Does your black eye shadow always seem to look gray or worse blue-ish on you every time you apply it? You love that smoky eyed look that everyone else seems to always be able to rock, but the black is just not your friend?
You’ve tried every brand, from MAC to Maybelline and still you can’t get your black to stay black.
Well, here’s two tricks that’ll keep your black as dark as you want it to be.
Option One: This one costs money so if you are on a tight budget like the rest of us, skip ahead to Option Two. Now, because I know you are still reading this, here’s the first tip. You can purchase a good cream eye shadow of a light or nude tone. Apply this to your whole lid, then apply the black eye shadow. The lighter color should help the black to really pop. But, if you’re budget demands you save your pennies and dimes, or you’re tired of buying yet another piece of makeup, try:
Option Two: This one is simple, easy and works every time. Apply your highlighter as you normally would, then wherever you plan to apply the black eye shadow, lightly apply a neutral medium to light brown. Then pack your black shadow over the brown and blend out. The soft neutral brown will cancel out any affect the black eye shadow has on your skin tone and will keep the black true, dark and fabulous to smoke out and get a sexy cat eye.
Now you have no reason to be afraid of black, get out there, grab your brushes and have fun!
So, you’re getting enough sleep and still you have dark circles under your eyes and on your eye lids? It’s frustrating, makes you look like you’re always tired and it makes you feel old. So what do you do?
Ok, first are you really getting enough sleep? Second, is it just dark circles or have you got a matched set of luggage going as well?
If you got a carry-on hanging out under each eye, start each morning with a cold compress over your eyes. You can make a cold compress by using Mint Tea Bags dampened with chilled water and held over your eyes for 10 minutes. This will shrink the capillaries in your skin and reduce the swelling.
Another option to reduce swelling is by taking dry spoons frozen for an hour and cupped over your eyes for 5 minutes (DO NOT use wet spoons frozen or you will lose your eye lashes!!).
Third option is using a dab of Preparation H under your eyes for 15 minutes (Caution this is a medicated product and should not be used if you suffer from Thyroid issues/disease). All of these will work wonders for your eye luggage.
As for the dark circles for a quick fix you want to use a good orange color corrector. My preferred brand choice is the Dark Circle Concealor by NYX Cosmetics, Medium. It runs about $6 over the counter and works wonders. This shade works for most skin colors if applied sparingly.
A small note here, Color Correctors are NOT concealers. They are not supposed to be applied heavily, their purpose is to neutralize the undertone of your dark circles so when you do apply your foundation and concealer the bluish/bruised tone of the dark circles will not bleed through giving your eyes a dark/bruised appearance.
There are many shades of color correctors out there, but for dark circles you want orange. Why? Because Orange is opposite of Blue on the color wheel and basically colors that are directly across from each other on the color wheel will neutralize each other.
To apply you can use your finger tips and apply lightly and blend out, or use a small concealer brush and apply lightly with gentle sweeping motions that move down and away from your eye.
Now after you’ve applied you color corrector lightly and well blended you can go ahead and apply your concealer as usual. Now, should you still feel that you are a little dark under the eyes you can choose to use a concealer about a ½ shade lighter than your skin, this will help further brighten your under eye. But I should note that too light of a shade can make you look like a reverse raccoon so use your discretion.
Using the tips of your fingers lightly dab this on. You don’t have to do it heavy and completely get rid of every trace of shadow you got going on. It’s just one step to the whole process.
Second, apply your liquid foundation over your whole face and under your eyes and over your eye lids like you normally would. Apply your powder, being careful to apply underneath your eyes, this will give a smoothness and help cover up the last vestiges of under eye shadow.
This four step process should remove any trace of dark shadows. Remember, it’s a building up process so you don’t have to be heavy handed with your products as this will just make you look like you are wearing a mask. So take your time, build up each layer carefully and blend out well and you will be dark circle free!
Tired of the morning lag? Tired of downing cups of coffee, which, in spite of it’s great taste, has some rather unpleasant side effects? First, it can make you jittery and wired, can give you a gross crash when it wears off. It is very addicting, ask any coffee drinker what happens on the morning they skip their daily dose. Headaches that will make you want to weep!
So what is our alternative for the caffeine junky in us all?
Well you know the old adage “An apple a day keeps the Doctor away”? Well eat an apple a day and say good bye to coffee!
The natural sugars in the apple with give you a healthy boost of energy with out the addicting side effects of coffee. There is no fast acting sugar rush, since in the process of eating the apple the fructose (natural simple sugar) is introduced to your blood stream at a nice even pace. No nasty sugar rush like candy or even like coffee can.
So, no addiction, no nasty let down once the initial caffeine rush is over and best of all, no nasty yellow teeth!
Learn everything about makeup they didn’t teach you in beauty school!
In 2007 Method Makeup began our very first makeup workshops. They started simply enough, a single day Smokey Eye class for local cosmetologists to teach the latest trend. That single class was the catalyst for our whole program for one simple reason, these licensed Estis and Cosmos didn’t know the basics of color matching or shadow contouring for various eye shapes. What they had learned in beauty school had allowed them to pass the State Board, yet it left them with no real-world skills to offer their clients. In the last 16 years not much has changed in what the cosmetology schools teach, even the best programs can’t go into the specialized and detailed training required to create a skilled makeup artist. They’re job is to prepare their students to pass the State Board to become licensed, leaving their graduates with a basic understanding, yet no true knowledge of how to work with clients of all ages, skin colors and skin types. These students are able to pass the written and practical tests where sanitation is the focus, yet when faced with clients they don’t have a clear understanding of color matching, of undertone, of facial structure and proper shadow placement for every eye shape.
