Thank you for “bringing back the education.” I absolutely adore all of your glamorous look videos, but I also love tips that are helpful for everyday make-up looks. Thank you, thank you!!!!
Cristina I believe so! If you have cool undertones, you have more bluish/pinkish tones in your skin and with warm you have more yellow/green tones. But I also wasn’t sure if she was talking about counteracting some of those colors...
Hi Cristina & Stephanie! She was actually right! I thought the opposite (the way you were just explaining as well) but recently learned it wasn’t the case! If you think about the color wheel it makes more sense. It’s not blue/pink for cool- it’s actually more pink/red and that’s why that’s the warmer color. The yellow is more close with green (think olive undertones) and that’s what truly makes it cool. It’s hard to find true olive toned foundation. When I get tan that’s what I am and I was always thinking well I’m warm- the colors looked all wrong on me. So think of the color wheel and it makes much more sense. Pink/Red=Warm and Yellow/Green=Cool
I have hooded eyes and I know that you and Sam have done a couple of videos showing one look with hooded eyes, but it would be cool to see one like this, with a few different eye looks depending on the occasion etc that are easy but flattering for a hooded eye.
This was a great and educational video. Another thing I liked about this video was the fact that you actually talked about your brushes and used them accordingly. It'll be great if you do concerlers, smoky eyes eyeliners and so on and show how you use the real techniques brushes please. Thank you so much
You may want to check out the RT channel, if you are not already. They really do a great job of taking about the brushes and their uses on that channel. Every time there is a new release they go in and talk about the new addition to the line.
If your skin is flaking some when you apply foundation, using a sponge and use patting, or bouncing, not rubbing actions, is best in applying the foundation to the skin. This will allow you to keep from bringing up more and more flakes. This technique has helped me tremendously when I’m using Retinol or Retin-A, which causes skin flaking. I clean my face gently, then moisturize well to minimize the flaking. Then if you use a pouncing action to apply your foundation, you can get beautiful coverage without flaking. Just do not rub the skin, either with a brush or your fingers, because that’s when the skin will flake.
Fantastic tip, this works for me too! I tend to get flaky skin when something has irritated it or when the seasons change (e.g. now) and bouncing/tapping techniques make a big difference! I also discovered that some serums pill on the skin when rubbed (or buffed with a makeup brush), so what I thought was flaky skin was actually my skincare lifting off! This happened to me with The Ordinary Buffet, amongst other things, so I tried using less, tapping it into the skin instead of rubbing, and eventually moved it to nighttime skin care and used something else in the day under makeup. It’s a great serum, but I can’t wear it under makeup ☹️
The worst (for foundation matching) is having Olive undertones. Most people think olive is warmed undertones but that is completely wrong. Olive is actually cool toned, I usually use a neutral or slightly yellow undertone to counteract the excessive greenish-grayish cast. But it is the pits to find a good match.
So true!! And the folks at makeup counters give me the side-eye when I try to explain that I think I'm olive as "yellow" is too warm and "pink" makes me look sunburnt. Have you found anything you think works? I'm fair - probably around an NC10 or a light lighter. I love your post!
Neutral warm colors work. As in Beige tones than lean yellow, intead of pink, peach or orange. My skin is olive toned, and I look sallow as in, I look yellow green. Trying to correct the green-ness with an orange foudnation doesnt work because then it doesnt match the body. Instead rely on bronzer and blush to help with that.
I hear you. I have a pure green undertone. Any time I look for info on olive skin make up - information on tanned complexions appears. Olive is not a skin colour, it is a skin undertone 😓 I have tried one foundation called koh gen do in shade 213 which is the perfect green undertone but colour is too light for me.
Thank you all! I haven’t found the perfect one yet. I went to sephora to get matched and they say I am a 1Y08 which means I am a true neutral in a medium skin tone, not quite tan but close, but as usual, I tell makeup people, the issue is the green/gray tint in my skin. I agree with the comments that neutral or slight yellow undertone is probably the best bet, then I put other products on top that gave life back to the skin (blush, bronzer etc). I will check Cover FX :)
Also could you possibly to make up with 2 models one with hooded and one without to show where the crease should go & and maybe younger model and older model to show what should be done differently - hope that makes sense 😳
Margaret-Anne McKay I’m 57 with hooded eyes all my tutorials center around how to contour the eye check out some my videos I hope you will find some helpful info👏🏻👏🏻
Haley I agree! I refuse to call at home content creators a “guru”. To me, that’s a completely unacceptable term for those people. They may think they’re a guru, but most have very little knowledge of how to apply makeup properly and almost all have never applied it on anyone else’s skin. How can you be a makeup guru if you’ve only applied products to yourself?? Nope. Can’t happen. *No more calling them gurus!* “Influencer” is even a stretch. LOL!! Most of the time, I don’t even believe them due to their lies or non disclosure (..etc) so they’re certainly not influencing me, that’s for darn sure. 🙅🏼♀️🤨🤷🏼♀️
One really good suggestion I heard was that when getting your foundation colour-matched, ask the makeup artist to use whatever application method you would usually use at home - so if you apply with a sponge, ask them to use a sponge etc. There's no point in the makeup artist applying it beautifully with a brush if you then go home and apply it with a sponge, because it will look different! It was such a lightbulb moment for me, and so obvious when you think about it, but I'd been buying foundation for 20+ years without considering what a difference the application method makes.
A video on the different types of hooded eyes and the styles of makeup that suit them would be very helpful, as there is not much on hooded eyes on the channel. Thank you for this very informative and helpful video. I hope you guys continue this style of content.
Hi everyone as a mature lady I have switched to a luminous primer and started to mix my serum with my foundation, then I switched to a foundation especially for a more mature skin however I still put a serum mixed with serum before primer then my foundation , yes I am lucky to have found which suits my skin and it will last well over eight hours, but I have played with moisture cream and primers to find what works for me, I use all Estée Lauder , I hope this may help others , regards to all liz.
