Makeup basics for male models of all skin tones
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Using makeup will even out a subject’s skin tone, and reduce reflected light which may make them look oily or sweaty. Plus it will streamline your retouching process.
About 10 years ago a cosmetologist who I was working with on an extended project showed me how to do basic makeup on guys for photoshoots, something I am sure half of you will find interesting and half of you will find, well, basic. Ever since then, I have used my makeup on all of my male model test shoots (unless I had a makeup artist) because you get great results with minimal effort and it will pay off significantly when it comes time to retouch the images.
All you need to do is cover the skin on their face with a thin layer of tinted powder that matches their skin tone. If you apply too little, the subject will look too reflective on camera. If this happens just add a little more. Also keep in mind that the model’s oils will start to seep through over time, so you’ll want to reapply between looks as needed.
I like to use Revlon Photo-Ready Pressed Powder shades 001, 010, 020 and 030. and BLK / OPL Deep and Dark loose powder. And I will also use disposable makeup wedges, which can be thrown away after each shoot. That way you aren’t spreading germs among your models.
Revlon PhotoReady Powder 001 is a clear powder is a clear powder that can be used to knock down shine on any skin tone. It’s also a good choice for when you want to pull one over on a shy middle-aged male businessman or when you want to have a matte finish on a model with freckles.
Revlon PhotoReady Powder 010 is a light color of powder that will work on the lightest of skin tones, like a subject who lives in Northern Europe and avoids the sun!
Revlon PhotoReady Powder 020 is a light to medium colored powered that is great for most people of European dissent.
Revlon PhotoReady Powder 030 is a little darker and is great for most Hispanic, Middle Eastern, North African and Asian models.
But the bright people at Revlon decided to stop there, as though one-sixth of the world’s population didn’t exist.
BLK / OPL or Black Opal has a line of loose powder that comes in four shades. and I use the two darkest colors, BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR® Soft Velvet Finishing Powder Dark, BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR® Soft Velvet Finishing Powder Deep, which works with most models of African dissent.
To apply makeup, I like to use Makeup Wedges because, unlike a brush, I don't have to clean them between models and I don't have to worry about spreading germs between subjects. You just need to add enough to knock down the shine and cover over discolored areas. If you take a test photo and it still looks shiny, just apply more powder, which you will probably need to do anyway between looks. In any event, make sure you cover everywhere, including eyelids, all the way up to their hairline, and blend thoroughly.
When applying BLK / OPL, it may look reddish at first and off color but it will adapt to their skin tone if you keep blending. You’ll want to use a paper towel like a lobster bib when applying, because it sometimes will falls off the sponge sometimes.
If the person’s face looks lighter or darker after application, just have them wash it off and try a neighboring shade.
And Last, but certainly not least, a google search showed that it might not be illegal or legal for a photographer to apply a model’s make-up in some U.S. states unless they have a cosmetology license, so be sure to search the regulations for your jurisdiction. If you’re not permitted to do it, just have the model apply their own make up at your direction.
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John, this pearl is great!
@JohnGress
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
These Insights are very helpful and insightful
@JohnGress
4 жыл бұрын
I’m really glad you liked it!
Thanks, John! TG’s was very helpful since some of my clients choose not to work with my makeup artist. Having this at the ready will save me a bit of time reducing those pesky highlights in post!
@JohnGress
3 жыл бұрын
That is great to hear! Anything to make your life easier!
Great information, and also accessible!
@JohnGress
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks!
Thanks John!
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Very Underrated Video, Great Work! Thanks.
@JohnGress
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad you liked it!
Cool. Thanks for info
@JohnGress
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Awesome!
@JohnGress
Ай бұрын
Thanks!
Great help.
@JohnGress
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! Thanks!
Really useful.
@JohnGress
3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
Great Work... Sir,can you do a little video in which you show that how you do there(your models) makeup?
@JohnGress
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I might update this at some point. I recorded this when we weren't allowed to leave out homes.
