Studio finish concealer with Kryolan

I had confessed to you all in my previous post how I love a heavy coverage and stressed to you that it is essential to select the foundation and concealer to give you the results that you want instead of using copious amounts of product causing your make up to appear layered.

I have selected my absolute favourite brand when it comes to heavy coverage and achieving those results with little effort. On a day like today, I have been out all day, exhaustion and hay fever are playing against me and it is taking a toll on my eyes.  I have just come home from a long day and hubby has made plans to visit a friend.  Even though it is just a house visit I cannot bear to let anyone see me in this state.

 This requires an emergency make up remedy and it is time to take out my rescue kit. Kryolan is my secret  to covering those horrid eye bags. 

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I have about 5 minutes to apply my make-up before my husband starts rushing me. 

Step 1: Apply a thin layer of foundation on face including eye lids, ensure that you blend your foundation into your hair line and underneath your chin.

As you can see my eyes are tired and have dark circles underneath

Step 2: Apply on camoflage derma colour 

 Lightly pat on derma colour on darker area around  your eyes.

Step 3: Dab on a few dots of concealer underneath your eye, just keep dabbing with a light pressure until area is well covered and neutralized.

Step 4: Add eye pencil, Mascara and comb your eyebrows. Put on lip gloss on the go and you are transformed.

Bobbi's Secret of the Universe

The art of concealing is really most make-up artists secret. It is in the movement, the texture and colour. I am a true believer of using a concealer a half a shade lighter than your foundation colour, I find it illuminates the skin as well as allows for extra concealment to take place. We don’t want the make up to appear caked of plastered on, so technique is important. When we have dark circles, freckles (which I prefer not to cover, although that is a preference), pigmentation, sun spots or acne scars, I understand the need for full coverage, I also know how easy it is to keep applying layers in order to feel more secure, but that is not the right way, and it hides your beauty. Remember that flaws are natural, and you would rather look natural than plastic, or have on such heavy make- up that your friends want to peel it off.

Before you decide on what product to use or how to apply it. Go outside in some bright natural lighting with a mirror in your hand. Look at your skin tone, what you would like to conceal? The ideal place to apply your make up is in white light, no matter where you go with your make up from there; it will only look more fantastic.

 Start with neutralising the skin to create that flawless skin tone. Yellow green eliminates red, orange neutralises blue, pink cancels out brown. Most of us suffering with dark circles under our eyes have blue rings underneath creating darkness and shadows; we would need an orange corrector to counteract the blue. Take the less is more approach when applying a colour corrector to your face so that it conceals and doesn’t show on your application. It is there to camouflage what you would love to hide, not make it look more prominent.

Decide if you want a heavy coverage or a light coverage, choose your foundation and concealer according to the type of look you want to achieve, personally I love a strong cover, but I have tons of friends who prefer an easy light look that is low on maintenance.

Since Bobbi Brown loves to keep the finished look natural I have used their eye make up kit to show you the effect that a corrector has.

Before

The three step system begin with a hydrating lotion
which I lightly patted on my models eyes. The lines immediately
 appeared smoother and the skin was moisturized
and well refreshed

a few dots of corrector was first applied
underneath the eye and left on
 without rubbing it into the skin

Using the warm honey concealer I lightly
 patted on concealer around the eye,
no rubbing had taken place, the entire application was done by dabbing a dot(using minuscule amounts) of product around the entire eye.
The Highlighter(white powder) was thereafter applied with my finger on the top of the eye lid until just below the brow

After
My Models eyes appeared naturally rested

Cleansing with care

There are so many people who need a little assistance when it comes to the upkeep of their hair, the steps are simple if you follow a few guidelines. I repeatedly bring awareness to my clients on how vital shampoo and conditioner is to their hair care regime. I recommend that every individual concentrates on cleansing their hair properly as the fundamental step to attaining healthy hair begins when washing the hair.

I cannot stress enough on ensuring that you have selected the right shampoo for your hair type. Consider if your hair is oily, dry, frizzy, tinted, normal, thin or thick. Are you suffering with hair loss, dandruff, eczema etc…? Address these issues with a corrective shampoo and consider if any of the issues are being aggravated by your current shampoo.  If you are lost and do not know which shampoo is best, approach a salon for free advice.

1.Comb your hair with a wide tooth comb prior to entering the shower to detangle your hair and prevent unnecessary hair falling.

2.Rinse your hair with lukewarm water to remove any oils, build up or product. This will also open up the hair follicles and allow the shampoo to be more active.

Many people think that a quick one minute shampoo is sufficient, salons suggest shampooing for 3-5 minutes.

3.Add a 50 cent coin size blob of shampoo onto the palms of your hand and apply it to the scalp of your hair. In circular motions massage your scalp from the front (top of forehead) to the nape of your neck. Tip: purchase a scalp massager for the shower to increase blood circulation. Add a little water to allow the shampoo to foam. Tip: be very sure to concentrate on the back of your head where you rest your head on your pillow.

4.Rinse your hair with warm water once again until your hair is completely clear of any shampoo, Squeeze out all access water twisting your hands around your hair.

5.If you feel that your hair is not squeaky clean as yet, repeat using a little less shampoo this time.

6.Add a teaspoon sized dollop of conditioner from mid lengths to ends of the hair, comb your hair with fingers or wide tooth comb  and allow it to penetrate into the hair strands for 5 minutes while you continue your body wash routine.

Tip: Consider using a treatment to supplement your hair with moisture, hydration and nutrients once a week. This will be used as a substitute to your conditioner for that day.

7.Rinse your hair thoroughly before stepping out of the shower.

8.Lastly allow cool water to run over your hair to close the pores of your hair which will leave your hair looking naturally glossy and shiny.

9.Lightly scrunch the hair with your hair towel or gently dab the towel onto your hair and wrap  it around your hair to let the towel absorb the water. Try not to rub your hair as it is very sensitive at this stage and will get damaged.

10.Once your hair is towel dried comb your hair again to prevent hair breakage.

Remember to use thermal protection before blow drying your hair