Winged Mermaid
08-03-2011, 04:29 AM
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Posts: 48
11/29/10 12:30:42
Alright, So... Many of you don't know.. that my profession is in Editorials. I'm a printed makeup artist by trade.
So I found that MAC's Black Liquid liner... Has not left my hand after testing in, in an hour long steaming hot bath. Its hard to work with, but once you're used to it.. it won't budge. Its HARD to take off.
A close drugstore brand I found... is Maybelline's Ultra Liner. Which is a weaker version of Mac's super formula. Yet, water will unbudge it, until soap mixes with it. It breaks off in tiny latex like pieces when soap interacts with it.
This is a great discovery, because.. I absolutely Love my winged liner. :P Its like a trademark.
Im testing out different foundations, with facial primers, and eyeshadows currently.. Let you know what I find.
If you found anything that you found works in the water, let us know.
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11/29/10 16:50:47
I use Lorac brand foundation and Make Up For Ever HD concealer... although they're not marketed as waterproof, I've never had them come off or wear off in a pool or water unless I SCRUB it. I can't speak for eyeliner and such because I'm makeup retarded and pretty much can't use it without looking like a little girl going "AM I PRETTY, MOMMY?!"
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11/29/10 17:47:06
Thats good to know.MAC isn't cheap and is wonderful for dry photo shoots so i look forward to hearing more of what you fine out :D
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Posts: 231
11/30/10 08:51:05
I've used my MAC Blacktrack for pirating events and been swimming in pools and scrubbed my eyes when coming up to the surface and lost very little of it. I also have a new liquid liner I got at CVS, I'll find it and let you know what it is. Takes some serious scrubbing to get off my face. I've not worn it in water yet. I may be getting in the ocean this weekend if my tattoo has healed enough, I will try to remember to test the two makeups!
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Posts: 48
11/30/10 12:31:15
Im still testing how to keep eyeshadows on.
If you use a thin layer of eyelash glue, and wait 20-45 seconds for it to get tacky, and put glitter on it. THAT works pretty damn good. Since glitter is chunky.
NOTE: GET EYE SAFE GLITTER. Cosmetic glitter is different then what you get at the dollar store for $1. :P
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Posts: 141
11/30/10 13:32:44
eyes + micro craft glitter= suck. I know this from the glitter bom wars we fairies have at the ren faire here.lol
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11/30/10 15:22:39
Yes, please! Eye safe glitter! You can really damage your eyes if you use non cosmetic grade and it gets in your eyes.
(Side ramble- I remember in show choir the dance captain was putting glitter on our eyes and I refused becuase it was not cosmetic grade. She got pissed, but I'd rather not scratch/cut my cornea and lose vision, thanks.)
The secret to glitter removal: tape. Scotch tape for small amounts on the face. Glitter war on outfit or whatever else- duct tape. Tape keeps a fairy sane, haha XD
You know, I wonder how well Pixe Epoxy (http://www.fyrinnae.com/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=412) would hold up? The glue comment reminded me of it. Have you heard of it? All the makeup snobs (they call themselves that :P) are loving it! I got some, and it's pretty awesome! It's a primer made to make not only colors, but sparkle POP like crazy! A little goes a long way, and it's cheap.
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Posts: 141
11/30/10 19:54:22
Ah micro glitter, herpies of the craft world... goes away comes back, thinks its gone oh wait theres some more! :D
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Posts: 323
12/01/10 15:52:20
Pixie Epoxy would help, but I find it doesn't hold up underwater without an awful lot of prep and other products. If you're looking for an commercial eye primer, I would go with Too Faced Shadow Insurance. Some people love Urban Decays Primer Potion, which is nice don't get me wrong, just isn't great for underwater due to how creamy it can be.
As mentioned in the other makeup thread, I've done underwater shoots before (As the makeup artist, no mermaids, just advertising). Yaby pearl paints eyeshadows (they're powder and metallic, no mattes unfortunately) are wonderful. Make Up For Ever's entire line is great (When it's used by Cirque de soliel, especially for the underwater performance they did several years back... you know its good). I have a lot of their products. I'd recommend this kit to any mermaid to get them started:
http://www.sephora.com/br...262111&categoryId=C13402 (http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P262111&categoryId=C13402)
If you want to go theatre, my two picks for foundations would be Gratobian and RCMA. Anything that is grease based has a better chance (set it with powder). Silicone based (Like Face Atelier or MUFE HD) I normally lean towards, but if you're swimming in a chemically balanced pool, do a test run first to make sure everything stays. (Most shoots have been fine, one shoot the foundation starting flaking off - we found the chemicals had been adjusted the day before so they were quite strong)
I agree with Keiayra, or I think I do? MAC's normal liquid liner is a bit "meh" to me. You can find it elsewhere, NYX, Maybelline. But their Liquidlast liners are awesome. I can put that on and it will last two days before it starts to flake. That being said, do not leave your makeup on for 2 days! (or even one, take it off when you go home. If you tend to get tired, keep makeup wipes by your bedside)
Incase any mers are guilty of not removing their makeup, I will use this to entice you:
http://www.urbandecay.com...gories/CleanandSober.cfm (http://www.urbandecay.com/categories/CleanandSober.cfm)
I originally bought it for the packaging, but it's quite a good little cleanser.
Little tip regarding glitter: You can get edible glitter from food hobby stores (Cake decorating) or order online. Completely safe and yes, it sparkles just like the real thing. :)
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Posts: 48
11/29/10 12:30:42
Alright, So... Many of you don't know.. that my profession is in Editorials. I'm a printed makeup artist by trade.
