It’s fast becoming event season, with many occasions giving
us a chance (or an excuse) to dress up! When preparing for your event whether
this is the Races, Christmas, New Years or a special occasion, what is your
main focus? Choose one area you wish to be the statement of your ensemble. For
many the dress or clothing is your statement piece, if this is the case
remember for all other parts that piece your look together, less is more. The same goes for your makeup. Pick one
element for the focus. This season for makeup less is definitely more, we look
for classic and refined beauty. The minimalist with the freshness of Spring.
After collaborating with video makers The HoneytrapCollective and model/actress Lauren Thomas, a Race Day and Night look tutorial was filmed. Below is a listing of the
products used for the tutorial and alternatives to these products including a
couple of applications techniques and tips for the event.
First here are 8 different dresses for inspiration for
styles and colours that would be suitable for the looks.
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Getting started!
Before you start your makeup for the benefit of your skin
apply a moisturiser. Just apply a light application for summer, because when we
sweat your skin is going to lose its hydration. For skin care tips and basics go to Consistency and TLC.
- The key note to remember when applying products with an SPF (Sun Protective Factor) or applying a sunscreen is, when applying multiple SPF products this is NOT increasing your SPF. For example if you apply a moisturiser with an SPF 15+ and then apply a sunscreen with SPF 30+, you will not have an SPF 45+. Your latter product you applied, your sunscreen in this case will be the SPF protecting you, so a SPF 30+.
If you are going to an event where you are going to be out in the sun often applying your SPF is a must to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Remember when your skin burns it increases the aging process, the colour we receive from this whether it be burning or tanning is the skin being harmed and this is the skin’s process of trying to protect itself.
So if you like to
tan, tan the safe way, use a spray on or fake tan.
If you are going to be out in the sun or where there is
plenty of light there should be no need for camera flashes so no need to worry
about the reflective factor of the SPF.
If you are applying a sunscreen after your moisturiser and
you find it can be a little greasy or shiny, you can lightly dust some powder
with a kabuki brush to help matify this.
Below are the products used to create this Day look.
The primer used in this look is a silicon base, this has a
smoothing effect over the skin and can help minimize the appearance of pores and
fine lines. Be sure to let this dry properly before moving onto your foundation
or the next steps. This should only take maximum 2 minutes so not long.
Conceal any areas that require it,here the Inglot freedom
system concealor LW-700 was applied. This colour is quite yellow which is great
for helping to counteract the blue-ish darkness of a dark circle.
Next step is to lightly highlight the cheek bones. In this
look Lancome’s Serum of Light Primer which doubles as a glowy highlighting
product was used. For this look the highlighter was applied before the
foundation but it is personal choice whether this is applied before or after
foundation.
Next you can apply your foundation, considering we want a
minimalist look, go lightly on the foundation. The maximum coverage you would
be looking at would be medium. Mainly because its summer, its hot and less is
more in this case. For this a synthetic foundation brush was used, as some
people can have allergies to animal hair, and a natural bristle will absorb more
of the product, making synthetic brushes easier to clean for this reason.
When matching your foundation for many of us we will find
our face may be slightly lighter than our neck and body. To avoid a distinction
between the two, match to your neckline, otherwise if you prefer to match to you
face, blend your foundation down past your chin down the neck, so you have a
gradient effect and the colour difference will be less noticeable.
For setting your foundation you can use either a loose or
pressed powder. A loose powder will leave a finer and lighter finish; although
some pressed powders can still be nice and light, it again comes down to
personal preference. Alternatively you can use a setting spray. These are great
for hydrating and giving an instant glow to the skin. Not pictured in the
product list is the Physicians Formula Mineral Wear talc-free pressed face
powder in translucent, this was lightly dusted over the skin to help absorb
excess oils and matify.
You have primed your face so that your foundation and other products last longer on your occasion out. Don’t forget your eye makeup! Applied on the eyelids here is Inglot’s Eye base, an eyelid primer. This will also improve the longevity of your eye makeup and help stop it from creasing and fading.
Whilst the eye base dries you can move to your eyebrows. For
this look we are lightly defining them. We don’t want harsh lines, we want a
soft definition.
The eye shadows in order of application for this look: The
Lancome Pop n Copper quad palette. The top right colour was first used starting
in the middle of the eyelid spanning out to almost covering the entire lid. The
Inglot eye shadows in order of pictured. Freedom system AMC Shine #34 was used
for the inner corner of the eyes blending with the initial eye shadow, followed
by the DS #463 to highlight the brow bone. The last step for the eye shadow was
the AMC Shine #12, subtly creating a
crease to add depth to the eye blending again into the initial eye shadow
applied.
Finishing touches for the eye are creating a thin line with
liquid eye liner in black, you could use brown also if you wished, finishing at
the edge of the eye and mascara. Remember we are going to a less is more look
so no need for false lashes, unless you feel you really need it and in this
case look for a very natural false lash.
