Technical Notes: Skin Base

·      Cleanse, moisturize, and tone skin.

·      Can mix the foundation colours on the back of your hand.

·      Test for right foundation colour on jawline.

·  Look at models skin type (dry and/or oily) and decide what products to use.

·      Mix a primer in with the foundation and apply. 

·      Primer can be used alone as a base on men, children, or women as a minimal make-up look.

·      Tinted moisturizers are good for men.

·      Too much make-up on men can flatten their skin.   

·  Start applying the base in centre of face and work outwards in circular motions.

·      Use a smaller rounded brush around the eye area.

·      Can hold side of face with a puff to keep the eye steady.

·      Take base all the way up to lash-line and over ears and down neck to wherever the clothing starts.

·      Conceal on top of base.

·      Look for redness around mouth, nose and corner of eyes.

·      Pink tones in concealer get rid of blue tones under eyes.

·      Yellow tones get rid of purple and brown tones.

·      Conceal one to two shades lighter than the base.

·      Powder on top of base.

·      Powder sets the base and reduces shine. 

·      Can use a puff to press the powder into the skin by rolling it across the face.

·      Powder eyelids well.