Tips for models, makeup artists, makeupistas or anyone who needs to maintain and recover a face like the working models do.
Skin Care After the Makeup Chair
To my models, makeup lovers and new-generation makeup artists out there: I have a skin care tip straight out the set makeup chair for you.
I know ya’ll know you should build-up makeup looks, instead of wiping and reapplying.
You….don’t?! Well, you should if you want to save your skin.
But for a working model, there’s a catch: it isn’t always possible. At work I sometimes undergo more than 8 makeup changes in one day. Aye, no bueno for your skin. Legit, just, scraping all the lipids off your face. In case you didn’t know, lipids are your skin’s natural moisture barrier and protect you from the elements. Uhmmm….hmmm.
But the show must go on!
So here’s my strategy: I like to keep a line of sensitive skin care products around to recover, from a day or week of multiple full-face makeup changes. Now, I have normal skin. But after taking off and reapplying makeup for clients and the camera, not so much. So eye cream, serum, moisturizer…. everything: I keep an entire, full-line of sensitive beauty-care to calm and gently cleanse- while allowing my skin to rebuild it’s natural oils.
So for those of you #makeupistas out there who are creating and recreating look after look. Yes. build-up your makeup, and limit full face changes. But for my models and makeupistas who can’t, keep some hydrating sensitive, skin care products around to soothe and repair. You’ll have happier skin for it!
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John Hardy Flagship Store Opening.
Here’s the thing about model life: it’s work, a lot of work.
It’s not about being in front of the camera, but about the business, relationships, work ethic, and the responsibility of running your own business. You will have to train. Unless you are not an heiress you will have a part time, if not a full time job, and anyone who tells you otherwise is being dishonest with you.
Hence why I always find time for of self care in the form of skin care, right?
Right!
But guess what? It never stops: work, that is.
Which is why I took to observe Victoria Secret model Jasmine Tookes, on the night of the John Hardy Jewelry Flagship opening. It was a party where fashion’s A list and moguls were invited to view their winter collection and usher in the holidays.
No, I wasn’t being a creep! We all watched her. How could one not?
Stunning, she is though, I must say. Clearly, the accusations that she bleaches her skin are false.
However, what was most apparent was that this woman, who put in time and preparation to be a flawless finished guest at a grand opening/ holiday party (make up, hair, nails, skin, the works…) was still workin.
We all looked on as Jasmine gave the brand’s, house photographer a full photoshoot. Not a single moment of her time at this event appeared to be her own at this event. Furthermore, she did so unbegrudgingly.
So if she doesn’t have an day off, think about it. Neither do we “working models,” still in the casting trenches to secure our next bookings.
But how does the average model, on a very lea….n model budget, get a moment of self care R&R?
I recommend adding tiny novelties or little lil’ luxuries into your skin care and body care regimen, so you can maximize the little time you have for yourself.
See my blog post on the Workflo Rescue: click here 👇👇👇
These are my quick, budget-friendly, relaxation cheats I’ve added to my current routine. 😘
Makeup, Be Gone 🙈
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Sometimes Olive Oil is better at removing richly-pigmented, dark shadows, liners and mascara, than micellar water. It’s my go-to solution to remove waterproof mascara. #Justsaying
Hope you had a happy Fashion Week, Beauties
#nyfw
