Black & White Makeup
As Branka was not in for this lesson, we instead had Holly Davies teach us how to create makeup for black and white photography. She explained that as there is obviously no colour in the look, that its best not to use too much colour within the makeup itself as it would just show as shades of grey.
Keeping this in mind i decided to create two different looks on my model Heather Shotbolt.
Firstly for a more natural look I applied strobe cream all over the face and a base for the makeup, this will shine through and create a nice glowing skin. I then applied Mac Face and Body in C1 all over the face, blending it in and making sure it was clean and flawless. I then concealed slightly using Mac Concealer Palette in Light. Once i was happy with this i powdered the forehead, nose, chin and under the eyes to set the makeup so it didnt look greasy. I then use Mac Sculpting Powder in Sculpt, to give a little shade to the cheekbones, just to add a contrast for the picture. I used Mac eyeshadow in dark brown to lightly draw in the eyebrows to a natural shape to frame the eyes. I then used Mac Eyeshadow in Brun all over the eye, blending it out into the crease and socket to give a nice, clean wash of colour. Using Illamaqua gel liner i created a clean winged eyeliner to add contrasting colours to the eye. Once i was happy with this i moved onto the lips, using Mac Ruby Woo all over the lips. I finished the look with a little bit of highlighter on the cheekbone.
For the heavier look, i applied more contour under the cheekbone, to give a heavier contoured look and i also applied a lot of highlighter to the cheek bone and brown bone. I used the same red lipstick for the lips and made the most difference to the eyes. I created a dark black smokey eye that winged out to the corner of the eyebrow and then using Kryolan Gel Eyeliner in Snow, I applied a contrasting white winged liner to the look which made the eye stand out quite well and created a really nice affect. I applied eyeshadow under the eye in the bottom lash line to frame it and to make the look heavier. I then used Mac eyeshadow in Dark Brown to draw in the eye brow in a high arched, dramatic style. I then used a white eyeshadow under the brow bone to highlight it.
Once i was happy with both of the looks i applied a natural eyelash to both the looks that i felt worked well with both the heavy look and natural look. I was really happy with the finished result.
For the heavier look, i applied more contour under the cheekbone, to give a heavier contoured look and i also applied a lot of highlighter to the cheek bone and brown bone. I used the same red lipstick for the lips and made the most difference to the eyes. I created a dark black smokey eye that winged out to the corner of the eyebrow and then using Kryolan Gel Eyeliner in Snow, I applied a contrasting white winged liner to the look which made the eye stand out quite well and created a really nice affect. I applied eyeshadow under the eye in the bottom lash line to frame it and to make the look heavier. I then used Mac eyeshadow in Dark Brown to draw in the eye brow in a high arched, dramatic style. I then used a white eyeshadow under the brow bone to highlight it.
Once i was happy with both of the looks i applied a natural eyelash to both the looks that i felt worked well with both the heavy look and natural look. I was really happy with the finished result.
If i was to change anything about these in the future i would probably tidy the models brows up a little more so that it looked cleaner and also maybe powdered just slightly more. Overall i was really pleased though.
Makeup - Aimee Topham
Photos - Aimee Topham
Model - Heather Shotbolt
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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