Elizabethann Ferrario , are you using double wear , I find it hard to wear being a mature woman, so I might try mixing advanced night repair with it ! Thanks for the tip Elizabeth ! x
I use doublwear, or double wear light in summer. I have combination skin and always use the EL matte primer underneath but at 58 I'm beginning to feel my skin looks a bit dull from the foundation being reasonably heavy and matte and as a consequence I'm feeling a bit sad about how I look when makeup is all done. I love skincare and makeup so quite happy to spend time every morning getting it right. Would you mind giving details of the products you use as I would love to have my skin looking a little more illuminated and think this is the slightly more youthful appearance I would love to have x
More mature skin can sometimes benefit from using a light face oil on top of moisturizer (but before foundation) which adds luminosity and a nice amount of “slip” for your foundation to be buffed in with. It keeps it looking very natural too.
Thank you for addressing my oily skin concerns. Please please will you continue this series by covering every aspect of base make up: concealer, powder etc... I think bringing make up back to the how and not always about the what is very appreciated by all your subscribers. Many many thanks. Xx
Thank you, Nic! I first began watching Pixiwoo back when it was just Sam and what I loved about the videos was the educational aspect. When you joined the channel you also did educational videos and I loved them. I appreciate this type of content and have really missed it. Thanks for bringing it back! X
I would also recommend for people who feel like their foundation looks flakey even after exfoliating, try using a wet beauty sponge instead of a buffing brush. Brushes tend to micro exfoliate. I remember struggling with this when I was younger in the area between my eyebrows or my nose. I hope this helps.
Jennifer Mendoza great tip, thanks! I also found that some of my serums pilled, which made it look as if my skin was flaky when I put foundation on, but it was actually just the serums (especially TO Buffet) so I experimented with using less, and tapping my serums and skincare in, which also helped. Or changing serums also helps 🤣
A tip for those with large pores that a makeup artist friend taught me was to prime and then pop a light dusting of translucent powder over the top, as the translucent powder is so fine it works well under the liquids unlike other powdered products.
That was recommended to me too, but if you have dry and/or mature skin that is actually the worst you can do. It makes it look worse or crepey. So it won't work for everyone.
Djamila Z you'd have to moisturize well. my skin is normal/combo but some days l use facial oil on top of my go to lightweight moisturizer. I am a fan of jojoba oil because it's not greasy. I always use it under eye makeup because dry skin there exacerbates the fine lines. A light dusting of powderyl over foundation/concealer is a result that is not dry, cakey or crepe-y. Also jojoba is not so rich that it causes milia. I love this stuff!
These videos on education have been some of the best I have ever seen in all my years of watching UA-cam. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I have my color wheel poised and am ready to learn more! Thank you 🙏
I haven't really been watching your videos at all lately- but your channel was the first I ever saw back when I was in middle school (now in college). You guys taught me the basics and I love that you are going back to that format.
To help with texture, I started using Dr. Dennis Gross chemical peel pads three times a week. It’s been about six months now and I have seen a huge change! Foundation looks so much smoother on me.
Valeria Nijm that’s awesome. Clinique’s clarifying lotion no. 2 does the same thing for me before moisturizer and foundation. Takes away all flakiness immediately.
I have really missed your videos. Haven't seen you or sis in awhile. Hope you are in good health and spirits. The two of you have taught me more than any other class, channel or color theory out there. We miss you! Xoxo from Alaska
I love watching you teach. You gave some great advice. I'm looking forward to more :) One piece of advice that you didn't mention is to use water-based primers with water-based foundations and silicone-based primer with silicone-based foundations. Ever since I've been doing that, my makeup has lasted longer and looks better. The only time I don't follow that is when I'm using a powder foundation, like MAC Studio Fix. I have dry skin and I use the Becca Backlight Primer Filter Face Primer before I use it. It gives a nice glow under the powder foundation.
This was SO helpful! I've missed you and Sam talking through how to apply the makeup/skincare and what it does. Thank you for taking the time to do this! xx
I love this style of video so much actually teaching us the skills of how to apply makeup! Could you please do a video like this but on using cream products (blush, bronzer, highligter) and how to layer them correctly, I always love the natural finish of them but I find it a bit scary to apply in terms of how to make it look even and non-patchy and how to use creams while also setting your face etc. it would be SO helpful
I work at a makeup counter and it’s amazing how quickly you forget the basics when there are so many Instagram trends dominating makeup at the moment! Thank you 💜
I'm so happy your doing this!! I adore make up and spend hours watching videos, but in all honesty I'm rubbish at it!! I'm a mum of three little girls (aged 6,2&1) so one day I'll have all these questions to answer myself!! Can't wait to see the other vids!! Amazing as always xx
You have to follow along tutorials, and try to recreate makeup pictures. You can even take photos of the looks you do and judge the makeup from as many angles as possible. I love watching tutorials as well, but I didn't start improving until I practiced many different looks.
Thank you for the biggest takeaway (for me) from this video - “yellow undertone = cool. Pink undertone = warm”. I always thought it was the other way around! No wonder I’ve been getting things wrong!
Threading my face has been a game changer for me! My foundation is flawless now! I’m noticing now I’m in my thirties that my skin is constantly changing, the weather, time of the month, my mood and even fatigue levels! I have a whole drawer of foundations that all work differently and I just have to mix it up each day. I try to go with what my skin wants now even if it wasn’t what I had originally planned. I never miss my skincare either because it really has an effect on the finish of your foundation. Thank you for such an informative video, I’m always that person that asks “but why” 😁
I have used mac studio fix for years and its one of the very few that really works with my oily, large pore skin..and amazing colours too. Really the best.
