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List of Partners vendors. What makes their job easier? What can ruin a good application? If you plan on getting dolled up by a makeup artist anytime soon, scroll on to see what makeup artists want you to know before getting your makeup done. Thinking about getting your facial hair waxed? Make sure you do it in advance—and we don't mean the morning of your makeup appointment. It's safe to say a sunless tan and professional makeup application tend to go hand-in-hand, especially when it comes to special occasions.
That said, when getting your spray tan, ask to leave your face as-is. Instead, let your makeup artist match your foundation to your bronzed body—no one will be able to tell the difference! We're all for friends coming for moral support, but sometimes they can do more harm than good.
Listen up—your makeup artist is likely to use techniques that you don't use on the daily, so even if you feel a little crazy during the process, trust that the pros know what they're doing. Instead of assuming your makeup artist will know exactly what you mean when you say you want that "half-moon cut crease" you saw on Instagram, come equipped with photos to show what you'd like the end result to resemble. Makeup artists are professionals for a reason—chances are, they know a thing or two about what will look best on you.
It's easy to fall in love with a bold lip, heavy contouring, and smoky eye, but you're better off sticking to one focal point and keeping the rest of your look minimal. You may feel that false lashes are too bold, but we're here to tell you otherwise. False lashes aren't a one-size-fits-all deal—there are different styles to suit different looks, even if you want to keep things on the subtler side.
Plus, if you find it tricky to apply them yourself, getting your makeup done by a professional is the perfect opportunity to embrace false lashes without anxiety. Shimmering finishes have been replacing the once sought-after matte alternative for a bit now, but that doesn't mean you should go for an all-over shimmer look. I gave zero inclination about colour preference, coverage, or finish, instead all the big decisions were made by the makeup artists.
After all, I figured half the fun would be seeing how each brand defined the concept of 'glam', yup, consider this my own mini social experiment. Here's what happened Follow Victoria on Instagram. Time it took: 1 hour, 15 mins. The professional-worthy formulas and strong shade selection mean it's usually my first port of call, so naturally I had high hopes for this makeover, and thankfully it totally surpassed them. They have a whole menu of makeup services from a 'focus feature lesson' to a 'bridal makeover'.
My makeup artist took his time to prep my skin and the effort paid off. He concocted a DIY sheet mask using the Marine Bright Softening Lotion and a few cotton wool pads, and then doused my complexion in the Mineralize Timecheck Lotion to soften and blur pores. In the hour and a half it took to do my makeup, I learnt so much. From how to recreate a feathery brow, to why I've been wearing black eyeliner wrong my whole life - more on that here.
Shop MAC Cosmetics. Find your nearest MAC store or counter, here. I have to admit, I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Dior.
My first ever 'grown up' foundation was by the brand, and to this day I still remember how I treasured that bottle. My makeup artist opted for a light-handed, natural approach to the makeover, choosing to enhance my features, rather than mask with makeup. I was seriously impressed with the blush and lip tint , both contain clever pH-adaptive technology and change colour when they come into contact with the skin.
This means you get your own personal shade of pink, guaranteed to suit your complexion. The biggest deal though? The mascara or mascara- s , I should probably say. Yes, I've never thought to use a mascara primer before, but my makeup artist coated used the Diorshow Lash Maximizer 3D to prime my lashes and it made a massive difference.
The combination of primer and Dior's Iconic Overcurl Mascara left my lashes looking longer than I ever thought possible. Shop Dior Beauty. Find your nearest Dior Boutique or counter, here. If you haven't visited Cosmopolitan. I tried a whole bunch of beauty counter makeovers and took pics of them ALL. Go check it out Chanel wowed me with this look Yes, it's a little more makeup than I'd normally wear, but out of all the appointments I left feeling so confident.
This is the kind of look I'd want to wear for a night out, a date, a work dinner I'd pretty much wear it for any evening occasion. Once again, my makeup artist took the time to prep my skin, cleansing, toning and applying Chanel's new Blue Serum - which instantly gave my face a 'freshness' and ensured the makeup went on flawlessly. My makeup artist selected the shades she thought best suited my colourings, a blend of matte browns with a pop of red on the eyes, and a deep crimson on the lips.
She teamed the colours with a dusting of bronzer over the high points of my face, and a subtle hint of blush on the apples of my cheeks. The statement lip and eye were anchored by the matte textures, and together they created the perfect juxtaposition against the the glowy finish on my cheeks.
The highlight of the appointment was finding out that the beauty boutique also offers manicure services, so before my makeover I treated myself to a shape and polish with Chanel's classic Rouge Noir nail colour. Shop Chanel Beauty. Find your nearest Chanel Beauty Boutique or counter, here.
Seriously, if your complexion is prone to tiredness this foundation will instantly bring you back to life. The standout of the makeover though? It had to be the shimmery smoky eye. Using a blend of rose and grey shadows from the Couture Variation Eye Palette in Paris , my makeup artist crafted a beautiful sculpted eye.
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