Do you wish you knew how to do your makeup better?
Do you use certain products because the sales woman at makeup counter told you to 10 years ago?
I want to change that by teaching you how to use what you have in your current makeup collection to achieve the look you've always wanted. I have always loved makeup and after years of doing my own, I want to share my knowledge with others by sharing the tips and tricks I've learned along the way.
I can teach you everyday basics for when you run errands or are at the office. I can also teach you techniques to glam up a night out. I love making people feel beautiful and if you spend a few hours with me, you’ll look at your makeup collection in a whole new light. I also know how to teach hair styling techniques, if that is of interest.
Pricing & Contact
I live in the Boulder/Denver area but am willing to travel.
Contact me via phone or email to book a time and place. I will come to your house and all you have to bring is your current makeup collection. I do one-on-one lessons and group parties such as slumber parties, birthday parties, bachelorette parties, before a night out, etc.
One-on-One Lessons:
$40 - 1 hour
$80 - 2 hours
$160 - 3 hours
$200 - 4 hours
Group Lessons:
$80 - 1 hour
$160 - 2 hours
$240 - 3 hours
$320 - 4 hours
Contact
203.521.1354
Face Products
Face Primer: MAKE UP FOR EVER Step 1 Skin Equalizer Primer (pick one that addresses your skin needs)
Foundation: Maybelline Fit Me! Foundation (Matte + Poreless, Dewy + Smooth)
Tinted Moisturizer: Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer
Concealer: Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Concealer
Powder: Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Bronzer: Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Butter Bronzer
Blush: Nars (Orgasm, Madly), Milani Baked Blush (Luminoso)
Highlighter: Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter (Moonstone, Opal, Champagne Pop)
Setting Spray: Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray
Eye Products
Eye Primer: Nars Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
Eyeshadow Palette: Lorac Pro Matte Palette or KVD Vegan Beauty Shade + Light Eye Contour Palette
Eyeliner: NYX Matte Liquid Liner, MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua XL Eye Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner, Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner
Glitter: Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow (Kitten Karma)
Brow Pencil: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz or Brow Definer
Brow Pomade: Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade
Brow Powder: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo
Brow Gel: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Gel
Mascara: L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara
Eyelashes: Red Cherry Demi Wispy or Ardell Demi Wispies
Eyelash Glue: Duo Adhesive in Clear
Foundation Sponge: Beauty Blender or Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Makeup Sponge
Foundation Brush: Sigma F82 Round Kabuki Brush
Under Eye Setting Powder Brush: Sigma F25 Tapered Face Brush
All Over Setting Powder Brush: Sigma F30 Large Powder Brush
Bronzer Brush: Sigma F25 Tapered Face Brush
Contour Brush: Sigma F05 Small Contour Brush
Blush Brush: Sigma F40 Large Angled Contour Brush
Highlighting Brush: Sigma F35 Tapered Highlighter Brush
Face Blending Brush: Sigma F50 Duo Fibre Brush
Face Tools
Eye Tools
Eyeshadow Lid Color Brush: Sigma E55 Eye Shading Brush
Eyeshadow Large Blending Brush: Sigma E40 Tapered Blending Brush
Eyeshadow Medium Blending Brush: Sigma E35 Tapered Blending Brush
Eyeshadow Detailed Blending Brush: Sigma E38 Diffused Crease Brush
Eyeshadow Packing Brush: Sigma E32 Exact Blend Brush
Under Brow Highlight: Sigma F70 Concealer Brush
Eyeshadow Inner Corner Highlight: Sigma E30 Pencil Brush
Eyeliner Smudge Brush: Sigma E21 Smudge Brush
Winged Eyeliner: Sigma E06 Winged Liner Brush
Brow Brush: Sigma E65 Small Angled Brush
Eyelash Curler: Shiseido Eyelash Curler or Revlon Eyelash Curler
AHA Exfoliant: Drunken Elephant Glycolic Night Serum or Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask
BHA Exfoliant: Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid
Cleansing Balm (Makeup Remover): Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm
Face Wash: Philosophy Purity Made Simple Cleanser
Eye Makeup Remover: Coconut Butter
Clay Mask: Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay or Clinique City Block Purifying Charcoal Clay Mask + Scrub
Daytime Moisturizer: Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Moisturizer
Nighttime Moisturizer: Clinique Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator or Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask
Body Lotion: Lush Sympathy for the Skin
Self Tanner: L'Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Mist
Skincare
Step-by-Step Guide:
1. Face primer all over face or in problem areas (ex. T-Zone)
2. If using makeup sponge, thoroughly soak under water and squeeze repeatedly for 10 seconds. Squeeze out all water and do one final squeeze in a towel.
3a. If applying foundation with makeup sponge, dot foundation all over face. Pounce large end of makeup sponge on face to evenly disperse foundation. Apply another layer if needed.
3b. If applying foundation with foundation brush, dot foundation all over face. Stipple foundation in a bouncing/pressing motion all over face to evenly disperse foundation. Apply another layer if needed.
4. Paint concealer in triangular shape under eyes, starting from inner corner and dragging down the side of your nose. Draw one line on top of nose. Draw an upside down triangle on forehead. Dot on upper lip. Draw an X on your chin. Pounce out the concealer using the pointed end of a beauty blender in each section.
5. Set concealer using under eye setting powder brush.
6. Set foundation using large all over setting powder brush. You can just set t-zone or all over.
7. Place eye shadow primer on eyelids and spread out with finger. You can use foundation or concealer if you don’t have an eye primer.
8. Set primer with flat packing brush and skin colored eye shadow.
9. Dip large blending brush in transition shade (slightly darker than skin color) and blend all over crease area.
10. Dip medium blending brush in slightly darker color and blend more concentrated into the crease.
11. Dip small blending brush in slightly darker color and blend more concentrated into the crease. Add shadow to outer-V of eye.
12. Highlight under brow with light eyeshadow (not shimmer) with concealer brush.
13. Highlight inner corner of eye with pencil brush and light shimmer eyeshadow.
14. Add shimmer to lid space if you'd like.,
15. Add eyeliner using either pencil, dark eyeshadow and eyeliner smudge brush or winged eyeliner.
16. Draw in eyebrows using either eyebrow pencil, powder or pomade and an angled brow brush.
17. Brush brow gel through brows.
18. Use tapered bronzer brush and bronzer to add bronzer on sides of forehead, under cheek bones and under jaw line.
19. Use highlighter brush to place highlighter on top of cheek bones, from corner of eyebrow to hairline, upper lip and tip of the nose.
20. Use blush brush to place blush on cheek bones.
21. Curl eyelashes by closing curler on lashes and squeezing while closed 10 times. Apply mascara to top and bottom lashes.
22. Apply lip color (lip liner and/or lipstick).
23. Lightly spray setting spray all over face and fan your face to dry.
Printable references
Some examples of the look I'm going over:
