Eye Primers vs. Concealers | Maestro Technique Lecture

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

Maestro Technique Lecture

“Makeup is not a mask —Makeup is art. Makeup is passion. Makeup is expression,”

When it comes to eye primers, I have two ways of going about priming the eyes:

  • Concealer & Set

or

  • Eye Primer Products.

What’s the difference or how is one better than the other? It depends on your skins texture, the type of look you’re going for and preference.

Above all else you NEED to moisturize the eye area FIRST. This will ensure the best looking, and long-lasting results you’re looking for because the area around the eyes are the most delicate (only 3 layers of skin in the eye area) thus treating your eyes with extra pampering and care is essential. Without moisturizing the eye area first, the skin will appear dry, possibly cracked, dull and/or crease or pill the products you apply.

Without moisturizing the eye area first before priming, it’ll definitely feel weird and as though that part of your skin is almost clinging for some sort of hydration and the only thing there without moisturizer is random makeup products :/ not healthy!

HYDRATE.

  • Eye Primers.

There’s many different kinds depending on the look you’re going for, however it’s pretty self explanatory when you browse the many kinds amongst yourselves. Yet, I’m always here though if you ever have a question about specific kinds :)

I often find that eye primers work best for light/natural eye looks, as the product is usually like a thin veil, consistency and appearance wise. I don’t really use eye primers for heavy/full glam looks and opt for Concealer & Set in that case. It’s a catch 22 for sure though because even if you’re going for a lighter/natural look but use the concealer/set method instead, you can definitely see creasing of the concealer throughout the day through your natural eye look. Not always but it does happen.

  • Concealer/Set

Method best used for heavy/full glam makeup looks due to it’s ability to hold a great amount of product at a time without it becoming sheer, pilling or dealing with too much fall out. Yes, the fall out aspect of eyeshadow product matters here because you need to keep this in mind when applying on yourself and others. The eyeshadow latches on tightly and more firmly to the concealer, which is good pigment wise and getting the most out of what you paid for.

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