THE ART OF MAKEUP – THE STYLE OF LIFE
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Canadian-born Savannah Koningen, a sculptor and makeup effects artist in her own right. Her passion and enthusiasm for her craft are nothing short of infectious. Together we explore art history, her favorite sculptors – past and present, and all things in the technical realm that is to …
Why Do We Need Eyelash Curlers in Our Lives? There are very few beauty products out there that deliver instant results – but eyelash curlers are certainly one of them. You probably spend more time comparing mascara wands or picking out the perfect shade of concealer – but according to experts (and little old me!), …
We have just celebrated the 2021 Academy Awards, and I wanted to take a minute to lavish in the work of Matteo Garrone’s folkloric and rustic re-telling of the classic Pinocchio. This movie has single-handedly re-ignited my love for movie-makeup and fantasy characters, after what seems like the longest of times. It is nominated for …
Skincare has been a long-running institution in the ever-growing K-beauty world. But it’s certainly not on its own when it comes to beauty. Makeup is still a vital, somewhat understated aspect of Korean beauty trends. And let’s not den-eye it (sorry!). Our eyes are, and will always be the windows to the soul. And they …
Let’s face it. Most makeup users rely on foundation and/or concealers at some stages of their lives. We all seem to find imperfections in our skin. The things that we like to cover and camouflage on our faces. One of those things we fear the most may be the dreaded melasma. Those freckly, pesky and …
One of the makeup techniques performed more often than anything else on film and tv sets is undoubtedly covering tattoos. Sometimes a movie or series can be set in a different time period. Perhaps the performer’s tattoos are too modern or not in the style of the era portrayed. Or, copyright issues and the intellectual …
Two incredibly similar brands. With eerily similar packaging. Two company names that start with the same letter. Even their websites look like the same designer created them! But let’s go deeper to look at the moisturizers that both of these companies produce to find out if one really outweighs the other. Do you prefer CeraVe …
I like to think of this product as the palette that should be a staple in every professional makeup artist’s kit. I’m not kidding. The one-of-a-kind Colorescience Mineral Corrector Palette is a reliable workhorse that I can’t say enough good things about. And it’s always in my kit. So, let’s find out why! I remember …
Here’s the second half of our epic interview with the lovely Kiana Jones. So let’s get straight back into it! Have you taken any makeup courses in the past? Yeah! I’ve done short courses in the past. I did a course with Thomas Suprenant on making prosaide transfers and prosthetic teeth. I have also taken a course with Brian Sipe …
