December 14, 2009 by Jilly
Today’s tutorial is a Xmas look..well actually, a party look, but because Xmas is near, so I’d say it’s a Xmas look! lol…I’m using gold and bronze tones instead of green and red because I want to do a tutorial where everyone can wear it for a party. It’s a very simple look, yet it suits everyone…The look emphasizes heavily on the eyes..I’d do one where I’ll emphasize the lips next time…For the products, I used eyeshadows from my country, which are not sold here, but you can find similar ones everywhere…
Anyhow, enjoy the tutorial and click on each picture for description.
Products used:
Foundation – Smashbox high def foundation
Primer (for eyes) – MAC paintpot in soft ochre
Eyeshadows (these are the alternatives to the ones that I used) – gold: MAC Goldmine; bronze: MAC Woodwinked; darker bronze: MAC Bronze; highlight: MAC Blanc Type
Mascara – Maybelline XXL (curl)
Blush – Bodyshop roseflower blush
Bronzer – Bodyshop bronzer
Lipgloss – MAC Partial to Pink creamsheen
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December 10, 2009 by Jilly
Hello all!
Today I’m going to share with you what I learnt last week in class!!! I’m right now going through my prosthetic class with Tony Chappell (greatest prosthetic instructor of all time!! lol..okay may be he’ll be the greatest if he gives me good mark! right, tony??? =D)
We did some nose casting in class and you’ll see once again Tiffany as my model..=)..
It’s super fuuuun! Click on each picture for a brief description on how to do a nose cast.
Products used:
Alginate – the pink stuffs that you use to take an impression of the nose (made from seaweed/kelp)
Plaster bandage – to support the flimsy alginate
UltraCal – the cement basically
Model – Tiffany
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December 8, 2009 by Jilly
Yay to snow effect! =D
Anywhooow..sry I’ve been missing for quite some time..I’m going to be updating for the next few days…Today’s tutorial is a HOW TO DEPOT YOUR MAC EYESHADOWS! =D..yayayayay! Lots of my friends asked me to do it for them, it’s reaaaally2 easy and simple as long as you follow the steps properly and CAREFULLY…
Proceed with the pictures and the info under each photo. Please BE VERY CAREFUL when using a wire cutter…
note: you can actually do what some people on youtube do..i.e. melting the glue using heat, but I don’t like the idea of melting plastic or anything involving heat and glue (equals to toxic fume)..So, I rather use wire cutter and alcohol.
You can get the magnets that I talked about on the last picture at Michael’s art and craft store. The square magnets can be cut into 1/2 and taped on the back of the metal pot (reusable!)..You can get any type of alcohol from shopper’s drug mart (70% isopropyl also known as rubbing alcohol is good enough, 99% is good too)
So, keep those empty pots (not the ones that you cut, the ones with the lid)..exchange 6 of them and you can get a free eyeshadow/lipgloss..you can mix the empty eyeshadow pots with other containers (lipgloss, lipstick, mascara etc)..
I’m just waiting for one of my eyeshadows to shatter so I can show you guys how to put back a shattered/broken eyeshadows/blush back together..but I’m usually very careful with my stuffs, so nothing ever break..lol..
Hope you enjoy today’s tutorial..next tutorial will be a product review on a mask..=D
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November 25, 2009 by Jilly
I bought the Cover fx liquid foundation from Shopper’s last weekend. Complections (my current makeup sch) gave a lot of cover fx cream foundations for us in our makeup kit, and I quite like the coverage that it gives, but I wanted something easier to use on myself. So, I bought the liquid foundation. Cover fx (also known as natural fx) liquid foundation is water-based foundation for all skin-type incl. sensitive skin.
So this is what they claimed from their website:
WHAT DOES IT DO?
- 2-in-1 Concealer + Foundation
- Dermatologist 1st choice for flawless looking skin
- Available in over 20 global shades
COVERAGE
- Provides moderate coverage of skin imperfections such as acne, redness, under eye circles, uneven skin tones, post-surgical bruising, vitiligo, and tattoos
- Creates a hydrated, natural, dewy looking finish
SKIN TYPE
- All skin types.
- Sensitive skin
(http://coverfx.com/products/naturalfx.php)
Verdict:
1. You have to shake the tube really well otherwise there’ll be liquid (I’m guessing water) coming out as you squeeze the tube. So SHAKE IT WELL (as it says on the instructions)
2. I didn’t apply it with any brushes, I used my fingers to apply it all over my face. I think the warmth of my fingertips actually help the product to spread better. I will not use my fingers on my client’s face, I always use a foundation brush or sponge on clients.
