Makeup Artist Robert Jones Techniques

Makeup makes a woman feel good about her self.  Find your best feature & work with it.  Some women think makeup is far to difficult to master.  All you need is to break it down, use the right tools and right products and correct techniques.

Every woman is beautiful and she needs to remember that and to embrace her own personal beauty.  Self confidence is the first element of true beauty.  Cosmetics are to enhance the features God gave you not change them.

Most important thing to remember is it?s about the colors you choose & where you place them. Never about how much makeup you put on.  Simple & Natural means your makeup palette should be suited to your complexion and should change with each season to compliment the change in your skin?s natural tone.

Basic way?..cleanser, moisturizer, concealor , foundation, powder, brows, eyes, cheeks, lips.

Sometimes you can start with the lips?.wear a bright lipstick and do your eyes softer.  Or opposite.  You can also do the eye makeup first and then do moisturizer, concealer, and foundation under the eye area to brighten.   In other words there is no set way to put your makeup on.

The Words

Matte is used to describe lipsticks, eye shadows, foundations powders and blushes that have absolutely no shine & appear flat.  Lipsticks tend to be drier but stay on longer. Matte finishes are best on oily skins and skins with imperfections

Shimmer is the opposite of matte.  It has iridescent particles and looks superb on dark skin

Satin refers to a formulation that is neither flat nor shiny.  Satin eye shadows are great on older skins because they glide on

Pearlescent are not as shiny as shimmer but have a definite glimmer.  These liven the skin and are in eye shadows, cheek colors and lipsticks.  Look wonderful on Asian skins but appear too light on dark skins

Gloss is a super high shine with short staying power

Iridescent is maximum sparkle and super shine but will draw attention to fine lines

Metallic describes lipsticks, eye shadows and eye pencils that have a shiny, metal finish.  Looks great on ebony or darker skins but too harsh for lighter or older skins.

Foundation evens out your complexion and covers imperfections.  If you have oily or blemished skin choose the matte.   Normal or dry you can use any kind.

Dewy refers to foundations that create a fresh and glowing look with a slight sheen.

Luminescence describes foundations with light reflecting qualities that create a glowing, refined look.

Sheer is a thinner & more transparent finish .  It helps older skin look brighter and less lined and it?s great for younger skin that just needs a little evening out.

Opaque provides absolute coverage , allowing nothing to show through.

Concealer is a miracle product that hides everything your foundation doesn?t.

Powder  is for setting foundation giving a smooth finish and keeps shine under control.

Blush adds a warm glow and a gentle shaping to the face.

Eyeliner defines and brings out the eyes but is not always necessary.

Eye shadow enhances and adds shape to the eyes.

Mascara can give full, long, thick or dark lashes.  Use an eyelash curler

Lip Color  quickest way to set the mood for your overall look.

Texture the finish a product gives you?.the way it appears on your skin

Foundations             Liquid is suited for all skin types?also available in oil free.  Cr?me specifically for drier complexions?.can be made sheerer by applying with a damp sponge.  Cr?me to Powder has a creamy texture that dries to a powder finish so powder is usually not needed.  This is kinder to oily skin than their cr?me counterparts because the powder cuts down on excess shine.  Powder Compact is a dual finish powder-foundation that gives a quick sheer to medium coverage wet or dry.   Dry ?it is perfect for young girls because it?s low in oils and doesn?t clog pores.   Pigmented Mineral Powder is simply loose powder that adheres to the skin.   The most natural looks in foundations reflect beige, neutral or yellow tones.  The only time you might need a slight pink undertone is at the very palest level.  Please emphasize that pink based foundations and powders will make the skin look older.   Yellow based foundations work well on almost everyone.  If your skin contains natural yellow undertones, you should definitely avoid foundations that are too white because they?ll make you look chalky and ashy.  Most ethnic skin has strong yellow or golden undertones.

Concealers are for different areas on face.   Apply 1/8 ?away from the lash line   use brush ?. Will close eye in.   Don?t lighten under eye bags?.it makes them more visible, instead lighten the shadow of the bag underneath with a lighter concealer to take away the appearance of the bag.   Apply precisely to the dark circles , never below

Powder is indispensable.  It is absolutely not a step to skip.  Makes makeup last longer

Liquid eyeliner will stay the longest and look the most dramatic.