The Most Common Questions Makeup Artists Get Asked, Answered

How Do I Contour My Face? Contouring is a daunting task for anyone, but it doesn’t have to be! Contouring is where you create shadows on your face to change features or the shape of your face. The easiest way to think of this is imagine there is a light over your head. Where the light creates shadows, is where you will apply your contour.

How Do I Stop My Foundation From Moving? Use a primer. Make sure to use a primer that is compatible with your foundation. For example, a water based foundation should use a water based primer and a silicone based foundation should use a silicone based primer.

I have 5 minutes to do my face, what should I do? Colour correct the eye. By removing pigmentation under the eye, you will brighten the area and make you look more awake. Use the Wide Awake Edit from Seint for the look of a makeup free brightening. Swipe on some mascara and fill in the brows to frame the face and you are ready to roll.

What is the most memorable makeup job you have had? Working on Fargo, I got the opportunity to shadow key makeup artist, Gail Kennedy while she transformed Michael Hogan, who plays Otto Gerhardt from the 60 year old patriarch into his early 40’s with tape and makeup.