How To Use Mineral Makeup Pallets
Professional Mineral Makeup in these pallets are high pigment ratio to filler, this simply means a very little goes a long way! Most makeup on the market is designed for the consumer market. They are more filler to pigment, that means you use more may have to reapply and buy more. Professional products designed for film, television and photography, must last, most up to 8 hours under the hot lights
Step 1
For the lightest application use a Kabuki brush, lightly dance it across the chosen shade of color on your pallet in a circular motion then apply in a circular motion on the area that you are applying it on( Remember that Kabuki brushes are cut on a circular bevel to attract and release the mineral foundation!)
Step 2
For a heavier application, (like hiding dark circles or discolorations) use a non latex sponge. These products can be used as a wet apply as well, (like you would be using a cake or Pan Cake makeup for extreme coverage)
Step 3
Now the shades of colors on each pallet are for color compatibility and neutrality. This helps assure that you will be able to custom blend the base color. For myself, I am medium toned skin, but an hour in the sun and I am much darker, so I just pump up the depth of color with a darker selection on the pallet in the summer time. Remember that light brings out and dark recedes , so if you use the lighter tones than your base in the depressions on the face( Lines and wrinkles) that you want to help minimize, use a shade or two darker for what you want to recede,( like extra chins). And it can be blended exceptionally well for contour. Great for photo shoots. The best part is when your talent or you are sweating all you need to do is blot the face, you will not lose color! Minerals are like a stain, it takes a cleanser to remove them, And you won’t get streaks or lines running down the face……..Women adore the Mineral Based Pallets for all they can do, Counselor, High Lite, Base and contour, and the Men have a no makeup look. Keeping them very comfortable and looking great.( I have many non talent men who use this product regularly, it helps them look more rested and even toned.)
KABUKI BRUSHES Kabuki brushes are a must-have item for all mineral makeup applications; makeup artists have them in their makeup kits because they are a professional tool. They serve a major plus when applying Mineral bases, they are short and the brush is cut in layering, beveled edges, allowing the fine micro grains of the mineral makeup to grab to the brush, then when you apply the minerals to your face you have the ability to apply and blend at the same time. Make sure you gently dance the brush over the minerals, don’t dig in, defeats the purpose. Dance as in the sweeping effect a beautiful gown has dusting the floor as you glide in your dream guys arms………….Cinderella at the ball! Always read your labels and know what a model or talent may be allergic to! I have never had a problem with a Makeup Professional Mineral Pallet!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Mineral Makeup
I was asked by so many of you about Mineral makeup. So as always, I went in search of all the information I could muster. Here it is! Mineral makeup is as about pure as it gets, almost all manufactured are void of talc, chemical additives, fragrances, fillers, preservatives and dyes. Mineral makeup is actually made from minerals from the earth. They contain a combination of natural ingredients such as zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, bismuth oxychloride, iron oxides and others. These minerals are mixed with other inorganic pigments to get color. Mineral makeup should not contain artificial fragrances, colors and preservatives. These ingredients are some of the causes of allergies in many people. They also can be irritating to the skin. Mineral Makeup came about from a need for cosmetics gentle enough to use on skin after chemical peels or resurfacing treatments, mineral makeup is made from finely crushed, high pigment minerals. It has virtually no allergy risk and will not clog pores or irritate sensitive skin. So, many Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons, Skin Care specialists and Professional Makeup Artists are recommending Minerals for their patients after laser or a chemical peel. This is because minerals such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are used as the base; these cosmetics are loaded with natural UV protection, are water resistant and will not irritate the skin, As well they don't clog the pores. So why not use them all the time? I do!
The beauty of mineral makeup is that it can be used by all skin types, all skin colors, regardless of our age. One of the base minerals used is zinc oxide, it has anti-inflammatory properties, which means it calms the skin down. So it's perfect for people with blemishes, oily skin, dry skin, and rosacea. I use it on Models that are sun burned. It is the only makeup on the market that I know of that is recommended for use immediately after a skin care or surgical procedure. Mineral Makeup is talc-free; this enables our skin to retain its moisture balance. It basically holds in moisture, keeping skin hydrated and as we all know, skin that is hydrated has a smooth resilient look! Hydrated skin shows little signs of ageing!
Types of Mineral Products and What to look for before you buy.
