Stevie Louise Gricks Artistry blogs

Pro tip: Working with dry skin types for application.

•When working with your client, it is important to assess their skin type to proceed correct application that is suitable for them. Look for the texture of their skin, is it bumpy and quite flaky or irritated? If you find there is various texture, dryness or irritation it is most likely they suffer from ‘dry skin’, so use correct skincare to rehydrate the skin. Various and affordable brands cover different skin types including dry skin; however, my favourite budget friendly brand is ‘Simple’. This brand has no artificial or toxic ingredients, only natural based products that will not affect any skin type. I personally adore the brand ‘Liz Earl’, a luxury skincare brand that I personally use myself due to the natural ingredients and it doesn’t irritate sensitive skin. Use a lightweight and moisturising cleanser to remove dirt, however, you do not want additional oils removed as it will create an uncomfortable tightness on your client’s skin. You may use concentrated oils, serums and heavy-duty moisturizers for the skin and eye creams. Using thin layers of various products will allow the skincare to melt and seep into the skin to regain moisture prior to makeup application. Skincare is an essential step, especially with a client suffering extreme dryness, creating comfort for the client and a beautiful base for your makeup. Another pro tip is to also use a dewy/moisturizing foundation as again this will help replenish moisture into the skin and hydrate, overall getting rid of texture and flaky skin with a beautiful glow!•

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Pro tip: Set bag essentials

Disposables kit (e.g. disposable mascara wands, lip wands, cotton pads, cotton buds, nappy bags for a bin and different size spoolies for eyelashes and eyebrows), tissues, wipes, hair and makeup kit, mints for your hygiene when working with the client, a light and pleasant body mist for yourself to use before working with client, hand sanitiser!!, safety pins/ sewing kit, hair products (heat protectant and styling), black towel, heated appliances such as: hair straightener, hairdryer and a hair curler of your choice.

Pro tip: Acne coverage

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