Ask me anything.....I'm a make up artist

[imsconequeen]

Go for it! No question too silly.......

I totally get how intimidating some counters can be ! Plus I've gone "undercover" recently and gone for a few free makeovers and have wanted to cry when I see myself after and am determined to never make any of my clients or models feel like that.......

I'm not promising I'm a miracle worker but I've got a few years of experience in lots of fields of MUA so if I can help I will x

Ps I think you should start the thread off lovely battleax! X

Thanks Imsconequeen - will try that.

Is there a secret to putting on false eyelashes? I have always wanted to wear them. Have never yet managed to place them properly. TIA x

Thanks @imsconequeen I think I’ll try ruby woo ive heard a couple of people mention it.
No false lashes or extensions just natural lashes

Jen306

I don't really use waterproof mascara but Ifvi do I like a nice dramatic one like ysl false lash effect or Lancôme's hypnose drama

Curl your lashes before and use a good setting spray! Are you doing your own make up on the day? X

Warmfunkindstrong

I'd look up laura Lee how to apply false lashes on you tube

Thank you. Can you recommend a good water based foundation? Sorry to be a pain! My rubbish huge pore skin really gets me down and have spent so much money on primer and foundations!

Loveagoodbook

Budget - bourjois healthy mix
More expensive - mac face and body

X

Thank you for the recommendation on Garnier BB cream, I've been using it for the last week and it's great. I rarely wear foundation but I'm using much less concealer with the BB cream.
I can just about get away with the light shade at the moment thanks to having a bit of a tan but I'm normally pale and interesting , usually nc15 in Mac. I think come winter the Garnier will be too dark for me, any recommendations?

What’s your top tip for making eyes look bigger?

Gruffalostick

There's an extra light. I use this one. It's tricky to get in shops so I buy online for £5ish! X

Summerwinter

Don't wear dark eyeliner all way round eye

Wing any colour out towards outer eye

Wear a few extra lashes on outer top lashes!

Nude eyeliner on bottom waterline

Build a darker colour on socket crease at outer edge only

X

Fab, thank you, cheaper than I paid in store too!

Thanks!

The ridge above your bottom lashes that touches your eye !!! X

Thanks! Will look for the Mac stuff.

Those wanting a primer - I really rate Lancôme's LA Base x

Can you recommend a tattoo coverup makeup?

I’m going on Hols soon, will only be wearing a bit of makeup in the evening. I see you’ve recommended the Garnier BB cream previously. Is it any good for an oily t zone? Can’t decide between this one of the No7. Haven’t used a B.B. before, do I use my normal moisturiser beforehand? Thank you 😊

Crazydoglady6867

Make up forever full coverage or dermablend
I think there's a specific tattoo cover up foundation but I've never used.....
The benefits of photoshop now!

Fullfatlate

I use moisturiser first yes but that's just my preference

I quite like the coverage partic on my tzone. Can't say much has lasted 100% in this area with the amount I'm bloody sweating at the mo! X

What is the difference between a primer and a serum?

A serum is part of your skincare regime and should be applied before moisturiser

A primer is to wear on top of your skincare before your base which should help your make up last longer x

I'm just place marking!

Great thread 👍 So I was umming & arring about B.B. creams, walked into Superdrug & they have the Garnier one half price so that made my mind up! I will report back. Can I also ask for your favourite day/night creams/gels for dehrydated 46 yr old skin (I do get an oily t-zone). Thank you

Is it possible to apply eye pencil on the lower waterline? Whatever pencil I use gets ‘washed off’ by my eyes in a couple of hours and I end up with panda eyes.

I can do dark eyeshadow with a fine brush on the roots of the lower lashes, but it hasn’t got the sane effect.

Thank you

fulfatlatte until our resident makeup artist responds re creams, my favourites for dehydrated skin are HaboLabo moisturising lotion (amazon) followed by Avene Hydrance Riche. In the evening Astral on a good day,’ Weleda skin food’ on a dry day.