Eyes, Brows and Lips

In our next lesson with Sue we focused on eyes, brows and the lips.
Products used:
- Illamasqua matte primer
- Kryolan foundation palette 
- Illamasqua powder
- Mac eye shadow palette
- Mascara
- Mascara wands
- Lash curlers
- Range of brushes (flat brush, blending brush, angled brush)
- Kryolan lipstick palette
- Spatulas 
- Cotton pads

Eyes
Sue gave us a piece of paper that featured a range of different eye shapes. Looking at Phoebe's eyes I decided that she had even eyes. I therefore had to place the darker colour in the crease and on the outer corners. We were taught that placing translucent powder under the eyes before applying any product helps to remove any eye shadow if it has dropped in the process. I used two flat eye shadow brushes to apply the colours. On the eye I used a natural colour across the whole of the lid and then in the crease a warmer matte brown. I wanted the eye to be darker to I then added a darker matte brown in the outer corner. Blending is the most important part of applying eye shadow. To help with blending you can use a cotton bud and translucent powder. This helps to remove any excess product and to blend the edges. When finished you can wipe away the powder under the eye. 

Next we moved onto mascara. Asking your partner to look forward, place the mascara on the tops of the lashes. This means that any eye shadow that's fallen onto the eyelashes is covered. Then place the mascara underneath, trying to get as close to the root as possible. Move onto the other eye before completing the bottom lashes. This means they have time to dry. Ask your client to look up and use swiping motions places the mascara on the bottom lashes. If you need, you can curl the eyelashes to give more length. 

I really liked the colour of the eye shadow that I used. Even though it was natural it was still smokey and added definition to the eye. I found applying the mascara particularly hard. It was difficult to get as close to the root as possible without the product going onto the eye. Phoebe had extremely long eyelashes meaning the tops of her eyelashes touched her lid when she looked up. To remove mascara I used translucent powder on a cotton bud. 

Brows
For the brows we wanted to create a natural look. Looking at the brow colour, the eye shadow should be similar in colour and can be slightly darker. For Phoebe I chose a light brown shade and placed it onto the hairs of the brow and not the skin. In the more sparse areas you can add a darker shade. You should use an angled brush and place the colour in the direction of the hair. 

Lips
Using an angled brush on the lips helps to create straight lines as well as placing more product on the lips. It also helps create an accurate top lip. We could pick any shade that we wanted. When applying the colour ask your client to stretch their lips outwards so you can place all the product in one go. Once the lips are coloured, blot your clients lips with tissue. You can then reapply the product. To set the lips you can add translucent powder to it. I found applying the product on the lips hard as you have to be more careful as you are working on a smaller surface. 

Sugarskull

With Halloween approaching we created our own sugar skull design. Day of the Dead is a traditional holiday celebrated in Mexico in November. It focuses on family and friends remembering members that have died. The sugar skulls represent a departed soul and had the person's name written on the forehead. They are brightly coloured and feature a range of patterns to celebrate the soul. 

My Sugar Skull Design 

For my sugar skull design I researched other designs online. I came across Alex Box's sugar skull design for a tequila advert. I loved the colour scheme that she used and the dark contour she used on the cheeks. For my design on Phoebe I used the bright blue eye shadow from the supra colour palette around the eyes. I outlined the yes with a dark blue eye shadow and blended them together. On the eye lid I used the silver from the Illamasqua liquid metals palette. With the same blue eye shadow colour I placed this around the forehead, the cheekbones and under the chin. To deepen the contour I used a darker blue. I found the colours were sometimes hard to blend so I tried using my finger which helped. To create the illusion of skeletal teeth I used the black supra colour. I had placed the white skin base on the lips making them less visible to the eye. I added the black onto half of the lips and then extended the line outwards. I created teeth using triangle shapes on the top and bottom. To add more of an interest to the design I placed black dots around the eyes and completed a pattern on the forehead. 

Having never completed a sugar skull before I was very happy with my first attempt. I loved the colours and the patterns. If I were to complete a design again I would add more colours around the eyes and patterns to the forehead. When completing the patterns you need to have a steady hand. Using a smaller brush would be helpful. I used an angled brush to create straight lines however when outlining around the eyes a thin brush would work better. Seeing the face from the side, the darker contour is not as visible I would like. Next time I would place the darker blue on in layers to build up the tone. Using a black may even help to accentuate the colours. 

