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Photographer

Reel Max Photos

Posts: 40

Miami, Florida, US

Any insights on male makeup? Where is the best place to buy, what type? Would it be the same type of make up females use?

Looking to buy some but not sure what to buy or how to go about it for some male models. My idea would be to cover up blemishes, get rid of shine, etc.

I've heard having the model have make up on helps out a great deal for editing the images.

Any suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks. smile

Sep 13 14 06:56 pm Link

Wardrobe Stylist

calistastyles

Posts: 120

Palm Beach, Florida, US

For male grooming a lot of artists use
http://camerareadycosmetics.com/product … lette.html
( I also use it for contouring)

I sometimes use a creme foundation if I am looking for more coverage ( not for male models more for headshot clients and I also use it for female models)

http://camerareadycosmetics.com/product … lette.html

You can also buy the smaller palette combinations http://camerareadycosmetics.com/product … lette.html

I also love my Graftobian color corrector palette ( for blemishes and undereye circles)
http://camerareadycosmetics.com/product … hades.html

There are other options as well

I buy everything I can from Camera Ready Cosmetics and occasionally buy locally when I have to

At the very least some powder for the heat and humidity in the subtropical heat of South Florida

Sep 13 14 08:03 pm Link

Photographer

Reel Max Photos

Posts: 40

Miami, Florida, US

calistastyles wrote:
For male grooming a lot of artists use
http://camerareadycosmetics.com/product … lette.html
( I also use it for contouring)

I sometimes use a creme foundation if I am looking for more coverage ( not for male models more for headshot clients and I also use it for female models)

http://camerareadycosmetics.com/product … lette.html

You can also buy the smaller palette combinations http://camerareadycosmetics.com/product … lette.html

I also love my Graftobian color corrector palette ( for blemishes and undereye circles)
http://camerareadycosmetics.com/product … hades.html

There are other options as well

I buy everything I can from Camera Ready Cosmetics and occasionally buy locally when I have to

At the very least some powder for the heat and humidity in the subtropical heat of South Florida

WOW! Thanks for the great information! I REALLY appreciate it! smile

Sep 13 14 08:10 pm Link

Wardrobe Stylist

calistastyles

Posts: 120

Palm Beach, Florida, US

Reel Max Photos wrote:
WOW! Thanks for the great information! I REALLY appreciate it! smile

You're welcome big_smile

They have online chat help -- and can answer questions if you have them. I believe shipping is free with orders over $50 or something like that but be sure to pop an extra $1.50 for signature delivery that way you are covered in case of theft and they won't melt if the postal service leaves them in the mailbox or on the porch in the heat!

Also this is a really good resource <http://www.inmykit.com>.

Some neutral lip balm wouldn't be a bad idea either. I ask clients to make sure to exfoliate their face and lips before a shoot.

Sep 13 14 08:23 pm Link

Makeup Artist

ArtistryImage

Posts: 3091

Washington, District of Columbia, US

Reel Max Photos wrote:
... get rid of shine...

Have to deal with this frequently... my fav is URBAN DECAY De-Slick

If that isn't available second choice is MAC Anti Shine mattifier

Have a colleague who constantly raves about Shiseido's anti-shine serum for men...

So now you have three choices...
All that is left is deciding on price point... smile

btw, please have the talent grooms their brows well before a shoot...
Guys just don't seem to get this and uni-brow typically doesn't work for a narrative...
If I have to groom brows the skin is likely to be irritated (read red here) for several hours...

hope this makes sense...

Sep 14 14 12:20 pm Link