There are many types of mineral makeup products on the market, Foundations or bases, under eye concealors, as well as powders and eye shadows. I always look for pressed bases, they are much easier to use and not messy: Same effect as the loose but no mess. They are easier to carry in your purse or makeup bag. As well there are a lot of ways to use them. They all work on the same theory. If you apply them dry, right from the container, they will be soft and subtle. When you wet them they become much more intense.
Features and Benefits of the Mineral Products! Anti-inflammatory! Two of the main ingredients in most mineral based makeup are, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, they are anti-inflammatory and actually help calm the skin. Zinc oxide also has antimicrobial properties. Properties that actually help keep the risk of any type of infection down! Will not clog the pores! With no oils, fragrances, fillers, chemicals or synthetic ingredients, there is not much that can clog your pores. The light mineral powders also let skin breathe naturally. Best of all, because mineral powders are inorganic and contain no moisture, bacteria do not grow and no preservatives are needed. Plus it absorbs oil, so anyone with oily skin just doesn't look or get as shiny. Works like a natural sunscreen! Minerals have a reflective property that reflects the suns rays, in addition substances like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide offer natural, sun protection.
Many application features! One of the very best features is in the application process; here you have one product that can be used for so many types of coverage! First if you just want a light application, you can apply the minerals with a brush. I recommend a kubuki type, a soft look with just a hint of color will be released, with coverage in the 25% range, perfect for young skin, great for when you would like to have a tinted moisturizer type look. The second is with a dry sponge, this will give you about 50% coverage, better than most foundations on the market today. Last is with a wet sponge, this is what I would use for that fully covered flawless skin type coverage. Now you can wet the sponge with water or a good moisturizer.
Use as an under eye cover! If dark circles are a problem or you need a concealor, I always use the minerals with a wet sponge under the eye, actually I use it all around the eye area, it makes a great base for eye shadow as well as keeps your eye pencils from smudging during the day.
Perspiration & water resistant! This means that the mineral makeup will hold up well in moisture. Whether you get damp from perspiration or being in the rain, your mineral makeup should hold up. Blot when wet, don't rub and the pigment will last. Mineral Makeup works with humidity. So that means even if you sweat, your makeup stays put. A lot of women going thru hormonal changes: including menopause can now have some relief as to sweating all their makeup off!
The Bottom Line
Before you apply any makeup product, always make sure you skin is in the best shape possible. I as always recommend proper skin care. Cleanse to remove all excess dirt and debris, tone to pick up any excess cleanser so it doesn't eat thought your new makeup application and moisturize to restore the ph balance of your skin. Use a micro dermabrasion product twice a week. Then if you go ahead and use the minerals, well what more can I say! The bottom line is to try the Minerals, have fun with the colors and know your doing something great for your skin!
I was asked by so many of you about Mineral makeup. So as always, I went in search of all the information I could muster. Here it is! Mineral makeup is as about pure as it gets, almost all manufactured are void of talc, chemical additives, fragrances, fillers, preservatives and dyes. Mineral makeup is actually made from minerals from the earth. They contain a combination of natural ingredients such as zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, bismuth oxychloride, iron oxides and others. These minerals are mixed with other inorganic pigments to get color. Mineral makeup should not contain artificial fragrances, colors and preservatives. These ingredients are some of the causes of allergies in many people. They also can be irritating to the skin. Mineral Makeup came about from a need for cosmetics gentle enough to use on skin after chemical peels or resurfacing treatments, mineral makeup is made from finely crushed, high pigment minerals. It has virtually no allergy risk and will not clog pores or irritate sensitive skin. So, many Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons, Skin Care specialists and Professional Makeup Artists are recommending Minerals for their patients after laser or a chemical peel. This is because minerals such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are used as the base; these cosmetics are loaded with natural UV protection, are water resistant and will not irritate the skin, As well they don't clog the pores. So why not use them all the time? I do!
The beauty of mineral makeup is that it can be used by all skin types, all skin colors, regardless of our age. One of the base minerals used is zinc oxide, it has anti-inflammatory properties, which means it calms the skin down. So it's perfect for people with blemishes, oily skin, dry skin, and rosacea. I use it on Models that are sun burned. It is the only makeup on the market that I know of that is recommended for use immediately after a skin care or surgical procedure. Mineral Makeup is talc-free; this enables our skin to retain its moisture balance. It basically holds in moisture, keeping skin hydrated and as we all know, skin that is hydrated has a smooth resilient look! Hydrated skin shows little signs of ageing!