So I found that MAC's Black Liquid liner... Has not left my hand after testing in, in an hour long steaming hot bath. Its hard to work with, but once you're used to it.. it won't budge. Its HARD to take off.
A close drugstore brand I found... is Maybelline's Ultra Liner. Which is a weaker version of Mac's super formula. Yet, water will unbudge it, until soap mixes with it. It breaks off in tiny latex like pieces when soap interacts with it.
This is a great discovery, because.. I absolutely Love my winged liner. :P Its like a trademark.
Im testing out different foundations, with facial primers, and eyeshadows currently.. Let you know what I find.
If you found anything that you found works in the water, let us know.
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Posts: 249
11/29/10 16:50:47
I use Lorac brand foundation and Make Up For Ever HD concealer... although they're not marketed as waterproof, I've never had them come off or wear off in a pool or water unless I SCRUB it. I can't speak for eyeliner and such because I'm makeup retarded and pretty much can't use it without looking like a little girl going "AM I PRETTY, MOMMY?!"
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Posts: 141
11/29/10 17:47:06
Thats good to know.MAC isn't cheap and is wonderful for dry photo shoots so i look forward to hearing more of what you fine out :D
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Posts: 231
11/30/10 08:51:05
I've used my MAC Blacktrack for pirating events and been swimming in pools and scrubbed my eyes when coming up to the surface and lost very little of it. I also have a new liquid liner I got at CVS, I'll find it and let you know what it is. Takes some serious scrubbing to get off my face. I've not worn it in water yet. I may be getting in the ocean this weekend if my tattoo has healed enough, I will try to remember to test the two makeups!
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Posts: 48
11/30/10 12:31:15
Im still testing how to keep eyeshadows on.
If you use a thin layer of eyelash glue, and wait 20-45 seconds for it to get tacky, and put glitter on it. THAT works pretty damn good. Since glitter is chunky.
NOTE: GET EYE SAFE GLITTER. Cosmetic glitter is different then what you get at the dollar store for $1. :P
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Posts: 141
11/30/10 13:32:44
eyes + micro craft glitter= suck. I know this from the glitter bom wars we fairies have at the ren faire here.lol
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Posts: 910
11/30/10 15:22:39
Yes, please! Eye safe glitter! You can really damage your eyes if you use non cosmetic grade and it gets in your eyes.
(Side ramble- I remember in show choir the dance captain was putting glitter on our eyes and I refused becuase it was not cosmetic grade. She got pissed, but I'd rather not scratch/cut my cornea and lose vision, thanks.)
The secret to glitter removal: tape. Scotch tape for small amounts on the face. Glitter war on outfit or whatever else- duct tape. Tape keeps a fairy sane, haha XD
You know, I wonder how well Pixe Epoxy (http://www.fyrinnae.com/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=412) would hold up? The glue comment reminded me of it. Have you heard of it? All the makeup snobs (they call themselves that :P) are loving it! I got some, and it's pretty awesome! It's a primer made to make not only colors, but sparkle POP like crazy! A little goes a long way, and it's cheap.
http://static.yuku.com/common/bypass/images/off_line.gifmindlessdancer.surlalunefairyt... (http://mindlessdancer.surlalunefairytales.yuku.com/)
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Posts: 141
11/30/10 19:54:22
Ah micro glitter, herpies of the craft world... goes away comes back, thinks its gone oh wait theres some more! :D
http://static.yuku.com/common/bypass/images/off_line.gifSelene (http://selene.mer.yuku.com/)
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Posts: 323
12/01/10 15:52:20
Pixie Epoxy would help, but I find it doesn't hold up underwater without an awful lot of prep and other products. If you're looking for an commercial eye primer, I would go with Too Faced Shadow Insurance. Some people love Urban Decays Primer Potion, which is nice don't get me wrong, just isn't great for underwater due to how creamy it can be.
As mentioned in the other makeup thread, I've done underwater shoots before (As the makeup artist, no mermaids, just advertising). Yaby pearl paints eyeshadows (they're powder and metallic, no mattes unfortunately) are wonderful. Make Up For Ever's entire line is great (When it's used by Cirque de soliel, especially for the underwater performance they did several years back... you know its good). I have a lot of their products. I'd recommend this kit to any mermaid to get them started:
http://www.sephora.com/br...262111&categoryId=C13402 (http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P262111&categoryId=C13402)
If you want to go theatre, my two picks for foundations would be Gratobian and RCMA. Anything that is grease based has a better chance (set it with powder). Silicone based (Like Face Atelier or MUFE HD) I normally lean towards, but if you're swimming in a chemically balanced pool, do a test run first to make sure everything stays. (Most shoots have been fine, one shoot the foundation starting flaking off - we found the chemicals had been adjusted the day before so they were quite strong)
I agree with Keiayra, or I think I do? MAC's normal liquid liner is a bit "meh" to me. You can find it elsewhere, NYX, Maybelline. But their Liquidlast liners are awesome. I can put that on and it will last two days before it starts to flake. That being said, do not leave your makeup on for 2 days! (or even one, take it off when you go home. If you tend to get tired, keep makeup wipes by your bedside)
Incase any mers are guilty of not removing their makeup, I will use this to entice you:
http://www.urbandecay.com...gories/CleanandSober.cfm (http://www.urbandecay.com/categories/CleanandSober.cfm)
I originally bought it for the packaging, but it's quite a good little cleanser.
Little tip regarding glitter: You can get edible glitter from food hobby stores (Cake decorating) or order online. Completely safe and yes, it sparkles just like the real thing. :)