You are getting a makeover, but you find yourself
tongue-tied when describing what you want. You are not sure how to explain when
the artist asks questions. In the end, you don’t see what you had imagined
earlier in the mirror when the makeover is finished.
How can you speak the artist’s language and
translate what you’re seeing in your head into the real-life face that looks
back at you in the mirror before the makeover session? The good news is, you do
not have to learn a whole new set of makeup terms – communicating with makeup
artist is simple actually! Here are some tips for getting the most out of your
makeover:
Snap a Picture.
Who’s your inspiration?
The most common request from our clients “I want a
natural look” Yet the colour looks strong and bold. We always ask a few
follow-up questions when we hear this, because what we think looks natural and
what our client thinks looks natural might be two very different things. We
might be thinking a barely-there/”no makeup”, whereas you’re thinking Kim
Kardashian. “Smoky eye” also means different things to different people, so
when in doubt, show us a sample picture.
Know Your Skin Condition
If you know you’re allergic to certain chemical or silicone,
your makeup artist will need to make sure not to use trigger based product. A
latex allergy means several common eyelash adhesives are not an option for you.
While most artists stock their kits with products that have few active
ingredients in order to avoid skin irritation, everyone has different allergies
and sensitivities – and claims of “hypoallergenic” and “noncomedogenic. If you
have a product you’d like the artist to use, bring it along and politely offer
it to them as an alternative.
What’s your plan?
Let us know your purpose of having a makeover. For instance,
types of event. We take lighting, wardrobe, setting, and longevity into
consideration when making someone up. You probably want a bolder and more
long-lasting look for a night out at a club, as opposed to a professional
headshot photo session. Will you be outdoors in daylight? If so, we will probably
keep the complexion natural looking and start with a layer of SPF. Will you be
photographed?
Be honest
and realistic!
A good artist wants to know what you think, and
wants you to love the look! So do give us your honest feedback when
you finally get the big reveal. And unless you’re getting full-on Halloween
makeup, you will probably still be able to recognize your face in the mirror
when the artist is through. It is impossible to erase wrinkles just with
makeup, but you can minimize their appearance. Of course we cant read your mind that you hate your mole and want it covered up (especially if we thought it was
a lovely beauty mark!), so please tell us. But most importantly, do
not expect to look exactly like your inspiration pictures when the artist is
done – it is still your face, and a good artist should help you enhance and
celebrate your unique beauty, not overly do it.
By Cherlyn Tan
CL Makeup Artistry
Enhancing Your God Given Beauty
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