Category: MAKEUP ARTISTRY

CONCEALER LIGHTENS

Concealer should be one or two shades lighter than your foundation and yellow in tone to blend as it lightens. Apply after corrector in most cases. 1 Apply concealer generously under the eyes starting at the recessed area at the innermost corner of each eye. 2 Cover the entire area below the lower lash line […]

CORRECTOR BRIGHTENS

Corrector can be pink or peach toned. Make sure it is applied up to the lashes and in the inner corner space between the eye and the bridge of the nose. 1 Determine whether corrector is needed to counteract deep purple or green coloration under the eye. Apply corrector using a small concealer brush and […]

CHOOSING CORRECTOR COLOR

Correctors are for extreme under-eye darkness. If your skin is pale, choose the lightest colors, beginning with bisque or light pink. For deeper skin tones, choose peach or darker peach. Pink 1 Begin with a clean face. 2 Apply corrector beginning at the inner corner of the eye and continue underneath close to the lashes, […]

Tips

Some women need between two and four colors that can be mixed and blended to accommodate changes in skin tone under the eye, which can vary with the time of day, amount of rest, and hormones. Sometimes a corrector is enough to solve the under-eye problem. Rules should be followed, but there should be flexibility […]

Concealers are the secret of the universe

While concealers are available that cover tattoos, spots, blemishes, scars, redness, and bruises, most people use a concealer to lighten dark circles under the eyes. Different concealers and correctors are formulated for each specific use. Pick a concealer and, when needed, a corrector designed for each of your problem areas. Under-eye concealers are not formulated […]

FACE

The basics—under-eye concealer, foundation, and powder—are the secret to a great look. If the basics aren’t right, the makeup won’t be either. PREPARING THE FACE FOR MAKEUP Begin with these steps before applying any makeup. Analyze the type and condition of the skin. This will determine the combination of skincare and makeup formulas to use. […]

Skincare Glossary

There are many terms and ingredients associated with skincare products. What follows is only a basic list. While there are no miracles when it comes to the skin, a clear understanding of how ingredients function will help you select the right skincare products. alpha hydroxy acids (ahas) are naturally occurring acids found in fruits and […]

Sunscreen Application

Apply sunscreen at least once a day, and use an adequate amount of the product. Clean the skin before application. Apply to cool, dry skin twenty to thirty minutes before exposure. Cool, dry skin allows sunscreen to bind effectively. When sunscreen is applied to warm skin, the open pores can become irritated, and rashes can […]