After finishing your eye makeup we will lightly define the
cheeks, not pictured in the products list is Inglot’s Freedom System Blush in #
34, a soft orange peach colour. This was lightly used to add freshness to the
cheeks. After application with your blush
brush, to soften the blush look you can use a Highlighter brush or a Stippling
brush.
Moving onto the lips, for this look a pink peach lip liner
from NYX was used in ‘Rose’, to lightly define the lips. You can use a colour
close to your lipstick you are going to use or match to your natural lip tone.
For this look a Revlon lipstick in Twinkled Pink #413 was used and applied in
the centre of the lip was Bourjois Effet 3D Max Lip gloss in Rose Acidule #61,
to creat a slightly fuller and highlighted pout.
This concludes the details for creating this Day look. Below
is a recreation of the day look with a close up view. The look is simple and
understated, minimal with the freshness of sophistication. It is a makeup style
created to look effortless. An easy look
for all stages of experience in makeup application.
Peach tones help to bring freshness to the face. Neutrals
browns of varying shades will give a natural effect for the eyes with the eye
liner adding a simple polish to the eyes. Lightly defined brows help to give
the effortlessness to this look.
Below are some alternatives to some of the key products used
; Illuminators, Eyeshadows, Blushes, Lipstick and lipglosses.
If you are looking for an occasion in the evening the
following is how to turn the Day look into an evening look, with 3 simple
steps.
Using the Inglot Freedom System eye shadow AMC Shine #12 add
a bit more of this colour adding more depth and definition to createt that
night time theme to your eyes.
Next take your liquid liner in black, thicken the line a bit
more and have the slightest flick at the end of the eye.
The final step to the transformation of this look so you are
evening occasion ready is the lips. As
pictured the Loreal Infalliable Lipstick in #138 Forever Fuschia is a gorgeous
rich raspberry colour, perfect for giving your evening makeup an alluring look .
Again use a lip liner that is matching to your lipstick or lip tone.
This concludes the Evening transformation to the look.
Hoping this blog post has helped inspire you for your next special occasion or
event.
Below is alternatives to the kep product in the evening look, the lipstick.
If you are planning a long day or night there are some
things you may easily forget that may be helpful during the occasion or event.
This list may appear long but remember you can buy and make small travel sizes
of each of these things rather than lugging a large amount around with you.
Apart from the usual things like your keys, ID, cash and
makeup essentials, things such as:
- blotting papers,
-bandaids,
- sunscreen,
-hollywood tape,
-blister packs or party feet,
-hand sanitizer – in case you get something sticky on your
hands but not close to a bathroom.
-Tissues/wet wipes – in case you spill something on your
dress, blotting the excess liquid can help stop the stain setting as much.
-mints,
-deodorant,
-dental floss – no need to worry about food stuck in your
teeth for photos,
-hand mirror for quick touch ups,
-bobby pins and a hair tie,
-girl emergencies ie tampons or a pad,
-panadol,
-water,
-foldable ballet flats and
-if you’re going somewhere that isn’t likely to have a lot
of food service taking a small bag of almonds or cashews is a great way for
those little energy boosts.
Concluding here are some key tips/notes :
- Remember special events or occasion call for different makeup than you would wear when out for a night clubbing. Events such as the Races call for simple and understated makeup. There is a time and a place for certain makeup looks.
- Remember to apply moisturiser- your skin needs its hydration. Remember your skin is your base canvas, please refer to my first blog post Skin basics – consistency and tlc.
- If going out in the sun apply SPF, remembering layering SPF products does NOT increase the SPF factor.
- Ensure Silicon base primers are completely dry before applying foundation. For different types of primers please refer to Makeup Basics Pt 1.
- An artificial bristle for a foundation brush is easier to clean and absorbs less of the product.
- Most people start the application of primer and foundation from one side of the face moving over to the next and then to the forehead – but it comes down to personal preference.
- Blend down the neckline with foundation for a gradient effect to avoid a noticeable jaw and neckline contrast.
- Some complexions may still need a setter powder for excess oil absorption and matifying properties; refer to Makeup Basics part 1.
- Dryer skin types try to avoid powder- less is more in this case. Over powdering can make the skin look more dry or ‘cakey’.
- Eye lid primer will help the longevity of your eye shadow products and help stop them from creasing and fading, different types coming in a future blog release of the Makeup Basics series.
- A thin eyebrow can be aging, as will be demonstrated in a future blog release part of the Makeup Basics series.
- If your face gets itchy during the day, try patting the area where the itch is rather than scratching to avoid disturbing your makeup.
- For those with short or smaller lashes a “Mini Mascara” wand can be quite helpful to avoid getting your mascara where you do not want it.
- Try not to reapply mascara again during the day as they can begin to clump by doing this
- To soften your blush after application with a blush brush you can use a highlighter or stippling brush.
For anyone wondering what dress I am wearing in the photos,
it is the Review Australia 2010 Lucinda dress in teal. Below is a photo of the
original campaign photo by Review with the Lucinda dress in black, and a photo
of the Lucinda dress in teal from the Loreal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2010.
<3 MJH
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