Denise Go-Ochoa
“I’m known for doing natural and fresh makeup, but it’s also my personal taste. It’s the kind of makeup I do on myself. I don’t overpower the face with makeup, and I’d rather that the client’s face gets complimented more than the makeup. For me, that is more flattering. Makeup enthusiasts will know she’s wearing makeup of course, but they will still see the person first. All colors in my collection complement each other. Everything is a peachy caramel shade of brown. The darker one is a rich natural brown with a bit of frost, not shimmer. In my observation, I like the effect of the not-so-shimmery eye shadow in flash photography. It’s natural looking for daily use while giving you a glow.”
DIY airbrush look: “Really put an effort into blending in all your makeup, whether for daytime or glam. It’s a staple trick to make it look natural. Really buff it in. Use the angled flat top brush to buff your makeup after doing your whole face.”
Accentuate your cupid’s bow: “You can do this with my favorite in the brush collection, the lipstick brush. It’s so chic.”
Blushing beauty: “For any look, never skip blush and apply it on the apples of the cheeks, always.” Walk the tightline: “I have several kits for each regular client and for weddings. In all of them, I have their gel eyeliner, Eye Am Here To Stay. I buy six of them so I don’t forget it in each kit. Of all gel eyeliners I’ve tried, it’s the only one that doesn’t smudge. It looks soft on the eyes, not sharp.”