References

Calavera, B. (2015) Top Five sugar skull makeup designs. Available at: https://skullsproject.wordpress.com/2015/02/12/top-five-sugar-skull-makeup-designs/ (Accessed: 30 October 2015).

Blog reflection

To ensure we were working to our best ability and were as up to date as possible Sharon spent the lesson talking through our blogs. She informed us about the amount of blogs we should have and what we should have included in each one. To check our blogs we analysed our partners and worked our way through each post reading everyone. Sharon gave us a sheet about each grade boundary for each section of the blog they look at. We then decided on which grade we thought our partner was working at and informed them of what they needed to do to improve the grade. I found reading through someone else's blog helped me to see if I was including everything I should. I enjoyed talking about my blog to someone else as I was able to review everything I had done and see if anything needed changing or adding. Sometimes seeing other people's work makes me worry about what I have done and if I need to be working more or adding more information. I felt that me and Phoebe were working at a similar level and had completed a similar amount of blogs. 

For my blog Phoebe gave me some pointers that she believed would help me in improving the level I was currently working on. 
- Don't forget to reference every article, website or book you have used. 
- Complete unfinished blogs.
- Use a range of sources for research purposes. The more sources you can use the more research you will have gathered at an in-depth level. 
- Add in a range of medias, including video clips and music. 

Phoebe said that I was working at C1-C3. This means that I have organised a satisfactory range of information. I also have a satisfactory understanding of relevant historical practice and have achieved a basic level of competence in all the required specialised practical, technical and creative skills. 

Halloween 2015

Before coming to Uni I had never been to many halloween parties where I needed to dress up or create a make-up look, therefore this year when I saw there was a big event here I was exited to experiment! I was unsure to begin with what I wanted to go as, however I knew that I didn't want to just wear dark smokey make-up. While looking through Facebook and Youtube I came across this video of a make-up artist creating a creepy clown look. It was creative and something I had never seen before. It looked simple to create, yet I knew it would take me a while.
Clown Make-up
I started by completing my normal make-up routine except the eyes. I used a pink blush and applied highlight. I used the same colours that were used in the video on and around the eyes. I found creating the straight lines tricky and especially getting them even on both eyes. Overall I was really happy with my final look, especially for a first attempt! I wore my hair in two french plaits down the back of my head and wore a black midi tutu with a black top. I wanted to top to show the red and white neck. 

My friends also asked me to do their halloween make-up. On my friend Brad he wanted to go as the man from Saw. It was very simple to create and didn't take to much time at all. I only did half the face to save time and added a black line down the middle of the head to define the divide. Even though the make-up was simple it was very effective. 

Finally, Jordan wanted to go as black swan. She wore a black top with a black tutu. I placed black across the whole eye and up to the eyebrow. Using a thin brush, I then created thin feathery lines coming from the eye. In the middle of this I added white and silver. She wore fake lashes on both eyes. On the face I then contoured used black eyeshadow and used a silver eyeshadow to highlight. To add some colour to the look she wore a berry lip. I love this look and is something simple to wear if you do not want to wear lots of make-up or want to go as something very complicated. 

References

TinaKpromua (2015) Clown face makeup Tutorial by Tina Kosnik. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfXts6NLBOA (Accessed: 30 October 2015).

Monochromatic Look

After looking at colour theory and colour charts Kat wanted us to create a monochromatic look using our face charts that we can then complete on a partner.  

I decided to use red as my main colour.  This was due to red being predominantly used in the Elizabethen era. I used the illamasqua skin base to create a white complexion as I feel this creates the most even and more natural white skin base. I added the illamasqua translucent powder onto one side of the face to set it but it made the skin look patchy.  The white base has good coverage but I'm not sure if I would use it in my contemporary look as it makes the make up harder to place on top.  Next I used red as a contour shade on the cheeks. The eye shadow colour palette didn't have a strong red colour so I used a dark pink shade. If I were to do it again I would build up the colour to achieve a stronger tone. I would also like to use the same colour across the forehead as a contour. This would then give a more contemporary feel to my idea. For my the eyes I used the same contour shade and placed it on the lid. The colour wasn't as pigmented as I would have liked so I kept reapplying to build up the colour. To darken the eye I used the red from the supra colour palette. I place it in the crease and the outer edges and blended it out. The supra colour blended out really easily. I placed this same colour under the eye. I really liked the eyes and think the colour choices worked really well. Trying to find a colour for the lips that went with the eyes was harder as there wasn't an exact shade. I therefore mixed two shades together and placed it all over the lips. It complements the look really well. If I would have had more time I would have liked to add more definition on the eyes and the cheeks. 

