Kels823
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Im doing a wedding in July. We are having our first meeting tomorrow evening. She has a darker complexion, maybe NW45 or 50 (shes getting color matched tomorrow). She wants a natural look with her eyes as the focus. I have the following questions for you guys:
-With Darker complexions, what is your typical natural look? She doesnt want to look very overdone, especially since her features are already very prominent (slanted eyes, freakishly high cheekbones). But she needs to look special. She doesnt like lashes so I was just gonna curl and use my 205 for the length she needs. My first thoughts are towards the bronze/copper looks (she really doesnt like color - think Milani Flare). Next would be the berry route (Cranberry w/ some arena in the innercorner (or golddust??) and some espresso/mulch/carbon in the crease for definition/texture).
-Im thinking of getting some Smashbox Photofinish primer - will this help the foundation stay on longer? Also, is it suitable for darker skintones? (I dont know if its a clear or if it has color to it, thats why Im asking.)
-What type of loose powder should I use to give additional staying power to her foundation? As mentioned, she has a darker complexion so I dont want her to wind up looking ashy. But I want to set her foundation after its done.
-What is a good neutral lip for darker skintones? Im thinking of doing a light line w/ maybe BBQ or something then filling it w/ All Woman l/g, just to get a flash of color and shine. Thoughts?
-What tips do you have for slanted eyes w/ a small lid area? I dont want to overwhelm the eye w/ color but I want them to stand out as well.
-With her cheekbones already being so high - is there a need to contour? Or could I just hit the apples and be okay w/ that?
Thank you guys SOOOOOO FREAKING MUCH in advance. NE input would help greatly. And Ill take pix what happens tomorrow and post them for more critiquing, etc.
-With Darker complexions, what is your typical natural look? She doesnt want to look very overdone, especially since her features are already very prominent (slanted eyes, freakishly high cheekbones). But she needs to look special. She doesnt like lashes so I was just gonna curl and use my 205 for the length she needs. My first thoughts are towards the bronze/copper looks (she really doesnt like color - think Milani Flare). Next would be the berry route (Cranberry w/ some arena in the innercorner (or golddust??) and some espresso/mulch/carbon in the crease for definition/texture).
-Im thinking of getting some Smashbox Photofinish primer - will this help the foundation stay on longer? Also, is it suitable for darker skintones? (I dont know if its a clear or if it has color to it, thats why Im asking.)
-What type of loose powder should I use to give additional staying power to her foundation? As mentioned, she has a darker complexion so I dont want her to wind up looking ashy. But I want to set her foundation after its done.
-What is a good neutral lip for darker skintones? Im thinking of doing a light line w/ maybe BBQ or something then filling it w/ All Woman l/g, just to get a flash of color and shine. Thoughts?
-What tips do you have for slanted eyes w/ a small lid area? I dont want to overwhelm the eye w/ color but I want them to stand out as well.
-With her cheekbones already being so high - is there a need to contour? Or could I just hit the apples and be okay w/ that?
Thank you guys SOOOOOO FREAKING MUCH in advance. NE input would help greatly. And Ill take pix what happens tomorrow and post them for more critiquing, etc.