Makeup: Glitter and Gold Leaf
Our lesson this week was definitely one of the most inspiring! We had to get creative with different sizes of glitter, gold leaf and grease paints. Like usual we started off with a demo which gave us ideas as to how we could use our imagination to create new looks.
Branka (our lecturer) started off by cleansing the face and using oil to hydrate the skin. The foundation was then applied to the skin and MAC's Full Coverage Foundation was buffed into the skin for a flawless base. The base wasn't set straight away as glitter will be used later and the any touch ups to the base can be added easily. The brows were defined with Anastasia Dipbrow in Black. MAC's 'Cranberry' Eye Shadow was applied to the lid all the way up to the brow and blended in a winged shape on the outer corner of the eye. Gold Supracolor is dabbed on the center of the lid and blended out with the fingers. Using the same finger which has product on from blending, This was dipped in chunky glitter and pressed onto the center of the lid on top of the gold supracolor. A small cut glitter was also dabbed on top of the same area. The small glitter must go on second as if it is pressed on first it is more dense and will cover all the grease paint leaving no space for the bigger glitter to stick to.
The excess glitter is dusted off the cheeks and under eyes. More foundation is used to build up the coverage. Mascara is combed through the lashes. Silver Dusk Highlighter is brushed all over the face to give it radiance. The lips are liner with a black pencil liner and Collection 2000's 'Goth Glam' Lipstick is applied which is a deep purple tone. The skin is contoured lightly with MUA's Contour Stick in 'Light'. MAC'x Fix Plus is spritzed on the face as this will give the gold leaf something to stick to. Gold leaf is tearing up in tiny pieces and applied to the eyelid. Supracolor is then applied with the fingers on streaks along the jaw, cheekbones, forehead and down the nose. Gold disc Sequins are then dabbed on top of the Supracolor on the cheek bones, nose, above eyebrow and center of the bottom lip.
Branka then folded up a piece of paper and tipped small glitter into the fold. Opening the paper slightly she blew on the glitter to it would cover areas of the face. This was simply beautiful to watch. Once the face had a coating of glitter, Black liner was added to dot the lower lash line and add a line going from the inner corner of the brow down the nose.
This was the final image:
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MUA: Branka Vorkapic
Model: Jess Henry |
Products
MAC Full Coverage Foundation
MAC Fix Plus
Gold Leaf
Gold Disc Sequins
Chunky Gold Glitter
Small Cut Gold Glitter
Anastasia Dipbrow in Black
MAC Black Pencil Liner
MAC Silver Dusk Highlighter
Kryolan Gold Supracolor Grease Paint
Collection 2000 Lipstick in 'Goth Glam'
MAC Eye Shadow in 'Cranberry'
Mascara
MUA Contour Stick in 'Light'
Black Liquid Liner
It was now my time to create a design. I had an idea in mind but changed it last minute due to not having the right colours and products at hand. I started off by Applying the base, I used MAC's Full Coverage Foundation as this photographs well and covers redness well due to the thick consistency so concealer wasn't necessary. I decided to contour the face so using the Kryolan Supracolor Palette I mixed up a shade and applied it to the cheekbones, temples and jawline. This was then buffed into the base. I then lightly set the base with translucent powder. MAC Eye Shadows in 'Brun' and 'Omega' were used to fill in any gaps in the brows and to give them a bit more of a solid shape. Brow Gel was used to keep the hairs in place.
I then used 'Rule' Eye shadow by MAC over the lid and buffed this into the crease of the eye. 'Brun' was added to the crease and was used to elongate the eye by being blended into a slight wing at the outer corner of the eye. 'Amber Lights' was taken down below the lower lash line and blended around the lower eye area. To make the transition smoother from copper toned shadow to skin I used 'Goldmine' which is a soft gold shimmer around the edges of where I used 'Amber lights' 'Brun is then taken on the lower lash line. 'Goldmine' Is dusted on the inner corner. Mascara is swept through the lashes with a fan brush. I took small pieces of gold leaf and stuck these to the inner corner using Vaseline. I then used Vaseline again on the under eye area and dabbed glitter on top creating streaks of glitter.
I then used the 'Cyber' Lipstick on the lips to darken this look and dabbed 'Amber lights' on the center. MAC Lipglass was added on top to give shine and blend the shadow into the lipstick.
Here is my final outcome:
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Glitter and Gold Leaf Look
MUA: Chelsey Pavey |
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Final Outcome
MUA: Chelsey Pavey |
Products
MAC Full Coverage Foundation
Translucent Powder
Mascara
MAC Eye Shadows in :
'Brun'
'Omega'
'Rule'
'Goldmine'
'Amber Lights'
MAC Lipstick in 'Cyber'
Kryolan Supracolor Palette
Chunky Gold Glitter
Vaseline
Gold Leaf
Evaluation
What Went Well:
I had to adapt my idea and change it to suit the colour theme change. I wanted the makeup to look like the model was almost crying glitter but I don't think I quite achieve this. The outcome was still presentable but I think with more planning for my idea would have been a lot better. I like the new use of colours although I'm not overly keen on the lip shade but I wanted something dark to add contrast to the overall look. The colour scheme worked with the models hair colour so I was happy with this.
What I Could Improve:
I don't think this is the best makeup I have done but I am happy with how I created something quickly. I also think I could've done something a bit prettier and used the gold leaf in a more creative way but I think this is due to me changing my idea last minute. I also found the gold leaf very hard to apply as it tends to stick to my fingers, I think next time I should apply it with a spatula or another tool just to see if this helps. I want to buy some gold leaf to continue practicing with it and using it in different ways as I think it looks very effective.