Products used

Base - illamasqua White skin base 

Contour shade - kryolan eye shadow palette in red

Eyes - kryolan eye shadow palette in red and kryolan supra palette in red

Lips - kryolan lip palette

- Foundation brush

- powder puff 

- blush brush

- flat brush

- blending brush

3 Face Charts

Kat asked us to create three face charts. Each one had to be a Monochromatic, Analogous and a Complementary look. 

Monochromatic

For my monochromatic look I used red as my featured colour. I thought that it related to the Elizabethan era with the rouge lips and cheeks. I wanted to make a statement with the red eyes and red lip and think they complemented each other well. I wanted the eyes to be smokey so I used the red supra colour as it blended easily. I also contoured the cheeks using the same pink kryolan eye shadow. I really liked the look and felt it gave the dramatic look I desired. When I completed the look in class I used the Illamasqua skin base however I didn't like the look of the white next to the dramatic red.  For this look in particular I was inspired by the film Elizabeth. They created a red and white toned look in one of the scenes of the film. 

Analogous

For my analogous look I decided to use cool toned colours. I feel it gives a defined look to the face as the colours are very eye-catching and unusual to what you would normally see on the face. I really like the blue lips against the green contour as it gives a softer look on the face as they are similar in tones. For the eyes I wanted to enlarge them so placed the lighter green shade in the corner of the eye and across the lid. To add more definition to the eye I then added in a light and dark blue. I bought the darker blue further out to add an interest to the look. I made sure to blend this thoroughly so there were no harsh lines. I really liked this analogous look as I feel the colours complement each other well and don't over power other sections of the face. 

Complementary

For my complementary face chart I decided to use reds and greens. I wanted to incorporate the red because of the inspiration from the Elizabethan era. To add interest on the lips I created an ombre effect by using a deep red on the outer edges and green in the middle. For a contour I used red to define the cheeks. To create a contrast I then placed dark green as a 'blusher' on the cheeks and a lighter green as a highlight. I wanted to make the eyes quite natural so created a soft look using a selection of greens. To add definition in the eyes I lined them with red and created a small flick. In particular, I think the look goes really well with the face I used as you can see the effect the two colours have on each other. If I were to add anything to this look I would add more red around the face as a contour. 

Contouring and Highlighting

As weeks go by we're beginning to learn more techniques for creating beauty looks. This week Sue taught us how to contour and highlight. 

Process

1. Start with completing the foundation and conclear. Don't powder the face though as you'll be adding products to the face.

2. Look at the face shape of your client and work out where the cheeks bones are. You can use your finger to guide you. 

3. Mix the highlighting shade and make sure to only go one or two shades lighter than the foundation shade. This way it won't be too light on the skin. Using a small brush place the highlight shade on the top of the cheek bone. Ensure that you blend the product into the foundation and that you can't see any lines. 

4. Place the same highlighter shade around the forehead and on the nose. If your client has a wide nose then place down the edges of the nose but if they have a thinner nose then place a small amount at the front. 

 5. With the contour shade make sure it's one too two shades darker than the foundation colour. Where the cheek bone dips is where the contour shade is placed. It is used to enhance the clients cheekbones. Using another small brush place the colour in a line down the cheek bone. Blend the shade using the brush and you can even use your fingers. You can even place the shade under the neck. 

6. Add the contour shade around the top of the forehead and blend to the hairline.

7. Using a powder puff use a translucent powder to set the make up. Use rolling motions so you don't wipe away the product. 

8. Picking a blusher from the palette place it onto the tops of the cheeks making sure there are no harsh lines. The blusher will give warmth to the cheeks and finish off the look. 

9. Finish off by buffing all the products using the powder puff. Make sure to buff around the eyes and along the hair line. This helps to finish the look and ensure that everything is blend well. 

