^wow i am surprised.. usually you hear so many good things about MAC foundation.. i f i remember correctly someone said that MAC was made for theater makeup.. and cause of that it should give the best look infront of light and cameras...?
MAC wasn't always so bad. But after Estee Lauder purchased the company, they've slowly been removing pigment, and decreasing in quality. They are also a very unethical company. They steal makeup artists jobs and pay their artists crap wages (a MAC artist I know makes 20 an hour. For these high profile jobs, a freelance or agency artist should make no less than 500-800 dollars a day depending on the market. So MAC is pocketing 300-600 dollars on average that each artist should make that day).
They also charge for a professional discount. It's highly unethical (and no other company charges professionals for a discount. Zip. Nada. NONE).
Again, I feel that I notice when an artist has used a MAC foundation verses another type. It turns the face very ashen, and ends up looking gritty. Those are just some of the reasons why I will not use it.
But for everyday use, I wouldn't stop someone from using it. I just choose not to use it in my professional career.
I have been using MAC select cover-up for a while now...as a foundation cause I feel that I need heavier coverage...and although I have been using it for a while...it just doesnt turn out too great in pictures. I have tried going back to MAC but they always end up selecting the same shade for me..which looks okay in person but not too great in pictures. I will def. see if I can find any of the foundations mentioned here. Is there a store in Toronto that carried Krylon products? their website is soo confusing!
I have been using MAC select cover-up for a while now...as a foundation cause I feel that I need heavier coverage...and although I have been using it for a while...it just doesnt turn out too great in pictures. I have tried going back to MAC but they always end up selecting the same shade for me..which looks okay in person but not too great in pictures. I will def. see if I can find any of the foundations mentioned here. Is there a store in Toronto that carried Krylon products? their website is soo confusing!
Are you specifically looking for makeup that is compatible with photography? Because kryolan is made specifically for professional use.
It's usually carried by theatrical or costume shops.
mac is not good. to be honest. for my valima my skin looked great and i have seriously HORRIFIC skin. my makeup artist used makeup forever makeup on me and OMG it looked so natural and creamy and soft and amazing!!!!!!!! he made my scarred ugly skin look smooth and flawless.
Ziggy the krylon paint stick (tv stick) is actually what I use on brides and makeup forever concealers are my fav shades 9-13. Bobbi Brown foundation sticks are another fav of mine. They're ideal for contouring.. I use Prescriptive loose powder to set all the makeup.
Brands aren't really important, it's how they're applied =) the color shud blend in perfectly with the skin-tone and a darker shade is applied to correct minor flaws and contouring.
Ziggy the krylon paint stick (tv stick) is actually what I use on brides and makeup forever concealers are my fav shades 9-13. Bobbi Brown foundation sticks are another fav of mine. They're ideal for contouring.. I use Prescriptive loose powder to set all the makeup.
Brands aren't really important, it's how they're applied =) the color shud blend in perfectly with the skin-tone and a darker shade is applied to correct minor flaws and contouring.
Gina, do you have a site? I'd love to see your stuff!
Ziggy the krylon paint stick (tv stick) is actually what I use on brides and makeup forever concealers are my fav shades 9-13. Bobbi Brown foundation sticks are another fav of mine. They're ideal for contouring.. I use Prescriptive loose powder to set all the makeup.
Brands aren't really important, it's how they're applied =) the color shud blend in perfectly with the skin-tone and a darker shade is applied to correct minor flaws and contouring.
Love how u explained everything.. thanks.. can u tell how to apply then?.. do you for example make ur sponch a little wet when applying foundation ?
Noor, I apply the concealer with a concealer brush ( I feel i have more control) and the same with dark-circles. I set the concealer with pressed powder so it doesn't budge when I apply the heavier base. Next I use the foundation or tv sticks with a dry sponge as it picks-up more pigment. I use liquid foundation for the eyes. I go over the entire face with a slightly damp sponge to pick-up the excess and blend it evenly.
Then comes the loose powder which shud be the SAME shade as the foundation or a neutral colored one.
Just remember to moisturize the face to avoid the "ashy" look =) and apply a mattifying balm to the "t-zone"