Business Fit Magazine January 2020 Issue 1 | Page 38

Pashion Fashion or blemishes. Then lightly bounce the tip of your sponge over the concealer to blend it out without smudging it off. Step 6: Set It - You don’t need to set your whole face with powder to make your foundation last. With a big fluffy brush and a loose setting powder, gently swirl the powder over just the areas that tend to get extra shiny and oily, like your T-zone. Step 7: Blush - You can create a healthy, natural - looking glow by applying blush Step 8: Brows - Lightly fill in your brows and it will serve as a framework for the rest of your face. The key here is to enhance the shape of the brow. Anything too dark or dramatic will detract from your natural beauty. Step 9: Eyeshadow - Apply a natural beige and matt eyeshadow to the entire eyelid. Then apply a small amount of the darker shade to your outer crease and the natural crease of the eyelid, and blend (using a fluffy brush). No matter how competent and good you are in your job, the first impression is elementary. There is No Second Chance to Make a First Impression. Therefore, it is not helpful if pressure and stress can be seen on your face. In addition, your makeup should not appear smudged or unkempt. 12 Steps to a Professional Business Makeup In only three seconds you get a first impression of a person. Makeup, hairstyle, and hands speak for themselves even before you open your mouth. A good business makeup and styling should look fresh and well-groomed. Step 2: Prep Your Skin - Do not skip this step. Makeup has the tendency to settle into creases, so if your face isn’t properly moisturised first, you can forget having seamless foundation. After cleansing, massage a thin layer of moisturiser all over your face, then wait 5-15 minutes for everything to sink in before applying your foundation. Studies have shown that women appear more confident with makeup than without it. The feeling of looking good increases self-confidence and assertiveness. The “lipstick effect” is a known psychological phenomenon whereby wearing makeup can give individuals a confidence boost by making them feel more physically attractive, increasing feelings of self-esteem, attitude, and personality. Step 1: Find Your Perfect Colour - You don’t want your face darker than your neck — test shades around your jawline. Step 3: Prime Your Skin - Using primer under your makeup will make your look last longer. Every business is different. Therefore, styling should not only suit you but also your company and you should consider exactly which position you would like to express in business. Step 4: Apply and Blend Your Foundation - Start in the centre of the face, on the apples of the cheeks, and slowly blend out. Use a damp sponge or your fingertips to apply foundation in a stippling motion, which means gently tapping it into your skin. Avoid any wiping or rubbing motions because that will only push the foundation around and cause streaks. A business makeup should be unobtrusive but self-confident to emphasise your own type. Step 5: Conceal -Tap on a concealer with your ring finger over dark undereye circles, red spots 38 TIP: Use your crease to guide your shape. Consider it a barrier for where your eyeshadow should sit if you’re going for an everyday look In addition, emphasise the lower lash line. Lighten the inner corner of the eye and the highest point under the eyebrow arch with a light eyeshadow or highlighter. Pro Secrets Apply and Blend: For applying makeup natural daylight is best. It’s evenly diffused and clear, so you can easily see when something isn’t blended properly. When applying the foundation, always turn towards the light source. Foundation: Never use dark foundation as a face tanner - it quickly looks unnatural and makes you look older. The foundation should always match your skin tone. Concealer: The trick here is to apply a concealer one shade lighter than your foundation colour to mimic the appearance or a bright, well rested under eye. Bronzer: Evenly applied bronzer can add warmth, contour and a glow to the face. Apply it along the cheek bones, into the hairline and beneath the chin for a quick sculpt. Brows: The shade of the eyebrows should be based on your hair colour or just a shade darker. Eyeshadow: Eyeshadow lasts longer, if you first apply loose powder to the eyelid up to the eyebrow. Lashes: If your mascara does not hold and smears, use a waterproof product and apply little mascara to the lower lashes. If you wish, apply a thin layer of eyeliner directly to the lash line. Step 10: Lashes - Apply mascara to eyelashes. If you start at the lash root and carefully wiggle the wand up through the eyelashes, you’ll get a lot better coverage and thus thicken and lengthen those lashes. Step 11: Lips - Lipstick will last longer if you fill in your lips with the liner first Use a lip liner either in the same colour as the lipstick or colourless. Step 12: Long-Lasting Makeup - Setting spray, also known as fixing spray, can be applied to hold your makeup in place and protect it from smearing and smudging. First impressions count. You and your employees are the calling card of your company Anna Meier is an international makeup artist and hairstylist. Her clients include numerous celebrities, politicians and companies such as British Airways, Mercedes Benz, L’Oréal and many more. She is regularly invited as an expert to television shows and gives workshops for makeup artists, corporates and individuals. www.anna-meier.com 39