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Making It Last

By on October 20, 2015 in General

I have said previously how being apart of someone’s wedding day is indescribable, even if you have never met the person before. It’s honestly the most rewarding thing to watch and witness the emotion of everyone getting ready on their wedding day.

As a makeup artist it’s your job in making them feel beautiful, but not only that, it’s a job in making sure the makeup lasts through heat, rain, sweat and tears. So here are a few tips in making your makeup last, not only on your wedding day, but any occasion:

1. Cleansing and toning is a normal part of everyone’s daily routine. I still do recommend this, but at least a few hours prior to makeup application. If you apply makeup straight after, firstly, your cleansing and toning products are still working into the skin and, secondly, you do not want the makeup working in with the products as well.

2. Moisturising is also a part of everyone’s daily routine. If you’re someone that needs a rich moisturiser, you might want to swap this for a light moisturiser – also do this a few hours prior to makeup application as this again is working it’s way into the skin. If you apply makeup straight afterwards, your makeup will want to move and absorb in with the moisturiser.

3. It’s all about the base. Make sure a primer is applied on the skin before any foundation, as this creates a barrier on the skin and prevents the makeup from soaking into the pores.

4. It’s all about setting everything we just applied; you want to set your makeup with a setting powder for everything to stay in place. Unfortunately for those of us with oily skin, most of us are bound to get oily throughout the day no matter what, so I suggested bringing a powder with you to touch up or even some blotting paper. The last thing I do is spray everyone with a setting spray to keep everything in place.

5. Lastly, waterproof is the key word! Waterproof mascara, eyeliner and also there are a few water-resistant foundations on the market which I highly recommend, especially on those hot humid days.

Last Saturday one of my closest friends got married. Not only did I have the pleasure to watch her walk down the aisle and marry her best friend, I also got to be a big part of her day and be her makeup artist. Above is a picture of the beautiful bride Dani and her maid of honour Erin.

Korryn xx

Spring is here

By on September 1, 2015 in General

Spring is my all-time favourite season. It’s not too hot or too cold, it’s just perfect in my opinion. Spring makeup is all about fresh-glowing skin, with a hint of colour. Above I have created a quick spring makeup look! Enjoy.

Korryn xx

Facing the fear of the makeup chair

By on August 6, 2015 in Business, General

Getting your makeup done can be a scary thing! Let’s face it, we’re putting our faces in somebody else’s hands. As a makeup artist I see a lot of fear on client’s faces when they hop up onto the chair, giving me the quick look up and down, making sure my own makeup looks okay. We have all done it, which is okay, because if you don’t like a makeup artist’s makeup, then how can you trust them to do yours?

Being a makeup artist, I strongly believe in presenting your makeup in a way that represents you. You need to gain the trust of your clients and when they see your makeup and they like it, they instantly feel a sense of relief. But don’t always judge a book by it’s cover; easier said than done, right? Well everyone sees others in a different way and every makeup artist will do your makeup a different way.

Trusting a makeup artist is like trusting your hairdresser. It’s ideal to build a relationship with them and get to know them before you can fully trust what they are going to do. When the makeup artist asks how would you like your makeup and you say ‘I don’t care, whatever you think or want to do’, don’t be disappointed at the end when it’s not quiet what you imagined – you did just give them the option to do whatever they feel works for you.

If you have been going to your makeup artist for a while and they really know how you like your makeup, then that’s fine, let them do whatever they like. But I do not recommend this if it’s your first time getting your makeup done, as you don’t want to pay that money and go home to wash it off! My advice is to have a bunch of pictures of makeup you like, even a picture of your outfit you’re going to wear, so both you and your makeup artist are on the same page.

As a makeup artist it’s our job to find out what you want and a bit about you. If your makeup artist doesn’t ask you questions – such as what’s your skin type like? Are you allergic to any products or ingredients? And are you wearing contacts? – you don’t want them putting a dewy foundation on you and in the next hour you’re going to be shining like a disco ball because you naturally have oily skin.

I think the biggest thing is communication, don’t be afraid to speak up. If you see them putting purple eyeshadow on you and it’s not quiet what you wanted, tell them, don’t wait till the end of the makeup to say so. At the end of the day you’re paying them for their service, so you’re the one that has to walk away happy. Being in that makeup chair, you should feel beautiful and relaxed – that’s our job so enjoy it!

Korryn xx

Choosing your perfect coloured pout

By on July 28, 2015 in General

When it comes to choosing a lipstick colour, it’s not as easy as it looks. It’s like being a kid at a candy store again – they all look so good standing up in their perfect position like little soldiers as you decide which one you’re going to pick up first.

When picking a lipstick colour be mindful of the different undertones; red isn’t just red. You have got your cool undertones, your warm undertones, your blue reds, your orange reds… confusing right?

There are so many different ways to choose a lipstick. Some say base the lipstick colour on your skin tone and others say base it on your lip colour.

I think when choosing a nude lipstick, base this on your lip colour. You want to go one to two shades darker than your natural lip colour. If your lip colour has more of a deep tone to it, go for those apricot nudes as this will cancel out any of the darkness in your lips.

When choosing those bright/deep colours, I would base this on your complexion. For someone with more of a pale complexion, go for more of those cool tones – steer clear from brown undertones and head more towards those apricot peach colours.

If you’re a medium/olive complexion, go for the warm undertones and those brights colours, or if you’re a dark complexion, think deep plums and also bright colours, but be mindful of nudes as it can look too washed out.

For those of us who tan, the bright red that we fell in love with at the shop, but did not quite suit our pale complexion, will most likely look like the colour was made for us after we’re tanned!

No matter who you ask I guarantee someone will tell you something different. My best advice is sit down and try those colours on.

To me personally there is no right or wrong colour. Sure, some colours suit you better than others, but if you like that colour then own it, it really is what you feel comfortable wearing.

Korryn xx

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