MUA from Alabama here. Thanks so much for this video! 😃
@JohnGress
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope I didn’t get anything wrong! Shame because of Covid lockdown I couldn’t demonstrate the application.
very interesting video!!!
@JohnGress
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I hope this helps!
This was super helpful!!
@JohnGress
3 жыл бұрын
That is great to hear!
@seersuckerstud-thirsttrap1342
3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress Omg hey! That’s the first time I’ve ever left a comment on KZread and I’m flattered with the reply. I’m actually about to launch my own channel ~ and I’m looking super shiny in my practice videos. 😂 This was awesome and I’m grateful.
@JohnGress
3 жыл бұрын
Oh that’s perfect. Beat of luck! I respond to every comment unless they’re coming from a very negative place.
@seersuckerstud-thirsttrap1342
3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress I really appreciate that. And I'm the exact same way - it's just my only platform now is Instagram. Looking to grow...and certainly my plan is not to lose that personal component.
I really like him
@JohnGress
3 жыл бұрын
Who?
Great video
@JohnGress
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
John, what happens if you apply a powder that doesn’t match the skin tone? Can you get away with with it or is it noticeable
@JohnGress
3 жыл бұрын
Hello! Sorry I didn't explain that well in the video. When you apply the wrong shade it is immediately noticeable. The correct shade will look natural but the wrong shade will look like a strange tan or they'll look ghost-like. I still guess the wrong color about 10% of the time, and when you do just laugh about it, have them wash it off and start over. You can always ask them if they look like their color on the screen after you do their make-up and shoot a picture.
Does this hide blemishes, laugh lines, eye bags & dark circles? Or should we apply a concealer to it also??
@JohnGress
3 жыл бұрын
It’s just going to even out skin tone.
Wow😍
@JohnGress
2 жыл бұрын
Hope it helped!
@thomborlangwahlang954
2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress 😊
nice video and i like the way you kept talking about we the African models with melanin
@JohnGress
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
Thank you sir. +1 subscriber for you
@JohnGress
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
I have dry skin if I apply anything even cream it becomes dry what should I do
@JohnGress
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry I do not know.
@jessicajonathan820
2 жыл бұрын
Makeup artist here. Apply a moisturizing primer before makeup. You could add a mist after makeup too
Great vid….keeping it simple. FYI, as a pro makeup artist, There really isn’t a problem with you applying it….there really isn’t a “license” for makeup artistry, just skincare. It’s a grey area.
@JohnGress
2 жыл бұрын
Ahhh I see. Thank you! Do you think I need a setting spray to give them a hint of shine?
Im modeling in few days and they don’t put makeup on male models so here i am buying my own makeup because i wanna look at my best i take this as a hobby and not a job
@JohnGress
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you’re taking a step to look your best. Because it’s summer, I wanted you to know that the BLK/OPL product and sweat are not a good combo, as it tends to turn sweat into orange liquid, but the photoready handles it better.
@shooterxxx987
3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress Thank you for the advice, i bought concealer for under the eyes and I’m gonna use vaseline for the top eyelash ( i heard its good to do) and lip balm …. Any advice on what im using?
What do you mean its un lawful to apply make up
@JohnGress
3 жыл бұрын
You may need a license to apply make-up on other people in the jurisdiction where you are located.
@gabriellavalentine5614
3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress i never heard that before i know alot of unlicensed make up artist but ill check it out
Four different flavors? 😂
@JohnGress
3 жыл бұрын
I bet they all taste the same tho. Are you sure?
Me doing my boyfriends makeup 👁👄👁
@JohnGress
3 жыл бұрын
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I WANNA BE HIM.
Is it bad to look shiny? I thought having a glowy skin makes you look younger😭
Wait, its illegal to apply make up on a model?!
@JohnGress
Жыл бұрын
It could be 🤷🏻♂️
@PA-gt1dd
Жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress omg. Wow. I’m glad I watched this video. I cannot go to jail.
Point of break off with you and all connected persons.
even your beard will you.. that bald spot is distracting
for someone who cant put proper makeup on himself and looks like a ghost, u have no much nerves to tell ppl how to do shit. lol