3. I found that it provides a reaaally2 good coverage. I have some redness and breakouts here and there around my face, so I find that I don’t even need a concealer to cover the problematic areas. It covers my under eye circles pretty well too.
4. It matches my skin colour perfectly! I’m an M50 if anyone is interested. (For MAC I’m either a NC 27 OR NC 30; for Laura Mercier I’m a cashew beige; Smashbox HD I’m a light 4).
To sum it all, this is by far one of my fav. foundations! =D..If you think the coverage is too much, you can sheer it out by applying it with a damped sponge. If you think there isn’t enough coverage (I doubt it), you can build it up or use the cream foundation.
Cover fx also carries mineral foundations which are good for those of you who have clear skin or sensitive skin. I have not used the mineral foundation yet, but my best friend used it and she loooves it. So, if any1 gives it a try, give me a shout out! =)
Enjoy the before and after pictures. There’s nothing on except for foundation on the after picture.
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November 24, 2009 by Jilly
The FIRST IMATS IN TORONTO was happening last weekend. It was pretty cool. I think there were more people in the IMATS this year than in the CMS last year. I was helping out in the Auraline booth, so I didn’t really get the chance to shop around. But, last year CMS stuffs still kept me stocked up pretty well. I got the chance to meet up and have a small chat with Koren from Enkore Makeup (youtube guru) and aurore_makeup (twitter). I was busy throughout both days in the booth!
Anyways…so, some pretty sweet deals that I got on the IMATS were (read each descriptions under the pictures):
<3
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November 24, 2009 by Jilly
Hi all!! FINALLY I’m able to update my blog. School’s been pretty hectic lately because it’s the last week of theatre…I just finished 1 photoshoot today..another 1 on thursday…=D
For a few people who asked which sch I went to for makeup:
1) Paramita Academy of Makeup Inc. – I went there for a week of bridal and beauty bootcamp makeup course in Summer 2008. I didn’t know if I want to pursue makeup artistry or psychology as my main career, so I chose to do a week bootcamp to see where makeup artistry will take me.
2) Currently I’m in Complections International Academy of Makeup – I decided to pursue makeup artistry deeper because I’ve been getting more calls to do films but I don’t have the skills to do it and I’d looove to learn how to do special fx and prosthetics as well as theatre. So upon my graduation from McMaster University I decided to go back to makeup school
I LOOOOVE BOTH SCHOOLS. I think they both catered to my needs differently and they’re awesome! =)..Both schools offered intense courses (1week in paramita and 26weeks/32weeks in complections). It’s everyday from 9.30am-4.30pm, with 1hr lunch break. Instructors are AMAZING..they are veeeery2 friendly and helpful. The different instructors in Complections have done A LOT of stuffs and currently are still doing films, movies, tvs, magazines, fashion shows etc. Principal/instructor in Paramita is THE BEST..lol..She’s suppeeeeer niiiiice and she’s reaally2 helpful to everyone, she knows what she’s doing and she teaches clearly!
So, I hope that answers some of your questions! =)
<3
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November 19, 2009 by Jilly
Today’s post is going to be a quick one. I promise I’ll do more tutorials when I get to prosthetic..I reaaally2 feel soo bad for not posting more…see, the thing is my face starts breaking out ever since I started theatre course due to the heavy makeup that we have to put every single day…I have to remove and break down all the makeup every single freaking day with Kryolan Hydro oil and STILL IT’S NEVER CLEAN ENOUGH..There will always be residue left on the face or the eyes…everybody’s faces and eyes were hurting soo much that we’ve to take a week without makeup in class..so you guys think we, makeup artists, have it easy in school…NOT AT ALL…
anyways…I went to MAC to get Parfait Armour and I was just playing around with it the other day…I paired it with MAC Stars ‘n Rockets and I actually liked it. It’s dark but still with a brighter colour and it has a certain shade that gives it an interesting look.
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November 12, 2009 by Jilly
Yay! Tutorial! Finally! lol…anyways..I was going to do a Christmas makeup look, but instead I was inspired by the movie “The Grinch Stole Christmas”. Today’s look is a dark green eyeshadow..ok fine! It’s a smoky eyes look. So eaaassyyy and sooo prettty!
Products used:
Eyeshadow: NARS Night porter
Eyeliner: dior black pencil eyeliner
Blush: Laura Mercier apricot blush
Lipstick: Revlon nude attitude
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