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Home » Face » Blush » Secret tools for Flawless Makeup and my artistic masterpiece!

Secret tools for Flawless Makeup and my artistic masterpiece!

May 18, 2009 Paris B 48 Comments

Its not only the Da Vinci Code or Angels and Demons by Dan Brown that hides secrets in art. There too lies the secret of flawless makeup – step by step makeup built from a good foundation that gives a flawless finish.

Lancome Flawless Makeup

So what’s the secret to flawless makeup? Lancome’s recent “Secret to Flawless Beauty Workshop” introduced to me the Power of 4 (sounds rather like a superhero series eh? 🙂 )

  • Foundation
  • Concealer
  • Powder
  • Blush

With just these 4 products on your face you can go out looking flawless and natural – the keywords for today. Zamri Zainol, Lancome’s top makeup artist shows us how.

Foundation – match it to your skintone

Do not use foundation as a corrector. If you have yellow or pink tones, do not try to “correct” your tones using foundation. There are products that can help correct or reflect a different tone but foundation is not it. If you over correct or under correct, the results may not be what you expect and can make you look weird – think grey or orange.

You should also know what you want your foundation to do. For me, I like a sheer light natural coverage for everyday so I don’t look masky. I don’t need something heavy and all I’m looking for is evening out of skin tone. So, the Lancome Maquiliquide UV Infinite is going to be something I’ll be checking out. I’m told I can up the coverage by using the Maquicake UV Perfect 2 way foundation powder on top of it. Believe me, the coverage does increase and you will look pretty flawless but its strictly for night/evening looks. So, I’d keep that trick for night looks. This way, I can keep to a light liquid foundation for all times.

Concealer – only where its needed

The job of concealer is to conceal scars or marks so use it only where its needed and blend blend blend! I use concealer for my under eye area to lighten dark circles, and a heavier concealer to cover up pigmentation. Never underestimate the magic of concealer – you’d be surprised at how flawless your skin can look without the need of photoshop!

I’ve discovered a new love for undereye concealer in Lancome’s Effacernes Softening Longlasting Concealer. I picked it up at the recent warehouse sale for RM60 (usual RM115) and its so good, I’ve elevated it to a must have status!

Powder – Dust it lightly to set foundation

Loose powder is a must for me. I dust it over all foundation to set it and I can feel the difference when I do and when I don’t. It helps my foundation last longer too. Its not all about the luxury of having the fluffy brush brush over your skin – it does serve a purpose.

Blush – Smile and blush!

Lancome Blush Subtil

The recent warehouse sale is also where I picked up Lancome Blush Subtil blushes. (Did I mention how much I love sales? 😛 ) For someone who really likes her blushes, I’d never given much thought to Lancome’s Blush Subtil. Well, no longer! I’m now the proud owner of 2 Blush Subtil in Rose Nuage and Peche Intense teehee…:)

Blush for me, is a must have if I do a full face of foundation etc. This is because I find that after all that layering, you need some inner glow to come through and using a blush enhances this and prevents you from looking flat and washed out. I prefer a light sheer peachy or rosy barely there tint if going for the natural look. Its quite impressive how much just a touch of colour can do to brighten up your face.

This Power of 4 is what forms the secret to flawless makeup. Get your foundation and face right and everything else will fall into place. The secret therefore is layering – not too much or you’d look like you put it on with a trowel, but enough to give you that air-brushed photoshopped look in real life… or as close an approximation as we can get 😉

Paint your canvas as you would your face

Recently, while attending the Lancome Secret to Flawless Makeup workshop, the lines between art and makeup were blurred as participants were encouraged… nay compelled to use the makeup on offer as the paints with which to paint the blank canvases. What’s a girl to do when defacing all that gorgeous new makeup but grit ones teeth and bear with it, dying a little every time the pristine smooth surface of a blush or eyeshadow was scraped to create pigment that we could use for our masterpieces.

art class LOL!

I’m no artist and when faced with a blank piece of canvas, my mind was exactly that – blank. Only slowly, with the urging of the make up artists (and caving into pressure) did I finally pick up an art brush and scoop up some cream foundation to start my piece of art. We were also asked to signed our works of art – which was fun.

I call my masterpiece – Autumn in Paris.

art

It was a reflection of a subliminal wish to revisit Paris the lovely City of Romance in Autumn (my fave season) by the river Seine (hence the blue bits 😛 ), my moniker (Paris B! 😀 ) and Lancome’s French Parisian origins.

