In the modeling world, the real stars behind the scenes are the makeup artists — better yet known as MUAs (or referred to simply as “moo-ahs”) — as they tint, shade, sculpt, smudge, and contour the face to transform a simple (and sometimes zit-dotted!) face to a flawlessly dewy one. They know better than anyone what it takes for makeup looks to be pixel-perfect, whether it’s the sultry glamour of high-fashion or the clean minimalism of a beauty ad. MUAs know the tricks of the trade, and their tools are their secret weapons.
For this weekend’s paid edition (sorry we are a day late <but not dollar short>!), we’re leaning on Claire’s modeling escapades to pony up 10 secrets and hacks she’s learned over the years in the makeup chair, where the lion’s share (oo that rhymed) of the time is spent.
Not wanting to miss any golden nuggets, Claire has resorted to scribbling down brand names on snack napkins (or typing into notes on her iPhone), only to purchase them immediately during her walk/ride back home from her gigs.
Below, 10 modeling makeup secrets to get your A-game on (without breaking the bank):
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