These sorts of videos the reason why I subscribed to you girls years and years ago! My absolute fav makeup artists and I always learn something new from your videos
Could you do a video on covering red cheeks (rosacea). Also what blusher would you suggest works well with rosacea?? I always find my blushed cheeks seep through and ruins the blusher. x
Try the clinque anti redness solutions foundation,it's amazing for Rosacea.Ive tries loads and it's really the best coverage I've found to stop my Rosacea peeking through :)
I have the same problem. A mac artist told me to start above and outwards ftom the worst of the red patches which are on the apples of my cheeks. If your redness is in a similar pattern that may help. She uses two colours on me, one was a sort of dusty, beigey plummy pink and then the other was peachy and the used the peachy colour higher on my cheekbones. Other things that have worked for me include using a pinky toned foundation on my cheeks and my usual colour everywhere else, blending the edges well, and then skipping blush. Also use a green corrector with your foundation (i csn use quite a bit and get it everywhere cos my undertone is olive, you may need to be more careful if you have a different undertone) and wait for it to completely set, then use the lightest of hands with a type of brush that deposits very little product and i usually do either just up on the cheekbones, OR slap it everywhere lightly all over my cheeks, completely the opposite but it looks very natural, and i usually use two colours but swirl them together on my brush (i use a duo compact usually with a peach and a beigey rose and it kind of works out neutral and natural.)
@@gillianwills9049 although i don't disagree that you should go to the dr if you have rosacea, unfortunately it's not easily treatable for a large portion of sufferers.
@@ramblerjam I have rosacea and I saw a dermatologist for it a year and a half ago. He put me in Aprillon and recommended laser treatments, which I am doing. The difference it astounding in my skin today. I can leave the house without foundation and feel confident with my appearance.
I’d like to see a video or even several focusing on older women. I’m 68 and while I’ve got good skin still things I used to do or use aren’t working anymore. Specifically eyeshadows make my eyes look even more crepie. Foundations that even skin tones but aren’t heavy looking.
thank you for doing this! I personally like watching informative makeup videos because I'm a makeup noob and I want the additional knowledge on how I can improve my makeup even if it's just for everyday.
I LOVE this video! I couldn't agree more with your statement that most videos show you how to do the look, but you have to figure out how to do it for "you". I love your videos and think they are always so educational and informational!!! Thank you so much for having more teaching videos!!! :)
The IT foundation brush 101 is fantastic! I never used a brush I’m starting to use sponges less and my fingers and brush more, it looks more glowy and natural . A makeup sponge soaks up 60% of your foundation.
I love the educational videos. I used to be into glammed up make up but now that I’m getting older I am more into enhancing my natural beauty so these videos are helping me learn new tips and tricks to achieving flawless but still natural/wearable make up rather than just slapping on a full coverage foundation like what you see on Instagram.
Loved this video and your concealer masterclass too... Would be great to do other videos like this and bring it back to basics... Love all your videos as usual so thanks for this!
Your tips are great and I really appreciate you bringing the knowledge back I want just to share something that I was struggling with I have medium olive skin most of middle eastern have really olive based skin and I realized that there's not enough foundation shades for light or medium olive skin on the market whether it's highend or lowend brands so I buy the only olive shades I can find even( fenty 290 or maybelline fit me 220) if it doesn't match me and mix it with another foundation just to get the olive undertone and it works but it's really frustrating so I bought a green corrector( la girl pro concealer) and mixed it with mac studio fic nc30 which is so orange on me and it made it olive based and alot more neutral so I was really stoked about that figured I should share it for any olive skin girls
@@bartieanna yes it did I couldn't ever wear nc30 it looks ridiculously orange on me but by mixing it with a tiny bit of green corrector neutralizes the orange makes it more olive you should give it a try
This is such an amazing video! Base products are my favourite to apply so this master class is incredible! I love your advice and techniques. I use the expert face brush to press and buff into my skin and then a sponge to bounce over it to press it in more. For me this works amazingly but I couldn’t do without your brushes and your tips. Can’t wait to see more masterclasses!
Well done furthering my education was the point of me getting on UA-cam! I’m veteran in the business but I’m always seeking out new tips and tricks! So thank you for sharing your knowledge! Cheers x
I think this is the most useful and informative makeup video I've ever watched. You truly are the master! (been watching you for 10 years and you never disappoint.)
Loved this video. Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge!! My suggestion is to keep the videos coming in the order you apply. Maybe concealer then a setting with powders video. 💖
It’s so nice you’ve brought it back to basics. Really helpful video! For anyone with oily skin like myself, I would highly recommend the no7 beautifully matte foundation. Fantastic formulation, they colour match you in store with their photo technology and the foundation works beautifully with the skin as well as reducing the look of pores!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this video, I work for a beauty brand and sometimes people don’t understand the different types and ways of applying foundation. Very informative, please continue with these videos in each category! So good! Eyeshadow application is always a tricky one. I look forward to the next video 💋
The Josie Maran foundation is fantastic! Best thing since the Estée Lauder ee creme, which I am hoarding. I will never stray from your foundation raves again! Congrats on all your success. 💕💕💕💕
Could you do a series of masterclasses? I'd love to see them for everything! Blusher and bronzer placement in particular for lifting your features maybe? xx
Amazing thank you! This video couldn’t have come at a better time. I’m getting married in March and will be doing my own makeup so I’m looking for as much info as possible to get the best results. Bring on the education!!
The educational vids always seem short because they are so interesting! The expert face brush does wonders on my skin (I'm normal/oily) with a light coverage foundation, I don't use anything else I love it!! Can you please do a blush/bronzer vid?? I always struggle with the position of them and the tones.
I feel like this is how we used to think in terms of Cool, Warm and Neutral. The general consensus years ago was that should should wear a foundation to counteract your undertones I.e. if you have too much pink in your skin then wear a foundation with more yellow to neutralise it. But NOW people understand that in doing so your foundation won’t match your neck or body. You should choose a foundation that MATCHES your undertone. So if you have pink in your skin then choose a COOL foundation. If you have more yellow in your skin then go for a WARM foundation. Maybe she just got mixed up and meant to say this.
