Makeover Time!!

* Lately I've been kind of obsessed with creating a makeup questionnaire that I can use when doing makeup. I sometimes have a hard time ascertaining whether or not I am on the same page with a client and that gets tricky. While I've never had anyone say they were not happy, I have had the impression that we are not speaking the same language. (you say 'berry' and I think strawberry and you are actually thinking more apricot)
I think this could really help me really give the recipient of my makeovers exactly what they had in mind. With people I'm friends with I can kind of guess or make choices for them but for someone I don't know well, it can be very difficult. I created a 'look book' with different makeup looks I ripped out of magazines and put into a binder so my clients can also have a visual.

Here it is blank:
(below I've filled it out with my answers because it's fun. feel free to print it and take it with you next time you brave a department store makeover!)



Makeup Questionnaire:


1. I wear makeup _____________________

(ex: everyday, most days, sometimes, for special occasions, never)

2. Most of the time I want my makeup to be __________________

(ex: fun, simple, natural, dramatic)

3. I feel best when I look ________________

(ex: glamorous, healthy, well-rested, trendy)

4. If I had to wear one lipstick for the rest of my life it would be _______________

5. I prefer lipgloss/lipstick/lipbalm (choose one)

6. The one makeup look I would never do is __________________

7. The one makeup item I can't live without is _______________

8. Today I want to look __________________

9. I would be really unhappy if I looked ______________________

10. The products that are perfect for me are _________________________

I am still looking for the perfect __________________________________

11. I am able to experiment with different looks/I am most comfortable with a certain look (choose one)

12. I consider my skin to be:
(normal/combination, oily/problem,mature, sensitive)

13. T/F: I exfoliate regularly

14. T/F: I moisturize regularly

15. T/F: Today I am happy with the way my skin looks.




I looked through the book and I the ones I liked the most were:

Natural: pretty, neutral,romantic, balanced face, soft rosy cheeks and lips, dewey skin

Natural/Sun kissed: beachy, neutral, peach cheeks, apricot lips, bronzed skin

Dramatic: lots of color, metallics, focus on the eye, shimmery skin

Dramatic 40's Retro: vampy deep red lips with neutral eyes and cheeks, matte skin

Dramatic 60's Retro: Cat-eye liner, lots of mascara, pale mouth, velvety skin

Dramatic 70's Retro: Dark, smudgey liner, tough punk rock style, imperfect skin



Other Comments/Questions: _______________________________________


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Makeup Questionnaire:


1. I wear makeup most days

(ex: everyday, most days, sometimes, for special occasions, never)

2. Most of the time I want my makeup to be simple, natural, flattering, like myself but more glamorous

(ex: fun, simple, natural, dramatic)

3. I feel best when I look healthy, well-rested

(ex: glamorous, healthy, well-rested, trendy)

4. If I had to wear one lipstick for the rest of my life it would be a color like Dr. Hauschka #11 or Glominerals Snapdragon or Bare Escentuals Wild Woman Josie

5. I prefer lipgloss/lipstick/lipbalm (choose one) lipstick

6. The one makeup look I would never do is a lot of bronzer and orange-y colors.

7. The one makeup item I can't live without is lipstick

8. Today I want to look pretty.

9. I would be really unhappy if I looked trashy.

10. The products that are perfect for me are mineral makeup, Blinc kiss me mascara, powder blush, cream or liquid highlighters.

I am still looking for the perfect nothing. I am happy with most of my products.

11. I am able to experiment with different looks/I am most comfortable with a certain look (choose one) The first one

12. I consider my skin to be:
(normal/combination, oily/problem,mature, sensitive) normal/combination when in balance, a bit problem during stress or period

13. T/F: I exfoliate regularly T

14. T/F: I moisturize regularly T

15. T/F: Today I am happy with the way my skin looks. F




I looked through the book and I the ones I liked the most were: The first one but with soft/smudgey brown liner and shimmery eyes.

Natural: pretty, romantic, neutral, balanced face, soft rosy cheeks and lips, dewey skin

Natural/Sun kissed: innocent,beachy, neutral, peach cheeks, apricot lips, bronzed skin

Dramatic: lots of color, metallics, focus on the eye, shimmery skin

Dramatic 40's Retro: vampy deep red lips with neutral eyes and cheeks, matte skin

Dramatic 60's Retro: Cat-eye liner, lots of mascara, pale mouth, velvety skin

Dramatic 70's Retro: Dark, smudgey liner, tough punk rock style, imperfect skin



Other Comments/Questions: _______________________________________

The Dirty Two Dozen

Good quality brushes are really important for getting a smooth, beautiful application when you apply your makeup. I have a LOT of brushes, but these are the ones I use daily. The rest I have in my professional kit. I wash my professional brushes after every job I do, but sometimes my personal ones get a tad neglected.
I noticed recently that they were looking a bit scary so I gave them a bath. For smaller or synthetic brushes--eyeshadow, concealer, lip it is perfectly fine to mostly clean with instant brush cleaner.It is mostly alcohol, though and can dry out natural bristles, so for fuller brushes I usually use brush cleaner sparingly and shampoo them when I notice that they are holding too much product.
I use shampoo or mild natural hand soap and no conditioner. I know a lot of people think it's good because it will make the bristles softer but I worry about it leaving a residue that will end up on my face, clogging my pores. It's best to try and angle the brush down as you wash them so water doesn't enter the barrel and cause damage to the handle.
It's really entertaining for me to see all the gross stuff washing out of my brushes and so satisfying to see them all clean and happy. After gently squeezing out excess water with my index and middle fingers I lay them flat to dry on a paper towel.
In the morning they will be dry and will only need a little fluffing before using.