LISE Free Makeup Workshop and Review Party

22.11.11

If you werent at LISE Beauty Range Makeup Studio last saturday you missed but at least you have me to share all the tips that we got from Eni Balogun with you.

This workshop was very educational and especially good for upcoming makeup artists and your regular makeup wearing public. I came away with something at the end of the day too. I aint telling though *asko*

Here are some of the pictures I took at the event, in between are some of the tips and advise that were passed on to us at the workshop:

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The LISE studio arranged for the workshop.

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The product display

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It so happened that the winner of the Sacred Artistry red Carpet competition check out the post here collected her prizes on the same day.

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Prepping the face

- Be sure to sanitise hands before beginning the makeup application process.
- Start with cleaning the skin.
- Never use wipes alone as they leave a residue of oil on the skin after use.
- Always use astringent to clean skin (preferably alcohol free as it is suitable for all skin types)
- Remember the following
Silicone based face primer + airbrush foundation = failed foundation application
Silicone based face pimer + crème foundation = success
- Apply eye lash primer and lip moisturiser to the lips at this stage of the makeup application process. Tip: Apply lip balm/moisturiser to only the centre of the lips. This is to allow the lip liner glide along the edges of the lips without slipping or sliding, lol.
- During skin prep, toughing the face is allowed until after foundation application is done.
- Use an alcohol strip after shaving brows. An alternative is methylated spirit. Makeup artists are doctors as well as artists, always remember that.

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Foundation application
- Foundation always oxidizes i.e. gets darker, so stick to a shade lighter than the natural skin colour.
- Use remainder of foundation on brush to blend out edges e.g. hairline, jaw and also to buff foundation into skin.
- Remember the following
Liquid foundation = medium to light coverage
Cream foundation = medium to full coverage
- Circular powder brush motions are the preferred method of powder application.
- Use a clean foundation brush to apply powder to hard to reach areas e.g. under the eyes, around the nose.

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The brows
- A long brow tail makes the face look sad
- You can decide to be an artist by drawing on the brows with feathered strokes of a brow pencil or you can decide to cheat by using a stencil and brow powder.

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The concealer trick
- Trace concealer one shade lighter along the top and bottom of the brows to enhance the shape and make them stand out.

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One of the participants defining the second brow.

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The rapt audience

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Eyeshadow application
- Apply a light amount of translucent powder underneath the eyes to catch falling eyeshadow.
Custom make your own translucent powder by mixing some white and loose brown powder.
- To make eyeshadows pop, use a sealant.
- When creating an artificial crease, use the fluffy edge of a shader brush to create a half moon shaped contour from the outer edge of the eye.

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When focusing on the lower lid or waterline always look up as it helps to prevent blinking and thus a smear. The element of surprise is achieved and the aim is reached.

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The same technique for lower lid/waterline application should be used for this. However, mascara should be applied from behind the Client and not from the front. This is less intrusive and the Client will blink less.

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Participants trying out the eyeshadow, liner and mascara application techniques.

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Under eye concealer application for highlighting the upper cheekbones. The bridge of the nose is also highlighted with concealer.
- Set foundation with powder before applying concealer
Oil + Oil (Foundation + concealer) = a mixture of both.
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Lip application

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- Remember to apply the liner within the edges of the lips for fuller lips and outside the edges for thinner lips. All to create an illusion.

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Blush should be blended more towards the sides of the face and not concentrated directly on the apples of the cheeks

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Isnt she lovely?

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Question and Answer time with Eni Lise Balogun

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The makeup artist and her gorgeous model – Erezi Adabamu

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The purchasing begins

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Kemi Daramola and Ewaoju makeovers.

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Say cheers everyone ….. *snap*

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Eni and Ewaoju

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makeup artist and makeup blogger
Eni Lise Balogun and I.

I must say that I learnt a whole lot and I was so glad I was there. I really will recommend a LISE training or workshop to upcoming makeup artists as it was very educational and easy to understand. I also loved the ease with which the look was achieved.

Thank you for inviting me Eni, I had fun and I am sure looking forward to the giveaway.

Haul and product review in upcoming post. Interview with Eni Lise Balogun coming up next year. Stay tuned to this page for more info.
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