Makeup Artist:Interview With Linda Mason

Linda Mason took some time out of managing her beautiful makeup shop in New York City to answer some questions regarding her book, makeup line and artistic style.

Interview With Linda Mason
How does makeup help define a woman’s personality?We search to find clothing, hair and makeup which show us off to our advantage. A woman who wears makeup is a woman who cares about others. How she chooses to wear it, is how she would like to be perceived. We have different sides to our personality and certain knowledge of makeup can allow us to express these different sides so we may change our makeup depending on how we feel. With my Astrological makeup Melodies, I have put kits together so that if a woman would like to express different sides to her personality she can do this by changing a kit…

Best Lipstick Colors for African American Women

Lipstick colors for African American women have a wide range of beautiful shades, just like the women who wear them. Lipsticks are an easy and usually inexpensive way to add color to your face, but if you’re wondering which shades most flatter you, there are some tips to keep in mind to make sure you select your best colors.

Best Lipstick Colors for African American Women:How do you choose which lipstick colors will look best on you? As for all women of any ethnicity, your biggest consideration is your complexion. Because African American skin tones run the full gamut of the color spectrum, keep in mind whether your complexion is light, medium or dark. In addition, the undertones of your skin also have an effect on whether a lipstick really makes your lips pop or not.
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How to Wear False Eyelashes

False Eyelashes can be fun and flirty, but they can also be a recipe for disaster if you aren’t sure what you are doing! Read on for information about this fantastic cosmetic accessory and learn how to wear amazing lashes the right way.

Act Like You Know What You’re Doing
    * Deciding upon which sort of lash to purchase is completely up to the user’s discretion. Individuals tend to look more natural, while strips are more striking and noticeable. Many women use individuals for day wear and strips for nights out, however the choice is completely up to you.
    * Despite the views of their inventor, false eyelashes usually look the most tacky when worn super long. Consider trimming the lashes or opting for a short to medium length, especially when you are first…

How To Create a Smoky Eye with Powder Eyeliner

Learn how to create sexy smoky eye makeup, get a little practice, and you’ll be better at applying this makeup. Achieving that effect does not require using fancy makeup brands. If you have powder eyeliner, that can already do the trick.

Start learning by following the steps below:
Apply everything except the concealer. Put on your makeup like the moisturizer, foundation, eyebrow color, and blush. You may apply lipstick after putting on the smoky eye if you are not yet sure what lipstick color to wear. If you decide to wear lipstick now, then choose a neutral color. Other makeup color should downplay if you don’t want to look overly tinted.
Apply the eye shadow base on the eye lids. It can be anything with a neutral color like a foundation, or concealer. But a …

How to Tips: Winter Makeup for Women

In winter, successful application starts with the wearing of darker clothes in mind. Winter makeup should reflect the cold weather and mirror the darker colors and heavier clothing.

1. Begin with a day moisturizer that is oil based. The oily moisturizer prevents skin from excessive drying caused by the cold and low humidity.
2. Choose a foundation with matte finishes, which are more appropriate than shiny bright ones. The colors for eye shadows should mimic the colors in your winter clothing to create a unified look. Also, under the eye puffiness (common in the winter), can be skillfully concealed through the use of very pale yellow colors under eye cream.
3. Have you noticed? Most people have paler skin in the winter than they do in the summer. Winter makeup should be applied to that it adds …

How to get the sexy smoky eye look

How to get those sexy smoky eyes.

1. Curl your eyelashes.
Then apply lightest shade of eyeshadow all the way up to your eyebrows.
Apply eyeliner on top eyelids(charcoal or grey)
You will be smudging it later so don't worry about a perfect line.
Make the line thick.
2. Apply the darkest shade of eyeshadow over the eyeliner line.
Apply as close to your eyelashes as possible. Make this line thick, but not too thick. This will blend in the eyeliner.
3. Apply middle shade on the crease in your eyelid.
You can also go back over the eyeliner, but keep it thin and close to your eyelashes as possible. (This will define it better)
Apply eyeliner on your bottom eyelid then smudge the eyeliner around the bottom lid and apply the dark eyeshadow over th…

How to Apply Mod Eye Makeup

Mod eye makeup refers to the makeup of the swinging 60s. The look was popularized by American fashion icon Edie Sedgwick and the British supermodel Twiggy. Mod eye makeup is a classic retro style that can translate well into a fun, sexy, and theatrical contemporary look. Like the smoky eye look, the Mod eye should be the focal point of your makeup. Use foundation as necessary and pale lipstick or lip gloss.

1. Start with a clean face. Apply foundation if you have any blemishes or unevenness in skin tone.
2. Apply black mascara to your upper and lower lashes.
3. Line your upper eye lid above the lash line and your upper eyelid crease with black liquid liner.
4. Join the two lines together.
5. Apply a coat of white eye shadow on the eyelid. Contrast with grey eye shadow on the lower lid.
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How to Put on Drag Queen Makeup

Drag queen shows are the rave in many major cities throughout the United States. A drag queen is a man who dresses as a woman. He may do so for his own personal reasons or he may be a drag queen performer. Regardless of the circumstances, dressing as a drag queen is all about making a statement. Heavy makeup, dramatic hair and outrageous outfits are necessary if you're going to be a drag queen.

1. Shave any facial hair. Be careful not to nick yourself.
2. Apply your favorite moisturizer to your skin and allow it to absorb for approximately 10 minutes.
3. Apply a primer.
4. Use a makeup brush, sponge or your fingers to generously apply the foundation to your face.
5. Apply concealer to the areas that need a little extra help, such as under your eyes or any blemishes.
6. Apply a lo…

How to Apply Drag Queen Eye Makeup

1. UNDERSTANDING THE PURPOSE:

Everyone has what's called a crease; this is the natural fold in the eye that occurs when open. If you don't have a crease your eyes may seem to disappear under stage lights or in dark settings. This is why we recommend that you use a dark color to create your crease, creating deep set catching eyes that everyone will notice.
*Tip: I find it easier to do both eyes at once that way you can get a more symmetrical look, and it's easier than painting one entire eye and than trying to match it
2. GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS:
To begin you will need to choose a color as a base, this is the lighter color used over the entire eye, generally white or light cream on most skin tones. Put this color over the entire eye concentrating it in the center of the lid and under the…

How to Apply Make Up for Eyes

How to apply make up to your eyes. I always get compliments on my eyes when I do this!

1. Cleanse face, it is always good to start with a fresh face. If you have dry skin I would also recommend a microdermabrasion treatment before hand.
2. Lotion, you always want to lotion face before applying make-up. Lotion nourishes the skin and it acts as a primer
3. Concealer, apply several dots of concealer under the eyes, then use the pad of your middle finger to tap it in (always tap, never rub). Dust fine, loose powder over the concealer to set your makeup.
4. Eyeshadow (top), First, you should apply the lightest eye shadow color. You will want to cover the entire eyelid with it, extending from the eyelashes to the brown bone. Next you will want to take a medium to dark (depending on the look you are goin…