Fantastic video. Explained calmly and concisely and considerate of a variety of skin types. Can’t wait for the next. Dark circle Concealing would be great 👍
In terms of the fine hairs, I have them too. I usually use a setting spray and press it into the skin gently with a beauty blender. Takes care of that. I love MAC products but with aging, dry skin, I can't use the powders anymore. I really miss the stick foundations from MAC. They were perfection! This was a really great video. I LOVE the education part of it. A lot of the beauty community just puts it on for the look. There is only one other beauty person I watch that is like you. She's Erika Approved. So knowledgeable, like you!
Great video. I am so overwhelmed with the different serums and oils to use. Also ones that are good seem very expensive. Can u do a video on serums and oils for dry mature skin please
I would love a masterclass on cool tone versus warm tone, and how to tell which suits your skin tone ie yellow under tone versus pink etc. Loved this video so much, thanks.
Thank you brilliant educational video loved it. I’ve learnt so much. Please carry on with all the teaching videos on each part of the makeup face. Thank you
Brilliant nic I'm looming forward to more basics video especially eye blending and slightly hooded eyes and how to do eyeliner. Your brilliant at explaining and so informative. I would happily come a make up lesson with you. Even through a screen you make me feel at ease x
I use a luminous primer and then a pore filling primer around my nose. Something like porefessonal helps keep my foundation from settling into pores and it makes a dramatic difference! I have dry skin but moisturizing foundation doesn't last through my 12 hour day so I use a serum based foundation mixed with a demimatte foundation and it's beautiful (keeps my skin hydrated, wears well, and doesn't make areas look dry at the end of the day). Hope that helps anyone with combo/dry skin with large pores.
I am late to the (watch) party here, but this was such a helpful video, I learned a ton! Please do more, I have seen you already made a concealer one, but maybe also a blush one (placement, color, creams vs powder...)
Love this!! Thank you for education- that’s originally began coming to UA-cam for! I’d love if this could be a whole series! Concealer, brows, color correcting, color theory, eyes, and contouring+bronzing (how it can change your face shape without surgery lol! My nose is large)
loved this video. another great one for that glowing from within look is bonjour healthy mix. I'd love a video on contour - highlight- cheek products xxxx
Thank you Nic, this video was very well done and useful. I’d love to see more like this, maybe on stuff like brows, including techniques like microblading and threading and tinting them. I’d also like one on eyeliner and the best ways to apply it based on the different eye shapes. X
Great information, my daughter is getting married and the tips on not using the a high SPF foundation is very helpful. Thank you, I love these types of videos🤗
I think these videos are very interesting and I always watch you guys (even though I hardly ever wear makeup- I just find you knowledgeable and this topic interesting). I think one thing that would make your educational videos much more useful (they are already very good, I mean to make them stellar good) is to have a model that displays some of the problems you're talking about. I think sometimes I can't relate to something you've described because you don't have that issue with your skin (e.g. oiliness or acne) and it'd just be nice to see you demonstrate your advice/skill on an actual person with those actual issues. Cheers.
Thank you for “bringing back the education.” I absolutely adore all of your glamorous look videos, but I also love tips that are helpful for everyday make-up looks. Thank you, thank you!!!!
Cristina I believe so! If you have cool undertones, you have more bluish/pinkish tones in your skin and with warm you have more yellow/green tones. But I also wasn’t sure if she was talking about counteracting some of those colors...
Yes I was confused about that too - thought it was opposite.
Hi Cristina & Stephanie! She was actually right! I thought the opposite (the way you were just explaining as well) but recently learned it wasn’t the case! If you think about the color wheel it makes more sense. It’s not blue/pink for cool- it’s actually more pink/red and that’s why that’s the warmer color. The yellow is more close with green (think olive undertones) and that’s what truly makes it cool. It’s hard to find true olive toned foundation. When I get tan that’s what I am and I was always thinking well I’m warm- the colors looked all wrong on me. So think of the color wheel and it makes much more sense. Pink/Red=Warm and
Yellow/Green=Cool
Carla Jean Interesting! I will definitely need to look into that. Thanks for the info!!!! 💗
Yes I thought this too? Maybe she just got muddled? xx
I have hooded eyes and I know that you and Sam have done a couple of videos showing one look with hooded eyes, but it would be cool to see one like this, with a few different eye looks depending on the occasion etc that are easy but flattering for a hooded eye.
This was a great and educational video. Another thing I liked about this video was the fact that you actually talked about your brushes and used them accordingly. It'll be great if you do concerlers, smoky eyes eyeliners and so on and show how you use the real techniques brushes please. Thank you so much
You may want to check out the RT channel, if you are not already. They really do a great job of taking about the brushes and their uses on that channel. Every time there is a new release they go in and talk about the new addition to the line.
If your skin is flaking some when you apply foundation, using a sponge and use patting, or bouncing, not rubbing actions, is best in applying the foundation to the skin. This will allow you to keep from bringing up more and more flakes. This technique has helped me tremendously when I’m using Retinol or Retin-A, which causes skin flaking. I clean my face gently, then moisturize well to minimize the flaking. Then if you use a pouncing action to apply your foundation, you can get beautiful coverage without flaking. Just do not rub the skin, either with a brush or your fingers, because that’s when the skin will flake.
Fantastic tip, this works for me too! I tend to get flaky skin when something has irritated it or when the seasons change (e.g. now) and bouncing/tapping techniques make a big difference! I also discovered that some serums pill on the skin when rubbed (or buffed with a makeup brush), so what I thought was flaky skin was actually my skincare lifting off! This happened to me with The Ordinary Buffet, amongst other things, so I tried using less, tapping it into the skin instead of rubbing, and eventually moved it to nighttime skin care and used something else in the day under makeup. It’s a great serum, but I can’t wear it under makeup ☹️
The worst (for foundation matching) is having Olive undertones. Most people think olive is warmed undertones but that is completely wrong. Olive is actually cool toned, I usually use a neutral or slightly yellow undertone to counteract the excessive greenish-grayish cast. But it is the pits to find a good match.
