Contrasting Colours
In our first lesson back to current trends makeup with Branka, we had a combined lesson with the other group to go over the project for term 2 and recap on the previous term. Due to this, and the size of the class, we did not have a chance to create the look that, at the end of the lesson, Branka showed us. This look was a contrasted eye with a nude lip. Heather Shotbolt and I decided to meet up to following friday in order for us to recreate the looks on each other.
Firstly, I decided on the colours I was going to be using for the eye, I chose to use my Morphe Palette 35U to do this as it has a wide range of highly pigmented and bright colours which would work perfectly for this look. I decided on a hot pink shade and green. I thought that although these colours contrasted with each other, they also complemented each other quite nicely incorporating both warm and cool tones.
I applied the eyeshadow first, using a lighter pink in the inner corner to give depth working my way into a hot pink and then eventually smoking out the socket with a charcoal grey colour. I didnt want to go too harsh with black but knew a brown would not work with this look. I then used to green to create a liner on the botton lash line, using it from the inner corner to the middle and then adding a darker khaki green to the outer corner, once again to add depth to the look rather than using block colours. Once i was happy with the shape of the shadow and how it was blended I then used Illamasqua Black Gel Liner to create a small winged liner on the upper lash line. I applied a small amount of mascara to finish the eyes.
Once i was happy i moved onto the base. I used Mac Prep and Prime all over the face and allowed this to soak in, this would give a slight glow beneath the foundation and also help to hold the foundation to the skin and stay on for longer. I then went in with Illamasqua skin base foundation in shade and applied all over the face, blending away as i went to create a natural looking skin without any drag lines from the brushes. Using Mac Conceal Palette in Light, i concealed under the eyes and over any blemishes to give a flawless affect to the skin. Once i blended and was happy with the base, i powdered using Ben Nye Loose Powders in White.
Using the Mac Sculpting Powders i applied a natural contour and highlight to Heather in order to draw attention to the natural shapes and shadows of her face. I didn't want to do a harsh contour as i didnt want to draw attention away from the main feature of eyes. Once i was happy with this i then used a dark brown Mac eyeshadow to fill in the eyebrows to their natural shape.
I then used a nude lipstick to finish the look.
I feel the i could have used more powder on this look and have come to realise this is something that i need to remember when doing all makeup. I find that when i take a final photo they are normally to shiny and this is something i am going to remember to do in future. I feel as though the colours i picked worked well together and created quite a summery look and i was happy with how the eyes turned out. I also feel that i could have done a bit better with the concealing and base of this particular look however i do take into the count the poor lighting and work area of which the makeup was created.
Model: Heather Shotbolt Makeup & Photos: Aimee Topham
Health and Safety
1. Make sure all brushes, products and equipment are cleaned properly ready to use on the models skin so as not to spread any contraindications or diseases.
2. Make sure the model isn't allergic to any products that I was using before beginning the look so as not to cause and allergic reaction.
3. Make sure my hands are washed and clean before starting the look.
4. Make sure my hair is away from my face.
5. Make sure I dont have any excessive jewellery on that could catch, cut or scratch my model.
6. Make sure all my products are layed out properly and neatly so as not to cause a hazard.
7. Ensure there is nothing on the floor that can be tripped or fallen over and all bags and coats are away.
8. Make sure I am wearing shoes with a closed toe so as if anything is dropped it doesn't cause damage to the toes.
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