It’s almost certain to get an inferiority complex when watching a model walk down the runway looking absolutely fabulous. Their visage appears so smooth and without any trace of imperfections that we always believe they are just born with beautiful skin. Well, that isn’t quite the case because, just like us, models too have skin concerns, but they also have some of the best MUAs backstage that are really good at their job.
In that case, the only thing left to do is understand what exactly these makeup masters do to prep a model’s skin because we too would like to put our best face forward. Here’s a lowdown on the best makeup tricks used backstage to get that ‘Model Skin’ effect.
Base Makeup Tips To Steal From Backstage MUAs
Rosy Rule
The most widely used skin prep formula for backstage models is a rose water facial mist. This is because rose water is considered the best natural ingredient to soothe all skin types, including sensitive skin. If you experience any skin trouble, this product should be your go-to for healing and prepping your skin.
Blush Diaries
Model’s wear blush differently and that’s why their skin looks even more naturally glowy. Applying cream blush before foundation, applying bronzer before blush, and using lipstick as cream blush are some of the popular backstage hacks used by MUAs. These tricks help build a more natural blushing skin effect that effortlessly complements the rest of the makeup.
Highlight Hacks
Just like blush, cream or liquid highlighter is applied before foundation too in order to get a lit from within look. Another cool trick is to smile and apply highlighter right above the apples of your cheeks and then blend that upwards and outwards for a radiant glow.
Ace Of Base
Sometimes models require more coverage from foundation to cover up uneven skin tone. That’s when MUAs reach for translucent powder to build it up. Mixing a powder to foundation ratio of 1:3, you can easily get a more opaque formula to cover up discolouration. Similarly, for non-cakey concealer application, they sometimes mix a drop of moisturiser with concealer to smooth onto skin so that the base looks seamless and radiant.
Under Control
The artists always sweep powder on the skin with downward motions so that any existent facial hair is smoothened down instead of being brushed up. This makes your base look super smooth. On the other hand, if you find your makeup is looking greasy or cakey, blotting paper is the product of choice (instead of powder) to refresh your base once again.
With these nifty hacks by your side, your base makeup game is going to reach pro level.
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