Re: Anyone ever heard of Napoleon Perdis cosmetics line?
Ok Here goes.......
Some of the things that are posted on this thread is complete gossip/rubbish. You guys need to be a little more open minded.
First of all... Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics is NOT a rebranded label. If you give it a try it is actually a really great cosmetics brand.
And of course its going to be expensive overseas- it is an imported product. Im from Australia, and Napoleon is an icon here. Loyal fans will pay $500AUD (redeemable) to get there makeup done by him. And for them its worth every penny.
MAC in Australia is quite alot more expensive than napoleon. NP (i will abbrev from here) is medium priced if you are using quality proffesional products (im not talking crap revlon and maybelline).
As for being branded over the top of La Femme labels- that is BS. Ive been using the Camera Finish for years and have never once seen this happen. A Napoleon Staff member who is a friend of mine has been to the warehouse when Napoleon took her over to NY for the first launch of Saks. There MAY have been some stuff when he first opened 11 years ago, but all of the things that are in the range now are new and developed by himself. Dont worry Kuuipo, the eyeliner you bought is not rebranded and its awesome.
(what about mac selling out to estee? there stuff was way better before this happened, the pigment qualities have gone downhill)
As for Napoleon himself being orange- yes this is true there is no doubting that. He loves bronzer and solariums and does take it a little too far but thats just his OTT flamboyant style.
As for his foundations and makeovers being orange-- as most professional MUA's would know- you must match the foundation colour to the rest of your body- not just the skin on your face. We all use SPF on our faces these days and it can make the skin on your face very pale compared to the rest of our body. So if any one ever has a makeover and there face looks orange this is probably just because they are not used to a correct colour match. Or they have a hideous spray tan on which often occurs with Formals/Proms.
The makeup academy--- if anyone has ever done a course they would know that just becasue you have been taught the techniques this does not make you a good MUA. The certificate course (which i have done myself) only goes for 9 weeks one day a week. You are taught all the techniques then it is up to you to practice and gain other knowledge though PRACTICE. Its like riding a bike. no one can tell you how to do it than you simply get on and do it. everything takes practise. The course is not designed (as someone said) to make you a makeup counter slave- it is just that most girls are too lazy after the course so they result to the easist option. The trainers in these academys are extremely talented many of them working on large scale movies, fashion shows MIRANDA KERR (victorias secret angel)..
and also another point-- the certificate is advertised as a "hobby" kind of course to teach you the simple techniques for fashion bridal and glamour, not to make you a real MUA as soon as you finsih. The diploma is the course that makes you a "real" makeup artist. However most young girls see a makeup course as something easy to do after they finish school to keep there parents happy, resulting in an undedicated student who ends up failing.
In the long run its you who makes yourself an amazing makeup artist, not a certicate that says so.
The well known teacher that told you NP academy was not respected in the industry was also probably just trying to sell there own course- Just like when you go to a new hairdresser and they tell you your last cut was uneven..
As for the eyeliner somebody was talking about, it is exactly the same as fuidline and does stay on. Ive slept in it (i know bad) and its STILL on in the morning..
The laquers are extremely sticky- but they need to be sticky to last for 4 hours on the lips and still have high shine.
Yes they used to sell BEN NYE back in the day when they first opened academys because they still use it for SPFX and drag.
The minimal makeup with camera finish over the top is BEAUTIFUL.
The loose dust pigment are very easy to blend, unlike some MAC pigments which are so grainy.
There 19b foundation brush is awesome and not too expensive.
Also there 16b brush for socket blending.
If any one gets a chance to have a make over with a girl called Rebecca Prior do so. She is NPs international makeup artist and does awesome work.
I use alot of NP products in my kit and most of my clients end up going to go and purchase the products after there events, it photographs beautifully and lasts for ages. I also have a lot of MAC products (fave is Tempting eyeshadow) and i do love MAC lipsticks. But by far love NP foundations alot better- people with tanned skin try China doll foundation in look 4..
I would also have a lot more MAC products in my kit however everytime i go to a MAC counter i am ignored until i get peeved off and leave. (the MAC girls in Aus are so rude!!)
Anyway i have had my vent now i just ask people to be more open minded and dont believe everything you hear. Give him a chance. He might act like an OTT orange idiot but hes excited and all he wants to do is make every woman feel amazing..
PS the primer and pore minimizer are also amazing.. bloom primer not so great. also try ModelCo primer