So true!! And the folks at makeup counters give me the side-eye when I try to explain that I think I'm olive as "yellow" is too warm and "pink" makes me look sunburnt. Have you found anything you think works? I'm fair - probably around an NC10 or a light lighter. I love your post!
Neutral warm colors work. As in Beige tones than lean yellow, intead of pink, peach or orange. My skin is olive toned, and I look sallow as in, I look yellow green. Trying to correct the green-ness with an orange foudnation doesnt work because then it doesnt match the body. Instead rely on bronzer and blush to help with that.
I hear you. I have a pure green undertone. Any time I look for info on olive skin make up - information on tanned complexions appears. Olive is not a skin colour, it is a skin undertone 😓 I have tried one foundation called koh gen do in shade 213 which is the perfect green undertone but colour is too light for me.
Try the Cover FX G+ shades, they are made for true olive undertones 😊👍🏼
Thank you all! I haven’t found the perfect one yet. I went to sephora to get matched and they say I am a 1Y08 which means I am a true neutral in a medium skin tone, not quite tan but close, but as usual, I tell makeup people, the issue is the green/gray tint in my skin. I agree with the comments that neutral or slight yellow undertone is probably the best bet, then I put other products on top that gave life back to the skin (blush, bronzer etc). I will check Cover FX :)
Also could you possibly to make up with 2 models one with hooded and one without to show where the crease should go & and maybe younger model and older model to show what should be done differently - hope that makes sense 😳
Yes, this is a brilliant suggestion, it'd be so good to see both models and the differences in make up placement.
Lovely suggestion! 👍👍👍
Also, kindly do eye makeup with monolids as well?
Oh yes, this would be brilliant. Thank you.
Margaret-Anne McKay I’m 57 with hooded eyes all my tutorials center around how to contour the eye check out some my videos I hope you will find some helpful info👏🏻👏🏻
I'm so glad you're an actual make up artist and not a make up guru
Haley I agree! I refuse to call at home content creators a “guru”. To me, that’s a completely unacceptable term for those people. They may think they’re a guru, but most have very little knowledge of how to apply makeup properly and almost all have never applied it on anyone else’s skin. How can you be a makeup guru if you’ve only applied products to yourself?? Nope. Can’t happen. *No more calling them gurus!*
“Influencer” is even a stretch. LOL!! Most of the time, I don’t even believe them due to their lies or non disclosure (..etc) so they’re certainly not influencing me, that’s for darn sure. 🙅🏼♀️🤨🤷🏼♀️
@@NYandAZ I cannot bear the term guru either
Yes!!!!!
@@NYandAZ you're right, influencers, gurus, these aren't the correct terms. Should really just call them "makeup enthusiasts," or "youreviewtubers."
One really good suggestion I heard was that when getting your foundation colour-matched, ask the makeup artist to use whatever application method you would usually use at home - so if you apply with a sponge, ask them to use a sponge etc. There's no point in the makeup artist applying it beautifully with a brush if you then go home and apply it with a sponge, because it will look different! It was such a lightbulb moment for me, and so obvious when you think about it, but I'd been buying foundation for 20+ years without considering what a difference the application method makes.
A video on the different types of hooded eyes and the styles of makeup that suit them would be very helpful, as there is not much on hooded eyes on the channel. Thank you for this very informative and helpful video. I hope you guys continue this style of content.
Hi everyone as a mature lady I have switched to a luminous primer and started to mix my serum with my foundation, then I switched to a foundation especially for a more mature skin however I still put a serum mixed with serum before primer then my foundation , yes I am lucky to have found which suits my skin and it will last well over eight hours, but I have played with moisture cream and primers to find what works for me, I use all Estée Lauder , I hope this may help others , regards to all liz.
Elizabethann Ferrario , are you using double wear , I find it hard to wear being a mature woman, so I might try mixing advanced night repair with it ! Thanks for the tip Elizabeth ! x
I use doublwear, or double wear light in summer. I have combination skin and always use the EL matte primer underneath but at 58 I'm beginning to feel my skin looks a bit dull from the foundation being reasonably heavy and matte and as a consequence I'm feeling a bit sad about how I look when makeup is all done. I love skincare and makeup so quite happy to spend time every morning getting it right. Would you mind giving details of the products you use as I would love to have my skin looking a little more illuminated and think this is the slightly more youthful appearance I would love to have x
how nice of you to share !!!!
could you tell me what serum and what foundation?
More mature skin can sometimes benefit from using a light face oil on top of moisturizer (but before foundation) which adds luminosity and a nice amount of “slip” for your foundation to be buffed in with. It keeps it looking very natural too.
Thank you for addressing my oily skin concerns. Please please will you continue this series by covering every aspect of base make up: concealer, powder etc...
I think bringing make up back to the how and not always about the what is very appreciated by all your subscribers. Many many thanks. Xx
You and Sam have always been really great educators in my opinion. Thanks for prioritizing that side of makeup for us!
PLEASE DO MORE MASTERCLASSES!!! I absolutely LOVED this video❤️
Thank you, Nic!
I first began watching Pixiwoo back when it was just Sam and what I loved about the videos was the educational aspect. When you joined the channel you also did educational videos and I loved them. I appreciate this type of content and have really missed it. Thanks for bringing it back! X
oh Nick you have such a lovely teaching manner . you're clearly in your element here! I could listen to/watch yu do make up for hours! xx
I would also recommend for people who feel like their foundation looks flakey even after exfoliating, try using a wet beauty sponge instead of a buffing brush. Brushes tend to micro exfoliate. I remember struggling with this when I was younger in the area between my eyebrows or my nose. I hope this helps.
