The art of makeup: video tutorials and tips from makeup artists on the correct application of cosmetics

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A woman’s face can become a real canvas for the creation of great masterpieces by artists - just not those who paint pictures. The technique of using fantasy makeup can be mastered by any person whose imagination draws the most extraordinary images. Such decoration of the contours of the face is not entirely appropriate for everyday life, but for special moments it can become a real sensation.

Bright fantasy makeup. Photo: depositphotos.com

What is fantasy makeup and when is it necessary?

Fantasy makeup is a unique way of applying bright colors and shades, accessories and makeup to the skin of the face, allowing you to emphasize the uniqueness of the image. A characteristic feature of this technique is its visual unnaturalness, which is why you can often find complex figures depicted on the face.

This style is in demand at exhibitions, fashion shows, advertising campaigns, presentations, various celebrations (weddings, corporate events), as well as for photo shoots. In most cases, make-up in a fantasy style is an organic addition to an unusual hairstyle, clothing or elements of body art. But the main emphasis can also be placed on it.

Fashionable make-up in fantasy style. Photo: depositphotos.com

Main differences

The fantasy makeup technique will help you become a real fairy tale heroine and create a mysterious and absolutely unique image. It involves the use of bright colors, rich shades, original patterns, curly lines, shiny surfaces and other exquisite details, so it is not used as an everyday make-up.

Quite often this type of makeup is used at fashion shows, in stage images of artists, creative and themed parties. His main task is to conquer, surprise and make everyone around him admire him.

The most common options for fantasy makeup are the application of designs of birds, animals, and exotic flowers to the skin of the face. Marine style, Egyptian ornaments, geometric shapes, and Russian folk motifs are popular.

It is necessary to adhere to one chosen theme so that the drawing looks complete and organic.

Tools for creating fantasy makeup

So, for a full-fledged bright makeup that can excite the imagination, you will need the following cosmetics and tools:

• A non-stretching makeup base. It is necessary to choose a high-quality product, otherwise small wrinkles will become even more noticeable and the pattern will look unattractive.

• Loose or compact powder, which must meet the same requirements as foundation.

• Eyeshadows in bright, dark, light and pastel colors. Here you can combine shimmering and matte options.

• Pencils intended for makeup. It is better to use several copies of different hardness, since somewhere you need to draw a clear line, and somewhere a soft shaded one.

• Related products such as feathers, dried flowers, glitter, textiles and others - all that can be attached to the skin for a while as part of the design composition.

• Various brushes, as well as airbrushes, which allow you to create an image with the desired color density. You can use stencils, with the help of which the contours of the picture will be perfect.

• Lipstick, mascara, blush - you'll need everything. However, be prepared for the fact that a certain style will require yellow or green lips, and instead of a natural blush, there will be an elegant pattern on the cheeks.

The image is first created on paper and then transferred to the skin. The final result depends on the professionalism and imagination of the master.

Example

We invite you to learn how to make a simple “Cheetah” pattern step by step. You will need:

• foundation, powder;
• pearlescent shadows in silver, pink and lilac colors;
• liquid shadows (preferably matte) white or pink;
• black thin eyeliner;
• black mascara.

1. Prepare your skin: cleanse, moisturize, apply tone and powder.
2. Apply silver eyeshadow to the entire upper eyelid and to the edge of the lower eyelid.
3. Lightly shade the corners of your eyes with a lilac shade.
4. Also mark the edge of the lower eyelid (closer to the outer corner) with lilac.
5. Now apply pink pearlescent shadows to the center of the eyelid and closer to the temple.
6. Then, using light liquid shadows, draw a thick arrow from the inner corner to the temple. The beginning and end should be somewhat thinner; there will be a thickening in the middle.
7. Now use black eyeliner to draw cheetah spots on the arrow.
8. Then use the same black eyeliner to outline the upper eyelid. The line should be thin. Continue the contour under the drawn arrow, and also mark the outer corner of the lower eyelid.
9. Apply mascara to your eyelashes.
10. Cheetah is ready!

Shine and amaze everyone with your unusual makeup!

What girl doesn't like the admiring glances of men and the envious glances of women? Unfortunately, nowadays almost all women prefer nude makeup, which is barely noticeable to other people. On the one hand, this is really good, because this way the girl looks natural and not pretentious, but on the other hand, we deprive ourselves of the opportunity to fantasize and create something new, thereby making everything a carbon copy. Fantasy makeup, for example, is not suitable for everyday use, so it can only be done for a themed party, which is what we will do now.

Varieties of fantasy makeup

Fantasy makeup makes it possible to completely transform into the chosen image, conceived by its author. Additional jewelry, clothing, and an original hairstyle are often used so that the model can fully demonstrate the artistic message.

Abstract makeup in fantasy style. Photo: Anna Yakimova, depositphotos.com

Although there is an opinion that this make-up is devoid of boundaries and frameworks, it would still be appropriate to distinguish between thematic areas. Today, fantasy makeup is represented by the following varieties:

• Animal

• Natural

• Abstract

The first type is aimed at transforming the girl’s face into an animal image. This should not be confused with “cat eye” makeup, since here we are talking about applying brighter and denser colors to a larger surface of the skin. So the master uses elements that imitate feathers, wool, scales, mustaches, tiger spots, and so on. The originality of the image is also achieved by correcting the emotions depicted on the face. This could be a grin, aggression, fear, surprise - those uncontrollable feelings that representatives of the animal world experience more clearly than humans.

