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Makeup Artists Tips

The Six Essential Makeup Brushes Every Artist Needs

Good quality makeup brushes are an investment, but when you
spend the money on great brushes and take excellent care of
them they will practically last forever. Sometimes it?s more
practical to buy brushes a la carte. Here are six essential
makeup brushes that you should start with:

Foundation - This is made of synthetic hair and is the one
that you want to wash most often. Other than foundation, it
can also be used for any cream-based products like blush or
highlighting fluid.

Concealer - It?s just a smaller version of the foundation
brush, but can be used for cream- based eye shadows as well.

Powder - Great for loose or pressed powder and bronzer. These
natural hair brushes are usually made of sable, squirrel,
pony, or goat hair.

Blush ? About half the size of the powder brush to layer
color onto the apples of the cheeks.

Large Shadow Brush - For applying powder shadow all over the
lid, and for pressing shadow into the lower eyelid.

Angled Shadow Brush - This is used to apply shadow to the
crease, brow bones, or doing a deeper shade on the outer
corners or along the lash line.

These six versatile brushes are the easiest way to start your
collection. As you get more advanced with your makeup
application you can continue to collect makeup brushes to add
to your collection.

Cleaning Your Makeup Brushes

Dirty makeup brushes means unflattering makeup application.
So how often should you clean your brushes? It really depends
on your skin type. If you have oily skin, you will need to
clean your brushes once a week. Oils from your face adhere to
the brushes, which causes build up faster than dry skin.
Those with dry skin can usually go about two weeks between
brush cleanings.

To clean your brushes, use a foaming face cleanser that has a
makeup solvent in it. Wet the brush and dab a drop of cleanser
right onto the brush and swirl it around the palm of your hand,
rinse, and lightly squeeze off the excess water onto a towel.
Then, lay the brushes flat to dry overnight. Don't prop the
brushes upright because the water will drip into the handle
and cause the hairs to come loose internally.

You can also purchase a brush cleaning spray. An industry
favorite is ?Brush Off? (www.brushoff.com), which comes in a
pump spray bottle. Spray the solution directly onto the brush
hair and then tissue it off. It?s very easy, dries quickly,
and is much less time consuming than cleanser and water. Both
methods will get your brushes free of bacteria, makeup and
oils so they are ready to go for smooth makeup application!

Learn Makeup From The Best Books

A true makeup artist views the face as a canvas. A true
visionary in the field of makeup artistry was the late Kevyn
Aucoin. He had a remarkable career for almost 20 years as a
makeup artist and touched many famous faces and hearts before
he passed away in 2002. Makeup in Keyvn?s hands truly had the
power to transform and show many creative possibilities.

If you want to get a piece of true makeup genius, check out
the three books he wrote - The Art of Makeup, Face Forward,
and Making Faces. The stunning photographs and detailed
instructions are a must-have for anyone learning the craft of
makeup artistry. Or, for anyone who just wants to get to know
the basics with his detailed and easy-to-follow instructions.
Kevyn believed that, ?true beauty lies in discovering women?s
own individuality.? His best-selling books are just a part of
his extraordinary legacy.

Freelance Artist´s Salary

Salaries for freelance makeup artists vary according to your
geographic location. Metropolitan areas will pay more than a
rural area because of cost of living.The more in demand you
are, the higher hourly wage you will receive. On the East
coast, salaries range from $15-$20 per hour. It is a great
job for someone with interest and skill in cosmetics.


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