How to properly cover dark circles and fix everything well?
M: There are two types of dark circles, the bluish ones which are of "circulatory" origin and the brown ones which are of "pigmentary" order. We will therefore work with a peach-colored concealer to neutralize the color of the dark circle. And to set, it all depends on the texture of the skin under the eye. On some people, setting with a powder can give a cracked, heavy effect and other people will have no choice but to set with a powder since the skin secretes more sebum. The best thing is to start with skin that is very very well moisturized, so do your usual skincare regimen before applying makeup. We then draw a "v" under the eye with the dark circle mask (not a semicircle, depending on the shape of the dark circle, so as not to accentuate it, we want to "break" this shape with the triangle) which we blend with the finger to blend it into the skin. It will then illuminate the eye.
Here is dandelion tea to help reduce the appearance of dark circles (this is often linked to kidney problems): https://maisonjacynthe.ca/fr/blog/soins-pour-cernes-et-pour-une-belle-peau-en-general/
How to properly set makeup and prevent eyeshadow from migrating into the eyelid crease?
We set with a setting powder that will soon be added to our line (for the moment, a few touches of our compact powder does the job well). We can apply the powder last and spray a little hydrosol to "melt" the makeup into the skin, removing the slightly powdery finish.
For eyeshadows that migrate, again, it varies from person to person. For some, the eyeshadows will last all day and others will need to set them. For those with oilier eyelids (and for whom natural mascaras tend to run), I would set them with setting powder on the eyelid. You can also apply concealer to the eyelid before applying makeup. However, it can happen that the product still moves. There are no miracle products. At this point, it's a matter of making small touch-ups from time to time.
What brushes are essential for a good starter kit?
Often people have difficulty applying makeup because they don't have the right tools. The main job of professional makeup artists is to have good tools. You don't have to have a million brushes like us, just a base.
1. A good brush for cream, liquid, or powder foundation. I like a brush with dense, short bristles; they practically buff the skin. You apply the foundation by drawing circles on the skin. I really like synthetic bristles; they wash well and are cruelty-free.
Working with brushes will add to the durability of the product on the skin. This avoids "breaking" the product with the natural oil on your fingers.
2. For the dark circle mask, use bristles that are dense enough to apply the product under the eye. Then pat to blend the product into the skin.
3 & 4. For the eyes, two essentials, a bushier "cat's tongue" type brush to deposit the pigment on the eyelid (it is practically the shape of a finger) and then, for the banana, a brush with slightly longer bristles to blend, to blur the shadows on the eyelid.
5. Finally, a powder brush for contouring, blush and highlighter.
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