Becoming A Certified MUA

2020-10-13 -

impressive as each kit contains three highlighter shades and three contour shades with a matte finish, so you can colour correct, sculpt, and highlight the face. Quite the deal, right?

This is where it got tricky for me. I’ve never been a fan of brightly coloured eyeshadow looks, and, before this class, never thought it necessary to stock up on anything but neutrals. But, the class requires an eyeshadow palette that has the best of both. The Morphe James Charles palette is the perfect way to release your inner artistry, with 39 shades of mattes and shimmers in an array of highly pigmented shades. And, if you’re crafty like me, you can use some of the shades as blushes too. Win-win!

If you love creating natural looking brows as I do, then the super-skinny tip of the LA Girl Shady Slim brow pencil is ideal. It’s perfect for creating hair-like strokes and is available in an array of brown tones (I reach for the blackest-brown shade the most). You can also grab the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow wiz if you’re feeling fancy.

Set and Seal

There’s nothing worse than creating a flawless face only to have it smudge and smear. An arsenal of setting sprays is a must-have. Try the original Morphe Continuous Setting Mist for a radiant finish, and the mattifying version for a smooth, matte finish. The Maybelline Lasting Fix and Urban Decay All Nighter is also great for your clients who have oily skin.

Disposable make-up applicators play an important role in your make-up kit. Keep it sanitary by using disposable lipstick brushes, mascara wands and sponges, then dumping them after.

And to tote around all the tools and products you’ve amassed, you’ll need a make-up train case. I got mine in black because it was sleek and looked professional with the all-black garb we were required to wear.

You’d be surprised to know that having a million brushes isn’t necessary. The class is focused on mastering techniques and you will learn how to use one brush in different ways. Try one of the starter brush sets from ELF, Morphe, or Sigma Beauty.

Safety First

The novel coronavirus (COVID19) remains a harsh reality, the beauty industry, make-up artists in particular, has had to amp up existing safety protocols. The nature of the job requires you being in close contact with clients so you’ll definitely need to add a face shield to the mask you already wear. You’ll also need to visit the Barbicide, read the content, and complete the test to be Covid-19-certified.

Here are a few additional things you’ll always need:

• Eyebrow tweezer

• Cotton rounds

• Protective cape for clients • Lipstick palette

• Face primer (one for different skin types)

• Stainless steel mixing palette and spatula

•Make-up remover and wipes •Alcohol and/or Barbicide solution

• Lashes and lash glue •Setting powders

•Non-latex make-up sponges

Check in next Tuesday to see my first attempt at bridal make-up.

For more info on the make-up artistry class, visit The Face Place Institute of Aesthetics, 3 Carvalho Drive, Kingston 10. Check out the website at:

www.faceplaceinstitute. com, send an email at info@ thefaceplaceinstitute.com