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Which makeup school should you go?

More often than not, many makeup artists that aspire to improve their knowledge and skills in makeup application would want to enroll in a reputable makeup school. But since makeup schools are highly specialized, only a few people know about their existence and can vouch for their reputation. And so the question remains, which makeup school is best? . . . → Read More: Which makeup school should you go?

Top 10 Big Makeup Turn Offs

Although makeup artists work and give their best to make a woman look trendier, more natural and beautiful, men don’t always approve. They tend to be very picky with what their lady luck should look like on makeup. And for you to “please” your man here are the top 10 makeup dos that you should avoid . . . → Read More: Top 10 Big Makeup Turn Offs

To Be a Proxy Makeup Artist

If Leonardo da Vinci still lives today and he chose to be a makeup artist, he would have been a well renowned celebrity makeup artist. TV personalities, movie stars, models and public figures would be lining up to get that mysterious Mona Lisa look and smile, which they would love to be plastered on Vogue or . . . → Read More: To Be a Proxy Makeup Artist

Tips on theater makeup application

Have you been chosen to do the job of applying makeup for a theater or stage play? This article might come in handy for such instances since listed here are some basic tips on theater makeup application. So read on…

First of all, you need to completely cleanse the skin to remove all traces of dirt, excess . . . → Read More: Tips on theater makeup application

Theater Makeup Tricks

Portrayal of theater characters can be very tricky. It demands not only the actor’s ability to act it out. The overall physical appearance of a particular persona must also be epitomized with utmost authenticity. And this can be done and achieved with the use of cosmetics.

However, applying makeup for theater and stage plays requires ultimate precision . . . → Read More: Theater Makeup Tricks

The making of a high caliber makeup artist

Makeup artists or MUA are much like painters. That’s what I always think whenever I see someone applies makeup on one’s face. With the stern and forbidding look on their faces, they take their job very seriously and with utmost reverence.

However, unlike painters, their canvas is not a clean sheet of cloth or paper that they . . . → Read More: The making of a high caliber makeup artist

Top 10 Summer Makeup Tips

Summer is in! It’s time to go out in the sun and hang out with friends, frolic in the sand, play some beach ball game, and put on that bikini you bought on sale last month. It’s really the best time to have some fun outside the confinement of your home.

Although it is sunny and hot, . . . → Read More: Top 10 Summer Makeup Tips

Makeup Artists That Shaped the Cosmetics World

Kevyn Aucoin and Trish McEvoy are two renowned people in the makeup industry. Both of them changed and shaped the face of the cosmetics world and in the process left an indelible mark to every makeup artist and client’s mind.

Kevyn Aucoin lived a relatively short life. He died on May 7, 2002 at the age of . . . → Read More: Makeup Artists That Shaped the Cosmetics World

Air Brush Makeup

Airbrush makeup is a great alternative to regular make up. The technique involves applying makeup through an airbrush sprayer which finely mists foundation onto your skin. The appliance looks like a pen, and applies the makeup completely and evenly.

Its advantages include thin and even application which results in a natural but flawless appearance. Airbrush cosmetics have . . . → Read More: Air Brush Makeup

Entering the World of SPFX

Grotesque monsters, zombies, hobbits, giant trolls, dwarves, vampires and werewolves, these are all imaginary creatures brought to life in the silver screen by highly talented and very creative special effects (SPFX) makeup artists. Their world is much different than those involved in theater, stage modeling, TV events, and special occasions.

They might use the same makeup kit . . . → Read More: Entering the World of SPFX

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