When highlighting and contouring I found that it was easier to place the shade on with a brush and lightly blend. To blend out all of the shade I found it easier to use my fingers as it helped to remove any excess product. I also found that buffing the product helped to even out the products and ensured there were no harsh lines. This was especially useful along the hairline. Contouring helped to add definition to the face and accentuated my clients features. I really enjoyed doing this and created a very natural contour. When completing this look again I will use a darker contour shade to see what it looks like on the skin and to see if it accentuates the features even more. 

Products used. 

- Foundation - Ivory and FS 38 - Kryolan Foundation Falette

- Highlight - D1 and D2 - Kryolan Dermacolour
- Contour - D4 Dermacolour and Alabaster Kryolan Foundation Palette
- Blusher - Natural Tan - Kryolan Blush Palette

- foundation brush 

- powder buff 

- flat brush

National Portrait Gallery & Mac Visit

To gain more in-depth knowledge of the Elizabethan era we visited the National Portrait Gallery in London. It features an Elizabethan exhibition that would help us with our ideas and seeing the portraits first hand. The main aim of Elizabethan portraits is to show power. Regal and powerful people want to be shown in a particular way to their country. Having already learnt about the symbolism in portraiture it was interesting to see it in person and to spot hidden messages of objects that would portray a certain meaning. Walking around the Gallery showed me how large the paintings were and how similar in style each one was. 

A portrait in particular of Queen Elizabeth by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger showed various symbols.  Later portraits of Elizabeth showed her natural face manipulating into a mask with no facial expression. This can be seen in this particular painting as well as the portrayal of power. She is standing on a globe with her feet specifically on Oxfordshire. This was the county of Sir Henry Lee who commissioned the portrait. With her feet on a globe it smbolises that she rules the country as well as the world. The common theme throughout this painting is thought to be forgiveness. The stormy skies part to show sunshine and the latin inscriptions on the painting convey the theme. The parting skies show that although times may have been bad, these are now forgotten about and people are looking at the good and trying to look forward into the future. Queen Elizabeth can also be seen wearing silver and jewels which is a symbol for purity. Elizabeth can also be seen holding two fans in her hand. Fans were seen as an instrument used in religious ceremonies and seen as a symbol of religious power. Personally, I really like this portrait of Queen Elizabeth as the theme of forgiveness shows her in a kind and friendly manner to her country. She still shows power and nobility through the painting however I believe we are seeing a different side to Elizabeth in this.

While walking around the gallery we also saw a range of other portraits from the Elizabethan era. It amazed me how many paintings there were and how every sitter stood or sat in the exact same portrait. Personally, I have looked more at modern portraiture so researching and learning about Elizabethan is highly intriguing as I can see how art has developed over the years and how artists painting styles have changed. The gallery did feature modern day paintings. It shows me how technology and styles have developed over the years and the range of ways a portrait can be created. Paintings from the Elizabethan era will always remain historic and world-renowned. Visiting the gallery, I expected there to more more information on the Elizabethan era and the paintings. This was therefore the only disappointing part about the visit. Overall visiting the National Portrait Gallery was informative and intriguing. 

Later on in the day we visited the new Mac shop on Carnaby Street which was newly opened. We had a talk from two of the Mac artists and were then left to shop! Definitely my favourite part of the day. 

Overall, I loved visiting London for the day.  London always has an amazing atmosphere and every time I go, I see something new and see parts of London I have never been too before. 

References

Back to topThis portrait (2015) Available at: http://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/portrait/mw02079/Queen-Elizabeth-I-The-Ditchley-portrait (Accessed: 28 October 2015).

gogm (2009) Grand ladies. Available at: http://www.gogmsite.net/the_late_farthingale_era_fr/minialbum_queen_elizabeth_o/1592_ditchley_portrait_by_m.html (Accessed: 28 October 2015).

Symbolism in portraits of Elizabeth I (2015) Available at: http://www.rmg.co.uk/discover/explore/symbolism-portraits-elizabeth-i (Accessed: 28 October 2015).

Vital Elizabethan Films

Elizabeth I has been portrayed throughout TV and Film for many years. As played by a range of actresses, each one uses different make-up and hairstyles to create an accurate representation of Elizabeth. 

Les Amours de la reine Elisabeth (1912)

Translated to The Loves of Elizabeth, Sarah Bernhardt played the role of Elizabeth in this short French silent film. It was directed by Louis Mercanton and Henri Desfontaines and focuses on the love affair of Elizabeth. 

