Glossy Skin - Practical

In our practical, we were given a specific base to apply to our models. There are 100's of foundations to chose from and it is extremely important to make sure we chose the right foundation and apply it in the right way. Creating the perfect base is vital as it can make or break any make-up look! So practicing these techniques in class was really helpful!

Example of various bases:

• Full coverage matte
• Natural Dewy
• Glossy
• Natural Matte

I was asked to create a glossy base, this particular base I love! However, I feel creating the right base also depends on your models naked face and the skin within, if the skin is looking quite dull then I believe it is our job as a make-up artist to work with what you've got. Exfoliating to get rid of the dead skill and even a splash of cold water can awaken the skin and using an hydrating moisturiser. 

My model suffered from a couple of small breakouts, nothing major. Although with the foundation I used it was obviously hard to cover those blemishes. I wanted to keep the base glossy and natural. Attempting to keep the products to a minimum.  So keeping the skin natural, I tried to go in with a concealer to cover up just those blemishes. Honestly, it was hard to completely cover up the spots. The products I used didn't suit my models skin, which seemed to be a little dry in areas. 

To complete the glossy effect, I decided to use MAC's glossy product to the cheeks which created a subtle 'wet' gloss when caught under the light. To finish I applied a loose powder through the centre to get rid of any unnecessary shine.

Overall I feel I met the desired glossy base, however I do now know it is absolutely vital to treat the skin before applying any makeup to avoid any products sticking to dry areas, etc.