The goal of makeup is to enhance your look, not to make you look like an entirely different person. If you're unrecognizable when you apply makeup, you might be going about the application process all wrong. Fortunately, a private makeup glass can help you learn how to choose and apply makeup with your face in mind.
Product Selection
Not all products are made for everyone, which is why there are so many different options to choose from. Choose a product that doesn't match your skin color, tone, or texture, and the result of your application will be anything but satisfactory.
For instance, if you have dry skin, steer clear of matte or silicone foundations. These blends tend to adhere to dry skin, which can make the makeup application look blotchy. A water-based foundation is a better option, as it works as a coverage tool and moisturizer at the same time. With a private session, an artist can assess your skin and help you determine which products will work best.
Facial Structure
A large part of making your makeup look more natural is applying your makeup with your facial structure in mind. Consider the ever-so-popular highlighting trend, for example. If you happen to have an oblong face shape, which means that your face is about two times longer than it is wide, you should highlight with caution.
Applying highlighter to your chin or forehead will make your face look longer than it already is. Instead, you should focus on highlighting areas like the cheekbones and brow bones to help widen your face. A makeup artist can look at your face and help you choose which techniques are best.
Application Tools
Not only do the application techniques determine how your makeup looks, but how you use your tools is equally important. An important thing to remember about makeup brushes, sponges, and other tools is that they are multi-functional. So, just because the tool is labeled as a foundation brush, it doesn't mean you can only use it for foundation.
For instance, if you want a bolder eyeshadow look, you can use a concealer brush instead of a traditional eyeshadow brush. Since concealer brushes can hold more product, there is less fallout during application, which means that more eyeshadow ends up on your eyelid. However, these are the tricks of the trade that only professionals are generally privy to.
A private makeup lesson can help you transform your look, make your application look more professional, and even give you greater confidence. Schedule your own private lesson at a business like Glam by Amanda Lee to reap these benefits.
About a year ago, I started thinking about different ways that I could make myself stand out to employers. I started taking a careful inventory of what I was doing and what I needed to do, and I turned to a friend of mine who happens to love beauty and fashion. She talked with me about skin care and updating my wardrobe, and I was really happy with everything she showed me. Within a few weeks, I felt like a brand new person, and it was really obvious to see how much better things became. I wanted to start a new website all about creating a better life for yourself, so I made this blog.