Ok I’m no artist and that block on the right was supposed to represent the Arc de Triomphe… not an elephant 😛 I think the only thing I really got right were the birds LOL… These were the only things that came to mind at the time so I thought “Heck! We’re going to wing it!” 😛

Products used were: Liquid foundation including Maquiliquide UV Infinite foundation, Blush Subtil, L’Absolu Rouge lipstick, blue and green ombre absolu eyeshadow and Virtuose mascara. Believe me, I cried a little every time I had to pick up the colours and put them on the canvas instead of on my face.

I reckon I didn’t do too badly in the end … what do you think? 🙂

Stay beautiful,

Paris B

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  1. sofia says

    May 18, 2009 at 9:54 am

    it’s a lovely sketch — though i can understand your heart-pain at using makeup to paint — i think you did full justice to the pretty, subtle colours!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 18, 2009 at 10:28 am

      Hi Sofia

      Thank you! 😀 I just felt it was a waste of perfectly good makeup I’d have been happy to take home 😛 Teehee

      Reply
  2. sesame says

    May 18, 2009 at 10:11 am

    Your painting is very nice! And oh Paris, finally get to see more of you! You have such gorgeous to-die-for complexion. It’s porcelain clear!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 18, 2009 at 10:29 am

      Hi Sesame

      Thank you but I’m afraid its porcelain because of 2 things – having a mini makeover with the flawless makeup technique and a wonderful photographer with a very clever use of flash! I love him for making me look good LOL.. but thank you 🙂

      Reply
  3. shoppingmum says

    May 18, 2009 at 12:08 pm

    It looks like a nice piece of art to me. 🙂
    BTW, you have great complexion, beneath the flawless makeup.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 18, 2009 at 1:57 pm

      Hey shoppingmum

      Thanks! Perhaps art needs an artistic eye to appreciate teehee…

      Reply
  4. plue says

    May 18, 2009 at 12:09 pm

    aiyo, paris, i’ve seen you and u certainly have good skin! at least to my eyes it is!

    or izzit anything that you are wearing which makes you so flawless hm? 😛

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 18, 2009 at 1:58 pm

      Hiya plue

      Haha… its called a mask 😛 But thank you anyway 🙂

      Reply
  5. Connie says

    May 18, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    wonderful post! I’ve never really been drawn to Lancome products in general but look at that blush! So pretty! and I’ve heard great things about the foundation and now the concealer? The last time I was at the sales I only picked up Shu -_-

    you masterpiece is so cute! Very significant to you 🙂

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 18, 2009 at 1:59 pm

      Hey Connie

      I totally skipped Shu altogether this time! Spent all my time hemming and hawing over which blush to get LOL…

      Reply
  6. Nikki says

    May 18, 2009 at 1:14 pm

    You look so pretty PB!!!! I can’t help but stare at your gorgeous skin!!!

    If I’m given a blank canvass, I’ll be starting it blank and probably draw 10 fingers to be able to draw! hahaha Only nail art brings out the creativity in me, but that’s just it! Ahh I guess I can draw a perfect PIG and Smiley face though! hahahha would that count?

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 18, 2009 at 1:59 pm

      Hi Nikki

      Thank you! 10 fingers would be significant to you since you do nail art so well! 😀

      Reply
  7. Vonvon says

    May 18, 2009 at 1:15 pm

    U did go to the sale? Sigh! I should have gone to the sale instead of the boring RMK workshop on the same day at Pavilion. I could’ve just walked over to Parkroyal…. 🙁 Great haul from the sale.

    Btw, your painting and choice of colours really reflect the Autumn. But yea, I’d rather bring home those makeup to use on my face than to put them on the canvas! Such a waste!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 18, 2009 at 2:00 pm

      Hi Vonvon

      Yep I try not to miss the L’oreal Luxury Sale because I’m using quite a few things and I had quite a few people to buy stuff for too 🙂

      Reply
  8. Renee says

    May 18, 2009 at 1:34 pm

    Ah! i used to draw little pics with my old eyeliners! I loved drawing with makeup then, but I think my heart would break now, haha! And you used my precious Virtuose! I just shed a tear.

    Sounds like such a fun event, and I think your artwork is beautiful Paris, just like you! I don’t think I’ve seen a full photo of you before 🙂

    Renee

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 18, 2009 at 2:01 pm

      Hiya Renee

      Aww… Virtuose did make some pretty birds 🙂 Thank you Renee!

