Painted perfection, beautifully sculpted. Use your imagination with color, boldness in application, and dramatic placement to create a stylized look that is glamorous. Depending on the design or look you want, start with blanking out the face with a flawless foundation that has complete FIGURE 7-4: PHOTO OF GLAM FROM SHUTTERSTOCK FIGURE 7-4A:   coverage […]

Brow shape conveys a number of emotions and expressions, and is a focal point on the face (Chapter 1: Shapes). We use brows to draw attention to the eyes. Shaping and Find the brow shape by taking the handle of a makeup brush and laying the handle gently on the face vertically. Starting from the […]

1. Begin with a foundation primer and any eye shadow primer. Apply with a sponge. Areas of the face have uneven oil distribution, and will accept and hold foundations irregularly. A primer will have moisturizing effects in that it retards water evaporation from cells, and will create a more even surface for foundations and color […]

It is recommended that you always use a sunblock as part of your prep when working outdoors. Depending on what you are covering, you have a choice of single­layer, double-layer, or triple-layer applications. Single-color application: 1. Prep skin (if need) for all applications. 2. With a brush, apply concealer or Dermacolor to the discolored area, […]

If the actor’s skin tone and condition are good, then no foundation or makeup base is needed in the “natural look.” Instead, you will choose to “spot paint” the face and not apply a full application of foundation or makeup base. Spot painting is the technique of literally painting out unwanted color from the face […]

“Bring it back to life” is another makeup slang term you will hear to refer to almost all makeup applications. If something is looking dull or lifeless, you will be instructed to “bring it back to life.” This can happen with concealing as well. Next, accentuate the eyes by adding any needed definition without doing […]

When the character needs (or the Director requests) a “natural look” for makeup, you want to show good health and appearance. You will spend most of your time enhancing the skin tone to show good health. Correct any discoloration, cover any scars or blemishes, and make the skin look healthy and vibrant. Remember to strive […]

In order to get started, you need to “set up” your workstation with the proper products and equipment. Every workstation varies with each Makeup Artist, but there are Industry Standards for setting up your station, with station setup and products that will be consistent from one Makeup Artist to another, no matter whose station you […]

Opinions are divided as to the level of attention Makeup Artists should pay to skin care. There are three types of Makeup Artists when it comes to skin care. There are Makeup Artists who believe that skin care should be left to the individual. These artists believe it is up to the individual and/ or […]