Jones - Robert Jones Makeup Masterclass

a complete course in
makeup for all levels, beginner to advanced

robert jones, international makeup artist, robertjonesbeauty.com

Its an age-old question: what is true beauty?

The answer is self-confidence, of course!

Self-confidence can immediately make someone look and feel more beautiful. And thats the real power of makeup: it can give you self-confidence like nothing else. I love being able to make such a big change with nothing more than a little makeup and some brushes. When you make someone feel beautiful on the outside, it is amazing what it does for them on the inside.

In this book, Ill give you all the information you need to reach your most confident self via makeup. Throughout my career, Ive been amazed to watch what a difference feeling beautiful can make. I want to equip you with the tools you need to experience it as well.

Of course, theres an overwhelming amount of information about makeup out there, so its hard to know where to start. My goal is to make it simple because it is!

Ive broken it down to the absolute basics. No matter your skin tone or skin type, the information is here. Whether you are a beginner or someone with makeup experience, there is something here for you. And everything is laid out in a step-by-step way, so you can learn to be your own makeup artist.

Well discuss all the tools and products that are out there, so you can make the best choices for yourself. After all, there isnt just one generic eye shadow application, for example, that works for everyone. Youll learn techniques to enhance every different eye shape and every different face shape. Ill explain how to accentuateor hideanything you might want to, so you can feel the best about your skin.

Then we will move on to explore how to combine these basic techniques to create more advanced looks. This is a makeup masterclass because when you are finished, you will not only have enough knowledge to do your own makeup, but you will have enough knowledge to do others as well. Not only can you bring out your own self-confidence, you can help others bring out theirs too.

So lets get started exploring the world of makeup!

One of the most confusing things about makeup is figuring out which products to choose. Its hard to know what to buy, where to invest the bulk of your money, and where to maybe save a dollar or two. There are so many questions: Which formula of foundation would work best for you? Which type of blush will be the easiest to apply? Which type of eyeliner will meet your needs? Do you want to wear lipstick or lip gloss?

If you go to a department store, youll be hit with an endless number of products that the salesperson just wants to sell you. Many you do not need and probably will never wear. If you go to a drug store, there will be no one to help you, and you may not know what to do. Which is better?

The best solution is to educate yourself so you can make your best choices no matter where you are. In this chapter, we will discuss which products will best meet all your needs.

foundation

Foundation is the most important piece of makeup you will ever purchase. It can make your skin appear flawless and natural, with a healthy glow. It can cover imperfections and blemishes and smooth out uneven skin tones. The right one looks like youre wearing nothing; the wrong one looks like youre wearing a mask. The right one can erase years; the wrong one can add years. Wearing foundation correctly can do more for your appearance than practically any other makeup product. It can also be one of the most difficult to choose correctly.

When making your foundation choice, there are two things to consider. First, match your skin tone and depth so your foundation looks natural. Second, match your skin type with the correct foundation formula. For example, if you have oily skin, the oils can mix with the product and make your skin appear blotchy and uneven, so you need a foundation with oil absorbers in it. If you have dry skin, you need a foundation with moisturizers in it so it helps your skin look supple and fresh and keeps it from looking blotchy. Wearing the correct foundation formula for your skin type can help your foundation stay on longer and your skin look even and flawless.

My advice? Treat yourself to the best foundation you can afford. Higher priced foundations usually contain higher quality pigments that last longer and appear much more flattering. They also usually contain higher quality moisturizers and oil absorbers, helping them perform better. Cheaper foundations contain fewer, inferior pigments that usually dont wear as long.

Your skin is the most important part of your makeup look, and making it look the freshest and most flawless is so important. Foundation and powder are the bases of flawless-looking skin, so you should try to buy the best.

You have a lot of options when it comes to foundation formulations. Thanks to modern technology, many foundations can appear almost invisible. There are all kinds of new light-reflecting ingredients in foundation that will hide your flaws without piling on lots of product. There are all kinds of new pigment technologies making it an almost pure pigment that adds straight coverage with no weight or texture. If you want more coverage from your foundation, choose one with more pigment in it rather than using more of the product. Choose from a variety of textures and formulas that will give you different coverages and finishes. A products consistency and the way it goes onto the skin is the key to even, flawless coverage.

The real goal is for your foundation to look as if youre not wearing any at all. You simply give the illusion of having healthy, glowing, flawless skin. Your skin changes with the seasons and as you age, and you must change your foundation as well if you want to continue looking flawless and fresh.

liquid foundation. This is the most popular foundation and is suited to mostif not allskin types. It is available in every type of formula, from oil-free, oil-absorbing for oily skin to moisturizing for dry skin. Liquid foundation gives varying degrees of sheer to medium coverage, depending on the brand and the formula, so you can choose the amount of coverage you want. Most can be layered to create more coverage. You can purchase it in a bottle or a tube. It gives you more coverage than a tinted moisturizer, but less than a crme or stick foundation.