      Reply
  9. Natalie says

    May 18, 2009 at 1:45 pm

    oh, power of 4? I always skip loose powder I’ll keep in mind.:P hehe. I am wondering does a tinted mosturizer could replace the foundation? I was told so by a Benefit’s SA when she was selling me yourebel lite. like you, I would opt for sheer light foundation as we have concealer for coverage. might check out lancome maquiliquide one day! btw, you have gorgeous skin, they should consider you as spokeperson! 🙂

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 18, 2009 at 2:03 pm

      Hi Natalie

      I find that loose powder helps keep all my makeup fixed. Depending on skin type and needs tinted moisturiser can replace foundation because its like a very sheer foundation yet moisturizing. However, I prefer to keep my products separate because to me, a 2-in-1 never performs as well as a product that’s meant for only 1 purpose. Its just my view though 🙂 I don’t have great skin but I’m happy it looks that way though I doubt I’d be able to rival the models that do form the Lancome spokes people 😀

      Reply
  10. Synaesthesia says

    May 18, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    it always sound easy but not so easy to achieve.. hahaha… ur drawing is nice.. hope i can master the art of makeup.. LoLz

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 18, 2009 at 2:42 pm

      Hi Synaesthesia

      Remember… practice makes perfect! 😉

      Reply
  11. yahui says

    May 18, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    you look beautiful, Paris. flawless skin! 😀 but one thing for youngsters like me who have acne problem, we need to add another power – get your skin condition right so makeup can glide flawlessly. makeup coverage can only do so much. if the canvas is uneven, in the end, the artwork will be flawed.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 18, 2009 at 2:43 pm

      Hi yahui

      I must second your tips – always ensure first that your canvas is smooth so when facing acne prone skin, remember – less is more!

      Reply
  12. Jamilla Camel says

    May 18, 2009 at 2:35 pm

    Thanks for the tips! Your cosmetic art is really cute too!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 18, 2009 at 2:43 pm

      Hiya Jamilla

      You’re welcome and thank you!

      Reply
  13. mag says

    May 18, 2009 at 5:15 pm

    This is an awesome idea. You look very pro signing your masterpiece! 😉

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 19, 2009 at 10:15 am

      Hey Mag

      Haha… thank you 🙂

      Reply
  14. Cerise says

    May 18, 2009 at 5:45 pm

    I think you did a really good painting there. You have nice porcelain skin too!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 19, 2009 at 10:16 am

      Hi Cerise

      I’d say it isn’t but Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Jessica says

    May 18, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    looks like it was a fun and get down and dirty kinda workshop! love the artwork..u should think of ‘painting’ more 😉

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 19, 2009 at 10:17 am

      Hiya Jessica

      Haha… it was a fun workshop and I think this is the limit of my “talents” LOL

      Reply
  16. Sapphire says

    May 19, 2009 at 1:20 am

    Coucou! I’m french and your Arc de Triomphe is almost perfect! 😉 I looove Lancome make up =)

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 19, 2009 at 10:21 am

      Bonjour Sapphire

      Thank you for coming by! 😀

      Reply
  17. melinda says

    May 19, 2009 at 9:36 am

    now i know why you hardly put your self pictures…its because you dont want people like me hate people like you who have flawless skin…~

    I love you because you are minimalist….so little colors on your face…and yet u look so perfect.

    (this is a compliment) ;p

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 19, 2009 at 10:22 am

      Hey Melinda

      Haha… I’ll take it as such 🙂 Thank you.

      Reply
  18. Celine Mook says

    May 19, 2009 at 11:06 am

    Paris, you have flawless skin! So for your night look, you use liquid foundation, then 2 way cake, then loose powder? It will look cakey isn’t it?

    And btw, I’d love to know how’s ur skin care regime like Paris :p

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 19, 2009 at 2:00 pm

      Hey Celine

      Thank you. I don’t use them all but I’m told it works and I’ve seen it work on my skin. The trick is to use very sheer layers, not pile it on. E.g. sheer liquid foundation to even color, 2way where you need more coverage e.g. problem areas and very light dusting of loose powder. The effect is more flawless but yes, it can be a little thick so its strictly only for very dress up ocassions. As for skincare I’ve been changing around a bit but you can see my skincare regime (more or less) here.

      Reply
  19. Monstro says

    May 19, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    Hey you’re quite the painter! It’s really sweet!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 19, 2009 at 2:01 pm

      Hiya Monstro

      Aww… thank you 🙂

      Reply
  20. facekraft says

    May 20, 2009 at 12:44 pm

    i’ve always wanted to use my expired make-up on canvas but never got round to doing it

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 20, 2009 at 12:50 pm

      Hi facekraft

      No better time than the present!

      Reply
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