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About Tyla Smith
(Top Expert on this page)

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.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Tyla Smith 
In Category  Makeup & Skincare

SubjectDate Asked

Makeup10/5/2008
  Q: i was just wanting 2 know what cover up would be best to use for skin that breakouts. my skin ...
  A: I love the 'Erasezit" pencil from Judith August cosmetics. Hides acne great- stays put and has acne ...
pressed powder9/30/2008
  Q: I am a 36 year old caucasian woman with ivory skin. I can't afford department store make up brands. ...
  A: Unfortunately, as we get older our pores can increase in size. Here is the reason why. When we are ...
eye make-up8/11/2008
  Q: I was wondering in what order are you supposed curl your eyelashes, put eyeliner, eye shadow, and ...
  A: There really is no required order, professional makeup artists tend to develop their own routines ...
makeup for Asians8/5/2008
  Q: What cosmetic lines/brands are most flattering or compatible for Asian skin tones?
  A: There are several lines that have great colors for Asian skin. One of them is Shiseido of course. ...
stila smudge pots8/4/2008
  Q: For my eyeliner I use Stila Smudge Pots in black. I think it's really great, and it doesn't smudge ...
  A: You can get your brush wet to dilute it down. I would avoid warming it up since the skin around ...
eye make-up7/30/2008
  Q: I would like to know how to make my eyes looks bigger and pop. I am asian and i do have the ...
  A: There are a lot of techniques that can make your eyes look bigger depending on how you want to do ...
darkened skin7/28/2008
  Q: i went swimming the other day w/o realizing that my sunscreen had expired. sadly i found out when i ...
  A: You could find a skin lightener at the drug store, but really I would recommend just scrubbing your ...
Make up staying on7/27/2008
  Q: as you it is summer and is getting hotter everyday. i really want to get some make up that stays on ...
  A: You can try using a mineral powder which lasts longer than a liquid foundation and also use ...
make up7/27/2008
  Q: my natural eye color is green but i sometimes wear blue contacts. i need a new makeup routine. i ...
  A: Well- I am not sure what you wear now, so hopefully I wont recommend what you already do! :) If ...
Help me please..7/26/2008
  Q: I'm a 19 years old girl. I have a long black hair and yellow skin like all asian girl in common. I ...
  A: Ok- I am going to take this one question at a time, this will be long, so bear with me. :) I have ...
make up colors7/25/2008
  Q: Can you tell me please what be be a foundation color for dark skin with red undertones. Thanks, ...
  A: The best thing to do is to look at a line of cosmetics where you can get sample sizes and try them ...
Skin tone?7/6/2008
  Q: I was wondering if you could help...I have a cool skin tone (I think!) with very pale ...
  A: As far as the hair color goes, I can't tell you whether it's correct for your skin tone or not. I ...
makeup7/1/2008
  Q: I have a medium olive skin tone, medium brown hair, and gray/blue eyes that change to green. I want ...
  A: A great color eyeliner for you would be a olive green color, it would make your eye color pop and ...
Oily skin and acne6/30/2008
  Q: I have very oily skin and my skin is not all that great either. I have pimples and scarring from ...
  A: If you use a good quality powder and not cake it on (use a brush to apply it and tap the brush ...
mascara6/27/2008
  Q: I would like to know a brand of mascara that will make my lashes look longer and thicker. I am ...
  A: As wonderful as mascara is, unfortunately it cant really remedy thin lashes as much as we would ...
Skin problem of my husband6/24/2008
  Q: My husband has kind of Black pigmentation on both the cheeks right at the bottom of eyes.It covers ...
  A: Honestly, he should see a dermatologist about the patches to really find out what they are and how ...
lowering the eyebrows6/22/2008
  Q: I am a man, and I know this sounds a bit strange, but i wanted to ask you if there was anything i ...
  A: Well, it sounds like nature has bestowed you with a blessing that most women would kill for. There ...
Black Tie Gala6/16/2008
  Q: I am a 16 year old who is going to a black tie gala in a few months. I have no idea how to do my ...
  A: The goal is to have people notice you and not your makeup. Look at pictures of Audrey Hepburn for a ...
Sharp inner eye corners6/11/2008
  Q: My inner eye corners are really rounded looking (I'm Asian, and I have inner eye folds), so instead ...
  A: The best way to achieve this look is with eyeliner. You don't have to use black though. And you ...
Even Skin Tone6/9/2008
  Q: I was wondering if you could help me find a good skin product that will help even out my skin and ...
  A: I would try the Neutrogena skin care line for acne if it isn't too bad. If you have really bad acne ...
Oily skin and acne5/30/2008
  Q: I have very oily skin and my skin is not all that great either. I have pimples and scarring from ...
  A: That foundation is really great! I love Make Up For Ever. Any time you use a liquid foundation ...
allergic to mascaras during/after my pregnancy5/5/2008
