Foundation

[Adrian]

I use a product called “Dermablend” it is an excellent product it is designed as a corrective cosmetic and I find it to be an excellent product it is not caky and it does not look like you have on ten pounds of make-up you can order it probably through a cosmetic store it is made by a company in the USA and available all over the world (I live in Canada and can buy it at my local retailer)

Submitted by: Shelly shelly.t

[Adrian]

How to apply demablend

Shaving You will want to remove as much superfluous body hair as you can, as well as get a really close shave for your face. For this process we strongly recommend the use of a quality double-edged razor and a gel shave cream. Some recommended razors include Gillette Sensor Excel and Shick Tracer F/X. A good choice for a shaving cream would be Edge ProGel.

+ Wet face thoroughly with hot water. Use soap to clean your face
+ With soap still on your face, use a facial scrub pad (the rough side) to scrub the beard area. This loosens hairs, which makes it easier to get a really close shave.
+ Rinse face with warm water and apply a quality shaving gel – sparingly
+ Shave carefully. Rinse blade between each stroke. Try hard to avoid dragging the blade sideways (that is what causes cuts).
+ Rinse face and pat dry. Allow your face to air for a few minutes before going on to the next step.

1. Preparation for makeup. Make ure your face is completely clean and dry. Very important. You will probably want to apply makeup while topless in order to avoid soiling clothes – or you may get yourself a hairstyling cape at a professional beauty supply store. Work in a well-lighted area. The more lighting, the better.

2. Makeup application (BASIC LEVEL) from “Chrissy Lynn’s Bulletproof Makeup Techniques.”
Applying makeup is just like everything else in that practice makes perfect.
To begin with, you will need to accumulate the following supplies. I’m going to be brand-specific because I want you to get the right thing, but what you do with the information is up to you.
Finally, a disclaimer: If you haven’t tried cosmetics before, there is a very small chance you might be allergic to some of these products. Use them at your own risk. Likewise, if you get caught by someone you didn’t want to know about this, that is your problem too. I’m just passing along information from a real makeup artist for you to do with as you will.

1. Concealer. I recommend DermaBlend, which can be found at any JC Penny store (their official outlet) or at better cosmetic stores everywhere. Dermablend comes in “Chroma numbers” Chroma 1 is a light beige, Chroma 1.25 is a medium beige. If you cannot find Dermablend, us Pan-Stik as your concealer, which is available everywhere.

2. Cheap RED Lipstick. You won’t be using this on your lips. A good one is “Wet And Wild” in the shade “535A.” You can see the displays of Wet and Wild lipsticks in little racks at the ends of cosmetic aisles in most drug stores.

3. Foundation. I have a few choices you might want to consider:
+ Revlon ColorStay. This stuff really has staying power. Once it dries (in about 60 seconds) it won’t come off till you scrub it off with facial cleanser.
+ Max Factor Lasting Performance. This is fairly opaque and tends to stay on well.
+ Almay Sports Formula Tint. This only comes in three shades (“Light” will work for most of you) but it has the advantage of being sweat-proof. Scrubs off with soap and water. This is the one I use most.
+ Revson’s Ultimate II Ultimate Coverage. This is the most opaque of all the items in this list and is recommended for problem faces.

4. Loose Face Powder. Coty “Translucent Medium” will work for most of you with beige complexions. For lighter skin tones, use “Translucent Light”. Be sure to pick up a good powder brush too!

5. Max Factor “Pan Stik.” Some of you will need this. We will use this if you have a serious problem with dark facial hair shadows even after shaving.

6. A nice Lipstick (this one is for your lips).

Once you have assembled your supplies, we can get started!

+ Start with a clean-shaven face. I know that should go without saying, but it is very important. Use a good double bladed razor like Gillette Sensor Excel. If you are using an electric, it is time to convert! Wet face thoroughly and use a facial scrub sponge (the rough side) to loosen hairs. Use a good Gel shave cream and shave carefully.

+ Make sure your face is completely dry. If necessary, use an astringent such as Witch Hazel to make sure you have removed all oils from the surface of your face.

+ Start with your concealer. Put a few dabs on your cheek and blend thoroughly with your fingers, using circular strokes. This, as with all makeup items, should be a thin coating. Continue to cover the entire beard area in this same manner – one section of face at a time. Like every technique you see here, this takes practice.. lots of practice. If you are in a big hurry you might want to consider having a transformation session done by Chrissy … this will help you understand makeup application much more clearly.

+ Take the cheap lipstick (“Wet and Wild”) and dot your face lightly over the beard area. It will look a little like a case of the measles. Blend this into the Concealer with your fingers. When done, you should have a slight sunburned look to your face over the beard area. If it is too red then you over did it and will need to put a bit more concealer on to even out the color. This is not a joke. The secret is that the red of the lipstick cancels out the bluishness of beard shadow. Women have used this trick to hide bruises and such for many many years. It works.

+ (Optional). Pan Stik. If you have a bad problem with blue shadows even after shaving, you will want to apply Pan Stik at this point. Make several streaks with the stick over your beard area and blend with your fingers to an even coloration. If you use this step, you will now need to wait about 5 minutes for the Pan Stik to “set” before moving on to the next step. If not go directly to applying foundation.

At this point you shouldn’t have any blueness from your beard showing through. If not, keep working at it, it just takes some practice.

Submitted by: Krista krista18

[Adrian]

I do makeup professional in NYC for film, tv, fashion. I use a product as a base called Cinema Secrets. It is an excellent base and coverup. I really took issue with using the lipstick as a cancelation of the ‘blue from a beard’. Physicians Formula makes wonderful yellow, green, and lavender creams for this purpose.

And an excellent powder to ‘go with’ Cinema Secrets is Lancombe Dual Finish Powder..to be used dry ..not wet as suggested as an alternative. It ruins the powder’s capability. Matte Buff is the perfect all around color for most faces.

The Dermablend is fine for some coverage but I find if you use Cinema Secrets..there may be no use for it. Pan Stick is SOOO outdated. As a matter of fact..many of the women I do…use C S as their everyday makeup.

Submitted by: Annette hmu1140