Tools of trade: foundation- sneak peak what you will learn

Foundation is the most important piece of make up you will ever purchase!
It can make your skin appear flawless and natural,with healthy glow, might cover imperfections and blemishes, smooth out uneven skin tones.
The right one looks like you're wearing nothing but the wrong one looks like you're wearing a mask!
Wearing foundation correctly can do more for your appearance than practically any other make up product, can also be one of the most difficult to choose correctly.

Your skin is the most important part of your make up look so treat yourself to the best foundation you can afford, higher priced one usually contain higher quality pigments that last longer and appear much more flattering. They also usually contain higher quality moisturizers and oil absorbers, helping them perform better.

Nowadays is a lot of options when it comes to foundation formulations. Thanks to modern technology many can appear almost invisible! You can choose from variety of textures and formulas that will give you different coverages and finishes. Best is give illusion of having healthy, glowing, flawless skin but remember with the seasons and as you age you must change your foundation as well if you want to continue looking flawless and fresh!

So lets look on different types:

a) liquid foundation- this is most popular and is suited to most (if not all) skin types. It's available in every type of formula from oil-free, oil-absorbing for oily skin to moisturizing for dry skin.
Liquid gives varying degrees of sheer to medium coverage, depending on the brand and formula.
Most can be layered to create more coverage, can purchase in bottle or a tube.

b) liquid pigment- this is almost pure pigment, giving you great coverage without weight and texture. It can be used alone or added to the other products such as moisturizers, primers, tinted moisturizers, bb creams or other foundations. The more drops is use the more coverage will get!

c) creme foundations- smooth and creamy is specifically formulated for normal to very dry complexions. It's one of the most moisturizing formulas you can use! It gives skin a natural finish while offering one of the highest of all coverages but can be also versatile even though it tends to have a thicker and heavier consistency simply apply with damp sponge and will make it sheerer!
However if have flaky skin it can look cakey and the result can be slightly dull and heavy-looking.

d) mousse foundation- this is a creme foundation that has a whipped consistency, formulated for normal to dry skin. Comes in a jar rather than a compact and it is usually lighter and sheerer than its compact counterpart, evens out the skin tone without appearing heavy. Usually high in pigment and low in viscosity, it gives great coverage while appearing almost invisible on the skin, mousee-textured formulas seem to sink into the skin rather than sit on top of it make coverage look natural.

e) stick foundation- is essentially a neatly packaged creme foundation and concealer in one, best for normal to dry skin and is good option if looking for more coverage. Offers ideal maximum coverage for imperfections as well as covering ruddy and uneven skin tones. Gives quick coverage but it can look a little heavy on clear skin on which lot of coverage is not needed. The best is dot it where you need it and simply blend powder in and go!

f) creme to powder foundation- quick and simple, formulated for normal to slightly oily skin, it has creamy texture that dries to a powder finish, no additional dusting of powder is needed to set it. These formulas are kinder to oily skin because the powder helps cut down on excess shine. It is creme at heart so will give you more coverage but less than moisturizing creme (creme/stick) but more than a liquid or tinted moisturized.

g) bb, cc and dd creams- these are lightweight, low coverage versions of a foundation with lots of treatment. BB creams were design to brighten and lighten the skin while moisturizing and providing sunscreen. CC creams are light but better coverage and built in primer, brightener and anti-aging properties, some boast as many as twelve functions in one product. DD creams provide additional long-term anti-aging benefits with the increased coverage that we got added from our cc cream.

h) tinted moisturizer- these are with a little color added, formula works on normal to dry skin and gives you sheer, lightweight, breathable coverage with a fresh, nearly naked finish. Gives the sheerest coverage of all the foundation formulas and it's ideal for use during the summer months when you feel like wearing next to nothing, evens out skin tone and is the easiest to apply. Many contains sunscreen which means one less step in the morning.

Tools of trade: NEW COURSE

One of the most confusing things about make up is figuring out which products to choose!
It's hard to know what to buy, where to invest or maybe save money!?

When go to a department store you'll be hit with an endless number of products that the salesperson just want to sell you! Many you don't need and probably never wear.


The best solution is to educate yourself so you can make your best choices no matter where you are!

In this course I will discuss which products will best meet all needs!

Enjoy!!!