The second type is expressed in natural motifs made with decorative cosmetics on the face. For example, lightning, stars, waterfalls, trees, flowers, fruits, leaves are collected into a single compositional bouquet, which is sometimes supplemented with animal elements. It is not necessary to carefully draw a whole variety of flora and fauna on the skin. Sometimes a skillfully depicted mimosa sprig can become the main accent of the overall style.

Abstraction can be used as an independent variety or combined with other styles. Intricate shapes, figures, lines can change facial features beyond recognition and give it a special expression.

Fashion trends in fantasy makeup

First of all, fantasy makeup in itself is an art in which it is difficult to draw any boundaries and establish stereotypes. Each image is an expression of individuality, ideas and inspiration. But still, fashion trends in makeup to some extent set the tone for this extraordinary trend.

Stylish fantasy makeup. Photo: depositphotos.com

So, among the main trends of this technology are:

• Oriental motifs, which are achieved by combining bright shades of warm tones. In this case, you can use geometric shapes, lotus flowers, sakura, Egyptian figures, hieroglyphs, themed plants, and much more.

• Chaos ornament is a style that involves applying various elements to the skin in a chaotic manner.

• The effect of presence, that is, it can be painted glasses, a Venetian mask, and so on.

Regardless of fashion trends, the originality of fantasy makeup lies in the uniqueness and non-standard nature of each work.

Makeup is an art!

The most important thing: there are no strict restrictions when choosing a dress and wedding makeup. Anything that can highlight the beauty of the bride is welcome! However, to become the most irresistible, you need to think through your image to the smallest detail.

Everything should be in harmony: the wedding style, the image of the bride and even the groom. After all, you deserve the best!

Remember, this is your wedding and it is you who will be the center of attention all day, it is your smile that will decorate the best shots of the photographer, everything else is secondary (except for the groom). So, there are no strict restrictions, but there are makeup rules.

Rule one: wedding makeup should match not only the type and face of the bride, but also the style and color of her dress; everything should be harmonious.

Rule two: makeup should be sufficiently long-lasting and brighter than regular daytime, even if the dress you choose is white or light colors. Remember, you are the queen of this holiday and the photographer is hunting for you.

Rule three: You yourself should like the created image and makeup. Gone are the days when the bride wore white and only white. Fashion dictates its terms and offers its own solutions even for such a conservative celebration as a wedding. A bride these days can afford to appear in a dress of any color and style. The dress can be blue, red, pink or anything at all. How to choose the perfect makeup for the appropriate color and type of dress and color type of the bride? – Following the rules of makeup, of course.

There are four color types: winter, spring, summer and autumn. The summer type includes those with light brown hair, pale skin and gray eyes. The owner of milky white or pinkish skin, freckles, blond or reddish hair, gray-green or gray-blue eyes is a spring girl. If your hair is brown or dark red and your eyes are brown, then you belong to the autumn type. Winter girl - with white, dark brown, black hair and cool pink or olive skin color.

Now let’s choose makeup according to the tone of the dress and the color type of the bride.

If the bride’s wedding dress is cream or champagne-colored, then the softness of this color should be emphasized with natural makeup that matches your color type. If you are a spring or autumn type, warm tones of beige, brown and pink will suit you; for winter or summer type, brown and pink, but colder. The main rule of makeup when choosing a dress is naturalness and transparency; You should exude tenderness.

For a blue or blue dress (more suitable for summer and winter types), you also don’t need excessive brightness in your makeup. This dress itself is quite impressive. Melt the ice of your dress with the gentle warmth of your makeup. With this choice, the makeup rules are quite universal for any color type: golden, reddish, sandy shadows, pink blush, not too bright lipstick. Blue and cyan shadows are acceptable, but should not predominate; in small quantities they can only emphasize the depth of your blue eyes.

A gray, “silver” dress is also more consistent with the summer (bluish tones) and winter (lilac tones) type. The gray color itself is almost neutral, it’s about its shade and the nuances of the makeup that you choose. Here the rules of makeup are more loyal, and the choice of colors for makeup is much wider. Give free rein to your imagination, make your makeup truly festive, interesting and bright. At your service are blue, gray, pink, beige and lilac shades. But remember that the bride’s makeup can still be made using natural cosmetics.

A red or burgundy dress is a dress for autumn and winter color types. Dresses of such tones have already absorbed all the brightness of the color and your makeup should be neutral in colors and bright in lines, with emphasis on the eyes. Your look should be expressive, black or brown eyeliner will help with this, the corresponding color of the shadows should deepen it. Makeup rules also dictate an even skin tone and lipstick of a neutral color or exactly the same shade as the dress. And to prevent your makeup from turning out dull, add golden glitter.

You decided to wear a pink dress to a celebration. If the color of the dress is cold, it is more suitable for a summer type, if the dress is in warm colors, it is more suitable for a spring type. The makeup is very similar to that of choosing a champagne or cream dress. The makeup rules here advise one thing: a cool shade of pink - makeup should be kept in cool tones of pink and softened a little with a silvery sheen; dress in warm pink shades – makeup in more delicate and warm pink tones, shaded with golden glitter. The main thing is that there is not too much pink, alternate it with glitter, and if you still choose a pink lipstick tone, it should perfectly match the color of the dress.

On your wedding day, the bride should be the most beautiful and unusual and we wish you this with all our hearts!

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