BLEACHED BROW EFFECT
Lesson 2 - Current Trends Makeup
Products
- Urban Decay Naked 2 - Booty Call
- Mac - Omega
- Mac - Brun
- Mac - Carbon
- Morphe Brushes 35U Palette - Gold
- Morphe Brushes 35U Palette - Bronze
- Mac Strobe Cream
- Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation -n06
- Mac Face & Body Foundation - C4
- Mac Pro Conceal & Correct Light Palette - NC15, NC20, Pale Yellow
- Ben Nye Super White Powder
- Mac Contour Powder - Shadowy
- Mac Highlight Powder - Emphasize
- Mac Haute & Naughty Too Black Lash Mascara
- MUA - True Nude Lipstick
In our second lesson of current trends makeup term 2 we focused on a bleached brow effect, using concealer to create the illusion of an eyebrow that has been bleached. Branka demonstrated on model Georgina Hallgalley and then we went and recreated ourselves.
(Makeup - Branka Vorkapic, Model - Georgina Hallgalley, Photograph - Aimee Topham)
Starting on the eye, I used Urban Decay's Naked 2 Palette Eyeshadow in shade Booty Call, to create a shimmer base over the lid. I then used Mac Omega to go over the top of this to give a more matte and darker effect. Using Mac Brun, I shaded the crease and socket and winged out to create the effect of a high fashion look. Going in with Mac Carbon and Brun mixed together, I used a smaller brush to give a darker line across both bottom and top lash lines. I then used a mixture of Morphe Brushes Palette 35U's Gold and Bronze to create contrast over half the lid from the inside corner. When I was happy with this I moved onto the base.
(Makeup - Aimee Topham, Model - Georgia Hallgalley, Photogaph - Aimee Topham)
I started with Mac Strobe Cream all over the face to give the base a glow to come through the foundation, I applied and buffed this in. After this I mixed Illamasqua Skin Base shade 06 and Mac Face & Body in shade C4 together and applied this to the face, I buffed and blended this in so that there were no noticeable lines. I then used the Mac Conceal & Correct Light Palette in shades NC15, NC20 and Pale Yellow to create a concealer colour. I applied this under the eyes and on any blemishes and then once again buffed this away so there were no noticeable lines. Once I was happy with the base, I used Ben Nye Super White powder to set it to her skin so that it didn't move.
Using Mac Contour Powder in Shadowy, I shaded on Georgia's cheekbones, jawline and forehead quite heavily, once again creating a high fashion look. I blended this to make sure it wasn't just a line of colour and looked like natural shading. Once I was happy with the contour I then used Mac Highlight Powder in Emphasize, to highlight the cheekbone and above the brow giving a shimmered and glowing effect. When I was happy with the whole base I quickly touched up the eye and made sure that the colour and shape was right. I then applied mascara to both top and bottom lashes. Once i had done this, using the Mac Conceal & Correct Light Palette, I used a brow brush to brush this onto Georgia's eyebrows in the opposite direction to the hair flow. Once the hairs were coated with colour I then brushed them back the right way and refined the shape and definition to create a bleached brow effect eyebrow.
Using Mua Lipstick in True Nude, I applied this to Georgia's lips to finish the look.
Using Mac Contour Powder in Shadowy, I shaded on Georgia's cheekbones, jawline and forehead quite heavily, once again creating a high fashion look. I blended this to make sure it wasn't just a line of colour and looked like natural shading. Once I was happy with the contour I then used Mac Highlight Powder in Emphasize, to highlight the cheekbone and above the brow giving a shimmered and glowing effect. When I was happy with the whole base I quickly touched up the eye and made sure that the colour and shape was right. I then applied mascara to both top and bottom lashes. Once i had done this, using the Mac Conceal & Correct Light Palette, I used a brow brush to brush this onto Georgia's eyebrows in the opposite direction to the hair flow. Once the hairs were coated with colour I then brushed them back the right way and refined the shape and definition to create a bleached brow effect eyebrow.
Using Mua Lipstick in True Nude, I applied this to Georgia's lips to finish the look.
( Makeup - Aimee Topham, Model - Georgia Hallgalley, Photograph - Aimee Topham)
Pros
I feel like over the year I have improved quite significantly in my work and feel as though I am finding it easier and easier to recreate looks that we are showed in the demos. I feel like I matched all the colours well and created a look that suited my model.
I also feel like I managed to create a bleached brow effect extremely well especially for a first attempt. I was really happy with how it turned out and feel that it looked very real and natural.
I also feel like I managed to create a bleached brow effect extremely well especially for a first attempt. I was really happy with how it turned out and feel that it looked very real and natural.
Cons
I feel that I could have possibly powdered slightly more to make sure that my model wasn't shiny in areas that I didn't want her to be shiny and I also think that I could have been a bit neater with the eyeshadow creating a better wing. I will make sure I practice this so that I get it right for next time.
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.
