Category : Make-Up Artist Series

I am often asked how the shape of facial features effect make-up application. I will start with lip shape since the last email I received was from a girl who wanted to correct a wide mouth. No ones lips are perfect but there are a few things to bear in mind when choosing make-up. Use gloss –...

When I started out in make-up the only adhesive I had to my name was Duo. While it’s great for eyelashes and latex it’s not really an all round adhesive. I have since explored other types and have found that they each have their strengths and drawbacks. So if you were wondering what adhesives...

When working as a make-up artist there may be a time you that you require some fake blood. You can of course buy it but you can also make your own very easily. Once you have the ingredients in your cupboard you can whip up a batch on demand. Red food dye 62g gelatine 57ml water 62g glycerine Mix...

I have been asked quite a few times to explain the process of covering an indented scar. This method is great for covering all manner of indented scars – acne indented scaring, chicken pox marks, indented surgical scars etc. A mixture of highlighting, shading and covering can make a scar look...

Here are a few tips to help soften a sqaure face. Celebrities with a square face include Kate Bosworth, Paris Hilton, Demi Moore, Carmen Electra, Angelina Jolie, Jessica Simpson, Jessica Biel. Concentrate the blush on the roundest parts of you cheeks. Apply a matte shader under your cheekbones...

Most people I come across use liquid foundation. I get so many questions about what foundations to use for a particular skin type. I thought I would post a little information about the types available to help those of you who are new to make-up choose the right one for you. Many women (myself included)...

  Here is a list of the discounts available for make-up artists. Pro discounts make building your kit much easier. Each company will have different requirements for application so you will need to check their website for a full list. Here is some more information on the brands that offer a...

Rosacea plagues so many women. It causes redness and swelling, usually on the face. It can be difficult to mask but here are some tips for concealing the affected area. Choose a yellow based concealer. Apply it to the red area only. Use your fingers to blend the outer part of the concealer into...

Here is a list of the different types of foundations used by Make-up artists and what they are used for: Liquid: Used when trying to achieve a natural look. Perfect for young or clear skin. Usually applied with a foundation brush, stippling brush or damp make-up sponge. Professional liquid foundations...

Last year I made a video reviwing my favourite make-up books. I have added quite a few more to my collection since then and thought I’d update my favourites. Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual: For everyone from Beginner to Pro Making Faces by Kevin Aucoin Asian Beauty by Margaret Kimura The...

I’m a perfectionist when it comes to brush cleanliness. Here’s how I do it:  

Hopefully you have already read my post on Colour Theory and are now ready for colour co-ordination. (click here to see colour theory post) As a make-up artist it is important to choose products that co-ordinate when working on a client. The colours you chose should relate to each other in the completed...