Makeup & Makeup Brands INTRO-

Makeup can be overwhelming!

So many brands, so many products, how do you choose?

I like to start with the basics, I feel everyone should have.

PRIMER! PRIMER! PRIMER!

Whether you are not a makeup wearer, or you like to put on,

 what I call my "face." 

A primer is your best friend!

The main job of a primer is to create a barrier for the skin.

 It helps to prevent the skin for absorbing your makeup and keeps your makeup on longer.

For those who don't wear makeup, I recommend a primer under your sunscreen.

TOP FAVES:

MAKEUP FOREVER- 

HD MICROPERFECTING PRIMER IN #0

 It's great for normal to dry skin types.

They have many to choose from depending on your skin needs.

BENEFIT-

THAT GAL- Pink undertone and water based.

Great for those who need a little boost in their skin tone.

TWO FACED-

I have yet to try this, but has gotten some amazing reviews!

FOUNDATION-VS. TINTED MOISTURIZERS

 This has always been my biggest challenge.

Finding a product that will work FOR your skin and not against it.

As a freelance makeup artist, I have had my share of good and not so good.

To break it down easy ask yourself these questions-

1. How much coverage do I want?

2. How many steps do I want take?

3. How long do I want my makeup to last?

 Based on these questions, you will be able to determine you are more of a

foundation wearer or tinted moisturizer kinda gal.

FOUNDATION-

Generally a foundation is considered "full coverage." For those who have skin areas

of concern, the right foundation can be your best friend. The key to applying a foundation is

BLENDING, BLENDING, BLENDING!

We've all been there, where your face color and neck color don't match...

Or you get a nice fabulous foundation line that stops right at the jawline.

The key is to make your foundation LOOK like your skin. 

 *The BEAUTY BLENDER sponge is my favorite for applying foundation.

 

FOUNDATION FAVES-

Laura Mercier- Luminous foundation

Benefit- Play Stick

Makeup Forever- HD 

 DIOR
MAC- Pro Longwear concealer 

 TINTED MOISTURIZER

A tinted moisturizer is a lighter coverage and usually water based.

Meaning it's great for all skin types. 

There are various levels of coverage depending on what brand you choose. 

Generally a foundation brush or sponge can be used to apply.

*DO NOT be lazy and use your fingers to apply!

TINTED MOISTURIZER FAVES-

Aveda

 Laura Mercier

Sephora- Sephoras