Types of Mineral Products and What to look for before you buy.
There are many types of mineral makeup products on the market, Foundations or bases, under eye concealors, as well as powders and eye shadows. I always look for pressed bases, they are much easier to use and not messy: Same effect as the loose but no mess. They are easier to carry in your purse or makeup bag. As well there are a lot of ways to use them. They all work on the same theory. If you apply them dry, right from the container, they will be soft and subtle. When you wet them they become much more intense.
Features and Benefits of the Mineral Products! Anti-inflammatory! Two of the main ingredients in most mineral based makeup are, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, they are anti-inflammatory and actually help calm the skin. Zinc oxide also has antimicrobial properties. Properties that actually help keep the risk of any type of infection down! Will not clog the pores! With no oils, fragrances, fillers, chemicals or synthetic ingredients, there is not much that can clog your pores. The light mineral powders also let skin breathe naturally. Best of all, because mineral powders are inorganic and contain no moisture, bacteria do not grow and no preservatives are needed. Plus it absorbs oil, so anyone with oily skin just doesn't look or get as shiny. Works like a natural sunscreen! Minerals have a reflective property that reflects the suns rays, in addition substances like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide offer natural, sun protection.
Many application features! One of the very best features is in the application process; here you have one product that can be used for so many types of coverage! First if you just want a light application, you can apply the minerals with a brush. I recommend a kubuki type, a soft look with just a hint of color will be released, with coverage in the 25% range, perfect for young skin, great for when you would like to have a tinted moisturizer type look. The second is with a dry sponge, this will give you about 50% coverage, better than most foundations on the market today. Last is with a wet sponge, this is what I would use for that fully covered flawless skin type coverage. Now you can wet the sponge with water or a good moisturizer.
Use as an under eye cover! If dark circles are a problem or you need a concealor, I always use the minerals with a wet sponge under the eye, actually I use it all around the eye area, it makes a great base for eye shadow as well as keeps your eye pencils from smudging during the day.
Perspiration & water resistant! This means that the mineral makeup will hold up well in moisture. Whether you get damp from perspiration or being in the rain, your mineral makeup should hold up. Blot when wet, don't rub and the pigment will last. Mineral Makeup works with humidity. So that means even if you sweat, your makeup stays put. A lot of women going thru hormonal changes: including menopause can now have some relief as to sweating all their makeup off!
The Bottom Line
Before you apply any makeup product, always make sure you skin is in the best shape possible. I as always recommend proper skin care. Cleanse to remove all excess dirt and debris, tone to pick up any excess cleanser so it doesn't eat thought your new makeup application and moisturize to restore the ph balance of your skin. Use a micro dermabrasion product twice a week. Then if you go ahead and use the minerals, well what more can I say! The bottom line is to try the Minerals, have fun with the colors and know your doing something great for your skin!
Men’s Skin Care & Grooming
More and more men today are taking an active approach to looking better. Taking care of grooming habits and skin is the number one way to look younger, healthier, refreshed and better groomed. My male clients represent many professions. I love the way they are singing the praises of looking better and feeling better.
• I give my clients a list of things that make grooming simpler and easier so they can become a daily ritual. One of the best gifts a man could receive is a gift basket with everything they need!
1. Maintenance for Men
maintaining your skin is like maintaining your car or bike: it makes sense and keeps it looking good. A man's skin is approximately 20 percent thicker than a woman's, and is typically firmer because it's richer in collagen and elastin and benefits from more active sebaceous glands. Men's skin tends to be oilier, but it is also more prone to dehydration because of regular shaving. (Shaving is an exfoliation process; it removes the surface dead skin cells as well as the hair.) More and more men are turning to skin care professionals for help with skin care and personal grooming solutions for an entire range of skin and body concerns so they can have healthy skin and look better and younger.
As with all skin care, there are products designed for your specific skin type. It is essential that you know what type of skin you have before purchasing any type of skin care program.
