**Helpful Hint**-If you see someone on public transit with a face full of foundation that looks like “Pancake” they are doing it wrong.  They are using too much, or not applying right, or it is the wrong color for their skin, or (gasp!) all of the above.  Or they are indeed using a pancake makeup they found in the back of someone’s attic from the 1920′s.  When makeup is done right, you never notice it!

(Back to the plot) “Pancake” makeup was invented by Max Factor to be used in silent, black and white movies to enhance the actors features under the lights for the big screen.  It was adapted from theatrical grease paint and it would be really hard to find this anywhere for sale nowadays.  (If you happen to come across it, I would love some for my birthday! ….Just kidding.)  This turned into foundation, which has undergone an extreme change even in the last 20 years.  (I can’t imagine what it was like from the 30′s till the 70′s, but I am trying to find out).  I do know that in my lifetime, we have seen a progression from the super matte texture of the 90′s, where everything was laid on very opaque and full coverage to now, where we are catering to “natural” and HD film technology.  Our options are endless as far as texture, weight, and application are concerned and thus we have the ability to make our ‘canvas’ look like anything we want.  This not only applies to foundation, but to all categories of makeup products.  The makeup of “Today” is beautiful, seamless, and radiant where skin looks like skin and you’re beautiful features shine through.  That is what makes ‘good’ makeup NOW.  End of story.

Thom Browne

Key Artist: Sil Bruinsma

Jeremy Laing

Key Artist:Hung Vanngo

Katie Gallagher

Key Artist: Robert Green

I am excited to announce that I am teaching group makeup classes as part of Kitty Cavalier’s School of Charm and Cheek!!! This coming Saturday is the first sold out class, but please visit http://www.kittycavalier.com/#!joyofmakeup to sign up for the waitlist!

Info below:

Sex is fun. Cooking? Ok. But Makeup? Pure ecstasy…IF you know how to have your way with it. Join guest teacher Jessica Padilla in this special workshop designed to put you right-smack in the driver’s seat of your own beauty!

The Joy of Makeup is a 2.5 hour workshop that will give you all the tools and knowledge you need to feel fresh, gorgeous and in control of your makeup ritual. Beginning with a demonstration, Jessica will take you on a tour of the essential techniques of creating a look you love. After the demonstration each student will receive personal hands-on instruction. You will also receive a one-on-one analysis of your makeup bag, where Jessica will help determine what works, what doesn’t, and what can be added to make your regimen complete.
Class size is extremely limited, sign up early to guarantee a spot!