Archive for the ‘Makeup Applications’ Category
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
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With my upcoming work as a San Antonio makeup artist for a men’s photo shoot, I figured it would be great to provide some insider tips on how to do men’s makeup for photography. Here we go!
For any type of men’s photography, it is important to bring out specific features and minimize imperfections in the skin. The ideal rule of thumb is not to overapply makeup, which will look quite obvious. The best bet is to use a powdered mineral makeup foundation to reduce shine and also a color corrector to even out any blemishes.
To double-check the makeup application, make sure that the face makeup matches the neck and chest perfectly. There is nothing more disheartening than seeing a male model with a different colored face than the rest of the skin tone! For subtle additions, use clear mascara to separate the eyelashes, bronzer to liven up the skin tone, and a nude lip color for a finishing touch. Picture perfect!
Tags: clear mascara, male model, men's makeup, men's makeup for photography, men's makeup tips, professional men's makeup, skin tone
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010
If you are wondering how to best use contouring products, it is important to have a clear understanding to bring out your best features! Here is what you need to know from my San Antonio wedding makeup experience:
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It’s ideal use a bronzer for contouring that you can dust into the hollows underneath your cheekbones to create a slimming effect. Apply this with a makeup brush, and always make sure to blend as well as possible so that it looks natural and minimizes roundness in your cheeks.
From there, you can use a blush to softly dust the apples of your cheeks up into your temples. If you want to apply a bronzer over your entire face for a glow, dust lightly across your cheeks and nose, as well as your forehead, which is where the sun would normally hit your face. Radiantly beautiful!
Tags: bronzer, cheekbones, contouring, highlighting, how to apply bronzer, how to contour
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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Many women avoid mineral makeup because they simply don’t know where to begin, but it is easier than you think! Here is what to expect from mineral makeup from my makeup San Antonio experience:
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First of all, it is important to have the right type of makeup brush for your mineral makeup. It is often recommended to use a fluffy kabuki brush to swirl mineral powder evenly onto your complexion. You will need a smaller fluffy makeup brush for applying blush and bronzer as well.
Choose a mineral makeup foundation shade that matches your skin tone, and feel free to mix two shades together to customize. This is one of the great benefits of mineral makeup in that it is a powder so you can mix two shades together to blend a shade perfect for your skin tone.
Last of all, realize that mineral makeup provides the greatest benefit in natural sun protection that is free from chemicals and preservatives!
Tags: how to apply a mineral makeup, kabuki brush, mineral makeup, mineral makeup blush, mineral makeup tips, mix mineral makeup
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010
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If you are not yet ready to go under the needle, there are some quick ways to make your lips look larger from my makeup artist San Antonio experience!
You don’t necessarily have to get painful injections to have the swollen, bee stung look that is so popular in full lips. One word of caution is to completely avoid applying your lip liner outside of your lip line as a trick because you will only look like a clown. Don’t do it!
Instead, use a lip liner that is the same color as your lip color, and apply directly on your lip line so that your lips look as full as possible. As a final step, apply a dab of clear gloss to the center of your bottom lip, which will reflect light and make your pucker look simply pouty!
Tags: big lips, clear lip gloss, Fuller lips, how to make your lips look bigger, lip liner, small lips
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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
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If you are looking for dramatic lips that really will last, here is what to do from my San Antonio makeup service experience!
This is a trick used by professional runway models, but begin by applying lip balm to your lips. After that, use a lip brush to apply different shades of dark berry lip liner to the lips. Then, apply the dark and dramatic lip color that you are going for. To help it stay on all day long, blot your lips with a tissue, and then apply pressed powder to the tissue so that it can preserve the lip color to stay on for longer.
To remove this dark and dramatic color, use Vaseline, and wipe off the color gently with a tissue.
This look is best worn with neutral makeup and a naked face to offset the drama of your gorgeous pucker!
Tags: beauty tricks, dark berry lip liner, dark lips, dramatic lip color, pressed powder, runway model makeup, vaseline
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Monday, February 22nd, 2010
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You may be intimidated by the prospect of wearing blue eyeshadow, but when done correctly, it can perfectly offset your look! Here are some tips from my wedding makeup San Antonio experience:
• First of all, use neutral colors with the blue eyeshadow, including gray, khaki, and medium brown, which lightens a bright blue color.