Determining your Skin Type
Most people fall into the following categories: normal-combination skin, dry-sensitive skin, or oily skin. Some of us battle with acne or occasional breakouts. Simple skin-type test In the morning, wash your face. Do not apply moisturizer or anything else to your skin. Wait about an hour and take four pieces of white tissue paper; gently press one piece on forehead, one on your chin, one over your nose and one on your cheek. The results:
Dry/Sensitive: No oil will appear on the tissue. Skin feels tight after you wash it and can appear flaky or dull.
Oily: Oil appears on every piece of tissue paper; skin will appear shiny. Skin may also be crusty or flakey around nose.
Normal/Combination: The tissues placed on the forehead, nose and chin have a little oil, but the cheek area is dry.
Once you know your skin type, choose products designed for your skin's needs.
Acne is a skin condition, not a skin type. It can be caused by many factors. We usually think acne is caused by extremely oily skin, but in reality any skin type can get acne. Acne can be caused by hormonal changes in the body as well as external factors. It is a skin condition generally causing bumps and eruptions under the surface of the skin. Sebum and debris get trapped under layers of dead skin cells, causing irritation and redness. Your physician should be the one to determine what type of acne you are experiencing, as well as the treatment that is best for you.
2. Men's Skin Care and Grooming
About 97 percent of men shave, and about 78 percent said that their skin gets irritated by shaving. In order minimize shaving-related problems, try the following suggestions.
1. Get your beard thoroughly wet with warm water. (The shower is a great place to shave.) The steam softens the hair and opens up the pores, allowing a cleaner, closer shave.
2. Use a shaving product (cream or gel); it softens and lubricates the hair for a cleaner shave and creates a glide factor for your razor.
3. Always shave in the direction that the hair grows; it helps reduce the risk of razor drag and cuts the hair off at an angle that reduces the risk of ingrown hairs.
4. Avoid repeating strokes; this is one reason for razor burn.
5. Rinse your face well (don't just wipe down with a towel) and then pat dry with a clean, dry towel.
6. Apply non-astringent aftershave to soothe the skin and close down the pores.
7. Finish with a moisturizer formulated for your specific skin type.
8. Frequently replace shaving blades. A sharp blade ensures a closer, cleaner shave. If using an electric razor, clean often to kill bacteria.
Razor bumps are really ingrown hairs. The hairs are often curled back into the skin rather than grown out. These ingrown hairs can cause painful, unsightly red bumps. There are two solutions of choice if this is a problem for you. The first is to use an exfoliating product when washing your face; this helps open up the clogged pore and allows the hair to come out naturally. The second is a product that is found over the counter called Tend Skin.
3. Hair Removal Essentials for Every Man
The "unibrow"-the single eyebrow growing from the outside edge of one eye to the opposite end of the other-is a very scary thing. Not only is it very distracting, but it also makes your eyes look heavy and actually ages your appearance! A simple fix is to shave or wax the hair right over the nose, creating two unique brows instead of a single line of hair.
Brush your eyebrows up; this gives a more open eye look. At a men's grooming seminar, I had the guys all brush their brows down and look in a mirror, then brush them up. Every single man saw a vast difference in his appearance. The main thing they all said was that brows brushed up made them look much more intelligent. Try it for your self. It's good for a laugh, and it will also help you remember to take that small, painless grooming step once you see the difference.
Bushy brows that grow in various directions look like caterpillars. When you get your hair cut, a good stylist should also trim your brows. It only takes a second and makes a significant difference in your appearance. Nose hair can create another very distracting situation
Nose hair trimmers can be purchased in any drug store for fewer than 20 dollars. I recommend using them once a week. Nose hair removal makes a huge difference in your appearance. At the same time, check for hair growing out of your ears; a nose hair trimmer will take care of ear hair in seconds too!
Excess Body Hair
Many men find that they start to grow excess body hair as they age. This is even more prevalent with hormonal changes. Temporary hair removal techniques include tweezing, shaving, depilatories and waxing but more permanent solutions, like laser treatment, are also available.
Laser hair removal is becoming more popular with men who want permanent hair removal on the face and body. Lasers work by targeting the pigment in the hair follicle and injuring it so that the hair falls out and cannot grow back. Depending on the size of the area treated, laser treatments may last anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours. Only a certified dermatologist or doctor should do this type of treatment.
Entire Body Maintenance
Use an exfoliating cleanser on your body in the shower. It's a very good idea to use a pumice stone gently on dry rough dead skin on the heels of your feet and elbows. When used on a daily basis, you will reduce the dead skin build-up and actually feel better.
