DANIEL MARTIN,
makeup artist to celebs like Meghan Markle and Priyanka Chopra, is the first global director of artistry and education at Japanese-inspired brand TATCHA. Here, he shares his summer-beauty tips.
PREP 101 “[I always] assess the state of someone’s skin before I throw anything on top of it. I’ll do a massage, and if [it becomes] red, that inflammation automatically tells me that I can’t do too much. That’s usually someone with combination or oily skin. Drier skin is thirsty for hydration, so it [needs] moisture. Once I figure out the texture of the skin, I’ll go in with either a primer or straight foundation. I use The Liquid Silk Canvas as skincare so it doesn’t create a second barrier between moisturizer and foundation. Less is more, especially if you’re going to have that makeup on your face for a long time.”
AVOID THE CAKEY LOOK “[Try] SPF after foundation. I use a spray SPF like a barrier. Depending on your skin type, it sometimes helps set the makeup.”
KEEP IT SIMPLE “Spot-treat with concealer and then [blend] it out. For fine lines around the eyes, you can use something like The Serum Stick—the moisture in this product creates a beautiful highlight. And with lipstick, colour goes a long way—you just need a little to look finished.”
THE ULTIMATE PAIRING “A bare face with SPF and a matte red lip is so chic because you’re playing with the juxtaposition of texture on your skin. If you have really radiant skin and a matte lip, it looks balanced. If you have too glossy a lip and too shiny a face, there’s a lot of high texture that looks monochromatic.”