Jennifer Mendoza great tip, thanks! I also found that some of my serums pilled, which made it look as if my skin was flaky when I put foundation on, but it was actually just the serums (especially TO Buffet) so I experimented with using less, and tapping my serums and skincare in, which also helped. Or changing serums also helps 🤣
I think you might of got the undertones wrong cool=pink warm=yellow
She's basing the undertones of off MAC foundations. Mac does the opposite of other companies.
I was confuse too! Because in reality blue= cool red= warm yellow= neutral
Yeah she's basing it off of Mac. And Mac totally has it backwards haha
I was like wtf too 😐
this was confusing for me too!
Thank you Nick for touching on oily skin, I feel most reviews always forget about us oily skin girls!
A tip for those with large pores that a makeup artist friend taught me was to prime and then pop a light dusting of translucent powder over the top, as the translucent powder is so fine it works well under the liquids unlike other powdered products.
That was recommended to me too, but if you have dry and/or mature skin that is actually the worst you can do. It makes it look worse or crepey. So it won't work for everyone.
Djamila Z I have very dry skin with eczema around my nose and mouth so it’s all on how you prep your base
Djamila Z you'd have to moisturize well. my skin is normal/combo but some days l use facial oil on top of my go to lightweight moisturizer. I am a fan of jojoba oil because it's not greasy. I always use it under eye makeup because dry skin there exacerbates the fine lines. A light dusting of powderyl over foundation/concealer is a result that is not dry, cakey or crepe-y. Also jojoba is not so rich that it causes milia. I love this stuff!
These videos on education have been some of the best I have ever seen in all my years of watching UA-cam. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I have my color wheel poised and am ready to learn more! Thank you 🙏
I haven't really been watching your videos at all lately- but your channel was the first I ever saw back when I was in middle school (now in college). You guys taught me the basics and I love that you are going back to that format.
To help with texture, I started using Dr. Dennis Gross chemical peel pads three times a week. It’s been about six months now and I have seen a huge change! Foundation looks so much smoother on me.
Valeria Nijm that’s awesome. Clinique’s clarifying lotion no. 2 does the same thing for me before moisturizer and foundation. Takes away all flakiness immediately.
I have really missed your videos. Haven't seen you or sis in awhile. Hope you are in good health and spirits.
The two of you have taught me more than any other class, channel or color theory out there. We miss you!
Xoxo from Alaska
I love watching you teach. You gave some great advice. I'm looking forward to more :) One piece of advice that you didn't mention is to use water-based primers with water-based foundations and silicone-based primer with silicone-based foundations. Ever since I've been doing that, my makeup has lasted longer and looks better. The only time I don't follow that is when I'm using a powder foundation, like MAC Studio Fix. I have dry skin and I use the Becca Backlight Primer Filter Face Primer before I use it. It gives a nice glow under the powder foundation.
This was SO helpful! I've missed you and Sam talking through how to apply the makeup/skincare and what it does. Thank you for taking the time to do this! xx
I love this style of video so much actually teaching us the skills of how to apply makeup! Could you please do a video like this but on using cream products (blush, bronzer, highligter) and how to layer them correctly, I always love the natural finish of them but I find it a bit scary to apply in terms of how to make it look even and non-patchy and how to use creams while also setting your face etc. it would be SO helpful
I work at a makeup counter and it’s amazing how quickly you forget the basics when there are so many Instagram trends dominating makeup at the moment! Thank you 💜
I'm so happy your doing this!! I adore make up and spend hours watching videos, but in all honesty I'm rubbish at it!! I'm a mum of three little girls (aged 6,2&1) so one day I'll have all these questions to answer myself!! Can't wait to see the other vids!! Amazing as always xx
You have to follow along tutorials, and try to recreate makeup pictures. You can even take photos of the looks you do and judge the makeup from as many angles as possible. I love watching tutorials as well, but I didn't start improving until I practiced many different looks.
My goodness!! Thank you Nic! Thank you for taking the time to give us all this very helpful information. Much love❤
Thank you for the biggest takeaway (for me) from this video - “yellow undertone = cool. Pink undertone = warm”. I always thought it was the other way around! No wonder I’ve been getting things wrong!
Threading my face has been a game changer for me! My foundation is flawless now! I’m noticing now I’m in my thirties that my skin is constantly changing, the weather, time of the month, my mood and even fatigue levels! I have a whole drawer of foundations that all work differently and I just have to mix it up each day. I try to go with what my skin wants now even if it wasn’t what I had originally planned. I never miss my skincare either because it really has an effect on the finish of your foundation.
Thank you for such an informative video, I’m always that person that asks “but why” 😁
I find it so theraputic watching you apply foundation.
I have used mac studio fix for years and its one of the very few that really works with my oily, large pore skin..and amazing colours too. Really the best.
she is the sweetest.
💗💗Y'all give the best tips💗💗💗I've fallen head over heels for this channel 💋💋💋 seriously so grateful I found these gals💋💋💋
Their are brilliant in more ways than the obvious.
love your masterclass videos! please bring them back!!
Your wedding makeup tips are going to be great for my graduation! Photos that last a lifetime there too x
I'd love to see the next one on concealing different regions n problems with skin
These sorts of videos the reason why I subscribed to you girls years and years ago! My absolute fav makeup artists and I always learn something new from your videos
I can confirm idealist is wonderful. Used to have big pores and it works and smells wonderful.
Funny, I didn't find it worked at all. Maybe I should give it another shot. lol. I use the Guerlain BLURRING ACTIVE BASE. Love it.
I would love to try that and c if it works on my huge pores. But estee lauder is soo expensive..Id hate to spend that much if it doesnt work for me
Louise Johns Didn’t work for me either
What do you "used"? How did you get rid of them haha
Haley ???