Don't be afraid of a moisturizer, there is one brand for all that I always recommend, by Barelle, its SPF 30 Moisturizer with Vitamins & Peptides, and its Paraben free!
More and more men today are taking an active approach to looking better. Taking care of grooming habits and skin is the number one way to look younger, healthier, refreshed and better groomed. My male clients represent many professions. I love the way they are singing the praises of looking better and feeling better.
• I give my clients a list of things that make grooming simpler and easier so they can become a daily ritual. One of the best gifts a man could receive is a gift basket with everything they need!
1. Maintenance for Men
maintaining your skin is like maintaining your car or bike: it makes sense and keeps it looking good. A man's skin is approximately 20 percent thicker than a woman's, and is typically firmer because it's richer in collagen and elastin and benefits from more active sebaceous glands. Men's skin tends to be oilier, but it is also more prone to dehydration because of regular shaving. (Shaving is an exfoliation process; it removes the surface dead skin cells as well as the hair.) More and more men are turning to skin care professionals for help with skin care and personal grooming solutions for an entire range of skin and body concerns so they can have healthy skin and look better and younger.
As with all skin care, there are products designed for your specific skin type. It is essential that you know what type of skin you have before purchasing any type of skin care program.
Determining your Skin Type
Most people fall into the following categories: normal-combination skin, dry-sensitive skin, or oily skin. Some of us battle with acne or occasional breakouts. Simple skin-type test In the morning, wash your face. Do not apply moisturizer or anything else to your skin. Wait about an hour and take four pieces of white tissue paper; gently press one piece on forehead, one on your chin, one over your nose and one on your cheek. The results:
Dry/Sensitive: No oil will appear on the tissue. Skin feels tight after you wash it and can appear flaky or dull.
Oily: Oil appears on every piece of tissue paper; skin will appear shiny. Skin may also be crusty or flakey around nose.
Normal/Combination: The tissues placed on the forehead, nose and chin have a little oil, but the cheek area is dry.
Once you know your skin type, choose products designed for your skin's needs.
Acne is a skin condition, not a skin type. It can be caused by many factors. We usually think acne is caused by extremely oily skin, but in reality any skin type can get acne. Acne can be caused by hormonal changes in the body as well as external factors. It is a skin condition generally causing bumps and eruptions under the surface of the skin. Sebum and debris get trapped under layers of dead skin cells, causing irritation and redness. Your physician should be the one to determine what type of acne you are experiencing, as well as the treatment that is best for you.
2. Men's Skin Care and Grooming
About 97 percent of men shave, and about 78 percent said that their skin gets irritated by shaving. In order minimize shaving-related problems, try the following suggestions.
1. Get your beard thoroughly wet with warm water. (The shower is a great place to shave.) The steam softens the hair and opens up the pores, allowing a cleaner, closer shave.
2. Use a shaving product (cream or gel); it softens and lubricates the hair for a cleaner shave and creates a glide factor for your razor.
3. Always shave in the direction that the hair grows; it helps reduce the risk of razor drag and cuts the hair off at an angle that reduces the risk of ingrown hairs.
4. Avoid repeating strokes; this is one reason for razor burn.
5. Rinse your face well (don't just wipe down with a towel) and then pat dry with a clean, dry towel.
6. Apply non-astringent aftershave to soothe the skin and close down the pores.
7. Finish with a moisturizer formulated for your specific skin type.
8. Frequently replace shaving blades. A sharp blade ensures a closer, cleaner shave. If using an electric razor, clean often to kill bacteria.
Razor bumps are really ingrown hairs. The hairs are often curled back into the skin rather than grown out. These ingrown hairs can cause painful, unsightly red bumps. There are two solutions of choice if this is a problem for you. The first is to use an exfoliating product when washing your face; this helps open up the clogged pore and allows the hair to come out naturally. The second is a product that is found over the counter called Tend Skin.
3. Hair Removal Essentials for Every Man
The "unibrow"-the single eyebrow growing from the outside edge of one eye to the opposite end of the other-is a very scary thing. Not only is it very distracting, but it also makes your eyes look heavy and actually ages your appearance! A simple fix is to shave or wax the hair right over the nose, creating two unique brows instead of a single line of hair.
