Time and time again when people learn that I am a professional makeup artist, they ask for advice on their personal daily routine. I must admit, I am always reluctant to advise on day to day makeup. You all know I dove tail this conversation into my famous Mary RC quote "If you can slap it on in less than 5 minutes and feel good about yourself, you've done the perfect makeup." Or when asked for specific rules to makeup application my standard answer is "There is only one makeup rule... There are no rules."
It's not because I'm lazy, or I think the person is unworthy of my advice, its because I feel I am unworthy to have an opinion about a persons self esteem. Because lets face it, if I felt comfortable with my naked face, I wouldn't wear a stitch of makeup how bout you? So if someone wears makeup I assume they're trying to enhance their self esteem. Absolutly nothing wrong with that, I do the same myself. I am not an expert when it comes to a person's psyche. Now if you want to look a certain way in front of a camera, call me, I can help.
It's not because I'm lazy, or I think the person is unworthy of my advice, its because I feel I am unworthy to have an opinion about a persons self esteem. Because lets face it, if I felt comfortable with my naked face, I wouldn't wear a stitch of makeup how bout you? So if someone wears makeup I assume they're trying to enhance their self esteem. Absolutly nothing wrong with that, I do the same myself. I am not an expert when it comes to a person's psyche. Now if you want to look a certain way in front of a camera, call me, I can help.
See the makeup I do is for camera and not for every day application and natural beauty. I must admit I am a contributor to how skewed our perception of beauty is. Heck, my perception is skewed. I look at models like Barbie Dolls, play things, not like real people. It's normal in the industry world, but in everyday life, its just wrong. I get that.
Camera makeup and everyday makeup are two totally different animals. I would even go so far as to say that what I do is unrealistic. Not only do I make beautiful faces, I pay very close attention to every detail in the application. A quick makeup for me is 30 minutes but I've been known to take over an hour making up a face. Then while the subject is in front of the camera, I'm maintaing the application, touching up and refreshing the makeup throughout the shoot. My eyes are focused on every pore, on every possible flaw, on every bead of sweat. Now of course stars look great in front of the camera, someone else is being paid to make sure they look perfect at all times.
Okay well this makeup artist should totally be fired.. major major boo boo...
Overly made up everyday people scream self esteem issues to me. Trying to cover up and hide behind a mask of insecurity. If your interested this link will take you to an episode of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew that speaks volumes on this subject. Take Off Your Makeup:
When Dove launched this Campaign for Real Beauty Video a couple of years ago, I was floored by the content, it really was an eye opener as to what our perception of beauty is. I guess for me I see people for who they are in Real Life, not in front of the camera. I understand that were not all meant to be models and actresses. Two completely different worlds to me. But for the every day woman or girl, the perception is warped.
If you have a young girl you really need to visit Dove Campaign for Real Beauty. This is an amazing resource for young women who struggle with self esteem issues. There are online workshops, articles and a plethora of information on building natural beauty self esteem.
Remember Real Life Beauty is Best.. You really are so beautiful to me...
Your Are So Beautiful To Me - Joe Cocker..
