6 questions you've always wanted answered by a makeup artist - page 2

bh: How can you prepare dry skin for make-up application so that it lasts and doesn’t emphasise flakiness or look heavy on the skin?
RM: Use a Clarisonic to cleanse your skin. This machine is magic, and life-changing for dry skin. And if you know you’re going to use it in the morning, apply a heavier-than-normal moisturiser the night before to help soften the skin.
Also, a primer is a must. Then, lean towards using a moisturising foundation and stay away from powder. I always find that skin looks the driest straight after you’ve applied your base, however with liquid foundation containing lots of moisturiser, if you just wait a few minutes, that dryness disappears. If your skin isn’t flaking too badly, try using L’Oréal Paris Lumi Magique Primer for instant ‘OMG’ skin.
bh: When you’ve only got limited time, what products should you go for?
RM: Great brushes with a pointed/contoured shape will cut your blending time in half, so that’s a good start. I would use a great foundation (maybe a BB or CC cream if you prefer), mascara, lip gloss and a cream blush, because cream blushes can go straight on bare skin or over any liquid or cream base foundation. To finish, I would use a grey matte (for cool-toned eyes) or chocolate brown (for warm tones) cream eyeshadow. They’re quicker to apply, and you can use them with an eyeliner brush for definition around the lash line, or as an all-over eyeshadow. You need to use a synthetic-based brush (like the No. 8.5 Crème Shadow Shader) for cream eyeshadows as synthetic bristles don’t absorb the product.
bh: Is it a no-no to use a slightly darker foundation and a lighter finishing powder to balance the colour, or a lighter foundation then a bronzer to add colour? I am terrible when it comes to finding the right shade of foundation for my skin...
RM: Nothing is a ‘no-no’ if it works, but my golden rule is to make sure your base matches your body colour. So, test foundation on your chest area, not your jawline (as your neck is always paler because it’s blocked by the sun). Another great tip is to place your chin to your shoulder, grab your iPhone and take a few snaps both with and without flash - your face and body should always match. There’s an awesome new website called “Match My Makeup” – if you have found your perfect shade, just type it in and it will match the colour to other brands. This is a great tool when your favorite colour is discontinued or hard to buy.
Stockists:
Rae Morris No. 16 Brow Definer, $20, raemorris.com
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage, $49, 02 9663 4277
Rae Morris No. 8.5 Crème Shadow Shader, $29, raemorris.com
You can check out the entire Rae Morris make-up brush range here.
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28 Member Comments
Looking forward to trying 'matchmymakeup'
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Nothing here that I already know.
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I love when there is a pro to match my foundation to perfection. Otherwise I do not get one anymore.
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I've just been to the Match My Makeup website and I'll be going back to it again. Thanks so much!
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Will have to try the listed website to try matching my makeup better
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Gahh I've been eyeballing the Laura Mercier concealer for a while now. I think its time to bite the bullet and just get one. =)
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primer is always a must...great tips
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I use a vitamin e cream if I get dry, flaky skin. Its amazing
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If I matched by body I'd have crazy dark foundation
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That foundation tip is awesome - my biggest fear to not match!
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The L'oreal Lumi Magique Base sounds fantastic!
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love that i always learn things on this website
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Thank you for the 'match my makeup' website tip! It's like having a bff as a makeup artist
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I love some of these tips
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I really want a Clarisonic, its on my wish list.
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Wow !!!! Thank you x
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I have so much trouble matching my makeup. Rae's advice sounds great!
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Loved this! A very helpful read!
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Love the dry skin tips. I already love the Lumi Magique Primer and reach for it even more than my Mac Strobe Cream. I thought a Clarisonic would be too strong for my dry skin and was more of an oily skin product. I was wrong. Good to learn something new, something to add to the wish list.
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Oh so that's why some brushes are flat tipped and some are dome shaped.
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I'm searching for a new primer. I've been using Benefit Porefessional for years, but I've almost run out and I'm a bit 'over it'. I would love to try Rae Morris brushes.
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Match my makeup sounds great :)
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Never heard of that website before but I will definitely be using it now!
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