Brush your eyebrows up; this gives a more open eye look. At a men's grooming seminar, I had the guys all brush their brows down and look in a mirror, then brush them up. Every single man saw a vast difference in his appearance. The main thing they all said was that brows brushed up made them look much more intelligent. Try it for your self. It's good for a laugh, and it will also help you remember to take that small, painless grooming step once you see the difference.
Bushy brows that grow in various directions look like caterpillars. When you get your hair cut, a good stylist should also trim your brows. It only takes a second and makes a significant difference in your appearance. Nose hair can create another very distracting situation
Nose hair trimmers can be purchased in any drug store for fewer than 20 dollars. I recommend using them once a week. Nose hair removal makes a huge difference in your appearance. At the same time, check for hair growing out of your ears; a nose hair trimmer will take care of ear hair in seconds too!
Excess Body Hair
Many men find that they start to grow excess body hair as they age. This is even more prevalent with hormonal changes. Temporary hair removal techniques include tweezing, shaving, depilatories and waxing but more permanent solutions, like laser treatment, are also available.
Laser hair removal is becoming more popular with men who want permanent hair removal on the face and body. Lasers work by targeting the pigment in the hair follicle and injuring it so that the hair falls out and cannot grow back. Depending on the size of the area treated, laser treatments may last anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours. Only a certified dermatologist or doctor should do this type of treatment.
Entire Body Maintenance
Use an exfoliating cleanser on your body in the shower. It's a very good idea to use a pumice stone gently on dry rough dead skin on the heels of your feet and elbows. When used on a daily basis, you will reduce the dead skin build-up and actually feel better.
Don't be afraid of a moisturizer, there is one brand for all that I always recommend, by Barelle, its SPF 30 Moisturizer with Vitamins & Peptides, and its Paraben free!
The Eyes Have It! Eye Makeup Application Tricks of the Trade
by Virginia Alexander
Proper application of Eye Makeup can make your eyes look large or small, bright eyed, surprised, or sultry and sexy. Where to start? Well let's do a step by step.............
Eye Shadow Base: eye shadow base is a light weight, high pigment primer, it works two fold, it helps keep your shadow on all day and allows the true color of the shadow to show. So no matter the color of your skin under the eye shadow base, you'll get the truer look of the color of the eye shadow you use.
Eye Shadows: Eye shadow comes in many forms, there are powder, matte and frosted, creams, pencils ( they are creams too)so when choosing a shadow type here is the rule : matte powders for day, anyone over the age of 40.Stay away from frosted shadows if you have excess skin you don't want to get noticed. When your young, have fun! Less is more for professionals. Ok here we go: remember light brings out, dark recesses, so the bigger wide eye look you want the lighter color shadow you use. I use light on the lid and a deeper shade of eye shadow in the crease to give the impression of depth. I highlight just under the brow with a lighter shade to give a wide eyed look. Deep tones work well to create dimension, lighter colors bring an emphasizing effect to the eye, play with the light and dark colors, experiment. * For Day looks I Use slate, grey and plum eye shadows for brown eyes, peaches, and neutral colors for green eyes and charcoal, slate, and taupe shades for blue eyes. * For evening drama I use the colors in the clothing that I am wearing for a more dramatic effect. * Keep dark shadow off the lid if your eyes are small or recessed, it will close them in * Keep light shadow off the lid if your lid area is large. makes the lid look much larger * Keep frosted shade for immediate lid only if your upper eye area is lined or crêpe
Eye Liner eye liner comes in a few forms, liquid that creates a hard defined line, eye liner pencils that can be smudged, gels that are applied with a brush and dry ones that you can wet and mix the colors to get any color effect you choose. For bold eyes use the liquid liner, do a fine line from the inner eye to the outer eye to define, do a thin line from the inner getting wider at the outer eye to create drama. Pencils can create the same effect or a softer look, after you apply the pencil, smudge the line with a firm small tip brush, this creates more of a shadow than a line, and this makes your lashes look fuller at the same time. I always go over my pencil liner with a eye shadow the same color as the liner, mainly because pencils are waxy and can melt or smear, so setting the line you create with eye shadow will help retain your liner all day. * If you have small eyes: remember don't apply eye liner to the inner rims of the eye. Keep it to the top and below the lash line. Appling it inside will make your eyes look smaller, it closes them in. * If you have a lot of lid area you can wear a thicker eye liner, large eyes are the only eye shape that can get away with this!
