Demo interview coming up...questions!

[stripedphoenix]

Had my discussion interview with MAC today, went really well, totally connected with the girl I was interviewing with, etc.

My questions...

Its going to be the day-to-night look demo. I generally apply loose powder (in the person's skin tone or a bit lighter) under the eye to catch loose eye product for easy brush-off, because I prefer to do foundation when I can get it wherever I want on the face without interfering with already-done makeup. Would this be acceptable?

Any other advice from people who have done the day-to-night demo?

Anything is appreciated, thanks

I'll be sure to post my summary after the interview to help others, as the previously posted summaries have helped me!

 

[brandi]

the looks vaires from place to place.... you could also get a look from their books or magazines!
idk about the loose powder thing i've never heard of anyone posting that they did so...
i'm sure you'll be fine... just ask the person watching you questions before you start...

 

[shabdebaz]

I'm sure that putting the loose powder on to catch "fall out" will be perfectly acceptable. Every artist has their own method of doing things...how long do you have to do the demo? Usually a day to night look would be quick and just a touch up of existing makeup and darkening of the lip/eyes/cheek colours.

 

[stripedphoenix]

accidental double post

 

[stripedphoenix]

They told me I would have an hour, but as quick as possible is better. I'm thinking it will only take about half an hour. I'm also going to use false eyelashes to do the evening look, because she said they would be "thrilled" if they could see me apply false lashes and that's easy.

I forgot about darkening the cheek colors, good advice!

Also: what moisturizer should I use before I put on the P+P? For foundation I'm probably going to use a mix of Hyper Real and the new Studio Fix fluid on my model. She has sort of bad skin but a pretty tone and she's rather fair and I like to highlight with the Hyper Real on people with delicate features, at least for daytime. Will probably add some sheer shimmer powder and bronzer for night.

Also, how must-do is lipliner and lipstick? Should I just do it to show I can, even though I think its too heavy for this girl?

My biggest decision is going to be what color range to go with. She's got pinkish (bluish) undertones, probably an NW15. I picked this girl because she's available to practice so I am going to work on her a lot so I am in tune with her face on the interview day.

Wow, this is quite a process!

Thanks for all the help!

 

[brandi]

well.....
i would put the lip liner and lip stick.... it wouldnt be too heavy if you should use a nude color....

also put the moisturizer before Prep and prime!

what color is her eyes? that should help you decide what colors to use on her...

and make sure you explain why you chose certain products and colors on your model...

 

[giz2000]

When I did my application certification (I had 1 hour AND had to do a face chart), I found that the following saved time:

*do the eyes first, then the foundation...a lot less to clean up (and waste time on)

*make sure you use three products on the lips (a lip conditioner/liner/lipstick, lip prime/liner/lipgloss or liner/lipstick/lipgloss, etc)...just make sure it's three!

*I wouldn't waste my time highlighting with liquid foundation. Use loose shimmer powder on the cheeks for the night look, no shimmer for day.

* Use Studio Moisture Fix on skin and Fast Response on eyes before the P&P. Apply with a sponge on both places (pour some of the products out into a petri dish before you apply).

*Don't over-over complicate the looks...less is more. You can do a neutral eye for the day and smoke it up for the night, add a little more blush and darken (or lighten) the lips, depending on the eyes, and definitely highlight with shimmer powder.

* When you apply the lashes, make sure you use a petri dish for the Duo glue (NEVER on the back of your hand)...the little pointy disposable liner wands are great for applying lashes because they are small enough to push the lash into place. Fluidline or liquid liner works well with lashes, because the pencils seem to stick to the glue and don't go on as smoothly.

Good luck! Hope these help!

 

[stripedphoenix]

also...with what and how do you apply creme blush products that come in a solid form? I generally use a 190 brush or similar. should i be thinking sponges?