Maestro Technique Lecture by Makeup Artistry Maestro and Educator, Nova Grandeur.

Maestro Technique Lecture

“Control your fears, build your self-esteem, radiate positivity, and the world will be yours”

I could scream the title all day everyday because nothing urks my soul more than watching someone use red lip stick as Color Corrector! Ah, I partially blame the trend that went around a few years ago. Totally not cool to be circulating false ‘beauty hacks’ that could actually be more harmful to your skin and makeup than helpful.

Before I get into the lecture, I want to refresh everyone’s memory on the Color Wheel. I don’t know who has prominent green under eye circles or discoloration (red is opposite of green, canceling each other out) however I’m sure those numbers are small as many have purple/blue/black under eye circles… Most of the time.

Every person i’ve seen use red lipstick as color-corrector had purple/blue tones darkening their under-eyes, meaning they should be using a yellow/light salmon for an effective CC (opposite of purple/blue on Color Wheel). Also, when CC’ing, don’t make it opaque. You should apply the CC lightly, applying in layers if need be, however a sheer to medium coverage will do the job. The correct way to CC is to blend in the product to the point where you can’t even tell the CC is there, as if it is emitting from the skin (even though it’ll be under foundation and concealer) you still have to keep in mind how all those products are going to mesh together. I want you guys to take this seriously because correcting and applying the products properly may just be what takes your makeup to the next level.

Please don’t do it.

The chemicals being used in those lipsticks are NOT meant to be used for the most delicate and thinnest part of your skin, the eye area. There are only 3 layers of skin around/under your eyes and those chemicals may actually be the reason your under-eye area keeps darkening, making you think you need to use more product, or whichever the case may be… it’s not necessarily safe to use around the eyes.

Second, red shouldn’t even be used to color-correct dark under eye circles, as it doesn’t make sense whatsoever according to Color Theory/Color Wheel… Who has green under eye circles? Please come forward.

Understanding such a topic can be a bit confusing so please feel free to email, comment and/or contact me by the methods below if you have any more questions. I had to get this message out!

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Maestro Lecture: Using Red Lipstick as CC is a HUGE No-No and Here's Why

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