Bestest video in ages. Thank you so much. That was really, really helpful.
Yeeesssss - ‘bring the education back’. I love learning all things makeup. Thank you for doing this video. x
Could you do a video on covering red cheeks (rosacea). Also what blusher would you suggest works well with rosacea?? I always find my blushed cheeks seep through and ruins the blusher. x
Try the clinque anti redness solutions foundation,it's amazing for Rosacea.Ive tries loads and it's really the best coverage I've found to stop my Rosacea peeking through :)
I have the same problem. A mac artist told me to start above and outwards ftom the worst of the red patches which are on the apples of my cheeks. If your redness is in a similar pattern that may help. She uses two colours on me, one was a sort of dusty, beigey plummy pink and then the other was peachy and the used the peachy colour higher on my cheekbones. Other things that have worked for me include using a pinky toned foundation on my cheeks and my usual colour everywhere else, blending the edges well, and then skipping blush. Also use a green corrector with your foundation (i csn use quite a bit and get it everywhere cos my undertone is olive, you may need to be more careful if you have a different undertone) and wait for it to completely set, then use the lightest of hands with a type of brush that deposits very little product and i usually do either just up on the cheekbones, OR slap it everywhere lightly all over my cheeks, completely the opposite but it looks very natural, and i usually use two colours but swirl them together on my brush (i use a duo compact usually with a peach and a beigey rose and it kind of works out neutral and natural.)
Go to your GP. Rosacea is a skin condition that is easily treated with prescription medications, oral and/or topical xXx
@@gillianwills9049 although i don't disagree that you should go to the dr if you have rosacea, unfortunately it's not easily treatable for a large portion of sufferers.
@@ramblerjam I have rosacea and I saw a dermatologist for it a year and a half ago. He put me in Aprillon and recommended laser treatments, which I am doing. The difference it astounding in my skin today. I can leave the house without foundation and feel confident with my appearance.
I have missed these "classic Pixiwoo", so thank you!
I’d like to see a video or even several focusing on older women. I’m 68 and while I’ve got good skin still things I used to do or use aren’t working anymore. Specifically eyeshadows make my eyes look even more crepie. Foundations that even skin tones but aren’t heavy looking.
thank you for doing this! I personally like watching informative makeup videos because I'm a makeup noob and I want the additional knowledge on how I can improve my makeup even if it's just for everyday.
I've missed these types of videos !!! Thank you for bringing back the education!!!
I much prefer these types of videos! Thanks 🙏🏼
I LOVE this video! I couldn't agree more with your statement that most videos show you how to do the look, but you have to figure out how to do it for "you". I love your videos and think they are always so educational and informational!!! Thank you so much for having more teaching videos!!! :)
Thank you for answering my question about flakenes. I'm gonna change my foundation and look which one will suit my skin. With love, Ylisha
25+ plus years applying makeup and I never get foundation right, its the undertones, too pink, too yellow, etc! Thank you so much for doing this
The IT foundation brush 101 is fantastic! I never used a brush I’m starting to use sponges less and my fingers and brush more, it looks more glowy and natural . A makeup sponge soaks up 60% of your foundation.
I love the educational videos. I used to be into glammed up make up but now that I’m getting older I am more into enhancing my natural beauty so these videos are helping me learn new tips and tricks to achieving flawless but still natural/wearable make up rather than just slapping on a full coverage foundation like what you see on Instagram.
do more like these , id love to see the correction one about colour correcting , working with scars and wrinkles, etc , great vid x
I love this type of educational video. I look forward to more.
Loved this video and your concealer masterclass too... Would be great to do other videos like this and bring it back to basics... Love all your videos as usual so thanks for this!
Your tips are great and I really appreciate you bringing the knowledge back
I want just to share something that I was struggling with
I have medium olive skin most of middle eastern have really olive based skin and I realized that there's not enough foundation shades for light or medium olive skin on the market whether it's highend or lowend brands so I buy the only olive shades I can find even( fenty 290 or maybelline fit me 220) if it doesn't match me and mix it with another foundation just to get the olive undertone and it works but it's really frustrating so I bought a green corrector( la girl pro concealer) and mixed it with mac studio fic nc30 which is so orange on me and it made it olive based and alot more neutral so I was really stoked about that figured I should share it for any olive skin girls
wouw and that worked?
@@bartieanna yes it did I couldn't ever wear nc30 it looks ridiculously orange on me but by mixing it with a tiny bit of green corrector neutralizes the orange makes it more olive
you should give it a try
@@disney123D thank you so much for this tip. i could use it in my work with clients. Greatful !!!
Thank you for bringing back the educational aspect of your channel!
This is such an amazing video! Base products are my favourite to apply so this master class is incredible! I love your advice and techniques. I use the expert face brush to press and buff into my skin and then a sponge to bounce over it to press it in more. For me this works amazingly but I couldn’t do without your brushes and your tips. Can’t wait to see more masterclasses!
Well done furthering my education was the point of me getting on UA-cam! I’m veteran in the business but I’m always seeking out new tips and tricks! So thank you for sharing your knowledge! Cheers x
Thank you!!!! for bringing back the education!!!! I loved these type of videos from you most of ALL!!!!
Your's are the only videos I actually learn something from, everytime! Thank you!
I think this is the most useful and informative makeup video I've ever watched. You truly are the master! (been watching you for 10 years and you never disappoint.)
Loved this video. Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge!! My suggestion is to keep the videos coming in the order you apply. Maybe concealer then a setting with powders video. 💖
It’s so nice you’ve brought it back to basics. Really helpful video! For anyone with oily skin like myself, I would highly recommend the no7 beautifully matte foundation. Fantastic formulation, they colour match you in store with their photo technology and the foundation works beautifully with the skin as well as reducing the look of pores!
