Makeup Artist
Chapter One Some time in 2013, I was busy researching online for Japanese makeup brushes when I bumped into an article entitled "With Life on Paper - Kumano Fude Festival" written by Paul Walsh for GetHiroshima.com. I was amazed to have read that a small town located 20 kilometres east of Hiroshima had a brush … Continue reading Fude Matsuri + Hakuhodo Brush Haul
Eyelash curlers are your friends. These Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers are your best friends. Not only does it "open" your eyes, it makes you "see" things more clearly. One time, I was working on a male model who had lashes that were growing downward. I had a feeling, he couldn't see clearly so I asked … Continue reading Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers
The other brush cleaner I use is Parian Spirit. I use this when I do not have time to give my brushes a thorough cleaning in between jobs. This brush cleaner effectively removes the heaviest of cream and powdered products from the bristles; even eyeliner residue and lipstick stains. It leaves a fresh lemon-y scent … Continue reading Parian Spirit
I have two bursh cleaners in my kit and one of them is VMV Hypoallergenics Instant, No Rinse Hypoallergenic Brush Cleaner. This is best to use on brushes owned by people who are highly allergic to certain scents and chemicals that are present in some brush cleaners. Being a gentle cleanser, I usually double cleanse … Continue reading VMV Hypoallergenics Instant, No Rinse Hypoallergenic Brush Cleaner
