Blush and strobing Choose the appropriate shade for your blush, pink for cool tones, peach for warm tones, and a shimmer highlighter. Smile and start applying the blush using the contouring brush to the apple of the cheek, moving outwards. For a quick fresh look, apply the same...
Highlighting and contouring using powder and brushes Choose products a shade lighter and a shade darker than the skin tone, preferably powder products. Start applying your darker shade of powder using the Manicare contouring brush according to your face shape. Contour shade can be placed at the...
Forming a base Before starting your makeup application, make sure the skin is clean and moisturised. Test your foundation colour on the jaw line. Apply a base, if necessary, with the Manicare foundation brush. Choose a matte base for oily skin, shimmer base for a...
Eye shapes and appropriate colours Eyes: Eyes are the focal point of the face. Most women prefer to accentuate their eye makeup rather than their lips. When doing eye makeup, it helps to identify the eye shape in order to complement or correct it. Almond eyes: These eyes resemble...
Colour theory Colours: It is important to enhance the natural colouring of skin, eyes and lips of the client. Colours will also help you conceal and correct unwanted skin tones. Colours are defined as follows: Primary colours: Any colour in the universe can be created by mixing the primary colours...
Skin, skin types and contra-indications Skin: Skin can be classified as one of the following 4 types: Normal skin: Soft, supple, firm and smooth. Neither greasy nor dry in appearance. Dry skin: Rough, scaly flakes, hard and papery to touch. Oily skin: Shiny, greasy, open pored surface. ...
Facial shapes and ideal proportions Facial shapes It is important to recognise each individual face shape. This will help you to place your bronzer, blush, highlights and contours in a way that showcases the best features of your client. The ideal face shape is considered to have ideal...
How to clean brushes It is recommended that you wash your brushes at least once per week. Swirl each brush in warm soapy water and let it soak for a few seconds, then rinse with cool water. Be sure to remove any excess water to prevent mould....
Understanding the differences between brushes How to choose your brushes Brushes can often be split into three categories: Natural brushes are generally used to apply dry/powder products Synthetic brushes are generally used to apply cream/liquid products Blending brushes are used for smoothing Brushes used to apply cream or...
Communication, posture, hygiene Your main goal is to satisfy the client. The client will base his or her judgment on your makeup skills, but will also judge your service based upon your communication, knowledge of your products, the type of advice you give, as well as...