Tech File: The Base

Products & Equipment required:

·        Foundation Palette

·        Primer

·        Concealer Palette

·        Translucent Loose Powder

·        Foundation Brush

·        Powder Brush

·        Powder Puff

Method:

1.      Evaluate the right base for the right skin

2.      Prep the skin with cleanser, toner and moisturiser

3.      Match the foundation colour to the model’s skin tone

4.      Apply a primer beforehand or mix in with the foundation

5.      Use the foundation brush to apply foundation all over the face, ears and neck

6.      Conceal over the top of the base to correct any imperfections

7.      Using the powder brush, buff in the base

8.      Finish off by powdering the make-up to set it and prevent shine and crease lines

Notes:

·        Carry out a consultation on your model to identify skin type (young, old, dry, greasy, spotty)

·        Mix foundation colours to achieve the perfect match

·        Grease based products are good for dry skin and photographic work

·        Tinted moisturisers are good to use on male models as it maintains the texture of their skin

·        On male models, use a matt primer down the t-zone for a natural look

·        Mix White Illamasqua foundation with concealers

·        Different colours cancel out different skin tones
- green takes out red
- pink takes out blue
- peach/yellow takes out purple/brown

·        Do NOT use grease products on top of powder

·        Aim to enhance the yellow tones of the model’s skin tone as opposed to the pink tones

·        Clinique hypo-allergenic range is ideal as it’s suitable for all skin types