Blush: The Search for America's Greatest Makeup Artist

[BaDKiTTy69]

I loved zibra look! I think its the best look so far. And I like the Todds model look of 40s, no so much 40s, but she looked hot!

 

[stronqerx]

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Originally Posted by FullWroth To be fair, the awesome people here on Specktra aren't given challenges and expected to execute them right away with no opportunity to do research or really sit down and plan it out, and I don't know if the contestants are given any time to consult with their models about their skin types, allergies, etc. beforehand or if they have to take it out of their hour of make-up time, whereas we all work on our faces and those of friends and family when posting stuff, so it's a face/skin we're familiar with from the get-go. Usually when we have challenges here, everyone gets a chance to look up reference pictures, think about the look they want, maybe sketch it out beforehand, and they get several passes at it. After all, nobody knows what you did until you post those final photos. And other incredibly talented people on here post stuff they had in a flash of inspiration, not on demand. It's hard to have inspiration on demand, especially if (like that one girl) you don't really understand the look you're supposed to be going for and can't just go online and do a quick Google search for disco style. Add into that the pressure of having no contact with the outside world, having to live with a bunch of strangers all of a sudden in a new environment, cameras following you around everywhere all day and night, having very little time to sit down and relax because the minute the shooting ends the director pulls everyone out one by one for interviews and nobody can go to bed until they're over, the competition, the prize, initial jet lag, wanting to look good on TV... Also, try to imagine that you're standing there working on your model, and there's a camera guy, sometimes more than one, just hovering around you, poking the camera in to get close-ups, asking you to change sides so s/he can get a better shot, etc. Then, when they finally lay off, one of the judges comes in to check out your work and give you some feedback, and of course even if their feedback is really good, now you have barely any time to fix it. Then they go on to the next person, after doing 500 takes of talking to you, and the camera guy's all up in your face again. Even the best, most ninja-style camera operator is still a very visible "looking over your shoulder" presence that HAS to affect one's nerves. I do think the work on the disco challenge was sub-par, but at the same time, I think even some of our best Specktra guys and girls would break under the pressure and immediacy of a "here's your challenge DO IT NOW" process given all those factors. I hope their level of artistry goes up as they all get more comfortable in their new environment and get used to the cameras, though. I wouldn't blame them if it didn't, I'd just get bored and not watch the show. I don't think they should expect the MUAs to decide how to style their models' hair though, unless it's some kind of full-body/full-head challenge where you have to extend the make-up up into the hair. They're not hair stylists, they shouldn't be judged on whether the hair matches the make-up/challenge. That should be for a hair stylist to deal with, as it probably would be in a real-world situation (not that some MUAs don't also do hair, but not all of them do) where you hire separate hair and make-up people.

wow, very well said. It's exactly EVERYTHING i was thinking ! I was kind of wondering why some people said they were dissapointed with the talent and stuff, i mean i think they're all extremely talented. But i guess everyone is entitled to their opinion. I also agree with you on the hair thing. I mean yeah i guess they can have some what of an input to make the hair match the makeup, but they shouldn't be judged too much on that.

 

[Brie]

It won't let me watch the videos from my current location/country

 

[chocolategoddes]

Maxie is becoming quite the star on shows like The Soup and Best Week Ever.

I also just realized how much he looks like my paternal Grandmother. it kind of just hit me when i rewatched a scene. it's crazy.

 

[user79]

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Originally Posted by FullWroth You can watch the full episodes right here, pretty lady: Blush - Newest Videos

Thanks, but yeah the network doesn't permit users outside of North America to view it...

I looked on allug.org but it's not up there. :/

 

[Zantedge]

I can't watch it either

 

[Brie]

There is a few bits on youtube

 

[MrsRjizzle]

I keep missing it! But I just found it on demand so I am gonna catch up!!

Im so excited to watch!!!

 

[Wicked Lovely]

Isnt there a way to trick your browser? So you can watch from any country?

 

[Rennah]

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Originally Posted by Wicked Lovely Isnt there a way to trick your browser? So you can watch from any country?

I tried using a ton of different proxies, but none worked.

We're out of luck unless someone uploads it!

 

[Wicked Lovely]

Im sure eventually somebody will load them onto youtube,you might see them way late but everything eventually ends up on there sooner or later lol

 

[MACLovin]

Okay, who's watching??!

It's a commercial break now... some of the work is looking pretty amateurish, but I think it's Sharzad who's doing the really colorful 80s look, and it from the little snippet I saw its pretty awesome!

If anyone forgot, this is your reminder, its back on now!

edit: ok, i was wrong, it was Mo's 80s look that I liked

and OMFG, Maxi is such an effing lunatic! Seriously, what an attention whore. It's beyond ridiculous.

 

[Ciara]

Im just started watching now .... Thank goodness for DVR's!!!

 

[NicksWifey]

So what did everyone think of this week's episode?

I died laughing at that get up Maxi put on with the black skirt and the umbrella, very Mary Poppins-esque!

 

[darkwater_soul]

I absolutely adore Maxie! Yes, he's insane, but his bridemaids were GORGEOUS! I agree, he has a talent... I'm kinda glad Myke went home. but I hated why - he totally followed what his bride wanted! I hated that they kept telling him to tell HER what HE wanted - we all know brides want what THEY want - it's thier big day! But I'm generally not a fan of his makeup anyways. I liked the flower girl's makeup, I thought it was age appropriate.

A little frosty, yeah, but 13 year olds are usually into that look, I know my sisters and thier friends are, and her rendition was a lot cleaner and softer. I'm glad Sharzad went home... in waaaay over her head. Why keep referencing Madonna? I have a feeling either Todd or Nolan are going to win... they are the judges favorites... but wouldn't it be CRAZY if Maxie w0n????

 

[MakeupChiKiiTa]

i already spotted mac a lot of times on the show they use the brushes almost all of them =] but im sure thats cause max factors dont have brushes im sure

 

[xsnowwhite]

I just got done watching the bridal episode, omg I love todd & nolan! Their makeup always looks amazing. I think alot of times Mike's makeup was sort of sloppy, so Im glad he left.

 

[Triskele]

I've been watching this pretty religiously, and so far, I've noticed one very interesting thing -

They, almost without fail, all use 187 brushes (or lookalikes, but I'm 90% sure they're mac) for face makeup, and 190s for the body stuff.

Just something neat to take away!

 

[S.S.BlackOrchid]

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Originally Posted by NicksWifey So what did everyone think of this week's episode? I died laughing at that get up Maxi put on with the black skirt and the umbrella, very Mary Poppins-esque!

That was hilarious. I love Maxi's outfits.

 

[MAC_Whore]

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