Daniel Klingler - Idiots Guides: Everyday Makeup Secrets

Everyday
Makeup Secrets

by Daniel Klingler

A member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.

Publisher: Mike Sanders

Associate Publisher: Billy Fields

Acquisitions Editor: Janette Lynn

Development Editor: Kayla Dugger

Designer: Rebecca Batchelor

Photographer: Rebecca Batchelor

Indexer: Johnna VanHoose Dinse

Layout Technician: Ayanna Lacey

Proofreader: Virginia Vasquez Vought

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Introduction

Have you ever looked at a makeup application in a book or magazine or on the internet and attempted it, only to find it wasnt successful? Are you overwhelmed by all the makeup options at stores, to the point you dont know where to start? In Idiots Guides: Everyday Makeup Secrets, I share all you need to know to create your best face, plus secrets on making your own products, fixing different makeup issues, and more. Whether your products and tools are high end or simply from your local drugstore, the tips and secrets I share with you will allow you to create a beautiful look youll be happy to show off.

This book follows the principles of art and design, meaning each makeup application is defined by the art principles of color, shape, space, and form and the design principles of harmony, balance, proportion, and emphasis. So while there are many ways you can do your makeup, I focus on the tools and information you need to create the most flattering look on yourself.

To start, you get a primer on what you need before applying makeupfrom getting and maintaining your makeup tools to prepping your skin. Ive then broken down each feature by chapter so you can zero in on its role in your makeup and what you need to make it look its best. I close with 10 classic makeup looks you can try. From a natural look to a metallic smoky eye, these looks have stood the test of time and are varied enough that youll be sure to find one you like. You can then use what youve learned about your unique features to translate any look to your own face.

Whether you read the book cover to cover or use it as a reference guide, I hope it helps to simplify makeup for you. Please feel free to reach out to me at neckupdesign.com if you have questions about a product or application. Most importantly, remember, it is not makeup that makes you beautiful; it is you that makes makeup beautiful!

Acknowledgments

I have to start by thanking my childhood friend and acquisitions editor Janette Lynn. Thank you for trusting me with this book and for checking off the last box on my bucket list! Thank you to my editor, Kayla Dugger, for being so sweet and patient. Becky Batchelor (senior designer and photographer), thank you for working so hard and for being so excited about this project with me.

When creating a full-color book, one realizes they need back-up! This book went up another level with Lindsey Williams (crazypretty.com) as lead makeup artist. Lindsey, thank you for all of the phone conversations! Thanks to Ashley Heiney for saying yes when I asked her to assist with hair. And Carrie Duer, youre the best friend and personal assistant a guy could ask for! Thank you to my models: Josie Sanders; my beautiful niece Brooke Waltz; and my Indianapolis theater peeps, Betsy Norton, Cami Upchurch, Erin Coheneur, Arianne Villareal, Jill Kelly, Audrey Brinkley, Ashley Saunders, and Nathalie Cruz (who is currently in therapy for taking off her makeup so the readers could see what real people look like!).

Id also like to give a special thank you to my clients and to the Indianapolis theater community. You have given me so much support and a space to learn and grow; I will forever be grateful. Thank you to my professional mentors Howard Leonard, Rosie Steffen, Susan Haise, David and Cathi Simon, Winn Claybaugh, and Debra Dietrich. Also, thanks to my parents Gerald and Sharon Kingler for giving me a great foundation.

Everyone needs a group of earth angelspeople you can expose your heart to without judgment, people who will listen, people who will celebrate your achievements and hold your hand when you are in need, and people who truly exemplify unconditional love. I have always had that with Sarah Bernadette Ottow, Danya Sasada, Dana Nichols, Nora Crosthwaite, Laura Angel-Lalanne, Melissa Zabel, Margaret and Cameron Stutsman, and Phyllis Carr. Lastly, to Jay Langhurst, who says no so I have to prove him wrong! Love you most of all.

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I would like to dedicate this book in loving memory of my grandmother Mary Klingler Hilliard, my grandmother Catherine Wilson, my sister Lori Klingler Chittendon, and my dear friend John Albinger. I feel all of you every day. Lastly, to my foundation, my concealer, my love ... Jay P. Langhurst.

PART 1
GETTING
STARTED

CHAPTER 1
TOOLS

The correct tools are a must in creating beautiful everyday makeup looks. For example, I cant tell you how many times I have watched my clients use the disposable applicator included with their eye shadow. That applicator should be thrown away the minute the eye shadow is opened! So it is my personal mission to get a set of brushes, as well as proper disposables, in every womans arsenal.

In this chapter, I discuss makeup brushes, including what you must know before buying brushes, my five must-have brushes, and additional brushes you may want. I also take you through some handy disposable cosmetic tools.

What You Need to Know Before Buying Brushes

Walking through a cosmetic store can be very intimidating.

There are a hundred different brushes that can be used for makeup application, many of which can be very expensive. However, you can find each of these tools at different price points depending on your budget. Just remember the adage You get what you pay for investing a little more money in quality will provide savings in the long run.

Beyond price, there are four things you should consider when investing in brushes: fibers, density, ferrule, and handle.

Fibers

Brushes are made from several types of fibers (bristles), which can be categorized as either synthetic or natural.