As most of my readers know I'm a veteran cosplayer as well as being a make up artist. Today I'd like to combine my two loves and share with my fellow (not-so-veteran cosplayers) a few of the things in my make up kit that may be a bit of an investment (aka costly), but I find absolutely essential to good photographs and cosplays
Item number one; Primer
This includes both face and eyelid primer! Primer is something that goes on after you've exfoliated and applied moisturizer and before your actual make up. Face primer helps to fill in imperfections and fine lines but also creates a smooth base for your foundation (creating an even, long lasting application) The same can be said for an eye lid primer. (yes, you need both, they are different) The eye lid primer creates an even base for your eyeshadow, making the colors appear more vibrantly. It also keeps your eye shadow from creasing in the eyelid if the shadow is to be worn for a long period of time.
Some primers I recommend are
-the smashbox face primer. I like this product because it WORKS. It may seem expensive but the bottle pictured will probably last you an entire year; a VERY little goes a very long way. The other main reason I really like this primer is because it comes in a variety of colors. My face has a tendency towards redness in the cheeks and the green primer diminishes this completely.
-The other product I'm very fond of is the Urban Decay Primer potion I can put this on my eyelids and my eyeshadow stays put for up to 20 hours of heat and sweat and photographs.
the next product I can't live without is a setting or high definition powder.
This is basically a fine, white or skin toned powder that applies invisible.
Okay, it's invisible, so then what's it's purpose??
To save you from greasy t-zone syndrome and 'it's a hundred degrees and my make up is melting off my face' The setting powder helps decrease shine in photographs and also keep your make up together
My favorite setting powder is made by Make up Forever sephora.com states that Make up for ever's HD powder, "Sets the foundation and slightly mattifies skin without changing its natural contours. This 100% mineral silica powder softens the appearance of imperfections. Completely evens out the complexion for a glowing, radiant look. One universal shade for all skin tones."
A base and a top coat; it's elementary dear Watson.
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