AboutTyla Smith Expertise I can answer any question about makeup application, what brands would be best to use for you and your skin type and age, how to determine skin tone, and many other things having to do with makeup and beauty!
Experience I am a professional makeup artist for film, television, and fashion photoshoots etc. I have been doing makeup for over 18 years in the industry.
Education/Credentials I have a degree in Graphic design and Illustration as well as having gone to several different professional makeup and special effects courses around the country and have learned on the job from and from my mentors such as Billy B. and Candace Corey and Tim Vittetoe to name a few.
Question QUESTION: I'm an aspiring MUA...I'm learning how to do makeup but most of it i'm learning how to do myself. My biggest challenge is applying the foundation to bad skin...acne, sun burn, blemishes and rosacea. What is a good but inexpensive product that I can buy to conceal the bad skin? Also, what about facial hair? How do I conceal when the customer does not want to remove it?
ANSWER: There really isn't one. Its tough to work on bad skin. And we MUA's are very grateful for the miracle that is Photoshop! :) But, there are things that can minimize them a little. A good concealer put on with a small concealer brush in layers. Green tinted concealers foundations help with the redness of rosacea and sunburn. I always have the subject put on a moisturizer before I start to give their skin a better surface to work with. As far as facial hair goes, there is only so much you can do if they don't want to wax or pluck. Again, Photoshop is an MUA's best friend in this case. Thicker, heavier foundations will help conceal some things as well but could get cakey if you don't watch it. Every MUA has their tricks and their products they use for these cases, some are cheap and some are very expensive. It really just depends on what format it's for(is it for photos, runway, bridal?) as to what's best and what you are most comfortable working with.
Good luck- hope this helps!
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QUESTION: I had an Expert MUA tell me that you were suppose to wash you brushes with shampoo and conditioner every day but I came to find out that washing your brushes everyday even the best brushes can shed. How often is a MUA suppose to wash their brushes and is there any alternatives that you would recommend between faces?
Answer I dont wash mine like that because washing them too much not only loosens the glue and makes them shed, but dries out the hairs and ruins them. I am not sure where they got that information, but I don't know anyone that does that with their brushes. I clean mine between every person with the wipes that have alcohol in them... keeps them soft and cleans and disinfects them at the same time without getting them too wet. Then I will clean them thoroughly about once a week with a gentle makeup brush cleaner and hang them with the bristles down to dry. I have had some of my brushes for over 10 years and they are still great shape. Hope this helps! :)