Very good stuff!Keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the “school series”!👌🏻👏🏻😍😻👩🏻🎨✍🏻👀👩🏻🏫
LOVE LOVE LOVE this video, I work for a beauty brand and sometimes people don’t understand the different types and ways of applying foundation. Very informative, please continue with these videos in each category! So good! Eyeshadow application is always a tricky one. I look forward to the next video 💋
The Josie Maran foundation is fantastic! Best thing since the Estée Lauder ee creme, which I am hoarding. I will never stray from your foundation raves again! Congrats on all your success. 💕💕💕💕
Could you do a series of masterclasses? I'd love to see them for everything! Blusher and bronzer placement in particular for lifting your features maybe? xx
Amazing thank you! This video couldn’t have come at a better time. I’m getting married in March and will be doing my own makeup so I’m looking for as much info as possible to get the best results. Bring on the education!!
oh my god!! so informative!! this is one of the best video about make up i saw online!!
Please do this type of educational videos on people with hooded eyes and deep set eyes that will be extremely beneficial 😍
The educational vids always seem short because they are so interesting! The expert face brush does wonders on my skin (I'm normal/oily) with a light coverage foundation, I don't use anything else I love it!!
Can you please do a blush/bronzer vid?? I always struggle with the position of them and the tones.
I feel like this is how we used to think in terms of Cool, Warm and Neutral. The general consensus years ago was that should should wear a foundation to counteract your undertones I.e. if you have too much pink in your skin then wear a foundation with more yellow to neutralise it. But NOW people understand that in doing so your foundation won’t match your neck or body. You should choose a foundation that MATCHES your undertone. So if you have pink in your skin then choose a COOL foundation. If you have more yellow in your skin then go for a WARM foundation. Maybe she just got mixed up and meant to say this.
Fantastic video. Explained calmly and concisely and considerate of a variety of skin types. Can’t wait for the next.
Dark circle Concealing would be great 👍
....and under eye bagsssss😊
Fantastic video Nic very informative. Love it. Looking forward to more video's like this. Happy 10 years on UA-cam xx
Finally! I was expected this subject soooo long time! Thank you! Very useful!
In terms of the fine hairs, I have them too. I usually use a setting spray and press it into the skin gently with a beauty blender. Takes care of that.
I love MAC products but with aging, dry skin, I can't use the powders anymore. I really miss the stick foundations from MAC. They were perfection!
This was a really great video. I LOVE the education part of it. A lot of the beauty community just puts it on for the look. There is only one other beauty person I watch that is like you. She's Erika Approved. So knowledgeable, like you!
I love your brushes so much! They are so affordable and my go to!
Great video. I am so overwhelmed with the different serums and oils to use. Also ones that are good seem very expensive. Can u do a video on serums and oils for dry mature skin please
This was SUCH a great, educating video! Would love to see one on applying blush/ bronzer and concealing. Thanks!
I would love a masterclass on cool tone versus warm tone, and how to tell which suits your skin tone ie yellow under tone versus pink etc. Loved this video so much, thanks.
Thank you brilliant educational video loved it. I’ve learnt so much. Please carry on with all the teaching videos on each part of the makeup face. Thank you
Brilliant nic I'm looming forward to more basics video especially eye blending and slightly hooded eyes and how to do eyeliner. Your brilliant at explaining and so informative. I would happily come a make up lesson with you. Even through a screen you make me feel at ease x
you should do a video debunking makeup trends I see like how makeup gurus say you can "never" put liquid over powder which isn't true
Thank you for talking us through the brushes too,i've always been confused about them 😱😱😱😊💕
I’m sure the Estée Lauder is great but it is very expensive, I use NYX pore filler it’s a brilliant product and a bargain!
I use a luminous primer and then a pore filling primer around my nose. Something like porefessonal helps keep my foundation from settling into pores and it makes a dramatic difference! I have dry skin but moisturizing foundation doesn't last through my 12 hour day so I use a serum based foundation mixed with a demimatte foundation and it's beautiful (keeps my skin hydrated, wears well, and doesn't make areas look dry at the end of the day). Hope that helps anyone with combo/dry skin with large pores.
Nic, I've had a horrible week. Thank you for this video. It was some good therapy for me.
I am late to the (watch) party here, but this was such a helpful video, I learned a ton! Please do more, I have seen you already made a concealer one, but maybe also a blush one (placement, color, creams vs powder...)
Love this - would love detailed masterclasses on all the various make up aspects :)
Love this!! Thank you for education- that’s originally began coming to UA-cam for! I’d love if this could be a whole series! Concealer, brows, color correcting, color theory, eyes, and contouring+bronzing (how it can change your face shape without surgery lol! My nose is large)
I couldn’t agree more with the intro of this video! 💙💙💙💙💙 I loved this video!!!!
Pixie glow helped my Retin A flaky skin so much !
This was amazing! Please do one on concealer next. I don't wear any foundation but I'm forever searching for the perfect concealer
loved this video. another great one for that glowing from within look is bonjour healthy mix. I'd love a video on contour - highlight- cheek products xxxx
This was very informative! I never thought to use my sponge with my MAC powder foundation. Can’t wait to try it!
Thank you Nic, this video was very well done and useful. I’d love to see more like this, maybe on stuff like brows, including techniques like microblading and threading and tinting them. I’d also like one on eyeliner and the best ways to apply it based on the different eye shapes. X
Great information, my daughter is getting married and the tips on not using the a high SPF foundation is very helpful. Thank you, I love these types of videos🤗
I think these videos are very interesting and I always watch you guys (even though I hardly ever wear makeup- I just find you knowledgeable and this topic interesting). I think one thing that would make your educational videos much more useful (they are already very good, I mean to make them stellar good) is to have a model that displays some of the problems you're talking about. I think sometimes I can't relate to something you've described because you don't have that issue with your skin (e.g. oiliness or acne) and it'd just be nice to see you demonstrate your advice/skill on an actual person with those actual issues. Cheers.