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

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

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

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