  Q: I noticed my under eyelids started getting red,itchy,flaky with mascara. I used estee lauder for ...
  A: When we get pregnant our hormones can cause us to be sensitive to things we would normally not be ...
makeup for mature blonde5/2/2008
  Q: I am 47 blonde with young skin. I need an evening look for my makeup. I will be wearing a deep ...
  A: Lol! No problem. I would first start with a tinted moisturizer, looks fresher and not cakey. Then ...
pro active4/27/2008
  Q: this morning i used pro active and the zits on my face have been noticably larger. Is this because ...
  A: yes, the zits are larger because they are coming to the surface. If you just started using ...
tiny zits4/25/2008
  Q: its like no matter how much i scrub my face, i still have a series of tiny little zits along my jaw ...
  A: Its possible if the one you are using is rough. I don't know what kind of exfoliator you are using ...
tiny zits4/23/2008
  Q: its like no matter how much i scrub my face, i still have a series of tiny little zits along my jaw ...
  A: You might very well be scrubbing too much and irritating the pores. If you are using an exfoliating ...
Dry Skin from Murad products4/16/2008
  Q: I recently started using the Murad acne product line. I have been using it for almost 2 weeks and ...
  A: You are getting this raction because the product line is too strong for your skin. It may be ...
mascara and eye shadow colors for me4/16/2008
  Q: I am 30 yrs old and I have light golden brown hair. My skin has pinkish tones to it. I have blue ...
  A: It really depends on the look you are going for. If you want a more natural day look then go with a ...
Ashey skin4/4/2008
  Q: I am a Black American woman, and I think I have finally found a line that works well with my skin- ...
  A: The reason these foundations are making you look ashy is because they have white in the base ...
Will be able to wear makeup in Jan.4/4/2008
  Q: Hey- I will be able to wear makeup next January, for my 15th birthday, and am asking for some ...
  A: OK- as far as makeup goes when you are 15, stick as light as you can and use sunscreen. The facial ...
compact makeup4/2/2008
  Q: This may seem wierd, but I'm completely clueless about makeup. Can you tell me what compact makeup ...
  A: If you use a low quality makeup it can clog the pores, and if it doesnt have good ingredients it ...
foundation4/1/2008
  Q: I have fairly dry skin and uneven skin tones. I am 58 years old so I don't want makeup that will ...
  A: As we age our skin gets thinner, loses elasticity and moisture, and starts to develop lines and ...
Make up for Freckly Faced People3/30/2008
  Q: Hey, I have freckles over my face, and whenever i apply make up whether it is concealer or powder, ...
  A: Well, all makeup fades throughout the day, even if it is a high quality long-lasting, waterproof ...
compact makeup3/30/2008
  Q: This may seem wierd, but I'm completely clueless about makeup. Can you tell me what compact makeup ...
  A: Your question isn't weird at all. There are a lot of women out there who have never delved into the ...
skincare3/22/2008
  Q: i have some stubborn lines under my eyes that are very visible when i smile is there any product ...
  A: Most anti-aging products will be too heavy for your skin. And everyone has lines around their eyes ...
makeup3/20/2008
  Q: i have dry skin, and when i wear makeup and blush, my skin gets flakey!! what should i do?
  A: First, a gentle skin cleanser and a high quality moisturizer that isnt heavy on oils, and has no ...
Oily face2/26/2008
  Q: I have an oily face ( but I feel dry if I don't apply cream on my face). I work for 10 hours sitting ...
  A: It could be several different reasons. One, that the moisturizer you are using isn't absorbing into ...
acne/scaley skin due to acne treatments2/21/2008
  Q: I have always had acne prone/oily skin. I am 34 and have recently started using a dr prescribed ...
  A: The reason your skin is getting scaly is because the acne treatment is way to harsh for your skin. ...
I Need Help!2/15/2008
  Q: This may be a strange request and I wont be hurt if you choose to ignore it! I'm a guy, in ...
  A: This is a question that requires a very in depth answer and probably someone who can help you face ...
Skin problems2/14/2008
  Q: Im 21 and still having bad skin breakouts. I cleanse, tone and moisturise daily, ONLY drink water ...
  A: There is a product line out there that is very gentle to the skin and works great for acny. Its ...
dark circles.2/13/2008
  Q: i have dark circles but i don't know what product i should use to hide it. there are a lot to choose ...
  A: For the dark circles you need to find a salmon-colored concealer to negate the blue in the dark ...
moisturizer2/13/2008
  Q: I'm currently looking for a good moisturizer that also fights signs of aging. My skin is very ...
  A: An excellent line for moisturizing and anti-aging is Cellular Laboratories. It was created by Dr's ...
Wedding day make-up2/13/2008
  Q: I am getting married in March and I want to do my own make-up. I have blue eyes are pretty fair ...
  A: You need a concealer that is salmon in color to negate the blue of the dark circles. I would go to ...

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