Important Makeup Questions....Answered!

"HOW DO I DETERMINE MY UNDERTONE?" ...

First you need to figure out if you have a "warm" or "cool" skin tone. All skin has yellow in it, but the degree of yellow present in the skin will push someone into warm or cool. Take a look in the mirror and decide if you see more yellow to green in your coloring. If you do, then you have a warm undertone or also referred to as "olive". If you see more pink, purple or blue, then you have a cool undertone or referred to as "ruddy". If you have trouble figuring this out, you can always check the the veins on your inner wrist. This means, green veins equals warm undertone and blue veins mean cool undertone! Yes, some people can be both and can wear mostly any colors! Once you determine your correct undertone, you will have a much easier time picking out complimentary shades of blush, eyeshadow and base formulas best suited for you.

"WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A "CONCEALER" AND A "NEUTRALIZER"

Concealers are flesh colored. Pick 2-3 shades lighter than your base color. Apply concealers after your base. If you apply before your base color the product will be wiped away and you will be lose most of your concealer. We use concealers because we want to highlight the face. Always set with a powder afterwards for maximum staying power!

Neutralizers come in lots of different colors and most people stray from buying them because they look kind of scary. If used properly, you can get great results.

Think of a neutralizer as "canceling" out any unwanted tones in the skin. You apply your neutralizing color before your base color. Most people buy these products to help correct dark circles under the eyes, blemishes or age spots/sunspots. If you know anything about the color wheel, then you can figure out how to neutralize.

• Blue (under the eyes) is neutralized by Orange
• Brown (around the eye area, age spots or sun spots) is neutralized by Pink
• Yellow is thought as "special yellow" and since all skin possesses yellow it can be used on everyone. Yellow can neutralize purple tones too!

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Professional Makeup Artist vs. Department Stores

So, your getting married! Congrats! Get ready to start planning and spend some money! Let's face it weddings are expensive....Hell what is not expensive these days?? Right? Right! It is so true! You booked a great photographer, of course! Can't skimp on that. You bought a awesome dress.....that is a MUST!

Well, now it's time to think about your makeup. Forgot to plan that in the budget? What is the purpose of even getting a photographer and a beautiful dress if you will not look your absolute best? It is the one day in your life to be the "shining star".....not the "shiny, no powder star"!

Why try to save a few dollars on your makeup application? You are the BRIDE, the main event! Everyone will be looking at Y-O-U, whether you like it or not! Guests will not remember how perfect your wedding was if they are too distracted by your makeup streaks or perhaps the famous "floating face" we all love so much!
"OOOOhh, you look so ummm....pretty...i think? Your face looks too white in this light, maybe if you stand over here.....yes, yes, that's better! Now dont move!"
Do your guests and yourself a favor, hire a makeup artist!

Yes, you can go to a salon and they will "touch up" your makeup after your hair service. You could also walk into any cosmetic department store, and have them try to "fit" you in. They will be distracted by "purchasing" clients. I promise you will feel pressured to buy. You can also have your MaryKay or Avon Rep apply your makeup. Almost all cosmetic products on the market today have light reflecting particles in them. They are NOT intended for being in front of the camera, but intended for everyday wear. Ladies these are your options, go ahead and choose. Did you really save a few bucks? Not really!

Here is your BEST OPTION: Hire a Professional Artist who works with camera ready makeup and the best tools in the beauty industry. These products are designed specifically to be wore while being photographed or filmed. They are made to stay on under bright lights, heavy activity and many different skin textures.

A true Makeup Artist has a "trained eye" from working daily with clients and photographers and can create a variety of looks. Professional Makeup Artist custom blend multiple pigments together to match skin tone exactly. They use colors based on what suits YOUR specific skin tone to maximize the best features and hide the imperfections. Make blemishes and dark circles disappear...no problem! Enhance your lash-line and make eyes appear brighter and wider.....we would love to!

We are NOT here to "sell" you a certain product line for commission. We are in the industry because it is our passion to create beauty; making you the best version of YOU!
Look back at your wedding day pictures and remember that your day was perfect and the Bride was stunning.....that is you!

So, PLEASE, PLEASE don't make the department store mistake....hire a true Makeup Artist for your wedding day! Do NOT deprive yourself and your guests of being the most beautiful bride that YOU can be :)

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