Makeup with 1 brush
Jasmin tasked us to create a full makeup with just 1 brush. I chose to use an angled blush/ bronzer brush since a brush I’d usually use for a base but I thought it could work.
I used the brush to stipple the foundation but I feel like this created a lot of texture. This was likely impacted by my skin being quite dry lately but I think it looked even more noticeable using this brush. I think the contour and blush looked ok and blended well because this is the type of brush I’d use for contour. For blush I’d usually use a smaller, tapered brush that’s quite fluffy but I feel like this brush worked well for it too. Normally for foundation I’d use a flat, round brush and buff it using circular motions whilst also pressing slightly to help it sink into the skin. I tried to use some of the leftover contour that was on the brush on my nose but it’s not particularly noticeable.
Tattoo coverage
I watched the video lesson Jasmin sent on teams and paused the video and copied it after each step. I used waterproof eyeliner to make a ‘tattoo’ to cover I don’t have any of the products the educator was using so I tried to make do with foundations and cream blushes.
I started by using pinks and corals, trying to stay within the tattoo to create a natural blush tone underneath for when I go over it with foundation. I wasn’t sure what colour it needed to be but it didn’t look right as I was doing it. I used a flat foundation brush to apply it so that a lot of product would go on and build up an even layer. I went over with some more orange tones to make it look more skin-like.
After the layer of blush, I used a stippling blush with a foundation matching my skin tone to make a base. The blush didn’t really show through to create the natural look I wanted. I used a lighter cooler toned foundation and lightly stippled it on to add depth because the skin contains lots of colours but it just looked patchy.
I don’t think it was successful. The consistency of the blushes wasn’t right and I struggled to focus on the video because it was so long. I couldn’t get the blush undertones undertones right and I struggled to make it look like skin and not makeup. I think I’d need to watch the video a few more times before trying to do it again and I’d need the correct products and tools such as an airbrush and alcohol palettes.