powder that is a couple shades darker or ashier in tone. Placement is a whole other story that we can touch on in another article.
Beautiful Blush
I have a friend who describes applying her blush as scrubbing on the happiness. For most people however, I would recommend applying a small amount to tie your facial complexion in with your natural skin tone. Less is more for a natural look. Remember you can always add more after doing the eyes and lips.
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For those international readers who might not be planning a trip to Australia’s beautiful Gold Coast anytime soon, Huxley's School of Makeup will have an exciting prize draw especially for you coming soon!
Much love
Michael