The Virgin Queen (1923)

A British silent film starring Diana Manners as Queen Elizabeth and simply focuses on the life of reign. 

The Sea Hawk 1940

American Warner Bros film about the Spanish Armada. Starring Flora Robson as Elizabeth I and directed by Michael Curtiz. 

The Virgin Queen 1955

Focuses on the relationship between Elizabeth I played, by Bette Davis and Sir Walter Raleigh. This is the second time that Davis has played Elizabeth. 

Elizabeth R

A BBC television drama starring Glenda Jackson as Elizabeth in six episode. It features key elements in her life. 

Elizabeth 1998

Directed by Shekhar Kapur, Elizabeth focuses on the early life of Queen Elizabeth and her reign of England. Starring Cate Blancett as Elizabeth many say it gave her attention from across the world and even won award for her performance. 

Elizabeth I (2005)

Tv series shown on channel 4 featuring Helen Mirren as Elizabeth. It conveys the end of her reign and her relationship with Essex. 

Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)

The sequel to Elizabeth and focuses on he latter part of her reign. Again, it is directed by Shekhar Kapur and stars Cate Blanchett as Elizabeth I. 

References

Movies about Queen Elizabeth I of England. Filmography: Tudor films, television series, etc (no date) Available at: http://www.luminarium.org/renlit/elizafilms.htm (Accessed: 22 October 2015).

Queen Elizabeth (1912) (1912) Directed by Henri Desfontaines, Louis Mercanton

Symbolism Through A Self-Portrait

As we were looking at symbolism portrayed through Elizabethan portraiture, we were asked to take a self-portrait which features objects that portray my personality and aspects of my life. I wanted to make the objects not completely obvious as you first look at it as I feel symbolism is interpreted differently by other people.
Make-up Brushes
I included make-up brushes in my self-portrait as having a job in the make-up industry has always been a dream of mine. I hope to be successful after finishing the course at university. This portrays my hopes and dreams and also my creative side. 

Necklace

The necklace that you can see my wearing was a present from my boyfriend. I have worn it ever since I received it and have never taken it off. It reminds me of him when we're apart and I would feel lost without it. 

Photos 

These photos are of me and my friends from home that I have on my wall. They are from a while ago and remind me of all the memories I have with them. They are a big part of my life and I don't know what I would do without them. One of the best memories was our school prom and the photo of all of us is one of my favourites. 

Burgundy colour

The burgundy colour of my pinafore is one of my favourite colours, especially in the winter. I feel it works well with my skin tone and hair colour. This also portrays my style choices as this is a favourite outfit of mine. 

Elizabethan Portraiture and Symbolism

Portraits of Elizabeth I can be found in so many different places. It was important to her how she was viewed by the world so each portrait had to be perfect. Elizabeth only sat for certain artists and if she was not happy with the portrait then it would be destroyed and never seen. All portraits of her reflect her regal status. Within the Elizabethan era every painting communicated to the public by using symbolism. Symbolism was used so that even the poor could view the portraits and understand the meaning behind it. 
For example in the portrait on the left Elizabeth is standing on a map of the world. This symbolises that she rules and dominates the world. 

Symbols

Jewels- Symbolise purity and wealth

Crown - Royalty/shows that she is the queen

Tudor rose - The tudor rose had religious connotations as a symbol of the Virgin Mary. It can be seen in many portraits of Elizabeth and also symbolises virginity. 

Pelican - Symbol of devotion and her motherly love towards the people of her country. It is believed that pelicans plucked their own breasts to help feed their young. 

Phoenix - A symbol of Elizabeth's longevity to the throne and her country. It is a mythological bird that never dies and only one is alive at the time. 

Ermine - Symbol of purity as well as being a status symbol. Only royalty would be seen wearing ermine. 

Olive branches -  Symbolise peace. 

Colours  

Purple - A man or woman wearing purple would be a member of royalty

Gold/silver/scarlet/violet - only worn by the highest nobility in the country.

Contemporary Symbolism in Portraits

Queen Elizabeth II

by Michael Leonard
acrylic on cotton duck, 1985-1986
30 in. x 24 1/4 in. 