That’s why Method Makeup was created, to bring these foundational techniques to our students, to help them become truly professional makeup artists. Artists who can work on any skin color, handle any skin type, face shape and eye shape. Our Pro Class teaches all the necessary skills, including business development, so you can begin your career as a Professional Makeup Artist with all the skills of a true Pro.
The new year is all about fresh starts. And after a particularly rocky year, we could all use a little positive change in our lives — especially those of us with little ones! Moms have had to grapple with countless challenges throughout the pandemic, from navigating remote work to balancing childcare demands. It’s time you did a little something for yourself!
At Method Makeup Academy, we know how important it is for moms to prioritize their own health and wellbeing. Cultivating simple self-care habits will help you feel — and look — your best while stuck at home with the little ones.
Energize Your Home
It’s no secret that the pandemic has changed our relationship with our homes. The home is no longer a place we retreat to at the end of a long workday — it’s a fitness center, a restaurant, a school, and an office. For many moms, spending all of this time at home is nothing new, but without those precious outings to the coffee shop or gym, it’s easy to go a little stir-crazy.
Revamp your home to breathe new life into your living space. You’d be amazed at what a little cleaning and decluttering can do for your mental energy. Redfin even suggests cleansing bad energy from your home with the Native American technique of smudging. With a little spring cleaning, your home will feel lighter, brighter, and more positive.
Refresh Your Wardrobe
Like your home, your clothing can also impact how you feel throughout the day. If your wardrobe doesn’t make you feel energized, happy, confident, and beautiful, it’s time for an upgrade. Sort through your clothing and say goodbye to items that are worn out or ill-fitting. Replace these with some new clothes that will stand the test of time. In the long run, you can save a lot of money by avoiding fast fashion and investing in pieces made from high-quality, sustainable materials.
Remember, you should never sacrifice comfort for style. The right clothing will make you feel and look your best, whether you’re running errands with the kids or hopping on a Zoom call for work. Think leggings, T-shirts, dresses, cardigans, and soft bras without underwire.
Prioritize Sleep
Sleep is one of the most overlooked contributing factors to a happy and stress-free life. Parents, in particular, tend to sacrifice sleep to plug away at housework or log a few extra hours of work late in the evening. Instead of an afterthought, try to make sleep a priority in the new year.
As HuffPost suggests, adopting a bedtime ritual can help you maintain a regular sleep schedule and encourage you to switch off your devices and allow your mind to wind down for bed. Getting a good night’s sleep every night will ensure you have the energy you need to keep up with your busy life and cope with the stress of the ongoing pandemic.
Let Go of Guilt
Mom guilt is incredibly common and all too real. Whether you’re running a home business, working remotely, or commuting to the office daily, you are bound to experience mom guilt from time to time. Mom guilt can be paralyzing, especially when everything on your plate is already pushing the boundaries of your mental capacity.
The Balance Careers offers a quick way to dispel mom guilt when you have to leave your kids and focus on work. Create a credo or statement that reassures you that you’re making the right choice, like “I work to support my family and empower myself to be the best mom I can be.” Repeating this mantra can help you move past that feeling of guilt and get down to work!
Adapting to parenthood during the pandemic is about more than merely surviving the daily grind. It’s about thriving in your role as a mother and working professional. It’s about making time to focus on the things that matter, such as getting a good night’s sleep and treating yourself to some comfortable clothing.
Are you looking to begin your career as a professional makeup artist? If so, Method Makeup Academy can provide you with the skills necessary for success. Call us at (916) 899-7047 or email methodmakeup@gmail.com to learn more about enrollment.
Hello my lovelies, I’ve been asked so many times by my clients if Magnetic Lashes are worth it. Well, here’s what I think! Have you worn them? What do you think? Is your opinion different than mine? Drop a comment and let me know.
Hello my lovelies! This is the easiest look I’ve done so far. But I do like the fresh faced effect. Had to do some modifying to make my RCMA foundation work, but I did it!Did you try this one yourself? Let me know how it went! Got a look you want me to replicate? Drop a comment below!
Hello my lovelies, round three of recreating looks from Kevyn Aucoin’s “Making Faces”. Replicating this one brought on a round of nostalgia for my younger, goth days! I really might start adding this back into my personal makeup repertoire! Did you try this one yourself? Let me know how it went! Got a look you want me to replicate? Drop a comment below!
Hello my lovelies! I’ve been wanting to try this since I first discovered Kevin Aucoin’s “Making Faces” when I was a baby makeup artist in 2004. In this series of videos I’ll be replicating his GREAT LOOKS from the back of the book. Try along with me and let me know how your attempts went. Did you find your new signature look? Drop a comment and let me know! Until next time!
Hello my lovelies! It’s that time of the month again, BOXYCHARM! This month I got good for my hair, brows and skin! If you haven’t gotten yours yet and are still waiting, mine w
Hello my lovelies!
It’s that time of the month again, BOXYCHARM!
This month I got good for my hair, brows and skin! If you haven’t gotten yours yet and are still waiting, mine weighed in at 0.7lbs.
If you HAVE gotten yours, what goodies did you get that I didn’t?