• Use blues moderately, meaning as a complementary color on the eyelid or to accent other eye makeup colors instead of all over the eye as an 80s look!
• To ease into blue eyeshadow, try deeper blue colors to pair with browns instead of using bright blues off the bat.
• Avoid using too much shimmer or frost in your blue eyeshadow, which may make it look overbearing.
• Blue eyeshadows are wonderful for ladies with brown eyes, but don’t be afraid to match blue with blue if you have blue eyes to bring out your best feature!
Tags: blue eyes, blue eyeshadow, brown eyes, brown eyeshadow, how to wear blue eyeshadow, shimmer eyeshadow
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010
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If you have simply given up on wearing eyeshadow because it seems like a daunting task, here are some helpful tips for a foolproof application from my wedding makeup San Antonio experience!
• Always start out by wearing a primer because it will help the eyeshadow adhere to the skin and prevent running and creasing.
• Start out by covering your eyelids with an eyeshadow color that is close to your skin tone.
• Use a contour brush to apply a deeper color to the crease of your eye, whether it be an espresso, plum, or charcoal.
• Use a light shimmer or highlighter to blend both of the colors into your brow bone to make your eyes stand out.
• You can also use the color that you used in the crease of your eye to apply to the lower lash line and smudge for a quick smoky eye effect.
Viola!
Tags: contour brush, easy eyeshadow, Eye Makeup, Eyeshadow, eyeshadow primer, eyeshadow tips, Smoky eye
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
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If you are running from the gym to work, it’s often difficult to mask signs of a hard workout. Here is the best way to stay radiant even after a workout from my bridal makeup San Antonio experience.
If you are dealing with red cheeks, then start out by blasting them with a shot of cool air from your blow dryer. After that, apply a soothing moisturizer to calm the skin, and use tinted moisturizer instead of a heavy foundation to let your glow shine through.
If your mascara is already smudging, then used a cleansing towelette to remove the excess mascara smudges. Simply curl your lashes to revamp the mascara that you are already wearing.
Last of all, use a light balm or lip stain to complete your quick makeup look, which will perfectly complement your glowing skin from your exercise routine!
Tags: cleansing towelette, lip stain, post workout makeup, red cheeks, smudged mascara, tinted moisturizer, workout
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Monday, February 1st, 2010
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No matter what your issue may be, whether you are not getting enough coverage or your concealer smears by the end of the day, here are some helpful tips from my makeup artist San Antonio experience:
•If you are having trouble covering under eye puffiness with your concealer, then make sure to set it in place with a translucent powder. This will help to prevent the oils in the concealer from creasing on your skin if you have fine lines or puffy eyes for a smoother finish.
• If you have very light skin and are hoping to cover veins underneath your eyes, it is best to try a light weight product that won’t cake or look obvious. Make sure to touch up your concealer throughout the day for the ultimate coverage.
• If you have photos coming up, use a color corrector instead of a concealer for blemishes and under eye circles. Top with foundation and a translucent powder to look your best in pictures!
Tags: color corrector, concealer, concealer tips, cover blemishes, cover under eye circles, cover under eye puffiness, how to apply concealer
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Thursday, January 28th, 2010
If you are hoping to minimize unsightly stretch marks, it is easier than you think, from my makeup San Antonio experience!
You can actually use any type of makeup to cover stretch marks, including cream or liquid foundations to give a natural look to the skin. However, if you are hoping to cover a larger area of your body, such as your stomach or thighs, then that may not be a suitable option for daily wear. One of your best bets will be to use self tanning products. This is something that works better on older stretch marks because the skin no longer looks shiny.
Make sure to blend the product well, and you will see the stretch marks significantly minimized since they often create a dark color on the surface of the skin. Otherwise, you can easily use a tinted moisturizer in the area to camouflage unpleasant stretch marks!
Tags: camouflage stretch marks, self tanning, stretch mark makeup, stretch marks, sunless tanners, tinted moisturizer
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