Symbolism can also be seen throughout modern day paintings. It is often seen in portraits of the royal family showing their wealth and power over the country. In this recent portrait of Queen Elizabeth II a range of different symbols can be seen. Firstly, she can be seen sat with one of her corgi's. In portraiture a dog is a symbol of faithfulness and loyalty. This can be interpreted as the dogs faithfulness to her as well as the Queens loyalty to her country.  I feel the way in which the dog is positioned in the painting shows protection over her. She can be seen wearing a pendant and a pearl necklace and earings. This symbolisises her wealth and power. Finally, the colours used in portraits convey large amounts of meaning to the audience. She can be seen wearing a yellow dress which is a symbol of happiness, enlightenment and intelligence. Colour conveys a meaning to the audience without them thinking about it. It gives the portrait a particular mood and feeling. 

I find it interesting how symbolism is so important in portraiture. It gives the painting a meaning and a purpose behind it. Features of portraits can be interpreted differently by people which is why some symbols are not planned and it is just someones own idea of why they believe that has been featured or appears. 

References

Elizabethan propaganda part 1 (2009) Available at: https://lovelyoldtree.wordpress.com/2009/04/07/elizabethan-propaganda-part-1/ (Accessed: 19 October 2015).

Elizabethan jewelry (no date) Available at: http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/elizabethan-jewelry.htm (Accessed: 19 October 2015).

ANIMAL symbolism in Tudor times (2012) Available at: http://www.thetudorswiki.com/page/ANIMAL+symbolism+in+Tudor+Times (Accessed: 19 October 2015).

The symbolic meanings of animals during the renaissance | the classroom (2013) Available at: http://classroom.synonym.com/symbolic-meanings-animals-during-renaissance-6419.html (Accessed: 19 October 2015).

CONTACT (1994) Symbolism of color: Using color for meaning. Available at: http://www.incredibleart.org/lessons/middle/color2.htm (Accessed: 19 October 2015).

#3 White Bases

Our next technical lesson looked at testing out the white base products in our kit.

- Illamasqua skin base

- White supra colour

- White aqua colour  

- foundation brush

- buffing brush

We were told to experiment with all three of the products and see how they looked when applied on the skin and how we found the product. I wrote down notes for each product and how I found it as well as asking my client how it felt on the skin. To see how all three products compared I applied all of them onto the face in three different sections. 

Photo 1 - Before any product on the face, Photo 2 - profile photo of all three products, Photo 3 - a photo from in the mirror. 
Image Below - Elizabethan portrait showing the complexion of the skin that Elizabethan women were seen wearing. 

Illamasqua skin base
I applied the Illamasqua skin base around the mouth and on the lips. I placed the product on the back of my hand and used the flat foundation brush to apply. I found that this product was easy to apply as it was creamier in consistency due to its liquid formula. My client said that it was soft on the skin and when applying it went on easily. To create a finished look, I buffed the base which gave a softer finish. If you want a more natural look then I think this product works best, however the colour is not as intense as the supra colour. (photo 2 - right hand side) I really enjoyed working with this product and if you didn't want a bright white base then it would be perfect. It also worked well at covering the lips. 

White supra colour

The white supra colour is oil based, therefore it has a creamy texture when applied and feel when on the skin. If you want an intense white colour then you need to layer the product. The intense colour that it is capable of achieving means you can cover the clients eyebrows. During the Elizabethan era, women had overly plucked eyebrows that were either thin or barely there, therefore if you want your make-up look to feature no eyebrows this product would work well. To apply, the supra colour comes across more as a paint rather than a foundation. It looked streaky on the skin to begin with however, I buffed the product after I had applied it all on the face and it looked a lot softer (photo 2 - right hand side).  When taking off the product, I had to be persistent as it seemed to move around the skin. I found it was easier to let my client take off the product nearer her eyes as it was harder to remove. 

White aqua colour

The aqua colour is water based, therefore you need to mix with water so you can apply. When removing the product from the palette I immediately saw that it was more like a paste and thicker in consistency. You needed to apply a lot of water to the product for it to be a liquid consistency. It also dried very quickly on the hand so before I applied more product I had to keep adding water to the back of my hand and thoroughly mix. It was harder to move around the face than the supra colour and you can't smooth it out as well. I decided to add more water and I found this made it easier to apply as it went into a liquid formula. It gave good coverage, however it felt hard on the skin when it dried. Similarly to the other two products, I buffed out the product. This was not as successful, as it did leave some parts looking patchy. If you wanted a more unfinished look then this would work well. I did however like the intensity of the colour. The aqua colour was also easier to remove and came off a lot quicker than the other two. 