Day vs Evening look

Lighting is the decisive factor that distinguishes between day and evening makeup. If you want to bring out the best features, you should pay close attention to different lighting environments. A simple rule in deciding the right makeup is the more light you are exposed to, the less makeup you should wear. If you are exposed to bright lights like outdoors in the day, you should opt for subtle makeup while events in the evening call for a little more jazz!
Although you make use of the same makeup items for day and evening makeup, the color and intensity of the look makes all the difference. Depending on the lighting, different makeup colors can lend a unique texture and tint to your skin, making it imperative for you to make the right choice.

• What constitutes Day Makeup?

Needless to say, day time is the brightest part of the day with ample sunlight adding a golden sparkle to all environments. During the day, it is best to stick to subtle and natural makeup. As the bright sunlight is already highlighting the features of your face, your makeup should do little in exaggerating the same features. Day makeup is most commonly worn to the workplace or when carrying out everyday tasks. Neutral shades best define day makeup as they enhance your features without overdoing the overall look.
Neutral makeup helps define your facial features and you can use it to draw attention to specific parts by adding a bit of bold color. Day makeup is essentially balanced and subtle, bringing a light glow to your face.
Stick to browns and grays and add a light touch of blush and mascara to enhance your features. If you are planning on wearing eye makeup, a light touch of black eyeliner with a subtle lipstick or lip gloss completes your day look. It is important to stay away from using prominent makeup like thick eyeliners as natural sunlight and fluorescent lights can make your eyes look artificial and unnecessarily thick. While the choice of makeup is unique to your tastes, it is always a good idea to avoid exaggerating it or looking overdressed.

• What is Evening Makeup?

Unlike day time, evenings are comparatively dimmer, relying mainly on artificial lighting. Owing to the lack of bright light to enhance your features, you makeup needs to be a little more dramatic and glamorous. If you are attending a party at a dimly lit venue, bold makeup is the way to go. If you are waiting to try out a new brand or color of makeup, then is the best time to experiment. To master evening makeup, you should zero in on your best features and highlight them with bold colors. To shine the spotlight on your eyes, use more mascara and eyeliner. You can even use kohl to make your eyes appear sultry and seductive. If lips are your best feature, don’t be afraid to accentuate them with bold colors.

Eyeshadows: SMOKEY EYE LOOK

The biggest misconception about such a classic look is that it generally involves using dark and darker shades of a certain color. However, this is only partly true because the key to achieving a great and flattering smoky eyed look lies in seamless and thoughtful layering of complimentary shades of eye shadow, light or dark. Although we’ve covered the Smoky Eye Look in detail earlier, here is a quick routine when doing it on grey eyes.
Makeup experts essentially point out that you need a minimum of three eye shadow colors to create the perfect smoky eye look. These three eye shadow shades can be classified as a highlighter, a medium tone shade and lastly a contouring eye shadow shade. Generally speaking, the highlight color acts as a base and therefore is generally of flesh color, with perhaps a dash of shimmer. The medium tone color, on the other hand, should be a shade or two darker than the skin or highlighter shade and preferably of matte texture.
Start by applying the highlight color to the eyebrow bone till the duct of the eye. Next, you need to apply the medium tone color all the way from your lash line to the crease line of your eye and fuse it seamlessly with the highlighter already applied in the area. Let this application rest for a while. Begin by applying the contour color from the lash line, blending it in short strokes upwards towards the creases of your eyes so that it looks like the same shade of color is shifting from lighter to darker across your eye. Here, you should ideally use your index finger to gently smudge this contour color along your lower eyelashes as well.
To finish a smoky eye look, apply a dark colored black or brown eyeliner and mascara to present the illusion of well-spaced, long and combed lashes. Such a classic smoky eye effect works the best for women who have small, deep-set eyes and grey eyes, as it tends to define their eyes even further. However, there are a few pointers you must keep in mind when trying out the smoky eye look.


Always remember that the under eye area is highly sensitive and thin, and any kind of makeup application in this area needs to be done with a soft hand and an even softer brush. Never rub in any makeup in this area, always glide it on or dust it on using a good quality eye makeup brush.

Since the under eye area is gentle and thin, it simply cannot take any kind of cakey makeup or too many layers of it. For example, too much eye shadow or hurried layering application of eye shadow in this area is bound to cause your eye shadow to flake or crease, leaving you with a very unflattering look. The best way to avoid something like this happening is to apply makeup in this area softly with feather like strokes.