Make-up artist tips and tricks
10 Jul 2011 04:59 AM |
Posted by Editor
If you’ve ever had your make-up done by a professional make-up artist, you would have seen first-hand that knowing the tricks of the trade can make a world of difference to your overall look.
Unfortunately though, not many of us can afford to have a make-up artist on speed dial every time we want to go out. Which is exactly why we’ve sourced some pro make-up tips from Olle Johansson, International Head Make-Up Artist for Make Up Store.
Amongst other things, he’ll teach you how to apply flawless foundation, contour your cheeks like a pro, conceal dark circles and hide blemishes like it’s no-one’s business. So what are you waiting for? Get your make-up kit ready and get set to learn the top tips of the make-up trade...
Perfect foundation application
When you buy a foundation, test the shade along your jaw line first. If it’s the right shade you won’t be able to see the foundation on the skin - it will simply blend into your natural skin tone perfectly, so that it looks as if it’s disappeared.
For perfect application, pump a small amount of foundation onto the back of your hand. Then, using a synthetic foundation brush, dab a small amount into the brush and start applying it in light strokes, working outwards from your t-zone in light strokes. You should always have more foundation through the middle of the face, and blending it to a fade towards the hairline.
Try: Make Up Store Foundation Brush, 02 9360 5885, www.makeupstore.com.au
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Member Comments
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katshepsutt
(Australia)
It's a toss up between buying the wrong shade, or applying too much to try and hide the nasties - less is best, and then buff it in, but the wrong shade is simply the wrong shade. Not much you can do about that other than mixing it with something else, or giving it away :-)
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July 10, 2011 (Jul 10, 2011 7:09am)
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Gorjus
(Australia)
THANK YOU SO MUCH BH for this great info. Have learnt a lot. I always seem to put on too much foundation with prob the wrong moisturiser underneath and then i look sallow and very oily and shiny. now with these tips i can correct my big mistakes.
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July 10, 2011 (Jul 10, 2011 10:48am)
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MissChriss
(Australia)
I always get it looking streaky when I use foundation brudhes, so I end up using my fingers, oops! I have the perfect shad for my summer skin but can never find one to match my winter colour good enough :(
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July 10, 2011 (Jul 10, 2011 10:49am)
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Unknown
(Australia)
I always seem to put a lil too much..
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July 10, 2011 (Jul 10, 2011 11:06am)
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Youarebeautiful
(Australia)
def have to try the jaw shade tip! :)
i love my stippling brush. mmmmmmmmm
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July 10, 2011 (Jul 10, 2011 11:33am)
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Anita87
(Australia)
I end up using my fingers at times when i should use my brush..
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July 10, 2011 (Jul 10, 2011 11:58am)
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Anita87
(Australia)
Thanks for the tips btw!
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July 10, 2011 (Jul 10, 2011 12:00pm)
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Kayla Beauty
(Australia)
so beautiful and bright :)
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July 10, 2011 (Jul 10, 2011 1:23pm)
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Shopaholic555
(Australia)
This is really handy this article, i love finding out new tips and tricks especially from the professionals :)
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July 10, 2011 (Jul 10, 2011 4:04pm)
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GoddessMagick
(Member since 2007, Australia)
Clever tips. My biggest mistake would be a coverage that was too much for me. Perfect application really does make a difference and set the look for everything else.
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July 10, 2011 (Jul 10, 2011 5:16pm)
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softness
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I find my skin changes colour with the seasons and need to keep an eye on if I'm using one too dark or too light. I'm constantly checking colours on my jawline throughout the year and finding the one I was using a month ago is no longer looking 'right' so I have to switch to something else in my 'kit'.
The worst foundation mistake I think for me is using one that's creating too much shine by midday - I love those that look natural but have great coverage at the same time!
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July 11, 2011 (Jul 11, 2011 8:54am)
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Blissful Beauty
(Member since 2007, Australia)
Yay, you have just described how I apply my foundation and yes, it leads to a great finish! I love using a foundation brush and that technique! It's the best tip I've learnt from BH, hence why I've been doing it ever since! I admit to blotchy concealer/foundation attempts in the past with poorly matched shades. Now, I'm so thankful to BH that I'll never make those mistakes again. Mwah! xox
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July 11, 2011 (Jul 11, 2011 1:15pm)
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Cherry_Sweet_Blossoms
(Australia)
Biggest mistake was not checking my foundation colour in natural light. The store lights def have a huge impact in how the colour appears on the skin.
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July 11, 2011 (Jul 11, 2011 1:46pm)
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Krystanie
(Australia)
I agree with switching shades depending on the season, this should be encouraged more ! I need to get a foundation brush, though I try to not use too much foundation as I feel it ages my skin !
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July 11, 2011 (Jul 11, 2011 2:18pm)
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Platinum Ms
(Australia)
Sometimes the lighting in the shops are hard to tell but I buy a really expensive fouondation when I go to a department/beautican otherwise I bring my old one with me and compare.
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July 11, 2011 (Jul 11, 2011 2:23pm)
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Alishes
(Australia)
Great info. Thanks bh. Based on this I'm pretty sure I've got the right shade. I do always worry that I'm not blending it in enough, especially with powder foundations.
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July 11, 2011 (Jul 11, 2011 7:04pm)
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ToorookaDeb
(Australia)
Getting the right shade is my biggest problem which is why I like the new Rimmel Match Perfection Gel being reviewed. This is also one of the reasons I've been using Sheer cover mineral make-up as it comes with two shades to blend it better.
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July 12, 2011 (Jul 12, 2011 2:12am)
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melmeko
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I wish I could have my makeup done professionally, maybe one day, biggest foundation mistake, not blending properly, eww the streaky face effect, not a good one, lol
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July 12, 2011 (Jul 12, 2011 4:01am)
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dancr
(Member since 2008, Australia)
My biggest foundation mistake is when I was young I would pick a dark foundation colour so I could have that tanned look. But of course I went up way too many shades compared to my natural skin colour and looked stupid!
Also, in addition to testing foundation shades along your jaw line, in my makeup class we were advised to pick three shades closest to our natural skin tone, apply a stroke of each and see out of those three which disappeared and blended most effectively.
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July 12, 2011 (Jul 12, 2011 11:27am)
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Zimmy
(Australia)
i think getting that correct shade of eye shadow with your skin type is so hard!
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July 12, 2011 (Jul 12, 2011 5:24pm)
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hakky4eva
(Australia)
great tips beauty heaven. love the foundation tip the most effective!!:) thank you
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July 12, 2011 (Jul 12, 2011 5:46pm)
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Narao10
(Australia)
great tips, thank you BH.
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July 13, 2011 (Jul 13, 2011 9:28am)
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Jenniqua
(Australia)
My biggest foundation mistake was buying one off the internet that I thought would be the same shade as what I always bought. It ended up being a lot more orange than brown....
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July 13, 2011 (Jul 13, 2011 3:05pm)
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Snowbun
(Australia)
Stippling brushes are the way to go. By stippling the foundation on, it can provide more coverage. Foundation brushes usually leave my face streaky.
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July 14, 2011 (Jul 14, 2011 5:37pm)
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Beautyfreak1210
(Australia)
I entered the comp, BUT my email shut down so now I cant win it!
:(
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July 15, 2011 (Jul 15, 2011 9:52am)
Comment on this article
Posted by: katshepsutt (Australia)
It's a toss up between buying the wrong shade, or applying too much to try and hide the nasties - less is best, and then buff it in, but the wrong shade is simply the wrong shade. Not much you can do about that other than mixing it with something else, or giving it away :-)
Posted on: July 10, 2011 (Jul 10, 2011 7:09am)