The Image Counsellor

Posts Tagged ‘Makeup

How to cleanse away makeup?

Posted by: gwengoh on: March 28, 2009

Q: I have never used makeup before, how should I cleaned it off?
A: The process of cleansing might take just a few minutes longer than the usual water and facial cleanser. Makeup artists will usually put on cream foundation for you which will last throughout the day, hence it’s tougher to clean off. What you [...]

Winged-Eyes

Posted by: gwengoh on: September 4, 2008

This is a common technique if you would like to want to lift droppy eyes or if you have small eyes. Draw the top and bottom liner without lining them together and blend the liner outwards with a shadow brush (I used a an angled brow brush). As for the shadow, I swept it outwards too [...]

Super stars makeup

Posted by: gwengoh on: September 2, 2008

pictures from amazingmakeup.com
Jennifer Lopaz, Beyonce and Eva Longoria
All 3 have distinctive captivating eyes - a change of brow colour, fake lashes and liner are must-haves! Of course not forgetting their super star smile!

Removing waterproof makeup

Posted by: gwengoh on: August 31, 2008

Q: What do I do if I have to remove waterproof eye makeup?
 
A: The process of cleansing might take just a few minutes longer than the usual water and facial cleanser. Apply some remover onto the cotton pads. Instead of immediately rubbing the lotion onto the skin, soaks the makeup for about 30seconds and gentle glide. Do not [...]

Ebook

Posted by: gwengoh on: August 21, 2008

If you find these information useful for your friends, please spread the words! I am also working on an ebook on beauty and makeup tips for brides-to-be. The distribution would be made via www.romance-fire.com . So watch this space!

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Transforming Life

Posted by: gwengoh on: July 24, 2008

I am reading a book on face asethetics. It’s amazing how a single black eyeliner can change your life. The shape of your lips, the colour of the brow … you get the idea. A few things to look out for when you put on makeup:
- Colour/Tone
- Definition
- Shape
- 3-D Effects
- Thickness
- Texture

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Natural

Posted by: gwengoh on: May 3, 2008

Everyone, meet Lani Lam. She just finished a facial with me and I applied a nice layer of concealer, mint adjustor (green base for acne), foundation and to ensure the skin looks flawless, I added another layer of concealer. Ta-dah! The redness disappeared! She has a high forehead so I pulled the hair down from [...]

Retro

Posted by: gwengoh on: April 27, 2008

 After the 1920s look.
Before
Did not really have an idea what look I should give Tricia but along way as I applied the liner for her large, listless eyes I realised that she can carry off the retro look pretty well! Also she requested for a “3-D” look for the eyes so I mixed shell with cappucino [...]

Punked!

Posted by: gwengoh on: April 18, 2008

 Before
A studious look…

After
Rock-Chick!
Esther’s 1st attempt at a punk-rock look. I used aqua blue and turquoise tint to achive this look. I wanted the focus to be on her eyes so I used mute pink for her lips. She already has thick, neat brows so I just used brow fixative/wax for her. Any thicker she might [...]