Ever wondered if you’re doing your makeup to a professional standard? Do you want to enhance your knowledge of makeup products, skills and tools? Wonder no more. Industry expert Stephen Manton has your need to know beauty tips. Stephen is a professional freelance makeup artist at The Central School of Makeup in Birmingham. He’s worked for prestigious makeup brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, MAC and Makeup Forever. He’s a well experienced man who knows all the tricks of the trade to make your face as flawless as possible. He started his makeup career whilst studying at college on a multi-disciplinary art course. He had the opportunity to do very basic makeup for a shoot that was happening and after being curious for a while about the art of makeup, he then decided to research it as a career and what makeup schools there were, where he ended up moving to London to study. Whilst having the chance to also work on shoots with well-known brands and celebs such as Toni and Guy and The Script singer Danny Donoghue, Stephen has picked up his best makeup tips and has shared them for all you makeup lovers. Tip 1: EYES. When considering creating an eye look, think about the kind of colours and textures that you want to use. If you know you will be using dark coloured shadows or loose pigment/glitter do your eyes FIRST. Then you can use micellar water to clean away any fallout before starting your base makeup. Tip 2: PRIME. Before applying your base, prep accordingly to work for your skin (don't feel like you must use a primer). Foundations are designed to adhere to the skin without primers so if you don't need one, don't use one! A light layer of moisturiser is usually sufficient for most people's skin. Only the oiliest and most porous of skins will need a primer to help their foundation to last. Tip 3: BRUSHES. Smaller brushes are your best friend when it comes to base. A lot of people use brushes that are far too big for their face which doesn't allow for precision or control, meaning that too much product is used in the wrong places. By using smaller brushes, you regain control and YOU CHOOSE where the product goes, not the brush. This is how you tailor makeup to your own face. Tip 4: FOUNDATION. It's purpose is to even and balance the skin tone. Use a light layer and blend into the skin and then apply your concealer. Tip 5: CONCEALER. Under-eye concealers with warm undertones do a great job of neutralising the blue and purple tones that we have around our eyes. Ranging from pink to peach to warm golds and brick reds, these colours work better than anything that is too yellow or olive as these colours have a tendency to turn ashy and grey. Think of your concealer as a booster to your foundation. Tip 6: POWDER. Only use powder where you need it, this keeps the skin looking fresh and glowing in the areas that aren't powdered. For example, there’s no point powdering the tops of the cheekbones to then try to add shine in again with a highlighter. Use powder where you naturally are oilier or find that your makeup wears off more. Tip 7: EYELINER. The best way to do winged eyeliner is to apply it by looking straight at yourself in the mirror with your eyes open and relaxed. This allows you to plot in a wing that will be perfect when your eye is open. Try not to stretch your lid or raise your brows as when the skin relaxes, the line will become distorted. Tip 8: LIPS. Apply your lip liner AFTER your lipstick. By filling in the lips with your chosen colour, you can easily see the true shape of your natural lips and then adjust with the pencil accordingly to the look you want to achieve. You can balance the shape and over-draw more easily when lipstick is on as the lipstick allows the liner to glide. Tip 9: DON’T TOUCH. Try to remain conscious that you are wearing makeup throughout the day to minimise disturbing it by touching your face or rubbing your eyes. This takes practice but it is an excellent practice to extend the wear time of your makeup. Tip 10: VERSATILITY. Makeup companies like you to think that you need a different product for every area of your face. In reality, a lot of products can be used on different areas of the face. Use your bronzer and highlighter as eyeshadows. Lipstick makes a beautiful cream blush. Try to think of your makeup as just colours and not products and it will open up a whole world of different possibilities of creative expression. AuthorAmy Delaunay - Writer for AURA My name is Amy Delaunay. I only started my education here in the West Midlands back in September at Birmingham City University. I am studying Fashion and Beauty Journalism and I'm really enjoying getting to write on my blog about things I feel passionate about or even to try and be and relatable to other students who could be reading my blog. I aspire to be either a broadcast journalist or a fashion and/or beauty journalist for a company. One of my passions at the minute is Yoga. I'm really enjoying becoming stronger and taking time to focus on myself. Blog: https://fashionandbeautywithamy.wordpress.com/
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