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Kevyn James Aucoin (/ oʊ ˈ k w æ̃ /; [1] February 14, 1962 – May 7, 2002) was an American make-up artist, photographer and author.He authored several books with makeup techniques including facial contouring, which was relatively unknown in popular culture at the time, but pioneered and used in drag culture and stage makeup for decades prior.
A makeup artist applies foundation to a models face with an airbrush. Airbrush makeup is makeup sprayed onto the skin using an airbrush machine instead of being applied with sponges, brushes, fingers, or other methods. [1] A typical airbrush system uses a compressor to create airflow through a hose connected to a trigger-controlled spray ...
After reading a book on theatrical make-up techniques [4] titled Paint, powder and make-up ; the art of theater make-up from the amateur and class room viewpoint (Strauss, Ivard), [5] he began applying make-up for the Yale drama group. [3] After graduation, Smith served in the U.S. Army during World War II. [5]
Mineral makeup most commonly refers to a foundation in loose powder format. The most common minerals used as the base are mica, bismuth oxychloride, titanium dioxide, or zinc oxide. However, talc is also a mineral, so a talc-based powder could be considered a "mineral makeup"—although most mineral makeup sold makes a point of being talc-free ...
Through training, makeup artists learn important techniques such as hand-eye coordination, ability to draw straight lines and consistent shapes, creativity, good grooming and personal hygiene habits, etc. Many makeup artists who specialize in theatrical makeup build portfolios to show their clients and employers.
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However, men's beauty products were relatively non-existent on the market until the end of the 1990s. [5] Only a few brands were interested in producing men's cosmetics because it was regarded as a niche market. [6] Male cosmetics are not as widely accepted as female cosmetics; only 17% of men think that makeup products are important in daily life.
Oshiroi was used as base makeup before foundation was adopted in Japan. However, once foundation became commonplace, some began to use it over foundation as a loose powder or as a pressed powder for touch-ups. In the past, the type of oshiroi used contained white lead, and would eventually give the wearer lead poisoning. [3]