Peter Philips, Pat McGrath, Tom Pécheux ... these great make-up artists handle their ten fingers as well as their range of brushes during the photoshoots and Fashion Weeks. Here are some tips from pros to sting them for us to use them like them at home.
To apply finger dye products
Base, foundation or BB cream, the right way to apply these products to the fingers is to take a nut of product, to heat it in the hands then to come to lay it in touches on the main points of the face: cheeks, forehead, nose, chin.
The sequel is simple, it is necessary to progressively pull the material with the flat of the fingers, until it is perfectly spread out and finish the application by a gesture of tapping of the fingers to completely melte the material to the skin.
On the other hand, for the illuminator of the complexion, which brings glow to the face or to make strobing, it is first necessary to take a nut on the back of the hand, which is spread to dose the material , then it must be applied by small discrete touches on the face points that hang the light. For example, the top of the cheekbones, the nose stop, the temples, cupidon bow on the lips. The final goal is to drop a little illuminator by patting lightly on each area to keep a maximum of fade and natural.
To apply the blush to the fingers
For the blush, the application to the fingers will depend on its format. The powder, which is logically more suited to brush application, will have to be fluid or compact. If it is fluid, it will be worked like the foundation, that is to say a small hazelnut to heat with the flat of the fingers, then an application by touches with the tips of the fingers, on the cheekbones , and very light touches on the rounded areas of the face (temples forehead, chin jaws, nose) to recreate a natural and fresh look.
To apply eye shadow or pencil to the fingers
Whether it is fluid or powdered, to apply a flat eyeshadow, or draw the material from a pencil, the index is generally used. On the other hand, when it is a question of melting or working two colors in the manner of a smoky-eye, we prefer to use the middle finger. With its more rounded and full shape, it allows to realize more successful and natural melts. Finally, the little finger will be used as a corrective gum. Smaller, it allows better accuracy to erase or correct any burrs.
To apply lipstick to fingers
Based on the principle that you apply your lipstick directly to the grape or its flocked tube or applicator, the finger serves only as a finishing tool. It is generally the middle finger that is used, by tapping it on the lips, starting from the center to the sides, to better distribute and melt the material, and thus create a blur or a biting mouth effect.