Under Eye Liner: Under eye liner is usually done with a pencil or a powder; it is to define the entire eye, no hard lines here, smudge that under eye line, and keep it lighter for a softer look, I usually do ¾ in from the outer edge. For a bolder look do the entire under eye. I do lock it in with eye shadow; helps keep you from looking like a Raccoon as the day wears
Eyelashes Lash Curler: a wonderful invention that curls the lashes. You must take your time when using this implement, How to use: slow place your lashes in the opening for the lash curler, not to close to the lbase of your lashes, this can pull them out. Slowly press down, hold then repeat. This little baby can create a wide eye look to your lashes that you could not get other wise. Practice makes perfect. Your mascaras sets the curled lashes, like hair spray sets your hair style. I heat mine up with a blow dryer, Kinda makes it work like electric rollers: but be careful you can burn your self, it is metal after all. Lash lengtheners: There are many kinds on the market. They all have some type of fiber in them to create thicker fuller lashes, Kinda like hair extensions for the lashes. I like a thick consistency with a wide thick brush. So I have control of the product. Put on a coat; let it dry before you apply your color mascara. Some times I use 2 coats. I love big lashes! Mascara - Love them! There are many mascara's on the market for different looks, it's all in the shape of the wand. The wider fuller mascara brushes(wands) will give you thicker fuller lashes. The comb type brushes will give a softer look that creates color and longer looking lashes, but more natural. What color to choose? For a more dramatic look or if your hair is very dark, Black; to create a softer look dark Brown. I like very dark Navy Blue; it makes the whites of your eyes stand out. Apply two coats of mascara, sweeping the wand from roots to ends. Use a lash comb after each application if you want a more natural look or need to remove clumps. Mascara application: if you want a wide eyed wispy look then fan your mascara in upward strokes when applying it form inner eye to outer. If you want that sultry old film star look then sweep it towards your outer eye keep layering till you get the effect you love. Eye Make up Remover: I love this stuff, there id oily and non oily, its subjective to which one will work best for the products you use, try both. When applying my eye makeup, I always have a few Q-tips dipped in eye makeup remover to clean up any mistakes as I go. use it to take off your eye makeup at night, did you know sleeping in mascara can cause your lashes to break...well sure they are shellacked with the mascara, makes them hard, rolling around as you sleep can crack them.,
Eye Brows: they are the frame of you face. to many women today forget them. I always make sure the eye brow area is clean of stray hairs; the line should have a soft arch and come thinner following the outer eye. Fill in thin areas with a pencil or brush on brow, at the same time add length to the brow if you need it (most of us do) always soften the brow after your application with a brush. No hard lines. we are creating a soft look here. Be mindful not to wax or pluck your brows to thin, sometimes we think we are creating a more open eye look, when instead it can make us look like a surprised deer caught in the headlights.
About VA
Virginia Alexander is a Professional Makeup Artist for Film & Television; she is Sponsored by Barelle Cosmetics for lectures and classes.
by Virginia Alexander
Proper application of Eye Makeup can make your eyes look large or small, bright eyed, surprised, or sultry and sexy. Where to start? Well let's do a step by step.............
Eye Shadow Base: eye shadow base is a light weight, high pigment primer, it works two fold, it helps keep your shadow on all day and allows the true color of the shadow to show. So no matter the color of your skin under the eye shadow base, you'll get the truer look of the color of the eye shadow you use.
