Question for the make-up geeks :-)

[Karen Minx]

Im not a skin geek but i am considering going on a part time make-up course at my local college this september.

I have looked into some make-up ranges already and love the look of Lillylolo, M.A.C and Bitchslap and would like to buy some bits and bobs to play around with on myself so what is the best way to use make-up without contaminating the pots?
I already know you would sprinkle into the lids of sifter jars and use from there but would you wash/disinfect the pot lids after?
And how would you use the pressed eye palettes without contaminating with the brush you just used on one eyelid? Same for pencils, mascara's and blushes? I know there are dispossible mascara wands available but isn't the point of buying an expensive good branded mascara for the use of the brilliantly shaped wand and not just for the mascara itself?

 

[laurenatcherubs]

as long as the brushes are washed after every use the pot lids wont get contaminated, wipe the mascara wand and sharpen pencils after each use. it's definately the mascaras shape wand that does all the tricks.
as for brands, MAC is brilliant, also try virgin vie's make-up books, the foundation and powder palletes are great

 

[makeupartistzoe]

keep your makeup and kit makeup separate, get good quality brushes and a good brush sanitiser spray for on the go but shampoo/ fairy liquid brushes and air dry as often as you can, don't blow on you brushes, don't blow on clients faces, if you're unsure of something on the skin looking red/inflamed/ possible skin infection or cold sore, use cotton buds and don't double dip into wet products.

Mascara is a tricky one, I use disposable wands, your technique will improve the more lashes you mascara up, I don't find the brush makes much of a difference...except some brands have flexible rubber like slightly spikey looking creatings rather than brushes and I can't work them out....

 

[nataliebev]

apperently if you use a mascara on the same client you would just throw the mascara away every 2 weeks which doesent give the bacteria time to spread. So just buy a new one evry 2 weeks thats if you have regular make-up appointments

 

[Karen Minx]

as long as the brushes are washed after every use the pot lids wont get contaminated, wipe the mascara wand and sharpen pencils after each use. it's definately the mascaras shape wand that does all the tricks.
as for brands, MAC is brilliant, also try virgin vie's make-up books, the foundation and powder palletes are great

But if your double dipping back into the lid for a second coating of powder then the lid will be contaminated right?

Thanks for all the advise guys

 

[weezie]

apperently if you use a mascara on the same client you would just throw the mascara away every 2 weeks which doesent give the bacteria time to spread. So just buy a new one evry 2 weeks thats if you have regular make-up appointments

This is a total fallacy bacteria and viruses can be transferred immediately from client to client you need to cut off the applicator which comes with it and use a disposable wand. You can buy different shaped wands for different mascara applications. Just imagine if your client had conjunctivitis that was not yet full blown and so not easy to detect yet- yuck!

For powders you need to tip some into a washable make up palette or onto a clean tissue. Also use a make up palette for lip stick and one disposable brush per client. For blush you can dip in a cotton wool pad or a clump of cotton wool each dip should be with a clean piece. For pressed eye shadows use a cotton wool bud and rub it backwards and forwards until you have gather a good amount of powder and work from that, use a new bud each time you need more.

 

[Karen Minx]

This is a total fallacy bacteria and viruses can be transferred immediately from client to client you need to cut off the applicator which comes with it and use a disposable wand. You can buy different shaped wands for different mascara applications. Just imagine if your client had conjunctivitis that was not yet full blown and so not easy to detect yet- yuck!

For powders you need to tip some into a washable make up palette or onto a clean tissue. Also use a make up palette for lip stick and one disposable brush per client. For blush you can dip in a cotton wool pad or a clump of cotton wool each dip should be with a clean piece. For pressed eye shadows use a cotton wool bud and rub it backwards and forwards until you have gather a good amount of powder and work from that, use a new bud each time you need more.

Thanks weezie this info has helped alot xx

 

[makeupartistzoe]

But if your double dipping back into the lid for a second coating of powder then the lid will be contaminated right?

Thanks for all the advise guys

Be logical and think like this.... do you 'contaminate' your nail polish when it touches the nail and then back in the bottle every treatment? You would avoid your polish on a fungal infection, I'd avoid eye products on conjunctivitus.

I know I hate being 'blown' on during makeup and I don't do that to clients but thats the 1st rule artists like to break....

...and I politely refuse birthday cake thats had candles on it....

 

[weezie]

Be logical and think like this.... do you 'contaminate' your nail polish when it touches the nail and then back in the bottle every treatment? You would avoid your polish on a fungal infection, I'd avoid eye products on conjunctivitus.

I know I hate being 'blown' on during makeup and I don't do that to clients but thats the 1st rule artists like to break....

...and I politely refuse birthday cake thats had candles on it....

My point is you may not be able to see the infection is there and fungus can not grow in polish plus you have prepped the nail thus removing any bacterial contaminants, but you can not prep the clients skin in the same way. The nail is sealed and non living, the skin is to opposite. Surely it's best to work in the most hygienic manner possible not dipping into pots is easily avoidable and I would be grateful for the consideration of my make up artist. Just because we can't see anything on the skin does not mean it is not there, eyelashes contain millions of microbes and they are not always compatible eye to eye. :hug:

 

[cathill]

Buying a new mascara every 2 weeks is a bit far fetched! DO YOU KNOW HOW EXPENSIVE A GOOD MASCARA IS!! I USE DISPOSABLE WANDS FOR MASCARA I USE DISPOSABLE LIP BRUSHES IF CLIENT LOOKS TO HAVE A PROBLEM I DO AS SAID BEFOR AND SCRAPE UP ABIT OF EYESHADOW AND WORK WITH THAT BUT WHEN YOUR ON A BUSY SHOOT OR HAVE GOT 10 PEOPLE TO DO IN 3 HOURS FOR A WEDDING YOU JUST HAVE TO BE A CAUTIOUS AS POSSIBLE MAKE SURE YOU TAKE YOUR BRUSH CLEANER AND KEEP YOUR KIT CLEAN USE DISPOSABLES WHERE POSSIBLE.