Overall, I really enjoyed testing out the three products as I now have a better understanding of how to apply them and how they work. Each one has positives and negatives that could be worked around. I like the consistency of the skin base and the natural white look it gives, however if I wanted an intense white face then the supra colour would work better. I want to work with the aqua colour again to see if it becomes easier to use. I also want to try using different brushes and to see if this changes the way the product comes across. After using these products I now feel more confident in using them and deciding what would work best for the brief. I now know how much pressure to use when applying the bases onto the skin through communication with my client as well as what the pressure feels like when applied onto my own skin. 

Colour Theory and Face Charts

In the make-up industry colour is such an important factor. Colour theory which began in the 18th century, has been developed to aid particular colour mixing and the effects that specific colours have on the eye.  With the range of colours available each one acquires different properties and how it looks to the eye. Seeing colours visually on a wheel helps you to see the relationship that colours have with one another. There are certain features which can affect colour, including hue, saturation and lightness. Basic colour groups are primary and secondary colours. 
Primary - red, blue and yellow.
Secondary - purple, green and orange. 

Categories on this wheel include monochromatic, analogous and complementary. Complementary colours are contrasting shades and are at opposite ends of the wheel to each other. When these colours are placed next to each other on the face they will stand out and catch the viewers attention. Analogous colours are those touching on the wheel and will often create a softer look on the face as they are of similar tones. Finally, monochromatic means different shades of the same colour. For example any shades of blue from lightest to darkest. 

You also have achromatic colour schemes which are blacks, whites and greys. Neutral colours are obtained by mixing achromatic colours with pure colours (red, blue etc) and near neutrals include beiges, browns and skin tones. 

All colours have cool and warm undertones. Kat gave us an example by using Mac lipsticks Ruby Woo and Russian Red. Ruby Woo has cool undertones and Russian Red has warm undertones however they would both be classed as a red lipstick. It is important to be specific with what shade of colour you want. 

Face charts

Face charts are used so make-up artists can work on their ideas and convey them on paper for others to see and for them to decide if anything needs changing. We worked on A4 paper as we are yet to receive our face charts however we were still able to create an idea from scratch. Kat said that we could use any products or brushes that we wanted to try out and experiment with or we could work with an idea that came to us. I decided to use a monochromatic colour scheme and work with red. For the skin I used the cream based foundations from Charles Fox. To begin with they were hard to blend onto the page but I found that with a lighter touch and less product on the brush they were easier to blend. I tried adding powder as well but the colour pigment wasn't as strong as I would like. I decided to use the Charles Fox blush palette to add some warmth into the cheeks. For the lips I wanted to go for an ombre look so used the darkest lip colour (-) around the edges and blended it inwards. In the middle of the lips I used (-) and blended the two colours together. For the eyes I used (-) in the Charles Fox eye shadow palette for a transition shade on the eye. I wanted to create a darker eye so I used the Charles Fox supra colour in (-) across the eyelid. I found this product very hard to blend out so I layered up the darkest red shade in the eye shadow palette to blend it out more which I found to be successful. For eyeliner I then used the black supra colour. For my first attempt at a face chart I really liked the final outcome and the colour scheme I used. I am excited to test out the real face charts and experiment with new products and colour schemes. 

References

Basic color theory (no date) Available at: http://www.colormatters.com/color-and-design/basic-color-theory (Accessed: 13 October 2015).

Color wheel pro: Color meaning (no date) Available at: http://www.color-wheel-pro.com/color-meaning.html (Accessed: 13 October 2015).

Color harmonies: Complementary, analogous, triadic color schemes (no date) Available at: http://www.tigercolor.com/color-lab/color-theory/color-harmonies.htm (Accessed: 13 October 2015).

Which One should you buy? MAC’s Ruby Woo vs Russian red (2014) A Slice of Beauty, 15 October. Available at: http://cakedtothenines.com/macs-ruby-woo-vs-russian-red-one-buy/ (Accessed: 13 October 2015).

Handprint: Color temperature (no date) Available at: http://www.handprint.com/HP/WCL/color12.html (Accessed: 13 October 2015).