5 MAKEUP TECHNIQUES TO PRACTICE DURING LOCK DOWN
by Wajeeha Qureshi5 MAKEUP TECHNIQUES TO PRACTICE DURING LOCKDOWN
BY WAJEEHA AHMED | 14TH APRIL 2020
Life in lockdown has given us so many things; Tiger King, anytime face mask sessions, non-stop online deliveries, and unlimited time to perfect our makeup techniques. If you’re anything like us, you want to make sure you leave lockdown looking and feeling better than when we entered.
That’s why we’ve asked our favourite MUAs to share the makeup techniques they’re practicing at home so you can upgrade your skills and your haul.
SETTING MAKEUP
Now we’re WFH or spending our days binging on Netflix, we have the time to figure out how to set our makeup in place for longer. One of the biggest annoyances is leaving the house with a fresh face, only to have your makeup slipping an hour later. @oliviaboothmakeup suggests trying her ‘ultimate face prep tip’: ‘I’ve been using Embryolisse’s Lait-Crème Concentré face cream; it’s so smooth and makes your makeup sit like a dream. For best results, apply it with your fingers to warm it up on the skin.’
Olivia has also been working on perfecting the longevity of her looks and recommends keeping Mario Badescu’s Facial Spray with Aloe Herbs and Rosewater to hand to prevent makeup from looking dull after hours of wear: ‘Try a few sprays to keep your makeup looking fresh throughout the day/night. Your makeup will look reborn!’
PIGMENTS
Pigments can be tricky to apply, not to mention messy. But who’s to say they can only be used on the eyes? Spending more time at home means you have the opportunity to experiment with different products and get creative with where and how you apply them. Plus, you have more time to clean up afterwards.
@umberghauri is using their time at home to create editorial looks with loose pigments and mixing mediums and using their colourful looks to inspire creativity on Instagram.
‘I’ll be playing scientist with textures while at home. Nothing is as vibrant and rich as loose pigments like the ones by Sample Beauty. Since I’m not going anywhere it’s ok if I mess up and get fall out everywhere!’
BROWS
Lockdown could be considered a blessing or a curse in terms of our brows; if you’re into chic, perfectly preened brows, then we know you’re going to hate time away from your technician, but if you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to grow them brows big and fluffy, now is the time.
@wendysworld_xox is using her time at home to experiment with the thickness and fluffiness of her brows using the Revolution Pro Brow Pomade in Granite to accentuate and fill in any gaps.
‘My top tip is to fluff the brows up then using the tiniest bit of LA Girl Pro Concealer in Beautiful Bronze to highlight my brows and make them stand out.’
@oliviaboothmakeup has been missing her freshly waxed, freshly tinted brows, but suggests styling your brows out the best you can: ‘I’ve making the most of the growth and using Makeup Revolution’s Brow Mascara in shade Dark Brown.
‘A brow mascara is great for really enhancing your hair colour and keeping your brows in shape. Apply with the wand for best use, spike them up and rock that famous bushy brow. Now is the perfect time to try new styles!’