Practical! Skin Prep- Cleanse, Tone & Moisturize.

Cleanse, Tone & Moisturize 

                       

My Fave Products to prepare or unprepare the skin!
SIMPLE!

Sadly, I missed a practical session on Skin Preparation. I have since spent time researching and watching videos online to make sure I'm up to standard. 

During my last make up course we had to prep the skin before every application we did so I already have some knowledge, however I still believe that as a make up artist we are constantly learning so I still thought it was necessary to research and practice. 

Before you apply make up to a clients skin its critical that you ensure the base you are going to be working on is clean and ready for the application. There are 5 simple steps you must do as a Make up artist...

Skin Consultation-

* Ask your model if they have any allergies or sensitive skin*

*Ask your model if they are currently taking any medication*

*find out your models skin type.*

Products you will need; Cleanser, Toner, Moisturizer (ensure you have suitable for all skin types i.e Oily, Dry, Sensitive)

Cotton pads/cotton wool 

Eye Make up-

To remove eye make up ensure your model is comfortable with you gently pressing on their eyes. Use a cotton pad and Eye make up remover (for sensitive eyes) and hold onto the eye, leave for a couple of seconds and gently pull down towards the cheek. Use a second pad to remove any eye makeup under the eye (have your model look up so you can get all make up removed) Finally, use a third pad to remove any excess make up from around the eye. 

Cleanse-

Cleansing the skin is very important, it removes dirt and breaks down anything that is on the skin (last nights make up! we've all been there)

Using a generous amount of cleanser applied to your cotton pads or wool and gently work into the skin taking particular attention to those hard to reach places like the nose (this area is prone to breakouts and blackheads) 

DON'T just cleanse your face, work the cleanser into the jawline and use upward motions on the neck. 

Toner-

Toner is just as important as cleansing your skin. Toner will remove any excess oil or remaining make up that the cleanser didn't as well as tightening the skin and tightening pores.

To tone the skin do the same steps as you did to cleanser, remember not to over soak the cotton pad or wool. Keep out of your models eyes. 

Moisturize

Now, I tend to have combination skin that gets extremely oily during the summer. I always thought that moisturizer would make this worse it doesn't! there are so many different types of moisturizer available on the market and its critical that you choose the correct one. For a model who has oily/combination skin you would use a light moisturizer and use a small amount where as for a model who has dry skin you would use a more heavy moisturizer and apply a larger amount. Moisturizer will protect your skin from the sun and create a base for your make up.

Pixiwoo. Caroline Hirons. Online Beauty Blog. Youtube. Body Talk Daily. May 2013. Viewed 11/10/14 Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3tRjufnWr8 

This video is by Pixi Woo who are  incredibly well known women in the make up industry. They have 2 YouTube channels specifically for Makeup, hair, fashion and all things beauty! I came across this video with skin expert Caroline Hirons who goes into detail about skin care routines. This video is alot more in-depth than what make up artists will do prior to a shoot due to time but I thought this was brilliant and has educated me about my own skin.

'Its like you guys applying eye shadow on this table, its not prepped'
Caroline Hirons. May 2013. Body Talk Daily. Youtube. Pixiwoo. Viewed 11/10/14. Available at: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3tRjufnWr8