Category: Cheek Makeup
In my makeup kit…
I’m loving Benefit’s ChaChaTint cheek and lip stain and here’s why: It’s the perfect blend of peach and orange and is ideal for people that don’t naturally blush a pink or red colour. If you have yellow undertones it’s worth checking this out at a Benefit counter! I use it on a range of skin tones [...]
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Tips for applying blush
Blush is one of the quickest ways to add warmth to the face. When it’s applied correctly, high on your cheekbones or the apples of your cheeks, it can lift and highlight your skin. But when it’s applied too low on the cheeks or too close to the nose, it will drag your face down, [...]
View PostAustralis Colour Corrector in Gold
As a makeup artist, it’s not unusual for me to use makeup products in different ways than they were originally intended. Australis’ Colour Corrector in Gold (pictured left) is a perfect example of this. It’s sold as a makeup colour corrector but I use it to illuminate the face. According to the packaging, the product [...]
Chiselled cheekbones
Not all of us were born with sharp cheekbones like Halle Berry or Mischa Barton (pictured). And so a little bronzer can go a long way to enhancing the cheekbones we were born with. But be warned: sculpting your cheeks with bronzer takes practice, good lighting and plenty of blending. If your application is too strong, [...]
Orange all around
Although we’re only half way through RAFW 2009 (Rosemount Australian Fashion Week), orange is already dominating the makeup palettes. And given it’s the summer collections that are on show, it couldn’t be a better colour choice, orange looks amazing on warmer skin tones. When we’ve seen orange inspired makeup before, it has usually been contained to just [...]
Creamy choices
Cream based eye shadows, foundations and blushes are often favoured for their fingertip application and dewy glow. However, in humid weather does wearing cream based makeup leave your face like an oil slick? If your makeup starts to shine just a few hours into your day (and well before your lunch break), then [...]
Blushing naturally
Do you blush naturally? Makeup artists often talk about adding a pop of blush to recreate your natural glow. While it’s easy to apply, it’s essential to get the tone right. Choosing the right colour blush means it has to be a believable tone. Look at your skin after a face massage or [...]