Eye Shadows: Eye shadow comes in many forms, there are powder, matte and frosted, creams, pencils ( they are creams too)so when choosing a shadow type here is the rule : matte powders for day, anyone over the age of 40.Stay away from frosted shadows if you have excess skin you don't want to get noticed. When your young, have fun! Less is more for professionals. Ok here we go: remember light brings out, dark recesses, so the bigger wide eye look you want the lighter color shadow you use. I use light on the lid and a deeper shade of eye shadow in the crease to give the impression of depth. I highlight just under the brow with a lighter shade to give a wide eyed look. Deep tones work well to create dimension, lighter colors bring an emphasizing effect to the eye, play with the light and dark colors, experiment. * For Day looks I Use slate, grey and plum eye shadows for brown eyes, peaches, and neutral colors for green eyes and charcoal, slate, and taupe shades for blue eyes. * For evening drama I use the colors in the clothing that I am wearing for a more dramatic effect. * Keep dark shadow off the lid if your eyes are small or recessed, it will close them in * Keep light shadow off the lid if your lid area is large. makes the lid look much larger * Keep frosted shade for immediate lid only if your upper eye area is lined or crêpe
Eye Liner eye liner comes in a few forms, liquid that creates a hard defined line, eye liner pencils that can be smudged, gels that are applied with a brush and dry ones that you can wet and mix the colors to get any color effect you choose. For bold eyes use the liquid liner, do a fine line from the inner eye to the outer eye to define, do a thin line from the inner getting wider at the outer eye to create drama. Pencils can create the same effect or a softer look, after you apply the pencil, smudge the line with a firm small tip brush, this creates more of a shadow than a line, and this makes your lashes look fuller at the same time. I always go over my pencil liner with a eye shadow the same color as the liner, mainly because pencils are waxy and can melt or smear, so setting the line you create with eye shadow will help retain your liner all day. * If you have small eyes: remember don't apply eye liner to the inner rims of the eye. Keep it to the top and below the lash line. Appling it inside will make your eyes look smaller, it closes them in. * If you have a lot of lid area you can wear a thicker eye liner, large eyes are the only eye shape that can get away with this!
Under Eye Liner: Under eye liner is usually done with a pencil or a powder; it is to define the entire eye, no hard lines here, smudge that under eye line, and keep it lighter for a softer look, I usually do ¾ in from the outer edge. For a bolder look do the entire under eye. I do lock it in with eye shadow; helps keep you from looking like a Raccoon as the day wears
Eyelashes Lash Curler: a wonderful invention that curls the lashes. You must take your time when using this implement, How to use: slow place your lashes in the opening for the lash curler, not to close to the lbase of your lashes, this can pull them out. Slowly press down, hold then repeat. This little baby can create a wide eye look to your lashes that you could not get other wise. Practice makes perfect. Your mascaras sets the curled lashes, like hair spray sets your hair style. I heat mine up with a blow dryer, Kinda makes it work like electric rollers: but be careful you can burn your self, it is metal after all. Lash lengtheners: There are many kinds on the market. They all have some type of fiber in them to create thicker fuller lashes, Kinda like hair extensions for the lashes. I like a thick consistency with a wide thick brush. So I have control of the product. Put on a coat; let it dry before you apply your color mascara. Some times I use 2 coats. I love big lashes! Mascara - Love them! There are many mascara's on the market for different looks, it's all in the shape of the wand. The wider fuller mascara brushes(wands) will give you thicker fuller lashes. The comb type brushes will give a softer look that creates color and longer looking lashes, but more natural. What color to choose? For a more dramatic look or if your hair is very dark, Black; to create a softer look dark Brown. I like very dark Navy Blue; it makes the whites of your eyes stand out. Apply two coats of mascara, sweeping the wand from roots to ends. Use a lash comb after each application if you want a more natural look or need to remove clumps. Mascara application: if you want a wide eyed wispy look then fan your mascara in upward strokes when applying it form inner eye to outer. If you want that sultry old film star look then sweep it towards your outer eye keep layering till you get the effect you love. Eye Make up Remover: I love this stuff, there id oily and non oily, its subjective to which one will work best for the products you use, try both. When applying my eye makeup, I always have a few Q-tips dipped in eye makeup remover to clean up any mistakes as I go. use it to take off your eye makeup at night, did you know sleeping in mascara can cause your lashes to break...well sure they are shellacked with the mascara, makes them hard, rolling around as you sleep can crack them.,
Eye Brows: they are the frame of you face. to many women today forget them. I always make sure the eye brow area is clean of stray hairs; the line should have a soft arch and come thinner following the outer eye. Fill in thin areas with a pencil or brush on brow, at the same time add length to the brow if you need it (most of us do) always soften the brow after your application with a brush. No hard lines. we are creating a soft look here. Be mindful not to wax or pluck your brows to thin, sometimes we think we are creating a more open eye look, when instead it can make us look like a surprised deer caught in the headlights.
About VA
Virginia Alexander is a Professional Makeup Artist for Film & Television; she is Sponsored by Barelle Cosmetics for lectures and classes.
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