Studio: The Clean Catwalk Face- Matte vs. Dewy

The 'Clean Catwalk Face' is a key skill for a make-up artist.  The key to creating a great, clean base all begins with skincare.  Before creating dewy and even matte skin, the face needs to be cleansed, toned and well moisturised.  

There are different types of base that you can create with foundation for fashion and beauty; matte skin, dewy skin and satin skin.  The aim is to keep both bases flawless, however matte skin has no sheen.  Dewy skin is luminous and glowy.  Matte skin is seen most often during the autumn/winter time and is great paired with statement eyes and lips, whereas dewy skin is most polar during spring/summer to create that golden summer slow. 

Equipment needed:

- Make Up Brushes

- Primers (Dewy and Matte)

- Foundations

- Concealers

-Highlighter

- Translucent Powder

Creating Matte Skin:

1. As I have said before, always start with a cleansed and moisturised face.  Start by finding the right shade of foundation for your model/ client. 
2. After this, either apply a matte primer to the skin, massaging well into the face or mix the primer into your chosen foundation.  This will create a matte look to the foundation, but will also sheer the foundation out too.
3. Take a foundation/buffing brush and start applying the foundation, start in the centre of the face and blend the foundation outwards.  This will prevent you applying too much product and will help to create a natural, flawless look. 
4. Once all the foundation is blended out across the face, making sure to go down the neck and onto the ears also, apply some concealer.  Apply a slightly lighter shade under the eyes, and a concealer that matches your models skin tone to any blemishes. 
5. Finally, powder the face.  This can be done with a sponge or a large brush.  Either way, apply the powder by rolling the puff or brush over the face. 

Matte Skin

Matte Skin

Creating Dewy Skin:

1. Again, start with a cleansed and moisturised face.  Again, find your perfect foundation shade.  You may want to use a foundation with a dewy finish to enhance the luminous look.
2. After this, either apply a dewy primer to the skin, massaging well into the face or mix the primer into your chosen foundation.  This will create a glowy look to the foundation, but will also sheer the foundation out too.
3. Take a foundation/buffing brush and start applying the foundation, start in the centre of the face and blend the foundation outwards.  This will prevent you applying too much product and will help to create a natural, flawless look. 
4. Once all the foundation is blended out across the face, making sure to go down the neck and onto the ears also, apply some concealer.  Apply a slightly lighter shade under the eyes, and a concealer that matches your models skin tone to any blemishes. 
5. Next, apply a highlighter to the high points of the face.  These being the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, cupids bow, and under the brow bone.
6. Lastly, if you have an oily complexion, very lightly powder your t-zone.

Dewy Skin

Dewy Skin